First time stopping by this restaurant (located on the back street of where google map directs)…read more The food was delicious! Sophia is in her 70s and is the owner, chef, waitress all-in-one. After making my takeout order she talked with me for 20 minutes about her family, business (has operated this restaurant for 53 years!), and travels. On top of that, she made everything with one hand while wearing a cast from surgery from last week. Such a neat character, restaurant, and amazing food.

First of all, I wanted to say that the main owner of this place is the kindest woman I've ever met…read moreher whole ethos is bringing people together to have conversations and I think just to have that mentality and compassion for people and that desire to bring people together around food is something that I inspired to Inculcate in myself. She honestly sat down and right away told me about her story told me about her family allowed me to join the conversation as well and it just felt like I was at home just for her. I would come back multiple times as far as the ambience goes. The door is always creating an inviting environment. it's one of the places where you just go and you feel like you're transported to another country where you can just relax. The food also felt very healthy. It wasn't heavy at all. It was a little bit on the pricey red but still, it just felt so homey so organic and overall the ambience made the whole experience.

This food is definitely worth the drive. Service is excellent and also the food is so fresh ! Would…read morerecommend this restaurant to anyone passing by. You'll experience the eastern culture and hospitality. Always full of flavors and happy stomachs

It was super convenient making a pit stop here for lunch, and the food was very yummy! We got the…read morelamb shish kebab, the cabbage rolls, and the homemade bread. The lamb was flavorful, but it was a little on the tougher/chewier side. We were surprised by how much we enjoyed the cabbage rolls! They were perfectly cooked and flavor packed. However, the bread absolutely stole the show. It was crispy and chewy, and we loved dipping it in the broth of the cabbage rolls.

I am afraid if I tell you all how great this place is, I will have to wait for a seat when I get…read morethere. The extensive menu consists of classic American cuisine, fantastic steaks and seafood dishes, and most importantly, delicious Greek menu items. Even the salad dressing shines here! The prices are equally as impressive-$16 for a grilled salmon dish that comes with a dinner salad, broccoli and rice pilaf. The dessert menu is just as big as the dinner menu consisting of items such as baklava, multiple flavors of ice cream and over 8 flavors of homemade pie at all times! Worth every penny.

Took my daughter for lunch. I had the octopus salad. The lettuce was scarce and not very fresh. The…read moreoctopus was rubbery and tasteless. I was disappointed. The service was friendly.

These guys just moved to the valley a couple weeks ago, we tried them at the Waverly fall festival…read moreand they were great! Got the baklawa and the kebob chicken platter and it was so good! They will make a great new addition to the valley and I highly recommend them!

We did the large Mezeh feast for our group of 8 people and it was absolutely perfect! We added on…read morethe greens so some people can make some salads as well and it was perfect! The chicken shawarma had great flavor and had a little spicy kick to it! If you're looking for a place for a big group that has some healthy, flavorful food, totally try this place out! You'll be happy you did.

When you have a catering order, don't expect to be able to get ahold of anyone if you need…read moreanything. The main State College line is automated and the number on the invoice is headquarters with no help. Response to manager's comment below - does not make a difference, nobody responds back

Honestly one of my must go to restaurants when I visit State College…read more 1) Service is amazing. The guy is so friendly, will help you with your order/figure out what's best for you, and is so speedy it's actually insane. 2) The portions are huge. Where in 2021 can you feed two people (and get cokes) for less then ten bucks and still have leftovers??? It's amazing. Side note: I did try to do two orders and came nowhere close to finishing it hahah so come with a friend or be prepared to have leftovers. 3) THE FOOD. It's amazing. I always get the lamb over rice with the white and red sauce (red is spicy cause I like a little kick). It's phenomenal the rice is cooked to perfection, the lettuce they have is always crisp, and the lamb is always tender and tastes phenomenal. 10/10 you have to go.

Service is fast. Food is excellent, very flavorful, and filling. We've been back a couple of…read more times. Highly recommend.

Service was great and we were seated immediately. Granted school was not in session so it wasn't…read morebusy. We had spicy feta appetizer, tomato basil soup, village salad, moussaka and lamb kabobs. All were excellent and way more than enough food. Next time we are on State College we will eat here again

The Greek is one of my favorite restaurants in State College and made me realize I love Greek food…read more The Kalamari Skaras is the best kalamari I've ever had; it even comes with pitas which are perfect for dipping in the leftover olive oil. My favorite entrée is the Traditional Platter which offers a generous portion of delicious pork, fries, pitas, and tzatziki. Every time I come here, I expect (and receive) incredible service and food at a great cost.

Looking for an authentic Greek meal near the Hershey Lodge? Look no further!…read more Simply Greek was a great alternative to the food at our accommodations. I ordered a traditional gyro and feta fries. Both very delicious. I also had a Greek coffee to go. Delicious! The service was kind and helpful and the seating area and restrooms were clean.

We missed our turn when trying to turn in from the west. We persevered and are glad we did! We ate…read moreappetizers and dessert-- Avgolemono soup was SO GOOD, especially on a cold day, and a generous serving. Sweet potato falafel was crispy on the outside and tender inside, dipped in tzatziki, with perfect seasonings. Next up, wings were PERFECTLY done, topped with feta. Dolmades were bright and shiny and made me happy. For dessert we had Galaktoboureko, a custard pie with flaky phyllo drenched in syrup. YUM! Ok, GO and say hi to Saul!