Interesting place. Went here because of the great reviews. The food was mediocre. Calamari was bland and not fully cooked. The salad had too much olive oil. The gyro plate was not that bad! Nice flavors. The weak part was staff. Our server was not the friendliest. He had no problem showing us that we weren't moving quickly enough. We paid the bill in full. Part cash and part card. He came back and said we were a few short. What? That didn't make sense---we gave you plastic. It seemed shady and odd. We did the math about 5 times and it didn't add up. Bummer, I was hoping this place was good. read more

Kostas Cafe - Hummus appetizer - Greek Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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Yummy, authentic Greek food!!!! Friendly staff! Only thing that was bad was the parking, not enough it.

After living within walking distance of Kostas for a few years, I finally decided to give this little Greek restaurant on Greenville a try. We were greeted by a very personable server who took care of us throughout the meal. There seemed to be just maybe three waiters working, but with such a small restaurant, it was fine. Our waters were kept filled and food came out fairly quickly. Great service overall. We were started with warm bread and butter, crusty on the outside and soft on the inside (just how I like it), followed by the salad that came with our entree plates. The salad was a good size, fresh crispy lettuce with plentiful feta cheese, and I enjoyed the garlicky dressing it came with. I tried the chicken souvlaki, which was perfectly tender without falling into the common pitfall of being too dry. It came with a side of okra and rice. My fiance got the gyro plate, which ended up being served with the potatoes instead of the vegetables stated on the menu - no problem though, since he ended up liking the potatoes a lot more. The plate came with a lot of tasty meat, but the highlight was definitely the pita. It was so soft! I'm no Greek food expert, but I do know what I do and don't enjoy, and Kostas is definitely one Greek place i DO enjoy. read more

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This is by far the BEST Greek I've ever had. The staff is awesome and very attentive. I live in Southlake and make the drive at least monthly if not more! Yes I highly recommend this restaurant great for large groups or an intimate dinner! read more

I love Kostas! The service is ALWAYS great and the food is amazing. One of the only places around that has saganoki. (The cheese the set on fire) Moussaka is also very delicious here! The restaurant is very nice and is perfect for celebrations, dates, birthdays, etc. read more

Great food and ambience. Flaming cheese and dolmas were amazing! Donna had impeccable, personal service and we will definitely be back!

Owner is very nice.... a generous spirit. Authentic and delicious Greek food, yummy hummus and nice atmosphere. Haven't been here in a long while, but I intend to go back soon. read more

Hands down the best Gyro I have ever had. The flavor of the lamb and tzatziki sauce burst forth with flavor. Highly recommend this place, definitely the best authentic Greek food in the area. read more

I really love Kostas. I love that they always try to get my son to eat the avgolemeno soup and always give the kids unordered baklavah. Maybe it's just because I have extra cute kids. The menu doesn't say it, but they will make french fries for your kids. I love the greek sampler, because you get a little of everything, but it is way more than one meal. Makes me want to eat there tonight. read more

This is an amazing family restaurant who staff makes you feel as good as the food. I love Kostas Cafe... the honey doughnuts at the end of the meal are excellent... read more

BEST GREEK FOOD IN TOWN. Every dish is fresh and flavorful! Customer service is top notch! They've had trouble recently with delivery services but don't let that deter you from ordering. We will order here again and again! read more

Kosta's is a hidden gem in Dallas! On the outside, it looks like a casual restaurant, but once you step inside, the tables are covered with white tablecloths. I ordered their gyros and it was delicious! The staff are so friendly and the owner gave my friend and I a free dessert. You will definitely leave here feeling full also! Your dinner comes with delicious bread, a huge salad (or soup, which my sister loves). So awesome! read more

Just wow! Never in a million years would I have stopped here to eat unless a friend told me it was the best Greek food in town. Although it doesn't look like much from the street, Kosta's offers a cozy dining environment with friendly staff and fabulous food. Whether its during lunch or dinner, week or weekend this place gets PACKED! The food never disappoints no matter how many people are there or even if you are taking it to go. Although everything is good, a personal favorite is the avgolemono soup and the gyro sandwich. The soup is a staple and they do it well and the sandwich has the best gyro meat I've found in town. read more

Kostas Cafe - Gyro plate - Greek Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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Went there tonight for my mom's birthday. The food was wonderful - loved everything! Eating the leftovers as I type...we ordered the spanakopita entree with a salad. My boyfriend got the Greek platter with the lemon soup. When I tell you it was delicious, I MEAN IT! We were all biting off each other's plates. I also got the Greek coffee - its espresso size & tastes kinda earthy (I dug it, a little bitter to my mom but they can make it sweeter!). We also got the Greek yogurt cheesecake with raspberry sauce (we forked it down in under 2 minutes). The staff was so kind & helpful - I believe our server was named Jadie & he was phenomenal. The gentleman bussing tables was also incredibly kind (can't remember his name, younger guy). They brought out my mom's cheesecake with a candle & sang to her! Great experience, would definitely recommend! read more

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A Dallas institution, this is our favorite Greek restaurant. The lamb chops are fantastic and the dolmas are perfect. Pick anything on the menu really, you won't regret it. read more

This place is a food orgasm. We started off with Hummus, tzatziki , and eggplant dip. We had some amazing complex red wine. For the main course--red fish served Greek style. Our waiter, Jimmy, is a professional through and through. It's hard to describe how great this place is. You really just have to go there. read more

Came here craving greek food, and was very much impressed. The restaurant was very clean, and everyone was very friendly. The staff was quick to bring water and bread. We ordered the eggplant dip with pita bread as an appetizer, and it was very tasty. Then, we got 2 greek salads with a delicious greek dressing. After that, we both ordered the gyro dinner, and it came loaded with meat and so much flavor! Plus the side of lemon oil potatoes were delicious. No room for dessert, but definitely a great place if you're craving greek food! read more

Kostas Cafe - Absolutely delicious gyro dinner !! - Greek Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Best food and the kindest people who run this restaurant. Hands down the best Greek food in Dallas!

Worst service. My partner and I walked in got seated and ignored the entire time we were there. Every other couple got water and there order taken. Not us! I definitely would not recommend this place to any couple looking to do a date night. read more

If I'm craving Greek food this is my fix . I have searched far and wide for Fried Calamari that compares to Kosta's . There have been none in the US only in Greece . The Lemon soup and all the salads are delicious . Honestly, never had a meal I didn't like . read more

This was the most awful dining experience I have ever had. The Shrimp Scampi was cold, and rubbery. I asked for more bread and was told it was in the oven and be out shortly. I thought, "well at least it will be hot". Told no avail, the bread never came. I would have told our waiter about my disappointment, but we seemed to be practically invisible. I left hungry, and disappointed. No worries, I won't be back. read more

Extremely disappointed in the service! We were seated and waited 20 minutes before we left. No one acknowledged us and there were only 3 tables with 3 waiters (slow night?). Someone else walked in and were immediately helped! read more

The yelp reviews brought us to this place, however I was disappointed. The Greek salads were frozen, with pieces of ice in the lettuce as it was served. In addition it was all lettuce with two pieces of tomato and one olive. Which was surprising as it is so easy to create decent salad. The chicken souvlaki was good tho. read more

Been coming here my entire life. By far one of the best places to eat in Dallas. The lemon rice soup, dolmas, and tzatziki are all superb!

not sure why i havent been here alot more. just realized the last time i was here was in 2013. i had just moved to Dallas at the time so i probably just got busy with trying all the great food around here. but here i am circling back around 7years later & i'll definitely be adding this to my list of favorite places for excellent greek fare! my recent visit was on a Wednesday evening (6ish). theres parking adjacent to the restaurant & there was no one in the lot. i thought for a moment that maybe they hadnt survived Covid. hubby and i had the place to ourselves which was fine with me. but probably not so good for them. i hope this was just a rare evening because this really is a nice lil gem in the area. its a quaint/cozy place with white table cloths & dimly lit, but still casual & no need to dress up or anything. we sat where we wanted as there was no one else there. our server brought water & fresh warm bread & butter out. my hubby tried an imported beer from their region which i dont recall the name of but it was very beer-ee (if thats a word, lol! - i dont drink beer). our server was very friendly & encouraged us to visit Santorini & Mykonos, adding that he had just moved from the islands last month. now for the food...we had lentil soup (probably some of the best ive had), grape leaves, greek salad (the dressing was so good), crab claws (seasoned to perfection), and lamb chops/shrimp. the lamb was so tender! also had the baklava & another desert similar to baklava in terms of it being a pastry, but it was more lemony (cant recall name). overall, i have no complaints about this place. i feel like we had a 5star experience in terms of food, service and ambience, without the 5star fancy dining prices. read more

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Get the gyro frequently. The prices on the website are different then what they actually are. Always great food!

Best Greek food I've found in Dallas! So authentic. Get the avgolemono- you won't regret it!

Wonderful Greek cuisine! When you first walk in, you're greeted warmly, and the ambience is very intimate. We were greeted promptly at table, received refills of drinks quickly. For starters, we ordered dolmas, of which there were 4, were scrumptious grape leaves stuffed with rice and beef. That set the scene for the entrees. I ordered the Mousaka, which basically melted in my mouth. It's a casserole that features layers of beef and eggplant and topped with cream sauce. My husband ordered the Chicken Souvlaki, which is chicken on a skewer, with onions, topped with lemon butter sauce. Both entrees were served with a side of two vegetables as well. The food is fresh, clean and expertly prepared! The only thing I wish we'd had was wine. But maybe next time! This was already a great day and this authentic Greek restaurant capped it off. Thanks! Opa! read more

Review from a Greek Guy on Greek Food. Just like mom used to make. I grew up on all traditional Greek foods and never understood how delicious it was until I moved out on my own and missed it. Now whenever I move to a new town I seek a Greek restaurant that compares to mom. Kostas, Small, friendly, local business owner. Walk in and ask for him, he seems to always be there! Want a dramatic, yet delicious appetizer? Order the Saganaki!!! (Flaming Cheese - literally on fire!). Everything I've had there is amazing, authentic and delicious. read more

When I saw Jeremy M.'s review of the day about Kosta's cafe along with all of the positive things that people had to say about it, I realized that as a Dallas native, I was long overdue to give this restaurant a chance. I suddenly realized that I had fallen into the uptown trap of actually believing that if the restaurant wasn't within half a mile of McKinney Ave, it probably wasn't worth my time. I guess that's why Kosta's -- and anywhere north of Mockingbird -- had never before seemed like an option. This is a lie, people! There is life outside of downtown/uptown. Not much, but there is some. On top of my proximity prejudice, I was disillusioned with Greek restaurants in general after my slick but unauthentic experiences at Tziziki's on Travis St. and the pushy, smug management and high prices of Nikolini's on McKinney. Was there no hope for a starry-eyed half-Greek boy who just wanted to pay somebody to get the same thing that his mother could cook for free at her house located just walking distance from where he lives? Well I'm here to tell you that there IS hope. That hope is Kosta's Cafe. It doesn't look like much from the outside -- or even the inside for that matter. But they do their best. The lights are low, the tables have formal place settings and the ambience is cozy. I could tell the owner took pride in his establishment. My fiancee and I were greeted by a friendly waiter. Once seated, I was thrilled to find lots of NEW items I had never seen before on a Greek menu in Dallas. First and foremost, Horiatiki salad. This is the PROPER Greek salad that I've mentioned before. No lettuce. Just cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, olives, feta and olive oil dressing. Brilliant! Of course, there is W.A.S.P. salad as well for those of you that aren't ready to take the no-lettuce plunge. Another surprising item on the menu was Taramosalata, which is crushed up fish eggs and hummus with lemon, oil and vinegar. Half of the people that read that description will never try it. The other half will rush to Kosta's to experience this interesting dish. I am pleased to inform the latter that they will be DELIGHTED with their decision. I've never seen taramosalata anywhere else than mom's kitchen and it was delicious. I also had the saganaki -- complete with pyrotechnic presentation -- which was delicious. OPA!!!! And of course, I had to try the Avgelemono soup, which was on par with mom's. We split the Athena platter, which was the perfect date portion. Two lamb chops, two pieces of chicken souvlaki and four glazed shrimp along with marinated potatoes and green beans. Everything was amazing -- particularly the shrimp, which normally I wouldn't even factor into my decision when judging a Greek restaurant, but the shrimp had the most delicious lemony sauce on it. We had also ordered a twenty dollar bottle of Greek wine. It was alright -- reminded me of taking communion at church as a kid - but it tasted about as good as the price implied. After dinner, the waiter informed us that Kosta was treating us to a baklava dessert. Though I had read about the generosity of the owner in several reviews, I never thought that I'd experience it first hand -- and on my first visit for that matter. I told the waiter to tell him thanks and that I was gonna review the CRAP out of Kosta's on Yelp. BOTTOM LINE: The food was authentic and felt home-made. It didn't have all the slick presentation of Tziziki's, but it was more tasty -- less contrived. The prices were on the cheaper side of reasonable, which was also a nice breath of fresh air from eating out in uptown all the time. I HEART KOSTA'S 4 and a half stars read more

Kostas Cafe deserves 5 stars for so many reasons. Our family is here staying with my sisters family because our father was moved from ICU to hospice so it was as a very sad and emotional day. We needed a meal that evening that we could all enjoy and gather together as a family. We called Kostas and we placed an order for the hummus, moussaka, chicken and gyro plates. We had never been to the restaurant since we live in California. When picking up the order we were treated like family, they graciously gave me a glass of wine while waiting for the order, their hospitality was sincere and all of the food was amazing and enjoyed even more by the pickiest of eaters. read more

Quick tips: Very cute restaurant. The one downside is lunch prices are fairly high. I paid around $25 without tip for Greek salad with gyro meat and the chicken plate. However, good quality food. Food: Hot bread was nice introduction. My Greek salad was great. The lamb was nicely seasoned as was the chicken. I also very enjoyed the white rice that came with my brothers chicken kebabs. Service: Ammmazing service. Not pushy, but so accommodating an friendly. You could tell the server really liked his job. Ambiance: Cozy place place for a relaxed date or hanging out. Not exactly a place to impress though. read more

Yet again, the food at Kostas blew me away (despite what may have been the worst waitress I've ever encountered...more on that later). it remains one of our favorite neighborhood places, and I love that every single night, you can find the owner sitting at "his" table in the back corner with a bottle of wine! This time I actually tried something different. Usually hubby and I get the spanakopita for an appetizer, but this time we tried the eggplant dip. I typically like hummus way better than eggplant-based dips like babaghanoush, but this stuff was out of this world! Creamy and delicious, served with the thinnest, crisp on the outside but soft on the inside, most perfectly garlicky pita bread ever! Definitely get this appetizer...you must. Since I had just pigged out on the dip, and we were having a late dinner, I decided to go with the appetizer portion of the spanakopita with a bowl of avgolemono soup. I dare you to come here and NOT get the avgolemono soup after you've tried it once. It could be 120 degrees outside and I would still order this hot, creamy soup! And the spanakopita was perfect and flaky as always. As for the waitress, I will just hope that she was new. She had no earthly idea what specialty beers they had and generally ignored us throughout the entire night, despite the fact that only 3 other tables were occupied. Our water glasses sat empty for about 20 minutes, at which point we finally asked her to re-fill them...she said OK but then never did it. Hubby finally confiscated the water pitcher from another table and did it himself. A shame since the service here is usually commendable. Regardless, it didn't take away from our love of Kostas! read more

Love this place! Has such a cozy feel inside and the waiters are always so friendly! Even gave us an extra free bottle of sangria! OH did I mention they have THE BEST sangria too! Not too sweet either, it's perfect! read more

After a trip to Greece a few months back I had a hankering for more delicious Greek food and this place did not disappoint! The tzatziki and warm buttery pita bread set the tone right away. The saganaki set ablaze tableside was a nice touch as well. I was worried getting the gyro plate may not be adventurous enough but my goodness they loaded that thing up! Will definitely be back! read more

I had saved Kostas Cafe on my bookmarks some time ago. This past Saturday I finally got the opportunity to try it. We got a bottle of Mauro Daphne sweet red Greek wine. Very sweet, blackberry aroma wine that we enjoyed very much. Not a drop remained in the bottle. 25 a bottle. I got the gyro plate. Fantastic gyro meat. good potatoes and great green beans. Greek salad... was a bit lacking. One olive? seriously? Lemon soup... wooo... skip salad and just get the lemon soup. Friend 1 got chicken souvlaki... tremendous. Friend 2 got mousaka which I did not try but she said it was quality stuff. Baklava.. not the best but not bad. Just ok. Our service was impeccable. We went in the late afternoon, and even though we had already got our bill, the waitress made sure each water glass was full to the top before she sat down to her own meal with the employees. Not a place to go for stellar ambiance, you'll be looking at Greek tourism posters, but clean, good service and good quality food. read more

I'm THAT person. The one in the corner quoting "My Big Fat Greek Wedding." "Hey! We're gonna kill ya. Just kidding. No really, I got a gun...." I love that movie. And I have a friend from a traditional Greek family who swears the movie is dead on describing his grandparents brood. He also swears the food at Kosta's is authentic and almost as yummy as his Mom's. I was going to say mummy to rhyme but I'd have to kick my own ass if I did. I always get the Saganaki. I love it when they set it on fire and yell "OPA" especially when I take peeps there who've not been before. Catches them off guard every time. And we all wonder how they keep the ceiling from catching on fire. Had the Dolma Plate. J had the Pork Souvlaki. It was all amazing. Also had the soup and salad. I was so full I really thought I would pop. I don't suppose Windex helps that.... read more

Owner/ manager is very rude about the use of Groupons. Don't run deals/coupons if you are going to have a problem with someone using them. Groupon states that an expired Groupon is considered cash. He said, "not my problem you didn't use it before it expired". WOW I would rather give my money to other restaurants that serve similar food...not as if they are the only ones in a 10 miles radius...plus the food isn't that good. read more

We went to Greece for our honeymoon and decided it was time to find some Saganaki (fried cheese) somewhere in Dallas. We found Kostas on Yelp and finally tried it out last night. There were 4 of us so we had a variety of dishes - Veal, the spanakopita (spinach/feta pie), soulvaki, and lamb. Everyone really enjoyed their dinners- the saganaki and the hummus were great - and dessert of baklava and some greek flan like thing were fabulous. We will definitely be coming back here. Enjoyed the ambiance, the wait staff and the food. Highly recommended if you're looking for a Greek restaurant! read more

It's a cute neighborhood place with lots of ambience but the food is disappointing. At least the stuff I ordered was. The spanakopita was decent. However, the hummus was chalky and the ziziki sauce was like a thick ranch dressing with very little flavor. The chicken kabobs were so-so. If you want better versions of these dishes, I suggest Ali Baba. Based on other reviews, it sounds like the fried cheese is a winner. I guess I will give Kostas another change and order that next time. read more