Ordered the Meze priced at 59$, thinking that it would be for 2 people…read more Food came out dish after dish after dish. For 2 people we thought it was such a great price. End of evening, Bill came to 118$.... what??? We thought the Meze for 2 people was 59$ : not so. Owner also dual roled as waitress. It spoiled our romantic evening as it was my Wife's birthday dinner. She was unimpressed with the sneaky) double charge

Food, service, and ambiance is all amazing! What a cute place. We decided on the mezze to split…read more Best bang for you buck and you can cart some of the food home. We loved most things on the menu but the standouts were the roasted lamb with potatos. The lamb was so tender, it fell apart with the touch of the fork. The spanakopita was also delicious. Not greasy and full of flavour. The sagonaki cheese was rich and salty. All the dips were amazing. I loved the eggplant one, but they were all really great. The grape rolls were well constructed and delicous and I tried to ignore the amount of oil that sopped up all the rice. The only thing that I wasn't a super fan of was the chicken. The flavours weren't there and the chicken was dry. Beautiful and cozy on the inside. It was jammed packed in there but we were served professionally. Highly recommend it!

This is my go to order out restaurant. I also like going there for their patio and their music…read morelights. The customer service is always friendly and the food is always well priced and quite delicious. I usually order the same thing. Greek salad, grilled potatoes, hummus and lentil soup They don't have very many vegan options but they do have a good variety of vegetarian. And of course a lot of meat options. Their patio is new and they put a lot of effort in since covid to make it large and spacious. I highly recommend it in the summer. They also have music nights usually once a week check their website for more information.. It is a staple restaurant in the downtown area that I highly recommend

cute cafe which had a couple of families eating happily. I…read morethink what happened is we ordered the wrong dis, I expected the lamb with side potatoes and vegetables to be real lamb.....like slices of medium rare lamb. my lamb was just shredded (like pull pork). It turned me off completely. my husbands's pork ribs were very good. vegetables (except carrots) were overdone. The two dishes, with unexceptional food cost us around $80 with tip. we had nothing else, no hors d'ouvres no alcohol, no drinks except water. I know we will not return. like I said maybe we did not know what to order. service was exceptional.

I joined several friends here for a birthday dinner. The place is large with dim lighting and…read morefriendly service. The menu has a large selection of appetizers and mains, many of which can be shared. I opted for the chicken souvlaki which featured two skewers of perfectly cooked and seasoned chunks of chicken, atop a mountain of seasoned rice, roasted potatoes, and cooked vegetables. A small side of Greek salad accompanied the meal. This is a little on the expensive side but wonderful for a special occasion.

Parking is not fun. Can find some 2hr parking north of Tiramisu Bistro…read more Couple gender specific but single person bathrooms. Waitress was fine but definitely not great. Another girl filled our waters constantly. We tried: Saganaki: 10/10. Another Greek restaurant added a shot of alcohol and lit it on fire (big show) which was fun but this place did not. Lemon on the side. I purposely ordered pita just so I could have this on top of bread. Flavor was great, texture was great. Tasted less greasy than the other place. Pita: 10/10, soft, goes well with the Saganaki. Does not come with any dips or anything. Spanakopita: 3 pieces. 7/10. I really did not like, spinach taste was very strong and no feta taste. Came so hot we burned out mouths which was cool. My mother liked the flavor though. Chicken Skewers: 2 skewers. 10/10 flavor was great, sauce was great, moist too. Baklava: I give it an 8/10. Flavor was fine but was soooooo mushy. My mother said it was too mushy and could not eat it. Cherry on the side was super yummy. Lots of other cool desserts to try next time. Overall some good dishes here.

We went here when the first restaurant that we wanted to go to didn't pan out. And we are glad that…read morewe did! Service, food, and atmosphere are really amazing. I love the decor here. I love all the blue and brown accents. It is fun and cool. And I love that they display a bunch of eyes like what I saw in Turkey (it is to ward off evil). Our server was friendly and helpful and she was busting a move waiting on the tables. It was a busy Friday night. Food was great. We stuck to a safe bet the mixed platter. Which was excellent. Food was fresh and flavourful. And a good balance of acidic food and fatty food. We rolled right out of there. When I think of Whyte ave, I don't really think of this place. However, I should food has always been good, prices decent, and service great. We even got to see some belly dancers when we were there.

Yiannis Taverna has been a longtime fixture in Old Strathcona for as long as I can remember. They…read moreopened back in 1990, proving that their traditional Greek cuisine - 35 years strong - is a reliable mainstay, withstanding decades on the vibrant and ever-evolving Whyte Ave. It's been a hot minute since my last visit and I figured that it was due time. They were named Best Mediterranean Restaurant 2021 in the Edmonton Journal and this was enough to stoke my interest. A reservation is best, especially on a warm summer evening when their large garage-front doors are open to the outside air. Parking can be tricky on Whyte but with some luck you might grab a spot out front. I visited on a Saturday evening and despite my reservation, I was still unable to snag a coveted patio table beneath their signature blue and white awning. There was an empty table near the patio that they also wouldn't let me occupy because it was "already reserved." (Didn't I have a reservation?) I settled on a spot further inside the dining room, lovely nonetheless. The dining area is quite large, occupying two levels. Full of original exposed brick and beautiful painted murals, the space is designed to embody the feeling of sitting in a Greek taverna. The most striking element of decor is certainly the wall of glowing kako mati, or evil eyes, used to protect against negative energy. I had heard that traditional dancers entertain on Saturday evenings but no such dancers appeared. Maybe I was dining too early in the night? To start my visit, I was looking for a summery cocktail that would match the Greek feast that I was prepared to enjoy. Between the Ouzo Lemonade and the Aegean Fizz (Greek brandy, Cointreau, lemon, soda - $14.00), I chose the latter. This drink succeeded at being a fun effervescent summertime cocktail, however it was very boozy. I had a difficult time finishing it because the alcohol was quite strong. The menu is ideally crafted for sharing and in Greek tradition you can imagine large families feasting together over plentiful platters of various foods. This exact spirit is captured in Yiannis' Mezethes menu, filled with an abundant selection of appetizers. Why try only a few when you can simply order the Mezethes Platter (Dip platter, Greek salad, dolmades, meatballs, spanakopita, and kalamari - $49.00) and taste them all? (Or at least a lot of different items.) The dip platter arrived first, followed by the second course of everything else later on. Consisting of Melitzano Salata (Roasted Eggplant Spread), Revithia (Hummus), and Taramosalata (Caviar Mousse), all served with pita bread, it was fun to dig into this dish and to sample each of the different flavours. The Melitzano Salata made with garlic and tahini was my favourite because I liked the rough texture and full-on garlic punch. The Revithia was fairly standard, made with garbanzos and tahini. And finally, the Taramosalata was quite exciting with its mayonnaise-like consistency, made with lemon and infused with oil. As a caviar mousse, this dip felt the most luxurious. The pita itself was nothing special and somewhat hard and dry. It could have been purchased at a grocery store, for all I knew. The rest of the Mezethes arrived on a big platter and consisted of many colourful items to explore. Served with an ample helping of Tzatziki (Cow's Milk Yogurt Dip) made with dill and garlic, it's the ketchup of Greek food! It goes with everything! I loved trying each and every item on the plate, inadvertently taking myself on a little Greek adventure through food. The Horiatiki Salata (Greek Salad) was very fresh, bursting with bright juicy tomatoes, English cucumbers, peppers, onions, and kalamata olives. (I was happy to find kalamata olives dotting every dish.) Adorned generously with creamy feta cheese, the salad was excellent. The Dolmades (Stuffed Grape Leaves) were a surprise! Stuffed with minced beef and rice, I often find them dry and unremarkable. However, at Yiannis the dolmades were full of juicy flavour and one of the best items on the plate! I never thought that I could be impressed with dolmades and here we are! The Keftedes (Yiayia's Meatballs) were a similar experience. Made with minced beef and onions, the meatballs were juicy, flavourful, and not at all dry. Yiayia knows what she's doing! (But of course she does.) The Spanakopita (Spinach & Cheese Pie) is another dish that I often find underwhelming in other restaurants. Not so at Yiannis! Light phyllo pastry was wrapped around fresh baby spinach, dill, and creamy feta, creating a delectable bite. Maybe some of the best spanakopita that I've ever had! Finally, the platter included Kalamarakia (Crispy Squid) served with diced onion and tzatziki. I found the crunchy batter to be really heavy-handed and it was difficult to tell if there was any squid within each bite at all. Overall, there were a lot of great things about this platter and it was an optimal way to share with my co-diners and for us to tas

I absolutely love the quality & taste of this place! The service is friendly and professional- I…read morewill definitely be a regular here!

I've been to heir customer for a while! They have frozen…read morefood and the quality of the food is really good! They also sell different kinds of dips! High quality and delicious and also perfect for parties! I highly recommend this business! :)

Love the Refinery Grill. Excellent well trained Staff & Great food…read more "We were brought up that going out to eat was a treat". This NW location is a simple atmosphere but clean. We go when ever we are on the West side of Edmonton. Hat off to everyone. Blessings Thank -you. Liz

Fresh homemade food at reasonable prices with great service. Stopped here during a business trip…read moreand was not disappointed. The sandwich was huge. 1/2 of it had enough meat to make a full sandwich. Fries were cooked well and tasted good. Salad was large and filling with fresh veggies. The restaurant was not busy. We were seated right away and not rushed. The dining area gave lodge. Come check out Refinery Grill.

Everything is delightful. Warm service, and atmosphere. Delicious, hot, fresh food. Comfy booth…read moreseating. Street parking all around.

Really enjoy this place, and it is great to come here for lunch because they have some really good…read moredeals. You can choose a main and two sids for under 20 bucks. So we went ahead and did this. My husband decided on the beef sandwich and lemon potatoes and Ceasar salad. I went with the open face beef gyro with lemon potatoes and the chicken rice soup. Food came in a reasonable time. Food was good. Although both my husband and I felt the beef in the sandwich was overwhelming mustardy in taste. So if you don't like mustard don't order this sandwich. Lemon potatoes were flavourful and tender, and the salad was fresh and well dressed. My gyro was delicouis and had a generous amount of tender meat. Both the potatoes and soup were fresh and flavourful. The soup did not look too encouraging, but delivered in flavour. Our server was friendly and helpful and seemed proud of their menu and food. It is lovely with old world Greek charm. Try it!