Overcharged for inferior food. Price advertised and price charges are different. When asked about advertised price ( folding board on sidewalk in plain view right in front of door) was told someone put the sign wrong and it is only for specials offered during the week not weekends. Prior to getting the bill we hardly received service from wait staff however she did not have an issue with other patrons serving the tables making sure they had everything they needed. Hardly ever spoke to us other than taking our order. Husband asked when ordering about the special displayed outside on the folding out board and she never corrected him or stated that was a weekday special. She brought the drinks and stated that she is warming bread and will bring it to us once it was ready ( never seen the bread was never brought to table not a big deal since we could do without). Staff was quick to clear appetizer plates ( some we still had some food on and asked them to please wait ) I guess we might have upset her when we asked her for lemons? Once we finished with our meal ( no issues no words exchanged etc) I asked for an espresso. I was asked if single or double. I told her single would be fine. Was brought the cup again no issues. I went to wash my hands with my child and when I came back to table she had brought the bill. My husband was asking about the bill I asked what the issue was and apparently she brought the bill over and handed to him He asked about the total and she said oh wait it is wrong and then changed it and told him she had forgotten to add the coffee. He asked about the higher price and she stated that was the price of the meal. I pointed out to her that the price charged and what is shown outside is different and she stated that was not in effect. She sent another young lady over and she told us that when they have specials they hand out flyers and someone moved the sign out on the sidewalk. Had it been out a different way I might have just chalked it up to live and learn while asking a ton of questions, however she stated we should know that when specials are going on they stand outside and hand out flyers. We are not local! Extremely busy weekend. I guarantee 3/4 of ppl were not local!!! No where on sign did it say week day only!!! Also I did not notice until we left that we were charged 1.00 extra for the coffee! Look we are not cheap skates or penny pinchers! The extra @15.00 charged will not make or break me! I am a hard working business owner and one of my children supported herself and paid her way thru college while waiting tables! We took a weekend get away to unwind and relax . My husband is recuperating from a horrible accident and is on crutches. Had our 11 yr old child with us. Last thing we wanted or needed was an issue. Need the money? Please say so, ask and I will do what I can to help out. But do not cheat or try to steal it! I did not ask for a free meal or a discount. All we did was ask about the advertised price. Plain and simple. Honor what is shown but don't treat me like I'm an idiot. I asked for a manager and was told no one was available they were all out celebrating the holiday. She stated if we come back tomorrow ( meaning Monday) we can get the food for that price. Like it or not. I paid the bill TO THE PENNY, and told her I will not set foot in that place again and I will contact management. She flippantly wishes us to have a happy holiday and be blessed. And stated she did not care if we come back or not I ( being petty I admit ) asked what holiday was she referring to and she stated Halloween. I busted out laughing and told her I was not aware Halloween was a holiday and the two wishes did not go together. I informed her that the waitress shot herself out of a good tip ( I usually tip 30-40%) especially if the wait staff is a hard worker. I told her it will cost the restaurant more in sales Contacted the management today and was told point blank that since were were rude she didn't care what I had to say. I asked her what she meant since I had just called and she stated her staff informed her of abusive behavior and will not tolerate it. I guess questioning a price is considered abusive? Well I politely told them no problem that I will be informative to others and spread the cheer. Pics of advertising and menu and receipt are below. I just hope that the extra money charged was worth every penny. I'm posting reviews on all platforms We did not even complain about the food that was mediocre at the best. No genuine Greek would claim the heated over potatoes or dry old feta cheese as authentic This Greek girl knows. read more

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Eh, I had some very high hopes about this place but it wasn't my favorite. The chicken was dry and not flavored. Not my cup of tea read more

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As others have stated, the food is okay but overpriced. I ordered a gyro and couldn't finish it so my husband shared it with me. We were charged $3.75 for sharing a sandwich which was cut into two halves. The server said it was listed on the menu but it would have been nice to know when we ordered and we would have just taken the other half to go. Completely unreasonable. With so many excellent other dining options in Savannah, we will NOT be back. read more

Well we stopped in for some ice cream today after our river boat cruise and I am very happy to report the ice cream and service where excellent. Very wide selection of ice cream and gelato which really hit the spot as today was unusually hot for this time of year in Savannah, GA. Pretty cool spot as establishment is located in one of the historical buildings on riverfront, directly behind City Hall, so much of the original structure is intact. Once you get your ice cream you may want to take a walk outside as there are lots of artist and street vendors selling lots of interesting items along the riverfront. Their is one photographer that has some really cool pictures of Savannah you may want to take a look at. I have been told he is a staple on the riverfront so check it out if you like cool photography. read more

Olympia Cafe - Olympia Cafe Ice Cream Parlor - Greek Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

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The calamari was wonderful. Crispy and tender. The gyro was good, but could have been better I think. It was room temperature and I think part of that reason was the ice cold sauce on it. The scallops were good but $34 for scallops and fries seems to be very high. The service was excellent and the atmosphere was really nice. The rose in a vase on each table was an excellent touch. All in all a nice lunch. read more

We ordered food to go from the express part of the restaurant so we could sit down at the river at sunset while we ate which was a great decision! We both good gyros (the menu said it was roast beef but it seemed like lamb which is what we wanted anyway?) The food came out so quickly and was very tasty! Exactly what we were looking for after eating pretty heavy all day. There was a good ratio of meat to sauce to veggies in the wrap so no complaints overall. read more

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Needing a change of venue and a different style of food. We found this place on yelp and decided to try. Very cozy setting and very welcoming, hostess and servers are friendly and knowledgeable , helpful on answering questions of food selections. Prices are average and food made well, full of taste and flavor. read more

Olympia Cafe - Sampler platter - Greek Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

I had the best blackened salmon salad of my life here. All of the veggies were so fresh and delicious and the salmon perfection. Great service as well. read more

Great service and great food! Of course you pay a little more being in such a touristy location, but the food I had was delicious. read more

Olympia Cafe - Chicken Kabob - Greek Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

Olympia Cafe has a few options for dining -- sit down restaurant, to go window, and ice cream! I made it in for sit down dining about 1 hour before they were closing. It wasn't too busy, and service was extremely quick! Everyone we worked with was friendly, and we saw the manager or owner mingling with customers. I ordered a falafel sandwich and my boyfriend ordered a gyro sandwich. We both enjoyed them a lot! If i remember correctly, our check was less than $25. I would absolutely recommend and return! read more

Olympia Cafe - Gyro Sandwich - Greek Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

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I am always on the outlook for a classic Greek cafe- nothing fancy, just a nice, classic spot featuring great food and a cozy, family feel. Olympia was exactly that on our recent visit, and some of the best Greek eats I've found anywhere. We stopped in on a chilly Christmas-time evening, and immediately felt at home, with the low-ceiling, landscape paintings, and white tablecloths making for a perfect homey holiday feel. After starting with a couple glasses of house white, we explored their menu, while the hummus, feta puffs, and horiatki were outstanding, the standouts were the absolutely delicious and garlicky skordalia (a rare find on most Greek-American menus) and the feta stuffed roasted red pepper swimming in a pool of bright and zingy Greek olive oil. All served old-school with French bread, everything was perfect and just what you wanted it to be from a classic spot like this. Perfect ambiance and better food, Olympia is my Greek dream come true. I think I might be there every weekend if I was local to the area. read more

Hands down the best Greek food! Everything was fresh and made in-house from scratch. The atmosphere was lovely, wonderful service and great prices on food! A Diamond in the rough. 10/10 recommend! read more

Very good food , fast service . A very Atina, Glyfada and Pireas atmosphere . A place to visit in front of the river.

If I could give 10 stars I would!! Food is beyond excellent & the staff could not have been nicer or more helpful!! Highly recommend & can't wait to come back! read more

Olympia Cafe - Olympic Café Duo with Spanakopita & Moussaka - Greek Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

We've been to Savannah many times and passed by this place without realizing what a gem it was. We decided to have lunch here on Thanksgiving Day. We chose to order several appetizers to share. I started with a glass of Greek red wine to sip on while we waited for our food. The staff was very friendly. The restaurant was quite lovely and romantic. We loved the atmosphere! We arrived early and were seated at the front of the restaurant with a window looking out to River Street. Now for the very yummy food: Gyro appetizer of course because we love gyro. It was delicious. Kalamari was very good. It was definitely better than most. Hummus was very delicious. Falafel was my favorite appetizer. Everything was so great. We really enjoyed our lunch. We will be back on our next visit to Savannah. read more

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We stopped by for some lunch today. My fiancée got a gyro and I got the chicken salad. We had barely sat down five minutes and we had food and drinks. It's honestly the quickest I've ever been served other than at a fast food restaurant. The food was wonderful, everything fresh and of good quality. Our waitress was very sweet and accommodating. They building has a lot of character, the brick walls added to the ambiance of their restaurant. I would happily eat here again. read more

Definitely a hidden gem in Savannah. You don't really see it unless you are walking by the canal. There are 3 different entrances, take out counter, dining in and ice cream/dessert parlor. We were able to make reservations in advance for two on a busy Friday evening, and thank goodness we did. The wait was probably hours without one. Service was good. They were super busy, and orders were getting mixed up but our server handled it like a champ with a smile on her face the entire night! We ordered... Calamari - Hot, tender and fresh. Greek Village Salad with Gyro Meat Olympic Salad - Greek salad with octopus and artichoke hearts. The salads were good. But next time, I would ask for the dressing on the side. Otherwise, it will be more dressing than anything. The Olympic salad didn't have much octopus, so probably better off getting the salad alone and then the octopus appetizer which seemed to be more generous in size. For some reason, the star of our meal was the complimentary bread. I don't know what they do to the bread, but it's fresh out of the oven hot and soooooooo delicious! Next time around, we'd try something from the "Greek Specialties" or "From The Sea" part of the menu. We wanted something light this time, but after looking around we realized the salads aren't what to get here! read more

Absolutely love coming here. I ordered the Olympic Special Pizza today, and it came out perfect, I really enjoyed it. Our server was friendly and amazing. I'm definitely coming back again soon. read more

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Food and atmosphere is amazing. If you're looking for legit Greek food this is the spot. Service was awesome, Ana was awesome and made great recommendations. Owner was very sweet and hospitable. Couldn't rave about it enough, my yaiyai would give this a 12/10 read more

Classic River Street spot for food with delicious menu items and a fun atmosphere. Had a gift card from our wedding and used it right away a Dj it was totally worth it! Had so much fun with our Saganaki flaming cheese app! The Kalamari, Dolmadakia, and Skordalia we're great starters. My wife and I shared the Stuffed Grouper which was recommended to us and thoroughly enjoyed it with leftovers to bring home. Nice atmosphere inside and definitely would come again in the future! read more

This review is the actually cafe side where you sit down with wait service. They also have an express side. Summary - Service was outstanding. Waiter did an excellent job describing the menu. - You are paying a premium due to this place being on River Street but I did not count it against them - Food is decent. I have had a lot better. Not in Savannah but other places. - Greek wines available along with domestic - If you are looking for a Greek fix in the historic district then give them a shot read more

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This is without a doubt our favorite all time restaurant. We are from south of Boston and travel to Fl and make it a point to stay in Savannah for an evening just to dine here. The food is AMAZING, the service FABULOUS, and the owner VASILI is so on his game as a restauranteur. He really cares about each and every one who chooses to visit his restaurant. As a fellow Greek I love that GREEK PRIDE I see in his eyes when we talk. Just the best place you just have to go.. YOU WILL NOT BE SORRY. Thank you Vasili for another wonderful time at your place.. see you on our return trip home. Rita and David read more

Great location. Amazing food. Very Greek! I even appreciated, listening to ABBA and Greek.

Best Greek food ever I love Greek food, Ben to Greece. But this was incredible. The owner is here and very attentive. Just awesome.

Consistently the freshest fish and friendly service in Savannah over the 20 years we have lived in the low country! We always recommend it to our guest! Olympia Cafe continues to be our go to for the best Greek Mediterranean food! Owned and operated by a Greek family, and ambience is always welcoming! read more

Having been to Greece twice, this place was as good as anywhere there ! An hour wait. Very nicely decorated interior. Semi hungry- nothing to eat all day - by 8:15 thought I was ready for entire menu. Started with saganaki - lit table side and served with fresh bread- baked on premises.next came a shared Greek salad, side piece of spinach pie - amongst best I ever had. Shared a gyro dinner - lots of meat and came with rice,served with beans and peas. Everything tasted great. Server was exceptional. read more

This place was sooo good! We struggled with parking at first, but there's paid parking on the strip behind the restaurant that is just a little walk, though they may have free parking on front side, just limited spaces. I had a Greek salad with grilled chicken and sex on the beach, and both were wonderful! No surprise, drinks are pricey, but they weren't stingy with the alcohol! My husband had a gyro and lemon potatoes, which he said was very good. The restaurant was cute, and I recommend dressing a little nicer for your candlelight dinner! The whole restaurant smelt amazing. We were able to be seated right away, but they do take reservations just in case! Would happily return here! This restaurant has two sides, one for a full dining experience, and the other side has ice cream and a bar I think. read more

The existence of Olympia Café right smack on the Savannah riverfront is a mystery to me. Like I can't understand why, with all the great foods of Savannah, anybody would want to eat in Greek restaurant. It just strikes me as silly senselessness. Worse, the Olympia is only average as far as Greek food goes and way overpriced to boot. The overpricing may be attributable to its riverfront location. That is common to everything on the riverfront but such only qualifies as the feeblest of excuses. I got trapped into going here because my dining companions were from Greece and were longing to try Greek food in America. I won't go into the why's of it, but suffice it to say that they left unimpressed. For my meal I had a starter of octopus and a main course of lamb chops. Both came out average in my estimation but on the good side the octopus had been nicely marinated and the lamb, instead of one of those New Zealand mutton things, was of a grain feed American. However I order it rare and when it arrived it was anything but rare. I really love Greek foods but rather difficult to go for it when all around me in Savannah are the She Crab Soups, the buttermilk soaked oysters, Southern Seafood Bouillabaisses, wonderful okras, the best of Southern Fried Chickens, smoked collards, Vidalia onion cheese pies, grouper encrusted in almonds and fried green tomatoes to name just to name a few. read more

Olympia Cafe - Greek Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

Summary: True flavor of Savannahh - by the river, locally owned, locals' favorite, great food and great service. Right across from the river boat landing. Ambience/service: old brick sturdy building. SMall tables. You can feel the age of the restaurant/building. Helpful and courteous staff. A bit darker inside. It's close to the river by ut you don't see the river cause how the windows are. Order/review: - Calamari $10 - small plate of fried calamari. It was a bit softer andd chewy for my taste. If I'm having calamari, I want deep fried. The taziki sauce was on point though. The save might have been made in house. - lamb gyro $13 - it was good! Not gamey but flavorful. Bread was fresh. Generous meat portion and the right balance of salad in there. Also lathered with the right level of sauce. It comes with a side and I got Greek potato wedges. These wedges were covered in olive oil, tossed in parsley and Parmesan cheese. It was soft and had a good taste that complimented my wrap. The wrap was a bit smaller but it's very filling. - spaghetti $15 - the sauce was home made. A hint of sweetness and tangy taste. The meat is beef. Ground meat was not overcooked. It was also everyone's fave at the table. Check out the pictures! I'd recommend this place. They have something called the flaming cheese and it's pouring brandy over cheese and lightening it up. The presentation of that is Fantastic and the taste is unique too. read more

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a little disappointed in the meal here. place was relatively busy. We were seated with about a 10 minute wait. We then waited longer at the table for our waitress. do not believe this to be a staffing issue as all tables around us were taken good care of. the waitress taken care of us became attentive after our wait, she brought us a cheese dipping app when she explained the kitchen was backed up. may wife had the chicken kabob and I had the scallops. both were just ok, nothing special. they were both cooked nicely, just lacked flavor. read more

Good little quick Mediterranean food. We did takeout gyros and were very good. They do have a sit down restaurant but we got the take out.

Very Nice Greek Restaurant with various dishes of seafood and lamb. Ambience is lovely. I felt as if I was in Greece. read more

Olympia Cafe - Artist painted wall of restaurant - Greek Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

Visiting Savannah for my husband's 60th birthday with a group of 13 and walked into Olympia Cafe for dinner. They were able to seat us. We placed an appetizer order and the owner, Niko, stopped by our table. He spoke with all of us and recommended the fresh fish. All of our meals were delicious. He even sent a dessert and Ouzo to our table for my husband's birthday. Not many restaurants would do this. Thank you Niko and Jamie for a wonderful visit. We will be back on our next visit to Savannah. read more

Delicious Greek food. Mom and Pop place. I'll be back! I had the grilled octopus appetizer and a salad. read more

First time- but will not be our last. A very cozy restaurant located on the river's edge. On a 95* day it was a welcomed experience to enjoy a delicious lunch in a cool quaint environment. The staff were kind and informative. We started off with grilled octopus seasoned perfectly accompanied by pita bread. It was delicious. Then we split the gyro sandwich with a small Greek salad. Both were very generous portions. The salad was loaded with fresh lettuce and feta and mozzarella cheese. The Greek dressing was tasty and light. The gyro meat was seasoned perfectly covered in lettuce, tomato, feta cheese and a wrap that was perfectly prepared. We could have stayed there all afternoon. A wonderful lunch treat in a city of master restaurants! read more

The food and service were very good. The restaurant is located right along the riverfront making it an excellent stop while shopping or before getting on a trolley tour. read more

My god, this place is so good!!!! I got a cheeseburger. All the way... So good with fries!!!!!!! Diet coke??? Fizzy and yummy!!!! This place makes me happy also customer service is amazing and genuinely so nice and told me the veggie burger was okay to try but I didn't want to anymore... Anyway, the burger was great and so were the fries so yummy. Recommend 100% read more

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Better than average gyro plates. Thats all I had here plus some amstels. The gyro meat isn't that weird jazz most quick places are throwing out there. Dark , cool, nice ambiance to get turnt on a hot day. read more

Olympia Cafe - Gyro plate - Greek Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

I rarely take the time to write reviews but this was the worst meal I've had in several years and I don't want you to waste your money there. It is an overpriced restaurant with small portions, terrible cooking, and bad service. Food: First of all, the food was disgusting. The Greek salad was a wet mess of limp lettuce leaves covered in a disgusting slob of cheese and drenched in sauce. There were two olives and two chunks of tomato. It was so overly wet and sloppy that it was essentially inedible. Then I got the grilled octopus, which was a single skinny tendril for $17. It came with a few pieces of pita which quickly got limp because they were served inside the sauce. The menu was confusing and made it seem like this was a different dish from the octopus that comes with pita, but apparently they just love to give pita with their octopus instead of actually giving you more than three bites of octopus. Service: The food took almost an hour to come out and the service was poor. When I went up to my for my table, the waitress handed me a bill and I paid for what I thought was the whole table's meals. Then she separately went to my guest, who I was paying for, and asked for her credit card, even though I was paying for both of us. It made it seem like I had gone up and separately asked to pay for just myself, which was weird and embarrassing. We never once indicated we wanted separate checks. This is a tourist trap. Please spend your money elsewhere! read more

The potato purée dip was amazing but my lemon chicken was ok. The potatoes and rice were ok but a little bland. The chicken was cooked well, but the gravy on it is a little weird tasting, not really for me. The service was good. read more

Olympia Cafe - Lemon chicken - Greek Near Me - Savannah, Georgia