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    Parea Greek Taverna

    4.5 (119 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM
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    Outdoor seating

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    Chicken tata
    Randy R.

    Loved the decor and layout! Very flexible to accommodate different party sizes. Ordered the white and red sangria. I personally like the red better than the white. Wifey liked the white better than the red so it worked out. The white sangria had more of a moscato, Zinfandel type of taste to it. Wife ordered the chicken Santorini which was delicious!!!!!!! I would definitely comeback for that dish. I ordered the chicken tata which is basically a Greek chicken parm. As a heads up, it comes with pasta but the menu does not say what kind of sauce is on the pasta. Pasta came out with red sauce (which I don't fancy) but I can't blame the waitress because I didn't ask. That's on me. Even though they should be more thorough and inform you or ask if red sauce is ok. Either way, it didn't ruin our night. We will definitely come back and make sure to ask better questions Service: greeted and sat down with so much grace and attention. Waitress was ok. It almost seemed like she was in a rush to get out of there. When I did bring up the sauce thing there wasn't any attempt to fix the matter again which I was ok with bc I'll take the blame for not asking. Will try to come a little earlier and hope for better service

    Spinach pie
    Kelsey H.

    Greek restaurant in downtown Maitland. The service was incredible- the server walked us through the menu and provided great recommendations. The spinach pie we had as an appetizer was perfect. The spinach was creamy and the dough was buttery and flaky. The moussaka was also excellent. Everything came out hot. The. Moussaka had a unique cinnamon taste in the bechamel which made the dish so unique.

    Leanna D.

    I didn't know that Parea was created by the same owners as Bosphorus! I have been dying to go here ever since I saw they have a dirty martini with feta stuffed olives. I love a dirty martini with blue cheese stuffed olives, but have never seen one with feta. Holy smokes, it was perfection. I honestly just came for the martini but I will never say no to cheese, so I ordered the saganaki. Chef's kiss. We arrived a little after 8 pm and it wasn't crowded. The inside of the restaurant was so beautiful and well lit. Everyone working was so nice and Jason at the bar really took care of us. I wish they offered brunch. I would love to come here on Sundays after visiting the Maitland Farmer's Market.

    Entrance
    Nhi B.

    4.5 Stars Parea was great! We came here with my book club and had a fantastic time. Great discussions, amazing food, and yummy food -- we couldn't ask for better. The cocktails here are well made; I got the Karpouzi and the watermelon juice was super fresh. For my main, I had the lamb chops which were perfectly cooked. I loved the seasoning and how tender they were. Anastasia was a fantastic server, and was super attentive. The ambiance was a little dark, but I loved the modern Mediterranean decor and vibes.

    Dessert!
    Bailey G.

    My wife and I shared the Saganaki and grilled octopus for our appetizers. They were both wonderfully flavorful. For my entree I ordered the Lamb Chops -- which I think were the most generous portion I'd ever received from any restaurant. They weren't over-seasoned, and didn't taste "lamby"... just really perfect, and the meat was very soft, and not too fatty. My wife ordered the chicken Souvlaki and it was moist and tender, and nicely flavored. Our server was very attentive, but not bothersome by any means. She had some good recommendations for dessert and was knowledgeable about their menu. Ambiance: it was like we were back in Athens! There was Greek music playing in the background, and it wasn't blaring, it was really at a nice decibel level. When we arrived at 5p, there were maybe 3 other tables occupied. But when we finished at 6p we were astonished to see it so busy inside! On this cold night in central Florida, the great turnout was a testament to the excellent dining experience and only confirmed that even poor weather conditions couldn't keep the crowd away from this place. We will definitely be back!!

    Branzino with lemon linguine
    Anna T.

    Had the most wonderful experience at Parea. It's a newer restaurant where the outpost used to be and I love hoe they've redone the interior to be so much more inviting and a classy Greek twist. The food was EXCEPTIONAL. I got the branzino which came with a lemon linguine and we also got the Greek chicken which was fantastic and packed full of garlic and flavor along with potatoes that just melted in your mouth. The service was also phenomenal and although elevated I feel the pricing was fair. Will definitely be back!

    Scallops and zucchini
    Dolly S.

    Always yummy. Cooked to perfection. Their lemon potatoes are one of my favorites. Chicken was not dry and the dill sauce was a great addition

    Beet and Feta Salad with Chicken Souvlaki
    Nicole S.

    My family and i visited Parea to celebrate two birthdays - my moms' and mine. It was my first time there and everything from the space to the food was delightful. I'm a huge fan of greek and Mediterranean food; everything was fresh and flavorful. I ordered the beet and feta salad with a chicken souvlaki skewer and tzatziki. My family got an array of traditional dishes and everything looked great...moussaka, pastitsio, and spicy feta and tzatziki with pita to start. The spicy feta was one of my favs. The service was great. The server was very attentive and pleasant. We ordered three desserts...all amazing. Still not sure why my mom had both birthday candles on her dessert but it's fine....one for her bday and one for giving birth to me. A+ all around.

    Alexandrea F.

    My husband, our friend, and I visited recently and were absolutely blown away by how incredible everything was! We shared all of our dishes, which made it even more fun to try a variety of flavors. We started with the Horiatiki salad, Dolmades, and the Octopus appetizer, all were fresh and perfectly prepared. For our mains, we had the Santorini Chicken (my personal favorite!) and the Shrimp Mykonos, which was just as delicious. The service was impressively fast without feeling rushed, we were in and out in about an hour. Overall, an amazing experience and we highly recommend!

    Lamp pita with lemon potatoes
    Madison L.

    We came in for lunch and had a good experience. The restaurant is gorgeous and the staff were very friendly. For appetizers, we got the mezze trio, which came with beet, red pepper, and original hummus and pita. All were delicious and fresh. We got the saganaki, which was lit table side. It was savory and amazing. For my entree, I got the lamb pita with lemon potatoes. The lamb was tender and the pita was well constructed with veggies and tzatziki. I also got a spanakopita. It was buttery with a good ratio of filling. All of the food was really good, but could have been hotter. The wait for food was a little long, it well worth it.

    Rice pudding dessert
    Maria L.

    Stopped in for magical dining. Although if there are 4 or more of you they do a family style year round that is the same $40 price so don't sleep on that! The beetroot hummus was colorful and flavorful. I actually really enjoyed it because it was different than any hummus I've had before! The lamb skewers were great, the fries would have been better as rice or orzo but they were ok. I loved my rice pudding dessert. The topping of nuts and honey really helped add to the flavor! The manager was around, the server was attentive I will for sure go back!

    Baklava
    Ronnald M.

    From the same owner of the Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine mini-chain comes Parea Greek Taverna. After dining numerous times at Bosphorous and in this instance Parea, not only do both restaurants share a common Mediterranean heritage but they also both provide guests a superior culinary and service experience. Upon entering the establishment you feel as if you've been invited to someone's personal home. The employees and management certainly treated us like family and continuously made sure everything was to our satisfaction. We started off with Hummus Trio which was comprised of Beetroot, Red Pepper, and Regular Hummus with a never-ending supply of warm freshly-made Pita Points for dipping...YES! This was followed by the Octopus grilled over an open flame...DOUBLE YES! You could really come out contented by ordering just these two openers but, the menu is filled with so many standout items. I can't say no to a Lamb Shank... and Parea's offering was slowly braised and served with Orzo. My guest decided on the Branzino, grilled and served over Linguine Again, both dishes were incredibly delicious and cooked perfectly. As to dessert, I opted for something I've never ordered before which were the Greek Donuts known as Loukomades. Unfortunately, these were overcooked and dry...but as I indicated previously, being we were family, the manager readily took the item off our bill and instead we selected the Baklava. The Baklava had a rich buttery flavor and the optimum sweetness balance. FOR THE WIN! I look forward to returning soon...in the meantime...OPA!

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    Ben M.

    Parea I understand is the latest from the Bosphorus family, and it's definitely the standout in my view. The experience feels upscale without being out of reach for most people and the service is fantastic with even the managers connecting with guests. The menu meets the elevated vibes presented, and while cost may be on the higher side it does come off as reasonable. My visit was to catch up with a friend so we were just sharing apps and drinks. We decided to go the "Meze" collection and from a cost and taste perspective I highly recommend this for anyone looking to try different dips. You get a nicely portion sampling of 6 pre-selected items. I wish it came with more pita as you will find yourself ordering more to be able to enjoy everything but the pricing for pita I felt was reasonable ($2 for 12 pieces). We also enjoyed white anchovies, my first time with this type of appetizer. Everything tasted incredibly fresh and seeing the different orders coming out of the kitchen (including tableside flamed cheese - Sagsnaki) and I would definitely be curious to return to try other items. If you're seeking well-crafted Greek menu in a lovely environment, Parea is definitely with a visit.

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    5 stars for: 1. The…read moresuper flavorful and generously portioned braised lamb that melts in your mouth which comes with potatos or rice and soup or salad and is enough to share between two people ($23.99). 2. Relaxed vibes and service. The friendly vibe feels closer to what you get in Portugal or Brazil (I clearly haven't been to Greece) vs. the U.S.: a little messier and a bit slower, but genuinely warm and down-to-earth. I still need to try their gyros, which have received a lot of praise from other Yelpers. The also have a small selection of Greek wine and beer, and we tried one of each. If you're looking for a spot to dine out where you don't have to worry about being too dressed up or too dressed down, want to avoid AC blasting on your head, and just enjoy comfortable Mediterranean food, this is the place.

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    I was looking forward to trying this place because it appears to have been in business awhile with…read moregood ratings. Nice, cozy, casual place. Seems to have a lot of regulars dropping by for carry-out orders. Service was excellent - very nice people. Reasonable prices, but portions are fairly small. Ordered the "best chicken in town", - the chickens are very small, and the 1/4 chicken breast I had was noticeably dry. The seasonings and flavor are very good though. But I have much better from any Peruvian chicken place. Had the zucchini in tomato sauce as one side an it was outstanding. Pasta salad was average. Pita bread seemed dry. Hummus was very good. Potatoes had great flavor but also a little dry. Rice pudding dessert was very tasty. Overall I was disappointed because I had hoped this might become a go-to spot for me to hit regularly but unfortunately I cannot imagine a scenario where I'd make the effort to go back.

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