I haven't been here since before the pandemic but decided to try them again while I was downtown. I was able to try their happy hour menu and man was it good. I tried their Greek fries, triple dip and souvlaki. All of these dishes were excellent. The service was good albeit a little on the slower side in my opinion to receive my food considering it was pretty dead and quiet when I ordered. Luckily I wasn't in a rush and honestly the freshness was worth the slightly longer wait than I'm used to elsewhere. The ambiance is alright but I honestly don't think ambiance really matters for a fast casual place like this. They had Greek music playing which added to the restaurant's theme. Normally I'm not in the downtown area on weekdays for happy hour but I'm glad I had the opportunity to try it today. I'll definitely have to come back. read more

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Menu has lots of options, but I chose the veggie souvlaki. While good, the sauce felt a little too bland. Food was pretty fresh, and jt was served somewhat promptly. Ambiance is decorated with pretty Greek art. Seating is limited, though. read more

Petra Greek - Greek Near Me - Sacramento, California

Came in after a hike in Auburn. This place is located in downtown Sacramento, and parking was difficult to come by on the weekend dinner. Ambiance: The place is clean and modern. Pretty empty on a Saturday dinner night Service: workers were friendly Gyro plate $22 (4/5): Ordered this with lamb and rice. Came additionally with Greek salad, tzatziki, and pita. Portions could be shared with 2 people. Salad was fresh, tzatziki was good, and the lamb was great as well. Could interchange the rice with fries or extra salad, tzatziki for hummus, or tyrokafteri/fiery feta. Chocolate baklava $4 (5/5): Not your traditional baklava, and it was so delicious. Eggroll-shaped phylo dough with walnuts and cinnamon, topped with chocolate. This is a MUST. It's not overly sweet either Would come back again solely for the chocolate baklava. Liked that this place closes at 11 pm on weekends, great for late night spot. read more

Petra Greek - Gyro Plate - Greek Near Me - Sacramento, California

Great food, service and atmosphere! The staff here is top notch and the outdoor patio is very nice. 10/10 would recommend! read more

Petra Greek - Greek Feta pizza with added Kalamata olives. - Greek Near Me - Sacramento, California

UPDATED REVIEW! I still believe that Petra Greek is one of the best Greek places in Sacramento. I used to love Cafe Europa in the Arden area, but it went downhill in my opinion when they changed owners. Petra Greek is conveniently located in Midtown next to the new Casa Lola. We got lucky with metered parking right in front last night. We dined in last night and ordered 2 Chicken Souvlaki Plates and a Kids Plate that came with Chicken Souvlaki and a Chicken Gyro with Fries for $12. My husband also ordered a Veggie Souvlaki - it was so much food. None of us finished and ended up taking the leftovers home for lunch today. The interior was nice and clean - even the bathrooms and their back storage area. Staff were friendly and the food came out hot and fresh! Petra Greek was pretty pricy last night, but considering the amount of food and leftovers - you are technically paying for 2 days worth of food. We will be back soon - check them out! read more

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In Sacramento for a work trip and decided to go out with the crew to get some Greek food. So we decided to go to Petra for lunch since it was a close walk from our hotel. The food was delicious, I got the chicken skewer plate and substituted the rice for some tomato and cucumber salad. Everything was very tasty and fresh. Loved the sauce that came with the dish. Pita bread tasted really good, like it's freshly made. Ambiance is nice, small restaurant with some tables inside to enjoy your meal. read more

Petra Greek - Chicken Souvlaki Plate - Greek Near Me - Sacramento, California

I think Petra is fine for what it is. A fast casual and quick lunch spot to hit a bit of your Greek cravings. But to me, that's really all Petra is. Patra also doesn't actually appear to have a private parking lot. Your Greek staples, but when did French fries started finding its way into gyro pitas? I know it's becoming a thing, but I don't like it. It seems "lazy" and doesn't appeal to me as much "Mediterranean". With Petra, you get a bunch of fries in your gyro pitas instead of any real Greek salad. No where on the menu does it say what's in your pita either. The rice dish was fine, but nothing about the dishes we ordered seemed special. But again, fast casual. Service was friendly, but in a fast casual way. They will still bring you your food and I never saw anyone bus their own table. Petra was fine for a lunch bite. Definitely not for dinner or a date night. read more

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As someone who is Greek Orthodox and married into a Greek family, I can say without a doubt that Petras is the best Greek restaurant in the Sacramento area. They make a delicious souvlaki using the most tender meat and their Beef/Lamb pita and plate are to die for. Also, their Grecian Beefteki Burger was juicy and I opted to upgrade my meal with Petra fries. The Petra fries were super crispy fries topped with Feta, herbs (oregano), olive oil, and a hint of lemon and were outstanding. Make sure you get the fry sauce as well it's a welcome addition to anything you are eating. The service is always friendly and quick. Finally, I was at their downtown location which has a pretty chill vibe. read more

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Opa! You will utter this word with every bite you take... We were hitting up the downtown area for theater and food, and decided to try Petra Greek since we hadn't been here before, and let me add, we have now been back several times. We arrived early enough to enjoy happy hour, and happy hour we enjoyed! If you're looking for a good happy hour food place this is it, my friends! Petra fries: I'm a sucker for really good french fries, and it's a challenge to find fries that are perfectly made. These fries, not only were perfectly made, but with the added seasoning and feta cheese, I could've made this into a meal all by itself. When you're dining in, they have an area where you can grab some extra napkins and a variety of sauces. Avoid the ketchup grab the house sauce is divine! It's also perfect for the french fries. Dolmades: outside of Athens, it seems challenging to find dolmades that are enjoyable. These were good, but not my favorite. Avgolemono soup: one of my favorite soups, and another dish that unless made it home, seems to be a charge to find a really good bowl of it. This was pretty tasty though! Gyro pita: yes this is an absolute must try! It makes me want the pricey lamb chop plate, but I love the gyro pita so much! If I could order this to go and just drive by and someone would bring it out to me, I would be there a lot. We all like our food the way we like it, but when I have this, it's all about hold the lettuce, hold raw, onions, but keep a little bit of tomato. It's a strange moment where I don't want produce messing with the texture, the flavor of each wonderful bite. The beef/lamb Gyro pita, is filled with perfectly seasoned meat, fresh parsley, and tzatziki sauce. Yes, they put french fries in there as well so I'm in heaven! The meat is thinly sliced/shaved and the pita is just stuffed with this tasty meat. I usually ask for extra tzatziki sauce because it's so good! Did I mention that the Peter is huge and a challenge anyone to be able to eat one in an entire sitting along with some fries. It's a big meal with lots of big flavors! The restaurant has been here, definitely for a hot minute, and from the exterior. It looks like it's a small little place. It is relatively small inside, you do order at the counter and they bring you your food. So if you're looking for full table service, this isn't your place. It's also not a huge restaurant, but there definitely is much more seating than I anticipated when I first walked in. The restaurant is kid friendly, and it's definitely a spot that you can go to with a date, friends, or family. Most of the tables only accommodate four people though. Staff is nice and they'll answer whatever questions you have when you're ordering, or staring at the several different iterations of baklava that they have in the case that will call your name. It's downtown, so y'all already know the parking is dicey. Depending on your timing, it's not absolutely horrible, and if you're craving a really tasty gyro, you should check out Petra Greek! read more

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12/2/24- Haven't had a decent Greek meal in a while (except our towns Greek Festival).. Lots of errands and finally decided I'd just do an online delivery- Ordered a kids gyro- Greek fries- and the lemon soup ...avgolemono! First time with Uber Eats- and very impressed- Satisfying just enough food! Glad I ordered! read more

Petra Greek - Plenty of food.. - Greek Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Ordered with a few basic changes, none of those met. My chicken was dry and they just sort of topped it over the fries to look like there's a lot of meat which wasn't the case at all. My fries were cold. Just not a good experience. I did order through a delivery service so I didn't expect them to be piping hot but not soggy and cold. No utensils (staying at a limited service hotel) and none of the sides I asked for. I wouldn't recommend if having this delivered. I have had way better experiences with other places. read more

Petra Greek is a solid spot for authentic Mediterranean flavor. Their gyros -- like the beef/lamb and chicken versions -- are cooked just right and served in warm pita bread with fries and tzatziki. Their Petra Fries? Yep, they hit -- crispy, topped with feta and oregano. Vegetarian options like spanakopita and dolmades are really tasty too, so there's something for everyone. Service is friendly, and portion sizes are generous. On the downside, it's not quite fine dining -- but you pay for the flavor, not the frills. Would definitely come back for a casual, satisfying Greek meal! read more

Petra Greek - Petra Fries - Greek Near Me - Sacramento, California

Very amazing restaurant! The portions are great and the food super delicious. Would have again and probably the fastest service I have ever had! read more

Petra Greek - Beef/Lamb Gyro - Greek Near Me - Sacramento, California

My husband and I have started a Dash diet and its mainly greek foods so we googled places that were dash friendly/healthy and this place came up. We were slightly in doubt with the pricing but we believe it was worth every dollar as every bite was delicious. Not only that but the Customer Service was spot on they where super friendly and boosted the ambiance. However there is one individual who stood out far and above her name was Xochitl (pronounced so*cheel)! She was bubbly met us with a smile and great attitude. She looks like enjoys working there which tells me that the other staff and management are just as amazing. By far the best waitress/server thats served us in awhile she was very attentive and kind. read more

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Wow. This was probably one of the best gyros I've ever had. A generous serving of meat served with a fantastic tzatziki sauce, tomato, and topped with French fries. For this one, I even added feta cheese crumbles. The meat was full of flavor and and the sauce complimented it perfectly. The service is fast and friendly, and I'm sad I'll have to wait another year for the annual CTE conference to come here again. read more

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The beef lamb gyro was phenomenal, I just about inhaled it. Great ambiance, kind and quick service. Will absolutely be coming back! read more

Don't be fooled by the nice picture, this was the worst food I have ever had in a long time. The spanakopita plate was the oiliest Phyllis dough I've had plus it tasted like it had been sitting there for days, the rice was old and hard, the only thing that was semi okay were the cucumbers and tomato salad. The gyro was dry and lacked flavor. Only thing good were the fries. And on top of all that these two plates came out to fifty dollars??? Absolutely save yourself and go anywhere else next time. read more

Petra Greek - Greek Near Me - Sacramento, California

Good food with generous portions. Great customer service. Clean restaurant. Wish I had more tzatziki sauce.

This is one of my go to restaurants and usually I eat there once a week. The food is always amazing and the service is top notch! Owned by a local Greek family and you can feel that in the atmosphere when you walk in. Always send friends there when they are in town. read more

After going to greece recently, this is still my favorite Mediterranean Greek food spot. . Love coming here during happy hour with friends. We love the drinks and food. . Happy hour drink - we love our 3 dollar pint glass cold pbr. Past blue ribbon beer. Draft style which is even better. . Happy hour food - we love the mixed kebab plate which us called souvlaki plate. I love the pork kebab it's so juicy and chewy. The chicken kebab is great too which features white chicken meat. Love the veggie kebab as well. You try one of each kebab during happy hour because the happy option for 9 dollars get you 3 slices of hot piping fresh pita bread and 3 sticks of kebab your choice of meat. . Also try the Petra fries - it's so crispy and topped with fresh Feta cheese. . Overall we love coming here to hang out and have a few beers to work out the appetite and enjoy some good greek street food which is souvlaki. Hope this review helps and thanks for reading. Have a yelptastic day. Follow me for more. read more

Quick, easy and delicious! They even have a happy hour for their appetizers 3-6pm. I enjoyed the Petra fries and the Dolmas. Both were delicious! read more

Petra Greek - Happy hour Petra Fries - Greek Near Me - Sacramento, California

Over the years, I've enjoyed Petra's gyros, meat & chicken skewers, pita, rice pilaf, fries, hummus, tzatziki, fry sauce, and even $1 happy hour Olympia beer! It's all been very consistent with quality, flavor, portion, and value. My favorite is the "Petra Special Plate" ($22). You get a beef patty, a pork skewer, chicken skewer, rice or fries, salad, pita bread, hummus, and tzatziki. It's a great sample of what's on their menu, and plus it's a lot of food to share or pig out on! The chicken is surprisingly tender, the beef patty is packed with flavor, and the pork is the best meat. I'm not much of a lamb fan, but I have had it here, and they do it right. Petra is great for happpy hour and late night bites. Food is always served hot and fresh. Meet me at the (Petra) Greek! read more

Authentic and very delicious, my gyro, spanakopita, and dolmathes were fantastic. The food came out quickly. Unlike most places they cooked the gyro meat properly, it was not dry. The atmosphere is nice as well read more

WHY WE WENT HERE: - late lunch/early dinner THE LOOK (FROM THE OUTSIDE): - located on 16th St in between Kayak Alley and L St - because of its location, expect to pay for parking; we parked across the street and paid for metered parking THE LOOK (FROM THE INSIDE): - the type of place you order and pay first, seat yourself, and get your food brought to your table - narrow/limited seating (high seat bar stool types by the window or standalone standard height tables for groups of up to 4 people) - bathrooms are single person and code entry (obtain the code from the employees for use) THE MENU: - appetizers - plates - gyros - combo - hamburgers - soup or salad - a la carte - sides - desserts - beverages WHAT WE ORDERED: - triple dip plate - dolmades with greek yogurt - lamb chop plate - vegi souvlaki pita - gyro salad with lamb THE TASTE: - triple dip plate: great! shareable; a little something for everyone - dolmades with greek yogurt: my failed attempt at introducing the group to something new; it was a no for them, and it was not the best dolma I've had; disappointing - lamb chop plate: lamb chops were solid, as was the Greek salad it came with; I couldn't get over the minute rice (disappointed it wasn't at least basmati) - vegi souvlaki pita: interesting to find out it comes from a premade veggie packet that's just warmed up on the grill; the party member who ordered this felt it had too many tomatoes and not enough toppings variety - gyro salad with lamb: disappointing and unappetizing for the group member who ordered this; unfortunate too since this was her first time ever trying Mediterranean and she wasn't satisfied nor impressed CUSTOMER SERVICE: - warm and welcoming read more

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I cannot believe this. I spent $31 for this crap! My partner and I ordered Petra via DoorDash. It arrived quickly, but all else was a hell no! They should be ashamed. This pork is so dry it sounds like Velcro when being pulled apart, and the pulling took great effort. Also, it has absolutely NO flavor. I do not recommend this place, and anyone looking should caution against the reviews. The only thing that was good was the fries and pita bread. read more

the meat was sliced thin and had a wonderful charred flavor, perfectly paired with the cool tzatziki sauce.

My friend who live near by took me here for the first time. My first time I had lamb chops, lamp chops were ok, lots of fat, I got double salad no rice, salad was fresh, good yogurt sauce and pita was toasted perfectly and good. And I started to order chicken plate via DoorDash, it's always good and love chocolate baklava! read more

Petra Greek - Lamb Chop Plate - Greek Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Petra has a special place in my heart! From feeding me late night after an evening of alcohol, to a generous and abundant happy hour, we love Petra. We usually order the gyro plate (beef/lamb gyro meat, side geek salad, and fries). We also fill up a couple of cups of fry sauce to go (we love this stuff!). Only four stars because their prices have really gone up. This time I also ordered 2 sides of tzatziki sauce but for $2 each, I would've assumed they were slightly bigger than what I received and def won't be ordering extra sauce next time. I would suggest trying their happy hour first for a nice sample of what they offer if the price is daunting. The flavor is there and the food is worth it for a nice Greek treat! read more

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Love Petra! Best Saganaki in Sacramento! The mini gyros were delicious and filling as well. read more

Petra Greek - Saganaki - Greek Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Fresh off the grill which is always a plus. I didn't ask what the white sauce was (yogurt maybe?) but it paired well with the plate! read more

Petra Greek - Gyro plate - Greek Near Me - Sacramento, California

Petra Greek never disappoints, especially when you need a solid late-night bite. I grabbed a gyro on my way home after a long night out, and it was absolutely perfect--warm, flavorful, and wrapped up just right for eating on the go. The meat was tender and well-seasoned, the tzatziki was fresh and tangy, and the pita was soft with just the right amount of chew. If you're looking for something delicious, quick, and satisfying, Petra Greek is the spot. I'll definitely be back for another gyro soon! read more

Food was decent, but the prices on the menu don't match what you're charged. When we asked, neither the cashier nor the manager had any idea why. Each meal ends up costing a few dollars more, which feels misleading. Disappointing that even the staff aren't informed about it. read more

Petra Greek - Menu - Greek Near Me - Sacramento, California

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One of the best Greek food places I've been to (and I've actually been to Greece)!. Ideal for eating there (limited seating) or taking out. Order at the front and find a seat. Service is quick and friendly. Perfect if you're on a time limit. FOOD: Great gyro meat shaved nicely in long even strips also had great flavor. Generous amount of sides (pilaf, Greek salad, AND hot fluffy pita bread). Nice variety including baklava, honey and yogurt, fries, souvlaki, spanikopita, and even burgers for the person who doesn't want Greek. SERVICE: Nice and quick. Great portions and good presentation. If you eat in unlimited refills. COST: Very reasonable. Your ROI is high in this place. Good food at reasonable prices and ideal for the convention scene. read more

Petra Greek - Gyro Plate - excellent - Greek Near Me - Sacramento, California

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My go to for a good lunch or dinner. Haven't been here in a few months and we'll nothings changed the service is great and fast ! The food is always fresh and I am never disappointed ! They are always busy around lunch time so Plan ahead and Call ahead! I had time to wait so I stood in the sun and enjoyed the downtown action. I love my city ! read more

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First off! I love this place! First off! I end every sentence with an exclamation mark! People always ask, "even with questions!" Yes! It's a whole thing I dont want to get into right now! But! What I would like to get into is a chicken souvlaki gyro from this place! "Why!" You ask! Well! It's because of the delicious tzatziki sauce and french fries they plug this thing with! "Tzatziki sauce!" you ask! Yes, Steve! Tzatziki sauce! You may be asking yourself, "who is this guy to say these things!" I ask the questions around here, Steve! 5 stars! read more

took my sister and we got the caprese ciabatta and two white mochas. the coffee here is legit, not too sweet, and the space feels welcoming and warm. read more

I went to this restaurant for lunch. The customer service is great and very friendly. I ordered the greek salad with chicken. The chicken was cooked to perfection and very flavorful. The Greek salad consist of tomato, cucumbers, red onions, Kalamata olives, feta cheese with their house dressing. The salad was very good and the dressing was perfect addition to the salad. The ambiance is very customer friendly. Great place to go for lunch. read more

Petra Greek - Greek salad with chicken - Greek Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Came here for the first time with my family I've never had Mediterranean food before. Service was alright , not very helpful but the food was decent for my first time having Mediterranean food ! The dishes were all interesting and a lot of flavors going on especially with the Petra fries with feta cheese... definitely not my favorite ( not a fan of cheeseee) , we got 3 of the Petra fries:/ I got the beef/lamb plate with the salad.. I did not texture of the meat & the salad with the olives.... weird taste The chicken plate was actually pretty good probably one of the only good dish, I would get that next time for myself read more

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Definitely the best Greek/Mediterranean food I've had in a very long time and super friendly service.

My workplace catered here for an event as it's also just down the street and we were all pretty happy with what we all ordered. Pro: The moment we entered our conference room, we could smell the flavorful aroma and couldn't wait to eat! The portions were plentiful and fresh! The sauces were tasty as well. Con: the gyros are not included with all the fixings. You have to pay extra for feta, lettuce and cucumber which should already be included in the gyro. So be prepared for that. They also forgot to pack some sauces for the hamburgers. read more

Petra Greek - Gyro plate w/ beef and lamb - Greek Near Me - Sacramento, California