First time here. won't be the last. Very good restaurant…read more Crowded, but now I know why

We drove an hour here because we love eating on water trying new places. So, we arrived with no…read morewait and got seated on back outdoor seating overlooking the river. The waitress was fantastic and the food was between good and great. The steak was asked to be cook medium, but came out well done. It happens... I didn't even mention it to the waitress and continued on. It was fine. Definitely will give it another shot soon!

Such yummy gyros and such a friendly staff. I went with the lamb gyro and it was large, tender, and…read morejuicy. I especially liked the ratio of tzatziki to gyro. The staff was quick and beyond generous and friendly. I appreciated the fact that they had a spicy harissa sauce too because not every Greek place has spicy sauce. I am eager to try that sauce. One of the coolest parts about this place is that the dining room is connected to a food hall with a market that has food, beer, wine, and indoor and outdoor seating.

Someone had left a review saying they are like the places in Chicago. That perked my ears up as I…read morespent years enjoying amazing Greek food up there. The visit started with us showing up to a store lit up but doors locked. Confused we walked around to another entrance. Locked. Frustrated after driving 40 minutes we started reviewing other area options. After 15-20 minutes the door is suddenly unlocked. Hmmm. Do we bother? Well, we bothered. The owner was very friendly, and the place was clean. What broke my heart was no lamb on a spit for slicing. The meat was ok but lacking the flavor I miss. The baklava....most uninteresting version ever and clearly a manufactured product. Only worth the price if it is made fresh. If you are looking for any other food items you are out of luck. Sadly, It was just ok.Not worth a drive to get there.

The food was fabulous but slightly expensive. The restaurant was clean but slightly rundown. The…read morefood is made fresh so be prepared to wait.

Excellent! Have drove by for 3 years finally tried it! It was so fresh and the meat was cooked…read moreperfectly! We had the lamb and chicken kabob combo. It was great portion and the greek dressing was a refreshing lemon olive oil. Can't wait to go back and try the falafel and lentils!

I've been there 2-3 times. They are super helpful to modify my gluten free food…read more Staff s always polite, fun and hard working.

Extraordinary! Everything we ordered was absolutely perfect. This is truly an authentic…read moreMediterranean restaurant with the perfect choices of dinner options. We started the evening scouring the menu for tonight's choices and settled on pierogies and falafel for an appetizer. The warm pierogies with potato and cheese filling had the right amount of creamy texture with the perfect crunch. The falafel with tahini and garlic sauce completed the appetizer. I saved some of the tahini sauce to have with the falafel wrap. The pita bread filled with falafel and veggies, accompanied by a side of tahini sauce, was the perfect balance for an evening meal. I noticed quite a few people coming in for dessert, which included the cheesecake. Admittedly, I was too full to enjoy the cheesecake at the restaurant, so I ordered a baklava cheesecake to go. It was amazing! The crunchiness of the sweet baklava paired with the cheesecake is a perfect balance to the tanginess of the cheesecake. The quality of ingredients and flavors used are perfect in every dish. The selection of food choices is hand-selected and crafted to perfection. Phenomenal restaurant! I felt like I was back in the Mediterranean enjoying a great evening meal.

Friends and I went to Aladdin's in Kanawha City for dinner last night. It was FAN-tastic! As there…read moreis still essentially just one waitress, you cannot be in a hurry if you come here to dine. But she is fantastic, and another lady helps to bring out the food. And the Chef also helped to deliver some dishes. I was torn between my go-to Veg Platter, with all of the goodies, and Moussaka. Several friends got the platter so I went for the Vegetarian Eggplant Moussaka (with peppers and mushrooms), and it was amazing!!! My friends plan to order it next time. The tomato sauce and the melted cheese was up there with the best I've ever tasted. The veggies were tender and tasty. Just a fantastic dish. The rice was perfect and the green beans are always good, altho I forgot to ask for a little extra sauce on them. If you have not been, or if it's been a while, I highly recommend Aladdin's for a great dinner experience

We really love the gyro platter here. Im a double rice fan myself with some extra tazikiread more

Little Sicily - A Mediterranean Hug After a Long Day on the Trails…read more After hiking all day, stumbling upon Little Sicily felt like the universe handing us a tiny edible gift. Beckley surprised us once again, this spot turned out to be such a delicious treasure that we kept coming back like well-trained food pilgrims. The food was fantastic. Truly. Some of the best chicken shawarma, hummus, and tabouli I've had in ages, fresh, flavorful, and made with clear love. The kind of meal that makes your tired hiking muscles perk up and whisper, "Oh yes, this is the good life." Service was friendly, warm, and helpful with recommendations, the kind of staff who genuinely wants you to enjoy what you order. Honestly, I found myself wishing we had a place like this back home so I could grab big platters for a party and impress everyone without lifting a finger. A traveler can dream. A great little spot, comforting and delicious, exactly what you hope to find when you're hungry, tired, and ready to be fed well.

A small unassuming building and decor but AMAZING food! Lots of Italian fare but I had a hankering…read morefor Mediterranean so I got the kebab sampler. First on the table was fresh pita, hot and puffy right out of the oven. Second was a side salad with romaine, olives and tomatoes- no iceberg lettuce here ( I dislike iceberg lol ). Finally was the sampler. House made hummus and tzatziki sauce, grilled veggies, more pita, and rice. Beef, chicken, and kofta kebabs were all flavorful and TENDER. Usually kebabs are tough and overcooked. Not here, this is the best kebabs I've ever had. For dessert: Tiramisu! Light and delicious with balance of espresso and chocolate. Waitress was friendly with timely service, often checking up on us . Highly recommend this restaurant- a culinary masterpiece!!

We came across Elenie's Souvlaki at an event and were pretty excited to try it. Unfortunately, they…read moreseemed to be having an off day. We were quoted a 20 minute wait, but it ended up being over 45 minutes, and there were multiple other customers asking questions about their lengthy waits as well. We ordered a chicken gyro, a gyro on a stick, and fries. The chicken in the gyro came out burnt and the crispy golden fries that looked like they should be great were overly salted. The gyro on a stick was the best - it was great to have a simple option for a reasonable price. The gyro meat came with a flatbread and was very tasty. The staff was friendly. The menu seems great - hopefully it was just an off day.

These folks make great food - nothing too fancy, but on par with some of the best brick and mortar…read moreGreek restaurants I've eaten at over the years. They're generous, personally engaging, and have left me with a yearning for loukaniko (Greek sausage) that I haven't been able to satisfy anywhere else (or even from the truck, currently, due to sourcing frustrations.) Their spinach rice side is excellent, the meats and feta are consistently delicious, the tzatziki sauce is stellar, and the baklava cheesecake is just this side of deadly rich. This would be a five-star review if it wasn't for a persistent issue of no-showing at places they've said they will be. Like, 10 a.m. their Facebook page will show them as scheduled to be at a particular location, but at 11 a.m. when they're supposed to be on site, they're nowhere to be seen, and there's no explanation or response to inquiries. This means that I can't reliably plan to have lunch there when I'm downtown at the office -- I have to pack a lunch either way, or find something elsewhere if they're MIA. Bottom line is - if you spot them someplace, absolutely TRY THEIR FOOD. But don't get too attached.

Salaam is fine dining in Athens but that doesn't mean the pretension that term typically conveys…read more The Mediterranean cuisine delivers what you would want - hummus, baba ganoush appetizer or mezza plate combos. I typically opt for the grilled lamb chops (generous portion) or the lamb kebab. You can also get wraps if the full dinner portion, usually with grilled vegetables and a rice pilaf or french fries choice, is too much. If you are a cold tea person, the Moroccan Mint Iced Tea is a favorite for sure and it is endless. Good wine and local beers selection. A number of the waiters have been there for years and really know the place, the patrons, and the vibe. Annie's Salad is great, just wish it was included as an option for the entrees as it used to be pre-COVID. Lovely ambiance and decorations. Big room and can at times get a little loud but still feels intimate at your table in the non-standard shaped room with pillars, screens, and nooks breaking it into smaller de facto sections.

This place is one of Athens' best kept secrets. What looks like a small storefront opens into one…read moreof the most appealing dining establishments I've been in since getting to southeast Ohio in 2019. The ambiance is inviting, with simple but incredibly well placed decoration throughout. And the scent of grilled meat walking up to the door.... I don't even remember waiting for the table, just sitting down and tearing into pita bread. The hummus has character, the tzatziki? Finally! Enough dill! Remember that real Mediterranean olives have pits - this is important for dental work! The shawarma and gyros graced our table, and we're a memory before too long. They are fine dining, so the price is a little higher on the entrées than I normally go for, but it's worth every penny no doubt. Delicious.