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    Plaka Grill

    4.3 (1.4k reviews)
    ModerateGreek, Mediterranean
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Happy hour specials
    Good for kids

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    Sampler
    Cherie C.

    Plaka Grill is a nice deli type restaurant, Just a quick stop on the way home. I was in the mood for a gyro and this spot satisfied my hunger. I was planning to take it home, but ended up sitting down and eating right there. Everything came out fast, hot and taste. I would come back again.

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    Khoa P.

    tl;dr: A wide variety of Greek food available in a sit-down restaurant or to grab-and-go. I had meaning to try Plaka Grill for a while after trying other Mediterranean and Greek restaurants in the area (think: Big Greek Cafe). When I found Plaka Grill, I decided that I wanted to try something a little more traditional so I could compare. I decided to dine in and so I ordered an appetizer, the zucchini fritters. They were tasty, but I was a little surprised at how much they cost for how many you get. I tried their Plaka gyro which comes with marinated pork, fries, tomato, onions, and their tzatziki sauce. I also ordered the Plaka platter which is basically the same thing, just not wrapped up in a pita. The meat was flavorful, although I wish the platter came with a sauce. One of my favorites about this place? They have fountain Coke Zero! I know, a weird thing to get excited about, but not a lot of places offer it. Fun fact: Author David Baldacci comes here so much he has a little plaque mounted above a table in the back. Parking: There's plenty right in front of the restaurant.

    Fries
    Clarence B.

    Dining area is open, clean and pretty straightforward. Tables were a little sticky. Nice local place in Vienna. Steady stream of people coming in to place orders at 8 pm 1 hour until close. The food. We ordered a Chicago gyro wrap that comes with fries in the wrap and a Plaka Gyro wrap, both as combos. $40 with tip

    Baklava
    Lourdes R.

    I stopped here for an evening snack and it was worth the stop. Cute little place that was decently busy with customers dining in and coming to pick up to go orders. The staff was pretty friendly. The dining area was clean and had ample seating for the size. It didn't feel crowded at all despite the number of people there. You order at the counter and food is brought to the table fairly quickly. There is a refrigerator with drinks and options for fountain drinks as well. I ordered the calamari after reading reviews about the flavor and crispiness. My calamari had a good flavor but wasn't as crispy as I expected after reading some reviews. It came with garlic aioli which I didn't care for too much and I wish I would've thought to get a different dipping sauce. I also ordered hummus which came with pita. The hummus was excellently flavored with lemon and garlic. The pita was soft on the inside and a little toasty on the outside; just how I like it. When I went up to the counter to ask for to go containers, I noticed the baklava which I hadn't paid attention to when I first walked in. I asked the lady at the counter if it was made in house and she said it is. So I purchased a slice to eat later. It wasn't my favorite because it had too strong of a clove flavor for me but they'd just preference, I'm sure. For an evening snack I'd say this hit the spot. I had plenty left over that I could air fry the calamari the next day and still had 1/2 my hummus and pita. So it made a great lunch!

    Niki T.

    This place is good but nothing really stood out... I don't think I would come back. Only cause I want to find other similar types of restaurants. I got the chicken plate and I wish it came with veggies, it had a salad and that was good. Chicken was dry. Potato's weren't edible, they were sour.

    Chicago Gyro Wrap
    Maria Gracias H.

    MWhat Makes a "Very Good" Gyro? Flavorful Meat CHECK Soft warm Pita CHECK Tzatziki Perfection CHECK Generous Portions CHECK

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    Christine M.

    Double date night at Plaka Grill! My husband and I, along with another couple, ventured out on a Saturday evening, and while the experience was flavorful, it wasn't without its quirks. I chose Plaka Grill specifically for their gluten-free options because my dear friend has celiac disease. Arriving at 5:30 pm, parking was a breeze (furthest from the pizza shop is less busy). Inside, however, seating was a bit of a free-for-all. We waited patiently for a table, but when one finally opened up, it was... sticky. Really sticky. Not wanting to rock the boat, we settled in and made the best of it. The food was the star of the evening. We started with hummus and cucumbers for the table--absolutely dreamy. I ordered the moussaka (so comforting and hearty), my husband went with the lamb kapama (more on that later), my friend had the beef souvlaki over salad (so tender and flavorful), and her husband opted for a gyro (classic and satisfying). Portions were enormous, and the potatoes? Surprisingly delicious and equally gigantic. Now for the hiccups: my husband's plate had onions in the salad despite our no-onion request, and he found the lamb dry--such a shame because everything else was so well done. The real drawback, though, was the service and cleanliness. Tables weren't cleaned promptly, and the overall sticky vibe gave us pause. Final verdict? This is probably a better spot for takeout, but I'd still worry about cleanliness behind the scenes. The flavors and portions win big points, but Plaka Grill, let's tidy up a bit, shall we?

    Chicago Gyro
    Annie C.

    I've been meaning to try this place for a while because I love Greek food and wanted to find a go-to spot near me, and I think this was did indeed meet its expectations for some affordable fast food-y Greek food. We were sooo full and very much enjoyed the gyro, fries, and calamari. I would definitely recommend and come back again. It was mostly self-serve, and it was very small cute restaurant for chill vibes.

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    When I'm in the area, I always stop at Plaka Grill. Food is tasty and unique. Highly recommend their Plaka Gyro.

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    Fantastic food with lots of vegetarian options. No-fuss counter service. Great indoor and outdoor seating.

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    Outstanding souvlaki. Love the bowl! Lots of selection on the menu. Friendly and casual.

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    Ate outside - many tables avsilable. On Wednesday uncrowded. Tasty food. Quick service Usually get to go

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    Good Greek take out. There are tables inside but I've only done take. Consistently good.

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    The food is delicious, good quality and healthy options are plentiful. There is consistency between locations.

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