Awesome first time experience. I had my favorite dips: Taramosalata, Skordalia and Spicy Feta. So…read moreyummy. I could just eat pita and dips. The owner came around and gave us a little sampling of the olive tapenade hummus. I also had a classic gyro sandwich. Very fresh and delicious. The service was great and fast!! Love the vibe and ambiance. You could tell this place is very popular and has its regulars. It was a Friday or Saturday night and it was crowded but not insane. We were treated like family and I will absolutely be back again.

We made dinner plans with my kids' 2nd grade teacher (still in touch all these years!) and found…read morethis family run Greek restaurant in her neighborhood. There is booth and table seating. It is located in a shopping center with plenty of parking. There is an extensive menu. A few of us ordered gyros which were very good. One had the Greek Melt and it was drowning in cheese and a little too much spinach for her liking. Had Scordalia for the first time and that was delish. Ended the evening with yummy tartufo. If you're looking for some Greek cuisine, definitely worth a try.

There were some great things we had for lunch. The prices were good considering it was just the 2…read moreof us. I absolutely loved that everything was well seasoned, really perfectly. The halumi fries were soooooo delicious- OUT of bounds good. We both really loved the spinach pie and the portion. Extremely well seasoned. I was only dissatisfied with the pork souvlaki on the skewer being that it was dry and hard to remove from the skewers. Also I'm a fan of some lettuce in my salad ( could be that since there was that concern over Taylor farms that there wasn't lettuce in my Greek salad) but for me I prefer it. So I'll have to go back when lettuce has been cleared for consumption!

This was a solid spot for greek food but I think there are better options. Tried a lamb and beef…read moregyro sandwich and the portion was generous. There was way too much oregano for me to enjoy the flavors though and it could have used more tzatziki. I also ordered a portokalopita and it was unfortnately not flakey, extremely doughy, and not orangey enough to enjoy. It was difficult to eat as each bite doughed up. Unfortunately, wont be coming back.

I have been remiss in not submitting a review earlier. This is one of our favorite restaurants on…read moreLong Island and definitely our favorite Greek restaurant. Everything we have eaten has been fantastic, not a disappointing meal ever, from the Greek salad with chicken gyro meat (always enough for 2 meals) to the Spanakopita or flounder stuffed with crab meat to spinach and feta, one is better than the next. The grilled octopus which we've had on sev occasions has always been done to perfection, ever chewy or rubbery. The wait staff is attentive and welcoming as well as the owner Alex, but I have to admit that we have 2 favorite waitresses who happen to be sisters, Maria and Fati, both are always on the move and extremely friendly. Desserts are sometimes made by Maria but even those not made by her are light and favorful.

Great spot for a greek dinner that's not too fancy but delivers great dinners and large plates…read more Came here with my husband and a friend and the food platters were just right for us. I do have to say the zucchini chips are too salty but manageable. The platters with mixed meats were pretty good. My favorite was the dessert, the blueberry cheesecake of some sort was fantastic. Definitely meant to be shared! Service was fantastic, felt like we were home with family.

I stopped in for lunch and loved how clean and quaint the store front is…read more I ordered the chicken gyro bowl with quinoa, feta, olives and chick peas. The wait was short and the food was incredibly fresh and very well made. It was one of the better chicken gyros that I've had, it was clearly roasted and seasoned perfectly. Their tzatziki sauce is creamy and very delicious, a perfect compliment to the savory bowl that I got with my choices that were saltier (olives and feta). I love that the portion size was large enough that I had it leftover for lunch again the next day. If you're in the St. James area, I would highly suggest checking this spot out asap.

Yesterday was the first time we've been here and I do like the decor inside. It has a few tables…read morewith a very clean, white splash decor reminiscent of Greece. Also there are few small tables outdoor as we saw someone ate outside with a dog. The menu was quite straightforward to follow. I got a lamb and beef gyro which was about 6 inches long for $13. My wife had the chicken souvlaki platter for about $22 which she paid $3 upcharge for a gluten free pita bread. The worker inside told her that the gf pita is good and doesn't have that weird texture bite and she was correct. My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our meal and the meat was definitely moist along with the pita. Nothing tasted like that sat for awhile. Customer service was fantastic and we will be back.

Needed to grab lunch to go while in the area for an appointment. The woman at the counter was so…read morenice, friendly and very accommodating as I placed the order prior to my appointment and they had it ready for about when it would be over. Now the food. The salad with falafel is huge! It could easily be 3 meals. Fresh and full of ingredients, it was super filling and really enjoyable. The falafel was perfectly made- crispy on the outside and soft inside. A bit spicy, and so fresh. The stuffed grape leaves also were amazing (I got the appetizer), again so well made and fresh. It's easy to miss this spot as it's in a strip of other businesses, but it's definitely a must-try!

So, the food was really good... but the rest of the experience, not so much. Honestly, I was kind…read moreof turned off enough by the waitstaff that I may not return. We walked in about dinner time. All the chairs were placed upside down on every single table in the place. For somewhere that opens at 11am that day... by 5pm, it looked like it was either just opening or just closing. So, EVERY SINGLE chair flipped upside down on top of all the tables. Not a single place to sit or table to use. A guy came out and started mopping the dining room. These are all signs that a place is closing. Not a single customer in sight. As you can imagine, it was confusing. I did a double take and saw another guy at the counter. "Are you still open?" I inquired. He gave me a scowl and a brief response as if I was crazy to ask this question. I can't say if he's just one of the those people that doesn't know his facial expressions are naturally unwelcoming, or if he honestly was annoyed by our presence as customers. It was really off-putting. At no point did he smile or seem welcoming, which made it feel like they were ready to close at 5pm and we walked in. I'm sure it's not the case, but this all seemed so weird. So yeah, service sucked. Honestly, I don't know if that guy is an employee or family of owner, but my god, put him somewhere not customer facing. Other than that, the food was great. I enjoyed it all. Unfortunately, I don't know if I'll be back. The food was worth coming back for, but the service was just the most unwelcoming thing I've ever seen. Also, who mops the floor in the middle of dinner hour and places all the chairs up? If there was a reason, you should probably tell the customers coming in... "OH hey, welcome! Yeah, just cleaning up the floors. It'll be a minute, but come check out the menu"... It's that easy. Get this guy some training behind the counter.

Hubby and I hosted a party of 19 family members here this afternoon, and it turned out to be such a…read morewonderful and memorable experience. We have been coming here regularly for quite some time and really enjoying our favorite Greek dishes, so I thought, why not bring the whole family together and let everyone enjoy it with us? We also completely trust George L., whom we have known since he previously worked at another restaurant several years ago and since Symi opened, which made Symi the perfect choice for our gathering. From the moment we arrived, the entire staff was welcoming, and professional. George was phenomenal, as he has always been--warm, very easy to talk to, knowledgeable, and consistently attentive. From the very beginning of our planning several months ago, George was incredibly helpful. He provided thoughtful recommendations and detailed information that made selecting our menu easy. He also helped us choose a drink package and having the menus printed for our guests, which was such a nice personal touch. We selected four appetizers to be served family-style, followed by individually chosen entrées, and finished with desserts served family-style. We also added a few items à la carte, including grilled octopus and lava cakes for dessert. Everything was beautifully prepared and absolutely delicious. The entire group agreed that the food was fresh, flavorful, and exceptionally well prepared. The portions were generous as well. Honestly, I was already quite full after the appetizers! The drinks were equally enjoyable, and everyone agreed that they were delicious and paired wonderfully with the meal. We even had some leftover food and desserts to take home, which was the perfect finishing touch. All in all, it was a truly successful family gathering, and we couldn't have been happier with our choice. Symi never disappoints! A huge thank-you to George and the entire team for helping make our family gathering feel extra special.

Guys, you need to come here. Like, immediately…read more I was fortunate enough to win an Instagram contest for a dinner for 2 here a few months ago and decided to make the trip to celebrate the end of summer with my husband since we both go back to work this month. So I reached out and connect with Marco, one of the owners, and he was so kind while booking our reservation and I got the pleasure of meeting him in person when we arrived. The 3 course menu had a lot of options, and I recommend coming here for it. The quality, variety, freshness, and portions were very impressive. They brought perfectly grilled bread with spiced olive oil and a big portion of olive paste to start. We split the spanikopita and beets with skordalia for our first course. I loved both but the beets were so great and the skordalia was even better. If you like garlic, that's the dish to get. For dinner my husband had the lavraki which was so perfectly cooked, fresh, and delicious. He also loved the lemon potatoes that accompanied it. I had the seafood linguine with the squid ink pasta and I have no words. It was perfection. The pasta and each piece of seafood was cooked perfectly and the sauce was light and fresh. I loved every bite. For dessert my husband had the Greek yogurt with honey and sour cherries and he loved it. I opted for the galaktoboureko but took it to go as I was stuffed. It had a very nice texture and strong orange flavor! The service was impeccable. Everyone came over to check on us, and our waiter was great. I also loved how beautiful and light the dining room was. Thank you Symi, for a memorable evening. I cannot wait to return!

Hidden gem with huge portions and comfort food! Stumbled…read moreupon this place right next door after getting a massage, and it was the absolute best decision. The atmosphere inside is super welcoming, and the staff couldn't have been friendlier. I ordered: Lemon Rice Chicken Soup (Avgolemono): Bright, velvety, and incredibly comforting. Greek Salad with Gyro: I ordered a "small," but the portion size was enormous! Packed with fresh ingredients and delicious gyro meat. I took everything home, and it was so generous that I had a full, delicious meal leftover for the next day. High quality, great value, and amazing vibes. I'll definitely be back!

We stopped by this restaurant on a whim for a Saturday lunch, and it turned out to be a wonderful…read moresurprise. The venue is small, with just a few tables for dining in, but it was clean, cozy, and very welcoming. From the moment we walked in, the staff made us feel right at home. We were greeted immediately and given a rundown of the day's specials, which was a nice touch. For lunch, we ordered the stuffed mushrooms (a daily special), the grilled octopus appetizer, and a Greek salad. The portions were generous and more than enough for two people. Every dish was packed with flavor and prepared perfectly. The stuffed mushrooms were excellent, the octopus was tender and well-seasoned, and the Greek salad was fresh and delicious. By the end of the meal, we were completely satisfied and definitely left full. The prices were also very reasonable, especially considering the quality and portion sizes. Overall, this was an unexpected gem, and we're so glad we decided to give it a try. We will absolutely be back and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for delicious food, friendly service, and a great value.

OMG, where was this place when I was growing up on the Island?!!!…read moreMet friends who frequently dine here. Service was outstanding, from our server to the young man assisting. Tons of food... all good...the lemon chicken soup was very creamy and honestly the best I have ever had. My small Greek side salad was anything but, and very very fresh. My standard order is spanakopita, but I thought I'd try the (feta / spinach) stuffed chicken, served with a very yummy rice. I barely squeezed a bite as I was so full from everything else, but it was excellent!!...and I didn't mention the chickpeas and pita.... Took the chicken home and literally had 3 more meals from it!!! Will definitely return when in town.

One of my favorite Greek restaurants in this area that serves authentic Greek cuisine with generous…read moreportions at reasonable prices. Instead of my usual gyro platter I ordered the grilled filet of flounder dinner and I think I discovered my favorite fish dish going forward. Flounder was cooked to perfection: moist, flatly and well seasoned. Served with a vegetable, rice and a side salad. First time trying something either than a gyro or souvlaki and was truly amazed with this dish. Our server Victor was outstanding and always on point. Great Greek restaurant serving the typical and authentic Greek dishes at reasonable prices with an all star staff.

Athenian Greek has closed suddenly. They were inspected by the Restaurant division of the Dept. Of…read moreHealth in the fall of 2025. The report was very lengthy citing various temperature control and storage and cleanliness violations. Of interest was the note that the restaurant was approved for 34 seats and had 70.- ish seats inside. i have not eaten there in 15 years but I was wondering how customers fared after eating there.

Their menu was way overpriced. Not surprising that they closed. They should have stayed at the…read moreoriginal location across the street.

gyro-dry meat. not enough meat. taziki sauce-flavorless…read more Tried restaurant again after several years..found bolt in gyro. Salad-definitely needed more feta.

Still a very friendly place to sit, enjoy a Greek meal and relax. The portions are pretty large and…read morethe service is great. They still have the typical Greek beers available - I recommend a Fix beer with any meal.