The food here is delicious! Friendly staff!…read moreAlways satisfying. Highly recommend this restaurant.

THE FOOD ----------------…read more+ Assorted Hot Platter - Mini cheese pies, mini spinach pies, grilled vegetables and rice wrapped in grape leaves were all very fresh and delicious. Definitely a good way to try a little bit of everything. + Gyro Supreme with Lamb Souvlaki - Huggggge gyro with a massssive serving of deliciously fresh fries. Gyro meat and lamb souvlaki cubes were excellllllent. Lots of tzatziki inside. Easily could have saved half of the entire entree. + Gyro Supreme with Chicken - Same as the above for the fries and gyro. Chicken was fresh, surprisingly tender and absolutely delicious as well. + Grilled Chicken in a Pita - Same as the comments above. THE SERVICE ------------------ + Waiter was friendly and patient. + All of our food was served very quickly. THE SURROUNDINGS -------------------------------- + Very local, homey feel to the restaurant. + Restaurant is located right by a set of train tracks. + Interior isn't huge, but still has a decent number of tables. + Big private parking lot outside. RANDOM OBSERVATIONS -------------------------------------- + Came by on a Sunday afternoon at 12 PM and it was verrry quiet. There were 2 tables already wrapping up their meals, but we were the only customers inside for the next hour. - They charge a 4% credit card fee, so try to bring cash if you want to save a few bucks!

4.5: Great Greek food, elegant atmosphere and nice service in a small spot…read more We came here on an early Saturday evening without a reservation but were seated with the stipulation of being done in an hour; this was not a problem since the food came out at a good pace. There were a lot of empty tables awaiting reservations. The complimentary bread and olive tapenade were also appreciated. We really enjoyed the food: spanakopita ($20) was tasty with a very flaky Phyllo and a fresh salad with grape leaves and chunks of feta, things you don't normally see in a side salad. The pork souvlaki platter ($22) with fries was also very tasty. Their menu is not super big but adequate options. If you have a special occasion, this is also a good spot but be sure to make reservations and know it's a relatively small place. The atmosphere and decor are very comfortable though it can get very loud if there are a lot of customers (and these customers seemed to be enjoying their experience!); perhaps because of the small place and acoustics. BYOB. They had an entrance in the back so they likely have a small parking Iot there? But we found parking around the corner, as there's no 2 hour parking limit on weekends.

Awesome greek spot! the most authentic Greek experience i've had in NJ hands down. From the…read moreappetizers to the desserts the dishes were awesome! A few highlights were the fried calamari, super fresh and lightly battered. The desserts were outrageously good and everything made in house! If you get the meat platter just expect to bring home left overs it's huge! definitely come try this place if you like greek food.

Hasbrouck Heights is FULL of good eats and family owned businesses with unique flair and rich…read morehistory. Sofia's is absolutely among those quality restaurants that should be considered the pride and lifeblood of Hasbrouck Heights. Easily one of the nicest and most family oriented Greek spots I've been to in recent memory. I strongly encourage anyone in the area to give it a shot and bring a group to dine in. The only negative I'd say is that the price can be a little over the top for some of the meal items, however, given the ambiance, the service, the quality and the experiences I've had there, it's a fair price. Bravo

Greek cuisine has absorbed influences from various empires and cultures. It is so good because of…read morethe use of fresh, high-quality ingredients like ripe tomatoes, herbs, and creamy feta cheese. From cooking to salad dressings, Greek olive oil made from lemon, basil, and oregano is their liquid gold. Located on a busy Boulevard in the heart of Hasbrouck Heights, I finally got the opportunity to stop in at this BYOB family-owned/operated establishment. Upon entering for lunch after 4 years, Sofia's Mediterranean Grill, named after the owner's mom, I was greeted by the staff. I got a booth, immediately knowing how they get crowded. The inside evoked a cozy and warm vibe with Greek music playing throughout. Outdoor dining is available, weather permitting. Their menu features an array of traditional Mediterranean dishes, offering a variety of soups, appetizers, salads, sandwiches, meats from the grill, seafood cooked various ways, and entrees cooked from the oven. I decided on the Greek salad with grilled chicken. The food was authentic, fresh using the finest ingredients, delicious, and prepared simply, which is exactly what I was looking for. The portion was healthy. The service is always friendly and welcoming. I got to connect with the owner, Nick, a fellow Astorian, to catch up about the old neighborhood. The price was reasonable. If one's craving the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean, then look no further. One doesn't need to book a flight to Greece to enjoy authentic meals.

So I had totally forgotten about this place and I've been sick the past few days and haven't been…read moreable to really leave the house so there's this place near my home that that's called wander and it's kind of like a DoorDash but it's a bunch of places in one spot. So I decided to place an order from here and my God it was out of this world.! The salad was huge and filled with great quality feta a ton of olives, a ton of very fresh tomatoes like everything was top level. I also got an order of hummus, which literally is going to take me a week to eat and of course they sent it with fresh hot Pita that was out of this world.! I had to pay a little bit more because it was a delivery service, but you know what it was worth every dime and I would do it again. Out of this world.

Food is amazing. Avoid at all costs.on holidays though. They dont know how to pace their orders…read more Currently standing here on Mother's Day with a legit CROWD of a line going out the door. Poor hostess keeps saying "15mins" while customers are calling doordash to cancel. Over an hour wait. Even folks who.ordered days earlier are having to wait extremely long. One customer has volunteered to call names to the outside folks waiting. Hoping a LOT of lessons are learned.

My first and only encounter with El Turco was a delivery meal and we had few complaints. Everything…read morewas well-packaged and tasted restaurant-fresh. The baba ghanoush was everything I love in a good eggplant dip and was a definite win in our book - seasoned, textured, and slightly smokey. We intuited this would be delicious by getting two containers of it, and this turned out to be a great life choice. Chicken adana is a fan favorite in our house, and it's done pretty well here. They're like elongated loaves of marinated and spiced ground chicken, and delicious with rice and a dollop of yogurt sauce. We preferred these over the chicken kebab, which were just as flavorful but quite a bit drier. Both entrees were served with a grilled tomato and pepper, which were still warm and charred from the grill. They also came with small side salads, with lightly dressed and slightly wilted greens. My husband appreciated the extra veggies with our meal, but I far preferred the warm and soft pita rounds.

Really wanted the food from here without having to leave home and so I put in a DoorDash order. I…read moregot an app of cheese borak, an order of chicken and lamb Adana. Borek was still very crispy and flaking when received, delicious. The meats were fantastic as always over top of their wonderful rice with a side of fluffy pita and crisp salad, chef's kiss. Excellent spot and great staff.

Always happy with our orders from Sparta! Delicious, good value, and friendly. One of our go-to…read moreplaces.

Moussaka was absolutely delicious and incredible. Dip appetizer and spanakopita were also very…read moreyummy. Gyro the meat seemed like it could've been a pre packaged th shape was too perfect didn't look like the type you shave off the thing so I would like to go back and try another one and see again. Loved the dessert too 8/10. would come back just for the mousaka alone a million times.

Visited for lunch and, as usual, it was great…read more I ordered the chicken platter with rice which comes with a Greek salad. I also ordered the peach iced tea (jarred). The server greeted me upon entering. She changed the table cloth on the table I sat at and brought me the iced tea, which she poured it into a cup with ice without me having to ask. I ordered and the food came out fresh and quickly. I ate everything (no surprise). I love this food because even if you finish the entire plate you do not feel sleepy or heavy. I was in and out within 45 minutes. I definitely recommend this restaurant. I have been here many times and they are consistently good.

The food is really great and the workers are so king. The Greek fries are delightful and I'm…read morenormally not a fries person. I got the chicken and gyro platter and it came with a Greek salad. The portions are a bit small for the price however. But I would definitely eat here again!

Excellent dinner. Excellent Seafood with very generous size portions. Loved the octopus and…read morecalamari appetizer special. Very attentive service.

No matter where one is, Christmas Eve, Noche Buena, Veille de Noël, Vigilia di Natale, and Paramoní…read moreChristoúgennon are more than tradition and family--they're all about food celebrated in a special way that often varies by country. Whether it's a roast turkey with endless sides, spicy meat stew, a seafood extravaganza, or even no-frills Kentucky Fried Chicken, there's no holding back when the season for feasting rolls around. Located on busy Broadway in Elmwood Park, we decided on our Christmas Eve dinner at this family-owned establishment. The reservation was easily made via OpenTable. Upon arrival as first-timers, my partner and I were greeted by the owner at Taverna Mykonos and got a table for two right away in the corner where the tables are close to each other inside their cozy, very dim-lit, and elegant dining room with Christmas music playing throughout. There's a full bar with an extensive selection of Greek wines, with approximately 80% sourced from regions across Greece, as well as other excellent choices from California and Spain. The menu featured both authentic traditional Greek dishes along with many other options. The restaurant bakes all of its bread as well as its desserts. Traditionally, the meat of choice served during a Greek Christmas meal is lamb and pork. For starters, we decided to share Keftedes (Greek-style seasoned meatballs served with tzatziki dipping sauce). For our main meal, we opted for Baby Roasted Lamb with roasted potatoes and Lamb Shank with tomato orzo. Complimentary bread started our meal, and we washed it down with a sparkling spring water product of Greece. Complimentary cookies were given to each table at the end of the meal. The food was fresh, using quality ingredients, tasty, and well-presented. We enjoyed the keftedes very much, as they were moist and complemented well with the tzatziki dipping sauce. The portion was reasonable. However, we were disappointed with the Baby Roasted Lamb, as it was mostly bones with only some pieces of edible meat. Service is professional, friendly, and fast. The cost is comparable to the area. Exchanged a few words with the owner, George, about the old neighborhood in Astoria. Opa!

We came here for Sunday lunch. It seemed to be a new Turkish restaurant, very pretty inside with…read moremodern interior, beautiful arts and decors, and a small bar area. We got a table right away. The menu had a variety of dishes like appetizers, soups, gyro, kebabs, pasta, pizzas, seafood, wraps and sandwiches. In drinks section, they had the Turkish coffee and tea. We started with their complementary bread, so fluffy and light, we pretty ate the whole thing before any of our dishes came. I ordered my favorite fried liver cubes from the hot apps section, and it was fantastic. It was full of flavor, perfectly sized cubes and properly fried. Tasted so good with the complimentary bread (we requested a second one). For entree we ordered the Mix Grill and Karisik Izgara as it was a perfectly sharable dish for two and we got to try 5 of their kebabs that are lamb shish, ground lamb, chicken shish, ground chicken and grilled meat patties. Both ground kebabs were excellent, full of flavors. The shish and patties were also good. We got the margarita pizza too, but that one was disappointed, seemed like some sauce was just thrown on top of the cheese and wasn't baked long enough. Our server was really friendly. She always stayed on top of things. Our dishes came out in quick time, it was impressive. Despite the shortcoming of the pizza, which is not usually a Turkish dish, I was thoroughly impressed by the actually Turkish dishes, like liver cubes and kebabs. I'll for sure visit them again whenever I feel like having kebabs next time

Our appetizers and the puffy bread that came with it were delicious. Naturally, we were excited for…read moreour entrees to arrive. After they did, however, I was not very thrilled. We had to ask twice for our rice we ordered for entrees to be brought out because our server forgot. Fine, that happens. But what really threw me off was when I questioned if the mold in my cheese was normal, the server assured me it was naturally occurring for the flavor. I felt gaslit because I have never had Parmesan with such questionable green growth on it for consumption in any restaurant in my entire life. The server said if it bothered me, he'd bring out fresh shavings with no mold. I have left pictures so you can be the judge of this. Aside from my minor issue with the cheese, the ambiance of the restaurant was nice and there's plenty of choices for meat and non-meat eaters alike

Small place. A few tables to sit. Mostly take out. Popular place…read more Friendly staff and the food is top notch. Large plates -- share.

11/26/25 Wanted…read moreGreek and found this restaurant. At 1st we were hesitant since it was empty upon arrival but we were hungry so we went in. Glad we did. Loaded Gyro Fries were genius! Never thought of this combo but it is delicious. The Gyro pieces were tasty and the Fries crispy. Pork Souvlaki was flavorful and tender.