The best thing about the restaurant was our server, Joyce. She listened attentively and responded to our requests. She brought us a special dessert for my friend's birthday. We felt really taken care of. The food was excellent, well prepared and beautifully served. read more

Located in the upper west side this is a great option for Greek food is that is of interest to you. We arrived with a group of four on a Saturday evening so I would recommend that you have a reservation. There is also a bar seating area so we were able to catch some of the NBA playoffs while sitting here. Our group ordered the meat platter. For a party of four it was truly quite filling and quite delicious. Service was nice and fast and brought out food quite quickly. There is a decent amount of seating indoors but it can fill up fast. There are a few TVs and a bar seating area as well. They have daily specials with different types of fish that may also be worth checking out. The meat platter was the only thing our group of 4 ordered. There was quite alot of food, between kebabs, pita breads, fries etc, and it was very easy to share as a nice family style meal with a variety of flavors. I would definitely recommend if in the mood for Mediterranean food. read more

Yasouvlaki - Mixed grill platter for 3-4 - Greek Near Me - New York, New York

Made brunch reservations but the place was quite empty at 2:30 on Sat afternoon. Very fresh interiors though, and very inviting. We got a nice window seating on a sunny Saturday, and ordered from the brunch menu, which we also felt was pretty reasonably priced. Bellini for $10 and a refreshing summer cocktail for $13 is what we started with, followed by Spinach & Feta Omelette ($18), Melitzanosalata ($10), and Chicken Thigh Souvlaki ($14). For those familiar with the Indian classic Baigan Bharta - Melitzanosalata will offer a very familiar taste! Food was in-line with expectations, and perfect portion sizes. We also tried the Ekmek Kataifi ($11) which was absolutely brilliant. Perfect amount of sweetness! Service was quick and fresh food arrived within 20-mins of placing the order. We were very pleased with the set-up and service. Will definitely visit again to try out their dinner menu. read more

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First time at Yasouvlaki. Entering i feel welcomed by the lightinand homeyness that is emanating from the environment. I would say that first impressions really count. Pita is quite stale and tastes dry, in addition i find it to be quite chewy but flavors are there. As well it is served alone. Branzino is very tender and juicy, and is complemented by lemon juice and capers. It does have a lot of bones. The shrimp is tender and flavorful. Salmon is juicy but is missing something. I can say that the food did indeed satiate my ravenousness. Overall, im very content with my experience here but its not my first option. read more

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Great neighbors Greek place with some wonderful Greek wines. Service - 5 of 5. Joyce was excellent, friendly, and knowledgeable. Ambiance - 4 of 5. It was fine little neighborhood place. Food/Drink - 5 of 5. Got the hummus - ended up liking it so much I was eating it with a spoon. The mixed meat platter was fresh, delicious, and a lot. Bartender made some great drinks, and it was the first time I have had Greek prosecco (which wa recommended). read more

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I came here for dinner with a friend. The interior was lovely with nice colors, pretty lighting, and cool decor. There was a comforting, calm ambiance. We were served complimentary pita bread, which was warm, with tasty herbs on top. For my meal, I ordered the Salmon Skewer platter, which came with Greek fries, tabouli, more pita, tzatziki and special house sauce. All of this was a huge portion size, and was plated beautifully. The Salmon had nice grill marks, was tender, flaky, and well seasoned. Greek Fries were satisfyingly crispy with great potato taste. Tabouli was chock full of bulgar, tomatoes, cucumber, onion, along with fresh parsley, mint, and scallions. This was a light and crunchy addition to the dish. The sauces were savory, full of bold flavor. I decided to try the Ekmek Kataifi for dessert, which consisted of pistachio, crispy kataifi, Greek custard, vanilla, topped with light whip. this was delicate, sweet, fragrant, and all the ingredients mingled well together. Service was solid. Our waitress was friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. Everything came out in a timely manner. Prices were reasonable for the Upper West Side area. I would consider returning to try the Branzino or Grilled Lamb Chops. read more

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Wonderful Greek restaurant on the UWS. The prices and the food are great. You can order a platter for 2-4 people or order à la cart. Nice cocktail menu too. read more

Yasouvlaki - Saganaki - Greek Near Me - New York, New York

Food was amazing and good portions. The best baklava I've ever had and the ice cream that came with it was delicious. Horiatiki Salad is one of the best I've ever had. The service was terrific and the ambiance was great as well. I will definitely be going back! read more

I enjoyed my meal here, beautifully decorated restaurant with attentive service. Ordered the mixed grill, very huge serving. I love a good fry, these were amazing! Would re visit for their brunch menu, it looked very appealing. read more

Yasouvlaki - Mixed grill - Greek Near Me - New York, New York

I'm not sure why we avoided Yasouvlaki for so long. Maybe it was grief over the closure of Pekarna (the restaurant formerly in that space). Maybe it was restaurant fatigue / too many social obligations at restaurants not of our choosing in this neighborhood. Maybe it was a hidebound fixation with our go-tos (where our experiences have become too numerous and repetitive to re-review in any interesting way). In any event, our recent first meal at Yasouvlaki gave us pangs of regret for having waited so long. It's not an innovative kitchen -- the kind of place that might win James Beard or Michelin recognition -- but based on what we tried, the food seems to be more than competent across the board, sometimes even excellent. I probably judge every Greek or Mediterranean restaurant by the quality of their roasted or grilled branzino preparation whether I mean to or not. It's my go-to main, one that makes me really happy when it's well made. Yasouvlaki's made me happy. I do so love a whole branzino, but Yasouvlaki's filet was beautifully prepared. The fish was sweet, the skin crispy, and it was served with rice pilaf (unobjectionable) and horta (good), a traditionally prepared boiled green vegetable, here made with dandelion greens. I love a well made horta. Kudos to Yasouvlaki for making it with something other than boring ol' spinach! The grilled half of a lemon was a perfect accoutrement for the dish. Lamb chops, served with roasted potatoes and Brussels sprouts, were also well executed, grilled to a perfect medium rare as the primary consumer requested. Roasted potatoes and Brussels were wholly completely competent. (Note that Brussels were not shaved and deep / air fried to a crisp, as seems to be the norm in restaurants, today. They were halved and oven roasted with olive oil, just as we make them at home. I happen to like this preparation; our kiddos prefer "restaurant Brussels sprouts" -- the greasier the better!) Moussaka was made with tender ground lamb. Both it and the kefte kabob were moist and flavorful. Beet salad was both simple and perfect, a generous portion of roasted beets, fresh arugula, fried halloumi, roasted walnuts, and balsamic reduction. Our table enjoyed everything with the warm, herbed pita wedges that came to the table at the start of the meal and a bottle of a 2021 Greek cabernet sauvignon (unusual, I think?), which was low tannin, but otherwise old vine in style, without the jammy red fruits of many new world style cabs. I didn't foot the bill, so I don't know what the markup was... but it was quite delicious and went well with all of our food, from the branzino to lamb. All in all, Yasouvlaki is a great place to have in our neighborhood and one to add to our rotation. Next time, I'm honing in on the lovely-looking meze. read more

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It's so beautiful in here and the staff was super kind and helpful! Gretchen was a very kind host and helped inform me about the multiple menus. I was taken care of by Mohsim, Ruby, Eric and Beatrice, who were all very sweet and personable. They all make great conversation, and their staff pics that I didn't get to try make me want to come back. Weekday happy hour is 11-6 and I got a $10 cosmopolitan (unbeatable for the area) The chicken thigh platter is amazing, I subbed the fried for lemon potatoes and it did not disappoint! I am also on the hunt for the city's best hugo spritz, and this is a strong contender. Go check out Yasouvlaki UWS ASAP for some great food and drinks this summer. They got the AC perfect. Also don't be scared to solo dine, I don't typically go out on my own but I felt super cared for. read more

Yasouvlaki - $10 cosmo - Greek Near Me - New York, New York

The food is always so so good! The staff are always polite and welcoming! A must try on the UWS! And it's super cute inside! read more

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Amazing food - outstanding service! Thank you so much for your hospitality- patience- and support in celebrating our son's engagement! The food was incredible- the service and sharing our celebration making a memorable evening for all of us! Thank you- we can wait to visit again read more

Such a delicious cozy, warm Greek spot I'd come back to all the time if I lived nearby. Has all the makings of a favorite neighborhood/date spot with comforting and creamy potato-and-leek soup, béchamel-beef moussaka, Greek spreads (hummus, tzatziki, eggplant), juicy grilled calamari, and towers of baklava and olive oil cake with Greek yogurt ice cream. Tons of outdoor seating on the sidewalk. Shoutout to our server Paolo who was so helpful ordering, recommending all these delicious dishes. 5 stars!!!! read more

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Two people, two different salads with protein, plus shared olive cake for dessert. All excellent, plus nice service.

Yummy! I loved this place! We went for a very early dinner, sat outside, and had absolutely fantastic service. Speedy & very kind. The food was overall awesome - delicious saganaki and the chicken thigh skewers were soooo good & juicy. I have to say I was let down by the spreads. The tzatziki was pretty bland and even the eggplant & sundried tomato dips felt a little under-seasoned. Nothing bad though! The outdoor was lovely but the indoor space was also so cute and swanky, it looked great. Will definitely be returning! read more

Yasouvlaki - Pikilia - Greek Near Me - New York, New York

Great food and attentive staff. Portions are huge. Starters were big enough for two people to share.

I sat here and ordered basically a gyro of falafel. It was soooooo good! Tasted fresh and well seasoned. The restaurant is beautiful! Perfect place to go with a group or on your own. read more

Decided to randomly pick a new spot and to my suprise this is now going to be my go to place for girl dinners, solo dinners & date nite. The service, food and ambiance all checks out 10/10. Our waiter was so nice and made sure we didn't feel rushed to order or eat since they were closing soon. We opted to skip appetizers and went straight for entrees . I had the chicken thigh souvlaki skewers with , tabouli, pita & potatoes. Also came with to delicious sauces and pita ! So good , the chicken was so flavorful, the tabouli was perfectly made and the Yasou sauce is incredible!! Honestly i'm already planning my next visit to eat here, this really is a gem and I can't believe I only stumbled upon it now ! read more

Yasouvlaki - Greek Near Me - New York, New York

DELISOUS chicken thighs! Wonderful coffee Great salad ! Wonderful friendly staff ! Looking forward to more read more

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Wholesome Greek food. I had a pork gyro and a side horiatiki salad for a patio lunch on a random weekday. It was a well constructed sandwich with hunks of meat, a generous slathering of sauce, veggies, and crisp oregano-seasoned fries. The salad was refreshing too. The outdoor seating is cute and well shaded in the afternoon on a calm stretch of Amsterdam Ave. The service was relaxed and courteous. read more

Terrible hostess. There were several tables for two and it took asking the manager to get seated at one we wanted.

I came here tonight to celebrate my birthday because I wanted to try a new restaurant for dinner. My parents and I loved it! Will definitely come back. Portions are big and the food tastes delicious. I do wish they did candles and sang on your birthday but that's my only critique! read more

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Wonderfully fresh octopus, salad, chicken dishes and tasty Greek red wine! Octopus was charred and very fresh and same for the Greek salad with tomatoes, feta and pitted olives over a incredibly fresh bed of cucumbers. Chicken with pita and fries was delish with the tzatziki. Beatrice our server was a gem as was her service team. Water always refilled, food service with smiles, bathrooms spotless. Will be back!:') read more

Love the yasou breakfast gyro for brunch and the Athenian Spritz cocktail! Bar service is excellent! read more

Yasouvlaki - Brunch menu - Greek Near Me - New York, New York

Deeply satisfying Greek food. We tried three of the spreads and the roasted peppers and feta was our table's favorite- smoky, a mild spicyness, and a delicious tanginess. The saganaki was perfectly breaded and crispy with honey and a roasted lemon half. We split the moussaka and a lamb burger. Both were fantastic, flavorful and filling. I loved the fries, but another table member didn't like them, so it depends on fry preferences. There was a lot of 80's and 90's hits playing during dinner and we considered karaoke after the meal because they were all songs you wanted to sing along with. Our servers were attentive and thoughtful. I would eat here again without hesitation. It checked all my boxes for a good Greek meal. read more

Well I just saw there is one also on the upper east side. I liked the space and ambience but felt slightly unauthentic for Greek and also pricey, but the mixed grill is an amazing bang for your buck although not sure why you'd serve asparagus and Brussels sprouts with this platter, that's not Greek...fries were soggy and not well seasoned as were most of the kebabs especially the minced meat kebab...but the gyro chicken was my favorite thing and tzatziki was also really good...although the bread was average though. read more

Yasouvlaki - Huge mixed platter, definitely the thing to get. can feed four - Greek Near Me - New York, New York

This place is great! They really know how to cook seafood. Been several times for lunch - the swordfish souvlaki was perfectly cooked. We had a great dinner, sharing the seafood platter among 3 - swordfish, shrimp, octopus, salmon all perfect with delicious tabouli, fries, veggies and tzatziki. Great drinks too. highly recommend! read more

Yasouvlaki - Seafood platter - Greek Near Me - New York, New York

A very cute Greek place with cute vibes! There were pillows on the seats. My friend and I both ordered the chicken thigh souvlaki, which came with the chicken, pita, salad, and fries. I usually don't like to eat fries with any sauces, sauce for the fries was delicious. It was very crowded when we arrived but my friend booked a reservation in advance, so I would recommend making a reservation before you go! read more

Yasouvlaki - Greek Near Me - New York, New York

100% recommend. The redhead girl at the bar made great drinks. I got a regular marg and it hit the spot. Remi was pretty cool too. A+ server

Drinks and Food are great Calamares soft and well seasoned Mocktails very tasty Meat grilled platter delicious read more

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So delicious! I want to eat everything on the menu, but started with the Halloumi and some falafel - everything was amazing! I sat at the bar and the bartender was very helpful and friendly - she was great to talk to but not at all intrusive. The restaurant has a wonderful atmosphere and everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves and all the beautiful plates of food coming out of the kitchen. read more

Amazing food and fabulous service. So much better than its neighbor Greek restaurants in New York. Can't wait to go back...

This was a fun and tasty meal! Stopped by on a summer Friday and sat outside on the sidewalk. The service was superb. Constant yet subtle water pouring, clearing, etc worthy of any fine dining establishment. The food was also extremely good. We went with the 'Mixed Grill' platter that included vegetables, tabouleh, fries, and dipping sauced / tzatziki. It was a LOT of food and very well prepared. The Tabouleh was a bit different than the one I make, and I enjoyed it - vive le difference. Really a nice evening on our walk to Central Park. We will likely return her when in the neighborhood with friends or family. read more

Yasouvlaki - Mixed Grill - Greek Near Me - New York, New York

Everyone has their favorites, but when ordering here, I enjoy finding surprising dishes outside my experience.

This place has become one of my top spots in the UWS and even greek in NYC. The food was delicious and decently sized. Tried the meat and seafood platters, moussaka and lamb chops. Think the platter can feed more than 2-3 people unless you're starving haha. The ambiance was nice which is quiet if you're looking for a date night but also fits big groups. Would come back here again! read more

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This was a really good dining experience. Excellent food, great service. We will definitely be back.

Excellent Greek food! Love having them in the neighborhood and can't wait to return! Highly recommend.

Loved this place- so cute inside and the food was great. We sat at 5:57 and we were still offered the happy hour cocktail menu, even though it ended at 6. Food is also reasonably priced for this neighborhood! read more

Yasouvlaki - Seafood mixer for 2 - Greek Near Me - New York, New York

The service was amazing! We hadn't had a reservation but were able to walk in and sit down and we were immediately welcomed warmly.. The food was absolutely great and I wouldn't hesitate to come back over and over again when I'm in New York City!! read more

Yasouvlaki - Greek Near Me - New York, New York

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