"Average Greek" Went here for a group dinner on a Saturday night. It was fine but nothing special. I guess for the UES it's not bad but I would head downtown or across the water in Astoria for much better food. What's to cheer - standard selection of Greek food - Good red feat dip and pita bread - Fair prices - Branzino was ok and decently grilled - Zucchini chips were nicely done What's to jeer - Service was puzzlingly bad. Water was constantly refilled but difficult to get a second drink. Many people working who aren't actually waiters. No food runners from the kitchen - Calamari wasn't great - Deserts were meh read more

Yefsi Estiatorio - Branzino - Greek Near Me - New York, New York

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I've been here twice within the last two weeks. Once with a friend, once with my husband, cousins and best friend. Delicious both times, possibly even better the second time. Service is friendly and attentive. The cold apps we ordered came out quickly, the entrees took a little longer, but that tells me they're actually preparing the food and not just heating it up. Fine by me! The spicy feta dip and tzatziki were my favorites, but I also loved the Shrimp Santorini (orzo, shrimp, tomato sauce, baked feta) and the bite of my husband's moussaka I had was great. Their special watermelon salad was also a favorite! Cute place, good for dates, friends and families! read more

Yefsi Estiatorio - Chicken Souvlaki Plater and Shrimp Santorini - Greek Near Me - New York, New York

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Love this cute and quiet restaurant. Perfect for a date night or relaxed dinner. The portions are giant and the food tastes delish. Would go back again read more

Came to Yefsi toward the end of the usual workday lunch period, and had pretty good Greek food! The Yefsi Chips were good, the tzatziki sauce was tangy and creamy. The Greek meatballs tasted good, filled with herbs and spices. And the platter came with a nice sampling of various side dishes, from a salad and french fries to toasted pita. The space is bright, and there's a good amount of seating. We went during down time, so there weren't many staff on the floor but it was still a good experience overall. read more

Yefsi Estiatorio - Yefsi Chips (fried eggplant and zucchini slices) - Greek Near Me - New York, New York

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Went for lunch but I'm afraid we got there a bit early. The two appetizers we initially wanted were not available. Ordered basic chicken and pork wraps. The structure of putting fries in the wrap as well as the tziziki made a pretty thin and boring pita. Pleasant enough service and reasonable prices. read more

I first visited Yefsi Estiatorio on Christmas Eve 2024 and had an amazing experience, great food and wonderful service. I ordered the chicken with lemon potatoes and it was so good that I couldn't stop thinking about it for an entire year. I was genuinely excited to come back. Unfortunately, my visit on New Year's Eve this year was a complete contrast. From the moment we sat down, our server seemed irritated and unwelcoming. He didn't checked on us, never offered drink refills, and didn't ask if we needed anything else. What stood out the most was that he was very friendly and attentive with the table next to us, while barely interacting with us at all. When we were ready to pay, he dropped the check without a word, didn't say thank you or have a good night, and immediately checked the tip before avoiding eye contact as we left. While the food was still excellent, the service left a really bad impression. I hate that this was my experience because I loved this place the first time and truly wanted to come back regularly. The food is great, but the service on this visit was disappointing enough that I don't feel comfortable returning. read more

Yefsi accommodated our large party dinner and gave us the back/backyard covered area. We got a pre-fixe menu which were limited options from the main menu. However the dishes for apps included calamari, octopus, Greek salad and a mezze platter. All were delicious! For entrees, I opted for the salmon and green beans. But I know many others opted for the steak dish, which was a gigantic portion! Overall great food and company, will always return to Yefsi! read more

I'm not familiar with the UES, so I went on Pulsd to see if I could snag a last-minute reservation for brunch with a friend. After looking at the menu, online we decided to go to Yefsi. From the minute we sat down to when we left, I felt so at home. Our waitress and a man that I believe was the owner or manger were so hospitable. Our Pulsd included bottomless mimosas, and our waitress was very on top of refilling our glasses. We started off w the bread and dip such was delicious. My friend and I both opted for brunch sandwiches, she got the lamb and I got halloumi which were both served with fries and salad. Delicious. Note that if you're paying with a Pulsd, they don't add any extra fees, so be a good person and tip in cash or order a coffee or something so you can leave a tip! read more

Yefsi Estiatorio - Mimosas - Greek Near Me - New York, New York

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My friend and I had a lovely dinner here. The space inside was warm and intimate, with an inviting vibe. We were served rustic bread with what seemed to be homemade hummus. The bread was nice and soft. For my meal, I selected the Lamb Shank, which was served with Lazanki noodles in a tomato cinnamon sauce. The Lamb Shank was quite impressive in size in a bed of tasty looking noodles with shredded cheese on top, along with fresh rosemary in the center. The Lamb Shank was oh so tender, well seasoned with incredible depth of flavor. The pasta was cooked perfectly and I even enjoyed the sauce (usually not a fan of tomato based sauces). I liked that it had a strong cinnamon taste. My friend and I shared the Small Dessert Platter, which was such a great deal... For $15, we got to sample all 4 desserts. There were Karidopita (Greek walnut sponge cake with honey syrup), Baklava, Galatoboureko (Vanilla custard in phyllo pastry), and finally, Greek yogurt. My favorite was the Karidopita, which was absolutely delicious sticky sweet honey essence cake. The Baklava was crunchy, light, filled with crushed walnuts and glazed with syrupy honey. The Galatoboureko had a wonderful soft, creamy, custardy center and layers of outer dough. Last, the Greek Yogurt came with walnuts, Quince preserves, and more honey. This was a delightful combination. The smooth, milky yogurt paired well with the fruity, almost cherry-like preserves and the honey gave it an added level of yumminess. Service was solid. Our waiter was friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. I might return at some point for the Baby Lamb Chops or Mousaka. read more

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Nice ambiance. Was seated quickly. My friend and I ordered appetizers....I ordered Saganaki...it was fair....also they did not flame it!!! My main dish was hot and tasty. Good but not excellent Server was pleasant. Service was slow. And it was only Wednesday night...... read more

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I had a very nice meal at Yefsi Estiatorio the other night. They have a very nice garden room in the back of the restaurant. The salad was very fresh and the branzino fish was delicious. I also was pleased with the service. I'd visit again! read more

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Wonderful place and wonderful service. I went to Yefsi with a group of 10, and we were able to have our own private patio area with reservation in advance. The place itself is nestled in the quieter UES, but the inside was so popular and packed with people. The atmosphere was lively, but it still felt intimate with each table having its own candlelit space to itself. Lights and Christmas decorations are also currently in full swing! The food was amazing. For the prices, you definitely get a lot of food and feel full afterwards. I ordered the Arni Youvetsi. The lamb came right off the bone, and the sauces were perfect combination. I tried other dishes such as the Soutzoukakia--really flavorful and filling. The service was also great--the chef and owner himself checked in on our table and asked how we all were. Waiters were so attentive too and checked in on us periodically. Overall, Yefsi is a great and warm place to have an intimate dinner or a larger table of friends. The place is busy, so I would make reservations in advance. The lights and candlelit atmosphere sets a more romantic, intimate setting. I definitely recommend the Arni Youvetsi if you like lamb. Otherwise, all things are so flavorful whichever you choose. Highly recommend if you're in UES and want a Greek meal. read more

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Food was delicious and the service excellent. We've lived in the neighborhood for 4 years and this was our first time here but certainly not our last. read more

Great authentic food. The drinks are yummy. Go for the Greek Summer martini !!! Prices are reasonable and staff very friendly read more

We dropped by on a thur winter night for dinner for 4. A longtime mainstay of the neighborhood and was generally packed (~80%). Positives: large menu (dominated by seafood) with extensive appetizer choices. Food was OK but nothing memorable especially given the high prices (which is the biggest negative). The steak was dry. Same with the fish. The half chicken was too saucy. The beef Patties were actually delicious but small serving size. Service was OK (not super attentive but also not overbearing). For beer drinkers, they only have 1 beer offering (Greek bottle) but an extensive wine menu. Ambiance needs some refreshing - Old and dark read more

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Dropped by for a quick bite on Sunday - ordered a smoked salmon omelette, a horiatiki salad, and pikilia spread platter to share. In terms of service, they were efficient and the food came out quickly. After we got seated, free house hummus and bread was served. As for what we ordered, different spreads in the pikili were good and had their own charm. The salad was standard and nothing special. The smoked salmon omelette was good and the side of greek fries (served with all egg and salad brunch dishes) helped fill the plate (and my stomach). read more

Yefsi Estiatorio - Pikilia (greek spread platter) & Horiatiki Salad - Greek Near Me - New York, New York

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Things that I liked: We were warmly greeted when we arrived. The staff was very gracious. The ambiance was lovely. Lots of wood and cozy tables. This would be a great spot in the winter. There is a light and bright space in the rear. It's air conditioned and feels like a sun porch. It was very nice for a summer evening with a threat of possible rain. We ordered a bunch of mezze so we could try things. Our favorites were the shrimp in a tomato sauce with feta, the spinach fritters, lemon potatoes, and the dips. The pita that came with the dips was also excellent. Even the food we selected that didn't stand out was well-prepared. We are often in the neighborhood and we will return. read more

Great authentic Greek spot on the UES! They have outdoor seating in the front on the sidewalk along with a cute patio in the back. Make sure to make a reservation as their outdoor seating is limited. The food was a little pricey but definitely worth the quality as it was delicious and unique! We had the grilled octopi for an app; soooo fresh and light! The lamb kebob was seasoned to perfection and the moussaka was also great but a little oily. Most entrees were between $20-$30. The service was good; our waitress gave honest suggestions about the food. Overall, loved this little gem! Would definitely recommend. read more

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Yesterday I returned to Yefsi for the calamari, and I have to downgrade the restaurant. In 1 month the calamari went from the best I ever had to the worst. It was tough and unchewable. I think it should have been obvious that I didn't like the food because most of it was on a plate and not in my stomach, but neither the bartender nor anyone else bothered to notice or ask if I was enjoying myself. The only positive was that the breading was good, and they also served some complimentary bread with a spread which was tasty. The glass of white wine I had was nice. Probably time to move on though. My favorite pub actually serves better calamari than this turned out to be. read more

Yefsi, Located in the Upper East Side Looking for Authentic Greek Food, This Place Has An Upscale Vibe and A Variety Of Full Course And Shared Dishes! We enjoyed The Delicious Authentic Greek Wine. This Place Has Such A Beautiful Ambiance, The Attraction Of Historical Greek Figures, Statues And Wall Art Kept Us In Awe What We Ate Feta Sto Fourno Octapodi Mousaka Thalassini Makaronada What we Drank Authentic Greek White Wine I fell in love with the Mousaka, so delicious and tasty! Loved how creamy and flavorful it was! Wow! Don't forget to Check Out The Garden In a the Back Of the Restaurant If you're looking For A More Private Inclosed Garden Space The servers make you feel like family super sweet and very informative of the menu read more

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We had 8:15 pm dinner reservations and were seated promptly at a nice corner table for 2 in the back garden area. Service was good, we each had a glass of white Greek wine, and shared the fava puree dip with delicious bread. I had the grilled vegetable dish which I loved. My friend had one of the specials, bulgar cones stuffed with beef. He didn't particularly enjoy them because he was unaware that they would be fried, but it was his own fault because he hadn't asked how they would be prepared. We shared a side of the lima beans and they were wonderful. We will be back. read more

Yefsi Estiatorio - Lima beans - Greek Near Me - New York, New York

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Great service and solid food. Good atmosphere, not noisy, and not rushed - a treat in the city on a Saturday night. The drinks are very good. I had one of their specialty drinks and my friend a martini - we both enjoyed their well made drinks. The food - is plentiful and filling. read more

A few things. 1. Crab is definitely not included, you get a different cut down menu with Pulsd. 2. You are not allowed to grab different kind of drinks for the bottomless. You choose one and stick to it. 3. The bottomless drinks get less and less strong. By my 3rd glass, there was barely any alcohol in it. The head waiter was extremely inconsiderate, he asked me multiple times if I was "sure" I wanted another drink. Not the greatest thing to ask someone who was completely sober after 4 drinks. 5. I left a 20% tip based off of a full Pulsd value, but the head waiter was extremely snarky after he saw the $15 tip. 6. The food was amazing, make sure you get the lamb sandwich, absolutely heavenly. Only reason this got 2 stars. Overall, I really wouldn't recommend coming with Pulsd, they treat you like second class citizens. But the food is good enough to come without. Be warned. read more

Yefsi Estiatorio - Bloody Mary - Greek Near Me - New York, New York

I came here on a weeknight with my girlfriend and quickly fell in love with the place. The vibes of this restaurant are pretty laid back; everyone eating at the restaurant was dressed very informally. But don't let that fool you. The food is worthy of a date night. We got the lamb chops with lemon potatoes, spinach rice, calamari, and...tbh I can't remember if what we had was the branzino or the other white fish they had on the menu, but it was delicious. The lamb chops were so good I almost wished we had just gotten two plates of that instead of sharing it! Having a bite of the lamb chops with a bite of the lemon potatoes was heavenly. I didn't expect the lemon potatoes to be left whole, but I promise the potatoes are perfectly tender and easy to slice through. There was plenty of large pieces of calamari and they were well battered/fried. I enjoyed the yogurt sauce it came with as well. Will definitely be coming back! read more

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Came here for brunch and there were only 4 tables occupied. The inside feels classy and the service was very attentive. Ordered the Greek Eggs Benedict and substituted for Greek sausage! Although not noted on the menu, it came with fries, which were soggy. My friend also got steak and frites but it was not good either. They also had a bottomless drink menu. Maybe their dinner is good?! read more

Yefsi Estiatorio - Greek Eggs Benedict - Greek Near Me - New York, New York

We decided we needed a special and healthy very special Greek dinner. The cocktails were certainly special. My wife's drink included fig infused vodka and a sprig of fresh mint. She loved it. Our Greek salad was filled with lots of fresh vegetables and the best feta I've ever tasted. Our perfect shrimp was baked with orzo and a fine light tomato sauce. We ordered a special of calamari... a total winner. This was a very good choice for dinner. read more

Yefsi Estiatorio - Shrimp, light tomato sauce, the very best feta you've ever tried. - Greek Near Me - New York, New York

Ordered the lamb kebab & stuffed cabbage for our main & a side of green beans. Both tasted bland. Green beans tasted canned, couldn't eat them. 2 stars since the service was good. read more

A solid place for bottomless brunch! They give you a separate brunch menu if you get the pulsd deal. Looks like the regular menu, but they don't have the crab cake sandwich. Also they have bellinis, which the pulsd deal doesn't mention. The lamb sandwich I got was tasty, a little on the small side. The overall meal, though, with the fries and salad, was yummy and filling. We went on a Sunday and service is a little all over the place, but they did seem very short staffed for the amount of people there. Also they have a weird rule about only one type of drink per person, so if you try switching a Bloody Mary to mimosa, you might be met with hesitancy. While service was slow at first, they picked up in the second half, and we definitely got our money's worth for the amount of rounds we got for the table. read more

Yefsi Estiatorio - Lamb sandwich brunch - Greek Near Me - New York, New York

Yefsi continues to be my favorite for outstanding Greek food Upper East Side, over the past year using Seamless delivery service. My favorite Greek dishes, Moussaka (which I enjoyed the first time here at Yefsi) and the traditional Greek Salad, have been staples since I started coming here years ago, and never disappoint. I have not been here in person over the past year but have spoken to friends who have enjoyed outside dining here recently with family and a date with her hubby. Delivery is prompt (using Seamless). read more

Yefsi Estiatorio - Greek salad - Greek Near Me - New York, New York

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Beat Greek spot on UES. We had the zucchini croquettes and grilled octopus to start. The croquettes were fried perfectly and the octopus had a good glamor and texture. For main courses, we had the baby lamb chops and the linguini with braised veal. The lamb chops were good and the lemon potatoes that came with it were great. Braised veal and linguini were also good as well (not as saucy as Italian food). For dessert we had the baklava. Definitely the best baklava I've had in the city. The portion was generous and it was very flaky. Drinks were pretty good too. The Greek Negroni was made well and fairly priced. Overall, a good Greek spot. A little on the pricey end (I think the lamb chop could have cost a little less or they could have added 1 extra chop to justify the $42 price), but not too outrageous. Definitely will return. read more

Yefsi Estiatorio - Baby lamb chops with lemon potatoes - Greek Near Me - New York, New York

I really enjoyed our meal here. We got the following: -zucchini and eggplant chips: this was great and I definitely recommend. I did like the zucchini better than the eggplant. The breading was light and crispy, which was perfect and the yogurt dipping sauce was great. -Greek salad: we loved this. The tomatoes were so fresh and the feta was great. The dressing also had great flavor. We ordered another salad after we finished the first because it was so good. -spanakopita: we didn't like this dish. The filling didn't have much flavor. I wish there was more feta mixed in with the spinach. -Branzino: very fresh and a good portion. We also loved the lemon potatoes that came with it. I would recommend going here if you want good Greek food. read more

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Somewhat upscale greek spot with solid food. I got their Yefsi chips and a seafood pasta dish. The chips were fantastic, but the pasta dish was just "ehh". It strangely combined spaghetti sauce and feta cheese. The dinner did come with solid complimentary bread however. The service was decent 7.5 read more

Yefsi was a great atmosphere, wonderful and delicious food with quite the variety. Their beef Pattie's were my absolute favorite and it was hard to not go out to eat here all the time because we always loved our experience. The service was always always lovely too! read more

A superb dining experience. Honestly we ordered about 6 different dishes between 4 of us and each one was absolutely incredible. All 4 of us were so satisfied and happy with the food. And one person in our party was Greek and he said the food was just like his brilliant Nonna used to make. So hats off to this restaurant. Exceptionally good food served in a very homely comfortable space. No pretension. No noise. Just very yummy food !!! I would highly reccomend it. read more

I preface by saying the food tasted good. BUT the price to portion ratio is outlandish. 30$ for a childs portion of chicken kebab and rice is highway robbery. Perhaps the portions are better eating in at the restaurant but the delivery is a huge rip off read more

A friend recommended this place. She said it's an authentic Greek restaurant. What a disappointment Service was terrible. Our orders came at a random pace. We ordered the fish with no capers, they put capers. Ordered 3 salads only got two the third one arrived at the end of our meal. Won't be coming back here!@ read more

Takeaway: impeccable service. I never had to wait more than a few seconds to get someone's attention, and this time going it was a solo dining experience. I sat in the more secluded back garden area, which would have been a quiet delight if not for the entertainment I received overhearing UES family squabbles. Hah. I got the lamb, but all of the food looked and smelled fresh so it was hard to choose. I ordered the lamb Kebab chefs choice/medium rare and it came out beautifully, just as it should. Even the rice had tons of flavor, and the whole meal was so filling I really couldn't do dessert. (Though i did end up getting fro-yo a few blocks away). The ambiance is a bit more formal than I anticipated, probably wouldn't want to return in sneakers but meh. More than likely will be returning to try the seafood! read more

Yefsi Estiatorio - Arni Souvlaki - Greek Near Me - New York, New York

The good lived up to its reputation and service was great. octopus and fried shrimp/cod on the regular menu and grilled whiting on its special menu were the stand out dishes. read more

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Hands down my new favorite spot on the upper east side. The service is excellent, welcoming and warm. Theyre quite busy no matter what day it is. I came here for a few snacks but ended up eating 3 entrees! Loved the octopus and salad, couldnt remember the exact names on the menu. Definitely coming back soon, i have to keep trying everything on the menu! Highly recommended. read more

We went with friends to Yefsi on a Saturday night for a 7:30 reservation. The place was packed, but no matter, our table was waiting for us at 7:20 when we arrived. First, noise level, a triffle bit above average but still good enough to have a conversation without straining. Next, the service..On target and well attending without unnecessary interruptions. Lastly, the food. scrumptious. Wife and I had the lamb kebob with rice accompanied with a tossed greens salad lightly drizzled with a red wine vinaigrette dressing. Thumbs up! Our friends had a salmon cooked to her liking with a salad and he had the traditional Greek chicken soup and a half a chicken dish. The icing on the cake so to speak was the Garides Saganaki, Sauté Shrimp with Tomato Sauce Topped with Melted Feta Cheese. Yummy!!!!! Definately, a must go but go with reservation... read more