Petros

User Reviews of Petros

Yelp.com Review - by Cecil V.

4.0 of 5 stars. Great place to drab lunch on a Saturday evening. I had the grilled lamb sandwich which was amazing.
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jerry S.

3.0 of 5 stars. very solid menu---no bar crowd---but tasty food
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Niki C.

4.0 of 5 stars. My boyfriend and I dined at Petros last weekend. I had already been with my Mom and sister before, but I was dying to take him since he adores Greek food as well. We shared the special shrimp...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Christina Y.

4.0 of 5 stars. Perfect place to dine to kick off a day at the beach!!I love Manhattan Beach because of all the little shops and restaurants, and Petros definitely exemplifies the classy, yet still laid-back vibe of...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Kelly H.

4.0 of 5 stars. Good atmosphere- although I like the slightly tacky Greek restaurants with the flaming cheese and belly dancers better. Food is pretty good but not the best ever. Very good service. This is a solid 4...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by B Y.

4.0 of 5 stars. I can only rate the lunch menu because prior to my first time dining at Petros, I found myself liking more dishes on the website in the lunch section vs the dinner section...Since then we've only gone...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by A K.

4.0 of 5 stars. This is absolutely one of the best meals in Manhattan Beach, and this is coming from someone who does not partake in Greek food all too often. There is a reason why this place has survived over a few...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Fadoodle C.

1.0 of 5 stars. SERVICE WAS TERRIBLE. Seriously. The food was okay, not great. Definitely NOT WORTH WAITING FOR OVER AN HOUR WHEN I HAD RESERVATIONS. Even after we were seated, we waited about 25 minutes for a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Akemi W.

3.0 of 5 stars. I think this place is over priced for what you get. I thought the food was just ok. Nothing special and i really wished it was better.
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Scottie V.

4.0 of 5 stars. I've eaten here 3 or 4 times and the only dish that's disappointed me was the Moussaka. It came in it's own little ramekin. It wasn't cooked as part of larger tray and cut to size on your plate. The...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Mars B.

1.0 of 5 stars. Super stuck up east coast vib. foods way over priced. Daphne's has better food. The cheap owner has crammed as many tables as the fire mashal will allow so you on top of everyone.
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Boj o.

5.0 of 5 stars. Food...WOW!!!The Karpouzi Salad was refreshing and yummy! My wife had the Sauteed Lavrake, which is a Greek sea bass fillet with artichokes, carrots, fingerling potatoes and a manouri white wine...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Al D.

5.0 of 5 stars. 2 cosmoslamb pastatook a break tonight from my rigorous dating schedule to have ladies night. great call! my chicks were way better than any of the glugs i have been dining with lately. a lot of...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jody S.

5.0 of 5 stars. Saganaki, rack of lamb, service are awesome! My favorite!
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Erica L.

4.0 of 5 stars. I came here with a party of ten people. We had reservations and were seated on the patio promptly. Our waitress was great and every one enjoyed their food. We were also able to make changes to...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Dave F.

4.0 of 5 stars. I tried lunch at this relatively new, Zagat-award winning, Greek restaurant in the Metlox mall. We started with the cheese flight consisting of 4 sheep cheeses in large portions with fig and olive...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by arnaldo p.

4.0 of 5 stars. One of the better upscale places in suburban coastal LA. It's nice to see Greek food elevated, and while it can seem a bit pricey and right in the middle of California-type cuisine, there is care in...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by daisy e.

5.0 of 5 stars. A bit pricey but the food was awesome. Customer service was good and fast. I had the veal ..it was GREAT!
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Tom C.

3.0 of 5 stars. The food is pretty good - but for the price, the portions aren't spectacular.I got a lamb sandwich which was good but it was small and thin that it was gone in a few bites with bread left over.We went...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Eli G.

4.0 of 5 stars. We randomly came here since nothing else nearby sounded that good to me. I ordered a gyro and the girl got a lamb pizza. Service was nice and prompt, we had water and bread with dip in no time at all....
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Ryan F.

4.0 of 5 stars. This restaurant tries way too hard to be cool. The lights were so low where I was sitting, I had to use the light from my phone to read the menu. I mean, come on. It's okay to try to be a romantic...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by C.C. W.

4.0 of 5 stars. When ever I house sit in Manhattan B I look forward to eating at this restaurant- I honestly think it's the best restaurant in MB. I usually don't go for the traditional greek dishes, my favorite two...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Gary S.

5.0 of 5 stars. My favorite dining spot in Manhattan Beach. Try their Colorado Rack of Lamb! Awesome!
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Lizanne W.

4.0 of 5 stars. You're going to think this is strange but for a solid week I had a craving for watermelon with mint. I have no idea if I have seen it on a menu before or even had it. It just popped into my head one...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Lanie M.

4.0 of 5 stars. Never a disappointing dining experience. Indoor or outdoor are both enjoyable. Tasteful menu specials have always been a hit with my friends and family. They are just pure delicious (lamb & fish...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by mel c.

4.0 of 5 stars. nice place. we had reservations for a party of 8 for a friday night, but they mistakenly put us in the books for wednesday. but a near catastrophe was deftly averted when the hostess accommodated us...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Susan A.

4.0 of 5 stars. Not your mama's-spit-in-your-hair-uncle-nicky's-lamb-special, so wait for the Greek Festival (Redondo Beach) if that's what you like.This is Greek finesse: roasted lamb that melds exotic spices,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Kelly K.

3.0 of 5 stars. A local neighborhood place we finally decided to try. Was surprised to find it little pretentious as manhattan beach tends to be pretty laid back and casual - the hostess tried to seat us far away in...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Paul K.

3.0 of 5 stars. Decent Greek food. We had the Keftedes to start (good, but only 2 small meatballs), then split Moussaka and Feta-crusted lamb chops. The lamb chops were real good, but the Moussaka was a little odd....
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Erica F.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is a great place for some really unique and well-presented greek food! Lots of authentic greek dishes on the menu including octopus and saganaki. We ordered the Retsina wine (traditional greek...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by May M.

4.0 of 5 stars. I had the most tender and uber-flavorful lamb here!! i also loved their alfresco dining; great place to people-watch! =)
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2009
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Don't waste your time!

Worst service ever. Horrible staff and hostess. Food was marginal at best! The people at Petros do not care about their customers!! You will have a bad experience!
citysearch.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Amber M.

4.0 of 5 stars. I make my mom take me here every time I'm back in MB, because then she can pay for me :) It's expensive, but it's worth it.You HAVE to order a seasonal salad (especially one with fruit), trust! They...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Francesca H.

2.0 of 5 stars. JUST o.k. There is MUCH better Greek food in Los Angeles.
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Anna A.

5.0 of 5 stars. Last night I was here with the Parea (Greek Clique) and we had a ball.We decided to do it traditional taverna style and just order an *ish* load of mezedes. After being christened with the name of...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Hiro S.

1.0 of 5 stars. I just could not find anything good about this place. We went there for my friend's birthday dinner. We reserved a table in advance, but after we got there, they started to put together tables...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Scott G.

5.0 of 5 stars. Great food and service. We just returned from a trip from Mykonos, Crete and Santorini where we loved every meal. Petros is very authentic! Will definitely be back.Highlights:Grilled OctopusCheese...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Max B.

4.0 of 5 stars. Great Friday night date place. The ambiance is contemporary Mediterranean. Inside there are candles and relaxingly upscale. The patio is open and airy, in the summer it looks out onto the plaza,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by K J.

4.0 of 5 stars. Have I mentioned how much I love Manhattan Beach?Another company function. We came with a party of 8, reservations made for 730 (for dinner). We waited a little bit, even though we were right on...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Sarah J.

4.0 of 5 stars. We came here on New Year's Eve for dinner. We did not have reservations and the place was full -- we are stupid. Nonetheless they found us a table for two and we had a really good dinner.To start a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by V F.

3.0 of 5 stars. I really hope Petros is not losing their touch. This place rocked my world when it first opened. It's has lost a little life recently, but I think most local restaurants have these days. Blame it on...
yelp.com - user review - 12/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Marvin S.

2.0 of 5 stars. I dont know................... I just had lunch here today, the service was awesome. Smiles from when you enter up until you leave. The Cola was crisp and sugary. But besides that, i didnt think the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Josephine A.

5.0 of 5 stars. I was not a big fan of Mediterranean fare until I visited Petros. I went on a friday night with a close friend who I hadn't seen in a while. The bleach-white walls were not off-putting at all; rather,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Carrie F.

4.0 of 5 stars. Been here a few times and it was always good. Last took my parents here and I had to bother to write a review because I've NEVER seen my mom freak out with pure delight over a meal the way she freaked...
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2008
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Overpriced

Very nice ambiance but overpriced for what you get. The food is good but not for the prices they want. I love the location and atmosphere
kudzu.com - user review - 11/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Hanui C.

3.0 of 5 stars. I ate outside on the patio area. It wasn't too great in comparison with price. But then I've never been a huge fan of Greek food. Nice staff. I like Le Pain Quotidien more, though.
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Frances H.

3.0 of 5 stars. I had previously gone to Petros for lunch, and to be honest it wasn't super impressive. I'm a sucker for gyros and more of the less fancy dishes (just serve me pita and hummus and i'm quite happy). I...
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ross W.

4.0 of 5 stars. The best Greek Restaurant in Manhattan Beach...OK, the other one burnt down last year, but still, Petros is very good. Authentic Greek cuisine. Good ingredients. Great scene in the Metlox plaza...
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Lisa I.

5.0 of 5 stars. one of my favorite places to go when i feel like having a couple of drinks and some good greek food, the food is so delicious that you can't help but want to keep eating!the dips appetizer, served...
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ken B.

5.0 of 5 stars. I live right up the street from Petros, been there a dozen times and never been disappointed. They usually have a great flatbread on the specials that always awesome. The one on the regular list...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by michael c.

5.0 of 5 stars. Sexy restaurant. Great service and very hospitable people. Without doubt the item to order is the lamb filet (Fileto Arni Psito). Flatbread (fresh) and dips start you off right. If you feel...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Adam L.

5.0 of 5 stars. This place is so good i am drooling just thinking about it. The grilled octopus with beets is the perfect combination; the octopus perfectly done so as to not be too chewy; the beets crisp and sweet....
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2008
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Best Greek in Town!

In all of the Greek places in LA, this is by far my favorite. A beautiful outdoor patio or the calm, muted tones of the interior make dining comfortable. Try out the feta crusted lamb and the baby Greek...
kudzu.com - user review - 08/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mary C.

5.0 of 5 stars. From the champagne cocktails at the bar to the leftovers the next day, I had a memorable and delicious meal at Petros. We started with the grilled octopus and the dip sampler. If nothing else, go...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2008
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A True Greek Gem

Manhattan Beach is lukcy to have this place. They serve authentic Greek...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 07/31/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Gary B.

4.0 of 5 stars. I've eaten there three or four times. The food is very good (maybe one meal was just so so) and the whole scene is about as good as it gets: fantastic design with some intimacy given some punch by a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by sabrina l.

3.0 of 5 stars. We made reservations for a friend's birthday back in March but the day of, it was so windy that the restaurant was trying to tie down tarps around their outdoor patio area. The wind made the tarps...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2008
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Best Pita and Dips

Petros in MB is really good greek food. The dips and pita platter to start is really good and the salads are fresh and crisp. Everything on the menu has fresh ingredients and taste light. They have a great...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Diana D.

5.0 of 5 stars. Best greek food I've ever had in California. Sure, I've never been to Greece so my knowledge of Greek cuisine is lame but man o man. You know how sometimes you have a really great meal and you think...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Angel G.

2.0 of 5 stars. So we went down to Petros this weekend for lunch. The setting was nice. We made reservations two days before. We were seated outside which was great but we were the 7 of us were stuffed into a table...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2008
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Inattentive Staff, Long Wait

We went to Petros for a Sunday brunch celebration and the service was slow and inconsiderate. We had 11 people in our party. The staff was very inattentive. Just getting the waitress to our table was a chore;...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Laura W.

5.0 of 5 stars. Okay, okay, I am biased because I actually used to work here. The food will knock your socks off. If you are not one of the M.B. nouveau riche, then come for lunch and sit out on the patio in the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Skylar R.

3.0 of 5 stars. Some girlfriends and I visited Petros for a birthday celebration last Thursday. We were a party of 8 and we sat on the patio, which was covered and heated for the evening. Our waitress came by pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Francesca S.

4.0 of 5 stars. great location and delicious food. we had a big party there (45 people) and the staff was nothing but friendly and accommodating. good options for all kinds of diets, i.e. vegetarian. liked the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2008
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Reservations do not mean much

Last night was our second experience with Petros where the they did not honor our reservation time. Our first experience was a 30 min. wait and last night toped that with a 45 min. wat for a table of four....
citysearch.com - user review - 05/17/2008
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Best Lamb

After dining all over L.A., I thought I had eaten some of the best lamb at The Little Door, but I was wrong. Anyone dining at Petro's must try the lamb with the baked feta on top. Absolutely delicous. Great...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Lisa M.

4.0 of 5 stars. Had dinner here last night as Manhattan Beach is Monica and my middle point and meeting place for dinner and catching up! I read about this place in LA magazine so added it to the list of places to...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by K M.

4.0 of 5 stars. Fun and lively with many options of great food!! I love the pizza with avocado, tomatoes, cheese. Had a great lamb special last week. And the doughnuts are amazing!! So warm and delicious! Add...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2008
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horrible atmosphere

Myself and wife were invited to attend a dinner at this resturant and found it very distrubing. As we waited to be seated i found myself watching the owner in a mood of kaos. He seemed to be so distracted and...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Sandy P.

4.0 of 5 stars. As we're driving back from downtown LA in the mini, sun in my face, wind in my air, it was a nice day, i couldn't ask for anything more except to fill my belly up.....we had to find a restaurant with...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Scott C.

1.0 of 5 stars. Rude, slow service and mediocre food. I had reservations and they still made us wait 45 minutes after the reservation time. Then the waitress made us feel like we were bothering her and she was...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Chandra S.

5.0 of 5 stars. A bit pricey for me but love going there on rare occasions when I have some extra money! Great to have dinner here and then skip over to shade for a glass of wine.Obsessed with their Petros salad....
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jay P.

5.0 of 5 stars. Excellent grilled octopus! Hummus trio is great as well. Any Grilled fish or lamb has been great every time. Bar is too small and crowded but have cocktails at Shade and eat at Petros!
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Food C.

2.0 of 5 stars. been here twice and i gotta tell you, it's expensive and not really worth it. it's just somewhere to say you've been but not really anything special in terms of the food. they just charge extra for...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2008
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A superb Greek experience!

Wow! What a nice evening! We were celebrating an anniversary and we certainly were pleasantly surprised by the good service and the GREAT FOOD! From the salad to the dessert it was spectacular! Bravo!!!
citysearch.com - user review - 02/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jenni L.

4.0 of 5 stars. Upscale Greek food. If this is what you're looking for, check out Petros.On a budget? Go for lunch! Prices are half that of dinner.
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Lisa S.

5.0 of 5 stars. Petros has the best food by far in Manhattan Beach. Everything I have tried there has been packed full of flavor.It is expensive, but worth the money. The only issue I have with Petros is I am full...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Amee L.

3.0 of 5 stars. The thought of Greek food always makes my mouth water. As soon as my friend suggested we met up in Manhattan beach for Greek...I thought to myself....mmmm, Gyros. To my surprise, this restaurant does...
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Yelp.com Review - by Rebecca O.

3.0 of 5 stars. If this has been voted the best Greek Restaurant in CA, then we went on a bad night.The food was only ok. I had the watermelon salad (good, refreshing), the and the lamb (tough, over seasoned). For...
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Van W.

3.0 of 5 stars. My friends and I were looking for a dining place within walking distance of bars bars bars in Manhatten Beach and happened upon Petros. The menu looked good enough and I'm a fan of greek food. I...
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2007
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Overpriced, marginal food.

We ate here on a recent Saturday night to celebrate our wedding anniversary. When we asked to switch to a nearby table with a bit more room, we were told that it was being reserved for a large party. Needless...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/05/2007
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We'll be back!!

My boyfriend and I went to Petros for our anniversary. The service was excellent, atmosphere was very pleasant/inviting and the food was amazing, I had the chicken and my boyfriend had a lamb dish. The bottle...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/02/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Master P.

2.0 of 5 stars. Good, inventive fancy Greek food in a great setting - indoor/outdoor. But the service is horrible. Absolutely horrible. One of the worst for the restaurants in LA. And I wish I could give them...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Joe S.

5.0 of 5 stars. Although I've only been to Petros once, I'm hooked. I have to go back. The first thing I liked about this place is that they have an outside patio that faces several other small stores and a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2007
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Delicious Surprise!

Finally, an upscale Greek restaurant in the south bay!! We came into Petros last Sunday, with reservations at 8:00, and after a quick drink at the bar were promptly seated. The staff was friendly and...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/17/2007
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You have to try this!!

I have to say, I have never had such great Greek authentic food before, the tastes were amazing along with an impressive atmosphere and very helpful staff. The location is perfect, I definately recommend...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/14/2007
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Delicious suprise!!

Finally, a upscale Greek restaurant in the south bay!! We came into Petros last Sunday, with reservations at 8:00, and after a quick drink at the bar were promptly seated. The staff was friendly and...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/13/2007
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Bad food with a GFY additude

Petros and his staff majorly dropped the ball this weekend. We waited 40 min for a table we had RESERVED (que Jerry Seinfeld), our waitress was over worked and had a bad attitude about it, and lastly the lamb...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/04/2007
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Rude Owner - Bad Service - High Cost - Horrible Food

I guess my title pretty much sums it up. We went there for a special occasion dinner for my girlfriend for a party of 12 people. We had a 8 pm reservations made one week in advance. We arrived 5 min early, but...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/03/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Richard K.

5.0 of 5 stars. We went to Petros back when it first opened, and decided to go back this past weekend. I have to say the menu has been greatly upgraded, and absolutely fantastic! We managed to get a patio table...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by nada p.

3.0 of 5 stars. This is an upscale greek rest that my husband wanted to check out. The menu has most of the usual greek dishes with slight modern caliinterpretations, the portions are little on the small side, we...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2007
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Great view of mall skateboarders

Went here on a date. Had very early dinner reservations. Only 4 groups in the entire restaurant. One would think that you would be seated with enough space between the groups to have private conversations....
citysearch.com - user review - 07/24/2007
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Very Delicious Suprise!

Had a delicious meal at Petros. My group started with a watermelon, heirloom tomato caprese salad which was divine, also had a peach and arugula salad that was delicious both featured greek cheeses as well. My...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/11/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Juney H.

4.0 of 5 stars. I'd give Petros 4.5 stars if I could; this review is based on only one visit though and I plan on going back so I'll update this when I do.Petros is a modern Greek restaurant. What, you say? What...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2007
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Unimpressive

My family and I made 8:30 reservations at Petros -- we had been told it was the "Best Greek Food in LA". My Yiayia and Papou are owners of a well established Greek restaurant on the East Coast so we were...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/22/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Priscilla H.

4.0 of 5 stars. I live pretty far from Manhattan Beach, but i still salivate thinking about the yummy, yummy honey covered donut holes..... They are sooo good! I don't really care for lamb that much, but i lovvvedd...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2007
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Great Greek food, located near the beach!

Petro's offers a vast array of Greek-fusion delicacies, from cucumber and tomato salads, to lamb dishes, and everything in between. Their wine list is extensive, and the waiters are friendly and helpful....
citysearch.com - user review - 05/21/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Volkan S.

4.0 of 5 stars. We went here after reading the mixed reviews. I knew the service wouldn't be perfect, but I wasn't expecting the food to fail me since I had heard great things about this place from many Greek...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Kathy Y.

4.0 of 5 stars. I've been there multiple times, the first time was on my birthday, the service was great, the lady gave all of us a free shot (something light like kamakazi or something similar) and a birthday...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2007
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A TRANSCENDENTAL GREEK EXPERIENCE

this isnt just greek food. its upscale greek inspired DELICIOUS food! its so good you will become addicted to it. the dip platter is heavenly, the greek wines are wonderful, and the lamb with feta is the best...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/19/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Dina L.

3.0 of 5 stars. 10/21/07 Update: - They took the gemistas I mention below off the menu a few months ago b/c Petros was unhappy with the way the were being made -- quality control -- and will only appear as a special...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2007
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PREJUDICE!!

My girlfriends and I went to Petros on a Saturday night around 9:30 pm for dinner. The atmosphere is nice and the place was pretty busy. My girlfriend, who has been to this restaurant before, mentioned that...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/08/2007
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Delicious food/great atmosphere!

greatest restaurant in los angeles!! Great food, beautiful restaurant, fantastic, friendly service!! Will definately be back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
citysearch.com - user review - 03/28/2007
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Food is great if you have the time

The food is really good and authentic. There are lots of dishes to enjoy. The only problem is that the waitstaff is so slow. Forget about lunch unless you have 90 minutes or more. Also, yes the tables are too...
menupages.com - user review - 03/27/2007
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Good potential, but major disappointment

I read all the on-line reviews, saw an impressive spot on NBC's "Your LA" television program, and good things in Los Angeles Magazine. I went to Petros with the utmost anticipation for a wonderful dining...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/13/2007
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Book early reservation

Excellent food and excellent service. Dining in this restaurant is a amazing experience. Everything we ordered was mouth-watering. We didn't know anything about Greek wine, but our server recommended a great...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/10/2007
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Get an early or Late Reservation

WOW! Food and Service was excellent. I felt sorry for the hostess since the system they used for the high volume of people was pencil on an outline of tables. She was stressed out. I think it's time for Petros...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/01/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Cheri. A G.

5.0 of 5 stars. I am not a expert in Greek food expert but I was recently there and ordered the lamb that was recommended (I think it was a special and not on the menu) it was mouth-watering. It was very rich and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by lia s.

1.0 of 5 stars. Being 100% GREEK, I normally don't go to greek restaurants when I can go to my parents a mile away and have the best greek food. I just wanted to see what all the rave was, and since it is in the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jerrold S.

4.0 of 5 stars. I went to Petros about a year and a half ago for the first time and I just recently found out about the glowing reviews. My 5 star rating is solely for the the quality and taste of their food NOT for...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Carla B.

4.0 of 5 stars. Had lunch here recently for the third time, and decided it finally need my yelp. Each time the food was good and the service courteous, but this time the food was outstanding, and our server...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Deidre H.

3.0 of 5 stars. I'm torn. I want so badly to give this place a great review because just the thought of feta crusted lamb chops with Horta and tomato olive jus makes my mouth water. But, I ordered it medium rare. It...
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2006
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Fancy Greek food

Food is pretty good. The seafood is definitely the thing to order here. Ambience is nice and service is acceptable. Great addition to the South Bay.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/16/2006
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big dissapointment...

Every year on a certain day in November, I take my wife to a Greek restaurant here in the greater LA. Last week we've been to Petros in Manhattan - to check out the new Greek restaurant in town. I had great...
menupages.com - user review - 11/15/2006
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Best Greek Food in LA!

Had a great experience at Petros on Saturday night. It was a packed house and I just waited a few minutes at the bar for my table of 2 to be ready. The service was great and the food was even better. My friend...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/06/2006
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Great Greek!

Wow. This place is awesome. Placed right in the heart of Manhattan Beach, this upscale restaurant is very deserving of it's recent awards in the Zagat guide. The atmosphere is great, but it's really the food...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/02/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Julia K.

4.0 of 5 stars. Came for brunch recently. Pros, relaxing, peaceful, aesthetically pleasing, hot waitresses (no slatterns!). Yummy dips, pita, fries, and bloody mary. Cons: There were weird problems with the main...
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Jason F.

5.0 of 5 stars. I agree with Kate. I almost felt like I was in the plateia (town square) in my village in Greece.First thing I noticed when I looked at the menu was the great selection of Greek dishes. You don't...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2006
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A great MB dining spot!

We had reservations for a party of 12, and we were seated immediately. We sat outside which was perfect! We started off with the combo dips, and we had to order 3 for all of us since everyone really enjoyed...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/28/2006
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Great Greek

I went with my Greek friend. We both found a lot to enjoy. The fried cheese is great. The service was good, and we had a good time. I have been back several times. A good change in a less diverse restaurant...
menupages.com - user review - 09/25/2006
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Prepare to wait

We had 8:00 reservations on a Saturday night. When we checked in we were told it would only be a few minutes to clear our table. There were tons of people walking in without reservations that we were competing...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/11/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Greg R.

2.0 of 5 stars. This place is highly overrated. The food falls somewhere between mediocre and decent. I forgot what I ordered, but I also sampled a couple other entrees and had one of their appetizers. All in all,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2006
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Delicious, delicious, delicious

The food, the atmosphere, the staff....everything about this place is great! I had such a great time, I will be recommending to everyone I know. Our server Alisha was amazing, knowledgable, and cheerful. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/25/2006
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Great Food, great outdoor location in a shopping plaza.

the staff could care less about the customers. Need some training on how to deal with customer complaints.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/11/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Michael L.

4.0 of 5 stars. Good food and atmosphere. I found the staff to be very knowledgeable and helpful. Even the though the menu is a bit lacking on the non-meat entrees, they were kind enough to make a huge platter of...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2006
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OK food, but wait staff could care less about customers

Looked forward to a decent meal, and got it, but the poor service spoiled the experience for me and my party. That says it all, folks...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/05/2006
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Great Food! Not just a place to eat...an experience

I walked in thinking this place was just another trendy hot spot in the beach scene which generally comes with bad food and bad service. But as soon as I got inside I was greeted very cordially by the hostess...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/28/2006
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warm, friendly and delicious!

i have stopped by petros a couple of times for lunch while on my walks and always had a lovely time. the food is outstanding--house salad just amazing. not thinking that i would need a reservation on a...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/08/2006
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Fabulous New Restaurant In Manhattan Beach

Petros is a fabulous new resturaunt in Manhattan Beach. Its great for lunch and dinner on the patio or inside. the food is excelent and my wife and i have tried most everything on the menue. The bar is great...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/21/2006
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Too much hype, not enough delivery

We are always excited at the idea of a restaraunt arriving in the area that will be amazing, so were excited when Petros opened it's doors. I think other locals were hoping for the same(it's always packed)...a...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/07/2006
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Teach your hostess to act like she cares

I was ready like all of the other excited customers to try out the new eatery, Petros. Unfortunately, I made my reservation for the patio on a night when it rained. The patio by the way does not have the view...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/02/2006
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Don't eat here - ever.

I read the LA Times review, and I read the CitySearch review - they are wrong... this place is awful. Okay, the food was decent - nothing to write home about - but decent. A nice selection of greek wines,...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/26/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Melanie C.

5.0 of 5 stars. Another restaurant in the new Manhattan Beach development, Petros is (again to compare it to SF places) like a simplified Kokkari, with an outdoor patio with a veranda-esque overhang for some shade....
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2006
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Not worth the hype...

Although my meal was quite good (roasted leg of lamb), 4 of the other 5 people I ate with were not at all happy with theirs. The sea bass was especially "fishy" and the fish special that night full of bones in...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/22/2006
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Overpriced and overhyped. Mediocre at best.

As a USC alum, I really wanted to like this place. I enjoy listening to Petros Papadakis' radio show, I love USC football, and I love good restaurants, so I figured this would be a slam dunk. Unfortunately, my...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/22/2006
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Opa!

My boyfriend and I sat at the bar and had wonderful service, great recomendations and excellent meals. The chef came out to greet us and was genuinely concerned about our experience. We are very happy to have...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/20/2006
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good new addition

We actually had a very pleasant experience. We had a group of 8 and were seated promptly at 8, our reservation time. The wait staff recommended good appetizers and wines. I especially enjoyed the sesame feta...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/21/2006
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Too new or just a bad workflow?

They seem to take more reservations than they can handle. For the 8pm reservation, the dinner was served after 10pm. That is after a bottle of wine, intended to have with dinner, was fully consumed. No bread...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/13/2006
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