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The Great Greek Restaurant

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13362 Ventura Blvd
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423

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The Great Greek Restaurant
Local(818) 905-5250

13362 Ventura Blvd
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423

http://www.greatgreek.com/

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For two star Greek, try Great Greek, The in Sherman Oaks. This place features dancing. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice an energetic atmosphere. This restaurant is inexpensive. This restaurant features live music. This place is good for groups. Try the lamb.

User Reviews of The Great Greek Restaurant

Yelp.com Review - by Clarice K.

5.0 of 5 stars. Love it. How sweet would REAL outdoor seating be? I eat here often. the lamb pasta is seriously good grub and heck, you could feed a family of 4 with just one plate.
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by JP B.

5.0 of 5 stars. I can only comment on the food here, as placed an order for pickup. What we got was about as good as any Greek food I've had (including the weeks I spent in Greece). Seriously, it was one of the best...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Frank R.

4.0 of 5 stars. Cool spot. All I needed was a wide river outside instead of Ventura Bl and I would of thought I was in Greece. [ Maybe, if I wait till another water main break on Ventura Bl, I'll be fooled ]The food...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Michael K.

4.0 of 5 stars. The Great Greek lived up to its expectations of having great Greek food.The interior here is beautiful and friendly. The service is exceptional and the waitress did not have a problem explaining...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Sophia G.

5.0 of 5 stars. Now THIS is real Greek food. I wish this place would decide to relocate down to San Diego to make up for our lack of Greek cuisine, but I'm not holding my breath.Everything is good and very...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Shirls K.

4.0 of 5 stars. Friendly and attentive service - 4 starsCleaniness - 4 starsValue and taste - 3 starsWe were greeted immediately and brought to a booth seat without requesting for it. Our server was very patient...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Labe I.

2.0 of 5 stars. The Great Greek seems like a good place to go with a large group of people, especially on the nights with live music. So the ambiance is pretty good. The food, though, is mixed. The hummus and pita...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Ria F.

4.0 of 5 stars. I am originally from Chicago, so I have been a lot of Greek families and I know what great Greek food is all about. Heck, I even know how to cook a few dishes now. So, one would understand my...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by AJ T.

4.0 of 5 stars. The food was delicious but there were some things I just wasn't a fan of - which I don't think was the food's fault, just personal taste. We ordered the Greek Platter (regular, not vegetarian) and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Danielle L.

4.0 of 5 stars. I've been here twice in recent months and both times was VERY satisfied.I've had their greek salad.. Delish! And also the veggie plate which comes with all the dip type stuff (hummus, etc) and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Camille M.

4.0 of 5 stars. Went here for my birthday. The good old 36th. Loved it. I have been twice now, and it never disappoints, although it would be nice if I remembered my specific meals a little more. Damn you Ouzo! Why...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Rita L.

5.0 of 5 stars. Whenever I'm meeting friends in the Studio City area for lunch I suggest the Great Greek. The food is fresh and delicious. I always get the veggie platter, which is filled with a variety of their...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Eliz E.

5.0 of 5 stars. This place was absolutely amazing!! My dad is a big "expert" in Greek food. He was visiting from Chicago and wanted to go to a Los Angeles Greek Restaurant. Since I live in the Valley, I figured we...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Becca T.

4.0 of 5 stars. I went this past Thursday night at around 7:30 with a friend for my b-day & it was my first time. It was fairly empty, so we really didn't need a reservation. The menu is vast and the staff is...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by charles l.

3.0 of 5 stars. Flaming freaking cheese!
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Christina G.

5.0 of 5 stars. Excellent food- the best Greek restaurant in So-Cal (and possibly Nor-cal, I have yet to find one that rivals this joint). I just felt compelled to leave a review after a horrible experience with a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Devon A.

3.0 of 5 stars. Ah, The Great Greek restaurant in Sherman Oaks. Judging from the rave reviews on the cover of the menu, you would think this is the best Greek food in the country. There is even a quote from Madonna...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by John B.

5.0 of 5 stars. We love the Great Greek. We always go for lunch, rarely for dinner. It's pretty busy for dinner and usually empty at lunch. All the food I've had here has been great. My wife and I both love the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jack F.

5.0 of 5 stars. - Ketel One vodka martini. ($10.00)- Fourteen courses of deliciously prepared food. ($24.00)- Spending a Saturday evening with family & friends. (Priceless*) Footnote:* Not exactly priceless...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Shauna D.

3.0 of 5 stars. I really should write out a list of places I want to try when I'm over at the gay boyfriend's as I always seem to draw a blank. Last night, it went something like this:Minty- "What do you feel like?...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by susu r.

5.0 of 5 stars. Tonight was my first time trying out The Great Greek. I must say this place is fantastic! If you want the BEST chicken soup try there homemade avgolemono soup! I will definitely be returning here...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Caren C.

4.0 of 5 stars. Loved this place! Great food, service, and a pretty cool atmosphere. We came before they started playing music around 6:30...and by the end of our meal they had started. I can definitely see how it...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Roberto V.

4.0 of 5 stars. Fun! The food is more than decent (I usually get the moussaka), the prices not too outrageous, but the real clincher is the atmosphere.They have live music in the evenings, and at first it starts...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Roger U.

4.0 of 5 stars. By day, The Great Greek is a pretty, peaceful restaurant. While the dishes are a little pricey, the portions will not leave you wanting.By night, though, wow. I was there the same night as Beau N....
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2009
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The worst experience

This is the shadiest, most corrupt restaurant I've ever been to. We picked this restaurant because we wanted something different for our birthday party. It seemed appealing because it provided greek cuisine...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/08/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Joanne S.

4.0 of 5 stars. the entrees here are large and hearty, just like i'd assume a Greek persons heart would be. try gyro and greek salad if you're boring, or go for the spanakopita or the greek meatballs if you wanna try...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Chuck D.

2.0 of 5 stars. Not sure why they call it the "Great Greek" maybe the "mediocre one" This was a huge disappointment for me. The quality was very poor for the prices i paid. The lamb tasted as if it had been frozen...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Sunny M.

5.0 of 5 stars. Hmmmm!I miss the good old days in Athens... and this is the place to remember them. Greek owned, greek food, and greek music. Greek words here and there, and the food yummyyyyyyyyyyyyyy.Definitely try...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Alvin S.

4.0 of 5 stars. So this wins top honors as the best Greek restaurant I know in LA. The food is delicious. Most nights we go they have a live person singing and/or playing an instrument. Sometimes you will even see...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by AJ F.

4.0 of 5 stars. My favorite thing to do at The Great Greek is go with a friend, split the saganaki and the cold combo for lunch, and have cherry cokes. What's so special about the cherry cokes, you ask? They use coke...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jackie G.

3.0 of 5 stars. I've never really had greek food so I can't tell you if it is authentic or if another greek place is better....I had a blind date here. I have no idea why he picked this restaurant. Anyway, I met the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Joanna R.

5.0 of 5 stars. I was lying awake in bed last night dreaming of this place. I haven't been in several months (I live in London now), but have many fond memories of the Great Greek. The first time I went was with a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Sara C.

5.0 of 5 stars. Great place for groups and parties. Very loud (hard to carry on a conversation), with fun atmosphere (live organ player), dancing with the adorable Mexican waiters, and delicious Greek food. Their...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Kory L.

3.0 of 5 stars. The Great Greek is a Valley staple and is noteworthy for the patronage of various celebrities (both Greek and 'non') whose photos adorn the walls, along with various other Greek miscellany.I've been...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Felicia C.

2.0 of 5 stars. It's just another day at work - You get in at 9 in the morning and the next thing you know...you're ordering dinner because you're working late again.Today's dinner choice? Greek.The chosen...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Mitch N.

4.0 of 5 stars. This is one of my favorite lunch spots while I'm in LA for business. The dolmathes are wonderful. The perfect ratio of rice and meat, as well as being perfectly seasoned. As for main dishes, I've...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by George S.

4.0 of 5 stars. I would like to preface this review with the fact that I myself am Greek. Like super Greek. My parents have funny accents, owned the one restaurant in the center of my hometown, and I grew up spending...
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Amanda K.

3.0 of 5 stars. This place is a lot of fun, but the food, not so "great". I tried a bunch of samplers to, well, sample the menu. No stand-outs. Lousy moussaka. But the staff was nice. If you really want good...
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by erica a.

3.0 of 5 stars. We ordered 3 different appetizers. saganaki cheese, spanakopita, and dolmades. All very good. My favorite were the dolmades.For dinner my friend and I shared the Vegatarin platter. That was pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by T S.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place is very good but a bit small. Everything on the menu looked good. I ordered lamb and it was awesome. The meat was so tender. My husband ordered a blue cheese chicken dish w/greek salad....
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jim B.

3.0 of 5 stars. I remembered this restaurant from when I lived in the valley in the mid-80's but have never been to it. I finally got my chance to try it out. My friend I went with loves Greek food and I'm happy to...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2008
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Best Greek

Fun, fun, fun! Be prepared to dance and sing along! And, the food is always good! This is a great place for large crowds.
kudzu.com - user review - 09/17/2008
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Good food, fun atmosphere, expensive prices

The food here is good, yummy and a lot of choices. Also, sometimes in the evenenings, there is music and people start dancing traditional Greek dancing, which is really fun. However, I think the prices are a...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by vanessa a.

5.0 of 5 stars. Love this place! I enjoy the Greek music and dancing, which I believe is performed only on the weekends. But if your thinking about a more intimate place, this is definately not the right place, not...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Paulina K.

5.0 of 5 stars. One of my FAVORITE restaurants ever for their consistently excellent food and "old-town-Greek-Hollywood" vibe.[ DISCLAIMER ] I've been here many times but never in the evening, so I can't comment on...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Cindy B.

4.0 of 5 stars. OPA!!!!!!I got the oldest and slowest waiter in the world. But that was ok because it gave me time to get in a few drinks and enjoy the festive music and dancing. You might be skeptical early on of...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Katie P.

4.0 of 5 stars. I must admit, I was super skeptical about this place.. my boyfriend told me that the last time they went they made everyone get up and dance... but anyways, we came here for a family birthday dinner...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Yee-Shing Y.

4.0 of 5 stars. really good greek food! prices are pretty good for the amount you get. things you should definitely order:-the grilled pita bread-calamari-any of the kebab sandwiches-Mediterranean blue salad
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ellie C.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love this place with a passion. The food and wine are amazing. I always get the vegetarian plate, greek coffee, and baklava and always end up taking some home. It's almost two different restaurants...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Chad B.

5.0 of 5 stars. Best Greek food that I've ever had (not that I eat Greek allllllll the time, but still). Went to a party that they catered too and that was excellent as well.
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Yasmine H.

4.0 of 5 stars. I had a wonderful time at the Great Greek. Their appetizers were delicious (the bread was AMAZING!) and the atmosphere was really nice. The waiters were a ton of fun, and we all danced around the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Nicole J.

2.0 of 5 stars. So...my friends and I went into Great Greek one afternoon before all going out to see the Sex in the City movie....we read great reviews on Yelp and were expecting a fantastic experience. They...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Meredith S.

3.0 of 5 stars. My review goes hand in hand with Nicole J's since we were together. The food was absolutely amazing!! Especially when I have such high standards with Greek food (coming from Detroit, we have Greek...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2008
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Go Greek! by Joann S. at InsiderPages

This is hands-down the best Greek place in the entire San Fernando Valley. The large menu offers many wonderful choices and, on weekend nights, live music is accompanied by the lively staff members dancing...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Monique A.

4.0 of 5 stars. I have been here only once with a friend who is a frequent eater here. We ordered the Vegetarian plate!!!! OMG it was yummers!!!!!!! I will definitely go back
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Tiffany T.

4.0 of 5 stars. Absolutely LOVE the gyro here. Tasty tasty. Pretty ok price ($10) for what you get. Only 4 stars out of 5 because they don't have the gyro during dinner hours!!! WTF?!
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Julia S.

3.0 of 5 stars. What I remember more than the food was the entertaining atmosphere. Live music! Kudos to the greek ladies at the table next to us who made the night by showing off their dancing skills. People...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Lucky B.

3.0 of 5 stars. After reading some positive yelps about this place I had high hopes of having good Greek food this afternoon. Uhm, not so GREAT.Chicken Kebab - 3 stars Oven Roasted Spring Lamb - 3 1/2 stars Gyro...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Chad S.

5.0 of 5 stars. I'm a guy therefore I'm more of a simple eater and I'm not too into restaurants like this. I've never had greek food before so I wasn't even too sure what to get. I was very skeptic but I ended up...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kimberly S.

5.0 of 5 stars. i cant believe i didnt rate this place yet... my favorite greek place, everything is really good, ive never had hummus/pita this amazing, my mouth waters just thinking about it. go @ night they have a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by melissa b.

5.0 of 5 stars. best food i have ever had and let me tell you i am picky!!! i only wish i lived closer because now i want it all the time and i have not found any place that compares...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Blonde H.

5.0 of 5 stars. Returned today after not being there for 2 years. Still GREAT and the food is Delicious! Service is always exceptional. I love the Greek Salad here.
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2008
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Great atmosphere, AMAZING food

Had a gyro for lunch (i know, not too original) and it was incredible. Someone in the group I was in ordered the mousakka, which was also awesome. Overall, great place, really cool atmosphere
citysearch.com - user review - 02/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Sagar J.

5.0 of 5 stars. This was a huge surprise. I went here with my family last weekend expecting to find some food the kids would enjoy without condemning us all to yet another round of CPK. I figured Greek food would be...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Edward B.

5.0 of 5 stars. Super Family Friendly atmosphere!!!Food is really good too!...If you've never had Greek before... this is the place to try.I suggest the Spectacular Greek Deluxe Family-Style Feast. Best bang for...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Tim B.

4.0 of 5 stars. I love flaming cheese! Seriously, order the Saganaki. It is a lightly breaded wedge of haloumi cheese that is flambed in brandy and extinguished with a squeeze of lemon... Sooo good. I've had some...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Roman T.

5.0 of 5 stars. I promised myself to be a bit more stingy with the star ratting in '08, yet the first review I write this year gets all 5 stars. So much for my resolution. Hope the rest of you are having better...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Aunny D.

5.0 of 5 stars. There are certain types of food that I crave on the regular. There is the occasional Thai food craving, which usually follows a night of heavy drinking. There is the regular Korean BBQ craving. I mean...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Alan S.

5.0 of 5 stars. The Food, Drinks, and the ambiance is great! If you want a great night out with a casual setting, fresh and wonderful Mediterranean food. George , Dinonisi and their crew of dancing Greek waiters...
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Victoria C.

4.0 of 5 stars. Oh my gosh!!! This is one of my favorite restaurants and I just realized I haven't wrote a review of it yet. I have been here many times for lunch, dinner, and parties.This place is great for big...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2007
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Terrible Customer Service

I called the restaurant on a Saturday afternoon and said, "Hello, I'd like to make a reservation." Before I could state the date or time, a male voice informed me, "We are full tonight" and hung up on me! I...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/19/2007
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My Top 3 Fish Dishes EVER - ( see my reviews for 2 others )

The food here is off the hook, and it's open all day (unlike most Valley joints, which close after lunch)... I'm addicted to their chicken lemon soup and the FISH! My favorite: grilled swordfish bathed in...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/06/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Amy C.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place has the BEST caviar hummus ever! I couldnt get enough. I had to keep dippin the pita bread. Even the sea bass tasted better with some hummus.Service is attentive. Parking is easy, just park...
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Abigail S.

4.0 of 5 stars. It might not be the most authentic Greek restaurant in the world, and the dancing waiters gimmick is corny as fuck, but the food is really really tasty and the prices are more than fair. There's this...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Allison G.

2.0 of 5 stars. Came here for the first time last night *Saturday* with friends who happen to live in the area. We did have reservations showing up a minute late. Waiting for 15 minutes after arriving. The tables are...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2007
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Horrible Customer Service

I had made reservations two days in advance for 2 people on Saturday night. I called the great greek to ask them for their cross street and to tell them I would be a couple minutes late (we got lost). They...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/30/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Beth T.

4.0 of 5 stars. Yesterday met a friend whom I haven't seen in a long time so we needed a place to converse and catch up. Even though it was the top of the lunch hour it was still pretty empty so we were seated right...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Bea L.

3.0 of 5 stars. The Great Disapointment!
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Legsy B.

1.0 of 5 stars. I've wanted to try this place forever, but would never step foot in here again if I was PAID too! My husband and I made a 6 p.m. ressie on a Sat night and showed up 15 minutes early. A couple without...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Stuart M.

5.0 of 5 stars. A.T. and I arrived 45 minutes early for our reservation, fully expecting to have to wait it out at the bar. But no! We were seated right away.We went ahead and got the greek feast. What a food...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Caleb B.

4.0 of 5 stars. The Great Greek is an asset to The Valley. It's a rare restaurant that can do an excellent job showcasing an under-representing cuisine and in a way that keeps you entertained. The joint is so...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Melody N.

3.0 of 5 stars. So I came here tonight, it was pretty good. It was my first time, maybe the Combination Platter and Calamari aren't there best dishes, but they were good enough. The food was made well, fresh and hot,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Shanto K.

1.0 of 5 stars. This place is a gimmick! Like most Greek restaurants anywhere in this town. Overpriced and a lack of good tasting food. Take it from me, I'm well traveled and used to live on tiny island in the Med...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Gina L.

2.0 of 5 stars. While the service was great, I could have done without seeing the cockroach run across the bathroom floor. I thought the food was just average. The restaurant was air conditioned to a very low...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Ally M.

5.0 of 5 stars. I defiantly recommend this place to go with friends -- but not if you are the social type person who talks more than you eat. The live Greek music is loud, so it is hard to talk to your friends &...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Ti B.

5.0 of 5 stars. Whoa! If you wanna romance me...take me here please...for dinner. When it is lively, loud, interactive, and full of delighted souls.I came her with a hot chick whom makes my heart go pitter patter,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jenn T.

4.0 of 5 stars. I went here with a large group of co-workers and had a BLAST the food is awesome (try the fried cheese!) and all I did was eat and eat and dance (a little) and eat ... loved the calamari! It's...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Rebecca K.

4.0 of 5 stars. Found this place on yelp and with all the rave reviews I had to try it. I've been dying for some delicious Greek food and this place really hit the spot. So by recommendation of all the other...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by cheng k.

4.0 of 5 stars. OPA!!! Ok the Great Greek brought a smile to my otherwise crap day that was thursday. I showed up here after being dragged out of the house by a friend, i was in a foul sourpuss mood, in awesome rare...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Amy M.

5.0 of 5 stars. Ahh, the Great Greek. It's already gotten so many great reviews, but since it holds a special place in my heart (I've been going there since I was a kid), I have to add my two cents. I mean, sure the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Megan C.

5.0 of 5 stars. I LOVE THIS PLACE!!! My friend from college is from Greece and her uncle is the owner! We were dancing around, eating (VERY AUTHENTIC) yummy food, and having a cheesy great time!Loved every minute of...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Zalina L.

5.0 of 5 stars. I LOVE LOVE LOVE this restaurant!!! Why? Because it's FUN FUN FUN and the food is amazing!!! Where else can you get great live, cultural music, waiters/waitresses that dance and belly dance, where...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Anh T.

5.0 of 5 stars. The name says it all.Okay, I'll admit I'm not Greek. But I heart Greek food. I've never had a better Greek salad than the ginormous Blue Mediterranean Salad, which is topped with chunks of chicken,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by albert c.

4.0 of 5 stars. Thank you Yelpers for reviewing this place!Their pita bread is fan-freakin-bomb. Couldnt get enough. They even let me take more home! my family ordered the family meal, which had a bit of...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2007
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no way this is a 9.9 restaurant - my worst service experience in los angeles!

sunday night 8pm. we enter a lively greek restaurant, with a birthdayparty going on. 40 minutes later we finally receive our drinks - water - and eventually the food comes out as well. my husband ordered the...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/11/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Melissa A.

2.0 of 5 stars. 9-20-07 DOWNHILL ALERTHadn't been in there for awhile so we went the other night. Booo. I ordered a combo platter, went to the bathroom and when i came back, my food was there. I know a lot of...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2007
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Great Greek = Great Experience

Years ago I remember meeting groups of friends there and having a blast - eating the feast (great value) and enjoying the music. It was such a lively place. I had to come up with a restaurant last night for a...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/07/2007
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The Great Greek is Great!

I enjoyed myself at this restaurant that serves tasty food and entertains with live music and dancing. We were a large table of 20 there to celebrate my cousin's birthday. Surprisingly, there was an equally...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/28/2007
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Great food, great atmosphere

A large group, ages ranging from 6 to late 70s went on a Saturday night. Our waiter suggested a preset menu which including hummus, tzatziki, greek salad, lamb, etc, and everything was amazing!! The musicians...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/26/2006
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Best Greek Food on the Planet

Great atmosphere. Great entertainment. Family run feeling. Never had better tasting Greek food and I've had a lot. Go!
menupages.com - user review - 12/22/2006
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A reason to drive 50 miles from South OC

I love this place. Any time I visit Sherman Oaks I "make" my host take me here. It's usually very loud when the band gets going but you get used to it. The place gets cramped but it's all part of the...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/18/2006
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Great Taste, Great Fun

My boyfriend was looking for a good Greek restaurant in L. A. since he's from Chicago. The food was great and the place was fun. The service was good. Be sure to order the flaming cheese. If you want to listen...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/26/2006
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Opaa!

This place has the energy of Greece! The food is great - get the platter to experience a touch of everything. The Chicago pita bread is the best I've ever tasted. I went on a Sunday and there was live music...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/20/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Kitt H.

4.0 of 5 stars. Inexpensive and delicious. My wife and I always order two sampler platters, one regular and one vegetarian. The fresh pita is delicious, don't miss it.It's always like a wedding reception whenever...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2006
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Great Food, Service, & Atmosphere

Upon walking in, you feel like part of a sm. Greek village. Staff is warm and very attentive. The food is excellent, I had the pasta with lamb and it is just absolutely wonderful. The wine selection is good...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/08/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Jessica S.

5.0 of 5 stars. Old school vibe and old school food. Great pita and hummus, mouth watering Greek meatballs, tasty Greek beer...and that's just for the starters! Greek music (and dancing by the staff) on the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Michelle T.

5.0 of 5 stars. I absolutely love this place. I happened upon this place by accident, and what a happy accident that was. The food is wonderful and they have a good variety. Tasty moussaka, wonderful vegetarian...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2006
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REMARKABLE

It's rare to find a gem such as this one where the food was great 15 years ago and it's still great today! We went last night and ordered the combination plate and the bleu greek salad. The Spring Lamb was...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/09/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by stephy s.

5.0 of 5 stars. Greek Is The Word! It's Got Food, It's Got Feelin'!If you have a craving for 'dissolve on your tongue tender' Spring Lamb, 'hot and deelish' grilled pita bread that is exclusively shipped in from...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2006
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Medi-heaven

The first time I set foot in this restaurant, I felt like I was home. From the staff to the proprietor, this restaurant offers an experience to cherish. The food is excellent and the ambience brings a smile to...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/19/2006
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Amazing Food

The food was absolutely delicious - I could live off of their hummus! The ambiance was very authentic and the wait staff was polite. Try their pita bread that is flown in fresh from Chicago! The live music was...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/07/2006
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Pretty good greek food

Very good: dolmas , taramosalata, spanakopita, oven roasted lamb with side of potatoes (skip orzo and veggies and get only potatoes for the side), cheesecake (ask for no whipped cream or jam) and the...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/13/2006
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Oopah!! Great food & prices at Great Greek!

My favorite Greek restaurant in the LA area -- pita bread flown in from Chicago and creamy fresh hummus a must as a starter. The flaming saganaki cheese is also a good show. Consistently friendly service and...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/06/2006
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get your wallet out by Flora P. at InsiderPages

This is a very good restaraunt, though the prices are very high. The music is great and you can dance, but there are plenty of other middle eastern themed restaraunts that you can get a great greek meal...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/04/2005
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greek heaven

this was the beat culinary experince I have ever had
citysearch.com - user review - 07/19/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Ali W.

4.0 of 5 stars. Food is only part of the great experience at the Great Greek. Dancing, music, fun, nice atmosphere and Greek waiters make the experience a joyous one. This is the place you go to have some dinner...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2005
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We held our Christmas Luncheon here

Last December we held a Sunday Xmas luncheon here. Great value. Delicious cuisine. Fun Greek dancing throughout the restaurant. The service and management could not have been more accommodating! We had our...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/26/2005
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Great service and good value

The lunch menu here is wonderful, and I highly reccommend their pita and taziki! Good value for money and wonderful service.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/21/2005
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Dining and a show...

This loud, compact restaurant will amaze you w/ their culinary and performance talents. For food, the vegetarian platter gives the average diner a large sampling of their best non-meat fares. For those of you...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/02/2003
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Greatest of Greeks!

I was taken here for my birthday and had visited The Great Greek twice before. The service was impeccable and the food nothing short of fantastic. They have the best pita in town, folks...and that's just the...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/02/2003
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A Good Time

I've been here three times and each time I had great food and really good service.
citysearch.com - user review - 05/20/2002
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Epinions

this is easily the most noted greek restaurant in la...
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AOL CityGuide

a party worth breaking dishes over...
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Epinions

they don't know what customer service is!
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10Best

loud music, fun waiters, and fabulous greek food are proof of why great greek is one of l.a's best athenian restaurants. dining here is an adventure in hellenic culture, and the mood is set by framed photos of...
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Gayot

zorba would feel at home in this taverna where the partying overshadows the food. great bouzouki music resounds and a line of frenzied dancers snakes through the room. appetizers are the kitchenis main...
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Wcities

this is hands-down the best greek place in the entire san fernando valley. the large menu offers many wonderful choices and, on weekend nights, live music is accompanied by the lively staff members dancing...
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