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General Discussion => Talk Zone => Topic started by: JaneDoe on July 27, 2007, 04:42:15 pm
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Anyone got a favorite Greek or Mediterranean restaurant in Houston?
Thanks.
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Niko nikos
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Second the Niko Nikos recommendation. I also think Mykonos is pretty good as well.
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I am not a connoisseur of Greek food. Having said that...
Yia Yia Mary's is quite yummy.
The link (http://www.yiayiamarys.com)
I've heard nothing but good things about Niko Nikos but haven't tried it myself yet.
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Niko Nikos. Can't go wrong there.
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Another vote for Niko Nikos. Montrose just north of Westheimer.
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Niko Niko's.
Yia Yia is suppose to be good, going there tonight.
Biba's, on Memorial, is another one friends like.
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Also, along the mediterranean line (lebanese) Cafe Lili is great spot
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Is Sammy's still open? That was pretty good Lebanese.
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I FUCKING love Greek food. There is only one joint, well off of the beaten trail, that serves up bad ass Greek fare in San Antonio.
It closes at 8PM most nights and is diametrically opposite of where I live/work in town. Therefore, when I am so driven to enjoy such a meal, given their closing hour, I drive as fast as I can to accomodate that urge. My kids are on the same page as am I, and love to participate in that flight as well. Good Greek is Good Feed.
That said, I cannot wait to check out some of these suggestions the next time I visit HoustoN. Thanks.
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Niko Nikos is pretty good food, but the service and the general attitude of the owners/staff is atrocious. Not to mention being packed in the place like sardines.
Cafe Lili is a great recommendation. Just the opposite of Nikos. Food is excellent and so is the service. Lili or her son are always in the restaurant overseeing things. Always top-notch.
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Mary'z on Richmond is an excellent Lebanese restaurant...
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Greek friends say Mykonos is good, but I haven't been there. I like the Dimassis chain for Lebanese(?). The Greek festival is the first weekend in October, and Thursday night is family night.
Istanbul Grill is good.
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The Greek festival is the first weekend in October, and Thursday night is family night.
Yes, Annunciation's festival is in October and you can find better food there than you can at most of the restaurants. St. Basil's festival was about a month ago. Good food there, too.
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Greek friends say Mykonos is good, but I haven't been there. I like the Dimassis chain for Lebanese(?). The Greek festival is the first weekend in October, and Thursday night is family night.
Istanbul Grill is good.
another vote for Istanbul Deli & Grill in the village on Morningside.
http://www.istanbulgrill.com/
the service is great too.
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Niko Nikos is pretty good food, but the service and the general attitude of the owners/staff is atrocious. Not to mention being packed in the place like sardines.
Cafe Lili is a great recommendation. Just the opposite of Nikos. Food is excellent and so is the service. Lili or her son are always in the restaurant overseeing things. Always top-notch.
For what it's worth, I've never had bad service or felt any attitude at Niko Nikos. But it is preternaturally busy.
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To me, the worst thing about Niko Niko's is the parking.
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Niko Niko's is fantastic. Tought to get a parking spot, and always busy, but I've never had bad service.
I've been to Mykonos many times, and it used to be fantastic. But a friend of mine who used to lunch there every Tuesday (the guy likes routines) told me a few months back that the owner finally retired, and it went downhill fast. I haven't been back to make sure.
gwat: Growing up in San Antonio, Demo's over on Blanco and 410 was one of my favorite places to eat. But that was many many years ago.
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Growing up in San Antonio, Demo's over on Blanco and 410 was one of my favorite places to eat. But that was many many years ago.
I got to know Demo and his sister who ran the joint back around the time Mike Scott no-hit the Giants for the pennant. They are truly good people. Their restaurant was, and is, very well regarded. Demo is long gone, having moved to California in the early '90s, but his sister has carried on, opening up two more locations in town. Back then, I thought their food was great, and it hasn't changed a bit. Now, however, there are a few more places around town to compare to Demos. For my palate, Mina and Dimi's by Wilfred Hall Hospital on the west side is truly the shit....for SA. John the Greek's is a close second. Demo's is third.
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I FUCKING love Greek food. There is only one joint, well off of the beaten trail, that serves up bad ass Greek fare in San Antonio.
It closes at 8PM most nights and is diametrically opposite of where I live/work in town. Therefore, when I am so driven to enjoy such a meal, given their closing hour, I drive as fast as I can to accomodate that urge. My kids are on the same page as am I, and love to participate in that flight as well. Good Greek is Good Feed.
That said, I cannot wait to check out some of these suggestions the next time I visit HoustoN. Thanks.
There used to be a place off of St. Mary's close to IH 37, or close to that area. I don't remember the name of it though.
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We go to Niko Niko's when we want greek- maybe 1 time a month or so.
The parking does indeed suck- even if you are just doing carry out (I don't think they have to go parking).
We usually end up parking 2 or 3 blocks away behind an apartment complex, as that lot is always full- and even when you find a spot you take your life into your own hands trying to get into and out of.
Service has always been friendly enough. I like the food- don't love it like Mexican food or anything, but am always agreeable any time the wife mentions it as a place to go.
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Yia Yia is suppose to be good, going there tonight.
BG,
My wife swears by Yia Yia's. She visits there often with her friends. Did you go? What did you think?
Feta cheese for the win!
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live a few blocks from Niko Niko's - eat there often and its very good ... la fendee around the corner (westheimer and yupon) is just about as good
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BG,
My wife swears by Yia Yia's. She visits there often with her friends. Did you go? What did you think?
Feta cheese for the win!
It was good and I'd go again, but I prefer Niko Niko's.
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live a few blocks from Niko Niko's - eat there often and its very good ... la fendee around the corner (westheimer and yupon) is just about as good
Let's see...
You live in the Montrose area and your name is "Rammer."
Hmm...
:o
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Niko Niko's is busy but good. Haven't been to Biba's in years, but it used to be rather good.
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looks like i somehow missed this discussion from earlier in the week, but please allow me to add my two cents
cafe lily has won my undying loyalty for three simple reasons:
consistently fabulous greek (lebanese) food in a laid-back atmosphere
beer = cold
astros game on tv without having to ask lily to put down the hookah and pass you the remote control
'nuff said
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Anyone got a favorite Greek or Mediterranean restaurant in Houston?
Thanks.
Try Darband's Shishkabob on Hillcroft near the Westpark Tollway for great Persian. Very very reasonable prices too. Turkish Empire, Memorial at Benignus, isn't bad, but it's a bit pricey. For Greek, I agree with the others here on Niko Niko's or Biba's.
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What does Noe recommend?
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What does Noe recommend?
Cut it out.