Greek Islands
Specialty: Authentic Greek, & Mediterranean foods
Attire: Casual
Reservations: Not required
Prices: Moderate
Hours:
Sunday -Thursday: 11:00 am to 12:00 am
Friday, Saturday - 11:00 am to 1:00 pm
Credit Cards: American Express, Diners Club, Discover, Master Card, Visa
Parking: Valet parking and nearby parking meters
ADA: Wheelchair accessible
Public Transportation: Call the CTA at 312.836.3501 or visit www.chicagotransitauthority.com/
General Info
Waiters are everywhere delivering sizzling plates of saganaki to tables. And there is a large open kitchen where you can stand and watch your meal being prepared. If you’re trying Greek food for the first time, we recommend the house specialty, the “family style” dinner for two or more offering a buffet of different dishes that will provide you a wonderful entry into Greek dining. For $7.95, the Vegetarian Plate features a fresh assortment of vegetables baked in briami olive oil. You can’t find this one anywhere else. Kokkinisto is lamb braised in tomato sauce. If you like lamb, try this for $10.95. At $9.50, the Pastichio is baked pasta, ground meat and a cheese casserole in bechamel sauce.
Fresh Greek sea bass is market priced, and the Broiled Seafood Shishkabob is a winner at $15.95. The most authentic of all Greek meals in Greektown. A homemade dessert list goes on and on. For $3.50, Sokolatina is chocolate cake and filling. Chocolate lovers are once again knocked to the ground! Karidopita - a spicy cinnamon and walnut cake - is only $2.50. For $2.95 try tasting and saying Galaktoburiko, orange and lemon custard baked in filo dough. Just try it!