GREAT experience!!!! Â Thankful we made a reservation for a busy Saturday night! Â Service was FANTASTIC, food was beyond amazing and it truly feels like you're visiting this family's personal dining room! Â George circulates around the dining room and makes sure you're taken care of....and even gives good bye hugs and makes you feel like a true guest!
Can't WAIT to go back!!! Â Fun to go with a group and pass plates around to get a taste of EVERYTHING. Â Don't miss the Saganaki....OPA!!!!
We went to Greek Islands for their monthly Wine Dinner and it was superb! We really had a chance to get to know our table because there was such a large turnout, we were elbow to elbow. Our table was great, though. We all shared food and stories. The wines were wonderful, for the most part. There was only 1 I didn't care for at the end of our meal. We will definitely do this again. I love the Stergiopoulos family is wonderful and Angela is incredibly welcoming!
Review Source:It was Saturday and they were slammed. There's no place to stand, save near diners, if you have/haven't-any reservations as you wait for a table. There's a small anteroom, but that's it.
The Greek Islands will remind you of better restaurants in GreekTown in Chicago. The food is consistently good, and not edgy. I had stuffed flounder and my date had the "Atlantikos Salmon". Both were very good. We also had an appetizer plate and the various bits were good, if bereft of sufficient pita slices to finish them off.
Sides were green beans, which are a Greek restaurant staple and cooked in the expected style, which, yes, is kind of like Kroger green beans in a tomato sauce, and they were fine. I had the rice as a side, and my date-- potatoes, both were fine.
For some reason, I inhaled the stuff flounder-- it was nicely done and delicious. The dessert baklava was a stain.... tough and not up to the standards of this place. The brother and sister that run this place make you feel like family. It gets crowded, and it's tough for them to manage overflow. Service was fast, however, and the denominator of food quality is usually pretty high.
Superlative? No. Really good though in traditional Greek fare. Vegetarians will find things they like, too.
Had dinner here last Friday for the 1st time. The place seem smaller than I expected. As or the food, it was good. I had the pork on skewers and the wife had some puff pastry filled  with meat topped with some red sauce on top which was really nice, I actually liked her dish more than I did mine. Surprisingly, though skeptical to order it at first, I enjoyed their chicken orzo soup with just a hint of lemon quite a bit. That I can probably eat regularly. Didnt like the baklava though, I thought the sweet filling was a little on the tough side, plus the portion was a bit tiny. I've had this in other places were the  filling was much softer. Service was good,  the flaming cheese when served presentation is or can be exciting (reminds me of the japanese habachi grill cooking fire show), and the belly dancer was also quite entertaining.
Review Source:Am I a flamer? Well if it has anything to do with Saganaki, why yes I am, and often going forward. Â This was the BEST I've ever tasted and a perfect starter to showcase what was to come. Â
Our traditional hummus/pita starter was good, but as we continued, it was as if each dish was trying to 'one up' the last. Â The roasted red pepper with feta tantalized my taste buds. Â Then came the cheese on fire ... OPA!!! Â Was I excited? I must admit, that was hot! Â
The chicken lemon orzo soup, a family recipe, was out of this world. Â I followed the instructions to squeeze fresh lemon & pepper it. Â It was a soothing comfort dish, not too heavy, but perfect for doctoring what ails you. Â If the flu has hit your home, I strongly suggest considering ordering as take out.
I really enjoyed the wine pairings with dinner, and plan to look for Rodney Strong to share with friends. Â The Chardonnay was slightly sweet and complimented the everything well. The Merlot was nice and light, not overpowering.
Throughout each course, the owners came over and visited with us, providing a very welcoming and personal atmosphere. Â Service was excellent, and I noticed that it wasn't just our table, but an overall attentiveness to all patrons. Â
My kabobs arrived, packing every inch of my skewer with perfectly grilled and marinated chicken, onions, and peppers and were served on a bed of rice with Greek potatoes, green beans Olympian and a side of Tzaziki. Â Two kabobs were more than enough, and my feelings weren't hurt having to enjoy more of it later. Â
Jon shared a bite of his cod, a juicy flavorful dish, the size of his forearm...but I had to save room for dessert. Â
Whatever you do, DO NOT pass on dessert! The baklava was good, and yes, the Galactobouriko (phyllo pastry with homemade custard and smothered in light syrup) was even better, but you have to try the Homemade Rizogalo, mama fofos rice pudding. Â Don't be fooled, this custard like dessert with an innocent dash of cinnamon will make you wanna kiss the cook. Â
I'm looking forward to visiting again soon, perhaps even before the wine event next month.
Tyler and I have found a sweet spot for wine tasting.
On the Southside of the Circle in Indy, you'll find the loud and crazy yet simultaneously warm, cozy and comfortably cramped Greek Islands. Once you step over the threshold and into the restaurant, you become part of the family.
Although we'd been to Greek Islands before - and loved it - the atmosphere of the wine dinner was fitting for us. Family-style seating, with a group of 15-20 other folks, including cousins, employees, miscellaneous relatives and some foodie-types, this dinner was quite the experience. Â
We left in an amazing mood, smiling and not worried in the slightest about the possibility of a hangover on a Tuesday morning. And because there was so much food tasted with the wine, that outcome was practically impossible. From bubbly to bubbly, from soup to salad to shish kabob, I felt perfectly at home.
Each course was paired precisely with Greek Islands' food offerings, woody Chardonnay with lemony soup, South American reds with grilled chicken and meat pies.
The chef wrapped up the meal with a trio of petite phyllo sweets, filled with mint, cherry and chocolate. Â
You can't just get up and walk out the door, either. A tight, full-bodied hug from Angela S. seals the deal, making sure you know you aren't some stranger, and you are welcome in their "home" anytime.
Though I *love* the spontaneously-blazing Saganaki, and the chorus of "Opa!" filling the room, it's that precise feeling of comfort and acceptance the owners and employees exude, paired with a top-notch authentic Greek meal, that will keep bringing me back.
Great food and family dining experience. This is the only place in Indy that will make you feel like family. From the time you arrive til you leave, it is a Greek Experience and I am Italian. The belly dancing is very interactive and family friendly with a very knowledgable staff. Sunday for Colts game is a great time as well and a good place to park for colts game. They have some deal where you pay for parking and get some discount if you eat inside.
Also you can get beer to go for waliking to the game and it is not overpriced.OPA
I LOVE EATING HERE!! I can't say enough about The Greek Islands Restaurant.
First, the wonderful family that run it are warm and inviting. They welcome you in and then feed you some of the yummiest Greek food outside of Athens.
Second is the food. Tonight I had hummus, saganaki, salad and soup. Â Light and refreshing. My husband and oldest son shared a chicken souvlaki. The perfect blend of spices and tenderness.
Truly, if I could recommend one place to eat, it would be The Greek Islands! OPA!!!!!!
This review is simple. I took a young friend of mine here for our Christmas/New Year's dinner, she's 16 and the PICKIEST eater who is unwilling to try anything new. Needless to say, I think I've created a new fan of Greek food!
The Basics:
Food = Awesome!
Service = Awesome!
Friday night belly dancer = Awesome!
My suggestions:
1) ALWAYS get the Saganaki/Flaming cheese! It's really awesome to see people's reactions to it!
2) Whatever the salmon dish is called, get it. So flavorful!
3) If the belly dancer asks you to dance with her, do it and take photos.
4) Don't forget dessert, a little piece of baklava is the literal "cherry on top" for the big awesome meal you've just devoured.
Also worth note, I made a reservation (ONLINE! YAY!) thinking the place might be super packed, but alas, we arrived early and were sat right away! I love it when that happens!
I'll definitely be back, there's so much more I want to try!
This visit, I stayed true to my vow to try something I haven't had before. We ordered the saganaki, tzaziki, and florinis to start and could have easily just eaten those three appetizers for our meal, even with 5 of us. Love the fresh pita.
While we were chomping on our appetizers is when the waiter came back to take our order - no problem, right? Well, that's also when the Saturday-night belly dancer started her show, making it virtually impossible for our waiter to hear our orders. (Luckily all of our food (gyros and the souvlaki) arrived safe with no errors.) I'm going to go against the grain of the other reviewers, but my table and I did NOT enjoy the belly dancer. I'm not one to judge talent, so I won't comment from that perspective, but the music was loud and it was incredibly difficult to continue a conversation with my table. The dancer would also position herself in one spot for a certain length of time and stare uncomfortably at individuals, I would assume in hopes of a tip - AWKward. I'm one of those people who doesn't tip if I feel it's being solicited. Plus I didn't want to reach into her panty line while I was eating to put the money there...gross.
Anyway, the food was ten times better than my initial visit; the belly dancer/loud environment is what cancels out that improvement and leaves the review at a decent 3 stars.
Once again, George and company have hit it over the fence. Â I've been around Indy and tried a lot of ethnic foods and flair. Â Greek food has a soft spot for me since it is much like classic Italian establishment's food personifies the culture.
I am so impressed with Greek Islands on 906 South Meridian, 317.636.0700. Â A quick look on the outside and you start to get a feel of the islands: festive white's and blue's. Â Plenty of parking and situated just south of another Indy landmark, Shapiro's, Greek Islands is a "must go" for any "foodie" in Indianapolis. Â Each and every time, George's presence is felt in the food, atmosphere, and he is bound to visit your table to make sure your experience is top notch.
On this visit, I took my wife for a date night. Â She is relatively new to Greek cuisine, so she is not as adventurous. Â That's OK since George and Wesley (waiter) were there to describe in detail what a "toe in the water" patron should expect. Â The traditional menu may look daunting in description, but it is well thought with all the typical favorites and even some new spins that are bound to earmark why Greek Islands should be the #1 stop for Greek Food around this city.
We started the night off with SAGANAKI, which comes out FLAMING with a very eye-appealing presence. Â Once the flames goes out, the entire restaurant cries out, "OPA!" Â If you are hosting newbies, be sure to start off with MEZEDAKI COMBO. Â It displays a wide variety of starters and is great over conversation, wine, or traditional Greek beers. Â My wife had the AROUND THE ISLANDS entree featuring: A tasty combination of Moussaka, Pasticchio, Gyros and pita bread and I dove into the GREEK ISLANDS COMBINATION entree: Moussaka, Pasticchio, Dolmades, Gyros, Spanakotiropita, and Tiropita. Â Like I said, if this all looks foreign to you, the staff will explain each item as well as great pairings to make your evening memorable. Â Wesley talked us into the AVGOLEMONO soup:
A tasty base of chicken stock with egg, lemon, and orzo pasta. Mama Fofo's family recipe! Served hot and delicious. Â When it comes out, try it just as it is or add some fresh-squeezed lemon and pepper to enhance the experience. Â This soup has to be tried. Â We even took two home for later.
While we dined, we saw evidence of the years of Greek heritage, pride, and personality throughout the dining room. Â George navigates the room to greet each and every guest so that you feel like part of the family. Â Somewhere in the back, the magic happens. Â Plates clank, the bustle of waiters float around the floor, and a belly dancer and festive music are bound to make an appearance...Jamila Ali is a crowd favorite, but a few other dancers make their way about the room on different days. Â
The Greek Islands, in my opinion, has a different and unique flavor about their cuisine. Â I've yet to find a menu items that I have not enjoyed. Â Their KORINTHIAN SPECIAL: lamb chops, EXOHEKO: Pork loin sauteed in a dry wine with
celery, carrots, and peas, wrapped in buttered phyllo with cheese and baked to
Perfection, or Chicken Souvlaki: Two skewered, hearty bites of grilled,
marinated chicken breast are other items that are bound to excite your taste buds.
Listen, I've been around Indy and have tried the very best in restaurants. Â I'm here to say, if you don't try Greek Islands, you are not experiencing life. Â This restaurant
screams personality. Â The garlic, olive oil, lemon, oregano, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, and other herbs and spices are very distinct in their dishes. Â How can you take some simple ingredients and elevate lamb, beef, pork, chicken, or fish to a new level? Â Greek Islands has mastered the recipes to leave you wanting to plan your next visit.
So glad I keep returning to a real Indy landmark that boasts, "Come in as Strangers, Leave as Friends!" Â You truly feel like one of the them having a family dinner in one of their homes.
If you are looking for a food critic review...., sorry you will not be getting that from me. I'm here to tell you from a personal review, so here we go....
If you are looking for an authentic Greek restaurant, then this is your place. If you are looking for a wait staff that WILL take care of you, then this is your place.
I personally have been there 2 times in the last 30 days and I can say George and his staff are awesome.
Now for the food, our strategy when visiting a new restaurant is each person order something different so WE ALL get to try and asses.
I have to say the last time I went there on Nov. 24, 2013 was over the top. I personally recommend Greek Islands, as a matter of fact, they are on Facebook, make sure you go by and like their page <a href="/redir?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fgreekislandsrestaurant&s=e108f05dd9af2e445a20fa9aa94e279943848b185d6ebc51706daac2d381709b" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com…</a>
Let me know what you think once you go there and experience Greek Islands for yourself.
Peace!
-Devin Hunter
The family hit up Greek Islands for dinner last night. I've been eating at Greek Islands for years, but have never written a review. Here it is...
The service and food are consistently awesome.
Of course we started with the flaming cheese and hummus/pita bread. I have had better pita bread (Santarini's), but theirs is still delicious. The salad dressing is better at Greek Islands than at Santarini's so it all works out!
I tried to keep it a little lighter so went with the domaldes. Their green beans are worth a little special recognition...so damn tasty... Everything was very good and quite filling. I was actually only able to eat half my dinner. Yay for leftovers!
My dinner companions had the gyros and the meat pie (they did not try to keep it light). Everyone enjoyed their dishes.
Greek Islands is a great family owned business/Indy institution. Give it a try!! OPA!!!
Very quiet when we ate there. Â Food was ok. Gyro was preprocessed and salty. The moussaka was very good. Flaming cheese is good too. Everything else was mediocre. Large portion size and not too expensive. Â I wish the waiter would clean his fingernails - he must be a mechanic during the day.
Review Source:The food is always fresh.. No frozen green beans here. The ribeye is the best in town, easily beating out the big name and well known steakhouses. The chicken souvlaki is marinated to perfection with just the right seasonings, and the pieces of chicken breast are as tender as can be. Most dishes range between $15-$20 an are easily big enough for leftovers.
Review Source:I've been eating at this place for over 20 years, so they must be doing something right. Â It's my pick over Santorini everytime. Â If they only had the tender, marinated Lamb Kabobs served at Hella's, there'd be no reason to go anywhere else for Greek. Â But as good as their Gyros (with just the right amount of crispiness) and Moussaka are, maybe my favorite dish is their Greek Spaghetti - combining the quality gyro meat with their deeply-spiced sauce. Â Add in the genuine hospitality of the crew, and you're guaranteed a great meal.
Review Source:Love this place. I come here all the time with my parents. They always have good food at a very reasonable price. It's family run too, and the owners are always there.. Makes you feel like you really are on a Greek Island ;)
Definitely try the stuffed grape leaves and any of the gyros!
This place is kid friendly which I like. The saganaki was delicious. The hummus is interesting. My hubby had this ground beef filled with phyllo and he liked it. I even had their lemony soup and it was delicious. Something I will eat if I'm sick since its very comforting. Their ice cream dessert is delicious. The belly dancer was a nice addition and service is great.
Review Source:We chose this place because it was billed as dog friendly. We arrived to find no tables on the front patio (we figured they'd removed due to heat outside). But the owner's daughter had one set up for us and our two small dogs. She immediately brought out two bowls of iced water and two piles of gyros meat for our very grateful doggies.
Loved the dips on the appetizer plate (taramsalata, tzatziki, babaganosh and humus), which were very good. I had the pork souvlaki, which was nicely marinated, tender and moist, served on a skewer along with veggies. My wife had a phyllo dough wrapped ground beef concoction, which she found tasty.
We went away stuffed and happy.
We just moved to Indianapolis from New York City and this is the first restaurant we have experienced in Indy. After doing some research on Yelp we decided to try one of the two Greek restaurants with the highest reviews, we opted for Greek Islands
The restaurant is located a bit off the beaten path but it's not too bad, it has ample parking and the building is quite picturesque from the outside, the "Greek Blue" painting is a nice touch. Once we went in it was a different story, the walls were dull colored and the lighting was bleak. We were promptly sat down after entering the restaurant and we ordered two "Marathon" Greek beers, lagers, pretty delicious. So far it's ok.
A thing to note, the prices have gone up since the menu was posted on the website. That is one of the first things I noticed, then we decided to order the flaming cheese , Saganaki, which came with 1 piece of pita split in 4, not too exciting. The whole flaming cheese experience was somewhat cool though, but once it is served with just  1 piece of pita the experience becomes dull.
On to the entrees. I ordered the Around the Islands, which is sort of a sampler and my girl friend ordered the Chicken Souvlaki. We were served salads and bread before the food came and afterwards the main dishes were served. Before this happened though there was a Belly Dancer dancing around which was kind of cool and entertaining. That said, the belly dancer was not the only person showing a belly around, what I presumed to be the owner was also walking around showing his belly , a big one at that. He seemed very amiable and easy going but then he started talking politics very loud and I did not like that. I am trying to eat in your restaurant man, why are you bringing politics into the plate? (pun intended)
So the food arrived and it was actually pretty good, except for the green beans which were obviously canned green beans. I don't know about you, but I don't go to restaurants to be served canned goods... I can easily go to Kroger and serve myself the same exact thing for 69 cents. Also, if they use canned green beans it makes you wonder where else are they cutting corners regarding food quality... very suspicious. This canned vegetables ordeal is reason enough for me not to go back... and then we ordered desert, baklava, not impressive at all, it was dry and hard and just not too sweet. I've had better baklava for a dollar, and this one was $2.50.
In conclusion, the whole experience was a bit underwhelming... I've had Greek food at the same price point that blows this one out of the water. I think I'll hop to the next island next time I am in the mood for Greek.
Opa! Start the meal off with flaming cheese! Sooooooo good. The humus is also top notch, and I'm humus picky. :o) This family owned restraunt is cozy and warm (at least a 10 degree difference than outside), which is awesome for those cold Indiana winters. Staff was helpful, friendly, and seemed to enjoy working there (you'd be suprised how much that affects service).
The lamb gyro is awesome (as it should be), even the chicken gyro was tasty. The toppings are plentiful and fresh; and if I could live only on tiziki sauce, theirs would be it!
I will be visiting again, that's for sure!
I'm going to abstain from recounting the Greek economic woes I flung across the table during our dinner on Saturday. I will say though... the saganaki almost took the house down. The ceilings here are somewhere around 8 feet and well, the flame was eight feet. It made me wonder... do Greeks take risks in all matters from housing to lighting cheese on fire with Canadian whiskey and how often do they pay off?
Rewards seem to thrive in their risk taking. The house still stands after I'd assume about an average of 20 cheese fires a night. Everyone loves cooked cheese on bread. Everyone loves-loves-loves a giant flame ignition of cooked cheese. A note on Saganaki: it's $7. I'm not too sold on its value at that price. I understand the price point... but... what if they took the same cheese, marinated it in the whiskey, added herbs, wrapped it in lamb bacon, then, if they'd like, light it on fire? That seems like more of a fair trade (note: this isn't this restaurant's lone situation... this goes for all Greek restaurants).
Greek food isn't my ilk. Yes, it's flavorful, it's meat forward, meat on skewers and uses copious amounts of olive oil. But... there's always something lacking -- like either the meat in its simple form that has so much flavor or using flavors that alter the profile of the meat enough you notice (think: garlic). Or maybe I haven't been introduced properly (again Greek Islands isn't alone on this).
Nevertheless, often times there's something on the menu that I'm down for.
Rather than feeling like I had to order something outside of my wheelhouse, they had Kota: half chicken slow roasted with herbs and oils, served with potatoes and greens. I was down with this bird. For $14 we split the dish and had plenty for each of us.
There was a crazy dessert honey pie.... to the point: recommended.
After an appetizer, a split entree, a dessert and two drinks we walked out paying $36 before tip, $43 after. Hmmm... I wasn't counting when we were going through the meal because I was like, like most, "well we're splitting the entree." Continually, food costs in Indy -- dining out food costs in Indy -- don't match this whole "low cost of living" ideal. For that same $43 we could have had 4 local pints and two mac n cheese topped giant dogs. Now... I'm not asking them to change their prices. The point is... this dinner made me really step back and think about how much I just spent.
Now there was a belly dancer and near catastrophe of a high chair baby's hair being ignited by the commitment to flaming cheese, and you just can't put a price tag on that experience now can you?
I'll be back to witness more risks and reward myself in dolmades.
Clearly, the Greek Island and Santorini are in a battle for best Greek food on the South side. I would give the nod to the Greek Island on food and Santorini on atmosphere Maybe the Greek Island need a fire to update, as another reviewer put it, its tired, and I would add, drab interior. The food,however, was excellent. The Katos looked superb and the member of our party who ordered it was in the "Clean Plate Club". The belly dancer was a great surprise addition.
Review Source:If Greek Islands Restaurant were a movie, it'd be My Big Fat Greek Wedding - - to a 'T' (shocker, right?)
The food is great, but it's the environment and people that have me coming back for more!
Greek Islands "To Do List":
1.) First and foremost, get to know the Stergiopoulos family (brother and sister - George & Angela).
2.) Take a shot of ouzo and join in on the Friday and Saturday night belly dancing
3.) Cross your fingers they do the dish-breaking thing
4.) Order Saganaki (flaming cheese) for an appetizer because it makes all of the neighboring tables curious/jealous
5.) No matter what happens, finish with some baklava love.
Opa!
The food was decent but nothing to write home about. All of the adults there, waitstaff and kitchen, were in their 20s. I know this place used to have a great reputation with the original owners, but the kids/grandkids (I assume) don't seem to care as much. The atmosphere seemed tired and uninterested. My waitress was a bit on the dullard side to boot.
I thought I would give Greek Islands a try since the building is cute and the reputation was good, or used to be. I would eat there if I had a compelling reason, such as someone insisting, but I wasn't impressed to go there again on my own volition again.
Santorini is still the king of Indy Greek food. Back to Santorini I go.
so dark i couldn't see the menu, but that may be for the effect of the flaming cheese, which we barely saw because they put it out before getting to the table, understaffed (they were "slammed" that night) the 3-4 appetizer plate tasted & looked all the same, boring, although if you want to see our friendly overworked waiter Bob run at breakneck speeds, almost worth it!
The salad vinaigrette was interesting
but I'm not going back for salad
I absolutely LOVE this place!! =) I'm an avid Greek/Mediterranean lover and have been to many Greek restaurants...this is my favorite.
Maybe I'm set in my ways, but I ALWAYS get a greek salad w/feta, saganaki and Pastachio (Greek Lasagna). My family and I usually dine here together and always get a bottle of the House Greek White Wine-- To die for!! =)
My husband is more unpredictable and likes to try something new everytime. He raves about the stuffed tilapia and tiropitas.
A nice touch is the belly dancers...they are so nice and do a great job of getting everyone envolved. I would def. reccommend visiting on a Friday or Saturday night!
Every time I eat here the owner(s) come out and greet guests, talk, and always have a friendly thing to say.
LOVE LOVE LOVE!! This restaurant is family owned and you can tell... it has wonderful energy and though small it is homey...and I like that!!
We ate at Greek Islands last weekend for my friend's birthday. Â I will say that I still prefer Santorini's.
We had 4 appetizers - spanakopita, the "dip" sampler, a tzaziki and the saganaki. Â Everything was decent and I really enjoyed the caviar dip which I wasn't originally planning to eat.
The greek salad was pretty good, although the feta was mild and left a little to be desired.
We ordered the gyros plate and souvlaki. Â Both were perfectly fine. Â Nothing blew my mind though the way the food does at Santorini's. Â The potato and green beans and way more mild than Santorini's. Â Maybe I just prefer my food with more vinegar than they use at Greek Islands.
The service was great. Â We had a reservation for 8 which was easy as pie. Â The parking was a bit of a mess due to the game at Lucas Oil, but it was alright.
Also, you can't beat having a belly dancer on Friday nights. Â THAT is cool.
Wow, did this place ever rock. I experienced it as the perfect late-night ending to an impromptu trip to the symphony. For starters, the service was wonderful. Our waitress was friendly and charming without being overbearing. The food was equally pleasing: we ordered a hummus, an appetizer gyros plate and a caviar dip, the name of which escapes me. I was a little skeptical about the caviar dip, but my friend talked me into it, and I was pleasantly surprised. If you're somewhat turned off by the grainy texture of straight caviar, you might still like this dip--it's very creamy. The pita bread was like heaven on Earth, and the heady bottle of red wine that we sprang for was worth the money. I realize that's easy for me to say, since I didn't pay for it, but I know that he would agree. :)
Don't skip this one. If you're a North-sider like myself and don't get down to the South side enough, this is the first place you should check out. I can't wait to come back for dinner.
Just visited this favorite Greek restaurant on South Meridian for the second time this weekend. I had never been there on a Friday, so was a bit surprised to see a friendly belly dancer traversing the small space. She recruited one woman and a small girl to dance with her, and I sunk in my chair a little so as not to be next pick.
As for the food, it's tops. I had the Kota, baked chicken with potatoes and green beans. If you're a fan of the more acidic Greek-style green beans stewed with tomatoes, these manage to keep the tangy factor at bay, which my dining partner appreciated. The chicken was a little dry, but mostly on account of being breast meat. Crusty bread and vinegary Greek salad are simple pleasures here.
Yes, this really is as good as it gets, at least around the B-Belt, for Greek food. With all the standards, as well as some pretty unique dishes, this is a must-try for Indy diners.
They even bust out the belly dancers, which humorously surprised by date, as we were just getting up to leave when ol' girl came by and started shakin' it. I had to hold back the laughter to the point that I was about to explode. The timing could not have been better.
Seriously, though, the food here is excellent. I highly recommend sticking around for the whole experience, appetizer through dessert, and get the 'fried cheese' appetizer. You'll be blown away ; )
Located just south of downtown on Meridian, there is easy parking on site and despite the area being somewhat confusing because of the way the streets go, it's pretty easy to find. Just map it out online before you go so you can get the turns down.
Opa!
This authentic Greek restaurant offers more than its wonderful menu of modestly priced dishes. It offers an environment of family, friends, and good times! With such an ethnic flavor, this south side foodery delivers the best.
My dinner favorites were the mezedaki combo, florinis, and the Greek Islands combo. Don't forget to splash it down with a Greek coffee, or maybe a couple beers. (The Athenian is a great Greek lager.)
Visit once and you become friends, visit twice and your family. Greek Islands gets five stars from the average guy!
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