It's Greek To Me
(612) 825-9922
626 W Lake St
Minneapolis,
MN
55408
44.9484
-93.2871
Neighborhoods: Calhoun Isles, Lyn-Lake
What People Are Saying About It's Greek To Me
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The Scene
Every night, the place bustles with couples, small families and intimate clusters of friends devouring spicy-hot feta cheese spread, roast leg of lamb or vegetarian dolmade. The restaurant is casual and welcoming, with high pressed-tin ceilings, painted wall murals and terra-cotta-like tiled floors.
The Food
The menu offers nearly two dozen appetizer options to precede classic Greek specialties such as souvlakia and spanakopita. Several vegetarian dishes--including a combo plate bearing a tasty meatless moussaka--also have made successful debuts. Yet the lamb is often dry, and the Greek side salads are heavy on the iceberg lettuce. But the regulars here adore the warm, friendly atmosphere, the hearty servings and the near-Uptown location. Perhaps that's why, after years of commanding the corner of Lyndale Avenue and Lake Street, this restaurant has become a neighborhood institution.
User Reviews
Beck60
June 30, 2009
Waiting several mins for someone to sit us and when a man finally showed up he was more interested in answering the phone. We decided to find our own table and told him so, at which point he didn't end the private conversation on the phone he just threw menus at us as we walked by. We waited 10 mins at a table for service, even asking a waitress but they were more busy picking up tips and talking to friends. We left. I've been going to this restaurant since 1989. I'm very disappointed.
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crazystace03
April 25, 2009
A group of three of us came for dinner on a whim tonight, and we were all pleasantly surprised by just how good the food is here. I have been known to be picky, so instead of ordering one entree, we ordered a sampler of hot and cold mezes and split them. It could have easily fed three people, but for two ravenous people it was the perfect meal. The skordalia was amazing--and almost spicy due to how fresh the garlic was. The tzaziki was refreshing both by itself and with the gyro meat. The souvlaki and grilled loukaniko sausages were perfectly cooked and tasted as though they had just come off the grill. Our waiter was extremely friendly and helpful even when we had three unexpected guests show up to join us. I would highly recommend this restaurant if you are looking for something fun and a little different.
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stevekathg
February 15, 2009
We visted as part of a dinner of the month "club" we do with two other couples. None of us had ever been to a greek restaurant, so we can't say if it was authentic, but it was definitely very good and we had a great time. We started of course with a round of Ouzo and the flaming Saganaki cheese dish. The house Ouzo was actually very good with more subtle flavors than I remember from drinking the really really cheap stuff in college. The Saganaki was presented with the right theatrics and we all got to yell "Opa!" It was also delicious. We all ordered a variety of dishes and not a single one was a miss. It was a constant chorus of "mmmm's." We usually don't have desserts, but couldn't resist the descriptions and were all glad we didn't resist. Again everything was deemed delicious, except for one person who didn't like the texture of the shredded filo in their Kadaifi, but I tried a taste and thought it was great. Prices were very reasonable, service was excellent, and it was just lots of fun.
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Parking:
The restaurant doesn't have it's own lot, but there is a nearby community lot that's shared by the locations in the area.
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Payment Methods:
American Express, Diners Club, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Family-Friendly Dining, Outdoor Dining, People Watching, Lunch Spot, Date Spot, Group Dining, Cheap Eats
