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Greek Islands Restaurant



200 South Halsted Street
Chicago, IL 60661

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(312) 782-9855

  • Sun - Thu 11:00am - 12:00am
  • Fri - Sat 11:00am - 1:00am

Cuisine: Greek Restaurants, Mediterranean Restaurants

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4.6 of 5.0 from 137 reviews


price range:$11 to $25

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  • Eating For Sanity on Jun 11, 2013

    With Greektown so close to my apartment, it is difficult not to always consider eating here at any time during the day...

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  • AtlantaDomer reviewWe visited this place while on vacation in Chicago. It was awful. The atmosphere was noisy and chaotic, the service was frantic, and they were out of everything we tried to order. What we did end up with was generally poorly prepared and, other than the stuffed tomato, flavorless. And no selection of Greek beers.

    11111 by AtlantaDomer


  • AtlantaDomer reviewWe visited this place while on vacation in Chicago. It was awful. The atmosphere was noisy and chaotic, the service was frantic, and they were out of everything we tried to order. What we did end up with was generally poorly prepared and, other than the stuffed tomato, flavorless.

    11111 by AtlantaDomer


  • geekislands reviewGREEK ISLANDS RESTURANT Female 98 years old CHICAGO, Illinois United States Last Login: 5/8/2006 View My: Pics | Videos Contacting GREEK ISLANDS RESTURANT MySpace URL: http://www.myspace.com/greekisland suckalouie

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  • specker reviewThis is a real greek place, not a trendy tourist trap. Know your food and speak greek if you can, otherwise expect a fly in your soup!! Great food and plenty of it! Also do NOT say opa.

    44444 by specker


  • bigtbq reviewAuthentic food in classic Greek setting. I've been eating here for over 25 years. Its one of the first places I visit when I return to Chicago. Great lamb and sides, country Greek salad, and bread. So many greeat dishes to choose from. Our daughter make this her favorite Chicago restraunt, too!

    55555 by bigtbq


  • RevHarryPants reviewThere are few places that can match the overall dining experience offered by the chefs and waiters of Greek Islands. The food, service, and ambiance are extraordinary! This is a perfect place to celebrate a special event or to simply enjoy a fabulous meal.

    55555 by RevHarryPants


  • J JEverything

    55555 by J J


  • William Q.Disappointed! The "special men" I was presented had just two of seven plates available. I went there about 8:30 pm so it wasn't like they were closing. Not recommended! 👎

    33333 by William Q.


  • Patricia RParos island and Antiparos great islands very close from each other you can say the food is the same not matters which restaurant you go try the eggplant grill in Aliki in Paros

    55555 by Patricia R


  • Lindsay R.Always great (and fast!) service and delicious, authentic Greek food! Highly recommend.

    55555 by Lindsay R.


  • Heather S.Excellent chicken riganati and gyros! The saganaki and Greek salad are a must.

    55555 by Heather S.


  • Marco AFamily friendly spot. Tons of options. Decent prices. Not a go to for dates because there will be kids yelling.

    55555 by Marco A


  • Sergio Morilo R.Delicious food, good service. Try the traditional gyro. Is delicious.

    55555 by Sergio Morilo R.


  • Chenjing AFlaming cheese came out literally on fire. We also ordered the grilled fish and lamb. Pretty authentic according to a native friend.

    55555 by Chenjing A


  • EaterTourists and locals alike pack the house every night to try everything from fried zucchini with skordalia (garlic-potato dip) and dolmades (stuffed grape leaves) to roast lamb and fresh red snapper.

    55555 by Eater


  • Peter V.Authentic food in the hart of Greek Town. Try the seafood souvlaki or the sea bass.

    55555 by Peter V.


  • Nada GFleming cheese was great!

    55555 by Nada G


  • Amanda TSaganaki ❤️

    55555 by Amanda T


  • Janeé AGet the family style. Definitely plenty of food. Adolfo took excellent care of my family and they accommodated my 94-year old grandfather very well. We all had a wonderful experience!!!

    55555 by Janeé A


  • Nikhil STry the flaming cheese

    55555 by Nikhil S


  • Alexander GTry the family combo meal.

    55555 by Alexander G


  • Erika MPersonally, I love their sides. Potatoes & rice pilaf are my favorites. Portion size is pretty big, so I recommend sharing

    55555 by Erika M


  • Joseph BlewittThe best of a lot of great Greek places in Chicago.

    55555 by Joseph Blewitt


  • Cristopher Manuel kThe best burned cheese I ever tried! Also octopus fall from heaven! Everything is good here!

    55555 by Cristopher Manuel k


  • Cyndi Cavanaugh AndersonGreat ambiance, crowded, don't take reservations, rushed service, food good, lamb chops and chocolate cake thumbs up, will try Athenia next time more open and spacious

    55555 by Cyndi Cavanaugh Anderson


  • Jayshree MLess vegetarian options but love their vegetarian appetizers

    55555 by Jayshree M


  • Samantha L.Gyro platter is delicious!

    55555 by Samantha L.


  • Gulsun P.Mediterranean Seabass!🐡

    55555 by Gulsun P.


  • Alex BrantGreat fried calamari and gyros

    55555 by Alex Brant


  • Gulsun P.I love sea bass ♥️🐟🐟♥️

    55555 by Gulsun P.


  • Stephen CAgree with everyone else on the flaming saganaki. I ate an ungodly amount of food for a reasonable price

    55555 by Stephen C


  • Jessica D.Even if you aren't a huge fan of seabass, get THEIR seabass . Also the grilled octopus, saganaki and spanakopita.

    55555 by Jessica D.


  • Amber JHuge meals we got the all inclusive and could have fed a family so be hungry!

    55555 by Amber J


  • Krista AThe most amazing food in Chicago! I've had Giordanos, mother Hubbard wings, and several others but this was the best of all!! Order the Gyro and pork of loin. Unbelievable

    55555 by Krista A


  • Kübra ZenginDolma and musakka were the best!

    55555 by Kübra Zengin


  • Luca B.Amazing sea bass ! Real Greek restaurant from appetizers to desserts

    55555 by Luca B.


  • Dustin M.Awesome homemade gyros

    55555 by Dustin M.


  • Louis KliegerGood octopus!

    55555 by Louis Klieger


  • Fernando CovasLast time I came the fish was way overcooked and most dishes were generally just not as good as usual- I hope the quality isn't going down!

    22222 by Fernando Covas


  • Danial ShamsThe spetsofai was delicious! The red sauce really brought it all together well.

    55555 by Danial Shams


  • Kelly O.Don't just order one dessert, order a bunch of them!

    33333 by Kelly O.


  • JenMy favorite restaurant in the world. Everything I've tried has been fantastic. I love the chicken raganaki. Try the family style option, you'll get to taste a variety and have plenty to eat!

    55555 by Jen


  • Angelica AYou must try the Kolokithakia, it's incredible!

    55555 by Angelica A


  • DaawniiFlaming cheese for both entertaining and appetizing!

    55555 by Daawnii


  • Joshua HaftelRather ho-hum greek fare. Flaming saganaki is always great, and the lamb was cooked perfectly. Just nothing spectacular. At least it's quite large and can accommodate many, our wait wasn't too bad.

    55555 by Joshua Haftel


  • James Lee S.Everything.

    55555 by James Lee S.


  • Gen RamirezExcelente sabor, los gyros recomendables.

    55555 by Gen Ramirez


  • Roshan DericChicken breast with spaghetti

    33333 by Roshan Deric


  • David CurielBusy and family orientated, went here for my brothers last dinner in the states before he left to Mexico. Try the lamb,generally go for the octopus as well.

    55555 by David Curiel


  • Tineka NayonnaEverything! Saganacki (Spelling?)

    55555 by Tineka Nayonna


  • Angelica ADolmades, Avgolemono & Lamb chops :-)

    55555 by Angelica A


  • P Chuy DBuenos precios, buen sabor y buen servicio. Un aplauso a Staurós, nuestro mesero.

    55555 by P Chuy D


  • Tamara KAmazing Greek food at a great price.

    55555 by Tamara K


  • Jeff RyanFlaming cheese appetizer, Greek salad was delicious, and the combo ( spinach pie and mostaka) that I got was top notch!

    55555 by Jeff Ryan


  • ben m.The whole staff is great. Tons of great options. Some favorites: saganaki, Athenian salad, broiled salmon, Lake Superior white fish tail, gyros (extra tzatziki). Hot Lima beans may be the star.

    55555 by ben m.


  • Rachel S.a-maz-ing! Vegetarian moussaka.

    55555 by Rachel S.


  • Van PIt's almost like if you were in Greece. Try to taste everything you can. Authentic.

    55555 by Van P


  • Fernando CovasOne of the best for fresh, healthy, and simply prepared seafood. Whole grilled fish is the way to go, as is the octopus. Don't overlook their veggies: try the horta (braised greens), okra, and beets.

    55555 by Fernando Covas


  • Brittany NicoleCan't go wrong with this place. Lamb ribs are among the honorable mentions

    55555 by Brittany Nicole


  • Gozde Basak O.Greek food is actually turkish but they're ok. Deserts can be better. Try hard for turkish deserts guys :))

    55555 by Gozde Basak O.


  • Claudia D.Seafood especially grilled octopus and appetizers

    55555 by Claudia D.


  • Gyi JSaganaki (flaming cheese), lamb chops, grilled octopus.

    55555 by Gyi J


  • Chefs FeedJimmy Bannos Sr., chef of Heaven on Seven, eats here on his nights off. He loves the Whole roasted fish.

    55555 by Chefs Feed


  • Payal Y.Excellent food at this place. Especially loved the saganaki cheese and the vegetarian options in the combo. I will definitely come back!

    55555 by Payal Y.


  • Loran JBest Greek food!!!! For appetizers get the saganaki (flaming cheese), deep fried zucchini with tzatziki sauce, and the taramusolata!

    55555 by Loran J


  • Sarah W.The spanakopita and saganaki are da bomb!!!

    55555 by Sarah W.


  • Cory C.You have to get the saganaki!!!

    55555 by Cory C.


  • Daniel H.Best of the "big box" Greektown restaurants. Has the freshest seafood by far.

    55555 by Daniel H.


  • Isabel V.Took almost 2 hours to get seated and food was not that great. First and last visit.

    22222 by Isabel V.


  • Guanlin L.Free valet parking, save $8!

    55555 by Guanlin L.


  • Megan S.Favorite Greek restaurant. Can't wait to go back.

    55555 by Megan S.


  • Trudy D.Saganaki, Teramusalta and anything lamb with family and friends = best of times

    55555 by Trudy D.


  • Lili L.Try the Seabass with the xorta or cabbage salad... Delicious!

    55555 by Lili L.


  • Sarah P.Get the hummus. It's perfect!

    55555 by Sarah P.


  • Pat H.The Arni Aginarato (check the spelling on that) is great!

    55555 by Pat H.


  • Crystal H.Great atmosphere and yummy food!!

    55555 by Crystal H.


  • Jennifer S.Outstanding food! Love every dish I have ordered! And the service is friendly and attentive.

    55555 by Jennifer S.


  • Heather C.The food is legit!! Everything was good!!

    55555 by Heather C.


  • Diogenes M.Try the family meal for two!!! Omg! So much food, and it is delicious. This is the best Greek Restaurant ever!!!!

    55555 by Diogenes M.


  • Jared P.Not too shabby.

    55555 by Jared P.


  • Alper D.Grilled octopus is must.

    55555 by Alper D.


  • Eiffel S.The water boy/busser was impressive! He never let our water run out and cleared our plates as soon as we finished. Great service!

    33333 by Eiffel S.


  • Kevin O.Been here 200 times great place. Service rocks food depends on time. But still a 4 out of 5 star place.

    55555 by Kevin O.


  • Shinji K.The best grilled octopus in town.

    55555 by Shinji K.


  • Ryan F.Great food, great prices! Gets really busy after 7pm so if you are going with kids go early.

    55555 by Ryan F.


  • James N.Food was great, service not so much...

    55555 by James N.


  • Emily D.The service here is amazing! Tip well. ;) Also, no Greek meal is complete without Saginaki.

    55555 by Emily D.


  • Sarah K. Q.I got the combo meal so I got to try more things! Huge portions! I got the gyro and pasticio. Both highly recommended. Ask for a little extra sauce for the pasticio to make it fantastic.

    55555 by Sarah K. Q.


  • Mark W.Flaming cheese!

    55555 by Mark W.


  • Russell S.Very attentive service. Great and plentiful food that's worth the not-expensive prices. Lots of seating. And you will almost never have less than half a glass at a given moment.

    55555 by Russell S.


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  • Andrew S.get the greek beer!

    55555 by Andrew S.


  • Jack L.Don't forget the free valet. (tip for myself for next time)

    55555 by Jack L.


  • futuredollOctopus, Saganaki & Ouzo----Opahh!

    55555 by futuredoll


  • Frank L.Please enjoy your meal.

    55555 by Frank L.


  • Explore ChicagoGreek Island is the staple of Greek Town, importing wines, olives oil, oregano, honey and olives straight from Greece. Try their distinctive lima beans and Colorado lamb.

    55555 by Explore Chicago


  • Janelle F.Fantastic Saganaki and two course pairings. Opa!

    55555 by Janelle F.


  • Pete I.Portions are gigantic, so the last time I was there I just ordered a plate of squid for starters and it was a full meal.

    33333 by Pete I.


  • Corinna P.Saganaki, horiatiki, tsipoura, arnaki and drink some Tsantali!

    55555 by Corinna P.


  • Jeff W.You are around the corner from @jwillie swing by and say hi!

    55555 by Jeff W.


  • maryAmazing greek food! best in chicago and greektown!

    55555 by mary


  • Nick W.Wonderful service and amazing food! I've never had lamb before and it was a great first impression. 5 stars!

    55555 by Nick W.


  • Aaron S.For group dinners, you will be stuffed. Food is excellent.

    55555 by Aaron S.


  • reggie g.Tip the parking attendant well and you will never be left waiting!

    22222 by reggie g.


  • Steve A.If you're waiting at the bar ask for bread and they'll give you a loaf heavenly wheats

    33333 by Steve A.


  • Myra R.Sorry...I'm over Greektown. Mediocre food, Always feel rushed! Bottle wine, salad, 2apps, entree n was rushed out in 45 minutes!!! Go to Mythos on Montrose instead!

    33333 by Myra R.


  • ChaitraGet the saganaki cheese!

    55555 by Chaitra


  • James M.Try lots of unknown things if you're feeling adventurous - everything is good. Grilled octopus and any of their lamb sits at the top of my list.

    55555 by James M.


  • EventAdviser.comHave some Roditis.

    55555 by EventAdviser.com


  • Alex K.Do not go here

    22222 by Alex K.


  • Joey P.Wow!!! Absolutely amazing food.

    55555 by Joey P.


  • Lana N.Don't get the apples and honey for dessert. Ick

    33333 by Lana N.


  • Hatien N.The cold melitzanosalata was amazing too!

    55555 by Hatien N.


  • Hatien N.Best and fastest service ever! Baby octopus and whitefish really good. Thank god its open late.

    55555 by Hatien N.


  • Sarah W.Amazing soups and salad...plus they'll store you're luggage in the office for no charge while you are dining.

    55555 by Sarah W.


  • Sarah W.Amazing soups and salad...plus they'll store you're luggage in the office for no charge while you are dining.

    55555 by Sarah W.


  • el w.Skip the table and eat at the bar.

    33333 by el w.


  • Tom B.Taramasalata! Opa!

    55555 by Tom B.


  • Xavier M.The family platter is insane!! A must! Service is great.

    55555 by Xavier M.


  • FouFou DogI ordered chicken souvlaki with rice/veggies and salad. Worst traditonal salad ever!! Chicken portions were decent but came burnt. Side rice and veggies was super small portions. I won't come back

    22222 by FouFou Dog


  • Bill JHad a fabulous dinner with my awesome niece!

    55555 by Bill J


  • Jillian F.Get the combination. Great food and great service.

    55555 by Jillian F.


  • Natalie N.Great place for families that's casual and not too expensive.

    55555 by Natalie N.


  • Patrick C.Omfg amazing, the food, the service, the venue, the staff, this is one of the best resturants I've ever been to period!

    55555 by Patrick C.


  • Kathy E.Excellent service, valet. Delectable salmon.

    55555 by Kathy E.


  • Sylvia DThe family style buffet was a good choice. Too much food.

    55555 by Sylvia D


  • Rebecca F.Get the skordalia and the lamb with artichokes

    55555 by Rebecca F.


  • Robert R.Seemed like the mixed drinks were watered down.

    11111 by Robert R.


  • Mark H.Our favorite appetizer is the friend zucchini and skordalia. Delicious... if you like garlic.

    55555 by Mark H.


  • ⚡Teddy⚡Try the lamb Rosa marina

    55555 by ⚡Teddy⚡


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