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nick demis 09-02-2021 06:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Stu from NYC (Post 1997874)
Takis is both Greek and Italian

As a greek, Takis isn't a good greek restaurant. The best we have found so far, is in Tarpon Springs. They are ok.

Janebish 09-02-2021 06:47 AM

We go to Bosphorous in Winter Garden. It is not Greek but it is Middle Eastern. It is the best Middle Eastern food I’ve ever had. Can’t beat the bread, the kebabs, and the homemade lentil soup. And don’t forget to try the baklava for dessert!They also have a restaurant in Winter Park, and we can shop there all day afterwards and bring home delicious pizza for dinner!

Girlcopper 09-02-2021 06:49 AM

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Originally Posted by midiwiz (Post 1998032)
yeah I was hoping for better, but oh well I have my sources in the state so I'm good. I'll just have to map it in with weekend jaunts

Takis is excellent.

Kasolnic 09-02-2021 06:59 AM

Greek Restaurant
 
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Originally Posted by midiwiz (Post 1997868)
Without having to trudge to Orlando or Tampa, is there an actual Greek restaurant within 30 minutes of here?

To define actual greek - they serve octopus, lamb (rack & chops), and various other delights..... not from a "bar menu" and gyros is not an entree.

Have you tried Feta Mediterranean in Ocala? It is the closest I have found.

drgoofy 09-02-2021 07:09 AM

Haven't found one here!
 
Was very disappointed in Takis. Haven't found a go-to Greek nearby in 4 years outside of Orlando and Tarpon Springs. If you're ever in Charleston, try Athens Greek.

Tom2172 09-02-2021 07:11 AM

I cook my own! And I’m very very good at it

ladyastor1948 09-02-2021 07:17 AM

Greek Cuisine
 
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Originally Posted by midiwiz (Post 1997868)
Without having to trudge to Orlando or Tampa, is there an actual Greek restaurant within 30 minutes of here?

To define actual greek - they serve octopus, lamb (rack & chops), and various other delights..... not from a "bar menu" and gyros is not an entree.

Try Santorini in Deland...

mr kibbles 09-02-2021 07:27 AM

greek restaurants
 
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Originally Posted by midiwiz (Post 1997868)
Without having to trudge to Orlando or Tampa, is there an actual Greek restaurant within 30 minutes of here?

To define actual greek - they serve octopus, lamb (rack & chops), and various other delights..... not from a "bar menu" and gyros is not an entree.

americanos does serve up pretty good greek dishes and is alot closer than tarpon springs -they have a special on gyros on tuesdays

spd2918 09-02-2021 07:28 AM

You could try Lakis in Ocala. Its more of a diner, but the food is good.

Dlbonivich 09-02-2021 07:29 AM

Why not try something more ethnic to Florida, like Cuban. Embrace what is local.

BEETHOVENMIKEY 09-02-2021 07:37 AM

Greek restaurant
 
TAKIS, up by Walmart on 441 is good, without going to Tarpin Springs.
We've had good experiences there

ProfessorDave 09-02-2021 07:47 AM

We like Takis. It has some Italian - but mostly Greek dishes. They even bring in wine from Greece (which we enjoy). They are just off 441 in Lady Lake.

davem4616 09-02-2021 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by midiwiz (Post 1997868)
Without having to trudge to Orlando or Tampa, is there an actual Greek restaurant within 30 minutes of here?

To define actual greek - they serve octopus, lamb (rack & chops), and various other delights..... not from a "bar menu" and gyros is not an entree.


try Lakis in Ocala, it's okay...but Opa's in Orlando really knocks it out of the park and totally worth the extra drive

Lil GTO 09-02-2021 07:50 AM

Takies in Leesburg and Summerfield.

Seems like the food is more consistent at Leesburg.

Their Greek dishes are good. Greek village salads home made Greek dressing.

Pastitso is good, spanakopita is good pork souvlaki is delicious.

Give them a try nice clean place with good service and it’s busy there so they turn over a lot of food.

I think you’ll have a go to place that scratches your Greek food itch until you want to go to Tarpon.


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Originally Posted by asianthree (Post 1997946)
Usually if they serve other than Greek, it’s coming from a food source like Gordon’s. My YaYa,s is from scratch, and only Greek food is served. I agree with OP when you grow up in a My fat Greek wedding neighborhood, you really crave true made from scratch Greek. So far, one has to travel more than 30 miles from TV for true Greek


TawMar 09-02-2021 08:19 AM

Gyros King in Dunnellon
 
It’s about 50 minutes away, but Gyros King in Dunnellon is quite good. I lived in Europe for 32 years and there’s lots of Greek there, which I have sorely missed. We went on a boat trip of the 2 rivers that converge in Dunnellon and then out for lunch. They make it clear that they are a “scratch Greek kitchen”. And they are. We all agreed we would go back. Check out their menu on their website. It was a pleasant drive, too.


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