[midiwiz]

Originally Posted by Robin Hardwick

Once a month or so we drive 80 miles to Tarpon Springs Florida and eat at Hellas Restaurant… Delicious and totally authentic Greek. I ask by the tomatoes were so delicious in the salad and they reported that they bring them in with the cheese from Greece…worth the drive…. After you eat, drive through John Howard Park out to Sunset point and enjoy the ocean view!

i already know what's in Tarpon, Orlando, Ormond, Brevard, Lauderdale...... the question was specifically about here and no where else.

thank you

[Marlene36]

RE: Takis Restaurant - DON'T ORDER GYROS HERE, you would be very disappointed. HOWEVER, outstanding calamari and baked penne entrees! Ate there a few weeks ago.

[Kgcetm]

Originally Posted by midiwiz

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.

Drive to Tarpon Springs. Start with Hellas and don't miss several others. Great food/pastries at all. Traditional Greek Food with attention paid to quality...no rubber feta. It's worth the trip and a nice overnight if you are taking friends and/or family.

[Florida17]

Originally Posted by midiwiz

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.

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More than 30 minutes but Tarpon Springs is a good day Trip. Lot's of Greek restaurants to choose from.

[Luggage]

Reality is very different from many people. Perhaps Twilight zone should be considered as far as great takies is the closest you're going to get within 90 MI

[Luggage]

No no no no no no no. You keep asking and everyone keeps telling you no I just accept the fact there is no true Greek restaurant here Takis is the closest thing.

Originally Posted by midiwiz

i already know what's in Tarpon, Orlando, Ormond, Brevard, Lauderdale...... the question was specifically about here and no where else.

thank you

[Dotneko]

Takis is just awful. Spanikopita is soggy and not enough feta. Greek salad shouldn't have lettuce. Moussaka soggy. Pastistio ok. Avgolemeno meh.
Lamb shanks? Nope.
Jack of all trades master of none

[midiwiz]

Originally Posted by Luggage

No no no no no no no. You keep asking and everyone keeps telling you no I just accept the fact there is no true Greek restaurant here Takis is the closest thing.

yeah wish I never asked anything.

[Kasolnic]

Originally Posted by Skip

"WAS GOOD." Closed over a year ago!

Skip

Oh no! I hadn’t heard. Thanks for letting me know.

[alncon2]

Originally Posted by midiwiz

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 Greek Restaurant in Ocala. The review in Yelp! suggest the they have an extensive menu. Here is the link: LAKIS GREEK RESTAURANT - 52 Photos & 55 Reviews - Italian - Colours Plaza 3405 Sw College Rd, Ocala, FL - Restaurant Reviews - Phone Number - Menu

[Pedrocarrasco01@yahoo.com]

Originally Posted by midiwiz

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.

There is an authentic family run Greek restaurant in Ocala is located on route 200 behind Tony’s Sushi, the name is Lakis Calamari everyday, if you want Octopus, call for availability, all Greek dishes are in the menu, really good and reasonable, remember it is a small place. Call them for more information.

[Gramjan]

Originally Posted by midiwiz

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.

We went to a place north of Inverness on 44 pre-Covid. Tavernos Manos. Believe it's still open. Small, kind of hidden away. Worth the drive, we think.

[Gramjan]

TAVERNA Manos...........requires reservation after 5:00. Or if you go for lunch. Check hours, etc. by "Googlung" it.

[Nick B]

Originally Posted by midiwiz

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.

In Dunnellon I believe. It's called Gyro king. Very authentic Greek food the grilled octopus was nice. They moved and I have not been since move.

[Nick B]

Originally Posted by TawMar

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.

It is the best around here.