There's nothing like a good tzatziki to start off a meal, accompanied by an appetizer of dolmathes or spanikopita, a nice Greek salad, and the an entree of moussaka. Don't forget the baklava for dessert! By the way, if you are a vegetarian, you'll find many options for enjoyable dining at Greek and Middle Eastern restaurants in Phoenix.
Note that several of these restaurants have musical entertainment, and some even have belly dancing on certain nights. I'd check first, however, before you go breaking any plates.
Greek and Mediterranean Dining in Phoenix
1 - Bacchanal Greek Restaurant
3015 East Thomas Road, Phoenix
602-224-9377
From their web site:
"Our dinner menu includes traditional favorites, as well as contemporary Greek cuisine.... Spend an evening partying like a Greek! Our nightly entertainment includes belly dancing shows, the traditional breaking of plates, folk dancers, and of course you... OPA!"2 - Byblos Restaurant
3332 South Mill Avenue, Tempe
480-894-1945
From their web site:
"Our unique old world recipes prepared "from scratch" using only the finest and freshest ingredients have made our authentic middle-eastern & Mediterranean entrees, soups, fresh salads, healthy vegetarian dishes and pastries, the talk of the town."Two-for-one discount coupons for Byblos are often available through the Entertainment Book (Buy Direct).
3 - Cafe Istanbul
1310 East Apache Blvd, Tempe
480-731-9499
Restaurant and a market near ASU. Pick up some feta and olives on the way out after your meal.4 - Golden Greek
7126 North 35th Avenue, Phoenix
602-841-7849
Serves both Greek and Italian food. Not impressive to look at, but a local favorite, and on the west side of Phoenix.5 - Greekfest
1940 East Camelback Road, Phoenix
602-265-2990
From their web site:
"Your table at Greekfest is a table of pleasure and memory. Our mission is to make your visit to Greekfest a visit to Greece. As we say in Greece “Kalos Orisate” (welcome) and we wish you “Kali Orexi” (have a good appetite)."6 - Greek Town
8519 North 7th Street, Phoenix
602-674-8881
From their web site:
"In the traditional Greek Taverna style, GreekTown has a blue and white back drop with mini-murals of Greek islands and antiquity. The cuisine is a cross between Grandma's famous recipes and the modern day traditional appetites."7 - Layalena
1290 North Scottsdale Road, Tempe
480-966-9116
From their web site:
"Layalena offers the best tasting Middle Eastern food with the best variety of mazzas (appetizers), vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes, all Lebanese-style."8 - My Big Fat Greek Restaurant
Various Locations in the Phoenix Area
From their web site:
"Dining in Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tempe and Chandler. Enjoy warm Greek hospitality along with your Greek dining experience and Greek Cuisine is one of the healthiest ways to eat."Read my review of My Big Fat Greek Restaurant.
9 - Daphne's Greek Cafe
Several Locations in Greater Phoenix
480-947-6896
From their web site:
"...the Greek quick casual eateries feature authentic dishes conceived and developed by founder and entrepreneur, George Katakalidis."Read my review of Daphne's Greek Cafe.
10 - Persian Room Fine Wine & Kebab
17040 North Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale
480-614-1414
From their web site:
"We are committed to providing quality food at a reasonable price!"
