Elia Athenian Grill (Downtown)

I rarely give a five star rating as I'm always looking for the best...this is a five star! A great lunch at a great price. The Spicy Mediterranean Bowl was the best. Be prepared to wait in line a little, but I know you will not be disappointed.

Ordered from here while traveling for work. I ordered a rice bowl and nothing had flavor. The rice and meat were very bland and the tzatziki tasted like ranch dressing. This might be the worst Greek food I’ve ever had. Go somewhere else.

$1–10

We love Elia! It’s quick Greek inspired food that is super tasty. Excellent! The staff/owner are very nice people. Great price. Fresh. Clean. Nice family business! They make everything themselves. I always order the mixed bowl, salad and rice, with chicken euro and an assortment of veggies, hummus, etc. (Pick your own toppings like at Chipotle.) I add the Mediterranean vinegarette. One of the best dressings I’ve had and a fave. The baklava is amazing too.

It was a little busy when we first arrived noon on a Thursday, but the line moved fast ! Food was good, fast, fresh and healthy! Love the rice, I'll be back!

$10–20

$1–10

$10–20

I just had the salad with lamb meatballs for lunch today. The food was very fresh and tasted delicious. Additionally, it was a great value for the amount and quality of food.

Been rockin' with this joint since literally day one when they opened next door to campus. Day ONE. The folks who own/run it are incredibly warm and kind. Always kind service. The food is always fresh. Sad day when they shut down the campus location and went downtown only. I could walk three blocks when they had the campus location. However, lunch around noon-1230 gets PACKED now. But their employees work very fast, but attentively. I always get a make your own bowl. Loaded with power greens and nearly every veggie item they have. Always get the chicken kabob as my protein option. Their hummus and sauces/dressings are to die for. Prices are oddly low. Been going there for nearly seven years now and will happily continue. A genuine joy in serving folks, always fresh, always delicious, low prices and the place is always spotless clean. **Side note: I admire the dignity in which the manager and employees treat homeless folks who come in. Just a caveat. But they always treat them with warmth and respect whereas most others wouldnt.

Great restaurant, 5 stars at least! I was wishing for an authentic greek experience for a long time and finally a restaurant that meets my expectations. Not only the food's quality was amazing but also the staff and owners were really friendly.