Greek Islands

The Scene – Mediterranean colors of coral and blue, white stucco walls and pale stone floors set the mood at this casual Greektown restaurant. Four large dining rooms are filled to capacity throughout the week, with servers running from pillar to post to keep up with brisk business. Dine with a big group--they'll make appropriate accommodations. Scream "Opa!" and nobody minds. – – The Food – Cheese is flaming everywhere you look. A recommended starter, aside from the traditional saganaki, is the taramasalata--a thick, creamy spread of fish roe, breadcrumbs, lemon juice…

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ambiance	100.0% positive	“Delicious food, excellent ambience.” “like going there, much much fun, lost of good food and service is great.” “The ambience is the best in greek town.” “It's a beautiful restaurant, has great food, and a lively atmosphere.” “Tables are perfectly spaced, but it isn't necessarily romantic, but it works well as a place for a date with good conversation.” “the atmosphere was incredible and the food was even better.” “The food was delicious, service excellant, and the atmosphere lovely.” “Great atmosphere, reminds me of a big family gathering.” “Delightful, memorable meals in a warm, fun atmosphere!” “Terrific food; terrific atmosphere; terrific service” “the ambience was delightful, however, but the restaurant was entirely too loud.”
dessert	75.0% positive	“couldn't eat dessert because portions were very big!” “The cinammon rice pudding dessert was a perfect ending to our meal: light and not overly sweet.” “For dessert I had a nut cake which seemed to come straight out of a very cold fridge as it was very firm, and it tasted old.” “Fresh and Aunthentic as the main course, Creme's, custards, cakes, will surely top off the wonderful experience.”
drinks	100.0% positive	“It had been a while since I have been to the Island--I love the Parthonon and always have great food there--but there is an excellent waiter who I met in Tarpon Springs and he moved to Chicago and works at Greek Islands--his name is Moskos and is an excel” “Good wine list with many Greek and domestic selections by the glass.”
food quality	91.30000114440918% positive	“Best Greek food in Greek Town!” “The food is good and well worth the wait.” “My SO and I have been on a hunt for the best Greek restaurant in Greektown, and I have to reluctantly agree that the food here is the best.” “Excellent food!” “Since moving here 8 years ago from the west coast, it's been difficult at even the most touted "sea food" places to find Shrimp w/the taste and texture that is truely FRESH.” “Still, other than the service, this place serves great Greek food and I will return.” “Some of the best Greek food in Chicago!” “And in Diane's winter years, even with failing health, we could always count on a good meal and warm greeting from the staff at Greek Islands.” “All in all not a great experience but maybe I ordered the wrong dishes.” “the atmosphere was incredible and the food was even better.” “Greek Islands has great food and excellent service!” “like going there, much much fun, lost of good food and service is great.” “The food at this joint is authentic.” “The service is so fast that the meat will be sizzling as it arrives at your table.” “go to the greek islands for home cooking for delicious food.” “For friendlier service and decent but not necessarily phenomenal food, Rodditys is better.” “It's a beautiful restaurant, has great food, and a lively atmosphere.” “Laugh, a great meal, and a joy to your tastebuds.” “the best food and value by far!” “The waiter was too hurried and mad us feel rushed and did not have a good enough knowledge of the food.” “the best greek food in all usa” “have been going to the Greek Islands for as long as they have been open and never once experienced a bad or unhealthy meal.” “myself don't enjoy Greek food but after my visit to Greek Island i changed my mind.” “no matte what we order from salads to chicken to ribs its great tasting.” “From the bold appertizers such as the mouth warming Skordalia to the delicious dinner entree's.” “The place is jam packed constantly and the food is fresh.” “eat there at least 6 time a week and I tell you I am healthy and the food is always good and fresh for crying out load they are always running out of food every day how could it not be fresh daily.” “In a town where the standard is high for good Greek food, Greek Islands stands out.” “Absolutely delicious Greek food.” “Excellent food, generous portions, nicely priced.” “Delicious food, excellent ambience.” “The cinammon rice pudding dessert was a perfect ending to our meal: light and not overly sweet.” “We just love the food.” “Not only is the food delicious but they capture a spirit that I've never f.” “It is fresh--the spinach in the spanakopita even tasted fresh.” “The food was delicious, service excellant, and the atmosphere lovely.” “Terrific food; terrific atmosphere; terrific service” “The food was good but the service was horrible this time.” “Incredibly delicious Greek, but bad service.” “their red snapper is very reasonably priced and so fresh, and their lamb chops are divine!” “the food was amazing,the service was top notch,the prices will bring me back here again.” “hope the Greek islands learns form their well documented mistakes permanently, and continues to thrive for years so I can take my future children to experience amazing authentic Greek cuisine as I had been taught as a child.” “It had been a while since I have been to the Island--I love the Parthonon and always have great food there--but there is an excellent waiter who I met in Tarpon Springs and he moved to Chicago and works at Greek Islands--his name is Moskos and is an excel” “Their dolmades are the best in town and their avgalomono soup comes out piping hot, rich in chicken flavor with a lemony zing.” “The foods were very delicious.” “Prices were a little high, but honestly the food was superb - I had Veggie Mousaka and I hate aubergine, but it was outstanding.”
menu variety	50.0% positive	“menu also a bit disappointing.” “Great menu and great value for what you get!” “Good wine list with many Greek and domestic selections by the glass.” “Food is flat out great, quality, taste, portions, selection, etc.”
overall	75.0% positive	“Not a great place to dine” “This is a very nice but casual restaurant.” “My SO and I have been on a hunt for the best Greek restaurant in Greektown, and I have to reluctantly agree that the food here is the best.” “My native greek friend says this is her favorite restaurant outside of Greece.” “Greek Islands located in the heart of Greektown is another great ethnic Greek restaurant that we have found in Chicago.” “Let me tell you, this was the best greek restaurant i've been to.”
return potential	100.0% positive	“Still, other than the service, this place serves great Greek food and I will return.” “It had been a while since I have been to the Island--I love the Parthonon and always have great food there--but there is an excellent waiter who I met in Tarpon Springs and he moved to Chicago and works at Greek Islands--his name is Moskos and is an excel”
service	70.59000015258789% positive	“the food was amazing,the service was top notch,the prices will bring me back here again.” “As to the people who supposedly got sick, you got to be kidding.” “The wait staff was a little slow but that kind of stuff does not bother me so to those that it does, slow down and enjoy life a little more.” “The food was good but the service was horrible this time.” “It had been a while since I have been to the Island--I love the Parthonon and always have great food there--but there is an excellent waiter who I met in Tarpon Springs and he moved to Chicago and works at Greek Islands--his name is Moskos and is an excel” “Greek Islands has great food and excellent service!” “The service was outstanding.” “Horrible service!” “Still, other than the service, this place serves great Greek food and I will return.” “Incredibly delicious Greek, but bad service.” “The service is so fast that the meat will be sizzling as it arrives at your table.” “The waiter was too hurried and mad us feel rushed and did not have a good enough knowledge of the food.” “And in Diane's winter years, even with failing health, we could always count on a good meal and warm greeting from the staff at Greek Islands.” “The food was delicious, service excellant, and the atmosphere lovely.” “like going there, much much fun, lost of good food and service is great.” “For friendlier service and decent but not necessarily phenomenal food, Rodditys is better.” “Terrific food; terrific atmosphere; terrific service”
value	88.88999938964844% positive	“the best food and value by far!” “The price was totally reasonable.” “for the last 5 years i will only go to the greek islands for the best value and consistency.” “Excellent food, generous portions, nicely priced.” “Food is flat out great, quality, taste, portions, selection, etc.” “Great menu and great value for what you get!” “couldn't eat dessert because portions were very big!” “The food is good and well worth the wait.” “the food was amazing,the service was top notch,the prices will bring me back here again.”
wait time	66.66999816894531% positive	“have been going to the Greek Islands for as long as they have been open and never once experienced a bad or unhealthy meal.” “The wait staff was a little slow but that kind of stuff does not bother me so to those that it does, slow down and enjoy life a little more.” “You only get one shot so slow down and enjoy the experience.”

08/08/09

Delicious Medditerrian Foods

by hiwa

I and my friend went to the restaurant yesterday. The foods were very delicious. I ate meatball and rice pilafi. it was very delicious. I couldn't eat dessert because portions were very big!

Be sure to try the restaurant.

Pros: very fast services
Cons: very crowded

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07/29/09

Terrific food; terrific atmosphere; terrific service

by dave71us

When asked what was on the menu, the owner took my friends and I on a tour of the kitchen and probably would have let us sample, but we didn't ask. The service was outstanding. Drinks were refilled, bread basket was never empty, and the food. Absolutely delicious Greek food. The price was totally reasonable. For two people including appetizer and entree + soft drink, it was around $40. One of my favorite restaurants in the world. Not to be missed!

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10/29/08

One of My Chicago Favs

by kencitadel

By far best rest in Greek Town

Service is excellent even during dinner rush on week ends

Food is flat out great, quality, taste, portions, selection, etc.

Wait staff so effecient you wonder how any rest can top

Cost of meal is same as an Outback, Fridays's but his place is better than Gibson's, Morton.s. Cap Grill in quality and tatse.

Words do not do this place justice.

You can take clients, kids, family, a date, etc to GI.

I travel and eat out every week and this is in my top ten rest list on any continent, country, city, town, etc

Fish, pork, chicken, soups, salads, especially beet salad are beyond words

This palce defines value for dollar

Pros: Fish, Pork, free valet park, salads, soups, service, wait staff
Cons: desserts are blahhhhhhhhhhhh, but who cares

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07/20/08

SOME OF THE BEST GREEK FOOD I have ever tasted1

by riddhi7

Delicious food, excellent ambience. Prices were a little high, but honestly the food was superb - I had Veggie Mousaka and I hate aubergine, but it was outstanding. My husband ordered the Spanakopita and loved it. The waiters made us feel rushed and even though previous review had said the place was baby-friendly, I defintiely did not feel that way. Our waiter, Dmitri positively scowled at the baby and did not do anything to put us at ease. However, the food, like I said, was out of this world!

Pros: Food
Cons: Service

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07/15/08

Great casual for friends and family

by tnoves

My native greek friend says this is her favorite restaurant outside of Greece. I have been here twice, and can't wait for the next time. It's a beautiful restaurant, has great food, and a lively atmosphere. I would definitely recommend going with family or a group of friends. They have large tables and easily accommodate everyone. The decor is gorgeous, but not overdone at all. You feel like you're right in Europe. Tables are perfectly spaced, but it isn't necessarily romantic, but it works well as a place for a date with good conversation. Great menu and great value for what you get!

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08/08/09

Delicious Medditerrian Foods

by hiwa

07/29/09

Terrific food; terrific atmosphere; terrific service

by dave71us

10/29/08

One of My Chicago Favs

by kencitadel

07/20/08

SOME OF THE BEST GREEK FOOD I have ever tasted1

by riddhi7

07/15/08

Great casual for friends and family

by tnoves

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