The Greek

4.5

262 Reviews

$30 and under

Greek

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2 people

11 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 2 times today

Good for special occasions
Healthy
Neighbourhood gem

BYOB Authentic Greek Cuisine in State College, PA.

After many years of serving the perfect American breakfast, The Original Waffle Shop's founder John Dimakopoulos brings his traditional Greek cuisine to you!

From fresh and abundant vegetables to the most succulent kebabs, each dish has been perfected to showcase genuine Greek flavors.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Greek
Hours of Operation
Mon–Sat 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(814) 308-8822
Website
http://www.thegreekrestaurant.net/m/home
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
102 E Clinton Ave, State College, PA 16803
Area
State College
Cross Street
North Atherton Street and East Clinton Avenue
Parking details
We are located behind The Original Waffle Shop on North Atherton Street. Our parking lot is connected to the Waffle Shop's parking.
Additional
BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Delivery, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

SpanakopitaUS$7.99
A favorite Greek dish: Phyllo dough stuffed with fresh spinach, feta cheese and our special blend of spices
Greek FriesUS$5.99
Seasoned with our own blend of Greek spices
KolokythokeftedesUS$9.99
Golden crisp patties prepared with shredded zucchini, feta cheese, herbs, and spices. Served with tzatziki
KalamariUS$18.99
Lightly breaded and fried to perfection. Served with our savory tomato sauce

Dips and Spreads

Melitzano SalataUS$7.99
A typical Greek dip: roasted eggplant, olive oil, roasted garlic, feta cheese and our signature flavors
TyrokafteriUS$7.99
A spicy feta cheese and red pepper dip
Fava BeanUS$7.99
A classic favorite: Smooth and creamy dip made from Santorini split peas
TzatzikiUS$7.99
From the heart of the Greek islands: A blend of plain yogurt, fresh cucumber, olive oil, garlic, and spices
Three DipsUS$8.99
Pick 3 of our 4 dips: Melitzano, Tyrokafteri, Fava, or Tzatziki

Grilled

SaganakiUS$8.99
An ancient Greek tradition: grilled aged cheese
Kalamari SkarasUS$18.99
Chargrilled, fresh squid with authentic Greek seasonings, drizzled with olive oil and lemon

Soupa and Salata

Soups

Tomato BasilUS$5.99
An old family recipe: Prepared with fresh basil, garlic, parsley, and thyme
Chicken AvgolemonoUS$5.99
A bright, lemony, and hearty Greek chicken and rice soup

Salads

Add chicken or pork gyro meat $4.99

Village (Horiatiki)US$12.69
Freshly cut campari tomatoes, green peppers, onions, cucumbers, feta cheese, and Kalamata olives, served on a bed of greens and drizzled with our own Greek dressing
Traditional SantoriniUS$12.69
Mixed fresh greens tossed with cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, crumbled goat cheese, Kalamata olives, and our balsamic vinaigrette

Gyros

Sandwiches

TraditionalUS$9.99
Freshly carved, tender, Greek-style, marinated fresh pork with tomato, onion, tzatziki and fries, rolled in fresh pita
ChickenUS$9.99
Marinated chicken with fresh tomato, onion, tzatziki sauce and fries, rolled in fresh pita
Beef-LambUS$9.99
Thinly sliced layers of blended beef and lamb. Served with tomato, onion, tzatziki and fries, rolled in fresh pita
VeggieUS$8.99
Lettuce, tomato, cucumber, onion, roasted red pepper, tzatziki, and fries, rolled in fresh pita. Topped with goat cheese and our balsamic dressing

Platters

Traditional PlatterUS$15.99
Delicious pork Gyro meat, served with fries, pita bread, tzatziki
Chicken Gyro PlatterUS$15.99
Expertly marinated and cooked to perfection. Served with fries, pita bread and tzatziki sauce
Beef-Lamb PlatterUS$15.99
Tender strips of blended beef and lamb, seasoned with garlic, onion and Greek spices. Served with fries, pita bread, and tzatziki

Authentic Greek Specialties

Served with a bowl of soup or a small side salad

Chicken KebabUS$21.99
Tasty chicken kebabs grilled with green peppers, fresh cherry tomatoes, zucchini, and onions. Served with orzo
Beef KebabUS$27.99
Filet mignon grilled with tomato, green peppers, zucchini, and onions. Served with orzo
Lamb KebabUS$27.99
Delicately marinated in rosemary, oregano, garlic, olive oil, and lemon. Grilled with tomatoes, green peppers, zucchini, and onions. Served with orzo
Shrimp KebabUS$27.99
Succulent shrimp sautéed in lemon, garlic, and olive oil. Served with grilled tomatoes, green peppers, zucchini, onions, and orzo
MoussakaUS$23.99
Deliciously layered roasted eggplant, seasoned ground beef, and potatoes, topped with our bechamel sauce
Specialty Greek PastaUS$18.99
Pan-tossed with olive oil, roasted garlic, feta cheese, oregano, capers, Kalamata olives, and our signature tomato-basil sauce
Greek Vegetarian PlatterUS$18.99
A platter of delight! Spanakopita, dolmades, melitzano salata, fava bean dip, and tzatziki

Desserts

BaklavaUS$5.99
A delectable mix of crushed walnuts, cinnamon, and honey, layered in phyllo pastry
Baklava CheesecakeUS$9.99
Baklava pastry filled with creamy cheesecake
Chocolate Grand Marnier TorteUS$8.99
Layers of chocolate cake, Cherry Grand Marnier filling, and chocolate mousse. Topped with a chocolate ganache shell
TiramisuUS$8.99
A classic Italian dessert, made with espresso-infused ladyfingers and mascarpone cream
Greek Yogurt with HoneyUS$5.99
Authentic Greek plain yogurt drizzled with honey

Kids' Menu

Chicken BasketUS$8.99
Grilled or fried chicken gyro meat, fries, and pita
Gyro BasketUS$8.99
Sliced gyro meat, fries, and pita
PastaUS$6.99
A generous serving of pasta tossed with parmesan cheese

Beverages

BYOB - Wine glasses available

Fountain DrinksUS$2.69
Iced TeaUS$2.69
CoffeeUS$2.69
Bottled WaterUS$1.99

What 262 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.4Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Central Pennsylvania
Best Overall
Central Pennsylvania
Best Food
Central Pennsylvania
Best Service
Central Pennsylvania
Best Value
Central Pennsylvania
Good for groups
Central Pennsylvania
Neighbourhood gem
Central Pennsylvania
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Greek delights with "consistently top shelf" food and "excellent" service. Guests praise the "wonderful atmosphere," fresh dishes, and standout servers. While some classic Greek dishes are missed, it's a "hidden gem" for delicious meals, BYOB convenience, and friendly staff. Reservations are easy, making it a local favorite.

262 Reviews

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Jerry
Philadelphia1 review
5.0
Dined on 3 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was exceptional! The caramel cake desert was out of this world!
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Angela
Charleston3 reviews
3.0
Dined on 25 January 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Food was fantastic but service was poor. Inexperienced wait staff. ?Made reservations for over 2 weeks prior for 8 people so they knew we were coming. Took over 3 hours for dinner. No plates for apps after we asked multiple times, dishes never cleared, drinks never refilled, literally couldn't hear server speak , dishes mixed up, etc. Don't know if server was new, Inexperienced, or just didn't care.
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Barry VIP
Chicago14 reviews
5.0
Dined on 15 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of our groups favorite places Excellent food Great service Very pleasant staff Very accommodating to large group
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Karen
San Francisco1 review
5.0
Dined on 13 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and service are consistently excellent. I recommend The Greek for dining alone or with a group. It's a pleasant atmosphere.
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M
Washington DC1 review
5.0
Dined on 20 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Wonderful chicken-lemon soup, great appetizer sampler to share.
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Jeremy
Tampa1 review
4.0
Dined on 6 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Tried for the first time. Was very pleasantly surprised. Our server was fantastic… very knowledgeable and great personality. Food was very good. Everything tasted great. A good value overall, and we’ll definitely be back!
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Maureen Wahl
Atlantic City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Our first time at the Greek, but we will definitely be back. Food was excellent, our server Emilianna (sic) was very attentive. It was a football weekend, so some noise was to be expected due to the large parties, but we older folks were able to converse easily without shouting. Ask for a table upstairs if you can. It's a BYOB but they do have some wines for sale. We had a trio of dips with pita, lamb kebobs, lamb chops, & moussaka. Everyone loved their meal. Plus parking was easy!
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shari
New York City8 reviews
5.0
Dined on 18 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Awsome food at an Awsome price! BYO also! Definitely coming back!
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shari
New York City8 reviews
5.0
Dined on 4 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love this place. Definitely coming back again! Very reasonable
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Robin VIP
West Palm Beach13 reviews
5.0
Dined on 30 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server was very nice and attentive. Food was excellent. Love their wines from Penn State.
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FAQs

The Greek offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (814) 308-8822.

The Greek is rated 4.5 stars by 262 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

11 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 2 times today

Order delivery or takeout

102 E Clinton Ave, State College, PA 16803

Additional information

Cross Street
North Atherton Street and East Clinton Avenue
Area
State College
Hours of Operation
Mon–Sat 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Greek
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
We are located behind The Original Waffle Shop on North Atherton Street. Our parking lot is connected to the Waffle Shop's parking.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Delivery, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.thegreekrestaurant.net/m/home
Phone number
(814) 308-8822

The Greek

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

Mezedes / Appetizers

Saucy

GigantesUS$7.99

DolmadesUS$7.99

KeftedesUS$9.99

Crispy

SpanakopitaUS$7.99

Greek FriesUS$5.99

KolokythokeftedesUS$9.99

KalamariUS$18.99

Dips and Spreads

Melitzano SalataUS$7.99

TyrokafteriUS$7.99

Fava BeanUS$7.99

TzatzikiUS$7.99

Three DipsUS$8.99

Grilled

SaganakiUS$8.99

Kalamari SkarasUS$18.99

Soupa and Salata

Soups

Tomato BasilUS$5.99

Chicken AvgolemonoUS$5.99

Salads

Village (Horiatiki)US$12.69

Traditional SantoriniUS$12.69

Gyros

Sandwiches

TraditionalUS$9.99

ChickenUS$9.99

Beef-LambUS$9.99

VeggieUS$8.99

Platters

Traditional PlatterUS$15.99

Chicken Gyro PlatterUS$15.99

Beef-Lamb PlatterUS$15.99

Authentic Greek Specialties

Chicken KebabUS$21.99

Beef KebabUS$27.99

Lamb KebabUS$27.99

Shrimp KebabUS$27.99

MoussakaUS$23.99

Specialty Greek PastaUS$18.99

Greek Vegetarian PlatterUS$18.99

Desserts

BaklavaUS$5.99

Baklava CheesecakeUS$9.99

Chocolate Grand Marnier TorteUS$8.99

TiramisuUS$8.99

Greek Yogurt with HoneyUS$5.99

Kids' Menu

Chicken BasketUS$8.99

Gyro BasketUS$8.99

PastaUS$6.99

Beverages

Fountain DrinksUS$2.69

Iced TeaUS$2.69

CoffeeUS$2.69

Bottled WaterUS$1.99

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

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