Elena's Estiatorio Bar & Lounge

Elena's Estiatorio Bar & Lounge offers an exceptional dining experience, known for its Greek and Middle Eastern cuisine. The restaurant's flavorful dishes, including the Fatoush salad and Moutobal, have received praise from reviewers, who also highlight the reasonable prices and vegetarian-friendly options. Customers enthusiastically recommend the set menu, praising the diverse and harmonious blend of flavors, herbs, and spices.

Many guests enjoy the family-style experience, with a table filled with various types of hummus, salad, chicken, and beef. The food is considered plentiful and prepared at a gourmet level. Popular dishes include steak shish kabob, Fatoush Salad, and cheese Borgeh. Recent reviews mention amazing dishes like gyro beef and lamb with hand-cut french fries, crispy cheese Boreg, and a “sampler for two” that includes Tabbuleh, hummus, eggplant Babaganoush, Muhammara, and Labni. Customers also enjoy the beef Lula kebab and chicken shish kebab, often saying they will be returning soon.

The staff, including the owner and service team, are seen as caring and attentive, making sure each visit runs smoothly. The event coordinator has been praised for helping organize events and ensuring everything goes well. Recent reviews highlight the delicious food, reasonable prices, and wonderful service. The decor is described as cute, making it a great neighborhood Jem. Although the restaurant was under staffed during a visit, the food was still good, and the overall experience was interesting. The atmosphere can be quiet, especially on a Friday evening, but the attentive staff makes up for it. Customers also mention the cocktails, kabobs, salads, and appetizers like the mixed starter, which is so good it could be a meal. Easy parking adds to the convenience, and many reviewers look forward to returning soon.