19 Best Greek Restaurants near Santa Monica

“Nick the Greek in Santa Monica, located at 219 Arizona Avenue, delivers authentic Greek flavors with exceptional service. Dishes like Gyro Plates, Souvlaki, and their signature Baklava are crowd favorites, consistently praised for their freshness and taste. The Greek Fries and frozen yogurt with honey are also standout items. Customers frequently highlight the friendly, attentive staff, who elevate the overall experience. With outdoor seating and efficient takeout options, this spot is perfect for a casual yet satisfying meal .“

“This place is hands-down, my favorite Mediterranean in Los Angeles. And their customer service is some of the best around. The spices are exhilarating so much tangy freshness in each bite. I always get the lamb chops or lamb shanks and the Babaghanouj and hummus is so good that I get extra containers to bring home. And they use pure olive oil rather than canola and vegetable oil so it is very high quality. I can’t recommend this food or the staff enough. They really know how to handle customer service and take care of you. Kind people with good hearts.“

“Great spot for lunch or dinner“

“My husband and I always come here for Sunday brunch after the farmers market. We never make a reservation, but if you get there at 11 you can usually get a table. The BBQ is delicious, there is always fun music playing, and all of the staff is so nice and attentive. We especially love our usual servers Michael and Brianna! It has become our Sunday ritual :)“

“Louká is a gem in the heart of Beverly Hills, offering authentic Greek cuisine in a warm and welcoming setting. From the moment we arrived, the staff made us feel genuinely appreciated—attentive, gracious, and incredibly kind. It’s also pet-friendly, which made the experience even more special for us.

The food was excellent across the board. The filet mignon was perfectly cooked and tender, and the salmon was fresh and flavorful. The traditional Greek salad was crisp, refreshing, and true to its roots. We ended the meal with a selection of desserts that were as beautifully presented as they were delicious.

Parking was somewhat hard to find—street parking or valet.

If you’re looking for a place that combines authentic Mediterranean flavors with top-notch hospitality, Louká is a must-visit. We’re already looking forward to coming back!“

“Literally my favorite place in the area to get take out from. The veggies are fresh, the hummus is creamy and flavorful, the falafel is never dry, and the brisket practically melts in your mouth. I wish I could get a cookbook to learn their secrets.“

“The owners, food and atmosphere! Very convenient to airport and walking distance from rental cars and hotels, Great place to eat“

“Great Pita! It’s homemade!“

“Great food! Friendly staff and quick service. Casual atmosphere.“

“Elijah and the crew at Luna Grill are wonderful and nice! The food was delicious 😋 I’m definitely coming again! Thank you😊“

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“I had a fantastic meal here on Tuesday!!!! Anton served me a delicious beef/lamb gyro pita with Avgelomono soup on the side. So much amazing food, I had to take leftovers of both to go 😍

As a trans person and homeless veteran, I also greatly appreciated the fact that they have a clean, private bathroom available!! It was a huge relief after having been unable to access homeless services at the nearby VA hospital for the past few days.

Thanks again, Anton, and everyone who made my experience at Nick the Greek so remarkable 💖🙏🔥“

“Luna Grill was looking real clean when I walked in, so off to a good start. Ordered the chicken and beef kabob plate...solid portion for the price. Flavors were nice, but the beef leaned a little salty. Now, about those metal chairs… rock hard. Felt like I was sitting on a slab of concrete. A little padding wouldn’t hurt. Food was good, though, so I’d come back...just maybe seat on the booth next time.“

“Loved the ambiance, service was great, friendly, welcoming and yummy fish✨“

“Eat. Here. Immediately.

First off, the staff was kind and the person who took my order was super nice and personable. Secondly, the quantity is really impressive for the price the Lamb/Beef Gyro was just jam packed with meat and a really good compliment of veggies, fries and sauce. The spicy yogurt sauce is epic as an option. The quality? Well, I'll just say that this place should have been here a long time ago. Its fresh, it was served hot and crisp, how can you not love that? I live just down the road from this place and I can already tell that this is going to be a pretty solid lunch spot for me. I just hope they keep their consistency up. If they do? Absolute winner, winner.“

“Extremely tasty. This is one of my go-to eats when visiting for work.“

“The Rotisserie chicken was amazing!! I give it a 10! The spicy coleslaw was really good as well! Glad we decided to order for dinner. Yum! 🙂“

“5 stars The foods were so tasty.... a very clean and cozy restaurant.... very friendly... loved it... going back for sure“

“So I’ll start this by saying that I’ve eaten a lot of gyros in my life. I like gyros. So when I saw there was a spot near me serving gyros, it really excited me and filled a craving that I had for awhile.
I got two lamb gyros with feta cheese and extra tomato/onions. I was greeted with a smile and a laugh from an extremely nice couple. They got my food to me quick and I devoured both. Honestly I could’ve just done one with how big they were.

Here are the takeaways: great food, great service, and great prices. That’s all I need“