42 Best Greek Restaurants near South San Francisco

“Ever thought of trying a local small business, family restaurant. The guy who runs this place came from Turkiye in 2008. Settled down in SFO, had a family and is living an American dream.
His only complaint is SFO is expensive. Well we can all agree to that.
Food is very tasty.
We tried falafel wrap, chicken gyro and kids gyro with rice. All of these were of great quality. Plus the Turkish delight was fabulous. Owner shared Turkish tea on the house. Plus I ordered fries in kids meal but it came with rice instead. No worries he added fries and refused to take money for it. Well I made it up in the tip.
If you are south SFO and crave Mediterranean food. This is the place.“

“The food here is OK. It took over 15 minutes. People that ordered after me got their food within five minutes. I ordered a beefteki (baked beef) pita $13.73, chicken skewer $6.04, side of rice $4.40 and a froyo $7.09. Everything tasted OK. It wasn't great.“

“Octopus was very very delicious“

“First time here. Really enjoyed the food and atmosphere.“

“Phenomenal food if you are looking for a healthy and hearty meal. The gyros are delicious and very filling ($17 before tip). If you like savory desserts, definitely try the Greek olive oil and flaky salt frozen yogurt. Very friendly service as well and I’d visit more if I lived around the area.“

“Great wine, food and atmosphere. One salad is more than enough for two people. We got the Retsina wine which was off the hook, soft, velvety and delicious. We got the soup which was reminiscent of Tom Kha in a way and also delicious. Greek fries and lamb salad were also made just right and the food was brought out so quickly. The location is nice and romantic in a way. My wife and I enjoyed the experience very much. Thank you Souvla!“

“I came here based on a recommendation from a coworker. Novi was a pleasant experience! The service was prompt and the sangria fizz was absolutely delicious.“

“Ayola holds a special place in my heart. I used to frequent Ayola at least once a week when I worked in San Francisco. I work outside of San Francisco now, so it's not as easy for me to come get my fix. I still haven't found another place that tastes as good or better Greek/Mediterranean food.

My favorite is their Chicken Gyro, and their fries are just as amazing. Pairing it with their hot sauce is phenomenal!

On the floor level, there's a few tables to sit down if you wish to dine in, and there's a few spots to sit on the upper level as well, but it's a pretty tiny shop.

The owners are super friendly and are always happy to see their customers!“

“Souvla is a must spot for me! I eat here at least once a week.

Great for a casual meal for people new to the city without breaking the bank — they are cheaper options, but Souvla’s seating area (and music choice) is top quality per dollar of how much the food is. Friendly service from 11am - 10pm is quite the feat as well!

The food:
Amazing — my go-to 100% of the time is the chicken salad without granch (olive oil and cheese only) and I make it Greek style which adds 7-12 super fresh fries. It’s great for OMAD fasting!“

“I went there with my wife, she absolutely loved the place. A great place to spend time with your partner or friends. Very cozy and warm vibes. Plenty of space outside and tables inside. Amazing greek food, vegetarians and vegans got options as well. The staff are lovely and super kind. I’d suggest making a reservation before going there. Well deserved 5 stars.“

“Couldn’t be happier choosing Nick the Greek on DoorDash for dinner before a late flight. Had the Gyro Bowl and Pita & Hummus, and everything was outstanding. Hard to find a place where delivery travels well, but Nick’s is your spot! Enjoy!“

“hello everyone. A week ago, I was in San Francisco with a friend. We stopped at Pita Gyros and bought falafel and coffee. I've tried falafel in other places, this one was the best: fresh, crispy, the way I like it. There is also coffee and sweets. (everything is nearby), we were pleasantly surprised, the service was good and, most importantly for me, the kitchen and cooking area are very clean. I definitely recommend it!!!“

“Hotel is an historic property and very nice. The regular guest rooms are small. I was disapointed that when I got to my room, the paint was peeling off the ceiling from what looks like a water leak. Also high dusting is not being done regularly as shelves, frames, etc in the room are dusty. Be careful when placing your whites on the shelves in the closet. Managemet offered to change my room however, I was already unpacked and tired from my travels so I stayed in the room.“

“Came here on Saturday 7/26, and the service was so friendly I had to review! Both register and kitchen staff were friendly and attentive. They were also proactive for service opportunities. Definitely the best Nick the Greek I’ve ever been to. And extremely clean bathroom!“

“This was my first time here but definitely not my last!!! Friendly service and delicious food!!! I loved the unique flavors in the chicken wrap…fennel and orange slices…delicious pita bread!!! The frozen Greek yogurt with a choice of syrup topping was so good 🥰“

“I love this tiny delicious place. I found it when I attended the San Francisco Paramedic Association that used to be on Mission. The gyros and fries are amazing. I dont get to the city often as of late but Im so glad Ayola survived through the pandemic. So good!“

““I went to this restaurant with my friends and we were really satisfied. The food was both delicious and freshly prepared. The service was quick and the staff were very friendly. The atmosphere is warm and comfortable, making it a great place to spend time with friends. I would definitely love to come back.”“

“The cashier lady was very friendly. When I asked about the differences between bowls, she literally listed every ingredient in each bowl instead of just pointing at a menu. She brought my food out to my table, and i very much enjoyed my gyro bowl.“

“Clean, quiet, nice area. I like European cuisine (Cyprus, Greece, Poland, Ukraine, Germany) - I can say that it's not bad for pork without marinade, but it's not Greek souvlaki - just portioned pork on a skewer. French fries want to be better (dry). An acquired taste. I wish to listen to the comments and make the food more colorful and traditional.“

“Very Nice staff and very clean kitchen and they always treat ME LIKE FAMILY WHEN I COME IN. I recommend this place and its a great addition to our community. Love Teena“

“Their tilapia fillet is excellent. Gyros is good. Best baklava. Staff are friendly, cordial, polite and professional. As soon as we walked in, they recognized us.“

“I just enjoy their food. Friends and I would’ve dined in but unfortunately not enough seething for larger group. The cashier was so sweet and helpful. I think she is new, not seen her before.

Parking: Lots of parking available as they are located in a mall strip“

“great food! period. love it“

“I ordered the Salmon plater it was fresh, the rice was so good and instead of hummus I ordered salad which was also great, and the thin bread omg it was amazing everything was delicious. The price it's right loved it!! I just started working around the area so I had a great experience it clean and smelled clean.“

“Great food now I need Turkish tea 😊“

“Great food and service. Nice decor“

“Best pizza in the Bay Area!“

“Cheap, simple and filling. Way cheaper than oasis grill. A lamb/beef shawarma is standard and the meat tastes good, priced about 12 bucks. (oasis is around 21 bucks) Good serving size too. The lamb/beef is halal thankfully, heads up the chicken is not halal. Overall I like this since it's convenient, quick, saving. Staff is extremely friendly. Go to in the neighborhood. Will be visiting more often.“

“ONE word "EXCELLENT". Great menu, love the murals, quick service, clean and they even serve beer and wine. parking is tricky so have patience. Garlic Fries, Hummus, Combo Gyro Plate!“

“The service, the ambiance and the food.“

“I’d been trying to find a place that sold Dubai chocolate bars in San Francisco and finally found it at Cafe Elena! Their Dubai chocolate bar is awesome! Dark chocolate, pistachio filling, not too sweet. Family-owned business, wife makes the chocolate bars, super friendly owner.“

“Great, fresh food, lovely folks working hard and a cute garden seating area!
The cook whipped up our order in a flash- she was done by the time we had finished paying at the counter!
The ingredients were fresh and portion sizes absolutely perfect.
The person behind the counter was very nice, welcoming and professional.
The garden seating area is cute, with ample chairs and tables, little plants that someone takes great care of and wind chimes in the garden next door. Everything is clean and tidy.
We really liked it!“

“Was hungry after just driving around from San Francisco and saw this yellow place so we stopped really friendly staff the food was great and the place was clean so thank you so much for a great experience“

“Perfect place for a date night. It is usually packed but we love sitting at the bar. The food is delicious. We usually get the mezze platter and octopus. We’ve also tried the kunefe (small but really yummy). We love the atmosphere here as the bartender and waiters are super nice and they generally leave us to ourselves (a refreshing change from most American places where you get interrupted quite a lot). The decoration is beautiful too. All in all: I definitely recommend Dunya.“

“Private club, but can be used by members for business entertaining, unlike most. Quiet, nicely decorated, no oafs wearing baseball caps slobbering food at the next table.Regular food/wine special events with experts. Membership dues are quite reasonable.“

“Great food lovely location“

“Very clean inside, friendly staff and comfortable seating. (Outdoor as well) The food was fresh and perfectly prepared. We really enjoyed our appetizer and dinner plate that we shared. It was so nice out and the windows were open. Just a lovely, relaxing dinner without spending tons of money.“

“I can't say anything about the inside of the restaurant since I had Uber eats deliver from 8mile. It was my first time having detroit style pizza. So my expectations were super high. Let me tell you they did not disappoint. I went with the classic pepperoni and had them add extra garlic. It was delicious next time I'm in San Francisco I will have to stop by.“

“First place he hit up, Gyro Express..it did not disappoint and it had brunch on a Friday and and bottomless!!“

“I smelled it before I got there no always looking for “the right food cooked by the right people!” I had a bowl with chicken which I could cut with a the plastic spoon 😍 with rice and lentils very flavorful too with the Israel salad all that flavor in one bowl was the best by far! My friend who’s vegan was very satisfied had a falafel bowl which she started eating as we walked down the street! She had smashed it by the time we made to the tables at Union Square. The food delicious the portions huge and the price right! On another note when we arrived they were out of rice and of course they made me some fresh very much appreciated ❤️“

“Awesome food and very friendly service! Love the location and big windows as well.“