4 Best Greek Restaurants near Lakeland

“While at a local pharmacy on Ariana Street, I asked the pharmacist to recommend a good place for lunch and he said the Athenian Restaurant, located across the street in the Central Park Plaza. The restaurant’s address is 1215 Ariana Street, in Lakeland and it can be found at the extreme east end of the strip mall. Open from 7 a.m. until 2 p.m. This is a relatively small restaurant. I had the Gyro Sandwich which is gyros, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and tzatziki sauce, wrapped in a toasted pita. I added a side of fries and an unsweetened tea. It was delicious! My daughter had the Combination of Both with Toasted Pita. This consisted of toasted pita with bowls of Tzatziki and their home-made Humus. She said that it was delicious and that she would order it again! The wait staff was friendly and helpful, easily answering our questions about the menu. The Pharmacist described this place as a “hole-in-the-wall” and that it was his favorite. Athenian restaurant is a favorite of ours, too!“

“Having eaten in this restaurant multiple times over the years I quite honestly can say that Eric has done an amazing job with the restaurant, food, and waitresses. They are pleasant and professional with one waitress truly making people smile. She is a consummate mom to her little man Xander and one of the main reasons why I eat there.“

“Awesome food!!! So tired of spending $$ on crapy food ..glad to find a good place with goodfood!!“

“Their chicken gyro is SO delicious! The best I’ve had in Tampa or temple terrace! Absolutely delicious Mediterranean cuisine. I come here almost every day, and they always have specials like buy one get one free! I also had the lamb gyro and was surprised to find out it was 100% lamb as opposed to other places that buy some preformed factory made beef/lamb mix. The seasoning they have here is unmatched by any other place in town. Even their French fries was so yummy! Keep it up guys!“