Olympia Cafe
$$ • Greek, Gluten-Free, Vegan
Hours:
5 E River St, Savannah
(912) 233-3131
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Olympia Cafe Reviews
I’ve been coming to Olympia since I was a kid. Their entire family has always been in the restaurant ready to greet you with a smile. The food is incredible, elegant but casual atmosphere, wonderful service, and a beautiful view. 10/10.
Been to Savannah more than 7 times. This is the best restaurant on River street. Amazing food, amazing staff. Food always comes out amazing, service is amazing. You’re missing out if you have not eaten here.
We ate at the Olympia Café the Saturday before Mother’s Day. Our server added about five things onto our ticket. When we asked her to correct it, she acted annoyed then she brought it back. It was still wrong. And then when she brought it back the third time she charged us the wrong amount for some of the food, regardless we ended up paying more for the meal than we should have. I tried several times to reach out to a manager, and their email was inaccurate then when I used...read full review
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Hours
| Monday | 11AM - 10PM |
| Tuesday | 11AM - 10PM |
| Wednesday | 11AM - 10PM |
| Thursday | 11AM - 10PM |
| Friday | 11AM - 10PM |
| Saturday | 11AM - 10PM |
| Sunday | 11AM - 10PM |
Olympia Cafe on River Street serves authentic Greek cuisine. Guests can enjoy delicious dishes like gyro, scallops, fish, and pastitsio, moussaka, and spanikopita. Visitors often praise the food as honest and consistently amazing, highlighting the best gyro they've bought in a while with toasted pita, hot and juicy meat, and perfectly soft tomatoes. The restaurant has a rustic charm and is known for its quick, friendly service. It features street-side tables, making it a great spot to dine while enjoying the riverside view. The staff, including Legion and Vas, the owner, are known for their charming and hospitable service. Many customers appreciate the sides of creamed rice and peas, as well as seasoned red potatoes, which complete a delicious dining experience. The restaurant is also noted for its family atmosphere and its tradition of special moments, like delivering calamari to a friend in hospice care as a kind gesture. Overall, Olympia Cafe remains a favorite for both locals and tourists seeking authentic Greek food in Savannah.