Oksana and I needed a date night after working in our gallery all week. Fortunately we decided on the Olympia Cafe on the Savannah River. The weather all week was fresh and we were ready for a romantic evening. When we arrived around 8 pm, the dining room was packed but most of the tables were finishing their meal and the owner, Vascili, has a hands on approach to reposition tables to fit the needs of the dinner guests. The whole room had a casual feel and it was one big family party meeting other guests at adjoining tables. Suddenly, there was a large flame at a nearby table and most of the room shouted “opa”! The entire room’s mood turned fun and festive. Similarly, if someone accidentally drops dishes, everyone yells “opa”. The Greek word opa translates literally to “oops”, but its universal translation is an expression of joy and happiness. The event got your attention and everyone directs the energy in a positive direction. Like the Jewish expression “mazel tov” (good constellation = good luck) after the groom smashes a glass goblet by stepping on it. The focus of the entire room is festive. Oksana ordered the Greek Gyro Village Salad (pronounced “yee-row”), this sizable dish can be an entire meal. It’s also a very romantic dish to share. Topped with fresh, moist, tender and warm gyro piled high on top of fresh local tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, green peppers, olives, pepperoncini, and feta. This dish did not skimp on the freshest ingredients. It comes with wonderful fresh French bread. Grandma would be proud! For an appetizer, Oksana ordered the baby octopus marinated in vinegar, fresh olive oil, and wine. I usually get the fried Kalamari, but tonight saved room for more delicious gyro with a Gyro Dinner plate. It’s was too much food, but I wanted leftovers! The gyro dinner had a mound of fresh sliced gyro meat, pita bread, lettuce and the freshest ripe tomatoes , tzatziki sauce and a serving of fries. I was determined to take home some gyro meat. With “opa” being exclaimed left and right I inquired about the dish that was being flamed at the table side.There were two options, sausage or melted Kasseri cheese. We opted for the Kasseri cheese and brandy called Saganaki. The four inch medallion of cheese, bathed in brandy on a hot plate bursting into three feet of flames was our dessert. We were stuffed. Next time, it’s baklava for me and tiramisu for Oksana with the flamed sausage for an appetizer! Wonderful meal!
Christian Hallford
Decent enough food for the price but nothing earth shattering. A lot more visually appealing then most restraunts.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Cheyenne R
Expensive but the food is good and the owner makes sure everyone feels welcome and has a good experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
MarissaAMtravel
Very nice atmosphere and delicious food. Wait staff and service was great and the location was great as well. Big menu selection.
Sharon Eichelberger
I want to send a shout out to Olympia Café today, my husband Kevin & John Faulkner’s tradition was to go to Olympia Café on their birthday October 19th to have calamari. Today, my husband and I had lunch there and because our friend John Faukner is under hospice care he could not attend, but we thought we would take calamari to him. When I shared this story with the amazing man that was making the meal which come to find out was Nick‘s son. He insisted that this calamari was on the house!!!What a beautiful thing to do for our sweet friend John Faukner, so thank you again Olympia Café for being an amazing family restaurant and we are thankful to have you in Savannah for all the years that you’ve been here. John said that the calamari was even better this year !!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Melissa Beaird
I absolutely love Greek food My fiancé and I eat here regularly and we have never had a bad meal. The food is always amazing and authentic. No matter who has waited on us they have always been kind, courteous and very knowledgeable about the menu. My two favorite things are the saganaki and the Avgolemono soup I get them every time I go. I also love their lemon chicken my fiancé always gets their gyro as says they are the best.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cyn Gardner
10/8/25 Has a rustic charm. Went at 2 on a Wednesday. No problem getting seated. Great service.
I had the lamb chops. Ok... pricey... but so good. Medium-well done. Perfect. Marinated. Asked for no additional seasoning. Very good. Sides were a lemon rice/pea dish. Creamy but not dairy. Good.. but the lemon was a bit much after several bites. Red potatoes with lemon flavor. Too much lemon flavor on the plate for me. Husband enjoyed the rice and potatoes from me! Good bread. Husband had the chicken kabobs dinner, so without the wrap. He said it was very good. Served with crinkle fries which were good. I want to go back and try the gyro and baklava. Definitely will go back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
none business
This is the only restaurant we eat at whenever we are in Savannah. We have been coming here for decades, the food, the Service in the ambience are authentic Greek. The appetizers ,kebabs, salads, the seafood, the Greek specialties, and the desserts are perfectly Prepared and presented. Mr. Vasili Make sure that every customer feels like they are special almost like you’re eating in someone’s home. The staff, especially Charms and Katie, Go out of their way to give you that special individualized kind of service that you only receive at the best restaurants. we noticed over the years that the large majority of clientele are local citizens, which always indicates to us a great place to eat.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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We have been eating at this delicious Greek restaurant for decades. They’ve been in business for 37 years. The food, the service , and the ambience is so authentic. Mr. Vasili is your quintessential Greek host, he make sure that every guest is well taken care of, and your satisfaction is guaranteed. All of the staff is just professional, but so caring and friendly, especially Charms and Katie . We highly recommend this restaurant for incredible appetizers, light plates, entrées, desserts that are authentically Greek .
isa Jackson
The falafel appetizer was seriously good—crispy, flavorful, and probably my favorite thing on the menu. We also tried the lemon chicken and the kabob dinner, and both were delicious. Everything was well-seasoned and cooked just right. The vibe of the place is great too—really welcoming with a nice atmosphere that makes you want to hang out a bit longer. And bonus: there’s a gelato and ice cream spot right next door, which is perfect if you’re in the mood for something sweet after your meal. Definitely a place worth checking out.
I recently dined at this fantastic Greek restaurant, and I can't recommend it enough! The highlight was the red snapper, which was absolutely delicious. Everyone at the table raved about the perfectly cooked potatoes; they were a definite standout.
For the main courses, the moussaka and pastitsio were both incredible; each bite was packed with flavor. We also tried the grilled feta appetizer, and it was a true fire show—an impressive and tasty start to our meal.
Erin was our server and really went about and beyond to make the meal great. Owner stopped by to our table of 8 making us feel the love.
If you're in the mood for authentic Greek cuisine, this place is a must-visit!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Michelle Norton
Food is super fresh and it is some of the best Greek food I have had! Had the Gyro dinner with a Greek salad. Everything was very well seasoned without being overly greasy and salty. If you are on River Street, I definitely recommend it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lukas Bausler
Wow this place is so special. The staff the owner so kind and generous. We stayed for hours and did the whole course. The owner and server came out and had shots with us. Incredible place and wonderful experience with family and friends
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Gabriel Glover
Amazing service and quality food. Jamie was so generous with appetizers, drinks, and making it an overall wonderful experience for a larger group… great team and cozy atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kindra Swauger
The best traditional Greek food ever. We went twice in 1 week, it is that good. Hannah (or Anna?) was our Server and she was great: she listened and was attentive and kind. The Owner, Vasilis, came to our table both times to check on us. He is very kind and genuinely cares about his Patrons. The first time we went, we ordered Tarama and the Greek Village Salad. The Tarama is the best we have ever had. It's creamy, whipped, light and flavorful. The Greek Village salad was delicious and full of flavor. The second time we went, we got the Tarama and Greek Village again, because it was that good. We also got the Branzino. It was amazing. It was flaky and perfectly cooked. Both meals felt like we were at a restaurant in Greece, cooked by a Greek chef or Grandma.
Oksana and I needed a date night after working in our gallery all week. Fortunately we decided on the Olympia Cafe on the Savannah River. The weather all week was fresh and we were ready for a romantic evening. When we arrived around 8 pm, the dining room was packed but most of the tables were finishing their meal and the owner, Vascili, has a hands on approach to reposition tables to fit the needs of the dinner guests. The whole room had a casual feel and it was one big family party meeting other guests at adjoining tables. Suddenly, there was a large flame at a nearby table and most of the room shouted “opa”! The entire room’s mood turned fun and festive. Similarly, if someone accidentally drops dishes, everyone yells “opa”. The Greek word opa translates literally to “oops”, but its universal translation is an expression of joy and happiness. The event got your attention and everyone directs the energy in a positive direction. Like the Jewish expression “mazel tov” (good constellation = good luck) after the groom smashes a glass goblet by stepping on it. The focus of the entire room is festive. Oksana ordered the Greek Gyro Village Salad (pronounced “yee-row”), this sizable dish can be an entire meal. It’s also a very romantic dish to share. Topped with fresh, moist, tender and warm gyro piled high on top of fresh local tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, green peppers, olives, pepperoncini, and feta. This dish did not skimp on the freshest ingredients. It comes with wonderful fresh French bread. Grandma would be proud! For an appetizer, Oksana ordered the baby octopus marinated in vinegar, fresh olive oil, and wine. I usually get the fried Kalamari, but tonight saved room for more delicious gyro with a Gyro Dinner plate. It’s was too much food, but I wanted leftovers! The gyro dinner had a mound of fresh sliced gyro meat, pita bread, lettuce and the freshest ripe tomatoes , tzatziki sauce and a serving of fries. I was determined to take home some gyro meat. With “opa” being exclaimed left and right I inquired about the dish that was being flamed at the table side.There were two options, sausage or melted Kasseri cheese. We opted for the Kasseri cheese and brandy called Saganaki. The four inch medallion of cheese, bathed in brandy on a hot plate bursting into three feet of flames was our dessert. We were stuffed. Next time, it’s baklava for me and tiramisu for Oksana with the flamed sausage for an appetizer! Wonderful meal!
Decent enough food for the price but nothing earth shattering. A lot more visually appealing then most restraunts.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Expensive but the food is good and the owner makes sure everyone feels welcome and has a good experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very nice atmosphere and delicious food. Wait staff and service was great and the location was great as well. Big menu selection.
I want to send a shout out to Olympia Café today, my husband Kevin & John Faulkner’s tradition was to go to Olympia Café on their birthday October 19th to have calamari. Today, my husband and I had lunch there and because our friend John Faukner is under hospice care he could not attend, but we thought we would take calamari to him. When I shared this story with the amazing man that was making the meal which come to find out was Nick‘s son. He insisted that this calamari was on the house!!!What a beautiful thing to do for our sweet friend John Faukner, so thank you again Olympia Café for being an amazing family restaurant and we are thankful to have you in Savannah for all the years that you’ve been here.
John said that the calamari was even better this year !!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I absolutely love Greek food My fiancé and I eat here regularly and we have never had a bad meal. The food is always amazing and authentic. No matter who has waited on us they have always been kind, courteous and very knowledgeable about the menu. My two favorite things are the saganaki and the Avgolemono soup I get them every time I go. I also love their lemon chicken my fiancé always gets their gyro as says they are the best.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
10/8/25 Has a rustic charm. Went at 2 on a Wednesday. No problem getting seated. Great service.
I had the lamb chops. Ok... pricey... but so good. Medium-well done. Perfect. Marinated. Asked for no additional seasoning. Very good. Sides were a lemon rice/pea dish. Creamy but not dairy. Good.. but the lemon was a bit much after several bites. Red potatoes with lemon flavor. Too much lemon flavor on the plate for me. Husband enjoyed the rice and potatoes from me! Good bread. Husband had the chicken kabobs dinner, so without the wrap. He said it was very good. Served with crinkle fries which were good. I want to go back and try the gyro and baklava. Definitely will go back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is the only restaurant we eat at whenever we are in Savannah. We have been coming here for decades, the food, the Service in the ambience are authentic Greek.
The appetizers ,kebabs, salads, the seafood, the Greek specialties, and the desserts are perfectly Prepared and presented.
Mr. Vasili Make sure that every customer feels like they are special almost like you’re eating in someone’s home.
The staff, especially Charms and Katie, Go out of their way to give you that special individualized kind of service that you only receive at the best restaurants.
we noticed over the years that the large majority of clientele are local citizens, which always indicates to us a great place to eat.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We have been eating at this delicious Greek restaurant for decades. They’ve been in business for 37 years. The food, the service , and the ambience is so authentic. Mr. Vasili is your quintessential Greek host, he make sure that every guest is well taken care of, and your satisfaction is guaranteed. All of the staff is just professional, but so caring and friendly, especially Charms and Katie . We highly recommend this restaurant for incredible appetizers, light plates, entrées, desserts that are authentically Greek .
The falafel appetizer was seriously good—crispy, flavorful, and probably my favorite thing on the menu. We also tried the lemon chicken and the kabob dinner, and both were delicious. Everything was well-seasoned and cooked just right.
The vibe of the place is great too—really welcoming with a nice atmosphere that makes you want to hang out a bit longer. And bonus: there’s a gelato and ice cream spot right next door, which is perfect if you’re in the mood for something sweet after your meal. Definitely a place worth checking out.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
I recently dined at this fantastic Greek restaurant, and I can't recommend it enough! The highlight was the red snapper, which was absolutely delicious. Everyone at the table raved about the perfectly cooked potatoes; they were a definite standout.
For the main courses, the moussaka and pastitsio were both incredible; each bite was packed with flavor. We also tried the grilled feta appetizer, and it was a true fire show—an impressive and tasty start to our meal.
Erin was our server and really went about and beyond to make the meal great. Owner stopped by to our table of 8 making us feel the love.
If you're in the mood for authentic Greek cuisine, this place is a must-visit!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food is super fresh and it is some of the best Greek food I have had! Had the Gyro dinner with a Greek salad. Everything was very well seasoned without being overly greasy and salty. If you are on River Street, I definitely recommend it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wow this place is so special. The staff the owner so kind and generous. We stayed for hours and did the whole course. The owner and server came out and had shots with us. Incredible place and wonderful experience with family and friends
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing service and quality food. Jamie was so generous with appetizers, drinks, and making it an overall wonderful experience for a larger group… great team and cozy atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The best traditional Greek food ever. We went twice in 1 week, it is that good. Hannah (or Anna?) was our Server and she was great: she listened and was attentive and kind. The Owner, Vasilis, came to our table both times to check on us. He is very kind and genuinely cares about his Patrons. The first time we went, we ordered Tarama and the Greek Village Salad. The Tarama is the best we have ever had. It's creamy, whipped, light and flavorful. The Greek Village salad was delicious and full of flavor. The second time we went, we got the Tarama and Greek Village again, because it was that good. We also got the Branzino. It was amazing. It was flaky and perfectly cooked. Both meals felt like we were at a restaurant in Greece, cooked by a Greek chef or Grandma.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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