My friends and I came in on a Sunday evening for dinner and we were greeted by Rob who was the kindest and most delightful server ever. All of our meals were well cooked, balanced, and delicious. We came in with an appetite and dug in without taking photos of our dishes but they were all a 10/10. Highly recommend! For reference, we ordered the pita spread as a starter and had the Greek salad with grilled chicken, stuffed chicken with vegetables, and the lamb chops with lemon potatoes as our entree selection and ended the night with Maria’s award winning Blueberry Baklava which in our opinions needs more awards. Do yourself a favor and go eat here!!!
We were there today for my mom's birthday. Great food and service! We had octopus, dips and fried pita chips among other savory foods. I had the stuffed sole and it was delicious! My kids had the Meat platter for two and the food was great and the amount of food was incredible! Wonderful experience!
Cecilia T.
I came here twice this month because my first experience was pretty good, so I went back again, but the second time around, not so much. I've tried their meat platter (no substitute, they said), branzino, grilled octopus, and pork souvlaki. First time, I really enjoyed the octopus appetizer, chicken breasts, sausage & pork souvlaki from the meat platter- they were flavorful and tasty even though some of the meats were a bit dry- the tzatziki sauce made it all better. The branzino was also very good- it tasted fresh and tender (can also be filleted). However, I didn't like the lemon potatoes, bifteki (beef patties)- it tasted gamey & tough, and french fries were soggy. Second time, I called in my order at 11:10 am, and the employee quoted me 20 minutes. I arrived 40 minutes later, and my food still wasn't ready & had to wait another 10 minutes. The food was sorta overcooked & still tasty, but the portions were quite small for the high prices (as you can see from the pics). All in all, not worth it for what it is imo, unless you're michelin rated or a high-end restaurant, which this is not.
LYY
Probably one of the best grilled branzinos and lemon potatoes I’ve ever had… and I’ve had a lot of Greek food. Service is always stellar as well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rosita Z.
In the past, I have had Maria's only as take out/catering. I have finally decided to give Maria's an in-store try and it did not disappoint. Their fried pita chips along with their dips are one of my favorite dishes. The texture and flavor are always on point. Apart from the chips and dips (sorry I forgot to take a picture), we ordered their chicken souvlaki, bifteki and pastichio. The chicken was soft and moist, I ordered lemon potatoes as the side and it was not dry as some other places. The bisteki was tender and flavorful. The pastichio was chewy and delighful. Overall we were very satisfied with our dinner choices. The ambiance of the place is alright, as it does seem like a place that's been in business for years.
Maria
5 stars is simply not enough. I rarely leave reviews, but I had to leave one here. I have been to Maria's a few times already and always leave satisfied. I have eaten at a ton of Greek restaurants and in my opinion, Maria's is definitely one of the best. To start, not many places in the area have a lot of appetizer options (or good ones at least) and one of the best ways to eat Greek is to order a ton of appetizers and eat a little bit of everything. The octopus is probably of the softest I have ever had, the fried zucchini are cooked perfectly and nice and thin, the mussels are super flavorful, saganaki (regular and feta) are both delicious, I have literally tried almost every appetizer on the menu so you can't go wrong with any of them, but the one app that always has me still thinking about it even days after I have been there is the Maria's oysters. These are a MUST TRY! You will NOT be disappointed. The branzino was also cooked very nicely and was a large portion. The service was great and everyone was super attentive. The food and the service is why I continue to go back. Also, love that there's parking in the church parking lot across the street since Bell Blvd can be difficult with parking.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alex
Food was out standing, drinks were so good. I had the stuffed chicken and it was the best thing. Also there was a gentleman that chocked on his food and a waiter saved him.Kid-friendliness: Kids menue
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Carole N.
Liked it better before Maria won all of the awards on Chopped. Prices went way up. Spinach pie is a different recipe, not as flaky. Liked the comped appetizers.
Nicole S.
Came here for dinner Saturday night. Service is ok nothing special to report on that front. I got the Greek salad which was good if not a little boring and the shrimp saganaki for my main. This is usually my favorite shrimp dish and while I could taste that it COULD be amazing, the shrimp had a taste. I know all seafood is received frozen but these tasted like they were. Usually good quality shrimp just tastes like shrimp but this was def not good quality.the sauce was perfect though
JerryG
The food was great, but I was disappointed in how slow the food came out especially since there was only one other table besides ours. Appetizers did not come out together. We were there over 2 hours which was difficult with a toddler.
The stuffed chicken was super flavorful. Absolutely do not regret. Will order again. Also got the fried calamari. It was fresh. Coating was crispy. Meat was tender. It was perfect. Would definitely recommend.
Sharon L.
Really wanted to like Maria's more than I actually did; it was just okay. While Maria's serves up a yummy tzatziki, everything else bordered on just average for me. Their pita and spreads are good for sure, and perhaps the highlight for me. Meat platters, while abundant, did not quite impress. Some meats were well seasoned and tasty, but some were a bit gamey for my liking and the chicken was dry. A healthy dollop of tzatziki saved the meat platter for sure. There was a lot of potential here, but overall did not impress. The interior was cozy though, with remaining Christmas decor and cozy lighting throughout. Service was attentive without being overbearing.
Robin Boutin
Ordered salmon with steam vegetables , and a Greek salad . They have steamed vegetables Instead and no salad dressing . They couldn’t even offer delivery of the missing items .They wanted me to drive back to pick them up I use to order from here a lot . I think this is the end my relationship
Service: 1
Pablo Gonzalez
Great food, portions are to share. Little slow service but very friendly staff.
My friends and I came in on a Sunday evening for dinner and we were greeted by Rob who was the kindest and most delightful server ever. All of our meals were well cooked, balanced, and delicious. We came in with an appetite and dug in without taking photos of our dishes but they were all a 10/10. Highly recommend! For reference, we ordered the pita spread as a starter and had the Greek salad with grilled chicken, stuffed chicken with vegetables, and the lamb chops with lemon potatoes as our entree selection and ended the night with Maria’s award winning Blueberry Baklava which in our opinions needs more awards. Do yourself a favor and go eat here!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Blueberry Baklava, Grilled Chicken, Greek, Pita Bread Sampler Plate, Greek Salad, Lemon Potatoes
We were there today for my mom's birthday. Great food and service! We had octopus, dips and fried pita chips among other savory foods. I had the stuffed sole and it was delicious! My kids had the Meat platter for two and the food was great and the amount of food was incredible! Wonderful experience!
I came here twice this month because my first experience was pretty good, so I went back again, but the second time around, not so much. I've tried their meat platter (no substitute, they said), branzino, grilled octopus, and pork souvlaki. First time, I really enjoyed the octopus appetizer, chicken breasts, sausage & pork souvlaki from the meat platter- they were flavorful and tasty even though some of the meats were a bit dry- the tzatziki sauce made it all better. The branzino was also very good- it tasted fresh and tender (can also be filleted). However, I didn't like the lemon potatoes, bifteki (beef patties)- it tasted gamey & tough, and french fries were soggy. Second time, I called in my order at 11:10 am, and the employee quoted me 20 minutes. I arrived 40 minutes later, and my food still wasn't ready & had to wait another 10 minutes. The food was sorta overcooked & still tasty, but the portions were quite small for the high prices (as you can see from the pics). All in all, not worth it for what it is imo, unless you're michelin rated or a high-end restaurant, which this is not.
Probably one of the best grilled branzinos and lemon potatoes I’ve ever had… and I’ve had a lot of Greek food. Service is always stellar as well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
In the past, I have had Maria's only as take out/catering. I have finally decided to give Maria's an in-store try and it did not disappoint. Their fried pita chips along with their dips are one of my favorite dishes. The texture and flavor are always on point. Apart from the chips and dips (sorry I forgot to take a picture), we ordered their chicken souvlaki, bifteki and pastichio. The chicken was soft and moist, I ordered lemon potatoes as the side and it was not dry as some other places. The bisteki was tender and flavorful. The pastichio was chewy and delighful. Overall we were very satisfied with our dinner choices. The ambiance of the place is alright, as it does seem like a place that's been in business for years.
5 stars is simply not enough. I rarely leave reviews, but I had to leave one here. I have been to Maria's a few times already and always leave satisfied. I have eaten at a ton of Greek restaurants and in my opinion, Maria's is definitely one of the best. To start, not many places in the area have a lot of appetizer options (or good ones at least) and one of the best ways to eat Greek is to order a ton of appetizers and eat a little bit of everything. The octopus is probably of the softest I have ever had, the fried zucchini are cooked perfectly and nice and thin, the mussels are super flavorful, saganaki (regular and feta) are both delicious, I have literally tried almost every appetizer on the menu so you can't go wrong with any of them, but the one app that always has me still thinking about it even days after I have been there is the Maria's oysters. These are a MUST TRY! You will NOT be disappointed. The branzino was also cooked very nicely and was a large portion. The service was great and everyone was super attentive. The food and the service is why I continue to go back. Also, love that there's parking in the church parking lot across the street since Bell Blvd can be difficult with parking.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food was out standing, drinks were so good. I had the stuffed chicken and it was the best thing. Also there was a gentleman that chocked on his food and a waiter saved him.Kid-friendliness: Kids menue
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Liked it better before Maria won all of the awards on Chopped. Prices went way up. Spinach pie is a different recipe, not as flaky. Liked the comped appetizers.
Came here for dinner Saturday night. Service is ok nothing special to report on that front. I got the Greek salad which was good if not a little boring and the shrimp saganaki for my main. This is usually my favorite shrimp dish and while I could taste that it COULD be amazing, the shrimp had a taste. I know all seafood is received frozen but these tasted like they were. Usually good quality shrimp just tastes like shrimp but this was def not good quality.the sauce was perfect though
The food was great, but I was disappointed in how slow the food came out especially since there was only one other table besides ours. Appetizers did not come out together. We were there over 2 hours which was difficult with a toddler.
Restaurantji Recommends
Outstanding food. Great service. Nice atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The stuffed chicken was super flavorful. Absolutely do not regret. Will order again. Also got the fried calamari. It was fresh. Coating was crispy. Meat was tender. It was perfect. Would definitely recommend.
Really wanted to like Maria's more than I actually did; it was just okay. While Maria's serves up a yummy tzatziki, everything else bordered on just average for me. Their pita and spreads are good for sure, and perhaps the highlight for me. Meat platters, while abundant, did not quite impress. Some meats were well seasoned and tasty, but some were a bit gamey for my liking and the chicken was dry. A healthy dollop of tzatziki saved the meat platter for sure. There was a lot of potential here, but overall did not impress. The interior was cozy though, with remaining Christmas decor and cozy lighting throughout. Service was attentive without being overbearing.
Ordered salmon with steam vegetables , and a Greek salad . They have steamed vegetables Instead and no salad dressing . They couldn’t even offer delivery of the missing items .They wanted me to drive back to pick them up I use to order from here a lot . I think this is the end my relationship
Service: 1
Great food, portions are to share. Little slow service but very friendly staff.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 5