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THE GREEK ISLANDS
4001 34th
(806-722-0444)
Open Mon–Sat 11–9. Closed Sun.
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Lubbock
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(From August 2011) This A-frame boasts a blue-and-white-striped roof and is run by a boisterous Greek family serving up authentic dishes. We started with the scrumptious hummus, punched up with garlic and lemon and so plentiful we could have eaten nothing else and left satisfied. But then we would have missed the pastitsio, Greek “lasagne” with macaroni and creamy béchamel, and the moussaka, with its decadent layers of ground beef, eggplant, and potatoes. Don’t pass up the baklava! |
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MEDITERRANEAN CHEF
2402 Strand
(409-765-7700)
Open Sun–Thur 11–9, Fri & Sat 11–10.
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Galveston
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(From April 2011) With terra-cotta tile floors and scenes of Greek village life on the walls, this haven from the hustle and bustle of the Strand serves tart ultrafresh tabouleh (we resisted the urge to lunch on that alone), silky hummus, and exceptionally light moussaka. We also like the kebab of deftly marinated chicken. Bar. |
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OLYMPIA GRILL
4908 Seawall Blvd
(409-766-1222)
Open Sun–Thur 11–9, Fri & Sat 11–10.
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Galveston
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(From January 2012) Come evening, the flavorful lamb shank rules at this cheerfully casual Greek spot, which offersa more ethnic menu than its tonier sibling on Pier 21. Earlier in the day, we favor the subtly spiced pork pita or the vegetarian plate: a generous bowl of lentil soup with sides of silky hummus, dolmas, and tzatziki. |
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OLYMPIA: THE GRILL AT PIER 21
Pier 21, at Harborside Dr (100 21st)
(409-765-0021)
Open Sun–Thur 11–9, Fri & Sat 11–10.
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Galveston
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(From August 2011) At lunch, the entrée-size Greek salads leave us feeling both satisfied and virtuous, but in the evening, with an outside view of boats and dolphins and an inside view of smartly dressed singles and more casual Medical Branch staff, we go for fish, especially the toothsome whole flounder, and for classic dishes like the moussaka. A towering piece of chocolate cake makes a sweet close for two. Bar. |
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TWO BROTHERS BISTRO
7355 N. Beach
(817-232-1155)
Lunch Mon–Sat 11–2. Dinner Mon–Thur 5–9, Fri & Sat 5–10. Closed Sun.
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Fort Worth
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(From April 2011) Greece and Louisiana meet up in a former Mexican restaurant. The brothers Katzianis, of the late lamented Parthenon downtown, are back, having transformed this small, sunny corner of a way-north shopping center with fresh flowers, experienced servers, and exceptional food. Crawfish étouffée or the gyro platter? Bread pud-ding or baklava? Leaning Mediterranean, we feasted on rich, creamy spinach and artichoke soup, warm spanakopita in layers of pillowy puff pastry, and a Greek salad piled high with kalamata olives, toma-toes, cucumbers, and feta cheese. BYOB. |
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ZIZIKI’S
4514 Travis
(214-521-2233)
Sun–Thur 11–10, Fri & Sat 11–11.
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Dallas
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(From May 2011) In a comfortable, Mediterranean-inspired setting, Ziziki’s has offered some of Dallas’s most authentic Greek dishes for years—no trendy stuff here. Start with warm pita topped with chunky tomatoes and feta; the best part of the dish is the signature Ziziki Sauce, made with yogurt, fresh cucumber, dill, and lots and lots of garlic (we could eat this stuff with a spoon). For a filling entrée, try the souvlaki with medallions of Australian lamb and succulent roasted potatoes. We favor the Italian wedding cake for a final sweet. Bar. |
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