The Greek

4.6

256 Reviews

$30 and under

Greek

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 22, 2024

11:30 PM

Kid-friendly
Good for groups
Neighborhood gem

BYOB Authentic Greek Cuisine in State College, PA.

After many years of serving the perfect American breakfast, The Original Waffle Shop's founder John Dimakopoulos brings his traditional Greek cuisine to you!

From fresh and abundant vegetables to the most succulent kebabs, each dish has been perfected to showcase genuine Greek flavors.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Greek
Hours of operation
Mon–Sat 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(814) 308-8822
Website
http://www.thegreekrestaurant.net/m/home
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
102 E Clinton Ave, State College, PA 16803
Neighborhood
State College
Cross street
North Atherton Street and East Clinton Avenue
Parking details
We are located behind The Original Waffle Shop on North Atherton Street. Our parking lot is connected to the Waffle Shop's parking.
Additional
BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Delivery, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Spanakopita$7.99
A favorite Greek dish: Phyllo dough stuffed with fresh spinach, feta cheese and our special blend of spices
Greek Fries$5.99
Seasoned with our own blend of Greek spices
Kolokythokeftedes$9.99
Golden crisp patties prepared with shredded zucchini, feta cheese, herbs, and spices. Served with tzatziki
Kalamari$18.99
Lightly breaded and fried to perfection. Served with our savory tomato sauce

Dips and Spreads

Melitzano Salata$7.99
A typical Greek dip: roasted eggplant, olive oil, roasted garlic, feta cheese and our signature flavors
Tyrokafteri$7.99
A spicy feta cheese and red pepper dip
Fava Bean$7.99
A classic favorite: Smooth and creamy dip made from Santorini split peas
Tzatziki$7.99
From the heart of the Greek islands: A blend of plain yogurt, fresh cucumber, olive oil, garlic, and spices
Three Dips$8.99
Pick 3 of our 4 dips: Melitzano, Tyrokafteri, Fava, or Tzatziki

Grilled

Saganaki$8.99
An ancient Greek tradition: grilled aged cheese
Kalamari Skaras$18.99
Chargrilled, fresh squid with authentic Greek seasonings, drizzled with olive oil and lemon

Soupa and Salata

Soups

Tomato Basil$5.99
An old family recipe: Prepared with fresh basil, garlic, parsley, and thyme
Chicken Avgolemono$5.99
A bright, lemony, and hearty Greek chicken and rice soup

Salads

Add chicken or pork gyro meat $4.99

Village (Horiatiki)$12.69
Freshly cut campari tomatoes, green peppers, onions, cucumbers, feta cheese, and Kalamata olives, served on a bed of greens and drizzled with our own Greek dressing
Traditional Santorini$12.69
Mixed fresh greens tossed with cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, crumbled goat cheese, Kalamata olives, and our balsamic vinaigrette

Gyros

Sandwiches

Traditional$9.99
Freshly carved, tender, Greek-style, marinated fresh pork with tomato, onion, tzatziki and fries, rolled in fresh pita
Chicken$9.99
Marinated chicken with fresh tomato, onion, tzatziki sauce and fries, rolled in fresh pita
Beef-Lamb$9.99
Thinly sliced layers of blended beef and lamb. Served with tomato, onion, tzatziki and fries, rolled in fresh pita
Veggie$8.99
Lettuce, tomato, cucumber, onion, roasted red pepper, tzatziki, and fries, rolled in fresh pita. Topped with goat cheese and our balsamic dressing

Platters

Traditional Platter$15.99
Delicious pork Gyro meat, served with fries, pita bread, tzatziki
Chicken Gyro Platter$15.99
Expertly marinated and cooked to perfection. Served with fries, pita bread and tzatziki sauce
Beef-Lamb Platter$15.99
Tender strips of blended beef and lamb, seasoned with garlic, onion and Greek spices. Served with fries, pita bread, and tzatziki

Authentic Greek Specialties

Served with a bowl of soup or a small side salad

Chicken Kebab$21.99
Tasty chicken kebabs grilled with green peppers, fresh cherry tomatoes, zucchini, and onions. Served with orzo
Beef Kebab$27.99
Filet mignon grilled with tomato, green peppers, zucchini, and onions. Served with orzo
Lamb Kebab$27.99
Delicately marinated in rosemary, oregano, garlic, olive oil, and lemon. Grilled with tomatoes, green peppers, zucchini, and onions. Served with orzo
Shrimp Kebab$27.99
Succulent shrimp sautéed in lemon, garlic, and olive oil. Served with grilled tomatoes, green peppers, zucchini, onions, and orzo
Moussaka$23.99
Deliciously layered roasted eggplant, seasoned ground beef, and potatoes, topped with our bechamel sauce
Specialty Greek Pasta$18.99
Pan-tossed with olive oil, roasted garlic, feta cheese, oregano, capers, Kalamata olives, and our signature tomato-basil sauce
Greek Vegetarian Platter$18.99
A platter of delight! Spanakopita, dolmades, melitzano salata, fava bean dip, and tzatziki

Desserts

Baklava$5.99
A delectable mix of crushed walnuts, cinnamon, and honey, layered in phyllo pastry
Baklava Cheesecake$9.99
Baklava pastry filled with creamy cheesecake
Chocolate Grand Marnier Torte$8.99
Layers of chocolate cake, Cherry Grand Marnier filling, and chocolate mousse. Topped with a chocolate ganache shell
Tiramisu$8.99
A classic Italian dessert, made with espresso-infused ladyfingers and mascarpone cream
Greek Yogurt with Honey$5.99
Authentic Greek plain yogurt drizzled with honey

Kids' Menu

Chicken Basket$8.99
Grilled or fried chicken gyro meat, fries, and pita
Gyro Basket$8.99
Sliced gyro meat, fries, and pita
Pasta$6.99
A generous serving of pasta tossed with parmesan cheese

Beverages

BYOB - Wine glasses available

Fountain Drinks$2.69
Iced Tea$2.69
Coffee$2.69
Bottled Water$1.99

What 256 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.4Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Central Pennsylvania
Best Overall
Central Pennsylvania
Best Food
Central Pennsylvania
Best Service
Central Pennsylvania
Best Value
Central Pennsylvania
Neighborhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Greek offers "excellent Greek food" with standout dishes like lamb chops, moussaka, and calamari. Guests appreciate the "great service" and the option to BYOB. The restaurant is a "nice little hidden gem" in State College, praised for its reasonable prices and delightful atmosphere. Perfect for family gatherings.

256 Reviews

J
Jeremy
Tampa
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 6, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Tried for the first time. Was very pleasantly surprised. Our server was fantastic… very knowledgeable and great personality. Food was very good. Everything tasted great. A good value overall, and we’ll definitely be back!
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Maureen Wahl
Atlantic City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Our first time at the Greek, but we will definitely be back. Food was excellent, our server Emilianna (sic) was very attentive. It was a football weekend, so some noise was to be expected due to the large parties, but we older folks were able to converse easily without shouting. Ask for a table upstairs if you can. It's a BYOB but they do have some wines for sale. We had a trio of dips with pita, lamb kebobs, lamb chops, & moussaka. Everyone loved their meal. Plus parking was easy!
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shari
New York City
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Awsome food at an Awsome price! BYO also! Definitely coming back!
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shari
New York City
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 4, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love this place. Definitely coming back again! Very reasonable
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Robin
VIP
West Palm Beach
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on September 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server was very nice and attentive. Food was excellent. Love their wines from Penn State.
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Becky
VIP
Philadelphia
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on September 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were visiting State College with family (party of 7) and had an early dinner at The Greek. Each of us tried a different menu item and all agreed that food quality, taste and service was exceptional. We liked that you could buy wine at the restaurant from the local winery and enjoyed a lovely white wine with our meal. I highly recommend this restaurant - we had a great experience.
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Kathy
VIP
Atlantic City
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 27, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We would have given a 5 star except they dont offfer a gluten free starch option. Instead of orzo they should offer rice as well. If they did we would go back.
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Denise
VIP
New York City
23 reviews
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on September 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
First visit and will definitely be back. Great service and food. We loved the fried calamari appetizer, moussaka, lamb chops and Greek salad. Delicous
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Betsy
VIP
Philadelphia
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on August 31, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Grilled calamari was excellent. Salad was fresh and very good!
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Andy
Richmond
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time visit, absolutely loved it, look forward to returning next visit!
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FAQs

The Greek offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (814) 308-8822.

The Greek is rated 4.6 stars by 256 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 22, 2024

11:30 PM

Order delivery or takeout

102 E Clinton Ave, State College, PA 16803

Additional information

Cross street
North Atherton Street and East Clinton Avenue
Neighborhood
State College
Hours of operation
Mon–Sat 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Greek
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
We are located behind The Original Waffle Shop on North Atherton Street. Our parking lot is connected to the Waffle Shop's parking.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Delivery, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.thegreekrestaurant.net/m/home
Phone number
(814) 308-8822

The Greek

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Mezedes / Appetizers

Saucy

Gigantes$7.99

Dolmades$7.99

Keftedes$9.99

Crispy

Spanakopita$7.99

Greek Fries$5.99

Kolokythokeftedes$9.99

Kalamari$18.99

Dips and Spreads

Melitzano Salata$7.99

Tyrokafteri$7.99

Fava Bean$7.99

Tzatziki$7.99

Three Dips$8.99

Grilled

Saganaki$8.99

Kalamari Skaras$18.99

Soupa and Salata

Soups

Tomato Basil$5.99

Chicken Avgolemono$5.99

Salads

Village (Horiatiki)$12.69

Traditional Santorini$12.69

Gyros

Sandwiches

Traditional$9.99

Chicken$9.99

Beef-Lamb$9.99

Veggie$8.99

Platters

Traditional Platter$15.99

Chicken Gyro Platter$15.99

Beef-Lamb Platter$15.99

Authentic Greek Specialties

Chicken Kebab$21.99

Beef Kebab$27.99

Lamb Kebab$27.99

Shrimp Kebab$27.99

Moussaka$23.99

Specialty Greek Pasta$18.99

Greek Vegetarian Platter$18.99

Desserts

Baklava$5.99

Baklava Cheesecake$9.99

Chocolate Grand Marnier Torte$8.99

Tiramisu$8.99

Greek Yogurt with Honey$5.99

Kids' Menu

Chicken Basket$8.99

Gyro Basket$8.99

Pasta$6.99

Beverages

Fountain Drinks$2.69

Iced Tea$2.69

Coffee$2.69

Bottled Water$1.99

Overall ratings and reviews

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