Restaurant

The Great Greek

GreekLos Angeles$$

The Great Greek is one of the best greek restaurants in Los Angeles for date night, especially if you want a strong option in Los Angeles.

The Great Greek is the kind of greek restaurant room in Los Angeles you reach for when the evening is meant to matter a little more. Greek Caviar Tarama and Char-Broiled Fresh Octopus also give you a decent sense of the menu.

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Rating (Google) 9.0
778 reviews
Los Angeles
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9.0
Rating
Based on 778 reviews
Best used for
date night
Price and pace
Moderate spend
Neighborhood
Los Angeles · 13362 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423, USA
Price
Moderate spend
Google rating
9.0 from 778 reviews
Address
Los Angeles | 13362 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423, USA
What to order

Signature dishes at The Great Greek

Greek Caviar Tarama

centuries-old recipe, among the world's best

Char-Broiled Fresh Octopus

served with grilled green scallions

Cognac-Flamed Cheese Saganaki

flamed with lemon Cognac

Macedonian Shrimp Pasta

Linguini pasta in a delicious aromatic sauce of tomato, herbs, shallots, garlic, fresh basil, feta cheese, and a large shrimp

Pasta with Braised Lamb

Lamb slowly simmered in fresh tomato sauce and red wine

Why go

What makes The Great Greek worth the move

The Great Greek is an easy yes in Los Angeles when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. Greek Caviar Tarama and Char-Broiled Fresh Octopus also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 778 Google reviews.

What to know fast

Public rating
9.0 from 778 Google reviews
Best used for
date night
Style
Greek in Los Angeles
Spend
Moderate spend

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Google rating: 9.0 from 778 reviews
Price point: $$
Popular dishes: Greek Caviar Tarama, Char-Broiled Fresh Octopus, Cognac-Flamed Cheese Saganaki
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9.0 from 778 reviews
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