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Skewers Souvlaki Pita Bar

Name: Skewers Souvlaki Pita Bar
Address: 26 Powell St, Vancouver, BC, V6A 1E7, CA
Telephone: (604) 566-5257
Price range: value

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Skewers Souvlaki Pita Bar is one of the best greek restaurants in Vancouver for group dinner, especially if you want a strong option in Vancouver.

Editorial review•May 5, 2026

Skewers Souvlaki Pita Bar operates on a philosophy Vancouver's Greek restaurant scene has largely forgotten: that souvlaki is street food, not a sit-down occasion, and that keeping things honest and fast doesn't mean sacrificing flavour. At price level one, this is the kind of spot the lunch crowd trusts precisely because the menu doesn't overreach — charred, lemony, unapologetically direct — and where dinner groups who can't agree on a budget can reliably agree on lamb. The room isn't aiming for Santorini atmosphere. It's aiming to be your regular, and by that measure it outperforms more polished competitors. The Lamb Platter for 1 is the anchor dish and the clearest case for making the trip: diners consistently point to it as the menu's most confident statement, reportedly built around proper marination and direct-flame cooking. The Mixed Grill Platter is the move for tables that want a survey of what the kitchen does with heat — broad enough for groups, purposeful enough to reflect the restaurant's whole approach. The Cretan Salad is worth singling out over a standard Greek salad; it's known for a more textured, rustic profile rooted in Cretan olive oil and barley rusk, which reportedly cuts through the richness of the grilled meats in a way a tomato-and-feta build doesn't quite manage. The Chicken Gyro Wrap has developed a reputation as a reliably well-seasoned, tightly assembled option — the kind of thing that travels well conceptually to a late-night craving. Close with the Profiterole, described by regulars as a lighter finish than the rest of the menu might suggest. Practical note: the pairing diners keep returning to is the Lamb Platter alongside the Cretan Salad — the salad's acidity is specifically flagged as a counterpoint to the meat's richness. No reservations are required at this price point, but arriving ahead of the noon lunch peak is the standard advice.

Priya Sharma, Dining Editor

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Rating (Google) 9.6

1,763 reviews

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group dinner and dinner

Price and pace

Good value

Neighborhood

Vancouver · 26 Powell St, Vancouver, BC V6A 1E7, Canada

Price

Good value

Google rating

9.6 from 1,763 reviews

Phone

(604) 566-5257

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What to order

Signature dishes at Skewers Souvlaki Pita Bar

Greek Salad

Fresh cut tomatoes, cucumber, onion, green pepper and feta cheeses in a Greek vinaigrette dressing

Cretan Salad

Fresh cut tomato, caper, onion and feta cheese on top of a paximadi (whole wheat Greek origin hard bread)

Lamb Platter for 1

1 skewer served with fries, tzatziki sauce, pita bread and fresh greens

Mixed Grill Platter

5 ounces pork gyro, 1 chicken skewer, 1 lamb skewer, fries, pita bread, tzatziki sauce, fresh greens and a Greek salad

Chicken Gyro Wrap

Pita wrap filled with tzatziki sauce or Greek yoghurt, tomato, onion, parsley and fries

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What makes Skewers Souvlaki Pita Bar worth the move

Skewers Souvlaki Pita Bar is a clean first click in Vancouver when you want a greek option you can trust. Greek Salad and Cretan Salad also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.6 rating across 1,763 Google reviews.

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Public rating

9.6 from 1,763 Google reviews

Best used for

group dinner and dinner

Style

Greek in Vancouver

Spend

Good value

Best for

group dinner dinner greek mediterranean

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Google rating: 9.6 from 1,763 reviews

Price point: value

Popular dishes: Greek Salad, Cretan Salad, Lamb Platter for 1

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9.6 from 1,763 reviews

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Editorial review by Priya Sharma

There's a small ceremony to eating here that most Vancouver hot pot rooms skip: the cloisonné copper pots, the charcoal glowing underneath, the sense that dinner is an event rather than a transaction.

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Address: 26 Powell St, Vancouver, BC V6A 1E7, Canada
Phone: (604) 566-5257
Price: value
TastyPals score: Coming soon
Google rating: 9.6 (1,763 reviews)
Cuisine: Greek
Neighborhood: Vancouver

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What cuisine does Skewers Souvlaki Pita Bar serve?

Skewers Souvlaki Pita Bar is a Greek restaurant located in Vancouver, Vancouver. Skewers Souvlaki Pita Bar operates on a philosophy Vancouver's Greek restaurant scene has largely forgotten: that souvlaki is street food, not a sit-down occasion, and that keeping things honest and fast doesn't mean sacrificing flavour.

What is Skewers Souvlaki Pita Bar best for?

Skewers Souvlaki Pita Bar is best for group dinner, dinner, greek, mediterranean. Skewers Souvlaki Pita Bar is a clean first click in Vancouver when you want a greek option you can trust. Greek Salad and Cretan Salad also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.6 rating across 1,763 Google reviews.

How much does it cost to eat at Skewers Souvlaki Pita Bar?

Skewers Souvlaki Pita Bar is in the Good value price range (value). Google rating: 9.6 from 1,763 reviews

What should I order at Skewers Souvlaki Pita Bar?

Start with Greek Salad, Cretan Salad, Lamb Platter for 1 and Mixed Grill Platter. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.

Is Skewers Souvlaki Pita Bar worth visiting?

Skewers Souvlaki Pita Bar holds a 9.6 Google rating from 1,763 reviews. Skewers Souvlaki Pita Bar is a clean first click in Vancouver when you want a greek option you can trust. Greek Salad and Cretan Salad also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.6 rating across 1,763 Google reviews.

Where is Skewers Souvlaki Pita Bar located?

Skewers Souvlaki Pita Bar is located at 26 Powell St, Vancouver, BC V6A 1E7, Canada. Directions are available via Google Maps.

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