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I remember walking into Just Greek four years ago, before the renovations... the food had been good, well-priced, the restaurant itself made me think of a fancy cafeteria, but it was a good place.
Fast forward!
The restaurant had undergone renovations (not sure when) and is very elegant... no more cafeteria!
I have been here four times in the past two months! And considering my average "going out to eat-ness" is at 3 or 4 times a YEAR, this says something... where to start?
The waiter at the front (there's a second waiter for the back part of the restaurant who shows up for dinner) is super attentive, quick, very nice, and in no way intrusive. He somehow knows the best times to fill up a glass of water or remove empty plates so that he is barely noticed.
The food is phenomenal. I have eaten A LOT of Greek food in my short life (I have a friend who's mother cooks almost nothing but delicious, authentic Greek food, AND I have tried almost every Greek restaurant I have seen). This place tops them all, friend's mom included (Sorry!). The Greek salad is not an authentic Greek salad (it has lettuce), but makes your mouth water. They do NOT skimp on the imported Greek feta, the tomatoes are always juicy, fresh, and ripe (like my dad grows in our backyard). One "large" salad is enough to feed my fiancé and I for dinner. If you're looking for authentic Greek salad, grab their "Village" salad: equally as tasty. Each souvlaki dish is authentic and savoury. The meats are grilled to perfection, lean, and well-spiced. Their potatoes are nice and lemony... yum! If you order a dinner, you get a side Greek salad (nicely portioned). You also get freshly baked bread at your table with every order.
They accommodate children with ease (the high-chair beats the diners to the table, the kids can get separate items from a full dinner at a side-dish cost, even if it's not a side dish).
When I went out with my parents: 3 souvlaki dishes (chicken, pork, lamb), plate of spanakopitas, mango-cherry cheesecake, 2 teas = $60.47 (tax and tip)
When I went out with my fiancé: 2 large Greek salads, 2 iced teas, one tea, feta cheese bread, saganaki = $41.11 (tax + tip)
I will be coming back very very soon... *goes to come up with an occaison for dining out*
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