I had gone to this Mr. Greek for my mother in law's birthday celebration just this past Saturday. This restaurant has 2 entrances, one facing west and the main entrance that faces towards Hwy 7. The west entrance (where I parked) is only for take out. I did see the sign but I went in anyway hoping there was a short cut through the dining area and there was not so unless you are there for take out you have to go through the main entrance for the dining area.
We had a table for 12 and the backs of the chairs adjacent to the wall it was tight but there was enough room for myself to get around but it was still sort of tight. We were a large party and it was one of the larger spaces we were in the restaurant.
The server looking after us was very welcoming and seemed genuinely happy to be serving us. I like that. I like knowing the person helping us on a special night is in a good mood and looks like they are happy to help us.
We started off with some drinks first. The only 2 beers they have on tap was Heineken and Coors Light so I went with the Heineken. As for appetizers I started with some fried calamari and grilled octopus. My meal had come with a small Greek salad so that came out early as well. The calamari was a good size and I shared it with our side of the table. The other side appeared they had also order a calamari so that was already being shared over there. We received some bread as well which wasn't that great but it wasn't too bad either. Basically they seemed to be toasted long buns cut to make several pieces.
I liked the calamari. It wasn't too salty but it also came with a two side tzatziki sauces. I essentially used one to eat the calamari and I saved the other one because I can never get enough tzatziki and I noticed on the menu they charge an extra buck for more. These things are sort of small. I knew I was going to need more than one for my main.
The octopus was amazing amazing amazing. I love grilled octopus and these portions were cooked right and were very tasty, dense, and meaty. Everybody that I shared the octopus with said it was very good as they enjoyed it as much as I did.
For my main I had ordered lamb souvlaki cooked medium as well as rice and fries for my sides. I sometimes order potatoes but I had felt like having fries. My wife had ordered the chicken gyro with rice and grilled vegetables. As usual she couldn't finish hers so I had the honors.
The souvlaki was ok. The meat portions seemed smaller than what I am used to getting at Astoria. The chicken gyros however was really good I liked the vegetables as well. Having the extra tzatziki sauce helped as the chicken is dry without it.
Overall the food was good and the service was very good. Being a group of our size we had an automatic gratuity of 15% added which was appropriate.