I had a hankering for some good Greek food for quite some time, and I turned to Yelp to help me satisfy my craving. Ouzeri seemed like a good pick, and I promptly made a reservation for lunch on a Thursday for my sister and I. Walking in, we quickly realized that a reservation was completely unnecessary, as the place was nearly empty.
The service was slow and lackluster, and particularly disappointing given the number of diners in the restaurant. We were a bit tight on time, and I found myself anxiously watching the clock while simultaneously watching our server shuffle about as our food sat on the counter getting cold. Frankly, Ouzeri seems to exemplify inefficiency at its finest. To add to my sister's review below, the food also failed to make up for the poor service. I did not enjoy my appetizer (Artichokes Lemonato), although this may have been more of a personal taste preference and I can't speak much to the authenticity of the dish. I ordered the Vegetarian Moussaka as my main, which came with rice pilaf and lemon roasted potatoes. The potatoes tasted more like salty lemons disguised as potatoes, and I've had better Moussaka elsewhere. I think the fact that the rice pilaf was the most-eaten part of my plate speaks for itself. By the time dessert rolled around, however, I was stuffed and could only manage a few spoonfuls of Greek yogurt before rushing out the door.
Overall, the $15 prix fixe lunch menu is cheap, filling, and relatively satisfying, but with all the Greek restaurants lining the Danforth, I likely won't be returning to Ouzeri again.