Xenia Greek Kouzina

Great food and great service at reasonable prices. Nice bar and a decent although relatively short drinks list. Star items:1. Tuna tartare - Wild bigeye tuna tossed with Meyer lemon and Greek extra virgin olive oil with cucumbers, shallots, and avocado mousse. Lots of great flavors and textures. Decent portion size.2. The lamb shank - slow braised. Super tender and flavorful. Paired with orzo and a vegetable stew.Logistics: Plenty of parking. Reservations via Open Table. On line ordering via Toast at https://order.toasttab.com/online/xenia-greek-kouzina-8850-columbia-100-parkway

Met a girlfriend here for a Sunday lunch and was blown away something this lovely exists in an unassuming area of Columbia. The decor is gorgeous and evocative of Santorini with whites and blues everywhere but in a very elegant and modern fashion. Service was incredibly friendly and knowledgeable, especially our server Mayra. Jose was also very helpful and hospitable allowing us to taste several wines before making our selection. Definitely learned a bit about Greek wine! The food is excellent and fresh. We had the Greek salad (large portion and love the addition of briny capers), grilled calamari (not heavy but in a rich lemony sauce), and Saganaki (who doesn't love flaming cheese?). Can't wait to come back here for a larger meal to try more of the main dishes. The wine selection is wide and well curated. My friend had the Driftwood cocktail high was very tasty. The other cocktails also looked creative and well made. Looking forward to returning!

I had the lamb chops and they were perfectly cooked to medium rare. The dish came with potatoes and asparagus. I wish the potatoes were a little more crispy, but the asparagus was well seasoned. I highly recommend the grilled octopus, which was also very tender and flavorful. The breading on the calamari was packed with flavor. For dessert, I had the baklava, which was a generous portion and came with a small scoop of ice cream. We ordered a bottle of one of their Greek red wines and it was beautiful. It was a dry wine with a smooth finish. The service was great. Our server was very attentive and let us know if we needed anything. The vibe was very upscale and clean.

Columbia's dining scene has been stepping up in recent years, and Xenia stands out as one of its top spots. While the location might seem unassuming--it shares the business park feel common in Columbia--the moment you step inside, you're transported to a sleek and trendy restaurant that could rival any major city. The interior is beautifully illuminated with neon blue hues reminiscent of the Greek Isles, creating a posh yet inviting atmosphere. It's perfect for group dining, but solo diners are well accommodated too, thanks to the spacious bar area. The bar is thoughtfully separated from the dining area by a walkway, ensuring a pleasant, distinct ambiance for both spaces.The food at Xenia is exceptional. With a large group, I had the chance to sample a variety of dishes and drinks. I started with the Wildflower, a delightful and floral gin cocktail that set the tone for the evening. Among the appetizers, the halloumi, octopus, and grape leaves were all standouts, with the grape leaves being particularly impressive--so much so that they've set a new bar for Greek cuisine in my book.For the main course, I chose the lamb shank based on glowing reviews and photos, and it exceeded expectations. The portion was generous, served atop orzo with tender vegetables, and perfectly cooked to fall-off-the-bone tenderness. Be prepared to take leftovers home!Service was outstanding. Our waitress was attentive, knowledgeable, and offered excellent recommendations for both food and wine, adding to the overall experience.Xenia is a must-visit for anyone in Columbia looking for elevated Greek dining with an ambiance that feels special. It's a place I'll definitely return to soon.

I like it! This my first visit...Only thing was not good for me is; noise. I mean acoustic insulation or something made the noise too annoying. All the restaurants has noise for sure. But they use something to to distribute homogeneously of noise. Tuna was really good, grilled octopus, saganaki was reaaaalllyyy good!The Greek salad wasn't that much good! There is a live music which is very nice and cool but the noise don't allow you to enjoy it ...Food was really good.I like Greek food anyway...Decorations was good...Toilet nice and clean!Service was good. We know him from an other Greek restaurant. He was good!

Came here for my birthday and had a great experience. Service was excellent and love how elegant the restaurant is decorated. They gave me a delicious dessert and we loved the vodka pasta and greek salad. I wasn't a fan of the scallops but my friend liked them. Will be back!

Not a bad spot to have lunch. I had a delicious Saganaki, which I had been craving for months, and my girlfriend had a shrimp salad. Good service and reasonable prices

From the restaurant's fresh fish market, my main course selection of Chilean Sea Bass was presented on puréed potatoes, sautéed broccolini and spinach with a cream sauce that I describe as delicious. Myra's service was a joy to experience as she took pleasure in answering questions along with providing recommendations. The restaurant has the feel of the blue waters surrounding Greece which makes for a relaxing atmosphere.

I heard about this place via Yelp.I came here for Happy Hour (until 7pm)Let me start by saying this is probaly the most upscale restaurant in the area, come dressed nice. Food . Portions were small but very good.I would come back for a special event

Very pleasantly surprised. The food is delicious and the ambiance is very elegant. The service was outstanding & our waiter was very attentive. I highly recommend this place when you want an upscale vibe.