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Plaka Grill

★★★★☆ (459 reviews) · $$ Greek
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Beef and Shrimp Souvlaki

Beef and Shrimp Souvlaki

Dips

Dips

Menu

Menu

a view of the ocean from a restaurant

a view of the ocean from a restaurant

Dining room

Dining room

Counter ordering

Counter ordering

Additional dining area in back

Additional dining area in back

Inside (big tv in the back)

Inside (big tv in the back)

Chicken souvlaki bowl and pita

Chicken souvlaki bowl and pita

sushi and sashimi

sushi and sashimi

food

food

Gyro platter

Gyro platter

salads, food

salads, food

interior

interior

food, salads

food, salads

Seating area

Seating area

Dolmadakia: Grape leaves, lamb & beef, rice, Avgolemeno sauce (G/D). $8

Dolmadakia: Grape leaves, lamb & beef, rice, Avgolemeno sauce (G/D). $8

Menu as of January 2023

Menu as of January 2023

Kids Pork

Kids Pork

Shrimp Souvlaki, a bit sparse on shrimp

Shrimp Souvlaki, a bit sparse on shrimp

Falafel Wrap: Pureed patties of fried chickpeas with garlic. $9.25

Falafel Wrap: Pureed patties of fried chickpeas with garlic. $9.25

Inside (nice waiting area)

Inside (nice waiting area)

Counter to order

Counter to order

Customer Reviews

Robb M.

★★★★★

Jan 25, 2025


We go there monthly, usually for take away. The rotisserie chicken, Greek green beans, potatoes, and spanakopita are excellent.

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David H.

★★★★☆

Jan 9, 2025


Tasty food and friendly staff with a convenient location in the Giant shopping center that has plenty of parking. You order at the counter and they bring your food to your table, some of the menu items/sauces might be unfamiliar so you can ask the staff or look at the dip appetizer section of the menu for explanations of most of them,They have an extensive menu and I tried the zucchini fritters appetizer (fried zucchini patties with mozzarella, mind and garlic) which I enjoyed and went perfectly with the tzatziki yogurt sauce. I also had the pork souvlaki rice bowl with rice, sauteed onions, pickled onions, pepper medley, hummus and melitzanosalata (roasted eggplant with onion and garlic). This was a large portion of tasty Greek food and everything fit well together, though the pork was a bit fatty but perfectly seasoned. I enjoyed my meal here and will be back again.

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Kristine L.

★★★★☆

Dec 2, 2024


No frill and quick gyros! The restaurant is located in a shopping center in Falls Church with plenty of parking. You order your food at the counter and they will bring your dish to you. The menu includes a variety of pitas, bowls and plates. I got the Chicago gyro bowl with salad, topics, tzatziki and hummus. The bowl looked really small, but it was packed with flavor and food. I was stuffed at the end. They also forgot the hummus for me, but I was able to go back to the counter and ask for some. Plenty of seating inside. They also have wifi if you want to work!

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Roy A.

★★★☆☆

Nov 24, 2024


We visited Plaka Grill after reading all the great reviews, but unfortunately, our experience was just average. I ordered the Beef and Shrimp Souvlaki, and while the shrimp was flavorful, I was surprised that my entrée only included five shrimp. To their credit, the staff did come to our table unprompted to supplement my shrimp, which was appreciated.The rice pilaf, however, was unimpressive and lacked the flavor I expected. While the meal wasn't terrible, it didn't live up to the hype. Personally, I prefer The Great Greek Mediterranean, as I find their dishes more consistent and flavorful.

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Ricardo R.

★★★★★

Nov 7, 2024


This is a must try place. The location has plenty of parking spaces and the restaurant is well lit, nicely decorated, and very clean. The staff are courteous and helpful. But I know you want to hear about the food, so here it goes: the food is divine. I took my teenager for dinner and we got two different gyros. My teen got the Plaka which has pork and the typical toppings and then they add French fries inside the gyro. He loved it, I could only count carbs. I ordered the Chicago which seemed as a more balanced meal and it was delicious. The prices are competitive or simply put just right. It is just under chipotle and the food is better. We also ordered the Hummus and as many know, everyone makes hummus differently and prefer it also differently. For my taste it was just ok, I would have preferred a smoother hummus (less corse). I will be going to this place more frequently for sure.

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Billy V.

★★★★★

Jul 6, 2024


Food was good and service was good. Inside is beautiful too. Food prices were reasonable. Highly recommend

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William H.

★★★★★

Apr 4, 2024


Never had a bad meal so far!The wraps are a little difficult to eat, so definitely recommend eating in store or taking to-go to eat at home; not the best to eat in the car.

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Emily H.

★★★★★

Jul 26, 2024


Plaka is my new go to for Greek food in the area. The village salad is a perfect combination of fresh feta, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, and olives (if you so choose). Totally recommend getting Tyrokafteri and using that as your dressing as well - heavenly!

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Charles V.

★★★★★

Jan 4, 2024


An amazing option for Greek food! I am a regular at their Vienna location, but every now and then I find myself in Falls Church and cannot resist. The size of this spot is much larger with the decorations bring you back to the old country ... and it offers seating outside as well. And the staff (like in Vienna) is always friendly.But frankly, I came for the food. And it is always great (as expected)! I have so many favorites. If I am here for lunch, I usually opt for a "bowl" with greens, melitzanosalata dip (eggplant, amazing), and pork souvlaki. For dinner, I rotate between a Plaka Gyro sandwich meal (with fries and a drink) and the Roasted Chicken meal (with 2 sides). However, they periodically offer a dinner special which I highly recommend you sample. At the top of the list is the lamb shank ... which is so tender and tasty! (Mouth is watering right now).Give it a try. It will not disappoint.

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Emma G.

★☆☆☆☆

Feb 16, 2025


I went here around 3 o'clock today. I ordered the bowl and order dressing on the side with tzatziki. When it came out, it had dressing on it. I sent it back and with sass the waiter brought back the salad with dressing on it. I did not appreciate the attitude. I will not be coming back. Subpar food too

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