Plaka Grill

Double date night at Plaka Grill! My husband and I, along with another couple, ventured out on a Saturday evening, and while the experience was flavorful, it wasn't without its quirks.I chose Plaka Grill specifically for their gluten-free options because my dear friend has celiac disease. Arriving at 5:30 pm, parking was a breeze (furthest from the pizza shop is less busy). Inside, however, seating was a bit of a free-for-all. We waited patiently for a table, but when one finally opened up, it was... sticky. Really sticky. Not wanting to rock the boat, we settled in and made the best of it.The food was the star of the evening. We started with hummus and cucumbers for the table--absolutely dreamy. I ordered the moussaka (so comforting and hearty), my husband went with the lamb kapama (more on that later), my friend had the beef souvlaki over salad (so tender and flavorful), and her husband opted for a gyro (classic and satisfying). Portions were enormous, and the potatoes? Surprisingly delicious and equally gigantic.Now for the hiccups: my husband's plate had onions in the salad despite our no-onion request, and he found the lamb dry--such a shame because everything else was so well done. The real drawback, though, was the service and cleanliness. Tables weren't cleaned promptly, and the overall sticky vibe gave us pause.Final verdict? This is probably a better spot for takeout, but I'd still worry about cleanliness behind the scenes. The flavors and portions win big points, but Plaka Grill, let's tidy up a bit, shall we?

FOODPlaka Grill is a solid Greek/Mediterranean spot in the heart of Vienna, offering classic gyros, wraps, bowls, salads, and fries with a fresh take on Greek cuisine. The food was a bit heavier than expected but still satisfying, especially if you're craving Greek flavors.We ordered the Plaka Gyro and Chicken Souvlaki, along with a side of fries. Both were flavorful, with the crisp lettuce and juicy tomatoes adding a refreshing contrast. The portions are generous and fill you up quickly. The fries, seasoned with salt and pepper, were a great side--definitely a good find if you're after tasty fries in the area. We placed an online order for pickup and appreciated being able to fill our own sauce containers for condiments on the side.SERVICEThe online ordering process was seamless, with our order ready within 15 minutes. Pickup was simple--orders are placed on a cart near the entrance, to the left of the register.AMBIANCEThere's ample seating inside if you prefer to dine in.PARKINGParking is limited as the restaurant shares space with other nearby establishments like 29th Parallel and Papa John's. Be prepared to hunt for a spot during peak hours.

Plaka Grill definitely makes my list of favorite spots in Northern Virginia. I recently ordered the Plaka salad and a mixed grill platter, which were fantastic, as usual. I also like the gyro sandwich (with fries!) and the bowls. The portions are generous, especially for the prices. The food quality is that of a nice-ish sit down restaurant, while the prices are more similar to a pricey fast casual place. Portions are also great for leftovers or family style. I almost always get takeout from both of the Plaka Grill locations. I've been coming to Plaka Grill for 10+ years, and the food and service have never let me down. Don't mess with a successful formula!

I've been meaning to try this place for a while because I love Greek food and wanted to find a go-to spot near me, and I think this was did indeed meet its expectations for some affordable fast food-y Greek food. We were sooo full and very much enjoyed the gyro, fries, and calamari. I would definitely recommend and come back again. It was mostly self-serve, and it was very small cute restaurant for chill vibes.

Such a small restaurant with big flavors. We got the Plaka gyro with the fries. The wrap was enormous with a lot of beef pieces inside. They even add their fries into the wrap. The vegetables in the wrap were so fresh with the juicy meat. The white sauce (not quite sure what it is) that they put in the wrap is addicting and delicious. The fries were lightly seasoned. I think they would have been more crispy if we ate them right away but we chose to take them back home with us so they were a bit soggy in the end. But still delicious and we finished every piece. I would highly recommend this place if you're looking for a quick lunch or dinner!

Plaka Grill is one of the best Greek places in Northern Virginia! My family and I love a variety of the dishes here! It's so good we even catered their food here for our wedding a couple years back during the peak of Covid. They were fantastic and prepared everything accordingly and beautifully. On a regular basis, we will order their falafels and peter's special salad. Peter's salad consists of Baby arugula, kalamata olives, shaved parmesan, grape & sun-dried tomato, onion, and feta gallette. We also get the chicago gyro and Beef Souvlaki. Their beef is delicious and so tender! Our kids love their chicken tenders (and so do I). Their chicken tenders are somehow extremely tender. You can tell they use high quality ingredients. Price is normal for northern VA. Service is always great and they are super helpful if you ever have questions on the menu. We tend to do takeout and our food is always packaged nicely and ready to go. There is parking and indoor seating. Indoor seating is slightly smaller, so not recommended for large parties. Overall, love this place and highly recommend it to anyone looking for Greek food!

It has been a while since I've been back. Plenty of tables and parking might get tough since it gets busy around lunch. I got my usual chicken slouvaki dinner with mixed grill and my bf got the chicago gyro combo (drink and fries). Love their fries..always seasoned well and hot right out of the oil. Chicken was slightly dry today but the side greek salad and mixed grill never disappoints. The gyro was packed with meat and veggies..my bf enjoyed it very much for his first time here. Will need to try their bowls next time as it seemed very popular for lunch.

Stopped by for a casual dinner tonight. It's order at the counter style and then they give you a number and bring the food to you so it's very casual. It was quite busy, but we were able to get the last seat. The turnover should be quick though since the food comes out fairly quickly.My husband and I both ordered the chicago gyro wrap with a side of fries. The gyro was pretty good--I particularly loved the tzaziki sauce in the wrap. The fries were cooked perfectly. I only wish that they had more seasoning and maybe some more salt on them.Overall, this is a pretty solid greek spot. Not the most amazing I've ever had, but not bad either. Good for a casual weeknight dinner. I would love to return to try the moussaka or the pastisio since I do love other greek dishes besides gyro wraps.

This is a great place to grab takeout from! I have ordered from here several times, and it is consistently great. I typically order the Plaka Gyro Wrap, and it is so good! The pork gyro meat is delicious, and the pita that it comes on is very soft. I wish that it came with a little more tzatziki though. While I love the wraps, the bowl was just okay. I ordered the bowl with rice pilaf, Chicago gyro, tzatziki, tyrokafteri, jalapeños, sautéed onions, tomato medley, pickled onion, and pepperoncini. I didn't love the flavor of the tyrokafteri dip, and I feel like the rice to other ingredients ratio is off. I have also gotten the fries in the past, and they are solid. They are seasoned well, and are fried nicely. Even though I don't love the bowls, I would still highly recommend trying this place out if you are looking for good gyros!

How did I forget to review Plaka?? Plaka is consistently amazing. Fast, delicious and friendly service every single time. I love introducing people to Plaka. The food is always fresh and tasty. Some of my favorite things are the Plaka Gyro Wrap which has Authentic Greek-style pork gyro with tomatoes, onions, tzatziki and fries inside. It's filling but you won't be in a food coma afterwards. I also love getting the plaka bowls where you can choose what you want in them. Kind of like Cava but way better.