George Southern Greek

Four of us stopped by George the other night for dinner. We had been there a couple of times before but first time for our friends. We ordered to share all dishes. We ordered jumbo shrimp, branzino, seared cod and a salad. Shrimp and cod were perfect. Salad was ok but rather small. Unfortunately the Branzino was too dried out, maybe overcooked. We also had a glass Greek red blended wine and it was quite good. At the beginning, the noise level was low as many tables were still empty. Later on, all tables filled up and the noise level made it very hard to carry a conversation over the table. My wife and I went back again the other day for our date night. Made a reservation and got a good table. This time we ordered fresh wild salmon (with spinach) and Souvlaki Platter with lamb. Both dishes were cooked properly and delicious. Add a glass of Greek red wine and all is good. ALERT Looks like this location has suddenly closed. See sign on door I photographed today Sept 9.

- THE EXPLORER -

From start to finish, George’s Southern Greek exceeded all expectations. Warm, attentive service paired with an inviting atmosphere right on 1st Avenue & 63rd makes this place a gem. The beef shish kebab was a standout: lightly marinated cubes char-grilled to perfection and served over a fluffy rice pilaf… juicy inside, beautifully seared outside. Every dish we tried tasted fresh and authentic, from the classic Greek dips to the crisp-tender vegetables, and the portion sizes were generous without compromising quality. If you’re in the mood for honest Greek cooking with personality and flavor, you won’t be disappointed here. I cannot wait to go back.

- Dan -

George is my boyfriend and my go-to restaurant for Greek food! It’s the perfect spot to grab lunch or dinner & it’s always soo satisfying, fresh, and delicious every time! So grateful to have a gem of a restaurant like George in the neighborhood! The ambiance is also so lovely & clean & the staff is so friendly and efficient!

- Kristine Guo -