Greek Spot – Greek
The air at Greek Spot is thick with the savory aroma of slow-roasted meats and charred herbs, drawing diners into a vibrant space that celebrates the heart of Hellenic street food. Here, tender shavings of gyro and flame-grilled souvlaki skewers are tucked into warm, pillowy pitas alongside crisp vegetables and zesty sauces, offering a masterclass in bold Mediterranean flavors. Whether you are savoring a succulent lamb skewer or golden, herb-flecked falafel, every bite captures the sun-drenched spirit of a bustling Athenian market.
5685 Cottle Road, San Jose 95123 https://greek-spot.com/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Greek
Price range: $
Dietary options: high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
What diners are saying
Guests celebrate the exceptional dining experience from start to finish, with many raving about the standout appetizers and high-quality main courses that define the menu. The atmosphere is frequently praised for its cozy and inviting feel, while reviewers highlight the welcoming and professional service that makes every visit feel special. Diners consistently recommend making a reservation to enjoy this local favorite, noting that the seamless blend of great food and attentive staff keeps them eager to return.
Menu
Wraps
- Gyro - $12.5: Tzatziki, red tomato, red onion, fries. Dietary tags: Mediterranean Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Gyro - $12.5: Yellow sauce, lettuce, red tomato, red onions, fries. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Gyro - $12.5: Tzatziki, red tomato, red onion, fries. Dietary tags: Mediterranean Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Souvlaki - $12.5: Yellow sauce, lettuce, red tomato, red onions, fries. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Souvlaki - $12.5: Tzatziki, red tomato, red onion, fries. Dietary tags: Mediterranean Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bifteki Souvlaki - $12.5: Tzatziki, red tomato, red onion, fries. Dietary tags: Mediterranean Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Souvlaki - $14: Tzatziki, red tomato, red onion, green roasted peppers, fries. Dietary tags: Mediterranean Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lamb Souvlaki - $14: Tzatziki, red tomato, red onion, roasted red peppers. Dietary tags: Mediterranean Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetarian Souvlaki - $12.5: Tzatziki, lettuce, red tomato, red onion, fries, Greek feta cheese, fire roasted zucchini, mushroom, peppers. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Falafel Souvlaki - $11: Tzatziki, lettuce, red tomato, red onion, cucumber. Dietary tags: Mediterranean, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Plates
- Greek Bowl - $13.5: Rice, gyro or souvlaki meat, lettuce, tomato, onion, vinaigrette sauce, tzatziki sauce, spicy red sauce topped with feta. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Mediterranean, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gyro Plate - $21: Tzatziki, red tomato, red onion, fries. Dietary tags: Mediterranean Available at: dinner, lunch
- Souvlaki Plate - $23: 3 Skewers (Pork, Chicken, Bifteki), pita, tzatziki, red tomato, red onion, fries. Dietary tags: Mediterranean Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Gyro Plate - $20: Gyro meat, grilled onions and spicy peppers, pita, tzatziki, rice. Dietary tags: Mediterranean, Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Greek Spot Special - $18.5: Any Protein of your choice, pita, tzatziki, green salad, rice. Dietary tags: Mediterranean, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Plate - $24: 2 beef skewers, fired grilled peppers, pita, tzatziki, red tomato, red onion, fries. Dietary tags: Mediterranean Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lamb Plate - $24: 2 Lamb skewers, fire grilled peppers, pita, tzatziki, red tomato, red onion, fries. Dietary tags: Mediterranean Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mousaka - $20: Oven baked potato, roasted eggplant, ground beef, butter bechamel sauce with a green salad. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gyro Fries - $13.5: Gyro, Fries, Tzatziki sauce, Pink Sauce, Feta Dietary tags: Mediterranean Available at: dinner, lunch
- Falafel Plate - $13.5: 8 Falafel Balls, Rice, lettuce, pita, hummus Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
Appetizers
- Tzatziki - $7.5: Cucumber, garlic, EVOO, 2 pitas. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Feta - $7.5: Fire roasted peppers, EVOO, Greek feta cheese. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hummus - $7.5: Salted garbanzo beans, sesame tahini, roasted garlic. Available at: dinner, lunch
- 3 Dip Sampler - $14: Your choice of Tzatziki, Spicy Feta, Baba Ghanoush or Hummus. Dietary tags: Mediterranean Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tyropita (4 pcs) - $9: Oven baked butter phyllo, Greek feta cheese. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spanakopita (4pcs) - $9: Oven baked EVOO Phyllo, organic spinach, Greek feta cheese. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Zucchini Sticks - $9: Deep fried zucchini sticks, sea salt, oregano. Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Carnivore, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Calamari - $16: Deep friend calamari, sea salt, oregano. Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Saganaki - $9: Flame grilled Greek cheese, lemon. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dolmades (3 pcs) - $7: Ground beef, sun ripened vine leaves, egg lemon sauce. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetarian Dolmades (3 pcs) - $4.5: Herbed rice, sun ripened vine leaves, tzatziki. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Soup & Salad
- Horiatiki - $12.5: Red tomatoes, red onions, cucumbers, peppers, Kalamata olives, Greek feta cheese, EVOO, pita. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Green Salad - $12.5: Romaine lettuce, peppers, olives, tomatoes, red onion, cucumbers Greek feta cheese, vinaigrette dressing. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gyro Salad - $15: Any gyro meat, romaine lettuce, peppers, olives, tomatoes, red onion, cucumbers Greek feta cheese, vinaigrette dressing. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Souvlaki Salad - $15: Any skewer meat, romaine lettuce, peppers, olives, tomatoes, red onion, cucumbers Greek feta cheese, vinaigrette dressing. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Greek Lemon Soup - $6.5: Lemon, chicken, orzo. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lentil Soup - $6.5: Red tomatoes, lentils, red onion. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Greek Fries - $6.5: House russet potato fries, oregano, Greek feta cheese. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fries - $5.5: House russet potato fries, oregano. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Side of Rice - $4.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Falafel (3 pcs) - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pita Bread - $1.25 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Skewer - $6 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Pistachio Baklava - $7 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Loukoumades - $9: 8 deep fried dough balls, honey, walnuts, cinnamon. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Chocolate Loukoumade - $9 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Beverages
- Loux Soda - $3: Cherry, Lemon, Orange, or Cola Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, TLC
- Mexican Coke - $3.5: 330 ml
- Vikos Sparkling Water - $2.5: 330 ml Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Mythos Beer - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- House Wine - $8: Red or White
Frequently Asked Questions about Greek Spot
- What makes this restaurant unique or special?
- Greek Spot is unique for its cozy atmosphere, professional service, and diverse menu featuring standout appetizers and high-quality Hellenic street food.
- What do customers love most about this restaurant according to reviews?
- Customers rave about the standout appetizers, high-quality main courses, cozy atmosphere, and the welcoming, professional service provided by the staff.
- What are this restaurant's hours of operation?
- The provided information for Greek Spot does not include specific details regarding the restaurant's daily hours of operation.
- Is this restaurant good value for money?
- This budget-friendly ($) restaurant offers good value, with a 4.0/5 rating and reviews praising high-quality main courses and exceptional service.
- What are the most popular dishes at this restaurant?
- Popular dishes include gyro, chicken and pork souvlaki, falafel, spanakopita, Greek bowls, and the signature Greek Spot Special.
- Does this restaurant have good options for group dining with mixed dietary needs?
- The menu accommodates diverse needs with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, keto, and high-protein options like spanakopita, saganaki, and various souvlaki skewers.
- What should first-time visitors know about this restaurant?
- Visitors should expect a cozy, budget-friendly Greek spot where making a reservation is recommended to enjoy standout appetizers and gyros.
- What are the standout dishes based on the menu?
- Standout dishes include gyro, chicken and pork souvlaki, bifteki, falafel, spanakopita, saganaki, and the signature Greek Spot Special.
- What type of diner would most enjoy this restaurant?
- Diners seeking budget-friendly, high-protein Mediterranean street food in a cozy, welcoming atmosphere would most enjoy this highly-rated Greek restaurant.
- What is the price range at this restaurant?
- The price range at Greek Spot is budget-friendly ($), offering an affordable dining experience for its guests.
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