Greek Islands Restaurant in Chicago

200 South Halsted

Chicago, IL  60661

Phone:              312-782-9855

Take the El:            (Blue Line) to UIC-Halsted

Hours:              Sun-Thurs – 11am to 12am

                        Fri-Sat – 11am to 1am

Credit Cards:            American Express

                        Diners Club

                        Discover

                        Master Card

                        Visa

Ciusine:            Greek, Mediterranean

Opa!  The Greek Islands Restaurant in Chicago sets the mood for Mediterranean dining with its blue and coral decorations, pale stone floors, and white stucco walls.  Containing four large dining rooms, this comfortable Greek restaurant is filled to capacity all week long.  The wait staff is fast and accommodating, running back and forth to keep the clientele content.

With excellent traditional Greek cuisine, cheese lovers will be thrilled, with flaming cheese everywhere.  At the Greek Islands Restaurant in Chicago, the saganaki, as well as the taramasalata (fish roe, breadcrumbs, lemon juice, and seasonings served with French bread) make great appetizers.  Also try the fried calamari, which is only lightly floured and comes with a flavorful cocktail sauce.  The traditional dishes served include chicken riganati (bits of baked chicken in lemon juice, olive oil, and herbs.  Also, be prepared for several different lamb-based recipes, as lamb is a staple of Greek cuisine.  Try the lamb basted with an egg-lemon sauce and garnished with artichokes for a tender, tasty meat.

The Greek Islands Restaurant in Chicago is culturally rich, but also offers brunch for those who wish to sleep in without forgoing breakfast.