For a mall style fast food place I cant say I was expecting to be blown away. I had a grilled chicken. Salad and the chicken was delicious. The salad dressing was lacking flavour.
Delicious nearly-healthy fast food. A big fan of their salmon dinner; excellent rice and roasted potatoes. The salad is my favourite as the dressing is light but flavourful.
Yumm. I love this place, especially the chicken souvlaki skewers with the rice and salad mmm. so delicious
It's the only healthy fast food in canada, superb quality friendly staff and for some reason you get addicted to it
Really good quality for fast food. Staff always friendly and efficient. One of the best salads I ever had! I love their marinated chicken. Excellent choice if you are in a food court.
Last Saturday after doing some shopping downtown and returning back to OC Transpo 's Transitway I decided to stop off at the Rideau Centre's Food Court for a bite to eat. I settled on Jimmy the Greek ( 50 Rideau Street, Ottawa ) as Big Smoke Burger had both cash registers tied up trying to figure out a customer's debit card transaction. After waiting behind one customer, I was ready to order at Jimmy the Greek with a friendly smiling young lady brimming with exuberance. The Order : 1 Chicken Souvlaki Dinner with 1 Can of Coke. Jimmy The Greek Rideau Centre Dining Hall Storefront After finding a table to sit down within the busy Saturday lunch time mall food court scene, I took a look at my meal to be disappointed. Sure there was plenty on the plate in terms of rice, Greek Salad and potatoes, but there was just one measly skewer of chicken. You would figure with the dish being called "Chicken Souvlaki Dinner" that the "Chicken Souvlaki" would be both plentiful as it is the centre of attention. Sadly, no, just one skewer was available. Chicken Souvlaki Dinner The dish was satisfactory with the chicken being grilled but slightly on the dry side. The salad was an average in freshness but saved by the Greek Salad Dressing. The rice was just about right but nothing my wife and I couldn't master at home. The potatoes were an interesting take on Greek style potatoes with an interesting taste to them which went well coupled with the leftover tzatziki sauce from my consumption of the chicken skewer. Overall, Jimmy the Greek isn't that special. At $11.69 for a food court meal including canned soft drink and taxes, it's over priced. If there had of been just one extra chicken skewer the price may have been reasonable. Hopefully Jimmy will pull his socks up and listen to his mother about proper Greek hospitality and not skimping on the main part of a dish.
Like most, I have eaten at a lot of Greek restaurants but I have to say, the roasted lamb shank meal that I had here was outstanding. Perfectly braised and seasoned lamb shank that was luscious… accompanied by beautifully roasted Greek style potatoes, soft and flavourful with a hint of citrus. Heavily dilled tzatziki that was nice and thick with a nicely balanced Greek salad with a wonderful dressing and fresh tomatoes. At $15.25, it was a third of the price that I have paid at some high end Greek restaurants and twice as good…and this place is in a food court no less. Highly recommended.
The food was good, I tried Calamari meal, but the lady was not friendly, I felt like I was begging for food, I will return but will try avoid this young afroamerican lady
My first dining in experience amidst the current pandemic. I used to eat here a lot during the university days. The place has been relocated, but the quality of food is still great.
Food quality: Excellent
Cleanliness: Excellent
Employees: Well, I wasn't greeted, but that's okay. They served food pretty quick, and in great portion.
Wait time: None at 6pm on Monday.
Pricing: Average
I'm satisfied even after all these years. Thanks.
Was in town for a week and had to come here a second time for their souvlaki on rice, potato and salad. Everything was delicious.
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