Takis catered for a birthday party for 26 people. We ordered standard catering menu plus 13 serves each of spanakopita and moussaka ( each serve halved) . All present enjoyed the food, it was super tasty and fresh. Many asked who did the catering - a great recommendation. We had an abundance of food - enough left for dinner tonight. I would recommend Takis for catering and look forward to dining at the restaurant some time in the future.
Great food and delivery service! We ordered the Character Greek Plater and it was amazing! Tasty, holistic and fresh in generous portions! đ
We were in the neighbourhood and looked for Greek food for dinner. We came here, because the rating was quite high and we had high expectation.
We got here around 6pm. The restaurant was not too busy. A server gave us a table right away. We ordered hummus and pita bread as well as calamari as the appetizers. The calamari was delicious, but it was quite greasy. The oil was sitting at the bottom of the dish. We had better calamari somewhere else that the calamari was crispy and dry that we could not see the oil.
We ordered the lamb souvlaki (big and small). The lamb was very salty. We were very thirsty after dinner. We had better Greek food somewhere else. As a result, we would rate this restaurant 3-3.5 out of 5.
Beside the food, the customer service was great and the interior design was quite authentic with Greek design. We may try Greek food somewhere else, but not here next time.
If you are thinking Greek food, then Taki's has got to be your choice.We have been dining there for over 16 years. The food is authentic, the atmosphere is homey and relaxed and the service is personal and attentive. The prices are very reasonable. Tonight we are taking out of town guests for our pre Wedding dinner. It will be a very special evening at or favorite restaurant.
Found this taverna, after a recommendation from some local friends. It had a nice homely feel, from the moment we entered the restaurant. The staff were very friendly, and attentive, without being "in your face".
Our food arrived promptly, and everyone commented on how delicious their meal was. The only negative for me, was that I struggled to read the menu, due to the low lighting. I'll definitely be adding it to my list of places to eat in Vancouver.
Absolutely delightful. We came into this restaurant in April after doing some research and the high rating doesn't lie. Our server was personable attentive and fun, the food sensational, there were six of us so many different dishes were ordered. My lamb tender and tasty, the seafood medley fresh and perfectly cooked, great care and attention to the sides and our calamari appetizer was again tender and tasty. There baclava is heavenly and a shot of ouzo added to the festive atmosphere. We loved the ambience of this special little restaurant, every table around us was enjoying themselves, we'll definately go back when in Vancouver again.
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With long lineups at Stephoâs (as usual), we went s few stores down to Takiâs Taverna. Yes, the prices are higher than Stephoâs but with no lineup and a less bustling atmosphere, we were happy to take the table by the window. A nicely decorated interior thatâs cosy and comfortable. I was a bit disappointed that they didnât have any Prawn Souvlakia, so I ordered the Small Chicken Souvlakia $11.95 with one chicken skewer, two potato wedges, few carrots, rice pilaf and a small Greek salad. Sheepie ordered the Pita Chicken Souvlakia $12.95, similar to my dish but with the chicken in a pita. His plate didnât come with any tzatziki sauce, so we shared mine since it came with a lot. My server forgot to bring my pita bread, so Sheepie had to remind him. Pita Chicken Souvlakia $12.95 Small Chicken Souvlakia $11.95 Overall, the dining experience was very good. Good food, satisfactory service and nice atmosphere. I just wished they had prawns!! The quality is similar to Stephoâs, so I can see why everyone lines up there for a $4 difference â especially if you get more in quantity as well. Still, a lovely Greek restaurant.
Love this place! Authentic and great Greek cuisine. Zero lineup. Like having to be able to be sat at a resto without a ridiculous line up and not feeling grumpy from starvation and waiting. Service is great and fun.
Environment was romantic, good food with generous portions, server was cute and very nice, they turned on the heat to Max which was nice on a cold night! I'm drooling while thinking about their food... The Athenian chicken was cooked perfectly, the meat slides off the bone effortlessly. So delicious. I will be back for sure.
Greek treat. Fabulous staff, wonderful food, very reasonable price!! Don't pass them up if you're in the area....:))
I have lived in the westend for almost ten years now. I don't know how this place has slip me by, but i have now been coming here since April 2013 till now October and i love it. Funny its pretty well right beside Stephos and i really dont know why people still wait in line to go in that chesp tasteless place yuck!!! Anyway I have to say I get take out majority of the time and i have eatin in twice well worth every penny. I really recommend this place very tasty even take out!!!
Lovely. Wonderful restaurant, great atmosphere, friendly service, delicious food.
Favorite restaurant in the neighborhood.
Love it here
Amazing. This is my absolute FAVOURITE Greek place right now. The grilled calamari is to die for and the lamb shank unbelievably delicious and it came in huge portions for a decent price! :) my little gem restaurant
Great place. Much better then stephos. The music is much quiter and atmosphere dosent feel cramped. The food is wonderful and well priced. I had this chicken lemon soup, which was phenomenal! This is be a regular haunt for us.
Wonderful! Went there for dinner and the service was excellent and friendly. Food was delicious ( I had the calamari dinner), great portion size for the price. Was fast to get seated and our food was out in no time.
Get out of the way Stepho's, you're a runner up to this joint!. Taki's has it down pat. They've mastered the multi foodgasms- originality and makes you feel like you're leaving your troubles at the door and it's time to enjoy food prep at its best! I love the staff here, they're super friendly and easy to get along with. Taki's is the local's joint- they really make an effort to appeal to their neighbor's. The portions are quite generous and I find it is a good place to share food among lovers and friends. The atmosphere is a homely, romantic type with pellows strewn accross benches, and chairs you sink into. The moody candlelight is highlighted by the giant bay window and openess of the restaurant.
Honestly, I don't know why people bother with Stepho's. This place out ranks it with quality of food and service.
Favorite meal items:
clams and mussels
prawns
steak
seafood dinner for two
dolmathes
This is a peronal fav!
Wasn't interested in the lineup at the greek shop few stores down and Taki's proved to be a great alternative! Good food, good service! Would return.
Great. Excellent lamb and etc. Good prices
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Who would have known Stepho's neighbour is not just a poser?. On Boxing Day, I had the intention of going to Stepho's for dinner when I walked down Davie St only to find Stepho's had their doors closed. On the way back, I saw Takis Taverna, Stepho's long time neighbour, whom I had always thought was a Greek restaurant trying to be a poser of Stepho's. Since my party and I had cravings for Greek food, we decided to give Takis a try. We were pleasantly surprised.
We had humus and eggplant dips with pita bread to start, and Dolmades (rice and beef wrapped in leafs), they all tasted fresh. The pita bread tasted like they were freshly baked to order, unlike some restaurants' pita breads tasted like they were bought from Costco last week.
Our party had the lamb shoulder and chicken souvlaki. The lamb was tender and perfectly seasoned.
The best of all, you can't beat the price. Dinner for 3 with 2 appetizers, and a bottle wine came to just over $100!
I would definitely return again...especially when there is a huge line up for Stepho's!
Good, not great. Went here on a second choice ( stepho's was full). Wasn't too hungry so just shared a small greek salad and cold mesethes platter. Food was standard, nothing spectacular.
Simple relaxed atmosphere. Courteous and simple service, not the freshest ingredients but everything was more than tasty.
Grilled Calamari Win. Originally intended to go to Stepho's, but it had a huge line. We therefore walked down to Takis and decided to give it a try. The grilled calamari with tzatsiki is great. I ordered a side of lamb to make it a full meal, and was very satisfied after.
Wonderful!. Friday night dinner. Cold outside - warm and welcoming inside. Service was great. Food was wonderful. Quiet yet had a great 'buzz'.
We will be back for the roast lamb and the kalamari.
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Service and home-style food are exceptional. Rarely lined up like Stepho's. True taverna ambiance. Never disappoints!
Taki's - A Local Favourite. Taki's is popular among locals who choose it over Stepho's not only because the line is shorter. The service has always been friendly and the food consistently good. Our 2 favourites are the calamari appetizer and the kleftiko roast lamb entree. The portions are so generous that the 2 dishes will easily feed 2 for dinner. Pair them with the house red for a great value-priced Greek taverna meal!
Better than Stepho's. While everyone waits to get into Stepho's we always head down a few doors and eat at Takis. The value is amazing, the food always tastes great and the portions are very generous.
Best greek night!. The ambience is old world and charming, the servers friendly and family based. I was remembered after being away from Vancouver for a year and they even remembered my order! I always get steamed clams and mussels with pita bread and tarama dip with a half litre of the smooth and delicious Boutari house red. The other fare is very succulent as well, with a roast lamb so tender that it falls off the bone and gives a wonderful scent of garlic. The pita bread is thick and homemade and the tzatziki is the best I have ever tasted. If you want a wonderful evening, this is the place to go. I always head straight there on any trip to the coast....
Delicious food and a nice inside. Staff is wonderfully nice and better than stephos in every way, including noise . But yes takis taverna is amazing
Vastly superior to stephos in almost every way. Better food, better service, not as noisy. One of my downtown Greek favorites.
Pahty in ze mouth. They have the best roasted potatoes that come pretty much in every entree. The flavours seriously burst in your mouth.
If you like greek.... I had the beef soulvaki here and I thought it was pretty good. The beef was tender and juicy. My only complaint about this place is their roasted potatoes, I found it not flavorful enough. The line up for this place is much shorter than Stephos, but it is more pricey. Worthy place to try.
Tender roasted lamb shoulder in herbs with rice pilaf, roast potatoes, greek salad and some vegetables. A very delicious meal in one plate. The lamb was soft and flavourful. The rice with coconut milk on it was perfectly cooked. Portion was good enough for sharing. I just love it and was satisfied with their food. Iâll be recommending this restaurant.
Earlier this year, I wrote about Stephoâs Greek Taverna and, to those who are not familiar with this place, is one of the best known Greek restaurants in Vancouver, to the point people queue outside for plate of Greek food. Given such popularity, one migh
Well, I was a little disappointed. I didn't get a sense of being in a Greek restaurant. There was no Greek music, no friendly greeting and the 2 staff that were waiting on us were east Indian. This is not a racist comment. I had heard this was a friendly family owned business. I didn't realize the restaurant was under new management.
The place looked untended. Staff coats, etc were piled by the bar area near the kitchen, and that area just looked messy. The table cloth we were at had large grease (?) stains.
There is a lot of history in this place. I just hope the new owners can do it justice.
I will say the food was great, the Retsina wine was delicious, the portions were generous. Bill was $88 for 2 full meals and a 1/2 L of Retsina, no appetizers or dessert. For Vancouver Davies restaurant area, those prices are decent.
Excellent restaurant with delicious dishes, good big portions, Greek beer and wine and gorgeous interiors. The staff is very kind and polite. Loved the experience.
Really enjoyed the grilled calamari dinner. Large amount of calamari, and it was grilled to perfection. The other components of the dinner plate like the potatoes and rice were delicious as well! Their tzatziki sauce isnât that great, food tasted better without it. The spanakopita was decent.
Service could use some work. We were one of the only two tables at the restaurant but took ages for the waiter to come take our order or even check on us, and water was never refilled unless we asked for another jug.
I recently moved to Vancouver last year so Iâm still discovering the city and the hidden gems, but itâs safe to say Takis is definitely on the top of the list! I have gone into the restaurant to eat with my fiancĂ© a couple times and experienced such great, welcoming, fast service. The food is amazing, fresh and great value for your dollar! My favorite dishes are the Salmon Slovakia and Grilled Calamari. ESPECIALLY the Grilled Calamari! My fiancĂ© enjoys the Lamb Klefitiko. When we order delivery the food is just as good and timely!! Would definitely recommend for authentic Greek cuisine.
Good both as a dine in and takeout experience. Every aspect of my dish was fresh and flavourful, including the rice which same places leave rather bland. Salad could use more sauce love, but was still fine.
This spot is directly beside another Greek restaurant with a similar menu. This one is slightly more expensive, but I found the taste and quality also higher, so it all measures up.
Excellent meal in a friendly casual atmosphere. Very generous portions!
Our "must hit" restaurant each time we are in Vancouver. Its food is fabulously tasty.
There are restaurants with fancier interiors, crisp wait-staff looks & procedures but from Taki's, one gets well fed on classic, healthy food. đđ
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