I would not recommend this place, this is not greek food
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Hannah D.
I recently went back to Opa!, and had a similar experience with the service. A man at the table next to me approached the servers (both apparently engaged in a staring contest with the patrons on the floor, while standing in the service station), threw them the bird and walked out. HA! But my lord, the food is good. I went to high school just north of Greece. I am certainly not an expert on Greek cuisine, but the food reminds me of summers spent in the region, and it is delicious. So delicious. So delicious. I just wish they would hire better and more servers. Back of house, you are amazing, Thank you!!! I cant stay away because of you guys.
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Orson F.
Loved the rice, the lemon potatoes were a bit stale and the salmon was ordinary. I got there late and they were in shutdown mode so i guess the tired looks should have been expected. Overall, quite ordinary.
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John H.
Honesty is brutal at times, and this review is chocked full of both - honesty and brutality... ;o) This visit was my first time to this restaurant, and my last. I accomplished both in one visit - I am very efficient that way. My fiance, Janie, our daughter, Ciara, and I went to Opa on the review of a family member, a GREEK family member, none the less, because they had eaten there in the far past, and thought it was good... Now, on to our visit. It started with walking into an empty restaurant around 4:30 on a Friday. Only one customer was there, and there were 5-6 employees behind the counter. We were not greeted, even though we stood inside the front door for a couple of minutes. We didn't know where to go, so we walked behind the counter by accident. Then, and only then, an employee addressed us and told us to go have a seat and we would be served... It was all downhill from there. Before going further, I just want to say the gyro meat was INCREDIBLE, and the HUMMUS/TZATZIKI was one that will haunt me with its greatness - since I won't be returning, I will crave it... that's just how it works... ;o) Service was horrible. We finally had a waiter approach us, and we ordered the hummus plate for an appetizer, and the Chicken/Rice/Lemmon soup for me - my ladies had something else (including the gyro meat... oh yeah!!). The waiter brought us a platter of hummus/tzatziki and it was good. 3 minutes later he came to the table with a hummus plate of the same exact size. We told him we didn't order it, because we thought the dish on the table was the one we ordered. He said, "no, you ordered it" in a very snobbish manner. My fiance simply said "uh, no, we didn't". He continued to argue with her, and finally after round 3 and no knock-outs, he told us the original platter was on the house (which is the norm) and that plate was the one we ordered.... Really?!?! You didn't tell me that when you took my order and now I am stuck with two HUGE plates of appetizers, with my tummy full of the free one, and my tummy aching at the thought of the other one. On to the meal, and we'll come back to that little scenario. The food came, and did I mention the gyro meat was incredible?! My soup was so bad that i ate one bite and couldn't touch the rest of it. I thought it was just me, so I let my fiance, the one from the Greek family of restaurant owners for the last 60 years, taste it and she almost spit it out. There had to be a full bottle of sherry in the bowl. It was terrible. So, I picked through her food, shared my daughters chicken ceasar (which was sub-par at best), and worked on the appetizer I had over-eaten from earlier. During our stay, we switched wait staff 3 times. They did not come to the table to remove plates or dishes. They (all 5 of them) stood behind the counter and looked over at us, and we would make eye contact, in dire hopes someone would come rescue us from this food and this experience, but we were stuck our island of terrible food and service for what seemed an eternity. When they finally brought the check, the meal was $45... About $40 to much in our estimate, and I am not a cheap date... ;o) We told them the soup was terrible, and it was clearly un-touched. They just looked at us and took the bowl away. No comment, no apologies, no worries - just took it away and charged me for it. Also, there was no apology for the whole appetizer mix up. So - in the end, we hated it. It was terrible, to the point we didn't even tip the below sub-par wait staff (and we are always 25% tippers when the service is even somewhat good - we're from restaurants and understand the value of good service). DON'T GO HERE. Avoid it at all costs, and do not get taken in by the idea of good gyro - you can find it elsewhere with twice the service and much better experience overall... Very seldom do I write a terrible review, but OPA, you earned it... and then some.
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E N.
There are surprisingly quite a few greek food joints around Tucson, may it be a chain such as My Big Fat Greek to smaller restaurants such as Falafel King and Athen's on Fourth. What I really like about Opa! is that their quality and quantity is at a great medium in comparison to My Big Fat Greek, which is expensive, and not incredible and Falafel King which, is cheap but mediocre at best. I like that there is a free pita, hummus, and tzaziki plate as an appetizer. And their five dollar lunch specials are like the bomb on your mom. That is all.
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Tommy S.
OPA, is quite the enigma! It's one of those places that when you walk in and your not quite sure just what to do with yourself. Do I sit? Do I wait? Sooner or later if they haven't changed and made it quite apparent. Once you get in you can take in the scenery. The place is spruced up with some "interesting" art, such as the Parthenon split on three canvas, old columns etc.. My biggest gripe for interior is for places to have that blocked off "quarantined" feel and Opa passes the test. My friend that introduced me to this place recommended the lunch special for $5. It was a lamb and beef gyro. That didn't take long, it was a bomb sounding gyro and a cold ass fat tire. I mean COLD ass fat tire!! It was perfect. For the wait you get this nice platter of dill seasoned tziki, and a nice hummus with several pieces of flatbread. This is KILLER greek right here! In a place where two fat tires cost as much as a meal that is so big that your guaranteed to be able to try this twice, and the leftovers are just as good! so all that was the good the only bad in this place...... slow service the service is so slow so come here when your NOT on your lunch break. The place is so homegrown that they didn't hire hot women scantily clad to sell you the food, it seems to be like a husband and wife, and even though its slow, you can see the dynamic and easily look past that while you sip a cold brew and nibble on a hefty portion of flatbread. Overall Good times. I have already been about 3 more times!
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Rosemarie H.
If you are going to be serving flaming cheese, probably a good idea to have a well ventilated restaurant !! The place was packed, food was good (huge portions) but it was so smoky, I think that counts as a health hazard . Had the vegetarian plate nice variety. Beer is served in a frosted mug- nice touch! Service was fine despite negative reviews. Probably try this again in the summer when I can sit out on their patio.
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Heather M.
Just as a 3-star rating indicates, Opa! is A-OK. I dig the complimentary hummus and tsaziki appetizer which is delicious. The food in general is good, though I can't vouch for it's authenticity. They have great $5 lunch specials, and the regular menu prices are reasonable too. The filet mignon/chicken kabob plate is very tasty. I've also tried various versions of the chicken pita, and they've all been real yummy. As other reviews have noted the service is slow. In my experience the friendliness of the staff helps to make up for the tardiness. Service on the patio can be much slower than service inside so do plan for a leisurely lunch if you want to catch some summer breezes. Overall this place doesn't blow my socks off, but I do keep coming back.
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Scott T.
Food is usually good (but lamb isnt always great, and portions are small). But service is always poor. Management doesnt seem to care to train staff to greet people when they arrive, seat people in order of arrival, take orders in order of arrival, refresh drinks, offer to-go boxes, pick up the payment when guests are ready to leave, etc. They just dont seem to care about making the customers happy. And they let their servers chew gum while working. Yuck. But i guess they dont care becuase the place is usually busy with people using their Groupons/Living Social vouchers
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Kitty V.
Opa! is consistently delish. This little place is energetic, has adorable ambience and the food is incredible. We love going to Opa whenever we're in the area since it's such a good spot. It's affordable and the portions are ridiculously large. Check it out- it's super good. Be sure to call ahead since it tends to get busy (and they'll hold a table for you).
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Jessica M.
"Food is really good, and very affordable. The wait is ridiculous. Every time. Even if you get seated right away, expect to wait for everything. You'll be out of drinks before even ordering."
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Steven T.
Very disappointing last night. Service was nearly non-existent. Took 15 minutes to even order a drink (after standing at the front desk) since nobody came to take our order after getting the menu's. Food was a very poor value for the $$$. Ordered the baked lamb, tried to substitue for the spaghetti, got a HUGE plate of naked spaghetti with a few small pieces of 30% fatty lamb over cold, unseasoned spaghetti without any sauce? - Didn't even get the greek salad that was also supposed to come. The low carb gyro salad was uneventful, greek salad is much better (at other places, since we didn't get ours here). Poor food + poor service = poor tip and likely never to come back.
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Nolan S.
The food here is pretty good but not mind-blowing by any means. The most memorable thing about Opa is that it has some of the worst service I've ever seen in a restaurant. Every part of the process of being seated, getting drinks and ordering food took far too long and was a huge hassle.
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Gary D.
Orgasmicly great food!!! Friendly staff. Cool environment. Love this place and the portion are huge.
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Josh H.
The food wasn't awful. The rice pilaf was prepackaged and not very good, the lamb was overcooked but generally tasty, the avgolemeno was average, the lemon potatoes were not good at all, the salad was pretty pointless with a Sisco "greek" dressing. The hummus was alright, and the tzatziki was actually pretty good. The only item of food I had that WASN'T covered in basically powdered dill was the salad. I'd give them a three based on the food. The service was the very bad part of the experience. It seemed like I had five different servers, none of whom were talking with each other. The soup was brought out at the same time as the meal, but it was the wrong soup. I was basically finished with my entree by the time the replacement soup came out, which was pretty annoying because, you know, it's soup. It is premade, and it goes in a bowl. That's the service. I also had to ask for a spoon. I also got asked three different times if I wanted a refill of water, to which I said "Yes please" three different times. Once by a woman with a pitcher of water in her hand. The fourth person that asked if I wanted water actually got it for me. Individually, none of these would have phased me that much, but all of this together? Pretty bad. I got a groupon for Opa, and I don't plan on getting another.
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Chuck M.
Very good food, but the wait was extremely long and the staff took waiting patrons out of order once checked in. The service was slow and it took twice to get our order straight. Once delivered the food was good, but not what I would call legendary by any means. Went back to give it a 2nd try this week. Horrible service, the owner I believe saw us and several other couples as we entered the restaurant. It took over 5 minutes for her to come to the front to let us know someone else would seat us. 10 more minutes went by and a bus boy came to seat us. There were a lot of empty tables when we all arrived, the service was just poor. It took another 15 minutes to get water. The food wasn't as good as my first visit which is why I came back. I had the moussaka (Greek Lasagna?) The top of the moussaka was good but inside the noodles were very loose and the entree basically fell apart once I cut in to it. The flavor was good but it was actually difficult to get any of it to stay on your fork. Based on the price and poor service I'm dropping it to 2 stars. If it starts to get better ratings maybe I'll go back, mmmmmm, nah!
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Stephan H.
I went to opa with friends and had a good time, although the food didn't seem to be as healthy as I would have expected. A good atmosphere and a friendly staff.
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Brett R.
The general trend of Yelp reviews I read suggested the food would be fairly good but the service would be lousy. Happily this turned out not to be the case. The Bad: It says "fun" in the name, which is never good. The menu is also very long as it is bloated with silly vegetarian dishes. The Good: the service was fine. Not exceptional, but prompt and polite. The food was excellent. Not just good, genuinely excellent for a Greek place so far from home. The lamb was done just right, the salad was crisp and tasty, the bread was soft and tasty. Overall: not the best Mediterranean joint in Tucson, but for such a reasonable price it's a great place for a casual dinner.
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Suzette J.
I know Greek food and this is great!!
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Sasha N.
Everything is always nice here. Really good chicken pitas and the salads are very flavorful. Nothing bad to say.
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Sonia R.
Last time I ate here I sat on the patio with my dog, they even brought her a water bowl. My food was sub-par, she had a bite of my companion's chicken and enjoyed it but then again, she also eats rabbit poop so I wouldn't trust her palate.
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Kirstin B.
Decorated to make you feel as if you are seated on a patio in Greece, Opa! is a friendly restaurant with wonderful food. Pita with hummus and tsaziki are served complimentary upon being seated, but we had Dolmades in addition tonight. Honestly, I haven't had a bad meal there. CAn be slow on Fridays but it's worth the wait.
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Tere G.
I realize 1 star is harsh, but that is what they earned today. I had been a loyal customer, going in to eat at Opa a few times a month for a couple years now, but I can say with certainty that after today's experience, I will NEVER return. I WILL NOT CONTINUE TO SUPPORT THIS BUSINESS. So why 1 star? Mostly because of the extremely disappointing manner in which my waitress AND the General Manager or Owner (a woman, in her 50s with short brown hair) handled a check dispute that drove me to finally create a yelp account and write this review. The service has never been great at Opa, many times it's not even good(very slow service, little to no eye contact, long wait when trying to pay and leave, etc.) but the place is conveniently close to home and the prices are very reasonable so I kept coming back knowing it would probably take a long time to get in and out. Today, we were sat relatively quickly, but taken to a dirty barren table. It was a windy day so I understood. Our server hadn't come by after about 5 minutes so someone else took our drink order, again I was understanding because I am a server myself and realize service can't always be flawless, that's fine. Then, when the pita and humus were brought out we had no napkins or utensils to eat with. I waited patiently and kindly asked our waitress for napkins whenever she had the chance. She made NO eye contact and sighed as if I was a big bother. I let this go, and went on to enjoy my lunch while I caught up with my friend. I ordered the Gluten Free Grilled Salmon Platter for $13.90. The salad and veggies were tasty but the salmon was in a puddle of grease. Still, not a deal breaker. But then... Check time. After eating my friend and I were in a bit of a hurry to leave. We asked for the check and I reminded my server of my Groupon that had been on display on my phone on the table the entire visit. She asked me how much is was worth and I explained it was a $16 Groupon that was expired, and it was the $8 value I paid for it that I was looking to use. She then told me I couldn't use it because my check only came out to $13.90 before taxes and I HAD to spend at least $16. I asked her where it said that because my understanding was otherwise, she said it said it was written right on there and if I insisted she would go get me a paper copy and show me. I agreed and asked to see a manager - still very civil and mild at this point. She came back 5 minutes later with NO manager, and a paper print out which said exactly what my phone said, this is a direct quote from Groupon, "The amount paid WILL NEVER EXPIRE and must continue to be honored by the merchant after the promotional value expires. The amount paid may be applied toward any goods or services offered by the merchant ". I pointed this out and explained how the $8 should still be redeemable towards my $13.90 entree. The waitress raised her voice and argued with me that I HAD TO spend $16 or more to redeem the $8 value I paid. I continued to disagree and ask to see a manager. My waitress kept saying her manager was busy and if I had a a problem to take it up with Groupon. I insisted to send a manager because even thought it was only $8, it was a matter of principle by this point. Long story longer, the owner was no less stubborn then the waitress. When she came out she asked coldly, "So, is there a problem?" I re-explained the situation and she repeated what the waitress said, "You have to spend at least $16 before taxes to use your Groupon." She then explained how they don't meet their food costs otherwise and they need the customer to spend more when usuing the Groupon. I told her I completely understood but that it was not my issue to solve, and that if she could show me ANYWHERE that it said there was a required amount to pay I would happily oblige but she could not find anything and still refused to honor my Groupon. I have NEVER been so displeased with the way the staff handled themselves in a disagreement with a customer. Unbelievable.
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Rudy K.
I'm tempted to give one star based on my experience below, but because I think the food is very good and fresh tasting based on a couple of visits and I really want to give them another chance, I'm generously giving two stars. On all occasions the wait for a table was long (at lunchtime) , the service very slow and not very upbeat. It seemed none of the staff knows how to smile and they seemed to be interacting (arguing?) more with each other than paying attention to the diners. Nevertheless, since I have a couple of coupons to use, I went again with a friend this week. Again, long wait for table and very, very long wait for food. Then, IMAGINE MY SURPRISE, when somebody refilled my iced tea from one of their pitchers and as I was about to pick up the glass to drink, I saw A ROACH in my iced tea! Ugh! When I pointed it out to the wait staff, there was a rather weak apology, but they seemed more incredulous that it had happened and were being very defensive saying they didn't have roaches. They kept looking at me as though I was a bit nutty. Further, not once did a manager and/or the owner who was in the back ever come out to apologize or make any compensatory offer. There was one young waitress who seemed to be concerned but the others acted like it was not big deal. My friend and I stayed only because we had already been there for so long, were hungry and do know the food to be good, even though my appetite was a bit weaker. Of course, I only drank water with my meal and my friend didn't touch his iced tea. Given the overall experience, I was surprised at the end of the meal when one of the women staff told us the meal was on the house and gave me my coupon back for "next time." She went on to explain that "they don't have roaches" and that the tea pitcher came from a "storage room" so that must be the source. Well, a storage room is where you keep your equipment and one would think you'd check a pitcher before pouring something into it. So, the service is bad, the food is good, the place does seem clean and since I still have to use up the coupons, I'll go back to use them since I paid for them. Afterwards, I doubt I'll return no matter how good the food is as it isn't worth the anxiety of the poor service. Definite attitude adjustment needed. Pity.
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Mark G.
Hate to give bad reviews but this place deserves it. We went today for the first time and stood around waiting to be seated (theres no sign to seat yourself) finally an employee showed us to a table and we sat for 10 minutes without drinks or service, keep in mind there were only THREE tables with people and the staff seemed to be content chatting with one another. The waitress managed to come take our order and was polite, I ordered a burger and my gf the lamb gyro, the burger tasted like lighter fluid and the fries were pretty bad. The gyro was great, tender lamb and fresh tomatoes. Our drinks were empty prior to getting our food and I politely waited as long as possible before I walked over to our lazy server (older lady with dark hair) and asked her if I was supposed to get refills from the fountain myself or not. She apologized and refilled the water and coke...then disappeared for 20 minutes until she gave us our check and asked if everything was ok and if I would like a refill. I was pretty pissed by this time, I could see if it was busy but there were literally 2 other tables while we ate and I was more than happy to leaver her a $1 tip We wont be back, if I want to serve myself and be ignored ill go to a buffet or mcdonalds
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Jack C.
The real question is why the restaurant is called Opa! Greek Cuisine & Fun. The wait staff never smiles and they have a dour expression. If they're not having any "fun," how can customers? After they take your order, they never again make eye contact, so it's virtually impossible to get their attention. Excuse me, but restaurants are a service business, and if a place can't provide good service, what's the point? And the food was mediocre. I ate here once before, right after the place opened, and the service was awful. We thought we'd give it another try with a restaurant.com coupon. Never again. If you want really good Greek food in Tucson, go to Athens on Fourth Avenue. Even My Big Fat Greek and Fronimo's Greek Cafe are better than Opa.
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Kimberly R.
This place has a great atmosphere, but there were a few glaring problems. Fist, they only served us their delicious pitas cut into triangles. While this is good for dipping, with my platter, I would like the whole pits, please. The salad with my veggie platter was very sparse on the feta and the dressing, and only had one tomato. I did enjoy the spanakopita very much, but compared to the rave review this place was given, I was very let down. Probably the worse thing that happened was when the waitress was clearing the tale next to ours. She plopped down the disgusting bus pan onto a clean table, filled it with dirty dishes and walked away with it. She never cleaned the table or place settings that the bus pan was set on. Gross!
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Trianna O.
I just finished lunch at Opa....so good! I really enjoyed my Gyro Greek Salad. The gyro meat was tender and flavorful, the salad was crisp and fresh, and the atmosphere was pleasant. Plus, the service staff was attentive, friendly, and efficient. Overall, I enjoyed a very nice lunch for a very reasonable price. Did I mention they serve pita and hummus as a free appetizer? I will definitely be back!
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Alexis H.
Oh, Opa. I'm sorry to take a star away from you, but you left me no choice. I attempted to visit you on Monday and you were packed for lunch. My co-workers and I sat on the patio for 20 minutes and all we got were the (still delicious) pita bread and hummus appetizer. No drinks. Not even water. No waiter. For 20 minutes. We were on our lunch hour, Opa! And even after we informed your staff, we waited for an additional 10 minutes. We had to go, but you gave us a $20 gift certificate so we vowed to return. Today we returned, and we received the delicious pita and hummus quickly. We sat inside, so we did receive actual service, but the service wasn't so great. Our waiters (around 3 different people served us) were slow on the refills and we still waited quite a bit before getting our food. And honestly, it was just OK this time. No one was that impressed. I'm hoping you just had a bad week, Opa. Hopefully the next time we spend time together it will be more pleasant. PS - For my fellow what-they-have-to-drink-matters-almost-as-much-as-Âthe-food-ers: They got rid of my beloved fountain Diet Pepsi, but they do have Coke Zero, which I love just as much! Brand loyalty, schmand loyalty.
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Ray L.
Overcoming a terrible name, Disneyland-quality decor, and slightly intense waitstaff, Opa actually serves decent food. Good falafel is hard to find and, if that was the only scale here, I would give them a 4.5. Their falafel was steaming fresh and perfectly crunchy on the outside. The vegetables in the falafel wrap were of good quality and the lavash bread was warn and crispy. The kitchen doesn't go crazy with spices, but you can bomb the wrap with enough tzatziki to keep it entertaining. The Athenian pasta was pretty standard fare, again, good quality but not excessively seasoned. The hummus listed towards the tahini, which wasn't a bad thing, at all. Prices are standard for a mid-level restaurant. Definitely worth a visit if you like falafel--otherwise, it's similar to every other average Greek restaurant you've been to.
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Kimmy F.
I really really wanted to like this place, but unfortunately that was not the case. When walking in the atmosphere was relaxing although they seemed busy for lunch. My 12 year old son, 5 month old baby and a few friends and I were sat. The lunch menu was super reasonable and we had drinks from a very sweet server immediately, then it the seen changed quickly. There was an older woman, assuming an owner or a manager in street clothes running around table to table refilling beverages, rudely she looked at us said nothing and turned with in seconds, in front I a packed dining room she was yelling at our waitress at the top of her lungs! Disciplining her in the middle of lunch, in front of a packed house! What the heck!? The tone all around changed and the server was crying quietly! What kind of owner/manager does that I front of everyone? As lunch went on I had to nurse my new baby, discreetly I might add although it shouldn't matter. The tall male server stood within hearing distance from me and stated " I don't want to see that when I eat!" As a paying customer, a mother, a human being, this place is super low on the treatment of others! The service was horrible, customer service was deplorable, and it sucks because the food was pretty reasonable and ok!
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Peter B.
I have mixed feelings about this place. The service was a little perplexing. When we got there, the place was packed so I figured we would have to wait a little bit. No big deal. I didn't figure we would have to wait more than 5 minutes to be acknowledged though. Also- the server had to come back and tell my old lady that what she ordered was no longer available. We didn't mind this in the slightest, as we respect a place that has fresh food and runs out of things from time to time. The server was apologetic about it, but she kept mentioning it throughout the meal, all the way until the check. So it was to the point of being too apologetic and annoying. OMG- the portions they give you here are huge! Frankly the food was pretty bland, other than the flaming cheese starter which was great. I would have rather had less food that was more flavorful. The chicken skewers I had did not have any of the lemon flavor I was promised. The salad dressing was watery, and the rice was overdone and mushy. Judging from what others were getting, I wish I had tried the burger. The place was packed so maybe I just made bad choices.
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Melisa R.
This is the worst restaurant I have ever visited in Tucson. The wait staff is horrible. The food is hideous. Let me tell you about my family's experience. We had a $25 gift certificate for Opa!. The restaurant had one other table but it took at least 15 minutes to get a server. The comp platter was nice but after ordering drinks we again waited. The white wine wasn't kept in a chilling bucket/sleeve so after the first glass it was overly warm. Appetizers: Saganaki served swimming in olive oil and emitting a rancid smell. No surprise because the cheese was rancid. (BTW, I am very familiar with Saganaki and know when it's prepared right or not.) The smell made my daughters so ill they couldn't eat. Main: Fishy, inedible sea bass, horrid Greek Salad and surprisingly good Gyro. Dessert: Didn't get any because the waiters didn't care to ask. Tip: Had 4 different people, none of whom would clear the table of used dishes, none of whom cared at all but certificate gave them 18%. Check: Took over 30 minutes to get after asking 4 different people. Status: Will never go back. Seriously, there are better, more authentic Greek restaurants in Tucson. Please don't waste your time or money here.
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Sarah R.
The food is pretty decent (I've realized I just can't expect super delicious Mediterranean food in Tucson, Arizona) but the service is absolutely awful. Like completely sucks. I've waited at the door for someone to acknowledge my presence for at least ten minutes, and the restaurant wasn't even super busy at the time. I keep going back because I crave hummus and pita, but really, every time I leave, I am furious because of how crappy the service turned out to be, and tell myself I'll never go back. Blah.
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Susie S.
First time guests. Food was pretty good but the service was sooooo bad. As a matter of fact, our waitress certainly had been out back smoking weed - really - she smelled like a joint and had blood-shot eyes. The initial service and ordering was so slow. Not one plate was removed from our table - not the appetizer plates or our dinner plates or empty glasses or the 3 beer bottles. We did not received drink refills until we flagged down the bus girl. By the time we left, the restaurant was very smoky from the tableside displays of flaming appetizers and hamburgers. The restaurant was also loud. Presentation of food was pleasing. The food was generally good, but the meal was not that enjoyable because of the poor service and smoke. Kids had hamburgers - pretty good but cold fries. Parents has Combo plates with Gyro, filet, and lamb. All were pretty good, I would have preferred the filet not cooked well-done. Rice was not great. The pita bread, hummus and tzatziki was very good. There are other options for Greek food that I will try next time. I do not recommend.
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Lisannette R.
The food was very tasty and I enjoyed it as you can tell from my first review but I got food poisoning!! I am feeling terrible and so is my co-worker. We both had the hummus and fries. Don't think I'll be heading back there anytime soon...
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Mike P.
I've been here several times, and usually I have no complaints. The food has always been good, but the last few times the service has been a bit lacking. The last time we went, there was a very long wait between ordering and getting our food. During the wait, our drinks were frequently empty for several minutes before being refilled. When the food finally did come out, one person's food came out about 5 minutes later than the rest of the table's food. I went again today, and there was a moderate wait before they took our order, which I was prepared to shrug off as they were busy. I ordered the organic pasta and a salad. The food came out fairly promptly. My salad came out a few minutes before the pasta, which was fine, but when the pasta came out, it had shrimp on it. The menu just says it has vegetables and cheese (and I actually got a menu to double check and make sure I didn't miss the shrimp. I did not.) The waitress was very nice took the plate back, they just took the shrimp off the top instead of remaking the pasta. At that point, I was hungry so I ate it anyway, but I thought it was a little odd. The pasta shouldn't take long to cook, and since I told the waitress that the shrimp wasn't listed on the menu and I don't eat shrimp, I could have been allergic for all they knew (a reason they should both list the shrimp on the menu, and remake the dish).
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Keopu R.
We were very impressed with this place when it first opened. We were happy to see something quality take the place of the previous noodle restaurant. We're even more excited to see others agree and have also made this restaurant often very busy. The food is very tasty. They offer complimentary pita and hummus when you eat in. They have a pretty good variety of choices both vegetarian and meat. My partner usually sticks with the gyro with feta cheese and loves it. He also raves about the feta cheese they use. The fries have actually improved since they first opened and are now quite tasty. I usually get either their hummus sandwich or wrap (I prefer the wrap over the sandwich) which comes with rice and a small salad. All the entrees have been filling and some of them even yield sizable leftovers. They are also very accommodating of special requests. We have not had enough room in our stomachs to try dessert yet, so I can't vouch for it. The service is always friendly. During the busy times you might have to wait a little for a request or two, but we've never had a real problem with the short waitl Price is great. You can get a whole meal for under $10 without a drink. And, the price also makes it great to eat in, take-out, or order delivery. I tell all my friends about this place now. It's good for us because of the location, but the biggest perk is the reasonably priced tasty food.
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Danielle B.
I've probably been here about 10 times or so. I keep on coming back because when this place gets it right, they are spot on. I'm rating this place 3 stars because their service and food is very inconsistent. I've been here and waited a half hour for my order to be taken, and other times I've had excellent service. Same with the food.
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Melissa C.
Food is great, portions are huge.We went here for my husband's birthday with a party of six, because of the size of our party the wait was very long as there aren't many tables in the space let alone large ones. The hostess was professional and the sous chef came by which adds a special touch for me.
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Roberta L.
OPAleeze!!! Despite reservations about the service (based on these reviews and personal experience by friends) went for dinner recently. Well, the good news is that the service was just fine BUT the food was disgusting. Thoughtlessly cooked and carelessly prepared. I ordered a stuffed chicken breast dish and it was tasteless and sloppy looking, totally unappealing on the plate. FEH! Nothing appealing here at all. And, again, my biggest pet peeve-terrible noise level, despite the fact that it was not crowded-couldn't wait to get out to continue a conversation I had looked forward to. The place will likely continue to do well b/ of the price-appealing to budget-minded folksl Don't be looking for me there, not ever-would rather eat at home anytime.
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Roland P.
nice outdoor setting and good prices. Instead of buying the Groupon got to their web site for the same deal without paying for the groupon.
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Sharon S.
I stopped in for a late weeknight dinner in the middle of a diet week, and I walked out full and happy and without breaking my low carb diet. Even if I weren't on a diet, the food was good, the service was fast and friendly, and we really appreciated the free appetizer of hummus and tatziki. I had the low carb platter with deliciously moist and nicely spiced (oregano) chicken, grilled vegetables and a Greek salad - a very full and beautiful plate of healthy food. My husband had a low carb platter with the same vegetables and salad but with filet mignon souvlaki which was good, but we both decided my chicken was better. The filet was not as juicy or tender. The waiter seated us right away, took our order promptly and checked back with us several times. It's a casual but cozy atmosphere. We will be back.
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Travis E.
Not great. Service was pretty slow and I was overall unimpressed with the food. Hummus was runny, pitas didn't taste fresh, and tzatziki wasn't good. Menu was way too big, I prefer if places stick to a small menu with good food rather than have a huge menu with average food. Okay place to grab a quick lunch but there are definitely way better places in town.
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Abe M.
Good food but you better come with two hours of time. Boy are they slow! It took them 30 min for my salad. Then had the main dish 2min later. People were getting up to ask the staff to take their order. Wow. Food was 3 out of 5
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Claire H.
Went here with a living social coupon and an 18% gratuity was automatically added to the bill. I think that's a bit rude, as tips should be earned. I was going to tip $5 on a $20 deal, but since it was already added, I left another dollar and kept the change.
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Ingrid T.
Loved this place! It was soooooooooo delicious! I got the low carb plate and it was definitely big enough to share! It was really good and I had the lamb souvlaki and my friend has the gyro platter! Definitely a must go if in the neighborhood! Would recommend for to go out with friends or on a date!
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Marla R.
I think today was my last time eating at Opa! And this makes me sad because the food is so good. The good news, aka the food: I always get the chicken souvlaki, either pita or platter, and it is great. The chicken is always cooked all of the way through, but still tender with great seasoning. And the fries are not at all run of the mill. Everyone I have eaten here with has enjoyed the food consistently. The bad news aka the service: A few months back we had horrible service. There were 4 in our party, and one person got her food about 15 minutes after ordering, but the rest of us were getting nothing. On my way to the restroom I caught a look at the grill and it was empty. I asked the cook if our order was being started and she looked puzzled. Our food came out about 10 minutes later. The woman who waited on us that night had to be pestered constantly to get drinks, refills, etc.... I went back a few more times, and things were all good. So I thought they were over whatever problems were ailing them. I made plans with 2 friends to meet for lunch today. One of my friends had just been there Sunday, when she was cut with a dropped plate - but she was willing to go anyway. She mentioned that when the plate was dropped she pointed out her injury and someone got her a napkin. No apology, no comped meal, no free dessert - just a napkin. Today we stood in front waiting to seated for at least 10 minutes before we asked if we could seat ourselves. We could, and we did. Another 15 minutes passed during which we were only given napkins and silverware - no water, no pita plate (in fact it never came). I went in and asked if we could place our orders, and finally someone came by and took the orders. Again there was no apology for making us wait for so long or for failing to get us the pita plate we had asked for. The food was very good, and hot, but it was a long time coming. Then we never got our check, in spite of asking, and having our plates removed. We eventually guessed what our bill would be, left cash on the table, and headed back to work.
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Edward W.
Awesome place for great Greek food. Excellent lunch specials from $5 something to $9. I've dined there several times, and each time the food and service have both been outstanding. I recommend this place to all family and friends looking for a Greek meal!
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Ali S.
Great food, horrible service. Seriously, the owner must be brain dead. If you let them cater your event, you should definitely PICK UP the meal yourself. OH, and you have to ASK them to bring plates and napkins and cutlery. What caterer has to be asked this? They completely flaked on my rehearsal luncheon for my wedding, were an hour late, and then put on the food and left without leaving or making sure my guests had anything to eat with or on....and NEVER called to apologize, then overcharged me. And it was the OWNER who delivered the food, with no cell phone in case he got lost.....Luckily my rehearsal was casual and my family very understanding...NEVER will go back on principal alone.
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Sabrina D.
Went to Opa last week and was reminded of how great, charming restaurant it is. It was dinner for two and we felt we had great service. I've been there about ten times now and everything I've had has been so yummy. They know how to make Greek food, love the flaming saganaki, tzatziki, moussaka and the baklava. I will say I've had better hummus elsewhere but I highly recommend this place, fully deserving of full stars! Make sure you make reservations on busier nights / weekends.
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Da B.
I eat in this place about once a week. Andreas the owner, greets you and serves you personally when he has the time. They always greet you with a plate of home made hummus and babaganoush which are exceptional. The gyro plater is a good choice, the meat is nice and crispy and comes well served with their house salad and rice. ORGASMICO
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Steve Z.
This is one of the best Greek restaurants that I have been to, both in terms of how well done the dishes are (particularly the lamb if ordered rare) and how delightful the host and servers are. And the cries of Opa! add a bit of aural excitement to the meal.
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David M.
I have become a huge fan of OPA. It seems to be the best greek resturant in Tucson. The food is authentic and outstanding, Start off with the Flaming saganaki, kasseri cheese is so delicious. For meals it has a huge variety for both meat eaters and for vegitarians. The only dissapointing thing about it is the wait time. It takes a little while for the food to come and they are not well staffed but the pita and hummus keeps you happy till it does. The food is very much worth the wait, OPA!
The restaurant was very disorganized. We were seated quickly, but didn't get water or menus for 10 minutes. When we tried to order, we were told we couldn't use a Groupon with the lunch menu. After we picked new items, we had to wait again to order. After ordering, it took over 20 minutes for our food to arrive and it was barely warm. It tasted okay, but it certainly wasn't worth the wait and hassle.
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Kaylan B.
This was one of my first restaurant experiences after moving to Tucson, and I was disappointed. The food isn't terrible, but I've definitely had much better and more authentic tasting Greek food. We were served complimentary pita bread, which was nice. The entrees were underwhelming - the potatoes were served in some sort of lemon sauce that was not very good. The food did not live up to the price of the entrees, that is certain. The baklava was good though! We visited this restaurant using a restaurant.com certificate, and I would definitely recomment NOT using one. We failed to read the fine print that you must spend $45 to use a $25 certificate. $45 is REALLY hard to do with only 2 people, and our waiter wouldn't let us count our non-alcoholic beverages toward the total (AFTER we had ordered, of course) - he said the restaurant.com rules wouldn't let him, which is definitely not true as no other restaurant has imposed this rule. Overall, there are better places to spend my dining out dollar than Opa.
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Amanda P.
I am immediately nervous about a restaurant with "fun" in the name. I find this to be that sort of unsettling you-shouldn't-have-to-tell-me kind of indicator. "Fun" is also potentially problematic because "fun" often means that oblivious parents are happy to bring along their clammy children and then ignore their screams and uncouth food-slinging. I've been here twice, nevertheless, since it's very close to my house. The first time was over Christmas break 2010. It was pretty good. We went around 2pm, so there weren't many customers. We had a decent server, so that was fine, but we also had interaction with another woman (not dressed as a server) who kept bothering us with negative quips about her job and rants about how much she hates setting the saganaki cheese on fire, etc. I like playing therapist to my friends, but a little less so to the people I'm paying to bring me food. Buuut, the food is really good. My request to have them hold the olives was respected, which I always appreciate. The second time was the last, unfortunately, because we just had such a bad time waiting for our table. It was really, really cold. So every time someone opened the door a gust of frigid wind flew into the restaurant. Not a good idea to leave your customers standing by the open door. So we walked into the restaurant and there was a mob of people waiting for seats. All the tables were taken, and the waiters were running around like chickens without heads only they had heads and they weren't running. More like shuffling. I guess the rationale during restaurant redesign (Opa took over from a counter-service place) was that people waiting for tables would come in and sit on these benches lining the wall, except that the front of the restaurant (in front of the benches) has a large desk-type thing that looks exactly like a hostess stand at any other restaurant. On that desk is the please-wait-to-be-seated sign and the trough of menus. There's only a little standing room between the front door and the hostess desk, and the space with waiting benches is beyond the hostess stand. And they don't have a hostess. So we had to wait in this huge, cold mob for 20 minutes (I was counting, because I was curious about their hostessless system). After 20 minutes, an employee comes and asks the order of the parties (we were third, with several parties behind us). No names were given, and no list was held. Ten minutes later, a different employee comes with a list, and takes the names again, fumbles the order, but gets it right. This employee isn't a host, though, so he sets the list down somewhere and then goes back to waiting tables. Steve and I discussed that if they used the principle of division of labor to manage their restaurant, they would probably find a lot of success. Not long after, an older woman (not the one from the previous visit, but maybe her mother?) out of uniform (presumably an owner) brings the list around, and is going up to people and guessing randomly at their party's name. Just guessing random names. Anyway, after all this, we finally got a table. We got the complimentary appetizer twice because the waitstaff were all just running around randomly, which was fine because my companion was hungry, but seems inefficient. The server had no idea what came on the plates, and when I asked him to check on the olive issue, he claimed that the plates were no longer served the way they were described on the menu. Very strange. Buuut, the food is really good. So we'll probably go again, and I recommend you check it out (but not when it's not crowded enough, or else you'll get someone wanting therapy about their crappy job, and not when it's too crowded, or else you'll wait an hour in the cold).
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Rohit T.
Food is pretty good. Service is very mediocre. I did find it offensive that they apply an 18% tip for only two people. On top of that the credit card bill uses the same amount and calls it the amount "PRE-TIP" despite already including 18%. These types of practices are deceptive - never eating here again.
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Nicholas K.
I have been here twice to sit down to eat and once for a To-Go order. This food is alright but the service here is absolutely terrible. I live right down the road from Opa and would love to be able to come here often but the servers are very unprofessional. My To-Go order was wrong when I received it 45 min after ordering and then had to wait another 30 min for them to fix it. When I came in to eat my first time we waited 15 min just for someone to take our drink order and the rest of the dinner was more of the same. Our server would be in the back playing on her phone or talking to others rather then bring me my drinks or food. The food arrived cold and seemed like it had been sitting out for awhile. The last time my wife and I came in, to give it one last shot, again it took 15 min just to get our drink order in this time we just got up and left. I will be making the longer drive to get my greek from a restaurant with better service.
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Cassandra G.
Very good service and good food and fun enviroment !
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Karen B.
The taste of the food and the atmosphere was great but the service soured the entire experience. We were seated quickly and in a nice, clean booth. The waitress immediately asked what we wanted to drink as we were sitting so I ordered water and looked at the wine list. When she came with the water I ordered a glass of wine. The comp. apps were brought and were ok but the proportion of dips to pita was off. The dips were too runny to scoop and the pita ran out. Tasty though. The glass of wine finally came quite a while later. It was not busy, rather early and no excuse for service to be lacking. There was more than enough staff but they seemed to be cleaning, sweeping, mopping the floor (right next to our table). The food took a while but that's ok, it was very hot and fresh. Salad was great with big chunks of feta and dressing was tangy. We were finished eating and had been sitting for a while when we were asked about refills for drinks, we were ready to leave by then. Three times we were asked if we wanted boxes and three times we said yes. Third time is the charm, I guess, a waiter who had just come in finally brought us a box and had the waitress bring the check. He apologized profusely for the bad service. All of the wait staff work together here serving all of the tables. If they divided up the dining room the service might be a bit better and the good wait staff would be rewarded immediately with decent tips. I tipped 20% plus a tiny more but wish I could have given the waiter the entire tip.
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Eve S.
For Greek, this place certainly hits the spot. I've never had anything I didn't enjoy. That said, the service could be improved. The servers can be a bit on the rude side, and don't go if you're in a hurry because sometimes it can take a looong time to actually eat.
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Colin G.
I've been somewhat of a regular since this place opened. Like all new, independent restaurants, they started out with a few hiccups. Take, for instance, the initial menu, which included breakfast, but nothing about the breakfast was really Greek and, less than a year later, the breakfast items were removed. Good call. One of the things that may seem odd to many is the layout of the restaurant. When you enter, there's a half-walled corridor leading toward the preparation area and a cash register. However, there's a sign normally up asking you to wait to be seated. This is because this spot in the strip mall used to be home to a Wild Noodles and, for whatever reason, the owner decided not to rearrange their design in spite of opening a very different restaurant. Nonetheless, the atmosphere, once you get past that initial layout oddity, is actually pretty nice. There are round booths along the walls and several tables in the middle and against the windows. There's also a patio along the strip mall walkway, adjacent to Sauce's patio, and flanked by misters in the summer months (the heaters are brought out in the winter). The menu is extensive but not overwhelming. There are chicken, beef, lamb and some fish dishes in addition to quite a few vegetarian options. Not a particularly vegan friendly place, but Lovin' Spoonfuls is next door, so... I always get something different when I come, so I've tried quite a few of their dishes. Everything has been very, very good, and that's why we continue to come back. What I've discovered though is that they tend to do better on the lamb and beef dishes than on the chicken. The chicken can be moist, well-cooked and delicious, but it's completely hit or miss. The filet mignon wrap, on the other hand, is just awesome. They also have a similarly good lamb wrap on the menu. The falafel and dolmades, to me, both taste homemade. Dolmades especially have a tendency to be served out of a can, but these were very, very good. They're available as an appetizer for $5 (for 5). Most of the main courses run $7-10, while some of the more elaborate dishes go up to $12. Note that the Urban Spoon's version of the menu available online appears to be an outdated version. They also have a selection of three Greek beers, which is nice. $4-5, but it's definitely a unique experience. Other than that, they have a decent wine selection. So, if this place is so great, why not come here every week? Well, there used to be a really big problem with the service. Even though I would come at least once per month, I never saw any of the same waitstaff working there, and our waiters were always terrible. I don't know what the problem was. We went recently though, after having not gone for a few months, and had a very different experience. One guy was handling the entire, full restaurant (seriously, come early if you don't want to wait, regardless of what night it is) as well as host duties. The service was a little slow, but the guy was still doing really well, all things considered. I'm not sure why they decided to just bring on one waiter that night, but it was fine. I'm not big on good service if I'm not paying out the ass for the meal, and Opa's reasonably priced, so I had considered this one of those "Go there for the food" places. However, I may have to reconsider that. Also, I should note that I've only been there for dinner. There are a ton of good restaurants on this stretch of Campbell, so it's hard to isolate yourself to just one.
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Jay S.
I wish I'd visited these reviews before I visited this restaurant. I live in this neighborhood which is a mecca of diverse eateries. Having grown up with Greek neighbors who owned a popular restaurant in the Detroit suburbs I understand this cuisine. First and foremost the food is never consistent. Having swung to extremes. Both satisfying and disappointing. I gave this place chance after chance. It's a business in my community and this is my very favorite kind of food. Service is always slow. The staff has no sense of urgency. I mostly got carry out. Since I was told my order would be ready in 15 to 20 minuets on the phone the long long wait gave me ample time to observe the overall operation in both back and front of the house. Needs alot of work. After a few visits I learned to show up in 35 or 45 minuets after waiting 30 or 40 minuets as that was the minimum in my experience. Placing my order on the phone was no easy feat. When the phone would finally get answered the voice on the other end was never prepared. The phone was often laid down while a pen was retrieved or until someone other than the answerer came back to take my order. You can order by number from a carry out menu. They never know their own menu. Don't have it in front of them and ask you to explain it to them. I'm not kidding here. To make matters worse literally my order was never right. That would be about 10 to 12 visits in 90 days. I know. Why? Why did I keep going back? Potential. I could see it. Neighborhood, Community, Small Business Owner. Things that mean something to me. At the 30/40 minuet point I also began checking my order. Yes yes I got the complimentary appetizer and the gift certificate that brought me back. Still poor service and bad food. Also at this point a very nice friendly waiter tried his best customer service...."We're still new. We've only been open a year. We're still trying to work things out." After a year? Since my order was again wrong and the waiter stated "We never get your order right do we?" I pointed out that he was right and that since he knew me he knew how many times I'd spent money in the year they'd been trying to work it out. I said I'd never go back and would tell everyone I knew how poorly I'd been treated. And did. Still after several years I gave it another try. Recently I went in with friends for a sit down. Everything stated above still applies and my friends agreed. Awful!
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chris m.
I've been eating here off and on since it opened, as it's right around the corner. They've grown to be a reliable spot with good prices. Ate there this past Wednesday, and they took 1/3 off the bill!! Great hummus and saganaki appetizers and I love the Athenian chicken. Not a dessert man, so I can't comment on them. Cheers!
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Kayla B.
My boyfriend rarely eats anything other than beef or chicken and he loved the lamb so id say this place is definitely going to become one of our regular spots. P.s. Service was great too considering we showed up right at close and they were more then happy to serve us and the kitchen stayed open late for us too they were prompt and attentive the whole time.
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Joel B.
Very solid Greek restaurant. Good food and good service. Not quite as good as Fronimo's but much better than the garbage that they serve at Fat Greek
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Dorie S.
Great atmosphere!! Lots of options to choose from the menu, staff is very friendly, great choice to go for any night of week!
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Beth K.
I went to Opa for the first time today and the food was good. However....the service was questionable. I tried to use my Groupon and the manager said that it could not be used on the $5 lunch special and said that it would be best to come back another time to use it. She said that the "real" price for the burger and fries would be way more and not worth re-charging and using the Groupon. She also added that they don't even want these Groupons but Groupon sends them out anyway and then Opa gets no money from Groupon. She said that the owner told her that Groupon gives them zero money. I assured her that her boss is lying to her and that it is very bad publicity to act this way toward a customer. Anyway, I had her bring me the menu and realized that her lunch special is not such a great deal since she charged me $2.50 for the fries on top of the $5 burger and the "real" dinner price for a burger and fries is $8. Wow. I had her charge me the "real" prices and the total bill was less than $2 more. She applied the $16 Groupon and I was out of there with 2 angry teenager daughters who told me that I should have just forgotten the Groupon and not made a scene.
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Greg E.
Food was great, I like the interior and the seating. No complaints here. It's not a hidden gem but its perfectly good greek restaurant.
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Jon G.
Hands down my fav greek place in the 520. Free humus and pita appetizer. Souvlaki chicken is to die for perfect blend of spice and moisture! Staff here is the best always attentive and friendly. Lunch specials fill you up and are super light on your wallet, major plus. Great take-out too, for lunches at the office or those nights you just want to hang in with a redbox movie. The best is to come with a small group, the dinning room is not too large, and order a few apps. Loved this place when it opened and still as great as ever. A tucson must!
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jennifer f.
This place is SOO tasty!! The BEST tabouleh I have ever had comes from Opa!! Plus, we just had Opa cater a big family celebration- and it was wonderful! We had a wide variety of food, fresh and delicious, including top quality meat (free-range chicken and filet mingon) all for a REALLY great price. I HIGHLY recommend this place- even if you aren't sure what you're in the mood for, you will find something delicious that will please your palette at Opa!!
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Layne M.
I love OPA! It's always fun to go there, pleasant staff that's always helpful and has a good attitude. I absolutely love how they bring you hummus and pita upfront without you having to order it. And their hummus is by far some of the best I've ever tasted...
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Christine H.
Friendly staff, good service, generous portions, and dog friendly! We'll definitely be going back. The dolmades are fantastic and the lamb soulvaki pita was also quite good.
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Stephanie S.
I was here for dinner on a recent Friday night and was impressed with the quality, value, and atmosphere. Crescent-shaped booths lined several of the walls and there was a beautiful mural covering most of one wall. As others have said, the prices are quite reasonable here (or maybe I'm just used to Scottsdale). I got there much later my usual dinner time and was grateful for the complimentary pita and hummos/tzatziki plate that was brought over immediately. My companion and I both ordered the spicy chicken, mine over salad and his in a wrap. The sauce was amazing - it was really rich and creamy, with lots of spices, almost like a curry. Both dishes were huge. I'll have to go back and try some more of the menu items, although I'll be tempted to stick with the spicy chicken again.
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Anna W.
I had their Salmon and tasted their Spicy Chicken wrap. Omg, it was so good!! My husband didn't care to try any more greek restaurants because we didn't have such a good experience at My Big Fat Greek - - but this place is way better! I love the ambiance in this place. THe chef greeted us because it way our first time, then I find out that the chef greets customers all the time, whether or not it's their first visit. How nice! Really felt welcome.
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Matt N.
food was pretty good, but it was hands down the worst service I've ever received. We were with a party of ten and we still didn't have waters after ten minutes until one of our party approached them. It's a family business so I feel for them, but c'mon. I noticed that many other patrons appeared impatient so maybe someone called in sick. BUT the staff never acknowledged that there was a problem even though we asked for something every time someone came to the table (because they never came to the table!) I would not go back.
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Brooke R.
This is always a fun place to eat lunch at. The tables at the booths are eye-shaped and seat 6 comfortably, but if they are busy and have to seat any more than 4 at one they feel bad and bring you free appetizers. The portions definitely fill you up and the prices are incredibly reasonable ($15 for two). I suggest ordering the flaming feta, pita bread served with a glob of cheese for dipping. When the waiter brings the food to you he lights it on fire and says "OPA!!!!!!!" Usually in a less-than-enthusiastic tone, but if you happen to get a waiter that says it with excitement be sure to tip well. I have loved gyro's ever since I went to Athens and order them whenever they're on the menu. That means I get them here. They're really good but not that much better than other Greek places in Tucson.
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V S.
We decided to try Opa and our first visit will be our last. The food was mediocre at best and the service sucked. It was a busy weekend night and there was only one server and rather than working the tables to see if anything was needed he spent most of his time sitting at a table chatting with his friends. We didn't get our drinks and other things we ordered and getting his attention required getting up and going to the table where he was too busy socializing. When we left I left him a TIP, written on the credit card receipt so his boss would see it, saying, "Here's a TIP for you, find another line of work because as a waiter you really suck." And no we didn't stiff him, we still gave him a $ tip, though undeserved and unearned.
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Dr Tim L L.
Well I really love this place. The service can be excellent or spotty depending on your waiter. I enjoy the pre- meal humus and dip with cukes and bread. Very nice portions with the meal. Authentic seasoning and flavors. The baklava is awesomeness on a plate. I always get the gyro - I have left overs for another meal.
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Jesse B.
I went in last night an hour before their closing time. They insisted that I order my food to go. So to be fair, it wasn't off to a great start. I ordered the spicy chicken wrap platter. In house, it might have been great. But by the time I got home, it was a greasy mess. While I didn't bother finishing the wrap, the rice was very tasty. For all I know it could be a great restaurant. But you better get there at least 61 minutes before they "close."
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Richa S.
Came in for lunch... Took a while to get seated but was greeted with a horrible platter. Couldn't tell if it was supposed to be babaganoush or hummus. Either way, it was all tahini and bland. The food took way beyond 30 minutes and by then my lunch break pretty much almost was over. The food was cold and the salad accompanying it was larger than the veggie moussaka. I had to wait 15 minutes to get the bill as waitresses ignored me trying to flag them down. The bill was $15 and a stinking obligatory tip for bad service set me back $17 total for a cold, bland, small, late arriving lunch. Skip!!
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Ava B.
The 4 star food was negated for poor service! We were the only customers in the restaurant & they screwed up all 3 entrees! I've been going here since they opened & lately it's quiet & the owners haven't been there. Which is why I think the service was one of the worst I've ever experienced in my life. After politely asking for only one of the three incorrect orders corrected Celest our server rolled her eyes gave a bonquiqui attitude which was totally shocking!!! All the employees were too busy talking so we literally had to get up & get our drink. She didn't bother to bring the check- she give the responsibility to the buser thankfully he was pleasant to deal with. I'm so in sensed that I'll be contacting the owner as soon as possible.
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Mark S.
Love this place! We have never had a bad meal! The gyros are fantastic, order almost every time. But try anything not the menu, you won't be disappointed. The Greek spaghetti is fantastic, but you might as well ask for a to go box when you order, you'll have lunch for the next day! I would have given 5 stars, but if you go to late they do tend to try and rush you out. That's the only negative I have to say. We will be back again and again! (just not too late).
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Hana S.
Came here for dinner on a Saturday night at 7pm. The place was about half full, and we were seated immediately with our reservation we had made that morning. The standard appetizers were great- we had taziki sauce (fantastic) and hummus on a platter with pita slices on the side. We also ordered the grilled "flaming" feta skillet with tomatoes and peppers, which they set on fire before putting on our table and yelling "Opa!". By this time I was getting a little full before we even received the entrees, so I started slowing down a bit. There was a huge selection of entrees including low carb options, and assemble yourself pita platters, burrito style wraps, and combos. My bf and I opted to share a gyros pita wrap, which came with grilled veggies inside and salad. The portion was huge, and it was a good thing that we shared! The meat was very tasty and cooked well. Unfortunately, it didn't come with hummus or taziki like some of the other entrees did, so we shared the taziki his family got as part of their meals. Tip for coupon holders: If you're trying to meet minimum to get a discount (for example, $50 off $100), you can order meat to go (specify how many pounds you'd like), a bag of pita bread, and taziki sauce in a big to go container and have it as another meal the next day. Overall, very good Greek food and nice restaurant!
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Christina R.
I met my fiance here for lunch this afternoon. We were actually planning to go somewhere else, but we walked by Opa! and Erik asked if I wanted to go there instead. There was a couple of women sitting outside with a plate of pita and hummus on their table, it looked good, so I said, sure! I was pleasantly surprised that we were brought that same pita and hummus plate upon sitting down. (Who doesn't love free food?!) There were also several $5.50 lunch specials that sounded delicious. Erik picked one of those (a beef gyro) but I was a little disappointed there were no falafel lunch specials. I ended up getting a falafel wrap anyway. It came with rice and a greek salad, and did I mention the wrap was HUGE?! It wasn't the steal of a deal the lunch specials were boasting, but for $12, I can't complain because I ended taking half home for later anyways. I was a little surprised after checking into Opa! on Yelp it only had 3 stars... I was quite impressed with their service and food. Maybe lunch time is the best time to go? I know we'll definitely be back to get our Greek on.
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Peter W.
The usual chaos, odd service, and good food. Not the best Greek food in town but it's okay. Lousy beer and wine list. Best to eat at odd times due to the odd service. They can't handle large crowds.
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Eric Y.
Depressing quality... I had the lambchops. $17 USD for 3 piece of lamb. Small portions and low quality meat. 2 of the chops were bite size and hard and dry. Wraps were bad... Overall meat quality sucked in each order. If it's an unfortunate event that your here, order the hamburger (the one where they play with fire in a sizzling platter). This was decent, but the fries were horrible.
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Gaciel A.
The food is great, I have no complaints there; however, it is just too expensive for what you get. Took my family there for dinner and ended up with a $120 bill. Although fun and great, I would recommend sticking to their much more reasonable lunch menu.
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Timothy L.
Went Opa for lunch today, I was alone and was seated relatively soon. I ordered the Gyro platter. I noticed that all the other tables were brought a complementary appetizer, I was not. My food arrived in a reasonable time. It was prepared as the menu described. I was not asked if my food okay at any point. The staff passed by me MANY times to offer refills on drinks....I was never offered a refill. I completed my meal and stacked my dishes to the edge of the table. Staff passed my table nearly twenty times and never picked up my dishes. Yet other tables were cleared when the guest had completed their meal. It took 15 minutes for my check to be brought to me. I was treated as a second class customer. If this is how they treat single customers, I will not be back!!!!
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Janie Y.
As a server myself, I tend to understand if a server is in a less that desirable mood as I have been there. That being said- the service provided by our server, Celeste, was horrific. Walking into an empty restaurant, we were looking forward to having a peaceful meal. However, we were greeted with the exact opposite. From the rolling of the eyes, to the messed up meals, to the blatant ignoring of her tables, Celeste was awful and should not be in a job where customer service is her main source of income. In the off chance she looked up from her phone or the gossip of her coworkers, she would briefly make eye contact and then chose to ignore us- to the point we had to get up from our meals, go to the service station, and get our own refills! All the while she stood watching us do such and not say a word. By the end of the experience, she didn't even have the courage (or maybe she just didn't even care) to drop the check off to us herself. The only time I will ever be returning to this restaurant will be to get food to go. If i could give less than one star, I would.
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Rachel D.
I am still in town visiting my mom. I printed another Restaurant.com Certificate because u can only use 1 per month for the same place. Last month I ordered souvolaki which was great but the service was terrible. This past Wednesday I am happy to report that my moms spicy chicken wrap with salad was great. I ordered the lamb loin wrap without the wrap which came with mushroom, onion, green peppers, & melted feta, I ordered mine without the feta as I am allergic to dairy. It came with salad & rice. Everything was delicious and the portions are huge so I had enough left for 2 more really good meals. This time the service was much better!
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Jim P.
We come here all the time it's really consistent good food large portions reasonable prices good service.
(5)
Viviana G.
So the food is great, the gyro platter is my absolute favorite and their raspberry cheesecake is delicious! They don't have very good tea though. It's just super sugary lipton tea. Yuck. And as for the whole Groupon/coupon issue, I've never had any problems. I probably always go with coupons and they always take it. I do agree that their customer service is awful. The servers always seem a little scatter brained and they're awfully chatty. I usually hate bad service to the point where I just won't go any more, but their food is just so good. You could just get the food to go I guess.
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Noah G.
While it may have been a mistake on the part of my friend to mention our Living Social discount, I didn't even have a chance to judge the food on its own merits: after waiting for fifteen minutes after our water was dropped off, our server never made an appearance. We were confused, considering that it wasn't a particularly busy night. We left. I generally don't write restaurant reviews, especially negative ones, but this was a drag. No one even noticed when we left. Sure, I've been in customer service, and I understand a worker's disdain for all people, but we're nice enough, and we definitely weren't going to use a coupon as an excuse not to tip. There are lots of restaurants in Tucson, so why bother with this one?
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Nathan B.
There is a first time for everything, and I must thank Opa for giving me my first experience of storming out of a restaurant and not leaving even a penny for the tip. On 19 May 2015 around 11:30, I entered the restaurant with my wife. We were told to grab menus and seat ourselves as they were busy. The manager apologized and said that "there was nothing that she could do." Fair enough. We then sat down and waited well over 15 minutes just to be asked for a drink order. When ordering food, my wife ordered the pasta and asked for shrimp to be added. In all our years of eating here, the addition of shrimp is no more than $3. Today the shrimp cost $6. The manager charged us for a side of shrimp rather than an up-charge for the pasta. When I explained the situation, she replied that "there was nothing she could do" and it wasn't "her problem." Throughout our lunch, there were several outbursts from other tables. One lady even erupted in a fit of rage and threw her silverware across the floor before leaving in tears. Several other patrons simply walked out. The place was a complete disaster; it was more of a circus than a restaurant. Meanwhile the manager could again be heard saying, "It's not my problem" and "there's nothing I can do." News flash to the manager: it is your problem, and if there's nothing you can do about the affairs of the restaurant then you should be removed as an ineffective manager. Thanks to you, I will NEVER return to this establishment after years of patronage. You gave me the very worst dining experience I've ever had. You were rude to my wife and I the whole time. I had to serve myself throughout lunch (I got my own water, silverware, to go plate and walked up to the counter to grab my bill after waiting 40 minutes). And to make matters worse, I arrived home, checked my credit card, and noticed that you billed me twice. I felt like I was in one of those restaurants where they treat you poorly on purpose. I kept waiting for some hidden camera to unveil and an MC to walk over and tell me that I was the star of some ridiculous, but staged, joke. If you want to attend for the show then so be it, but don't expect a pleasant dining experience.
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Katie U.
Restaurant closes at a weird time.. We went in at around 7:45-8pm didn't check what time they closed but we went in and got seated and the servers were really mean. We were 1/4 way through our dinner and she kinda just threw us boxes and kinda like rushing us out. We were treated horribly. I have another gift certificate that is usable for this place but you know what? Because the service was TERRIBLE we are never coming back. Throwing away that certificate. Will not recommend this place to ANYONE.
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K F.
Best gyro we ever had and the lamb kabob was super yummy. They were a little slow to seat us, but you can. Tell they are all family and hard workers. We will definitely be going back again. Loved the free pita and dips upon arrival!
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Ioanna Z.
An excellent place for lunch or dinner . I loved the lamb souvlaki , their salads are so tasty and the prices really reasonable . Service is excellent and Andreas , the owner , the nicest guy ever .
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Robert M.
I've been here several times, and the food has always been great, along with good portions. The prices are decent. You'll read a few bad reviews about their horrible service, and give it a one star, but state that the food is good. I don't get that. I'm there to eat not get in the servers pants, but I will admit the service is a bit shit....ty. If your hungry want some good Greek food and decent portions, come here. Do and what I do. Don't mind the service, just eat. This place would get four stars, but the services pulls it down.
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Yuwei C.
Pretty much consistently terrible service. Like the worst ever. I'd call to place an order for pick-up, show up at the suggested time, find out that they never actually put in my order, and then wait another 20 min for my food to be prepared. And once I got food poisoning there. If the place improved their service it'd be SUCH an upgrade as their gyro platters are actually very good. Just can't get past the rudeness and inefficiency (and food poisoning).
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Gene Z.
Just about my favorite place to go get an excellent Greek meal! The Spanakopita Platter is my favorite and the accompanying rice and salad are satisfying -- come hungry as this place brings lots of pita bread and hummus which may be my favorite hummus anywhere. The atmosphere is nice and generally fairly calm unless somebody orders something requiring a little 'fire' (Opa!) I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a very filling and delicious Greek dinner
(4)
Gneiss H.
I ate at Opa for the first time and was very pleased with my experience! My husband and I went for lunch. We got there around 12pm. We were seated immediately and our sever immediately brought us a plate of hummus, tzatziki, pita and cumbers. The tzatziki was the best I have ever had! The hummus was also wonderful and fresh. We both ordered a lunch special. I had the Greek salad and my husband had the gyro. Both were very large portions; which I wasn't expecting for $5.50 each!! The prices are amazing! Our server was friendly and efficient. Another server that wasn't taking care of us stopped by to compliment my necklace and tattoos. All The severs seemed very friendly. I will defiantly be going back!
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Madeline P.
The food is good, it's also a hit and miss. The restaurant itself is crowded and not the cleanest, the bathrooms can get a little attention On a good day the servers are attentive, but 2/3 times I've been here the server was hiding, and all we really wanted was our water refilled, we leave generous tips but we definitely expect good service. Today is the only day that we have had good service! But I haven't dared go in the restroom yet. OPA!
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Eric T.
We've been regulars here for several years. The service is spotty, but the food is consistently good. Tonight, we entered the restaurant about a half hour before closing. We were greeted by a server behind the counter yelling across the restaurant, "we're only doing to go! We close in a half hour!" I've worked in restaurants a very long time, and you seat customers until you close. Part of working in a restaurant is understanding that you might have to stay a little late. It's called customer service. It's sad, because the food here is good. It's just not good enough to justify the rude, inconsiderate service.
(1)
Stephen P.
Unfortunate experience - Deceptive business practice WARNING! They automatically added 18% gratuity for our family of 6 and gave us a credit card a bill that included the gratuity. Then we were given a receipt that had our total listed as a pre-tip amount with another line to add another gratuity. When asked, the manager said they were in error, but it was software problem, and they couldn't do anything about it. - Really, how about a verbal warning? They were short-handed and the service was understandably poor. On the positive side the grilled salmon salad was good. I just can't patronize an establishment that knowingly overcharges customers.
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Brittany W.
My greek spot in good ole Tucson. The service is always friendly and accommodating. My friends and I would dine here on a regular basis. I usually stuck to my usual, the gyro sandwich. Their greek side salad is very yummy due to the dressing so I always look forward to eating that. You can't really go wrong with any of their choices, they give great sized portions for their prices. Also they give warm pita and hummus as a starter just like Olive Garden will give you breadsticks. Not to mention the pita is so soft and good! However, their beer and wine choices are lackluster, so I recommend just going there for the food. They also have great lunch specials!!
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Jeffery P.
23 minutes before a server reappeared after seating us, I was confronted with a rude and impatient woman with see through stretch pants (bright pink under garments) who seemed too concerned with talking to the cooks and other wait staff to answer my questions. The hummus and tzatziki looked as if prepared by a rookie, and had the consistency, and flavor of baby food. The pita was dry and crunchy, as if left in sandbag for hours. Aside from the detrimentally poor service, the gyro meat was decent. More than a little dry, but had a nice flavor. Secondary note, if you're going to remove or change a dish, you should definitely change your menu as well. Room for improvement, and I certainly won't be returning for some time. As it stands I would not recommend this to friends as an eatery.
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Julia H.
Never again. Positives + Delicious food Negatives - incredibly bad service for the past 5 times I went back. It's time to call it quits. Good food can't bring me back anymore. I'm not sure if they are understaffed or their waiting just sucks but everything takes a million years here...and they constantly forget my orders.
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Tania P.
I went during lunch hour so I experienced heavy traffic. The restaurant is small, it does have seating outside but on this particular day it was really cold and no one wanted to be shivering while eating. I waited a good 5-10 minutes for a table which wasn't bad. What was bad was that no one ever approached me or greeted me while I stood there, waiting to be seated. Finally we get a table and had to ask for the free appetizers because our waitress never brought it out. We then order, get our food, eat and enjoy. The waitress never once came back to refill our drinks or ask how we were doing. I needed another napkin the whole time I was there but couldn't get anyone to provide me with this essential piece of equipment. I'll be honest, the food is good. The plates are large so you definitely get your money's worth. But the service is really bad, maybe it's because they were really busy but there were only like 3 servers to greet, sit, take orders, bring orders, clean up, and be cashiers. It is badly organized for their expensive prices!
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Richard R.
The food is always pretty good here. Love the free hummus and pita! I get the chicken souvlaki and it's quite tasty plus my kids really eat it up. My kids love the flaming saganaki and it's a very popular dish by all the fires and sounds of Opa! whenever I am there. Plenty of side salad, more than enough. I have to agree that service is often not great although last time I was there surprisingly excellent until I had to wait and wait for my bill. Atmosphere is casual, not a large place, tough to get a booth on weekends since often reserved. There is outdoor seating for when there is nice weather aka cooler than now.
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Dawn K.
I have come here many times. The only issue with Opa! Greek Cuisine I have, is the service is not consistent. More than once I have been seated and quickly brought water, but then no one returns for a duration. If not me, then I have seen this happening to other guests to the point they leave. Yesterday, I went with a party of six; we had the **best**service, the food was excellent and our drinks were refilled before they were empty. However, a couple sitting near me got their meal but didn't have any drinks. I don't know if they were being refilled, but I heard the tone of voice of the customer asking for "my iced tea?"(exasperated). At Opa! Greek Cuisine they offer a free taste plate at the start of the meal, with hummus,tzatziki and Greek pitas as a yummy snack before deciding what to order. My husband loves to order the Greek flaming cheese appetizer, saganaki; flaming cheese is fun! Opa! Opa! Greek Cuisine has an open plan with murals and pictures on the walls, Greek columns and other decorations. The restroom situation is with one single stall room for men and ladies, in the back. Really the food is the shinning star. It's always fresh, always served hot and from my visits consistently good. They area able to accommodate large parties, since the floor plan easily can arrange tables. So if you are looking for Greek fare this is a good choice, however it can get busy and if you do get seated you might have to wait none the less.
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Drew P.
Today the food was so good and service was fantastic! My fiance had the feta burger and I had the stuffed chicken. WoW! Yum! This place didn't disappoint or and any other time I have visited. Oh BTW they light the burger on fire in front of you. Go for dinner and a show! !
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Paul C.
My first time at Opa! was a bit of a mixed bag. When I walked in the door, I waited almost 5 minutes before any of the employees even acknowledged me, although several of them looked over from across the room and knew I was there. They don't appear to have a host or hostess, and I was finally seated by a waitress. Despite being seated by the woman who ended up being my waitress, she didn't ask me what I'd like to drink right away, and instead left me alone for several minutes. I picked an item off the lunch menu and then closed the menu to indicate I was ready to order. The waitress returned and asked me what I'd like to drink, then walked away before I could tell her I was ready to order. When she dropped off the water, she walked away again without taking my order. It turns out, the wait staff was also bussing tables. So no hostess, no bus boys, just waiters who ignore their tables to do other tasks. There were plenty of them, too. I don't see why the restaurant can afford so many waiters, but no bus boys. The waitress finally returned again to take my order, and she brought a free plate of cucumbers with tzatziki and pitas with hummus. This wasn't a small plate, although I was on my own. Bonus appetizer (as mentioned by other reviews) was quite nice. I didn't finish it, because I had read the meal portions are large. This turns out to be an understatement. Despite the restaurant being full and the wait staff being slow and inattentive, my food arrived right away. I ordered the $5 gyro pita from the lunch menu, and it was HUGE. The gyro meat was really phenomenal, and the tzatziki had good flavor. There were also some quality greens, tomatoes, and onions on the pita. It took me 10 minutes to get the bill and nearly another 10 minutes to pay it, which was absurd. But my bill for the MASSIVE gyro and free appetizer came to $5.47, after tax. This might actually be the best value in town. Final verdict: I would come back here and try again, for sure. They would easily merit a 4th or 5th star if they could improve the service. But I hate being ignored, and I HATE waiting for the bill.
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Leah E.
Fantastic! Would definitely recommend! Party of 4 after a convention at TCC...great service and delicious food. Gyro, Sea Bass, Lamb Chops, and Combo platter we're all good choices. Hand cut fries and flaming cheese for app are good choices!
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Angela S.
Horrible horrible service!! The only thing that keeps me coming back is the food & the taziki sauce. During one visit we had three different servers (which for got my husbands wine) and we waited about 20 mins for the check. And if you need anything after they dump your food off..... Forget it. The food is exceptional if you can take the poor service.
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Peg K.
the online menu priced the meal i wanted at 10.00. it was 13.95 in the restaurant. when i spoke to the waitress about it, she said - it's only a couple of bucks more.......really? a class act would be to honor their published prices. platters are huge, food greasy.
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Justin C.
I frequent Opa about once every other month. I go here to take advantage of their very affordable and large portioned penne pasta lunch special. It's definitely two meals (lunch and dinner to-go). The taste is usually decent for a lot of carbs. My most recent visit and actually all previous experiences have all included TERRIBLE service. It gets pretty bad. It will take you 5-7 minutes to be acknowledged and seated while you stand at the door. Another 5 minutes after you've read the menu cover to cover to get a simple drink and meal order. Don't expect your water to be topped off regularly. The waitresses are just seemingly slow and unaware. And by the way, if your pasta gets burned like mine did, simply expect a "Oh. That must have happened when they put it one the stove. Sorry." Really?!? That's your explanation and apology and attempt to remedy your fault? Pretty decent food. Abhorrent service.
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Leah G.
Ummmmm I'm trying to enjoy dinner with my niece but can't hear her over the beat dropping to the awful dub step being played at dinner time. Only in Tucson.
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Steve R.
This is my second and last trip to this Greek Tragedy. The first time you could hear the chef, waitresses and management yelling at each other in the open kitchen. Today our waitress reminded me of my worst Brooklyn experience (and I've been a lot!). If the food was exceptional it still wouldn't be worth this lack of regard. And,sadly, the food just isn't that good. You have lots of choices when you dine. Patronize a restaurant that wants your business and shows you how much by supplying a good experience.
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Nancy L.
Before you decide to eat here, take a look at all the reviews complaining about their service. The service here is horrible. All of the ladies (yes I had multiple servers) that served me today hardly paid attention to any of the customer's needs. They chatted at the front counter while I had an empty glass and patiently waited for my check for about 15 min. When it finally came, it was brought to me by a completely different server. I handed her my debit card. She returns and says the system is down, since I don't have cash, she says I should come drive back and pay when the system is up again... Uh what? Sorry I don't have time like you to drive back and forth all around Tucson. It's the restaurant's fault that the system is down not mine. The food is average. It's cheap. The service sucks. Do yourself a favor and don't eat here.
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Luinelly L.
We had to wait to be seated for a long time and got passed a long by a few hostesses until finally someone said "go a head" and we sat ourselves. The food is fantastic and the service was rushed because it was during the busy time but u can't beat a $5.50 burger. Very tasty.
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Jessie B.
This was an awful meal. We both got the lamb entree and it was so overpowered with garlic you could not even tell you were eating lamb . I have had lamb at numerous Greek restaurants across the country and never I have I woke up STILL sickened from the garlic that permeated everything on the plate from the salad to the rice. The lamb was tough and sinewy. The service was terrible. At almost $15 a plate it was a lot of money - and food! to waste.
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R R.
We ate their the first time we went to Austin, came back and it was still the best. Love their roasted eggplant (Baba Ganoush) their gyros had just the right amount of meat and Tazaki sauce. It was lunch time and we had great fast service. We will definitely go back. Worth the price too.
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Julie G.
We were in Green Valley visiting relatives and wanted to treat my folks and in-laws (who traveled with us) to lunch before continuing on with the rest of our road trip. I called at 11:15 for a reservation for a table for 8 at noon. The staff had a table set up and waiting for us when we arrived. I was glad I had called ahead since the restaurant was packed. The service was excellent. The food was delicious. My picky eater asked for spaghetti with no cheese. Since the menu said the spaghetti sauce had Greek cheese in it, I wasn't sure how this would go. No problem, the chef whipped up a custom batch of sauce with no cheese. The bowl of pasta was huge and I was shocked when my kiddo ate it all. I ordered chicken strips for kiddo #2. I expected typical fried chicken strips, we got 2 marinated/grilled chicken tenderloins. He ate a few bites but since he had wolfed down the majority of our hummus and pita bread, he was already full when the entree arrived. The rest of the group was very happy with their food choices. I had a low carb gyro plate. Delicious veggies, salad, and a very generous portion on gyro meat. I would definitely order that again when I am in Tucson. I had bought a Groupon, $8 for $16, and had no trouble using it.
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Kyle B.
Walked up to the register with 4 servers right in front of me and not one of them acknowledge me for a couple minutes and then they couldn't decide who was going to help me for my take out order so that was annoying but the food is good and there's not very many choices for Greek food in Tucson. Maybe next time I'll dine in so I can experience the atmosphere, the Greek music and Greece painted on the walls which is very romantic so possible date location. We will see.
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Aimee A.
The food looks amazing, unfortunately no one would seat me or acknowledge me- so I left. I stood at the "please wait to be seated" sign for a good 5 min in a practically empty empty restaurant. A waitress walked past me and ignored me. I actually called the restaurant while standing there and still didn't get service? I'd maybe try them again for take out, but only because it's the only Greek place near my apt. And only for takeout.
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Kristie F.
Excellant food. Great service! Big portions. I had a gyro that I had to eat with a fork too big to pick up.
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Jinny H.
Opa is one of my favorite restaurants in town. Their lunch specials are awesome - for $5 you can get so many plates, like the large organic/Greek salad (and they are large), organic pasta, gyro wraps, chicken wraps, some platters, etc., and if you go with someone, you get a free hummus/ pita bread appetizer. The dinner menu is more extensive with a lot of choices- overall, the food is great. I go here frequently, and although I must say that the service really varies depending on how crowded the restaurant is (it can get super crowded on Saturday lunches), when there are only a few people, the service is great. The few times that I've been there, the wait has not been long, and the servers have been very attentive.
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Steve L.
Opa has steadily went down hill. Their food is pretty good but the place is filthy and the service is horrible. Oh well they were good for a while.
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Lorrie K.
Went in for take out. Never been here before. I asked how long it would take. Was told about 10 mins. So after around 30 mins, they say "I think your order is ready?" Really are you asking me? Or telling me? So I walk up, I said "I would hope so after 30 mins!" Her reply, a sarcastic. "Sorry". Then I asked if forks were in the bag. She said, ( I kid you not) "there's napkins in the bag". Omg. Really!! All I ordered were salads. They were ok, I say enter at your own risk.
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Juan D.
My co-workers and I had gone here about three times. The last time I went needless to say would be my last. There was a good size COCKROACH swimming in our food. There was no apology made. Waitress just took the food away without saying a word. We were the ones apologizing for having to leave. In my view, if I get a hair or fly in my food, although it's disgusting, I would probably stay if they re-made my food. But if there's a cockroach in my food, that is a sign of dirtiness. If you like an extra crunch with disease carrying bugs in your pita then this is the place for you.
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Amy B.
Service can be lacking for sure. We have had to wait for far too multiple times when dining here. The food is okay but nothing too memorable. Most memorable is their Tzitzki sauce and hummus platter.
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Ethan S.
Hands down the best Greek food in town. The service is excellent. A real family atmosphere.
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Andrew S.
Tried Opa twice, 1st time it smelled like an open sewer, we did not stay, tonight we were told by hostess we could seat ourselves outside, someone would be right w us. 15 mins later, my girlfriend stepped inside to let them know We we're outside, the hostess snapped at her, "yea,I know" . We ate nxt door.
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Sierra K.
Service was really awful. Our food was left sitting under the lamp for a while because our waitress was too busy talking. The food itself tasted fine, but when we asked for the check, it took a long time. We even got up to tell the waitress to ring us up. Then she took her time (saw her look at her phone), and gave us a sarcastic "have a good day". Horrible, rude service.
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Carol W.
My husband and I frequent this establishment often. We bring guests who visit us and in the past were quite pleased with the service as well. I would give the food a 5 star rating but the service in the past few months has been less then acceptable. The wait staff recently seems to be more concerned with what they will do when they get off their shift then the satisfaction of the patrons. I would not be writing this if this was a one time issue. As an example, during our last visit the waitress came to our table and asked if we were ready to order. We asked for a little more time to look at the menu at which time the waitress took a very deep sigh and walked away without a word. The woman never smiled throughout the entire transaction and once our meal came never came back to check that we did not need anything else. At the end of our meal she approached our table from behind to ask if we were ready for our check. Her service left a very bad taste in my mouth. In the future I will think twice before I visit this establishment but do hope the owners get the wait staff focused since the food is so very good!
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Lund W.
I came with some people who had just been there the day before. Why they came back for more punishment I don't know. Of course, you wouldn't come here at all if you read the reviews. Anyway, the free tzatziki (yogurt dip) and hummus and cucumbers were barely edible. I can't speak for the pita bread since I don't eat gluten. The lamb loin was very tough and the salad was poor. The service was relatively poor, but the bill includes an 18% tip, so there is no reason for the waitresses to do a good job.
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Emily M.
Food is average but they have the worst service ever. EVER! We could have walked out without paying the bill and no one would have noticed. Sat there with empty plates for over 20 min. Never coming back!
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Harry S.
Walking into this place it looked so promising. Then the food came... This is not even close to authentic Greek cuisine. The Filet and the Lamb tastes EXACTLY the same. NO ONE would be able to tell them apart. The Skordalia was horrible. Made with instant mashed potatoes and a bad combination of spices. The avgolemono soup was absolutely HORRIBLE! The rice was mush, there was no chicken in it and it had potatoes and carrots in it... WTH! If you're Greek, do NOT come here. If you want Americanized garbage, have a ball.
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Keith A.
Great food. Had the combo plate with steak and chicken, rice, pitas and Greek salad. $15. Delicious, great spices and flavor and large portions. I also tasted the Greek feta burger and fries. Yummy and only $10. Nice friendly service and they gave us a free pita and hummus platter when we sat down. Easy to find and plenty of free parking.
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Alex B.
I been here 4 times with 2 of the experiences being good. One visit, the lamb was tough and chewy. My last visit proved to be the last time I will patronize them. An automatic 18% tip was added to my bill with no advance warning. Imagine if I had visited my local hardware store and they had done this. I would ask why the 18% charge? Would they answer; we need that as a commission for our workers? I doubt it. I would think the business would be responsible for the wages of their workers. That is a not a customer responsibility!!! Tips are acceptable in the US but ONLY when earned. The service at this restaurant was poor and here I am rewarding bad behavior with their mandatory tip policy. If Opa cannot afford to pay their employees, maybe they are in the wrong business.
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Zach W.
Gotta throw out an update here. Our last two visits to Opa have been less than satisfactory. Tonight's was the last straw. The food was fine, but the service was deplorable. We witnessed the entire waitstaff eating in plain view of the restaurant, texting, taking pictures of each other, and being generally loud and obnoxious while guests looked on. Our waitress dropped off our plates and vanished until she returned to admit she had lost our ticket and needed to write down our order again-after we had eaten it. Didn't bother to clear the table (or anyone else's for that matter) but did remember to drop the check. That was the last we saw of her, so we had to let someone else know there was an error (yup, didn't see that coming...). Everyone else appeared to be getting the same level of attention. Don't know what has happened here over the last year or so. I had previously given this restaurant five stars and it was once one of our favorite places to go. Bummer.
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Justis S.
Wow, this is a great Greek restaurant! Low prices for the high-quality, authentic Greek food, and definitely the best in Tucson! My only complaint is that I wish they had a Greek spread/sampler platter that featured several dips/hummus with a few other appetizers. I know they offer a combo plate, but it's limited to 3 appetizers. That being said, I love the flaming feta! And the warm pita (homemade?) pita bread is amazing, too. Overall a solid place at a great price.
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Mary V.
Horrible service. It makes you think twice about going here. Every time I have been, the service has been poor.
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Jonathan H.
I'm going back to Yanni's The Little Greek!!! Positive Feedback - The food is delicious at Opa! The food portions are generous! Negative Feedback - The service is poor. I ate at Opa on June 15, 2014 and July 5, 2014. The servers work as though they don't need gratuity tips. I believe the servers just don't care about the dine-in customers. I shouldn't have to leave my seat to request a beverage. I shouldn't have to leave my seat to request my food be delivered to my table. Servers should not be arguing in front of customers about doing their job. I shouldn't hear the servers saying inappropriate comments about customers in Spanish. I'm going back to Yanni's The Little Greek!!!
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Juliann C.
I was so sad to write this! Because I always look forward to eating here when I visit AZ! the GOOD * location, so close to where I usually stay! * food was delish * portions are huge! * free pita bread & hummus, always a plus the BAD * literally... a full house.. a full restaurant. there was only ONEEEE SERVER. inside and outside the restaurant. full. I can't believe there was only one server and one food runner. * food took incredibly long... took about 45-60 minutes. CRAZY! We eventually had to tell them we were going to take it out.
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Ivette O.
Let me preface this by saying I love Greek food. I ate at Opa! a long time ago when they first opened, literally years ago, and then never went back because the service was terrible and the food was just ok. But, my DH purchased a Groupon and we figured lets go back. They say things get better with time and Opa! certainly has. I had the flaming saganaki (a delicious Greek cheese - beware, it salty, but oh so good!) slightly melted with the heat of a shot of brandy poured over and set a blaze. Who knew we'd have dinner and a pyrotechnics show? We've since returned nearly once a month. The service can be spotty which is frustrating but we've started asking to be seated in a particular servers section to avoid the spotty service. It makes the experience much more pleasurable. We've had the lamb gyros, the saganaki burger, the gyro platters, and the hummus platter. All delicious. Their hummus is light and fresh and the tzatziki is just right. I always though my husband ordered a small hummus plate when we arrive but it is an appetizer that comes with every meal. They also have the fluffiest pita bread. But, my favorite are anything with saganaki and the Greek salad. Oh! I almost forgot, the most surprising item I had there were the fries. They are delicious steak cut fries serve with ketchup and sprinkled with dill. I was skeptical but they are hands down my second favorite fries (eegees will always be number one).
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Jess M.
Woo! Best Greek restaurant in tucson! You can get a gyro wrap, Greek salad, and rice for just 12bucks! Super delicious and good pricing. And it's super nice inside. They should totally open another on the east side of tucson, cause I would be there everyday! Take mah moneyyyyyy! I've been to Super Gyro, Athens, My big Fat...and they just don't compare.
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Kj J.
Service was good but the place was a bit messy. Food was great! Came in last minute on a Sunday.
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Mary H.
Food is delicious and the servers were friendly. I also like being able to order an organic salad at a Greek restaurant. Prices were a little high, but so was the quality of the food, so it's worth it. Also, they give free pita and hummus plates while you wait.
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A P.
We've been going here for a few years now and have not had a bad experience so far. The service has gone done from what it used to be a few years ago, but it's still good. The waiters/ waitresses still do a good job. The food is delicious as well. And the prices are reasonable. The interior is well done with lovely murals throughout. Out of all the Greek places I've eaten at, this place is still one of my favorites.
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Ciera L.
Bad service everytime I go. The place can be completely empty and still experience horrible service. Good food, but a little overpriced.
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Mark S.
Went their for lunch for the first tme today. I had the souvlaki lamb pita sandwich. Lamb was cooked very well and had delicious spicy flavor to it. The white sauce was fantastic and service was extremely prompt and efficient. I would go back for dinner next time. I thought it was nice that they gave you pita bread, cucumbers, tangy white sauce, and hummus as an appetizer for free. They have a very nice roomy patio which is nice a feature.
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Karen K.
They make up their own rules for Living Social coupons. WTF??? Told me I had to spend more if I wanted to use it. Living Social confirmed that they can't do this, issued me a refund, and flagged them to most likely not be able to coupon in future. They were also horribly rude to me for the sake of $8..
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Monica F.
I wavered between 2 and 3 stars. Here's the story: Cute restaurant, nice decor with scenic murals, columns, grapevines (sort of weird, lame, out of place St. Patrick's stuff stuck around the Greek details), greeted and seated in reasonable time. They have ample selections for gluten-free/low carb/vegetarian. Complementary appetizer came out pretty fast: a plate of pita, tzatziki, and hummus, sort of casually tossed on a plate. My fiance said he was low-carb and they replaced half the pita with cucumbers, which was really nice. We got some saganaki, which was the main thing I wanted. The first couple bites had a weird aftertaste to me, but the flavor evened out and was OK. However, it was the greasiest saganaki I've ever had...there was a lake of grease on the plate when we were done. Fiance got lamb souvlaki and I ordered filet mignon. The server asked me how I wanted my steak and I said, "rare." He asked if that was really what I wanted and I clarified: "pink in the center." When our food came, the steak was a couple ticks past medium-well. Also, The server delivered a "combo" platter: half steak and half chicken. I told her that wasn't what I ordered and she said that the "filet mignon souvlaki" was the "combo platter." This is definitely not what the menu says but I was too hungry to argue. The chicken was kind of dry. The lamb was also really dry. However, the ample salad and cooked vegetables were swimming with oil. I literally had to shake the vegetables off so as not to drip on my blouse. So overall, I wasn't really impressed with the food. It didn't taste bad but all the meat was overcooked and everything was drenched with grease. I think Fronimo's is much better.
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Troy V.
I love the opa-sizzle outta this place. While some items on their menu are a bit overpriced, they still have so many more dishes on the menu that are way economical, especially their lunch special. My go to is the gyro with feta, but I do experiment with the rest of the menu. So good!
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Carla M.
I've been to the restaurant when 'the family' was in town. Service was good. Today, however, 1. Waitress insulted my husband's place of work, Jack in the Box simply because he was wearing the shirt because he was on call. 2. She got my husband's order wrong even when he repeated it twice. About an hour later, when the order came out she claimed he ordered 63 when he ordered from the 70s the braised lamb rare as you can get it. 3. Instead of the manager, the head waitress came over as the manager was too busy with the big groups and with a catering orders instead worrying of taking care of a small group of two. Though he was happy to see someone who made reservations for a specific table and happily served them. 4. The bigger tables that came in after us, got thier food first. 5. The Athenian Chicken that i recieved was good but a bit dry. I've been here when the service was outstanding but today 'buh' husband felt insulted
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Yves J.
The food actually reminded me of the food I ate while I lived in Athens, Greece. The service was slow. Manny, the busboy, turned into my waiter. He actually was really good and friendly. In fact, he's the reason I'll go back to the place. I didn't get utensils and napkins until after I received my food. I don't think you'll be disappointed in the food. So far, it's the most authentic that I've found so far. Just a word of advice, when you go to the Greek restaurants, ask if they're from Greece or Crete. There is a difference and some of the food preparation is different. Good, but slightly different.
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Brandon K.
Went for lunch yesterday. I know this place gets very busy so we arrived around 11:30. It wasn't that busy and we were greeted as soon as we walked in. The hummus and tzatziki appetizer is very good. I had the Gyro plate. The meat was not dry and had a good flavor. I would rate this as one of the best gyros I've ever had. I read the other reviews about the service in this place. As we were finishing lunch about four different groups came in at the same time so the waitress was busy getting them seated getting drink orders etc. it took our waitress about five minutes to get our check and then about five more minutes to return the credit card receipt. This doesn't bother me as I understand that when it's busy you might have to wait a little bit. I would recommend giving it a try.
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Joe S.
Tuesday night was a night we had to use one of those Amazon.com coupons for Opa! This place is exciting--excellent staff, great menu selections, and excellent service and food preparation. Just the three of us adults had to ask for a doggie bag as the helpings are generous. Hope you get Gigi as your waitress but all were par excellance that night!
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Tammara W.
I'm giving 4 stars because whenever I go here the food is consistently great. But the service is usually a whole different story. Expect to wait- wait to be seated even when there are tables available, wait for the drink order to be taken and wait for your order. I'm fine with waiting, I'm patient but even still it's usually surprising to me. Today when I went I had to wait to be seated even with the several empty tables around inside (the patio was filled) the server today was pretty good with getting my order and getting it in but it seems the kitchen lags quite a bit. I'll continue to go here because I love their gyro salad and their gyro platter. Hopefully they eventually expand to a larger location so the atmosphere can be quieter and nicer and hire some more staff members. Overall the food to me is worth the wait. Just some kinks they need to work out still.
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Chris M.
Greek cuisine you say? Look no further. Look into OPA Greek cuisine and fun! This is truly authentic Greek food that is sure to satisfy your every desires! Upon entering this fantastic restaurant you will be presented with beautiful Greek artwork and welcoming dim lighting that is sure to set the mood for a romantic night out. Now on to the experience. Although it took 10 minutes to be seated it was worth the wait, we even got to pick our own seats. While reviewing the menu we were astonished at the numerous options we had to decide upon. After a few minutes we concluded that babaghanouge & filet mignon souvlaki would be our meal of choice. Before ordering what seemed to be the perfect choice, the waitress ever so kindly brought out a complimentary appetizer. While still working on the appetizer, our plates were brought out by our extremely professional and friendly waitress. Their presentation was impeccable making our food choice look spectacular. The first bite of the filet mignon was an explosion of flavor in my mouth, I couldn't wait to take another bite. The babaghanouge was not as expected but still ever so satisfying. Upon finishing our meal we were brought the check and thankfully not expedited to leave. Overall the experience was memorable and we recommend everyone to join in on it. So if you're still in need of some new exotics flavors OPA is the place for you!
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Mike S.
Having lunch with my wife at Opa. Lunch menu was a great price performer. Free appetizer and then we order two of the $5 items. Portions were large and tasty. Everything was fresh with great favors. I had the Athena Chicken Sandwich and my wife had a gyros pita. Both were excellent. I would recommend trying the lunch menu if you are in the area
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Deven W.
Horrible service and mediocre food. I continue to try it again every 3-6 months but the experience never ceases to amaze. Whether it's not being acknowledged for 15 minutes, being brought a burnt hamburger bun for garlic toast, or having the waitress spill water on my phone (and not wipe it up), it always leaves a bad taste in my mouth. If the management could get the service on par and a more consistent cook, they would be set. Why let such a great location go to waste??
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John R.
Redemption. The awful hosting ability--we waited for anyone to acknowledge us forever--was bettered by the immediate presentation of warm flat bread, hummus, fresh "Tza-tzi-ki" and Mythos beer. Days could and should be spent addressing the decor! Somewhere, the staging of an ancient tragedy is missing a few colum-esque props and the baroque glitter and gold of some of the venu's accoutrements clashes--80's clothing style--with the faux elegance of the painted-brick-fountain nook. It was Greek, way outside of Greece, without an assigned century and with no sense of synthesis. I was thrilled from the get go! And then there was Heidi the waitress. Her absolute nonchalance, her in your face charisma, her slightly iffy charm. I couldn't have loved her more. At one point she walked away from the table in front of me, smile on her face, stopped at my elbow, leaned against my shoulder, hand on my arm and said "what do you think that is?" I looked over and saw that a woman in the adjacent group was wearing a full on stuffed sheep bib. Huge. Appalling. To Heidi, the epitome of distraction. She couldn't contain that as she served the table she thought they could all tell that she, while addressing the group, could not take her eyes off of the sheep bib. "I just wanna talk to it, y'know? Ask it," she said, "if it needs anything else?" She was completely dead pan, not in any way unserious, and concerned. I almost peed my (heavily complimented) shorts. And the foodohmygod. I indulged in the Pastitio; a layered greek pasta that hinted at nutmeg and elevated the warm cheese (ricotta, if I'm not mistaken) to flight. It melted in the right way, like a full bodied cloved wine. It was gorgeous. The rice was indescribable. It was a little overcooked, but the flavor compensated for the little-bit-too-fluffiness of the texture. The cucumbers and carrots and flatbread triangles, drizzled in the light oil and vinegar house made Greek dressing...I could hit the character limit talking about the dance of dazzling tastes. Gustavo ordered a sampler platter of sorts complete with lamb and gyro skewers. The spices popped, the sugars glazed, this marinaded meat got me trouble. I kept just picking off of his plate. And picking. Picking, just a little bit more. One hand slap and some sharp admonition later...well, we have leftovers now. I also ordered the spanikopata to go (a few bites didn't quite make it home intact) and it was filo dough deliciousness. And a sweet-treat for later tomorrow of raspberry white cheese cake. One bite told me yes, Gustavo said the sauce was a little bit to fruit out of a jar. True story, but then get it on the side--the cake is the real ticket. Oh, and we started with the grape leaves. Can anyone say yesplease and thankyouIwantmore? Mmmmm. Total bill for the homemade humus and cucumber dip, 5 Mythos, Pastitio, Skewer platter, spanikopata and desert? $66.00. That's five courses and a heck of a lot of beer. Enjoy it friends, I know I will be. --Fairy Food Father Postscript: The cascading drape/glass lights. You have to see the interior to believe it. It is sublime in it's confusion--It almost makes a sound--like the discordant notes of a pantheon of plural at-odds deities.
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Armando G.
This place has good food and great portions, but the service and hospitality sucks. I have gone in multiple times to have the staff walk by and just not care. They don't care to greet you, they don't care to seat you (even when the "please wait to be seated" sign is up.) I do not get it. I did not feel welcomed and will take my business to one of the many restaurants to choose from.
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Charlene M.
Surprisingly good meal from a "shopping mall" facade. Nice complimentary platter of pita, humus, cucumbers & dip. The pita sandwich lunch specials with a Greek salad were delicious. Portions huge. I had spicy chicken, my husband gyros lamb/beef. Service was prompt & prices $! Would highly recommend & definitely go again!
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Mike X.
We recently visited Opa and it wasnt spectactular but wasnt bad either...First the good....The look and feel of the restaurant was nice with crescent shaped booths throughout and a some cool painted artwork on the walls. They bring a complimentary pita plate with hummus and tzatki sauce....very good tasting. We found the service very good although you dont seem to have the same server throughout the meal. Now for the not so good...My Angus Beef kabobs was extremely over-spiced with oregano although the beef was tender. For desert we had a baklava and this was the one really very poor item we had...very dry and bordering on stale. I would return as it borders on a very good restaurant with a few tweaks but I wouldn't go near the baklava again.
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J G.
Possibly the best Greek food in Tucson. It is intimate without being crowded. The food comes pretty fast and tastes amazing. If you haven't tried the spicy chicken, you definitely should. Put it in a salad or on a pita. I'm surprised by any negative comments about the staff. They are very friendly and seem to enjoy their job. The only time I ever recall receiving the wrong thing turned out to be my fault for ordering the wrong food. After realizing what it was I wanted, the chef came out and personally delivered the meal and comped us the original mistake. Definitely a place to check out.
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Jackie W.
Hands-down the best Greek food in Tucson. My favorites are the hummus with pita; grilled chicken caesar wrap and the roast lamb.
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Zach H.
Not bad...not bad at all. Decent portions, prices are okay. Nice lunch spot.
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Aishan S.
First of all, I love the decor here. The paintings are the wall set the atmosphere and make the place very light and friendly. The staff are nice and helpful, and there is plenty of space for seating. The food here is delicious too! I never know what to order at Greek restaurants for some reason. I think I just have a hard time deciding because everything is so flavourful, and I'm never quite sure exactly what I'm in the mood for. I ordered a gyro here and it came with a huge salad too. In addition to that, there was a pita plate appetizer with hummus and tzatziki. SO MUCH YUMMY FOOD! I probably only ate 2/3 of my meal, and unfortunately, I couldn't take it home because Greek food doesn't keep too well. I wish they had smaller portions, but if you come in with an appetite or decide to split with a friend, it's definitely worth it! Plus, then you can have room for desert too!
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Mark S.
This place is way out of my way for lunch, but it came highly recommended by a buddy, whom I met there. My buddy strongly suggested the $5 gyro lunch special. He said it was a huge amount of food. He was right. For an additional $2.50 you can add fries or a salad. You won't need it. Between the massive, you-actually-have-to-remove-some-meat-before-you-Âcan-eat-it-sandwich-style gyro and the FREE hummus, tzatziki and pita appetizer, spending extra money on fries is unnecessary. The portion was not the only thing to be happy about. The gyro meat is extremely tender and tasty. The pita bread was so soft it fell apart while trying to eat my massive gyro. I didn't think I liked tzatziki, but I was a fan of Opa's lemony, super creamy, garlicky version. The hummus was just OK. I thought it could have been creamier. Was all this worth a 45 minute round trip in weekday traffic? I don't think so. However, their lunch specials are good every day of the week until 3:00 so a weekend jaunt may soon be in order.
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Caitie P.
I wish I could give negative stars. I've never experienced such horrible service in my life. Our waitress took 10 minutes to come take our order. Once she took the order she said she would be back with refills...she didn't come by again. We had to ask other waiters for our food, refills, & our check. My drink was empty for 30 minutes until anyone came by. I never got another refill. Our waitress was standing at the front counter for an hour. I tried to wave her down, ask others to please get her, she blatantly ignored us. The other wait staff didn't seem to care & walked by us many times, while we were sitting with empty plates & drinks. All in all what should have taken 30 minutes, took an hour & a half. I will never return here. If they cannot hire people who care about their customers, they will not have my business.
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Danielle W.
I wanted to give this only 1 star, but the food is their only saving grace. I have been to this restaurant a few times over the last few years and have finally had enough of their awful service. From the moment we walked in the staff made us seem like an inconvenience to them for interrupting their grab ass party. No one greeted us at the hostess stand or the table we were finally sat at. The server barked orders at us like, "order food" and "drinks". We wanted additional pita bread and had to ask for it twice and still never got any. Our server refilled our water, spilled on our table and never apologized or offered to help clean it up. During our entire meal the staff stood 5 feet away from us, eating food, texting on their phones, and feeling each other up. It was impossible to get the attention of our server who ignored us for 20 minutes after we ate and then handed us our bill over the back of our booth so that she wouldn't have to walk away from socializing and stuffing her face with food. Something as simple as a "hello" or "thank you" would have helped me leave much happier, but that definitely didn't happen.
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Susan B.
Went for lunch today and it was ok, not great, not bad, just ok. I got the chicken pita lunch special and side salad. The portions are huge! Took most of it home. Unfortunately, the chicken was very bland and didn't have that good Greek seasoning and grill flavor that I love so much! The salad dressing had no flavor at all and I would have liked more feta cheese for flavor. But it was a lovely presentation and was good enough. Hubby had the gyro platter which he said had a slightly sweet taste that he wasn't used to. He didn't hate it, nor did he love it. Again, a HUGE amount of food! Gotta say honestly that I think we have been spoiled by the always flavorful and yummy food at Pappoule's in the Park Place food court. The chicken there is amazing! And the tzatziki sauce is better too! All in all, my greek food low light is still on because I'm missing those distinct flavors that Opa didn't give me. Service was great! Food came super fast and the restaurant was small but cozy. The ladies room could use a little facelift.
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Nasser E.
I live in Pittsburgh, PA., and have been in to Greek Restaurant in NY, Virginia, And Pittsburgh. But this is the best out of all, and with a very reasonable price.
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JD K.
Worth The Wait! If you short on time go elsewhere. Every time I go it takes a while to order once you are seated. Use the time to relax and converse, nice atmosphere, you can hear each other. Food has always been excellent with large portions. Save room for the baklava!
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Joe H.
Glad I did not let the bad experiences some reviews harp on discourage me from going. Service was very good. Food was good, especially the lamb. Gyros rather bleak. And the Tsatsiki - very disappointing. No evidence for garlic nor cucumber. Americanization of food quite evident. I'll keep looking for more authentic Greek food in Tucson.
After buying a Groupon from this location we decided to try it out. Last Tuesday we attempted to go and get something to eat. When we arrived at around 7PM, it was a full house and limited seating. We got seated almost immediately, but we had to wait over 15 mins and never received drinks or any service. We thought it may be a fluck and they were so busy and understaffed - it was a Tuesday after all. We decided to try it again yesterday. We arrived at around 7:15PM and it was not as busy as before, but it was still pretty packed. We were not seated immediately, but we finally got seated and we waited for about 10 mins just to receive our drink order. We ended up waiting another 15 mins and we were not able to even get an order. It was so disappointing and not worth the time. We did not even get an apology from the staff or even get to try out our food. Such a disappointment that could be changed with having more staff and customer service.
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Karla S.
first time here, I loved everything. the restaurant was beautiful and nice music. servers were very attentive, great customer service. the food was soooooo delicious ! and they serve sooooo much with ur meal. great restaurant and I'll definetly be back with friends and family.
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Aisha R.
One word sums this place up....YUMMY!!!! I had the lamb pita with greek salad. DE-LIC-IOUS! The atmosphere was great .... not too loud and great for a girls late lunch (that's why I was here) or a family outing. The prices are reasonable and the lunch specials go until 3pm.
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Amanda D.
No bueno. We headed to Opa on Friday night for dinner. They were a fairly full house but there were empty tables and we were seated without too long of a wait. A co-worker had recommended Opa and really gave it praise. I am unsure if Opa was having an off night or our ordering was just not following the lead of things my co-worker said were great. The highlight of our meal for me was the hummus and my friend JD liked the tzatziki. It is nice that this is brought to your table complimentary. Everything that followed after the free hummus + pita was unimpressive. We ordered the flaming saganaki (imported Greek cheese). Let me be clear that I am not a newbie to Greek food and I LOVE the flaming cheese. Not this time, as it tasted burnt. Yes, I understand they light the cheese on fire but it always has tasted delicious on past occasions at other Greek restaurants. This go around it was not tasty. We tried a few bites and were done. JD ordered the spicy chicken pita and said the chicken was dry. He was not excited with his food. I ordered the vegetarian moussaka (which is basically Greek lasagna made with eggplant). I recently had this dish in a Greek restaurant in Chicago and fell madly in love with it. At Opa, I tasted a bite and it was absolutely unappealing. In one word, Opa is unimpressive. The service is lacking. Our server never asked how we liked our food. Perhaps she thought I was full? I had only taken one bite of my moussaka and I found it odd she never asked if we enjoyed our meal. The food was completely lacking. No plans to return to Opa but I would recommend if you plan to go-- try lunch. The prices were far more reasonable on the lunch menu.
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Philip S.
Owner greeted us. A good family establishment. Food is well portioned and tasty.
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Joshua B.
The food at Opa! has always been great, and the service used to be legendary. Lately however, the service hasn't been that great. I have experienced poor service and heard several negatives reviews in the past few months. It seems Opa! became popular enough to lose focus on the service, and still bring in customers. If you are willing to brave long waits, incorrect orders, lost items, and general poor service for good food, Opa! is worth trying out. I am currently holding out until I hear better things about their service again.
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NoraZoe W.
We have been going to Opa for about 2.5 years, and when we went last week, we were even more impressed than we usually are. Yes, typically, the food is great--high quality, well-cooked, ample, delicious. But usually, the service is "eh." Last week, however, something was different--in a good way, not in a bad. Our water cups were never empty, our food orders were quick (and yet still correct!), our bill was on our table before we requested it...wow. Flaming saganaki is amazing as an appetixer, if you were wondering. The lamb pita platter, with a hefty serving of the Greek salad (with amazing dressing) on the side, yummy. A gyro plate, also with a salad, yes, you guessed it--great. Not a 5 star because I don't believe in perfection, but this is a keeper. Excellent prices, too.
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Betsy B.
The restaurant is located on Campbell just outside of the shopping mall. There are a lot of restaurants in the area but it was pretty crowded. There were a few tables outside. Inside, there are a few booths as well as some tables. The platter with huumus and tzatziki with pita bread was a nice starter. They offer a low carb menu that included the low carb gyros platter-without the rice and added vegetables. The helping of lamb on the gyros platter was really generous, easy to take some home for another meal. The platter comes with a greek salad as well. I found the lamb to be cooked nicely and flavorful. I really enjoyed the meal and would go back again. Good idea to check for a groupon coupon if you are going as well.
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Doug P.
Until now, I've never reviewed anything, but my recent experience at Opa compels me to write this. As for the service my family and I received: Extremely slow, even though it was a Tuesday night and many tables were empty. One member of our party was not served her entree until everybody else had nearly finished theirs. As for the food: Opinions ranged from "okay" to "good." My main complaint: At the end of the meal, when the server delivered the credit-card slip to me for my signature, the bill's total was labeled--in large capitalized letters--as "PRE-TIP AMT." I know that some restaurants include a tip in the bill for large parties such as ours, but a total labeled "PRE-TIP AMT," along with a blank line directly beneath it labeled "TIP," is a solid indication that Opa is not one of those restaurants. I added a $28.00 tip. The next day, when I looked at the itemized billing, I discovered Opa had included an 18% tip of $23.85 in the "PRE-TIP AMT." After a week of phone calls and a trip to Opa, after a week of dealing with uncooperative employees (I would have to present my monthly credit-card statement to Opa to prove I had actually paid the bill, the manager told me), they finally agreed to refund my tip.
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Jim H.
The food was very good. The service was the WORST I have EVER experienced. We sat outside and had to ask for the table to be wiped - 20 minutes later it happened. We ordered an appetizer which came followed by complimentary appetizers with the dinner. We had to ask for a wine menu which took 5 minutes. I had to walk into the restaurant to ask for a soft drink refill which appeared 10 minutes later after I asked a 2nd server to get me one. I would fire the manager and the servers and start over!!!!!!!
This is the 2nd time we have tried this place and I really wanted to like it as I love Greek food. I will have to find somewhere else to fulfill my desire for Greek food as I will never go back. Service, what service?? We went here for lunch and about half the tables were empty. We got seated right away and Server A brought us water but then we sat in our booth for over 25 minutes before anyone came to wait on us. We asked about ordering an appetizer but was told "You will get hummus and pita soon". Um okay. We flagged down Server B to inquire about our hummus and pita bread and he just nodded and walked away. About 5 minutes later he came back with the hummus and pita and asked if we were ready to order - YES, we were ready 20 minutes ago! So he takes our order and we waited another 15 minutes to get our food. The gyro meat was very good but my dining companion's spicy chicken was dry and had no flavor. They served a weird tasting sauce with this chicken that was something I wished I hadn't tasted....ewwww! The hummus' texture is chunky, very odd. Halfway thru our meal, Server 3 stops by to refill our water - first time we were offered a refill. When we were finished, we had to flag down Server 3 to get our check. The gyro meat is wonderful but not worth putting up with the poor service and the other crappy food.
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Andy L.
Service was great, very respectful, fast and kept our drinks full. Free pita with hummus and awesome taziki (sp?). Gyro plate was awesome and portion sizes of meat were very large. Good selection for kids and wine for the adults. Excited that we found a great Greek restaurant in Tucson!
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Tracy T.
This is great place for greek food, as good as we've had in New York. As corny as it is, the flaming feta is wonderful, we could make a meal from that and the gyro meat alone. Simple classic preparation, with quality food. Service was okay. Mostly because our waiter kept saying "no problem" when we said thank you. "No Problem" implies that refilling my water, or serving my dinner is a problem for you, don't say it, "your welcome" works great and is more polite, and for me is the difference between 10 and 20% when leaving a tip! We'll be back
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Stephanie H.
I was hesitant to go here because there seemed to be a lot of reviews saying the service was terrible, but then I noticed that they seem to be the older reviews and the newer ones are better. So we got a Groupon and went to check it out for lunch. It was quite good! The ambiance is cute, nicely decorated. They were very busy, but the service was perfectly fine, prompt and friendly. Food was delicious! I had some eggplant thing with a yummy bechamel sauce that was huge and yummy. Dining companion had some meat thing that he liked, and took home half of my entree. I would recommend it and go back.
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Lindsay N.
GREAT FOOD, VERY INEXPENSIVE, HUGE PORTIONS, AND GREAT EMPLOYEES!!! I love greek food, love is an understatement actually.....it is my favorite kind of food! After living in NYC and San Diego I have been lucky enough to have had some incredible samplings of great Greek food. Opa! is such a wonderful place, especially in a place like Tucson that is greatly lacking good international cuisine (aside from pizza and Mexican joints). I had a major craving for a Gyro this morning and went to Opa! today to get lunch to go for myself and my boyfriend, who is pretty new to greek food. My food was prepared quickly yet I had to wait to leave due to the buckets of rain falling from the monsoon storm that magically appeared within 3 minutes of going inside, during that time I chit chatted with the female employees and truly enjoyed myself. They are so sweet, kind, friendly, and very professional. When I finally got home the food was INCREDIBLE! It was perfect, the gyros, babaganoush (sp?), etc. hit the spot better than I thought it would, each time the food seems to get better, plus I am always into trying new things (the greek salad with chicken was being served to a table near where I was waiting and as I saw it go by me....I started salivating, it looked amazing, like something you would see in a food magazine! I will definitely be getting that next time!) Love this place and as long as I'm a resident of this town, I will always be a loyal customer. If there was a 10 star rating scale I would give them 11. The restaurant was clean, well lit, and the customer service is always above and beyond. 2 thumbs way up!!! Can't wait to go back!
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Kamryn C.
I had a really great experience at Opa a few weeks ago. My boyfriend and I were looking for somewhere to have dinner on a Thursday, and because we both have packed schedules it happened to be at 9:30 pm. Most places weren't open, but we decided to try Opa. We were warmly welcomed, and seated promptly. Upon ordering we discovered that they closed at 9, but that they had cleaning up to do, so we should enjoy our meal and not feel rushed. The service the rest of the evening echoed the initial encounter. The food was good and the portions were gigantic, leaving plenty of leftovers. But, as I've said previously the service was really the star of the night. I know I'll go back to Opa again for that reason alone.
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Julie B.
Food was very good. Horrible, horrible service though! We ate there last night and two waitresses were fight behind our table....So unprofessional!
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D M.
Never ever again!! Service sucked! Cockroaches crawling on floor! And when I pointed that out I was told its because front door is always open. I got 2 Gyro platters to go! Big mistake on my part for not checking before I left. We had hair in one of the platters and the other the pita was so soggy that it wasn't even worth trying to eat. I'm disappointed as I really do love Greek food. But I won't ever eat here again. Time to learn how to make it at home. And look around for another place that cares about their customers!
This restaurant has a very nice ambience. You feel cozy as soon as you walk in with all those sicily decorations. And they give a pretty good size of meal too. So big that I can only eat half of it. I ordered Gyro platter and it was excellent. I will take a trip to this restaurant again to try for their lamb loin souvlaki next time..
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Roxanna S.
I was there on 6/8/14 and if I was rating on food alone this place would get five stars. If I was rating it on service alone - well if I could give zero I would. OMG TERRIBLE SERVICE. So terrible it was almost comical. First we came in and a person who seemed to be the hostess said she would be right with us. Then a gentleman dressed as a server came up, gave us a once over, audibly sighed (WTF no idea why he did that, we don't exactly fit stereotypes of bad tippers or anything, just your average decently dressed white folk), grabbed a couple menus and walked off to a table. Didn't say a word so at first we weren't sure he was even seating us but there was no one else waiting so we followed. When we were seated he walked off and didn't come back for around 5 minutes or so. Came and took our drink orders, which took about ten minutes to get to the table - for context the restaurant was not busy (maybe 5 or 6 tables were sat including us), each of us got a glass of water, my dining companion had a glass of tea and I had a glass of wine so these were not time consuming items to make/retrieve. During the entire time we were without drinks he never came by the table again. Finally came to drop off the drinks and then walked off without asking us if we were ready to order. We sat there for another very long stretch of time before he came back. We were there for 30 minutes before our order was even asked for!! (sadly not an exaggeration, I checked the time). When he asked if we were ready to order, I said yes, we have been ready for a while now, and he did at least have the presence of mind to apologize and he offered to bring us a free appetizer of baba ganoush and hummus after I started to order the hummus appetizer. The food came in a reasonable amount of time and as it was delicious, the portion sizes were also generous. I had the moussaka and my friend had the gyro platter, we both loved it. Unfortunately he did not take a lesson from us having to wait so long to order and he didn't come back to check on us until we were at least halfway through the meal, probably 10 or so minutes later. Both of us had empty water glasses and my friend had empty tea glass a couple times that sat empty for a long stretch. Throughout our dining experience he referred to me as "amiga" a few times and talked to my friend as if he knew him very well (like greeting him as an old friend that kind of thing) which both of us were surprised and a little off put by. I like polite, and friendly, but he was overly familiar and intrusively so. One of the worst parts about the whole thing though was we saw all of the other tables getting what looked like great service by other servers. All in all - the restaurant ambiance was great (loved the decor) and the food was excellent. The service was some of the worst I've ever experienced. I am unsure of whether I am willing to try again, and if I do I will certainly never sit in that server's section again.
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Ashley B.
I've never been to a kinder, more family friendly place in my life. This is a dining experience and not a place for people in a hurry. Good food, good people, and a traditional Greek experience that my family adores.
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Linda E.
We went for lunch today with a groupon. We ordered two $10.00 lunch plates. I gave them the groupon when i ordered. The groupon was for $16.00 and i paid $8.00 for it. When the bill came they charged us $13.00 instead of $10.00 because the groupon can not be used for the lunch because it is discounted. It is just a lunch menu. This means that they added $6.00 plus tax to our bill then gave us the coupon off that I had paid for. The groupon did not say only for dinner. The owner said that I should have known. I do not like the way this was handled. I have to say i use to go here a lot but not anymore. P. S. The service was bad toay but I have to say it is not always bad.
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C H.
Poor service, tasty food. Our one entree came while the second sat in the window for 5 minutes, while the employees all took their breaks right behind our table while having phone calls on speaker with several members of the group. Our server cursed in front of our children (not the first time they've heard it, but still!) and left all of our dirty plates all over our table. Ask for the tall male server, as he takes his service seriously....we forgot this time :/
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Jenny R.
Visited Sunday 9-2-12 The food was great, unfortunately our waitress, Ana, went on a lunch break immediately after serving us. She was sitting behind a propped up tray where the staff pick up the food. Licking her fingers, talking on the phone, getting herself refills. We had to ask other wait staff for refills (5 min after running out of our drinks)and then we had to ask for our check. Other customers had to walk to the kitchen to give their check and order dessert. She pointed to another staff member who had to finish the woman's transaction and help her order dessert to go. Then when she brought the ticket and asked how her service was "now that shes off break" we said it was great other than feeling ignored. Then she proceeded to argue that she deserved a break and it was a team effort. Then she came back again and tried to argue that she's sorry we felt that way. Update. So Needless to say, we did not leave a tip. But, the waitress or someone else at the restaurant seemed to sense it warranted a tip. After we put a zero on the receipt, I balanced my checkbook the other day, someone gave her a tip. We tried to call the restaurant on 9/8/12 at about 8pm the phone was busy for at least an hour. So we called on Sunday 9/9/12 and we asked to talk to the owner, we were told they were not there, so the manager, Katie, said that was already processed. Hello....someone stole from us. So we pushed a bit, and were told we could come pick up the $2. Hello...you have an employee stealing, if they steal from one customer are they stealing from others or the business. We pushed a bit more and she offered a $10 gift card. Heck no we aren't coming back. Not once did she offer to look into it or apologize. So we did not take her up on it. Instead we called our bank, now they will take care of it. At the very least we will get our $2 back. At the worst, the credit card processing company will investigate for theft. We obviously won't be told. But be wary of this place.
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Phil O.
Our lunch at Opa today was very very nice. I agree with previous reviews: the service was good but not exceptional. Until we had to wait a while for the bill, it was very good service, but it took a while for the waitress to get back to us. The gratuity was added to the bill, I understand how that can be irritating. But the food! It was the freshest quality, extremely generous portions, and tasty. The Athenian pasta dish ($10) was a huge quantity of spaghetti tossed with olive oil, basil, sundried tomatoes, etc topped with a nice cheese that was melted on top. Two nice pieces of well-seasoned bread came with it. And the accompanying greek salad was just wonderful. The gyro platter ($9) was far superior to what we have had at little greek restaurants on the eastside, and all dishes were served on beautiful plates rather than plastic and paper, not to mention the quantity was very generous. The ambience is quite pleasant, it isn't overly noisy, and the seating, tables, and tableware are quite nice. We appreciate this restaurant!
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Carianne C.
I have been here before, and thought it was "meh," but bought a Living Social coupon anyway to give it another chance (and it is close to the office). We showed up at 12:15 for lunch, and had to wait a few minutes for a table (understandable in the middle of lunch rush). Once the food was dropped off, never saw the server again. She never brought the requested lemon for my friend's water. Never brought my iced tea (which I was charged for). Never refilled the water (even though she passed by with a water pitcher a few times - but she just wouldn't make eye contact with us). Friend's greek salad was lame. My vegetarian platter was mediocre. Very bland hummus. No tzatziki to dip falafel in. I would have ordered a side of it, but the server never returned. We were never served the complimentary plate of pita/hummus that all other tables were served (and that I've been served in the past). Had to hunt down server behind the bar/counter to pay. I will never go back here. LAME!!!!!
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Jenny B.
A hot mess. Very poor service (a reoccurring theme from all the reviews below) and bland food. If the prices were half of what they were I could be lenient.
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Jed B.
Why the low rating? This joint I can't pass! The food never ever sucks when I come here. I'm a regular, so I'm treated like family. I love the gyros, they're filling. The owner, Andreas, is Greek, all the menu items are authentic. Yes, it has it's flaws but still, I keep coming back, the pros far outweigh the cons. I just had the flaming saganaki burger, omg! I'm in love. I can honestly say that their burgers are some of the best. Disagree? Come in and try for yourself. I love this place more than green eggs and ham.
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Drea G.
The food is good, but it's frustrating ordering the same dish and getting something different each time. Last time I went they gave me the wrong dish and insisted it wasn't and did not replace it. I ordered a salad and they brought me a gyro..the service is hit and miss, sometimes fast and friendly, other times slow and rude!
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Valarie A.
Came here based on a recommendation from a friend, then again because I wanted to share the gyro love with another friend, then again because I really can't get enough of Opa! tzatziki sauce. While each time I have been there I played it really safe and ordered sandwiches, I really cannot deny that their gyros are definitely one of the best i've had in Tucson. Also, despite what i've seen written about their service, all of my waitresses were incredibly attentive and well mannered. I also love the fact that they serve you a free plate of tzatziki and hummus when you arrive, I prefer a zestier hummus but everything else about it was delicious :) It was a really short wait till the food arrived as well! I had this same experience each of the 3 times i went there in the past 2 weeks :)
I am back to give this place 5 stars because I have tried many other Greek places lately and am always let down. The taste of the food, the amount of food, and the service and atmosphere at Opa! are exactly what I'm looking for for a satisfying lunch.
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Andrea G.
I've seen this advertised but I had never visited here--until recently! I took Gary (one part of my dining trio that includes my mother) on a weekday night, and we found a pretty busy restaurant with happy customers. We lucked out and got the last table available without waiting. Service was quick and upbeat. A huge tray of complimentary hummus and pita pieces were placed in front of us, to our delight. They were yummy and filling. We ordered two different items so we could sample the menu, which was quite large. I ordered Mousakka while Gary ordered a chicken souvlaki. The food came in a reasonable period of time, despite the full house (and a few parties waiting for seating). Both dishes were winners, with ample serving sizes and included a simple Greek salad on the same plate. Gary's chicken dish included quite a lot, and it was tender and tasty. My Mousakka was quite meaty and hearty, more than expected, and very well seasoned and textured. The smaller tables are placed quite close together, so we ended up talking to a lone diner next to us, who was a regular. We took home leftovers, enough to make a second meal (and we don't eat like birds!). We were pleasantly surprised with the food and service, and look forward to our next visit! That menu offers some promising future meals and dining experiences!
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Amanda B.
This is my go to place for Greek food, if no other reason than its close to home. I have been here when its busy and when its not so busy. Service can get backed up, but nothing that has annoyed me. And trust me, I get annoyed very easily. I usually get the grilled hummus wrap or veggie wrap. I have no complaints as far the food and salad. Everything I eat I enjoy. And the pita is warm and soft. The last time I went in for takeout, I was in and out within 10 minutes. Overall, good solid food. Okay service. Will be back.
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Taric W.
As soon as I walked into Opa, it was a sight for this sore Phoenician's eyes when compared to the rest of Tucson. Cozy dining with comfy seating, and a fountain I wish I could have by my own front door. We were seated promptly by our kind host (I'll assume he is the manager), and before we could even look at the menu, we were given complimentary pita with hummus and tzatziki. The hummus was freaking delicious! The tzatziki was thick and satisfying. "Do you wanna look at the wine menu? Or is it too early for that?" haha the manager cracks me up. It was only noon, but I almost ordered a glass for the hell of it, because this is a fun place that inspires you to indulge. The menu was overwhelming. Pitas...vegetarian menu...wraps. For some reason the wraps just stuck out--with mushrooms, melted feta cheese, with a side of salad and rice? Why is this only $10? Instead of trying out gyro meat or chicken, I got brave, took your suggestions, and ordered the filet mignon wrap. I can already hear your cries now. "But Taric , wraps aren't Greek!" I'm sure a society that old produced more than one sort of unleavened bread. STFU and open wide. Anyways, I'm not big on red meat, but this was delicious. The mignon had that hint of wine it was cooked in, and all that feta, tomato, and mushroom in there made it heaven in my mouth until that last tasty bite. The salad was topped with "OPA!!!" Your meal will be interrupted by this shout, while someone's dish is being lit with a tremendous fire that distracts the whole room. I don't know what they ordered, but I sure as hell wanted one. Okay...where was I? Oh yeah, the salad was topped with ample feta cheese, a roasted slice of red bell pepper, and a kalamata olive. Not sure what was in the rice, but I wouldn't mind finishing a plate of that by itself. The tzatziki in the side wasn't even necessary, but that didn't stop me from using it anyway! For desert, my date and I split the passionberry duo. A thin layer of cake as the foundation, with a wafer of chocolate sandwiched between two flavors of airy mousse. Drizzled with a delicious, fruity sauce, a couple of berries, and surrounded with a moat of whipped cream. We agreed that it looked and tasted like Valentine's Day. Yum! I didn't come to Tucson expecting great food, but this really set the bar for local cuisine. Fun, tasty, and didn't feel fatty at all. If I lived in these parts, I would definitely be the duke. Now excuse me while I suppress this urge to shout "Opa!" and light every meal on fire.
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Melinda C.
Well, maybe they had an off night because a friend had recommended this to us. We went on Thursday (6/28) and had a short wait for a table as the restaurant was busy. It stayed busy all evening. Service was attentive, friendly and fast. The pita, hummus and tzatziki appetizer was good. We enjoyed it. I'm glad we had it. My mom and I ordered the gyro platter and hubby got the combo platter which included a lamb skewer. Each dish came with Greek salad, pita triangles and rice. Unfortunately, the rice was mushy and tasteless. Each of us had gyro meat, but most of it was burnt and crunchy to eat, so we had to pick through it to find edible pieces. Hubby's extra lamb was ok. I've had platters in other Greek restaurants and usually they serve a whole pita. I was really surprised to just get a few pita triangles that weren't even enough to make a whole pita. The bill was over $50 for 3 and we left hungry and disappointed. Needless to say, we won't be going back since we like Shish Kebob House and Fronimo's so much better.
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Barnabas L.
YUCK YUCK!! They are so average it hurts me! greek food, go to Athens on 4th instead!! Saganaki wasn't done well (second time i've had it here and the second time WAS NOT the charm). It tasted old and SUPER SALTY!!! come on :\ well anyways, their salad was blech. Their pitas they burned :\ hard stuff to ruin but it is possible... service here is slow, they take their sweet time for everything. Saganaki and Salad took about an hour or two to get and getting the bill takes forever. ask for it about the time you get your food so you can get out in a timely fashion...If you have lots of time to burn then sure go here.. but be prepared to drop some cash for eh..food.
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Carla B.
I first went to Opa thanks to a Groupon deal in the summer of 2012. I loved it. The servers were extremely friendly, and I am always greeted with a smile. While I was waiting around for my to-go order, they brought me pita and hummus to munch on free of charge! Of course, this was when they were first starting to get the word out, so no promises they still do it for cost reasons... I got a Groupon for my parents and they are now hooked too! We go at least once a month or so now. Though I can't speak for the authenticity of the food (never been to Greece, though I do have some Turkish friends with their own kebab places, so the cuisines are similar in some aspects), the portion sizes are great, the food is good, and the service even better. I can't recommend Opa enough.
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S. M.
The food is okay. Not great, but not terrible. Their hummus and fries are really good, but everything else is just blah.
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Eduardo C.
Complimentary hummus and tzatziki sauce with pita bread arrived promptly. Hummus was too acidic for me, tzatziki sauce was ok. Ordered filet mignon and spicy chicken combo platter. The spicy chicken was nothing special, filet mignon was well-seasoned and tender. The rice however had no flavor and the salad left something to be desired, particularly because of the dressing. I thought My Big Fat Greek Restaurant had a much better salad. Athenian Spaghetti was interesting but lacked sauce.
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Elizabeth P.
The food was okay but the service was terrible. I waited 30 minutes to get waited on after receiving a menu. They were not busy, but the staff seemed to hang out by the cook station.
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Jeff B.
This is a follow-up to my review last Summer; read the other comments & a clear pattern will emerge of subpar service: mediocre @best! Apparently, no one person is assigned to individual tables, but this 'team' concept is inefficient. I ordered a combo platter: the rice was cold & both the lamb & the filet mignon was overcooked. They have the audacity to tack on a 18% tip for customers w/discount coupons; the mgr reluctantly removed this included tip. The table on either side of me had long waits for their checks, as did I - I won't return to Opa!
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richard w.
they are always busy. $5 lunch is the best deal in town. the appetizer is in front of you before you open the menu. everything i've had to eat there was excellent. i like the flavors, spices and variety. well run, nice people, deserves a visit.
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Scott W.
It really breaks my heart to write this, because Opa used to be so GOOD. About three years ago, however, the service just went downhill. The last time I was there, after waiting for 20 minutes to get greeted at our table, no refills, and no waitress at all, I asked to speak with the manager. No surprise, it was the former server who my partner and I used to pin as the owner's daughter (because otherwise she would have been fired) who was perhaps the worst server I've ever come across in all my years of eating out. She comes over and I tell her that the server management is a mess. Five tables have not been greeted, no one is getting refills, and you can just feel the negative energy building in the room. Meanwhile, three or four servers are talking and joking around in front of the kitchen, one server is eating, and there is not ONE on the floor - serving. Although we had not received our food, I asked to bring the bill if they hadn't started it. Although we had ordered 20 minutes before, they had not started it. The manager took the food off the bill, but not our iced teas, which had never been refilled. I paid for both my friend's bill and mine (I had invited her, after all), and swore that Opa would never see me again. This is also accompanied by the food quality, which has suffered lately as well. It's sad, because Opa used to have some of the tastiest Greek food in Tucson. Now, it's just a mess. Guess it's true what they say about nepotism...it ruins everything.
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Nicole W.
I ate here for lunch a few weeks ago. Despite dismal service (no hostess when we came in - we waited for 5 minutes with waiters staring at us but no one seating us, they forgot one order which then came out 10 minutes after the rest of the meal, we had to refill our own drinks, etc.) the food was quite good and the value of their $5 lunch special was spectacular. I had the gyro, my husband had the greek burger, both were good. Don't bring a date here, but if you are looking for a bite of good food at a great price, Opa might be the place to go!
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Imran G.
Oh dear, I really must learn to stay away from these fancy 'Mediterranean' food places. They are all extremely disappointing. I went there for dinner and the owner was smoking right outside entrance. How unpleasing is that? The owner seated us and brought us a menu. I think its really cool when you get to meet the owner and stuff. It tells you that they really care how their restaurant is run and what people think. The rest of the staff were really nice as well, refills came often and promptly. Food was hot when it came out. Service was groovy. The food, well, the food was not gravy. At between $10-20 per person, you really expect to be full when you leave. I think the owner expects you to get appetizers and stuff because of how fancy this place is, but I'm not one that usually gets appetizers. Maybe if I had an appetizer I'd be full when I left, but then it'd be almost $20/person at this restaurant. I can't express how upset I was when I ordered a ~$15 dish and got enough food to feed a kindergartener. It wasn't just my plate, my significant other and third wheel were also extremely disappointed. We paid our bill, and left. Plain 'Mediterranean' food. I got a gyro plate, and it was nothing special. In fact, if my memory serves me correct, they served the gyro with a TORTILLA. Really? Maybe they should try harder. This place is a huge failure. Its sad because the atmosphere is cool, the staff is very nice, but the food is sham.
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Genevieve G.
It's not that the food isn't great. It is. (Most of it anyways.) I used to be willing to tolerate the extremely slow service, because it was a convenient place to have lunch/team building meetings, and enjoy a nice meal, but the service has been atrocious, and I'm not going back. We used to go to Opa every so often, as it's in walking distance from my office, and I had my favorite dish (vegetarian moussaka - it's delicious). The busser is a genuine and gentle guy, and the owner (who we affectionally dubbed Mama Opa) was always pleasant. But I'm not going back, mainly due to a Groupon or Living Social deal and insolent service. My meal came to $18 - the deal was for $20. I said I'd eat the extra $2, but the manager refused to honor it if the total did not go over $20. After a tiresome and sometimes heated discussion about the implied terms and invented conditions (not in the fine print on the deal), spontaneously created by the manager as she stood before us, it was clear that Opa did not value our continuous patronage. We haven't gone back and I now make my own moussaka. I miss Mama Opa but I'd rather eat somewhere that wants and deserves my business.
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Brittany S.
Great lunch specials! $5 each and we left stuffed. A little too cold in the restaurant..i guess compensating for hot Tucson weather, but it was a little uncomfortable so bring a sweater!
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Dee O.
Food was good and the service's was great. Gissel took very good care of us.
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Trace N.
I am strictly speaking here of how they handle their Living Social Deals - very unprofessional and unethical. The first time I used a Living Social Deal I picked up my food and found they added a $5.50 gratuity!!!! Did I mention I picked the food up. The second time with my Living Social deal expired I went in to spend the $10.00 I spent on the Living Social Deal. They said I had to spend $20 or more to get my original $10.00!!! Lame, totally lame. The manager was unwilling to let me order a $7.00 Gyro and call it good. They have my $10.00 but I will never go back.
(2)
Karuna M.
I really miss the Opa! that was. We used to love their hummus and the filet kebab was incredible. Our last visit made us wonder if the original owner had perhaps sold. The tzatziki and hummus both tasted like they were from a tub at Costco. The pilaf was a mushy salty mess. The mandarin oranges on my husband's salad had begun to ferment. The filet kebab was really undercooked (which could be fixed), and almost every cube featured inedible chewy bits of sinew. (Which could not. ) We will never go back, and it is a shame. They once were good. You're better off at Fronimo's ; yes, their menu is much more limited, but they have proved they have staying power and a consistently good product.
(1)
Ron E.
Ok food....but the service was bad....they also add a 18% gratuity if you use a groupon......So beware!!!...I will not be going back....Cheers
(2)
D O.
My dinner was the sea bass and was absolutely fabulous. Melt in your mouth good. Liked the surprise of a complimentary appetizer. Thumbs up!
(5)
Diamond P.
I am torn. #1 - this is the best place to get hummas and tzatzki in Tucson #2 - Spanikopita and Dolmmades to die for #3 - WORST SERVICE STAFF! I love this place and even with the terrible service: i.e. - taking forever to be seated, not being tended to, glasses always dry. I hardly ever leave a tip for the staff because they are so horrible - its a family run place from what I understand - its not an excuse but I hope it lends to why they are consistently horrible at taking care of people! Oh - i almost forgot...they set things on fire in a really small restaurant...and almost set my husband on fire as they did it right by his face for the table across a very small walk way. OH - and they made my party move to allow another party to scoot by us.
(3)
Daphna R.
I went here for lunch on Saturday with a Groupon I bought this week. They have a few "platters" that are gluten free. I had the falafel "platter" and my friend had the sea bass "platter". Platter my ass. It was a plate with the main order, a few veggies on the side and some spinach. The fish was dry inside and oily outside, the falafel was greasy, and the place was incredibly overpriced. The decor wasn't fit for much more than a fast food joint, yet the prices were about $13 a plate. This was way too greasy and cheap tasting for me. I feel like a cow.
(2)
Tiffany S.
Generally, I really like the food here. The humus plate is deliciously homemade. The falafel is fluffy and yummy with a well balanced tzatziki sauce. The gyros are savory and flavorful. The entrees with lamb and meat are always well done *try the combo plates! However, I would not recommend their $5 dollar lunch specials or their pastas. It's not what they do best, you get a whole lotta noodles or lettuce and not much else. Go somewhere else for cheap food and save this place for the tried and true classics.
(3)
Geordie R.
The service was fantastic. We had a large party and there were a few others as well and I thought the servers handled it really well. We had plenty of water and lots of appetizers for everyone. The food was good, but not great. I have never seen a Greek salad in my entire life with so few Kalmata olives. My side salad had a single olive as did my wife's. Is there an olive shortage I'm unaware of? Perhaps the Greek austerity measures include a prohibition on olive export. The hummus was tasty as was the spanokopita. I thought the falafel was dry and uninspired. If you are looking for a good value, this place certainly delivers - lots of food for the price, just don't expect the best Greek food you have ever eaten.
(3)
Bex N.
Friendly, but fairly slow service when the place wasn't very packed, luckily we weren't in a hurry and it was a nice night to just sit on the patio. The complementary pita and hummus was a nice surprise to us since we weren't expecting it. I had the fillet Mignon pita and it was tasty...however my mom got the beef/lamb gyro and offered me a taste and I WAS SO JEALOUS! The gyro meat was amazing. And each of our meals were huge portions, enough for a second meal. I will def be back just for my own Classic Gyro!! I would say it's a 3 star place but the craving I got for the gyro meat while rating this place bumped them to 4 stars :D
(4)
Mark A.
Opa, Can't beat the 5 buck lunch special. I wet there today for lunch, sat outside beautiful day for it. The service sucked today but was rectified by a few words to one of the owners. The service is a little hit and miss anyway, but the gyro meat is cooked well, sometimes it can be dry at places. I wish I could give 2 reviews 1 for food and another for ambiance, because lordy lordy lordy do they need to dump all those nasty dusty silk flowers. They have them everywhere with up to a foot of cobwebs on some of them. Silk Flowers and food should never be in the same place, I just have to go to another place in my head to get over it. Even with the silk flowers I will go back.
(4)
Maria Pia F.
I've been here with my family twice now, the food is great, spot on and authentic Greek food! However the big BUT is the service of one waiter! He is the reason why OPA only got 4 stars from me.
(4)
Sam A.
Saw a review in the paer thought I would try it. My wife and I went on Sunday night. when we got there is was pretty busy but service was quick and drinks and food was out pretty quick. The food was great I had the Filet Souvlaki and it was fantastic the spices they used were great, my wife had the Sea Bass and it was great nice firm and spiced well. By the time we were getting ready to leave the place was packed and there were 10 people in line. I guess the review in the paper did some good. But they were a bit slow getting the check to us. But all in all a busy places with great food and friendly wait staff.
(4)
Nicholas S.
After reading the recent reviews for Opa, I can surely say that the service has become HORRIBLE. We went here last Saturday night for dinner. There were six of us and we made a reservation for 6:30 pm. We walked in and there was couple ahead of us. They told us they had been waiting for 5 minutes and no one had come to greet them. The restaurant was full. I could see the manager in the back and he kept looking over at us all, but did not come over. The couple left. We then moved forward and the manager finally came up. We told him we had a reservation, and he stated the table we were going to be sitting at would be ready shortly. He then went back to the kitchen. We noticed that quite a few other people were now waiting behind us. The manager continued to have everyone wait by the door and did not place anyone on a wait list. We finally got to our table (glad we made reservations) and waited 15 minutes for our server to come and take our order. He seemed like he was in a pretty pissy mood... he also had a stick up his ass, so he didn't get a tip at all. The food was okay... I had the filet mignon souvlaki dish. The meat was overcooked, but everything else was good. I do not know what has happened to the service though :-( It really is too bad.
(1)
Carol K.
After reading all the negative reviews I was hesitant to go to Opa but since we had a groupon coupon we had to go. We were pleasantly surprised the service was great. They put a platter of humus and pita on the table as soon as we sat down. Next we got our beverages. We asked questions about the menu and got answers. We both ordered the gyro wrap. It was Hugh It came with two wraps filled with meat and vegetables and salad and rice. There was enough for each of us to take home half a wrap. We got our bill in a timely manner. The place is pretty, light and airy and the food and service were excellent.
(4)
Jen P.
lunch specials at $5 for a sandwich is a steal when it is so YUMMY! please be prepared as it is quite slow...even when it isn't so busy. I will call ahead next time for lunch and pick up as it is delicious!
(4)
revo l.
Opa is a fun restaurant. I like the atmosphere and the food is great. They are always way understaffed so if I want to eat at 7 I arrive at 6. It is a great place to go if you have someone you want to catch up with. They bring pita with hummus and tzatziki to your table which gives you something to snack on while you wait and wait and wait for them to take your order. I love greek food and this place has it down. It's affordable and delicious. I have had a tough time finding a good fallafel sandwich in Tucson and was thrilled with theirs. If you order the salmon make sure to ask them not to overcook it. Other than that, sit back, enjoy your conversation and the waterfall and snack on some excellent hummus while you wait
(4)
Alex S.
To start with, the food here is excellent. Unfortunately, the service was pretty bad. We waited in a long line before the hostess took our names down, and she didn't give us an estimate of how long it would be until we were seated. The seating process seemed like no one knew what was going on. It took quite awhile for us to get our drinks (our first server never brought them, and then a second server took our drink orders again) and place our order after we sat down, although the food came out very quickly after we finally got to order. It took a long time to get refills, and overall I felt like we were being totally ignored until a third server finally took care of us. The service she gave us was acceptable, but when she brought the check, there were items that we didn't order on it. She corrected it quickly, but it seemed like just one more indicator that the service is all over the place and disorganized. The food was very good but I'm not sure I would go back because the service was underwhelming.
(3)
Brad T.
Food was generally good and the waiter that covered the table for the waitress (who could not be bothered to take our order) was great. We are talking 20 minutes waiting for service. Two tables sat down after us in the same section and got their orders before we finally asked for service. Don't drink the water, it is not filtered. The roasted lamb dish was big and tasted good. The seafood platter tasted great but 6 shrimp for $16 is a little pricey. If you like water, bring your own.
(3)
Rob B.
It was a dark and stormy night. We were headed to Montana Avenue, but flash floods made getting out east impossible. Country Club Drive was like a swift-running canal! Opa? Nothing to write home about, but not bad. 3.5 stars even. The Mousakka is good, not great. The same for the Gyros. We had a very nice bottle of Greek red wine ($26) very quaffable with good ripe cherry flavors and a nice mouth feel. But the waiter brought the bottle to the table uncorked, so who knows what was in it. It was good enough that I didn't complain. They served some flaming foods (I don't like food on fire, or noisy, sizzling platters) to a neighborhing table shouting "Opa!", (cringe) something I never heard in a Greek restaurant here or in Greece untill "My Big Fat..." What next? Lamb poached in Windex maybe? Speaking of lamb, a Greek staple, it had a minimal role on the menu. Is lamb just too wierd for suburban Tuscon? Where was the taramousalata? Come on, guys, let's get Greek! At least the tzatiki (?) was rich and delicious, and the odd, spongy pita was fresh and warm. The ambience? Strip mall Greek. Could have been an American or Mexican, or even a Chinese place, save for the obligatory murals of Mykonos-esque landscapes. The Dali-esque light fixtures resembled glowing dishtowls hung over metal branches. Bizarre, in a Home Depot sort of way. Would I go back? Sure. It was pretty good, and the price is right! Two of us ate well with a bottle of the aforementioned wine for under fifty bucks.
(3)
Ed W.
This was a real taste surprise for mid westerners who grew up around Greek neighborhoods and who have always loved Greek food. The food was marvelous and we all tried each others orders. Great portion size and excellent flavor. The complimentary hummus and tsatziki with pita point platter was nice touch. The $5.00 specials are huge and very tasty, the gyro was my choice. The greek burger is also very good. We will return to this neat Greek restaurant and recommend it to friends. The desserts are also good, especially the ample sized slice of baklava. Service was a tad slow but very accomodating. Opa!!!
(4)
Leo B.
This is my daughter's new favorite restaurant... Her flaming burger sealed the deal. I enjoy the falafel wrap with spinach, veggies and a little feta is my favorite. The hummus/tzatziki plate is served almost immediately with warm pitas which is important as the staff still seems a bit lost at times. Everything else is good according to my family. The owner is a great host as he made my daughters chocolate milk with whipped cream even though they do not have it on their menu.
(4)
Tiffany T.
love opa! great food and service! THE BEST Greek
(5)
Ed W.
This was a real taste surprise for mid westerners who grew up around Greek neighborhoods and who have always loved Greek food. The food was marvelous and we all tried each others orders. Great portion size and excellent flavor. The complimentary hummus and tsatziki with pita point platter was nice touch. The $5.00 specials are huge and very tasty, the gyro was my choice. The greek burger is also very good. We will return to this neat Greek restaurant and recommend it to friends. The desserts are also good, especially the ample sized slice of baklava. Service was a tad slow but very accomodating. Opa!!!
(4)
Leo B.
This is my daughter's new favorite restaurant... Her flaming burger sealed the deal. I enjoy the falafel wrap with spinach, veggies and a little feta is my favorite. The hummus/tzatziki plate is served almost immediately with warm pitas which is important as the staff still seems a bit lost at times. Everything else is good according to my family. The owner is a great host as he made my daughters chocolate milk with whipped cream even though they do not have it on their menu.
(4)
Dr Tim L L.
Well I really love this place. The service can be excellent or spotty depending on your waiter. I enjoy the pre- meal humus and dip with cukes and bread. Very nice portions with the meal. Authentic seasoning and flavors. The baklava is awesomeness on a plate. I always get the gyro - I have left overs for another meal.
(5)
Jesse B.
I went in last night an hour before their closing time. They insisted that I order my food to go. So to be fair, it wasn't off to a great start. I ordered the spicy chicken wrap platter. In house, it might have been great. But by the time I got home, it was a greasy mess. While I didn't bother finishing the wrap, the rice was very tasty. For all I know it could be a great restaurant. But you better get there at least 61 minutes before they "close."
(2)
Ava B.
The 4 star food was negated for poor service! We were the only customers in the restaurant & they screwed up all 3 entrees! I've been going here since they opened & lately it's quiet & the owners haven't been there. Which is why I think the service was one of the worst I've ever experienced in my life. After politely asking for only one of the three incorrect orders corrected Celest our server rolled her eyes gave a bonquiqui attitude which was totally shocking!!! All the employees were too busy talking so we literally had to get up & get our drink. She didn't bother to bring the check- she give the responsibility to the buser thankfully he was pleasant to deal with. I'm so in sensed that I'll be contacting the owner as soon as possible.
(1)
Mark S.
Love this place! We have never had a bad meal! The gyros are fantastic, order almost every time. But try anything not the menu, you won't be disappointed. The Greek spaghetti is fantastic, but you might as well ask for a to go box when you order, you'll have lunch for the next day! I would have given 5 stars, but if you go to late they do tend to try and rush you out. That's the only negative I have to say. We will be back again and again! (just not too late).
(4)
Hana S.
Came here for dinner on a Saturday night at 7pm. The place was about half full, and we were seated immediately with our reservation we had made that morning. The standard appetizers were great- we had taziki sauce (fantastic) and hummus on a platter with pita slices on the side. We also ordered the grilled "flaming" feta skillet with tomatoes and peppers, which they set on fire before putting on our table and yelling "Opa!". By this time I was getting a little full before we even received the entrees, so I started slowing down a bit. There was a huge selection of entrees including low carb options, and assemble yourself pita platters, burrito style wraps, and combos. My bf and I opted to share a gyros pita wrap, which came with grilled veggies inside and salad. The portion was huge, and it was a good thing that we shared! The meat was very tasty and cooked well. Unfortunately, it didn't come with hummus or taziki like some of the other entrees did, so we shared the taziki his family got as part of their meals. Tip for coupon holders: If you're trying to meet minimum to get a discount (for example, $50 off $100), you can order meat to go (specify how many pounds you'd like), a bag of pita bread, and taziki sauce in a big to go container and have it as another meal the next day. Overall, very good Greek food and nice restaurant!
(4)
Viviana G.
So the food is great, the gyro platter is my absolute favorite and their raspberry cheesecake is delicious! They don't have very good tea though. It's just super sugary lipton tea. Yuck. And as for the whole Groupon/coupon issue, I've never had any problems. I probably always go with coupons and they always take it. I do agree that their customer service is awful. The servers always seem a little scatter brained and they're awfully chatty. I usually hate bad service to the point where I just won't go any more, but their food is just so good. You could just get the food to go I guess.
(3)
Christina R.
I met my fiance here for lunch this afternoon. We were actually planning to go somewhere else, but we walked by Opa! and Erik asked if I wanted to go there instead. There was a couple of women sitting outside with a plate of pita and hummus on their table, it looked good, so I said, sure! I was pleasantly surprised that we were brought that same pita and hummus plate upon sitting down. (Who doesn't love free food?!) There were also several $5.50 lunch specials that sounded delicious. Erik picked one of those (a beef gyro) but I was a little disappointed there were no falafel lunch specials. I ended up getting a falafel wrap anyway. It came with rice and a greek salad, and did I mention the wrap was HUGE?! It wasn't the steal of a deal the lunch specials were boasting, but for $12, I can't complain because I ended taking half home for later anyways. I was a little surprised after checking into Opa! on Yelp it only had 3 stars... I was quite impressed with their service and food. Maybe lunch time is the best time to go? I know we'll definitely be back to get our Greek on.
(4)
Peter W.
The usual chaos, odd service, and good food. Not the best Greek food in town but it's okay. Lousy beer and wine list. Best to eat at odd times due to the odd service. They can't handle large crowds.
(3)
Eric Y.
Depressing quality... I had the lambchops. $17 USD for 3 piece of lamb. Small portions and low quality meat. 2 of the chops were bite size and hard and dry. Wraps were bad... Overall meat quality sucked in each order. If it's an unfortunate event that your here, order the hamburger (the one where they play with fire in a sizzling platter). This was decent, but the fries were horrible.
(2)
Gaciel A.
The food is great, I have no complaints there; however, it is just too expensive for what you get. Took my family there for dinner and ended up with a $120 bill. Although fun and great, I would recommend sticking to their much more reasonable lunch menu.
(3)
Timothy L.
Went Opa for lunch today, I was alone and was seated relatively soon. I ordered the Gyro platter. I noticed that all the other tables were brought a complementary appetizer, I was not. My food arrived in a reasonable time. It was prepared as the menu described. I was not asked if my food okay at any point. The staff passed by me MANY times to offer refills on drinks....I was never offered a refill. I completed my meal and stacked my dishes to the edge of the table. Staff passed my table nearly twenty times and never picked up my dishes. Yet other tables were cleared when the guest had completed their meal. It took 15 minutes for my check to be brought to me. I was treated as a second class customer. If this is how they treat single customers, I will not be back!!!!
(1)
Janie Y.
As a server myself, I tend to understand if a server is in a less that desirable mood as I have been there. That being said- the service provided by our server, Celeste, was horrific. Walking into an empty restaurant, we were looking forward to having a peaceful meal. However, we were greeted with the exact opposite. From the rolling of the eyes, to the messed up meals, to the blatant ignoring of her tables, Celeste was awful and should not be in a job where customer service is her main source of income. In the off chance she looked up from her phone or the gossip of her coworkers, she would briefly make eye contact and then chose to ignore us- to the point we had to get up from our meals, go to the service station, and get our own refills! All the while she stood watching us do such and not say a word. By the end of the experience, she didn't even have the courage (or maybe she just didn't even care) to drop the check off to us herself. The only time I will ever be returning to this restaurant will be to get food to go. If i could give less than one star, I would.
(1)
Rachel D.
I am still in town visiting my mom. I printed another Restaurant.com Certificate because u can only use 1 per month for the same place. Last month I ordered souvolaki which was great but the service was terrible. This past Wednesday I am happy to report that my moms spicy chicken wrap with salad was great. I ordered the lamb loin wrap without the wrap which came with mushroom, onion, green peppers, & melted feta, I ordered mine without the feta as I am allergic to dairy. It came with salad & rice. Everything was delicious and the portions are huge so I had enough left for 2 more really good meals. This time the service was much better!
(5)
Jim P.
We come here all the time it's really consistent good food large portions reasonable prices good service.
(5)
Madeline P.
The food is good, it's also a hit and miss. The restaurant itself is crowded and not the cleanest, the bathrooms can get a little attention On a good day the servers are attentive, but 2/3 times I've been here the server was hiding, and all we really wanted was our water refilled, we leave generous tips but we definitely expect good service. Today is the only day that we have had good service! But I haven't dared go in the restroom yet. OPA!
(2)
Eric T.
We've been regulars here for several years. The service is spotty, but the food is consistently good. Tonight, we entered the restaurant about a half hour before closing. We were greeted by a server behind the counter yelling across the restaurant, "we're only doing to go! We close in a half hour!" I've worked in restaurants a very long time, and you seat customers until you close. Part of working in a restaurant is understanding that you might have to stay a little late. It's called customer service. It's sad, because the food here is good. It's just not good enough to justify the rude, inconsiderate service.
(1)
Nathan B.
There is a first time for everything, and I must thank Opa for giving me my first experience of storming out of a restaurant and not leaving even a penny for the tip. On 19 May 2015 around 11:30, I entered the restaurant with my wife. We were told to grab menus and seat ourselves as they were busy. The manager apologized and said that "there was nothing that she could do." Fair enough. We then sat down and waited well over 15 minutes just to be asked for a drink order. When ordering food, my wife ordered the pasta and asked for shrimp to be added. In all our years of eating here, the addition of shrimp is no more than $3. Today the shrimp cost $6. The manager charged us for a side of shrimp rather than an up-charge for the pasta. When I explained the situation, she replied that "there was nothing she could do" and it wasn't "her problem." Throughout our lunch, there were several outbursts from other tables. One lady even erupted in a fit of rage and threw her silverware across the floor before leaving in tears. Several other patrons simply walked out. The place was a complete disaster; it was more of a circus than a restaurant. Meanwhile the manager could again be heard saying, "It's not my problem" and "there's nothing I can do." News flash to the manager: it is your problem, and if there's nothing you can do about the affairs of the restaurant then you should be removed as an ineffective manager. Thanks to you, I will NEVER return to this establishment after years of patronage. You gave me the very worst dining experience I've ever had. You were rude to my wife and I the whole time. I had to serve myself throughout lunch (I got my own water, silverware, to go plate and walked up to the counter to grab my bill after waiting 40 minutes). And to make matters worse, I arrived home, checked my credit card, and noticed that you billed me twice. I felt like I was in one of those restaurants where they treat you poorly on purpose. I kept waiting for some hidden camera to unveil and an MC to walk over and tell me that I was the star of some ridiculous, but staged, joke. If you want to attend for the show then so be it, but don't expect a pleasant dining experience.
(1)
Katie U.
Restaurant closes at a weird time.. We went in at around 7:45-8pm didn't check what time they closed but we went in and got seated and the servers were really mean. We were 1/4 way through our dinner and she kinda just threw us boxes and kinda like rushing us out. We were treated horribly. I have another gift certificate that is usable for this place but you know what? Because the service was TERRIBLE we are never coming back. Throwing away that certificate. Will not recommend this place to ANYONE.
(1)
K F.
Best gyro we ever had and the lamb kabob was super yummy. They were a little slow to seat us, but you can. Tell they are all family and hard workers. We will definitely be going back again. Loved the free pita and dips upon arrival!
(4)
Ioanna Z.
An excellent place for lunch or dinner . I loved the lamb souvlaki , their salads are so tasty and the prices really reasonable . Service is excellent and Andreas , the owner , the nicest guy ever .
(5)
Noah G.
While it may have been a mistake on the part of my friend to mention our Living Social discount, I didn't even have a chance to judge the food on its own merits: after waiting for fifteen minutes after our water was dropped off, our server never made an appearance. We were confused, considering that it wasn't a particularly busy night. We left. I generally don't write restaurant reviews, especially negative ones, but this was a drag. No one even noticed when we left. Sure, I've been in customer service, and I understand a worker's disdain for all people, but we're nice enough, and we definitely weren't going to use a coupon as an excuse not to tip. There are lots of restaurants in Tucson, so why bother with this one?
(1)
Robert M.
I've been here several times, and the food has always been great, along with good portions. The prices are decent. You'll read a few bad reviews about their horrible service, and give it a one star, but state that the food is good. I don't get that. I'm there to eat not get in the servers pants, but I will admit the service is a bit shit....ty. If your hungry want some good Greek food and decent portions, come here. Do and what I do. Don't mind the service, just eat. This place would get four stars, but the services pulls it down.
(3)
Yuwei C.
Pretty much consistently terrible service. Like the worst ever. I'd call to place an order for pick-up, show up at the suggested time, find out that they never actually put in my order, and then wait another 20 min for my food to be prepared. And once I got food poisoning there. If the place improved their service it'd be SUCH an upgrade as their gyro platters are actually very good. Just can't get past the rudeness and inefficiency (and food poisoning).
(2)
Gene Z.
Just about my favorite place to go get an excellent Greek meal! The Spanakopita Platter is my favorite and the accompanying rice and salad are satisfying -- come hungry as this place brings lots of pita bread and hummus which may be my favorite hummus anywhere. The atmosphere is nice and generally fairly calm unless somebody orders something requiring a little 'fire' (Opa!) I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a very filling and delicious Greek dinner
(4)
Gneiss H.
I ate at Opa for the first time and was very pleased with my experience! My husband and I went for lunch. We got there around 12pm. We were seated immediately and our sever immediately brought us a plate of hummus, tzatziki, pita and cumbers. The tzatziki was the best I have ever had! The hummus was also wonderful and fresh. We both ordered a lunch special. I had the Greek salad and my husband had the gyro. Both were very large portions; which I wasn't expecting for $5.50 each!! The prices are amazing! Our server was friendly and efficient. Another server that wasn't taking care of us stopped by to compliment my necklace and tattoos. All The severs seemed very friendly. I will defiantly be going back!
(5)
Stephen P.
Unfortunate experience - Deceptive business practice WARNING! They automatically added 18% gratuity for our family of 6 and gave us a credit card a bill that included the gratuity. Then we were given a receipt that had our total listed as a pre-tip amount with another line to add another gratuity. When asked, the manager said they were in error, but it was software problem, and they couldn't do anything about it. - Really, how about a verbal warning? They were short-handed and the service was understandably poor. On the positive side the grilled salmon salad was good. I just can't patronize an establishment that knowingly overcharges customers.
(1)
Brittany W.
My greek spot in good ole Tucson. The service is always friendly and accommodating. My friends and I would dine here on a regular basis. I usually stuck to my usual, the gyro sandwich. Their greek side salad is very yummy due to the dressing so I always look forward to eating that. You can't really go wrong with any of their choices, they give great sized portions for their prices. Also they give warm pita and hummus as a starter just like Olive Garden will give you breadsticks. Not to mention the pita is so soft and good! However, their beer and wine choices are lackluster, so I recommend just going there for the food. They also have great lunch specials!!
(4)
Jeffery P.
23 minutes before a server reappeared after seating us, I was confronted with a rude and impatient woman with see through stretch pants (bright pink under garments) who seemed too concerned with talking to the cooks and other wait staff to answer my questions. The hummus and tzatziki looked as if prepared by a rookie, and had the consistency, and flavor of baby food. The pita was dry and crunchy, as if left in sandbag for hours. Aside from the detrimentally poor service, the gyro meat was decent. More than a little dry, but had a nice flavor. Secondary note, if you're going to remove or change a dish, you should definitely change your menu as well. Room for improvement, and I certainly won't be returning for some time. As it stands I would not recommend this to friends as an eatery.
(2)
Julia H.
Never again. Positives + Delicious food Negatives - incredibly bad service for the past 5 times I went back. It's time to call it quits. Good food can't bring me back anymore. I'm not sure if they are understaffed or their waiting just sucks but everything takes a million years here...and they constantly forget my orders.
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Tania P.
I went during lunch hour so I experienced heavy traffic. The restaurant is small, it does have seating outside but on this particular day it was really cold and no one wanted to be shivering while eating. I waited a good 5-10 minutes for a table which wasn't bad. What was bad was that no one ever approached me or greeted me while I stood there, waiting to be seated. Finally we get a table and had to ask for the free appetizers because our waitress never brought it out. We then order, get our food, eat and enjoy. The waitress never once came back to refill our drinks or ask how we were doing. I needed another napkin the whole time I was there but couldn't get anyone to provide me with this essential piece of equipment. I'll be honest, the food is good. The plates are large so you definitely get your money's worth. But the service is really bad, maybe it's because they were really busy but there were only like 3 servers to greet, sit, take orders, bring orders, clean up, and be cashiers. It is badly organized for their expensive prices!
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Richard R.
The food is always pretty good here. Love the free hummus and pita! I get the chicken souvlaki and it's quite tasty plus my kids really eat it up. My kids love the flaming saganaki and it's a very popular dish by all the fires and sounds of Opa! whenever I am there. Plenty of side salad, more than enough. I have to agree that service is often not great although last time I was there surprisingly excellent until I had to wait and wait for my bill. Atmosphere is casual, not a large place, tough to get a booth on weekends since often reserved. There is outdoor seating for when there is nice weather aka cooler than now.
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Dawn K.
I have come here many times. The only issue with Opa! Greek Cuisine I have, is the service is not consistent. More than once I have been seated and quickly brought water, but then no one returns for a duration. If not me, then I have seen this happening to other guests to the point they leave. Yesterday, I went with a party of six; we had the **best**service, the food was excellent and our drinks were refilled before they were empty. However, a couple sitting near me got their meal but didn't have any drinks. I don't know if they were being refilled, but I heard the tone of voice of the customer asking for "my iced tea?"(exasperated). At Opa! Greek Cuisine they offer a free taste plate at the start of the meal, with hummus,tzatziki and Greek pitas as a yummy snack before deciding what to order. My husband loves to order the Greek flaming cheese appetizer, saganaki; flaming cheese is fun! Opa! Opa! Greek Cuisine has an open plan with murals and pictures on the walls, Greek columns and other decorations. The restroom situation is with one single stall room for men and ladies, in the back. Really the food is the shinning star. It's always fresh, always served hot and from my visits consistently good. They area able to accommodate large parties, since the floor plan easily can arrange tables. So if you are looking for Greek fare this is a good choice, however it can get busy and if you do get seated you might have to wait none the less.
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Drew P.
Today the food was so good and service was fantastic! My fiance had the feta burger and I had the stuffed chicken. WoW! Yum! This place didn't disappoint or and any other time I have visited. Oh BTW they light the burger on fire in front of you. Go for dinner and a show! !
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Paul C.
My first time at Opa! was a bit of a mixed bag. When I walked in the door, I waited almost 5 minutes before any of the employees even acknowledged me, although several of them looked over from across the room and knew I was there. They don't appear to have a host or hostess, and I was finally seated by a waitress. Despite being seated by the woman who ended up being my waitress, she didn't ask me what I'd like to drink right away, and instead left me alone for several minutes. I picked an item off the lunch menu and then closed the menu to indicate I was ready to order. The waitress returned and asked me what I'd like to drink, then walked away before I could tell her I was ready to order. When she dropped off the water, she walked away again without taking my order. It turns out, the wait staff was also bussing tables. So no hostess, no bus boys, just waiters who ignore their tables to do other tasks. There were plenty of them, too. I don't see why the restaurant can afford so many waiters, but no bus boys. The waitress finally returned again to take my order, and she brought a free plate of cucumbers with tzatziki and pitas with hummus. This wasn't a small plate, although I was on my own. Bonus appetizer (as mentioned by other reviews) was quite nice. I didn't finish it, because I had read the meal portions are large. This turns out to be an understatement. Despite the restaurant being full and the wait staff being slow and inattentive, my food arrived right away. I ordered the $5 gyro pita from the lunch menu, and it was HUGE. The gyro meat was really phenomenal, and the tzatziki had good flavor. There were also some quality greens, tomatoes, and onions on the pita. It took me 10 minutes to get the bill and nearly another 10 minutes to pay it, which was absurd. But my bill for the MASSIVE gyro and free appetizer came to $5.47, after tax. This might actually be the best value in town. Final verdict: I would come back here and try again, for sure. They would easily merit a 4th or 5th star if they could improve the service. But I hate being ignored, and I HATE waiting for the bill.
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Leah E.
Fantastic! Would definitely recommend! Party of 4 after a convention at TCC...great service and delicious food. Gyro, Sea Bass, Lamb Chops, and Combo platter we're all good choices. Hand cut fries and flaming cheese for app are good choices!
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Angela S.
Horrible horrible service!! The only thing that keeps me coming back is the food & the taziki sauce. During one visit we had three different servers (which for got my husbands wine) and we waited about 20 mins for the check. And if you need anything after they dump your food off..... Forget it. The food is exceptional if you can take the poor service.
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Peg K.
the online menu priced the meal i wanted at 10.00. it was 13.95 in the restaurant. when i spoke to the waitress about it, she said - it's only a couple of bucks more.......really? a class act would be to honor their published prices. platters are huge, food greasy.
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Justin C.
I frequent Opa about once every other month. I go here to take advantage of their very affordable and large portioned penne pasta lunch special. It's definitely two meals (lunch and dinner to-go). The taste is usually decent for a lot of carbs. My most recent visit and actually all previous experiences have all included TERRIBLE service. It gets pretty bad. It will take you 5-7 minutes to be acknowledged and seated while you stand at the door. Another 5 minutes after you've read the menu cover to cover to get a simple drink and meal order. Don't expect your water to be topped off regularly. The waitresses are just seemingly slow and unaware. And by the way, if your pasta gets burned like mine did, simply expect a "Oh. That must have happened when they put it one the stove. Sorry." Really?!? That's your explanation and apology and attempt to remedy your fault? Pretty decent food. Abhorrent service.
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Leah G.
Ummmmm I'm trying to enjoy dinner with my niece but can't hear her over the beat dropping to the awful dub step being played at dinner time. Only in Tucson.
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Tiffany T.
love opa! great food and service! THE BEST Greek
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Mike X.
We recently visited Opa and it wasnt spectactular but wasnt bad either...First the good....The look and feel of the restaurant was nice with crescent shaped booths throughout and a some cool painted artwork on the walls. They bring a complimentary pita plate with hummus and tzatki sauce....very good tasting. We found the service very good although you dont seem to have the same server throughout the meal. Now for the not so good...My Angus Beef kabobs was extremely over-spiced with oregano although the beef was tender. For desert we had a baklava and this was the one really very poor item we had...very dry and bordering on stale. I would return as it borders on a very good restaurant with a few tweaks but I wouldn't go near the baklava again.
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J G.
Possibly the best Greek food in Tucson. It is intimate without being crowded. The food comes pretty fast and tastes amazing. If you haven't tried the spicy chicken, you definitely should. Put it in a salad or on a pita. I'm surprised by any negative comments about the staff. They are very friendly and seem to enjoy their job. The only time I ever recall receiving the wrong thing turned out to be my fault for ordering the wrong food. After realizing what it was I wanted, the chef came out and personally delivered the meal and comped us the original mistake. Definitely a place to check out.
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Jackie W.
Hands-down the best Greek food in Tucson. My favorites are the hummus with pita; grilled chicken caesar wrap and the roast lamb.
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Zach H.
Not bad...not bad at all. Decent portions, prices are okay. Nice lunch spot.
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Steve R.
This is my second and last trip to this Greek Tragedy. The first time you could hear the chef, waitresses and management yelling at each other in the open kitchen. Today our waitress reminded me of my worst Brooklyn experience (and I've been a lot!). If the food was exceptional it still wouldn't be worth this lack of regard. And,sadly, the food just isn't that good. You have lots of choices when you dine. Patronize a restaurant that wants your business and shows you how much by supplying a good experience.
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Nancy L.
Before you decide to eat here, take a look at all the reviews complaining about their service. The service here is horrible. All of the ladies (yes I had multiple servers) that served me today hardly paid attention to any of the customer's needs. They chatted at the front counter while I had an empty glass and patiently waited for my check for about 15 min. When it finally came, it was brought to me by a completely different server. I handed her my debit card. She returns and says the system is down, since I don't have cash, she says I should come drive back and pay when the system is up again... Uh what? Sorry I don't have time like you to drive back and forth all around Tucson. It's the restaurant's fault that the system is down not mine. The food is average. It's cheap. The service sucks. Do yourself a favor and don't eat here.
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Luinelly L.
We had to wait to be seated for a long time and got passed a long by a few hostesses until finally someone said "go a head" and we sat ourselves. The food is fantastic and the service was rushed because it was during the busy time but u can't beat a $5.50 burger. Very tasty.
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Jessie B.
This was an awful meal. We both got the lamb entree and it was so overpowered with garlic you could not even tell you were eating lamb . I have had lamb at numerous Greek restaurants across the country and never I have I woke up STILL sickened from the garlic that permeated everything on the plate from the salad to the rice. The lamb was tough and sinewy. The service was terrible. At almost $15 a plate it was a lot of money - and food! to waste.
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R R.
We ate their the first time we went to Austin, came back and it was still the best. Love their roasted eggplant (Baba Ganoush) their gyros had just the right amount of meat and Tazaki sauce. It was lunch time and we had great fast service. We will definitely go back. Worth the price too.
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Julie G.
We were in Green Valley visiting relatives and wanted to treat my folks and in-laws (who traveled with us) to lunch before continuing on with the rest of our road trip. I called at 11:15 for a reservation for a table for 8 at noon. The staff had a table set up and waiting for us when we arrived. I was glad I had called ahead since the restaurant was packed. The service was excellent. The food was delicious. My picky eater asked for spaghetti with no cheese. Since the menu said the spaghetti sauce had Greek cheese in it, I wasn't sure how this would go. No problem, the chef whipped up a custom batch of sauce with no cheese. The bowl of pasta was huge and I was shocked when my kiddo ate it all. I ordered chicken strips for kiddo #2. I expected typical fried chicken strips, we got 2 marinated/grilled chicken tenderloins. He ate a few bites but since he had wolfed down the majority of our hummus and pita bread, he was already full when the entree arrived. The rest of the group was very happy with their food choices. I had a low carb gyro plate. Delicious veggies, salad, and a very generous portion on gyro meat. I would definitely order that again when I am in Tucson. I had bought a Groupon, $8 for $16, and had no trouble using it.
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Kyle B.
Walked up to the register with 4 servers right in front of me and not one of them acknowledge me for a couple minutes and then they couldn't decide who was going to help me for my take out order so that was annoying but the food is good and there's not very many choices for Greek food in Tucson. Maybe next time I'll dine in so I can experience the atmosphere, the Greek music and Greece painted on the walls which is very romantic so possible date location. We will see.
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Aimee A.
The food looks amazing, unfortunately no one would seat me or acknowledge me- so I left. I stood at the "please wait to be seated" sign for a good 5 min in a practically empty empty restaurant. A waitress walked past me and ignored me. I actually called the restaurant while standing there and still didn't get service? I'd maybe try them again for take out, but only because it's the only Greek place near my apt. And only for takeout.
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Kristie F.
Excellant food. Great service! Big portions. I had a gyro that I had to eat with a fork too big to pick up.
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Jinny H.
Opa is one of my favorite restaurants in town. Their lunch specials are awesome - for $5 you can get so many plates, like the large organic/Greek salad (and they are large), organic pasta, gyro wraps, chicken wraps, some platters, etc., and if you go with someone, you get a free hummus/ pita bread appetizer. The dinner menu is more extensive with a lot of choices- overall, the food is great. I go here frequently, and although I must say that the service really varies depending on how crowded the restaurant is (it can get super crowded on Saturday lunches), when there are only a few people, the service is great. The few times that I've been there, the wait has not been long, and the servers have been very attentive.
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Steve L.
Opa has steadily went down hill. Their food is pretty good but the place is filthy and the service is horrible. Oh well they were good for a while.
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Lorrie K.
Went in for take out. Never been here before. I asked how long it would take. Was told about 10 mins. So after around 30 mins, they say "I think your order is ready?" Really are you asking me? Or telling me? So I walk up, I said "I would hope so after 30 mins!" Her reply, a sarcastic. "Sorry". Then I asked if forks were in the bag. She said, ( I kid you not) "there's napkins in the bag". Omg. Really!! All I ordered were salads. They were ok, I say enter at your own risk.
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Juan D.
My co-workers and I had gone here about three times. The last time I went needless to say would be my last. There was a good size COCKROACH swimming in our food. There was no apology made. Waitress just took the food away without saying a word. We were the ones apologizing for having to leave. In my view, if I get a hair or fly in my food, although it's disgusting, I would probably stay if they re-made my food. But if there's a cockroach in my food, that is a sign of dirtiness. If you like an extra crunch with disease carrying bugs in your pita then this is the place for you.
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Amy B.
Service can be lacking for sure. We have had to wait for far too multiple times when dining here. The food is okay but nothing too memorable. Most memorable is their Tzitzki sauce and hummus platter.
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Ethan S.
Hands down the best Greek food in town. The service is excellent. A real family atmosphere.
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Andrew S.
Tried Opa twice, 1st time it smelled like an open sewer, we did not stay, tonight we were told by hostess we could seat ourselves outside, someone would be right w us. 15 mins later, my girlfriend stepped inside to let them know We we're outside, the hostess snapped at her, "yea,I know" . We ate nxt door.
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Sierra K.
Service was really awful. Our food was left sitting under the lamp for a while because our waitress was too busy talking. The food itself tasted fine, but when we asked for the check, it took a long time. We even got up to tell the waitress to ring us up. Then she took her time (saw her look at her phone), and gave us a sarcastic "have a good day". Horrible, rude service.
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Carol W.
My husband and I frequent this establishment often. We bring guests who visit us and in the past were quite pleased with the service as well. I would give the food a 5 star rating but the service in the past few months has been less then acceptable. The wait staff recently seems to be more concerned with what they will do when they get off their shift then the satisfaction of the patrons. I would not be writing this if this was a one time issue. As an example, during our last visit the waitress came to our table and asked if we were ready to order. We asked for a little more time to look at the menu at which time the waitress took a very deep sigh and walked away without a word. The woman never smiled throughout the entire transaction and once our meal came never came back to check that we did not need anything else. At the end of our meal she approached our table from behind to ask if we were ready for our check. Her service left a very bad taste in my mouth. In the future I will think twice before I visit this establishment but do hope the owners get the wait staff focused since the food is so very good!
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Lund W.
I came with some people who had just been there the day before. Why they came back for more punishment I don't know. Of course, you wouldn't come here at all if you read the reviews. Anyway, the free tzatziki (yogurt dip) and hummus and cucumbers were barely edible. I can't speak for the pita bread since I don't eat gluten. The lamb loin was very tough and the salad was poor. The service was relatively poor, but the bill includes an 18% tip, so there is no reason for the waitresses to do a good job.
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Emily M.
Food is average but they have the worst service ever. EVER! We could have walked out without paying the bill and no one would have noticed. Sat there with empty plates for over 20 min. Never coming back!
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Harry S.
Walking into this place it looked so promising. Then the food came... This is not even close to authentic Greek cuisine. The Filet and the Lamb tastes EXACTLY the same. NO ONE would be able to tell them apart. The Skordalia was horrible. Made with instant mashed potatoes and a bad combination of spices. The avgolemono soup was absolutely HORRIBLE! The rice was mush, there was no chicken in it and it had potatoes and carrots in it... WTH! If you're Greek, do NOT come here. If you want Americanized garbage, have a ball.
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Keith A.
Great food. Had the combo plate with steak and chicken, rice, pitas and Greek salad. $15. Delicious, great spices and flavor and large portions. I also tasted the Greek feta burger and fries. Yummy and only $10. Nice friendly service and they gave us a free pita and hummus platter when we sat down. Easy to find and plenty of free parking.
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Alex B.
I been here 4 times with 2 of the experiences being good. One visit, the lamb was tough and chewy. My last visit proved to be the last time I will patronize them. An automatic 18% tip was added to my bill with no advance warning. Imagine if I had visited my local hardware store and they had done this. I would ask why the 18% charge? Would they answer; we need that as a commission for our workers? I doubt it. I would think the business would be responsible for the wages of their workers. That is a not a customer responsibility!!! Tips are acceptable in the US but ONLY when earned. The service at this restaurant was poor and here I am rewarding bad behavior with their mandatory tip policy. If Opa cannot afford to pay their employees, maybe they are in the wrong business.
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Zach W.
Gotta throw out an update here. Our last two visits to Opa have been less than satisfactory. Tonight's was the last straw. The food was fine, but the service was deplorable. We witnessed the entire waitstaff eating in plain view of the restaurant, texting, taking pictures of each other, and being generally loud and obnoxious while guests looked on. Our waitress dropped off our plates and vanished until she returned to admit she had lost our ticket and needed to write down our order again-after we had eaten it. Didn't bother to clear the table (or anyone else's for that matter) but did remember to drop the check. That was the last we saw of her, so we had to let someone else know there was an error (yup, didn't see that coming...). Everyone else appeared to be getting the same level of attention. Don't know what has happened here over the last year or so. I had previously given this restaurant five stars and it was once one of our favorite places to go. Bummer.
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Justis S.
Wow, this is a great Greek restaurant! Low prices for the high-quality, authentic Greek food, and definitely the best in Tucson! My only complaint is that I wish they had a Greek spread/sampler platter that featured several dips/hummus with a few other appetizers. I know they offer a combo plate, but it's limited to 3 appetizers. That being said, I love the flaming feta! And the warm pita (homemade?) pita bread is amazing, too. Overall a solid place at a great price.
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Mary V.
Horrible service. It makes you think twice about going here. Every time I have been, the service has been poor.
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Jonathan H.
I'm going back to Yanni's The Little Greek!!! Positive Feedback - The food is delicious at Opa! The food portions are generous! Negative Feedback - The service is poor. I ate at Opa on June 15, 2014 and July 5, 2014. The servers work as though they don't need gratuity tips. I believe the servers just don't care about the dine-in customers. I shouldn't have to leave my seat to request a beverage. I shouldn't have to leave my seat to request my food be delivered to my table. Servers should not be arguing in front of customers about doing their job. I shouldn't hear the servers saying inappropriate comments about customers in Spanish. I'm going back to Yanni's The Little Greek!!!
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Juliann C.
I was so sad to write this! Because I always look forward to eating here when I visit AZ! the GOOD * location, so close to where I usually stay! * food was delish * portions are huge! * free pita bread & hummus, always a plus the BAD * literally... a full house.. a full restaurant. there was only ONEEEE SERVER. inside and outside the restaurant. full. I can't believe there was only one server and one food runner. * food took incredibly long... took about 45-60 minutes. CRAZY! We eventually had to tell them we were going to take it out.
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Ivette O.
Let me preface this by saying I love Greek food. I ate at Opa! a long time ago when they first opened, literally years ago, and then never went back because the service was terrible and the food was just ok. But, my DH purchased a Groupon and we figured lets go back. They say things get better with time and Opa! certainly has. I had the flaming saganaki (a delicious Greek cheese - beware, it salty, but oh so good!) slightly melted with the heat of a shot of brandy poured over and set a blaze. Who knew we'd have dinner and a pyrotechnics show? We've since returned nearly once a month. The service can be spotty which is frustrating but we've started asking to be seated in a particular servers section to avoid the spotty service. It makes the experience much more pleasurable. We've had the lamb gyros, the saganaki burger, the gyro platters, and the hummus platter. All delicious. Their hummus is light and fresh and the tzatziki is just right. I always though my husband ordered a small hummus plate when we arrive but it is an appetizer that comes with every meal. They also have the fluffiest pita bread. But, my favorite are anything with saganaki and the Greek salad. Oh! I almost forgot, the most surprising item I had there were the fries. They are delicious steak cut fries serve with ketchup and sprinkled with dill. I was skeptical but they are hands down my second favorite fries (eegees will always be number one).
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Jess M.
Woo! Best Greek restaurant in tucson! You can get a gyro wrap, Greek salad, and rice for just 12bucks! Super delicious and good pricing. And it's super nice inside. They should totally open another on the east side of tucson, cause I would be there everyday! Take mah moneyyyyyy! I've been to Super Gyro, Athens, My big Fat...and they just don't compare.
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Kj J.
Service was good but the place was a bit messy. Food was great! Came in last minute on a Sunday.
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Mary H.
Food is delicious and the servers were friendly. I also like being able to order an organic salad at a Greek restaurant. Prices were a little high, but so was the quality of the food, so it's worth it. Also, they give free pita and hummus plates while you wait.
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A P.
We've been going here for a few years now and have not had a bad experience so far. The service has gone done from what it used to be a few years ago, but it's still good. The waiters/ waitresses still do a good job. The food is delicious as well. And the prices are reasonable. The interior is well done with lovely murals throughout. Out of all the Greek places I've eaten at, this place is still one of my favorites.
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Ciera L.
Bad service everytime I go. The place can be completely empty and still experience horrible service. Good food, but a little overpriced.
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Mark S.
Went their for lunch for the first tme today. I had the souvlaki lamb pita sandwich. Lamb was cooked very well and had delicious spicy flavor to it. The white sauce was fantastic and service was extremely prompt and efficient. I would go back for dinner next time. I thought it was nice that they gave you pita bread, cucumbers, tangy white sauce, and hummus as an appetizer for free. They have a very nice roomy patio which is nice a feature.
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Karen K.
They make up their own rules for Living Social coupons. WTF??? Told me I had to spend more if I wanted to use it. Living Social confirmed that they can't do this, issued me a refund, and flagged them to most likely not be able to coupon in future. They were also horribly rude to me for the sake of $8..
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Monica F.
I wavered between 2 and 3 stars. Here's the story: Cute restaurant, nice decor with scenic murals, columns, grapevines (sort of weird, lame, out of place St. Patrick's stuff stuck around the Greek details), greeted and seated in reasonable time. They have ample selections for gluten-free/low carb/vegetarian. Complementary appetizer came out pretty fast: a plate of pita, tzatziki, and hummus, sort of casually tossed on a plate. My fiance said he was low-carb and they replaced half the pita with cucumbers, which was really nice. We got some saganaki, which was the main thing I wanted. The first couple bites had a weird aftertaste to me, but the flavor evened out and was OK. However, it was the greasiest saganaki I've ever had...there was a lake of grease on the plate when we were done. Fiance got lamb souvlaki and I ordered filet mignon. The server asked me how I wanted my steak and I said, "rare." He asked if that was really what I wanted and I clarified: "pink in the center." When our food came, the steak was a couple ticks past medium-well. Also, The server delivered a "combo" platter: half steak and half chicken. I told her that wasn't what I ordered and she said that the "filet mignon souvlaki" was the "combo platter." This is definitely not what the menu says but I was too hungry to argue. The chicken was kind of dry. The lamb was also really dry. However, the ample salad and cooked vegetables were swimming with oil. I literally had to shake the vegetables off so as not to drip on my blouse. So overall, I wasn't really impressed with the food. It didn't taste bad but all the meat was overcooked and everything was drenched with grease. I think Fronimo's is much better.
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Troy V.
I love the opa-sizzle outta this place. While some items on their menu are a bit overpriced, they still have so many more dishes on the menu that are way economical, especially their lunch special. My go to is the gyro with feta, but I do experiment with the rest of the menu. So good!
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Carla M.
I've been to the restaurant when 'the family' was in town. Service was good. Today, however, 1. Waitress insulted my husband's place of work, Jack in the Box simply because he was wearing the shirt because he was on call. 2. She got my husband's order wrong even when he repeated it twice. About an hour later, when the order came out she claimed he ordered 63 when he ordered from the 70s the braised lamb rare as you can get it. 3. Instead of the manager, the head waitress came over as the manager was too busy with the big groups and with a catering orders instead worrying of taking care of a small group of two. Though he was happy to see someone who made reservations for a specific table and happily served them. 4. The bigger tables that came in after us, got thier food first. 5. The Athenian Chicken that i recieved was good but a bit dry. I've been here when the service was outstanding but today 'buh' husband felt insulted
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Yves J.
The food actually reminded me of the food I ate while I lived in Athens, Greece. The service was slow. Manny, the busboy, turned into my waiter. He actually was really good and friendly. In fact, he's the reason I'll go back to the place. I didn't get utensils and napkins until after I received my food. I don't think you'll be disappointed in the food. So far, it's the most authentic that I've found so far. Just a word of advice, when you go to the Greek restaurants, ask if they're from Greece or Crete. There is a difference and some of the food preparation is different. Good, but slightly different.
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Brandon K.
Went for lunch yesterday. I know this place gets very busy so we arrived around 11:30. It wasn't that busy and we were greeted as soon as we walked in. The hummus and tzatziki appetizer is very good. I had the Gyro plate. The meat was not dry and had a good flavor. I would rate this as one of the best gyros I've ever had. I read the other reviews about the service in this place. As we were finishing lunch about four different groups came in at the same time so the waitress was busy getting them seated getting drink orders etc. it took our waitress about five minutes to get our check and then about five more minutes to return the credit card receipt. This doesn't bother me as I understand that when it's busy you might have to wait a little bit. I would recommend giving it a try.
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Joe S.
Tuesday night was a night we had to use one of those Amazon.com coupons for Opa! This place is exciting--excellent staff, great menu selections, and excellent service and food preparation. Just the three of us adults had to ask for a doggie bag as the helpings are generous. Hope you get Gigi as your waitress but all were par excellance that night!
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Tammara W.
I'm giving 4 stars because whenever I go here the food is consistently great. But the service is usually a whole different story. Expect to wait- wait to be seated even when there are tables available, wait for the drink order to be taken and wait for your order. I'm fine with waiting, I'm patient but even still it's usually surprising to me. Today when I went I had to wait to be seated even with the several empty tables around inside (the patio was filled) the server today was pretty good with getting my order and getting it in but it seems the kitchen lags quite a bit. I'll continue to go here because I love their gyro salad and their gyro platter. Hopefully they eventually expand to a larger location so the atmosphere can be quieter and nicer and hire some more staff members. Overall the food to me is worth the wait. Just some kinks they need to work out still.
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Chris M.
Greek cuisine you say? Look no further. Look into OPA Greek cuisine and fun! This is truly authentic Greek food that is sure to satisfy your every desires! Upon entering this fantastic restaurant you will be presented with beautiful Greek artwork and welcoming dim lighting that is sure to set the mood for a romantic night out. Now on to the experience. Although it took 10 minutes to be seated it was worth the wait, we even got to pick our own seats. While reviewing the menu we were astonished at the numerous options we had to decide upon. After a few minutes we concluded that babaghanouge & filet mignon souvlaki would be our meal of choice. Before ordering what seemed to be the perfect choice, the waitress ever so kindly brought out a complimentary appetizer. While still working on the appetizer, our plates were brought out by our extremely professional and friendly waitress. Their presentation was impeccable making our food choice look spectacular. The first bite of the filet mignon was an explosion of flavor in my mouth, I couldn't wait to take another bite. The babaghanouge was not as expected but still ever so satisfying. Upon finishing our meal we were brought the check and thankfully not expedited to leave. Overall the experience was memorable and we recommend everyone to join in on it. So if you're still in need of some new exotics flavors OPA is the place for you!
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Mike S.
Having lunch with my wife at Opa. Lunch menu was a great price performer. Free appetizer and then we order two of the $5 items. Portions were large and tasty. Everything was fresh with great favors. I had the Athena Chicken Sandwich and my wife had a gyros pita. Both were excellent. I would recommend trying the lunch menu if you are in the area
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Deven W.
Horrible service and mediocre food. I continue to try it again every 3-6 months but the experience never ceases to amaze. Whether it's not being acknowledged for 15 minutes, being brought a burnt hamburger bun for garlic toast, or having the waitress spill water on my phone (and not wipe it up), it always leaves a bad taste in my mouth. If the management could get the service on par and a more consistent cook, they would be set. Why let such a great location go to waste??
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John R.
Redemption. The awful hosting ability--we waited for anyone to acknowledge us forever--was bettered by the immediate presentation of warm flat bread, hummus, fresh "Tza-tzi-ki" and Mythos beer. Days could and should be spent addressing the decor! Somewhere, the staging of an ancient tragedy is missing a few colum-esque props and the baroque glitter and gold of some of the venu's accoutrements clashes--80's clothing style--with the faux elegance of the painted-brick-fountain nook. It was Greek, way outside of Greece, without an assigned century and with no sense of synthesis. I was thrilled from the get go! And then there was Heidi the waitress. Her absolute nonchalance, her in your face charisma, her slightly iffy charm. I couldn't have loved her more. At one point she walked away from the table in front of me, smile on her face, stopped at my elbow, leaned against my shoulder, hand on my arm and said "what do you think that is?" I looked over and saw that a woman in the adjacent group was wearing a full on stuffed sheep bib. Huge. Appalling. To Heidi, the epitome of distraction. She couldn't contain that as she served the table she thought they could all tell that she, while addressing the group, could not take her eyes off of the sheep bib. "I just wanna talk to it, y'know? Ask it," she said, "if it needs anything else?" She was completely dead pan, not in any way unserious, and concerned. I almost peed my (heavily complimented) shorts. And the foodohmygod. I indulged in the Pastitio; a layered greek pasta that hinted at nutmeg and elevated the warm cheese (ricotta, if I'm not mistaken) to flight. It melted in the right way, like a full bodied cloved wine. It was gorgeous. The rice was indescribable. It was a little overcooked, but the flavor compensated for the little-bit-too-fluffiness of the texture. The cucumbers and carrots and flatbread triangles, drizzled in the light oil and vinegar house made Greek dressing...I could hit the character limit talking about the dance of dazzling tastes. Gustavo ordered a sampler platter of sorts complete with lamb and gyro skewers. The spices popped, the sugars glazed, this marinaded meat got me trouble. I kept just picking off of his plate. And picking. Picking, just a little bit more. One hand slap and some sharp admonition later...well, we have leftovers now. I also ordered the spanikopata to go (a few bites didn't quite make it home intact) and it was filo dough deliciousness. And a sweet-treat for later tomorrow of raspberry white cheese cake. One bite told me yes, Gustavo said the sauce was a little bit to fruit out of a jar. True story, but then get it on the side--the cake is the real ticket. Oh, and we started with the grape leaves. Can anyone say yesplease and thankyouIwantmore? Mmmmm. Total bill for the homemade humus and cucumber dip, 5 Mythos, Pastitio, Skewer platter, spanikopata and desert? $66.00. That's five courses and a heck of a lot of beer. Enjoy it friends, I know I will be. --Fairy Food Father Postscript: The cascading drape/glass lights. You have to see the interior to believe it. It is sublime in it's confusion--It almost makes a sound--like the discordant notes of a pantheon of plural at-odds deities.
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Armando G.
This place has good food and great portions, but the service and hospitality sucks. I have gone in multiple times to have the staff walk by and just not care. They don't care to greet you, they don't care to seat you (even when the "please wait to be seated" sign is up.) I do not get it. I did not feel welcomed and will take my business to one of the many restaurants to choose from.
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Charlene M.
Surprisingly good meal from a "shopping mall" facade. Nice complimentary platter of pita, humus, cucumbers & dip. The pita sandwich lunch specials with a Greek salad were delicious. Portions huge. I had spicy chicken, my husband gyros lamb/beef. Service was prompt & prices $! Would highly recommend & definitely go again!
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Aishan S.
First of all, I love the decor here. The paintings are the wall set the atmosphere and make the place very light and friendly. The staff are nice and helpful, and there is plenty of space for seating. The food here is delicious too! I never know what to order at Greek restaurants for some reason. I think I just have a hard time deciding because everything is so flavourful, and I'm never quite sure exactly what I'm in the mood for. I ordered a gyro here and it came with a huge salad too. In addition to that, there was a pita plate appetizer with hummus and tzatziki. SO MUCH YUMMY FOOD! I probably only ate 2/3 of my meal, and unfortunately, I couldn't take it home because Greek food doesn't keep too well. I wish they had smaller portions, but if you come in with an appetite or decide to split with a friend, it's definitely worth it! Plus, then you can have room for desert too!
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Mark S.
This place is way out of my way for lunch, but it came highly recommended by a buddy, whom I met there. My buddy strongly suggested the $5 gyro lunch special. He said it was a huge amount of food. He was right. For an additional $2.50 you can add fries or a salad. You won't need it. Between the massive, you-actually-have-to-remove-some-meat-before-you-Âcan-eat-it-sandwich-style gyro and the FREE hummus, tzatziki and pita appetizer, spending extra money on fries is unnecessary. The portion was not the only thing to be happy about. The gyro meat is extremely tender and tasty. The pita bread was so soft it fell apart while trying to eat my massive gyro. I didn't think I liked tzatziki, but I was a fan of Opa's lemony, super creamy, garlicky version. The hummus was just OK. I thought it could have been creamier. Was all this worth a 45 minute round trip in weekday traffic? I don't think so. However, their lunch specials are good every day of the week until 3:00 so a weekend jaunt may soon be in order.
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Caitie P.
I wish I could give negative stars. I've never experienced such horrible service in my life. Our waitress took 10 minutes to come take our order. Once she took the order she said she would be back with refills...she didn't come by again. We had to ask other waiters for our food, refills, & our check. My drink was empty for 30 minutes until anyone came by. I never got another refill. Our waitress was standing at the front counter for an hour. I tried to wave her down, ask others to please get her, she blatantly ignored us. The other wait staff didn't seem to care & walked by us many times, while we were sitting with empty plates & drinks. All in all what should have taken 30 minutes, took an hour & a half. I will never return here. If they cannot hire people who care about their customers, they will not have my business.
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Danielle W.
I wanted to give this only 1 star, but the food is their only saving grace. I have been to this restaurant a few times over the last few years and have finally had enough of their awful service. From the moment we walked in the staff made us seem like an inconvenience to them for interrupting their grab ass party. No one greeted us at the hostess stand or the table we were finally sat at. The server barked orders at us like, "order food" and "drinks". We wanted additional pita bread and had to ask for it twice and still never got any. Our server refilled our water, spilled on our table and never apologized or offered to help clean it up. During our entire meal the staff stood 5 feet away from us, eating food, texting on their phones, and feeling each other up. It was impossible to get the attention of our server who ignored us for 20 minutes after we ate and then handed us our bill over the back of our booth so that she wouldn't have to walk away from socializing and stuffing her face with food. Something as simple as a "hello" or "thank you" would have helped me leave much happier, but that definitely didn't happen.
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Susan B.
Went for lunch today and it was ok, not great, not bad, just ok. I got the chicken pita lunch special and side salad. The portions are huge! Took most of it home. Unfortunately, the chicken was very bland and didn't have that good Greek seasoning and grill flavor that I love so much! The salad dressing had no flavor at all and I would have liked more feta cheese for flavor. But it was a lovely presentation and was good enough. Hubby had the gyro platter which he said had a slightly sweet taste that he wasn't used to. He didn't hate it, nor did he love it. Again, a HUGE amount of food! Gotta say honestly that I think we have been spoiled by the always flavorful and yummy food at Pappoule's in the Park Place food court. The chicken there is amazing! And the tzatziki sauce is better too! All in all, my greek food low light is still on because I'm missing those distinct flavors that Opa didn't give me. Service was great! Food came super fast and the restaurant was small but cozy. The ladies room could use a little facelift.
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Nasser E.
I live in Pittsburgh, PA., and have been in to Greek Restaurant in NY, Virginia, And Pittsburgh. But this is the best out of all, and with a very reasonable price.
After buying a Groupon from this location we decided to try it out. Last Tuesday we attempted to go and get something to eat. When we arrived at around 7PM, it was a full house and limited seating. We got seated almost immediately, but we had to wait over 15 mins and never received drinks or any service. We thought it may be a fluck and they were so busy and understaffed - it was a Tuesday after all. We decided to try it again yesterday. We arrived at around 7:15PM and it was not as busy as before, but it was still pretty packed. We were not seated immediately, but we finally got seated and we waited for about 10 mins just to receive our drink order. We ended up waiting another 15 mins and we were not able to even get an order. It was so disappointing and not worth the time. We did not even get an apology from the staff or even get to try out our food. Such a disappointment that could be changed with having more staff and customer service.
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Karla S.
first time here, I loved everything. the restaurant was beautiful and nice music. servers were very attentive, great customer service. the food was soooooo delicious ! and they serve sooooo much with ur meal. great restaurant and I'll definetly be back with friends and family.
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Aisha R.
One word sums this place up....YUMMY!!!! I had the lamb pita with greek salad. DE-LIC-IOUS! The atmosphere was great .... not too loud and great for a girls late lunch (that's why I was here) or a family outing. The prices are reasonable and the lunch specials go until 3pm.
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Amanda D.
No bueno. We headed to Opa on Friday night for dinner. They were a fairly full house but there were empty tables and we were seated without too long of a wait. A co-worker had recommended Opa and really gave it praise. I am unsure if Opa was having an off night or our ordering was just not following the lead of things my co-worker said were great. The highlight of our meal for me was the hummus and my friend JD liked the tzatziki. It is nice that this is brought to your table complimentary. Everything that followed after the free hummus + pita was unimpressive. We ordered the flaming saganaki (imported Greek cheese). Let me be clear that I am not a newbie to Greek food and I LOVE the flaming cheese. Not this time, as it tasted burnt. Yes, I understand they light the cheese on fire but it always has tasted delicious on past occasions at other Greek restaurants. This go around it was not tasty. We tried a few bites and were done. JD ordered the spicy chicken pita and said the chicken was dry. He was not excited with his food. I ordered the vegetarian moussaka (which is basically Greek lasagna made with eggplant). I recently had this dish in a Greek restaurant in Chicago and fell madly in love with it. At Opa, I tasted a bite and it was absolutely unappealing. In one word, Opa is unimpressive. The service is lacking. Our server never asked how we liked our food. Perhaps she thought I was full? I had only taken one bite of my moussaka and I found it odd she never asked if we enjoyed our meal. The food was completely lacking. No plans to return to Opa but I would recommend if you plan to go-- try lunch. The prices were far more reasonable on the lunch menu.
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Philip S.
Owner greeted us. A good family establishment. Food is well portioned and tasty.
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Joshua B.
The food at Opa! has always been great, and the service used to be legendary. Lately however, the service hasn't been that great. I have experienced poor service and heard several negatives reviews in the past few months. It seems Opa! became popular enough to lose focus on the service, and still bring in customers. If you are willing to brave long waits, incorrect orders, lost items, and general poor service for good food, Opa! is worth trying out. I am currently holding out until I hear better things about their service again.
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NoraZoe W.
We have been going to Opa for about 2.5 years, and when we went last week, we were even more impressed than we usually are. Yes, typically, the food is great--high quality, well-cooked, ample, delicious. But usually, the service is "eh." Last week, however, something was different--in a good way, not in a bad. Our water cups were never empty, our food orders were quick (and yet still correct!), our bill was on our table before we requested it...wow. Flaming saganaki is amazing as an appetixer, if you were wondering. The lamb pita platter, with a hefty serving of the Greek salad (with amazing dressing) on the side, yummy. A gyro plate, also with a salad, yes, you guessed it--great. Not a 5 star because I don't believe in perfection, but this is a keeper. Excellent prices, too.
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Betsy B.
The restaurant is located on Campbell just outside of the shopping mall. There are a lot of restaurants in the area but it was pretty crowded. There were a few tables outside. Inside, there are a few booths as well as some tables. The platter with huumus and tzatziki with pita bread was a nice starter. They offer a low carb menu that included the low carb gyros platter-without the rice and added vegetables. The helping of lamb on the gyros platter was really generous, easy to take some home for another meal. The platter comes with a greek salad as well. I found the lamb to be cooked nicely and flavorful. I really enjoyed the meal and would go back again. Good idea to check for a groupon coupon if you are going as well.
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Doug P.
Until now, I've never reviewed anything, but my recent experience at Opa compels me to write this. As for the service my family and I received: Extremely slow, even though it was a Tuesday night and many tables were empty. One member of our party was not served her entree until everybody else had nearly finished theirs. As for the food: Opinions ranged from "okay" to "good." My main complaint: At the end of the meal, when the server delivered the credit-card slip to me for my signature, the bill's total was labeled--in large capitalized letters--as "PRE-TIP AMT." I know that some restaurants include a tip in the bill for large parties such as ours, but a total labeled "PRE-TIP AMT," along with a blank line directly beneath it labeled "TIP," is a solid indication that Opa is not one of those restaurants. I added a $28.00 tip. The next day, when I looked at the itemized billing, I discovered Opa had included an 18% tip of $23.85 in the "PRE-TIP AMT." After a week of phone calls and a trip to Opa, after a week of dealing with uncooperative employees (I would have to present my monthly credit-card statement to Opa to prove I had actually paid the bill, the manager told me), they finally agreed to refund my tip.
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Jim H.
The food was very good. The service was the WORST I have EVER experienced. We sat outside and had to ask for the table to be wiped - 20 minutes later it happened. We ordered an appetizer which came followed by complimentary appetizers with the dinner. We had to ask for a wine menu which took 5 minutes. I had to walk into the restaurant to ask for a soft drink refill which appeared 10 minutes later after I asked a 2nd server to get me one. I would fire the manager and the servers and start over!!!!!!!
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Amanda B.
This is my go to place for Greek food, if no other reason than its close to home. I have been here when its busy and when its not so busy. Service can get backed up, but nothing that has annoyed me. And trust me, I get annoyed very easily. I usually get the grilled hummus wrap or veggie wrap. I have no complaints as far the food and salad. Everything I eat I enjoy. And the pita is warm and soft. The last time I went in for takeout, I was in and out within 10 minutes. Overall, good solid food. Okay service. Will be back.
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Kristy N.
This is the 2nd time we have tried this place and I really wanted to like it as I love Greek food. I will have to find somewhere else to fulfill my desire for Greek food as I will never go back. Service, what service?? We went here for lunch and about half the tables were empty. We got seated right away and Server A brought us water but then we sat in our booth for over 25 minutes before anyone came to wait on us. We asked about ordering an appetizer but was told "You will get hummus and pita soon". Um okay. We flagged down Server B to inquire about our hummus and pita bread and he just nodded and walked away. About 5 minutes later he came back with the hummus and pita and asked if we were ready to order - YES, we were ready 20 minutes ago! So he takes our order and we waited another 15 minutes to get our food. The gyro meat was very good but my dining companion's spicy chicken was dry and had no flavor. They served a weird tasting sauce with this chicken that was something I wished I hadn't tasted....ewwww! The hummus' texture is chunky, very odd. Halfway thru our meal, Server 3 stops by to refill our water - first time we were offered a refill. When we were finished, we had to flag down Server 3 to get our check. The gyro meat is wonderful but not worth putting up with the poor service and the other crappy food.
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Andy L.
Service was great, very respectful, fast and kept our drinks full. Free pita with hummus and awesome taziki (sp?). Gyro plate was awesome and portion sizes of meat were very large. Good selection for kids and wine for the adults. Excited that we found a great Greek restaurant in Tucson!
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Tracy T.
This is great place for greek food, as good as we've had in New York. As corny as it is, the flaming feta is wonderful, we could make a meal from that and the gyro meat alone. Simple classic preparation, with quality food. Service was okay. Mostly because our waiter kept saying "no problem" when we said thank you. "No Problem" implies that refilling my water, or serving my dinner is a problem for you, don't say it, "your welcome" works great and is more polite, and for me is the difference between 10 and 20% when leaving a tip! We'll be back
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Stephanie H.
I was hesitant to go here because there seemed to be a lot of reviews saying the service was terrible, but then I noticed that they seem to be the older reviews and the newer ones are better. So we got a Groupon and went to check it out for lunch. It was quite good! The ambiance is cute, nicely decorated. They were very busy, but the service was perfectly fine, prompt and friendly. Food was delicious! I had some eggplant thing with a yummy bechamel sauce that was huge and yummy. Dining companion had some meat thing that he liked, and took home half of my entree. I would recommend it and go back.
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Lindsay N.
GREAT FOOD, VERY INEXPENSIVE, HUGE PORTIONS, AND GREAT EMPLOYEES!!! I love greek food, love is an understatement actually.....it is my favorite kind of food! After living in NYC and San Diego I have been lucky enough to have had some incredible samplings of great Greek food. Opa! is such a wonderful place, especially in a place like Tucson that is greatly lacking good international cuisine (aside from pizza and Mexican joints). I had a major craving for a Gyro this morning and went to Opa! today to get lunch to go for myself and my boyfriend, who is pretty new to greek food. My food was prepared quickly yet I had to wait to leave due to the buckets of rain falling from the monsoon storm that magically appeared within 3 minutes of going inside, during that time I chit chatted with the female employees and truly enjoyed myself. They are so sweet, kind, friendly, and very professional. When I finally got home the food was INCREDIBLE! It was perfect, the gyros, babaganoush (sp?), etc. hit the spot better than I thought it would, each time the food seems to get better, plus I am always into trying new things (the greek salad with chicken was being served to a table near where I was waiting and as I saw it go by me....I started salivating, it looked amazing, like something you would see in a food magazine! I will definitely be getting that next time!) Love this place and as long as I'm a resident of this town, I will always be a loyal customer. If there was a 10 star rating scale I would give them 11. The restaurant was clean, well lit, and the customer service is always above and beyond. 2 thumbs way up!!! Can't wait to go back!
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Kamryn C.
I had a really great experience at Opa a few weeks ago. My boyfriend and I were looking for somewhere to have dinner on a Thursday, and because we both have packed schedules it happened to be at 9:30 pm. Most places weren't open, but we decided to try Opa. We were warmly welcomed, and seated promptly. Upon ordering we discovered that they closed at 9, but that they had cleaning up to do, so we should enjoy our meal and not feel rushed. The service the rest of the evening echoed the initial encounter. The food was good and the portions were gigantic, leaving plenty of leftovers. But, as I've said previously the service was really the star of the night. I know I'll go back to Opa again for that reason alone.
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Julie B.
Food was very good. Horrible, horrible service though! We ate there last night and two waitresses were fight behind our table....So unprofessional!
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D M.
Never ever again!! Service sucked! Cockroaches crawling on floor! And when I pointed that out I was told its because front door is always open. I got 2 Gyro platters to go! Big mistake on my part for not checking before I left. We had hair in one of the platters and the other the pita was so soggy that it wasn't even worth trying to eat. I'm disappointed as I really do love Greek food. But I won't ever eat here again. Time to learn how to make it at home. And look around for another place that cares about their customers!
This restaurant has a very nice ambience. You feel cozy as soon as you walk in with all those sicily decorations. And they give a pretty good size of meal too. So big that I can only eat half of it. I ordered Gyro platter and it was excellent. I will take a trip to this restaurant again to try for their lamb loin souvlaki next time..
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Roxanna S.
I was there on 6/8/14 and if I was rating on food alone this place would get five stars. If I was rating it on service alone - well if I could give zero I would. OMG TERRIBLE SERVICE. So terrible it was almost comical. First we came in and a person who seemed to be the hostess said she would be right with us. Then a gentleman dressed as a server came up, gave us a once over, audibly sighed (WTF no idea why he did that, we don't exactly fit stereotypes of bad tippers or anything, just your average decently dressed white folk), grabbed a couple menus and walked off to a table. Didn't say a word so at first we weren't sure he was even seating us but there was no one else waiting so we followed. When we were seated he walked off and didn't come back for around 5 minutes or so. Came and took our drink orders, which took about ten minutes to get to the table - for context the restaurant was not busy (maybe 5 or 6 tables were sat including us), each of us got a glass of water, my dining companion had a glass of tea and I had a glass of wine so these were not time consuming items to make/retrieve. During the entire time we were without drinks he never came by the table again. Finally came to drop off the drinks and then walked off without asking us if we were ready to order. We sat there for another very long stretch of time before he came back. We were there for 30 minutes before our order was even asked for!! (sadly not an exaggeration, I checked the time). When he asked if we were ready to order, I said yes, we have been ready for a while now, and he did at least have the presence of mind to apologize and he offered to bring us a free appetizer of baba ganoush and hummus after I started to order the hummus appetizer. The food came in a reasonable amount of time and as it was delicious, the portion sizes were also generous. I had the moussaka and my friend had the gyro platter, we both loved it. Unfortunately he did not take a lesson from us having to wait so long to order and he didn't come back to check on us until we were at least halfway through the meal, probably 10 or so minutes later. Both of us had empty water glasses and my friend had empty tea glass a couple times that sat empty for a long stretch. Throughout our dining experience he referred to me as "amiga" a few times and talked to my friend as if he knew him very well (like greeting him as an old friend that kind of thing) which both of us were surprised and a little off put by. I like polite, and friendly, but he was overly familiar and intrusively so. One of the worst parts about the whole thing though was we saw all of the other tables getting what looked like great service by other servers. All in all - the restaurant ambiance was great (loved the decor) and the food was excellent. The service was some of the worst I've ever experienced. I am unsure of whether I am willing to try again, and if I do I will certainly never sit in that server's section again.
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Ashley B.
I've never been to a kinder, more family friendly place in my life. This is a dining experience and not a place for people in a hurry. Good food, good people, and a traditional Greek experience that my family adores.
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Linda E.
We went for lunch today with a groupon. We ordered two $10.00 lunch plates. I gave them the groupon when i ordered. The groupon was for $16.00 and i paid $8.00 for it. When the bill came they charged us $13.00 instead of $10.00 because the groupon can not be used for the lunch because it is discounted. It is just a lunch menu. This means that they added $6.00 plus tax to our bill then gave us the coupon off that I had paid for. The groupon did not say only for dinner. The owner said that I should have known. I do not like the way this was handled. I have to say i use to go here a lot but not anymore. P. S. The service was bad toay but I have to say it is not always bad.
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C H.
Poor service, tasty food. Our one entree came while the second sat in the window for 5 minutes, while the employees all took their breaks right behind our table while having phone calls on speaker with several members of the group. Our server cursed in front of our children (not the first time they've heard it, but still!) and left all of our dirty plates all over our table. Ask for the tall male server, as he takes his service seriously....we forgot this time :/
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Jenny R.
Visited Sunday 9-2-12 The food was great, unfortunately our waitress, Ana, went on a lunch break immediately after serving us. She was sitting behind a propped up tray where the staff pick up the food. Licking her fingers, talking on the phone, getting herself refills. We had to ask other wait staff for refills (5 min after running out of our drinks)and then we had to ask for our check. Other customers had to walk to the kitchen to give their check and order dessert. She pointed to another staff member who had to finish the woman's transaction and help her order dessert to go. Then when she brought the ticket and asked how her service was "now that shes off break" we said it was great other than feeling ignored. Then she proceeded to argue that she deserved a break and it was a team effort. Then she came back again and tried to argue that she's sorry we felt that way. Update. So Needless to say, we did not leave a tip. But, the waitress or someone else at the restaurant seemed to sense it warranted a tip. After we put a zero on the receipt, I balanced my checkbook the other day, someone gave her a tip. We tried to call the restaurant on 9/8/12 at about 8pm the phone was busy for at least an hour. So we called on Sunday 9/9/12 and we asked to talk to the owner, we were told they were not there, so the manager, Katie, said that was already processed. Hello....someone stole from us. So we pushed a bit, and were told we could come pick up the $2. Hello...you have an employee stealing, if they steal from one customer are they stealing from others or the business. We pushed a bit more and she offered a $10 gift card. Heck no we aren't coming back. Not once did she offer to look into it or apologize. So we did not take her up on it. Instead we called our bank, now they will take care of it. At the very least we will get our $2 back. At the worst, the credit card processing company will investigate for theft. We obviously won't be told. But be wary of this place.
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Phil O.
Our lunch at Opa today was very very nice. I agree with previous reviews: the service was good but not exceptional. Until we had to wait a while for the bill, it was very good service, but it took a while for the waitress to get back to us. The gratuity was added to the bill, I understand how that can be irritating. But the food! It was the freshest quality, extremely generous portions, and tasty. The Athenian pasta dish ($10) was a huge quantity of spaghetti tossed with olive oil, basil, sundried tomatoes, etc topped with a nice cheese that was melted on top. Two nice pieces of well-seasoned bread came with it. And the accompanying greek salad was just wonderful. The gyro platter ($9) was far superior to what we have had at little greek restaurants on the eastside, and all dishes were served on beautiful plates rather than plastic and paper, not to mention the quantity was very generous. The ambience is quite pleasant, it isn't overly noisy, and the seating, tables, and tableware are quite nice. We appreciate this restaurant!
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Carianne C.
I have been here before, and thought it was "meh," but bought a Living Social coupon anyway to give it another chance (and it is close to the office). We showed up at 12:15 for lunch, and had to wait a few minutes for a table (understandable in the middle of lunch rush). Once the food was dropped off, never saw the server again. She never brought the requested lemon for my friend's water. Never brought my iced tea (which I was charged for). Never refilled the water (even though she passed by with a water pitcher a few times - but she just wouldn't make eye contact with us). Friend's greek salad was lame. My vegetarian platter was mediocre. Very bland hummus. No tzatziki to dip falafel in. I would have ordered a side of it, but the server never returned. We were never served the complimentary plate of pita/hummus that all other tables were served (and that I've been served in the past). Had to hunt down server behind the bar/counter to pay. I will never go back here. LAME!!!!!
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Jenny B.
A hot mess. Very poor service (a reoccurring theme from all the reviews below) and bland food. If the prices were half of what they were I could be lenient.
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Jed B.
Why the low rating? This joint I can't pass! The food never ever sucks when I come here. I'm a regular, so I'm treated like family. I love the gyros, they're filling. The owner, Andreas, is Greek, all the menu items are authentic. Yes, it has it's flaws but still, I keep coming back, the pros far outweigh the cons. I just had the flaming saganaki burger, omg! I'm in love. I can honestly say that their burgers are some of the best. Disagree? Come in and try for yourself. I love this place more than green eggs and ham.
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Drea G.
The food is good, but it's frustrating ordering the same dish and getting something different each time. Last time I went they gave me the wrong dish and insisted it wasn't and did not replace it. I ordered a salad and they brought me a gyro..the service is hit and miss, sometimes fast and friendly, other times slow and rude!
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Valarie A.
Came here based on a recommendation from a friend, then again because I wanted to share the gyro love with another friend, then again because I really can't get enough of Opa! tzatziki sauce. While each time I have been there I played it really safe and ordered sandwiches, I really cannot deny that their gyros are definitely one of the best i've had in Tucson. Also, despite what i've seen written about their service, all of my waitresses were incredibly attentive and well mannered. I also love the fact that they serve you a free plate of tzatziki and hummus when you arrive, I prefer a zestier hummus but everything else about it was delicious :) It was a really short wait till the food arrived as well! I had this same experience each of the 3 times i went there in the past 2 weeks :)
I am back to give this place 5 stars because I have tried many other Greek places lately and am always let down. The taste of the food, the amount of food, and the service and atmosphere at Opa! are exactly what I'm looking for for a satisfying lunch.
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JD K.
Worth The Wait! If you short on time go elsewhere. Every time I go it takes a while to order once you are seated. Use the time to relax and converse, nice atmosphere, you can hear each other. Food has always been excellent with large portions. Save room for the baklava!
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Andrea G.
I've seen this advertised but I had never visited here--until recently! I took Gary (one part of my dining trio that includes my mother) on a weekday night, and we found a pretty busy restaurant with happy customers. We lucked out and got the last table available without waiting. Service was quick and upbeat. A huge tray of complimentary hummus and pita pieces were placed in front of us, to our delight. They were yummy and filling. We ordered two different items so we could sample the menu, which was quite large. I ordered Mousakka while Gary ordered a chicken souvlaki. The food came in a reasonable period of time, despite the full house (and a few parties waiting for seating). Both dishes were winners, with ample serving sizes and included a simple Greek salad on the same plate. Gary's chicken dish included quite a lot, and it was tender and tasty. My Mousakka was quite meaty and hearty, more than expected, and very well seasoned and textured. The smaller tables are placed quite close together, so we ended up talking to a lone diner next to us, who was a regular. We took home leftovers, enough to make a second meal (and we don't eat like birds!). We were pleasantly surprised with the food and service, and look forward to our next visit! That menu offers some promising future meals and dining experiences!
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Taric W.
As soon as I walked into Opa, it was a sight for this sore Phoenician's eyes when compared to the rest of Tucson. Cozy dining with comfy seating, and a fountain I wish I could have by my own front door. We were seated promptly by our kind host (I'll assume he is the manager), and before we could even look at the menu, we were given complimentary pita with hummus and tzatziki. The hummus was freaking delicious! The tzatziki was thick and satisfying. "Do you wanna look at the wine menu? Or is it too early for that?" haha the manager cracks me up. It was only noon, but I almost ordered a glass for the hell of it, because this is a fun place that inspires you to indulge. The menu was overwhelming. Pitas...vegetarian menu...wraps. For some reason the wraps just stuck out--with mushrooms, melted feta cheese, with a side of salad and rice? Why is this only $10? Instead of trying out gyro meat or chicken, I got brave, took your suggestions, and ordered the filet mignon wrap. I can already hear your cries now. "But Taric , wraps aren't Greek!" I'm sure a society that old produced more than one sort of unleavened bread. STFU and open wide. Anyways, I'm not big on red meat, but this was delicious. The mignon had that hint of wine it was cooked in, and all that feta, tomato, and mushroom in there made it heaven in my mouth until that last tasty bite. The salad was topped with "OPA!!!" Your meal will be interrupted by this shout, while someone's dish is being lit with a tremendous fire that distracts the whole room. I don't know what they ordered, but I sure as hell wanted one. Okay...where was I? Oh yeah, the salad was topped with ample feta cheese, a roasted slice of red bell pepper, and a kalamata olive. Not sure what was in the rice, but I wouldn't mind finishing a plate of that by itself. The tzatziki in the side wasn't even necessary, but that didn't stop me from using it anyway! For desert, my date and I split the passionberry duo. A thin layer of cake as the foundation, with a wafer of chocolate sandwiched between two flavors of airy mousse. Drizzled with a delicious, fruity sauce, a couple of berries, and surrounded with a moat of whipped cream. We agreed that it looked and tasted like Valentine's Day. Yum! I didn't come to Tucson expecting great food, but this really set the bar for local cuisine. Fun, tasty, and didn't feel fatty at all. If I lived in these parts, I would definitely be the duke. Now excuse me while I suppress this urge to shout "Opa!" and light every meal on fire.
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Melinda C.
Well, maybe they had an off night because a friend had recommended this to us. We went on Thursday (6/28) and had a short wait for a table as the restaurant was busy. It stayed busy all evening. Service was attentive, friendly and fast. The pita, hummus and tzatziki appetizer was good. We enjoyed it. I'm glad we had it. My mom and I ordered the gyro platter and hubby got the combo platter which included a lamb skewer. Each dish came with Greek salad, pita triangles and rice. Unfortunately, the rice was mushy and tasteless. Each of us had gyro meat, but most of it was burnt and crunchy to eat, so we had to pick through it to find edible pieces. Hubby's extra lamb was ok. I've had platters in other Greek restaurants and usually they serve a whole pita. I was really surprised to just get a few pita triangles that weren't even enough to make a whole pita. The bill was over $50 for 3 and we left hungry and disappointed. Needless to say, we won't be going back since we like Shish Kebob House and Fronimo's so much better.
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Barnabas L.
YUCK YUCK!! They are so average it hurts me! greek food, go to Athens on 4th instead!! Saganaki wasn't done well (second time i've had it here and the second time WAS NOT the charm). It tasted old and SUPER SALTY!!! come on :\ well anyways, their salad was blech. Their pitas they burned :\ hard stuff to ruin but it is possible... service here is slow, they take their sweet time for everything. Saganaki and Salad took about an hour or two to get and getting the bill takes forever. ask for it about the time you get your food so you can get out in a timely fashion...If you have lots of time to burn then sure go here.. but be prepared to drop some cash for eh..food.
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Carla B.
I first went to Opa thanks to a Groupon deal in the summer of 2012. I loved it. The servers were extremely friendly, and I am always greeted with a smile. While I was waiting around for my to-go order, they brought me pita and hummus to munch on free of charge! Of course, this was when they were first starting to get the word out, so no promises they still do it for cost reasons... I got a Groupon for my parents and they are now hooked too! We go at least once a month or so now. Though I can't speak for the authenticity of the food (never been to Greece, though I do have some Turkish friends with their own kebab places, so the cuisines are similar in some aspects), the portion sizes are great, the food is good, and the service even better. I can't recommend Opa enough.
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S. M.
The food is okay. Not great, but not terrible. Their hummus and fries are really good, but everything else is just blah.
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Eduardo C.
Complimentary hummus and tzatziki sauce with pita bread arrived promptly. Hummus was too acidic for me, tzatziki sauce was ok. Ordered filet mignon and spicy chicken combo platter. The spicy chicken was nothing special, filet mignon was well-seasoned and tender. The rice however had no flavor and the salad left something to be desired, particularly because of the dressing. I thought My Big Fat Greek Restaurant had a much better salad. Athenian Spaghetti was interesting but lacked sauce.
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Elizabeth P.
The food was okay but the service was terrible. I waited 30 minutes to get waited on after receiving a menu. They were not busy, but the staff seemed to hang out by the cook station.
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Joe H.
Glad I did not let the bad experiences some reviews harp on discourage me from going. Service was very good. Food was good, especially the lamb. Gyros rather bleak. And the Tsatsiki - very disappointing. No evidence for garlic nor cucumber. Americanization of food quite evident. I'll keep looking for more authentic Greek food in Tucson.
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Scott W.
It really breaks my heart to write this, because Opa used to be so GOOD. About three years ago, however, the service just went downhill. The last time I was there, after waiting for 20 minutes to get greeted at our table, no refills, and no waitress at all, I asked to speak with the manager. No surprise, it was the former server who my partner and I used to pin as the owner's daughter (because otherwise she would have been fired) who was perhaps the worst server I've ever come across in all my years of eating out. She comes over and I tell her that the server management is a mess. Five tables have not been greeted, no one is getting refills, and you can just feel the negative energy building in the room. Meanwhile, three or four servers are talking and joking around in front of the kitchen, one server is eating, and there is not ONE on the floor - serving. Although we had not received our food, I asked to bring the bill if they hadn't started it. Although we had ordered 20 minutes before, they had not started it. The manager took the food off the bill, but not our iced teas, which had never been refilled. I paid for both my friend's bill and mine (I had invited her, after all), and swore that Opa would never see me again. This is also accompanied by the food quality, which has suffered lately as well. It's sad, because Opa used to have some of the tastiest Greek food in Tucson. Now, it's just a mess. Guess it's true what they say about nepotism...it ruins everything.
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Nicole W.
I ate here for lunch a few weeks ago. Despite dismal service (no hostess when we came in - we waited for 5 minutes with waiters staring at us but no one seating us, they forgot one order which then came out 10 minutes after the rest of the meal, we had to refill our own drinks, etc.) the food was quite good and the value of their $5 lunch special was spectacular. I had the gyro, my husband had the greek burger, both were good. Don't bring a date here, but if you are looking for a bite of good food at a great price, Opa might be the place to go!
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Imran G.
Oh dear, I really must learn to stay away from these fancy 'Mediterranean' food places. They are all extremely disappointing. I went there for dinner and the owner was smoking right outside entrance. How unpleasing is that? The owner seated us and brought us a menu. I think its really cool when you get to meet the owner and stuff. It tells you that they really care how their restaurant is run and what people think. The rest of the staff were really nice as well, refills came often and promptly. Food was hot when it came out. Service was groovy. The food, well, the food was not gravy. At between $10-20 per person, you really expect to be full when you leave. I think the owner expects you to get appetizers and stuff because of how fancy this place is, but I'm not one that usually gets appetizers. Maybe if I had an appetizer I'd be full when I left, but then it'd be almost $20/person at this restaurant. I can't express how upset I was when I ordered a ~$15 dish and got enough food to feed a kindergartener. It wasn't just my plate, my significant other and third wheel were also extremely disappointed. We paid our bill, and left. Plain 'Mediterranean' food. I got a gyro plate, and it was nothing special. In fact, if my memory serves me correct, they served the gyro with a TORTILLA. Really? Maybe they should try harder. This place is a huge failure. Its sad because the atmosphere is cool, the staff is very nice, but the food is sham.
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Genevieve G.
It's not that the food isn't great. It is. (Most of it anyways.) I used to be willing to tolerate the extremely slow service, because it was a convenient place to have lunch/team building meetings, and enjoy a nice meal, but the service has been atrocious, and I'm not going back. We used to go to Opa every so often, as it's in walking distance from my office, and I had my favorite dish (vegetarian moussaka - it's delicious). The busser is a genuine and gentle guy, and the owner (who we affectionally dubbed Mama Opa) was always pleasant. But I'm not going back, mainly due to a Groupon or Living Social deal and insolent service. My meal came to $18 - the deal was for $20. I said I'd eat the extra $2, but the manager refused to honor it if the total did not go over $20. After a tiresome and sometimes heated discussion about the implied terms and invented conditions (not in the fine print on the deal), spontaneously created by the manager as she stood before us, it was clear that Opa did not value our continuous patronage. We haven't gone back and I now make my own moussaka. I miss Mama Opa but I'd rather eat somewhere that wants and deserves my business.
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Brittany S.
Great lunch specials! $5 each and we left stuffed. A little too cold in the restaurant..i guess compensating for hot Tucson weather, but it was a little uncomfortable so bring a sweater!
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Dee O.
Food was good and the service's was great. Gissel took very good care of us.
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Trace N.
I am strictly speaking here of how they handle their Living Social Deals - very unprofessional and unethical. The first time I used a Living Social Deal I picked up my food and found they added a $5.50 gratuity!!!! Did I mention I picked the food up. The second time with my Living Social deal expired I went in to spend the $10.00 I spent on the Living Social Deal. They said I had to spend $20 or more to get my original $10.00!!! Lame, totally lame. The manager was unwilling to let me order a $7.00 Gyro and call it good. They have my $10.00 but I will never go back.
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Karuna M.
I really miss the Opa! that was. We used to love their hummus and the filet kebab was incredible. Our last visit made us wonder if the original owner had perhaps sold. The tzatziki and hummus both tasted like they were from a tub at Costco. The pilaf was a mushy salty mess. The mandarin oranges on my husband's salad had begun to ferment. The filet kebab was really undercooked (which could be fixed), and almost every cube featured inedible chewy bits of sinew. (Which could not. ) We will never go back, and it is a shame. They once were good. You're better off at Fronimo's ; yes, their menu is much more limited, but they have proved they have staying power and a consistently good product.
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Ron E.
Ok food....but the service was bad....they also add a 18% gratuity if you use a groupon......So beware!!!...I will not be going back....Cheers
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D O.
My dinner was the sea bass and was absolutely fabulous. Melt in your mouth good. Liked the surprise of a complimentary appetizer. Thumbs up!
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Jeff B.
This is a follow-up to my review last Summer; read the other comments & a clear pattern will emerge of subpar service: mediocre @best! Apparently, no one person is assigned to individual tables, but this 'team' concept is inefficient. I ordered a combo platter: the rice was cold & both the lamb & the filet mignon was overcooked. They have the audacity to tack on a 18% tip for customers w/discount coupons; the mgr reluctantly removed this included tip. The table on either side of me had long waits for their checks, as did I - I won't return to Opa!
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richard w.
they are always busy. $5 lunch is the best deal in town. the appetizer is in front of you before you open the menu. everything i've had to eat there was excellent. i like the flavors, spices and variety. well run, nice people, deserves a visit.
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Diamond P.
I am torn. #1 - this is the best place to get hummas and tzatzki in Tucson #2 - Spanikopita and Dolmmades to die for #3 - WORST SERVICE STAFF! I love this place and even with the terrible service: i.e. - taking forever to be seated, not being tended to, glasses always dry. I hardly ever leave a tip for the staff because they are so horrible - its a family run place from what I understand - its not an excuse but I hope it lends to why they are consistently horrible at taking care of people! Oh - i almost forgot...they set things on fire in a really small restaurant...and almost set my husband on fire as they did it right by his face for the table across a very small walk way. OH - and they made my party move to allow another party to scoot by us.
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Daphna R.
I went here for lunch on Saturday with a Groupon I bought this week. They have a few "platters" that are gluten free. I had the falafel "platter" and my friend had the sea bass "platter". Platter my ass. It was a plate with the main order, a few veggies on the side and some spinach. The fish was dry inside and oily outside, the falafel was greasy, and the place was incredibly overpriced. The decor wasn't fit for much more than a fast food joint, yet the prices were about $13 a plate. This was way too greasy and cheap tasting for me. I feel like a cow.
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Tiffany S.
Generally, I really like the food here. The humus plate is deliciously homemade. The falafel is fluffy and yummy with a well balanced tzatziki sauce. The gyros are savory and flavorful. The entrees with lamb and meat are always well done *try the combo plates! However, I would not recommend their $5 dollar lunch specials or their pastas. It's not what they do best, you get a whole lotta noodles or lettuce and not much else. Go somewhere else for cheap food and save this place for the tried and true classics.
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Geordie R.
The service was fantastic. We had a large party and there were a few others as well and I thought the servers handled it really well. We had plenty of water and lots of appetizers for everyone. The food was good, but not great. I have never seen a Greek salad in my entire life with so few Kalmata olives. My side salad had a single olive as did my wife's. Is there an olive shortage I'm unaware of? Perhaps the Greek austerity measures include a prohibition on olive export. The hummus was tasty as was the spanokopita. I thought the falafel was dry and uninspired. If you are looking for a good value, this place certainly delivers - lots of food for the price, just don't expect the best Greek food you have ever eaten.
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Bex N.
Friendly, but fairly slow service when the place wasn't very packed, luckily we weren't in a hurry and it was a nice night to just sit on the patio. The complementary pita and hummus was a nice surprise to us since we weren't expecting it. I had the fillet Mignon pita and it was tasty...however my mom got the beef/lamb gyro and offered me a taste and I WAS SO JEALOUS! The gyro meat was amazing. And each of our meals were huge portions, enough for a second meal. I will def be back just for my own Classic Gyro!! I would say it's a 3 star place but the craving I got for the gyro meat while rating this place bumped them to 4 stars :D
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Richa S.
Came in for lunch... Took a while to get seated but was greeted with a horrible platter. Couldn't tell if it was supposed to be babaganoush or hummus. Either way, it was all tahini and bland. The food took way beyond 30 minutes and by then my lunch break pretty much almost was over. The food was cold and the salad accompanying it was larger than the veggie moussaka. I had to wait 15 minutes to get the bill as waitresses ignored me trying to flag them down. The bill was $15 and a stinking obligatory tip for bad service set me back $17 total for a cold, bland, small, late arriving lunch. Skip!!
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Mark A.
Opa, Can't beat the 5 buck lunch special. I wet there today for lunch, sat outside beautiful day for it. The service sucked today but was rectified by a few words to one of the owners. The service is a little hit and miss anyway, but the gyro meat is cooked well, sometimes it can be dry at places. I wish I could give 2 reviews 1 for food and another for ambiance, because lordy lordy lordy do they need to dump all those nasty dusty silk flowers. They have them everywhere with up to a foot of cobwebs on some of them. Silk Flowers and food should never be in the same place, I just have to go to another place in my head to get over it. Even with the silk flowers I will go back.
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Maria Pia F.
I've been here with my family twice now, the food is great, spot on and authentic Greek food! However the big BUT is the service of one waiter! He is the reason why OPA only got 4 stars from me.
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P E.
I would not recommend this place, this is not greek food
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Hannah D.
I recently went back to Opa!, and had a similar experience with the service. A man at the table next to me approached the servers (both apparently engaged in a staring contest with the patrons on the floor, while standing in the service station), threw them the bird and walked out. HA! But my lord, the food is good. I went to high school just north of Greece. I am certainly not an expert on Greek cuisine, but the food reminds me of summers spent in the region, and it is delicious. So delicious. So delicious. I just wish they would hire better and more servers. Back of house, you are amazing, Thank you!!! I cant stay away because of you guys.
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Orson F.
Loved the rice, the lemon potatoes were a bit stale and the salmon was ordinary. I got there late and they were in shutdown mode so i guess the tired looks should have been expected. Overall, quite ordinary.
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John H.
Honesty is brutal at times, and this review is chocked full of both - honesty and brutality... ;o) This visit was my first time to this restaurant, and my last. I accomplished both in one visit - I am very efficient that way. My fiance, Janie, our daughter, Ciara, and I went to Opa on the review of a family member, a GREEK family member, none the less, because they had eaten there in the far past, and thought it was good... Now, on to our visit. It started with walking into an empty restaurant around 4:30 on a Friday. Only one customer was there, and there were 5-6 employees behind the counter. We were not greeted, even though we stood inside the front door for a couple of minutes. We didn't know where to go, so we walked behind the counter by accident. Then, and only then, an employee addressed us and told us to go have a seat and we would be served... It was all downhill from there. Before going further, I just want to say the gyro meat was INCREDIBLE, and the HUMMUS/TZATZIKI was one that will haunt me with its greatness - since I won't be returning, I will crave it... that's just how it works... ;o) Service was horrible. We finally had a waiter approach us, and we ordered the hummus plate for an appetizer, and the Chicken/Rice/Lemmon soup for me - my ladies had something else (including the gyro meat... oh yeah!!). The waiter brought us a platter of hummus/tzatziki and it was good. 3 minutes later he came to the table with a hummus plate of the same exact size. We told him we didn't order it, because we thought the dish on the table was the one we ordered. He said, "no, you ordered it" in a very snobbish manner. My fiance simply said "uh, no, we didn't". He continued to argue with her, and finally after round 3 and no knock-outs, he told us the original platter was on the house (which is the norm) and that plate was the one we ordered.... Really?!?! You didn't tell me that when you took my order and now I am stuck with two HUGE plates of appetizers, with my tummy full of the free one, and my tummy aching at the thought of the other one. On to the meal, and we'll come back to that little scenario. The food came, and did I mention the gyro meat was incredible?! My soup was so bad that i ate one bite and couldn't touch the rest of it. I thought it was just me, so I let my fiance, the one from the Greek family of restaurant owners for the last 60 years, taste it and she almost spit it out. There had to be a full bottle of sherry in the bowl. It was terrible. So, I picked through her food, shared my daughters chicken ceasar (which was sub-par at best), and worked on the appetizer I had over-eaten from earlier. During our stay, we switched wait staff 3 times. They did not come to the table to remove plates or dishes. They (all 5 of them) stood behind the counter and looked over at us, and we would make eye contact, in dire hopes someone would come rescue us from this food and this experience, but we were stuck our island of terrible food and service for what seemed an eternity. When they finally brought the check, the meal was $45... About $40 to much in our estimate, and I am not a cheap date... ;o) We told them the soup was terrible, and it was clearly un-touched. They just looked at us and took the bowl away. No comment, no apologies, no worries - just took it away and charged me for it. Also, there was no apology for the whole appetizer mix up. So - in the end, we hated it. It was terrible, to the point we didn't even tip the below sub-par wait staff (and we are always 25% tippers when the service is even somewhat good - we're from restaurants and understand the value of good service). DON'T GO HERE. Avoid it at all costs, and do not get taken in by the idea of good gyro - you can find it elsewhere with twice the service and much better experience overall... Very seldom do I write a terrible review, but OPA, you earned it... and then some.
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E N.
There are surprisingly quite a few greek food joints around Tucson, may it be a chain such as My Big Fat Greek to smaller restaurants such as Falafel King and Athen's on Fourth. What I really like about Opa! is that their quality and quantity is at a great medium in comparison to My Big Fat Greek, which is expensive, and not incredible and Falafel King which, is cheap but mediocre at best. I like that there is a free pita, hummus, and tzaziki plate as an appetizer. And their five dollar lunch specials are like the bomb on your mom. That is all.
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Tommy S.
OPA, is quite the enigma! It's one of those places that when you walk in and your not quite sure just what to do with yourself. Do I sit? Do I wait? Sooner or later if they haven't changed and made it quite apparent. Once you get in you can take in the scenery. The place is spruced up with some "interesting" art, such as the Parthenon split on three canvas, old columns etc.. My biggest gripe for interior is for places to have that blocked off "quarantined" feel and Opa passes the test. My friend that introduced me to this place recommended the lunch special for $5. It was a lamb and beef gyro. That didn't take long, it was a bomb sounding gyro and a cold ass fat tire. I mean COLD ass fat tire!! It was perfect. For the wait you get this nice platter of dill seasoned tziki, and a nice hummus with several pieces of flatbread. This is KILLER greek right here! In a place where two fat tires cost as much as a meal that is so big that your guaranteed to be able to try this twice, and the leftovers are just as good! so all that was the good the only bad in this place...... slow service the service is so slow so come here when your NOT on your lunch break. The place is so homegrown that they didn't hire hot women scantily clad to sell you the food, it seems to be like a husband and wife, and even though its slow, you can see the dynamic and easily look past that while you sip a cold brew and nibble on a hefty portion of flatbread. Overall Good times. I have already been about 3 more times!
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Rosemarie H.
If you are going to be serving flaming cheese, probably a good idea to have a well ventilated restaurant !! The place was packed, food was good (huge portions) but it was so smoky, I think that counts as a health hazard . Had the vegetarian plate nice variety. Beer is served in a frosted mug- nice touch! Service was fine despite negative reviews. Probably try this again in the summer when I can sit out on their patio.
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Heather M.
Just as a 3-star rating indicates, Opa! is A-OK. I dig the complimentary hummus and tsaziki appetizer which is delicious. The food in general is good, though I can't vouch for it's authenticity. They have great $5 lunch specials, and the regular menu prices are reasonable too. The filet mignon/chicken kabob plate is very tasty. I've also tried various versions of the chicken pita, and they've all been real yummy. As other reviews have noted the service is slow. In my experience the friendliness of the staff helps to make up for the tardiness. Service on the patio can be much slower than service inside so do plan for a leisurely lunch if you want to catch some summer breezes. Overall this place doesn't blow my socks off, but I do keep coming back.
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Scott T.
Food is usually good (but lamb isnt always great, and portions are small). But service is always poor. Management doesnt seem to care to train staff to greet people when they arrive, seat people in order of arrival, take orders in order of arrival, refresh drinks, offer to-go boxes, pick up the payment when guests are ready to leave, etc. They just dont seem to care about making the customers happy. And they let their servers chew gum while working. Yuck. But i guess they dont care becuase the place is usually busy with people using their Groupons/Living Social vouchers
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Kitty V.
Opa! is consistently delish. This little place is energetic, has adorable ambience and the food is incredible. We love going to Opa whenever we're in the area since it's such a good spot. It's affordable and the portions are ridiculously large. Check it out- it's super good. Be sure to call ahead since it tends to get busy (and they'll hold a table for you).
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Jessica M.
"Food is really good, and very affordable. The wait is ridiculous. Every time. Even if you get seated right away, expect to wait for everything. You'll be out of drinks before even ordering."
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Steven T.
Very disappointing last night. Service was nearly non-existent. Took 15 minutes to even order a drink (after standing at the front desk) since nobody came to take our order after getting the menu's. Food was a very poor value for the $$$. Ordered the baked lamb, tried to substitue for the spaghetti, got a HUGE plate of naked spaghetti with a few small pieces of 30% fatty lamb over cold, unseasoned spaghetti without any sauce? - Didn't even get the greek salad that was also supposed to come. The low carb gyro salad was uneventful, greek salad is much better (at other places, since we didn't get ours here). Poor food + poor service = poor tip and likely never to come back.
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Nolan S.
The food here is pretty good but not mind-blowing by any means. The most memorable thing about Opa is that it has some of the worst service I've ever seen in a restaurant. Every part of the process of being seated, getting drinks and ordering food took far too long and was a huge hassle.
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Gary D.
Orgasmicly great food!!! Friendly staff. Cool environment. Love this place and the portion are huge.
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Josh H.
The food wasn't awful. The rice pilaf was prepackaged and not very good, the lamb was overcooked but generally tasty, the avgolemeno was average, the lemon potatoes were not good at all, the salad was pretty pointless with a Sisco "greek" dressing. The hummus was alright, and the tzatziki was actually pretty good. The only item of food I had that WASN'T covered in basically powdered dill was the salad. I'd give them a three based on the food. The service was the very bad part of the experience. It seemed like I had five different servers, none of whom were talking with each other. The soup was brought out at the same time as the meal, but it was the wrong soup. I was basically finished with my entree by the time the replacement soup came out, which was pretty annoying because, you know, it's soup. It is premade, and it goes in a bowl. That's the service. I also had to ask for a spoon. I also got asked three different times if I wanted a refill of water, to which I said "Yes please" three different times. Once by a woman with a pitcher of water in her hand. The fourth person that asked if I wanted water actually got it for me. Individually, none of these would have phased me that much, but all of this together? Pretty bad. I got a groupon for Opa, and I don't plan on getting another.
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Chuck M.
Very good food, but the wait was extremely long and the staff took waiting patrons out of order once checked in. The service was slow and it took twice to get our order straight. Once delivered the food was good, but not what I would call legendary by any means. Went back to give it a 2nd try this week. Horrible service, the owner I believe saw us and several other couples as we entered the restaurant. It took over 5 minutes for her to come to the front to let us know someone else would seat us. 10 more minutes went by and a bus boy came to seat us. There were a lot of empty tables when we all arrived, the service was just poor. It took another 15 minutes to get water. The food wasn't as good as my first visit which is why I came back. I had the moussaka (Greek Lasagna?) The top of the moussaka was good but inside the noodles were very loose and the entree basically fell apart once I cut in to it. The flavor was good but it was actually difficult to get any of it to stay on your fork. Based on the price and poor service I'm dropping it to 2 stars. If it starts to get better ratings maybe I'll go back, mmmmmm, nah!
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Stephan H.
I went to opa with friends and had a good time, although the food didn't seem to be as healthy as I would have expected. A good atmosphere and a friendly staff.
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Brett R.
The general trend of Yelp reviews I read suggested the food would be fairly good but the service would be lousy. Happily this turned out not to be the case. The Bad: It says "fun" in the name, which is never good. The menu is also very long as it is bloated with silly vegetarian dishes. The Good: the service was fine. Not exceptional, but prompt and polite. The food was excellent. Not just good, genuinely excellent for a Greek place so far from home. The lamb was done just right, the salad was crisp and tasty, the bread was soft and tasty. Overall: not the best Mediterranean joint in Tucson, but for such a reasonable price it's a great place for a casual dinner.
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Suzette J.
I know Greek food and this is great!!
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Sasha N.
Everything is always nice here. Really good chicken pitas and the salads are very flavorful. Nothing bad to say.
(5)
Sonia R.
Last time I ate here I sat on the patio with my dog, they even brought her a water bowl. My food was sub-par, she had a bite of my companion's chicken and enjoyed it but then again, she also eats rabbit poop so I wouldn't trust her palate.
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Rudy K.
I'm tempted to give one star based on my experience below, but because I think the food is very good and fresh tasting based on a couple of visits and I really want to give them another chance, I'm generously giving two stars. On all occasions the wait for a table was long (at lunchtime) , the service very slow and not very upbeat. It seemed none of the staff knows how to smile and they seemed to be interacting (arguing?) more with each other than paying attention to the diners. Nevertheless, since I have a couple of coupons to use, I went again with a friend this week. Again, long wait for table and very, very long wait for food. Then, IMAGINE MY SURPRISE, when somebody refilled my iced tea from one of their pitchers and as I was about to pick up the glass to drink, I saw A ROACH in my iced tea! Ugh! When I pointed it out to the wait staff, there was a rather weak apology, but they seemed more incredulous that it had happened and were being very defensive saying they didn't have roaches. They kept looking at me as though I was a bit nutty. Further, not once did a manager and/or the owner who was in the back ever come out to apologize or make any compensatory offer. There was one young waitress who seemed to be concerned but the others acted like it was not big deal. My friend and I stayed only because we had already been there for so long, were hungry and do know the food to be good, even though my appetite was a bit weaker. Of course, I only drank water with my meal and my friend didn't touch his iced tea. Given the overall experience, I was surprised at the end of the meal when one of the women staff told us the meal was on the house and gave me my coupon back for "next time." She went on to explain that "they don't have roaches" and that the tea pitcher came from a "storage room" so that must be the source. Well, a storage room is where you keep your equipment and one would think you'd check a pitcher before pouring something into it. So, the service is bad, the food is good, the place does seem clean and since I still have to use up the coupons, I'll go back to use them since I paid for them. Afterwards, I doubt I'll return no matter how good the food is as it isn't worth the anxiety of the poor service. Definite attitude adjustment needed. Pity.
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Sarah R.
The food is pretty decent (I've realized I just can't expect super delicious Mediterranean food in Tucson, Arizona) but the service is absolutely awful. Like completely sucks. I've waited at the door for someone to acknowledge my presence for at least ten minutes, and the restaurant wasn't even super busy at the time. I keep going back because I crave hummus and pita, but really, every time I leave, I am furious because of how crappy the service turned out to be, and tell myself I'll never go back. Blah.
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Mark G.
Hate to give bad reviews but this place deserves it. We went today for the first time and stood around waiting to be seated (theres no sign to seat yourself) finally an employee showed us to a table and we sat for 10 minutes without drinks or service, keep in mind there were only THREE tables with people and the staff seemed to be content chatting with one another. The waitress managed to come take our order and was polite, I ordered a burger and my gf the lamb gyro, the burger tasted like lighter fluid and the fries were pretty bad. The gyro was great, tender lamb and fresh tomatoes. Our drinks were empty prior to getting our food and I politely waited as long as possible before I walked over to our lazy server (older lady with dark hair) and asked her if I was supposed to get refills from the fountain myself or not. She apologized and refilled the water and coke...then disappeared for 20 minutes until she gave us our check and asked if everything was ok and if I would like a refill. I was pretty pissed by this time, I could see if it was busy but there were literally 2 other tables while we ate and I was more than happy to leaver her a $1 tip We wont be back, if I want to serve myself and be ignored ill go to a buffet or mcdonalds
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Jack C.
The real question is why the restaurant is called Opa! Greek Cuisine & Fun. The wait staff never smiles and they have a dour expression. If they're not having any "fun," how can customers? After they take your order, they never again make eye contact, so it's virtually impossible to get their attention. Excuse me, but restaurants are a service business, and if a place can't provide good service, what's the point? And the food was mediocre. I ate here once before, right after the place opened, and the service was awful. We thought we'd give it another try with a restaurant.com coupon. Never again. If you want really good Greek food in Tucson, go to Athens on Fourth Avenue. Even My Big Fat Greek and Fronimo's Greek Cafe are better than Opa.
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Kimberly R.
This place has a great atmosphere, but there were a few glaring problems. Fist, they only served us their delicious pitas cut into triangles. While this is good for dipping, with my platter, I would like the whole pits, please. The salad with my veggie platter was very sparse on the feta and the dressing, and only had one tomato. I did enjoy the spanakopita very much, but compared to the rave review this place was given, I was very let down. Probably the worse thing that happened was when the waitress was clearing the tale next to ours. She plopped down the disgusting bus pan onto a clean table, filled it with dirty dishes and walked away with it. She never cleaned the table or place settings that the bus pan was set on. Gross!
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Trianna O.
I just finished lunch at Opa....so good! I really enjoyed my Gyro Greek Salad. The gyro meat was tender and flavorful, the salad was crisp and fresh, and the atmosphere was pleasant. Plus, the service staff was attentive, friendly, and efficient. Overall, I enjoyed a very nice lunch for a very reasonable price. Did I mention they serve pita and hummus as a free appetizer? I will definitely be back!
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Alexis H.
Oh, Opa. I'm sorry to take a star away from you, but you left me no choice. I attempted to visit you on Monday and you were packed for lunch. My co-workers and I sat on the patio for 20 minutes and all we got were the (still delicious) pita bread and hummus appetizer. No drinks. Not even water. No waiter. For 20 minutes. We were on our lunch hour, Opa! And even after we informed your staff, we waited for an additional 10 minutes. We had to go, but you gave us a $20 gift certificate so we vowed to return. Today we returned, and we received the delicious pita and hummus quickly. We sat inside, so we did receive actual service, but the service wasn't so great. Our waiters (around 3 different people served us) were slow on the refills and we still waited quite a bit before getting our food. And honestly, it was just OK this time. No one was that impressed. I'm hoping you just had a bad week, Opa. Hopefully the next time we spend time together it will be more pleasant. PS - For my fellow what-they-have-to-drink-matters-almost-as-much-as-Âthe-food-ers: They got rid of my beloved fountain Diet Pepsi, but they do have Coke Zero, which I love just as much! Brand loyalty, schmand loyalty.
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Kirstin B.
Decorated to make you feel as if you are seated on a patio in Greece, Opa! is a friendly restaurant with wonderful food. Pita with hummus and tsaziki are served complimentary upon being seated, but we had Dolmades in addition tonight. Honestly, I haven't had a bad meal there. CAn be slow on Fridays but it's worth the wait.
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Tere G.
I realize 1 star is harsh, but that is what they earned today. I had been a loyal customer, going in to eat at Opa a few times a month for a couple years now, but I can say with certainty that after today's experience, I will NEVER return. I WILL NOT CONTINUE TO SUPPORT THIS BUSINESS. So why 1 star? Mostly because of the extremely disappointing manner in which my waitress AND the General Manager or Owner (a woman, in her 50s with short brown hair) handled a check dispute that drove me to finally create a yelp account and write this review. The service has never been great at Opa, many times it's not even good(very slow service, little to no eye contact, long wait when trying to pay and leave, etc.) but the place is conveniently close to home and the prices are very reasonable so I kept coming back knowing it would probably take a long time to get in and out. Today, we were sat relatively quickly, but taken to a dirty barren table. It was a windy day so I understood. Our server hadn't come by after about 5 minutes so someone else took our drink order, again I was understanding because I am a server myself and realize service can't always be flawless, that's fine. Then, when the pita and humus were brought out we had no napkins or utensils to eat with. I waited patiently and kindly asked our waitress for napkins whenever she had the chance. She made NO eye contact and sighed as if I was a big bother. I let this go, and went on to enjoy my lunch while I caught up with my friend. I ordered the Gluten Free Grilled Salmon Platter for $13.90. The salad and veggies were tasty but the salmon was in a puddle of grease. Still, not a deal breaker. But then... Check time. After eating my friend and I were in a bit of a hurry to leave. We asked for the check and I reminded my server of my Groupon that had been on display on my phone on the table the entire visit. She asked me how much is was worth and I explained it was a $16 Groupon that was expired, and it was the $8 value I paid for it that I was looking to use. She then told me I couldn't use it because my check only came out to $13.90 before taxes and I HAD to spend at least $16. I asked her where it said that because my understanding was otherwise, she said it said it was written right on there and if I insisted she would go get me a paper copy and show me. I agreed and asked to see a manager - still very civil and mild at this point. She came back 5 minutes later with NO manager, and a paper print out which said exactly what my phone said, this is a direct quote from Groupon, "The amount paid WILL NEVER EXPIRE and must continue to be honored by the merchant after the promotional value expires. The amount paid may be applied toward any goods or services offered by the merchant ". I pointed this out and explained how the $8 should still be redeemable towards my $13.90 entree. The waitress raised her voice and argued with me that I HAD TO spend $16 or more to redeem the $8 value I paid. I continued to disagree and ask to see a manager. My waitress kept saying her manager was busy and if I had a a problem to take it up with Groupon. I insisted to send a manager because even thought it was only $8, it was a matter of principle by this point. Long story longer, the owner was no less stubborn then the waitress. When she came out she asked coldly, "So, is there a problem?" I re-explained the situation and she repeated what the waitress said, "You have to spend at least $16 before taxes to use your Groupon." She then explained how they don't meet their food costs otherwise and they need the customer to spend more when usuing the Groupon. I told her I completely understood but that it was not my issue to solve, and that if she could show me ANYWHERE that it said there was a required amount to pay I would happily oblige but she could not find anything and still refused to honor my Groupon. I have NEVER been so displeased with the way the staff handled themselves in a disagreement with a customer. Unbelievable.
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Ray L.
Overcoming a terrible name, Disneyland-quality decor, and slightly intense waitstaff, Opa actually serves decent food. Good falafel is hard to find and, if that was the only scale here, I would give them a 4.5. Their falafel was steaming fresh and perfectly crunchy on the outside. The vegetables in the falafel wrap were of good quality and the lavash bread was warn and crispy. The kitchen doesn't go crazy with spices, but you can bomb the wrap with enough tzatziki to keep it entertaining. The Athenian pasta was pretty standard fare, again, good quality but not excessively seasoned. The hummus listed towards the tahini, which wasn't a bad thing, at all. Prices are standard for a mid-level restaurant. Definitely worth a visit if you like falafel--otherwise, it's similar to every other average Greek restaurant you've been to.
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Da B.
I eat in this place about once a week. Andreas the owner, greets you and serves you personally when he has the time. They always greet you with a plate of home made hummus and babaganoush which are exceptional. The gyro plater is a good choice, the meat is nice and crispy and comes well served with their house salad and rice. ORGASMICO
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Kimmy F.
I really really wanted to like this place, but unfortunately that was not the case. When walking in the atmosphere was relaxing although they seemed busy for lunch. My 12 year old son, 5 month old baby and a few friends and I were sat. The lunch menu was super reasonable and we had drinks from a very sweet server immediately, then it the seen changed quickly. There was an older woman, assuming an owner or a manager in street clothes running around table to table refilling beverages, rudely she looked at us said nothing and turned with in seconds, in front I a packed dining room she was yelling at our waitress at the top of her lungs! Disciplining her in the middle of lunch, in front of a packed house! What the heck!? The tone all around changed and the server was crying quietly! What kind of owner/manager does that I front of everyone? As lunch went on I had to nurse my new baby, discreetly I might add although it shouldn't matter. The tall male server stood within hearing distance from me and stated " I don't want to see that when I eat!" As a paying customer, a mother, a human being, this place is super low on the treatment of others! The service was horrible, customer service was deplorable, and it sucks because the food was pretty reasonable and ok!
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Peter B.
I have mixed feelings about this place. The service was a little perplexing. When we got there, the place was packed so I figured we would have to wait a little bit. No big deal. I didn't figure we would have to wait more than 5 minutes to be acknowledged though. Also- the server had to come back and tell my old lady that what she ordered was no longer available. We didn't mind this in the slightest, as we respect a place that has fresh food and runs out of things from time to time. The server was apologetic about it, but she kept mentioning it throughout the meal, all the way until the check. So it was to the point of being too apologetic and annoying. OMG- the portions they give you here are huge! Frankly the food was pretty bland, other than the flaming cheese starter which was great. I would have rather had less food that was more flavorful. The chicken skewers I had did not have any of the lemon flavor I was promised. The salad dressing was watery, and the rice was overdone and mushy. Judging from what others were getting, I wish I had tried the burger. The place was packed so maybe I just made bad choices.
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Melisa R.
This is the worst restaurant I have ever visited in Tucson. The wait staff is horrible. The food is hideous. Let me tell you about my family's experience. We had a $25 gift certificate for Opa!. The restaurant had one other table but it took at least 15 minutes to get a server. The comp platter was nice but after ordering drinks we again waited. The white wine wasn't kept in a chilling bucket/sleeve so after the first glass it was overly warm. Appetizers: Saganaki served swimming in olive oil and emitting a rancid smell. No surprise because the cheese was rancid. (BTW, I am very familiar with Saganaki and know when it's prepared right or not.) The smell made my daughters so ill they couldn't eat. Main: Fishy, inedible sea bass, horrid Greek Salad and surprisingly good Gyro. Dessert: Didn't get any because the waiters didn't care to ask. Tip: Had 4 different people, none of whom would clear the table of used dishes, none of whom cared at all but certificate gave them 18%. Check: Took over 30 minutes to get after asking 4 different people. Status: Will never go back. Seriously, there are better, more authentic Greek restaurants in Tucson. Please don't waste your time or money here.
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Susie S.
First time guests. Food was pretty good but the service was sooooo bad. As a matter of fact, our waitress certainly had been out back smoking weed - really - she smelled like a joint and had blood-shot eyes. The initial service and ordering was so slow. Not one plate was removed from our table - not the appetizer plates or our dinner plates or empty glasses or the 3 beer bottles. We did not received drink refills until we flagged down the bus girl. By the time we left, the restaurant was very smoky from the tableside displays of flaming appetizers and hamburgers. The restaurant was also loud. Presentation of food was pleasing. The food was generally good, but the meal was not that enjoyable because of the poor service and smoke. Kids had hamburgers - pretty good but cold fries. Parents has Combo plates with Gyro, filet, and lamb. All were pretty good, I would have preferred the filet not cooked well-done. Rice was not great. The pita bread, hummus and tzatziki was very good. There are other options for Greek food that I will try next time. I do not recommend.
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Mike P.
I've been here several times, and usually I have no complaints. The food has always been good, but the last few times the service has been a bit lacking. The last time we went, there was a very long wait between ordering and getting our food. During the wait, our drinks were frequently empty for several minutes before being refilled. When the food finally did come out, one person's food came out about 5 minutes later than the rest of the table's food. I went again today, and there was a moderate wait before they took our order, which I was prepared to shrug off as they were busy. I ordered the organic pasta and a salad. The food came out fairly promptly. My salad came out a few minutes before the pasta, which was fine, but when the pasta came out, it had shrimp on it. The menu just says it has vegetables and cheese (and I actually got a menu to double check and make sure I didn't miss the shrimp. I did not.) The waitress was very nice took the plate back, they just took the shrimp off the top instead of remaking the pasta. At that point, I was hungry so I ate it anyway, but I thought it was a little odd. The pasta shouldn't take long to cook, and since I told the waitress that the shrimp wasn't listed on the menu and I don't eat shrimp, I could have been allergic for all they knew (a reason they should both list the shrimp on the menu, and remake the dish).
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Steve Z.
This is one of the best Greek restaurants that I have been to, both in terms of how well done the dishes are (particularly the lamb if ordered rare) and how delightful the host and servers are. And the cries of Opa! add a bit of aural excitement to the meal.
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David M.
I have become a huge fan of OPA. It seems to be the best greek resturant in Tucson. The food is authentic and outstanding, Start off with the Flaming saganaki, kasseri cheese is so delicious. For meals it has a huge variety for both meat eaters and for vegitarians. The only dissapointing thing about it is the wait time. It takes a little while for the food to come and they are not well staffed but the pita and hummus keeps you happy till it does. The food is very much worth the wait, OPA!
We were very impressed with this place when it first opened. We were happy to see something quality take the place of the previous noodle restaurant. We're even more excited to see others agree and have also made this restaurant often very busy. The food is very tasty. They offer complimentary pita and hummus when you eat in. They have a pretty good variety of choices both vegetarian and meat. My partner usually sticks with the gyro with feta cheese and loves it. He also raves about the feta cheese they use. The fries have actually improved since they first opened and are now quite tasty. I usually get either their hummus sandwich or wrap (I prefer the wrap over the sandwich) which comes with rice and a small salad. All the entrees have been filling and some of them even yield sizable leftovers. They are also very accommodating of special requests. We have not had enough room in our stomachs to try dessert yet, so I can't vouch for it. The service is always friendly. During the busy times you might have to wait a little for a request or two, but we've never had a real problem with the short waitl Price is great. You can get a whole meal for under $10 without a drink. And, the price also makes it great to eat in, take-out, or order delivery. I tell all my friends about this place now. It's good for us because of the location, but the biggest perk is the reasonably priced tasty food.
(5)
Danielle B.
I've probably been here about 10 times or so. I keep on coming back because when this place gets it right, they are spot on. I'm rating this place 3 stars because their service and food is very inconsistent. I've been here and waited a half hour for my order to be taken, and other times I've had excellent service. Same with the food.
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Melissa C.
Food is great, portions are huge.We went here for my husband's birthday with a party of six, because of the size of our party the wait was very long as there aren't many tables in the space let alone large ones. The hostess was professional and the sous chef came by which adds a special touch for me.
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Roberta L.
OPAleeze!!! Despite reservations about the service (based on these reviews and personal experience by friends) went for dinner recently. Well, the good news is that the service was just fine BUT the food was disgusting. Thoughtlessly cooked and carelessly prepared. I ordered a stuffed chicken breast dish and it was tasteless and sloppy looking, totally unappealing on the plate. FEH! Nothing appealing here at all. And, again, my biggest pet peeve-terrible noise level, despite the fact that it was not crowded-couldn't wait to get out to continue a conversation I had looked forward to. The place will likely continue to do well b/ of the price-appealing to budget-minded folksl Don't be looking for me there, not ever-would rather eat at home anytime.
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Roland P.
nice outdoor setting and good prices. Instead of buying the Groupon got to their web site for the same deal without paying for the groupon.
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Sharon S.
I stopped in for a late weeknight dinner in the middle of a diet week, and I walked out full and happy and without breaking my low carb diet. Even if I weren't on a diet, the food was good, the service was fast and friendly, and we really appreciated the free appetizer of hummus and tatziki. I had the low carb platter with deliciously moist and nicely spiced (oregano) chicken, grilled vegetables and a Greek salad - a very full and beautiful plate of healthy food. My husband had a low carb platter with the same vegetables and salad but with filet mignon souvlaki which was good, but we both decided my chicken was better. The filet was not as juicy or tender. The waiter seated us right away, took our order promptly and checked back with us several times. It's a casual but cozy atmosphere. We will be back.
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Travis E.
Not great. Service was pretty slow and I was overall unimpressed with the food. Hummus was runny, pitas didn't taste fresh, and tzatziki wasn't good. Menu was way too big, I prefer if places stick to a small menu with good food rather than have a huge menu with average food. Okay place to grab a quick lunch but there are definitely way better places in town.
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Abe M.
Good food but you better come with two hours of time. Boy are they slow! It took them 30 min for my salad. Then had the main dish 2min later. People were getting up to ask the staff to take their order. Wow. Food was 3 out of 5
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Claire H.
Went here with a living social coupon and an 18% gratuity was automatically added to the bill. I think that's a bit rude, as tips should be earned. I was going to tip $5 on a $20 deal, but since it was already added, I left another dollar and kept the change.
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Ingrid T.
Loved this place! It was soooooooooo delicious! I got the low carb plate and it was definitely big enough to share! It was really good and I had the lamb souvlaki and my friend has the gyro platter! Definitely a must go if in the neighborhood! Would recommend for to go out with friends or on a date!
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Lisannette R.
The food was very tasty and I enjoyed it as you can tell from my first review but I got food poisoning!! I am feeling terrible and so is my co-worker. We both had the hummus and fries. Don't think I'll be heading back there anytime soon...
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Sabrina D.
Went to Opa last week and was reminded of how great, charming restaurant it is. It was dinner for two and we felt we had great service. I've been there about ten times now and everything I've had has been so yummy. They know how to make Greek food, love the flaming saganaki, tzatziki, moussaka and the baklava. I will say I've had better hummus elsewhere but I highly recommend this place, fully deserving of full stars! Make sure you make reservations on busier nights / weekends.
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Marla R.
I think today was my last time eating at Opa! And this makes me sad because the food is so good. The good news, aka the food: I always get the chicken souvlaki, either pita or platter, and it is great. The chicken is always cooked all of the way through, but still tender with great seasoning. And the fries are not at all run of the mill. Everyone I have eaten here with has enjoyed the food consistently. The bad news aka the service: A few months back we had horrible service. There were 4 in our party, and one person got her food about 15 minutes after ordering, but the rest of us were getting nothing. On my way to the restroom I caught a look at the grill and it was empty. I asked the cook if our order was being started and she looked puzzled. Our food came out about 10 minutes later. The woman who waited on us that night had to be pestered constantly to get drinks, refills, etc.... I went back a few more times, and things were all good. So I thought they were over whatever problems were ailing them. I made plans with 2 friends to meet for lunch today. One of my friends had just been there Sunday, when she was cut with a dropped plate - but she was willing to go anyway. She mentioned that when the plate was dropped she pointed out her injury and someone got her a napkin. No apology, no comped meal, no free dessert - just a napkin. Today we stood in front waiting to seated for at least 10 minutes before we asked if we could seat ourselves. We could, and we did. Another 15 minutes passed during which we were only given napkins and silverware - no water, no pita plate (in fact it never came). I went in and asked if we could place our orders, and finally someone came by and took the orders. Again there was no apology for making us wait for so long or for failing to get us the pita plate we had asked for. The food was very good, and hot, but it was a long time coming. Then we never got our check, in spite of asking, and having our plates removed. We eventually guessed what our bill would be, left cash on the table, and headed back to work.
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Edward W.
Awesome place for great Greek food. Excellent lunch specials from $5 something to $9. I've dined there several times, and each time the food and service have both been outstanding. I recommend this place to all family and friends looking for a Greek meal!
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Ali S.
Great food, horrible service. Seriously, the owner must be brain dead. If you let them cater your event, you should definitely PICK UP the meal yourself. OH, and you have to ASK them to bring plates and napkins and cutlery. What caterer has to be asked this? They completely flaked on my rehearsal luncheon for my wedding, were an hour late, and then put on the food and left without leaving or making sure my guests had anything to eat with or on....and NEVER called to apologize, then overcharged me. And it was the OWNER who delivered the food, with no cell phone in case he got lost.....Luckily my rehearsal was casual and my family very understanding...NEVER will go back on principal alone.
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Amanda P.
I am immediately nervous about a restaurant with "fun" in the name. I find this to be that sort of unsettling you-shouldn't-have-to-tell-me kind of indicator. "Fun" is also potentially problematic because "fun" often means that oblivious parents are happy to bring along their clammy children and then ignore their screams and uncouth food-slinging. I've been here twice, nevertheless, since it's very close to my house. The first time was over Christmas break 2010. It was pretty good. We went around 2pm, so there weren't many customers. We had a decent server, so that was fine, but we also had interaction with another woman (not dressed as a server) who kept bothering us with negative quips about her job and rants about how much she hates setting the saganaki cheese on fire, etc. I like playing therapist to my friends, but a little less so to the people I'm paying to bring me food. Buuut, the food is really good. My request to have them hold the olives was respected, which I always appreciate. The second time was the last, unfortunately, because we just had such a bad time waiting for our table. It was really, really cold. So every time someone opened the door a gust of frigid wind flew into the restaurant. Not a good idea to leave your customers standing by the open door. So we walked into the restaurant and there was a mob of people waiting for seats. All the tables were taken, and the waiters were running around like chickens without heads only they had heads and they weren't running. More like shuffling. I guess the rationale during restaurant redesign (Opa took over from a counter-service place) was that people waiting for tables would come in and sit on these benches lining the wall, except that the front of the restaurant (in front of the benches) has a large desk-type thing that looks exactly like a hostess stand at any other restaurant. On that desk is the please-wait-to-be-seated sign and the trough of menus. There's only a little standing room between the front door and the hostess desk, and the space with waiting benches is beyond the hostess stand. And they don't have a hostess. So we had to wait in this huge, cold mob for 20 minutes (I was counting, because I was curious about their hostessless system). After 20 minutes, an employee comes and asks the order of the parties (we were third, with several parties behind us). No names were given, and no list was held. Ten minutes later, a different employee comes with a list, and takes the names again, fumbles the order, but gets it right. This employee isn't a host, though, so he sets the list down somewhere and then goes back to waiting tables. Steve and I discussed that if they used the principle of division of labor to manage their restaurant, they would probably find a lot of success. Not long after, an older woman (not the one from the previous visit, but maybe her mother?) out of uniform (presumably an owner) brings the list around, and is going up to people and guessing randomly at their party's name. Just guessing random names. Anyway, after all this, we finally got a table. We got the complimentary appetizer twice because the waitstaff were all just running around randomly, which was fine because my companion was hungry, but seems inefficient. The server had no idea what came on the plates, and when I asked him to check on the olive issue, he claimed that the plates were no longer served the way they were described on the menu. Very strange. Buuut, the food is really good. So we'll probably go again, and I recommend you check it out (but not when it's not crowded enough, or else you'll get someone wanting therapy about their crappy job, and not when it's too crowded, or else you'll wait an hour in the cold).
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Marlys S.
The restaurant was very disorganized. We were seated quickly, but didn't get water or menus for 10 minutes. When we tried to order, we were told we couldn't use a Groupon with the lunch menu. After we picked new items, we had to wait again to order. After ordering, it took over 20 minutes for our food to arrive and it was barely warm. It tasted okay, but it certainly wasn't worth the wait and hassle.
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Kaylan B.
This was one of my first restaurant experiences after moving to Tucson, and I was disappointed. The food isn't terrible, but I've definitely had much better and more authentic tasting Greek food. We were served complimentary pita bread, which was nice. The entrees were underwhelming - the potatoes were served in some sort of lemon sauce that was not very good. The food did not live up to the price of the entrees, that is certain. The baklava was good though! We visited this restaurant using a restaurant.com certificate, and I would definitely recomment NOT using one. We failed to read the fine print that you must spend $45 to use a $25 certificate. $45 is REALLY hard to do with only 2 people, and our waiter wouldn't let us count our non-alcoholic beverages toward the total (AFTER we had ordered, of course) - he said the restaurant.com rules wouldn't let him, which is definitely not true as no other restaurant has imposed this rule. Overall, there are better places to spend my dining out dollar than Opa.
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Rohit T.
Food is pretty good. Service is very mediocre. I did find it offensive that they apply an 18% tip for only two people. On top of that the credit card bill uses the same amount and calls it the amount "PRE-TIP" despite already including 18%. These types of practices are deceptive - never eating here again.
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Anna W.
I had their Salmon and tasted their Spicy Chicken wrap. Omg, it was so good!! My husband didn't care to try any more greek restaurants because we didn't have such a good experience at My Big Fat Greek - - but this place is way better! I love the ambiance in this place. THe chef greeted us because it way our first time, then I find out that the chef greets customers all the time, whether or not it's their first visit. How nice! Really felt welcome.
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Matt N.
food was pretty good, but it was hands down the worst service I've ever received. We were with a party of ten and we still didn't have waters after ten minutes until one of our party approached them. It's a family business so I feel for them, but c'mon. I noticed that many other patrons appeared impatient so maybe someone called in sick. BUT the staff never acknowledged that there was a problem even though we asked for something every time someone came to the table (because they never came to the table!) I would not go back.
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Colin G.
I've been somewhat of a regular since this place opened. Like all new, independent restaurants, they started out with a few hiccups. Take, for instance, the initial menu, which included breakfast, but nothing about the breakfast was really Greek and, less than a year later, the breakfast items were removed. Good call. One of the things that may seem odd to many is the layout of the restaurant. When you enter, there's a half-walled corridor leading toward the preparation area and a cash register. However, there's a sign normally up asking you to wait to be seated. This is because this spot in the strip mall used to be home to a Wild Noodles and, for whatever reason, the owner decided not to rearrange their design in spite of opening a very different restaurant. Nonetheless, the atmosphere, once you get past that initial layout oddity, is actually pretty nice. There are round booths along the walls and several tables in the middle and against the windows. There's also a patio along the strip mall walkway, adjacent to Sauce's patio, and flanked by misters in the summer months (the heaters are brought out in the winter). The menu is extensive but not overwhelming. There are chicken, beef, lamb and some fish dishes in addition to quite a few vegetarian options. Not a particularly vegan friendly place, but Lovin' Spoonfuls is next door, so... I always get something different when I come, so I've tried quite a few of their dishes. Everything has been very, very good, and that's why we continue to come back. What I've discovered though is that they tend to do better on the lamb and beef dishes than on the chicken. The chicken can be moist, well-cooked and delicious, but it's completely hit or miss. The filet mignon wrap, on the other hand, is just awesome. They also have a similarly good lamb wrap on the menu. The falafel and dolmades, to me, both taste homemade. Dolmades especially have a tendency to be served out of a can, but these were very, very good. They're available as an appetizer for $5 (for 5). Most of the main courses run $7-10, while some of the more elaborate dishes go up to $12. Note that the Urban Spoon's version of the menu available online appears to be an outdated version. They also have a selection of three Greek beers, which is nice. $4-5, but it's definitely a unique experience. Other than that, they have a decent wine selection. So, if this place is so great, why not come here every week? Well, there used to be a really big problem with the service. Even though I would come at least once per month, I never saw any of the same waitstaff working there, and our waiters were always terrible. I don't know what the problem was. We went recently though, after having not gone for a few months, and had a very different experience. One guy was handling the entire, full restaurant (seriously, come early if you don't want to wait, regardless of what night it is) as well as host duties. The service was a little slow, but the guy was still doing really well, all things considered. I'm not sure why they decided to just bring on one waiter that night, but it was fine. I'm not big on good service if I'm not paying out the ass for the meal, and Opa's reasonably priced, so I had considered this one of those "Go there for the food" places. However, I may have to reconsider that. Also, I should note that I've only been there for dinner. There are a ton of good restaurants on this stretch of Campbell, so it's hard to isolate yourself to just one.
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Nicholas K.
I have been here twice to sit down to eat and once for a To-Go order. This food is alright but the service here is absolutely terrible. I live right down the road from Opa and would love to be able to come here often but the servers are very unprofessional. My To-Go order was wrong when I received it 45 min after ordering and then had to wait another 30 min for them to fix it. When I came in to eat my first time we waited 15 min just for someone to take our drink order and the rest of the dinner was more of the same. Our server would be in the back playing on her phone or talking to others rather then bring me my drinks or food. The food arrived cold and seemed like it had been sitting out for awhile. The last time my wife and I came in, to give it one last shot, again it took 15 min just to get our drink order in this time we just got up and left. I will be making the longer drive to get my greek from a restaurant with better service.
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Cassandra G.
Very good service and good food and fun enviroment !
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Jay S.
I wish I'd visited these reviews before I visited this restaurant. I live in this neighborhood which is a mecca of diverse eateries. Having grown up with Greek neighbors who owned a popular restaurant in the Detroit suburbs I understand this cuisine. First and foremost the food is never consistent. Having swung to extremes. Both satisfying and disappointing. I gave this place chance after chance. It's a business in my community and this is my very favorite kind of food. Service is always slow. The staff has no sense of urgency. I mostly got carry out. Since I was told my order would be ready in 15 to 20 minuets on the phone the long long wait gave me ample time to observe the overall operation in both back and front of the house. Needs alot of work. After a few visits I learned to show up in 35 or 45 minuets after waiting 30 or 40 minuets as that was the minimum in my experience. Placing my order on the phone was no easy feat. When the phone would finally get answered the voice on the other end was never prepared. The phone was often laid down while a pen was retrieved or until someone other than the answerer came back to take my order. You can order by number from a carry out menu. They never know their own menu. Don't have it in front of them and ask you to explain it to them. I'm not kidding here. To make matters worse literally my order was never right. That would be about 10 to 12 visits in 90 days. I know. Why? Why did I keep going back? Potential. I could see it. Neighborhood, Community, Small Business Owner. Things that mean something to me. At the 30/40 minuet point I also began checking my order. Yes yes I got the complimentary appetizer and the gift certificate that brought me back. Still poor service and bad food. Also at this point a very nice friendly waiter tried his best customer service...."We're still new. We've only been open a year. We're still trying to work things out." After a year? Since my order was again wrong and the waiter stated "We never get your order right do we?" I pointed out that he was right and that since he knew me he knew how many times I'd spent money in the year they'd been trying to work it out. I said I'd never go back and would tell everyone I knew how poorly I'd been treated. And did. Still after several years I gave it another try. Recently I went in with friends for a sit down. Everything stated above still applies and my friends agreed. Awful!
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Karen B.
The taste of the food and the atmosphere was great but the service soured the entire experience. We were seated quickly and in a nice, clean booth. The waitress immediately asked what we wanted to drink as we were sitting so I ordered water and looked at the wine list. When she came with the water I ordered a glass of wine. The comp. apps were brought and were ok but the proportion of dips to pita was off. The dips were too runny to scoop and the pita ran out. Tasty though. The glass of wine finally came quite a while later. It was not busy, rather early and no excuse for service to be lacking. There was more than enough staff but they seemed to be cleaning, sweeping, mopping the floor (right next to our table). The food took a while but that's ok, it was very hot and fresh. Salad was great with big chunks of feta and dressing was tangy. We were finished eating and had been sitting for a while when we were asked about refills for drinks, we were ready to leave by then. Three times we were asked if we wanted boxes and three times we said yes. Third time is the charm, I guess, a waiter who had just come in finally brought us a box and had the waitress bring the check. He apologized profusely for the bad service. All of the wait staff work together here serving all of the tables. If they divided up the dining room the service might be a bit better and the good wait staff would be rewarded immediately with decent tips. I tipped 20% plus a tiny more but wish I could have given the waiter the entire tip.
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Eve S.
For Greek, this place certainly hits the spot. I've never had anything I didn't enjoy. That said, the service could be improved. The servers can be a bit on the rude side, and don't go if you're in a hurry because sometimes it can take a looong time to actually eat.
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chris m.
I've been eating here off and on since it opened, as it's right around the corner. They've grown to be a reliable spot with good prices. Ate there this past Wednesday, and they took 1/3 off the bill!! Great hummus and saganaki appetizers and I love the Athenian chicken. Not a dessert man, so I can't comment on them. Cheers!
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Kayla B.
My boyfriend rarely eats anything other than beef or chicken and he loved the lamb so id say this place is definitely going to become one of our regular spots. P.s. Service was great too considering we showed up right at close and they were more then happy to serve us and the kitchen stayed open late for us too they were prompt and attentive the whole time.
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Joel B.
Very solid Greek restaurant. Good food and good service. Not quite as good as Fronimo's but much better than the garbage that they serve at Fat Greek
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Dorie S.
Great atmosphere!! Lots of options to choose from the menu, staff is very friendly, great choice to go for any night of week!
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Beth K.
I went to Opa for the first time today and the food was good. However....the service was questionable. I tried to use my Groupon and the manager said that it could not be used on the $5 lunch special and said that it would be best to come back another time to use it. She said that the "real" price for the burger and fries would be way more and not worth re-charging and using the Groupon. She also added that they don't even want these Groupons but Groupon sends them out anyway and then Opa gets no money from Groupon. She said that the owner told her that Groupon gives them zero money. I assured her that her boss is lying to her and that it is very bad publicity to act this way toward a customer. Anyway, I had her bring me the menu and realized that her lunch special is not such a great deal since she charged me $2.50 for the fries on top of the $5 burger and the "real" dinner price for a burger and fries is $8. Wow. I had her charge me the "real" prices and the total bill was less than $2 more. She applied the $16 Groupon and I was out of there with 2 angry teenager daughters who told me that I should have just forgotten the Groupon and not made a scene.
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Greg E.
Food was great, I like the interior and the seating. No complaints here. It's not a hidden gem but its perfectly good greek restaurant.
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Jon G.
Hands down my fav greek place in the 520. Free humus and pita appetizer. Souvlaki chicken is to die for perfect blend of spice and moisture! Staff here is the best always attentive and friendly. Lunch specials fill you up and are super light on your wallet, major plus. Great take-out too, for lunches at the office or those nights you just want to hang in with a redbox movie. The best is to come with a small group, the dinning room is not too large, and order a few apps. Loved this place when it opened and still as great as ever. A tucson must!
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jennifer f.
This place is SOO tasty!! The BEST tabouleh I have ever had comes from Opa!! Plus, we just had Opa cater a big family celebration- and it was wonderful! We had a wide variety of food, fresh and delicious, including top quality meat (free-range chicken and filet mingon) all for a REALLY great price. I HIGHLY recommend this place- even if you aren't sure what you're in the mood for, you will find something delicious that will please your palette at Opa!!
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Stephanie S.
I was here for dinner on a recent Friday night and was impressed with the quality, value, and atmosphere. Crescent-shaped booths lined several of the walls and there was a beautiful mural covering most of one wall. As others have said, the prices are quite reasonable here (or maybe I'm just used to Scottsdale). I got there much later my usual dinner time and was grateful for the complimentary pita and hummos/tzatziki plate that was brought over immediately. My companion and I both ordered the spicy chicken, mine over salad and his in a wrap. The sauce was amazing - it was really rich and creamy, with lots of spices, almost like a curry. Both dishes were huge. I'll have to go back and try some more of the menu items, although I'll be tempted to stick with the spicy chicken again.
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Brooke R.
This is always a fun place to eat lunch at. The tables at the booths are eye-shaped and seat 6 comfortably, but if they are busy and have to seat any more than 4 at one they feel bad and bring you free appetizers. The portions definitely fill you up and the prices are incredibly reasonable ($15 for two). I suggest ordering the flaming feta, pita bread served with a glob of cheese for dipping. When the waiter brings the food to you he lights it on fire and says "OPA!!!!!!!" Usually in a less-than-enthusiastic tone, but if you happen to get a waiter that says it with excitement be sure to tip well. I have loved gyro's ever since I went to Athens and order them whenever they're on the menu. That means I get them here. They're really good but not that much better than other Greek places in Tucson.
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V S.
We decided to try Opa and our first visit will be our last. The food was mediocre at best and the service sucked. It was a busy weekend night and there was only one server and rather than working the tables to see if anything was needed he spent most of his time sitting at a table chatting with his friends. We didn't get our drinks and other things we ordered and getting his attention required getting up and going to the table where he was too busy socializing. When we left I left him a TIP, written on the credit card receipt so his boss would see it, saying, "Here's a TIP for you, find another line of work because as a waiter you really suck." And no we didn't stiff him, we still gave him a $ tip, though undeserved and unearned.
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Layne M.
I love OPA! It's always fun to go there, pleasant staff that's always helpful and has a good attitude. I absolutely love how they bring you hummus and pita upfront without you having to order it. And their hummus is by far some of the best I've ever tasted...
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Christine H.
Friendly staff, good service, generous portions, and dog friendly! We'll definitely be going back. The dolmades are fantastic and the lamb soulvaki pita was also quite good.
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Sam A.
Saw a review in the paer thought I would try it. My wife and I went on Sunday night. when we got there is was pretty busy but service was quick and drinks and food was out pretty quick. The food was great I had the Filet Souvlaki and it was fantastic the spices they used were great, my wife had the Sea Bass and it was great nice firm and spiced well. By the time we were getting ready to leave the place was packed and there were 10 people in line. I guess the review in the paper did some good. But they were a bit slow getting the check to us. But all in all a busy places with great food and friendly wait staff.
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Nicholas S.
After reading the recent reviews for Opa, I can surely say that the service has become HORRIBLE. We went here last Saturday night for dinner. There were six of us and we made a reservation for 6:30 pm. We walked in and there was couple ahead of us. They told us they had been waiting for 5 minutes and no one had come to greet them. The restaurant was full. I could see the manager in the back and he kept looking over at us all, but did not come over. The couple left. We then moved forward and the manager finally came up. We told him we had a reservation, and he stated the table we were going to be sitting at would be ready shortly. He then went back to the kitchen. We noticed that quite a few other people were now waiting behind us. The manager continued to have everyone wait by the door and did not place anyone on a wait list. We finally got to our table (glad we made reservations) and waited 15 minutes for our server to come and take our order. He seemed like he was in a pretty pissy mood... he also had a stick up his ass, so he didn't get a tip at all. The food was okay... I had the filet mignon souvlaki dish. The meat was overcooked, but everything else was good. I do not know what has happened to the service though :-( It really is too bad.
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Carol K.
After reading all the negative reviews I was hesitant to go to Opa but since we had a groupon coupon we had to go. We were pleasantly surprised the service was great. They put a platter of humus and pita on the table as soon as we sat down. Next we got our beverages. We asked questions about the menu and got answers. We both ordered the gyro wrap. It was Hugh It came with two wraps filled with meat and vegetables and salad and rice. There was enough for each of us to take home half a wrap. We got our bill in a timely manner. The place is pretty, light and airy and the food and service were excellent.
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Jen P.
lunch specials at $5 for a sandwich is a steal when it is so YUMMY! please be prepared as it is quite slow...even when it isn't so busy. I will call ahead next time for lunch and pick up as it is delicious!
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revo l.
Opa is a fun restaurant. I like the atmosphere and the food is great. They are always way understaffed so if I want to eat at 7 I arrive at 6. It is a great place to go if you have someone you want to catch up with. They bring pita with hummus and tzatziki to your table which gives you something to snack on while you wait and wait and wait for them to take your order. I love greek food and this place has it down. It's affordable and delicious. I have had a tough time finding a good fallafel sandwich in Tucson and was thrilled with theirs. If you order the salmon make sure to ask them not to overcook it. Other than that, sit back, enjoy your conversation and the waterfall and snack on some excellent hummus while you wait
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Alex S.
To start with, the food here is excellent. Unfortunately, the service was pretty bad. We waited in a long line before the hostess took our names down, and she didn't give us an estimate of how long it would be until we were seated. The seating process seemed like no one knew what was going on. It took quite awhile for us to get our drinks (our first server never brought them, and then a second server took our drink orders again) and place our order after we sat down, although the food came out very quickly after we finally got to order. It took a long time to get refills, and overall I felt like we were being totally ignored until a third server finally took care of us. The service she gave us was acceptable, but when she brought the check, there were items that we didn't order on it. She corrected it quickly, but it seemed like just one more indicator that the service is all over the place and disorganized. The food was very good but I'm not sure I would go back because the service was underwhelming.
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Brad T.
Food was generally good and the waiter that covered the table for the waitress (who could not be bothered to take our order) was great. We are talking 20 minutes waiting for service. Two tables sat down after us in the same section and got their orders before we finally asked for service. Don't drink the water, it is not filtered. The roasted lamb dish was big and tasted good. The seafood platter tasted great but 6 shrimp for $16 is a little pricey. If you like water, bring your own.
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Rob B.
It was a dark and stormy night. We were headed to Montana Avenue, but flash floods made getting out east impossible. Country Club Drive was like a swift-running canal! Opa? Nothing to write home about, but not bad. 3.5 stars even. The Mousakka is good, not great. The same for the Gyros. We had a very nice bottle of Greek red wine ($26) very quaffable with good ripe cherry flavors and a nice mouth feel. But the waiter brought the bottle to the table uncorked, so who knows what was in it. It was good enough that I didn't complain. They served some flaming foods (I don't like food on fire, or noisy, sizzling platters) to a neighborhing table shouting "Opa!", (cringe) something I never heard in a Greek restaurant here or in Greece untill "My Big Fat..." What next? Lamb poached in Windex maybe? Speaking of lamb, a Greek staple, it had a minimal role on the menu. Is lamb just too wierd for suburban Tuscon? Where was the taramousalata? Come on, guys, let's get Greek! At least the tzatiki (?) was rich and delicious, and the odd, spongy pita was fresh and warm. The ambience? Strip mall Greek. Could have been an American or Mexican, or even a Chinese place, save for the obligatory murals of Mykonos-esque landscapes. The Dali-esque light fixtures resembled glowing dishtowls hung over metal branches. Bizarre, in a Home Depot sort of way. Would I go back? Sure. It was pretty good, and the price is right! Two of us ate well with a bottle of the aforementioned wine for under fifty bucks.
Takes Reservations : Yes Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Lunch, Dinner Parking : Private Lot Bike Parking : Yes Wheelchair Accessible : No Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Average Alcohol : Beer & Wine Only Outdoor Seating : Yes Wi-Fi : No Has TV : No Waiter Service : Yes Caters : Yes
Greek food is a fine melody of the finest pressed olive oil, fresh fermented bread, colorful vegetables, juicy meat, sea food all cooked in spices and fresh rosemary. The people from Greek were great scholars who aimed to excel in everything they do. The results are quite visible in their food as they are the inventors of olive oil which is beneficial to health. Greeks also made different type of wines from the best quality of grapes fermented in controlled environment.
Today, you can find hundreds of restaurants offering authentic Greek food or popularly termed as Mediterranean cuisine in New York city alone. People wait in line to taste the exotic Greek dishes like saganaki, taramasalata, souvlaki, loukoumades, spanakopita, moussaka, and many more. One thing which most people like about these authentic Greek dishes is abundant use of lemon juice, olive oil, fresh rosemary and sea salt. A smart mix of few ingredients can virtually take you on the pebble streets of beautiful city of Greece.
For those who don't have time to enjoy fine dining should try tasting the famous souvlaki with pita which is type of meat dish, also a trademark Greek fast food. For those who are vegetarian, or vegan can try different versions of Greek Salad. So, if you wish to enjoy a hearty yet healthy meal that tastes divine then try dining at the best Greek restaurant in your city. Greek cuisine not only tastes good but also help maintain your body in a natural way through healthy diet.
P E.
I would not recommend this place, this is not greek food
(1)Hannah D.
I recently went back to Opa!, and had a similar experience with the service. A man at the table next to me approached the servers (both apparently engaged in a staring contest with the patrons on the floor, while standing in the service station), threw them the bird and walked out. HA! But my lord, the food is good. I went to high school just north of Greece. I am certainly not an expert on Greek cuisine, but the food reminds me of summers spent in the region, and it is delicious. So delicious. So delicious. I just wish they would hire better and more servers. Back of house, you are amazing, Thank you!!! I cant stay away because of you guys.
(3)Orson F.
Loved the rice, the lemon potatoes were a bit stale and the salmon was ordinary. I got there late and they were in shutdown mode so i guess the tired looks should have been expected. Overall, quite ordinary.
(2)John H.
Honesty is brutal at times, and this review is chocked full of both - honesty and brutality... ;o) This visit was my first time to this restaurant, and my last. I accomplished both in one visit - I am very efficient that way. My fiance, Janie, our daughter, Ciara, and I went to Opa on the review of a family member, a GREEK family member, none the less, because they had eaten there in the far past, and thought it was good... Now, on to our visit. It started with walking into an empty restaurant around 4:30 on a Friday. Only one customer was there, and there were 5-6 employees behind the counter. We were not greeted, even though we stood inside the front door for a couple of minutes. We didn't know where to go, so we walked behind the counter by accident. Then, and only then, an employee addressed us and told us to go have a seat and we would be served... It was all downhill from there. Before going further, I just want to say the gyro meat was INCREDIBLE, and the HUMMUS/TZATZIKI was one that will haunt me with its greatness - since I won't be returning, I will crave it... that's just how it works... ;o) Service was horrible. We finally had a waiter approach us, and we ordered the hummus plate for an appetizer, and the Chicken/Rice/Lemmon soup for me - my ladies had something else (including the gyro meat... oh yeah!!). The waiter brought us a platter of hummus/tzatziki and it was good. 3 minutes later he came to the table with a hummus plate of the same exact size. We told him we didn't order it, because we thought the dish on the table was the one we ordered. He said, "no, you ordered it" in a very snobbish manner. My fiance simply said "uh, no, we didn't". He continued to argue with her, and finally after round 3 and no knock-outs, he told us the original platter was on the house (which is the norm) and that plate was the one we ordered.... Really?!?! You didn't tell me that when you took my order and now I am stuck with two HUGE plates of appetizers, with my tummy full of the free one, and my tummy aching at the thought of the other one. On to the meal, and we'll come back to that little scenario. The food came, and did I mention the gyro meat was incredible?! My soup was so bad that i ate one bite and couldn't touch the rest of it. I thought it was just me, so I let my fiance, the one from the Greek family of restaurant owners for the last 60 years, taste it and she almost spit it out. There had to be a full bottle of sherry in the bowl. It was terrible. So, I picked through her food, shared my daughters chicken ceasar (which was sub-par at best), and worked on the appetizer I had over-eaten from earlier. During our stay, we switched wait staff 3 times. They did not come to the table to remove plates or dishes. They (all 5 of them) stood behind the counter and looked over at us, and we would make eye contact, in dire hopes someone would come rescue us from this food and this experience, but we were stuck our island of terrible food and service for what seemed an eternity. When they finally brought the check, the meal was $45... About $40 to much in our estimate, and I am not a cheap date... ;o) We told them the soup was terrible, and it was clearly un-touched. They just looked at us and took the bowl away. No comment, no apologies, no worries - just took it away and charged me for it. Also, there was no apology for the whole appetizer mix up. So - in the end, we hated it. It was terrible, to the point we didn't even tip the below sub-par wait staff (and we are always 25% tippers when the service is even somewhat good - we're from restaurants and understand the value of good service). DON'T GO HERE. Avoid it at all costs, and do not get taken in by the idea of good gyro - you can find it elsewhere with twice the service and much better experience overall... Very seldom do I write a terrible review, but OPA, you earned it... and then some.
(1)E N.
There are surprisingly quite a few greek food joints around Tucson, may it be a chain such as My Big Fat Greek to smaller restaurants such as Falafel King and Athen's on Fourth. What I really like about Opa! is that their quality and quantity is at a great medium in comparison to My Big Fat Greek, which is expensive, and not incredible and Falafel King which, is cheap but mediocre at best. I like that there is a free pita, hummus, and tzaziki plate as an appetizer. And their five dollar lunch specials are like the bomb on your mom. That is all.
(4)Tommy S.
OPA, is quite the enigma! It's one of those places that when you walk in and your not quite sure just what to do with yourself. Do I sit? Do I wait? Sooner or later if they haven't changed and made it quite apparent. Once you get in you can take in the scenery. The place is spruced up with some "interesting" art, such as the Parthenon split on three canvas, old columns etc.. My biggest gripe for interior is for places to have that blocked off "quarantined" feel and Opa passes the test. My friend that introduced me to this place recommended the lunch special for $5. It was a lamb and beef gyro. That didn't take long, it was a bomb sounding gyro and a cold ass fat tire. I mean COLD ass fat tire!! It was perfect. For the wait you get this nice platter of dill seasoned tziki, and a nice hummus with several pieces of flatbread. This is KILLER greek right here! In a place where two fat tires cost as much as a meal that is so big that your guaranteed to be able to try this twice, and the leftovers are just as good! so all that was the good the only bad in this place...... slow service the service is so slow so come here when your NOT on your lunch break. The place is so homegrown that they didn't hire hot women scantily clad to sell you the food, it seems to be like a husband and wife, and even though its slow, you can see the dynamic and easily look past that while you sip a cold brew and nibble on a hefty portion of flatbread. Overall Good times. I have already been about 3 more times!
(4)Rosemarie H.
If you are going to be serving flaming cheese, probably a good idea to have a well ventilated restaurant !! The place was packed, food was good (huge portions) but it was so smoky, I think that counts as a health hazard . Had the vegetarian plate nice variety. Beer is served in a frosted mug- nice touch! Service was fine despite negative reviews. Probably try this again in the summer when I can sit out on their patio.
(2)Heather M.
Just as a 3-star rating indicates, Opa! is A-OK. I dig the complimentary hummus and tsaziki appetizer which is delicious. The food in general is good, though I can't vouch for it's authenticity. They have great $5 lunch specials, and the regular menu prices are reasonable too. The filet mignon/chicken kabob plate is very tasty. I've also tried various versions of the chicken pita, and they've all been real yummy. As other reviews have noted the service is slow. In my experience the friendliness of the staff helps to make up for the tardiness. Service on the patio can be much slower than service inside so do plan for a leisurely lunch if you want to catch some summer breezes. Overall this place doesn't blow my socks off, but I do keep coming back.
(3)Scott T.
Food is usually good (but lamb isnt always great, and portions are small). But service is always poor. Management doesnt seem to care to train staff to greet people when they arrive, seat people in order of arrival, take orders in order of arrival, refresh drinks, offer to-go boxes, pick up the payment when guests are ready to leave, etc. They just dont seem to care about making the customers happy. And they let their servers chew gum while working. Yuck. But i guess they dont care becuase the place is usually busy with people using their Groupons/Living Social vouchers
(2)Kitty V.
Opa! is consistently delish. This little place is energetic, has adorable ambience and the food is incredible. We love going to Opa whenever we're in the area since it's such a good spot. It's affordable and the portions are ridiculously large. Check it out- it's super good. Be sure to call ahead since it tends to get busy (and they'll hold a table for you).
(5)Jessica M.
"Food is really good, and very affordable. The wait is ridiculous. Every time. Even if you get seated right away, expect to wait for everything. You'll be out of drinks before even ordering."
(2)Steven T.
Very disappointing last night. Service was nearly non-existent. Took 15 minutes to even order a drink (after standing at the front desk) since nobody came to take our order after getting the menu's. Food was a very poor value for the $$$. Ordered the baked lamb, tried to substitue for the spaghetti, got a HUGE plate of naked spaghetti with a few small pieces of 30% fatty lamb over cold, unseasoned spaghetti without any sauce? - Didn't even get the greek salad that was also supposed to come. The low carb gyro salad was uneventful, greek salad is much better (at other places, since we didn't get ours here). Poor food + poor service = poor tip and likely never to come back.
(1)Nolan S.
The food here is pretty good but not mind-blowing by any means. The most memorable thing about Opa is that it has some of the worst service I've ever seen in a restaurant. Every part of the process of being seated, getting drinks and ordering food took far too long and was a huge hassle.
(2)Gary D.
Orgasmicly great food!!! Friendly staff. Cool environment. Love this place and the portion are huge.
(5)Josh H.
The food wasn't awful. The rice pilaf was prepackaged and not very good, the lamb was overcooked but generally tasty, the avgolemeno was average, the lemon potatoes were not good at all, the salad was pretty pointless with a Sisco "greek" dressing. The hummus was alright, and the tzatziki was actually pretty good. The only item of food I had that WASN'T covered in basically powdered dill was the salad. I'd give them a three based on the food. The service was the very bad part of the experience. It seemed like I had five different servers, none of whom were talking with each other. The soup was brought out at the same time as the meal, but it was the wrong soup. I was basically finished with my entree by the time the replacement soup came out, which was pretty annoying because, you know, it's soup. It is premade, and it goes in a bowl. That's the service. I also had to ask for a spoon. I also got asked three different times if I wanted a refill of water, to which I said "Yes please" three different times. Once by a woman with a pitcher of water in her hand. The fourth person that asked if I wanted water actually got it for me. Individually, none of these would have phased me that much, but all of this together? Pretty bad. I got a groupon for Opa, and I don't plan on getting another.
(2)Chuck M.
Very good food, but the wait was extremely long and the staff took waiting patrons out of order once checked in. The service was slow and it took twice to get our order straight. Once delivered the food was good, but not what I would call legendary by any means. Went back to give it a 2nd try this week. Horrible service, the owner I believe saw us and several other couples as we entered the restaurant. It took over 5 minutes for her to come to the front to let us know someone else would seat us. 10 more minutes went by and a bus boy came to seat us. There were a lot of empty tables when we all arrived, the service was just poor. It took another 15 minutes to get water. The food wasn't as good as my first visit which is why I came back. I had the moussaka (Greek Lasagna?) The top of the moussaka was good but inside the noodles were very loose and the entree basically fell apart once I cut in to it. The flavor was good but it was actually difficult to get any of it to stay on your fork. Based on the price and poor service I'm dropping it to 2 stars. If it starts to get better ratings maybe I'll go back, mmmmmm, nah!
(2)Stephan H.
I went to opa with friends and had a good time, although the food didn't seem to be as healthy as I would have expected. A good atmosphere and a friendly staff.
(4)Brett R.
The general trend of Yelp reviews I read suggested the food would be fairly good but the service would be lousy. Happily this turned out not to be the case. The Bad: It says "fun" in the name, which is never good. The menu is also very long as it is bloated with silly vegetarian dishes. The Good: the service was fine. Not exceptional, but prompt and polite. The food was excellent. Not just good, genuinely excellent for a Greek place so far from home. The lamb was done just right, the salad was crisp and tasty, the bread was soft and tasty. Overall: not the best Mediterranean joint in Tucson, but for such a reasonable price it's a great place for a casual dinner.
(4)Suzette J.
I know Greek food and this is great!!
(5)Sasha N.
Everything is always nice here. Really good chicken pitas and the salads are very flavorful. Nothing bad to say.
(5)Sonia R.
Last time I ate here I sat on the patio with my dog, they even brought her a water bowl. My food was sub-par, she had a bite of my companion's chicken and enjoyed it but then again, she also eats rabbit poop so I wouldn't trust her palate.
(2)Kirstin B.
Decorated to make you feel as if you are seated on a patio in Greece, Opa! is a friendly restaurant with wonderful food. Pita with hummus and tsaziki are served complimentary upon being seated, but we had Dolmades in addition tonight. Honestly, I haven't had a bad meal there. CAn be slow on Fridays but it's worth the wait.
(4)Tere G.
I realize 1 star is harsh, but that is what they earned today. I had been a loyal customer, going in to eat at Opa a few times a month for a couple years now, but I can say with certainty that after today's experience, I will NEVER return. I WILL NOT CONTINUE TO SUPPORT THIS BUSINESS. So why 1 star? Mostly because of the extremely disappointing manner in which my waitress AND the General Manager or Owner (a woman, in her 50s with short brown hair) handled a check dispute that drove me to finally create a yelp account and write this review. The service has never been great at Opa, many times it's not even good(very slow service, little to no eye contact, long wait when trying to pay and leave, etc.) but the place is conveniently close to home and the prices are very reasonable so I kept coming back knowing it would probably take a long time to get in and out. Today, we were sat relatively quickly, but taken to a dirty barren table. It was a windy day so I understood. Our server hadn't come by after about 5 minutes so someone else took our drink order, again I was understanding because I am a server myself and realize service can't always be flawless, that's fine. Then, when the pita and humus were brought out we had no napkins or utensils to eat with. I waited patiently and kindly asked our waitress for napkins whenever she had the chance. She made NO eye contact and sighed as if I was a big bother. I let this go, and went on to enjoy my lunch while I caught up with my friend. I ordered the Gluten Free Grilled Salmon Platter for $13.90. The salad and veggies were tasty but the salmon was in a puddle of grease. Still, not a deal breaker. But then... Check time. After eating my friend and I were in a bit of a hurry to leave. We asked for the check and I reminded my server of my Groupon that had been on display on my phone on the table the entire visit. She asked me how much is was worth and I explained it was a $16 Groupon that was expired, and it was the $8 value I paid for it that I was looking to use. She then told me I couldn't use it because my check only came out to $13.90 before taxes and I HAD to spend at least $16. I asked her where it said that because my understanding was otherwise, she said it said it was written right on there and if I insisted she would go get me a paper copy and show me. I agreed and asked to see a manager - still very civil and mild at this point. She came back 5 minutes later with NO manager, and a paper print out which said exactly what my phone said, this is a direct quote from Groupon, "The amount paid WILL NEVER EXPIRE and must continue to be honored by the merchant after the promotional value expires. The amount paid may be applied toward any goods or services offered by the merchant ". I pointed this out and explained how the $8 should still be redeemable towards my $13.90 entree. The waitress raised her voice and argued with me that I HAD TO spend $16 or more to redeem the $8 value I paid. I continued to disagree and ask to see a manager. My waitress kept saying her manager was busy and if I had a a problem to take it up with Groupon. I insisted to send a manager because even thought it was only $8, it was a matter of principle by this point. Long story longer, the owner was no less stubborn then the waitress. When she came out she asked coldly, "So, is there a problem?" I re-explained the situation and she repeated what the waitress said, "You have to spend at least $16 before taxes to use your Groupon." She then explained how they don't meet their food costs otherwise and they need the customer to spend more when usuing the Groupon. I told her I completely understood but that it was not my issue to solve, and that if she could show me ANYWHERE that it said there was a required amount to pay I would happily oblige but she could not find anything and still refused to honor my Groupon. I have NEVER been so displeased with the way the staff handled themselves in a disagreement with a customer. Unbelievable.
(1)Rudy K.
I'm tempted to give one star based on my experience below, but because I think the food is very good and fresh tasting based on a couple of visits and I really want to give them another chance, I'm generously giving two stars. On all occasions the wait for a table was long (at lunchtime) , the service very slow and not very upbeat. It seemed none of the staff knows how to smile and they seemed to be interacting (arguing?) more with each other than paying attention to the diners. Nevertheless, since I have a couple of coupons to use, I went again with a friend this week. Again, long wait for table and very, very long wait for food. Then, IMAGINE MY SURPRISE, when somebody refilled my iced tea from one of their pitchers and as I was about to pick up the glass to drink, I saw A ROACH in my iced tea! Ugh! When I pointed it out to the wait staff, there was a rather weak apology, but they seemed more incredulous that it had happened and were being very defensive saying they didn't have roaches. They kept looking at me as though I was a bit nutty. Further, not once did a manager and/or the owner who was in the back ever come out to apologize or make any compensatory offer. There was one young waitress who seemed to be concerned but the others acted like it was not big deal. My friend and I stayed only because we had already been there for so long, were hungry and do know the food to be good, even though my appetite was a bit weaker. Of course, I only drank water with my meal and my friend didn't touch his iced tea. Given the overall experience, I was surprised at the end of the meal when one of the women staff told us the meal was on the house and gave me my coupon back for "next time." She went on to explain that "they don't have roaches" and that the tea pitcher came from a "storage room" so that must be the source. Well, a storage room is where you keep your equipment and one would think you'd check a pitcher before pouring something into it. So, the service is bad, the food is good, the place does seem clean and since I still have to use up the coupons, I'll go back to use them since I paid for them. Afterwards, I doubt I'll return no matter how good the food is as it isn't worth the anxiety of the poor service. Definite attitude adjustment needed. Pity.
(2)Mark G.
Hate to give bad reviews but this place deserves it. We went today for the first time and stood around waiting to be seated (theres no sign to seat yourself) finally an employee showed us to a table and we sat for 10 minutes without drinks or service, keep in mind there were only THREE tables with people and the staff seemed to be content chatting with one another. The waitress managed to come take our order and was polite, I ordered a burger and my gf the lamb gyro, the burger tasted like lighter fluid and the fries were pretty bad. The gyro was great, tender lamb and fresh tomatoes. Our drinks were empty prior to getting our food and I politely waited as long as possible before I walked over to our lazy server (older lady with dark hair) and asked her if I was supposed to get refills from the fountain myself or not. She apologized and refilled the water and coke...then disappeared for 20 minutes until she gave us our check and asked if everything was ok and if I would like a refill. I was pretty pissed by this time, I could see if it was busy but there were literally 2 other tables while we ate and I was more than happy to leaver her a $1 tip We wont be back, if I want to serve myself and be ignored ill go to a buffet or mcdonalds
(1)Jack C.
The real question is why the restaurant is called Opa! Greek Cuisine & Fun. The wait staff never smiles and they have a dour expression. If they're not having any "fun," how can customers? After they take your order, they never again make eye contact, so it's virtually impossible to get their attention. Excuse me, but restaurants are a service business, and if a place can't provide good service, what's the point? And the food was mediocre. I ate here once before, right after the place opened, and the service was awful. We thought we'd give it another try with a restaurant.com coupon. Never again. If you want really good Greek food in Tucson, go to Athens on Fourth Avenue. Even My Big Fat Greek and Fronimo's Greek Cafe are better than Opa.
(1)Kimberly R.
This place has a great atmosphere, but there were a few glaring problems. Fist, they only served us their delicious pitas cut into triangles. While this is good for dipping, with my platter, I would like the whole pits, please. The salad with my veggie platter was very sparse on the feta and the dressing, and only had one tomato. I did enjoy the spanakopita very much, but compared to the rave review this place was given, I was very let down. Probably the worse thing that happened was when the waitress was clearing the tale next to ours. She plopped down the disgusting bus pan onto a clean table, filled it with dirty dishes and walked away with it. She never cleaned the table or place settings that the bus pan was set on. Gross!
(2)Trianna O.
I just finished lunch at Opa....so good! I really enjoyed my Gyro Greek Salad. The gyro meat was tender and flavorful, the salad was crisp and fresh, and the atmosphere was pleasant. Plus, the service staff was attentive, friendly, and efficient. Overall, I enjoyed a very nice lunch for a very reasonable price. Did I mention they serve pita and hummus as a free appetizer? I will definitely be back!
(4)Alexis H.
Oh, Opa. I'm sorry to take a star away from you, but you left me no choice. I attempted to visit you on Monday and you were packed for lunch. My co-workers and I sat on the patio for 20 minutes and all we got were the (still delicious) pita bread and hummus appetizer. No drinks. Not even water. No waiter. For 20 minutes. We were on our lunch hour, Opa! And even after we informed your staff, we waited for an additional 10 minutes. We had to go, but you gave us a $20 gift certificate so we vowed to return. Today we returned, and we received the delicious pita and hummus quickly. We sat inside, so we did receive actual service, but the service wasn't so great. Our waiters (around 3 different people served us) were slow on the refills and we still waited quite a bit before getting our food. And honestly, it was just OK this time. No one was that impressed. I'm hoping you just had a bad week, Opa. Hopefully the next time we spend time together it will be more pleasant. PS - For my fellow what-they-have-to-drink-matters-almost-as-much-as-Âthe-food-ers: They got rid of my beloved fountain Diet Pepsi, but they do have Coke Zero, which I love just as much! Brand loyalty, schmand loyalty.
(3)Ray L.
Overcoming a terrible name, Disneyland-quality decor, and slightly intense waitstaff, Opa actually serves decent food. Good falafel is hard to find and, if that was the only scale here, I would give them a 4.5. Their falafel was steaming fresh and perfectly crunchy on the outside. The vegetables in the falafel wrap were of good quality and the lavash bread was warn and crispy. The kitchen doesn't go crazy with spices, but you can bomb the wrap with enough tzatziki to keep it entertaining. The Athenian pasta was pretty standard fare, again, good quality but not excessively seasoned. The hummus listed towards the tahini, which wasn't a bad thing, at all. Prices are standard for a mid-level restaurant. Definitely worth a visit if you like falafel--otherwise, it's similar to every other average Greek restaurant you've been to.
(3)Kimmy F.
I really really wanted to like this place, but unfortunately that was not the case. When walking in the atmosphere was relaxing although they seemed busy for lunch. My 12 year old son, 5 month old baby and a few friends and I were sat. The lunch menu was super reasonable and we had drinks from a very sweet server immediately, then it the seen changed quickly. There was an older woman, assuming an owner or a manager in street clothes running around table to table refilling beverages, rudely she looked at us said nothing and turned with in seconds, in front I a packed dining room she was yelling at our waitress at the top of her lungs! Disciplining her in the middle of lunch, in front of a packed house! What the heck!? The tone all around changed and the server was crying quietly! What kind of owner/manager does that I front of everyone? As lunch went on I had to nurse my new baby, discreetly I might add although it shouldn't matter. The tall male server stood within hearing distance from me and stated " I don't want to see that when I eat!" As a paying customer, a mother, a human being, this place is super low on the treatment of others! The service was horrible, customer service was deplorable, and it sucks because the food was pretty reasonable and ok!
(1)Peter B.
I have mixed feelings about this place. The service was a little perplexing. When we got there, the place was packed so I figured we would have to wait a little bit. No big deal. I didn't figure we would have to wait more than 5 minutes to be acknowledged though. Also- the server had to come back and tell my old lady that what she ordered was no longer available. We didn't mind this in the slightest, as we respect a place that has fresh food and runs out of things from time to time. The server was apologetic about it, but she kept mentioning it throughout the meal, all the way until the check. So it was to the point of being too apologetic and annoying. OMG- the portions they give you here are huge! Frankly the food was pretty bland, other than the flaming cheese starter which was great. I would have rather had less food that was more flavorful. The chicken skewers I had did not have any of the lemon flavor I was promised. The salad dressing was watery, and the rice was overdone and mushy. Judging from what others were getting, I wish I had tried the burger. The place was packed so maybe I just made bad choices.
(3)Melisa R.
This is the worst restaurant I have ever visited in Tucson. The wait staff is horrible. The food is hideous. Let me tell you about my family's experience. We had a $25 gift certificate for Opa!. The restaurant had one other table but it took at least 15 minutes to get a server. The comp platter was nice but after ordering drinks we again waited. The white wine wasn't kept in a chilling bucket/sleeve so after the first glass it was overly warm. Appetizers: Saganaki served swimming in olive oil and emitting a rancid smell. No surprise because the cheese was rancid. (BTW, I am very familiar with Saganaki and know when it's prepared right or not.) The smell made my daughters so ill they couldn't eat. Main: Fishy, inedible sea bass, horrid Greek Salad and surprisingly good Gyro. Dessert: Didn't get any because the waiters didn't care to ask. Tip: Had 4 different people, none of whom would clear the table of used dishes, none of whom cared at all but certificate gave them 18%. Check: Took over 30 minutes to get after asking 4 different people. Status: Will never go back. Seriously, there are better, more authentic Greek restaurants in Tucson. Please don't waste your time or money here.
(1)Sarah R.
The food is pretty decent (I've realized I just can't expect super delicious Mediterranean food in Tucson, Arizona) but the service is absolutely awful. Like completely sucks. I've waited at the door for someone to acknowledge my presence for at least ten minutes, and the restaurant wasn't even super busy at the time. I keep going back because I crave hummus and pita, but really, every time I leave, I am furious because of how crappy the service turned out to be, and tell myself I'll never go back. Blah.
(1)Susie S.
First time guests. Food was pretty good but the service was sooooo bad. As a matter of fact, our waitress certainly had been out back smoking weed - really - she smelled like a joint and had blood-shot eyes. The initial service and ordering was so slow. Not one plate was removed from our table - not the appetizer plates or our dinner plates or empty glasses or the 3 beer bottles. We did not received drink refills until we flagged down the bus girl. By the time we left, the restaurant was very smoky from the tableside displays of flaming appetizers and hamburgers. The restaurant was also loud. Presentation of food was pleasing. The food was generally good, but the meal was not that enjoyable because of the poor service and smoke. Kids had hamburgers - pretty good but cold fries. Parents has Combo plates with Gyro, filet, and lamb. All were pretty good, I would have preferred the filet not cooked well-done. Rice was not great. The pita bread, hummus and tzatziki was very good. There are other options for Greek food that I will try next time. I do not recommend.
(2)Lisannette R.
The food was very tasty and I enjoyed it as you can tell from my first review but I got food poisoning!! I am feeling terrible and so is my co-worker. We both had the hummus and fries. Don't think I'll be heading back there anytime soon...
(1)Mike P.
I've been here several times, and usually I have no complaints. The food has always been good, but the last few times the service has been a bit lacking. The last time we went, there was a very long wait between ordering and getting our food. During the wait, our drinks were frequently empty for several minutes before being refilled. When the food finally did come out, one person's food came out about 5 minutes later than the rest of the table's food. I went again today, and there was a moderate wait before they took our order, which I was prepared to shrug off as they were busy. I ordered the organic pasta and a salad. The food came out fairly promptly. My salad came out a few minutes before the pasta, which was fine, but when the pasta came out, it had shrimp on it. The menu just says it has vegetables and cheese (and I actually got a menu to double check and make sure I didn't miss the shrimp. I did not.) The waitress was very nice took the plate back, they just took the shrimp off the top instead of remaking the pasta. At that point, I was hungry so I ate it anyway, but I thought it was a little odd. The pasta shouldn't take long to cook, and since I told the waitress that the shrimp wasn't listed on the menu and I don't eat shrimp, I could have been allergic for all they knew (a reason they should both list the shrimp on the menu, and remake the dish).
(4)Keopu R.
We were very impressed with this place when it first opened. We were happy to see something quality take the place of the previous noodle restaurant. We're even more excited to see others agree and have also made this restaurant often very busy. The food is very tasty. They offer complimentary pita and hummus when you eat in. They have a pretty good variety of choices both vegetarian and meat. My partner usually sticks with the gyro with feta cheese and loves it. He also raves about the feta cheese they use. The fries have actually improved since they first opened and are now quite tasty. I usually get either their hummus sandwich or wrap (I prefer the wrap over the sandwich) which comes with rice and a small salad. All the entrees have been filling and some of them even yield sizable leftovers. They are also very accommodating of special requests. We have not had enough room in our stomachs to try dessert yet, so I can't vouch for it. The service is always friendly. During the busy times you might have to wait a little for a request or two, but we've never had a real problem with the short waitl Price is great. You can get a whole meal for under $10 without a drink. And, the price also makes it great to eat in, take-out, or order delivery. I tell all my friends about this place now. It's good for us because of the location, but the biggest perk is the reasonably priced tasty food.
(5)Danielle B.
I've probably been here about 10 times or so. I keep on coming back because when this place gets it right, they are spot on. I'm rating this place 3 stars because their service and food is very inconsistent. I've been here and waited a half hour for my order to be taken, and other times I've had excellent service. Same with the food.
(3)Melissa C.
Food is great, portions are huge.We went here for my husband's birthday with a party of six, because of the size of our party the wait was very long as there aren't many tables in the space let alone large ones. The hostess was professional and the sous chef came by which adds a special touch for me.
(4)Roberta L.
OPAleeze!!! Despite reservations about the service (based on these reviews and personal experience by friends) went for dinner recently. Well, the good news is that the service was just fine BUT the food was disgusting. Thoughtlessly cooked and carelessly prepared. I ordered a stuffed chicken breast dish and it was tasteless and sloppy looking, totally unappealing on the plate. FEH! Nothing appealing here at all. And, again, my biggest pet peeve-terrible noise level, despite the fact that it was not crowded-couldn't wait to get out to continue a conversation I had looked forward to. The place will likely continue to do well b/ of the price-appealing to budget-minded folksl Don't be looking for me there, not ever-would rather eat at home anytime.
(1)Roland P.
nice outdoor setting and good prices. Instead of buying the Groupon got to their web site for the same deal without paying for the groupon.
(3)Sharon S.
I stopped in for a late weeknight dinner in the middle of a diet week, and I walked out full and happy and without breaking my low carb diet. Even if I weren't on a diet, the food was good, the service was fast and friendly, and we really appreciated the free appetizer of hummus and tatziki. I had the low carb platter with deliciously moist and nicely spiced (oregano) chicken, grilled vegetables and a Greek salad - a very full and beautiful plate of healthy food. My husband had a low carb platter with the same vegetables and salad but with filet mignon souvlaki which was good, but we both decided my chicken was better. The filet was not as juicy or tender. The waiter seated us right away, took our order promptly and checked back with us several times. It's a casual but cozy atmosphere. We will be back.
(4)Travis E.
Not great. Service was pretty slow and I was overall unimpressed with the food. Hummus was runny, pitas didn't taste fresh, and tzatziki wasn't good. Menu was way too big, I prefer if places stick to a small menu with good food rather than have a huge menu with average food. Okay place to grab a quick lunch but there are definitely way better places in town.
(2)Abe M.
Good food but you better come with two hours of time. Boy are they slow! It took them 30 min for my salad. Then had the main dish 2min later. People were getting up to ask the staff to take their order. Wow. Food was 3 out of 5
(3)Claire H.
Went here with a living social coupon and an 18% gratuity was automatically added to the bill. I think that's a bit rude, as tips should be earned. I was going to tip $5 on a $20 deal, but since it was already added, I left another dollar and kept the change.
(3)Ingrid T.
Loved this place! It was soooooooooo delicious! I got the low carb plate and it was definitely big enough to share! It was really good and I had the lamb souvlaki and my friend has the gyro platter! Definitely a must go if in the neighborhood! Would recommend for to go out with friends or on a date!
(4)Marla R.
I think today was my last time eating at Opa! And this makes me sad because the food is so good. The good news, aka the food: I always get the chicken souvlaki, either pita or platter, and it is great. The chicken is always cooked all of the way through, but still tender with great seasoning. And the fries are not at all run of the mill. Everyone I have eaten here with has enjoyed the food consistently. The bad news aka the service: A few months back we had horrible service. There were 4 in our party, and one person got her food about 15 minutes after ordering, but the rest of us were getting nothing. On my way to the restroom I caught a look at the grill and it was empty. I asked the cook if our order was being started and she looked puzzled. Our food came out about 10 minutes later. The woman who waited on us that night had to be pestered constantly to get drinks, refills, etc.... I went back a few more times, and things were all good. So I thought they were over whatever problems were ailing them. I made plans with 2 friends to meet for lunch today. One of my friends had just been there Sunday, when she was cut with a dropped plate - but she was willing to go anyway. She mentioned that when the plate was dropped she pointed out her injury and someone got her a napkin. No apology, no comped meal, no free dessert - just a napkin. Today we stood in front waiting to seated for at least 10 minutes before we asked if we could seat ourselves. We could, and we did. Another 15 minutes passed during which we were only given napkins and silverware - no water, no pita plate (in fact it never came). I went in and asked if we could place our orders, and finally someone came by and took the orders. Again there was no apology for making us wait for so long or for failing to get us the pita plate we had asked for. The food was very good, and hot, but it was a long time coming. Then we never got our check, in spite of asking, and having our plates removed. We eventually guessed what our bill would be, left cash on the table, and headed back to work.
(2)Edward W.
Awesome place for great Greek food. Excellent lunch specials from $5 something to $9. I've dined there several times, and each time the food and service have both been outstanding. I recommend this place to all family and friends looking for a Greek meal!
(5)Ali S.
Great food, horrible service. Seriously, the owner must be brain dead. If you let them cater your event, you should definitely PICK UP the meal yourself. OH, and you have to ASK them to bring plates and napkins and cutlery. What caterer has to be asked this? They completely flaked on my rehearsal luncheon for my wedding, were an hour late, and then put on the food and left without leaving or making sure my guests had anything to eat with or on....and NEVER called to apologize, then overcharged me. And it was the OWNER who delivered the food, with no cell phone in case he got lost.....Luckily my rehearsal was casual and my family very understanding...NEVER will go back on principal alone.
(1)Sabrina D.
Went to Opa last week and was reminded of how great, charming restaurant it is. It was dinner for two and we felt we had great service. I've been there about ten times now and everything I've had has been so yummy. They know how to make Greek food, love the flaming saganaki, tzatziki, moussaka and the baklava. I will say I've had better hummus elsewhere but I highly recommend this place, fully deserving of full stars! Make sure you make reservations on busier nights / weekends.
(5)Da B.
I eat in this place about once a week. Andreas the owner, greets you and serves you personally when he has the time. They always greet you with a plate of home made hummus and babaganoush which are exceptional. The gyro plater is a good choice, the meat is nice and crispy and comes well served with their house salad and rice. ORGASMICO
(5)Steve Z.
This is one of the best Greek restaurants that I have been to, both in terms of how well done the dishes are (particularly the lamb if ordered rare) and how delightful the host and servers are. And the cries of Opa! add a bit of aural excitement to the meal.
(5)David M.
I have become a huge fan of OPA. It seems to be the best greek resturant in Tucson. The food is authentic and outstanding, Start off with the Flaming saganaki, kasseri cheese is so delicious. For meals it has a huge variety for both meat eaters and for vegitarians. The only dissapointing thing about it is the wait time. It takes a little while for the food to come and they are not well staffed but the pita and hummus keeps you happy till it does. The food is very much worth the wait, OPA!
(4)Paul E.
Opa! On Campbell. The food was out of this old world Greekalicious. OK this is my last bite, . . . Ok, no really, this is my last bite, . . . OK, that was my last bite after this one . . .man, I know I am going to regret this, but this, This. . . is my last bite. OK one more. 4.5 out 5 I've been looking for an all around good Greek restaurant in Tucson since I arrived. Though I admit to not placing the quest for the best Greek food in Tucson at the top of my list, as I think back, I have actually tried four or five over the last three years. My fiancée and I stumbled upon OPA, located on Campbell while playing the "I don't know, what do you want?" game at lunch time. I love accidental food incidents. Now to the food. As you may have gathered from my opening statement, we could not stop eating. From the moment we walked in the door, it was obvious; this ain't no "My Big Fat Crappy Greek Chain Restaurant." No stale fries and dried out gyros to be found. The first thing that happens is that you get a sense of Greece as soon as you walk in the door. When I think of Greek décor in most restaurants, it's either a few haphazardly, half-heartedly placed cheap prints of the Parthenon on questionably paint-peeled walls, or so over the top, that you can tell no one had the balls to stand up to Momma's decorating binge as she purges all things Greek into the decor. Contrastingly, OPA manages to strike a balance, so you feel like you are stepping out of Tucson and into a little bit of a cultural experience. The service is further reflective of the cultural difference which is the typical European style of waiting tables. It's attentive but not quick and if you are in a hurry, you are not going to like this place. For us fast-paced Americans this might show up as "not great service." One thing I would ask you to consider is that the all too prevalent wham-bam-thank-you-maam dining style we demand in this country, is not exactly the best thing we could put out into the world. We live in a society of fast food and hurry up to the next thing. Believe it or not the rest of the world is not on board with get in and out as fast as you can and wolf it down dining. Although the cultural difference, in my opinion, pays off big time when it comes to the food, on the flip side, the folks at OPA could do a much better job of getting checks to tables once the meal is over, especially at lunch. The Second thing that happens after you notice the decor is that they put a plate of Hummus and Tzatziki down with a few slices of Pita Bread down in front of you. Dear OPA, please don't stop doing that. Some of the best Hummus I have ever had. Side note: As a once side cook, I've probably made at least a 100 gallons of Hummus in my life. The secret is less is more and making sure the few ingredients you use are fundamentally incredible. OPA gets this on every level. We tried two dishes and ordered a side of Falafel. The falafel was hand crafted and obviously something that the owner/chef has nurtured as one of his signatures. As we asked him about perhaps doing the lunch catering for our upcoming morning wedding rehearsal, he stressed that the falafel needs to be served and eaten hot. It was really good as a side, and if you agree that falafel is always best slathered in some kind of cucumber sauce/pita sandwich combo; then for it to be very good as a standalone side, was impressive. Was not the best I have ever had, was the best I've had in Tucson so far. Now for the food which was out of this otherly old world Greekalicious. I ordered a plate that was full of incredibly moist and perfectly balanced Gyro meat (the best I have ever had) with a salad and all sorts of other tasty things. It was billed as a carb-friendly plate. I took the leftovers home and munched on it for two days. It may have been carb-friendly, but for some reason I got "guilty pleasure" from the leftovers. We also ordered a sampler platter that contained among many delicious things, Dolmades and OPA's out of this world version of a traditional Spanakopita. I am ashamed to admit that I've also made hundreds of these in the past. After the first bit of OPA's version, I had to immediately come to grips with the fact that I clearly did not know what I was doing. I should also mention that they have some dishes on the menu that get flamed at your table. Oddly enough, I think one of them is a burger. Looked awesome. Every single thing, from each sauce, to the components that comprised each dish, was either good or incredibly good. One of the highlights of my wedding day will be the lunch catering brought to us by OPA! Go! Enjoy. Rating A- 4.5 stars out of 5 A for Effort A for Ambiance B- for Service A for the food taste A for the presentation B+ for not somehow screwing it up (this is my own special rating category) The check was ridiculously late.
(4)Marlys S.
The restaurant was very disorganized. We were seated quickly, but didn't get water or menus for 10 minutes. When we tried to order, we were told we couldn't use a Groupon with the lunch menu. After we picked new items, we had to wait again to order. After ordering, it took over 20 minutes for our food to arrive and it was barely warm. It tasted okay, but it certainly wasn't worth the wait and hassle.
(2)Kaylan B.
This was one of my first restaurant experiences after moving to Tucson, and I was disappointed. The food isn't terrible, but I've definitely had much better and more authentic tasting Greek food. We were served complimentary pita bread, which was nice. The entrees were underwhelming - the potatoes were served in some sort of lemon sauce that was not very good. The food did not live up to the price of the entrees, that is certain. The baklava was good though! We visited this restaurant using a restaurant.com certificate, and I would definitely recomment NOT using one. We failed to read the fine print that you must spend $45 to use a $25 certificate. $45 is REALLY hard to do with only 2 people, and our waiter wouldn't let us count our non-alcoholic beverages toward the total (AFTER we had ordered, of course) - he said the restaurant.com rules wouldn't let him, which is definitely not true as no other restaurant has imposed this rule. Overall, there are better places to spend my dining out dollar than Opa.
(2)Amanda P.
I am immediately nervous about a restaurant with "fun" in the name. I find this to be that sort of unsettling you-shouldn't-have-to-tell-me kind of indicator. "Fun" is also potentially problematic because "fun" often means that oblivious parents are happy to bring along their clammy children and then ignore their screams and uncouth food-slinging. I've been here twice, nevertheless, since it's very close to my house. The first time was over Christmas break 2010. It was pretty good. We went around 2pm, so there weren't many customers. We had a decent server, so that was fine, but we also had interaction with another woman (not dressed as a server) who kept bothering us with negative quips about her job and rants about how much she hates setting the saganaki cheese on fire, etc. I like playing therapist to my friends, but a little less so to the people I'm paying to bring me food. Buuut, the food is really good. My request to have them hold the olives was respected, which I always appreciate. The second time was the last, unfortunately, because we just had such a bad time waiting for our table. It was really, really cold. So every time someone opened the door a gust of frigid wind flew into the restaurant. Not a good idea to leave your customers standing by the open door. So we walked into the restaurant and there was a mob of people waiting for seats. All the tables were taken, and the waiters were running around like chickens without heads only they had heads and they weren't running. More like shuffling. I guess the rationale during restaurant redesign (Opa took over from a counter-service place) was that people waiting for tables would come in and sit on these benches lining the wall, except that the front of the restaurant (in front of the benches) has a large desk-type thing that looks exactly like a hostess stand at any other restaurant. On that desk is the please-wait-to-be-seated sign and the trough of menus. There's only a little standing room between the front door and the hostess desk, and the space with waiting benches is beyond the hostess stand. And they don't have a hostess. So we had to wait in this huge, cold mob for 20 minutes (I was counting, because I was curious about their hostessless system). After 20 minutes, an employee comes and asks the order of the parties (we were third, with several parties behind us). No names were given, and no list was held. Ten minutes later, a different employee comes with a list, and takes the names again, fumbles the order, but gets it right. This employee isn't a host, though, so he sets the list down somewhere and then goes back to waiting tables. Steve and I discussed that if they used the principle of division of labor to manage their restaurant, they would probably find a lot of success. Not long after, an older woman (not the one from the previous visit, but maybe her mother?) out of uniform (presumably an owner) brings the list around, and is going up to people and guessing randomly at their party's name. Just guessing random names. Anyway, after all this, we finally got a table. We got the complimentary appetizer twice because the waitstaff were all just running around randomly, which was fine because my companion was hungry, but seems inefficient. The server had no idea what came on the plates, and when I asked him to check on the olive issue, he claimed that the plates were no longer served the way they were described on the menu. Very strange. Buuut, the food is really good. So we'll probably go again, and I recommend you check it out (but not when it's not crowded enough, or else you'll get someone wanting therapy about their crappy job, and not when it's too crowded, or else you'll wait an hour in the cold).
(3)Rohit T.
Food is pretty good. Service is very mediocre. I did find it offensive that they apply an 18% tip for only two people. On top of that the credit card bill uses the same amount and calls it the amount "PRE-TIP" despite already including 18%. These types of practices are deceptive - never eating here again.
(2)Nicholas K.
I have been here twice to sit down to eat and once for a To-Go order. This food is alright but the service here is absolutely terrible. I live right down the road from Opa and would love to be able to come here often but the servers are very unprofessional. My To-Go order was wrong when I received it 45 min after ordering and then had to wait another 30 min for them to fix it. When I came in to eat my first time we waited 15 min just for someone to take our drink order and the rest of the dinner was more of the same. Our server would be in the back playing on her phone or talking to others rather then bring me my drinks or food. The food arrived cold and seemed like it had been sitting out for awhile. The last time my wife and I came in, to give it one last shot, again it took 15 min just to get our drink order in this time we just got up and left. I will be making the longer drive to get my greek from a restaurant with better service.
(1)Cassandra G.
Very good service and good food and fun enviroment !
(5)Karen B.
The taste of the food and the atmosphere was great but the service soured the entire experience. We were seated quickly and in a nice, clean booth. The waitress immediately asked what we wanted to drink as we were sitting so I ordered water and looked at the wine list. When she came with the water I ordered a glass of wine. The comp. apps were brought and were ok but the proportion of dips to pita was off. The dips were too runny to scoop and the pita ran out. Tasty though. The glass of wine finally came quite a while later. It was not busy, rather early and no excuse for service to be lacking. There was more than enough staff but they seemed to be cleaning, sweeping, mopping the floor (right next to our table). The food took a while but that's ok, it was very hot and fresh. Salad was great with big chunks of feta and dressing was tangy. We were finished eating and had been sitting for a while when we were asked about refills for drinks, we were ready to leave by then. Three times we were asked if we wanted boxes and three times we said yes. Third time is the charm, I guess, a waiter who had just come in finally brought us a box and had the waitress bring the check. He apologized profusely for the bad service. All of the wait staff work together here serving all of the tables. If they divided up the dining room the service might be a bit better and the good wait staff would be rewarded immediately with decent tips. I tipped 20% plus a tiny more but wish I could have given the waiter the entire tip.
(2)Eve S.
For Greek, this place certainly hits the spot. I've never had anything I didn't enjoy. That said, the service could be improved. The servers can be a bit on the rude side, and don't go if you're in a hurry because sometimes it can take a looong time to actually eat.
(3)Colin G.
I've been somewhat of a regular since this place opened. Like all new, independent restaurants, they started out with a few hiccups. Take, for instance, the initial menu, which included breakfast, but nothing about the breakfast was really Greek and, less than a year later, the breakfast items were removed. Good call. One of the things that may seem odd to many is the layout of the restaurant. When you enter, there's a half-walled corridor leading toward the preparation area and a cash register. However, there's a sign normally up asking you to wait to be seated. This is because this spot in the strip mall used to be home to a Wild Noodles and, for whatever reason, the owner decided not to rearrange their design in spite of opening a very different restaurant. Nonetheless, the atmosphere, once you get past that initial layout oddity, is actually pretty nice. There are round booths along the walls and several tables in the middle and against the windows. There's also a patio along the strip mall walkway, adjacent to Sauce's patio, and flanked by misters in the summer months (the heaters are brought out in the winter). The menu is extensive but not overwhelming. There are chicken, beef, lamb and some fish dishes in addition to quite a few vegetarian options. Not a particularly vegan friendly place, but Lovin' Spoonfuls is next door, so... I always get something different when I come, so I've tried quite a few of their dishes. Everything has been very, very good, and that's why we continue to come back. What I've discovered though is that they tend to do better on the lamb and beef dishes than on the chicken. The chicken can be moist, well-cooked and delicious, but it's completely hit or miss. The filet mignon wrap, on the other hand, is just awesome. They also have a similarly good lamb wrap on the menu. The falafel and dolmades, to me, both taste homemade. Dolmades especially have a tendency to be served out of a can, but these were very, very good. They're available as an appetizer for $5 (for 5). Most of the main courses run $7-10, while some of the more elaborate dishes go up to $12. Note that the Urban Spoon's version of the menu available online appears to be an outdated version. They also have a selection of three Greek beers, which is nice. $4-5, but it's definitely a unique experience. Other than that, they have a decent wine selection. So, if this place is so great, why not come here every week? Well, there used to be a really big problem with the service. Even though I would come at least once per month, I never saw any of the same waitstaff working there, and our waiters were always terrible. I don't know what the problem was. We went recently though, after having not gone for a few months, and had a very different experience. One guy was handling the entire, full restaurant (seriously, come early if you don't want to wait, regardless of what night it is) as well as host duties. The service was a little slow, but the guy was still doing really well, all things considered. I'm not sure why they decided to just bring on one waiter that night, but it was fine. I'm not big on good service if I'm not paying out the ass for the meal, and Opa's reasonably priced, so I had considered this one of those "Go there for the food" places. However, I may have to reconsider that. Also, I should note that I've only been there for dinner. There are a ton of good restaurants on this stretch of Campbell, so it's hard to isolate yourself to just one.
(4)Jay S.
I wish I'd visited these reviews before I visited this restaurant. I live in this neighborhood which is a mecca of diverse eateries. Having grown up with Greek neighbors who owned a popular restaurant in the Detroit suburbs I understand this cuisine. First and foremost the food is never consistent. Having swung to extremes. Both satisfying and disappointing. I gave this place chance after chance. It's a business in my community and this is my very favorite kind of food. Service is always slow. The staff has no sense of urgency. I mostly got carry out. Since I was told my order would be ready in 15 to 20 minuets on the phone the long long wait gave me ample time to observe the overall operation in both back and front of the house. Needs alot of work. After a few visits I learned to show up in 35 or 45 minuets after waiting 30 or 40 minuets as that was the minimum in my experience. Placing my order on the phone was no easy feat. When the phone would finally get answered the voice on the other end was never prepared. The phone was often laid down while a pen was retrieved or until someone other than the answerer came back to take my order. You can order by number from a carry out menu. They never know their own menu. Don't have it in front of them and ask you to explain it to them. I'm not kidding here. To make matters worse literally my order was never right. That would be about 10 to 12 visits in 90 days. I know. Why? Why did I keep going back? Potential. I could see it. Neighborhood, Community, Small Business Owner. Things that mean something to me. At the 30/40 minuet point I also began checking my order. Yes yes I got the complimentary appetizer and the gift certificate that brought me back. Still poor service and bad food. Also at this point a very nice friendly waiter tried his best customer service...."We're still new. We've only been open a year. We're still trying to work things out." After a year? Since my order was again wrong and the waiter stated "We never get your order right do we?" I pointed out that he was right and that since he knew me he knew how many times I'd spent money in the year they'd been trying to work it out. I said I'd never go back and would tell everyone I knew how poorly I'd been treated. And did. Still after several years I gave it another try. Recently I went in with friends for a sit down. Everything stated above still applies and my friends agreed. Awful!
(1)chris m.
I've been eating here off and on since it opened, as it's right around the corner. They've grown to be a reliable spot with good prices. Ate there this past Wednesday, and they took 1/3 off the bill!! Great hummus and saganaki appetizers and I love the Athenian chicken. Not a dessert man, so I can't comment on them. Cheers!
(4)Kayla B.
My boyfriend rarely eats anything other than beef or chicken and he loved the lamb so id say this place is definitely going to become one of our regular spots. P.s. Service was great too considering we showed up right at close and they were more then happy to serve us and the kitchen stayed open late for us too they were prompt and attentive the whole time.
(4)Joel B.
Very solid Greek restaurant. Good food and good service. Not quite as good as Fronimo's but much better than the garbage that they serve at Fat Greek
(4)Dorie S.
Great atmosphere!! Lots of options to choose from the menu, staff is very friendly, great choice to go for any night of week!
(4)Beth K.
I went to Opa for the first time today and the food was good. However....the service was questionable. I tried to use my Groupon and the manager said that it could not be used on the $5 lunch special and said that it would be best to come back another time to use it. She said that the "real" price for the burger and fries would be way more and not worth re-charging and using the Groupon. She also added that they don't even want these Groupons but Groupon sends them out anyway and then Opa gets no money from Groupon. She said that the owner told her that Groupon gives them zero money. I assured her that her boss is lying to her and that it is very bad publicity to act this way toward a customer. Anyway, I had her bring me the menu and realized that her lunch special is not such a great deal since she charged me $2.50 for the fries on top of the $5 burger and the "real" dinner price for a burger and fries is $8. Wow. I had her charge me the "real" prices and the total bill was less than $2 more. She applied the $16 Groupon and I was out of there with 2 angry teenager daughters who told me that I should have just forgotten the Groupon and not made a scene.
(2)Greg E.
Food was great, I like the interior and the seating. No complaints here. It's not a hidden gem but its perfectly good greek restaurant.
(4)Jon G.
Hands down my fav greek place in the 520. Free humus and pita appetizer. Souvlaki chicken is to die for perfect blend of spice and moisture! Staff here is the best always attentive and friendly. Lunch specials fill you up and are super light on your wallet, major plus. Great take-out too, for lunches at the office or those nights you just want to hang in with a redbox movie. The best is to come with a small group, the dinning room is not too large, and order a few apps. Loved this place when it opened and still as great as ever. A tucson must!
(5)jennifer f.
This place is SOO tasty!! The BEST tabouleh I have ever had comes from Opa!! Plus, we just had Opa cater a big family celebration- and it was wonderful! We had a wide variety of food, fresh and delicious, including top quality meat (free-range chicken and filet mingon) all for a REALLY great price. I HIGHLY recommend this place- even if you aren't sure what you're in the mood for, you will find something delicious that will please your palette at Opa!!
(5)Layne M.
I love OPA! It's always fun to go there, pleasant staff that's always helpful and has a good attitude. I absolutely love how they bring you hummus and pita upfront without you having to order it. And their hummus is by far some of the best I've ever tasted...
(4)Christine H.
Friendly staff, good service, generous portions, and dog friendly! We'll definitely be going back. The dolmades are fantastic and the lamb soulvaki pita was also quite good.
(5)Stephanie S.
I was here for dinner on a recent Friday night and was impressed with the quality, value, and atmosphere. Crescent-shaped booths lined several of the walls and there was a beautiful mural covering most of one wall. As others have said, the prices are quite reasonable here (or maybe I'm just used to Scottsdale). I got there much later my usual dinner time and was grateful for the complimentary pita and hummos/tzatziki plate that was brought over immediately. My companion and I both ordered the spicy chicken, mine over salad and his in a wrap. The sauce was amazing - it was really rich and creamy, with lots of spices, almost like a curry. Both dishes were huge. I'll have to go back and try some more of the menu items, although I'll be tempted to stick with the spicy chicken again.
(4)Anna W.
I had their Salmon and tasted their Spicy Chicken wrap. Omg, it was so good!! My husband didn't care to try any more greek restaurants because we didn't have such a good experience at My Big Fat Greek - - but this place is way better! I love the ambiance in this place. THe chef greeted us because it way our first time, then I find out that the chef greets customers all the time, whether or not it's their first visit. How nice! Really felt welcome.
(5)Matt N.
food was pretty good, but it was hands down the worst service I've ever received. We were with a party of ten and we still didn't have waters after ten minutes until one of our party approached them. It's a family business so I feel for them, but c'mon. I noticed that many other patrons appeared impatient so maybe someone called in sick. BUT the staff never acknowledged that there was a problem even though we asked for something every time someone came to the table (because they never came to the table!) I would not go back.
(2)Brooke R.
This is always a fun place to eat lunch at. The tables at the booths are eye-shaped and seat 6 comfortably, but if they are busy and have to seat any more than 4 at one they feel bad and bring you free appetizers. The portions definitely fill you up and the prices are incredibly reasonable ($15 for two). I suggest ordering the flaming feta, pita bread served with a glob of cheese for dipping. When the waiter brings the food to you he lights it on fire and says "OPA!!!!!!!" Usually in a less-than-enthusiastic tone, but if you happen to get a waiter that says it with excitement be sure to tip well. I have loved gyro's ever since I went to Athens and order them whenever they're on the menu. That means I get them here. They're really good but not that much better than other Greek places in Tucson.
(3)V S.
We decided to try Opa and our first visit will be our last. The food was mediocre at best and the service sucked. It was a busy weekend night and there was only one server and rather than working the tables to see if anything was needed he spent most of his time sitting at a table chatting with his friends. We didn't get our drinks and other things we ordered and getting his attention required getting up and going to the table where he was too busy socializing. When we left I left him a TIP, written on the credit card receipt so his boss would see it, saying, "Here's a TIP for you, find another line of work because as a waiter you really suck." And no we didn't stiff him, we still gave him a $ tip, though undeserved and unearned.
(1)Dr Tim L L.
Well I really love this place. The service can be excellent or spotty depending on your waiter. I enjoy the pre- meal humus and dip with cukes and bread. Very nice portions with the meal. Authentic seasoning and flavors. The baklava is awesomeness on a plate. I always get the gyro - I have left overs for another meal.
(5)Jesse B.
I went in last night an hour before their closing time. They insisted that I order my food to go. So to be fair, it wasn't off to a great start. I ordered the spicy chicken wrap platter. In house, it might have been great. But by the time I got home, it was a greasy mess. While I didn't bother finishing the wrap, the rice was very tasty. For all I know it could be a great restaurant. But you better get there at least 61 minutes before they "close."
(2)Richa S.
Came in for lunch... Took a while to get seated but was greeted with a horrible platter. Couldn't tell if it was supposed to be babaganoush or hummus. Either way, it was all tahini and bland. The food took way beyond 30 minutes and by then my lunch break pretty much almost was over. The food was cold and the salad accompanying it was larger than the veggie moussaka. I had to wait 15 minutes to get the bill as waitresses ignored me trying to flag them down. The bill was $15 and a stinking obligatory tip for bad service set me back $17 total for a cold, bland, small, late arriving lunch. Skip!!
(1)Ava B.
The 4 star food was negated for poor service! We were the only customers in the restaurant & they screwed up all 3 entrees! I've been going here since they opened & lately it's quiet & the owners haven't been there. Which is why I think the service was one of the worst I've ever experienced in my life. After politely asking for only one of the three incorrect orders corrected Celest our server rolled her eyes gave a bonquiqui attitude which was totally shocking!!! All the employees were too busy talking so we literally had to get up & get our drink. She didn't bother to bring the check- she give the responsibility to the buser thankfully he was pleasant to deal with. I'm so in sensed that I'll be contacting the owner as soon as possible.
(1)Mark S.
Love this place! We have never had a bad meal! The gyros are fantastic, order almost every time. But try anything not the menu, you won't be disappointed. The Greek spaghetti is fantastic, but you might as well ask for a to go box when you order, you'll have lunch for the next day! I would have given 5 stars, but if you go to late they do tend to try and rush you out. That's the only negative I have to say. We will be back again and again! (just not too late).
(4)Hana S.
Came here for dinner on a Saturday night at 7pm. The place was about half full, and we were seated immediately with our reservation we had made that morning. The standard appetizers were great- we had taziki sauce (fantastic) and hummus on a platter with pita slices on the side. We also ordered the grilled "flaming" feta skillet with tomatoes and peppers, which they set on fire before putting on our table and yelling "Opa!". By this time I was getting a little full before we even received the entrees, so I started slowing down a bit. There was a huge selection of entrees including low carb options, and assemble yourself pita platters, burrito style wraps, and combos. My bf and I opted to share a gyros pita wrap, which came with grilled veggies inside and salad. The portion was huge, and it was a good thing that we shared! The meat was very tasty and cooked well. Unfortunately, it didn't come with hummus or taziki like some of the other entrees did, so we shared the taziki his family got as part of their meals. Tip for coupon holders: If you're trying to meet minimum to get a discount (for example, $50 off $100), you can order meat to go (specify how many pounds you'd like), a bag of pita bread, and taziki sauce in a big to go container and have it as another meal the next day. Overall, very good Greek food and nice restaurant!
(4)Christina R.
I met my fiance here for lunch this afternoon. We were actually planning to go somewhere else, but we walked by Opa! and Erik asked if I wanted to go there instead. There was a couple of women sitting outside with a plate of pita and hummus on their table, it looked good, so I said, sure! I was pleasantly surprised that we were brought that same pita and hummus plate upon sitting down. (Who doesn't love free food?!) There were also several $5.50 lunch specials that sounded delicious. Erik picked one of those (a beef gyro) but I was a little disappointed there were no falafel lunch specials. I ended up getting a falafel wrap anyway. It came with rice and a greek salad, and did I mention the wrap was HUGE?! It wasn't the steal of a deal the lunch specials were boasting, but for $12, I can't complain because I ended taking half home for later anyways. I was a little surprised after checking into Opa! on Yelp it only had 3 stars... I was quite impressed with their service and food. Maybe lunch time is the best time to go? I know we'll definitely be back to get our Greek on.
(4)Peter W.
The usual chaos, odd service, and good food. Not the best Greek food in town but it's okay. Lousy beer and wine list. Best to eat at odd times due to the odd service. They can't handle large crowds.
(3)Eric Y.
Depressing quality... I had the lambchops. $17 USD for 3 piece of lamb. Small portions and low quality meat. 2 of the chops were bite size and hard and dry. Wraps were bad... Overall meat quality sucked in each order. If it's an unfortunate event that your here, order the hamburger (the one where they play with fire in a sizzling platter). This was decent, but the fries were horrible.
(2)Gaciel A.
The food is great, I have no complaints there; however, it is just too expensive for what you get. Took my family there for dinner and ended up with a $120 bill. Although fun and great, I would recommend sticking to their much more reasonable lunch menu.
(3)Timothy L.
Went Opa for lunch today, I was alone and was seated relatively soon. I ordered the Gyro platter. I noticed that all the other tables were brought a complementary appetizer, I was not. My food arrived in a reasonable time. It was prepared as the menu described. I was not asked if my food okay at any point. The staff passed by me MANY times to offer refills on drinks....I was never offered a refill. I completed my meal and stacked my dishes to the edge of the table. Staff passed my table nearly twenty times and never picked up my dishes. Yet other tables were cleared when the guest had completed their meal. It took 15 minutes for my check to be brought to me. I was treated as a second class customer. If this is how they treat single customers, I will not be back!!!!
(1)Janie Y.
As a server myself, I tend to understand if a server is in a less that desirable mood as I have been there. That being said- the service provided by our server, Celeste, was horrific. Walking into an empty restaurant, we were looking forward to having a peaceful meal. However, we were greeted with the exact opposite. From the rolling of the eyes, to the messed up meals, to the blatant ignoring of her tables, Celeste was awful and should not be in a job where customer service is her main source of income. In the off chance she looked up from her phone or the gossip of her coworkers, she would briefly make eye contact and then chose to ignore us- to the point we had to get up from our meals, go to the service station, and get our own refills! All the while she stood watching us do such and not say a word. By the end of the experience, she didn't even have the courage (or maybe she just didn't even care) to drop the check off to us herself. The only time I will ever be returning to this restaurant will be to get food to go. If i could give less than one star, I would.
(1)Rachel D.
I am still in town visiting my mom. I printed another Restaurant.com Certificate because u can only use 1 per month for the same place. Last month I ordered souvolaki which was great but the service was terrible. This past Wednesday I am happy to report that my moms spicy chicken wrap with salad was great. I ordered the lamb loin wrap without the wrap which came with mushroom, onion, green peppers, & melted feta, I ordered mine without the feta as I am allergic to dairy. It came with salad & rice. Everything was delicious and the portions are huge so I had enough left for 2 more really good meals. This time the service was much better!
(5)Jim P.
We come here all the time it's really consistent good food large portions reasonable prices good service.
(5)Viviana G.
So the food is great, the gyro platter is my absolute favorite and their raspberry cheesecake is delicious! They don't have very good tea though. It's just super sugary lipton tea. Yuck. And as for the whole Groupon/coupon issue, I've never had any problems. I probably always go with coupons and they always take it. I do agree that their customer service is awful. The servers always seem a little scatter brained and they're awfully chatty. I usually hate bad service to the point where I just won't go any more, but their food is just so good. You could just get the food to go I guess.
(3)Noah G.
While it may have been a mistake on the part of my friend to mention our Living Social discount, I didn't even have a chance to judge the food on its own merits: after waiting for fifteen minutes after our water was dropped off, our server never made an appearance. We were confused, considering that it wasn't a particularly busy night. We left. I generally don't write restaurant reviews, especially negative ones, but this was a drag. No one even noticed when we left. Sure, I've been in customer service, and I understand a worker's disdain for all people, but we're nice enough, and we definitely weren't going to use a coupon as an excuse not to tip. There are lots of restaurants in Tucson, so why bother with this one?
(1)Nathan B.
There is a first time for everything, and I must thank Opa for giving me my first experience of storming out of a restaurant and not leaving even a penny for the tip. On 19 May 2015 around 11:30, I entered the restaurant with my wife. We were told to grab menus and seat ourselves as they were busy. The manager apologized and said that "there was nothing that she could do." Fair enough. We then sat down and waited well over 15 minutes just to be asked for a drink order. When ordering food, my wife ordered the pasta and asked for shrimp to be added. In all our years of eating here, the addition of shrimp is no more than $3. Today the shrimp cost $6. The manager charged us for a side of shrimp rather than an up-charge for the pasta. When I explained the situation, she replied that "there was nothing she could do" and it wasn't "her problem." Throughout our lunch, there were several outbursts from other tables. One lady even erupted in a fit of rage and threw her silverware across the floor before leaving in tears. Several other patrons simply walked out. The place was a complete disaster; it was more of a circus than a restaurant. Meanwhile the manager could again be heard saying, "It's not my problem" and "there's nothing I can do." News flash to the manager: it is your problem, and if there's nothing you can do about the affairs of the restaurant then you should be removed as an ineffective manager. Thanks to you, I will NEVER return to this establishment after years of patronage. You gave me the very worst dining experience I've ever had. You were rude to my wife and I the whole time. I had to serve myself throughout lunch (I got my own water, silverware, to go plate and walked up to the counter to grab my bill after waiting 40 minutes). And to make matters worse, I arrived home, checked my credit card, and noticed that you billed me twice. I felt like I was in one of those restaurants where they treat you poorly on purpose. I kept waiting for some hidden camera to unveil and an MC to walk over and tell me that I was the star of some ridiculous, but staged, joke. If you want to attend for the show then so be it, but don't expect a pleasant dining experience.
(1)Katie U.
Restaurant closes at a weird time.. We went in at around 7:45-8pm didn't check what time they closed but we went in and got seated and the servers were really mean. We were 1/4 way through our dinner and she kinda just threw us boxes and kinda like rushing us out. We were treated horribly. I have another gift certificate that is usable for this place but you know what? Because the service was TERRIBLE we are never coming back. Throwing away that certificate. Will not recommend this place to ANYONE.
(1)K F.
Best gyro we ever had and the lamb kabob was super yummy. They were a little slow to seat us, but you can. Tell they are all family and hard workers. We will definitely be going back again. Loved the free pita and dips upon arrival!
(4)Ioanna Z.
An excellent place for lunch or dinner . I loved the lamb souvlaki , their salads are so tasty and the prices really reasonable . Service is excellent and Andreas , the owner , the nicest guy ever .
(5)Robert M.
I've been here several times, and the food has always been great, along with good portions. The prices are decent. You'll read a few bad reviews about their horrible service, and give it a one star, but state that the food is good. I don't get that. I'm there to eat not get in the servers pants, but I will admit the service is a bit shit....ty. If your hungry want some good Greek food and decent portions, come here. Do and what I do. Don't mind the service, just eat. This place would get four stars, but the services pulls it down.
(3)Yuwei C.
Pretty much consistently terrible service. Like the worst ever. I'd call to place an order for pick-up, show up at the suggested time, find out that they never actually put in my order, and then wait another 20 min for my food to be prepared. And once I got food poisoning there. If the place improved their service it'd be SUCH an upgrade as their gyro platters are actually very good. Just can't get past the rudeness and inefficiency (and food poisoning).
(2)Gene Z.
Just about my favorite place to go get an excellent Greek meal! The Spanakopita Platter is my favorite and the accompanying rice and salad are satisfying -- come hungry as this place brings lots of pita bread and hummus which may be my favorite hummus anywhere. The atmosphere is nice and generally fairly calm unless somebody orders something requiring a little 'fire' (Opa!) I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a very filling and delicious Greek dinner
(4)Gneiss H.
I ate at Opa for the first time and was very pleased with my experience! My husband and I went for lunch. We got there around 12pm. We were seated immediately and our sever immediately brought us a plate of hummus, tzatziki, pita and cumbers. The tzatziki was the best I have ever had! The hummus was also wonderful and fresh. We both ordered a lunch special. I had the Greek salad and my husband had the gyro. Both were very large portions; which I wasn't expecting for $5.50 each!! The prices are amazing! Our server was friendly and efficient. Another server that wasn't taking care of us stopped by to compliment my necklace and tattoos. All The severs seemed very friendly. I will defiantly be going back!
(5)Madeline P.
The food is good, it's also a hit and miss. The restaurant itself is crowded and not the cleanest, the bathrooms can get a little attention On a good day the servers are attentive, but 2/3 times I've been here the server was hiding, and all we really wanted was our water refilled, we leave generous tips but we definitely expect good service. Today is the only day that we have had good service! But I haven't dared go in the restroom yet. OPA!
(2)Eric T.
We've been regulars here for several years. The service is spotty, but the food is consistently good. Tonight, we entered the restaurant about a half hour before closing. We were greeted by a server behind the counter yelling across the restaurant, "we're only doing to go! We close in a half hour!" I've worked in restaurants a very long time, and you seat customers until you close. Part of working in a restaurant is understanding that you might have to stay a little late. It's called customer service. It's sad, because the food here is good. It's just not good enough to justify the rude, inconsiderate service.
(1)Stephen P.
Unfortunate experience - Deceptive business practice WARNING! They automatically added 18% gratuity for our family of 6 and gave us a credit card a bill that included the gratuity. Then we were given a receipt that had our total listed as a pre-tip amount with another line to add another gratuity. When asked, the manager said they were in error, but it was software problem, and they couldn't do anything about it. - Really, how about a verbal warning? They were short-handed and the service was understandably poor. On the positive side the grilled salmon salad was good. I just can't patronize an establishment that knowingly overcharges customers.
(1)Brittany W.
My greek spot in good ole Tucson. The service is always friendly and accommodating. My friends and I would dine here on a regular basis. I usually stuck to my usual, the gyro sandwich. Their greek side salad is very yummy due to the dressing so I always look forward to eating that. You can't really go wrong with any of their choices, they give great sized portions for their prices. Also they give warm pita and hummus as a starter just like Olive Garden will give you breadsticks. Not to mention the pita is so soft and good! However, their beer and wine choices are lackluster, so I recommend just going there for the food. They also have great lunch specials!!
(4)Jeffery P.
23 minutes before a server reappeared after seating us, I was confronted with a rude and impatient woman with see through stretch pants (bright pink under garments) who seemed too concerned with talking to the cooks and other wait staff to answer my questions. The hummus and tzatziki looked as if prepared by a rookie, and had the consistency, and flavor of baby food. The pita was dry and crunchy, as if left in sandbag for hours. Aside from the detrimentally poor service, the gyro meat was decent. More than a little dry, but had a nice flavor. Secondary note, if you're going to remove or change a dish, you should definitely change your menu as well. Room for improvement, and I certainly won't be returning for some time. As it stands I would not recommend this to friends as an eatery.
(2)Julia H.
Never again. Positives + Delicious food Negatives - incredibly bad service for the past 5 times I went back. It's time to call it quits. Good food can't bring me back anymore. I'm not sure if they are understaffed or their waiting just sucks but everything takes a million years here...and they constantly forget my orders.
(1)Tania P.
I went during lunch hour so I experienced heavy traffic. The restaurant is small, it does have seating outside but on this particular day it was really cold and no one wanted to be shivering while eating. I waited a good 5-10 minutes for a table which wasn't bad. What was bad was that no one ever approached me or greeted me while I stood there, waiting to be seated. Finally we get a table and had to ask for the free appetizers because our waitress never brought it out. We then order, get our food, eat and enjoy. The waitress never once came back to refill our drinks or ask how we were doing. I needed another napkin the whole time I was there but couldn't get anyone to provide me with this essential piece of equipment. I'll be honest, the food is good. The plates are large so you definitely get your money's worth. But the service is really bad, maybe it's because they were really busy but there were only like 3 servers to greet, sit, take orders, bring orders, clean up, and be cashiers. It is badly organized for their expensive prices!
(3)Richard R.
The food is always pretty good here. Love the free hummus and pita! I get the chicken souvlaki and it's quite tasty plus my kids really eat it up. My kids love the flaming saganaki and it's a very popular dish by all the fires and sounds of Opa! whenever I am there. Plenty of side salad, more than enough. I have to agree that service is often not great although last time I was there surprisingly excellent until I had to wait and wait for my bill. Atmosphere is casual, not a large place, tough to get a booth on weekends since often reserved. There is outdoor seating for when there is nice weather aka cooler than now.
(4)Dawn K.
I have come here many times. The only issue with Opa! Greek Cuisine I have, is the service is not consistent. More than once I have been seated and quickly brought water, but then no one returns for a duration. If not me, then I have seen this happening to other guests to the point they leave. Yesterday, I went with a party of six; we had the **best**service, the food was excellent and our drinks were refilled before they were empty. However, a couple sitting near me got their meal but didn't have any drinks. I don't know if they were being refilled, but I heard the tone of voice of the customer asking for "my iced tea?"(exasperated). At Opa! Greek Cuisine they offer a free taste plate at the start of the meal, with hummus,tzatziki and Greek pitas as a yummy snack before deciding what to order. My husband loves to order the Greek flaming cheese appetizer, saganaki; flaming cheese is fun! Opa! Opa! Greek Cuisine has an open plan with murals and pictures on the walls, Greek columns and other decorations. The restroom situation is with one single stall room for men and ladies, in the back. Really the food is the shinning star. It's always fresh, always served hot and from my visits consistently good. They area able to accommodate large parties, since the floor plan easily can arrange tables. So if you are looking for Greek fare this is a good choice, however it can get busy and if you do get seated you might have to wait none the less.
(4)Drew P.
Today the food was so good and service was fantastic! My fiance had the feta burger and I had the stuffed chicken. WoW! Yum! This place didn't disappoint or and any other time I have visited. Oh BTW they light the burger on fire in front of you. Go for dinner and a show! !
(5)Paul C.
My first time at Opa! was a bit of a mixed bag. When I walked in the door, I waited almost 5 minutes before any of the employees even acknowledged me, although several of them looked over from across the room and knew I was there. They don't appear to have a host or hostess, and I was finally seated by a waitress. Despite being seated by the woman who ended up being my waitress, she didn't ask me what I'd like to drink right away, and instead left me alone for several minutes. I picked an item off the lunch menu and then closed the menu to indicate I was ready to order. The waitress returned and asked me what I'd like to drink, then walked away before I could tell her I was ready to order. When she dropped off the water, she walked away again without taking my order. It turns out, the wait staff was also bussing tables. So no hostess, no bus boys, just waiters who ignore their tables to do other tasks. There were plenty of them, too. I don't see why the restaurant can afford so many waiters, but no bus boys. The waitress finally returned again to take my order, and she brought a free plate of cucumbers with tzatziki and pitas with hummus. This wasn't a small plate, although I was on my own. Bonus appetizer (as mentioned by other reviews) was quite nice. I didn't finish it, because I had read the meal portions are large. This turns out to be an understatement. Despite the restaurant being full and the wait staff being slow and inattentive, my food arrived right away. I ordered the $5 gyro pita from the lunch menu, and it was HUGE. The gyro meat was really phenomenal, and the tzatziki had good flavor. There were also some quality greens, tomatoes, and onions on the pita. It took me 10 minutes to get the bill and nearly another 10 minutes to pay it, which was absurd. But my bill for the MASSIVE gyro and free appetizer came to $5.47, after tax. This might actually be the best value in town. Final verdict: I would come back here and try again, for sure. They would easily merit a 4th or 5th star if they could improve the service. But I hate being ignored, and I HATE waiting for the bill.
(3)Leah E.
Fantastic! Would definitely recommend! Party of 4 after a convention at TCC...great service and delicious food. Gyro, Sea Bass, Lamb Chops, and Combo platter we're all good choices. Hand cut fries and flaming cheese for app are good choices!
(5)Angela S.
Horrible horrible service!! The only thing that keeps me coming back is the food & the taziki sauce. During one visit we had three different servers (which for got my husbands wine) and we waited about 20 mins for the check. And if you need anything after they dump your food off..... Forget it. The food is exceptional if you can take the poor service.
(2)Peg K.
the online menu priced the meal i wanted at 10.00. it was 13.95 in the restaurant. when i spoke to the waitress about it, she said - it's only a couple of bucks more.......really? a class act would be to honor their published prices. platters are huge, food greasy.
(2)Justin C.
I frequent Opa about once every other month. I go here to take advantage of their very affordable and large portioned penne pasta lunch special. It's definitely two meals (lunch and dinner to-go). The taste is usually decent for a lot of carbs. My most recent visit and actually all previous experiences have all included TERRIBLE service. It gets pretty bad. It will take you 5-7 minutes to be acknowledged and seated while you stand at the door. Another 5 minutes after you've read the menu cover to cover to get a simple drink and meal order. Don't expect your water to be topped off regularly. The waitresses are just seemingly slow and unaware. And by the way, if your pasta gets burned like mine did, simply expect a "Oh. That must have happened when they put it one the stove. Sorry." Really?!? That's your explanation and apology and attempt to remedy your fault? Pretty decent food. Abhorrent service.
(2)Leah G.
Ummmmm I'm trying to enjoy dinner with my niece but can't hear her over the beat dropping to the awful dub step being played at dinner time. Only in Tucson.
(2)Steve R.
This is my second and last trip to this Greek Tragedy. The first time you could hear the chef, waitresses and management yelling at each other in the open kitchen. Today our waitress reminded me of my worst Brooklyn experience (and I've been a lot!). If the food was exceptional it still wouldn't be worth this lack of regard. And,sadly, the food just isn't that good. You have lots of choices when you dine. Patronize a restaurant that wants your business and shows you how much by supplying a good experience.
(1)Nancy L.
Before you decide to eat here, take a look at all the reviews complaining about their service. The service here is horrible. All of the ladies (yes I had multiple servers) that served me today hardly paid attention to any of the customer's needs. They chatted at the front counter while I had an empty glass and patiently waited for my check for about 15 min. When it finally came, it was brought to me by a completely different server. I handed her my debit card. She returns and says the system is down, since I don't have cash, she says I should come drive back and pay when the system is up again... Uh what? Sorry I don't have time like you to drive back and forth all around Tucson. It's the restaurant's fault that the system is down not mine. The food is average. It's cheap. The service sucks. Do yourself a favor and don't eat here.
(1)Luinelly L.
We had to wait to be seated for a long time and got passed a long by a few hostesses until finally someone said "go a head" and we sat ourselves. The food is fantastic and the service was rushed because it was during the busy time but u can't beat a $5.50 burger. Very tasty.
(3)Jessie B.
This was an awful meal. We both got the lamb entree and it was so overpowered with garlic you could not even tell you were eating lamb . I have had lamb at numerous Greek restaurants across the country and never I have I woke up STILL sickened from the garlic that permeated everything on the plate from the salad to the rice. The lamb was tough and sinewy. The service was terrible. At almost $15 a plate it was a lot of money - and food! to waste.
(1)R R.
We ate their the first time we went to Austin, came back and it was still the best. Love their roasted eggplant (Baba Ganoush) their gyros had just the right amount of meat and Tazaki sauce. It was lunch time and we had great fast service. We will definitely go back. Worth the price too.
(5)Julie G.
We were in Green Valley visiting relatives and wanted to treat my folks and in-laws (who traveled with us) to lunch before continuing on with the rest of our road trip. I called at 11:15 for a reservation for a table for 8 at noon. The staff had a table set up and waiting for us when we arrived. I was glad I had called ahead since the restaurant was packed. The service was excellent. The food was delicious. My picky eater asked for spaghetti with no cheese. Since the menu said the spaghetti sauce had Greek cheese in it, I wasn't sure how this would go. No problem, the chef whipped up a custom batch of sauce with no cheese. The bowl of pasta was huge and I was shocked when my kiddo ate it all. I ordered chicken strips for kiddo #2. I expected typical fried chicken strips, we got 2 marinated/grilled chicken tenderloins. He ate a few bites but since he had wolfed down the majority of our hummus and pita bread, he was already full when the entree arrived. The rest of the group was very happy with their food choices. I had a low carb gyro plate. Delicious veggies, salad, and a very generous portion on gyro meat. I would definitely order that again when I am in Tucson. I had bought a Groupon, $8 for $16, and had no trouble using it.
(4)Kyle B.
Walked up to the register with 4 servers right in front of me and not one of them acknowledge me for a couple minutes and then they couldn't decide who was going to help me for my take out order so that was annoying but the food is good and there's not very many choices for Greek food in Tucson. Maybe next time I'll dine in so I can experience the atmosphere, the Greek music and Greece painted on the walls which is very romantic so possible date location. We will see.
(3)Aimee A.
The food looks amazing, unfortunately no one would seat me or acknowledge me- so I left. I stood at the "please wait to be seated" sign for a good 5 min in a practically empty empty restaurant. A waitress walked past me and ignored me. I actually called the restaurant while standing there and still didn't get service? I'd maybe try them again for take out, but only because it's the only Greek place near my apt. And only for takeout.
(1)Kristie F.
Excellant food. Great service! Big portions. I had a gyro that I had to eat with a fork too big to pick up.
(5)Jinny H.
Opa is one of my favorite restaurants in town. Their lunch specials are awesome - for $5 you can get so many plates, like the large organic/Greek salad (and they are large), organic pasta, gyro wraps, chicken wraps, some platters, etc., and if you go with someone, you get a free hummus/ pita bread appetizer. The dinner menu is more extensive with a lot of choices- overall, the food is great. I go here frequently, and although I must say that the service really varies depending on how crowded the restaurant is (it can get super crowded on Saturday lunches), when there are only a few people, the service is great. The few times that I've been there, the wait has not been long, and the servers have been very attentive.
(5)Steve L.
Opa has steadily went down hill. Their food is pretty good but the place is filthy and the service is horrible. Oh well they were good for a while.
(2)Lorrie K.
Went in for take out. Never been here before. I asked how long it would take. Was told about 10 mins. So after around 30 mins, they say "I think your order is ready?" Really are you asking me? Or telling me? So I walk up, I said "I would hope so after 30 mins!" Her reply, a sarcastic. "Sorry". Then I asked if forks were in the bag. She said, ( I kid you not) "there's napkins in the bag". Omg. Really!! All I ordered were salads. They were ok, I say enter at your own risk.
(3)Juan D.
My co-workers and I had gone here about three times. The last time I went needless to say would be my last. There was a good size COCKROACH swimming in our food. There was no apology made. Waitress just took the food away without saying a word. We were the ones apologizing for having to leave. In my view, if I get a hair or fly in my food, although it's disgusting, I would probably stay if they re-made my food. But if there's a cockroach in my food, that is a sign of dirtiness. If you like an extra crunch with disease carrying bugs in your pita then this is the place for you.
(1)Amy B.
Service can be lacking for sure. We have had to wait for far too multiple times when dining here. The food is okay but nothing too memorable. Most memorable is their Tzitzki sauce and hummus platter.
(2)Ethan S.
Hands down the best Greek food in town. The service is excellent. A real family atmosphere.
(5)Andrew S.
Tried Opa twice, 1st time it smelled like an open sewer, we did not stay, tonight we were told by hostess we could seat ourselves outside, someone would be right w us. 15 mins later, my girlfriend stepped inside to let them know We we're outside, the hostess snapped at her, "yea,I know" . We ate nxt door.
(1)Sierra K.
Service was really awful. Our food was left sitting under the lamp for a while because our waitress was too busy talking. The food itself tasted fine, but when we asked for the check, it took a long time. We even got up to tell the waitress to ring us up. Then she took her time (saw her look at her phone), and gave us a sarcastic "have a good day". Horrible, rude service.
(2)Carol W.
My husband and I frequent this establishment often. We bring guests who visit us and in the past were quite pleased with the service as well. I would give the food a 5 star rating but the service in the past few months has been less then acceptable. The wait staff recently seems to be more concerned with what they will do when they get off their shift then the satisfaction of the patrons. I would not be writing this if this was a one time issue. As an example, during our last visit the waitress came to our table and asked if we were ready to order. We asked for a little more time to look at the menu at which time the waitress took a very deep sigh and walked away without a word. The woman never smiled throughout the entire transaction and once our meal came never came back to check that we did not need anything else. At the end of our meal she approached our table from behind to ask if we were ready for our check. Her service left a very bad taste in my mouth. In the future I will think twice before I visit this establishment but do hope the owners get the wait staff focused since the food is so very good!
(3)Lund W.
I came with some people who had just been there the day before. Why they came back for more punishment I don't know. Of course, you wouldn't come here at all if you read the reviews. Anyway, the free tzatziki (yogurt dip) and hummus and cucumbers were barely edible. I can't speak for the pita bread since I don't eat gluten. The lamb loin was very tough and the salad was poor. The service was relatively poor, but the bill includes an 18% tip, so there is no reason for the waitresses to do a good job.
(1)Emily M.
Food is average but they have the worst service ever. EVER! We could have walked out without paying the bill and no one would have noticed. Sat there with empty plates for over 20 min. Never coming back!
(2)Harry S.
Walking into this place it looked so promising. Then the food came... This is not even close to authentic Greek cuisine. The Filet and the Lamb tastes EXACTLY the same. NO ONE would be able to tell them apart. The Skordalia was horrible. Made with instant mashed potatoes and a bad combination of spices. The avgolemono soup was absolutely HORRIBLE! The rice was mush, there was no chicken in it and it had potatoes and carrots in it... WTH! If you're Greek, do NOT come here. If you want Americanized garbage, have a ball.
(1)Keith A.
Great food. Had the combo plate with steak and chicken, rice, pitas and Greek salad. $15. Delicious, great spices and flavor and large portions. I also tasted the Greek feta burger and fries. Yummy and only $10. Nice friendly service and they gave us a free pita and hummus platter when we sat down. Easy to find and plenty of free parking.
(4)Alex B.
I been here 4 times with 2 of the experiences being good. One visit, the lamb was tough and chewy. My last visit proved to be the last time I will patronize them. An automatic 18% tip was added to my bill with no advance warning. Imagine if I had visited my local hardware store and they had done this. I would ask why the 18% charge? Would they answer; we need that as a commission for our workers? I doubt it. I would think the business would be responsible for the wages of their workers. That is a not a customer responsibility!!! Tips are acceptable in the US but ONLY when earned. The service at this restaurant was poor and here I am rewarding bad behavior with their mandatory tip policy. If Opa cannot afford to pay their employees, maybe they are in the wrong business.
(1)Zach W.
Gotta throw out an update here. Our last two visits to Opa have been less than satisfactory. Tonight's was the last straw. The food was fine, but the service was deplorable. We witnessed the entire waitstaff eating in plain view of the restaurant, texting, taking pictures of each other, and being generally loud and obnoxious while guests looked on. Our waitress dropped off our plates and vanished until she returned to admit she had lost our ticket and needed to write down our order again-after we had eaten it. Didn't bother to clear the table (or anyone else's for that matter) but did remember to drop the check. That was the last we saw of her, so we had to let someone else know there was an error (yup, didn't see that coming...). Everyone else appeared to be getting the same level of attention. Don't know what has happened here over the last year or so. I had previously given this restaurant five stars and it was once one of our favorite places to go. Bummer.
(1)Justis S.
Wow, this is a great Greek restaurant! Low prices for the high-quality, authentic Greek food, and definitely the best in Tucson! My only complaint is that I wish they had a Greek spread/sampler platter that featured several dips/hummus with a few other appetizers. I know they offer a combo plate, but it's limited to 3 appetizers. That being said, I love the flaming feta! And the warm pita (homemade?) pita bread is amazing, too. Overall a solid place at a great price.
(4)Mary V.
Horrible service. It makes you think twice about going here. Every time I have been, the service has been poor.
(2)Jonathan H.
I'm going back to Yanni's The Little Greek!!! Positive Feedback - The food is delicious at Opa! The food portions are generous! Negative Feedback - The service is poor. I ate at Opa on June 15, 2014 and July 5, 2014. The servers work as though they don't need gratuity tips. I believe the servers just don't care about the dine-in customers. I shouldn't have to leave my seat to request a beverage. I shouldn't have to leave my seat to request my food be delivered to my table. Servers should not be arguing in front of customers about doing their job. I shouldn't hear the servers saying inappropriate comments about customers in Spanish. I'm going back to Yanni's The Little Greek!!!
(2)Juliann C.
I was so sad to write this! Because I always look forward to eating here when I visit AZ! the GOOD * location, so close to where I usually stay! * food was delish * portions are huge! * free pita bread & hummus, always a plus the BAD * literally... a full house.. a full restaurant. there was only ONEEEE SERVER. inside and outside the restaurant. full. I can't believe there was only one server and one food runner. * food took incredibly long... took about 45-60 minutes. CRAZY! We eventually had to tell them we were going to take it out.
(2)Ivette O.
Let me preface this by saying I love Greek food. I ate at Opa! a long time ago when they first opened, literally years ago, and then never went back because the service was terrible and the food was just ok. But, my DH purchased a Groupon and we figured lets go back. They say things get better with time and Opa! certainly has. I had the flaming saganaki (a delicious Greek cheese - beware, it salty, but oh so good!) slightly melted with the heat of a shot of brandy poured over and set a blaze. Who knew we'd have dinner and a pyrotechnics show? We've since returned nearly once a month. The service can be spotty which is frustrating but we've started asking to be seated in a particular servers section to avoid the spotty service. It makes the experience much more pleasurable. We've had the lamb gyros, the saganaki burger, the gyro platters, and the hummus platter. All delicious. Their hummus is light and fresh and the tzatziki is just right. I always though my husband ordered a small hummus plate when we arrive but it is an appetizer that comes with every meal. They also have the fluffiest pita bread. But, my favorite are anything with saganaki and the Greek salad. Oh! I almost forgot, the most surprising item I had there were the fries. They are delicious steak cut fries serve with ketchup and sprinkled with dill. I was skeptical but they are hands down my second favorite fries (eegees will always be number one).
(4)Jess M.
Woo! Best Greek restaurant in tucson! You can get a gyro wrap, Greek salad, and rice for just 12bucks! Super delicious and good pricing. And it's super nice inside. They should totally open another on the east side of tucson, cause I would be there everyday! Take mah moneyyyyyy! I've been to Super Gyro, Athens, My big Fat...and they just don't compare.
(5)Kj J.
Service was good but the place was a bit messy. Food was great! Came in last minute on a Sunday.
(4)Mary H.
Food is delicious and the servers were friendly. I also like being able to order an organic salad at a Greek restaurant. Prices were a little high, but so was the quality of the food, so it's worth it. Also, they give free pita and hummus plates while you wait.
(5)A P.
We've been going here for a few years now and have not had a bad experience so far. The service has gone done from what it used to be a few years ago, but it's still good. The waiters/ waitresses still do a good job. The food is delicious as well. And the prices are reasonable. The interior is well done with lovely murals throughout. Out of all the Greek places I've eaten at, this place is still one of my favorites.
(4)Ciera L.
Bad service everytime I go. The place can be completely empty and still experience horrible service. Good food, but a little overpriced.
(2)Mark S.
Went their for lunch for the first tme today. I had the souvlaki lamb pita sandwich. Lamb was cooked very well and had delicious spicy flavor to it. The white sauce was fantastic and service was extremely prompt and efficient. I would go back for dinner next time. I thought it was nice that they gave you pita bread, cucumbers, tangy white sauce, and hummus as an appetizer for free. They have a very nice roomy patio which is nice a feature.
(4)Karen K.
They make up their own rules for Living Social coupons. WTF??? Told me I had to spend more if I wanted to use it. Living Social confirmed that they can't do this, issued me a refund, and flagged them to most likely not be able to coupon in future. They were also horribly rude to me for the sake of $8..
(1)Monica F.
I wavered between 2 and 3 stars. Here's the story: Cute restaurant, nice decor with scenic murals, columns, grapevines (sort of weird, lame, out of place St. Patrick's stuff stuck around the Greek details), greeted and seated in reasonable time. They have ample selections for gluten-free/low carb/vegetarian. Complementary appetizer came out pretty fast: a plate of pita, tzatziki, and hummus, sort of casually tossed on a plate. My fiance said he was low-carb and they replaced half the pita with cucumbers, which was really nice. We got some saganaki, which was the main thing I wanted. The first couple bites had a weird aftertaste to me, but the flavor evened out and was OK. However, it was the greasiest saganaki I've ever had...there was a lake of grease on the plate when we were done. Fiance got lamb souvlaki and I ordered filet mignon. The server asked me how I wanted my steak and I said, "rare." He asked if that was really what I wanted and I clarified: "pink in the center." When our food came, the steak was a couple ticks past medium-well. Also, The server delivered a "combo" platter: half steak and half chicken. I told her that wasn't what I ordered and she said that the "filet mignon souvlaki" was the "combo platter." This is definitely not what the menu says but I was too hungry to argue. The chicken was kind of dry. The lamb was also really dry. However, the ample salad and cooked vegetables were swimming with oil. I literally had to shake the vegetables off so as not to drip on my blouse. So overall, I wasn't really impressed with the food. It didn't taste bad but all the meat was overcooked and everything was drenched with grease. I think Fronimo's is much better.
(2)Troy V.
I love the opa-sizzle outta this place. While some items on their menu are a bit overpriced, they still have so many more dishes on the menu that are way economical, especially their lunch special. My go to is the gyro with feta, but I do experiment with the rest of the menu. So good!
(5)Carla M.
I've been to the restaurant when 'the family' was in town. Service was good. Today, however, 1. Waitress insulted my husband's place of work, Jack in the Box simply because he was wearing the shirt because he was on call. 2. She got my husband's order wrong even when he repeated it twice. About an hour later, when the order came out she claimed he ordered 63 when he ordered from the 70s the braised lamb rare as you can get it. 3. Instead of the manager, the head waitress came over as the manager was too busy with the big groups and with a catering orders instead worrying of taking care of a small group of two. Though he was happy to see someone who made reservations for a specific table and happily served them. 4. The bigger tables that came in after us, got thier food first. 5. The Athenian Chicken that i recieved was good but a bit dry. I've been here when the service was outstanding but today 'buh' husband felt insulted
(2)Yves J.
The food actually reminded me of the food I ate while I lived in Athens, Greece. The service was slow. Manny, the busboy, turned into my waiter. He actually was really good and friendly. In fact, he's the reason I'll go back to the place. I didn't get utensils and napkins until after I received my food. I don't think you'll be disappointed in the food. So far, it's the most authentic that I've found so far. Just a word of advice, when you go to the Greek restaurants, ask if they're from Greece or Crete. There is a difference and some of the food preparation is different. Good, but slightly different.
(4)Brandon K.
Went for lunch yesterday. I know this place gets very busy so we arrived around 11:30. It wasn't that busy and we were greeted as soon as we walked in. The hummus and tzatziki appetizer is very good. I had the Gyro plate. The meat was not dry and had a good flavor. I would rate this as one of the best gyros I've ever had. I read the other reviews about the service in this place. As we were finishing lunch about four different groups came in at the same time so the waitress was busy getting them seated getting drink orders etc. it took our waitress about five minutes to get our check and then about five more minutes to return the credit card receipt. This doesn't bother me as I understand that when it's busy you might have to wait a little bit. I would recommend giving it a try.
(4)Joe S.
Tuesday night was a night we had to use one of those Amazon.com coupons for Opa! This place is exciting--excellent staff, great menu selections, and excellent service and food preparation. Just the three of us adults had to ask for a doggie bag as the helpings are generous. Hope you get Gigi as your waitress but all were par excellance that night!
(5)Tammara W.
I'm giving 4 stars because whenever I go here the food is consistently great. But the service is usually a whole different story. Expect to wait- wait to be seated even when there are tables available, wait for the drink order to be taken and wait for your order. I'm fine with waiting, I'm patient but even still it's usually surprising to me. Today when I went I had to wait to be seated even with the several empty tables around inside (the patio was filled) the server today was pretty good with getting my order and getting it in but it seems the kitchen lags quite a bit. I'll continue to go here because I love their gyro salad and their gyro platter. Hopefully they eventually expand to a larger location so the atmosphere can be quieter and nicer and hire some more staff members. Overall the food to me is worth the wait. Just some kinks they need to work out still.
(4)Chris M.
Greek cuisine you say? Look no further. Look into OPA Greek cuisine and fun! This is truly authentic Greek food that is sure to satisfy your every desires! Upon entering this fantastic restaurant you will be presented with beautiful Greek artwork and welcoming dim lighting that is sure to set the mood for a romantic night out. Now on to the experience. Although it took 10 minutes to be seated it was worth the wait, we even got to pick our own seats. While reviewing the menu we were astonished at the numerous options we had to decide upon. After a few minutes we concluded that babaghanouge & filet mignon souvlaki would be our meal of choice. Before ordering what seemed to be the perfect choice, the waitress ever so kindly brought out a complimentary appetizer. While still working on the appetizer, our plates were brought out by our extremely professional and friendly waitress. Their presentation was impeccable making our food choice look spectacular. The first bite of the filet mignon was an explosion of flavor in my mouth, I couldn't wait to take another bite. The babaghanouge was not as expected but still ever so satisfying. Upon finishing our meal we were brought the check and thankfully not expedited to leave. Overall the experience was memorable and we recommend everyone to join in on it. So if you're still in need of some new exotics flavors OPA is the place for you!
(4)Mike S.
Having lunch with my wife at Opa. Lunch menu was a great price performer. Free appetizer and then we order two of the $5 items. Portions were large and tasty. Everything was fresh with great favors. I had the Athena Chicken Sandwich and my wife had a gyros pita. Both were excellent. I would recommend trying the lunch menu if you are in the area
(5)Deven W.
Horrible service and mediocre food. I continue to try it again every 3-6 months but the experience never ceases to amaze. Whether it's not being acknowledged for 15 minutes, being brought a burnt hamburger bun for garlic toast, or having the waitress spill water on my phone (and not wipe it up), it always leaves a bad taste in my mouth. If the management could get the service on par and a more consistent cook, they would be set. Why let such a great location go to waste??
(1)John R.
Redemption. The awful hosting ability--we waited for anyone to acknowledge us forever--was bettered by the immediate presentation of warm flat bread, hummus, fresh "Tza-tzi-ki" and Mythos beer. Days could and should be spent addressing the decor! Somewhere, the staging of an ancient tragedy is missing a few colum-esque props and the baroque glitter and gold of some of the venu's accoutrements clashes--80's clothing style--with the faux elegance of the painted-brick-fountain nook. It was Greek, way outside of Greece, without an assigned century and with no sense of synthesis. I was thrilled from the get go! And then there was Heidi the waitress. Her absolute nonchalance, her in your face charisma, her slightly iffy charm. I couldn't have loved her more. At one point she walked away from the table in front of me, smile on her face, stopped at my elbow, leaned against my shoulder, hand on my arm and said "what do you think that is?" I looked over and saw that a woman in the adjacent group was wearing a full on stuffed sheep bib. Huge. Appalling. To Heidi, the epitome of distraction. She couldn't contain that as she served the table she thought they could all tell that she, while addressing the group, could not take her eyes off of the sheep bib. "I just wanna talk to it, y'know? Ask it," she said, "if it needs anything else?" She was completely dead pan, not in any way unserious, and concerned. I almost peed my (heavily complimented) shorts. And the foodohmygod. I indulged in the Pastitio; a layered greek pasta that hinted at nutmeg and elevated the warm cheese (ricotta, if I'm not mistaken) to flight. It melted in the right way, like a full bodied cloved wine. It was gorgeous. The rice was indescribable. It was a little overcooked, but the flavor compensated for the little-bit-too-fluffiness of the texture. The cucumbers and carrots and flatbread triangles, drizzled in the light oil and vinegar house made Greek dressing...I could hit the character limit talking about the dance of dazzling tastes. Gustavo ordered a sampler platter of sorts complete with lamb and gyro skewers. The spices popped, the sugars glazed, this marinaded meat got me trouble. I kept just picking off of his plate. And picking. Picking, just a little bit more. One hand slap and some sharp admonition later...well, we have leftovers now. I also ordered the spanikopata to go (a few bites didn't quite make it home intact) and it was filo dough deliciousness. And a sweet-treat for later tomorrow of raspberry white cheese cake. One bite told me yes, Gustavo said the sauce was a little bit to fruit out of a jar. True story, but then get it on the side--the cake is the real ticket. Oh, and we started with the grape leaves. Can anyone say yesplease and thankyouIwantmore? Mmmmm. Total bill for the homemade humus and cucumber dip, 5 Mythos, Pastitio, Skewer platter, spanikopata and desert? $66.00. That's five courses and a heck of a lot of beer. Enjoy it friends, I know I will be. --Fairy Food Father Postscript: The cascading drape/glass lights. You have to see the interior to believe it. It is sublime in it's confusion--It almost makes a sound--like the discordant notes of a pantheon of plural at-odds deities.
(4)Armando G.
This place has good food and great portions, but the service and hospitality sucks. I have gone in multiple times to have the staff walk by and just not care. They don't care to greet you, they don't care to seat you (even when the "please wait to be seated" sign is up.) I do not get it. I did not feel welcomed and will take my business to one of the many restaurants to choose from.
(1)Charlene M.
Surprisingly good meal from a "shopping mall" facade. Nice complimentary platter of pita, humus, cucumbers & dip. The pita sandwich lunch specials with a Greek salad were delicious. Portions huge. I had spicy chicken, my husband gyros lamb/beef. Service was prompt & prices $! Would highly recommend & definitely go again!
(4)Mike X.
We recently visited Opa and it wasnt spectactular but wasnt bad either...First the good....The look and feel of the restaurant was nice with crescent shaped booths throughout and a some cool painted artwork on the walls. They bring a complimentary pita plate with hummus and tzatki sauce....very good tasting. We found the service very good although you dont seem to have the same server throughout the meal. Now for the not so good...My Angus Beef kabobs was extremely over-spiced with oregano although the beef was tender. For desert we had a baklava and this was the one really very poor item we had...very dry and bordering on stale. I would return as it borders on a very good restaurant with a few tweaks but I wouldn't go near the baklava again.
(3)J G.
Possibly the best Greek food in Tucson. It is intimate without being crowded. The food comes pretty fast and tastes amazing. If you haven't tried the spicy chicken, you definitely should. Put it in a salad or on a pita. I'm surprised by any negative comments about the staff. They are very friendly and seem to enjoy their job. The only time I ever recall receiving the wrong thing turned out to be my fault for ordering the wrong food. After realizing what it was I wanted, the chef came out and personally delivered the meal and comped us the original mistake. Definitely a place to check out.
(5)Jackie W.
Hands-down the best Greek food in Tucson. My favorites are the hummus with pita; grilled chicken caesar wrap and the roast lamb.
(5)Zach H.
Not bad...not bad at all. Decent portions, prices are okay. Nice lunch spot.
(4)Aishan S.
First of all, I love the decor here. The paintings are the wall set the atmosphere and make the place very light and friendly. The staff are nice and helpful, and there is plenty of space for seating. The food here is delicious too! I never know what to order at Greek restaurants for some reason. I think I just have a hard time deciding because everything is so flavourful, and I'm never quite sure exactly what I'm in the mood for. I ordered a gyro here and it came with a huge salad too. In addition to that, there was a pita plate appetizer with hummus and tzatziki. SO MUCH YUMMY FOOD! I probably only ate 2/3 of my meal, and unfortunately, I couldn't take it home because Greek food doesn't keep too well. I wish they had smaller portions, but if you come in with an appetite or decide to split with a friend, it's definitely worth it! Plus, then you can have room for desert too!
(4)Mark S.
This place is way out of my way for lunch, but it came highly recommended by a buddy, whom I met there. My buddy strongly suggested the $5 gyro lunch special. He said it was a huge amount of food. He was right. For an additional $2.50 you can add fries or a salad. You won't need it. Between the massive, you-actually-have-to-remove-some-meat-before-you-Âcan-eat-it-sandwich-style gyro and the FREE hummus, tzatziki and pita appetizer, spending extra money on fries is unnecessary. The portion was not the only thing to be happy about. The gyro meat is extremely tender and tasty. The pita bread was so soft it fell apart while trying to eat my massive gyro. I didn't think I liked tzatziki, but I was a fan of Opa's lemony, super creamy, garlicky version. The hummus was just OK. I thought it could have been creamier. Was all this worth a 45 minute round trip in weekday traffic? I don't think so. However, their lunch specials are good every day of the week until 3:00 so a weekend jaunt may soon be in order.
(4)Caitie P.
I wish I could give negative stars. I've never experienced such horrible service in my life. Our waitress took 10 minutes to come take our order. Once she took the order she said she would be back with refills...she didn't come by again. We had to ask other waiters for our food, refills, & our check. My drink was empty for 30 minutes until anyone came by. I never got another refill. Our waitress was standing at the front counter for an hour. I tried to wave her down, ask others to please get her, she blatantly ignored us. The other wait staff didn't seem to care & walked by us many times, while we were sitting with empty plates & drinks. All in all what should have taken 30 minutes, took an hour & a half. I will never return here. If they cannot hire people who care about their customers, they will not have my business.
(1)Danielle W.
I wanted to give this only 1 star, but the food is their only saving grace. I have been to this restaurant a few times over the last few years and have finally had enough of their awful service. From the moment we walked in the staff made us seem like an inconvenience to them for interrupting their grab ass party. No one greeted us at the hostess stand or the table we were finally sat at. The server barked orders at us like, "order food" and "drinks". We wanted additional pita bread and had to ask for it twice and still never got any. Our server refilled our water, spilled on our table and never apologized or offered to help clean it up. During our entire meal the staff stood 5 feet away from us, eating food, texting on their phones, and feeling each other up. It was impossible to get the attention of our server who ignored us for 20 minutes after we ate and then handed us our bill over the back of our booth so that she wouldn't have to walk away from socializing and stuffing her face with food. Something as simple as a "hello" or "thank you" would have helped me leave much happier, but that definitely didn't happen.
(2)Susan B.
Went for lunch today and it was ok, not great, not bad, just ok. I got the chicken pita lunch special and side salad. The portions are huge! Took most of it home. Unfortunately, the chicken was very bland and didn't have that good Greek seasoning and grill flavor that I love so much! The salad dressing had no flavor at all and I would have liked more feta cheese for flavor. But it was a lovely presentation and was good enough. Hubby had the gyro platter which he said had a slightly sweet taste that he wasn't used to. He didn't hate it, nor did he love it. Again, a HUGE amount of food! Gotta say honestly that I think we have been spoiled by the always flavorful and yummy food at Pappoule's in the Park Place food court. The chicken there is amazing! And the tzatziki sauce is better too! All in all, my greek food low light is still on because I'm missing those distinct flavors that Opa didn't give me. Service was great! Food came super fast and the restaurant was small but cozy. The ladies room could use a little facelift.
(3)Nasser E.
I live in Pittsburgh, PA., and have been in to Greek Restaurant in NY, Virginia, And Pittsburgh. But this is the best out of all, and with a very reasonable price.
(5)JD K.
Worth The Wait! If you short on time go elsewhere. Every time I go it takes a while to order once you are seated. Use the time to relax and converse, nice atmosphere, you can hear each other. Food has always been excellent with large portions. Save room for the baklava!
(5)Joe H.
Glad I did not let the bad experiences some reviews harp on discourage me from going. Service was very good. Food was good, especially the lamb. Gyros rather bleak. And the Tsatsiki - very disappointing. No evidence for garlic nor cucumber. Americanization of food quite evident. I'll keep looking for more authentic Greek food in Tucson.
(3)John R.
When you compare Opa to any other Greek restaurant in Tucson, you would find that there is really nothing that anybody else does better than Opa. The atmosphere is open, a beautiful rendition of Greece on the south wall, with lovely booths or tables depending on your preference. The Greek music is upbeat and fun, and never does it overpower a conversation. Upon being seated, you will be given a complimentary plate of warm pita bread, zesty hummus and a sublime tsatziki sauce. This is so classy and elegant that Zeus himself would smile. We still had a little bit of tsatziki and hummus left when the bread ran out, and without our requesting, the owner RAN some more pita to our table. This is just so hard to find in any restaurant. Major kudos to them. The servers are attentive and sweetly humble, always thanking you for letting them refill your beverage - again, elegant and charming. We did not wait long at any point, including paying. The servers also have each other's back - they help carry food, they run checks for each other - they are family. It is inspiring to watch. The chicken and lemon soup is exquisite. The lemon pops but the other seasonings mellow it out, it's fascinating to taste. The portion is HUGE for only $4 - this could be an entrée. The gyro sandwich is big enough to make 2 gyros out of. They use a quality meat that you won't find anywhere else. It is sliced thick and it is tender and not burnt. The Greek salad that accompanies does not skimp on feta and the dressing is superb. My wife ordered the stuffed chicken, which was divine In every bite. The rice was prepared perfectly. Three beverages (iced tea, Greek coffee and a soda), two big bowls of soup, enough entrée for leftovers, with tax was barely $40 - a deal for what you receive. Don't settle for anywhere else. Experience Opa and be treated like you would atop Mt. Olympus.
(5)Jennifer D.
After buying a Groupon from this location we decided to try it out. Last Tuesday we attempted to go and get something to eat. When we arrived at around 7PM, it was a full house and limited seating. We got seated almost immediately, but we had to wait over 15 mins and never received drinks or any service. We thought it may be a fluck and they were so busy and understaffed - it was a Tuesday after all. We decided to try it again yesterday. We arrived at around 7:15PM and it was not as busy as before, but it was still pretty packed. We were not seated immediately, but we finally got seated and we waited for about 10 mins just to receive our drink order. We ended up waiting another 15 mins and we were not able to even get an order. It was so disappointing and not worth the time. We did not even get an apology from the staff or even get to try out our food. Such a disappointment that could be changed with having more staff and customer service.
(1)Karla S.
first time here, I loved everything. the restaurant was beautiful and nice music. servers were very attentive, great customer service. the food was soooooo delicious ! and they serve sooooo much with ur meal. great restaurant and I'll definetly be back with friends and family.
(5)Aisha R.
One word sums this place up....YUMMY!!!! I had the lamb pita with greek salad. DE-LIC-IOUS! The atmosphere was great .... not too loud and great for a girls late lunch (that's why I was here) or a family outing. The prices are reasonable and the lunch specials go until 3pm.
(5)Amanda D.
No bueno. We headed to Opa on Friday night for dinner. They were a fairly full house but there were empty tables and we were seated without too long of a wait. A co-worker had recommended Opa and really gave it praise. I am unsure if Opa was having an off night or our ordering was just not following the lead of things my co-worker said were great. The highlight of our meal for me was the hummus and my friend JD liked the tzatziki. It is nice that this is brought to your table complimentary. Everything that followed after the free hummus + pita was unimpressive. We ordered the flaming saganaki (imported Greek cheese). Let me be clear that I am not a newbie to Greek food and I LOVE the flaming cheese. Not this time, as it tasted burnt. Yes, I understand they light the cheese on fire but it always has tasted delicious on past occasions at other Greek restaurants. This go around it was not tasty. We tried a few bites and were done. JD ordered the spicy chicken pita and said the chicken was dry. He was not excited with his food. I ordered the vegetarian moussaka (which is basically Greek lasagna made with eggplant). I recently had this dish in a Greek restaurant in Chicago and fell madly in love with it. At Opa, I tasted a bite and it was absolutely unappealing. In one word, Opa is unimpressive. The service is lacking. Our server never asked how we liked our food. Perhaps she thought I was full? I had only taken one bite of my moussaka and I found it odd she never asked if we enjoyed our meal. The food was completely lacking. No plans to return to Opa but I would recommend if you plan to go-- try lunch. The prices were far more reasonable on the lunch menu.
(1)Philip S.
Owner greeted us. A good family establishment. Food is well portioned and tasty.
(4)Joshua B.
The food at Opa! has always been great, and the service used to be legendary. Lately however, the service hasn't been that great. I have experienced poor service and heard several negatives reviews in the past few months. It seems Opa! became popular enough to lose focus on the service, and still bring in customers. If you are willing to brave long waits, incorrect orders, lost items, and general poor service for good food, Opa! is worth trying out. I am currently holding out until I hear better things about their service again.
(2)NoraZoe W.
We have been going to Opa for about 2.5 years, and when we went last week, we were even more impressed than we usually are. Yes, typically, the food is great--high quality, well-cooked, ample, delicious. But usually, the service is "eh." Last week, however, something was different--in a good way, not in a bad. Our water cups were never empty, our food orders were quick (and yet still correct!), our bill was on our table before we requested it...wow. Flaming saganaki is amazing as an appetixer, if you were wondering. The lamb pita platter, with a hefty serving of the Greek salad (with amazing dressing) on the side, yummy. A gyro plate, also with a salad, yes, you guessed it--great. Not a 5 star because I don't believe in perfection, but this is a keeper. Excellent prices, too.
(4)Betsy B.
The restaurant is located on Campbell just outside of the shopping mall. There are a lot of restaurants in the area but it was pretty crowded. There were a few tables outside. Inside, there are a few booths as well as some tables. The platter with huumus and tzatziki with pita bread was a nice starter. They offer a low carb menu that included the low carb gyros platter-without the rice and added vegetables. The helping of lamb on the gyros platter was really generous, easy to take some home for another meal. The platter comes with a greek salad as well. I found the lamb to be cooked nicely and flavorful. I really enjoyed the meal and would go back again. Good idea to check for a groupon coupon if you are going as well.
(4)Doug P.
Until now, I've never reviewed anything, but my recent experience at Opa compels me to write this. As for the service my family and I received: Extremely slow, even though it was a Tuesday night and many tables were empty. One member of our party was not served her entree until everybody else had nearly finished theirs. As for the food: Opinions ranged from "okay" to "good." My main complaint: At the end of the meal, when the server delivered the credit-card slip to me for my signature, the bill's total was labeled--in large capitalized letters--as "PRE-TIP AMT." I know that some restaurants include a tip in the bill for large parties such as ours, but a total labeled "PRE-TIP AMT," along with a blank line directly beneath it labeled "TIP," is a solid indication that Opa is not one of those restaurants. I added a $28.00 tip. The next day, when I looked at the itemized billing, I discovered Opa had included an 18% tip of $23.85 in the "PRE-TIP AMT." After a week of phone calls and a trip to Opa, after a week of dealing with uncooperative employees (I would have to present my monthly credit-card statement to Opa to prove I had actually paid the bill, the manager told me), they finally agreed to refund my tip.
(1)Jim H.
The food was very good. The service was the WORST I have EVER experienced. We sat outside and had to ask for the table to be wiped - 20 minutes later it happened. We ordered an appetizer which came followed by complimentary appetizers with the dinner. We had to ask for a wine menu which took 5 minutes. I had to walk into the restaurant to ask for a soft drink refill which appeared 10 minutes later after I asked a 2nd server to get me one. I would fire the manager and the servers and start over!!!!!!!
(1)Jane P.
We shared Mousaka with an Angus / Béchamel sauce and a flaming Saganaki burger. The subtle flavor of nutmeg in the Mousaka was quite nice. I feel the vegetarian might have been better as the meat sauce was kind of generic. It definitely could have been warmer. The burger had a good flavor but was a little overcooked and the fries were cold. The pita was very soft and nice. Sadly, the service was incredibly bad. My fella says we won't return. I'm on the fence, I think they have potential. Just need to tighten things up.
(2)Kristy N.
This is the 2nd time we have tried this place and I really wanted to like it as I love Greek food. I will have to find somewhere else to fulfill my desire for Greek food as I will never go back. Service, what service?? We went here for lunch and about half the tables were empty. We got seated right away and Server A brought us water but then we sat in our booth for over 25 minutes before anyone came to wait on us. We asked about ordering an appetizer but was told "You will get hummus and pita soon". Um okay. We flagged down Server B to inquire about our hummus and pita bread and he just nodded and walked away. About 5 minutes later he came back with the hummus and pita and asked if we were ready to order - YES, we were ready 20 minutes ago! So he takes our order and we waited another 15 minutes to get our food. The gyro meat was very good but my dining companion's spicy chicken was dry and had no flavor. They served a weird tasting sauce with this chicken that was something I wished I hadn't tasted....ewwww! The hummus' texture is chunky, very odd. Halfway thru our meal, Server 3 stops by to refill our water - first time we were offered a refill. When we were finished, we had to flag down Server 3 to get our check. The gyro meat is wonderful but not worth putting up with the poor service and the other crappy food.
(1)Andy L.
Service was great, very respectful, fast and kept our drinks full. Free pita with hummus and awesome taziki (sp?). Gyro plate was awesome and portion sizes of meat were very large. Good selection for kids and wine for the adults. Excited that we found a great Greek restaurant in Tucson!
(5)Tracy T.
This is great place for greek food, as good as we've had in New York. As corny as it is, the flaming feta is wonderful, we could make a meal from that and the gyro meat alone. Simple classic preparation, with quality food. Service was okay. Mostly because our waiter kept saying "no problem" when we said thank you. "No Problem" implies that refilling my water, or serving my dinner is a problem for you, don't say it, "your welcome" works great and is more polite, and for me is the difference between 10 and 20% when leaving a tip! We'll be back
(4)Stephanie H.
I was hesitant to go here because there seemed to be a lot of reviews saying the service was terrible, but then I noticed that they seem to be the older reviews and the newer ones are better. So we got a Groupon and went to check it out for lunch. It was quite good! The ambiance is cute, nicely decorated. They were very busy, but the service was perfectly fine, prompt and friendly. Food was delicious! I had some eggplant thing with a yummy bechamel sauce that was huge and yummy. Dining companion had some meat thing that he liked, and took home half of my entree. I would recommend it and go back.
(4)Lindsay N.
GREAT FOOD, VERY INEXPENSIVE, HUGE PORTIONS, AND GREAT EMPLOYEES!!! I love greek food, love is an understatement actually.....it is my favorite kind of food! After living in NYC and San Diego I have been lucky enough to have had some incredible samplings of great Greek food. Opa! is such a wonderful place, especially in a place like Tucson that is greatly lacking good international cuisine (aside from pizza and Mexican joints). I had a major craving for a Gyro this morning and went to Opa! today to get lunch to go for myself and my boyfriend, who is pretty new to greek food. My food was prepared quickly yet I had to wait to leave due to the buckets of rain falling from the monsoon storm that magically appeared within 3 minutes of going inside, during that time I chit chatted with the female employees and truly enjoyed myself. They are so sweet, kind, friendly, and very professional. When I finally got home the food was INCREDIBLE! It was perfect, the gyros, babaganoush (sp?), etc. hit the spot better than I thought it would, each time the food seems to get better, plus I am always into trying new things (the greek salad with chicken was being served to a table near where I was waiting and as I saw it go by me....I started salivating, it looked amazing, like something you would see in a food magazine! I will definitely be getting that next time!) Love this place and as long as I'm a resident of this town, I will always be a loyal customer. If there was a 10 star rating scale I would give them 11. The restaurant was clean, well lit, and the customer service is always above and beyond. 2 thumbs way up!!! Can't wait to go back!
(5)Kamryn C.
I had a really great experience at Opa a few weeks ago. My boyfriend and I were looking for somewhere to have dinner on a Thursday, and because we both have packed schedules it happened to be at 9:30 pm. Most places weren't open, but we decided to try Opa. We were warmly welcomed, and seated promptly. Upon ordering we discovered that they closed at 9, but that they had cleaning up to do, so we should enjoy our meal and not feel rushed. The service the rest of the evening echoed the initial encounter. The food was good and the portions were gigantic, leaving plenty of leftovers. But, as I've said previously the service was really the star of the night. I know I'll go back to Opa again for that reason alone.
(5)Julie B.
Food was very good. Horrible, horrible service though! We ate there last night and two waitresses were fight behind our table....So unprofessional!
(3)D M.
Never ever again!! Service sucked! Cockroaches crawling on floor! And when I pointed that out I was told its because front door is always open. I got 2 Gyro platters to go! Big mistake on my part for not checking before I left. We had hair in one of the platters and the other the pita was so soggy that it wasn't even worth trying to eat. I'm disappointed as I really do love Greek food. But I won't ever eat here again. Time to learn how to make it at home. And look around for another place that cares about their customers!
(1)Lauren K.
I really, really want to give Opa 2.5 stars, but I can't, and the food is actually pretty decent, so I've rounded up to 3 stars. The service is so frustratingly awful, though. And their coupon policy sucks. Let's start with the good: the food. It's hands down the best Greek food in Tucson. It's the freshest and most flavorful. The menu has pretty standard Greek fare. I really enjoy the Pastitsio platter. It's basically Greek lasagna. Pasta layered with very flavorful and rich ground beef with tomato, topped with a thick layer of well-seasoned béchamel sauce on the top. The piece is a nice size, and it stays together well. Other Greek places in Tucson have this dish, but it doesn't stay together because it's made improperly and/or they freeze it and then quick defrost it in the microwave, breaking it down to water. This doesn't happen at Opa, and I thank them for that. The platter also comes with a Greek salad, which has a generous amount of feta cheese on it, and it's dressed with a flavorful vinaigrette. Pita pieces and some not-so-good rice finish off the platter. All-in-all, I enjoy this meal a lot. My husband gets the gyro platter. The meat is also the best gyro meat that we've had at a Greek restaurant in Tucson. It's seasoned perfectly, and they finish the cooking by putting a little crisp on the edges of the meat, which adds to the texture. It makes it super good. The platter comes with the same salad that the Pastitsio has, with pita pieces, some tzatziki and that same bad rice. Another awesome thing Opa does: they give you a free hummus and tzatziki appetizer. It comes with a ton of pita. The hummus is not the best I've ever had, but it's good. The tzatziki is really good. I normally don't like it, but I like it a lot here. I like to put a combination of hummus and tzatziki on a pita together. It's a tasty combo! And it's all free! Love that! Now the bad: the service. Good luck getting a drink refill. Good luck getting your check in a timely manner. Good luck getting your credit card back after you've handed it off for payment. Everything happens obnoxiously slowly at Opa. I don't even understand why, since there's always at least three waiters and an older woman (owner?) in sight. They're also not very friendly. They're not rude, but they clearly have no interest in customers. It can be quite awkward. The bad service isn't a once in a while thing, either. They're always bad. It really ruins the experience, and it's what makes me not want to go back as frequently as we otherwise would. They have a really good coupon on their website. It's $8 off $16. Great! Thank you, Opa. But wait! If you use that, they tack on 18% gratuity, mandatory. That is outrageously shitty. Gratuity is optional. It is me giving extra money out of the kindness of my heart for good service. I never skimp on tips, but I don't feel like I should be forced to give one, especially when it's just a party of two. Furthermore, this wait staff does NOT deserve 18%. They don't even deserve 15%, but that's the lowest I'll go unless I'm treated like dirt. So, in summary, I'm happy to have the coupon, but the policy relating to it is dumb. The restaurant itself is usually very clean, and the decor is decent. Their prices are also fair for the quantity and quality of product they're serving. It's just the service that chases me away a lot of the time.
(3)Evy O.
This restaurant has a very nice ambience. You feel cozy as soon as you walk in with all those sicily decorations. And they give a pretty good size of meal too. So big that I can only eat half of it. I ordered Gyro platter and it was excellent. I will take a trip to this restaurant again to try for their lamb loin souvlaki next time..
(4)Roxanna S.
I was there on 6/8/14 and if I was rating on food alone this place would get five stars. If I was rating it on service alone - well if I could give zero I would. OMG TERRIBLE SERVICE. So terrible it was almost comical. First we came in and a person who seemed to be the hostess said she would be right with us. Then a gentleman dressed as a server came up, gave us a once over, audibly sighed (WTF no idea why he did that, we don't exactly fit stereotypes of bad tippers or anything, just your average decently dressed white folk), grabbed a couple menus and walked off to a table. Didn't say a word so at first we weren't sure he was even seating us but there was no one else waiting so we followed. When we were seated he walked off and didn't come back for around 5 minutes or so. Came and took our drink orders, which took about ten minutes to get to the table - for context the restaurant was not busy (maybe 5 or 6 tables were sat including us), each of us got a glass of water, my dining companion had a glass of tea and I had a glass of wine so these were not time consuming items to make/retrieve. During the entire time we were without drinks he never came by the table again. Finally came to drop off the drinks and then walked off without asking us if we were ready to order. We sat there for another very long stretch of time before he came back. We were there for 30 minutes before our order was even asked for!! (sadly not an exaggeration, I checked the time). When he asked if we were ready to order, I said yes, we have been ready for a while now, and he did at least have the presence of mind to apologize and he offered to bring us a free appetizer of baba ganoush and hummus after I started to order the hummus appetizer. The food came in a reasonable amount of time and as it was delicious, the portion sizes were also generous. I had the moussaka and my friend had the gyro platter, we both loved it. Unfortunately he did not take a lesson from us having to wait so long to order and he didn't come back to check on us until we were at least halfway through the meal, probably 10 or so minutes later. Both of us had empty water glasses and my friend had empty tea glass a couple times that sat empty for a long stretch. Throughout our dining experience he referred to me as "amiga" a few times and talked to my friend as if he knew him very well (like greeting him as an old friend that kind of thing) which both of us were surprised and a little off put by. I like polite, and friendly, but he was overly familiar and intrusively so. One of the worst parts about the whole thing though was we saw all of the other tables getting what looked like great service by other servers. All in all - the restaurant ambiance was great (loved the decor) and the food was excellent. The service was some of the worst I've ever experienced. I am unsure of whether I am willing to try again, and if I do I will certainly never sit in that server's section again.
(3)Ashley B.
I've never been to a kinder, more family friendly place in my life. This is a dining experience and not a place for people in a hurry. Good food, good people, and a traditional Greek experience that my family adores.
(5)Linda E.
We went for lunch today with a groupon. We ordered two $10.00 lunch plates. I gave them the groupon when i ordered. The groupon was for $16.00 and i paid $8.00 for it. When the bill came they charged us $13.00 instead of $10.00 because the groupon can not be used for the lunch because it is discounted. It is just a lunch menu. This means that they added $6.00 plus tax to our bill then gave us the coupon off that I had paid for. The groupon did not say only for dinner. The owner said that I should have known. I do not like the way this was handled. I have to say i use to go here a lot but not anymore. P. S. The service was bad toay but I have to say it is not always bad.
(1)C H.
Poor service, tasty food. Our one entree came while the second sat in the window for 5 minutes, while the employees all took their breaks right behind our table while having phone calls on speaker with several members of the group. Our server cursed in front of our children (not the first time they've heard it, but still!) and left all of our dirty plates all over our table. Ask for the tall male server, as he takes his service seriously....we forgot this time :/
(3)Jenny R.
Visited Sunday 9-2-12 The food was great, unfortunately our waitress, Ana, went on a lunch break immediately after serving us. She was sitting behind a propped up tray where the staff pick up the food. Licking her fingers, talking on the phone, getting herself refills. We had to ask other wait staff for refills (5 min after running out of our drinks)and then we had to ask for our check. Other customers had to walk to the kitchen to give their check and order dessert. She pointed to another staff member who had to finish the woman's transaction and help her order dessert to go. Then when she brought the ticket and asked how her service was "now that shes off break" we said it was great other than feeling ignored. Then she proceeded to argue that she deserved a break and it was a team effort. Then she came back again and tried to argue that she's sorry we felt that way. Update. So Needless to say, we did not leave a tip. But, the waitress or someone else at the restaurant seemed to sense it warranted a tip. After we put a zero on the receipt, I balanced my checkbook the other day, someone gave her a tip. We tried to call the restaurant on 9/8/12 at about 8pm the phone was busy for at least an hour. So we called on Sunday 9/9/12 and we asked to talk to the owner, we were told they were not there, so the manager, Katie, said that was already processed. Hello....someone stole from us. So we pushed a bit, and were told we could come pick up the $2. Hello...you have an employee stealing, if they steal from one customer are they stealing from others or the business. We pushed a bit more and she offered a $10 gift card. Heck no we aren't coming back. Not once did she offer to look into it or apologize. So we did not take her up on it. Instead we called our bank, now they will take care of it. At the very least we will get our $2 back. At the worst, the credit card processing company will investigate for theft. We obviously won't be told. But be wary of this place.
(1)Phil O.
Our lunch at Opa today was very very nice. I agree with previous reviews: the service was good but not exceptional. Until we had to wait a while for the bill, it was very good service, but it took a while for the waitress to get back to us. The gratuity was added to the bill, I understand how that can be irritating. But the food! It was the freshest quality, extremely generous portions, and tasty. The Athenian pasta dish ($10) was a huge quantity of spaghetti tossed with olive oil, basil, sundried tomatoes, etc topped with a nice cheese that was melted on top. Two nice pieces of well-seasoned bread came with it. And the accompanying greek salad was just wonderful. The gyro platter ($9) was far superior to what we have had at little greek restaurants on the eastside, and all dishes were served on beautiful plates rather than plastic and paper, not to mention the quantity was very generous. The ambience is quite pleasant, it isn't overly noisy, and the seating, tables, and tableware are quite nice. We appreciate this restaurant!
(4)Carianne C.
I have been here before, and thought it was "meh," but bought a Living Social coupon anyway to give it another chance (and it is close to the office). We showed up at 12:15 for lunch, and had to wait a few minutes for a table (understandable in the middle of lunch rush). Once the food was dropped off, never saw the server again. She never brought the requested lemon for my friend's water. Never brought my iced tea (which I was charged for). Never refilled the water (even though she passed by with a water pitcher a few times - but she just wouldn't make eye contact with us). Friend's greek salad was lame. My vegetarian platter was mediocre. Very bland hummus. No tzatziki to dip falafel in. I would have ordered a side of it, but the server never returned. We were never served the complimentary plate of pita/hummus that all other tables were served (and that I've been served in the past). Had to hunt down server behind the bar/counter to pay. I will never go back here. LAME!!!!!
(1)Jenny B.
A hot mess. Very poor service (a reoccurring theme from all the reviews below) and bland food. If the prices were half of what they were I could be lenient.
(1)Jed B.
Why the low rating? This joint I can't pass! The food never ever sucks when I come here. I'm a regular, so I'm treated like family. I love the gyros, they're filling. The owner, Andreas, is Greek, all the menu items are authentic. Yes, it has it's flaws but still, I keep coming back, the pros far outweigh the cons. I just had the flaming saganaki burger, omg! I'm in love. I can honestly say that their burgers are some of the best. Disagree? Come in and try for yourself. I love this place more than green eggs and ham.
(5)Drea G.
The food is good, but it's frustrating ordering the same dish and getting something different each time. Last time I went they gave me the wrong dish and insisted it wasn't and did not replace it. I ordered a salad and they brought me a gyro..the service is hit and miss, sometimes fast and friendly, other times slow and rude!
(2)Valarie A.
Came here based on a recommendation from a friend, then again because I wanted to share the gyro love with another friend, then again because I really can't get enough of Opa! tzatziki sauce. While each time I have been there I played it really safe and ordered sandwiches, I really cannot deny that their gyros are definitely one of the best i've had in Tucson. Also, despite what i've seen written about their service, all of my waitresses were incredibly attentive and well mannered. I also love the fact that they serve you a free plate of tzatziki and hummus when you arrive, I prefer a zestier hummus but everything else about it was delicious :) It was a really short wait till the food arrived as well! I had this same experience each of the 3 times i went there in the past 2 weeks :)
(5)Jackie B.
Sat down at small booth and was served complementary fresh warm pitas with hummus. Very good. Lots of hand painted murals on walls. Entertaining to look at. A few tables had something that was flambéed at the table. Very dramatic. Our food came out very fast. Had Gyro Greek Salad. Lots of meat. Little too salty for me. Little bit of feta and one olive. Will be back but will try something different, maybe falafel.
(4)Taralyn R.
I am back to give this place 5 stars because I have tried many other Greek places lately and am always let down. The taste of the food, the amount of food, and the service and atmosphere at Opa! are exactly what I'm looking for for a satisfying lunch.
(5)Andrea G.
I've seen this advertised but I had never visited here--until recently! I took Gary (one part of my dining trio that includes my mother) on a weekday night, and we found a pretty busy restaurant with happy customers. We lucked out and got the last table available without waiting. Service was quick and upbeat. A huge tray of complimentary hummus and pita pieces were placed in front of us, to our delight. They were yummy and filling. We ordered two different items so we could sample the menu, which was quite large. I ordered Mousakka while Gary ordered a chicken souvlaki. The food came in a reasonable period of time, despite the full house (and a few parties waiting for seating). Both dishes were winners, with ample serving sizes and included a simple Greek salad on the same plate. Gary's chicken dish included quite a lot, and it was tender and tasty. My Mousakka was quite meaty and hearty, more than expected, and very well seasoned and textured. The smaller tables are placed quite close together, so we ended up talking to a lone diner next to us, who was a regular. We took home leftovers, enough to make a second meal (and we don't eat like birds!). We were pleasantly surprised with the food and service, and look forward to our next visit! That menu offers some promising future meals and dining experiences!
(4)Amanda B.
This is my go to place for Greek food, if no other reason than its close to home. I have been here when its busy and when its not so busy. Service can get backed up, but nothing that has annoyed me. And trust me, I get annoyed very easily. I usually get the grilled hummus wrap or veggie wrap. I have no complaints as far the food and salad. Everything I eat I enjoy. And the pita is warm and soft. The last time I went in for takeout, I was in and out within 10 minutes. Overall, good solid food. Okay service. Will be back.
(4)Taric W.
As soon as I walked into Opa, it was a sight for this sore Phoenician's eyes when compared to the rest of Tucson. Cozy dining with comfy seating, and a fountain I wish I could have by my own front door. We were seated promptly by our kind host (I'll assume he is the manager), and before we could even look at the menu, we were given complimentary pita with hummus and tzatziki. The hummus was freaking delicious! The tzatziki was thick and satisfying. "Do you wanna look at the wine menu? Or is it too early for that?" haha the manager cracks me up. It was only noon, but I almost ordered a glass for the hell of it, because this is a fun place that inspires you to indulge. The menu was overwhelming. Pitas...vegetarian menu...wraps. For some reason the wraps just stuck out--with mushrooms, melted feta cheese, with a side of salad and rice? Why is this only $10? Instead of trying out gyro meat or chicken, I got brave, took your suggestions, and ordered the filet mignon wrap. I can already hear your cries now. "But Taric , wraps aren't Greek!" I'm sure a society that old produced more than one sort of unleavened bread. STFU and open wide. Anyways, I'm not big on red meat, but this was delicious. The mignon had that hint of wine it was cooked in, and all that feta, tomato, and mushroom in there made it heaven in my mouth until that last tasty bite. The salad was topped with "OPA!!!" Your meal will be interrupted by this shout, while someone's dish is being lit with a tremendous fire that distracts the whole room. I don't know what they ordered, but I sure as hell wanted one. Okay...where was I? Oh yeah, the salad was topped with ample feta cheese, a roasted slice of red bell pepper, and a kalamata olive. Not sure what was in the rice, but I wouldn't mind finishing a plate of that by itself. The tzatziki in the side wasn't even necessary, but that didn't stop me from using it anyway! For desert, my date and I split the passionberry duo. A thin layer of cake as the foundation, with a wafer of chocolate sandwiched between two flavors of airy mousse. Drizzled with a delicious, fruity sauce, a couple of berries, and surrounded with a moat of whipped cream. We agreed that it looked and tasted like Valentine's Day. Yum! I didn't come to Tucson expecting great food, but this really set the bar for local cuisine. Fun, tasty, and didn't feel fatty at all. If I lived in these parts, I would definitely be the duke. Now excuse me while I suppress this urge to shout "Opa!" and light every meal on fire.
(5)Melinda C.
Well, maybe they had an off night because a friend had recommended this to us. We went on Thursday (6/28) and had a short wait for a table as the restaurant was busy. It stayed busy all evening. Service was attentive, friendly and fast. The pita, hummus and tzatziki appetizer was good. We enjoyed it. I'm glad we had it. My mom and I ordered the gyro platter and hubby got the combo platter which included a lamb skewer. Each dish came with Greek salad, pita triangles and rice. Unfortunately, the rice was mushy and tasteless. Each of us had gyro meat, but most of it was burnt and crunchy to eat, so we had to pick through it to find edible pieces. Hubby's extra lamb was ok. I've had platters in other Greek restaurants and usually they serve a whole pita. I was really surprised to just get a few pita triangles that weren't even enough to make a whole pita. The bill was over $50 for 3 and we left hungry and disappointed. Needless to say, we won't be going back since we like Shish Kebob House and Fronimo's so much better.
(2)Barnabas L.
YUCK YUCK!! They are so average it hurts me! greek food, go to Athens on 4th instead!! Saganaki wasn't done well (second time i've had it here and the second time WAS NOT the charm). It tasted old and SUPER SALTY!!! come on :\ well anyways, their salad was blech. Their pitas they burned :\ hard stuff to ruin but it is possible... service here is slow, they take their sweet time for everything. Saganaki and Salad took about an hour or two to get and getting the bill takes forever. ask for it about the time you get your food so you can get out in a timely fashion...If you have lots of time to burn then sure go here.. but be prepared to drop some cash for eh..food.
(2)Carla B.
I first went to Opa thanks to a Groupon deal in the summer of 2012. I loved it. The servers were extremely friendly, and I am always greeted with a smile. While I was waiting around for my to-go order, they brought me pita and hummus to munch on free of charge! Of course, this was when they were first starting to get the word out, so no promises they still do it for cost reasons... I got a Groupon for my parents and they are now hooked too! We go at least once a month or so now. Though I can't speak for the authenticity of the food (never been to Greece, though I do have some Turkish friends with their own kebab places, so the cuisines are similar in some aspects), the portion sizes are great, the food is good, and the service even better. I can't recommend Opa enough.
(5)S. M.
The food is okay. Not great, but not terrible. Their hummus and fries are really good, but everything else is just blah.
(2)Eduardo C.
Complimentary hummus and tzatziki sauce with pita bread arrived promptly. Hummus was too acidic for me, tzatziki sauce was ok. Ordered filet mignon and spicy chicken combo platter. The spicy chicken was nothing special, filet mignon was well-seasoned and tender. The rice however had no flavor and the salad left something to be desired, particularly because of the dressing. I thought My Big Fat Greek Restaurant had a much better salad. Athenian Spaghetti was interesting but lacked sauce.
(3)Elizabeth P.
The food was okay but the service was terrible. I waited 30 minutes to get waited on after receiving a menu. They were not busy, but the staff seemed to hang out by the cook station.
(2)Jeff B.
This is a follow-up to my review last Summer; read the other comments & a clear pattern will emerge of subpar service: mediocre @best! Apparently, no one person is assigned to individual tables, but this 'team' concept is inefficient. I ordered a combo platter: the rice was cold & both the lamb & the filet mignon was overcooked. They have the audacity to tack on a 18% tip for customers w/discount coupons; the mgr reluctantly removed this included tip. The table on either side of me had long waits for their checks, as did I - I won't return to Opa!
(2)richard w.
they are always busy. $5 lunch is the best deal in town. the appetizer is in front of you before you open the menu. everything i've had to eat there was excellent. i like the flavors, spices and variety. well run, nice people, deserves a visit.
(5)Scott W.
It really breaks my heart to write this, because Opa used to be so GOOD. About three years ago, however, the service just went downhill. The last time I was there, after waiting for 20 minutes to get greeted at our table, no refills, and no waitress at all, I asked to speak with the manager. No surprise, it was the former server who my partner and I used to pin as the owner's daughter (because otherwise she would have been fired) who was perhaps the worst server I've ever come across in all my years of eating out. She comes over and I tell her that the server management is a mess. Five tables have not been greeted, no one is getting refills, and you can just feel the negative energy building in the room. Meanwhile, three or four servers are talking and joking around in front of the kitchen, one server is eating, and there is not ONE on the floor - serving. Although we had not received our food, I asked to bring the bill if they hadn't started it. Although we had ordered 20 minutes before, they had not started it. The manager took the food off the bill, but not our iced teas, which had never been refilled. I paid for both my friend's bill and mine (I had invited her, after all), and swore that Opa would never see me again. This is also accompanied by the food quality, which has suffered lately as well. It's sad, because Opa used to have some of the tastiest Greek food in Tucson. Now, it's just a mess. Guess it's true what they say about nepotism...it ruins everything.
(2)Nicole W.
I ate here for lunch a few weeks ago. Despite dismal service (no hostess when we came in - we waited for 5 minutes with waiters staring at us but no one seating us, they forgot one order which then came out 10 minutes after the rest of the meal, we had to refill our own drinks, etc.) the food was quite good and the value of their $5 lunch special was spectacular. I had the gyro, my husband had the greek burger, both were good. Don't bring a date here, but if you are looking for a bite of good food at a great price, Opa might be the place to go!
(3)Imran G.
Oh dear, I really must learn to stay away from these fancy 'Mediterranean' food places. They are all extremely disappointing. I went there for dinner and the owner was smoking right outside entrance. How unpleasing is that? The owner seated us and brought us a menu. I think its really cool when you get to meet the owner and stuff. It tells you that they really care how their restaurant is run and what people think. The rest of the staff were really nice as well, refills came often and promptly. Food was hot when it came out. Service was groovy. The food, well, the food was not gravy. At between $10-20 per person, you really expect to be full when you leave. I think the owner expects you to get appetizers and stuff because of how fancy this place is, but I'm not one that usually gets appetizers. Maybe if I had an appetizer I'd be full when I left, but then it'd be almost $20/person at this restaurant. I can't express how upset I was when I ordered a ~$15 dish and got enough food to feed a kindergartener. It wasn't just my plate, my significant other and third wheel were also extremely disappointed. We paid our bill, and left. Plain 'Mediterranean' food. I got a gyro plate, and it was nothing special. In fact, if my memory serves me correct, they served the gyro with a TORTILLA. Really? Maybe they should try harder. This place is a huge failure. Its sad because the atmosphere is cool, the staff is very nice, but the food is sham.
(1)Genevieve G.
It's not that the food isn't great. It is. (Most of it anyways.) I used to be willing to tolerate the extremely slow service, because it was a convenient place to have lunch/team building meetings, and enjoy a nice meal, but the service has been atrocious, and I'm not going back. We used to go to Opa every so often, as it's in walking distance from my office, and I had my favorite dish (vegetarian moussaka - it's delicious). The busser is a genuine and gentle guy, and the owner (who we affectionally dubbed Mama Opa) was always pleasant. But I'm not going back, mainly due to a Groupon or Living Social deal and insolent service. My meal came to $18 - the deal was for $20. I said I'd eat the extra $2, but the manager refused to honor it if the total did not go over $20. After a tiresome and sometimes heated discussion about the implied terms and invented conditions (not in the fine print on the deal), spontaneously created by the manager as she stood before us, it was clear that Opa did not value our continuous patronage. We haven't gone back and I now make my own moussaka. I miss Mama Opa but I'd rather eat somewhere that wants and deserves my business.
(2)Brittany S.
Great lunch specials! $5 each and we left stuffed. A little too cold in the restaurant..i guess compensating for hot Tucson weather, but it was a little uncomfortable so bring a sweater!
(4)Dee O.
Food was good and the service's was great. Gissel took very good care of us.
(5)Trace N.
I am strictly speaking here of how they handle their Living Social Deals - very unprofessional and unethical. The first time I used a Living Social Deal I picked up my food and found they added a $5.50 gratuity!!!! Did I mention I picked the food up. The second time with my Living Social deal expired I went in to spend the $10.00 I spent on the Living Social Deal. They said I had to spend $20 or more to get my original $10.00!!! Lame, totally lame. The manager was unwilling to let me order a $7.00 Gyro and call it good. They have my $10.00 but I will never go back.
(2)Karuna M.
I really miss the Opa! that was. We used to love their hummus and the filet kebab was incredible. Our last visit made us wonder if the original owner had perhaps sold. The tzatziki and hummus both tasted like they were from a tub at Costco. The pilaf was a mushy salty mess. The mandarin oranges on my husband's salad had begun to ferment. The filet kebab was really undercooked (which could be fixed), and almost every cube featured inedible chewy bits of sinew. (Which could not. ) We will never go back, and it is a shame. They once were good. You're better off at Fronimo's ; yes, their menu is much more limited, but they have proved they have staying power and a consistently good product.
(1)Ron E.
Ok food....but the service was bad....they also add a 18% gratuity if you use a groupon......So beware!!!...I will not be going back....Cheers
(2)D O.
My dinner was the sea bass and was absolutely fabulous. Melt in your mouth good. Liked the surprise of a complimentary appetizer. Thumbs up!
(5)Diamond P.
I am torn. #1 - this is the best place to get hummas and tzatzki in Tucson #2 - Spanikopita and Dolmmades to die for #3 - WORST SERVICE STAFF! I love this place and even with the terrible service: i.e. - taking forever to be seated, not being tended to, glasses always dry. I hardly ever leave a tip for the staff because they are so horrible - its a family run place from what I understand - its not an excuse but I hope it lends to why they are consistently horrible at taking care of people! Oh - i almost forgot...they set things on fire in a really small restaurant...and almost set my husband on fire as they did it right by his face for the table across a very small walk way. OH - and they made my party move to allow another party to scoot by us.
(3)Daphna R.
I went here for lunch on Saturday with a Groupon I bought this week. They have a few "platters" that are gluten free. I had the falafel "platter" and my friend had the sea bass "platter". Platter my ass. It was a plate with the main order, a few veggies on the side and some spinach. The fish was dry inside and oily outside, the falafel was greasy, and the place was incredibly overpriced. The decor wasn't fit for much more than a fast food joint, yet the prices were about $13 a plate. This was way too greasy and cheap tasting for me. I feel like a cow.
(2)Tiffany S.
Generally, I really like the food here. The humus plate is deliciously homemade. The falafel is fluffy and yummy with a well balanced tzatziki sauce. The gyros are savory and flavorful. The entrees with lamb and meat are always well done *try the combo plates! However, I would not recommend their $5 dollar lunch specials or their pastas. It's not what they do best, you get a whole lotta noodles or lettuce and not much else. Go somewhere else for cheap food and save this place for the tried and true classics.
(3)Geordie R.
The service was fantastic. We had a large party and there were a few others as well and I thought the servers handled it really well. We had plenty of water and lots of appetizers for everyone. The food was good, but not great. I have never seen a Greek salad in my entire life with so few Kalmata olives. My side salad had a single olive as did my wife's. Is there an olive shortage I'm unaware of? Perhaps the Greek austerity measures include a prohibition on olive export. The hummus was tasty as was the spanokopita. I thought the falafel was dry and uninspired. If you are looking for a good value, this place certainly delivers - lots of food for the price, just don't expect the best Greek food you have ever eaten.
(3)Bex N.
Friendly, but fairly slow service when the place wasn't very packed, luckily we weren't in a hurry and it was a nice night to just sit on the patio. The complementary pita and hummus was a nice surprise to us since we weren't expecting it. I had the fillet Mignon pita and it was tasty...however my mom got the beef/lamb gyro and offered me a taste and I WAS SO JEALOUS! The gyro meat was amazing. And each of our meals were huge portions, enough for a second meal. I will def be back just for my own Classic Gyro!! I would say it's a 3 star place but the craving I got for the gyro meat while rating this place bumped them to 4 stars :D
(4)Mark A.
Opa, Can't beat the 5 buck lunch special. I wet there today for lunch, sat outside beautiful day for it. The service sucked today but was rectified by a few words to one of the owners. The service is a little hit and miss anyway, but the gyro meat is cooked well, sometimes it can be dry at places. I wish I could give 2 reviews 1 for food and another for ambiance, because lordy lordy lordy do they need to dump all those nasty dusty silk flowers. They have them everywhere with up to a foot of cobwebs on some of them. Silk Flowers and food should never be in the same place, I just have to go to another place in my head to get over it. Even with the silk flowers I will go back.
(4)Maria Pia F.
I've been here with my family twice now, the food is great, spot on and authentic Greek food! However the big BUT is the service of one waiter! He is the reason why OPA only got 4 stars from me.
(4)Sam A.
Saw a review in the paer thought I would try it. My wife and I went on Sunday night. when we got there is was pretty busy but service was quick and drinks and food was out pretty quick. The food was great I had the Filet Souvlaki and it was fantastic the spices they used were great, my wife had the Sea Bass and it was great nice firm and spiced well. By the time we were getting ready to leave the place was packed and there were 10 people in line. I guess the review in the paper did some good. But they were a bit slow getting the check to us. But all in all a busy places with great food and friendly wait staff.
(4)Nicholas S.
After reading the recent reviews for Opa, I can surely say that the service has become HORRIBLE. We went here last Saturday night for dinner. There were six of us and we made a reservation for 6:30 pm. We walked in and there was couple ahead of us. They told us they had been waiting for 5 minutes and no one had come to greet them. The restaurant was full. I could see the manager in the back and he kept looking over at us all, but did not come over. The couple left. We then moved forward and the manager finally came up. We told him we had a reservation, and he stated the table we were going to be sitting at would be ready shortly. He then went back to the kitchen. We noticed that quite a few other people were now waiting behind us. The manager continued to have everyone wait by the door and did not place anyone on a wait list. We finally got to our table (glad we made reservations) and waited 15 minutes for our server to come and take our order. He seemed like he was in a pretty pissy mood... he also had a stick up his ass, so he didn't get a tip at all. The food was okay... I had the filet mignon souvlaki dish. The meat was overcooked, but everything else was good. I do not know what has happened to the service though :-( It really is too bad.
(1)Carol K.
After reading all the negative reviews I was hesitant to go to Opa but since we had a groupon coupon we had to go. We were pleasantly surprised the service was great. They put a platter of humus and pita on the table as soon as we sat down. Next we got our beverages. We asked questions about the menu and got answers. We both ordered the gyro wrap. It was Hugh It came with two wraps filled with meat and vegetables and salad and rice. There was enough for each of us to take home half a wrap. We got our bill in a timely manner. The place is pretty, light and airy and the food and service were excellent.
(4)Jen P.
lunch specials at $5 for a sandwich is a steal when it is so YUMMY! please be prepared as it is quite slow...even when it isn't so busy. I will call ahead next time for lunch and pick up as it is delicious!
(4)revo l.
Opa is a fun restaurant. I like the atmosphere and the food is great. They are always way understaffed so if I want to eat at 7 I arrive at 6. It is a great place to go if you have someone you want to catch up with. They bring pita with hummus and tzatziki to your table which gives you something to snack on while you wait and wait and wait for them to take your order. I love greek food and this place has it down. It's affordable and delicious. I have had a tough time finding a good fallafel sandwich in Tucson and was thrilled with theirs. If you order the salmon make sure to ask them not to overcook it. Other than that, sit back, enjoy your conversation and the waterfall and snack on some excellent hummus while you wait
(4)Alex S.
To start with, the food here is excellent. Unfortunately, the service was pretty bad. We waited in a long line before the hostess took our names down, and she didn't give us an estimate of how long it would be until we were seated. The seating process seemed like no one knew what was going on. It took quite awhile for us to get our drinks (our first server never brought them, and then a second server took our drink orders again) and place our order after we sat down, although the food came out very quickly after we finally got to order. It took a long time to get refills, and overall I felt like we were being totally ignored until a third server finally took care of us. The service she gave us was acceptable, but when she brought the check, there were items that we didn't order on it. She corrected it quickly, but it seemed like just one more indicator that the service is all over the place and disorganized. The food was very good but I'm not sure I would go back because the service was underwhelming.
(3)Brad T.
Food was generally good and the waiter that covered the table for the waitress (who could not be bothered to take our order) was great. We are talking 20 minutes waiting for service. Two tables sat down after us in the same section and got their orders before we finally asked for service. Don't drink the water, it is not filtered. The roasted lamb dish was big and tasted good. The seafood platter tasted great but 6 shrimp for $16 is a little pricey. If you like water, bring your own.
(3)Rob B.
It was a dark and stormy night. We were headed to Montana Avenue, but flash floods made getting out east impossible. Country Club Drive was like a swift-running canal! Opa? Nothing to write home about, but not bad. 3.5 stars even. The Mousakka is good, not great. The same for the Gyros. We had a very nice bottle of Greek red wine ($26) very quaffable with good ripe cherry flavors and a nice mouth feel. But the waiter brought the bottle to the table uncorked, so who knows what was in it. It was good enough that I didn't complain. They served some flaming foods (I don't like food on fire, or noisy, sizzling platters) to a neighborhing table shouting "Opa!", (cringe) something I never heard in a Greek restaurant here or in Greece untill "My Big Fat..." What next? Lamb poached in Windex maybe? Speaking of lamb, a Greek staple, it had a minimal role on the menu. Is lamb just too wierd for suburban Tuscon? Where was the taramousalata? Come on, guys, let's get Greek! At least the tzatiki (?) was rich and delicious, and the odd, spongy pita was fresh and warm. The ambience? Strip mall Greek. Could have been an American or Mexican, or even a Chinese place, save for the obligatory murals of Mykonos-esque landscapes. The Dali-esque light fixtures resembled glowing dishtowls hung over metal branches. Bizarre, in a Home Depot sort of way. Would I go back? Sure. It was pretty good, and the price is right! Two of us ate well with a bottle of the aforementioned wine for under fifty bucks.
(3)Ed W.
This was a real taste surprise for mid westerners who grew up around Greek neighborhoods and who have always loved Greek food. The food was marvelous and we all tried each others orders. Great portion size and excellent flavor. The complimentary hummus and tsatziki with pita point platter was nice touch. The $5.00 specials are huge and very tasty, the gyro was my choice. The greek burger is also very good. We will return to this neat Greek restaurant and recommend it to friends. The desserts are also good, especially the ample sized slice of baklava. Service was a tad slow but very accomodating. Opa!!!
(4)Leo B.
This is my daughter's new favorite restaurant... Her flaming burger sealed the deal. I enjoy the falafel wrap with spinach, veggies and a little feta is my favorite. The hummus/tzatziki plate is served almost immediately with warm pitas which is important as the staff still seems a bit lost at times. Everything else is good according to my family. The owner is a great host as he made my daughters chocolate milk with whipped cream even though they do not have it on their menu.
(4)Tiffany T.
love opa! great food and service! THE BEST Greek
(5)Ed W.
This was a real taste surprise for mid westerners who grew up around Greek neighborhoods and who have always loved Greek food. The food was marvelous and we all tried each others orders. Great portion size and excellent flavor. The complimentary hummus and tsatziki with pita point platter was nice touch. The $5.00 specials are huge and very tasty, the gyro was my choice. The greek burger is also very good. We will return to this neat Greek restaurant and recommend it to friends. The desserts are also good, especially the ample sized slice of baklava. Service was a tad slow but very accomodating. Opa!!!
(4)Leo B.
This is my daughter's new favorite restaurant... Her flaming burger sealed the deal. I enjoy the falafel wrap with spinach, veggies and a little feta is my favorite. The hummus/tzatziki plate is served almost immediately with warm pitas which is important as the staff still seems a bit lost at times. Everything else is good according to my family. The owner is a great host as he made my daughters chocolate milk with whipped cream even though they do not have it on their menu.
(4)Dr Tim L L.
Well I really love this place. The service can be excellent or spotty depending on your waiter. I enjoy the pre- meal humus and dip with cukes and bread. Very nice portions with the meal. Authentic seasoning and flavors. The baklava is awesomeness on a plate. I always get the gyro - I have left overs for another meal.
(5)Jesse B.
I went in last night an hour before their closing time. They insisted that I order my food to go. So to be fair, it wasn't off to a great start. I ordered the spicy chicken wrap platter. In house, it might have been great. But by the time I got home, it was a greasy mess. While I didn't bother finishing the wrap, the rice was very tasty. For all I know it could be a great restaurant. But you better get there at least 61 minutes before they "close."
(2)Ava B.
The 4 star food was negated for poor service! We were the only customers in the restaurant & they screwed up all 3 entrees! I've been going here since they opened & lately it's quiet & the owners haven't been there. Which is why I think the service was one of the worst I've ever experienced in my life. After politely asking for only one of the three incorrect orders corrected Celest our server rolled her eyes gave a bonquiqui attitude which was totally shocking!!! All the employees were too busy talking so we literally had to get up & get our drink. She didn't bother to bring the check- she give the responsibility to the buser thankfully he was pleasant to deal with. I'm so in sensed that I'll be contacting the owner as soon as possible.
(1)Mark S.
Love this place! We have never had a bad meal! The gyros are fantastic, order almost every time. But try anything not the menu, you won't be disappointed. The Greek spaghetti is fantastic, but you might as well ask for a to go box when you order, you'll have lunch for the next day! I would have given 5 stars, but if you go to late they do tend to try and rush you out. That's the only negative I have to say. We will be back again and again! (just not too late).
(4)Hana S.
Came here for dinner on a Saturday night at 7pm. The place was about half full, and we were seated immediately with our reservation we had made that morning. The standard appetizers were great- we had taziki sauce (fantastic) and hummus on a platter with pita slices on the side. We also ordered the grilled "flaming" feta skillet with tomatoes and peppers, which they set on fire before putting on our table and yelling "Opa!". By this time I was getting a little full before we even received the entrees, so I started slowing down a bit. There was a huge selection of entrees including low carb options, and assemble yourself pita platters, burrito style wraps, and combos. My bf and I opted to share a gyros pita wrap, which came with grilled veggies inside and salad. The portion was huge, and it was a good thing that we shared! The meat was very tasty and cooked well. Unfortunately, it didn't come with hummus or taziki like some of the other entrees did, so we shared the taziki his family got as part of their meals. Tip for coupon holders: If you're trying to meet minimum to get a discount (for example, $50 off $100), you can order meat to go (specify how many pounds you'd like), a bag of pita bread, and taziki sauce in a big to go container and have it as another meal the next day. Overall, very good Greek food and nice restaurant!
(4)Viviana G.
So the food is great, the gyro platter is my absolute favorite and their raspberry cheesecake is delicious! They don't have very good tea though. It's just super sugary lipton tea. Yuck. And as for the whole Groupon/coupon issue, I've never had any problems. I probably always go with coupons and they always take it. I do agree that their customer service is awful. The servers always seem a little scatter brained and they're awfully chatty. I usually hate bad service to the point where I just won't go any more, but their food is just so good. You could just get the food to go I guess.
(3)Christina R.
I met my fiance here for lunch this afternoon. We were actually planning to go somewhere else, but we walked by Opa! and Erik asked if I wanted to go there instead. There was a couple of women sitting outside with a plate of pita and hummus on their table, it looked good, so I said, sure! I was pleasantly surprised that we were brought that same pita and hummus plate upon sitting down. (Who doesn't love free food?!) There were also several $5.50 lunch specials that sounded delicious. Erik picked one of those (a beef gyro) but I was a little disappointed there were no falafel lunch specials. I ended up getting a falafel wrap anyway. It came with rice and a greek salad, and did I mention the wrap was HUGE?! It wasn't the steal of a deal the lunch specials were boasting, but for $12, I can't complain because I ended taking half home for later anyways. I was a little surprised after checking into Opa! on Yelp it only had 3 stars... I was quite impressed with their service and food. Maybe lunch time is the best time to go? I know we'll definitely be back to get our Greek on.
(4)Peter W.
The usual chaos, odd service, and good food. Not the best Greek food in town but it's okay. Lousy beer and wine list. Best to eat at odd times due to the odd service. They can't handle large crowds.
(3)Eric Y.
Depressing quality... I had the lambchops. $17 USD for 3 piece of lamb. Small portions and low quality meat. 2 of the chops were bite size and hard and dry. Wraps were bad... Overall meat quality sucked in each order. If it's an unfortunate event that your here, order the hamburger (the one where they play with fire in a sizzling platter). This was decent, but the fries were horrible.
(2)Gaciel A.
The food is great, I have no complaints there; however, it is just too expensive for what you get. Took my family there for dinner and ended up with a $120 bill. Although fun and great, I would recommend sticking to their much more reasonable lunch menu.
(3)Timothy L.
Went Opa for lunch today, I was alone and was seated relatively soon. I ordered the Gyro platter. I noticed that all the other tables were brought a complementary appetizer, I was not. My food arrived in a reasonable time. It was prepared as the menu described. I was not asked if my food okay at any point. The staff passed by me MANY times to offer refills on drinks....I was never offered a refill. I completed my meal and stacked my dishes to the edge of the table. Staff passed my table nearly twenty times and never picked up my dishes. Yet other tables were cleared when the guest had completed their meal. It took 15 minutes for my check to be brought to me. I was treated as a second class customer. If this is how they treat single customers, I will not be back!!!!
(1)Janie Y.
As a server myself, I tend to understand if a server is in a less that desirable mood as I have been there. That being said- the service provided by our server, Celeste, was horrific. Walking into an empty restaurant, we were looking forward to having a peaceful meal. However, we were greeted with the exact opposite. From the rolling of the eyes, to the messed up meals, to the blatant ignoring of her tables, Celeste was awful and should not be in a job where customer service is her main source of income. In the off chance she looked up from her phone or the gossip of her coworkers, she would briefly make eye contact and then chose to ignore us- to the point we had to get up from our meals, go to the service station, and get our own refills! All the while she stood watching us do such and not say a word. By the end of the experience, she didn't even have the courage (or maybe she just didn't even care) to drop the check off to us herself. The only time I will ever be returning to this restaurant will be to get food to go. If i could give less than one star, I would.
(1)Rachel D.
I am still in town visiting my mom. I printed another Restaurant.com Certificate because u can only use 1 per month for the same place. Last month I ordered souvolaki which was great but the service was terrible. This past Wednesday I am happy to report that my moms spicy chicken wrap with salad was great. I ordered the lamb loin wrap without the wrap which came with mushroom, onion, green peppers, & melted feta, I ordered mine without the feta as I am allergic to dairy. It came with salad & rice. Everything was delicious and the portions are huge so I had enough left for 2 more really good meals. This time the service was much better!
(5)Jim P.
We come here all the time it's really consistent good food large portions reasonable prices good service.
(5)Madeline P.
The food is good, it's also a hit and miss. The restaurant itself is crowded and not the cleanest, the bathrooms can get a little attention On a good day the servers are attentive, but 2/3 times I've been here the server was hiding, and all we really wanted was our water refilled, we leave generous tips but we definitely expect good service. Today is the only day that we have had good service! But I haven't dared go in the restroom yet. OPA!
(2)Eric T.
We've been regulars here for several years. The service is spotty, but the food is consistently good. Tonight, we entered the restaurant about a half hour before closing. We were greeted by a server behind the counter yelling across the restaurant, "we're only doing to go! We close in a half hour!" I've worked in restaurants a very long time, and you seat customers until you close. Part of working in a restaurant is understanding that you might have to stay a little late. It's called customer service. It's sad, because the food here is good. It's just not good enough to justify the rude, inconsiderate service.
(1)Nathan B.
There is a first time for everything, and I must thank Opa for giving me my first experience of storming out of a restaurant and not leaving even a penny for the tip. On 19 May 2015 around 11:30, I entered the restaurant with my wife. We were told to grab menus and seat ourselves as they were busy. The manager apologized and said that "there was nothing that she could do." Fair enough. We then sat down and waited well over 15 minutes just to be asked for a drink order. When ordering food, my wife ordered the pasta and asked for shrimp to be added. In all our years of eating here, the addition of shrimp is no more than $3. Today the shrimp cost $6. The manager charged us for a side of shrimp rather than an up-charge for the pasta. When I explained the situation, she replied that "there was nothing she could do" and it wasn't "her problem." Throughout our lunch, there were several outbursts from other tables. One lady even erupted in a fit of rage and threw her silverware across the floor before leaving in tears. Several other patrons simply walked out. The place was a complete disaster; it was more of a circus than a restaurant. Meanwhile the manager could again be heard saying, "It's not my problem" and "there's nothing I can do." News flash to the manager: it is your problem, and if there's nothing you can do about the affairs of the restaurant then you should be removed as an ineffective manager. Thanks to you, I will NEVER return to this establishment after years of patronage. You gave me the very worst dining experience I've ever had. You were rude to my wife and I the whole time. I had to serve myself throughout lunch (I got my own water, silverware, to go plate and walked up to the counter to grab my bill after waiting 40 minutes). And to make matters worse, I arrived home, checked my credit card, and noticed that you billed me twice. I felt like I was in one of those restaurants where they treat you poorly on purpose. I kept waiting for some hidden camera to unveil and an MC to walk over and tell me that I was the star of some ridiculous, but staged, joke. If you want to attend for the show then so be it, but don't expect a pleasant dining experience.
(1)Katie U.
Restaurant closes at a weird time.. We went in at around 7:45-8pm didn't check what time they closed but we went in and got seated and the servers were really mean. We were 1/4 way through our dinner and she kinda just threw us boxes and kinda like rushing us out. We were treated horribly. I have another gift certificate that is usable for this place but you know what? Because the service was TERRIBLE we are never coming back. Throwing away that certificate. Will not recommend this place to ANYONE.
(1)K F.
Best gyro we ever had and the lamb kabob was super yummy. They were a little slow to seat us, but you can. Tell they are all family and hard workers. We will definitely be going back again. Loved the free pita and dips upon arrival!
(4)Ioanna Z.
An excellent place for lunch or dinner . I loved the lamb souvlaki , their salads are so tasty and the prices really reasonable . Service is excellent and Andreas , the owner , the nicest guy ever .
(5)Noah G.
While it may have been a mistake on the part of my friend to mention our Living Social discount, I didn't even have a chance to judge the food on its own merits: after waiting for fifteen minutes after our water was dropped off, our server never made an appearance. We were confused, considering that it wasn't a particularly busy night. We left. I generally don't write restaurant reviews, especially negative ones, but this was a drag. No one even noticed when we left. Sure, I've been in customer service, and I understand a worker's disdain for all people, but we're nice enough, and we definitely weren't going to use a coupon as an excuse not to tip. There are lots of restaurants in Tucson, so why bother with this one?
(1)Robert M.
I've been here several times, and the food has always been great, along with good portions. The prices are decent. You'll read a few bad reviews about their horrible service, and give it a one star, but state that the food is good. I don't get that. I'm there to eat not get in the servers pants, but I will admit the service is a bit shit....ty. If your hungry want some good Greek food and decent portions, come here. Do and what I do. Don't mind the service, just eat. This place would get four stars, but the services pulls it down.
(3)Yuwei C.
Pretty much consistently terrible service. Like the worst ever. I'd call to place an order for pick-up, show up at the suggested time, find out that they never actually put in my order, and then wait another 20 min for my food to be prepared. And once I got food poisoning there. If the place improved their service it'd be SUCH an upgrade as their gyro platters are actually very good. Just can't get past the rudeness and inefficiency (and food poisoning).
(2)Gene Z.
Just about my favorite place to go get an excellent Greek meal! The Spanakopita Platter is my favorite and the accompanying rice and salad are satisfying -- come hungry as this place brings lots of pita bread and hummus which may be my favorite hummus anywhere. The atmosphere is nice and generally fairly calm unless somebody orders something requiring a little 'fire' (Opa!) I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a very filling and delicious Greek dinner
(4)Gneiss H.
I ate at Opa for the first time and was very pleased with my experience! My husband and I went for lunch. We got there around 12pm. We were seated immediately and our sever immediately brought us a plate of hummus, tzatziki, pita and cumbers. The tzatziki was the best I have ever had! The hummus was also wonderful and fresh. We both ordered a lunch special. I had the Greek salad and my husband had the gyro. Both were very large portions; which I wasn't expecting for $5.50 each!! The prices are amazing! Our server was friendly and efficient. Another server that wasn't taking care of us stopped by to compliment my necklace and tattoos. All The severs seemed very friendly. I will defiantly be going back!
(5)Stephen P.
Unfortunate experience - Deceptive business practice WARNING! They automatically added 18% gratuity for our family of 6 and gave us a credit card a bill that included the gratuity. Then we were given a receipt that had our total listed as a pre-tip amount with another line to add another gratuity. When asked, the manager said they were in error, but it was software problem, and they couldn't do anything about it. - Really, how about a verbal warning? They were short-handed and the service was understandably poor. On the positive side the grilled salmon salad was good. I just can't patronize an establishment that knowingly overcharges customers.
(1)Brittany W.
My greek spot in good ole Tucson. The service is always friendly and accommodating. My friends and I would dine here on a regular basis. I usually stuck to my usual, the gyro sandwich. Their greek side salad is very yummy due to the dressing so I always look forward to eating that. You can't really go wrong with any of their choices, they give great sized portions for their prices. Also they give warm pita and hummus as a starter just like Olive Garden will give you breadsticks. Not to mention the pita is so soft and good! However, their beer and wine choices are lackluster, so I recommend just going there for the food. They also have great lunch specials!!
(4)Jeffery P.
23 minutes before a server reappeared after seating us, I was confronted with a rude and impatient woman with see through stretch pants (bright pink under garments) who seemed too concerned with talking to the cooks and other wait staff to answer my questions. The hummus and tzatziki looked as if prepared by a rookie, and had the consistency, and flavor of baby food. The pita was dry and crunchy, as if left in sandbag for hours. Aside from the detrimentally poor service, the gyro meat was decent. More than a little dry, but had a nice flavor. Secondary note, if you're going to remove or change a dish, you should definitely change your menu as well. Room for improvement, and I certainly won't be returning for some time. As it stands I would not recommend this to friends as an eatery.
(2)Julia H.
Never again. Positives + Delicious food Negatives - incredibly bad service for the past 5 times I went back. It's time to call it quits. Good food can't bring me back anymore. I'm not sure if they are understaffed or their waiting just sucks but everything takes a million years here...and they constantly forget my orders.
(1)Tania P.
I went during lunch hour so I experienced heavy traffic. The restaurant is small, it does have seating outside but on this particular day it was really cold and no one wanted to be shivering while eating. I waited a good 5-10 minutes for a table which wasn't bad. What was bad was that no one ever approached me or greeted me while I stood there, waiting to be seated. Finally we get a table and had to ask for the free appetizers because our waitress never brought it out. We then order, get our food, eat and enjoy. The waitress never once came back to refill our drinks or ask how we were doing. I needed another napkin the whole time I was there but couldn't get anyone to provide me with this essential piece of equipment. I'll be honest, the food is good. The plates are large so you definitely get your money's worth. But the service is really bad, maybe it's because they were really busy but there were only like 3 servers to greet, sit, take orders, bring orders, clean up, and be cashiers. It is badly organized for their expensive prices!
(3)Richard R.
The food is always pretty good here. Love the free hummus and pita! I get the chicken souvlaki and it's quite tasty plus my kids really eat it up. My kids love the flaming saganaki and it's a very popular dish by all the fires and sounds of Opa! whenever I am there. Plenty of side salad, more than enough. I have to agree that service is often not great although last time I was there surprisingly excellent until I had to wait and wait for my bill. Atmosphere is casual, not a large place, tough to get a booth on weekends since often reserved. There is outdoor seating for when there is nice weather aka cooler than now.
(4)Dawn K.
I have come here many times. The only issue with Opa! Greek Cuisine I have, is the service is not consistent. More than once I have been seated and quickly brought water, but then no one returns for a duration. If not me, then I have seen this happening to other guests to the point they leave. Yesterday, I went with a party of six; we had the **best**service, the food was excellent and our drinks were refilled before they were empty. However, a couple sitting near me got their meal but didn't have any drinks. I don't know if they were being refilled, but I heard the tone of voice of the customer asking for "my iced tea?"(exasperated). At Opa! Greek Cuisine they offer a free taste plate at the start of the meal, with hummus,tzatziki and Greek pitas as a yummy snack before deciding what to order. My husband loves to order the Greek flaming cheese appetizer, saganaki; flaming cheese is fun! Opa! Opa! Greek Cuisine has an open plan with murals and pictures on the walls, Greek columns and other decorations. The restroom situation is with one single stall room for men and ladies, in the back. Really the food is the shinning star. It's always fresh, always served hot and from my visits consistently good. They area able to accommodate large parties, since the floor plan easily can arrange tables. So if you are looking for Greek fare this is a good choice, however it can get busy and if you do get seated you might have to wait none the less.
(4)Drew P.
Today the food was so good and service was fantastic! My fiance had the feta burger and I had the stuffed chicken. WoW! Yum! This place didn't disappoint or and any other time I have visited. Oh BTW they light the burger on fire in front of you. Go for dinner and a show! !
(5)Paul C.
My first time at Opa! was a bit of a mixed bag. When I walked in the door, I waited almost 5 minutes before any of the employees even acknowledged me, although several of them looked over from across the room and knew I was there. They don't appear to have a host or hostess, and I was finally seated by a waitress. Despite being seated by the woman who ended up being my waitress, she didn't ask me what I'd like to drink right away, and instead left me alone for several minutes. I picked an item off the lunch menu and then closed the menu to indicate I was ready to order. The waitress returned and asked me what I'd like to drink, then walked away before I could tell her I was ready to order. When she dropped off the water, she walked away again without taking my order. It turns out, the wait staff was also bussing tables. So no hostess, no bus boys, just waiters who ignore their tables to do other tasks. There were plenty of them, too. I don't see why the restaurant can afford so many waiters, but no bus boys. The waitress finally returned again to take my order, and she brought a free plate of cucumbers with tzatziki and pitas with hummus. This wasn't a small plate, although I was on my own. Bonus appetizer (as mentioned by other reviews) was quite nice. I didn't finish it, because I had read the meal portions are large. This turns out to be an understatement. Despite the restaurant being full and the wait staff being slow and inattentive, my food arrived right away. I ordered the $5 gyro pita from the lunch menu, and it was HUGE. The gyro meat was really phenomenal, and the tzatziki had good flavor. There were also some quality greens, tomatoes, and onions on the pita. It took me 10 minutes to get the bill and nearly another 10 minutes to pay it, which was absurd. But my bill for the MASSIVE gyro and free appetizer came to $5.47, after tax. This might actually be the best value in town. Final verdict: I would come back here and try again, for sure. They would easily merit a 4th or 5th star if they could improve the service. But I hate being ignored, and I HATE waiting for the bill.
(3)Leah E.
Fantastic! Would definitely recommend! Party of 4 after a convention at TCC...great service and delicious food. Gyro, Sea Bass, Lamb Chops, and Combo platter we're all good choices. Hand cut fries and flaming cheese for app are good choices!
(5)Angela S.
Horrible horrible service!! The only thing that keeps me coming back is the food & the taziki sauce. During one visit we had three different servers (which for got my husbands wine) and we waited about 20 mins for the check. And if you need anything after they dump your food off..... Forget it. The food is exceptional if you can take the poor service.
(2)Peg K.
the online menu priced the meal i wanted at 10.00. it was 13.95 in the restaurant. when i spoke to the waitress about it, she said - it's only a couple of bucks more.......really? a class act would be to honor their published prices. platters are huge, food greasy.
(2)Justin C.
I frequent Opa about once every other month. I go here to take advantage of their very affordable and large portioned penne pasta lunch special. It's definitely two meals (lunch and dinner to-go). The taste is usually decent for a lot of carbs. My most recent visit and actually all previous experiences have all included TERRIBLE service. It gets pretty bad. It will take you 5-7 minutes to be acknowledged and seated while you stand at the door. Another 5 minutes after you've read the menu cover to cover to get a simple drink and meal order. Don't expect your water to be topped off regularly. The waitresses are just seemingly slow and unaware. And by the way, if your pasta gets burned like mine did, simply expect a "Oh. That must have happened when they put it one the stove. Sorry." Really?!? That's your explanation and apology and attempt to remedy your fault? Pretty decent food. Abhorrent service.
(2)Leah G.
Ummmmm I'm trying to enjoy dinner with my niece but can't hear her over the beat dropping to the awful dub step being played at dinner time. Only in Tucson.
(2)Tiffany T.
love opa! great food and service! THE BEST Greek
(5)Mike X.
We recently visited Opa and it wasnt spectactular but wasnt bad either...First the good....The look and feel of the restaurant was nice with crescent shaped booths throughout and a some cool painted artwork on the walls. They bring a complimentary pita plate with hummus and tzatki sauce....very good tasting. We found the service very good although you dont seem to have the same server throughout the meal. Now for the not so good...My Angus Beef kabobs was extremely over-spiced with oregano although the beef was tender. For desert we had a baklava and this was the one really very poor item we had...very dry and bordering on stale. I would return as it borders on a very good restaurant with a few tweaks but I wouldn't go near the baklava again.
(3)J G.
Possibly the best Greek food in Tucson. It is intimate without being crowded. The food comes pretty fast and tastes amazing. If you haven't tried the spicy chicken, you definitely should. Put it in a salad or on a pita. I'm surprised by any negative comments about the staff. They are very friendly and seem to enjoy their job. The only time I ever recall receiving the wrong thing turned out to be my fault for ordering the wrong food. After realizing what it was I wanted, the chef came out and personally delivered the meal and comped us the original mistake. Definitely a place to check out.
(5)Jackie W.
Hands-down the best Greek food in Tucson. My favorites are the hummus with pita; grilled chicken caesar wrap and the roast lamb.
(5)Zach H.
Not bad...not bad at all. Decent portions, prices are okay. Nice lunch spot.
(4)Steve R.
This is my second and last trip to this Greek Tragedy. The first time you could hear the chef, waitresses and management yelling at each other in the open kitchen. Today our waitress reminded me of my worst Brooklyn experience (and I've been a lot!). If the food was exceptional it still wouldn't be worth this lack of regard. And,sadly, the food just isn't that good. You have lots of choices when you dine. Patronize a restaurant that wants your business and shows you how much by supplying a good experience.
(1)Nancy L.
Before you decide to eat here, take a look at all the reviews complaining about their service. The service here is horrible. All of the ladies (yes I had multiple servers) that served me today hardly paid attention to any of the customer's needs. They chatted at the front counter while I had an empty glass and patiently waited for my check for about 15 min. When it finally came, it was brought to me by a completely different server. I handed her my debit card. She returns and says the system is down, since I don't have cash, she says I should come drive back and pay when the system is up again... Uh what? Sorry I don't have time like you to drive back and forth all around Tucson. It's the restaurant's fault that the system is down not mine. The food is average. It's cheap. The service sucks. Do yourself a favor and don't eat here.
(1)Luinelly L.
We had to wait to be seated for a long time and got passed a long by a few hostesses until finally someone said "go a head" and we sat ourselves. The food is fantastic and the service was rushed because it was during the busy time but u can't beat a $5.50 burger. Very tasty.
(3)Jessie B.
This was an awful meal. We both got the lamb entree and it was so overpowered with garlic you could not even tell you were eating lamb . I have had lamb at numerous Greek restaurants across the country and never I have I woke up STILL sickened from the garlic that permeated everything on the plate from the salad to the rice. The lamb was tough and sinewy. The service was terrible. At almost $15 a plate it was a lot of money - and food! to waste.
(1)R R.
We ate their the first time we went to Austin, came back and it was still the best. Love their roasted eggplant (Baba Ganoush) their gyros had just the right amount of meat and Tazaki sauce. It was lunch time and we had great fast service. We will definitely go back. Worth the price too.
(5)Julie G.
We were in Green Valley visiting relatives and wanted to treat my folks and in-laws (who traveled with us) to lunch before continuing on with the rest of our road trip. I called at 11:15 for a reservation for a table for 8 at noon. The staff had a table set up and waiting for us when we arrived. I was glad I had called ahead since the restaurant was packed. The service was excellent. The food was delicious. My picky eater asked for spaghetti with no cheese. Since the menu said the spaghetti sauce had Greek cheese in it, I wasn't sure how this would go. No problem, the chef whipped up a custom batch of sauce with no cheese. The bowl of pasta was huge and I was shocked when my kiddo ate it all. I ordered chicken strips for kiddo #2. I expected typical fried chicken strips, we got 2 marinated/grilled chicken tenderloins. He ate a few bites but since he had wolfed down the majority of our hummus and pita bread, he was already full when the entree arrived. The rest of the group was very happy with their food choices. I had a low carb gyro plate. Delicious veggies, salad, and a very generous portion on gyro meat. I would definitely order that again when I am in Tucson. I had bought a Groupon, $8 for $16, and had no trouble using it.
(4)Kyle B.
Walked up to the register with 4 servers right in front of me and not one of them acknowledge me for a couple minutes and then they couldn't decide who was going to help me for my take out order so that was annoying but the food is good and there's not very many choices for Greek food in Tucson. Maybe next time I'll dine in so I can experience the atmosphere, the Greek music and Greece painted on the walls which is very romantic so possible date location. We will see.
(3)Aimee A.
The food looks amazing, unfortunately no one would seat me or acknowledge me- so I left. I stood at the "please wait to be seated" sign for a good 5 min in a practically empty empty restaurant. A waitress walked past me and ignored me. I actually called the restaurant while standing there and still didn't get service? I'd maybe try them again for take out, but only because it's the only Greek place near my apt. And only for takeout.
(1)Kristie F.
Excellant food. Great service! Big portions. I had a gyro that I had to eat with a fork too big to pick up.
(5)Jinny H.
Opa is one of my favorite restaurants in town. Their lunch specials are awesome - for $5 you can get so many plates, like the large organic/Greek salad (and they are large), organic pasta, gyro wraps, chicken wraps, some platters, etc., and if you go with someone, you get a free hummus/ pita bread appetizer. The dinner menu is more extensive with a lot of choices- overall, the food is great. I go here frequently, and although I must say that the service really varies depending on how crowded the restaurant is (it can get super crowded on Saturday lunches), when there are only a few people, the service is great. The few times that I've been there, the wait has not been long, and the servers have been very attentive.
(5)Steve L.
Opa has steadily went down hill. Their food is pretty good but the place is filthy and the service is horrible. Oh well they were good for a while.
(2)Lorrie K.
Went in for take out. Never been here before. I asked how long it would take. Was told about 10 mins. So after around 30 mins, they say "I think your order is ready?" Really are you asking me? Or telling me? So I walk up, I said "I would hope so after 30 mins!" Her reply, a sarcastic. "Sorry". Then I asked if forks were in the bag. She said, ( I kid you not) "there's napkins in the bag". Omg. Really!! All I ordered were salads. They were ok, I say enter at your own risk.
(3)Juan D.
My co-workers and I had gone here about three times. The last time I went needless to say would be my last. There was a good size COCKROACH swimming in our food. There was no apology made. Waitress just took the food away without saying a word. We were the ones apologizing for having to leave. In my view, if I get a hair or fly in my food, although it's disgusting, I would probably stay if they re-made my food. But if there's a cockroach in my food, that is a sign of dirtiness. If you like an extra crunch with disease carrying bugs in your pita then this is the place for you.
(1)Amy B.
Service can be lacking for sure. We have had to wait for far too multiple times when dining here. The food is okay but nothing too memorable. Most memorable is their Tzitzki sauce and hummus platter.
(2)Ethan S.
Hands down the best Greek food in town. The service is excellent. A real family atmosphere.
(5)Andrew S.
Tried Opa twice, 1st time it smelled like an open sewer, we did not stay, tonight we were told by hostess we could seat ourselves outside, someone would be right w us. 15 mins later, my girlfriend stepped inside to let them know We we're outside, the hostess snapped at her, "yea,I know" . We ate nxt door.
(1)Sierra K.
Service was really awful. Our food was left sitting under the lamp for a while because our waitress was too busy talking. The food itself tasted fine, but when we asked for the check, it took a long time. We even got up to tell the waitress to ring us up. Then she took her time (saw her look at her phone), and gave us a sarcastic "have a good day". Horrible, rude service.
(2)Carol W.
My husband and I frequent this establishment often. We bring guests who visit us and in the past were quite pleased with the service as well. I would give the food a 5 star rating but the service in the past few months has been less then acceptable. The wait staff recently seems to be more concerned with what they will do when they get off their shift then the satisfaction of the patrons. I would not be writing this if this was a one time issue. As an example, during our last visit the waitress came to our table and asked if we were ready to order. We asked for a little more time to look at the menu at which time the waitress took a very deep sigh and walked away without a word. The woman never smiled throughout the entire transaction and once our meal came never came back to check that we did not need anything else. At the end of our meal she approached our table from behind to ask if we were ready for our check. Her service left a very bad taste in my mouth. In the future I will think twice before I visit this establishment but do hope the owners get the wait staff focused since the food is so very good!
(3)Lund W.
I came with some people who had just been there the day before. Why they came back for more punishment I don't know. Of course, you wouldn't come here at all if you read the reviews. Anyway, the free tzatziki (yogurt dip) and hummus and cucumbers were barely edible. I can't speak for the pita bread since I don't eat gluten. The lamb loin was very tough and the salad was poor. The service was relatively poor, but the bill includes an 18% tip, so there is no reason for the waitresses to do a good job.
(1)Emily M.
Food is average but they have the worst service ever. EVER! We could have walked out without paying the bill and no one would have noticed. Sat there with empty plates for over 20 min. Never coming back!
(2)Harry S.
Walking into this place it looked so promising. Then the food came... This is not even close to authentic Greek cuisine. The Filet and the Lamb tastes EXACTLY the same. NO ONE would be able to tell them apart. The Skordalia was horrible. Made with instant mashed potatoes and a bad combination of spices. The avgolemono soup was absolutely HORRIBLE! The rice was mush, there was no chicken in it and it had potatoes and carrots in it... WTH! If you're Greek, do NOT come here. If you want Americanized garbage, have a ball.
(1)Keith A.
Great food. Had the combo plate with steak and chicken, rice, pitas and Greek salad. $15. Delicious, great spices and flavor and large portions. I also tasted the Greek feta burger and fries. Yummy and only $10. Nice friendly service and they gave us a free pita and hummus platter when we sat down. Easy to find and plenty of free parking.
(4)Alex B.
I been here 4 times with 2 of the experiences being good. One visit, the lamb was tough and chewy. My last visit proved to be the last time I will patronize them. An automatic 18% tip was added to my bill with no advance warning. Imagine if I had visited my local hardware store and they had done this. I would ask why the 18% charge? Would they answer; we need that as a commission for our workers? I doubt it. I would think the business would be responsible for the wages of their workers. That is a not a customer responsibility!!! Tips are acceptable in the US but ONLY when earned. The service at this restaurant was poor and here I am rewarding bad behavior with their mandatory tip policy. If Opa cannot afford to pay their employees, maybe they are in the wrong business.
(1)Zach W.
Gotta throw out an update here. Our last two visits to Opa have been less than satisfactory. Tonight's was the last straw. The food was fine, but the service was deplorable. We witnessed the entire waitstaff eating in plain view of the restaurant, texting, taking pictures of each other, and being generally loud and obnoxious while guests looked on. Our waitress dropped off our plates and vanished until she returned to admit she had lost our ticket and needed to write down our order again-after we had eaten it. Didn't bother to clear the table (or anyone else's for that matter) but did remember to drop the check. That was the last we saw of her, so we had to let someone else know there was an error (yup, didn't see that coming...). Everyone else appeared to be getting the same level of attention. Don't know what has happened here over the last year or so. I had previously given this restaurant five stars and it was once one of our favorite places to go. Bummer.
(1)Justis S.
Wow, this is a great Greek restaurant! Low prices for the high-quality, authentic Greek food, and definitely the best in Tucson! My only complaint is that I wish they had a Greek spread/sampler platter that featured several dips/hummus with a few other appetizers. I know they offer a combo plate, but it's limited to 3 appetizers. That being said, I love the flaming feta! And the warm pita (homemade?) pita bread is amazing, too. Overall a solid place at a great price.
(4)Mary V.
Horrible service. It makes you think twice about going here. Every time I have been, the service has been poor.
(2)Jonathan H.
I'm going back to Yanni's The Little Greek!!! Positive Feedback - The food is delicious at Opa! The food portions are generous! Negative Feedback - The service is poor. I ate at Opa on June 15, 2014 and July 5, 2014. The servers work as though they don't need gratuity tips. I believe the servers just don't care about the dine-in customers. I shouldn't have to leave my seat to request a beverage. I shouldn't have to leave my seat to request my food be delivered to my table. Servers should not be arguing in front of customers about doing their job. I shouldn't hear the servers saying inappropriate comments about customers in Spanish. I'm going back to Yanni's The Little Greek!!!
(2)Juliann C.
I was so sad to write this! Because I always look forward to eating here when I visit AZ! the GOOD * location, so close to where I usually stay! * food was delish * portions are huge! * free pita bread & hummus, always a plus the BAD * literally... a full house.. a full restaurant. there was only ONEEEE SERVER. inside and outside the restaurant. full. I can't believe there was only one server and one food runner. * food took incredibly long... took about 45-60 minutes. CRAZY! We eventually had to tell them we were going to take it out.
(2)Ivette O.
Let me preface this by saying I love Greek food. I ate at Opa! a long time ago when they first opened, literally years ago, and then never went back because the service was terrible and the food was just ok. But, my DH purchased a Groupon and we figured lets go back. They say things get better with time and Opa! certainly has. I had the flaming saganaki (a delicious Greek cheese - beware, it salty, but oh so good!) slightly melted with the heat of a shot of brandy poured over and set a blaze. Who knew we'd have dinner and a pyrotechnics show? We've since returned nearly once a month. The service can be spotty which is frustrating but we've started asking to be seated in a particular servers section to avoid the spotty service. It makes the experience much more pleasurable. We've had the lamb gyros, the saganaki burger, the gyro platters, and the hummus platter. All delicious. Their hummus is light and fresh and the tzatziki is just right. I always though my husband ordered a small hummus plate when we arrive but it is an appetizer that comes with every meal. They also have the fluffiest pita bread. But, my favorite are anything with saganaki and the Greek salad. Oh! I almost forgot, the most surprising item I had there were the fries. They are delicious steak cut fries serve with ketchup and sprinkled with dill. I was skeptical but they are hands down my second favorite fries (eegees will always be number one).
(4)Jess M.
Woo! Best Greek restaurant in tucson! You can get a gyro wrap, Greek salad, and rice for just 12bucks! Super delicious and good pricing. And it's super nice inside. They should totally open another on the east side of tucson, cause I would be there everyday! Take mah moneyyyyyy! I've been to Super Gyro, Athens, My big Fat...and they just don't compare.
(5)Kj J.
Service was good but the place was a bit messy. Food was great! Came in last minute on a Sunday.
(4)Mary H.
Food is delicious and the servers were friendly. I also like being able to order an organic salad at a Greek restaurant. Prices were a little high, but so was the quality of the food, so it's worth it. Also, they give free pita and hummus plates while you wait.
(5)A P.
We've been going here for a few years now and have not had a bad experience so far. The service has gone done from what it used to be a few years ago, but it's still good. The waiters/ waitresses still do a good job. The food is delicious as well. And the prices are reasonable. The interior is well done with lovely murals throughout. Out of all the Greek places I've eaten at, this place is still one of my favorites.
(4)Ciera L.
Bad service everytime I go. The place can be completely empty and still experience horrible service. Good food, but a little overpriced.
(2)Mark S.
Went their for lunch for the first tme today. I had the souvlaki lamb pita sandwich. Lamb was cooked very well and had delicious spicy flavor to it. The white sauce was fantastic and service was extremely prompt and efficient. I would go back for dinner next time. I thought it was nice that they gave you pita bread, cucumbers, tangy white sauce, and hummus as an appetizer for free. They have a very nice roomy patio which is nice a feature.
(4)Karen K.
They make up their own rules for Living Social coupons. WTF??? Told me I had to spend more if I wanted to use it. Living Social confirmed that they can't do this, issued me a refund, and flagged them to most likely not be able to coupon in future. They were also horribly rude to me for the sake of $8..
(1)Monica F.
I wavered between 2 and 3 stars. Here's the story: Cute restaurant, nice decor with scenic murals, columns, grapevines (sort of weird, lame, out of place St. Patrick's stuff stuck around the Greek details), greeted and seated in reasonable time. They have ample selections for gluten-free/low carb/vegetarian. Complementary appetizer came out pretty fast: a plate of pita, tzatziki, and hummus, sort of casually tossed on a plate. My fiance said he was low-carb and they replaced half the pita with cucumbers, which was really nice. We got some saganaki, which was the main thing I wanted. The first couple bites had a weird aftertaste to me, but the flavor evened out and was OK. However, it was the greasiest saganaki I've ever had...there was a lake of grease on the plate when we were done. Fiance got lamb souvlaki and I ordered filet mignon. The server asked me how I wanted my steak and I said, "rare." He asked if that was really what I wanted and I clarified: "pink in the center." When our food came, the steak was a couple ticks past medium-well. Also, The server delivered a "combo" platter: half steak and half chicken. I told her that wasn't what I ordered and she said that the "filet mignon souvlaki" was the "combo platter." This is definitely not what the menu says but I was too hungry to argue. The chicken was kind of dry. The lamb was also really dry. However, the ample salad and cooked vegetables were swimming with oil. I literally had to shake the vegetables off so as not to drip on my blouse. So overall, I wasn't really impressed with the food. It didn't taste bad but all the meat was overcooked and everything was drenched with grease. I think Fronimo's is much better.
(2)Troy V.
I love the opa-sizzle outta this place. While some items on their menu are a bit overpriced, they still have so many more dishes on the menu that are way economical, especially their lunch special. My go to is the gyro with feta, but I do experiment with the rest of the menu. So good!
(5)Carla M.
I've been to the restaurant when 'the family' was in town. Service was good. Today, however, 1. Waitress insulted my husband's place of work, Jack in the Box simply because he was wearing the shirt because he was on call. 2. She got my husband's order wrong even when he repeated it twice. About an hour later, when the order came out she claimed he ordered 63 when he ordered from the 70s the braised lamb rare as you can get it. 3. Instead of the manager, the head waitress came over as the manager was too busy with the big groups and with a catering orders instead worrying of taking care of a small group of two. Though he was happy to see someone who made reservations for a specific table and happily served them. 4. The bigger tables that came in after us, got thier food first. 5. The Athenian Chicken that i recieved was good but a bit dry. I've been here when the service was outstanding but today 'buh' husband felt insulted
(2)Yves J.
The food actually reminded me of the food I ate while I lived in Athens, Greece. The service was slow. Manny, the busboy, turned into my waiter. He actually was really good and friendly. In fact, he's the reason I'll go back to the place. I didn't get utensils and napkins until after I received my food. I don't think you'll be disappointed in the food. So far, it's the most authentic that I've found so far. Just a word of advice, when you go to the Greek restaurants, ask if they're from Greece or Crete. There is a difference and some of the food preparation is different. Good, but slightly different.
(4)Brandon K.
Went for lunch yesterday. I know this place gets very busy so we arrived around 11:30. It wasn't that busy and we were greeted as soon as we walked in. The hummus and tzatziki appetizer is very good. I had the Gyro plate. The meat was not dry and had a good flavor. I would rate this as one of the best gyros I've ever had. I read the other reviews about the service in this place. As we were finishing lunch about four different groups came in at the same time so the waitress was busy getting them seated getting drink orders etc. it took our waitress about five minutes to get our check and then about five more minutes to return the credit card receipt. This doesn't bother me as I understand that when it's busy you might have to wait a little bit. I would recommend giving it a try.
(4)Joe S.
Tuesday night was a night we had to use one of those Amazon.com coupons for Opa! This place is exciting--excellent staff, great menu selections, and excellent service and food preparation. Just the three of us adults had to ask for a doggie bag as the helpings are generous. Hope you get Gigi as your waitress but all were par excellance that night!
(5)Tammara W.
I'm giving 4 stars because whenever I go here the food is consistently great. But the service is usually a whole different story. Expect to wait- wait to be seated even when there are tables available, wait for the drink order to be taken and wait for your order. I'm fine with waiting, I'm patient but even still it's usually surprising to me. Today when I went I had to wait to be seated even with the several empty tables around inside (the patio was filled) the server today was pretty good with getting my order and getting it in but it seems the kitchen lags quite a bit. I'll continue to go here because I love their gyro salad and their gyro platter. Hopefully they eventually expand to a larger location so the atmosphere can be quieter and nicer and hire some more staff members. Overall the food to me is worth the wait. Just some kinks they need to work out still.
(4)Chris M.
Greek cuisine you say? Look no further. Look into OPA Greek cuisine and fun! This is truly authentic Greek food that is sure to satisfy your every desires! Upon entering this fantastic restaurant you will be presented with beautiful Greek artwork and welcoming dim lighting that is sure to set the mood for a romantic night out. Now on to the experience. Although it took 10 minutes to be seated it was worth the wait, we even got to pick our own seats. While reviewing the menu we were astonished at the numerous options we had to decide upon. After a few minutes we concluded that babaghanouge & filet mignon souvlaki would be our meal of choice. Before ordering what seemed to be the perfect choice, the waitress ever so kindly brought out a complimentary appetizer. While still working on the appetizer, our plates were brought out by our extremely professional and friendly waitress. Their presentation was impeccable making our food choice look spectacular. The first bite of the filet mignon was an explosion of flavor in my mouth, I couldn't wait to take another bite. The babaghanouge was not as expected but still ever so satisfying. Upon finishing our meal we were brought the check and thankfully not expedited to leave. Overall the experience was memorable and we recommend everyone to join in on it. So if you're still in need of some new exotics flavors OPA is the place for you!
(4)Mike S.
Having lunch with my wife at Opa. Lunch menu was a great price performer. Free appetizer and then we order two of the $5 items. Portions were large and tasty. Everything was fresh with great favors. I had the Athena Chicken Sandwich and my wife had a gyros pita. Both were excellent. I would recommend trying the lunch menu if you are in the area
(5)Deven W.
Horrible service and mediocre food. I continue to try it again every 3-6 months but the experience never ceases to amaze. Whether it's not being acknowledged for 15 minutes, being brought a burnt hamburger bun for garlic toast, or having the waitress spill water on my phone (and not wipe it up), it always leaves a bad taste in my mouth. If the management could get the service on par and a more consistent cook, they would be set. Why let such a great location go to waste??
(1)John R.
Redemption. The awful hosting ability--we waited for anyone to acknowledge us forever--was bettered by the immediate presentation of warm flat bread, hummus, fresh "Tza-tzi-ki" and Mythos beer. Days could and should be spent addressing the decor! Somewhere, the staging of an ancient tragedy is missing a few colum-esque props and the baroque glitter and gold of some of the venu's accoutrements clashes--80's clothing style--with the faux elegance of the painted-brick-fountain nook. It was Greek, way outside of Greece, without an assigned century and with no sense of synthesis. I was thrilled from the get go! And then there was Heidi the waitress. Her absolute nonchalance, her in your face charisma, her slightly iffy charm. I couldn't have loved her more. At one point she walked away from the table in front of me, smile on her face, stopped at my elbow, leaned against my shoulder, hand on my arm and said "what do you think that is?" I looked over and saw that a woman in the adjacent group was wearing a full on stuffed sheep bib. Huge. Appalling. To Heidi, the epitome of distraction. She couldn't contain that as she served the table she thought they could all tell that she, while addressing the group, could not take her eyes off of the sheep bib. "I just wanna talk to it, y'know? Ask it," she said, "if it needs anything else?" She was completely dead pan, not in any way unserious, and concerned. I almost peed my (heavily complimented) shorts. And the foodohmygod. I indulged in the Pastitio; a layered greek pasta that hinted at nutmeg and elevated the warm cheese (ricotta, if I'm not mistaken) to flight. It melted in the right way, like a full bodied cloved wine. It was gorgeous. The rice was indescribable. It was a little overcooked, but the flavor compensated for the little-bit-too-fluffiness of the texture. The cucumbers and carrots and flatbread triangles, drizzled in the light oil and vinegar house made Greek dressing...I could hit the character limit talking about the dance of dazzling tastes. Gustavo ordered a sampler platter of sorts complete with lamb and gyro skewers. The spices popped, the sugars glazed, this marinaded meat got me trouble. I kept just picking off of his plate. And picking. Picking, just a little bit more. One hand slap and some sharp admonition later...well, we have leftovers now. I also ordered the spanikopata to go (a few bites didn't quite make it home intact) and it was filo dough deliciousness. And a sweet-treat for later tomorrow of raspberry white cheese cake. One bite told me yes, Gustavo said the sauce was a little bit to fruit out of a jar. True story, but then get it on the side--the cake is the real ticket. Oh, and we started with the grape leaves. Can anyone say yesplease and thankyouIwantmore? Mmmmm. Total bill for the homemade humus and cucumber dip, 5 Mythos, Pastitio, Skewer platter, spanikopata and desert? $66.00. That's five courses and a heck of a lot of beer. Enjoy it friends, I know I will be. --Fairy Food Father Postscript: The cascading drape/glass lights. You have to see the interior to believe it. It is sublime in it's confusion--It almost makes a sound--like the discordant notes of a pantheon of plural at-odds deities.
(4)Armando G.
This place has good food and great portions, but the service and hospitality sucks. I have gone in multiple times to have the staff walk by and just not care. They don't care to greet you, they don't care to seat you (even when the "please wait to be seated" sign is up.) I do not get it. I did not feel welcomed and will take my business to one of the many restaurants to choose from.
(1)Charlene M.
Surprisingly good meal from a "shopping mall" facade. Nice complimentary platter of pita, humus, cucumbers & dip. The pita sandwich lunch specials with a Greek salad were delicious. Portions huge. I had spicy chicken, my husband gyros lamb/beef. Service was prompt & prices $! Would highly recommend & definitely go again!
(4)Aishan S.
First of all, I love the decor here. The paintings are the wall set the atmosphere and make the place very light and friendly. The staff are nice and helpful, and there is plenty of space for seating. The food here is delicious too! I never know what to order at Greek restaurants for some reason. I think I just have a hard time deciding because everything is so flavourful, and I'm never quite sure exactly what I'm in the mood for. I ordered a gyro here and it came with a huge salad too. In addition to that, there was a pita plate appetizer with hummus and tzatziki. SO MUCH YUMMY FOOD! I probably only ate 2/3 of my meal, and unfortunately, I couldn't take it home because Greek food doesn't keep too well. I wish they had smaller portions, but if you come in with an appetite or decide to split with a friend, it's definitely worth it! Plus, then you can have room for desert too!
(4)Mark S.
This place is way out of my way for lunch, but it came highly recommended by a buddy, whom I met there. My buddy strongly suggested the $5 gyro lunch special. He said it was a huge amount of food. He was right. For an additional $2.50 you can add fries or a salad. You won't need it. Between the massive, you-actually-have-to-remove-some-meat-before-you-Âcan-eat-it-sandwich-style gyro and the FREE hummus, tzatziki and pita appetizer, spending extra money on fries is unnecessary. The portion was not the only thing to be happy about. The gyro meat is extremely tender and tasty. The pita bread was so soft it fell apart while trying to eat my massive gyro. I didn't think I liked tzatziki, but I was a fan of Opa's lemony, super creamy, garlicky version. The hummus was just OK. I thought it could have been creamier. Was all this worth a 45 minute round trip in weekday traffic? I don't think so. However, their lunch specials are good every day of the week until 3:00 so a weekend jaunt may soon be in order.
(4)Caitie P.
I wish I could give negative stars. I've never experienced such horrible service in my life. Our waitress took 10 minutes to come take our order. Once she took the order she said she would be back with refills...she didn't come by again. We had to ask other waiters for our food, refills, & our check. My drink was empty for 30 minutes until anyone came by. I never got another refill. Our waitress was standing at the front counter for an hour. I tried to wave her down, ask others to please get her, she blatantly ignored us. The other wait staff didn't seem to care & walked by us many times, while we were sitting with empty plates & drinks. All in all what should have taken 30 minutes, took an hour & a half. I will never return here. If they cannot hire people who care about their customers, they will not have my business.
(1)Danielle W.
I wanted to give this only 1 star, but the food is their only saving grace. I have been to this restaurant a few times over the last few years and have finally had enough of their awful service. From the moment we walked in the staff made us seem like an inconvenience to them for interrupting their grab ass party. No one greeted us at the hostess stand or the table we were finally sat at. The server barked orders at us like, "order food" and "drinks". We wanted additional pita bread and had to ask for it twice and still never got any. Our server refilled our water, spilled on our table and never apologized or offered to help clean it up. During our entire meal the staff stood 5 feet away from us, eating food, texting on their phones, and feeling each other up. It was impossible to get the attention of our server who ignored us for 20 minutes after we ate and then handed us our bill over the back of our booth so that she wouldn't have to walk away from socializing and stuffing her face with food. Something as simple as a "hello" or "thank you" would have helped me leave much happier, but that definitely didn't happen.
(2)Susan B.
Went for lunch today and it was ok, not great, not bad, just ok. I got the chicken pita lunch special and side salad. The portions are huge! Took most of it home. Unfortunately, the chicken was very bland and didn't have that good Greek seasoning and grill flavor that I love so much! The salad dressing had no flavor at all and I would have liked more feta cheese for flavor. But it was a lovely presentation and was good enough. Hubby had the gyro platter which he said had a slightly sweet taste that he wasn't used to. He didn't hate it, nor did he love it. Again, a HUGE amount of food! Gotta say honestly that I think we have been spoiled by the always flavorful and yummy food at Pappoule's in the Park Place food court. The chicken there is amazing! And the tzatziki sauce is better too! All in all, my greek food low light is still on because I'm missing those distinct flavors that Opa didn't give me. Service was great! Food came super fast and the restaurant was small but cozy. The ladies room could use a little facelift.
(3)Nasser E.
I live in Pittsburgh, PA., and have been in to Greek Restaurant in NY, Virginia, And Pittsburgh. But this is the best out of all, and with a very reasonable price.
(5)Jane P.
We shared Mousaka with an Angus / Béchamel sauce and a flaming Saganaki burger. The subtle flavor of nutmeg in the Mousaka was quite nice. I feel the vegetarian might have been better as the meat sauce was kind of generic. It definitely could have been warmer. The burger had a good flavor but was a little overcooked and the fries were cold. The pita was very soft and nice. Sadly, the service was incredibly bad. My fella says we won't return. I'm on the fence, I think they have potential. Just need to tighten things up.
(2)John R.
When you compare Opa to any other Greek restaurant in Tucson, you would find that there is really nothing that anybody else does better than Opa. The atmosphere is open, a beautiful rendition of Greece on the south wall, with lovely booths or tables depending on your preference. The Greek music is upbeat and fun, and never does it overpower a conversation. Upon being seated, you will be given a complimentary plate of warm pita bread, zesty hummus and a sublime tsatziki sauce. This is so classy and elegant that Zeus himself would smile. We still had a little bit of tsatziki and hummus left when the bread ran out, and without our requesting, the owner RAN some more pita to our table. This is just so hard to find in any restaurant. Major kudos to them. The servers are attentive and sweetly humble, always thanking you for letting them refill your beverage - again, elegant and charming. We did not wait long at any point, including paying. The servers also have each other's back - they help carry food, they run checks for each other - they are family. It is inspiring to watch. The chicken and lemon soup is exquisite. The lemon pops but the other seasonings mellow it out, it's fascinating to taste. The portion is HUGE for only $4 - this could be an entrée. The gyro sandwich is big enough to make 2 gyros out of. They use a quality meat that you won't find anywhere else. It is sliced thick and it is tender and not burnt. The Greek salad that accompanies does not skimp on feta and the dressing is superb. My wife ordered the stuffed chicken, which was divine In every bite. The rice was prepared perfectly. Three beverages (iced tea, Greek coffee and a soda), two big bowls of soup, enough entrée for leftovers, with tax was barely $40 - a deal for what you receive. Don't settle for anywhere else. Experience Opa and be treated like you would atop Mt. Olympus.
(5)Jennifer D.
After buying a Groupon from this location we decided to try it out. Last Tuesday we attempted to go and get something to eat. When we arrived at around 7PM, it was a full house and limited seating. We got seated almost immediately, but we had to wait over 15 mins and never received drinks or any service. We thought it may be a fluck and they were so busy and understaffed - it was a Tuesday after all. We decided to try it again yesterday. We arrived at around 7:15PM and it was not as busy as before, but it was still pretty packed. We were not seated immediately, but we finally got seated and we waited for about 10 mins just to receive our drink order. We ended up waiting another 15 mins and we were not able to even get an order. It was so disappointing and not worth the time. We did not even get an apology from the staff or even get to try out our food. Such a disappointment that could be changed with having more staff and customer service.
(1)Karla S.
first time here, I loved everything. the restaurant was beautiful and nice music. servers were very attentive, great customer service. the food was soooooo delicious ! and they serve sooooo much with ur meal. great restaurant and I'll definetly be back with friends and family.
(5)Aisha R.
One word sums this place up....YUMMY!!!! I had the lamb pita with greek salad. DE-LIC-IOUS! The atmosphere was great .... not too loud and great for a girls late lunch (that's why I was here) or a family outing. The prices are reasonable and the lunch specials go until 3pm.
(5)Amanda D.
No bueno. We headed to Opa on Friday night for dinner. They were a fairly full house but there were empty tables and we were seated without too long of a wait. A co-worker had recommended Opa and really gave it praise. I am unsure if Opa was having an off night or our ordering was just not following the lead of things my co-worker said were great. The highlight of our meal for me was the hummus and my friend JD liked the tzatziki. It is nice that this is brought to your table complimentary. Everything that followed after the free hummus + pita was unimpressive. We ordered the flaming saganaki (imported Greek cheese). Let me be clear that I am not a newbie to Greek food and I LOVE the flaming cheese. Not this time, as it tasted burnt. Yes, I understand they light the cheese on fire but it always has tasted delicious on past occasions at other Greek restaurants. This go around it was not tasty. We tried a few bites and were done. JD ordered the spicy chicken pita and said the chicken was dry. He was not excited with his food. I ordered the vegetarian moussaka (which is basically Greek lasagna made with eggplant). I recently had this dish in a Greek restaurant in Chicago and fell madly in love with it. At Opa, I tasted a bite and it was absolutely unappealing. In one word, Opa is unimpressive. The service is lacking. Our server never asked how we liked our food. Perhaps she thought I was full? I had only taken one bite of my moussaka and I found it odd she never asked if we enjoyed our meal. The food was completely lacking. No plans to return to Opa but I would recommend if you plan to go-- try lunch. The prices were far more reasonable on the lunch menu.
(1)Philip S.
Owner greeted us. A good family establishment. Food is well portioned and tasty.
(4)Joshua B.
The food at Opa! has always been great, and the service used to be legendary. Lately however, the service hasn't been that great. I have experienced poor service and heard several negatives reviews in the past few months. It seems Opa! became popular enough to lose focus on the service, and still bring in customers. If you are willing to brave long waits, incorrect orders, lost items, and general poor service for good food, Opa! is worth trying out. I am currently holding out until I hear better things about their service again.
(2)NoraZoe W.
We have been going to Opa for about 2.5 years, and when we went last week, we were even more impressed than we usually are. Yes, typically, the food is great--high quality, well-cooked, ample, delicious. But usually, the service is "eh." Last week, however, something was different--in a good way, not in a bad. Our water cups were never empty, our food orders were quick (and yet still correct!), our bill was on our table before we requested it...wow. Flaming saganaki is amazing as an appetixer, if you were wondering. The lamb pita platter, with a hefty serving of the Greek salad (with amazing dressing) on the side, yummy. A gyro plate, also with a salad, yes, you guessed it--great. Not a 5 star because I don't believe in perfection, but this is a keeper. Excellent prices, too.
(4)Betsy B.
The restaurant is located on Campbell just outside of the shopping mall. There are a lot of restaurants in the area but it was pretty crowded. There were a few tables outside. Inside, there are a few booths as well as some tables. The platter with huumus and tzatziki with pita bread was a nice starter. They offer a low carb menu that included the low carb gyros platter-without the rice and added vegetables. The helping of lamb on the gyros platter was really generous, easy to take some home for another meal. The platter comes with a greek salad as well. I found the lamb to be cooked nicely and flavorful. I really enjoyed the meal and would go back again. Good idea to check for a groupon coupon if you are going as well.
(4)Doug P.
Until now, I've never reviewed anything, but my recent experience at Opa compels me to write this. As for the service my family and I received: Extremely slow, even though it was a Tuesday night and many tables were empty. One member of our party was not served her entree until everybody else had nearly finished theirs. As for the food: Opinions ranged from "okay" to "good." My main complaint: At the end of the meal, when the server delivered the credit-card slip to me for my signature, the bill's total was labeled--in large capitalized letters--as "PRE-TIP AMT." I know that some restaurants include a tip in the bill for large parties such as ours, but a total labeled "PRE-TIP AMT," along with a blank line directly beneath it labeled "TIP," is a solid indication that Opa is not one of those restaurants. I added a $28.00 tip. The next day, when I looked at the itemized billing, I discovered Opa had included an 18% tip of $23.85 in the "PRE-TIP AMT." After a week of phone calls and a trip to Opa, after a week of dealing with uncooperative employees (I would have to present my monthly credit-card statement to Opa to prove I had actually paid the bill, the manager told me), they finally agreed to refund my tip.
(1)Jim H.
The food was very good. The service was the WORST I have EVER experienced. We sat outside and had to ask for the table to be wiped - 20 minutes later it happened. We ordered an appetizer which came followed by complimentary appetizers with the dinner. We had to ask for a wine menu which took 5 minutes. I had to walk into the restaurant to ask for a soft drink refill which appeared 10 minutes later after I asked a 2nd server to get me one. I would fire the manager and the servers and start over!!!!!!!
(1)Amanda B.
This is my go to place for Greek food, if no other reason than its close to home. I have been here when its busy and when its not so busy. Service can get backed up, but nothing that has annoyed me. And trust me, I get annoyed very easily. I usually get the grilled hummus wrap or veggie wrap. I have no complaints as far the food and salad. Everything I eat I enjoy. And the pita is warm and soft. The last time I went in for takeout, I was in and out within 10 minutes. Overall, good solid food. Okay service. Will be back.
(4)Kristy N.
This is the 2nd time we have tried this place and I really wanted to like it as I love Greek food. I will have to find somewhere else to fulfill my desire for Greek food as I will never go back. Service, what service?? We went here for lunch and about half the tables were empty. We got seated right away and Server A brought us water but then we sat in our booth for over 25 minutes before anyone came to wait on us. We asked about ordering an appetizer but was told "You will get hummus and pita soon". Um okay. We flagged down Server B to inquire about our hummus and pita bread and he just nodded and walked away. About 5 minutes later he came back with the hummus and pita and asked if we were ready to order - YES, we were ready 20 minutes ago! So he takes our order and we waited another 15 minutes to get our food. The gyro meat was very good but my dining companion's spicy chicken was dry and had no flavor. They served a weird tasting sauce with this chicken that was something I wished I hadn't tasted....ewwww! The hummus' texture is chunky, very odd. Halfway thru our meal, Server 3 stops by to refill our water - first time we were offered a refill. When we were finished, we had to flag down Server 3 to get our check. The gyro meat is wonderful but not worth putting up with the poor service and the other crappy food.
(1)Andy L.
Service was great, very respectful, fast and kept our drinks full. Free pita with hummus and awesome taziki (sp?). Gyro plate was awesome and portion sizes of meat were very large. Good selection for kids and wine for the adults. Excited that we found a great Greek restaurant in Tucson!
(5)Tracy T.
This is great place for greek food, as good as we've had in New York. As corny as it is, the flaming feta is wonderful, we could make a meal from that and the gyro meat alone. Simple classic preparation, with quality food. Service was okay. Mostly because our waiter kept saying "no problem" when we said thank you. "No Problem" implies that refilling my water, or serving my dinner is a problem for you, don't say it, "your welcome" works great and is more polite, and for me is the difference between 10 and 20% when leaving a tip! We'll be back
(4)Stephanie H.
I was hesitant to go here because there seemed to be a lot of reviews saying the service was terrible, but then I noticed that they seem to be the older reviews and the newer ones are better. So we got a Groupon and went to check it out for lunch. It was quite good! The ambiance is cute, nicely decorated. They were very busy, but the service was perfectly fine, prompt and friendly. Food was delicious! I had some eggplant thing with a yummy bechamel sauce that was huge and yummy. Dining companion had some meat thing that he liked, and took home half of my entree. I would recommend it and go back.
(4)Lindsay N.
GREAT FOOD, VERY INEXPENSIVE, HUGE PORTIONS, AND GREAT EMPLOYEES!!! I love greek food, love is an understatement actually.....it is my favorite kind of food! After living in NYC and San Diego I have been lucky enough to have had some incredible samplings of great Greek food. Opa! is such a wonderful place, especially in a place like Tucson that is greatly lacking good international cuisine (aside from pizza and Mexican joints). I had a major craving for a Gyro this morning and went to Opa! today to get lunch to go for myself and my boyfriend, who is pretty new to greek food. My food was prepared quickly yet I had to wait to leave due to the buckets of rain falling from the monsoon storm that magically appeared within 3 minutes of going inside, during that time I chit chatted with the female employees and truly enjoyed myself. They are so sweet, kind, friendly, and very professional. When I finally got home the food was INCREDIBLE! It was perfect, the gyros, babaganoush (sp?), etc. hit the spot better than I thought it would, each time the food seems to get better, plus I am always into trying new things (the greek salad with chicken was being served to a table near where I was waiting and as I saw it go by me....I started salivating, it looked amazing, like something you would see in a food magazine! I will definitely be getting that next time!) Love this place and as long as I'm a resident of this town, I will always be a loyal customer. If there was a 10 star rating scale I would give them 11. The restaurant was clean, well lit, and the customer service is always above and beyond. 2 thumbs way up!!! Can't wait to go back!
(5)Kamryn C.
I had a really great experience at Opa a few weeks ago. My boyfriend and I were looking for somewhere to have dinner on a Thursday, and because we both have packed schedules it happened to be at 9:30 pm. Most places weren't open, but we decided to try Opa. We were warmly welcomed, and seated promptly. Upon ordering we discovered that they closed at 9, but that they had cleaning up to do, so we should enjoy our meal and not feel rushed. The service the rest of the evening echoed the initial encounter. The food was good and the portions were gigantic, leaving plenty of leftovers. But, as I've said previously the service was really the star of the night. I know I'll go back to Opa again for that reason alone.
(5)Julie B.
Food was very good. Horrible, horrible service though! We ate there last night and two waitresses were fight behind our table....So unprofessional!
(3)D M.
Never ever again!! Service sucked! Cockroaches crawling on floor! And when I pointed that out I was told its because front door is always open. I got 2 Gyro platters to go! Big mistake on my part for not checking before I left. We had hair in one of the platters and the other the pita was so soggy that it wasn't even worth trying to eat. I'm disappointed as I really do love Greek food. But I won't ever eat here again. Time to learn how to make it at home. And look around for another place that cares about their customers!
(1)Lauren K.
I really, really want to give Opa 2.5 stars, but I can't, and the food is actually pretty decent, so I've rounded up to 3 stars. The service is so frustratingly awful, though. And their coupon policy sucks. Let's start with the good: the food. It's hands down the best Greek food in Tucson. It's the freshest and most flavorful. The menu has pretty standard Greek fare. I really enjoy the Pastitsio platter. It's basically Greek lasagna. Pasta layered with very flavorful and rich ground beef with tomato, topped with a thick layer of well-seasoned béchamel sauce on the top. The piece is a nice size, and it stays together well. Other Greek places in Tucson have this dish, but it doesn't stay together because it's made improperly and/or they freeze it and then quick defrost it in the microwave, breaking it down to water. This doesn't happen at Opa, and I thank them for that. The platter also comes with a Greek salad, which has a generous amount of feta cheese on it, and it's dressed with a flavorful vinaigrette. Pita pieces and some not-so-good rice finish off the platter. All-in-all, I enjoy this meal a lot. My husband gets the gyro platter. The meat is also the best gyro meat that we've had at a Greek restaurant in Tucson. It's seasoned perfectly, and they finish the cooking by putting a little crisp on the edges of the meat, which adds to the texture. It makes it super good. The platter comes with the same salad that the Pastitsio has, with pita pieces, some tzatziki and that same bad rice. Another awesome thing Opa does: they give you a free hummus and tzatziki appetizer. It comes with a ton of pita. The hummus is not the best I've ever had, but it's good. The tzatziki is really good. I normally don't like it, but I like it a lot here. I like to put a combination of hummus and tzatziki on a pita together. It's a tasty combo! And it's all free! Love that! Now the bad: the service. Good luck getting a drink refill. Good luck getting your check in a timely manner. Good luck getting your credit card back after you've handed it off for payment. Everything happens obnoxiously slowly at Opa. I don't even understand why, since there's always at least three waiters and an older woman (owner?) in sight. They're also not very friendly. They're not rude, but they clearly have no interest in customers. It can be quite awkward. The bad service isn't a once in a while thing, either. They're always bad. It really ruins the experience, and it's what makes me not want to go back as frequently as we otherwise would. They have a really good coupon on their website. It's $8 off $16. Great! Thank you, Opa. But wait! If you use that, they tack on 18% gratuity, mandatory. That is outrageously shitty. Gratuity is optional. It is me giving extra money out of the kindness of my heart for good service. I never skimp on tips, but I don't feel like I should be forced to give one, especially when it's just a party of two. Furthermore, this wait staff does NOT deserve 18%. They don't even deserve 15%, but that's the lowest I'll go unless I'm treated like dirt. So, in summary, I'm happy to have the coupon, but the policy relating to it is dumb. The restaurant itself is usually very clean, and the decor is decent. Their prices are also fair for the quantity and quality of product they're serving. It's just the service that chases me away a lot of the time.
(3)Evy O.
This restaurant has a very nice ambience. You feel cozy as soon as you walk in with all those sicily decorations. And they give a pretty good size of meal too. So big that I can only eat half of it. I ordered Gyro platter and it was excellent. I will take a trip to this restaurant again to try for their lamb loin souvlaki next time..
(4)Roxanna S.
I was there on 6/8/14 and if I was rating on food alone this place would get five stars. If I was rating it on service alone - well if I could give zero I would. OMG TERRIBLE SERVICE. So terrible it was almost comical. First we came in and a person who seemed to be the hostess said she would be right with us. Then a gentleman dressed as a server came up, gave us a once over, audibly sighed (WTF no idea why he did that, we don't exactly fit stereotypes of bad tippers or anything, just your average decently dressed white folk), grabbed a couple menus and walked off to a table. Didn't say a word so at first we weren't sure he was even seating us but there was no one else waiting so we followed. When we were seated he walked off and didn't come back for around 5 minutes or so. Came and took our drink orders, which took about ten minutes to get to the table - for context the restaurant was not busy (maybe 5 or 6 tables were sat including us), each of us got a glass of water, my dining companion had a glass of tea and I had a glass of wine so these were not time consuming items to make/retrieve. During the entire time we were without drinks he never came by the table again. Finally came to drop off the drinks and then walked off without asking us if we were ready to order. We sat there for another very long stretch of time before he came back. We were there for 30 minutes before our order was even asked for!! (sadly not an exaggeration, I checked the time). When he asked if we were ready to order, I said yes, we have been ready for a while now, and he did at least have the presence of mind to apologize and he offered to bring us a free appetizer of baba ganoush and hummus after I started to order the hummus appetizer. The food came in a reasonable amount of time and as it was delicious, the portion sizes were also generous. I had the moussaka and my friend had the gyro platter, we both loved it. Unfortunately he did not take a lesson from us having to wait so long to order and he didn't come back to check on us until we were at least halfway through the meal, probably 10 or so minutes later. Both of us had empty water glasses and my friend had empty tea glass a couple times that sat empty for a long stretch. Throughout our dining experience he referred to me as "amiga" a few times and talked to my friend as if he knew him very well (like greeting him as an old friend that kind of thing) which both of us were surprised and a little off put by. I like polite, and friendly, but he was overly familiar and intrusively so. One of the worst parts about the whole thing though was we saw all of the other tables getting what looked like great service by other servers. All in all - the restaurant ambiance was great (loved the decor) and the food was excellent. The service was some of the worst I've ever experienced. I am unsure of whether I am willing to try again, and if I do I will certainly never sit in that server's section again.
(3)Ashley B.
I've never been to a kinder, more family friendly place in my life. This is a dining experience and not a place for people in a hurry. Good food, good people, and a traditional Greek experience that my family adores.
(5)Linda E.
We went for lunch today with a groupon. We ordered two $10.00 lunch plates. I gave them the groupon when i ordered. The groupon was for $16.00 and i paid $8.00 for it. When the bill came they charged us $13.00 instead of $10.00 because the groupon can not be used for the lunch because it is discounted. It is just a lunch menu. This means that they added $6.00 plus tax to our bill then gave us the coupon off that I had paid for. The groupon did not say only for dinner. The owner said that I should have known. I do not like the way this was handled. I have to say i use to go here a lot but not anymore. P. S. The service was bad toay but I have to say it is not always bad.
(1)C H.
Poor service, tasty food. Our one entree came while the second sat in the window for 5 minutes, while the employees all took their breaks right behind our table while having phone calls on speaker with several members of the group. Our server cursed in front of our children (not the first time they've heard it, but still!) and left all of our dirty plates all over our table. Ask for the tall male server, as he takes his service seriously....we forgot this time :/
(3)Jenny R.
Visited Sunday 9-2-12 The food was great, unfortunately our waitress, Ana, went on a lunch break immediately after serving us. She was sitting behind a propped up tray where the staff pick up the food. Licking her fingers, talking on the phone, getting herself refills. We had to ask other wait staff for refills (5 min after running out of our drinks)and then we had to ask for our check. Other customers had to walk to the kitchen to give their check and order dessert. She pointed to another staff member who had to finish the woman's transaction and help her order dessert to go. Then when she brought the ticket and asked how her service was "now that shes off break" we said it was great other than feeling ignored. Then she proceeded to argue that she deserved a break and it was a team effort. Then she came back again and tried to argue that she's sorry we felt that way. Update. So Needless to say, we did not leave a tip. But, the waitress or someone else at the restaurant seemed to sense it warranted a tip. After we put a zero on the receipt, I balanced my checkbook the other day, someone gave her a tip. We tried to call the restaurant on 9/8/12 at about 8pm the phone was busy for at least an hour. So we called on Sunday 9/9/12 and we asked to talk to the owner, we were told they were not there, so the manager, Katie, said that was already processed. Hello....someone stole from us. So we pushed a bit, and were told we could come pick up the $2. Hello...you have an employee stealing, if they steal from one customer are they stealing from others or the business. We pushed a bit more and she offered a $10 gift card. Heck no we aren't coming back. Not once did she offer to look into it or apologize. So we did not take her up on it. Instead we called our bank, now they will take care of it. At the very least we will get our $2 back. At the worst, the credit card processing company will investigate for theft. We obviously won't be told. But be wary of this place.
(1)Phil O.
Our lunch at Opa today was very very nice. I agree with previous reviews: the service was good but not exceptional. Until we had to wait a while for the bill, it was very good service, but it took a while for the waitress to get back to us. The gratuity was added to the bill, I understand how that can be irritating. But the food! It was the freshest quality, extremely generous portions, and tasty. The Athenian pasta dish ($10) was a huge quantity of spaghetti tossed with olive oil, basil, sundried tomatoes, etc topped with a nice cheese that was melted on top. Two nice pieces of well-seasoned bread came with it. And the accompanying greek salad was just wonderful. The gyro platter ($9) was far superior to what we have had at little greek restaurants on the eastside, and all dishes were served on beautiful plates rather than plastic and paper, not to mention the quantity was very generous. The ambience is quite pleasant, it isn't overly noisy, and the seating, tables, and tableware are quite nice. We appreciate this restaurant!
(4)Carianne C.
I have been here before, and thought it was "meh," but bought a Living Social coupon anyway to give it another chance (and it is close to the office). We showed up at 12:15 for lunch, and had to wait a few minutes for a table (understandable in the middle of lunch rush). Once the food was dropped off, never saw the server again. She never brought the requested lemon for my friend's water. Never brought my iced tea (which I was charged for). Never refilled the water (even though she passed by with a water pitcher a few times - but she just wouldn't make eye contact with us). Friend's greek salad was lame. My vegetarian platter was mediocre. Very bland hummus. No tzatziki to dip falafel in. I would have ordered a side of it, but the server never returned. We were never served the complimentary plate of pita/hummus that all other tables were served (and that I've been served in the past). Had to hunt down server behind the bar/counter to pay. I will never go back here. LAME!!!!!
(1)Jenny B.
A hot mess. Very poor service (a reoccurring theme from all the reviews below) and bland food. If the prices were half of what they were I could be lenient.
(1)Jed B.
Why the low rating? This joint I can't pass! The food never ever sucks when I come here. I'm a regular, so I'm treated like family. I love the gyros, they're filling. The owner, Andreas, is Greek, all the menu items are authentic. Yes, it has it's flaws but still, I keep coming back, the pros far outweigh the cons. I just had the flaming saganaki burger, omg! I'm in love. I can honestly say that their burgers are some of the best. Disagree? Come in and try for yourself. I love this place more than green eggs and ham.
(5)Drea G.
The food is good, but it's frustrating ordering the same dish and getting something different each time. Last time I went they gave me the wrong dish and insisted it wasn't and did not replace it. I ordered a salad and they brought me a gyro..the service is hit and miss, sometimes fast and friendly, other times slow and rude!
(2)Valarie A.
Came here based on a recommendation from a friend, then again because I wanted to share the gyro love with another friend, then again because I really can't get enough of Opa! tzatziki sauce. While each time I have been there I played it really safe and ordered sandwiches, I really cannot deny that their gyros are definitely one of the best i've had in Tucson. Also, despite what i've seen written about their service, all of my waitresses were incredibly attentive and well mannered. I also love the fact that they serve you a free plate of tzatziki and hummus when you arrive, I prefer a zestier hummus but everything else about it was delicious :) It was a really short wait till the food arrived as well! I had this same experience each of the 3 times i went there in the past 2 weeks :)
(5)Jackie B.
Sat down at small booth and was served complementary fresh warm pitas with hummus. Very good. Lots of hand painted murals on walls. Entertaining to look at. A few tables had something that was flambéed at the table. Very dramatic. Our food came out very fast. Had Gyro Greek Salad. Lots of meat. Little too salty for me. Little bit of feta and one olive. Will be back but will try something different, maybe falafel.
(4)Taralyn R.
I am back to give this place 5 stars because I have tried many other Greek places lately and am always let down. The taste of the food, the amount of food, and the service and atmosphere at Opa! are exactly what I'm looking for for a satisfying lunch.
(5)JD K.
Worth The Wait! If you short on time go elsewhere. Every time I go it takes a while to order once you are seated. Use the time to relax and converse, nice atmosphere, you can hear each other. Food has always been excellent with large portions. Save room for the baklava!
(5)Andrea G.
I've seen this advertised but I had never visited here--until recently! I took Gary (one part of my dining trio that includes my mother) on a weekday night, and we found a pretty busy restaurant with happy customers. We lucked out and got the last table available without waiting. Service was quick and upbeat. A huge tray of complimentary hummus and pita pieces were placed in front of us, to our delight. They were yummy and filling. We ordered two different items so we could sample the menu, which was quite large. I ordered Mousakka while Gary ordered a chicken souvlaki. The food came in a reasonable period of time, despite the full house (and a few parties waiting for seating). Both dishes were winners, with ample serving sizes and included a simple Greek salad on the same plate. Gary's chicken dish included quite a lot, and it was tender and tasty. My Mousakka was quite meaty and hearty, more than expected, and very well seasoned and textured. The smaller tables are placed quite close together, so we ended up talking to a lone diner next to us, who was a regular. We took home leftovers, enough to make a second meal (and we don't eat like birds!). We were pleasantly surprised with the food and service, and look forward to our next visit! That menu offers some promising future meals and dining experiences!
(4)Taric W.
As soon as I walked into Opa, it was a sight for this sore Phoenician's eyes when compared to the rest of Tucson. Cozy dining with comfy seating, and a fountain I wish I could have by my own front door. We were seated promptly by our kind host (I'll assume he is the manager), and before we could even look at the menu, we were given complimentary pita with hummus and tzatziki. The hummus was freaking delicious! The tzatziki was thick and satisfying. "Do you wanna look at the wine menu? Or is it too early for that?" haha the manager cracks me up. It was only noon, but I almost ordered a glass for the hell of it, because this is a fun place that inspires you to indulge. The menu was overwhelming. Pitas...vegetarian menu...wraps. For some reason the wraps just stuck out--with mushrooms, melted feta cheese, with a side of salad and rice? Why is this only $10? Instead of trying out gyro meat or chicken, I got brave, took your suggestions, and ordered the filet mignon wrap. I can already hear your cries now. "But Taric , wraps aren't Greek!" I'm sure a society that old produced more than one sort of unleavened bread. STFU and open wide. Anyways, I'm not big on red meat, but this was delicious. The mignon had that hint of wine it was cooked in, and all that feta, tomato, and mushroom in there made it heaven in my mouth until that last tasty bite. The salad was topped with "OPA!!!" Your meal will be interrupted by this shout, while someone's dish is being lit with a tremendous fire that distracts the whole room. I don't know what they ordered, but I sure as hell wanted one. Okay...where was I? Oh yeah, the salad was topped with ample feta cheese, a roasted slice of red bell pepper, and a kalamata olive. Not sure what was in the rice, but I wouldn't mind finishing a plate of that by itself. The tzatziki in the side wasn't even necessary, but that didn't stop me from using it anyway! For desert, my date and I split the passionberry duo. A thin layer of cake as the foundation, with a wafer of chocolate sandwiched between two flavors of airy mousse. Drizzled with a delicious, fruity sauce, a couple of berries, and surrounded with a moat of whipped cream. We agreed that it looked and tasted like Valentine's Day. Yum! I didn't come to Tucson expecting great food, but this really set the bar for local cuisine. Fun, tasty, and didn't feel fatty at all. If I lived in these parts, I would definitely be the duke. Now excuse me while I suppress this urge to shout "Opa!" and light every meal on fire.
(5)Melinda C.
Well, maybe they had an off night because a friend had recommended this to us. We went on Thursday (6/28) and had a short wait for a table as the restaurant was busy. It stayed busy all evening. Service was attentive, friendly and fast. The pita, hummus and tzatziki appetizer was good. We enjoyed it. I'm glad we had it. My mom and I ordered the gyro platter and hubby got the combo platter which included a lamb skewer. Each dish came with Greek salad, pita triangles and rice. Unfortunately, the rice was mushy and tasteless. Each of us had gyro meat, but most of it was burnt and crunchy to eat, so we had to pick through it to find edible pieces. Hubby's extra lamb was ok. I've had platters in other Greek restaurants and usually they serve a whole pita. I was really surprised to just get a few pita triangles that weren't even enough to make a whole pita. The bill was over $50 for 3 and we left hungry and disappointed. Needless to say, we won't be going back since we like Shish Kebob House and Fronimo's so much better.
(2)Barnabas L.
YUCK YUCK!! They are so average it hurts me! greek food, go to Athens on 4th instead!! Saganaki wasn't done well (second time i've had it here and the second time WAS NOT the charm). It tasted old and SUPER SALTY!!! come on :\ well anyways, their salad was blech. Their pitas they burned :\ hard stuff to ruin but it is possible... service here is slow, they take their sweet time for everything. Saganaki and Salad took about an hour or two to get and getting the bill takes forever. ask for it about the time you get your food so you can get out in a timely fashion...If you have lots of time to burn then sure go here.. but be prepared to drop some cash for eh..food.
(2)Carla B.
I first went to Opa thanks to a Groupon deal in the summer of 2012. I loved it. The servers were extremely friendly, and I am always greeted with a smile. While I was waiting around for my to-go order, they brought me pita and hummus to munch on free of charge! Of course, this was when they were first starting to get the word out, so no promises they still do it for cost reasons... I got a Groupon for my parents and they are now hooked too! We go at least once a month or so now. Though I can't speak for the authenticity of the food (never been to Greece, though I do have some Turkish friends with their own kebab places, so the cuisines are similar in some aspects), the portion sizes are great, the food is good, and the service even better. I can't recommend Opa enough.
(5)S. M.
The food is okay. Not great, but not terrible. Their hummus and fries are really good, but everything else is just blah.
(2)Eduardo C.
Complimentary hummus and tzatziki sauce with pita bread arrived promptly. Hummus was too acidic for me, tzatziki sauce was ok. Ordered filet mignon and spicy chicken combo platter. The spicy chicken was nothing special, filet mignon was well-seasoned and tender. The rice however had no flavor and the salad left something to be desired, particularly because of the dressing. I thought My Big Fat Greek Restaurant had a much better salad. Athenian Spaghetti was interesting but lacked sauce.
(3)Elizabeth P.
The food was okay but the service was terrible. I waited 30 minutes to get waited on after receiving a menu. They were not busy, but the staff seemed to hang out by the cook station.
(2)Joe H.
Glad I did not let the bad experiences some reviews harp on discourage me from going. Service was very good. Food was good, especially the lamb. Gyros rather bleak. And the Tsatsiki - very disappointing. No evidence for garlic nor cucumber. Americanization of food quite evident. I'll keep looking for more authentic Greek food in Tucson.
(3)Scott W.
It really breaks my heart to write this, because Opa used to be so GOOD. About three years ago, however, the service just went downhill. The last time I was there, after waiting for 20 minutes to get greeted at our table, no refills, and no waitress at all, I asked to speak with the manager. No surprise, it was the former server who my partner and I used to pin as the owner's daughter (because otherwise she would have been fired) who was perhaps the worst server I've ever come across in all my years of eating out. She comes over and I tell her that the server management is a mess. Five tables have not been greeted, no one is getting refills, and you can just feel the negative energy building in the room. Meanwhile, three or four servers are talking and joking around in front of the kitchen, one server is eating, and there is not ONE on the floor - serving. Although we had not received our food, I asked to bring the bill if they hadn't started it. Although we had ordered 20 minutes before, they had not started it. The manager took the food off the bill, but not our iced teas, which had never been refilled. I paid for both my friend's bill and mine (I had invited her, after all), and swore that Opa would never see me again. This is also accompanied by the food quality, which has suffered lately as well. It's sad, because Opa used to have some of the tastiest Greek food in Tucson. Now, it's just a mess. Guess it's true what they say about nepotism...it ruins everything.
(2)Nicole W.
I ate here for lunch a few weeks ago. Despite dismal service (no hostess when we came in - we waited for 5 minutes with waiters staring at us but no one seating us, they forgot one order which then came out 10 minutes after the rest of the meal, we had to refill our own drinks, etc.) the food was quite good and the value of their $5 lunch special was spectacular. I had the gyro, my husband had the greek burger, both were good. Don't bring a date here, but if you are looking for a bite of good food at a great price, Opa might be the place to go!
(3)Imran G.
Oh dear, I really must learn to stay away from these fancy 'Mediterranean' food places. They are all extremely disappointing. I went there for dinner and the owner was smoking right outside entrance. How unpleasing is that? The owner seated us and brought us a menu. I think its really cool when you get to meet the owner and stuff. It tells you that they really care how their restaurant is run and what people think. The rest of the staff were really nice as well, refills came often and promptly. Food was hot when it came out. Service was groovy. The food, well, the food was not gravy. At between $10-20 per person, you really expect to be full when you leave. I think the owner expects you to get appetizers and stuff because of how fancy this place is, but I'm not one that usually gets appetizers. Maybe if I had an appetizer I'd be full when I left, but then it'd be almost $20/person at this restaurant. I can't express how upset I was when I ordered a ~$15 dish and got enough food to feed a kindergartener. It wasn't just my plate, my significant other and third wheel were also extremely disappointed. We paid our bill, and left. Plain 'Mediterranean' food. I got a gyro plate, and it was nothing special. In fact, if my memory serves me correct, they served the gyro with a TORTILLA. Really? Maybe they should try harder. This place is a huge failure. Its sad because the atmosphere is cool, the staff is very nice, but the food is sham.
(1)Genevieve G.
It's not that the food isn't great. It is. (Most of it anyways.) I used to be willing to tolerate the extremely slow service, because it was a convenient place to have lunch/team building meetings, and enjoy a nice meal, but the service has been atrocious, and I'm not going back. We used to go to Opa every so often, as it's in walking distance from my office, and I had my favorite dish (vegetarian moussaka - it's delicious). The busser is a genuine and gentle guy, and the owner (who we affectionally dubbed Mama Opa) was always pleasant. But I'm not going back, mainly due to a Groupon or Living Social deal and insolent service. My meal came to $18 - the deal was for $20. I said I'd eat the extra $2, but the manager refused to honor it if the total did not go over $20. After a tiresome and sometimes heated discussion about the implied terms and invented conditions (not in the fine print on the deal), spontaneously created by the manager as she stood before us, it was clear that Opa did not value our continuous patronage. We haven't gone back and I now make my own moussaka. I miss Mama Opa but I'd rather eat somewhere that wants and deserves my business.
(2)Brittany S.
Great lunch specials! $5 each and we left stuffed. A little too cold in the restaurant..i guess compensating for hot Tucson weather, but it was a little uncomfortable so bring a sweater!
(4)Dee O.
Food was good and the service's was great. Gissel took very good care of us.
(5)Trace N.
I am strictly speaking here of how they handle their Living Social Deals - very unprofessional and unethical. The first time I used a Living Social Deal I picked up my food and found they added a $5.50 gratuity!!!! Did I mention I picked the food up. The second time with my Living Social deal expired I went in to spend the $10.00 I spent on the Living Social Deal. They said I had to spend $20 or more to get my original $10.00!!! Lame, totally lame. The manager was unwilling to let me order a $7.00 Gyro and call it good. They have my $10.00 but I will never go back.
(2)Karuna M.
I really miss the Opa! that was. We used to love their hummus and the filet kebab was incredible. Our last visit made us wonder if the original owner had perhaps sold. The tzatziki and hummus both tasted like they were from a tub at Costco. The pilaf was a mushy salty mess. The mandarin oranges on my husband's salad had begun to ferment. The filet kebab was really undercooked (which could be fixed), and almost every cube featured inedible chewy bits of sinew. (Which could not. ) We will never go back, and it is a shame. They once were good. You're better off at Fronimo's ; yes, their menu is much more limited, but they have proved they have staying power and a consistently good product.
(1)Ron E.
Ok food....but the service was bad....they also add a 18% gratuity if you use a groupon......So beware!!!...I will not be going back....Cheers
(2)D O.
My dinner was the sea bass and was absolutely fabulous. Melt in your mouth good. Liked the surprise of a complimentary appetizer. Thumbs up!
(5)Jeff B.
This is a follow-up to my review last Summer; read the other comments & a clear pattern will emerge of subpar service: mediocre @best! Apparently, no one person is assigned to individual tables, but this 'team' concept is inefficient. I ordered a combo platter: the rice was cold & both the lamb & the filet mignon was overcooked. They have the audacity to tack on a 18% tip for customers w/discount coupons; the mgr reluctantly removed this included tip. The table on either side of me had long waits for their checks, as did I - I won't return to Opa!
(2)richard w.
they are always busy. $5 lunch is the best deal in town. the appetizer is in front of you before you open the menu. everything i've had to eat there was excellent. i like the flavors, spices and variety. well run, nice people, deserves a visit.
(5)Diamond P.
I am torn. #1 - this is the best place to get hummas and tzatzki in Tucson #2 - Spanikopita and Dolmmades to die for #3 - WORST SERVICE STAFF! I love this place and even with the terrible service: i.e. - taking forever to be seated, not being tended to, glasses always dry. I hardly ever leave a tip for the staff because they are so horrible - its a family run place from what I understand - its not an excuse but I hope it lends to why they are consistently horrible at taking care of people! Oh - i almost forgot...they set things on fire in a really small restaurant...and almost set my husband on fire as they did it right by his face for the table across a very small walk way. OH - and they made my party move to allow another party to scoot by us.
(3)Daphna R.
I went here for lunch on Saturday with a Groupon I bought this week. They have a few "platters" that are gluten free. I had the falafel "platter" and my friend had the sea bass "platter". Platter my ass. It was a plate with the main order, a few veggies on the side and some spinach. The fish was dry inside and oily outside, the falafel was greasy, and the place was incredibly overpriced. The decor wasn't fit for much more than a fast food joint, yet the prices were about $13 a plate. This was way too greasy and cheap tasting for me. I feel like a cow.
(2)Tiffany S.
Generally, I really like the food here. The humus plate is deliciously homemade. The falafel is fluffy and yummy with a well balanced tzatziki sauce. The gyros are savory and flavorful. The entrees with lamb and meat are always well done *try the combo plates! However, I would not recommend their $5 dollar lunch specials or their pastas. It's not what they do best, you get a whole lotta noodles or lettuce and not much else. Go somewhere else for cheap food and save this place for the tried and true classics.
(3)Geordie R.
The service was fantastic. We had a large party and there were a few others as well and I thought the servers handled it really well. We had plenty of water and lots of appetizers for everyone. The food was good, but not great. I have never seen a Greek salad in my entire life with so few Kalmata olives. My side salad had a single olive as did my wife's. Is there an olive shortage I'm unaware of? Perhaps the Greek austerity measures include a prohibition on olive export. The hummus was tasty as was the spanokopita. I thought the falafel was dry and uninspired. If you are looking for a good value, this place certainly delivers - lots of food for the price, just don't expect the best Greek food you have ever eaten.
(3)Bex N.
Friendly, but fairly slow service when the place wasn't very packed, luckily we weren't in a hurry and it was a nice night to just sit on the patio. The complementary pita and hummus was a nice surprise to us since we weren't expecting it. I had the fillet Mignon pita and it was tasty...however my mom got the beef/lamb gyro and offered me a taste and I WAS SO JEALOUS! The gyro meat was amazing. And each of our meals were huge portions, enough for a second meal. I will def be back just for my own Classic Gyro!! I would say it's a 3 star place but the craving I got for the gyro meat while rating this place bumped them to 4 stars :D
(4)Richa S.
Came in for lunch... Took a while to get seated but was greeted with a horrible platter. Couldn't tell if it was supposed to be babaganoush or hummus. Either way, it was all tahini and bland. The food took way beyond 30 minutes and by then my lunch break pretty much almost was over. The food was cold and the salad accompanying it was larger than the veggie moussaka. I had to wait 15 minutes to get the bill as waitresses ignored me trying to flag them down. The bill was $15 and a stinking obligatory tip for bad service set me back $17 total for a cold, bland, small, late arriving lunch. Skip!!
(1)Mark A.
Opa, Can't beat the 5 buck lunch special. I wet there today for lunch, sat outside beautiful day for it. The service sucked today but was rectified by a few words to one of the owners. The service is a little hit and miss anyway, but the gyro meat is cooked well, sometimes it can be dry at places. I wish I could give 2 reviews 1 for food and another for ambiance, because lordy lordy lordy do they need to dump all those nasty dusty silk flowers. They have them everywhere with up to a foot of cobwebs on some of them. Silk Flowers and food should never be in the same place, I just have to go to another place in my head to get over it. Even with the silk flowers I will go back.
(4)Maria Pia F.
I've been here with my family twice now, the food is great, spot on and authentic Greek food! However the big BUT is the service of one waiter! He is the reason why OPA only got 4 stars from me.
(4)P E.
I would not recommend this place, this is not greek food
(1)Hannah D.
I recently went back to Opa!, and had a similar experience with the service. A man at the table next to me approached the servers (both apparently engaged in a staring contest with the patrons on the floor, while standing in the service station), threw them the bird and walked out. HA! But my lord, the food is good. I went to high school just north of Greece. I am certainly not an expert on Greek cuisine, but the food reminds me of summers spent in the region, and it is delicious. So delicious. So delicious. I just wish they would hire better and more servers. Back of house, you are amazing, Thank you!!! I cant stay away because of you guys.
(3)Orson F.
Loved the rice, the lemon potatoes were a bit stale and the salmon was ordinary. I got there late and they were in shutdown mode so i guess the tired looks should have been expected. Overall, quite ordinary.
(2)John H.
Honesty is brutal at times, and this review is chocked full of both - honesty and brutality... ;o) This visit was my first time to this restaurant, and my last. I accomplished both in one visit - I am very efficient that way. My fiance, Janie, our daughter, Ciara, and I went to Opa on the review of a family member, a GREEK family member, none the less, because they had eaten there in the far past, and thought it was good... Now, on to our visit. It started with walking into an empty restaurant around 4:30 on a Friday. Only one customer was there, and there were 5-6 employees behind the counter. We were not greeted, even though we stood inside the front door for a couple of minutes. We didn't know where to go, so we walked behind the counter by accident. Then, and only then, an employee addressed us and told us to go have a seat and we would be served... It was all downhill from there. Before going further, I just want to say the gyro meat was INCREDIBLE, and the HUMMUS/TZATZIKI was one that will haunt me with its greatness - since I won't be returning, I will crave it... that's just how it works... ;o) Service was horrible. We finally had a waiter approach us, and we ordered the hummus plate for an appetizer, and the Chicken/Rice/Lemmon soup for me - my ladies had something else (including the gyro meat... oh yeah!!). The waiter brought us a platter of hummus/tzatziki and it was good. 3 minutes later he came to the table with a hummus plate of the same exact size. We told him we didn't order it, because we thought the dish on the table was the one we ordered. He said, "no, you ordered it" in a very snobbish manner. My fiance simply said "uh, no, we didn't". He continued to argue with her, and finally after round 3 and no knock-outs, he told us the original platter was on the house (which is the norm) and that plate was the one we ordered.... Really?!?! You didn't tell me that when you took my order and now I am stuck with two HUGE plates of appetizers, with my tummy full of the free one, and my tummy aching at the thought of the other one. On to the meal, and we'll come back to that little scenario. The food came, and did I mention the gyro meat was incredible?! My soup was so bad that i ate one bite and couldn't touch the rest of it. I thought it was just me, so I let my fiance, the one from the Greek family of restaurant owners for the last 60 years, taste it and she almost spit it out. There had to be a full bottle of sherry in the bowl. It was terrible. So, I picked through her food, shared my daughters chicken ceasar (which was sub-par at best), and worked on the appetizer I had over-eaten from earlier. During our stay, we switched wait staff 3 times. They did not come to the table to remove plates or dishes. They (all 5 of them) stood behind the counter and looked over at us, and we would make eye contact, in dire hopes someone would come rescue us from this food and this experience, but we were stuck our island of terrible food and service for what seemed an eternity. When they finally brought the check, the meal was $45... About $40 to much in our estimate, and I am not a cheap date... ;o) We told them the soup was terrible, and it was clearly un-touched. They just looked at us and took the bowl away. No comment, no apologies, no worries - just took it away and charged me for it. Also, there was no apology for the whole appetizer mix up. So - in the end, we hated it. It was terrible, to the point we didn't even tip the below sub-par wait staff (and we are always 25% tippers when the service is even somewhat good - we're from restaurants and understand the value of good service). DON'T GO HERE. Avoid it at all costs, and do not get taken in by the idea of good gyro - you can find it elsewhere with twice the service and much better experience overall... Very seldom do I write a terrible review, but OPA, you earned it... and then some.
(1)E N.
There are surprisingly quite a few greek food joints around Tucson, may it be a chain such as My Big Fat Greek to smaller restaurants such as Falafel King and Athen's on Fourth. What I really like about Opa! is that their quality and quantity is at a great medium in comparison to My Big Fat Greek, which is expensive, and not incredible and Falafel King which, is cheap but mediocre at best. I like that there is a free pita, hummus, and tzaziki plate as an appetizer. And their five dollar lunch specials are like the bomb on your mom. That is all.
(4)Tommy S.
OPA, is quite the enigma! It's one of those places that when you walk in and your not quite sure just what to do with yourself. Do I sit? Do I wait? Sooner or later if they haven't changed and made it quite apparent. Once you get in you can take in the scenery. The place is spruced up with some "interesting" art, such as the Parthenon split on three canvas, old columns etc.. My biggest gripe for interior is for places to have that blocked off "quarantined" feel and Opa passes the test. My friend that introduced me to this place recommended the lunch special for $5. It was a lamb and beef gyro. That didn't take long, it was a bomb sounding gyro and a cold ass fat tire. I mean COLD ass fat tire!! It was perfect. For the wait you get this nice platter of dill seasoned tziki, and a nice hummus with several pieces of flatbread. This is KILLER greek right here! In a place where two fat tires cost as much as a meal that is so big that your guaranteed to be able to try this twice, and the leftovers are just as good! so all that was the good the only bad in this place...... slow service the service is so slow so come here when your NOT on your lunch break. The place is so homegrown that they didn't hire hot women scantily clad to sell you the food, it seems to be like a husband and wife, and even though its slow, you can see the dynamic and easily look past that while you sip a cold brew and nibble on a hefty portion of flatbread. Overall Good times. I have already been about 3 more times!
(4)Rosemarie H.
If you are going to be serving flaming cheese, probably a good idea to have a well ventilated restaurant !! The place was packed, food was good (huge portions) but it was so smoky, I think that counts as a health hazard . Had the vegetarian plate nice variety. Beer is served in a frosted mug- nice touch! Service was fine despite negative reviews. Probably try this again in the summer when I can sit out on their patio.
(2)Heather M.
Just as a 3-star rating indicates, Opa! is A-OK. I dig the complimentary hummus and tsaziki appetizer which is delicious. The food in general is good, though I can't vouch for it's authenticity. They have great $5 lunch specials, and the regular menu prices are reasonable too. The filet mignon/chicken kabob plate is very tasty. I've also tried various versions of the chicken pita, and they've all been real yummy. As other reviews have noted the service is slow. In my experience the friendliness of the staff helps to make up for the tardiness. Service on the patio can be much slower than service inside so do plan for a leisurely lunch if you want to catch some summer breezes. Overall this place doesn't blow my socks off, but I do keep coming back.
(3)Scott T.
Food is usually good (but lamb isnt always great, and portions are small). But service is always poor. Management doesnt seem to care to train staff to greet people when they arrive, seat people in order of arrival, take orders in order of arrival, refresh drinks, offer to-go boxes, pick up the payment when guests are ready to leave, etc. They just dont seem to care about making the customers happy. And they let their servers chew gum while working. Yuck. But i guess they dont care becuase the place is usually busy with people using their Groupons/Living Social vouchers
(2)Kitty V.
Opa! is consistently delish. This little place is energetic, has adorable ambience and the food is incredible. We love going to Opa whenever we're in the area since it's such a good spot. It's affordable and the portions are ridiculously large. Check it out- it's super good. Be sure to call ahead since it tends to get busy (and they'll hold a table for you).
(5)Jessica M.
"Food is really good, and very affordable. The wait is ridiculous. Every time. Even if you get seated right away, expect to wait for everything. You'll be out of drinks before even ordering."
(2)Steven T.
Very disappointing last night. Service was nearly non-existent. Took 15 minutes to even order a drink (after standing at the front desk) since nobody came to take our order after getting the menu's. Food was a very poor value for the $$$. Ordered the baked lamb, tried to substitue for the spaghetti, got a HUGE plate of naked spaghetti with a few small pieces of 30% fatty lamb over cold, unseasoned spaghetti without any sauce? - Didn't even get the greek salad that was also supposed to come. The low carb gyro salad was uneventful, greek salad is much better (at other places, since we didn't get ours here). Poor food + poor service = poor tip and likely never to come back.
(1)Nolan S.
The food here is pretty good but not mind-blowing by any means. The most memorable thing about Opa is that it has some of the worst service I've ever seen in a restaurant. Every part of the process of being seated, getting drinks and ordering food took far too long and was a huge hassle.
(2)Gary D.
Orgasmicly great food!!! Friendly staff. Cool environment. Love this place and the portion are huge.
(5)Josh H.
The food wasn't awful. The rice pilaf was prepackaged and not very good, the lamb was overcooked but generally tasty, the avgolemeno was average, the lemon potatoes were not good at all, the salad was pretty pointless with a Sisco "greek" dressing. The hummus was alright, and the tzatziki was actually pretty good. The only item of food I had that WASN'T covered in basically powdered dill was the salad. I'd give them a three based on the food. The service was the very bad part of the experience. It seemed like I had five different servers, none of whom were talking with each other. The soup was brought out at the same time as the meal, but it was the wrong soup. I was basically finished with my entree by the time the replacement soup came out, which was pretty annoying because, you know, it's soup. It is premade, and it goes in a bowl. That's the service. I also had to ask for a spoon. I also got asked three different times if I wanted a refill of water, to which I said "Yes please" three different times. Once by a woman with a pitcher of water in her hand. The fourth person that asked if I wanted water actually got it for me. Individually, none of these would have phased me that much, but all of this together? Pretty bad. I got a groupon for Opa, and I don't plan on getting another.
(2)Chuck M.
Very good food, but the wait was extremely long and the staff took waiting patrons out of order once checked in. The service was slow and it took twice to get our order straight. Once delivered the food was good, but not what I would call legendary by any means. Went back to give it a 2nd try this week. Horrible service, the owner I believe saw us and several other couples as we entered the restaurant. It took over 5 minutes for her to come to the front to let us know someone else would seat us. 10 more minutes went by and a bus boy came to seat us. There were a lot of empty tables when we all arrived, the service was just poor. It took another 15 minutes to get water. The food wasn't as good as my first visit which is why I came back. I had the moussaka (Greek Lasagna?) The top of the moussaka was good but inside the noodles were very loose and the entree basically fell apart once I cut in to it. The flavor was good but it was actually difficult to get any of it to stay on your fork. Based on the price and poor service I'm dropping it to 2 stars. If it starts to get better ratings maybe I'll go back, mmmmmm, nah!
(2)Stephan H.
I went to opa with friends and had a good time, although the food didn't seem to be as healthy as I would have expected. A good atmosphere and a friendly staff.
(4)Brett R.
The general trend of Yelp reviews I read suggested the food would be fairly good but the service would be lousy. Happily this turned out not to be the case. The Bad: It says "fun" in the name, which is never good. The menu is also very long as it is bloated with silly vegetarian dishes. The Good: the service was fine. Not exceptional, but prompt and polite. The food was excellent. Not just good, genuinely excellent for a Greek place so far from home. The lamb was done just right, the salad was crisp and tasty, the bread was soft and tasty. Overall: not the best Mediterranean joint in Tucson, but for such a reasonable price it's a great place for a casual dinner.
(4)Suzette J.
I know Greek food and this is great!!
(5)Sasha N.
Everything is always nice here. Really good chicken pitas and the salads are very flavorful. Nothing bad to say.
(5)Sonia R.
Last time I ate here I sat on the patio with my dog, they even brought her a water bowl. My food was sub-par, she had a bite of my companion's chicken and enjoyed it but then again, she also eats rabbit poop so I wouldn't trust her palate.
(2)Rudy K.
I'm tempted to give one star based on my experience below, but because I think the food is very good and fresh tasting based on a couple of visits and I really want to give them another chance, I'm generously giving two stars. On all occasions the wait for a table was long (at lunchtime) , the service very slow and not very upbeat. It seemed none of the staff knows how to smile and they seemed to be interacting (arguing?) more with each other than paying attention to the diners. Nevertheless, since I have a couple of coupons to use, I went again with a friend this week. Again, long wait for table and very, very long wait for food. Then, IMAGINE MY SURPRISE, when somebody refilled my iced tea from one of their pitchers and as I was about to pick up the glass to drink, I saw A ROACH in my iced tea! Ugh! When I pointed it out to the wait staff, there was a rather weak apology, but they seemed more incredulous that it had happened and were being very defensive saying they didn't have roaches. They kept looking at me as though I was a bit nutty. Further, not once did a manager and/or the owner who was in the back ever come out to apologize or make any compensatory offer. There was one young waitress who seemed to be concerned but the others acted like it was not big deal. My friend and I stayed only because we had already been there for so long, were hungry and do know the food to be good, even though my appetite was a bit weaker. Of course, I only drank water with my meal and my friend didn't touch his iced tea. Given the overall experience, I was surprised at the end of the meal when one of the women staff told us the meal was on the house and gave me my coupon back for "next time." She went on to explain that "they don't have roaches" and that the tea pitcher came from a "storage room" so that must be the source. Well, a storage room is where you keep your equipment and one would think you'd check a pitcher before pouring something into it. So, the service is bad, the food is good, the place does seem clean and since I still have to use up the coupons, I'll go back to use them since I paid for them. Afterwards, I doubt I'll return no matter how good the food is as it isn't worth the anxiety of the poor service. Definite attitude adjustment needed. Pity.
(2)Sarah R.
The food is pretty decent (I've realized I just can't expect super delicious Mediterranean food in Tucson, Arizona) but the service is absolutely awful. Like completely sucks. I've waited at the door for someone to acknowledge my presence for at least ten minutes, and the restaurant wasn't even super busy at the time. I keep going back because I crave hummus and pita, but really, every time I leave, I am furious because of how crappy the service turned out to be, and tell myself I'll never go back. Blah.
(1)Mark G.
Hate to give bad reviews but this place deserves it. We went today for the first time and stood around waiting to be seated (theres no sign to seat yourself) finally an employee showed us to a table and we sat for 10 minutes without drinks or service, keep in mind there were only THREE tables with people and the staff seemed to be content chatting with one another. The waitress managed to come take our order and was polite, I ordered a burger and my gf the lamb gyro, the burger tasted like lighter fluid and the fries were pretty bad. The gyro was great, tender lamb and fresh tomatoes. Our drinks were empty prior to getting our food and I politely waited as long as possible before I walked over to our lazy server (older lady with dark hair) and asked her if I was supposed to get refills from the fountain myself or not. She apologized and refilled the water and coke...then disappeared for 20 minutes until she gave us our check and asked if everything was ok and if I would like a refill. I was pretty pissed by this time, I could see if it was busy but there were literally 2 other tables while we ate and I was more than happy to leaver her a $1 tip We wont be back, if I want to serve myself and be ignored ill go to a buffet or mcdonalds
(1)Jack C.
The real question is why the restaurant is called Opa! Greek Cuisine & Fun. The wait staff never smiles and they have a dour expression. If they're not having any "fun," how can customers? After they take your order, they never again make eye contact, so it's virtually impossible to get their attention. Excuse me, but restaurants are a service business, and if a place can't provide good service, what's the point? And the food was mediocre. I ate here once before, right after the place opened, and the service was awful. We thought we'd give it another try with a restaurant.com coupon. Never again. If you want really good Greek food in Tucson, go to Athens on Fourth Avenue. Even My Big Fat Greek and Fronimo's Greek Cafe are better than Opa.
(1)Kimberly R.
This place has a great atmosphere, but there were a few glaring problems. Fist, they only served us their delicious pitas cut into triangles. While this is good for dipping, with my platter, I would like the whole pits, please. The salad with my veggie platter was very sparse on the feta and the dressing, and only had one tomato. I did enjoy the spanakopita very much, but compared to the rave review this place was given, I was very let down. Probably the worse thing that happened was when the waitress was clearing the tale next to ours. She plopped down the disgusting bus pan onto a clean table, filled it with dirty dishes and walked away with it. She never cleaned the table or place settings that the bus pan was set on. Gross!
(2)Trianna O.
I just finished lunch at Opa....so good! I really enjoyed my Gyro Greek Salad. The gyro meat was tender and flavorful, the salad was crisp and fresh, and the atmosphere was pleasant. Plus, the service staff was attentive, friendly, and efficient. Overall, I enjoyed a very nice lunch for a very reasonable price. Did I mention they serve pita and hummus as a free appetizer? I will definitely be back!
(4)Alexis H.
Oh, Opa. I'm sorry to take a star away from you, but you left me no choice. I attempted to visit you on Monday and you were packed for lunch. My co-workers and I sat on the patio for 20 minutes and all we got were the (still delicious) pita bread and hummus appetizer. No drinks. Not even water. No waiter. For 20 minutes. We were on our lunch hour, Opa! And even after we informed your staff, we waited for an additional 10 minutes. We had to go, but you gave us a $20 gift certificate so we vowed to return. Today we returned, and we received the delicious pita and hummus quickly. We sat inside, so we did receive actual service, but the service wasn't so great. Our waiters (around 3 different people served us) were slow on the refills and we still waited quite a bit before getting our food. And honestly, it was just OK this time. No one was that impressed. I'm hoping you just had a bad week, Opa. Hopefully the next time we spend time together it will be more pleasant. PS - For my fellow what-they-have-to-drink-matters-almost-as-much-as-Âthe-food-ers: They got rid of my beloved fountain Diet Pepsi, but they do have Coke Zero, which I love just as much! Brand loyalty, schmand loyalty.
(3)Kirstin B.
Decorated to make you feel as if you are seated on a patio in Greece, Opa! is a friendly restaurant with wonderful food. Pita with hummus and tsaziki are served complimentary upon being seated, but we had Dolmades in addition tonight. Honestly, I haven't had a bad meal there. CAn be slow on Fridays but it's worth the wait.
(4)Tere G.
I realize 1 star is harsh, but that is what they earned today. I had been a loyal customer, going in to eat at Opa a few times a month for a couple years now, but I can say with certainty that after today's experience, I will NEVER return. I WILL NOT CONTINUE TO SUPPORT THIS BUSINESS. So why 1 star? Mostly because of the extremely disappointing manner in which my waitress AND the General Manager or Owner (a woman, in her 50s with short brown hair) handled a check dispute that drove me to finally create a yelp account and write this review. The service has never been great at Opa, many times it's not even good(very slow service, little to no eye contact, long wait when trying to pay and leave, etc.) but the place is conveniently close to home and the prices are very reasonable so I kept coming back knowing it would probably take a long time to get in and out. Today, we were sat relatively quickly, but taken to a dirty barren table. It was a windy day so I understood. Our server hadn't come by after about 5 minutes so someone else took our drink order, again I was understanding because I am a server myself and realize service can't always be flawless, that's fine. Then, when the pita and humus were brought out we had no napkins or utensils to eat with. I waited patiently and kindly asked our waitress for napkins whenever she had the chance. She made NO eye contact and sighed as if I was a big bother. I let this go, and went on to enjoy my lunch while I caught up with my friend. I ordered the Gluten Free Grilled Salmon Platter for $13.90. The salad and veggies were tasty but the salmon was in a puddle of grease. Still, not a deal breaker. But then... Check time. After eating my friend and I were in a bit of a hurry to leave. We asked for the check and I reminded my server of my Groupon that had been on display on my phone on the table the entire visit. She asked me how much is was worth and I explained it was a $16 Groupon that was expired, and it was the $8 value I paid for it that I was looking to use. She then told me I couldn't use it because my check only came out to $13.90 before taxes and I HAD to spend at least $16. I asked her where it said that because my understanding was otherwise, she said it said it was written right on there and if I insisted she would go get me a paper copy and show me. I agreed and asked to see a manager - still very civil and mild at this point. She came back 5 minutes later with NO manager, and a paper print out which said exactly what my phone said, this is a direct quote from Groupon, "The amount paid WILL NEVER EXPIRE and must continue to be honored by the merchant after the promotional value expires. The amount paid may be applied toward any goods or services offered by the merchant ". I pointed this out and explained how the $8 should still be redeemable towards my $13.90 entree. The waitress raised her voice and argued with me that I HAD TO spend $16 or more to redeem the $8 value I paid. I continued to disagree and ask to see a manager. My waitress kept saying her manager was busy and if I had a a problem to take it up with Groupon. I insisted to send a manager because even thought it was only $8, it was a matter of principle by this point. Long story longer, the owner was no less stubborn then the waitress. When she came out she asked coldly, "So, is there a problem?" I re-explained the situation and she repeated what the waitress said, "You have to spend at least $16 before taxes to use your Groupon." She then explained how they don't meet their food costs otherwise and they need the customer to spend more when usuing the Groupon. I told her I completely understood but that it was not my issue to solve, and that if she could show me ANYWHERE that it said there was a required amount to pay I would happily oblige but she could not find anything and still refused to honor my Groupon. I have NEVER been so displeased with the way the staff handled themselves in a disagreement with a customer. Unbelievable.
(1)Ray L.
Overcoming a terrible name, Disneyland-quality decor, and slightly intense waitstaff, Opa actually serves decent food. Good falafel is hard to find and, if that was the only scale here, I would give them a 4.5. Their falafel was steaming fresh and perfectly crunchy on the outside. The vegetables in the falafel wrap were of good quality and the lavash bread was warn and crispy. The kitchen doesn't go crazy with spices, but you can bomb the wrap with enough tzatziki to keep it entertaining. The Athenian pasta was pretty standard fare, again, good quality but not excessively seasoned. The hummus listed towards the tahini, which wasn't a bad thing, at all. Prices are standard for a mid-level restaurant. Definitely worth a visit if you like falafel--otherwise, it's similar to every other average Greek restaurant you've been to.
(3)Da B.
I eat in this place about once a week. Andreas the owner, greets you and serves you personally when he has the time. They always greet you with a plate of home made hummus and babaganoush which are exceptional. The gyro plater is a good choice, the meat is nice and crispy and comes well served with their house salad and rice. ORGASMICO
(5)Kimmy F.
I really really wanted to like this place, but unfortunately that was not the case. When walking in the atmosphere was relaxing although they seemed busy for lunch. My 12 year old son, 5 month old baby and a few friends and I were sat. The lunch menu was super reasonable and we had drinks from a very sweet server immediately, then it the seen changed quickly. There was an older woman, assuming an owner or a manager in street clothes running around table to table refilling beverages, rudely she looked at us said nothing and turned with in seconds, in front I a packed dining room she was yelling at our waitress at the top of her lungs! Disciplining her in the middle of lunch, in front of a packed house! What the heck!? The tone all around changed and the server was crying quietly! What kind of owner/manager does that I front of everyone? As lunch went on I had to nurse my new baby, discreetly I might add although it shouldn't matter. The tall male server stood within hearing distance from me and stated " I don't want to see that when I eat!" As a paying customer, a mother, a human being, this place is super low on the treatment of others! The service was horrible, customer service was deplorable, and it sucks because the food was pretty reasonable and ok!
(1)Peter B.
I have mixed feelings about this place. The service was a little perplexing. When we got there, the place was packed so I figured we would have to wait a little bit. No big deal. I didn't figure we would have to wait more than 5 minutes to be acknowledged though. Also- the server had to come back and tell my old lady that what she ordered was no longer available. We didn't mind this in the slightest, as we respect a place that has fresh food and runs out of things from time to time. The server was apologetic about it, but she kept mentioning it throughout the meal, all the way until the check. So it was to the point of being too apologetic and annoying. OMG- the portions they give you here are huge! Frankly the food was pretty bland, other than the flaming cheese starter which was great. I would have rather had less food that was more flavorful. The chicken skewers I had did not have any of the lemon flavor I was promised. The salad dressing was watery, and the rice was overdone and mushy. Judging from what others were getting, I wish I had tried the burger. The place was packed so maybe I just made bad choices.
(3)Melisa R.
This is the worst restaurant I have ever visited in Tucson. The wait staff is horrible. The food is hideous. Let me tell you about my family's experience. We had a $25 gift certificate for Opa!. The restaurant had one other table but it took at least 15 minutes to get a server. The comp platter was nice but after ordering drinks we again waited. The white wine wasn't kept in a chilling bucket/sleeve so after the first glass it was overly warm. Appetizers: Saganaki served swimming in olive oil and emitting a rancid smell. No surprise because the cheese was rancid. (BTW, I am very familiar with Saganaki and know when it's prepared right or not.) The smell made my daughters so ill they couldn't eat. Main: Fishy, inedible sea bass, horrid Greek Salad and surprisingly good Gyro. Dessert: Didn't get any because the waiters didn't care to ask. Tip: Had 4 different people, none of whom would clear the table of used dishes, none of whom cared at all but certificate gave them 18%. Check: Took over 30 minutes to get after asking 4 different people. Status: Will never go back. Seriously, there are better, more authentic Greek restaurants in Tucson. Please don't waste your time or money here.
(1)Susie S.
First time guests. Food was pretty good but the service was sooooo bad. As a matter of fact, our waitress certainly had been out back smoking weed - really - she smelled like a joint and had blood-shot eyes. The initial service and ordering was so slow. Not one plate was removed from our table - not the appetizer plates or our dinner plates or empty glasses or the 3 beer bottles. We did not received drink refills until we flagged down the bus girl. By the time we left, the restaurant was very smoky from the tableside displays of flaming appetizers and hamburgers. The restaurant was also loud. Presentation of food was pleasing. The food was generally good, but the meal was not that enjoyable because of the poor service and smoke. Kids had hamburgers - pretty good but cold fries. Parents has Combo plates with Gyro, filet, and lamb. All were pretty good, I would have preferred the filet not cooked well-done. Rice was not great. The pita bread, hummus and tzatziki was very good. There are other options for Greek food that I will try next time. I do not recommend.
(2)Mike P.
I've been here several times, and usually I have no complaints. The food has always been good, but the last few times the service has been a bit lacking. The last time we went, there was a very long wait between ordering and getting our food. During the wait, our drinks were frequently empty for several minutes before being refilled. When the food finally did come out, one person's food came out about 5 minutes later than the rest of the table's food. I went again today, and there was a moderate wait before they took our order, which I was prepared to shrug off as they were busy. I ordered the organic pasta and a salad. The food came out fairly promptly. My salad came out a few minutes before the pasta, which was fine, but when the pasta came out, it had shrimp on it. The menu just says it has vegetables and cheese (and I actually got a menu to double check and make sure I didn't miss the shrimp. I did not.) The waitress was very nice took the plate back, they just took the shrimp off the top instead of remaking the pasta. At that point, I was hungry so I ate it anyway, but I thought it was a little odd. The pasta shouldn't take long to cook, and since I told the waitress that the shrimp wasn't listed on the menu and I don't eat shrimp, I could have been allergic for all they knew (a reason they should both list the shrimp on the menu, and remake the dish).
(4)Steve Z.
This is one of the best Greek restaurants that I have been to, both in terms of how well done the dishes are (particularly the lamb if ordered rare) and how delightful the host and servers are. And the cries of Opa! add a bit of aural excitement to the meal.
(5)David M.
I have become a huge fan of OPA. It seems to be the best greek resturant in Tucson. The food is authentic and outstanding, Start off with the Flaming saganaki, kasseri cheese is so delicious. For meals it has a huge variety for both meat eaters and for vegitarians. The only dissapointing thing about it is the wait time. It takes a little while for the food to come and they are not well staffed but the pita and hummus keeps you happy till it does. The food is very much worth the wait, OPA!
(4)Paul E.
Opa! On Campbell. The food was out of this old world Greekalicious. OK this is my last bite, . . . Ok, no really, this is my last bite, . . . OK, that was my last bite after this one . . .man, I know I am going to regret this, but this, This. . . is my last bite. OK one more. 4.5 out 5 I've been looking for an all around good Greek restaurant in Tucson since I arrived. Though I admit to not placing the quest for the best Greek food in Tucson at the top of my list, as I think back, I have actually tried four or five over the last three years. My fiancée and I stumbled upon OPA, located on Campbell while playing the "I don't know, what do you want?" game at lunch time. I love accidental food incidents. Now to the food. As you may have gathered from my opening statement, we could not stop eating. From the moment we walked in the door, it was obvious; this ain't no "My Big Fat Crappy Greek Chain Restaurant." No stale fries and dried out gyros to be found. The first thing that happens is that you get a sense of Greece as soon as you walk in the door. When I think of Greek décor in most restaurants, it's either a few haphazardly, half-heartedly placed cheap prints of the Parthenon on questionably paint-peeled walls, or so over the top, that you can tell no one had the balls to stand up to Momma's decorating binge as she purges all things Greek into the decor. Contrastingly, OPA manages to strike a balance, so you feel like you are stepping out of Tucson and into a little bit of a cultural experience. The service is further reflective of the cultural difference which is the typical European style of waiting tables. It's attentive but not quick and if you are in a hurry, you are not going to like this place. For us fast-paced Americans this might show up as "not great service." One thing I would ask you to consider is that the all too prevalent wham-bam-thank-you-maam dining style we demand in this country, is not exactly the best thing we could put out into the world. We live in a society of fast food and hurry up to the next thing. Believe it or not the rest of the world is not on board with get in and out as fast as you can and wolf it down dining. Although the cultural difference, in my opinion, pays off big time when it comes to the food, on the flip side, the folks at OPA could do a much better job of getting checks to tables once the meal is over, especially at lunch. The Second thing that happens after you notice the decor is that they put a plate of Hummus and Tzatziki down with a few slices of Pita Bread down in front of you. Dear OPA, please don't stop doing that. Some of the best Hummus I have ever had. Side note: As a once side cook, I've probably made at least a 100 gallons of Hummus in my life. The secret is less is more and making sure the few ingredients you use are fundamentally incredible. OPA gets this on every level. We tried two dishes and ordered a side of Falafel. The falafel was hand crafted and obviously something that the owner/chef has nurtured as one of his signatures. As we asked him about perhaps doing the lunch catering for our upcoming morning wedding rehearsal, he stressed that the falafel needs to be served and eaten hot. It was really good as a side, and if you agree that falafel is always best slathered in some kind of cucumber sauce/pita sandwich combo; then for it to be very good as a standalone side, was impressive. Was not the best I have ever had, was the best I've had in Tucson so far. Now for the food which was out of this otherly old world Greekalicious. I ordered a plate that was full of incredibly moist and perfectly balanced Gyro meat (the best I have ever had) with a salad and all sorts of other tasty things. It was billed as a carb-friendly plate. I took the leftovers home and munched on it for two days. It may have been carb-friendly, but for some reason I got "guilty pleasure" from the leftovers. We also ordered a sampler platter that contained among many delicious things, Dolmades and OPA's out of this world version of a traditional Spanakopita. I am ashamed to admit that I've also made hundreds of these in the past. After the first bit of OPA's version, I had to immediately come to grips with the fact that I clearly did not know what I was doing. I should also mention that they have some dishes on the menu that get flamed at your table. Oddly enough, I think one of them is a burger. Looked awesome. Every single thing, from each sauce, to the components that comprised each dish, was either good or incredibly good. One of the highlights of my wedding day will be the lunch catering brought to us by OPA! Go! Enjoy. Rating A- 4.5 stars out of 5 A for Effort A for Ambiance B- for Service A for the food taste A for the presentation B+ for not somehow screwing it up (this is my own special rating category) The check was ridiculously late.
(4)Keopu R.
We were very impressed with this place when it first opened. We were happy to see something quality take the place of the previous noodle restaurant. We're even more excited to see others agree and have also made this restaurant often very busy. The food is very tasty. They offer complimentary pita and hummus when you eat in. They have a pretty good variety of choices both vegetarian and meat. My partner usually sticks with the gyro with feta cheese and loves it. He also raves about the feta cheese they use. The fries have actually improved since they first opened and are now quite tasty. I usually get either their hummus sandwich or wrap (I prefer the wrap over the sandwich) which comes with rice and a small salad. All the entrees have been filling and some of them even yield sizable leftovers. They are also very accommodating of special requests. We have not had enough room in our stomachs to try dessert yet, so I can't vouch for it. The service is always friendly. During the busy times you might have to wait a little for a request or two, but we've never had a real problem with the short waitl Price is great. You can get a whole meal for under $10 without a drink. And, the price also makes it great to eat in, take-out, or order delivery. I tell all my friends about this place now. It's good for us because of the location, but the biggest perk is the reasonably priced tasty food.
(5)Danielle B.
I've probably been here about 10 times or so. I keep on coming back because when this place gets it right, they are spot on. I'm rating this place 3 stars because their service and food is very inconsistent. I've been here and waited a half hour for my order to be taken, and other times I've had excellent service. Same with the food.
(3)Melissa C.
Food is great, portions are huge.We went here for my husband's birthday with a party of six, because of the size of our party the wait was very long as there aren't many tables in the space let alone large ones. The hostess was professional and the sous chef came by which adds a special touch for me.
(4)Roberta L.
OPAleeze!!! Despite reservations about the service (based on these reviews and personal experience by friends) went for dinner recently. Well, the good news is that the service was just fine BUT the food was disgusting. Thoughtlessly cooked and carelessly prepared. I ordered a stuffed chicken breast dish and it was tasteless and sloppy looking, totally unappealing on the plate. FEH! Nothing appealing here at all. And, again, my biggest pet peeve-terrible noise level, despite the fact that it was not crowded-couldn't wait to get out to continue a conversation I had looked forward to. The place will likely continue to do well b/ of the price-appealing to budget-minded folksl Don't be looking for me there, not ever-would rather eat at home anytime.
(1)Roland P.
nice outdoor setting and good prices. Instead of buying the Groupon got to their web site for the same deal without paying for the groupon.
(3)Sharon S.
I stopped in for a late weeknight dinner in the middle of a diet week, and I walked out full and happy and without breaking my low carb diet. Even if I weren't on a diet, the food was good, the service was fast and friendly, and we really appreciated the free appetizer of hummus and tatziki. I had the low carb platter with deliciously moist and nicely spiced (oregano) chicken, grilled vegetables and a Greek salad - a very full and beautiful plate of healthy food. My husband had a low carb platter with the same vegetables and salad but with filet mignon souvlaki which was good, but we both decided my chicken was better. The filet was not as juicy or tender. The waiter seated us right away, took our order promptly and checked back with us several times. It's a casual but cozy atmosphere. We will be back.
(4)Travis E.
Not great. Service was pretty slow and I was overall unimpressed with the food. Hummus was runny, pitas didn't taste fresh, and tzatziki wasn't good. Menu was way too big, I prefer if places stick to a small menu with good food rather than have a huge menu with average food. Okay place to grab a quick lunch but there are definitely way better places in town.
(2)Abe M.
Good food but you better come with two hours of time. Boy are they slow! It took them 30 min for my salad. Then had the main dish 2min later. People were getting up to ask the staff to take their order. Wow. Food was 3 out of 5
(3)Claire H.
Went here with a living social coupon and an 18% gratuity was automatically added to the bill. I think that's a bit rude, as tips should be earned. I was going to tip $5 on a $20 deal, but since it was already added, I left another dollar and kept the change.
(3)Ingrid T.
Loved this place! It was soooooooooo delicious! I got the low carb plate and it was definitely big enough to share! It was really good and I had the lamb souvlaki and my friend has the gyro platter! Definitely a must go if in the neighborhood! Would recommend for to go out with friends or on a date!
(4)Lisannette R.
The food was very tasty and I enjoyed it as you can tell from my first review but I got food poisoning!! I am feeling terrible and so is my co-worker. We both had the hummus and fries. Don't think I'll be heading back there anytime soon...
(1)Sabrina D.
Went to Opa last week and was reminded of how great, charming restaurant it is. It was dinner for two and we felt we had great service. I've been there about ten times now and everything I've had has been so yummy. They know how to make Greek food, love the flaming saganaki, tzatziki, moussaka and the baklava. I will say I've had better hummus elsewhere but I highly recommend this place, fully deserving of full stars! Make sure you make reservations on busier nights / weekends.
(5)Marla R.
I think today was my last time eating at Opa! And this makes me sad because the food is so good. The good news, aka the food: I always get the chicken souvlaki, either pita or platter, and it is great. The chicken is always cooked all of the way through, but still tender with great seasoning. And the fries are not at all run of the mill. Everyone I have eaten here with has enjoyed the food consistently. The bad news aka the service: A few months back we had horrible service. There were 4 in our party, and one person got her food about 15 minutes after ordering, but the rest of us were getting nothing. On my way to the restroom I caught a look at the grill and it was empty. I asked the cook if our order was being started and she looked puzzled. Our food came out about 10 minutes later. The woman who waited on us that night had to be pestered constantly to get drinks, refills, etc.... I went back a few more times, and things were all good. So I thought they were over whatever problems were ailing them. I made plans with 2 friends to meet for lunch today. One of my friends had just been there Sunday, when she was cut with a dropped plate - but she was willing to go anyway. She mentioned that when the plate was dropped she pointed out her injury and someone got her a napkin. No apology, no comped meal, no free dessert - just a napkin. Today we stood in front waiting to seated for at least 10 minutes before we asked if we could seat ourselves. We could, and we did. Another 15 minutes passed during which we were only given napkins and silverware - no water, no pita plate (in fact it never came). I went in and asked if we could place our orders, and finally someone came by and took the orders. Again there was no apology for making us wait for so long or for failing to get us the pita plate we had asked for. The food was very good, and hot, but it was a long time coming. Then we never got our check, in spite of asking, and having our plates removed. We eventually guessed what our bill would be, left cash on the table, and headed back to work.
(2)Edward W.
Awesome place for great Greek food. Excellent lunch specials from $5 something to $9. I've dined there several times, and each time the food and service have both been outstanding. I recommend this place to all family and friends looking for a Greek meal!
(5)Ali S.
Great food, horrible service. Seriously, the owner must be brain dead. If you let them cater your event, you should definitely PICK UP the meal yourself. OH, and you have to ASK them to bring plates and napkins and cutlery. What caterer has to be asked this? They completely flaked on my rehearsal luncheon for my wedding, were an hour late, and then put on the food and left without leaving or making sure my guests had anything to eat with or on....and NEVER called to apologize, then overcharged me. And it was the OWNER who delivered the food, with no cell phone in case he got lost.....Luckily my rehearsal was casual and my family very understanding...NEVER will go back on principal alone.
(1)Amanda P.
I am immediately nervous about a restaurant with "fun" in the name. I find this to be that sort of unsettling you-shouldn't-have-to-tell-me kind of indicator. "Fun" is also potentially problematic because "fun" often means that oblivious parents are happy to bring along their clammy children and then ignore their screams and uncouth food-slinging. I've been here twice, nevertheless, since it's very close to my house. The first time was over Christmas break 2010. It was pretty good. We went around 2pm, so there weren't many customers. We had a decent server, so that was fine, but we also had interaction with another woman (not dressed as a server) who kept bothering us with negative quips about her job and rants about how much she hates setting the saganaki cheese on fire, etc. I like playing therapist to my friends, but a little less so to the people I'm paying to bring me food. Buuut, the food is really good. My request to have them hold the olives was respected, which I always appreciate. The second time was the last, unfortunately, because we just had such a bad time waiting for our table. It was really, really cold. So every time someone opened the door a gust of frigid wind flew into the restaurant. Not a good idea to leave your customers standing by the open door. So we walked into the restaurant and there was a mob of people waiting for seats. All the tables were taken, and the waiters were running around like chickens without heads only they had heads and they weren't running. More like shuffling. I guess the rationale during restaurant redesign (Opa took over from a counter-service place) was that people waiting for tables would come in and sit on these benches lining the wall, except that the front of the restaurant (in front of the benches) has a large desk-type thing that looks exactly like a hostess stand at any other restaurant. On that desk is the please-wait-to-be-seated sign and the trough of menus. There's only a little standing room between the front door and the hostess desk, and the space with waiting benches is beyond the hostess stand. And they don't have a hostess. So we had to wait in this huge, cold mob for 20 minutes (I was counting, because I was curious about their hostessless system). After 20 minutes, an employee comes and asks the order of the parties (we were third, with several parties behind us). No names were given, and no list was held. Ten minutes later, a different employee comes with a list, and takes the names again, fumbles the order, but gets it right. This employee isn't a host, though, so he sets the list down somewhere and then goes back to waiting tables. Steve and I discussed that if they used the principle of division of labor to manage their restaurant, they would probably find a lot of success. Not long after, an older woman (not the one from the previous visit, but maybe her mother?) out of uniform (presumably an owner) brings the list around, and is going up to people and guessing randomly at their party's name. Just guessing random names. Anyway, after all this, we finally got a table. We got the complimentary appetizer twice because the waitstaff were all just running around randomly, which was fine because my companion was hungry, but seems inefficient. The server had no idea what came on the plates, and when I asked him to check on the olive issue, he claimed that the plates were no longer served the way they were described on the menu. Very strange. Buuut, the food is really good. So we'll probably go again, and I recommend you check it out (but not when it's not crowded enough, or else you'll get someone wanting therapy about their crappy job, and not when it's too crowded, or else you'll wait an hour in the cold).
(3)Marlys S.
The restaurant was very disorganized. We were seated quickly, but didn't get water or menus for 10 minutes. When we tried to order, we were told we couldn't use a Groupon with the lunch menu. After we picked new items, we had to wait again to order. After ordering, it took over 20 minutes for our food to arrive and it was barely warm. It tasted okay, but it certainly wasn't worth the wait and hassle.
(2)Kaylan B.
This was one of my first restaurant experiences after moving to Tucson, and I was disappointed. The food isn't terrible, but I've definitely had much better and more authentic tasting Greek food. We were served complimentary pita bread, which was nice. The entrees were underwhelming - the potatoes were served in some sort of lemon sauce that was not very good. The food did not live up to the price of the entrees, that is certain. The baklava was good though! We visited this restaurant using a restaurant.com certificate, and I would definitely recomment NOT using one. We failed to read the fine print that you must spend $45 to use a $25 certificate. $45 is REALLY hard to do with only 2 people, and our waiter wouldn't let us count our non-alcoholic beverages toward the total (AFTER we had ordered, of course) - he said the restaurant.com rules wouldn't let him, which is definitely not true as no other restaurant has imposed this rule. Overall, there are better places to spend my dining out dollar than Opa.
(2)Rohit T.
Food is pretty good. Service is very mediocre. I did find it offensive that they apply an 18% tip for only two people. On top of that the credit card bill uses the same amount and calls it the amount "PRE-TIP" despite already including 18%. These types of practices are deceptive - never eating here again.
(2)Anna W.
I had their Salmon and tasted their Spicy Chicken wrap. Omg, it was so good!! My husband didn't care to try any more greek restaurants because we didn't have such a good experience at My Big Fat Greek - - but this place is way better! I love the ambiance in this place. THe chef greeted us because it way our first time, then I find out that the chef greets customers all the time, whether or not it's their first visit. How nice! Really felt welcome.
(5)Matt N.
food was pretty good, but it was hands down the worst service I've ever received. We were with a party of ten and we still didn't have waters after ten minutes until one of our party approached them. It's a family business so I feel for them, but c'mon. I noticed that many other patrons appeared impatient so maybe someone called in sick. BUT the staff never acknowledged that there was a problem even though we asked for something every time someone came to the table (because they never came to the table!) I would not go back.
(2)Colin G.
I've been somewhat of a regular since this place opened. Like all new, independent restaurants, they started out with a few hiccups. Take, for instance, the initial menu, which included breakfast, but nothing about the breakfast was really Greek and, less than a year later, the breakfast items were removed. Good call. One of the things that may seem odd to many is the layout of the restaurant. When you enter, there's a half-walled corridor leading toward the preparation area and a cash register. However, there's a sign normally up asking you to wait to be seated. This is because this spot in the strip mall used to be home to a Wild Noodles and, for whatever reason, the owner decided not to rearrange their design in spite of opening a very different restaurant. Nonetheless, the atmosphere, once you get past that initial layout oddity, is actually pretty nice. There are round booths along the walls and several tables in the middle and against the windows. There's also a patio along the strip mall walkway, adjacent to Sauce's patio, and flanked by misters in the summer months (the heaters are brought out in the winter). The menu is extensive but not overwhelming. There are chicken, beef, lamb and some fish dishes in addition to quite a few vegetarian options. Not a particularly vegan friendly place, but Lovin' Spoonfuls is next door, so... I always get something different when I come, so I've tried quite a few of their dishes. Everything has been very, very good, and that's why we continue to come back. What I've discovered though is that they tend to do better on the lamb and beef dishes than on the chicken. The chicken can be moist, well-cooked and delicious, but it's completely hit or miss. The filet mignon wrap, on the other hand, is just awesome. They also have a similarly good lamb wrap on the menu. The falafel and dolmades, to me, both taste homemade. Dolmades especially have a tendency to be served out of a can, but these were very, very good. They're available as an appetizer for $5 (for 5). Most of the main courses run $7-10, while some of the more elaborate dishes go up to $12. Note that the Urban Spoon's version of the menu available online appears to be an outdated version. They also have a selection of three Greek beers, which is nice. $4-5, but it's definitely a unique experience. Other than that, they have a decent wine selection. So, if this place is so great, why not come here every week? Well, there used to be a really big problem with the service. Even though I would come at least once per month, I never saw any of the same waitstaff working there, and our waiters were always terrible. I don't know what the problem was. We went recently though, after having not gone for a few months, and had a very different experience. One guy was handling the entire, full restaurant (seriously, come early if you don't want to wait, regardless of what night it is) as well as host duties. The service was a little slow, but the guy was still doing really well, all things considered. I'm not sure why they decided to just bring on one waiter that night, but it was fine. I'm not big on good service if I'm not paying out the ass for the meal, and Opa's reasonably priced, so I had considered this one of those "Go there for the food" places. However, I may have to reconsider that. Also, I should note that I've only been there for dinner. There are a ton of good restaurants on this stretch of Campbell, so it's hard to isolate yourself to just one.
(4)Nicholas K.
I have been here twice to sit down to eat and once for a To-Go order. This food is alright but the service here is absolutely terrible. I live right down the road from Opa and would love to be able to come here often but the servers are very unprofessional. My To-Go order was wrong when I received it 45 min after ordering and then had to wait another 30 min for them to fix it. When I came in to eat my first time we waited 15 min just for someone to take our drink order and the rest of the dinner was more of the same. Our server would be in the back playing on her phone or talking to others rather then bring me my drinks or food. The food arrived cold and seemed like it had been sitting out for awhile. The last time my wife and I came in, to give it one last shot, again it took 15 min just to get our drink order in this time we just got up and left. I will be making the longer drive to get my greek from a restaurant with better service.
(1)Cassandra G.
Very good service and good food and fun enviroment !
(5)Jay S.
I wish I'd visited these reviews before I visited this restaurant. I live in this neighborhood which is a mecca of diverse eateries. Having grown up with Greek neighbors who owned a popular restaurant in the Detroit suburbs I understand this cuisine. First and foremost the food is never consistent. Having swung to extremes. Both satisfying and disappointing. I gave this place chance after chance. It's a business in my community and this is my very favorite kind of food. Service is always slow. The staff has no sense of urgency. I mostly got carry out. Since I was told my order would be ready in 15 to 20 minuets on the phone the long long wait gave me ample time to observe the overall operation in both back and front of the house. Needs alot of work. After a few visits I learned to show up in 35 or 45 minuets after waiting 30 or 40 minuets as that was the minimum in my experience. Placing my order on the phone was no easy feat. When the phone would finally get answered the voice on the other end was never prepared. The phone was often laid down while a pen was retrieved or until someone other than the answerer came back to take my order. You can order by number from a carry out menu. They never know their own menu. Don't have it in front of them and ask you to explain it to them. I'm not kidding here. To make matters worse literally my order was never right. That would be about 10 to 12 visits in 90 days. I know. Why? Why did I keep going back? Potential. I could see it. Neighborhood, Community, Small Business Owner. Things that mean something to me. At the 30/40 minuet point I also began checking my order. Yes yes I got the complimentary appetizer and the gift certificate that brought me back. Still poor service and bad food. Also at this point a very nice friendly waiter tried his best customer service...."We're still new. We've only been open a year. We're still trying to work things out." After a year? Since my order was again wrong and the waiter stated "We never get your order right do we?" I pointed out that he was right and that since he knew me he knew how many times I'd spent money in the year they'd been trying to work it out. I said I'd never go back and would tell everyone I knew how poorly I'd been treated. And did. Still after several years I gave it another try. Recently I went in with friends for a sit down. Everything stated above still applies and my friends agreed. Awful!
(1)Karen B.
The taste of the food and the atmosphere was great but the service soured the entire experience. We were seated quickly and in a nice, clean booth. The waitress immediately asked what we wanted to drink as we were sitting so I ordered water and looked at the wine list. When she came with the water I ordered a glass of wine. The comp. apps were brought and were ok but the proportion of dips to pita was off. The dips were too runny to scoop and the pita ran out. Tasty though. The glass of wine finally came quite a while later. It was not busy, rather early and no excuse for service to be lacking. There was more than enough staff but they seemed to be cleaning, sweeping, mopping the floor (right next to our table). The food took a while but that's ok, it was very hot and fresh. Salad was great with big chunks of feta and dressing was tangy. We were finished eating and had been sitting for a while when we were asked about refills for drinks, we were ready to leave by then. Three times we were asked if we wanted boxes and three times we said yes. Third time is the charm, I guess, a waiter who had just come in finally brought us a box and had the waitress bring the check. He apologized profusely for the bad service. All of the wait staff work together here serving all of the tables. If they divided up the dining room the service might be a bit better and the good wait staff would be rewarded immediately with decent tips. I tipped 20% plus a tiny more but wish I could have given the waiter the entire tip.
(2)Eve S.
For Greek, this place certainly hits the spot. I've never had anything I didn't enjoy. That said, the service could be improved. The servers can be a bit on the rude side, and don't go if you're in a hurry because sometimes it can take a looong time to actually eat.
(3)chris m.
I've been eating here off and on since it opened, as it's right around the corner. They've grown to be a reliable spot with good prices. Ate there this past Wednesday, and they took 1/3 off the bill!! Great hummus and saganaki appetizers and I love the Athenian chicken. Not a dessert man, so I can't comment on them. Cheers!
(4)Kayla B.
My boyfriend rarely eats anything other than beef or chicken and he loved the lamb so id say this place is definitely going to become one of our regular spots. P.s. Service was great too considering we showed up right at close and they were more then happy to serve us and the kitchen stayed open late for us too they were prompt and attentive the whole time.
(4)Joel B.
Very solid Greek restaurant. Good food and good service. Not quite as good as Fronimo's but much better than the garbage that they serve at Fat Greek
(4)Dorie S.
Great atmosphere!! Lots of options to choose from the menu, staff is very friendly, great choice to go for any night of week!
(4)Beth K.
I went to Opa for the first time today and the food was good. However....the service was questionable. I tried to use my Groupon and the manager said that it could not be used on the $5 lunch special and said that it would be best to come back another time to use it. She said that the "real" price for the burger and fries would be way more and not worth re-charging and using the Groupon. She also added that they don't even want these Groupons but Groupon sends them out anyway and then Opa gets no money from Groupon. She said that the owner told her that Groupon gives them zero money. I assured her that her boss is lying to her and that it is very bad publicity to act this way toward a customer. Anyway, I had her bring me the menu and realized that her lunch special is not such a great deal since she charged me $2.50 for the fries on top of the $5 burger and the "real" dinner price for a burger and fries is $8. Wow. I had her charge me the "real" prices and the total bill was less than $2 more. She applied the $16 Groupon and I was out of there with 2 angry teenager daughters who told me that I should have just forgotten the Groupon and not made a scene.
(2)Greg E.
Food was great, I like the interior and the seating. No complaints here. It's not a hidden gem but its perfectly good greek restaurant.
(4)Jon G.
Hands down my fav greek place in the 520. Free humus and pita appetizer. Souvlaki chicken is to die for perfect blend of spice and moisture! Staff here is the best always attentive and friendly. Lunch specials fill you up and are super light on your wallet, major plus. Great take-out too, for lunches at the office or those nights you just want to hang in with a redbox movie. The best is to come with a small group, the dinning room is not too large, and order a few apps. Loved this place when it opened and still as great as ever. A tucson must!
(5)jennifer f.
This place is SOO tasty!! The BEST tabouleh I have ever had comes from Opa!! Plus, we just had Opa cater a big family celebration- and it was wonderful! We had a wide variety of food, fresh and delicious, including top quality meat (free-range chicken and filet mingon) all for a REALLY great price. I HIGHLY recommend this place- even if you aren't sure what you're in the mood for, you will find something delicious that will please your palette at Opa!!
(5)Stephanie S.
I was here for dinner on a recent Friday night and was impressed with the quality, value, and atmosphere. Crescent-shaped booths lined several of the walls and there was a beautiful mural covering most of one wall. As others have said, the prices are quite reasonable here (or maybe I'm just used to Scottsdale). I got there much later my usual dinner time and was grateful for the complimentary pita and hummos/tzatziki plate that was brought over immediately. My companion and I both ordered the spicy chicken, mine over salad and his in a wrap. The sauce was amazing - it was really rich and creamy, with lots of spices, almost like a curry. Both dishes were huge. I'll have to go back and try some more of the menu items, although I'll be tempted to stick with the spicy chicken again.
(4)Brooke R.
This is always a fun place to eat lunch at. The tables at the booths are eye-shaped and seat 6 comfortably, but if they are busy and have to seat any more than 4 at one they feel bad and bring you free appetizers. The portions definitely fill you up and the prices are incredibly reasonable ($15 for two). I suggest ordering the flaming feta, pita bread served with a glob of cheese for dipping. When the waiter brings the food to you he lights it on fire and says "OPA!!!!!!!" Usually in a less-than-enthusiastic tone, but if you happen to get a waiter that says it with excitement be sure to tip well. I have loved gyro's ever since I went to Athens and order them whenever they're on the menu. That means I get them here. They're really good but not that much better than other Greek places in Tucson.
(3)V S.
We decided to try Opa and our first visit will be our last. The food was mediocre at best and the service sucked. It was a busy weekend night and there was only one server and rather than working the tables to see if anything was needed he spent most of his time sitting at a table chatting with his friends. We didn't get our drinks and other things we ordered and getting his attention required getting up and going to the table where he was too busy socializing. When we left I left him a TIP, written on the credit card receipt so his boss would see it, saying, "Here's a TIP for you, find another line of work because as a waiter you really suck." And no we didn't stiff him, we still gave him a $ tip, though undeserved and unearned.
(1)Layne M.
I love OPA! It's always fun to go there, pleasant staff that's always helpful and has a good attitude. I absolutely love how they bring you hummus and pita upfront without you having to order it. And their hummus is by far some of the best I've ever tasted...
(4)Christine H.
Friendly staff, good service, generous portions, and dog friendly! We'll definitely be going back. The dolmades are fantastic and the lamb soulvaki pita was also quite good.
(5)Sam A.
Saw a review in the paer thought I would try it. My wife and I went on Sunday night. when we got there is was pretty busy but service was quick and drinks and food was out pretty quick. The food was great I had the Filet Souvlaki and it was fantastic the spices they used were great, my wife had the Sea Bass and it was great nice firm and spiced well. By the time we were getting ready to leave the place was packed and there were 10 people in line. I guess the review in the paper did some good. But they were a bit slow getting the check to us. But all in all a busy places with great food and friendly wait staff.
(4)Nicholas S.
After reading the recent reviews for Opa, I can surely say that the service has become HORRIBLE. We went here last Saturday night for dinner. There were six of us and we made a reservation for 6:30 pm. We walked in and there was couple ahead of us. They told us they had been waiting for 5 minutes and no one had come to greet them. The restaurant was full. I could see the manager in the back and he kept looking over at us all, but did not come over. The couple left. We then moved forward and the manager finally came up. We told him we had a reservation, and he stated the table we were going to be sitting at would be ready shortly. He then went back to the kitchen. We noticed that quite a few other people were now waiting behind us. The manager continued to have everyone wait by the door and did not place anyone on a wait list. We finally got to our table (glad we made reservations) and waited 15 minutes for our server to come and take our order. He seemed like he was in a pretty pissy mood... he also had a stick up his ass, so he didn't get a tip at all. The food was okay... I had the filet mignon souvlaki dish. The meat was overcooked, but everything else was good. I do not know what has happened to the service though :-( It really is too bad.
(1)Carol K.
After reading all the negative reviews I was hesitant to go to Opa but since we had a groupon coupon we had to go. We were pleasantly surprised the service was great. They put a platter of humus and pita on the table as soon as we sat down. Next we got our beverages. We asked questions about the menu and got answers. We both ordered the gyro wrap. It was Hugh It came with two wraps filled with meat and vegetables and salad and rice. There was enough for each of us to take home half a wrap. We got our bill in a timely manner. The place is pretty, light and airy and the food and service were excellent.
(4)Jen P.
lunch specials at $5 for a sandwich is a steal when it is so YUMMY! please be prepared as it is quite slow...even when it isn't so busy. I will call ahead next time for lunch and pick up as it is delicious!
(4)revo l.
Opa is a fun restaurant. I like the atmosphere and the food is great. They are always way understaffed so if I want to eat at 7 I arrive at 6. It is a great place to go if you have someone you want to catch up with. They bring pita with hummus and tzatziki to your table which gives you something to snack on while you wait and wait and wait for them to take your order. I love greek food and this place has it down. It's affordable and delicious. I have had a tough time finding a good fallafel sandwich in Tucson and was thrilled with theirs. If you order the salmon make sure to ask them not to overcook it. Other than that, sit back, enjoy your conversation and the waterfall and snack on some excellent hummus while you wait
(4)Alex S.
To start with, the food here is excellent. Unfortunately, the service was pretty bad. We waited in a long line before the hostess took our names down, and she didn't give us an estimate of how long it would be until we were seated. The seating process seemed like no one knew what was going on. It took quite awhile for us to get our drinks (our first server never brought them, and then a second server took our drink orders again) and place our order after we sat down, although the food came out very quickly after we finally got to order. It took a long time to get refills, and overall I felt like we were being totally ignored until a third server finally took care of us. The service she gave us was acceptable, but when she brought the check, there were items that we didn't order on it. She corrected it quickly, but it seemed like just one more indicator that the service is all over the place and disorganized. The food was very good but I'm not sure I would go back because the service was underwhelming.
(3)Brad T.
Food was generally good and the waiter that covered the table for the waitress (who could not be bothered to take our order) was great. We are talking 20 minutes waiting for service. Two tables sat down after us in the same section and got their orders before we finally asked for service. Don't drink the water, it is not filtered. The roasted lamb dish was big and tasted good. The seafood platter tasted great but 6 shrimp for $16 is a little pricey. If you like water, bring your own.
(3)Rob B.
It was a dark and stormy night. We were headed to Montana Avenue, but flash floods made getting out east impossible. Country Club Drive was like a swift-running canal! Opa? Nothing to write home about, but not bad. 3.5 stars even. The Mousakka is good, not great. The same for the Gyros. We had a very nice bottle of Greek red wine ($26) very quaffable with good ripe cherry flavors and a nice mouth feel. But the waiter brought the bottle to the table uncorked, so who knows what was in it. It was good enough that I didn't complain. They served some flaming foods (I don't like food on fire, or noisy, sizzling platters) to a neighborhing table shouting "Opa!", (cringe) something I never heard in a Greek restaurant here or in Greece untill "My Big Fat..." What next? Lamb poached in Windex maybe? Speaking of lamb, a Greek staple, it had a minimal role on the menu. Is lamb just too wierd for suburban Tuscon? Where was the taramousalata? Come on, guys, let's get Greek! At least the tzatiki (?) was rich and delicious, and the odd, spongy pita was fresh and warm. The ambience? Strip mall Greek. Could have been an American or Mexican, or even a Chinese place, save for the obligatory murals of Mykonos-esque landscapes. The Dali-esque light fixtures resembled glowing dishtowls hung over metal branches. Bizarre, in a Home Depot sort of way. Would I go back? Sure. It was pretty good, and the price is right! Two of us ate well with a bottle of the aforementioned wine for under fifty bucks.
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