At the onset of my family's Greek food craving, we went prowling eastern avenue only to find the go to spots were all closed on Sundays! Curse family run businesses! We soon spotted the lone restaurant in Greek town (excluding the Chinese food place) with the lights on: Acropolis. Sold. Didn't disappoint. Warning: Acropolis is not typically a take out joint. For the prices and portions, I would rather dine in. We were warmly greeted by the restaurant's Ya-ya (aka teeny tiny Greek grandmother) and recommended a few dishes. The group had two Gyro platters (great $11 price tag), two "Jimmy's salads" (not on the menu, basically grilled chicken over greek salad), a lamb shish kabob platter, and three appetizers including stuffed grape leaves, fried calamari, and the saganaki. Clearly we weren't messing around with this need for Greek food. We went big, and then went home to enjoy. My mother was warned that the Flaming saganaki was not meant to be consumed after a 30 minute car ride, but she loved it and said the cheese was great quality. The stuffed grape leaves were very hearty and covered in a creamy lemon sauce that added a savory bite to the wrapped meat and rice packages. The calamari lacked flavor (other than fried) and was a bit of a disappointment. Our entrees all were spot on. The Gyro platter is really the way to go. It comes with they gyro meat, a small salad, pita, and two stuffed grape leaves. The meat was flavorful and delicious. The "Jimmy Salad" was my attempt at being healthy, but the creamy greek dressing was too good to resist. The chicken atop the salads was very moist and char-grilled to perfection. The Lamb Kabob platter also received rave reviews. My parents recently went to Ikaros and had a terrible experience. Between her groans of enjoyment at the saganaki, my mother confirmed that she liked Ikaros's neighbor, Acropolis, much much better. We will be back for the sit down experience next time.
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Karen T.
I found Acropolis 3 years ago on New Years Eve and have been a fan of it ever since. From the baby lamb chops, to the Shrimp Giouvetsi, Saganaki, Chicken Francais, and their Porterhouse Steak, Greek Salad and their Greek Greenbeans... they have all been fabulous! We eat there about every 2-3 months and have never had a problem. It is a bit of a ghost town, but that's great for me... usually there are no screaming children to contend with from other customers while I'm trying to enjoy an evening out and it makes the service quicker! Haven't had any of the issues listed below... leading me to assume that IF they had those issues, they are now cleared up. I highly recommend this if you enjoy good Greek Food.
(4)
Brendon D.
Only if you have to. At the end of the day, this place will make you want to break plates...but not in an "opa" sort of way. This joint is a bit depressing on the inside. They do have some great Mediterranean paintings on the walls, though. First off, this joint is an institution in the Holland Town area of Baltimore (aka: Greek Town). Many of the older generation hit this joint. Our service was nice, but a bit slow. The saganaki was strong tasting. It was almost inedible. The cold octopus was great. The eggplant dip was a bit too cold and odd tasting. The spanikopita was good and flaky. The grilled octopus was a bit tougher than it should have been. Overall, I'd probably never go back here. The world around town with the old folks is that their competition across the street is MUCH better. That joint is called Ikaros. Don't half step. Go there for a baklava dessert and you'll be stoked.
(2)
Jeremy D.
The first thing you need to know is that you should be very, very hungry when you go here. The portions are gigantic, and this is coming from a guy who weighs 230 pounds and has a high metabolism. I had the Olympic Platter for $37, and I think they call it that because only a god can eat that much food. The food is very good, though I wouldn't go so far as to say fantastic. I've had better Greek food where the flavors "pop" a little more than they did here, but I also didn't find their stuff bland, which has happened at other Greek places. The outside of the place is downright shabby, but if you've been to Greektown then you'll know that is true of 95% of the buildings there. The inside is certainly nicer, but nothing impressive. It was clean and well lit. It warrants a collared shirt, but if I wore a coat and tie there I would definitely feel like I'd out-dressed the place. The service.... oh the service. I don't know if our waiter was new, or merely an idiot, but he didn't really seem to know much about what they served or how. He had to go back to his boss with questions 3 or 4 times. However, he did get our order correct, so I guess that counts for something. We went here because I had a $30 Groupon. I can't say I wouldn't go here again, but there is at least one other Greek place in Greektown that was far superior (Samos). Since I'm driving from Silver Spring, I'd rather go someplace that blows me away.
(4)
Alisha Y.
The food here was spot-on. The service was a little lacking- it took a very long time to get my glass of wine, but the food made it worth the wait. The portions are nice and big. The grilled octopus was cooked to perfection- which is a pretty difficult thing to accomplish. The Veal Saganaki was also really delicious.
(4)
Mary Jo C.
This place gets 5 stars for the service alone. Dawn was the BOMB. It was Father's Day and we had a ton of family in town and decided to go out at the last minute. Everywhere had 2 hour waits, so I finally got on open table and made a reso for 15 ppl 15 mins before our reso with no prob! When we arrived our table was ready to go, and our server, Dawn, was an absolute delight. Our crazy family had tons of requests, including a send back :(, and she didn't bat an eye. I had the vegetable moussaka which was very tasty. Portions are huge, so I definitely recommend going with a group and ordering family style to try different items. After a long, dramatized dinner, Dawn was kind enough to treat us to complimentary dessert! It was such a pleasant experience for such a big crowd of people. It was very refreshing to have that service in our hood. Way to go Acropolis!
(5)
Greg S.
A large, swarthy Greek man recently informed me that Acropolis was the most authentic purveyor of Greek cuisine in Baltimore's Greektown and that he had been coming here regularly since childhood. How could I possibly dismiss advice like that? Fortunately, upon stopping in for lunch yesterday with the GF and said Greek man, it quickly became apparent that he was onto something. The restaurant is a large, open space decorated almost exclusively in--you guessed it!--blue and white. The walls are a classic Greek-American pastiche: large scenes of the Parthenon, plates painted with Trojan warriors, and a projector screen that displays scenes of the Greek cities and countryside on an infinite loop. So far, so good. Things only got better once we began ordering food. We started with a bowl of taramasalata, which was salty, delicious, and accompanied by some of the best fresh-baked pita I've ever eaten. I finally settled on the pastitsio as an entree, as it's always been one of my favorites. My companions went with the shrimp giouvetsi and the roasted lamb. They don't have a lunch menu, and most of the entrees are in the $13-20 range, which seems pricy, until you realize how much they serve... We had been warned that the entree portions were "generous," but in hindsight that is something of a gross understatement. The pastitsio had, roughly, the proportions of a large brick. The other two dishes weren't any smaller. Sometimes, larger quantities imply lower quality, but that was definitely not the case here. My pastitsio was spiced perfectly, had a deliciously crunchy exterior, and was loaded with beef, bechamel, and pasta. The shrimp giouvetsi had piles of huge shrimp in a rich, tomato-ey sauce and was sitting on what must have been a pound and a half of fluffy orzo. Our waitress kept apologizing for the lack of complementary loukoumades, as they were still in the oven, but given that none of us ate more than half of our entree that may have put us into a food coma. There's always next time. Give this place a try if you're in the mood for excellent Greek food, friendly service, and charmingly kitschy decor.
(4)
Mackenzie N.
We had an absolutely wonderful experience at Acropolis. The interior decor is a tad tacky, but the service was outstanding and the food was to die for. I had the feta appetizer with pita, and the imperial crab cake stuffed flounder. My boyfriend had the hummus, spanakopita, and vegetarian moussaka. So much food, and so so so tasty. We will definitely be coming back... many times!
(5)
Patrick M.
Got the gyro lunch special for $7.95. Was expecting a proper gyro with the shaved meat but instead received a gyro with the frozen pre-formed gyro meat. Not what I was expecting in Greektown.
(2)
Karen C.
Popped by on a recent Sunday afternoon with my dad and yay, Beth was working! She is our favorite server, she remembers us every time we come in no matter how long in between visits. The food was great as always, giant portions and crisp, fresh salads. We always look forward to a good meal and welcoming atmosphere at Acropolis!
(5)
Patrick M.
Walked into a few of the establishments in Greektown (it has a lot of Hispanic influence these days) only to find that they do not serve lunch. Acropolis does, so I ducked in out the rain. I had the special, which was chicken kabob with green beans. The kabob was well-seasoned and cooked and just delicious. The green beans were mixed with tomato sauce and a touch of cinnamon and were really very exceptional. Service was excellent. Miss Beth was a joy to chat with at the bar and made sure I was well-taken care of. She's a treasure. It's great food in a historic area. I recommend it!
(4)
Bob J.
I lived on the island of Crete for 12+ years. This is the best Greek restaurant in Baltimore. I have co-workers claim that others nearby are better but who have never been to Acropolis. Once we go there, they agree with me. LOVE the moussaka!!
(5)
Tunaidi A.
I'm not exactly sure why my roommate wanted to come here for his birthday celebration. It was a Tuesday night. It was last minute, so we called and asked if we would be able to make a reservation for 10 people. The person on the phone laughed and said that wouldn't be a problem and that we wouldn't need to make a reservation. Well, so we went to Acropolis and realized that indeed the person on the phone was correct. That was because there was no one there at all. So, my thoughts. For a Greek restaurant, how can you mess up on the stuffed grape leaves? It was super soggy and more bitter than usual. The gyros also had minimal meat. The steamed spinach did not taste like spinach. And the spanakopita was meh. Well, at least they gave a free baklava for the birthday boy.
(2)
El C.
I had the chicken souvlaki platter; the chicken was so delicious. Seasoned well and very tender, and not the least bit dry. The pita bread is excellent with the tzaziki sauce. Two stuffed grape leaves and a salad round out the dish. Had leftovers for lunch the next day - yummy!!
(5)
Michael F.
Tired, yea this place is kinda tired but it has some bright spots. It's a bright clean restaurant with traditional Mediterranean decor. The place was nearly empty I decided to dine at the bar. I started with the Stuffed Grape Leaves. Drenched with a not particularly fresh tasting lemon cream sauce it was OK. The filling of rice and beef was tasty but the sauce was a bit too much and the grape leaves seemed to be too soggy. For my entree I opted for one of the specials, Roast Breast of Lamb. It was outstanding. Tender and succulent, full of flavor. The sides, Greek green beans were over cooked but the broiled potatoes were great. Washing it all down with a Greek Mythos beer...oh yea. For desert I went with the Rice Pudding. I could tell it was refrigerated in the serving cup overnight but I loved it. Acropolis needs to freshen up its menu and build on its traditional great Greek food. I think I'll return for more just because the websites music reminds me Of Zorba The Greek.
(3)
Sara J.
DOLMADES ARE AMAZING! I can't get enough of them. It's hard to find fresh, authentic dolmades but these are legit. The service here is also wonderful; family friendly, personal, and attentive.
(5)
Teraneh J.
Prices are not bad for the quantity of food they give... The spinach pie is quite unsavory, as there is only spinach in it! The cheese pies are better, but contain all cheese. I would prefer a mix of the spinach and the cheese.. I've had the vegetarian moussaka, and it is quite good. Another time, I ordered the falafel platter. Big mistake. Dry, hard and seemingly uncooked, the falafel balls ended up making me sick later that night. A small greek salad comes with the entree dishes. Nothing outstanding about the salad- and sadly, the feta cheese is dry and hard. Not the best greek salad I've had, that's for sure.. There are better places out there- Baltimore just seems to have a lack of restaurants with good food, service and prices.
(3)
Doug F.
I've eaten there a few times and the place has been declining for some time. Fried squid is excellent, and the stuffed grape leaves are uneven but going downhill. Still I love lamb, and they spice it well, but I can never get it rare, which leads me to believe it has been cooked ahead of time and microwaved. Apparently they were unusually busy as the one and only waiter was running back and forth and an elderly couple came to assist. However the last visit, will be my last visit as a worm crawled out of the sugar packet display/container. Yes, a worm. When I brought it to the waiters attention, he whisked it away, no apologies, no explanation, no excuse. Just there was a worm on the table, now there's not one. And I still needed to wait about five to ten minutes for the bill.
(2)
Helen S.
I was up in Baltimore for some meetings, and me and my coworkers were starving by lunchtime. I only had some yogurt for breakfast (yes, I make bad decisions) so I was ready to chow. At first, we looked for some of the more highly rated places on yelp in greektown, but Samos was cash only and Zorba's was closed for lunch, so we went with Acropolis because we were practically crying from hunger at that point. I got their daily special, which was the salmon on greek salad. And that was just okay. The veggies didn't look too fresh, and I picked out the feta, olives, and onions, but it was still a decent meal. They were super generous with the salmon portions; I almost never order a salad at a restaurant without finishing the whole thing, but it couldn't be avoided this time so I brought half of my fish home. One of my coworkers got the crab cakes with french fries, while the other got the moussaka (eggplant with beef and cheese). Both of their food was better than mine, the moussaka especially. I've never heard of moussaka but I'm a huge fan now, and I would definitely order that next time I dine at a greek restaurant. Overall, it was a decent meal. I don't think they warrant a 2.5 star averages since their food is better than that, although I can't give higher than 3 stars because I wasn't a fan of my food. However, service was good, and if I have the chance to come back, I would probably order the moussaka and leave a higher rating. We all left fairly satiated, happy, and ready to get back to work.
(3)
Alex O.
I loved it. Went during the lunch hour with friends and their service was very friendly. I ordered their lamb and it was great. The portion was big so you definitely get what you pay for. I recommend this place, but if you're in a strap for spending, try another place.
(5)
Matt S.
Had lunch here today and was pleasantly surprised. The portions were huge, service was polite, and the prices were acceptable for lunch. The moussaka was delicious.
(4)
Natalie F.
AMAZING Greek/Mediterranean food. Came here for dinner last week with my mom. We ordered a spinach and feta pie and the stuffed grape leaves for appetizers. Unfortunately the stuffed grape leaves has lamb in them! As far as meat goes, I only eat seafood. I ordered the vegetarian Moussaka, which came with a Greek salad. Both were exceptional! I ended up taking home half of the Moussaka because I was stuffed from the salad and appetizers. It held up well for the next evenings dinner. My mom got the Braised Lamb, which she said was incredible. Reasonable prices and FANTASTIC service. Can't wait to come back!
(5)
James B.
My absolute favorite Greek Restaurant in Maryland! I have had the Moussaka and the Braised Lamb here. Both are large portions and very filling. The Moussaka is very tasty and well prepared. It comes with Greek Salad and the dressing is very tasty as well. I also have tried the Chicken Lemon soup which is very good,but lately I skip the soup because the entrees are so filling. The Braised Lamb is excellent and tender and the best I have had anywhere,and again nice portion. Menu has great selection of The best authentic Greek Dishes all well worth the price you pay for. Atmosphere is very pleasant with background Greek Music. Service is also very good and friendly. The restaurant seems to have a lot of regular customers as I can tell by the conversation of the owners, which speaks well of the place. Do save room for the homemade Baklava, which I usually get to take out. When in Baltimore do not miss this gem of a Greek Restaurant in the Highlands section of town.
(5)
Robert M.
This was a very mixed experience. No one came into the restaurant during our 2 hour visit on Thursday night. Free fresh bread, but if you want old stale pitas, $0.75 for 4 pitas. Pros: The Special: Red Snapper, done really well. Deserts were nice Coffee, not to bad Calamari, more chicken fried flavor than calamari flavor, but OK Cons: Service- tattooed, un-knowledgeable, too many facial piercings Green Beans, gray and over cooked Soft Shell Crab, Rancid, really House white wine: very kerosene like.
(2)
amanda b.
I have this to say about Acropolis- we'll always have the memories. The memories are a lot funnier in retrospect then than the experience was at the time. The place has a generally rundown, unappealing vibe. One gets the feeling that this might have been an awesome restaurant like 20 years ago or so. That feeling is abolished once you begin the meal. The menu itself is heavy on rich sauces, heavy meat dishes and cream- the very worst of American cuisine melded with some not-so-hot Greek food. It's edible, but... A friend ordered saganaki and it tasted like they'd used lighter fluid on it. Towards the end of the meal, one of my friends said "Don't lean back- there's a roach on the wall right behind you!" Turns out, he'd been watching roaches crawl on that wall the whole time we'd been there, but he was so famished that he didn't say anything because he knew we'd walk out. We told the waitress, who had just been bragging that this was the best Greek restaurant in Baltimore. She was properly upset, and ran to get the owner. The owner refused to come see it, instead ordering the waitress to kill it and bring it to her. The waitress had to clamber over the table, holding one of their cloth napkins, and crush it. Fortunately, it was rather lethargic (probably from all the grease) so it wasn't quite as humiliating as it could have been. The waitress presented it to the owner, who verified that it was a roach. She magnanimously gave us the saganaki on the house. How thoughtful! During the roach-hunt debacle, a plate of food spilled on my canvas bag. I spent enough time scrubbing it with ultra-strength Dawn to fade the bag, but the grease stain held on! The final wtf came after they took the credit cards for payment. They didn't hassle us about splitting the check four ways, but they lost two of the cards. After about 5 minutes, they came back with one of them. The other was lost for quite some time. This gave us plenty of time to turn our purses and bags inside out making sure no roaches had crawled in. Finally, after about 10 minutes, they came back with the final card, which had been "dropped in the ice" and lost. Lolwhut? What else gets dropped in the ice? Keep that in mind if, by some cosmic joke, you should find yourself dining there. Only get sealed and bottled beverages. And bring your own food. And eat it to-go to avoid the roaches.
Takes Reservations : Yes Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Dinner Parking : Street Bike Parking : No Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Quiet Alcohol : Full Bar Outdoor Seating : No Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : 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.
Amanda F.
At the onset of my family's Greek food craving, we went prowling eastern avenue only to find the go to spots were all closed on Sundays! Curse family run businesses! We soon spotted the lone restaurant in Greek town (excluding the Chinese food place) with the lights on: Acropolis. Sold. Didn't disappoint. Warning: Acropolis is not typically a take out joint. For the prices and portions, I would rather dine in. We were warmly greeted by the restaurant's Ya-ya (aka teeny tiny Greek grandmother) and recommended a few dishes. The group had two Gyro platters (great $11 price tag), two "Jimmy's salads" (not on the menu, basically grilled chicken over greek salad), a lamb shish kabob platter, and three appetizers including stuffed grape leaves, fried calamari, and the saganaki. Clearly we weren't messing around with this need for Greek food. We went big, and then went home to enjoy. My mother was warned that the Flaming saganaki was not meant to be consumed after a 30 minute car ride, but she loved it and said the cheese was great quality. The stuffed grape leaves were very hearty and covered in a creamy lemon sauce that added a savory bite to the wrapped meat and rice packages. The calamari lacked flavor (other than fried) and was a bit of a disappointment. Our entrees all were spot on. The Gyro platter is really the way to go. It comes with they gyro meat, a small salad, pita, and two stuffed grape leaves. The meat was flavorful and delicious. The "Jimmy Salad" was my attempt at being healthy, but the creamy greek dressing was too good to resist. The chicken atop the salads was very moist and char-grilled to perfection. The Lamb Kabob platter also received rave reviews. My parents recently went to Ikaros and had a terrible experience. Between her groans of enjoyment at the saganaki, my mother confirmed that she liked Ikaros's neighbor, Acropolis, much much better. We will be back for the sit down experience next time.
(4)Karen T.
I found Acropolis 3 years ago on New Years Eve and have been a fan of it ever since. From the baby lamb chops, to the Shrimp Giouvetsi, Saganaki, Chicken Francais, and their Porterhouse Steak, Greek Salad and their Greek Greenbeans... they have all been fabulous! We eat there about every 2-3 months and have never had a problem. It is a bit of a ghost town, but that's great for me... usually there are no screaming children to contend with from other customers while I'm trying to enjoy an evening out and it makes the service quicker! Haven't had any of the issues listed below... leading me to assume that IF they had those issues, they are now cleared up. I highly recommend this if you enjoy good Greek Food.
(4)Brendon D.
Only if you have to. At the end of the day, this place will make you want to break plates...but not in an "opa" sort of way. This joint is a bit depressing on the inside. They do have some great Mediterranean paintings on the walls, though. First off, this joint is an institution in the Holland Town area of Baltimore (aka: Greek Town). Many of the older generation hit this joint. Our service was nice, but a bit slow. The saganaki was strong tasting. It was almost inedible. The cold octopus was great. The eggplant dip was a bit too cold and odd tasting. The spanikopita was good and flaky. The grilled octopus was a bit tougher than it should have been. Overall, I'd probably never go back here. The world around town with the old folks is that their competition across the street is MUCH better. That joint is called Ikaros. Don't half step. Go there for a baklava dessert and you'll be stoked.
(2)Jeremy D.
The first thing you need to know is that you should be very, very hungry when you go here. The portions are gigantic, and this is coming from a guy who weighs 230 pounds and has a high metabolism. I had the Olympic Platter for $37, and I think they call it that because only a god can eat that much food. The food is very good, though I wouldn't go so far as to say fantastic. I've had better Greek food where the flavors "pop" a little more than they did here, but I also didn't find their stuff bland, which has happened at other Greek places. The outside of the place is downright shabby, but if you've been to Greektown then you'll know that is true of 95% of the buildings there. The inside is certainly nicer, but nothing impressive. It was clean and well lit. It warrants a collared shirt, but if I wore a coat and tie there I would definitely feel like I'd out-dressed the place. The service.... oh the service. I don't know if our waiter was new, or merely an idiot, but he didn't really seem to know much about what they served or how. He had to go back to his boss with questions 3 or 4 times. However, he did get our order correct, so I guess that counts for something. We went here because I had a $30 Groupon. I can't say I wouldn't go here again, but there is at least one other Greek place in Greektown that was far superior (Samos). Since I'm driving from Silver Spring, I'd rather go someplace that blows me away.
(4)Alisha Y.
The food here was spot-on. The service was a little lacking- it took a very long time to get my glass of wine, but the food made it worth the wait. The portions are nice and big. The grilled octopus was cooked to perfection- which is a pretty difficult thing to accomplish. The Veal Saganaki was also really delicious.
(4)Mary Jo C.
This place gets 5 stars for the service alone. Dawn was the BOMB. It was Father's Day and we had a ton of family in town and decided to go out at the last minute. Everywhere had 2 hour waits, so I finally got on open table and made a reso for 15 ppl 15 mins before our reso with no prob! When we arrived our table was ready to go, and our server, Dawn, was an absolute delight. Our crazy family had tons of requests, including a send back :(, and she didn't bat an eye. I had the vegetable moussaka which was very tasty. Portions are huge, so I definitely recommend going with a group and ordering family style to try different items. After a long, dramatized dinner, Dawn was kind enough to treat us to complimentary dessert! It was such a pleasant experience for such a big crowd of people. It was very refreshing to have that service in our hood. Way to go Acropolis!
(5)Greg S.
A large, swarthy Greek man recently informed me that Acropolis was the most authentic purveyor of Greek cuisine in Baltimore's Greektown and that he had been coming here regularly since childhood. How could I possibly dismiss advice like that? Fortunately, upon stopping in for lunch yesterday with the GF and said Greek man, it quickly became apparent that he was onto something. The restaurant is a large, open space decorated almost exclusively in--you guessed it!--blue and white. The walls are a classic Greek-American pastiche: large scenes of the Parthenon, plates painted with Trojan warriors, and a projector screen that displays scenes of the Greek cities and countryside on an infinite loop. So far, so good. Things only got better once we began ordering food. We started with a bowl of taramasalata, which was salty, delicious, and accompanied by some of the best fresh-baked pita I've ever eaten. I finally settled on the pastitsio as an entree, as it's always been one of my favorites. My companions went with the shrimp giouvetsi and the roasted lamb. They don't have a lunch menu, and most of the entrees are in the $13-20 range, which seems pricy, until you realize how much they serve... We had been warned that the entree portions were "generous," but in hindsight that is something of a gross understatement. The pastitsio had, roughly, the proportions of a large brick. The other two dishes weren't any smaller. Sometimes, larger quantities imply lower quality, but that was definitely not the case here. My pastitsio was spiced perfectly, had a deliciously crunchy exterior, and was loaded with beef, bechamel, and pasta. The shrimp giouvetsi had piles of huge shrimp in a rich, tomato-ey sauce and was sitting on what must have been a pound and a half of fluffy orzo. Our waitress kept apologizing for the lack of complementary loukoumades, as they were still in the oven, but given that none of us ate more than half of our entree that may have put us into a food coma. There's always next time. Give this place a try if you're in the mood for excellent Greek food, friendly service, and charmingly kitschy decor.
(4)Mackenzie N.
We had an absolutely wonderful experience at Acropolis. The interior decor is a tad tacky, but the service was outstanding and the food was to die for. I had the feta appetizer with pita, and the imperial crab cake stuffed flounder. My boyfriend had the hummus, spanakopita, and vegetarian moussaka. So much food, and so so so tasty. We will definitely be coming back... many times!
(5)Patrick M.
Got the gyro lunch special for $7.95. Was expecting a proper gyro with the shaved meat but instead received a gyro with the frozen pre-formed gyro meat. Not what I was expecting in Greektown.
(2)Karen C.
Popped by on a recent Sunday afternoon with my dad and yay, Beth was working! She is our favorite server, she remembers us every time we come in no matter how long in between visits. The food was great as always, giant portions and crisp, fresh salads. We always look forward to a good meal and welcoming atmosphere at Acropolis!
(5)Patrick M.
Walked into a few of the establishments in Greektown (it has a lot of Hispanic influence these days) only to find that they do not serve lunch. Acropolis does, so I ducked in out the rain. I had the special, which was chicken kabob with green beans. The kabob was well-seasoned and cooked and just delicious. The green beans were mixed with tomato sauce and a touch of cinnamon and were really very exceptional. Service was excellent. Miss Beth was a joy to chat with at the bar and made sure I was well-taken care of. She's a treasure. It's great food in a historic area. I recommend it!
(4)Bob J.
I lived on the island of Crete for 12+ years. This is the best Greek restaurant in Baltimore. I have co-workers claim that others nearby are better but who have never been to Acropolis. Once we go there, they agree with me. LOVE the moussaka!!
(5)Tunaidi A.
I'm not exactly sure why my roommate wanted to come here for his birthday celebration. It was a Tuesday night. It was last minute, so we called and asked if we would be able to make a reservation for 10 people. The person on the phone laughed and said that wouldn't be a problem and that we wouldn't need to make a reservation. Well, so we went to Acropolis and realized that indeed the person on the phone was correct. That was because there was no one there at all. So, my thoughts. For a Greek restaurant, how can you mess up on the stuffed grape leaves? It was super soggy and more bitter than usual. The gyros also had minimal meat. The steamed spinach did not taste like spinach. And the spanakopita was meh. Well, at least they gave a free baklava for the birthday boy.
(2)El C.
I had the chicken souvlaki platter; the chicken was so delicious. Seasoned well and very tender, and not the least bit dry. The pita bread is excellent with the tzaziki sauce. Two stuffed grape leaves and a salad round out the dish. Had leftovers for lunch the next day - yummy!!
(5)Michael F.
Tired, yea this place is kinda tired but it has some bright spots. It's a bright clean restaurant with traditional Mediterranean decor. The place was nearly empty I decided to dine at the bar. I started with the Stuffed Grape Leaves. Drenched with a not particularly fresh tasting lemon cream sauce it was OK. The filling of rice and beef was tasty but the sauce was a bit too much and the grape leaves seemed to be too soggy. For my entree I opted for one of the specials, Roast Breast of Lamb. It was outstanding. Tender and succulent, full of flavor. The sides, Greek green beans were over cooked but the broiled potatoes were great. Washing it all down with a Greek Mythos beer...oh yea. For desert I went with the Rice Pudding. I could tell it was refrigerated in the serving cup overnight but I loved it. Acropolis needs to freshen up its menu and build on its traditional great Greek food. I think I'll return for more just because the websites music reminds me Of Zorba The Greek.
(3)Sara J.
DOLMADES ARE AMAZING! I can't get enough of them. It's hard to find fresh, authentic dolmades but these are legit. The service here is also wonderful; family friendly, personal, and attentive.
(5)Teraneh J.
Prices are not bad for the quantity of food they give... The spinach pie is quite unsavory, as there is only spinach in it! The cheese pies are better, but contain all cheese. I would prefer a mix of the spinach and the cheese.. I've had the vegetarian moussaka, and it is quite good. Another time, I ordered the falafel platter. Big mistake. Dry, hard and seemingly uncooked, the falafel balls ended up making me sick later that night. A small greek salad comes with the entree dishes. Nothing outstanding about the salad- and sadly, the feta cheese is dry and hard. Not the best greek salad I've had, that's for sure.. There are better places out there- Baltimore just seems to have a lack of restaurants with good food, service and prices.
(3)Doug F.
I've eaten there a few times and the place has been declining for some time. Fried squid is excellent, and the stuffed grape leaves are uneven but going downhill. Still I love lamb, and they spice it well, but I can never get it rare, which leads me to believe it has been cooked ahead of time and microwaved. Apparently they were unusually busy as the one and only waiter was running back and forth and an elderly couple came to assist. However the last visit, will be my last visit as a worm crawled out of the sugar packet display/container. Yes, a worm. When I brought it to the waiters attention, he whisked it away, no apologies, no explanation, no excuse. Just there was a worm on the table, now there's not one. And I still needed to wait about five to ten minutes for the bill.
(2)Helen S.
I was up in Baltimore for some meetings, and me and my coworkers were starving by lunchtime. I only had some yogurt for breakfast (yes, I make bad decisions) so I was ready to chow. At first, we looked for some of the more highly rated places on yelp in greektown, but Samos was cash only and Zorba's was closed for lunch, so we went with Acropolis because we were practically crying from hunger at that point. I got their daily special, which was the salmon on greek salad. And that was just okay. The veggies didn't look too fresh, and I picked out the feta, olives, and onions, but it was still a decent meal. They were super generous with the salmon portions; I almost never order a salad at a restaurant without finishing the whole thing, but it couldn't be avoided this time so I brought half of my fish home. One of my coworkers got the crab cakes with french fries, while the other got the moussaka (eggplant with beef and cheese). Both of their food was better than mine, the moussaka especially. I've never heard of moussaka but I'm a huge fan now, and I would definitely order that next time I dine at a greek restaurant. Overall, it was a decent meal. I don't think they warrant a 2.5 star averages since their food is better than that, although I can't give higher than 3 stars because I wasn't a fan of my food. However, service was good, and if I have the chance to come back, I would probably order the moussaka and leave a higher rating. We all left fairly satiated, happy, and ready to get back to work.
(3)Alex O.
I loved it. Went during the lunch hour with friends and their service was very friendly. I ordered their lamb and it was great. The portion was big so you definitely get what you pay for. I recommend this place, but if you're in a strap for spending, try another place.
(5)Matt S.
Had lunch here today and was pleasantly surprised. The portions were huge, service was polite, and the prices were acceptable for lunch. The moussaka was delicious.
(4)Natalie F.
AMAZING Greek/Mediterranean food. Came here for dinner last week with my mom. We ordered a spinach and feta pie and the stuffed grape leaves for appetizers. Unfortunately the stuffed grape leaves has lamb in them! As far as meat goes, I only eat seafood. I ordered the vegetarian Moussaka, which came with a Greek salad. Both were exceptional! I ended up taking home half of the Moussaka because I was stuffed from the salad and appetizers. It held up well for the next evenings dinner. My mom got the Braised Lamb, which she said was incredible. Reasonable prices and FANTASTIC service. Can't wait to come back!
(5)James B.
My absolute favorite Greek Restaurant in Maryland! I have had the Moussaka and the Braised Lamb here. Both are large portions and very filling. The Moussaka is very tasty and well prepared. It comes with Greek Salad and the dressing is very tasty as well. I also have tried the Chicken Lemon soup which is very good,but lately I skip the soup because the entrees are so filling. The Braised Lamb is excellent and tender and the best I have had anywhere,and again nice portion. Menu has great selection of The best authentic Greek Dishes all well worth the price you pay for. Atmosphere is very pleasant with background Greek Music. Service is also very good and friendly. The restaurant seems to have a lot of regular customers as I can tell by the conversation of the owners, which speaks well of the place. Do save room for the homemade Baklava, which I usually get to take out. When in Baltimore do not miss this gem of a Greek Restaurant in the Highlands section of town.
(5)Robert M.
This was a very mixed experience. No one came into the restaurant during our 2 hour visit on Thursday night. Free fresh bread, but if you want old stale pitas, $0.75 for 4 pitas. Pros: The Special: Red Snapper, done really well. Deserts were nice Coffee, not to bad Calamari, more chicken fried flavor than calamari flavor, but OK Cons: Service- tattooed, un-knowledgeable, too many facial piercings Green Beans, gray and over cooked Soft Shell Crab, Rancid, really House white wine: very kerosene like.
(2)amanda b.
I have this to say about Acropolis- we'll always have the memories. The memories are a lot funnier in retrospect then than the experience was at the time. The place has a generally rundown, unappealing vibe. One gets the feeling that this might have been an awesome restaurant like 20 years ago or so. That feeling is abolished once you begin the meal. The menu itself is heavy on rich sauces, heavy meat dishes and cream- the very worst of American cuisine melded with some not-so-hot Greek food. It's edible, but... A friend ordered saganaki and it tasted like they'd used lighter fluid on it. Towards the end of the meal, one of my friends said "Don't lean back- there's a roach on the wall right behind you!" Turns out, he'd been watching roaches crawl on that wall the whole time we'd been there, but he was so famished that he didn't say anything because he knew we'd walk out. We told the waitress, who had just been bragging that this was the best Greek restaurant in Baltimore. She was properly upset, and ran to get the owner. The owner refused to come see it, instead ordering the waitress to kill it and bring it to her. The waitress had to clamber over the table, holding one of their cloth napkins, and crush it. Fortunately, it was rather lethargic (probably from all the grease) so it wasn't quite as humiliating as it could have been. The waitress presented it to the owner, who verified that it was a roach. She magnanimously gave us the saganaki on the house. How thoughtful! During the roach-hunt debacle, a plate of food spilled on my canvas bag. I spent enough time scrubbing it with ultra-strength Dawn to fade the bag, but the grease stain held on! The final wtf came after they took the credit cards for payment. They didn't hassle us about splitting the check four ways, but they lost two of the cards. After about 5 minutes, they came back with one of them. The other was lost for quite some time. This gave us plenty of time to turn our purses and bags inside out making sure no roaches had crawled in. Finally, after about 10 minutes, they came back with the final card, which had been "dropped in the ice" and lost. Lolwhut? What else gets dropped in the ice? Keep that in mind if, by some cosmic joke, you should find yourself dining there. Only get sealed and bottled beverages. And bring your own food. And eat it to-go to avoid the roaches.
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