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Excellent overall. Great Greek food. Very flavourful while not too greasy. Good serving size. Reasonable pricing. Friendly and welcoming service. Gorg…
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I stopped in here on a Friday at 5:30 without a reservation. The friendly staff immediately found me a comfortable spot. My server was friendly and in…
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Compact but well rounded menu. Friendly service nice wine list. Reasonably priced very nice decor. Complimentary bread. I enjoyed my meal quite slot.…
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10 Reviews on “Theos”
If you ever walk into a Greek restaurant, youd also know what its like walking into a Greeks home. Spackled in layers of white stucco. Interior walls appear built by Ivo Shandor from Ghostbusters as they block out Wi-Fi the moment you turn a corner. They have wine cellars in the basement. Their front lawns are fenced in for some reason. There are fountains. And I love the fact that when you pass through the doors of a Greek home, you still find yourself inexplicably outside. So yes, Theos is magnificently Greek. You pass through the main doors and see one dining area without a roof and green vines snaking through the structure like its vital for support. Pushing further in, you find a stack of firewood topped with a saddle (for some reason) despite seeing neither a fireplace nor a horse. Past the bar sits another dining area andwowit looks like your outside again. There are more vines and an irregular stone floor like a road in Eastern Europe. Above, theres a balcony from the upper level. Above it all sits a translucent skylightso, okay then, not technically outside, but it sure does paint an illusion. Upstairs offers the impression of entering an entirely new establishment. Weathered wooden floors and matching chairs. Every place setting already made. More hanging vines and bleached statues. Admittedly, its a mess; one could get lost in a place like this. Its deceptively large with mismatched visual cues, almost as if four different people took one corner and didnt bother to consult anyone else.Its Greek.And I loved it.For one, with exception of the obvious inclusion of souvlaki, most everything on Theos menu is offered without compromise or even translation. Oh sure, erudite gastronomes may recognize taramasalata or pita bread, saganaki or spanakopita, but even I popped the bubble-gum with fasoulatha, orekteka, yigantes, or daoloth, which are definitely not Cthulhu Elder godssave for that last one; that was a test. The dishes are clearly authentic, probably handed down by first generation immigrants (if not, Im fooled). I was so enamored with the selection that I opted for just appetizers on my first visit. Thankfully, Theos follows a beloved tradition of complimentary bread, this time with an amazing tapenade accompaniment. The menu is extensive with appetizing options just begging for larger group visits. The next year (only a few weeks ago), I returned with said entourage, and with more choices came reassurance that Theos must be one of the greatest traditional Greek restaurants this half of the country. If theres one claiming better, tell me now. I have tried the kotopita (sauted chicken, feta, artichokes within a phyllo pastry), tiropita (feta and parmesan melted in a phyllo pastry), and the dako, the latter one of the strangesy Greek dishes ever ordered. Dako is a thick crusty chunk of bread soaked in red wine and garnished with garlic, tomato, feta cheese, and olive oil, which is finally topped with an oregano branch imported directly from the homeland. As part of the experience, one must peel and crush the herbs overtop. It wasinteresting. The fact the bread is soggy was a bit of a shock, but the combination of toppings redeemed it. The service could be a tad more punctual. After an extended wait after finishing our meals, we had to stand and hunt down the server to settle the bill, and I didnt believe it was that busy to warrant the delay. That is a minor grievance.What else can be said about TheosI want it in my hometown. Badly. Greek restaurants are almost entirely family-run operations. They inject as much tradition as they dare into their business, making their operations a reflection of their soul, in all its raw passion and unpredictability. However, that can also lead to burnout resulting in these restaurants not lasting past a single generation. Theos bucks that trend, going on forty years. All my local Prince George Greek restaurants have closed, the last holdover managing to survive 30 years in a depreciated economy. Now I must travel to Penticton, obviously not a torturous experience. Theos stands atop as being best Greek restaurant I have ever visited, a perch its likely to keep for a very long time. My second visit all but galvanized that position. I can imagine making it a tradition for each visit down south. Food: 4/5Service: 4/5Presentation: 5/5Value: 4/5Recommendation: 4.5/5
I’ve been to many Greek restaurants in my life, but this place really is that unique. First and foremost is the atmosphere and story of this restaurant. This place truly makes your feel like you entered the middle east, and it isn’t kichy like other Greek restaurants. After speaking to our server I learned that the restaurant has been around for over 40 years and while now it’s ran primarily by his son, Theo still frequents the restaurant every day at 80 to have his meal and Greek liquor. Everything in this place has a story and actually means something. It’s truly touching and you feel like your eating in their home. Now, the food. Sent speechless. The share appy plate was easily the highlight and is a must have. Every component had us humming and hawing. The Baba ganoush was super garlicky and smokey. Feta robust and flaky, and smelt roe sauce just how I remeber my mom making it. Lastly our mains were amazing. Best lamb shoulder I’ve had. Oh oh, and our server was phenomenal. Very genuine, attentive and well.. Cute. I will absolutely come back here every time I visit.
One of the best and tastiest foods I ever dined out. Just can’t find a tiny point for improvement; everything was perfect. I had the rabbit traditional village meal (Lagos Stifatho), and I just loved it. Of course you pay around $40 for the meal and wine, but it is worth every cent.
Incredible restaurant with fantastic food. Great service, cute ambience. Highly recommend a reservation as it was packed & we came on a Tuesday night. Kotopita is delicious, same with Rabbit & Rosemary chicken. Will be back for sure!
I have written a lot of reviews and have never given out a 10 out of 10 rating before. Just wowEverything is not only carefully cooked and served but perfectly seasoned. I haven’t had a meal this good since the last time England won the World Cup. Ok, I don’t actually remember that because I was too young but the last time the Toronto Maple Leafs won the Stanley Cup then. Not sure I remember that either but you get the metaphorical drift here. Easily it’s the best meal in my recent memory. I had moussaka, my wife had the rabbit in an aromatic red wine sauce. Of course we had baklava too and got way fullIt’s not cheap, but not expensive either. $20 for the moussaka. Go forth. Hurry.
Excellent food. Worth every penny. Beautiful decor, great service, lovely ambiance. Return guest, been here more than once, and I am a picky customer. Our server, Teagan, was bright, cheerful, and personable.
Food was delightful, service was good, ambiance was awsome, wine list was superb! We will be back for sure.. we recommend the saganaki. We are saganaki finatics and Theos had thr biggest portion of flaming cheese we’ve had to date!