Elia Authentic Greek Taverna

Great Sunday Lunch experience. Reserved table for 5 via OpenTable. Great ambience. Complimentary bread. The crisy zucchini was Lovely and crispy. The calamari was great could be served with a dipping sauce. The lamb skewer and chops was cooked medium as requested. The dessert recommendations were great. Courteous severs and attentive host. Recommended!

Beautiful restaurant with a gorgeous outside patio! The staff was so friendly. Yoanna, our server was such a sweetheart! One of the owners Katie came over and asked how everything was. She was very kind and wanted to make sure we had a great experience. The food was fresh and so flavorful!! I recommend the Halibut entrée, the salmon tartare appetizer, scallop appetizer and the greek meatball appetizer! I look forward to returning and trying more of their dishes!

Everything was excellent. You are served a sour dough and olive oil at the beginning. The bread is nice. The zucchini chips are thin and crispy. Chicken souvlaki was delicious including it's accompanies The chicken is well season's and moist. Kota spasti was amazing ! I do not normally order two of the same protiens in one meal but it was well worth it. Will be bringing my foodies back at the end of July.

We had an amazing time sitting with Preston at the bar. He kept ImPresting us with every minute. Great drinks and libations. Delicious food! Loved the freshness of the tomatoes in our Greek salad. The fried cheese thing was yummy. I'm a huge fan of the lamb even though my friend said in Greece it's usually well done. I was very happy with the medium. The desserts were stellar as well! Careful of the spicy oil he has at the bar! Can't wait to go back.

We spent the early evening dining at Elias. We were the only folks dining at 4pm! Service was PERFECT! The dining experience was on point. Perfectly plated and presented.

6 of us enjoyed our late lunch at Elia in Summerlin last week. Someone recommended that we try this place, so we finally made it there. The venue is very nice with a pleasant atmosphere and ambiance. We were greeted at the door and taken to a table for 6 in a cozy corner. Sitting 3 on the booth side and 3 in chairs worked out really well. Preston, our friendly and attentive server, brought out bread and olive oil. Both delicious! We started with feta & house olives and tzatziki. I'm not an olive fan however I do love good feta so I was happy. Entrees included the horiatki salads, one with spanakopita on the side and one with chicken souvlaki on the side, bifteki, and lamb souvlaki. All very tasty offerings. My cousin, who loves spanakopita, thought hers was really yummy. The fries that came with the bifteki and souvlaki were quite good. We didn't have room for dessert so we'll have to try some of those next time. We're always on the lookout for good Greek restaurants so we're glad we found Elia.

Unexpected gem. Walked in here on a whim and were very pleasantly surprised with a delicious and memorable experience. We ordered the grilled octopus appetizer (no picture) and it was one of the best octopus preparations I’ve ever had. Fish and lamb chops mains were excellent as well. The homemade bread and Greek olive oil were devoured. Service was friendly and professional. Would definitely go back!

The salt crusted sea bass is served table-side for 3-4 people. This is a unique dish not really found in many places. It was delicious and recommended! The fried cheese Is simple and hard to go wrong. Roasted Beet salad with goat cheese was flavorful and savory. The lamb skewer was absolutely juicy and wonderful - we would have ordered more If the kitchen wasn't closing.

Great food. Great service. Everything absolutely great! We got a great fish and a Greek beer as recommended by the server and it made a great night.

Spectacular and authentic Greek upscale dining - will be going back ! Best spanakopita and saganaki! Very nice outdoor seating. Service was great our waiter was really kind and very informative, gave good recommendations.

From the start our large group were treated like royalty! The Bartender was awesome and very adept at keeping up with a plethora of cocktail orders! The Food was so good it is obvious that there is a level of personal pride being adhered to in this small family restaurant! Every dish was near perfect in taste and presentation! Especially the Table side Salt Baked Sea Bass served by one of the owners! We had such a great time that I can't wait to bring more people back here!

We ordered a bunch of small plates to share between 6 of us for a late night dinner it was great! Love that they have a few options We got some meatballs, zucchini chips, calamari, salmon and mozzarella just a bunch of small plates and they were all so good The server was very informative of their specials and was very fast and attentive It's a very cozy and small restaurant but I don't think I saw any Greek themed decorations

Great ambiance, service, and food. I've lived in the Summerlin area for my whole life and had never been to this restaurant. It has an elegant theme and is definitely a good restaurant to bring a date. The food was great! I really enjoyed the feta cheese that was served over tomatoes. I don't recall the exact dish name, but you should definitely order this. This is a much more authentic seeming Greek restaurant than most I have been to in Las Vegas.

fantastic food, I mean FANTASTIC! Tina, our server, was absolutely delightful and spot on with her food recommendations! The service was also perfect. Lovely setting and we will FOR SURE go back. All the dessert are made fresh in house we were all just too full to order one. So we will be back! Kudos to all

Great food! Great Service, Great Ambiance! Def returning! Every dish we got was exceptional!!!

I came here for lunch with a meetup group and loved the atmosphere. Quiet enough to actually have conversations. Very pleasant atmosphere. The waiters were attentive, and our waters were refilled regularly without being asked. Once everyone orders, they bring delicious warm slices of bread and a small bowl of high-quality olive oil. The avgolomeno soup was good. The Spanokapita was more of an entree size and arrives room temperature... it was very good but I prefer it warm. The side of potatoes baked and sliced were very simply prepared with olive oil, lemon, and a tiny bit of herb, and while simple, they were still delicious.

This restaurant is such a hidden gem!! It was recommended to me by a coworker and I'm only sad I didn't discover it sooner. It's such a cute neighborhood restaurant with fine dining food and service. The zucchini chips and grilled octopus are A MUST every single time we go. We've alternated between entrees and all have been amazing - esp the grilled Branzino! Highly recommend as a date night spot or girls dinner out!

We came for lunch on a Thursday and had the entire place to ourselves for most of the time. It looks much smaller on the outside but was much bigger when we entered and even has a cute patio out back. We were given a complimentary bread service with very fresh bread and wonderful olive oil. The staff made wonderful recommendations and we enjoyed all our food, especially the fried feta. The menu is a little expensive, especially for a lunch menu, but we enjoyed our meal and would come back.

Absolutely one of our favorite restaurants in Vegas. Always great service and food. Must, must go. Now that I'm writing this, I'm going this weekend!

Here again with a new location, Big and nice patio here. Food still good and service is very nice here and always. I do recommend zucchini chip and octopus, that is my favorite meal here.

Here's an updated review... my thoughts will never be different or changed towards this place. I don't think I mentioned so many points in my previous review, so I wanted to make one with pictures and more details. This place is very beautiful and clean first of all. The music, the pictures on the wall... Even though it's kind of hidden behind 7 eleven and other stores but worth it The service is always amazing and quick. The servers are friendly and always reaching out for help and assistance if you need to. Even though a server is not responsible for your table, they will still assist you no matter what! Coming to the food.... as someone who was born and raised in the Mediterranean sea area, they have the best Greek food that tastes and looks exactly how it should be. I will always say how much I love this place and will always be within my 5 favorite places in Las Vegas .

One of the most fulfilling and delicious meals I have had in a long time. The unassuming location does NOT do it justice. Tastefully decorated inside, and a great ambience. I had the Greek cab, and it was smooth and full. The olive oil was so fresh, I needed to know the brand so he kindly brought it out to show me. To begin, we had the recommended, Feta Psiti. It arrived in sizzling cast iron. Two beautiful slices of beef steak, tomato, topped with spiced feta. This dish is perfection. For the entree I had the Solomos. Grilled salmon, medium. This was light, but extremely flavorful. Lemon and olive oil. My colleague had the thin sliced zucchini chips with homemade tzatziki. I cannot express how much I enjoyed this meal, each bite was a pleasure. I will definitely be returning, and you should make this a must stop in Las Vegas.

Great find for a midweek dinner! What a surprise to find this gem. It's on off strip restaurant that requires another visit especially since it's Patio Season (it's not cold & windy anymore, right)? Elias has a nice inside dining area & roomy patio as well. However, come here to have a decadent meal that takes you back to Greece. We enjoyed everything and especially enjoyed the octopus and whatever green vegetable we ordered! Service was also timely, informative and honest. Thanks for coming to the neighborhood! See you again soon.

So yummy! Nice patio and it's a lovely atmosphere for small or large groups. Food was very clean tasting, authentic and fresh. Nice wine selection too!

We were so hungry we forgot to take photos! The grilled whole fish was so good and reasonably priced, I think it was like $40?! We're used to eating on the strip so this was a pleasant surprise! Our server was also very nice. A hole in the wall restaurant that we will drive across town for!

Great place. The food is fresh and well prepared. Great service although sometimes I think they try to make the meal last too long (European style) - I don't want a 2 hour lunch or want to sit there for 2 hours - 1 hour and a bit is long enough. Deserts are amazing and so are the appetizers.

Outstanding . The food was very traditional , fresh and delicious. Service was awesome and answered our questions . It is just a little noisy because of large parties . But as weather warms up we will go back and enjoy the eating in outside patio . Appetizers were delicious, Greek meatballs in a tomato onion sauce , & the fried cheese .main coarse was the sea bass very fresh. And by all means try the Greek salad but watch out for the black olives which had pits. A most enjoyable meal .

Walking into this restaurant I was taken back on how nice/elegant/ quaint it looked inside and even better the outside patio is adorable! Small bar and small restaurant overall but that's the thing about quaint places... I tried the zucchini chips, octopus, spicy feta, regular tomato salad, and it was all DELICIOUS! Can't wait to come back again.

Located at the corner of Sahara and Durango tucked in the back, you will find one of the best Greek restaurants in Las Vegas to rival anything on the strip. Food is super fresh authentic. Please look at some of the pictures we had an absolutely amazing lunch. The service is top-notch and the owner Alex is very warm and hospitable. Highly recommend this anyone visiting Las Vegas, or anyone who just wants an amazing Greek dinner or a night out on the town. Great decor and a cool Mediterranean vibe.

Overall a fabulous place. Loved the menu selections, service was exceptional, ambience was comfortable (but a little chilly), wine and cocktail selections were good (but maybe consider other regions of the world for wines). My friend had the pork chop special and I had the Souvlaki, and we shared the Saganaki appetizer and took a baklava to go... all were good. My only feedback: the fried potatoes could use some more flavor. We will be back for more.

Elia Authentic Greek Tavern is a delightful discovery in our Las Vegas neighborhood, topping my list of Mediterranean spots. Their dishes burst with authenticity, and their wine list impresses. A standout moment was their warm accommodation for our two large German shepherds on the patio, showing their pet-friendly spirit. It's become our go-to place to bring friends and family for a taste of Mediterranean hospitality.

I have travelled the world and dined in many Michelin star restaurants. Elia Authentic Greek Taverna is one of the best restaurants in Las Vegas and America. The fish, meats, veggies and salads are always fresh and prepared to order, and the service is gracious and attentive. Outdoor dining here is also great. For an outstanding dining experience I highly recommend Elia in Las Vegas. - Reva Sumner

This was our second time here! Our favorite is the zucchini chips! I'm Greek and love the traditional taziki sauce and lamb!

I don't eat at restaurants very often because I don't trust their food or cooking methods and few can prepare healthy and delicious meals like I regularly do at home. Having said that I ate at Elia's with a dining club group of 8 people because I like Greek food, having visited Greece and its islands a number of times. To cut to the chase, Elia's food was nowhere near as good as other Greek eateries I have visited stateside, much less Athens or surrounding islands. Elia's uses unhealthy GMO canola oil for their frying and would not substitute olive oil when I requested it for the fried calamari I ordered as an appetizer. It was bland so I requested a sauce for dipping and got a bland sauce somewhat akin to mild grocery store salsa. No salt and pepper on the table so we requested it and it was supplied. I love moussaka but they don't have it on the menu and wouldn't prepare it. The chicken souvlaki I did order as an entrée was also bland and was served with tasteless french fries (cooked in hydrogenated, re-used canola oil). Might as well have gone to McDonalds (which I would never do) for a much less pricey meal. My liver probably had a fit from this unhealthy meal from Elia's. Prices are pretty high there for mediocre Americanized, tasteless food masquerading as Greek cuisine. Fancy pictures and names for the dishes don't mask the wholly uninspiring offerings. The service was good and the ambiance ok but I will definitely not return and the rest of my group was uninspired as well. Not worth the cost at a third the price.

This is an outstanding restaurant!! The food is incredible, fresh and delicious!!! Better than the food, are the cocktails! Preston is a genius behind the bar!!

TLDR; Lousy restaurant manager leads to lousy guest experience. Not sure what all the hype is around this restaurant. My experience here was a joke. Was the food good, sure. Good enough to be worth the service? Absolutely not. Save yourself the headache of going here, and go to literally any other restaurant. The service sucked, but the worst part of the entire experience was the "manager." He spent most of the night at the host stand, posing on the chair. NEVER ONCE came to touch our table, despite knowing there were issues. He walked back and forth from the kitchen a lot, but I never saw him help with the food. And then, to top it off as we were leaving, our main waitress gave us her third excuse of the night - "I'm so sorry for all the inconveniences you guys experienced. The manager sent someone home early, and then we got slammed and got behind on everything." Not sure if that was a genuine truth or not, but if it was - management really needs to step their game up and maybe not leave their staff short handed while they do nothing at the host stand. Waitress could use more training in dealing with issues, instead of just giving excuses. One of the people did not receive their entree with the rest of us, the staff was clueless. When we asked the waitress about where the dish was, she brought over the ticket and just kept saying "I have it here on the ticket. I rang it in. See? It's right here on the ticket. " ..... Ok? So? It's on the ticket, but it's not on our table and that's what the issue is.

I came to this restaurant just before they opened and waited for the OPEN sign to be lit. I went in and was seated at a two top against the wall with a good view of the restaurant. I was left wine and food menus and was given time to look them over. In the meantime, my server, Jacobb, came to ask about water or drink I might want. I ordered an iced tea. When he returned, I had a question about the menu. I wondered if the avgolemono soup was a cup. He responded it was a bowl. He suggested I could get a couple of apps and then have the soup for the main course. I opted to start with the soup and have the lamb souvlaki as an entrée. A server brought me a slice of bread and poured some olive oil in a small holder. Soon the soup came and although it was in a bowl, I'd consider it to be a cup or a cup and a half in size. It was good soup with just the right amount of lemon for the tart flavor this chicken and rice soup needs. The lamb came out next. There were two wooden skewers of small cubes of lamb and homemade tzatziki, red onion, tomato, ladolemono, fried potatoes, and pita bread. The lamb was medium rare which was good instead of being over cooked. I took two pieces of lamb, some tzatziki, and a piece of pita and made a mini speide. (Note: My Upstate NY friends will know what I mean--for the rest of you-- https://www.bonappetit.com/story/spiedies-binghamton-new-york-sandwich I alternated between that speide option and just dipping some of the cubes in the tzatziki grabbing a few onion rings, and enjoying meat. The fries were seasoned nicely. For dessert I went with my old standard baklava. It was house made and good. Service was very good between Jacobb and the two others that brought me food or a second iced tea. I was a bit disappointed by the downsizewd menu. I had seen a menu that had many more items, but they were missing from the current menu. No moussaka, pastitsio, or spanakopita. There were several fish entrées and the two souvlaki. The meal is also a bit on the pricey side. I was sad that the menu was so downsized from what I'd seen.

Wayyyyyyyyy overrated!!! Hubby & I went for a date night! The place is super cute & romantic. We got the meatballs ehhhh regular frozen meatballs Chicken & pork skewers they were okay nothing impressive. Salted sea bass the menu says MP so asked the waiter & he told us it was $39. Great! So we ordered it! They filet it in front of you that was nice. The fish was tasteless lol Got the check & learned it was $39 a pound! We paid $117 for a tasteless fish lol Go for a drink pass on the bland I mean BLAND over priced food!! It's bland overpriced Greek food.

Great food and great service !!! Try the Branzino, large enough portion for 3 to share. No disappointments

This restaurant has a cozy, family-owned feel with plush chairs, dark woods, and regular, local customers. The staff was very courteous, responsive, and attentive...starting from the smiling hostess who greeted us upon entry to the owner coming the table to check on us. Ordered the Lavraki(salt crusted sea bass), saganaki (fried cheese), Kolokythakia(zucchini chips), feta psiti (tomato salad), and wine. Everything was delicious, healthy, fresh, and in generous portions. The dishes were not overly oily or salty. The salted sea bass was fresh but needed little more seasoning, so I added more salt and olive oil. The presentation of serving the fish was unique since they intricately separated the skin, belly parts, and bones. This is the place for healthy Greek food, in generous portions, reasonably priced, and with a local, neighborhood feel.

We went back to celebrate my mom's 75TH birthday. They made my mom' s birthday memorable. They gave us the experience of what hospitality really is . Constantina , Diego , Alexander and another runner that I am Sorry I don't remember his name , Going to the table , talking to us, checking water, clearing dirty dishes, glasses, once in a while Diego make us LOL, was amazing. Well going to talk about the food, this time we ordered different dishes , like the zucchini chips to die for, octopus and calamari, cooked to perfection. We ordered entrees , I ordered the filet mignon came with a blackberry sauce, the world will be Fantastic!!! Sides tasty and well prepared, the lemon potatoes delicious, asparagus are one of my favorites . We found this restaurant thanks to my foster parents, which love this place and talking today on the table, is so hard to find a place where they serve food that are flavorful without been overwhelming seasoned, and you can really enjoy every ingredient in your dish, the food taste natural.and going hand by hand the service they provide to us . Constantina make us feel like family and her team as well. I can't finished my review without thanking the kitchen, for all the love they put on every single dish they prepared and cooked for us, big thanks for the chef and cooks, and everyone that works in the kitchen and make this place AMAZING . Until next time.

Came here for my birthday dinner. It's definitely 5 stars all the way around - between food, ambiance, service, and authenticity. The salt in rusted sea bass and filet were the stand out entrees for us. We ordered ALL the salads and they were all amazing. The roasted feta was too spicy for some of our party, but just right for others. My two favorites were the best salad and octopus. And try the Greek wines! The white ones were amazing.

This was one of the most amazing restaurants we have been to in Vegas! The food was excellent and the service beyond what we could have expected. If I could only have eaten more I would have, I was so full and the dinner was excellent , the wine was exquisite and the owners felt like family. Savvas, and Alex really have brought a little Greece to Vegas!

Exterior - There is decent parking, not an ample number of spaces, but I liked that there was some trees between some of the rows. The restaurant is at the end of a strip and there's the option of sitting outside. There is an overhang that helps if it rains or waiting outside when the sun is out for your party. Interior - We went during dinner, the place was full, but we got to hang out at the bar for about 10 minutes. The area in front of the hostess was not large so we'd be in the way if we were to wait there. The restroom is a single occupant type, non-automated appliances, and basic. The place tries to maximize utilizing the space for patron seating so when it's busy, you need to weave through the area. The lighting was nice, not too bright, just a comfortable amount in my opinion. Product - For appetizers, we got Spanakopita, Kolokythakia, Keftedakia, and Tiganito Kalamari. Entrees: Lamb Souvlaki, Souvlaki, and Elia Makaronada. The photos that I took are not uploading, they don't even appear when I attempt to attach my photos. The Keftedakia was a little disappointing. It tastes like the meat in the canned ravioli. The Kolokythakia, pan fried zucchini chips with tzatziki was pretty good. It was lightly salted with even lighter pepper. The areas in the tzatziki got soft so not something that should be eaten too casually. The Keftedakia and Tiganito Kalamari were ok, about what I expected. I was hoping to get a little more of the kalamari. The Souvlaki I ended up taking most of it home. The fries were well done on the outside and the inside was more like biting through an actual potato instead of having a more airy bite through. The pork was a little more rubber-like than I prefer, but still tasty and tender. The Elia Makaronada was pretty good. They did include a bowl for the mussel shells and the shrimp tails. The base was a little more oily than what I was guessing, but the flavor was good. The desert coffee that I got had ice cream in it, but I didn't taste any of it. I'm not the biggest coffee fan, but I thought that the taste below average. The other deserts were good. I had the desert with the white middle section. I'm not sure what the desert was made of, but layers contrasted by taste and texture. The white section was smooth and somewhat bland. It was overshadowed by the bottom section that was sweet and highly textured. Overall - The experience was good. The service was great. The food was pretty good and decently priced. It would help to have a little more space, improve the meat used to make the meatballs, tweak the coffee a little (I'm a sweets guy so just my preference), and having restrooms upgrades.

The service was great. Our waitress was attentive, yet gave us time, engaging and really wanted to get to know us. The food was done well and tasty. What was so nice was the food was not salty. We first tried the place doing takeout and we loved the food. So we had to visit again, but this time eat there. We definitely plan on eating there again.

As always what an amazing meal at Elia. The service is always phenomenal and we were thrilled to be seated on the patio. We will most definitely be back 100 more times again. The owner Alex is incredible and the food never disappoints!

Elia is amazing. We ordered tomato salad, grilled octopus with a side of feta cheese as an appetizer. We split the Seabass. It was a large enough piece for two possibly three people and for dessert I always loved the Greek yogurt. The food was absolutely amazing, the service was great, and the owner was walking around, making sure that everyone was taken care of. It's located in a strip mall area behind outback steakhouse on Sahara. It has a beautiful outdoor patio for seating as we thought the inside was a little loud.

Great service, great food . Yoanna was amazing. Great recommendation and great experience. She make our night special .

The food was absolutely delicious! All of the staff and especially our waitress Yoanna were so friendly and thorough, the atmosphere was cozy and inviting. I can't wait to come back with my friends and try out other delicious Greek dishes.

This is my favorite Greek restaurant in town! I am Greek and can be picky when it comes to Greek food, but this place does not disappoint! I recommend getting appetizers and one or two entrees to share. My favorites here: kolokythakia, keftedakia, lamb souvlaki, saganaki, bantzaria and calamari. I love that there's outside seating in warmer months. There is a huge wine list too.

This is definitely my favorite Las Vegas hot spot for FIVESTAR Fabulous Authentic Greek cuisine. We make it a point to go there often and try a new dish every time. The staff is always welcoming, kind and professional. The owners make it a point to know our names, greet us personally every time we go and outdo themselves with the most innovative & delicious Greek dishes and desserts! Simply The Best! Thank you my family at Elia: Sava, Keti, Aleko and staff. Simply The Best!

Same chef as Milos on the strip. One of the best in town for sure. We always love every dishes here

We had an amazing dining experience at this family-run restaurant. As someone who has studied abroad in Greece, I can confidently say that this place serves the most authentic Greek food I've had in Nevada! But it's not just the food that's amazing - the service is outstanding, too. The staff really went above and beyond to make sure we had a great time. They were knowledgeable about the menu, and they also checked in on us all of the time to make sure we had everything we needed. The ambiance of the restaurant is lovely as well. It's cozy, welcoming and warm. But what really makes this place special is the people. The staff and owners are all so friendly and welcoming, you feel like you're part of the family when you're there. Overall, I would definitely recommend this restaurant to anyone who wants an authentic Greek dining experience - Greek salad, lemon potatoes and tzatziki just like they are prepared in Greece! Whether you're a seasoned traveler or just looking to try something new, this place is a must-visit. The food, service, and ambiance are all top-notch. Don't miss out on this gem!

Amazing, authentic greek food with wonderful wine options. I love to take my out of town guests here, they never expect a local spot to be so authentic and delicious.

One of the best meals I've had in a long time. Service was attentive, knowledgeable and food came out in a great order and with perfect timing. My friends and I opted to have dinner filled with meze, but we all agreed we wish we saved room for a fish dish. Everything was seasoned perfectly. The highlights? Zucchini, octopus, and mussels. I wanted a private moment with each. Ambience is perfect, even on a busy Saturday night. Great for friends, family or a date night. If I lived on that side of the valley I'd be a regular! Oh! They have a patio too. A warm clear night outside would be fantastic under the stars.

Nice place. Food is amazing, very professional service. I stay with my friends and I am very excited.

We went to the old location about 10 years ago and can't believe it took us this long to get back. The food here is fantastic! The zucchini chips are the best in the city. They had a Seabreem special that we ordered and it was flaky but yet meaty. Very delicious. It won't take us another 10 years to get back. We love this place!

Amazing cozy Greek joint. Reminded me of a few places in Greece and the food was spot on. Our waitress was friendly and fantastic service. Best Greek food in Las Vegas .