Cherylynn N.
Yelp
COVID-19 TAKEOUT AND OUTDOOR DINING
Looking to satisfy your carniwhore's appetite with a Sausage Fest?
Euro Grill is where it's at!
During COVID, Euro Grill is open for takeout, indoor dining, and outdoor dining. This is the only Balkan restaurant in the Bay Area, and one of three Balkan restaurants in California so I'm surprised they're not busier.
I visited twice on a Saturday during lunchtime, and we were the only ones there.
M E N U
Small Balkan menu (reduced menu during the pandemic): Soup, Salad, Grilled Stuffed Mushrooms, Ćevapi (sausage), Sudzukice (spicy sausage), Euro Burger, and Burek (filled savory pastry). Nothing is over $15.99.
Halal meats are used.
C O V I D - 1 9 S A F E T Y P R E C A U T I O N S
* Staff wore mask properly.
* There's 4 tables in the front patio, spaced out more than 6 feet. No heat lamps.
* Hand sanitizing wipes provided and hand sanitizer available.
F O O D
* Spinach & Cheese Burek ($5.99): It was my first time trying burek - the tubes of phyllo dough were filled feta and spinach (similar to spanakopita). It wasn't warm and the layers of phyllo dough were soft. Not sure if it's supposed to be served this way but it would have tasted so much better if warmed up in the oven.
* Combo- 5 Ćevapi, 2 Sudzukice, Euro Patty, Chicken Skewer, Lepina, Ajvar, Sour Cream, Onions ($15.99): https://bit.ly/3qrRavk
Now...THIS is what you come to Euro Grill for!
The Combo has a little bit of everything - the sausage fest is laid atop the housemade lepina, a crusty flatbread that absorbs all the yummy meat drippings.
--Ćevapi: Juicy and flavorful sausages made with beef and veal.
--Sudzukice - Spicy Sausages: Two skinny sausages with a snap. Nicely spiced but not spicy...at least not to me.
--Euro Patty: The slider sized patty had a great seared crust; tender and juicy but held it's shape. Not crumbly.
--Chicken Skewer, white meat: On my first visit, the chicken was on the dry side but moist on my second visit. Good smoky char flavor.
--Housemade Lepina: Similar to ciabatta but so much better, the toasted lepina was crusty on the outside, with a chewy, soft bubbly center. Who needs butter when it absorbs all the meat dripping?
--Condiments: Sour cream, ajvar (red pepper sauce), and diced onions.
Generous portion enough for two meals.
S E R V I C E
Service is leisurely and the food takes time to prepare. Both visits, being the only ones there, the order took 25 minutes. If you're pressed for time, call in your order ahead of time.
On my first visit, I ordered takeout and did car hood dining (when outdoor dining was banned). When I told the owner, we'll be eating in their parking lot, he brought out extra napkins and complimentary bottles of water. So thoughtful.
P A R K I N G
Easy parking in the shared private lot with Euro Market (same owner).
Overall, LOVE Euro Grill...delicious food, generous portions, and wallet-friendly prices. Def recommended to all the carniwhores out there!