Kostas Bar Restaurant

Monday night, just left a Jazz club, hoping to grab a quick late meal. The sign on the curb at the door said “kitchen open,” but by the time I made it inside, the kitchen was already shut down. Not even 10 o’clock. So much for that bite. Inside was alive — loud, full of laughter, music, and people enjoying themselves. The kind of crowd that doesn’t care it’s Monday. Parking, though? An issue. But hey, that’s Philly. The city keeps approving permits for new apartments, but forgets one key detail: people have cars! Where are we all supposed to park? All in all, a mixed experience. No food, but plenty of flavor and good music earlier.

Excellent food! I had passed this restaurant multiple times and finally had the chance to come in. I tried the grilled shrimp platter and the soup of the day (chicken shell soup). Both were delicious and came in generous portions. The shrimp, served over rice, was flavorful and perfectly cooked. The soup of the day was also excellent. I’m glad I had leftovers to enjoy later. I will definitely be ordering from here again!

The moussaka was already good, but then I ate here after a little break and somehow it had become even better.. ridiculously superb! 😅 the pita bread is always fantastic, my favorite out of anywhere, and the salad is a nice complement. Service is always cheery and attentive.

Food was good but happy hour as advertised on website is not true. Asked if the happy hour was going on and server’s response was “sure”. Got the check which was higher than expected, which would have been fine, but then my card was charged for more than amount of tip left. Completely inappropriate experience

This is a dive bar masquerading as a Greek Restaurant. I ordered octopus and it was clearly frozen and overcooked. Ordered the gyro and there were French fries inside and the pita was drenched in salt and butter. Bartender provided no service. Spent the entire time on her cell phone discussing personal issues. The cook had to ring the service bell three times before she picked up our food. Did not ask us once if we needed anything or were okay. Did not offer water. We had to ask for the bill twice and push it towards her for her to take our card even though she saw me place the card down. It seemed like we were a bother to her since we were the only customers in the place at 530pm. I don't usually post negative reviews but I want to help others avoid the $80 disaster experience I had.

Went here, left a tip, and kept some cash in front of me, two seperate piles, one near the bartender and one directly in front of me. Girl bartender took both, then when I let her know ab the mistake she threw the remainder back at me. Absolutely insane behavior from the female bartender on this Sunday night. I was actually gonna just have her keep it and just get another drink and let the rest be tip but she threw it back in my face so quick i just said screw it. Shame bc she seemed alright but im never trying to have anything thrown back to me and it wasnt busy enough to warrant that at all. Pretty sure it was caught on bar cameras if the owner feels like looking, around 10:30-11. Shame too as it was my first time here. Edit: Just saw her drinking with customers at the bar which means shes drunk at work and it at least makes more sense as to why shes acting out. As a fellow bartender, insane to be drunk at work and still be rude to other customers. 2nd Edit: Another shot behind the bar!

Got service right away. Drink menu nice size. Drinks are good. Food is great. Love it. Greek restaurant. This Ice tea is good. We got the 2 can dine for 35. One of the pita dips. Great. Will return. If nothing else come and get the best buttery pita bread I have had in a long time. Star our waitresses is the best!

Just went to check this place out and was disappointed. Originally intended to go here and check out a few things on the menu and was convinced to go after checking the website and seeing happy hour. We asked and there was no happy hour even though the website said there would be?

Living 4 hours away, I didn't really know where to go, but saw this place around 8pm and decided to stop in. Samantha and Star were absolutely amazing and so welcoming. As a career bar manager and bartender, these two ladies are cream of the crop. They're so friendly and welcoming, it's such a pleasure. As far as food, we were pleasantly surprised. We got the Falafel appetizer, chicken skewer and rice entree, and Kostas special Buffalo wings. The falafel were a fair bit dry and tasted mostly of breading. The chicken was as if it came from a fine dining restaurant, it was perfectly cooked and some of the most flavorful chicken I'd ever had. I could eat it every day for the rest of my life. The wings were massive, slightly breaded, and perfectly cooked. I'm extremely picky about my wings and I was pleasantly surprised. Overall, I wish I lived here. This place is, excuse my French, f*cking awesome. From staff to food, I'd recommend stopping by at any time.

Ordered the Chicken Shish - Kebob platter served with fries thru ubereats. The pita was freshly made and delicious. I would note the seasoning was very light compared to other kabob sandwiches I've had but was remedied by the tzatziki sauce. I would try other menu items and check out their restaurant.

Excellent food! I had passed this restaurant multiple times and finally had the chance to come in. I tried the grilled shrimp platter and the soup of the day (chicken shell soup). Both were delicious and came in generous portions. The shrimp, served over rice, was flavorful and perfectly cooked. The soup of the day was also excellent. I'm glad I had leftovers to enjoy later. I will definitely be ordering from here again!

Went to this gem in Fishtown. WOW what an amazing gyro. I definitely highly recommend going to this bar and getting anything grilled. The marinade on the beef was pretty tasty and it was perfectly charred. We also got the calamari which was pretty decent but we both agreed we should have gotten something grilled instead. Apparently the owner of this place is in his 90s and still cooks there. He makes a really mean tzatziki sauce. All the people working the bar were so nice! The waitress showed us a back outdoor area. There was so much hidden room. The guy at the bar was apparently related to the owner and he was very vivacious. I learned that "time and being clean" is of the utmost importance. See what pearls of wisdom you will gain!

My friend and I loved the meal and hospitality of the owner. I will definitely return for the ambiance. Thank you for a wonderful experience

My friend and I stopped by today for happy hour and cannot wait to come back! It was surprisingly very empty even though the happy hour food and drink deal is incredible! Multiple $5 city wide specials, a lot of good food deals, huge dive bar inside and 2 tables outside. Plus the friendliest most attentive server. Best thing we had were the Greek nachos, which were so unique and delicious. Had all the Greek salad toppings paired with fried pita chips. Came with tzatiki sauce and tasted even better when hot sauce was added. I'm sure paying extra for meat would've elevated it. $6 during happy hour! Second best thing we had were the Dolmades. I loved the fresh pita that came with Skordalia. The puréed mashed potatoes were delicious, but honestly the pita bread that paired with the dish was the star. So warm and fluffy that I wish it came with more! That dish was also only $4 during happy hour. Last thing we tried were the $3 chicken skewers. Nothing mind blowing, but juicy meat that was grilled to perfection and not dry whatsoever. I cannot wait to come back!

Relatively authentic greek food that's quite delicious. We got the mozzarella sticks to start and I tried the Mixed Platter, which comes with salad, pita and taziki sauce, fries which we swapped them for Greek fries, and oh so much meat. The place was quite empty (only a few people at the bar) when we ate but service was good and we enjoyed the food. Would come back for the food again

Oops, didn't realize this is definitely more of a bar setting with a restaurant--I made plans to grab dinner with a friend here to catch up but it was really loud so kind of hard to hear each other. Still glad we came, because the food was really good! We couldn't eat outside even though there were tables set up, but we sat further away from the bar after ordering our food at the bar and paying our tab in advance. The baba ganoush was so light and refreshing with the pita, a good starter for the meal. I really enjoyed the beef/lamb mix for the gyro and wish the photo did more justice, because there were generous portions of the meat inside. I liked the seasoned fries as well! Honestly surprised by how good this food was for a bar.

Decided to have lunch here today. I didn't even know it was here! They only have outdoor seating right now in a move courtyard in the back. You must walk through the restaurant to get to it. Started with the stuffed grape leaves and the feta and olives. I had the spanakopita (spinach pie) and my friend enjoyed the veggie pita sandwich. Everything was fresh and really good!

Really enjoyed the mixed grill platter. Lots of meat, definitely enough for 2 people. The platter also comes with pita, fries (on bottom) and salad. The chicken was suuuper tender, all the meat was pretty tasty. The cheese on the salad was also surprisingly delightful. It's a bit weird picking up Greek food in a bar but you won't be disappointed! Highly recommend.

Nice hang out spot in fishtown with really good Greek food too. Lively spot with a separate bar and dining area. Food was authentic and delicious and the prices were great for the dinners and drinks.

If you want cheap drinks and a dive bar, this is a go to. It should almost be a fishtown staple in my opinion. I don't have too much experience with their food as Ive only gotten it twice, but it's pretty average and a little over priced in my opinion. They make a killer cracked pepper and salt fries, but I go there mostly for a great $6 city wide, and cheap beers for Phillies and Sixers games.

Great Greek food that's well-portioned and super affordable. When you initially walk in, you probably think it's more of a dive bar and not really a place for food. But I promise, the food is really good! We found a table instead of hanging out at the bar and ordered gyros. My food was so good! The gyro was cooked well, easy to eat and had French fries in it, which was also really good! They have a great drink menu, with $4 city wides. I'd definitely be back for drinks or late night food.

When I discovered this little slice of heaven right off girard I found myself there 3 times in one week. The backyard is legit perfect. Plenty of seating, string lights, plants, and a lot of space! It's a great casual vibe for a first date or to link up with friends. Food and drinks are priced well and made well. My fav cocktail is def the mule except I sub it with Jager, a Berlin mule. Yes you should try it :) For food i chose the 3 spreads as well as the chicken skewers. Everything is super fresh and the chicken was cooked perfectly. Fries are always good too and they have cheese on them

Good quality authentic Greek food. The gyros are great as is the octopus and other Greek apps. You would never know they had good food because it looks like a dive bar. Waiters and owners are like able and treat everyone like family. Probably the most reasonable drink prices in Fishtown.

I've been here on weeknights, weekends, for dinner and for pool. Overall, the vibes here are chill, the sticktuation is alright around the pool table, the food is consistent and Greek (yum!) and the people who work here are friendly. They have a good happy hour and there are half price apps at a certain time, which shows me very tasty options! They also have specials of the day. I usually stick to the city wide specials or picklebacks. My favorite bar in Fishtown for when you need a place for literally anything!

Ok, so this is a long due review for Kostas. I'm surprised how I never went to this place despite staying so close to it and the cuisine being one of my favorite ones. We went there for happy hour on a weekday and I must say, they have some good happy hour deals. When you enter, it's your typical bar with a dimly lit restaurant but they have an awesome backyard that is blissful during summers. They have $2-3 beers during happy hour. You get an extra tequila or bourbon shot for $2 extra. Now for the food. We ordered the spanakopita, grape leaves, babaganoush. Their pita is amazingly delicious. Service is great. We had our server there when we needed her but it was not to the point of hovering around. The restaurant owner himself mingles with the guests making sure everyone is well fed and ok. It's one of those places that has retained a personal touch and vibe.

I went here for the first time last week and loved it! They have a great happy hour from 4:30-6:30 Monday-Friday with half price appetizers and drink specials. It has a dive-bar type feel to it, with pool tables as well, but the food was wayyyy better than your average bar food. As an appetizer we got the greek nachos, which are fried pita wedges with a bunch of great toppings. Super good. For dinner I got the mega gyro sandwich (only $10 for so much food!) and it was delicious, especially the pita. I'm not a huge fan of fries in general but these were seasoned really well so I actually really enjoyed them! My cousin got the spanakopita as her meal, also a ton of food, and the bites that I tried were soooooooo good! The service was great too and the food and drinks came pretty fast. Looking forward to going here again soon!

Some of the cheapest drinks in the neighborhood and great specials. Decent vibe, seemed friendly. We didn't get food nor did we see anyone having food, but seems to get good reviews. Interior nothing special but no complaints.

Stopped by tonight for a gyro to go. As always, it was perfect. The pita there is the best in town, the lamb is delicious, and the fries are amazing. This is my go-to for great Greek!

Good Mediterranean spot. Their food is pretty tasty and has your standard Mediterranean menu - except for missing falafel for my vegetarian friends. Their menu lacked that and tahini sauce but they made up for that with flavor. Their happy hour menu is also really good with half priced apps but they give you really small hummus and baba ganoush portions. Like really small. So it's half priced but also half the portion.

I'm wondering if my experience was partly negative due to getting delivery versus eating the food fresh at the restaurant. I had heard it was great, so I was confused with how my meal turned out. I ordered the vegetarian sandwich with fries. I thought each item tasted like it had no salt or flavor. The pita was also super soggy. Adding tzatziki kind of helped the situation, but I still tasted very little. I'd try this place again for sure - but only if I dined in the restaurant itself.

This has been my go to place for Greek takeout! Everything is always so fresh and tasty. Portions are big for a great price. I've been sticking to the gyro pita because I love it so much and the grape leaves were also delicious!

We three were plainly not the average Kostas clientele. The wife, her developmentally disabled brother, and I all clock in around the half-century mark, give or take a year or a few, which made us maybe twice the age of many of the folks hanging out here when we arrived. Plus, the bar-hopping days of the wife and me have been over for a LONG time. And the brother-in-law won't even have a beer. So seeing a bouncer at the door, on a Sunday night no less, might have sent us on our merry way in search of a gentler environment. So might have the borderline dive-bar frontroom, once we edged past the bouncer. (Don't get me wrong: 20 or 25 years ago, I spent my fair share of time in rooms like this.) But it was a beautiful evening, and we'd seen the photos of the nice outdoor patio and the solid-looking Greek food on Yelp, and Kostas was only a few blocks from where we were staying. You've got to sidle past some pool tables and feel your way through an almost pitch-black hallway before reaching the patio. So, yes: On an evening when the temperatures were in the 70s and crowd on the patio was quite sedate (there's actually a sign out there admonishing patrons to behave), we had a very nice time indeed. And Kostas's food is fresh-tasting and satisfying, as well as economical (I don't think any of our plates were more than $10). Pork souvlaki was cooked properly and well-seasoned, and a side salad had quality, varied ingredients--although ours came without dressing of any sort. Seemed like some good local beers were on draft. Our server was pleasant and helpful when we could actually flag her down, which wasn't all that often.

Came in with a couple of friends on a Friday night. We (by which I mean myself) were very hungry and was just walking around fishtown for some food. Totally felt like a bar towards the entry. There were pool tables around. Felt like a vibrant place but not overly crowded. Our waitress was very kind and patient as she explained pretty much the whole menu to us. Two of us got the platter and they were HUGE. The lamb was tender and very flavorful. The "greek lasagna" was great and so was the eggplant dish. Did not get drinks. Easy to find on the street. I parked 10 min away at street parking and friend parked at Sugarhouse as we went there later. Service was quick and friendly. Portion was big.

Kostas has what you need for Friday-night-sardines-in-a-can fun. Although, I felt like I was one of the older folks in the bar. That's probably because I'm 34. Regardless, I seen a photo my friend sent me that said something about $5 picklebacks and $4 city-wides and was like "okay, so I guess a hangover is what I have scheduled for tomorrow" and made my way over to Fishtown post-haste. They've got billiards. They've got the aforementioned specials. And they have very little elbow room, but that's fine. You're not here for elbow room. You're here for too many alcohol. I haven't tried any of the food, but all food is good when you're drinking what I'm drinking. The only downside is that the jukebox selection has zero hip-hop, and instead is mostly full of bubblegum pop anthems the likes that make me feel old and no longer "with-it." Cue Grandpa Simpson saying "It'll happen to YOU!"

We ordered here via Grubhub and did not receive the full order , received compensation for items not receive, (pita bread / dressing.) after being told to contact Grubhub regarding the issue. Nonetheless, the food is always fresh and authentic otherwise it would be a 5 star rating.

Great divey bar and grill. Drinks are cheap, drinks are good, food is GREAT! Staff is awesome. Perfect way to end our bar crawl!

We were here on a weekday happy hour and decided to sit out side. The place is huge inside with all pool tables, bar tables and TVs. The inside look was of a sports bar. We decided to sit outside and the weather was not bad. The outside seating is decent and is covered on all 4 sides. Their happy hour menu was pretty reasonable. They had $2-3 beers during happy hour. For $2 you get a shot of tequila or bourbon and a can of beer. Not bad. The funny thing is that we actually got a can of beer instead of beer in a glass. We ordered the spanakopita, grape leaves, babaganoush. Their pita was good. I especially liked their spanakopita. Very delicious. The portions are very generous. The sevrice is very good. In fact the owner walked around to all tables greeting everyone and ensuring that the service was to their expectation. Very neat. I like places where the owners want to talk to their customers and be friendly. Thumbs up. Overall, I recommend this place for drinks and happy hour apps.

Thanks to Yelp I became aware that this divey, bro bar looking place apparently had very good food. And it did! Not exaggerating when I say it's the best Gyro sandwich I've ever had. The Spanakopita comes as a sort of patty and it was to die for. Unpretentious and laid back with a couple of pool tables, there's no real risk in this place getting taken over by the foodie mob (I hope). Don't be alarmed by the fact it feels a bit dingey. Also, The owner came out to talk to us for a while too and he was super nice. All the food is homemade.

Great beer selection , awesome fresh made, Greek traditional food . Cannot say enough about how fresh the food is. Nice atmosphere , bartender is over the top accommodating . Highly recommend New favorite Fishtown hotspot.

Delicious and affordable Greek food that also delivers!? Yes I'm in! While I'm not a huge Greek food enthusiast every now and again the craving for gyro strikes and I am so grateful Kostas is here to fulfill it. Recently I sampled the gyro platter and baklava and was so happy with both choices. The gyro platter comes with a very tasty rice as well as pita which I really enjoyed. The portions are quite large so I had enough for two meals. Also the baklava is perfection and must not be missed. I can't wait to sample more in their menu and improve my Greek food repertoire.

Love this place! Great dive bar with even better food, highly recommend if you're in Fishtown

After the fishtown feastivale, didn't see any standout foods and after evil genius not seeing anyone seating was starving so we went to kostas Had Greek nachos and gyros which was good!!

Excellent food and drinks, great atmosphere and music. Enjoy the food the most freshly made pita, very good experience.

Like the others say, dont judge a place by its looks. the food here is well made and the presentation is very pretty!! You wouldn't expect a bar like that would serve such good quality meals. I was happy to buy grill chicken platter ~ Edit: After going three times, the service quality plummeted for me unfortunately, The bar tenders that are suppose to be serving the people for food were completely ignoring me and havent approach me. Oh well!

Ordered delivery! Food arrived cold and soggy inedible! Sauces were bloated from the heat that previously was there and became rancid!

The best food in Fishtown that no one knows about. Some of the best Greek food I have ever had. The owners are straight out of Greece, and you can tell. You can have a legit dinner here, get fucked up and play pool for like $40. They also have a cool backyard. It's more of a dive bar than anything else, but is the definition of a hidden gem. I would recommend for anyone.

This place really fell off. The last 2 times I went the bartender named Star was extremely rude. This time, after she was angry we weren't ready to order after 1 minute, she did not come back to our table. One from our party got up to let her know we were ready and she said we were too drunk to order at the table and had to come up to the bar one by one. We had all just arrived and none of us even had a drink or were drunk. We all came from work. If you want the food, order takeout so you don't have to deal with her.

Kostas is a fun bar! They have $4 city wide specials (beer and a shot) all day every day! It's a good spot to have a group of friends and have cheap drinks and good times! The music is always great in my opinion, mix of 90's and 00's. And I have to mention the food! The food is so good! I like skewers and the Greek salad all served with pita.

Kostas is a great dive bar with even better Greek food! You would never expect it from the outside but it's worth the stop! I had a chicken pita with side salad and it was good! Pretty inexpensive as well.

I'm giving this bar a 4 out of 5 because of the customizable city wides they offer. PBR, Narragansett, tecate, or Miller mite and for your shot bourbon or tequila for 4 dollars!! Pretty dope.... Service was quick and on point every time I needed a drink I got it with no problem. Atmosphere always good here nice mixed crowd, people playin pool, people playin darts, people chillin There's indoor scene but then there's a backyard section and a front jawn you can sit out on girard and people watch if you want!! This place is sick I'll be goin back for sure Ohhh yeah gave them 4 stars cause I didn't get any food but my bul I went wit got a lamb gyro and it's pretty legit Greek food!!

Took forever to make my food and it was a small order. They took almost 2 hrs to cook my fries and sandwiches

This place has always been classic laidback Fishtown spot for a shot and a beer but they transformed the space after COVID restrictions and now have one of the best outdoor patios in Fishtown. The owner and servers are all really nice, welcoming and attentive. They have some great Greek food including the baba ganoush, grape leaves, skordalia (think cold mashed potatoes but in a good way), gyros and Greek fries. I would stay away from the vegetarian sandwich, but everything else has been good. The appetizer samplers perfect for sharing with friends. They have recently started doing socially distant indoor seating but still have the great picnic table area and covered tent area out back which has a good vibe to it.

This is seriously some of the best Greek food I've ever had. The Pitachos were outstanding and the plate you can share is incredible. If you're on the fence about something, ask the wait staff because their recommendations are spot on.

Food was good and ready for pick up. The Greek nachos were a really good twist in nachos. The chips were super crunchy and tasty. The chciken gyro was good! The portions are big too.

The food is bad but the fun is good. Cheap drinks and terrible speakers that but I still love it.

We had such a great outdoor dining experience here. The staff was amazing and attentive. The food was excellent. I love being outside in their magical garden. We ordered some hummus and the mixed grill. Yummy and a lot of food. Yay Kostas.

The food is surprisingly delicious for a dive bar. Really tasty. In a cool, club-like ambiance.