The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill - Bend, OR

We were vacationing in the area and wanted something really fresh and healthy. We don’t always eat our best on vacation so we were craving lots of fresh veggies. We ordered the classic Greek salad with grilled chicken and the great Greek rice bowl with grilled steak. Everything was so delicious, fresh, crispy. Flavor was great. Portions were huge. Streak was cooked perfectly and tender. Everything was top notch. Staff was super courteous! Place was very clean including the restrooms. Would eat here all the time if I lived here. Enjoy!!!

The picture is the spanikopita (it looked nice, but the inside, not so much). Super dry and the spinach was crunchy too, which tells me this is fairly old. We won't eat it. The lamb gyros are good. Admittedly, we were exhausted and ordered delivery even though we live close by. Maybe dine-in is fresher? Hard to say. We probably won't go here or order out again. But for anyone else, it might be worth a shot! Oh boy. Above is my original review but 15 min later, I'm trying the soggy baklava... it's clear that nothing is fresh here. I've left very few reviews for places, but with how expensive things are these days, especially in Bend, I feel obligated to say: don't eat here. The experience gets progressively worse.

This probably the best Greek restaurant that I've ever been to and that includes in Seattle, San Francisco, Las Vegas. In the food especially prepared and beyond delicious. I got out of my way to come here!

Excellent! The service was great and the food was wonderful. We ordered the hummus appetizer and gyros with feta fries, this is some of the best Greek food I’ve ever had! Highly recommend, this is a new spot in our lunch rotation

The first time I tried The Great Greek, I was excited, but my experience was disappointing. The girl who took my order was extremely rude, and the Gyro I ordered was disappointing—flavorless and poorly assembled, falling apart almost immediately and consisting mostly of lettuce. I decided to give them another chance several months later. This time, I opted for a rice bowl with chicken. The price tag was surprising—$13.99 for a bowl without meat, and an additional $6.99 to add chicken, bringing the total to a hefty $21… for a fast food rice bowl. I hoped the taste would justify the cost, but that wasn’t the case. When I opened my takeout container, I was greeted with what was essentially a dry salad. The bowl was nearly all romaine lettuce, with barely any rice. The $6.99 worth of chicken? A small skewer with five tiny pieces. The toppings were sparse and uninspiring, and there was no sauce to tie the dish together. I wanted to like The Great Greek, but after two disappointing experiences, I can't justify giving them another try. The food is overpriced and lacks the quality you’d expect for the cost. If you love Greek food, Do yourself favor and go to Kefi Fresh Mediterranean on the north end of Bend instead. Fast service, friendly people and you can get a rice bowl WITH meat, customizable toppings and a ton of flavor for only $14.50.

All was really good. The only issue I had was that rice pilaf was in the description of the Souvlaki platter I ordered but it was not an option on the side choices on the Grubhub (or DoorDash) app I used to order.

This place is new and food is tasty with a Family owned personal touch. We had the lamb skewer plate and the melitzanasalata. Perfect for 2 people. Excellent. Lamb was spiced nicely although would probably get it medium rare instead of medium next time. Rice is great and melitz was perfect. Super clean, quick, and well managed. 2 TVs for sports watching too!

Very hot or miss. Sometimes the gyro meat is juicy and fresh other times it's like dry leather. I wish the quality was more consistent, because when it's good it's great. But you shouldn't be paying $16 for a shitty gyro

Always fresh, fast & super friendly! I highly recommend this place! Very clean atmosphere! Greeted with a hello!

I am glad that Bend has a fairly new Mediterranean choice in The Great Greek Med. Grill. My wife and I went for dinner. We both choose the Falafel Pita. Homemade Chickpea Fritters in a Pita with Hummus, Red Onion, Lettuce, Tomatoes, and Tzatziki. I don't know why every time I eat a Pita, they always loose its content. Messy but very taste. There is plenty of seating . It's not a fancy place but it is very clean. The staff is friendly too. Looking forward to trying an entree or a bowl next visit.

I love this place. I have been there a few times. I dislike greasy food. Their Yuro meat is lean and tasty, not too dry and definitely not greasy. Also the portions are huge. I get the medium salad with meat topping. I always have some left over. (Ask for dressing on the side, so leftovers won't be nasty.) The owner works there and he makes sure everything is good. The place is attractive, clean, large and food came out promptly. As of February 1, 2024 they had no gotten their beer and wine license. The City is slow with the paperwork. But the new Cascade Brewing is about 30 feet away, so go there for a drink!

Had to try this new spot and wasn't disappointed. We had a lamb gyro as well as a chicken gyro along with some feta fries. All of it was so good! Great flavors and very good portions, we were absolutely stuffed. The service here is friendly and helpful. I'll plan on going back.

Solid fast-casual Greek restaurant on the east side. Convenient to the new Cascade Lakes pub if you want to grab some food after beers, or before. It's a nationwide chain, if that matters to you (doesn't to me). - Great Greek gyro: tasty, large. Essentially what you'd expect. - Spanakopita: A spinach-filled pastry. It's OK but I found myself wishing I'd ordered a baklava instead. Service was very quick and very friendly. The young folks working behind the counter get 5 stars.

Tried this café, and have been back three times in a month! Agree with all other reviews about the service - 5 star! Love that they provide a list of gluten-free items and took the time to help me with my first GF order. No disappointment. The lemon potatoes are amazing - fancy-schmancy restaurant-worthy. Salads are very fresh, and the Greek dressing is delish. Tried salmon on my salad recently - perfectly cooked. Chicken skewers a little dry, but the shrimp is perfectly prepared. Wish they had organic salad options (I would happily pay more), and although a franchise, incorporate local tea and coffee into the menu (Metolius teas - organic and amazing). This would really tie the café into the hood. Seriously, this food rivals high end fare. Go. to. there!

Food really good. Had Great Greek Gyro. Lamb was maybe over cooked for my taste. Could be it is meant to be that way. Very large portions. Lots of flavor. Service great. Place clean and inviting. Will try something different next time

Staying in Bend for the night and I was craving Mediterranean food. My hubby searched the area and never found anything. I did a search and found this place. Weird how it didn't show up on Google. Anyway, I'm glad we found it. Great atmosphere. Super fast and friendly service. I ordered the chicken gyro and my hubby ordered the falafel gyro sandwich with feta fries. It took about 5 min. To be served. A-mazing food. Hot and fresh and the flavors were exploding with Greek love. Just so you know, my hubby is really picky about his falafels. He is a falafel connoisseur. He was very impressed and said his falafel gyro was perfect. Not dry. My chicken gyro was amazing. No complaints. The fries were to die for. I'm telling you..this place is a must stop and eat here. Thank you for the great food and service.

I've only tried this place once so far but after having their gyro can't wait to get the dolmas, mezze platter, etc. The lamb and beef were great. A nice liberal dollop of tzatziki, fresh veggie toppings and a soft spongy pita bread made for a basically flawless gyro experience. This place seems instantly popular and definitely fills a niche - there aren't many Mediterranean spots in this town and there aren't many restaurants in this southeastern zone. I think this place is gonna do very well, for good reason. Definitely recommended.

Love this new place. Plenty of seats, friendly service, lots of menu options. Very fast too, and they give you a shit ton of food. You would get 1/4th of this at a food truck. I've left more 1 star reviews in bend than anyone cause most places are terrible. But I'm finally glad to give 5 stars to those that deserve it

The store is filled with eager staff ready to help you. The food was exceptional - hot, fresh and delicious!

Food was excellent, nice people. Nice Ambience, best place ever! Definitely worth checking out!

Food portions were huge and delicious. Highly recommend the Four Dip Combo as an appetizer, it won't disappoint. For the dessert both the Rice Pudding and Baklava were amazing. Service was fast and friendly. Can't wait to go back and take my family.

The place is bright and clean and the young guy behind the counter did a stellar job explaining everything. Kids had chicken tenders and grilled cheese on pita bread. My daughter's chicken tenders didn't come with any kind of sauce, we had to ask and they only had ranch available. I had the gyro with something called gyro meat which was supposedly mainly beef with a little bit of lamb. The whole thing was huge and unmanageable. The slices of meat and tomato were way too big for one bite. I'm a fan of a good value but the whole thing was just way unbalanced and messy to eat. I would prefer smaller sizes and I'll order a second one if I want. Having said that, I thought the flavors were excellent and the meat was seasoned well and I loved the tzatziki sauce that was on it. As I understand it it's a fairly new business so it's understandable that they would have some bugs to work out. I'll definitely try it again and hope for more balanced portions

The Great Greek is indeed great! Huge perfect gyros with lots of sauce. Portions are impressive! We made yumm sounds for quite awhile working on ours haha. And the lemon potato wedges.. whoa..My new favorite thing!! We especially appreciated the online ordering and quick pick up option as well.

Loved loved this place! Food was fresh and full of flavor. My daughter and I shared the 4 dip combo with pita and a plate of steak with feta fries and a Greek side salad. It was delicious. We had left overs for a snack. Definitely will be back.

Growing pains. Staff is newly trained. Food is better than average. Come back next month.

Tried a gyro for lunch today, and got a plate to take home to my husband. Service was friendly and attentive throughout my visit. The gyro sadly was just ok. Cold pita. Incredibly dried out, salty and cardboard like meat. Which, in a gyro is supposed to be the whole point. Everything was drowning in sauce making it impossible to eat while holding it. I will probably come back for another try, but they need to focus more on quality and consistency. Side note; don't bother putting a symbol for gluten free on the bottom of your menu if literally nothing available is gluten free.

First time eating lunch here and was quite impressed! I ordered the lunch gyro and it was well presented, delicious meat, tons of veggies and plenty of food. It is refreshing finding a great lunch place in Bend with very reasonable pricing and friendly staff. Will definitely be returning!

Absolutely terrible! I don't often give a place 1 star, but this place has done its best to be on my "never go back" list. We were excited to see a Mediterranean place open on Bend's east side. We went there for lunch the first week and they had a sign saying they wouldn't be open until 4. Ok, it happens with a new place. Went a few days later and same situation, though the owner came out to tell us they ran out of food. Ok, possible management problem. Today, we decided to give it another try. At least they were open this time, but when we ordered, my wife ordered a side of dolmades. "Sorry, we're out." Ok. We ordered a side of spanakopita and 2 chicken gyros, the spanakopita was pretty good, but the gyros were absolutely wretched. I guess the chicken had been sitting under the heat lamp for hours because it was as dry as Bend's high desert! Service was okay, but they really need to work on the food and making sure they have enough food ordered. If they don't improve, they'll be gone soon in this foodie town.

We tried this place the first week it was open and that was probably a mistake as they were just getting started and working out the kinks. Tried again yesterday and I'm happy to report that I'll go along with the majority of the posters here in giving them a big thumbs up. The people are friendly. One The food is fresh. Two The food is tasty. Three The food was plentiful. Four The cost was reasonable. Five That's 5 stars.

My wife and I tried them once when they first opened and were not impressed. But now it has the best food and service I have had in a long time. I love this place and will be back often. They have really turned it around in the last 4 months. It appeared that they had a really rough start when they first opened but that is definitely not what we experienced now.

Amazing Greek food- especially love the lemon soup and lemon potatoes. I wish there were a "stay here" option on the ordering app because we were served in "to go" dishes.

Just had lunch here. First time in. The food and service were great. Very generous portion sizes. It's not huge inside, but very comfortable, clean, and the music was at a good volume, so you could easily carry on a conversation.

Really great Greek food, the service was fabulous , and they keep their restaurant spotless. Good pick if you like Mediterranean.

Amazing service and incredible food! Extreme cleanliness. Highly recommend this restaurant. The young gentleman at the cash register was incredibly helpful and kind.

Have been here a few times since they've opened. Food is consistently delicious. Highly recommend the feta fries.

Food is EXCELLENT! I'm talking Yummy! * Great Prices * Service? Top Notch! Very Friendly! * Very Clean Restaurant ! This Place !

Exactly what you would expect walking into this place. Average Greek Food. Enjoy. Good service

Damn good food! Just opened in SE Bend, don't expect fast food, made to order. We walked into a mostly empty restaurant but after we sat down customers started lining up to order. I would have said excellent service but we ordered Mom's Rice Pudding, took a while for them to bring it to me. We will definitely return, there are many more dishes we want to try.

This is one of those reviews that are a pleasure to write. We were so excited for The Great Greek to open and, yes, it lives up to its name. We ordered the four dip combo which was enough but we didn't stop there. We ordered a large Greek salad and a shrimp souvlaki with rice pilaf. It was all delicious. I was told it would be 25 minutes, it was half that. Everyone was super nice and they seemed to be staffed up. If you're getting to go I recommend ordering online. Though it doesn't look busy, I could see the wait being longer. We are super grateful that The Great Greek came to town. Thank you.

Tried them on 1st day of opening. Food was so good. Service was great. The whole experience was so good. Can't wait to go back it was that good.

Allow me to share my feedback on two visits to this establishment. Initially, I refrained from reviewing it as the experience was quite average, with somewhat slow service, though understandable for Bend. However, my second visit left me utterly dissatisfied. To summarize the issues: - I waited in line for 15 minutes just to place an order. This wouldn't be an issue if the staff prioritized those in the store instead of handling online and phone orders simultaneously. Rule #1: Attend to in-store customers first. - After ordering, I observed chaos as staff struggled to fulfill orders. It seemed like they lacked proper training. The manager's frantic attempts to sort things out only worsened the situation. I empathize with her, but the solution is simple: focus on existing orders before accepting more. Turn off online ordering temporarily if necessary. - The constant apologies grated on my nerves. I heard the same excuse at least eight times: "We can't fit all the meat on the grill at once, so we're backed up." Rule #2: Don't make customers feel sorry for your lack of preparation. Offer a solution, not just apologies. - After enduring 35 minutes of this spectacle, I moved closer to the counter, silently waiting. It took another 10 minutes for someone to approach me, not the manager or the staff nearby, but a perceptive young employee from the back. He asked if I needed help and inquired about my order with the manager. - Here's the tipping point: Upon hearing "can we get a rush on this order for Aaron," I realized my order hadn't even been started. I requested a refund, which the manager struggled to process, compounding my frustration. She should have offered a refund and compensated my $25 meal as a gesture of goodwill. This experience is unacceptable for a chain restaurant that boasts about being fast on its corporate website. The simple act of grilling meat and serving it in a pita shouldn't lead to such chaos.

I had the plate that featured "Australian lamb". Most of the pieces on the skewer were tough and inedible. I did see other diners with Gyro sandwiches that looked great. I will go back and give their Gyro a try, but I will never have the lamb again!

My friend and I decided to finally try Great Greek for dinner. We ordered dolmades (good-not great), a large Greek salad (excellent), and lamb Souvlaki (also excellent). The Souvlaki came with Feta fries which were cooked to perfection. The restaurant itself has a fast-food vibe. Order and pay at the counter and they bring the food to you. Prices are a bit on the high side, and I was told that the dolmades are not made in-house but from an outside vendor. I think they have the right idea. I plan to go back soon with a few friends to try their gyros. Will let you know.

Amazing food & good customer service. I recommend the chicken gyro - 10/10. The baklava is great & so is the ice cream.

Friendly and fast service. Very inviting ambiance. Got the great greek gyro and the portions were a little off and it drowned in tzatziki. Fries were really good though!

We were excited to try this recently opened restaurant in the new business development at the intersection of Reed Market and 27th. It was a Friday night and the area was very busy, but there seemed to be enough parking. The restaurant was quite busy, but the employees were hustling. It's a counter service style with a very casual atmosphere. We tried the Falafel Pita and the Great Greek Rice Bowl. Food was good, nothing amazing here, just overall good mediterranean fare.

I have ordered food from Grub Hub from here three times. The first time I ordered was just after they opened, I love Mediterranean food and wanted to support a new business. The gyro was beautiful, just like in their GrubHub photo, bunch of lettuce and tomato, fresh delicious meat, a ton of taziki, and it was carefully rolled in a pita. Beautiful and delicious. The side salad was fantastic. The person who packed this really cared. A few weeks later I ordered the same thing and it was just thrown together in the box. The person who packed this did not care. Tonight I ordered the same thing, but with the platter. The gyro pita consisted of cut up pieces of pita, fairly dry cuts of meat, a tiny container of taziki, a table spoon of tomatoes, no lettuce and no rice. I am rooting for this place and will give it one more shot, but unless the owner or manager does something about quality control, they will lose my business. This is meant as nothing more than constructive criticism.

Great food, good price, always friendly service. Order online & pick up or eat there in a cheerful bistro like atmosphere.

We were so excited to try this place out and I am glad that we did! The food here is really good. The staff is really friendly. We really like the different sauces/dips that are offered. The meat is very tender and well seasoned. We have already gone twice and will be back again really soon!

Tried today Fairly lengthy line but it went pretty quick once people stop asking questions the service time was very quick after I ordered we were able to sit next door to Cascade Lakes brewing and have a beer and the food was very good very reasonably priced very fresh the Gyro is quite large so be hungry when you come definitely want to come back Indoor and outdoor seating available on the shaded patio.

Great fresh vegetables, pita and dips! Very satisfying entrees as well. Our meals for 4 were on time for pickup during very busy Friday evening.

The food was really high quality and delicious. Great prices, especially for Bend. Try the tirokafteri dip!

Amazing food, great staff, generous portions. Definitely worth a visit if you like Greek food.

Mediterranean Grill is a very enjoyable place to eat, super casual, quick service. Has been open only about 3 weeks. Other reviews sometimes mentioned long waits, but this seems to be ironed out. Tonight there's plenty of help, everyone is very friendly and cheerful. Appears to be family-run. All the items we had were good; we especially liked the falafel and baklava. Free parking.

I don't understand the review of one star someone gave this restaurant based upon "running out of the food that they ordered", and dry chicken. This is a new restaurant, JUST opened. We along with many other reviewers have not experienced this and I'm sorry that this individual and his wife had issues. There are many other restaurants in Bend, but this Greek restaurant serves excellent Greek food according to our experience along with many others we've spoken with from Oregon and California. Great food!

Best Greek food in Bend by a mile! I could eat here multiple times every week, and finishing off the meal with baklava is a must!

This is the hottest spot in Bend. Fresh and delicious food, great staff, and the owners Brian and Kristine are amazing!

The food was good, the staff very friendly and helpful, and the restaurant was clean. FYI...during prime time they get many, many take out orders, so they get backed up and you could end up waiting a while if you're eating in. Our order took 45 minutes all told, though some things were brought out sooner.