Yanni's Greek Restaurant

Delicious Greek food and a fun assortment of Greek wine! I felt transported back to Greece which was the perfect antidote to a cold winter day. We did have to wait a long time for our reserved table however, and it was so crowded that it was hard to walk through the restaurant to our corner table and for our server to maneuver to check on us frequently. She was very friendly and lovely when she could squeeze through, though.

I went to Yanni's Greek because I wanted to experience what Gordon Ramsay did on Kitchen Nightmares. First of all, I sat at the same table that Gordon did so that was an interesting start. I started off with the lamb lollipops which were very good and the perfect appetizer size. Then I got my moussaka as my main entree. Even though Ramsay criticized it and I am a fan of his, I felt his review was wrong. The moussaka here is made to order so it does take time. I grew up in a Greek neighborhood so I know what good moussaka is. When I dug into my moussaka, it was piping hot, wasn't oily and very flavorful. It's 100% legit moussaka for sure and it's worth the wait. It's absolutely shocking when you see what Ramsay said and what he wanted them to do in regards to their moussaka. I'm so glad they stuck to their guns and kept this dish the way they've always done it. I finished my moussaka to the last bite. I can't wait to return to Seattle just to order this again. Alyse is right, it is definitely a 10 out of 10. When you dine at Yanni's, you absolutely must order the baklava ice cream. That is the best way to end your meal here. The baklava provides a great texture to the ice cream but it doesn't come off as soggy or inedible. It is blended in nicely with the creamy ice cream and comes off as guilty pleasure because it's not overly sweet so you can devour it easily. I lucked out because they had like a half a portion left and they gave it to me. Thank you Karen for giving me this opportunity! I was so happy to have tried it and it really put an exclamation point to my meal. By the time I left, the restaurant was packed and I can see why. Even though I went to Seattle as a tourist, I always dine where the locals go. If the locals love it, then you know you're in for a treat. I was so happy to hear all of the stories about the Kitchen Nightmares experience. It was so interesting to me because you can really see what they gained from the show (decor and menu decisions) and it really made me love Yanni's even more. I wished I had asked about the pumpkin hummus because I see it's no longer on the menu.

This place is amazing! We came here a week or so ago for my mom’s birthday. We had never been here before but my mom loves Greek food so I found it on Google Maps. Yanni’s blew my expectations out of the water. The drinks were wonderful and the food was absolutely delicious. I loved that we could get little sampler plates so that we could try a bit of everything! The flaming cheese was especially fun! We loved everything we ate and wish we can room in our stomachs to eat more! Can’t wait to be back here!

🥘: 9/10. I went to this restaurant with my dear housemates before the concert and it was an amazing dinner! We got there around 6 and waited a while to get seated! It was very busy but definitely worth the wait! We ordered the fries and it was just so amazing with the taztatiki sauce, the fries are nicely seasoned and fried to perfection! It was an addiction! 🧑🏻‍🍳: 9/10. We were greeted by this very nic lady and she was so genuine and nice! She has a fantastic smile and offered us the best dining experience! We waited a while for our food as well since the restaurant is very busy! 📍: 8/10: Just look at how cute the decors are and it immediately brings me to Greece! This is an amazing restaurant to visit if you are looking for a cozy vibe and this place is giving it! The ambiance is very nice and I love every minute that I spent here！

Karen and staff were friendly and attentive. Food was delicious! Even my kids who are picky eaters loved it. They made their own kabobs. We really appreciate you accommodating a larger party so close to closing time. A must visit when in Seattle.

We visited Yanni’s on our recent trip and it did not disappoint. Delicious, fresh and well-priced! Large portions so expect leftovers!

I love, love, love the food and the service! 😊 Went here with a group of friends for dinner. Tried the dip platter, Fasolia Gigantes, Feta cheese fournou, Spanakopita and chicken Krasati. Can’t speak for the chicken - but everything I tried was delicious! Don’t miss out on the fournou! It was mind blowing. And to think, I don’t even like feta! 😅 I tried the lemony potatoes - they were yummy too! 😋 For dessert, we ordered the Greek yogurt with Greek honey and fresh figs - heavenly! And the lady who served our table taught me my first Greek word - ευχαριστώ (efkharisto)! 🤗🤗

I went here for my mother's day to have some comfort food with my family. I like Greek food but my husband doesn't usually eat it. He actually loved all the food he ordered and even ate half my dips. My daughter ate 1/3 of my food lol. The gyro meat was the best I've had here in WA. I was having a not so great day and the food and friendly servers were great, it actually made me feel a lot better. I cant wait to go back and order the other half of the menu I didn't eat today.

9/10. I went to this restaurant with my friends before the concert and it was an amazing dinner! We got there around 6 and waited a while to get seated! It was very busy but definitely worth the wait! We ordered the fries and it was just so amazing with the taztatiki sauce, the fries are nicely seasoned and fried to perfection! It was an addiction! 9/10. We were greeted by this very nic lady and she was so genuine and nice! She has a fantastic smile and offered us the best dining experience! We waited a while for our food as well since the restaurant is very busy! 8/10: Just look at how cute the decors are and it immediately brings me to Greece! This is an amazing restaurant to visit if you are looking for a cozy vibe and this place is giving it! The ambiance is very nice and I love every minute that I spent here！

**vegetarian review** Will start my review in reverse. Such good food and service!!! I am definitely coming back and bring more of my friends here. I got the pikilia dip- the 5dip platter and the vegetarian mousaka. The dips were wonderful and there was a good proportion of the pita. The deep fried pita was so good. The main was quite a portion, I could only eat half and packed the rest. I got the roasted potato side and those were so good! I loved this dish. We also did the baklava icecream. What a genius idea. So so delicious. The place is so pretty as well and we were not being rushed during our meal which was quite nice.

Came here for dinner, service was friendly but extremely slow. Overall the dinner was mediocre. Come for the skordalia (if you like garlic) but that's about it. It's a great garlic dip with pita bread. I ordered the half roasted chicken for my entree and it was big but didn't taste great. It sort of tasted like a reheated Costco rotisserie chicken with some Greek seasonings and feta sprinkled on top. Lemon potatoes didn't have much flavor, which is unfortunate because I normally love lemon potatoes at Greek restaurants. Prices aren't high, but the quality and taste also isn't great. Interesting they offer a 10% discount if you pay cash. Parking is street parking, depending on the them it could be difficult to find. Overall, I wouldn't ever go out of my way to eat here, I would probably only come here if I lived nearby to walk here and didn't feel like cooking.

Have been looking for authentic Greek food in Seattle and stumbled across yannis. The only place I've found that has moussaka. Tried a variety of menu items. I had the beef moussaka and was not disappointed, super yummy! We also tried the dolma and I had a Greek salad as my side dish. My friend tried the lamb slouvaki & the lamb was super tender and flavorful. Was super full at the end but got some bougatsa to go, it came out warm so of course I tried a bite before leaving. Also the wait staff was super nice! Overall love love love this place and will come back for my Greek food fill.

I called in a pick-up order from Yanni's. Easy ordering, timely pickup time, nice staff. This was my first time inside and it was beautiful! I love the decor and ambiance of the space; I'd love to dine in soon. The food was delicious. We ordered dolmas, lamb gyro burger, and falafel gyro. Everything was so flavorful and had a thoughtful flair from the red onion on the dolma to the HUGE dollop of hummus on the gyro. Delish!!

How I heard of this place: It's in our neighborhood and we pass by it nearly daily. For one reason or another, we haven't ever ventured inside. Until now. It was recommended by friends we were meeting for dinner when we shared that our kids wanted gyros. Type of cuisine: Greek. "Yanni's restaurant (formerly Lakeside Café) is family owned and operated since 1984. We take pride in our hospitality, customer service and especially our preparation of the food. We try our best to bring you only the freshest ingredients, would it be from our gardens or from the vendors we choose." Ambiance: A sweet and cozy space, the interior is lined with Greek artwork and themes. Plants can be found in the window-like spaces between the two dining areas. The lighting is ambient and soft. The tables lined with butcher paper for kids to color on (crayons provided), and the space is warm. We were the only customers inside for at least three full minutes before I had to walk up to the two people behind the counter and ask if we should seat ourselves. One woman looked somewhat put out when I asked and snapped back, "We'll seat you soon." Once seated, and our friends - regulars at the establishment - arrived, the mood of the older woman completely shifted and we were treated with the utmost kindness and hospitality. What I ordered: Gyro Street Fries ($15) to start - fries tossed with diced fresh garlic, feta cheese and herbs, topped with handcut strips of lamp and beef gyro, fresh diced tomatoes, onions and tzatziki, served with pita triangles. For our son, the Chicken Shawarma ($16) - chicken breast marinated in a spicy pepper rub, charbroiled and served with lettuce, cucumber, scallion relish and tzatziki; our daughter selected the Chicken Hummus ($16) - charbroiled, sliced chicken breast in a pita with lettuce, sliced cucumbers, hummus. For me, Prawns Shawarma Bowl ($19) - prawns, onions, mushrooms, bell peppers and tomatoes sauteed with housemade Shawarma sauce, served over rice, sprinkled with feta and yogurt-lemon sauce, and triangles of pita bread. What I loved: Minus the rubbery gyro meat, the Street Fries were the star of our meals. I enjoyed the spiciness of the chicken in the shawarma and I like that fries are included in the shawarma plates. Why I loved it: The food is simple and tastes good. The wait was not an issue, as it made us feel like it was being prepared specifically for us. Cost: Average

4.5 but rounding up! The service was great, our waiter was super friendly and helpful. Ambiance was also nice, lots of plants and had a white/blue scheme that was nice and seemed authentic. As for the food: Chicken Krasati-- this was my favorite dish, it was very tasty. The combination of the artichokes and mushrooms and the slightly tangy sauce was a great combo. Saganaki Cheese: This was good, only thing that could have been better is the cheese separated from the oil immediately. Not sure if this is an authentic way to eat this but I've had it at other restaurants and it hasn't been an issue. Spanakopita Bites (not sure what exactly these were called, they were a nightly special): these were tasty, but they could have been crispier.

Yanni's is the best Greek food I've had in Seattle. The restaurant is a neighborhood gem!

Delicious, authentic Greek food in a homey atmosphere! -Lamb Souvlaki ($23) - perfectly grilled lean lamb pieces, with roasted veggies, pita, tzatziki, and a side -Saganaki ($11) - impressive presentation, the flambe it right in front of you! Creates a delicious, melty, crispy cheese eating experience. -Spanakopita/Tyrokopita ($13) - Comes in a trio, delicious and flaky! -Tzatziki Dip Appetizer ($9) - The tangiest, most garlicky Tzatziki I have ever tried. -Falafel Sandwich ($14) - Solid! Great, hearty falafels. -Beef Mousaka ($22) - creamy and amazing topping, perfectly silky eggplant and saucy beef base Staff was very polite. Great experience all around!

I recommend this restaurant, even though I recently had a disappointing dinner experience here. it was probably due to a misunderstanding of my request for a vegan meal, a busy night, and a new waiter. I was with friends, and didn't want to make a complaint at the time. But later, when I did contact the restaurant, they were most gracious and made a huge effort to make it up to me... tenfold. And I love the flavors of the food...

The braised vegetables served with the lamb chops and the moussaka at Yanni's were fresh, and beautifully cooked, but bland. The dressing on the Greek salad lacked salt. The loin lambchops were tough and over-cooked, but flavorful, again lacking salt. No salt was on the table. The absence of salt means everything lacked flavor that could be developed by adding it while cooking. The lack of flavor was disappointing, given the excellent service, comfortable if basic wooden chairs, pleasant decor, and freshness of the food. I won't hesitate to return, but next time I will remember to bring my own salt,

Dined in on a Saturday night. The place was full, and we waited at least 30 minutes for a table. Our waiter was very friendly and charismatic; the highlight of our experience. After informing us that they were no longer serving the nightly specials menu we'd been given, he took the time to walk us through the menu and make recommendations similar to what we originally wanted off the specials. We really wish he would have told us the kitchen was backed up and recommended starting with an appetizer or salad, because we ended up waiting an hour after ordering for our two dinner plates. After having already waited for the table, and waiting to order, it took sure willpower to not eat our napkins before our food arrived. When we finally got our dinner, we ate it so fast that I honestly couldn't even tell you if it was good. The dining room was beautiful, and I loved that they had real candles lit at the tables instead of battery-operated ones, but next time we'll probably just call in a takeout order to skip the wait.

A great family run joint for tasty Greek food. We grabbed a sampling of items to enjoy for dinner after a long day of touring around the city. The avgolemono soup was fantastic and flavorful, so warm and hearty on a cold day. The serving size was huge as well, much more than a little soup appetizer. The spanakopita was pretty tasty, nothing extreme or out of the ordinary, but it's usually a winning combination of flavors. The babaganoush was tasty, but quite heavy on garlic. I do love garlic, but this gave us some pretty long lasting garlic flavor in our mouths, so be warned! The pita was exceptionally soft and squishy, just as it should be. We shared a gyro with greek fries. The meat was wonderfully tender and flavorful, a really great balance of meat and sauce in that perfectly soft pita. Fries were just ok and not overly crispy. Would definitely come back for soup and a gyro, they were exceptional!

Real neighborhood gem!!! Authentic Greek food, family run business. We shared eggplant rollo that was delicious, large pieces of eggplant, generous portions. Appetizers baba ghanoush and tzatziki yummy, w pita, homemade avgolemono was perfect. Had to run to make movie, but will be back soon and will get their baklava next time.

My first visit in at least 25 years. I remember with great fondness my first visit and I decided to come back during the (hopefully) end of the pandemic for take-out! Calling in my order was super quick and easy and the staff was helpful to answer my questions. And when I arrived, food was ready as promised. Greek is my favorite type of food. I love it, I eat it in different locations and I know when it's good and when it's not. I used to live in Europe and know some great restaurants there. Yanni's is right up there! I'm a gyros kind of guy and one of my favorite dishes of any type is the true Greek Sald (Horiatiki salad -- no lettuce!!). First of all when I took my first bite of the gyro, a synapse fired off in my head... one of pleasure! There was a sweetness and tanginess to it that was really nice, and quite unique. Very tasty! I also got the starter of tzatziki with pita. It was exceptionally good. And I never thought I would say this, but it was just a little heavy on the garlic. That was the only even marginally negative thing I could say about the experience. Finally, the horiatiki salad was delicious. It's definitely my favorite salad: bell peppers, tomatoes, feta, red onions, kalamata olives and cucumbers. Yuuuuum! If you haven't tried it, you are missing out! 100% would come back to Yanni's, next time I won't wait so long!

This review is based on the experience I had this evening picking up my food. The food has always been good at Yanni's which is why we've made it our go-to Greek place since we moved to the area. But we will go elsewhere after tonight as a matter of principle. We ordered over the phone and when I went to pick up the food more than an hour later, I waited for a server or hostess to acknowledge me. I waited for 5 minutes no more that 7 feet from 3 yannis employees, essentially right in front of them. 2 of the 3 appeared to be busy but no one acknowledged my presence for 5 minutes. All someone had to do was say: be with you in a minute but it was as if I were invisible to all 3 of them. Another customer came in after me and stood behind me waiting and yet when one of the employees decided to wait on someone, she chose to wait on the person behind me. I was so surprised I just kind of stared in amazement as she processed his order. When done, she asked me if she could help me and I told her yes but that she had skipped over me to help the next person and that I'd been waiting 5 min. She gave me a sarcastic I'm sorry, a head shake and eye roll as though I'd done something wrong and processed my order. There are lots of Greek places to go in north Seattle and yannis' food, while good, is not worth dealing with service like that even once.

Gotta start with the fact that this place was on Gordon Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares! Had no idea until I saw another Yelp review and my wife and I had to watch the episode (full episode on YouTube)! Really cool to see the renovations made to the dining room and modified menu! Okay, so you can see from the pics attached that we ordered an appetizer of the Spanakopita, chicken yannis, and lamb loin chops. I hope the pictures do the dish justice. Honestly, I had initial reservations about this place because the user-posted pictures don't look all that great and the portions looked kinda small. Not the case! The food was all really tasty and the portions were very generous! The spanakopita was really good, super fluffy and crispy filo pastry and the filling was not overwhelming. Really well balanced in flavor and texture. My wife had the lamb dish and I had a bite of the lamb. It was incredibly tender and cooked to a PERFECT medium/medium rare. They're like t-bone loin chops so it was a bit difficult to eat around the bone, but the flavor was on point. The green bean side and the rice pilaf sides were so-so. I had the chicken yannis. Really nicely seasoned and cooked. All of the dishes were heavy on the feta, but that's Greek seasoning. The fries were ok - would've been better with more salt and seasoning. Was debating between a 4 and a 5 star review but went with 4. Really solid food - would definitely come back when craving Mediterranean. The price was a bit expensive - a little over 60 for the 3 dishes we ordered. No complaints though! Always happy to support local restaurants and this is about as local as it gets!

Yum yum yummmm! After scouring Yelp for a dine in option I finally found this place (dine in only on weekends during COVID otherwise take out only). Apparently it was featured on the Food Network too The interior is very inviting. You can tell they put a lot of thought into the design and color scheme. My favorite is the replica of the Parthenon above the cashier. The food was awesome. My personal favorite was the gyro wrap and spanakopita. The tzatziki dip is out of this world!! Lemon potatoes were good but I preferred the Greek fries or perhaps the rice pilaf. The cod dish was pretty good too! It had a nice tomato base and was tender. The lamb souvlaki was good but not as flavorful or tender as the gyro wrap and cod. Portions were plenty! The baklava ice cream reminded me of gingerbread ice cream. It's very good especially if you like cinnamon. We also tried the ouzo which if you haven't had it before is like licorice flavored vodka - pretty stiff! Service was great - very friendly staff and they check your vaccine cards as you enter. Street parking only. Highly recommend. we'll be back!!

Wanted to try something different and Greek sounded good because I haven't had much of that before. In my research I thought I would try Yannis and I certainly was not disappointed! I wanted to make sure that I tried a couple of things so I got a chicken Shawarma and also a chicken hummus gyro. Both of them came in a gyro style wrap and both were very well portioned meals! I ordered the Shawarma with a Greek salad and the hummus style came with a garlic fries. The gyro bread was perfectly fluffy without being too fluffy or chewy. Both the meats were spiced perfectly and had a lot of flavor and I could tall without having to use a lot of salt. The Greek salad was more of a basic lettuce style salad with a delicious Greek dressing and the fries came very well seasoned with garlic and feta and spices. Each meal came to roughly $16 and well worth the price! I'm sure that the next time I go to Seattle I will stop in and try other foods too. I think this place deserves two thumbs up for quality of food, price and service! Highly recommend!

I've been curious about this place since it was on Kitchen Nightmares so I ordered takeout from here online tonight. I got beef moussaka with rice pilaf ($21) and baklava ($6). When I showed up to the window, the lights were out in the dining area because they only do takeout so I was concerned for a moment that they were closed already. Karen (who was on the episode) didn't see me right away but after I got her attention she was friendly and got me my order right away. My order was ready right when it was supposed to be, so that's a definite plus. I got home about 15 minutes later and started eating. It was still hot so I knew that they must have finished making it shortly before I picked it up. The moussaka was pretty solid. Good flavor and texture, and not too greasy. It needed a tiny bit of salt but it was satisfying. The rice pilaf on the side though was super bland and kind of dry, so that was disappointing. It was just a side dish but I was expecting more. The baklava was delicious. Absolutely loved it. Sticky like a good baklava, had really tasty notes of cinnamon and had great texture to it. I won't dissuade anyone who's curious about this place. They've got some pretty good food and I experienced pretty decent service. But for the prices that they charge? I don't know. If it was a couple bucks cheaper for the moussaka/pilaf I'd probably be much happier. Overall I don't regret ordering there, and I might try it again sometime, just probably something on the cheaper side.

I have traveled by this restaurant on many occasions but they've never been open at a time I wanted to have lunch there. I've always had to go down the block to pub in order to enjoy a meal. However, the other day they happened to be open, and I had a chance to visit to see how it might meet my standards for tasty Greek foods. It took the person serving me a bit of time to acknowledge me when I first arrived. However, once she did everything was spot on with her customer service. Oh, and I loved her accent and pronouncing the dishes natively. The restaurant is spacious enough, seemingly clean enough, and had an OK ambiance. Menu choices seemed to be varied enough to please most people. However, at first glance there's nothing that jumps across as low carb or without sugar on the menu. The good news is my wait person was able to direct me to numerous things which didn't have sugar and/or were actually low carb if ordered with vegetables instead of the pita bread. I ordered a red pepper type hummus. I can't remember the name, and cucumbers with celery sticks, with a side of gyro meat. I made my own little handheld bite size appetizers by putting the meat on top of the cucumbers with a dollop of the low carb hummus. Was quite good! I am often nearby in that neighborhood. So, I'm going to give the restaurant another try in the future just to make sure that I really liked it as much as I think I may have.

5 stars without hesitation. The service is fast and cheerful, lovely staff and great music. Our servers were attentive and knowledgeable of the menu. The food was mind blowing - breaks the mold of the wanna-be pretentious Seattle food scene. Wholesome ingredients, simple recipes, and amazing flavor. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a great local spot with reliably good food, both vegetarian and pescatarian friendly.

Not typical Greek food. The chef must have been trying to infuse the flavors with something else.

Excellent food and service! One of the few authentic Greek restaurants and worth the trip.

Take out order - got Lamb Souvlaki, Skordalia, Spanakopita and a salad. 1 skewer of lamb, a small red potato and 1/4 cup of 'braised' veggies for $24. Lamb was salty, potatoes and veggies tasteless. Skordalia was not good. 45 min from call in to pick up - not a great service time. I think I'm spoiled by Takis, but they're not open in Sunday.

This restaurant is amazing. The staff was very kind and thoughtful and the food was so good. We went for my daughter's 20th birthday tonight and it was a wonderful experience. I highly recommend it!!

Awesome food , loved the spanakopita , tzatziki, saganaki , really authentic food . My family and I loved it , lots for vegetarians too The eggplant is excellent

I've ordered several times now at Yanni's and always end up salivating over the smell and so satisfied with the taste. If you need a go to for a quick and easy picnic/appetizer bring-along, I would absolutely suggest the Mezedes Platter Orektika. What a deal at $20! Your friends will love you for this yummy authentic Mediterranean cuisine. I can't stop myself from eating some of it and trying to cover it up like it's the way it came. Hahaha! And the falafel is soooo flavorful and spicy! The best I've had to date. You go Yanni!!!

My family and I have been coming here for years! It's a favorite of ours! I often get the spanakopita, it's so yummy. It's definitely one of many gems of phinney/greenwood area.

I ordered wraps for pick up from the window. The food is incredible! Literally haven't had this good of a Greek food since roaming the streets in Athens, we were pleasantly surprised. We've lived around here a while but this was the first time this year we tried it; I hope they do well during Covid so my family can become a frequent customer.

Tasty food with a nice atmosphere located near the zoo. We've eaten here several times and the food never disappoints. We had the souvlaki, lamb kebab dinners, and a gyro wrap. Portions are nicely sized and side dishes come with several choices. We will be back!

We love Yannis! The food is always so delicious and fresh. The wait staff are very knowledgeable and friendly. Yanni's remained a staple throughout the pandemic and I hope it continues to thrive. We will always support Yanni's.

So happy I stopped here for a much needed meal. I'm not normally looking for Greek food but this place impressed me. They had very lovely Greek music for a nice atmosphere. I had a special Pork Gyro that was excellent. Fresh Greek salad to accompany the marinated grill pork cutlet wrapped in a pitta. Well worth the price.

This was a horrible experience. I called my order in ahead and they did not have it ready for 30 minutes after the time they told me to arrive. By that time, one dish was cold and the other was hot. No offers of any kind to mitigate the long wait. Do not recommend at all

Yanni's is awesome. We got takeout the other night and the text alert said it would be 45min wait. Ended up being only 20min, saweeeet! I'm Greek so have grown up eating Greek food a lot. This place is legit, staff is very friendly, and they are playing it super covid safe. Thanks guys!

It may rake awhile to get your food, but it's definitely worth the time! The kebabs qere tender and moist 8nloke many greek restaurants and the staff cares!

I had dinner with my son and his friend at Yanni's this Memorial Day weekend. The hospitality and service were exceptional. The food flavors just pop in your mouth from the first bite until the last. The Horiatiki salad is as fresh and delicious as you'd expect to taste in Greece. The Saganaki is mouth-watering. The variety of meats just perfect. Kudos to the owner and his wife for making our last evening in Seattle a memorable one.

I had an amazing meal last night at this cute little place in Seattle. The food is great and the atmosphere is good, however there is something missing. I am originally Greek and I am used to experiencing the warmth of Greek hospitality. That part was missing given that the waiter took a really long time and take my order, and was not really attentive, while the place was not that busy. Also, he was quick to bring me my bill before asking if I wanted dessert and that left a really bad taste. Overall good good, but the service could improve a great deal.

Yanni's is an interesting place. Definitely seems like a neighborhood joint, complete with families who seem like they've been frequenting the place forever, but with somewhat absent service and decent food. My breakfast buddy and I got the Mykonos scramble and french toast with eggs and bacon. Nothing to complain about, but nothing to rave about either. The french toast was overly sweet and the scramble was probably 60% potatoes. The restaurant wasn't anywhere near full and we had to wave down the server almost every time. We had a decent experience here, but I don't see myself trying to visit in the future.

I live near Yannis, and have frequently dined there. The food is always great. Tonight, I decided to order Yanni's for delivery. I'd like to show you what $80 worth of food from Yanni's take-out looks like. Side of tzatziki - $10 Chicken souvlaki - $18.50 Lamb Souvlaki - $20.00 Chicken Yannis - $18.25 (All before sales tax)

Ordered form here through Uber Eats and really enjoyed it! Of course it got expensive (as most deliveries do with fees and tips) but aside from that the value was decent. We got the egg lemon soup (this was a bit weird as it said $6 on the menu but then only allowed one size, "regular", which added $3.50 to the $6) but it tasted really good! My boyfriend and I both got the chicken gyros - amazing tzatziki, lots of meat and veggies - and a good side portion (we got one salad and one fries). The fries and salad were both also really good! The one part I didn't love was that the chicken seasoning almost had a taco seasoning flavor to it. Would go or order again but would try something diff than the chicken due to the taco seasoning but overall we were happy with it and would recommend!

Their dolmades were atypical - super thick (double what I've typically experienced) and served REALLY hot (typically I've had these cold or room temperature, theirs were burn-your-mouth-hot). The dipping sauce was very tasty - but the mere act of transporting them in my car stunk up my car for days! Because I was craving dolmades, as I knew them to be, I was disappointed in this experience.

Raining hard here today and we found solace in this warm place. Not just the temperature, but the staff were so welcoming. Originally they were only open to take out or pick up but they made an exception for us.

Good dining experience all around. I'm not an expert when it comes to Greek food, but Yanni's gets 3.5 stars in my book. PORTION SIZE: Between two of us we ordered the lamb and chicken souvlaki and the gyro. To begin with, the portions are not large... I've read many reviews here that rave about how big the portions are, but I would say the sizes are on the normal/ small side. I've posted pictures as well. (Perhaps before Chef Ramsey's Kitchen Nightmare takeover the portions were larger.) The souvlaki dish was one skewer of meat accompanied by a few Greek potatoes and carrots. TASTE: Nevertheless, the food was all well prepared and seasoned. The meat was tender and the sauces boasting with flavor. My favorite dish of the night was the gyro. I hear they have happy hour with discounted gyros and I would definitely come back for that. SERVICE: I had no problems with service. I read a lot of reviews that said that service was slow. We got our food promptly and the waitstaff was courteous. We came on a Friday night and by the time we left (around 8:00) the place was packed with groups of people waiting at the door.

We have been coming here for years. It is one of our regular local restaurants. I have to admit, I almost always get the roasted half chicken. The potatoes may seem like a simple thing, but they keep me coming back. We have tried all the appetizers over the years. It is a great family run business and a staple of the Phinney restaurant scene for many many years. That should be enough to convince anyone to come in and try the food. The staff have been so kind and gracious time and time again. Love these folks and their food.

Please don't come here. I ordered a gyro no special asks, after 45 minute wait I come and ask the server about my food and she doesn't know where it is. The owner goes and checks where my dish is and her answer is "we had a lot of online orders so yours will be on the grill next or you can leave" This was the worst experience ever!

I first heard about this place from a Groupon deal. Before arriving for Sunday brunch, I found out that Kitchen Nightmares filmed an episode here in 2013! But they must be doing something right because they're still in business! The verdict? They opened 15 minutes after their open time. The service was friendly but slow, but the price was great and the food was delicious! Their scrambled eggs are very light and fluffy and the tzaziki was extremely tasty. I would definitely come back again with or without a groupon deal!

I am visiting Seattle long-term, and was staying in this neighborhood. I had forgotten that I had viewed this Kitchen Nightmares episode. I had chicken souvlaki and I thought that everything was delicious--really nice side salad, Greek potatoes, and the chicken/veggies/rice. I let the lovely and attentive server choose my wine, and it was very nice.

Love love love! They even catered my wedding! The food is always superb. Recently went in and tried the new lamb burger. Soooo yum! Bring wet wipes though! Lol. Sign of a good burger.

Staff is great! Came here on New Year's Eve with a party of 11, the staff were very friendly and accommodating to make it work for us. I also pre ordered a mezze plate to start with and they were also awesome about customizing it to what my preferences were. Food Pros: My favorites from the mezze platter were the spanakopita and dolmathes. I have tried their spanakopita' before and really enjoyed them.. I'm kind of a spanakopita snob lol so if I liked it I think you will too ;). I ordered the vegetarian moussaka for my entree. I found it to be very delicious. They make it to order so you will have to wait about 30 min of ordered but I think it's worth it. Also the potatoes have a great flavor make sure to pick that as your side. Big portions too so you can definitely share. Food Cons: Pretty sure the French fries are frozen bought fries :( The pita is store bought My friend got sick after ordering the prime rib! (So maybe steer clear of that) Overall I had a good experience for dinner and also caught the once a year belly dancing show for New Years! Had a great time with my friends