Yia Sou Greek Grill

I'm impressed! There are no words to describe this restaurant better than PERFECTION. I'm impressed how a food like that can be cheap. I'm very picky about food, and the lamb and greek salada got a place in my heart. When you start eating you see the food is quite fresh ! Next time I'll try another option ! Thanks for the experience!!!💙

My wife and I have been to this restaurant many times along the years, since 2019. We usually get the 4 spreads, and the souvlaki pita x2 offer, that comes with fries and rice, and a salad. The spread is by far my favourite dish, and I highly suggest it. We have tried many other dishes in the menu too, including the huge fisherman's platter (photo attached), the moussaka, the classic and poulet pita, and the spanakopita. Everything is delicious, and the portions are very generous. The service is top notch too. They are warm and welcoming, and yet very discreet. Yia Sou is my favourite restaurant in Montreal, and my go to place where everyone comes to visit from back home. I couldn't recommend it more!

we had takeout salads with chicken gyro on top. 10/10. delicious. great ingredients-fresh and flavourful. took about 10-15 minutes to be ready from when we ordered. great experience, highly recommended

The restaurant is not the prettiest, but the food is great and the portions are huge.

The food was delicious! We started with lightly battered zucchini chips, then we shared salads and a mixed grill for 2…for the 3 of us. We got grilled chicken, lamb chops, and giant grilled shrimp…definitely enough for 4.

Craving super authentic Greek food, this hit the spot my only complaint is that we needed more Greek potatoes & tzatziki (so greedy). The Chicken was super flavorful and soft 💖 the service ce was highly friendly and full of good recommendations. Thank you for having us!

The greek salad was excellent, as was the steak fritte. If you want moussaka that absolutely melts in your mouth... this is the place for you. And what a cool vibe on the patio on such an interesting and culturally diverse street. Love it!

Very impressed with how good the lamb stick was. Very flavorful and tender. The house salad was also good, with a tasty dressing. Loved the Greek potatoes. Good Tzatziki sauce. Free toasted pitas. Service was friendly and attentive, but our waiter did seem to forget about us at the end. Other than that one gripe, it was a good experience.

The hostess was incredibly rude and unwelcoming, giving us nasty looks the moment we walked in like we didn't belong there. Her cold attitude ruined the vibe for the whole night. If you're going to be the first face people see, at least try to act like you want to be there. It's a shame because the food was actually very good, well prepared and flavorful. Unfortunately, the hostess's attitude left a bad first impression and was a poor representation of an otherwise great restaurant.

This was my first dining experience in Montréal, and based on the glowing reviews, I was expecting more. I started with the calamari--tender, yes, but cut far too thick, which threw off the texture. For my main, I had the half rotisserie chicken with roasted potatoes. The chicken was the highlight: incredibly juicy, tender, and full of flavor--easily some of the best I've had in a long time. Unfortunately, the potatoes didn't hold up their end of the plate. As you'll see from the photo, they were simply halved, boiled, and briefly reheated in the oven. Bland and uninspired. The service was fine--neither remarkable nor disappointing. The ambiance, however, skewed toward an older crowd (think 60+), and the space had a lingering, odd smell that didn't exactly add to the experience. Overall, it was a mixed first impression of Montréal's food scene.

Really enjoyed my meal here. Generous portions, saganaki table side is so fun, everything tasted great, friendly service, and one of the best margaritas I've had in a long time! -1 star because they forgot my partner's appetizer and we had to remind them, but they didn't ask bring it out quickly.

Had a nice dinner here. Big portions, tasty food. The time between the appetizers and the entrees was a little longer than we would have liked. The chicken pieces were hit and miss. Some pieces were good but others were dry. My cousin ordered the 2 pita platter and it was so much food. I'd recommend sharing that platter!! All the food was fresh and delicious. Friendly staff!

The food was out of this world. The service was friendly and engaging, and on top of things and The Restaurant has a really nice vibe. We highly recommend it.

Good dinner last night. Chicken souvlaki. Fine Greek salad. The only issue was the fried zucchini, which was awful. Not sure exactly what the breading was composed of but it was thick and overpowering . Milo's Special is infinitely better. We didn't touch our zucchini, which the staff ignored.

Big place with good food! It's a good place for a big family! They are generous with their portion! The staff are so fast, and they come often to see if you need anything! The food was served really fast!

This is a wonderful local restaurant. The food is excellant and do us the service. I loved the grilled mushrooms. Best I've had in a restaurant. So many great appetizers.

Quick fast delivery. First time ordering. Chicken pita was better then the gyro one. Depends what you like but the chicken was thin pieces not huge chunks like most restos serve. The pita is soft and yummy would be better with a bit more sauce but I won't bash them for that still great !

I don't go for Greek enough but my uncle loves it so we hit up one of his favourite spots in the Queen Mary area. We dropped by for a late Saturday lunch (around 2:00pm). They have a good lunch deal (soup or salad with your entree) everyday (11:00am to 4:00pm), happy hour (only on weekdays BUT goes from 11:00am to 7:00pm) and a 3 course table d'hote everyday (4:00pm to 10:00pm). - Cold pikilia ($19.00) - for the dips (from top left clockwise), skordalia (whipped potato and garlic), olive & gets tapenade, tzatziki, kopanisti (red pepper) and taramosalata (roe but usually it's more pink). There was also some feta, dolmades (meh) and spanakopita (excellently flaky). Side of pita comes out warm and plentiful. Prepare to be stuffed! - House salad - huge smack of feta on top of iceberg, purple cabbage and carrots. Decent but the soup was more enjoyable. - Cream of mushroom - there were two soups of the day (other was lentil soup). Cream of mushroom was delicious without being too heavy. Well balanced. - Grilled lamb chops ($24.00) - asked for it medium rare and it was perfectly cooked. Four good portions of tender, succulent chops. Comes with rice and fries. - Cretan moussaka ($16.00) - think a mix between lasagna and a shepherd's pie. Creamy from the bechamel sauce and a nice balance of flavour from the potatoes, zucchini, eggplant and minced veal/lamb. - Pork souvlaki pita ($13.00) - didn't try this but my Uncle always likes their pitas here. You'll roll out of Yia Sou with happy stomachs. Solid Greek spot.

Went here for a friends dinner. The location is right off Decarie on Queen Mary so it's also convenient. The space inside is bigger than I thought and we had a nice seating section so it's good for groups. The service was excellent. They were nice, helpful, attentive and on point. I had the Greek salad as my choice which was your typical Greek salad. I decided to get the chicken gyro plate. It was a good size portion which I love. The chicken itself was juicy and everything else on the plate was pretty good too. Overall I liked it and I'd say I'll be coming back here

Horrible service. Sat in a booth for 20 minutes with no service. The waiter finally passed our booth and says he'll be right with us and then proceeds to go to 4 other tables. We got up and left. Don't bother going to this place unless you want to starve!

Juste excellent ! Good portion and excellent quality for the price. The grilled octopus just melts in your mouth.

Most likely the best bang for your buck in Montreal! Every other Greek place is much more expensive! In addition, they have a great lunch menu, have several types of fish and offer lamb at an affordable prices. Everything is cooked fresh on the spot! Additionally, they deliver prior to 22:00, and offer a reduced package for lunch; which I suspect is aimed at retires, as well as the new business population looking for a spot on an easily accessible exit on the Décarie Service Road between the Transacanada Highway(40) and (20), and the North Shore and South Shore. Enjoy!

A good Greek food experience. Cretan Moussaka was delicious and complete as a portion. Meat, vegetable, rice, layers over layers and topped with cheeeese. The meal is too big to finish and we brought some back home. I did not like the Espresso though! Why espresso in a Greek restaurant? Needed some to swallow the super sweet baklava. But the cup was so tiny and half fam before I reach some drops of the bitter dear :) The baklava is much bigger than what you get in Arab or Turc restaurants. I would like it more if It was crispier. In sum, I would definitely try Greek food again. I left with many untried items on the menu. Staff: friendly. Service: slow for a Sunday night and a half full restaurant. Prices a bit inflated but I say the big portion make up for it. Parking was plenty when we dined here. Ambiance is casual, good for children, medium level of noise.

Good greek restaurant. Nice to come with the family, plenty of space. I ordered one of the midday specials, spanakopita with a side ordered of fried calamari. Plenty of food.

Huge portions of great food. I got their 2 gyro pita plate (24$), which came with fries, rice, tzatziki and a choice of soup or salad. They give complementary pita and butter before your meal. Their pita is so soft and chewy; really the best pita I've ever had! Service is quick and friendly. They have a pleasant outdoor terrace for warm days. The menu is extensive and authentic. There are also many vegetarian options. There is a selection of delicious desserts as well. I would definitely recommend this restaurant.

Still love the food but regrettably won't be going as often. A lot of the prices seem to have risen. Believe in supporting local businesses but allow me some greenbacks in my wallet so I can frequent the establishment more often.

My husband's been raving and hyping up this place so much, I already went in with high expectations. And boy they did not disappoint! We got the chicken gyro platter, and it was some of the best Greek food I've had in Mtl. Portions were generous, even giving us an extra pita which usually I'd be like whatever, but omg this pita..!! This pita is soft, voluptuous, thick, seriously addicting and makes everything taste better. I love love their tzatziki which has a strong kick of garlic, dill, and feta? I'm not sure, I just know, it's freaking good, and they have it generously spread in the gyro, as well as in a small sauce container on the side. I found myself scraping every last bit wishing more would appear, like maybe I missed a spot. The lentil soup was very vegetably which usually is a travesty for my husband, but he looooves this soup. It's tomatoey, lots of great herbs, and chunky, so full of textures. The lentils are sumptuously soft, yet not mushy. It's the thing I would want when I'm sick and can't eat anything else. Chicken in the gyro was moist, fresh, and perfectly spiced. Everything was delicious, tho there's so much we ended up not being able to finish the rice. Fries were the thick cut (steak cut) ones that are so well done at Mediterranean spots. Service was friendly, fast, and welcoming! We will definitely be back!

I've been here many many times, ever since the restaurant first opened and I have to say it has never let me down: delicious, perfectly cooked Greek food complemented by the most amazing and friendly service. Last time I've been here, I had the fried calamari appetizer, which was excellent as always. We also tried the grilled octopus, lamb chops and chicken skewer, and all three dishes were full of flavor and cooked to perfection. The octopus was the real winner, a clear 10/10. Their Greek salad has nice big chunks of vegetables and the most delicious olives. I also have to add, most of their dips and cold appetizers really set them apart from other Greek restaurants I've tried. The taramasalata really stands out, compared to some other Greek restaurants where it feels very cheap and tastes of only potatoes and starch. I will be back here many more times, and I hope their quality always stays on top.

RIP my favorite souvlaki place, used to be my go to place over the last few years but has slowly been getting worse and worse each time and now I just can't justify ordering from here again. First off, I asked for my plate to be mostly French fries and even specified on the phone "not a lot of rice, mostly fries" but they obviously don't listen or don't care enough because my plate was at least 80% rice. Second, the chicken I got tasted like it was defrosted and thrown in the microwave on 100% for 30 seconds, just disgusting. Finally, I even got an allergic reaction right after eating the meal - and I'm not allergic to anything that I was served. So obviously there is some cross contamination in the kitchen and if you are allergic to anything I would recommend ordering from a different place on those grounds alone. I haven't had a good order from here in years and never know what to get because it might just be awful, for instance the last time I tried their skordalia and it was 99% oil and 1% potato. I felt sick after eating one bite of it, and tossed the almost full container in the trash. All in all just another terrible experience as I have come to expect from yiasou, and I'll probably just order from arahova from now on and would advise anyone to do the same. Shocking that a place I would recommend to everyone has become so horrible, press F to pay respects to this once great Greek place.

I wanted to find a place other than Marathon for greek food. I found this one. I must say, it did not disappoint me! They give you a basket of pitas with butter. My friend and I ordered a chicken stick plate. It actually comes with salad or soup. I took the lentil soup and it was really warm and delicious. My friend chose a cesar salad. Let's say that we were pretty full after our diner. Staff are nice and courteous. Great for first dates, birthday celebrations, 5a7...the ambiance is classy. Would come back again!

This was such a lovely place for a casual supper with a group of friends. Nice for everyday, nice athmosphere inside and decor as well as terrasse available outside. The food... amazing and filling. Good portions and even some leftover for later which is perfect! Good prices and comes with sides. What can I say... it was great. Also, the staff is nice, especially John who was new It seems like. Very polite, kind, genuinely caring and isn't pushy at all. Good job JOHN, keep it up!

This is a very pleasant surprise, we ordered 3 dishes from the appetizer menu - spanakopitakia (spinach and feta cheese in phylo), calamari, and gyro (shredded lamb and pork) For the spanakopitakia, I didn't really taste the feta cheese in them, and there's a distinct taste like some kind of herb that was a little strong for my taste. I've had better ones in Calgary. Calamari was great! Batter was crunchy yet not too hard, and calamari was soft yet not mushy. The sauce was sweet and spicy, it was too spicy for me but I still had some coz it was very good. Gyro was good too, even though they were just shreds but they still tasted really good with the herbs that they put in. It was well worth the money, the portions were really big! One thing though - the calamari and gyro were quite greasy. We had to absorb some of the oil with our napkins to eat the last bits on the plate!

A nice Greek restaurant. We went on Tuesday night. Service was good. We ordered grilled octopus, salmon and souvlaki with lamb and pita. Food was all delicious. I ordered pina colada, which was ok. Will recommend to friends.

100% Highly recommended Love to eat delicious tasty fresh food for a good price with impeccable service? I'm Greek and I to authentic Greek food. Yia Sou is the best place you want to be in a lovely atmosphere. It's one of my Top 3 Authentic & Impressive Greek Restaurants in Montreal that you must visit before you die -- You feel your in Greece but you don't need to take an airplane to get there -- its right next door :) Service is always quick, they treat you like family and portions are always generous. I go to Yia Sou often with clients, family and friends. They have a big menu (from seafood to deli meny) octopus, calamaris, chicken, gyros etc -- are you hungry yet? lol -- I wish I had Yia Sou next to my house To the owner & staff: You guys rock - Thank You so much for the great service and delicious authentic food!

Just awesome, nice atmosphere. Delicious meals and generous dishes. Very good service. Quiet as well.

I will try to be objective but the food was truly bad... so my experience was definitely tainted. I must say that I had high expectations after reading the online comments. We drove a long way to try this restaurant, especially the moussaka and taverna grilled chicken. Here is what we had: Lentil soup: ordinary but still ok Fried calamari: there was more oil than actual calamari and they were not cleaned properly. Horrible. Fried zucchini chips: they were thick and extremely oily... like leaking oil in your mouth when taking a bite. Horrible. Saganaki: the show is nice, the cheese isn't. Not good at all and I usually love saganaki. Tzatziki: ordinary, store bought Greek salad: almost no dressing... so basically just cubes of tomatoes and cucumber Fried: generic frozen fries, but good. Rice: good Slouvaki stick: ok Grilled half chicken: looked good but was undercooked! We left it all there. Roasted potatoes: stale... must have been made a few days ago Moussaka: the béchamel was rock solid, the meat was "beasty" (inedible) and the taste was just off. I will say that it was my first time trying this dish, so I don't know what it's suppose to taste like. Service: our waitress was very nice and polite... we can't blame her for the food right? Needless to say, most of the food remained in our plates. I didn't even have the energy to discuss with management... if they are ok with serving this food, well there is not much my comments can do... so I just paid the bill and the tip and left.

Ordered the lunch trio. For $8, you get one skewer of souvlaki (beef, chicken, or pork; or lamb for an extra $0.50), fries (which I changed to salad for an extra $2.50), and a non-alcoholic beverage. The souvlaki (I ordered pork) was cooked perfectly with just the right amount of char, but could have been more seasoned (more lemon, more herbs). The Greek salad was decent, with a good amount of feta. However, the feta was quite mild and the salad could have used a touch more salt or briny-ness from the feta. Also, the cucumber and tomatoes were cut on the larger side and, as a result, a bit unwieldy. The star of the dish was definitely the tzatziki, which was perfectly balanced in its creaminess, yogurty tang, lemony acidity, garlic, and herbaceous-ness. With respect to the service, we were promptly greeted at the door and seated (we arrived towards the end of the lunch rush). Our server was friendly, but virtually disappeared after our food arrived and he wasn't replaced by anyone, so my friend's water glass sat empty for about 2/3 of the meal and our empty plates sat in front of us for a good 10 minutes at least before it was clear that nobody was coming and we would need to flag someone down for the bill. So to sum up... decent food for a good price but service that leaves something to be desired.

Usually the service is good but this last time it took over an hour and a half to get the food and it was cold. Very disappointing!

Really liked the fried octpus, not rubbery and great sauce.Sebun liked their house salad, but the Greek salad has too much tomatoes for him. The grills (chicken, lamb and pork) are not too impressive to me, wouldn't go back for that. The sea bass is ok-ish, neither texture or flavor impressed me. Occasion: casual lunch with baba and ayi.

I just got home from this restaurant and I thought of giving it 5 stars . I had the authentic gyro which is lamb and pork ! Nowadays you only find pork cause lamb cuts the profits ! One of the best! 16$ for a plate with rice fries and salad . I also had an entree of calamari . The quality of food and prices were excellent! They had a large selection of Greek wine and beers .this is a family run restaurant with excellent service .

This is easily the best-hidden-secret souvlaki place in Montreal! I came here after reading about this place on Chowhound, on a discussion thread about the best lamb souvlaki in Montreal (read: not pork, not chicken) and was blown away. First of all, the servings here are Old Skool, meaning there's enough to feed you and your family for a week. You will have no choice except to ask for a doggy bag afterwards (which is great, because you then have lunch for the next day at work). The side salad is large enough to be a meal in itself, then on top of that, you get baskets of bread and that doesn't even touch on the amount of fries and rice which will come with your main dish. The lamb souvlaki platter was stellar, moist, flavourful and zesty. I haven't tried their other dishes yet, but based on the photos which other Yelpers have posted, I think a follow-up visit is in the works. Service is pretty fast and you won't feel rushed at all. They have dinnertime specials during the week, so if you can get to Snowdon metro and walk the two blocks and the Decarie overpass , you're in for a cheap but tasty night out. It's too bad they don't deliver to my neighbourhood because I can totally see that developing into a habit.

The decor, the staff, the Greek music, the food and the desserts are excellent! I am a regular at this place because of all that. Nothing more to say except try the Key Lime Pie and the Galakto Bouriko desserts! N

This is my favorite Greek restaurant in Montreal. The place itself is beautiful. There is a good menu for drinks with options for everyone. The main menu is thaughtfully designed. There aren't many vegetarian options but other than that you have options to choose from seafood or chicken or lamb. Their desert menu is attractive but I have tried better baqlava.

Just ordered Combo B from here: Four souvlakis, two chips, two cokes, for $25. It was really good. Food arrived warm and yummy. Everything was nice. It seems like a good clean Greek restaurant that does things right. However, as I live on Sherbrooke, I will probably stick to my regular place Villa Souvlaki. They have the same things really, but there is something extremely unique to their tatziki and the way it tastes, better than anywhere I've ever tried it. And it's next door. I just wanted to try something else. But if I was closer to Snowdon, this would probabaly be my go to place.

Wow! What a great greek restaurant. The food is fresh, and really generous servings. The Calamari is simply the best I have tried. I could not believe the price! Yiasou has the best prices compared to other restaurants in the city. The only complaint is the service. The people are nice, just slow. It took over 25 minutes before we started being served.

This is one of the few times I've ordered delivery during the winter and received it warm! The prices were solid; for two people, we ate comfortably with a 2 pita combo (with chicken and gyro) and an order of spanokopita. The spanokopita are why they lose a star, but they're still edible!

This is the type of place you eat IN at. You'll love the decor, staff and food! The fried calemari is the BEST I've had in a Montreal restaurant. The prices are good, the food is amazing. If you get the chance, get the house salad with their house dressing, super yummy!!! No complaints here :D :D :D

Their steak &fries is just so damn good, I eat their regularly, the food there is always awesome with good quality, so does their service, once you ordered for a few times, then they will memorize you as a loyal customer, they also give birthday discount on your email as well! Great resto!!

Shrimp was not properly cleaned. Intestine still intact. Possible Ciguatera neurotoxin. Don't eat here. Also, staff not accommodating to simple requests. Better service elsewhere.

We were in the mood for Greek food and decided to come here. One person had been previously and really enjoyed it, the other, wasn't impressed so I went in with an open mind to see for myself. Their outside terasse was full and the restaurant was pretty busy overall. We were greeted by Manny, who was a jovial and gracious host. There was a lot on the menu to choose from and we all enjoy a variety of choices to nibble on so we chose a few dishes so we could satisfy a variety of cravings. Our waitress was quick to arrive with water, and a basket of warm, crispy flat bread and butter. Decent... We then ordered sardines, grilled octopus and a Greek salad for starters. I never liked sardines before and generally do everything to avoid them. I do like smoked fish etc and decided that these looked and smelled pretty tasty, so I decided to give them a try. Crispy skinned, flaky, smoky flavor, delicious! Surprised me! The grilled octopus was amazing! They were beyond tender unlike the chewy, rubbery ones many restaurants serve. They were drizzled in olive oil, oregano and a hint of garlic with a few capers mixed in. I'll definitely have it again. As for the Greek salad, fresh and crisp, an abundant amount of cucumbers, tomatoes and sweet red onion, and a nice amount of feta which was topped with a tasty, traditional dressing. By the time we finished eating all this, I was already too stuffed to even think about our main courses but they soon came... I had the souvlaki pita platter which was served with more Greek salad, rice, fat French fries and a dollop of tzatziki. The meat was nicely marinated but it was on the tough side, might have been an off night but I won't be ordering it again. The rice was bland and the fries were tasty. My other 2 dining companions ordered a half portion of chicken. Very very moist, very flavorful, beautifully marinated and a plentiful portion. All in all, a great dinner, I will be coming back again! Obviously not in the Mythos category but a great family style restaurant with good food and a nice ambiance.

Ordered twice and been once The meat is pretty good, the tzaziki is extremely salty but nice. The salad has massive chunks- like tomatoes cut in four- but is generous quality. Avoid spanikopita, feels like you could do better at costco. The first time I ordered they took forever, the second time they forgot something and got it to me 20 minutes after everything, ice cold. Its not bad and I might go again buts its not the best.

We must have come on an off night. It was our first night in town visiting Montreal and we decided to have dinner here because of the good reviews and that we could walk to the restaurant from where we were staying. All of us ordered traditional gyro and the meat was kind of disgusting. It was dry , kind of fatty and flavorless. I kept hoping the waiter would ask how our meal was, but he never did. The only reason I didn't say anything was because my daughter would have been embarrassed. I hated paying for this disappointing meal. Also, the waiter was not particularly nice.

Excellent Greek food. Service is fast and efficient. Our family of 24 took the combo A and we all enjoyed the great food.

It has a nice ambience I love their rib steak and oven potatoes I've had other dining experiences where the lamb souvlaki pita had pretty dry and hard lamb meat I will say that service is usually good It is an average place overall

I came to Estiatorio Yia Sou for the grilled octopus but I ended up falling in love with their giant shrimps! Simply wow with their seasoning and perfect mix of flavours, a bit of lemon juice makes it perfect, and the portions are so huge! With the amazing appetizer and lovely dessert that come along with la table d'hôte, I am stuffed and satisfyingly stuffed!

Good Greek food at a reasonable price. Nice location, plenty of parking on the side streets. Good service. Wine is really expensive, $20 for a half liter.

Enjoyed the beautiful and careful presentation of all the food and the delicious grilled octopus, moussaka, chicken gyro and souvlaki. Casual elegance!