Panos Kleftiko Greek Taverna

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815 5th Ave N
Seattle, WA 98109

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Panos Kleftiko Greek Taverna - Seattle, WA
Panos Kleftiko Greek Taverna - Seattle, WA
Panos Kleftiko Greek Taverna - Seattle, WA
Panos Kleftiko Greek Taverna - Seattle, WA
Panos Kleftiko Greek Taverna - Seattle, WA
Panos Kleftiko Greek Taverna - Seattle, WA
Panos Kleftiko Greek Taverna - Seattle, WA
Panos Kleftiko Greek Taverna - Seattle, WA
Panos Kleftiko Greek Taverna - Seattle, WA
Panos Kleftiko Greek Taverna - Seattle, WA
Panos Kleftiko Greek Taverna - Seattle, WA
Panos Kleftiko Greek Taverna - Seattle, WA
Panos Kleftiko Greek Taverna - Seattle, WA
Panos Kleftiko Greek Taverna - Seattle, WA
Panos Kleftiko Greek Taverna - Seattle, WA
Panos Kleftiko Greek Taverna - Seattle, WA
Panos Kleftiko Greek Taverna - Seattle, WA
Panos Kleftiko Greek Taverna - Seattle, WA
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This is the best Greek food in the greater Seattle area that I've found. The owners are Greek and they do a great job educating you on the dishes you are ordering, indicating the ...

Worst

I have never left a restaurant in such disbelief! Cons: food portion, quality, service

Great Greek for a Small Group 2/22/2010

Panos Kleftiko is blink-and-you-can-miss-it gem located at the foot of Queen Anne. Other reviewers have said great things about the entrees, but we didn't even get that far - there was so much delicious stuff on the apps menu. This is traditional Greek at its best. Teh dolmadakia, olives and cheeses are delicious. Try the fassolia salata - a delicious fresh-tasting white bean salad. Make sure someone in your party orders the saganaki and be ready to shout ""Opa!"" when it is lit tableside. Pros: Cozy, friendly, great food Cons: Small with few tables more
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best Greek food in Seattle 1/15/2010

This is the best Greek food in the greater Seattle area that I've found. The owners are Greek and they do a great job educating you on the dishes you are ordering, indicating the significance or regional origin of each dish on the menu -- there are dishes from Crete, Athens, Corfu, Macedonia and other places. You can't go wrong - everything ordered was delicious. Pros: everything on the menu is delicious more
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Great Greek Food! 11/25/2009

I like it a lot Pros: Great lamb Cons: Lots of garlic more
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Best Greek restaurant in Seattle 4/17/2009

If you are looking for an authentic Greek taverna experience in Seattle, Panos Kleftiko is the closest thing. The atmosphere is warm and cosy with tables very close to each other, pictures and decorations on the walls, good Greek music, and a relaxed and friendly staff. Panos, the owner, is there every night and frequently sits down to chat with the guests and make sure they know what's good that day. Pros: Authentic food and atmosphere Cons: Must love garlic more
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WORST EVER! 3/12/2009

I have never left a restaurant in such disbelief! Cons: food portion, quality, service more
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Amazing authentic greek food 12/7/2008

Fantastic authentic greek food. We will definitely be going back. It is small, charming, very friendly and one of those places where when you sit down you feel more like family than a customer. This place fills up fast . Try the saganaki....OPA! Pros: excellent atmosphere, romantic Cons: they don't take reservations or Amex more
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Nice neighborhood Greek 12/10/2006

Having just watched a Melina Mercouri movie, Greek food seemed in order. Panos had been recommend to me and I was not disappointed. It's a nice size, with enough kitsch to feel comfortable. Wait staff was efficient if not particularly chatty. The Saganaki was a touch disappointing, but I found the lamb dish covered with aioli to be delicious. Portions were a nice size and the overall experience was pleasant. Pros: Good food, informal neighborhood place more
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Bring your friends to Greece, in Seattle! 3/21/2006

I love this restaurant with all my heart. I have never had a bad meal here. I go whenever I have the chance. Seating is limited, but well worth the wait! I am now a fan of Greek wine, as well. Vegetarians who eat cheese will find many options here. I absolutely love the Kopanisti and the Saganaki. Also, if you do eat meat, the specials are amazing. Make sure to save room for dessert! Pros: Excellent food, European atmosphere, Fab Greek coffee Cons: Limited seating, Just outside downtown, ? more
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the best greek taverna 1/15/2006

yes its the best greek food and most authentic in the notrh west.. great food, friendly service,warm ambience. try the special grilled kalamari with arugula sauce. $11.50 (is the best meze ) and the special of the day( lamb youvetsi ) braised lamb with orzo pasta then baked in a traditional clay pot topped with melted kefalograviera cheese...mmmmmm$14.50 the rice lacks a punch. but the carrots are great. Pros: inexpensive, cozy, good wines Cons: crowded, some waiting, no dessert list more
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Best Greek food in town 12/2/2005

This restaurant brings back great memories of summer in Greece: excellent food; very Greek service (like you're part of the family); and a small, intimate environment. The only hesitation I have for giving my recommendation is that I don't want to have to wait more time to get a table at this wonderful place. Pros: Tasty, Friendly, Warm Cons: Long wait for seating more
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Low Quality Food & Service 10/5/2005

This Greek food & service is suited to a food court . Our salads arrived floating in oil, the sauted vegetables lay coldly in a puddle of butter, while the lamb proved to be stringy and oversalted. The waitress dropped the check with thank you to the patron she assumed was paying the bill, ignoring everyone else at the table. Additionally, it was clear that staff wanted tables turned as quickly as possible. This place may work for Kirkland/Belltown types who want to be proud of themselves for eating ""ethnic"" but as far as Greek food goes, it is highly disappointing. Cons: Low Quality Food, Poor Service more
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cant believe people love the food?? 8/3/2005

our server began to take our order then suddenly freaked out and announced she had to leave to ""run food,"" and disappeared mid-order. it wasnt even crowded so i dont know what that was about. the pitas and gigante beans were good, but the baked olives and the chicken dish were unbearably salty and barely edible. the wine was not good, either. i cannot understand how anyone could deem this place the best greek in seattle. i am new to seattle but i refuse to accept this place as the best. my husband and i officially banned it. perhaps the gracious owners mentioned in other reviews need to be there 100% of the time to keep an eye on salt levels and rookie servers. Pros: intimate Cons: salt salt salt, poor service, average food more
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The best. 6/8/2005

That's right. The best Greek food I have had in a loooong time. The menu is mostly appetizers, so we got about 6 to share. Amazing. The garlic. The flavor. The hummus. Dear God! So good. It's a tiny, tiny place, but we were able to walk right in (I think it was a bit early). Got what seemed to be a good table, cozy in the corner, except I kept hitting my head on the cabinet that was weirdly positioned on the wall. Other than that, it was phenomenal. Seriously good. And pretty cheap. Pros: food, food, food Cons: cramped more
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Yum 4/28/2005

Fantastic, warm, happy little Greek restaurant in Uptown East. I love this place, one almost feels as though dinner is in Panos' private home. The food is exceptional and the wine wonderful. Expect to wait for quite ahwile though as this is a small restaurant that is very popular. Pros: Ambiance, Food, Wine more
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My favorite restaraunt in Seattle. 3/2/2005

The food and service at Panos are both outstanding. The restaraunt is ran by a husband/wife team of first generation immigrants who are very personable and charming. While many people simply order appetizers, their main dishes should be tried at least once. There are a few vegetarian friendly appetizers; overall, though, the dishes tend to be relatively heavy on the meat side (as one might expect). There are many things that set Panos apart from other Seattle Greek restaraunts, but one of the main things is how heavily they spice their food; everything is very flavorful. They also have a unique wine selection with some very appropriate picks for the cuisine. Pros: Romantic, Tasty, Friendly Cons: Small, Slow more
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Close to the best Greek food in seattle 2/5/2005

What can I say, the lamb is stunning, the appetizers are to die for (village salad), the owner is very hospitable and everyone I take there or refer to go there comes back and says that they've found the greek restaurant they've been looking for. Being a local Greek, I know most of the local restaurants and this is near the top, enjoy! Pros: Lamb, Appetizers Cons: Few tables, No lunch more
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So Good We'll Be Back! 2/2/2005

Absolutely wonderful! We made choices off the appetizer menu as suggested then shared the rack of lamb. The dolmades and spanokopita were some of the best we've had but the baked Kalamata Olives were spectacular. The lamb was good but next time we'll just choose more appetizers. Get there early because the place is very small and fills up as soon as they open the doors. Pros: inexpensive, ambience, good service Cons: long waits more
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Awesome Food, Awful Service 1/4/2005

I absolutely loved everything that came to our table, just wish it had been our server every once in a while. We might have bought a ""you-kick-back-for-hours-and-enjoy-meals-like-Greeks-do"" excuse before we waited 25 minutes to give our first drink order. Couples seated long after us were served several dishes before our own appetizers arrived. The server also liked to interrupt and correct every mispronunciation we made while ordering, which was slightly embarrassing and just plain ungracious. We were held hostage another 20 minutes after requesting our bill. All told, we spent two hours for two appetizers, two glasses of wine and a couple of entrees. Don't expect a deal at $15 for a single, delicious, chicken breast with tiny sides of rice and vegetables. NEVERTHELESS, if you can devote two hours and are willing to endure sub par service in the name of stellar food, by all means go! Pros: Great food, Cute, Free Greek Lessons Cons: , Expensive, Free Greek Lessons more
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Great Greek Dining 6/25/2004

Small, cozy Greek Taverna. Try the souvlaki when it's on the menu. The baklava is to die for. Just remember the the service may be VERY slow, so don't go if you're in a hurry. Pros: Cozy, Great Food Cons: Very slow service, but the food is worth the wait. more
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only for the enlightened 6/6/2004

If you are interested in experiencing the true Greek flavor of an authentic Greek Taverna, then come on in to see Panos. If you are a typical NW American and want to be treated like you are more than you think you are, then don't come by. Panos is good at determining who is real and who is bogus so don't expect to get your buns kissed. He has no time for yuppies but welcomes and takes extra time to take care of those who are there for an authentic Hellenic experience. Try the Saganaki, American. I am part Greek and this is truly great cuisine. Yassoo levente! Pros: Fantastic Cuisine, Festive Greeks, Lots of fun Cons: , Panos is not a girl, Yanks are there more
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  • Perhaps the most wonderful thing about dining in Greece is that people linger over their food & drink, talking, laughing & remembering. In traditional Greek culture, dinner is the main event. Linger with us for a while & let us show you what we mean.
    In the menu, you will not encounter gyros. Instead, the range of selections offered here represents the true splendor of Greek regional cuisine, characteristic dishes lovingly crafted just as they are in traditional kitchens of all the far-flung towns of Greece. Balancing this rich & varied menu is an equally fine list of Greek wines. Drawn from vintners all around the Hellenic peninsula, these are varieties that will surprise & delight the newcomer to Greek dining. Round off your evening with a cup of Greek coffee & a sweet slice of baklava.
    And whatever you do, while you are here with us, please do not feel that you must hurry.

Editorial

  • The Scene
    Braids of garlic and onions dangle from low beams and cushioned benches line earth-toned walls, inviting lovers to cuddle and neighbors to chat. Chef-owner and Greek native...

  • 10/4/2006 Provided by Citysearch
Additional information
  • Hours: Mon 5:30pm-9:30pm; Tue-Sat 5:30pm-10:30pm
  • Payments: Visa, Master Card
  • Neighborhoods: Lower Queen Anne, Magnolia / Queen Anne, Magnolia - Queen Anne
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