My Big Fat Greek Restaurant Reviews

You can't get any better than perfect! Our favorite place in Ft. Lauderdale.

The gyro wrap is one of the best! Service last two times was very friendly.

Loved the food and so did the friend I ate with. The waiter was staff was pleasant as well.

We ordered a bunch of small plates and appetizers, everything was great!

Not great! Service was dismissive and unfriendly, but perhaps that was just our waiter. Others seemed much nicer.

Food had potential but wasn t great. They give you white bread with your hummus which was kind of weird. Ordered the giant baked beans and those were yummy, but roasted eggplant was mediocre.

Great view of the canal with ducks and other birds for make for a great restaurant setting. The restaurant was pretty full on a Monday night for dinner.

The service is outstanding. The food is fresh and delicious! It is spacious and great atmosphere for dining with family and friends.

Nice folks, good food. Be early, place very popular lunch & dinner.

Great food, great atmosphere....what more can you ask for?

Excellent food Friendly staff this is great for the whole family

Can't believe how good the food is, I would however recommend splitting an appetizer and the entree. It's a true authentic Greek place, they do not skimp on the quality and especially the portions. Do yourself a favor take home a feta cheese appetizer, it's basically a brick for $7 it's made with goat's milk the authentic way. And save room for dessert, or take one home. I can't praise this place enough, bit on the pricey side but worth it for the quality.

The staff were great and the food wasn't bad. It wasn't what I remembered from my last visit

The food here is amazing. Who ever had a negative comment must be a competitor or maybe there was just a really bad day. Everything that we have eaten here was def made from scratch. BEST HUMUS I'VE EVER HAD!

Great food. Entertainment on Saturdays. Parties of 8 or more need reservations.
Best humans around too.

I went for the first time with my husband and dad this past weekend, and this place is amazing. The food was flavorful and if you re not a big eater you will definitely have delicious leftovers.

Excellent food! very good we really enjoyed our dinner there. Customer service was great.

Greek-style restaurant located in the exclusive Fort Lauderdale. Very slow service, we waited almost an hour and a half to receive the order. Waiting in vain since the dishes were very uneatable, only the lamb chops and the Greek salad were saved. Prawns passable but with an absurd price (4 euros each). Approximate service. Not to go back. Photos of leftovers.

Usually go for lunch and love the food and atmosphere!

Big Fat waste of time and money. I was really looking forward to this restaurant. Received $100 gift certificate for my B-Day. The place was very busy when we arrived, Which was about 30 minutes before closing. We Both ordered the Gyro plate on the recommendation of the waiter. This came with meat, Greek salad, peas and mashed potatoes. The food arrived about five minutes later. The meet was dried out and tasteless. After taking a few bites I summoned the waiter and asked him why the meat is is dry and resembles beef jerky. He explained that after they cut it from the skewer they then place it on a tray which then steams the meat. I question why they just couldn't cut it from the skewer and serve it that way. He said he could have, but I didn't request it that way. He explained others that know better will request that it be served direct from the skewer without the steamed process. I explained that it was not to my liking and requested they bring another order. He told me the kitchen was now closed and he would talk to the manager about crediting the meal. I explained that I did not complain because I wanted a free meal, just an order of meat that was not dry and tasteless. When they brought me the bill they didn't comp my meal, they gave me a $6.00 discount. The manager never bothered to come over to the table. When I handed the waiter my $100 gift certificate,I explained that I would like to pay my tip from the gift certificate. He came back a short while later and explained that if I did want to leave a tip, it could not be taken from the gift certificate. I've never heard of this before at any other restaurant I've ever been to. As much as I wanted to like this place and the food, it was just not happening for me.

I had the stuffed grape leaves for an appetizer and then we both had the chicken lemon soup. My friend ordered the cucumber tomato Olive & feta salad with grilled chicken and I had the moussaka. The tomato and chicken and cucumber and feta salad looked really really good and I wished I had got that instead of the moussaka. The moussaka was just okay. It did not have lamb in it they used ground beef instead and the eggplant I don't think it was fried prior to assembly but you would think in a Greek restaurant you would get a good moussaka because that's like their national dish and it was mediocre. My friend told me I should have got this Souvlaki or what he got cuz that did look good but I would not order moussaka again at this Greek restaurant again. The bill for three entrees one appetizer and two soups with $75

This place is a good family owned and operated restaurant.. The location is unique. The menu has the usual Greek fair: lamb chops, giro, whole fish and a recipe for hummus (complimentary) that is very delicious. The bread is out of this world! If you seek garlic, extra virgin olive oil, rosemary, parsley and and a really good tyme, this garden spot will not disappoint you. The food however, is sometimes extremely salty and the staff not as professional as you might expect from a restaurant of this caliber.

One thing that they might consider would be a bathroom renovation. The bathrooms are old and not particularly clean looking. At the end of the day, "My Big Fat Greek Restaurant has untapped potential if the owner will look and make some positive changes toward a professional wait staff, nicer bathrooms and the realization that "salt" is not a healthy flavor enhancer.

UPDATE***********

I returned to the restaurant last week with my niece for coffee and desert. The waiter was very attentive and a real professional. That made a big difference in my perception. I am upgrading my rating to 4 stars.

Best Greek food I have ever had! Live entertainment....awesome food at a very good price...and the best bread and hummus appetizer!

Never disappoint! Great food..first time we order a seabass fish and it was great... grilled to perfection..so yummy and they tell u the price ahead so u do not get shocked.. hubby and I shared a fish and it was more than enough..their Greek Salad is so yummy!

First time we were ever there the service was phenomenal Alex was our waiter everybody was very helpful the ambience was wonderful we got to sit outside on the water if you go it s a must to try the grilled octopus it was succulent

Great geek food, simple yet special location by the water.

Good food, good service, ambiance is always great. place was packed so it was a bit loud but still fun

Delicious, authentic, fresh Greek cuisine! My husband and I went last night for our first time and we were not disappointed. We were blown away by the portion sizes and amazing flavor of our food. We will definitely be back soon.

Very good food and staff. They are really nice and are knowledgeable about their menu and restaurant. The Hommus is splendid and just incredible. Love the salad and the chicken. Great vibes and friendly feel!

Delicious and economical! We have come here 3 times already and will definitely be back. Service is wonderful and the food is AMAZING!

Met a friend for dinner. The facility is clean, non assuming. Note if you are heading west off 95 on Griffin it is easy to miss. Even with my gps I drove past it. Fortunately we ate late, it was a bit noisy, however by 9pm on Wednesday most people were wrapping it up. I was looking forward to catching up as I was in from out of town.

Outstanding food. Lovely wait staff. I had the chicken kabob over rice, peas, grilled onions and oddly a side of potatoes. It was out of this world! I would give it a 10 plus for the food if I could. Highly recommend.

One of the best Greek meals Ive ever had, and the service is FIRST RATE. And if veal is on the menu, go for it-- you won't be disappointed.

Hummus was great with a little bit of a spice to it prices where high. Food was not the best Greek I've had also not the worst downside for families is that there is not a changing table in the men or women's bathroom had to go to the car to change my sons diaper

We went to try this place for the first time, but we did not. It was 9 p.m. and we went in, but they told us it was closed. Google and their menu says they closes at 10 p.m. Very bad first and last impression because we are not coming back!

This was our first time going to a Greek Restaurant. It was a great experience! They were very nice and everything seemed very authentic. The food was very good.

Just had another great meal at my big fat Greek restaurant, we shared 5 appetizers and a salad , wine and a dessert .

The food is excellent! This place is well worth it. Definitely try the desserts, they are superb! The staff is super friendly, the atmosphere is nice... and I'm full and happy.

I have been coming here for years absolutely adore this place! The quality and flavor of the food is superb and the portions are huge! I've never had a meal I didn't love here. The pita bread is so fresh, try it with the tzatziki sauce, you won't be disappointed. Situated on a canal, you can opt for indoor or waterfront dining. The owners are always there and are such an awesome family! Just go, you will not regret it :)

Me and my wife first time...we arrived at 815 parking was alittle full. Walk ins may take a few extra mins but they seated us right away. We ordered, did arrive promptly. I never tried Greek food before....one word...... WOW!!! my taste buds were dancing. All the food down to the bread are all fresh. Very different mix of spices but wow!!! Ok you made me a believer of how much i am missing. We absolutely loved the atmosphere, the music, bellydancer, and the overall experience. To all patrons coming here....please wait and be patient...the food is out of this world...it will make you turn Greek!! Thank you for allowing us to experience this humble restaurant. Lemon with chicken and rice soup?? Wow!! Awesome!!

Nice atmosphere and can get quite busy. Food was subpar in my opinion. I've had a better spanikopita at a diner. Side vegetables were mushy and felt like they came from a can.

So happy we drove there, on a whim. It's family owned, very friendly and casual. The food is out of this world delicious. We love middle eastern food and ordered all types to try them out. Amazing! Definitely a keeper in our book!!!

The hottest just threaten to kick my 3 yrs son out of the restaurant because he talk loudly. Shame on you

This place is awesome, the customer service is really great but the food the fooooood is unbelievable goooood, excellent and more, believe me, highly recommended.

OMG. The food was delicious!
Great atmosphere. Super friendly service.

Lamb chops was awesome! Staff was very friendly and accommodating.

Food is always great and on point each visit, recommend for anyone who likes Greek food and some nights have a belly dancer with live music.

Amazing honest Greek food!!! Nice environment at lunch time, and great service.

Nikko is a great waiter. Love the food. It doesn't get any better than this.