Christakis Greek Cuisine

Christakis Greek Cuisine reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Carlene VIP

   Orange County38 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Alex are server is outstanding and all the other servers in the restaurant were great. They really work as a team you are never kept waiting with their excellence and service. Food was outstanding. Lamb chops were extremely tender and the Christakis combo platter gives you a great sampling of everything. Wonderful selection of wines thank you for a wonderful evening.
   

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   Chelsea

   Orange County1 review

   4.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 5

   The Hummus plate was insanely strong of raw garlic as was the dressing for my greek salad (more like a dip then dressing). Unfortunately, it was the main flavor and overpowering. To be clear I love garlic raw and cooked but this seemed very excessive. Everything looks delicious and maybe just avoid those 2 dishes. Live music and outside seating was wonderful! Inside was not nearly as nice.
   

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   Larissa VIP

   Orange County43 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 21, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great Greek food especially the lamb! Wonderful service and loved the patio dining! Cant wait to come back and try some different dishes!
   

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   Rhonda VIP

   Orange County11 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 20, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great place with even better food! I love eating outside—the atmosphere is so relaxing, and the live music adds a beautiful touch. Always a wonderful experience here!
   

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   Ron

   Orange County1 review

   5.0

   Dined on April 19, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Christakis is our favorite restaurant. Mike and staff are always attentive and gracious. Food is always outstanding, and the outside patio is wonderful any time of year.
   

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   Jim

   Orange County21 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on April 16, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   When we sent our rack of lamb back because it was well done when we asked for medium-rare, we could have just chalked it up to an oversight, or an over-worked chef. But, this was 5:30 pm on a Tuesday night and the restaurant was light with customers. But, when our second rack came back rare, we asked our waiter if he had a back-up chef who was inexperienced working that night. He assured us it was his regular chef. In our humble opinion, if any chef fails to deliver after two tries, he (or she) should leave the kitchen immediately and personally apologize to their customers. This one did not. Instead, we got a free dessert. Christakis has too good a reputation to allow this type of experience with any customer, much less first-time customers like us. We traveled from Anaheim Hills to eat here expecting an exceptional experience. Unfortunately, we found only two things worthy of a compliment: Our waiter, Jaime was very good, and the hummus trio was very tasty. We were especially impressed with the seasoning on the pita. We'd like to recommend Christakis, but we can't. If the chef does not take enough pride in his/her work to seek personal forgiveness from their customers when they commit a huge mistake, I wonder what else is going on in the kitchen.
   

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   renee

   Greater Boston4 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on April 14, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Chicken Venetian was outstanding, Souvlaki on salad really good, Gyro platter -no issues. Music was really beautiful (along with the musician!). Can't wait to go back.
   

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   steve VIP

   Los Angeles27 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 10, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Great birthday venue, sitting outside under the stars was wonderful. Service was as expected, great. Food is consistent from time to time. We have had most of the menu items without a dud. Going back again and again.
   

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   Susan

   Orange County4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 7, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The ambience on the outdoor patio was perfect with the lighting and the musician. the server was attentive as she knew to leave us alone when we were chatting until ready to order. salad was split for us. the lamb souvlaki was cooked to perfection. Sara made sure we were well taken care of with delicious baklava to top it off. Grateful.
   

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    Nicolette

    San Francisco13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Christakis is truly Greek food your yiayia would make - Authentic! We enjoyed celebrating a birthday and Alex, our server was just the best with everything including our 2 spills - lol! We will be back again, and again.
    

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