Effie's Restaurant

Effie's Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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1. B

   Barb VIP

   Houston1 review

   1.0

   Dined on August 22, 2024

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

   Closed when we arrived. Take it off the open table app.
   

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   Mary

   New York City5 reviews

   1.0

   Dined on August 16, 2024

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

   After making a reservation we arrived to find that this restaurant was closed.
   

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3. D

   Daniel

   Philadelphia12 reviews

   1.0

   Dined on August 14, 2024

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

   CLOSED—This restaurant suddenly closed (I saw people eating there just a few days before) while still accepting reservations. The telephone went straight to answering machine.
   

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4. R

   Richard

   Philadelphia1 review

   5.0

   Dined on August 3, 2024

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

   I think we were the last guests on the last day of operation. As we left the restaurant, I gave Effie a big hug and she gave me containers of olives and feta and a vase full of flowers. from one of the tables I was probably one of her first guests almost 30 years ago as I've lived next door since she opened. And so ended 40 years of the Boukidis family running restaurants on Pine Street all within a half block of each other. Pine Street Pizza, run by Effie's dad Paul, was where I picked up my weekly spinach calzone on the way to "dinner" at Dirty Franks. The family opened the restaurant Paul, after Paul passed away. Amazing food, but the restaurant was short lived. But by far, Effie's became the flagship restaurant in the neighborhood with authentic Greek food and plenty of outside seating options. on our quaint little street which came alive every evening. I have many memories from eating there...like the time I was so engrossed in the new friend I brought there, that I forgot to pay...and 20 minutes later there was a knock on my door from one of the wait staff. Embarrassing. But being a regular had benefits...and Loula or Effie would always make sure my favorite dessert, galaktoboureko, made it to my table with their compliments. So congratulations to Effie for creating this gem in our neighborhood and for keeping the restaurant open and successful through many challenges including COVID. It was wonderful to be a customer, neighbor, and friend of the family. And on behalf of the neighbors, we wish her luck in the next phase of her life.
   

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5. OT

   OpenTable Diner VIP

   New York City3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on August 2, 2024

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

   So sad to see a neighborhood institution leave! But it was such a wonderful way to end 25 years!!!
   

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   Peter

   New York City2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on August 2, 2024

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

   I’ve been going to Effie’s for 30 years. Always have an enjoyable time. Sad to hear it is closing. ❤️
   

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   richojr

   Philadelphia59 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on August 1, 2024

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

   Our first visit. My wife’s first lamb in 15 years. She really enjoyed it. It would have been an outstanding visit across the board if it hadn’t been for a table of thirty something women who felt the need to outshout each other.
   

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8. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Philadelphia2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on July 24, 2024

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

   A true gem in Philadelphia. Effie's will be missed!
   

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9. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Veneto1 review

   4.0

   Dined on July 19, 2024

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

   The restaurant seem to be understaffed the night we were there. We sat outside. The food is delicious.
   

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    csays

    Philadelphia35 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on July 10, 2024

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

    Neighborhood gem. Very small. Family run. Good food. Large portions. Friendly service. Even has a small outside dining space away from the street. Definitely worth a visit.
    

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