Many folks are already familiar with Souvlaki. The popular Greek fast food offers small pieces of meat and sometimes vegetables grilled on a skewer. Souvlaqueria in Union is a Greek street food restaurant that gets its name from a play on the famous food.
The restaurant specializes in gyros or yeeros, which are available in an array of meats or alternatives. Patrons can order their meal in a pita, a smart bowl, or atop a salad. They also have appetizers and small plates, along with signature Greek items. In addition to their full-service restaurant in Union, Souvlaqueria offers delivery out of a ghost kitchen in Ridgefield. This second spot, hosted by Gotham City Diner, also allows diner guests to order from the Souvlaqueria menu.
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Souvlaqueria specializes in yeero sandwiches, which they serve on rustic pita bread imported from Greece. Popular fillings include pork, chicken, lamb, and beef. Another fan favorite item is the Big Mix Grill. This lets diners sample all available meats over fries, pita bread, tzatziki, and fixings. Meanwhile, their Greek salads include grape tomatoes, cucumbers, cubanelle peppers, capers, feta cheese, olives, and extra virgin olive oil.Handmade rustic spinach pie and authentic baklava are also menu standouts. Marinos Stratigakis, chef and owner, loves the hand-carved lamb chops on a bed of lemon rice infused with turmeric. The latter meal is titled “Mary Had Some Lamb Chops” on the menu.
Besides dine-in service, Souvlaqueria provides catering for groups as small as 10 or as many as 150. Many catering requests include specific, authentic Greek recipes not typically on the menu. Not only does Souvlaqueria provide this, but they make extra the day of the event to serve as an in-house special. Previous examples of limited time specials include pastitsio (the Greek version of lasagna), moussaka, and roasted leg of lamb. “We just love making and tasting those gorgeous dishes of our rich Greek gastronomic tradition,” Marinos says.
About the Business
Souvlaqueria is a 2,500-square-foot space that Marinos describes as “simple, quaint, comfy, and feels like home. It’s bright, clean, and smells great.” The restaurant can seat 40 guests inside and 20 outside, weather permitting, on the front sidewalk.
Marinos has spent over 30 years in the hospitality industry. He’s worked for Dean & Deluca, Hyatt Hotels and Resorts, Au Bon Pain, Grk Fresh Greek, and Chopt Creative Salad Co. He has launched different concepts across three continents, working extensively in Europe, the Middle East, and the United States.
Visit Souvlaqueria at 2701 Morris Ave in Union. (See them on Google Maps.) To learn more:
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Souvlaqueria FAQs
Yes, they do accept reservations.
Yes, they have gluten-free options.
Souvlaqueria offers vegetarian options, yes.
Yes, they offer takeout.
Yes, they offer direct delivery, Grubhub, and DoorDash.
No, but they are BYOB
They do have a kids’ menu, yes.
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