Taziki’s Mediterranean Cafe
3001 W End Ave, Nashville, TN, 37212
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Address :
3001 W End Ave
Nashville, TN, 37212 - Phone (615) 724-2276
- Website https://tazikiscafe.com/
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:00 am - 9:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Beer & Wine Only
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Wi-Fi : Free
Has TV : No
Waiter Service : No
Caters : Yes
Categories
Greek Cuisine
Greek food is a fine melody of the finest pressed olive oil, fresh fermented bread, colorful vegetables, juicy meat, sea food all cooked in spices and fresh rosemary. The people from Greek were great scholars who aimed to excel in everything they do. The results are quite visible in their food as they are the inventors of olive oil which is beneficial to health. Greeks also made different type of wines from the best quality of grapes fermented in controlled environment.
Today, you can find hundreds of restaurants offering authentic Greek food or popularly termed as Mediterranean cuisine in New York city alone. People wait in line to taste the exotic Greek dishes like saganaki, taramasalata, souvlaki, loukoumades, spanakopita, moussaka, and many more. One thing which most people like about these authentic Greek dishes is abundant use of lemon juice, olive oil, fresh rosemary and sea salt. A smart mix of few ingredients can virtually take you on the pebble streets of beautiful city of Greece.
For those who don't have time to enjoy fine dining should try tasting the famous souvlaki with pita which is type of meat dish, also a trademark Greek fast food. For those who are vegetarian, or vegan can try different versions of Greek Salad. So, if you wish to enjoy a hearty yet healthy meal that tastes divine then try dining at the best Greek restaurant in your city. Greek cuisine not only tastes good but also help maintain your body in a natural way through healthy diet.
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Patrick L.
Very generic Gyro. Asked for lamb, but it looked and tasted like steak. Won't be coming back here again. If your food is going to be generic, at least serve it with a smile.....
(2)Andy H.
The best fast food lamb I have ever eaten. I am constantly amazed by Franklin. While Cool Springs is often over run by "QSRs" there are several local chains that have excellent fast food. Today on a vendor lunch I have found another one. Tzaziki's offers fast greek food, which is not so out of the ordinary anymore, what makes this place stand apart is the quality of their lamb. As many of my family members will tell you there is nothing more satisfying than good greek lamb. I look forward to trying the other dishes on their menu, and the additional table side service at lunch is a nice touch.
(5)Lisa B.
This main purpose of this update is to inform you that the chocolate cake here is life changing. I'm upping my rating to 4 stars after a couple more visits. I haven't braved trying the hummus again, but everything else I've tried has been pretty darn good. It also seems like they've gotten their act together a little more since my first visit - things flow more smoothly and I haven't witnessed any more employees being scolded in front of customers. I'm still a little weirded out that the gyros are served with ruffles, but who doesn't like ruffles?
(4)Eric R.
Really very fresh and tasty Greek food. I had the very lemony lemon chicken soup and a Med salad. Super healthy and quality ingredients. Although one orders and pays up front, the wait staff come around to refill you drinks, take away your plates and give you neck rubs. Ok I made that last part up. It wasn't very crowded and they let us take our sweet time. They didn't play increasingly fast mazurka music the subtly move us along either.
(4)Rion R.
Lamb gyro meat was over cooked and the food overall was nothing special. The placed was packed so I was hoping for better. I would not go out of my way to go back. Lunch for two was about $25.
(2)Erin J.
I visited Taziki's for the first time a few days ago. I am not impressed. Why? Well, there are a couple of reasons: customer service (or lack thereof), and the food. 1) Customer Service: I walked in the door and no one greeted me. It took me a second to figure out where to go and order, and where to get a menu. IMHO the register should be close to the door. You have to walk past all the cooks to get to the register.....weird. When I made it to the register, the cashier wasn't very helpful. He just kinda stared at me for a few minutes until I ordered. I ordered the Dolmades plate and a water. I asked where I need to get my water and the cashier pointed to the counter to my right. I sat down and waited on the food (I'll get to that). I sat in the room with the windows, and there were 4 other tables in there in addition to mine. A lady came through, and I kid you not, asked every single other table if they were ok, needed anything, needed to-go boxes, etc - but did not come by my table once. Why I wonder? 2) Food: I was really craving falafel, but soon realized they do not make it or serve it. I was bummed, but I saw the dolmades plate, which comes with a Greek Salad, Greek Dressing, Taziki's sauce, and Pita. And I ordered it. The dolmades themselves were unlike any I've had before - they were gigantic and I could not cut them with a knife. I basically obliterated the first one and just picked the rest up with my fingers (quite messy). What I didn't like about them is that they tasted of nothing but lemon pepper. Not fresh lemon, I'm talking lemon pepper seasoning, and a ton of it. Just ruined it for me. There was a ton of salad in the middle of the plate which was fine......I mean, it was salad with tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, and red peppers. Nothing special. I was very puzzled with the pita....there was one very small, very thin pita chip. That's it. I guess I expected a bit more than that and I would have welcomed it - with all that lemon pepper the whole plate was an acidic mess. I did enjoy the ambiance so there's one positive thing. Doubt I'll be back though...for nearly $11 I felt a bit ripped off.
(2)Ryan M.
I like the food here, but the portions are small. I always leave slightly hungry. And why do they guard the sodas machine so that not only do I have to walk for a refill, but I have to wait to get an employee's attention to refill it?
(3)A D.
Disgusting takeout chicken salad salad. Barely any lettuce. Brown chicken salad. Barely any veggies and they did not look fresh. Soo disappointed
(1)Ryan D.
I like the service, and the staff is friendly. The food is healthy but not the most tasty (not bad, just a bit bland). The beef and lamb were indistinguishable .
(3)Joshua P.
Good food and good location.
(4)Jason M.
This place is tucked away behind Which Wich on West End Ave. The Lamb gyros wraps use actual sliced lamb meat instead of the doner/kebab meat from the rotating thing. They are so juicy and good! Plenty of seating too... great lunch spot.
(4)Holly M.
Hummus and pita chips were really good, I also had the lamb gyro, it was only ok. I'm not a fan of lamb meat cut into little pieces and it was over spiced. Lamb should be long slices and you don't need much seasoning if cooked properly. Overall just ok
(3)Sudipta C.
Went back to Taziki's in the same week! Tried out the basil pesto chicken wrap this time, and I was very pleased. I LOVE LOVE LOVE pesto, and theirs was pretty damn tasty. This time, I tried it with the tomato-cucumber salad - pretty good. It was topped with feta cheese, and was a perfect little accompaniment for the wrap. Really love this place and can't wait to come back again!
(5)Tart L.
Dale Wasem's casual West End restaurant serves Greek salads, gyros and more. I ordered at the marble counter and received my basket of food at the table within ten minutes. It takes a little time since each order is prepared when you order. A hot griddle was used to crisp my spanakopita rollup which was crunchy on the outside with tender chicken, spinach and feta on the inside. The two rollups were cut in half for a total of four fair size pieces. As with other weekday specials it came with a side. Mine was slightly tart tomato cucumber salad, also crisp. Of the two big rooms I decided on the one with brick and natural wood ceiling. Wall decor is minimalist which helps to lend a relaxed ambience. I'm not sure the food is better than nearby Kalamatas, but the atmosphere sure is. I'll be back to experience the other daily weekday specials for under $10.
(4)Jack W.
Good food, quick service, a little cheaper than Kalatmata's. Would definitely recommend this if you are a fan or newcomer to Greek cuisine.
(4)Matthew M.
Ordered the grilled salmon "feast". Well, it was anything but a feast. More like famine. Tiny portions, overall very disappointing and mediocre quality.
(2)Vanessa G.
Fresh and fast. I love this place for lunch. The West End Ave and Cool Springs locations have been consistent and tasty each visit. Great choice for casual dining where you can get a beer or a glass of wine with reasonable prices.
(4)Melissa H.
I've been meaning to get here since I saw that they were coming to West End. I finally did last week and was very impressed. Very nice space, good vibe, friendly and efficient service, and delicious food. I had the Greek grilled chicken salad and my friend had the gyro. We both thought the presentation was very nice, and the food tasted very fresh. I will be back!
(5)Amanda M.
Even though this is a chain, it is my go-to lunch spot at least once a week. I love the Wednesday special, the tilapia plate, and the grilled shrimp so much that I haven't tried anything else. All the sides are good, the tea is good...I love it here.
(5)Gabriela L.
I went here for lunch because truth be told I had a free hummus coupon. The food was average. I was really looking forward to some falafel but they did not have it on their menu so I had the veggie pita with a side of rice and hummus. I couldn't figure out why my plate came with potato chips. The hummus and the rice had an overload of lemon. The place is nice, the food is decent but not authentic.
(3)Cathy W.
Very good food....and healthy!
(4)Mk Z.
I love the fresh food and flavor of this place. Nice, interesting concept. Lots of vegetarian and gluten free options! Parking is a challenge, but the food and service are worth the walk!
(4)Virginia S.
I have to disagree with any of the negative posts listed. I loved this place and was wanting go back as soon as I left. I had the Grilled Chicken Pesto wrap and it was perfect, I ordered a side of hummus for an extra $2 maybe and it too was excellent. The chips felt homemade and were extra crispy, perfect for scooping sauces or dips. I thought the restaurant itself was very clean and especially nice for a quick sit down type of place. The staff was attentive and very helpful and our food came out much quicker than I expected. I will certainly go back and have recommended it to several friends since my first visit.
(5)Emily C.
Order the grilled lamb gyro, and their roasted potatoes/rice as the side. You can't go wrong. With the chicken, a lot of it tends to be overcooked although I don't mind their chicken salad. Their side of soup is great - zesty and lemony. I enjoy their food - can always get a nice meal for $12-13 and it's very healthy.
(5)Carli M.
Food is good, healthy. I'm not a fan of their aggressive tip technique. When you pay they spin their screen around to give you the "opportunity" to auto-tip them 15% 20% or 25%. This is before you've experienced their food or their service. (Which is limited to running food). I'd give the food 4 stars but that pushiness made me lose my appetite for Taziki's.
(3)Heather R.
If McDonald's did it like this, I might be a chain restaurant fan. I was a little reluctant the first time I encountered a Taziki's. Chain Mediterranean food? My only prior experience was with the horrible chain Greek place in the Chicago airport where I immediate food poisoning. Anyway, back to the relevant facts. Taziki's is DELICIOUS. Fresh, relatively healthy, well-priced, and with plenty of gluten-free options. Back in my younger, care-free gluten-eating days, I was a giant fan of the chicken gyro; now that I am older and digestively weaker, I tend to lean towards their grilled chicken, which is always well-seasoned and tender. I am also a huge fan of their rice, which is slightly, but not overly, lemon-seasoned. It's not traditional, incredible Greek food, but it is a fast and cheap way to get fresh and nutritionally sound food. There is a patio, there is fast service, and there is baklava; what more could a person want?
(4)Carly B.
Healthy, fresh and filling Mediterranean food at a great price. So very rare for a fast food joint! My favorite is the pesto chicken gyro with a scoop of hummus (they'll add this for free if you ask!) and a side of fruit. All gyros come with ruffle-like potato chips and a side. They have an awesome patio to soak up the sunshine or you can get your food to go and hang out at Centennial Park across the street. It's the perfect summer spot.
(4)Cheryl W.
I was really excited to see a Mediterranean restaurant. However I just can't give it above three stars due to a few things. I did a take-out order and called my order in. The girl on the phone told me how wonderful the chocolate cake was so I thought "why not." I also ordered the chicken, rice and salad dish with a side of roasted potatoes and hummus as an appetizer. The rice was a little overcooked slightly dry, The potatoes were perfect. The salad was delicious. Unfortunately the chicken was inedible! I must've just got a bad piece but it was full of fat and gristle. Out of six slices of chicken I probably had two I could actually eat. I was very disappointed. Oh and the chocolate cake that I was told is so good - it wasn't in the bag, and I was charged for it. I would go here again but I would check my order before I leave and possibly not order any meat.
(3)Carl P.
Very good food and plenty of it. The bathroom is clean and hot water is sink which means to me it is sanitary. Value is very high, lamb is the best I have had in years!
(5)April E.
Great food and attentive service! We were a tad bit tentative given some reviews but it just goes to show, some times you have to try it out for yourself. We had vegetarian gyro wrap and pork tenderloin sandwich. Sat in the patio. The servers were so attentive and our sodas were refilled several times. Food was very good and we will be coming back.
(5)Jane R.
The Caesar salad is terrific and the lemon-flavored rice is the best I've ever had. A popular place with great food.
(4)Sheena T.
Maybe I'm used to my hole in the wall Greek food, but I thought Taziki's was nothing special after my trip this weekend. I stopped in with my BF and it was pretty empty on a Saturday afternoon, but has a very nice atmosphere. The restaurant is clean and open with lots of space. I also noticed right away that they offer wine and beer and they have a nice outdoor seating area. We ordered the grilled lamb gyro and chicken salad with 2 waters, and it was around $18.00. Maybe I was thrown off by expecting the food and prices of my run of the mill Greek places, but I thought it was a bit steep for what we received. The chicken was bland and the lamb was not shaved in strips like most Greek places. The lamb was just OK and I liked the dill sauce but overall it was lacking. I had the tomato cucumber salad on the side that was my favorite part of the meal because it was seasoned well. I also had potato chips on the side, which I found odd. I would have ordered something else if I had known. Overall, I've had better and will go somewhere less glamorous for my Greek food because I feel that you pay for the interior rather than a good meal.
(2)Kathy P.
Awesome food. Great for quick lunch
(5)Rachel M.
I know some of you will think this rating is ridiculous, especially once you read that I have only eaten two items on the menu and I think the service is spotty at best. I read the talk threads. I don't care. This is one of my favorite places to eat in Nashville. I loooooooooooove the Grilled Lamb Gyro. Yes, that's 12 of the letter 'o.' I love it. I crave it on a regular basis. I am so, so sad that I now live 30 miles from Nashville in a dark place where Taziki's doesn't exist. Don't think I won't drive 30 miles for it, though. The grilled lamb gyro with a side of the tomato-cucumber salad and a sweet tea is the perfect meal for almost every occasion.
(5)Janet Y.
I think the food here is excellent! I usually get the Steak Tenderloins Feast Plate. I could eat it everyday if I could. It's not super fancy, but it's perfect for the low-key, after yoga workout, healthy food option! I find that the serving sizes are a little small. I'm a really big eater, so sometimes I don't feel full-- satisfied but not stuffed, which isn't necessarily a bad thing. I literally lick my plate clean every time. It's just that good! My only other complaint is that parking at this location is a total pain. There's a lot right behind the restaurant that I believe is shared with Which Wich. In all the times I've been here, I have been able to park in that lot maybe twice.
(4)Nina P.
I went for lunch today and ordered the Greek salad with chicken to go. I was sort of disaappointed when I got back to work and saw the portion size. For $ 10.91, I felt that the salad should have been larger. It was a good salad, nothing to write home about. If I go again I will probably eat in and order a different item. I did feel that it was healthy.
(3)Jordon M.
I had the turkey chiabatta sandwich with a side of fruit .thus was hands down one of the best sandwiches I've ever had. The service was great I highly recommend it!
(5)Marci R.
I had a really delicious Mediterranean salad with grilled salmon. Very fresh and tasty. My order was not ready when I arrived and I ended up leaving and coming back. They compensated me with a free dinner. That kind of service is so appreciated and doesn't happen often enough. I will be going back soon!
(4)Janice A.
Half-price wine on Wednesdays. Fish taco special on Thursday. Liked the Taziki Greek salad, too.
(4)Mike A.
Taziki's is a go-to spot for me during the week when I want a healthy, tasty dinner option. Both the West End Ave and GH locations are excellent. Highly recommended.
(4)Jasmin S.
Fantastic food. The menu is actually quite extensive, but all the food tastes really fresh and home made. I had a couple of sandwiches from there which were good, especially for the price, but what made me give it the 4 stars is the chicken souvlaki plate I just had for lunch. The chicken itself was really tender tender and fresh tasting with a generous herb coating, which was pleasantly dominated by thyme. It was also cook well, nice char on the outside, while staying nice and moist on the inside. The sides were great as well. Fresh romaine lettuce, awesome kalamata olives, and great feta that was not to pungent. Also comes with great tzatziki on the side and fresh pita bread. As my second side I had really nicely seasoned and cook vegetables (not cooked to death and mushy) in a little bit of a red broth. The place itself is pretty simple and the prices are really fair. Be sure to check it out, even worth a bit of a drive.
(4)Ana M.
I've been to other Taziki restaurants outside of Nashville, and they don't come close. Not sure what's different about the one in Cool Springs, but the service is excellent and the food always tastes fresh, well-seasoned and cooked perfectly. Love their Hummus with soft pita, their Lamb Gyro and Village Veggie. Been there numerous times and never been disappointed. A comfortable atmosphere, clean and great with kids.
(5)S H.
Totally blah experience. Food was mediocre and poorly prepared. The grape leaves were rubbery, dry and impossible to chew. Hummus was nothing special- way too salty. The restaurant also felt a little grubby.
(2)Jeremy E.
There were high notes, and some low notes. The food was pretty good although the portions were small. Hummus, lamb plate and greek salad were all tasty. On to the bad. I went in on a Tuesday night around 815 to get takeout, and they made me feel like I was interrupting clean up time. I wasn't greeted by anyone, even though there were 4 guys behind the line and a girl sweeping the dining room floor. Even as I approached the register, the girl put her broom down, went behind the line, and just looked at me. Not a hello, how are you, or what would you like. To further this point, two ladies came in after me and were told that the food they wanted would take over 10 minutes to cook. But the tone was what was telling. It was said in a way that was clear they didn't want to be bothered and should go elsewhere for food. I can get good Mediterranean food just about anywhere in town. It is the little things that will keep me coming back. Feeling as though I inconvenienced you by eating at your restaurant is a definite way to ensure I wont be back. UPDATE 1/5: The GM emailed me and asked for my phone # and then called me shortly there after. He was very apologetic and asked me to come back in and give them another try. I will do so because of the way they handled this. Kudos to Jose
(2)Sarah W.
We just finished our first meal at this welcome addition to the Vanderbilt area. The staff was friendly and helpful with the menu, and the food was fresh and tasty. My chicken gyro was a generous portion of grilled white meat folded into fresh, chewy pita bread. The accompanying tomato-cucumber salad was well dressed and enlivened by fresh basil, and the roasted potatoes (which I was allowed to substitute for chips) were garlicky and perfectly cooked. My companion had the lamb plate, which featured a mountainous Greek salad and a bed of flavorful basmati rice. Great service, great value. Highly recommended.
(4)lostin N.
Ordered the chicken gyro over the phone for pickup and my experience was great! It came with chips that were salty (not overdone) and crispy which for me hit the mark. The pita was soft and the chicken was well seasoned and tasted fresh. Staff was ok as well. I would return.
(4)Tim M.
This location is still a sword in the side of the Taziki's brand name. They are getting better but yikes. They have gotten my ORDER WRONG ALL 3 TIMES! This time, they didn't charge me for the BURNT PITA CHIPS but gave them to me - over half of which were not even edible compared to the previous trips where I had to ask for them or leave empty handed because they claimed that I paid $1 for 3 extra chips. Food - The Friday Pasta special is my usual dish. Good blend of lettuce as a salad base with penne. The balsamic sauce was on the side which was great for me. Finally, this past Sunday it was served HOT, not stone cold. In fact, after 30 min of running errands, it was still warm when I got home so it must've been hot. If you recognize the name in Birmingham, go to 1 of those locations and get to experience the real Taziki's brand. I leave Nashville in a few months and I definitely hope this location can mimic its great sister locations throughout the South.
(3)Sarah C.
Sunday evening a double date brought us to Taziki's. For $32 we all walked away satisfied. I love going Greek! There were hardly any patrons in the cafe and so we had the pick of the place. That is also concerning because I'm not sure if they have picked up enough buzz over the last few months. I don't know what I will do if they shut down.... Regardless it is still my favorite place so I'll operate under the "more for me" notion. Medi-salad + scoop of humus = Happy Sarah P. What can I say? I'm easy to please.
(5)Josh M.
This place is nothing special. I had the greek salad with chick peas and my wife had the taziki dip. Both were good enough but nothing to write much home about. If you have a craving for some decent mediterranean food and thi sis the closest or you are new to this type of food, it is a good blander choice.
(3)Gregory R.
The service here was great. Someone greeted me as soon as I walked in, the guy who took my order was very friendly, and the person who cleared my table asked me if I needed a refill or was just in general very cheery. Not too impressed with the food though. The cucumber salad was delicious, so make sure you order that as your side - but admittedly it's a dish that's kind of hard to screw up. The wrap I got tasted okay, but it tasted like it was made in a microwave (not sure, maybe it was). In general the food reminded me of a mediterranean version of Panera. I don't like Panera either, so if you think the food there is awesome maybe you will like this place more than I did. The best way I can think to describe it is like the food you might get on a fancy mediterranean airline. It was edible and had some nice flavors, but just wasn't great. Without the very friendly service, I would have given this place 2 stars.
(3)Ruiqiu K.
During one of my trips to Belfast to visit the in-laws, I had lamb for the first time. Since then, I've made this protein as my first choice when I try out a restaurant that offers it. I was absolutely thrilled to see lamb on the menu at Taziki. I had their grilled lamb plate, which came with a salad and a choice of either rice or potatoes. The Asian in me always chooses the rice. It also comes with a "skordalia" sauce -- it looks like hummus, but it's made out of bread. I sincerely hope that I didn't make the guy who took my order feel bad -- when I asked what this sauce was, he started off saying it was made from kaiser roll. I thought I misheard him; he thought his accent made him say the wrong word. He was fine -- I was simply doing a double take on a sauce made from bread. I've heard of this type of sauce before; I just didn't expect it. They gave me a sample with a crunchy pita. It was heavenly. Frankly, I expected the lamb to be chopped up. When my order came, and I saw 3 fillets (fat strips) of lamb, I was dumbstruck and pleased. Both the salad dressing and the skordalia sauce came on the side, which I appreciated. The crunchy pita seemed homemade. But it was slightly on the salty side -- but I've also noticed that in general, prepared food around Nashville tastes saltier than what I'm used to. The lamb was slightly pink in the middle (the way I like it) and was great. While I enjoyed the skordalia sauce with the pita, I think the next time I get this dish, I will ask for tzatziki, instead (or order it in addition, since I sincerely like both sauces). I also like the interior. The tables and comfortable chairs seem more expensive than the type of casual, cafe dining offered. There are also salads and gyros on the menu.
(4)Katie S.
This was my first time here and I have to say I will be back. When I lived in LA, greek food was everywhere and it was always amazing. I had been missing it until now! I have the pork plate with rice and greek salad. It came with grilled asparagus and the most amazing tomato jam type of sauce. You also got 3 pieces of pork - perfect for $9.99. The only thing I wish was that you got hummus and pita or you could get it as a side order. I will definitely be back and will be trying their meals for 4 to go soon!
(4)Simon K.
The best quality of this place is that it's absent of that huge spinning Lamb Hot Dog that is disgustingly displayed at most Greek places. The yeerohs are actually stuffed with real lamb. They execute their dishes very well and the brand new restaurant has a great environment to sit in. The prices are expected. However, I'd think a better business approach would be to offer a larger portion on the sides to make ppl feel like they're getting a better deal, and it's doesn't break the bank to offer more potatoes or rice. The girl taking our order was terrible. We were the only ones in line and she wanted to rush us. She had the "I just work here" attitude and wasn't any help on what to order at this brand new restaurant. However the rest of the staff was great. It very much had the "Grand Opening" feel; where they barrage you with attention. Kinda the like the way Chipotle was the first 3 weeks of its opening. If I wanted a yeeroh, I'd come here. But it's just another Fast Casual eatery like Chipotle, Noodles&Company, or Pei Wei. As soon as the "New Cool Place" aura dissipates, they'll have to fight hard to keep a strong customer base between Panera and Chipotle, which are on the same street. So I recommend that you come and try it, cuz we often make the mistake not appreciating things until they're gone. And this is one of the only places in Nashville that DOESN'T serve a shredded up lamb hot dog and then calls it a Gyro.
(4)Megan C.
Bleh. Not a good experience. Maybe it's because I have Athen's high standards for Greek food. Maybe it's specifically because the Avgolemono was a little too lemony, came with too few pitas, and didn't seem to be the thickness and color I expected. But probably it's because a few hours after eating here my and the bfs stomachs were a little upset. I love the idea of a Greek restaurant in this area, and I really love the idea of it being a fast, healthy, and inexpensive way to grab a bite on West End, but the whole experience, to me, felt like they were trying too hard and I was disappointed in my food.
(2)Lucretia E.
Great food! I actually have cravings for it. Small place, kind of a dive, upstairs, and parking can be a challenge. Fast service, friendly staff, great menu, excellent flavor on everything we've tried. I can't wait to return. We've eaten here 3 times so far and it has never disappointed. Large portions.
(5)Liz D.
Taziki's has made me believe in second chances. Let me explain. I first had Taziki's as take-out. Twice, in fact. They were mildly disappointing both times- I had gyros and the taziki (in the name of the restaurant!) was too sour and the sides were not impressive (particularly the rice). They were skimpy on the lamb and the pita wasn't as soft as I was hoping. But this was also when the restaurant just opened, and I am comparing to Athens, one of the better Greek places in the area. But then, this week, I ate in at Taziki's and it totally redeemed itself. The service was prompt, the hummus was delicious and I ordered the oven-roasted pork tenderloin, which was amazing. The salad with the dressing, first off, was really quite good- the dressing was perfect, not too sour at all. The pork was cooked well and the aioli was SO good. Perfectly complimented the pork, rice and asparagus. Wow! I am so glad I went back. I probably will stick to the entrees like the pork rather than the gyros, but I was happy to get a great, delicious, satisfying meal eating in.
(4)Aron W.
I have been going here just about once a week with my family and have had decent experiences for the most part, as long as you don't care about a fast food kind of experience. The food is pretty fresh tasting, the lamb feast and chicken feast are nice. The customer service is sort of like going to the dmv, you typically feel as if you are an inconvenience to the person taking your order. You're rarely greeted, even if they make eye contact with you. None of this really bothered me until tonight, when taking my order the cook was standing behind the girl taking my order and wiped his nose with his gloves like you do when you're desperate and don't have a tissue- pinching snot from your nose like a 4 year old. I thought, "Surely he'll change his gloves before handling food." Nope, dove right in to the shrimp to make my wife's salad. He then wiped his nose again with his gloves and went straight into the salad to make the plates for my family. I brought it up to the three people standing there and told them what the cook did and told them that it was unacceptable. One manager maybe? replied, "Yah it is." I think she said something to him, but I'm not sure they made new plates for us or made him change his gloves. There is a young man with glasses that works there that is pretty consistently great, and the manager that left to start a new store. Everyone else should be fired. I wouldn't be writing this if ANY of those employees would have made it right...but they didn't, because they don't care.
(2)Joel M.
I was so disappointed when this opened; I was hoping for Nashville's first real authentic Greek restaurant (Athens notwithstanding). This isn't Greek; it isn't even Mediterranean. It's pseudo-Americanized versions of Mediterranean classic cuisine. The corporate chefs got so many things wrong: Skordalia is a classic Greek dip made out of potatoes and garlic (not bread). Avgolemono is chicken soup with egg, lemon and rice -- not this thin, awful broth they are currently serving. If one wants true Greek cooking, one should go to Greektown in either Detroit or Toronto. Just say no.
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