01/02/09

Not worth for Dinner! The place is good for lunch, but the price for dinner was way too high for the quality of food they had to offer!

by kalinaa

We like this place for lunch and today we drove across town to eat there for dinner. Were truly disappointed. The dish we had (their Greek platter for two) was definitely not worth the $36 bucks. We like meat, but each of the 3 meat pieces on the platter disappointed. The single lamb skewer was not even really cooked. It was like lamb sashimi. Seriously! The fennel braised pork shoulder was nothing spectacular - a bit too fatty plus served cold!!! It's obvious that they don't have a cook there for dinner - to save money the cooks cook during lunch and they just store food in containers cooked earlier that day or the previous day and warm it in a microwave, and don't even do a good job warming it up. It's been two hours since I ate there, and I still feel the cold grease from the pork on the roof of my mouth.

If you want real Greek food for dinner, don't spend your money there. They're good for lunch, but for a $50 dinner, you can find something better than container stored food.

• Pros: Good for lunch
• Cons: Not worth for dinner

08/26/08

Fantastic food

by bhikkhu77

I have never been disappointed at Vios- excellent service, outstanding food, lively atmosphere. Hands-down some of the best food I've had in Seattle. They do get busy on the weekend, but also have a little stand-up bar so you can enjoy some bread and wine while you wait- they won't let you completely starve. Every thing on the menu is delicious: the tzatziki is heavenly, the chicken is dripping with lemony juices, the lamb out of this world. One reviewer says it's not authentic, but I found that not entirely true. I get tired of Greek restaurants that think that pouring feta or wrapping phyllo on everything makes it authentic. I think Vios perfectly captures the flavors and foods of the Mediterranean. I found the price reasonable for the portion size and the quality of the meal; it's not a bargain but you get what you pay for.

This restaurant is very kid friendly as well, which I love. I don't have kids, but appreciate a restaurant that allows parents to enjoy wonderful food, while their kids entertain themselves in the play area in the corner. It ensures the kids are happy, and so are the parents.

• Pros: Quality of food, family friendly
• Cons: Street parking only

06/01/07

best play area!

by zukizuki

3 points about VIOS:

1) authenic greek food : not greek at all, unfortunately. However, the food is tasty!

2) price: very pricy and ... portions are very small.

3) the only reason why I go there is the play corner. I put my kid there and I enjoy the desert (they are good ... and expensive too)

• Pros: play area for kids
• Cons: pricy, not authentic!