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15 Best Greek Restaurants in Denver

Greek restaurants in Denver range from fast gyro lunches and substantial takeaway orders to slower dinners built around classic specialties. Your ideal pick will depend on the occasion, appetite, and whether the group wants a focused Greek menu or broader Mediterranean choices.

Consider table atmosphere, portion planning, service speed, and menu variety. Family-style dining, hummus and gyros, relaxed date nights, and pre- or post-movie meals each call for a slightly different setting.

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Gyros & Grill, Denver#1
What stands out
  • Generous plates with flavorful grilled meats

Gyros & Grill

4.8621 reviews
8501 W Bowles Ave Ste 1098, Littleton, CO 80123, United States
Best for
Mediterranean comfort-food meals

Gyros & Grill brings Greek and broader Mediterranean comfort food to Denver, with gyros, grilled meats, kebab plates, lamb, tabbouleh, hummus, falafel, and mint tea among the appealing choices. Portions are generous, and grilled meats are known for a flavorful sear while remaining juicy inside.

The menu suits a relaxed lunch or dinner, a healthy-leaning meal, or a quick solo stop. Dine-in, takeaway, outdoor seating, and late-night service add flexibility, while halal options make the restaurant useful for a wider range of diners.

Yianni's Gyros Place, Denver#2
What stands out
  • Broad Greek menu with generous plates

  • Fast, welcoming neighborhood service

Yianni's Gyros Place

4.72,017 reviews
10450 W Colfax Ave, Lakewood, CO 80215, United States
Best for
Quick Greek lunchesMixed-group casual meals

Yianni’s Gyros Place is a Greek restaurant serving gyros, pork and chicken souvlaki, falafel, hummus, Greek salads, burgers, pita sandwiches, and other hearty options. The menu is broad enough for mixed groups, while the gyro plates and souvlaki remain the natural starting points for a focused Greek meal.

Fast counter service, clean surroundings, generous portions, and a welcoming neighborhood atmosphere make it useful for lunch, dinner, takeaway, or a quick solo bite. Catering and large-order service add another dimension when the food needs to travel beyond the dining room.

Athenian Restaurant, Denver#3
What stands out
  • Immersive Greek atmosphere

Athenian Restaurant

4.71,644 reviews
15350 E Iliff Ave, Aurora, CO 80013, United States
Best for
Relaxed Greek dinnersCouples seeking atmosphere

The Athenian Restaurant offers a warm, immersive Greek dining experience in Denver, with scratch-made dishes, seasonal ingredients, and a menu built around handcrafted comfort food. Gyros, falafel, Greek salads, grilled specialties, lemon-scented chicken orzo soup, and homemade desserts provide plenty of choice for both quick lunches and fuller dinners.

Greek décor, fountains, pillars, sculptures, music, and patio seating give the restaurant a distinctly transportive atmosphere. Friendly service and generous portions reinforce its appeal for couples, families, and diners looking for a relaxed meal with a strong sense of place.

Gyroz, Denver#4
What stands out
  • Well-seasoned, carefully trimmed chicken

Gyroz

4.61,964 reviews
880 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80218, United States
Best for
Quick Greek meals

Gyroz brings a casual Greek restaurant experience to Denver, with gyros, sandwiches, salads, sides, comfort food and healthier options across a menu suited to both quick meals and relaxed dining. The chicken sandwich is a standout, with carefully trimmed, well-seasoned chicken, while the gyro remains a natural choice for a classic order.

Service is designed around flexibility: dine-in, takeaway, delivery and drive-through options make it easy to fit into a lunch break, dinner plan or late-night craving. The setting is kept clean, and the team is known for patient attention and organized service.

Byblos Greenwood Village, Denver#5
What stands out
  • Greek and Lebanese favorites

Byblos Greenwood Village

4.6610 reviews
4940 S Yosemite St Unit E4, Greenwood Village, CO 80111, United States

Byblos Greenwood Village presents fresh, flavorful Greek and Lebanese cooking in a clean, cozy setting with a warm modern Middle Eastern atmosphere. Gyros, steak kofta, chicken shawarma, falafel, moussaka, dolmas, babaganoush, tzatziki and vegetarian plates all stand out as appealing choices, with colorful presentation and attentive, efficient service adding to the experience.

Gyros And Kabobs, Denver#6
What stands out
  • Halal and plant-based choices

Gyros And Kabobs

4.51,473 reviews
2020 S Parker Rd, Denver, CO 80231, United States
Best for
Fast Middle Eastern lunchesMixed-preference groups

Gyros And Kabobs is a Denver counter-service restaurant centered on flavorful Middle Eastern cooking, with lamb kebabs, chicken shawarma, samosas, salads, rice and generous combination plates. The menu includes halal, vegetarian, vegan and healthier options, making it easy to build a meal around different preferences.

Food arrives quickly in a straightforward, clean setting, while outdoor seating, dine-in, takeaway and delivery support everything from a fast lunch to a casual dinner. The portions are substantial, and the cooking emphasizes fresh ingredients, well-seasoned grilled meats and balanced accompaniments.

Gyros Town Grill, Denver#7
What stands out
  • Generous portions with fresh salads

Gyros Town Grill

4.51,311 reviews
1399 W Littleton Blvd, Littleton, CO 80120, United States
Best for
Casual family dinnersQuick takeaway meals

Gyros Town Grill brings Greek and Mediterranean cooking to Denver in a relaxed setting where fresh pita, seasoned gyros, chicken kabobs, shawarma, falafel and creamy hummus lead the menu. Entrées come with fresh salad, and portions are generous enough for a satisfying lunch or dinner without feeling formal.

Outdoor seating, takeaway, delivery and kerbside pickup add convenience, while the dining room stays cozy and clean. The restaurant also works well for solo meals, family dinners or a quick coffee stop, with a balance of fast service, approachable pricing and bold Mediterranean flavor.

Yanni's Greek Restaurant, Denver#8
What stands out
  • Greek dinner near the cinema

Yanni's Greek Restaurant

4.5924 reviews
5425 Landmark Pl #D109, Greenwood Village, CO 80111, United States
Best for
Pre- or post-movie mealsClassic Greek specialties

Yanni's Greek Restaurant offers a welcoming, family-style setting near a movie theater, making it a natural stop before or after a film as well as for a relaxed Greek dinner. The menu ranges from moussaka, spanakopita and lamb souvlaki to salmon, chicken specials, gyros and distinctive desserts such as baklava ice cream.

Outdoor seating, takeaway and kerbside pickup add flexibility, while beer, cocktails, wine and ouzo support a more leisurely meal. Service is attentive and organized, with a personable atmosphere that suits couples, solo diners and small groups.

Olive Branch Grill, Denver#9
What stands out
  • Mediterranean dishes beyond the usual

Olive Branch Grill

4.8516 reviews
6583 S Parker Rd Ste 100, Centennial, CO 80016, United States
Best for
Quiet dinner conversationsSpecial Mediterranean plates

Olive Branch Grill brings a polished yet comfortable Mediterranean dining experience to Denver, with a compact room, thoughtful décor and quiet background music that makes conversation easy. The menu reaches beyond familiar staples with dishes such as lemon chicken orzo soup, flatbread, seafood paella, lemon piccata sea bass, Mediterranean bowls and rotating pasta specials.

Lunch, dinner, takeaway and drinks including beer, cocktails and wine make the restaurant versatile, while clean surroundings and attentive service support a more considered meal. Friday evenings can be busy, so reservations are especially useful for a planned dinner.

Ochag Bar & Grill, Denver#10
What stands out
  • Stylish setting with fast service

Ochag Bar & Grill

4.8329 reviews
2627 S Parker Rd, Aurora, CO 80014, United States
Best for
Dinner with cocktails

Ochag Bar & Grill pairs a stylish, open dining room with fresh, carefully presented comfort food and a full drinks focus. The atmosphere feels more polished than its setting might suggest, while fast service, welcoming attention and reasonable pricing keep the experience approachable. Outdoor seating, takeaway and delivery offer additional flexibility for Denver diners.

It suits lunch, dinner or a late visit when a substantial meal and a beer, cocktail or coffee are all part of the plan. Eggplant, chicken Jarko, lula chicken kabob and ahi tuna are among the more distinctive choices.

Pete's Central One, Denver#11
What stands out
  • Traditional, family-style Greek cooking

Pete's Central One

4.5341 reviews
300 S Pearl St, Denver, CO 80209, United States

Pete's Central One carries a cozy, intimate style of Greek dining, with a strong sense of tradition and family cooking. The menu includes vegetarian moussaka, combination plates, chicken souvlaki, pastitsio and baklava, served in a setting suited to a romantic dinner or an unhurried neighborhood meal.

Its long-running Denver identity is part of the appeal, while catering adds another useful option for weddings and private gatherings. Service has a friendly, personal quality, though the pace can feel deliberately relaxed rather than rushed.

The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill - Aurora, CO, Denver#12
What stands out
  • Greek classics with generous portions

The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill - Aurora, CO

4.31,294 reviews
13650 E Colfax Ave K, Aurora, CO 80011, United States
Best for
Casual gyro lunches

The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill brings approachable Greek cooking to Denver with gyros, lamb kebabs, chicken breast, avgolemono soup, feta fries, fresh salads and generous plates. The food is particularly suited to a quick bite or casual lunch, while dine-in, takeaway, delivery and outdoor seating make the format flexible.

The dining room is clean and spacious, and the menu includes healthier choices alongside hearty comfort food. Friendly, informative service helps first-time diners navigate the range of Greek favorites.

Sahara Mediterranean Restaurant, Denver#13
What stands out
  • Moroccan and Lebanese flavor profile

Sahara Mediterranean Restaurant

4.51,226 reviews
9636 E Arapahoe Rd, Greenwood Village, CO 80112, United States

Sahara Mediterranean Restaurant draws on Moroccan, Lebanese and broader Arab culinary traditions, serving hummus, couscous, kabobs, salads, vegetarian dishes and desserts in a simple yet elegant setting. The menu is designed for varied diets, with vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free choices alongside meat-centered plates.

Quick seating and prompt service make it practical for dinner when time matters, while the clean room and composed atmosphere support a more leisurely meal. Kabobs and hummus are natural starting points, especially for diners looking to explore North African and Middle Eastern flavors.

Spitz Mediterranean Street Food, Denver#14
What stands out
  • Modern street food with broad dietary options

Spitz Mediterranean Street Food

4.5907 reviews
8181 E Arapahoe Rd Ste E, Greenwood Village, CO 80112, United States
Best for
Lively casual lunchesVegan and halal diners

Spitz Mediterranean Street Food gives Denver a lively, modern take on casual Mediterranean dining, built around gyros, wraps, falafel, salads, doner and loaded fries. The street-cart doner, Spitz gyro and Remix bowl are especially appealing for diners who want bold flavors in a fast, approachable format.

The room is energetic, stylish and notably clean, with board games and outdoor seating adding a social touch. Vegan, gluten-free and halal options broaden the menu, while lunch, dinner, takeaway, delivery and a drinks selection make it easy to adapt to the occasion.

Tzatziki's Restaurant in Greenwood Village, CO, Denver#15
What stands out
  • Lebanese cooking with Greek touches

Tzatziki's Restaurant in Greenwood Village, CO

4.6381 reviews
5919 S University Blvd, Greenwood Village, CO 80121, United States

Tzatziki's Restaurant brings family-owned Mediterranean cooking to Denver with gyros, shawarma, kabobs, hummus, tabouleh, fattoush, falafel, grape leaves and baklava. Freshly prepared ingredients and a menu that blends Lebanese, Greek and vegetarian traditions give the restaurant a broad appeal without losing its intimate neighborhood character.

The cozy setting, quick service and welcoming hospitality suit a relaxed lunch or dinner, while the compact format also works well for takeaway. Dolmas, baba ganoush and vegetarian combinations are particularly useful choices for exploring the menu beyond the standard gyro.

The comparison at a glance

#BusinessRatingReviewsBest for
#1Gyros & Grill 4.8621Mediterranean comfort-food meals
#2Yianni's Gyros Place 4.72,017Quick Greek lunches
#3Athenian Restaurant 4.71,644Relaxed Greek dinners
#4Gyroz 4.61,964Quick Greek meals
#5Byblos Greenwood Village 4.6610—
#6Gyros And Kabobs 4.51,473Fast Middle Eastern lunches
#7Gyros Town Grill 4.51,311Casual family dinners
#8Yanni's Greek Restaurant 4.5924Pre- or post-movie meals
#9Olive Branch Grill 4.8516Quiet dinner conversations
#10Ochag Bar & Grill 4.8329Dinner with cocktails
#11Pete's Central One 4.5341—
#12The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill - Aurora, CO 4.31,294Casual gyro lunches
#13Sahara Mediterranean Restaurant 4.51,226—
#14Spitz Mediterranean Street Food 4.5907Lively casual lunches
#15Tzatziki's Restaurant in Greenwood Village, CO 4.6381—

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Map of greek restaurants in Denver

There is no single verified Greek-restaurant district to rely on across Denver, so the map is most useful for comparing individual destinations. It includes Greek, Mediterranean, and related gyro-and-kabob choices with different dining styles. Start with travel time, then decide whether the destination is worth the journey for a relaxed dinner, family meal, quick lunch, or larger takeaway order. This is especially useful when coordinating several diners.

Services to compare

  • Gyros and Greek classicsFind gyro-focused meals and traditional Greek specialties for a familiar lunch, dinner, or takeaway order.
  • Quick Greek lunchesFast formats at places such as Yianni’s Gyros Place and Gyroz can suit short lunch breaks.
  • Family-style mealsRestaurants including Athenian Restaurant and Gyros Town Grill can fit relaxed family dinners with shareable choices.
  • Large takeaway ordersSome gyro and Mediterranean restaurants are better suited to collecting several meals for a household, office, or casual gathering.
  • Hummus and gyro mealsGyros Town Grill offers a useful direction for diners looking to combine hummus, gyros, and other Mediterranean staples.
  • Relaxed date nightsAthenian Restaurant and Yanni’s Greek Restaurant can suit diners seeking a slower meal or a more atmospheric evening.
  • Mixed-preference menusGyros and kabobs provide a practical route for groups that want different proteins or broader Middle Eastern and Mediterranean choices.

How to choose greek restaurants in Denver

  1. Set the paceAsk how long a typical lunch order takes if you are on a break, or whether reservations are recommended for a relaxed evening.
  2. Plan shared dishesFor family-style dining, check which plates are designed for sharing and whether sides arrive separately or as part of a meal.
  3. Confirm takeaway capacityFor a large order, ask about advance notice, packaging, reheating, and how sauces or cold items are packed.
  4. Match the atmosphereCall ahead to confirm whether the dining room suits a quiet date, a family dinner, or a quick casual stop.
  5. Cover different dietsAsk specifically about vegetarian plates, grilled alternatives, sauces, and shared preparation if the group has dietary restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I find quick Greek lunches in Denver?

Yianni’s Gyros Place and Gyroz are natural options for a faster gyro-centered lunch. Before leaving, confirm ordering and collection times if you need to return to work by a specific hour.

Which Greek restaurants work for a relaxed dinner?

Athenian Restaurant and Yanni’s Greek Restaurant suit diners looking for a more unhurried meal, classic specialties, or a date-night setting. Ask about reservations when planning for a busy evening.

Can Denver Greek restaurants handle family meals?

Yes. Athenian Restaurant and Gyros Town Grill offer directions for casual family dining, while broader gyro-and-kabob menus can help groups with different appetites choose separately.

What should I ask when ordering Greek food for takeaway?

Check the preparation time, portion size, sauce packaging, and whether hot and chilled items are separated. For a larger order, give the restaurant advance notice and confirm the collection window.

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