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Greek Islands Restaurant III
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About
Two twin brothers George and Gus Sahamis left Greece in 1975 and traveled to Canada to pursue their dreams when they were young men in their late teens. They brought with them a passion for quality and service that started out as selling souvlakis straight off the spit to the local community and tourists in their hometown of Sparta, Greece, this became the benchmark of their success as they opened The Greek Islands Restaurants throughout the Fraser Valley 21 years later in 1996. It was this same dedication to quality & service that George and Gus passed down to, their sons and nephews in 2003.Today, the privately-owned Greek Islands Restaurants is based in Abbotsford and Chilliwack BC, is operated by George and Gus Sahamis with their sons, nephews and son in law, Yianni #1, Niko, Christo, Yianni #3, and Yianni #4 with two locations in Abbotsford and one in Chilliwack.Greek Islands Restaurants are known for outstanding food, service and atmosphere where people go to be treated like family, to be entertained, and to truly feel like your on vacation in Greece.Greek Islands Restaurants would like to extend a warm “Thank you” to all of our guests for their continued support and patronage..!!
Features
CUISINES
Mediterranean, Greek
Meal types
Lunch, Dinner
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
FEATURES
Full Bar
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Parking Available
Reservations
Seating
Serves Alcohol
Table Service
Takeout
Wheelchair Accessible
Location
Parking Available
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Hours
Closed now
• Opens at 4:00 PM
Sunday
4:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Monday
4:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
Closed
Friday
4:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Saturday
4:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
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4.4
107 reviews
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ND F
Vancouver821 contributions
Apr 2024 • family
Excellent entrees all around for our party of 5. Called about 1 hour ahead for a reservation and they booked a table for us with no issues. Pleasantly greeted at the door and seated at our table. We ordered an appetizer with our drinks, dinner order taken when the drinks arrived. Food ordered in a fairly quick fashion. They have an early bird special on some entrees. Everyone fully enjoyed their meals and the service was great. We will return.
Written May 28, 2024
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TAB2014
Burnaby1106 contributions
Oct 2022 • family
For us coming from Burnaby , it is really a hidden gem . The service offered by Sirene was diligent, courteous and very professional.
Excellent Greek culinary and a huge variety of dishes in the menu . I had scargots and dolmades and my family had chicken and lamb souvlaki, exquisite beef lasagne, Greek salad, chicken stir fry teriyaki and roasted lamb….. all dishes well presented, generous portions and delicious .
The crème brûlée is very good and also the chocolate cake .
Prices are very affordable . Wine and cocktails are great .
Appreciated the conversation with Nico the owner/ manager , who is very attentive with customers .
It is a place where we have to go back pretty soon …..
Written October 3, 2022
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Rachel O
1 contribution
Jan 2020 • none
We took my daughter to the Greek isle on south Fraser way in Abbotsford last night for her birthday dinner. First off the server and the service was impeccable. The young lady was so on point we never even had to ask for the water glasses to be refilled, it just happened . The way that chef cooked the steak and the taste was out of this world . And at the end they served my daughter with a slice of cake and sang Happy Birthday. Thank you for such a fine evening ,I will surely be back.
Written January 13, 2020
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Scheltens
1 contribution
Sep 2021 • none
On our way home to Kootenays from Vancouver Island. Stopped in Abbotsford for the night and decided to treat ourselves. Looked at local restaurants and their reviews and settled on Greek Islands Restaurant on South Fraser Way. Sorry, this meal was absolutely terrible. We ordered take out and I felt obliged to include a tip when I paid for the meal. Had we eaten in we would have sent the food back.
Two souvlaki dinners and a dolmades appy. One chicken and one lamb. The lamb was nice and cooked appropriately, but everything else was not good. Chicken was super dry and had no flavour. Rice had no flavour, very bland. No, we don't have Covid, our taste buds are just fine. We got 1 piece of pita bread for two people (half each) ... maybe that's all you're supposed to get. Greek salad had no feta and one kalamata olive, and some funky dressing that tasted store bought. I suppose there are different versions of greek salad, but this was one of the worst I've ever had. Did I mention that the chicken was dry. Left a bad taste in our mouth. Dolmades really didn't have much flavour either and the lemon dill sauce didn't seem to work. We ended up eating the lamb and throwing most of the rest of the meal out.
All in all, I wouldn't go back. Wish we had spent $15 on fast food instead of $75 on this. This restaurant seems to have high reviews so we definitely expected better and maybe that's one reason we were so disappointed.
Written September 14, 2021
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Greek Islands Restaurants (GI1)
Hi there this is Niko the owner for Greek islands . First off i want to apologize about your experience at our restaurant. The Greek dressing we use is a home made greek dressing that we make in house. Again I’m sorry about the food being dry and bland. We have being family owned and operated for 25 years and we thrive on consistency great product, service and value. I would love for you to give us a second chance so that we can make it up to you and see why we have such good ratings. I will personally take care of your food myself and treat you the the next time you come in.
Look forward to hearing from you .
Sincerely : Niko sahamis
Written September 15, 2021
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Cuba B
Aldergrove151 contributions
Jan 2021 • none
We ordered the appetizer platter for 2 and a few sides....cost almost over 60+ dollars. While I love the food from the Langdon location, this location needs to step it up. The calamarmi wasn't crisp and wasn't hot. The spanikopita was a log of mush. Nothing was what I get when I order from the Langdon location. Just saying.
Written January 17, 2021
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Ralph D
8 contributions
Sep 2023 • couples
My wife and I along with our friends from Lynden came for dinner to celebrate my birthday along with my friends birthday.
We were seated in a quiet corner which was nice..About 20 minutes later a man and his three children looked like ages 7 to 12 sat right next to us.
At this point our nice quiet seating area became a children's playground.
They were throwing things at each other, spilling water a over their table and kicking and grabing each other and all the time the father just sat there on his phone.
It got so bad that the father finally said something to them and actually called his kind stupid and a bunch of morons.
While a this was going on we were trying to have a nice birthday dinner
Then at one point, he actually used the F word when he was yelling at them.
Then he told one of his kids to go to the front and him a manager.
Niko then arrived and he proceeded to tear a strip off him about the service and the food.
Niko was trying to deal with the male but he was having none of it
Finally he calmed down and he along with his kids left.
Great job by Niko to defuse the situation as it could have been alot worse.
On a good note our meals and service were very good as always but that whole incident next to us made for a disappointing evening
Written September 4, 2023
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Barbara E
10 contributions
Feb 2020 • none
Sat. night at the Greek Islands, 3 couples, busy busy there, but the service was wonderful, such friendly staff, and not pushy, but efficient, they were there when you needed them. the food was great, I had the roast lamb, did not need to use my knife it was so tender. and the new decor great, we will be returning soon. thanks for making our evening perfect.
Written February 24, 2020
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Pam D
Abbotsford126 contributions
Jan 2021 • none
I just have to tell you I have NEVER had such wonderful service from a resturant. These guys stand behind their food. I had a problem with my order - surprised my husband with a dinner that was delivered. The manager was incredible. He went above and beyond to make sure our meal was all I'd hope it would be. He put a rush on our order and it arrived piping hot! Plus a gift card to use on our next order!! Talk about service.. and standing behind your product!! Greek Islands, will definitey get more our business! Thank you!!
Written January 9, 2021
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Ardelle B
1 contribution
Jul 2024 • solo
I have been here many times for my birthday.
This time I was dining alone.
I look forward to the roast lamb and it was perfect as usual.
My server Angela went above and beyond.
I was waiting for the bill and instead
she brought out a birthday dessert
Chocolate Truffle with a candle.
New favourite 😍 (if this dessert isn't in heaven then I'll be disappointed hahaha)
Thank you Angela and the whole team.
Written July 13, 2024
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Laura W
1 contribution
Sep 2024 • family
Usually great not tonight. Service start great then non existent. Food overly salty. New cook/recipes? Will go again - anyone can have an off night. But if repeated will not be back
Written September 21, 2024
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Russell B
2 contributions
Jan 2023 • business
George.....Gus...Nico ...and the whole crew operating this amazing dinning experience..
Even though...I've only have had delivery...
The food was incredible......I'm usually not one to write a review....
However felt in necessary to give .....
A HUGE SHOUT OUT.
one day will definitely come and sit down with the Greek crew... thank you ....
I too am a chef....love cooking for friends and family.
Written January 30, 2023
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Larmac46
Surrey82 contributions
Jun 2021 • none
I only came here one time before as I believe they own both Restaurants in Abbotsford, the food and service very good here but I prefer the other location on Langdon, as the atmosphere seems more homey there. Food always good service great and food always a treat
Written July 7, 2021
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Potanya
Abbotsford14 contributions
Dec 2019 • family
My family has been going to this restaurant for about 13 yrs now. There are 2 in Abbotsford, both amazing & delicious food! My family is gluten free & they accommodate us every time. We’ve probably tried everything on the menu (even before we went GF). It’s simply the best greek food we’ve eaten. The family is wonderful & inviting. You walk in & you are instantly taken care of. Good eats, family run, what’s better then that! Eat well!
Written December 5, 2019
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Allan Steidle
Abbotsford2 contributions
Sep 2019 • none
Fresh ingredients and friendly staff. This has been one of our favorite restaraunts in Abbotsford for many years and the Greek potatoes are superb. We are looking forward to our next visit to see the new renovations Yanni told us he was planning. The Greek food and atmosphere are the real deal as we had just returned from the Greek islands last summer vacation. I highly recommend this restaraunt.
Written October 5, 2019
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blueberry102017
Chilliwack12 contributions
Jul 2019 • none
The best restaurant in Chilliwack for food and. Service you get fantastic service and very delicious food large portions love going there even though it is pricey but the best food do not like the loud people as they drink they have no respect just scream over each other booze does it as no other restaurant is as loud that you cannot hear each other speak to bad as we do not like going there for that reason
Written September 1, 2019
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