Ethos meaning character in Greek is a restaurant located in the outdoor shopping center, The Promenade in Coconut Creek. Restaurants open and close quickly in this shopping center but owner and restaurateur George Pappas has managed to consistently deliver good food and service and Ethos has managed to stand the test of time since 2012. They also have a location in Wilton Manors.

My friend was visiting from out of town and I really wanted her to enjoy dinner. I gave her several options to pick from in the Promenade and with her great taste she chose the best one. It has been a few years since I have been here but it is as nice as I remembered. We opted to sit outside on the beautiful patio sidewalk but the inside is nicely appointed with dark wood tables and a bar lining the back wall. It is classier than your typical blue and white aesthetic that you find at most Greek restaurants.

We started with cocktails of course. After giving them a few directions on how we wanted them made, I was served a perfect thirst quenching Coconut Freak made with Bacardi Coconut Rum. pineapple juice, and coconut puree. In addition to the signature cocktails they have a comprehensive wine menu.

For our meal we decided on the Silver Taste of Ethos which requires a minimum of two people ($32 per person). It is a great way to get a bit of everything and really sample the menu. We started with the spread sampler which includes four dips: a tangy tzatziki, hummus, zesty creamy feta, and sriracha tzatziki. The dips were served with the most heavenly hot pita. Along with the dips were two of the tasty dolmades, traditional stuffed grape leaves which the staff hand rolls over 60,000 a year. Next up was a fresh and crisp Greek salad studded with creamy, salty feta. The star of the meal was the grilled meat platter that included spinach rice, potatoes, gyro, grilled chicken, and kefte. It was so much food, more than we could finish and we each left with a takeout box. Desserts are made in house but we were too full.

We were constantly checked on throughout the meal by our server but also by two managers. You could not have asked for more attentive service. Ethos puts out food that is healthful, fresh, and tasty, coupled with good service at a fair price. It was the perfect place to catch up with my friend on a lovely South Florida March evening.