Kostas Greek Cafe — Restaurant in Plano

We hadn't been to Kostas in a long time when we decided to drop in for lunch on a Tuesday afternoon. The experience was excellent, better than I remembered from past visits years ago.

Our server was perfect, never hovering, just attentive and quick to respond. The food was as good, or better, than any Greek we've had at any of the Greek restaurants in Plano and Frisco. The appetizer bread was so fresh it seemed to have been baked just before we got there. The Greek salad was chilled, fresh and crisp with just the right amount of dressing. The chicken and pork souvlaki entrees were cooked perfectly, with tons of flavor. The Greek potatoes were also moist and full of flavor. Overall, the quality was equal to the now closed Greek Isles when it was at its best during its heyday 20 years ago.

Another great surprise was that the prices were still very reasonable, especially compared to many places in Plano/Frisco that seem to see Covid, shortages and inflation as excuses to completely ignore the price to value balance (like a certain German restaurant that used to be co-located with the old Greek Isles).

Overall, we experienced great food, great service and reasonable prices. A combination that will definitely...

I'm only giving this a 3 stars, so that I can improve my review after my next visit. I have never had Greek food before, I know, how couldn't I!? This place is perfect for first timmers. The staff is extremely friendly and knowledge. Our waiter was very nice and til time to describe dishes, wines and desserts to us and answered all of my curious kids' inquiries about the restaurant, food, culture and country itself. The food was delicious and everything they promise it to be. We had a red Greek wine that was phenomenal, and gyros all around, except for my less adventuresome daughter. She had the CHICKEN SOUVLAKI, she liked it, but ended up trying and loving my gyro too :) My youngest loved the lemon soup and ate all of it, which is not something she does. She even took mine home and had it for lunch the next day You have to try the Greek desserts. They are a real treat. Honestly though, we ordered every desert on the menu I think and everyone had a few bites of each. There is one that's not on the menu, and I can't even say it right, so I'm not going to try to spell it. It's only made once a week near the weekend and once it's gone, it's gone for the week. We will definitely...

No idea why this place has such good reviews. It was disappointing on all levels. Had hummus, chicken souvlaki, side greek salad and horiatiki salad. Would have ordered the tzatziki but when I inquired about the sour cream listed on the menu as opposed to yogurt, the waiter told us it was because the yogurt doesn't keep for 3-4 days! I should have gotten the memo that nothing is fresh and left at that point, but I foolishly stumbled towards a truly uninspiring meal. The hummus was completely bland. We asked for some lemon wedges to add some juice to the hummus which helped make it palatable. The hummus didn't have any of that nice fresh garlic flavor, rather tasted like they just but a sprinkle of garlic salt in and called it day. The chicken souvlaki had very little flavor and was otherwise fine, except that it was served with CANNED flat beans. The "highlights" were that the side salad (lettuce, 1 wedge of tomato, 1 olive, some feta crumbles) had an acceptable dressing, though the horiatiki was really lacking in any zing. The warm pita that came with the hummus was good. In conclusion, STAY AWAY - I don't see any reason to come back here with so many delicious cuisines...