Greek House Cafe — Restaurant in Simi Valley

The story of this facility is a family-owned Greek restaurant proudly serving for over 30 years. Their journey began in 1991 in Goleta, CA., Santa Barbara County, where the family opened the original Greek House Tavern. A decade later, in 2001, they brought their culinary heritage to the Simi Valley community. This restaurant is at the heart of the Kokkinos family's legacy. A woman, collaborating with her former partner Nick Georgopoulos, created something special—a place where authentic Greek flavors and warm hospitality blend seamlessly. Their recipes, inspired by their hometowns of Tarsina, Corinth, and Patra in the Peloponnese region, continue to define the menu today. From comforting classics like oven-roasted lemon potatoes, beef and lamb souvlaki, to flavorful chargrilled chicken souvlaki and the signature gyro served on handmade pita with house-made and strained Greek yogurt tzatziki, each dish is crafted with fresh ingredients, authentic techniques, and the same love that began in the Kokkinos family's kitchen decades ago. Quality has always been at the heart of their work, and the chefs continue to honor these time-honored traditions with every dish served. They are committed to serving healthy and natural traditional homemade Greek food. They use free-range chickens raised with No Antibiotics, grass-fed beef, and 100% Pure Extra Virgin Olive Oil. They opt for healthier alternatives, such as Beef Tallow for all frying needs and only use Pure Sea Salt to enhance the flavors of all dishes. They serve great portions of food for the meals. We had a light breakfast, and it was worth it. If you arrive here hungry, you will not be disappointed. My wife had the Chicken Gyro plate. A delicious blend of seasoned chicken, with a side of moist rice and a Greek House salad, grilled pita, and 2oz. of tzatziki sauce. I ordered a chicken souvlaki lunch plate. It has marinated/grilled chicken souvlaki(10oz.), French fries, and a Greek house salad with hot pita bread and a side of tzatziki sauce. We will be...

I was truly blown away on my first visit to this restaurant. I was craving Greek cuisine for lunch, and honestly, I didn’t know what to expect in Simi Valley. Since my lady and I were in the mood for that kind of food, I simply asked her to punch in the nearest Greek restaurant, and that’s how we ended up at Greek House Café.

From the moment we walked in, we were greeted by vibrant authentic Greek music and a warm, friendly hospitality, complete with smiles from who I believe were the owners. They immediately made us feel comfortable, and it honestly felt like we had stepped into a little corner of Greece.

Our server, a gentleman named Spirow, was wonderful. He shared with us the heartfelt story behind his family-owned business, and you could feel the authenticity, sincerity, and passion in the way he spoke and served. He guided us thoughtfully through the menu and offered suggestions, which we truly appreciated.

When the food arrived, everything changed for us from that moment on, this instantly became our favorite local restaurant in the Simi Valley area. And when I say the food was good… I mean, the food was really good. Authentic, flavorful, and absolutely delicious.

The portions were generous without being overwhelming, packed with plenty of meat and salad, leaving us completely satisfied. But what really sealed the deal was the taste; fresh, vibrant, and truly authentic. It felt like we were enjoying a meal straight from the streets of Greece. While I admit I’ve never actually been to Greece, I’ve traveled to many other countries, so I recognize the difference between true authenticity and an Americanized version of a traditional foreign cuisine. This, without question, was authentic.

Greek House Café in Simi Valley is, without a doubt, a must-visit dining spot for anyone who loves genuine flavor. When it comes to Greek cuisine, this place has quickly become my lady’s and my...

I have wanted to try Greek House Cafe for a long time but never had the chance. I finally made it over here for lunch today with my daughter. I asked my daughter why didn't we come here sooner?

The menu is expansive. There are so many items to choose from. I chose to focus only on the lunch plates. I decided on the lamb kabob plate since I'm a big fan of lamb. With the lunch plate, you get a choice of two sides between salad, fries, and rice. I chose salad and rice. We also decided to order an appetizer of spanokopita. The spanokopita are ginormous compared to other Greek restaurants. They were delicious. We brought them home to snack on later. The lunch plate was piled high with food. The portion is large. Besides the entree and two sides, you also get some pita bread and tzatziki. The lamb was tender and seasoned perfectly. It had a lovely flavor and did not taste gamey at all, which can sometimes happen with lamb. The salad was also a good-sized portion with a nice Greek oil-vinegar dressing.

The restaurant is very nice inside and they have a large patio outside. You order at the front and they will bring the food to your table. The servers are friendly and checked in on us to make sure everything was okay. They brought us extra napkins and boxes when we asked. They also brought little chocolate cookies to complete our meal when we were getting ready to leave.

I can't wait to return and try some of the...