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Tarpon Springs is an interesting place to visit. There's an odd mix of tourists, locals, and out-of-towners that keeps the area feeling like a tourist trap, but still maintains a certain local charm. Being a settlement of the Greeks back in the day for sponge diving, there is certainly no shortage of Greek themed food establishments. Yeah, some famous named TV chef endorses this one restaurant, and some slightly famous food video blogger raves about another, blah blah. But there is a nice, slightly off the path gem called Costa's right there in the center of town. First, the service. perfect every time. Nice, friendly, and prompt. Second, the prices are very reasonable. Third, the food is quite simply the best Greek/Mediterranean cuisine on the planet. Portions are more than sufficient to satisfy the largest appetites. Always start with the Saganaki (flaming cheese). We've had so many wonderful dishes here. The Mousaka will blow your mind! The lamb shank can almost feed two. The Souvlaki (chicken or pork) is so juicy and tender and comes with a ton of garnishes. Their Greek salad is a work of art and comes with a dressing that nears a religious experience. Let's talk Gyro meat for a second. There are so many variations and recipes for a good Gyro. But, Costa's has the absolute best Gyro meat on the planet. The seasonings aren't over bearing and the meat is always glistening with juices and so very tender. When in Tarpon Springs, get away from the dolphin cruise barkers and redundant tourist gift shops for a bit and sit your butt down at Costa's for grub. You will NOT leave hungry, guaranteed. I would recommend doing a dolphin cruise, BEFORE eating though. There are no public facilities on Anclote Island and the accommodations on the dolphin cruises would be less than desirable for any such..."needs".
Timmy ShigleyTimmy Shigley
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I'll start by saying I love Tarpon Springs, and there are several staple restaurants I frequent. My husband and I decided to try Costas, as we wanted to try a place off the main strip and the guy handing out flyers was upbeat and inviting. That moment was the last inviting moment we felt. We stood at the front door waiting to be seated, only to be passed by 7 employees and not even a hello was given. We were seated outside, which was nice because it was a beautiful day. Our waitress came up, not even a hello, and asked what we wanted. We ordered 4 dishes: dolmades, a full Greek salad, lemon orzo soup, and gyro. My salad came first, and it was just okay (extremely oily, hardly any flavor or potato salad underneath), the dolmades were dry, and my husband wasn't impressed by the gyro. I couldn't tell you what the soup tasted like, she never brought it. She didnt bother to take it off the check when we asked for it. She dropped it on the table without a word, not even a "thank you for coming today." Throughout our lunch, she never stopped to ask how everything was, didn't ask if we wanted any drinks, and when my husband asked for additional napkins, she dropped them on top of the bread basket with the open butter. It was apparent she was uninterested in serving at all, let alone being kind to people. I heard her mumbling under her breath when another couple asked for an additional menu (2 people, 1 menu). I won't be coming back here, unfortunately. I had high hopes! Only good thing was that the 12/13 year old young man who checked us out at the front at least apologized for the soup not being brought out, and her not removing it. He was the only gracious and kind person in that place.
Roxanne MestreRoxanne Mestre
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You can check my other reviews and see I’m very fair. But BEWARE. This place is a nasty waste of money that has gone down hill. We used to go back in 2015 and loved it. But these days expect very rude waitresses who elbow pregnant women. Yes I am pregnant and the girl elbowed me but I stayed calm. She was giving irritated vibes because of how her coworker was talking to her. They argued right in front of us. Sheslammed the plate down and shoved into me AGAIN?! So I talk this place up on how much I love it to my aunt and we go a second time. Same thing but worse! We threw away $100 worth of food. The bread they gave us was frozen, appetizer plates were slammed down in front of my dad and before he could tell her there was old sauce on them she stomped away. My dad is the nicest person but his face was so red. He was uncomfortable and this was our first family outing in a long time. She snapped at me that they were out of potatoes so we all agreed to have rice and they forgot about it. The seafood dish was microwaved and smelt FOUL. I am including a picture because you can tell it’s soggy batter. This was so so bad. And the women treated us awful! Dad reminded them of the rice at the end and it was also a sticky microwaved mess. I’m so sad we used to LOVE this place! I felt like both times they were taking anger out on customers!!!! No I didn’t eat fries lol they served it with a random half of a fry that was in the sauce. Edit to Reply: SEPTEMBER 7th and NOVEMBER 9th!
Sabrina CowgarSabrina Cowgar
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This place has a lot of unique, traditional dishes with names I couldn’t pronounce but definitely wanted to try. Way more than just the usual gyro and hummus! I had the stuffed zucchini and loved the lemon sauce - totally unlike anything I’ve had before. It felt like real, authentic Greek home cooking. We sat out on the patio, which had a charming European vibe. It was peaceful and cozy, like we were somewhere in a little village in Greece. The service made the whole experience even better. The lady who waited on us was so warm and thoughtful—she had that kind of vibe like a mom or aunt making sure you’re taken care of. She even made sure we got the soups that came with our entrées to go, even though we originally said no because we were already kinda full from the appetizers. That little extra care really stood out. Also they have their own parking lot right next to the building. That area of Tarpon Springs can get super crowded, so it's great not having to drive in circles looking for a spot.
MonicaMonica
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Forgot to take picture of the food but I enjoyed it! I had the Lamb pita.
Ellen CEllen C
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Nearby Attractions Of Costas Restaurant
Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks
Craig Park
Tarpon Springs Splash Park
The Sponge Exchange
The Sponge Factory
Spring Bayou
Tarpon Home and Garden
Get Up and Go Kayaking - Tarpon Springs
Gulfstar Fishing
Tampa Bay Salvage

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The Sponge Exchange
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Address
521 Athens St, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
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(727) 938-6890
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costasgreekrestaurant.com
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4.2
(814 reviews)
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Casual bistro offering Greek favorites (gyros, souvlaki) plus lunch specials & weekend breakfast.
attractions: Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks, Craig Park, Tarpon Springs Splash Park, The Sponge Exchange, The Sponge Factory, Spring Bayou, Tarpon Home and Garden, Get Up and Go Kayaking - Tarpon Springs, Gulfstar Fishing, Tampa Bay Salvage, restaurants: Hellas Restaurant & Bakery, Rusty Bellies Waterfront Grill, Inc., Capt'n Jack's Waterfront Grill, Dimitri's on the Water- Tarpon Springs, Florida, Mr Souvlaki, Mama's Greek Cuisine, Acropolis Greek Taverna - Tarpon Springs, Hidden Anchor Tiki Bar & Grill, Mykonos, Katerina’s Taverna & Grill

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