Souvlaki Authentique is described across reviews as an authentic Greek experience with fresh, flavorful dishes, generous portions, and consistently good service. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, with attractive decor and a lively feel that evokes Greece, while the food is praised for being tender, well seasoned and made with quality ingredients like tzatziki and olive oil. The restaurant is frequently cited as family owned and customer focused, offering both dine in and takeout options and even catering for events. Some reviews note occasional order mistakes or online gift card issues, but the overall impression is that the food is outstanding, the portions are large, and the staff friendly and attentive. People also highlight versatile offerings from souvlaki, gyros, calamari to pitas, and many say it is the best Greek in the area, with quick service and a consistent high standard that makes it a go to spot.
Went to this location during the Christmas holidays to buy my father a gift card, for Christmas, as he really enjoys their food. The owner & his daughter were unable to load a physical card for me, as the system was giving issues. I was advised to try buying it online, to see if it would work that way. I did so & was sent an electronic gift card by e-mail. I printed it & gave it to my father for Christmas.
Yesterday my father went to eat with his girlfriend at this location & when he went to pay with his e-gift card, the waitress refused it, stating he could not use it, as they do not have a way to scan the barcode, they can only pass a physical card… pardon me?!
My poor father was so upset, he called me, to which I called the restaurant immediately. I was told on the phone, the only way my father can use his 100$ gift card now is to order food online, then pick it up in store, as he lives too far away for delivery. He cannot even dine in the restaurant, he has to take it to go. This is absolutely ridiculous! Had I known that when I went to buy the gift card, for my father, I would have just said forget it & got him something else for a gift. How a restaurant does not honour their own gift cards, sold on their website is absolutely ridiculous to me. When asked if I could just have the e-gift card amount put onto a physical card, I was told no, it was impossible.
Now my poor, elderly father, who does not know how to order food online, will need someone to do it for him, for take out, until his e-gift card is used up. Beware of this if you plan to gift these cards to anyone, because I wish I had known this before. What a headache.
Very good food. However, I do find sometimes they will make mistakes on orders made through the phone. When I tried to address this with the lady, she was not very polite or receptive.
Everything was very delicious & clean. The atmosphere felt just like being in Greece - fresh, cozy, & authentic. We really enjoyed our visit & will definitely come back.
Had a wonderful dinner experience with the girlfriend & mother-in-law. Staff was so friendly & helpful. Food was a 5 out of 5, service was on par with great company. Highly recommend 👌
Paul (the owner) runs this place like a true Greek legend - You don't feel like a customer here… you feel like family (the kind that gets fed VERY WELL) will be back soon !! 🇬🇷🍽?💙
Feb 7, 2026
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Long wait time, food was mid & to top it off i must of had the rudest server possible. Making derogatory comments because im a smoker. Won't be going back
Great food. Service could be friendlier. Why is the tip charged on the total bill after tax? A new law states the tip should be calculated on the total before tax. Also, the replacement/sauce cost extra & we weren't informed.
Jan 27, 2026
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First time we visit this restaurant, & it certainly did not disappoint! Everything was excellent, from the food, the service, & the owner is very kind.
Thank you for the wonderful experience; we will be back ❤?
Je suis représentant sur la route, je dîne à chaque jours au restaurant… Ça fais longtemps que j'ai pas aussi bien manger! Le nom du resto le dit, on le goûte que c'est authentique. Je vais revenir c'est certain & j'habite sur la rive-sud. Le déplacement en vaux plus que la peine. C'est beau, c'est propre, ça sens bon & ça goûte le ciel.
