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Samos Restaurant

Greek Restaurant$$$$
Southeastern Baltimore, Baltimore
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    Diana S.
    "Avoglemono, lamb pita wrap and baklava are all superb!"(3 Tips)
    Eater
    "... garlic shrimp, and spanakopita."(4 Tips)
    Lola
    "The Greek Salad with Gyro meat is awesome as well as the grouper."(10 Tips)
    James M.
    "They make their own baklava and it's amazing!"(5 Tips)
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  • Eater
    EaterSeptember 14, 2017
    This old-school Greek restaurant only takes cash at its original location on Oldham Street in the heart of Greektown; specialties include gyros, garlic shrimp, and spanakopita. Read more
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    Bani DheriMarch 26, 2019
    Staff friendly and helpful. Had spanakopita, saganaki, grilled chicken pita, lemon chicken oreganato and baklava which was all delicious. Will go back if in the area.
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    JMarch 5, 2018
    Some of my favorite Greek food, make sure I have it every time I'm near Bmore. Incredible souvlaki and spanakopita. Also highly recommend trying the galaktoboureko for dessert.
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  • Jina S.
    Jina ShinJanuary 11, 2013
    Bring a bottle of wine, get the Samos Special Salad with Lamb & the Lamb Souvlaki. Always packed and busy pretty much every day of the week, so be ready to wait! WARNING: You will crave it like crack.
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  • Baltimore Photographer M.
    This is the best Baltimore Greek restaurant. Cash only. Don't go between 11:45 AM and 12:55 PM because of the lunch-hour rush. If you go Friday or Saturday night, go before 6. Tip well - hard workers!
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    Andrew MackApril 2, 2013
    Been here 50+ times
    Is this your first time here? Try the "Tour of Samos". It is a sampler platter of their most popular dishes. Make sure u try the Greeksalad with their homemade dressing. BYOB and cash only.
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  • Mary
    MaryApril 19, 2013
    This place is always worth the wait. Great for a group date. Also BYOB. Get the Tour of Samos and you don't need to order anything else!
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  • Jenn
    JennJanuary 21, 2012
    Samos serves "Baltimore's Best" Greek food, according to many local awards. Pita wraps start at $5.50, and they also have pizza, platters and pasta. There's usually a wait on the weekends.
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    Tim GioutlosSeptember 15, 2016
    Ok so this is the best Greek restaurant in Greektown. Don't be afraid to try something new like octopus. Just sayin.
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    Nikolai ChowdhuryApril 20, 2014
    Delicious Greek food. Perfect stop between NYC and DC. Pick up a bottle of their dressing to go!
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  • Diana S.
    Diana SpainNovember 16, 2017
    Avoglemono, lamb pita wrap and baklava are all superb!
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    Elliott PlackMarch 31, 2011
    For years, this was the top rated restaurant in Baltimore on Yelp.com. Number 5 now (for the entire city!) which is no small feat. Really worth waiting two hours for a table, trust me! Read more
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    Kim Gauger JonesApril 21, 2016
    Veggie Kabob and their homemade everything!
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  • Cheapism
    CheapismMay 26, 2011
    Have some pizza or grab a $5.50 pita wrap. Start off with some hummus, tzatziki or some tapenade. Delicious Greek food, that has won local awards. Read more
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  • Taryn S.
    Taryn ShulerMay 31, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Grape leaves, Greek sausage, saganaki, pita bread, everything is fabulous!!!
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  • The Baltimore Sun
    The Baltimore SunNovember 30, 2012
    The Baltimore Sun ranked this as one of Baltimore's 100 best restaurants. Read more: http://bsun.md/QSQmy9
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  • Rachel L.
    Rachel LFebruary 17, 2016
    Get A Taste of Greece With A Tour of Samos http://liketheteaeats.com/2016/02/17/tour-of-samos-greektown/
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  • Erika L.heart icon on user image
    Erika LFebruary 10, 2015
    Best restaurant in Greek town!
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  • Dave F.heart icon on user image
    Dave FishmanMarch 26, 2015
    Greek salad, gyro, and baklava all amazing!
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  • Rachel L.
    Rachel LJuly 28, 2017
    Try the tour of Samos! So many options
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  • Serena J.heart icon on user image
    Serena JaeNovember 21, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Such amazing food and always a pleasant experience. Just remember: Cash only!
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  • Lola
    LolaJune 6, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    Must bring a bottle (or two) of vino and order the Spinach Pie as an appetizer. The Greek Salad with Gyro meat is awesome as well as the grouper.
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  • Emily B.heart icon on user image
    Emily BergbowerNovember 12, 2015
    Some of the best Greek food I've had outside of Greece.
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  • Angela P.
    Angela ParrishApril 11, 2012
    Gyros and spanakopita are bangin'! Don't forget to get the calamari to munch on! :)
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  • Andrew M.heart icon on user image
    Andrew MackSeptember 21, 2011
    Been here 50+ times
    Try the fried calamari. Also Greek salads are the bomb. Lamb is good, as is any seafood dish!
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  • James M.
    James McKeeAugust 15, 2013
    Bring cash. This is a small neighborhood restaurant and they don't take credit card.
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  • Parry B.heart icon on user image
    Parry BladeNovember 21, 2012
    Fried Kalamari is so good!
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    I B R A H I MJanuary 16, 2018
    A very nice gyro, Greek salad was ok, souvlaki platter was ok
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  • Jennifer W.
    Jennifer WhitworthNovember 21, 2012
    Shrimp and haloumi and lentil soup ate awesome
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  • James M.
    James McKeeAugust 15, 2013
    They make their own baklava and it's amazing!
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  • The Baltimore Sun
    The Baltimore SunMarch 2, 2012
    The Baltimore Sun ranks this restaurant one of Baltimore's Best 100 Restaurants. Read more
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    tcatJune 16, 2019
    One of Baltimore's best
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  • anna j.
    anna jeffreysFebruary 19, 2011
    best greek food i've ever had!!! the dolmades and spanikotpita are awesome and the house dressing is delish!!
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  • Olivia H.
    Olivia Hubert-AllenSeptember 16, 2012
    Hands down the best baklava I've ever had!
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  • Phyllis D.heart icon on user image
    Phyllis DeFordFebruary 17, 2017
    Everything!!!!!!!
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  • James M.
    James McKeeAugust 15, 2013
    The house dressing in the Greek salad is fab!
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  • FuriousMB
    FuriousMBMarch 26, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Everything is so good, it'll make you slap yo mama! The Avegolemono soup is my personal fave.
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  • John T.heart icon on user image
    John ThomasMarch 26, 2018
    The Food is Delicious!
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  • psideburns
    psideburnsAugust 30, 2016
    Gyros and Greek fries kick ass!
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  • Jason L.
    Jason LiuOctober 29, 2011
    cash only and try going early or late caus they don't take reservations.
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  • Christine E.
    Christine ESeptember 12, 2013
    Great eggplants salad
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  • Aimee d.
    Cash only!! They have an ATM here JIC!
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  • Natalie N.
    Natalie NaorJuly 6, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    My favorite restaurant in all of Baltimore!!!
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  • Scott C.
    Scott ConroySeptember 4, 2010
    BYO beer or wine! I recommend beer so you can enjoy some while waiting for a table.
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  • Jesse C.
    Jesse CarrApril 8, 2010
    Been here 25+ times
    Best Greek food in Baltimore! Gyros are amazing, and everything is home made.
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  • Larry G.
    Larry GrayApril 3, 2013
    Best Restaurant in Baltimore
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  • Rimas M.
    Rimas MatuleviciusMarch 18, 2014
    Great food!
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  • Amanda K.
    Amanda KarfakisApril 23, 2010
    one could argue that their salad dressing could be a beverage, it's so good! Read more
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  • Andre V.
    Andre VaseghiOctober 5, 2011
    Tip? You're in Heaven. Enjoy!
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  • Chris B.
    Chris BartizalJune 4, 2010
    great greek food, they are a BYOB and the restaurant only takes CA$H!!!
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