Meraki Greek Grill
Greek Salad – Romaine Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion, Cucumber, Feta Cheese, Kalamata Olives, Pepperoncini, Greek Vinaigrette
Greek Rice
French Fries
Spanakopita – Phyllo Dough, Baby Spinach, Mint, Feta
Gyro – Carved Beef/Lamb Mix
Chicken Gyro
Keftedakia – Greek Style Grilled Meatballs, Ouzo, Herbs
Tzatziki – Authentic Greek Yogurt, Cucumber, Garlic
Lettuce, Tomatoes, Red Onions (for Gyro Kit)
Hummus – Garbanzo Beans, Tahini, Lemon
Pita
Galaktoboureko – Phyllo Dough, Citrus Semolina Custard
Baklava – Phyllo, Walnuts, Honey
A part of Las Vegas for over three years, former Estiatorio Milos employee Nikos Georgousis and Girair ‘Jerry’ Goumroian of Henderson’s The Great Greek all-but rescuing the plaza on Rainbow at Tropicana in early 2017, it was amidst COVID-19 precautions that catering was ordered on Tuesday, and just as prior the experience was across-the-board exemplary.
Nothing less than an Off-Strip sensation since opening its doors, and pivoting nicely to off-site dining during the pandemic, it is with Phase Two that guests may opt for dine-in or to-go, Meraki’s servings always more than generous and prices so affordable that one sometimes wonders how the Restaurant is even making a profit.
Defined as “doing something with soul, creativity and love,” a spirit embodied by courteous employees taking all necessary precautions, it was at precisely 11:30am that the Chef arrived with several easy-stacking boxes containing temperature-control trays, this simple extra step guaranteeing Food is indistinguishable from that served inside the Restaurant in terms of quality.
Serving a diverse crowd on this occasion, but doing so with an impressive spread of Proteins, Produce and imported Ingredients, Hummus remains a highlight in terms of taste and texture while Keftedakia, or Greek-style Meatballs earned praise for bold flavors and a smooth grind with slight char accentuating the Herbs and Ouzo.
Asking for Feta and Dressing on the side of Meraki’s Greek Salad, both Olives and Yellow Peppers predictably devoured fast by staff, Greek Rice also received high praise for its fluffiness and flavor while the Gyro kit allowed ample customization of the Beef and Lamb Meat or Chicken with Tomatoes, Lettuce, Onion and tangy Tzatziki made with “authentic” Greek Yogurt.
Happy to find no shortage of Pita, soft and warm rounds gratuitously slathered with dueling Spreads, Las Vegas’ best French Fries saw a half-tray gone by noon while Spanakopita was a bit more polarizing, perhaps due to staff’s lack of familiarity with the traditional Greek dish or perhaps because they instead opted to get their Phyllo-fix with Honey-soaked Baklava rife with Walnuts and still-warm Galaktoboureko featuring silky Citrus Custard.
N/A: Making it blog policy to not ‘rate’ places based on catering alone, Meraki Greek Grill offers budget-friendly, fresh and well-crafted Fare with impeccable customer service, Girair and his team’s attention to detail making Meraki Las Vegas’ premier off-Strip spot for Mediterranean cuisine for the last three years.
RECOMMENDED: Hummus, Tzatziki, Gyro, Keftedakia, French Fries, Galaktoboureko, Baklava.
AVOID: N/A.
TIP: Open 11-9 Tuesday through Saturday and until 8pm on Sunday. Full menu for on-site dining, takeout and catering accurate per the website. Follow on Social Media @merakigreeklv for specials.
WHAT THE STARS MEAN: 5 World Class, 4 Excellent, 3 Good, 2 Fair, 1 Poor.
www.merakigreekgrill.com
