4 Greek restaurants to compare in Houston
Short answer
Houston offers Greek food in formats ranging from a high-volume restaurant and family dining room to a modern Cretan kitchen and a deli inside a gas station. Niko Niko’s is the urban institution; Athena’s stands out for an exceptional rating and Greek-European menu; Kriti Kitchen focuses on Cretan recipes and brunch; Ekko’s surprises with gyros and quick plates on Richmond Avenue.
4 restaurants with different strengths
Niko Niko's is the Montrose and highest-volume institution, with gyros, souvlaki, plates, desserts, and more than 6,600 reviews. Google Maps showed 4.6/5 from 6,672 reviews when checked on September 16, 2026.
Athena's Greek & European Kitchen has the strongest numerical combination: 4.9 stars from nearly 2,900 reviews, plus a family-oriented Greek and European menu. Google Maps showed 4.9/5 from 2,893 reviews when checked on September 16, 2026.
Kriti Kitchen adds a Cretan morning profile with pies and prepared dishes; its 4.8 rating should be read alongside only 166 reviews. Google Maps showed 4.8/5 from 166 reviews when checked on September 16, 2026.
Ekko's Greek American Deli is the informal surprise: a gas-station deli with gyros and falafel, a 4.6 rating, and 576 reviews. Google Maps showed 4.6/5 from 576 reviews when checked on September 16, 2026.
How to choose
Choose Niko Niko’s for a first visit and broad menu, Athena’s for the best combination of rating and volume, Kriti for breakfast, pies, and Cretan cooking on a still-small sample, or Ekko’s for a quick affordable gyro. Helen Greek Food & Wine was excluded because it is permanently closed.
Before visiting
Google ratings and review counts are dated snapshots. Menus, prices, hours, reservation policies, and locations can change. Confirm current details on the official website and Google Maps before traveling.
There is no universal winner: choose by specialty, atmosphere, location, and meal type, then recheck variable details before visiting.
Restaurants to compare
These restaurants match the question. Check menus, prices and recent reviews before visiting.
A Montrose counter-service institution serving gyros, souvlaki, lamb plates, salads, and a broad pastry display.
Gyros, souvlaki, Greek plates, and desserts
A family-run northwest Houston restaurant serving gyros, moussaka, grilled dishes, Greek plates, and European specialties.
Greek and European cooking, gyros, and family plates
A contemporary Bissonnet Street Greek kitchen inspired by Crete, with savory pies, breakfast, bowls, and prepared dishes.
Cretan cooking, pies, breakfast, and brunch
A small Greek-American deli inside a Richmond Avenue gas station, known for gyros, falafel, and quick plates.
Gyros, falafel, and quick-service Greek deli food
Sources & references
Sources for the information and reporting discussed in this guide.
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Official website of Niko Niko's ↗
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Niko Niko's · Accessed September 16, 2026
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Official website of Athena's Greek & European Kitchen ↗
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Athena's Greek & European Kitchen · Accessed September 16, 2026
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Official website of Kriti Kitchen ↗
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Kriti Kitchen · Accessed September 16, 2026
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Official website of Ekko's Greek American Deli ↗
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Ekko's Greek American Deli · Accessed September 16, 2026
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Google Maps listing for Niko Niko's ↗
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Google Maps · Accessed September 16, 2026
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Google Maps listing for Athena's Greek & European Kitchen ↗
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Google Maps · Accessed September 16, 2026
Direct check of rating, review count, operating status, and address; variable data.
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Google Maps listing for Kriti Kitchen ↗
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Google Maps · Accessed September 16, 2026
Direct check of rating, review count, operating status, and address; variable data.
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Google Maps listing for Ekko's Greek American Deli ↗
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Google Maps · Accessed September 16, 2026
Direct check of rating, review count, operating status, and address; variable data.