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Ouzo Greek Taverna
Categories: Restaurants Greek Nightlife Bars Sports Bars Greek, Sports Bars [Edit]
2005 4 St SWCalgary, AB T2S 1W6
(403) 229-1400
- Price Range:
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$$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Alcohol:
- Beer & Wine Only
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
3 reviews for Ouzo Greek Taverna
3 reviews in English
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Review from Kaeleigh E.
Calgary, AB
8/26/2010
I ordered some pita with hummus and tzaziki and the mini chicken skewers.
The food was good but the portions were tiny and VERY expensive. I went in thinking I would order a meal, saw the price, and changed my mind to sticking with appetizers. I was looking around me at other people's portions too and they were all pretty small for the price you are paying.
The server was very friendly, attentive but not overbearing. It is lovely inside, the pantings are nice and the tables are nicely spaced, not cramped.
However it's a little pricy for me for what it was. Guess there aren't that many greek restaurants it's competing with so it can charge whatever it wants but I doubt I'll be back anytime soon. -
Review from Sergey S.
1/31/2011
Three words: Slow, Expensive, Boring.
It is difficult to make Greek food really sparkling, but some people are able to do that. Ouzo failed.
Their food was boring, portions were tiny and we had to wait beyond any reasonable time to get them.
Server was nice, but not overly helpful - and taking in account the speed of Ouzo kitchen I was feeling sorry for him.
Overall experience was to never return, unless there is no other option. Pretty hopeless, I would say. -
Review from dinah g.
Calgary, AB
11/22/2009
I have eaten twice at this Greek Restaurant and both times waiters were especially busy, I wonder if they get assigned more than 10 tables at a time? But even so, I am seated quite quickly, and the service I get is always polite and friendly. But one incident really made me appreciate the servers working at this place.
I was enjoying a meal outside on their patio during the Lilac Festival; I decided to sit outside to witness the on goings of the festivities and in general people-watch which I love to do. That day was one of my most entertaining meals to date. First of all Calgary has attracted an extremely multicultural population, not something I am used to considering I was the only Filipina in my small prairie town for around 15 years. So this influx of colour and general celebration around me is always so refreshing.
But then the Lilac started to draw to its closing, so people were returning home but folks who had been drinking obviously did not want to so there were literally 3 groups of drunk men who sat down at the patio, wanting to eat a meal and continue their partying on 17th.
These groups were so unruly cursing at passers bys that the waitress had to ask them to leave. Why is it that some drunken men think that when they have consumed alcohol they can shout out the rudest of comments to pick up women? Do they think they are more attractive or charming? It's just so embarrassing but so entertaining to watch them make asses of themselves.
The waitress was strong and firm and she asked them to leave in such a charming and humorous way that two of groups left graciously but the last one continued on with their belligerence.
I had ordered the calamari meal with salad and rice and my waitress was on her way to bring it to me, when one of the belligerent crew flung his arm in disapproval and up went my calamari and the salad and the rice and onto the ground. Well, his group had a natural reality check and decided to start leaving so the waitress dealing with them corralled the group out of the patio while mine quickly went back inside to place another order. Another waiter had come out with broom and dustpan and the meal was quickly cleaned up and the incident was over. All three waiters worked so well together, it was almost like they had orchestrated this many times and not once did I hear them complain or be rude to the group that just left. My meal was brought within minutes which I enjoyed thoroughly and I could go back to enjoying our wonderful city. I was so impressed to witness such a fine choreography of events.
My only complaint at Ouzo is that I find the menu here a bit overpriced for the portion I have getting, I have eaten in Greek barrios in Vancouver, Montreal and Toronto and have been served up huge portions for less prices.
But Kudos goes to the staff of Ouzo! No unnecessary breaking of plates at this establishment.
