South Street Souvlaki
(215) 925-3026
509 South St
Philadelphia,
PA
19147
39.9419
-75.151
Neighborhoods: Center City, Center City East
Reviews & Ratings for South Street Souvlaki
18 reviews
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cheap, but ... remember it's cheap!
by loveseating
June 23, 2009
No vegetable we ate was fresh. It felt more like eating in a diner, you know, a diner!
- Pros: cheap for south stree
- Cons: you get what you paid for
My big, fat, Greek favorite!
by Seashell1806
May 29, 2009
This is a place for those who enjoy good food. If you didn't like the food, servers or atmosphere then go somewhere that's trendy and dark! This is all about good food, enjoying a cocktail and people watching if you like sitting at the bar, it's a great spot. Tom, the owner and his staff are friendly folks who enjoy what they do and they do it well. And when the soft shells crabs are in season it's a treat to go to SSS!
- Pros: Good food, friendly atmosphere.
- Cons: South St. parking!
It's GREEK by caren b. at InsiderPages
Contributor
December 08, 2008
Not to argue with the other review -- but SSS is GREEK! Delicious authentic GREEK. Hummus, pita, felafel, grilled fish, wonderful appetizers (if a bit on the salty side), lots of vegetables, a fabulous restaurant that has been a fixture of South Street for 20+ years. A real homey place. YUMMY.
Great Greek food at a cheap price.
by sbj78rr
September 20, 2008
My boyfriend and I were on South Street and we never tried this restaurant. We were seated promptly and the wait staff was courteous and helpful. The owner was standing at the bar and came over an introduced himself. Very nice man. As an appetizer, we ordered the spicy feta dip. It was delicious. Then came our entrees. I had the greek combo #1 and my boyfriend had the gyro combo. Both were awesome!! We would have had dessert but we couldn't eat everything the way it was. The ambiance and decor was nice. The bottom line is: for cheap eats and an excellent Greek meal it can't be beat. This will be a must the next time we are on South Street!
- Pros: Great Greek food. Definately recommend.
- Cons: As always, parking on South Street.
Hmmmm by karen c. at InsiderPages
Contributor
April 27, 2008
I always use to pass Souvlaki and wonder about what type of food it was... now i know, it is Good food! mostly asian style, and very reasonably priced. Plus the atmosphere of South Street never fails to produce a good night out.
Simply good greek food
by phlfrdm
December 26, 2007
This was the first place I've ever eaten at on South Street, and I've been back several times. The service is extremely quick, and servers are friendly. Gyros, platters and felafel are absolutely delicious. This place is not expensive and great for a good, quick meal.
- Pros: fast service, good food
- Cons: small place
Yuck
by sammyspade
April 05, 2007
The food was absolutely disgusting and not very fresh. The server hovered the entire meal and when I said I didn't want to take home the left over appetizers he freaked and asked about fifteen times "Are you sure everything was okay?" I've heard so many good things about this place but was very disappointed.
- Pros: None
- Cons: Gross, weird servers
Great Greek
by bluehensfan
November 27, 2006
Nothing fancy here, just stick-to-the basics Greek cuisine. Hummus dip and grilled octopus are both winners, as is the soulvaki, despite the marinated meat filling being a tad overcooked. But for $5 a sandwich, who is complaining? Finish your meal off with excellent baklava. Overall a great meal at an even better price.
The city's oldest Greek restaurant is content to stick with the basics.
by Contributor
June 30, 2006
In Short
For a traditional taverna experience, enter through the takeout side, past window-front spits with impaled mounds of roast lamb and beef, and ogle the steaming stainless steel trays of stuffed vegetales, potatoes and moussaka before you are seated. Souvlaki's been here for two decades and it popularity--despite fairly inhospitable service--has only grown with time. The titular souvlaki sliced into sandwiches or on a platter is a favorite choice.
the best gyro
by soblue4
March 30, 2006
i think this is the best greek food in town. i love the gyro here. and their greek salad is good too.
- Pros: gyro, greek salad
