Restaurant · Omaha · The 402
Greek Islands Restaurant
Family-owned Greek restaurant on Center Street since 1983, known for flaming saganaki, gyros, and Athenian salads.
What stands out
Flaming saganaki tableside presentation ("OPA!")
Good to know
Gyro meat seen as less flavorful and the pita drier/thicker than other Omaha gyro spots
- Greek
- Good for groups
- Vegetarian options listed
- Visitor classic
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- Greek
- Good for groups
- Vegetarian options listed
- Visitor classic
+1 more useful filters
- Local favorite
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Why people go
- Flaming saganaki tableside presentation ("OPA!")
- Generous portions for the price
Good to know
- Gyro meat seen as less flavorful and the pita drier/thicker than other Omaha gyro spots
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Independent coverage frames Greek Islands as a longtime (est. 1983) family-owned Omaha institution valued for consistency, generous portions, and its tableside flaming saganaki, with the strongest praise going to traditional plates like spanakopita and dolmathes rather than its gyros. Aggregate ratings are strong (TripAdvisor 4.3/5 over 178 reviews, Restaurant Guru 4.6/5), consistent with its long-running local following.
More reasons mentioned
- Spanakopita, dolmathes, and other traditional Greek dishes
- Friendly, family-run service
More notes
- Souvlaki pita can fall apart, sometimes requiring a fork and knife
- Reviewers note it's dependable rather than exciting ("lacks pop and pizzazz")
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- Restaurant Hoppen — Local food-review blog gave it 3/5 stars, calling it a nearly-40-year Omaha institution praised for spanakopita, dolmathes, and pork souvlaki, while noting the gyro (meat and pita) underdelivers compared to other local options.
- Marian Digital Network (Marian High School student newspaper) — May 2025 review described the immersive Greek decor and tableside flaming saganaki ('OPA!'), personally rating it a 10/10 while noting its 4.3-star Google rating.
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- Food8.1
- Value7.9
- Vibe7.7
- Service8.0
- Quiet6.2
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- scenario: omaha_plates · Sample expert tier×1.05 · Sample receipt flag · 11mo
- scenario: blackstone_b · Sample local tier×1.04 · Sample check-in · 3mo
- scenario: midtown_mo · Sample local tier×0.86 · Sample photo flag · 9mo
- scenario: tuesdaytacos · Sample registered tier×0.28 · Sample self-attestation · 11mo
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