Zorba’s Greek Bistro

Wow! Everything about this place is amazing! Upon arrival I was greeted promptly and pleasantly by the server who ended up taking care of me. Each course of the meal came out perfectly timed and the only thing better than the presentation was the taste. Lovely atmosphere, wait staff, and management team. It seems like it is becoming exceedingly rare to combine wonderful food with wonderful service at a good price point but this place has it figured out! I will certainly be back!

Food is really good… Service was not. Place was half full with only three people waiting tables so a lot of people didn’t get refills and had to wait.

Omg! So yummy for my tummy! The spinach pies were out of this world delicious! I had to eat with my hands just to eat them faster! Just perfect balance of spinach and cheese, the filo dough is flaky and perfect!

Best greek in Baton Rouge. Very sensible chef with a great menu. Great place for dinner.

We had a reservation on ⁹⁄₁₇ and this was actually the worse resturant experience I have ever had at any resturant any where. It was like a Resturant Impossible segment. From the food, to the waitstaff to the bar– terrible!
Just a few issues to name a few– Cold food, salads that did not come, drinks were not brought to the table, in attentive server and being sat 30 minutes after the reservation.

Been here several times now for lunch and never had anything but a very positive experience. It’s somewhat tucked away on Essen in the shopping center close to Ichiban so might easily be missed, but I’m glad I found it. The food is truly authentic Greek as the owners are themselves, very cozy and somewhat elegant dining even during lunch time, and always great service.
The last time I went, I ordered the combination lunch plate with a Greek tea and it was ah-​mazing! Truly making me hungry and crave it right now just thinking about it and looking at the pics! Ive always been an Albasha girl, but this place has a unique charisma that makes it #1 for me. Only problem is that I wish I lived closer!

This! Here! All of the things!!!
What a surprise!
Had dinner here last night at a friend’s suggestion. I’d never been before and there are very few places in this city that I have not been. It’s in a strip mall– I guess I’ve seen the sign before but it never registered.
We got a table on the patio because it was a cool evening– the service was impeccable– the owner visited our table and the food was out of this world. Here’s the shake…
The GOOD! gyros appetizer bc my friend only knows greek and Lebanese food as this. So we got some to make him comfortable. It was flavorful, came with taziki sauce and pita bread. What you’d expect. What you would not expect was the Lamb Souvlaki and the Psorapita– Lamb cooked medium well bc I cant do pink and I don’t want it burned. It was lovely. The pita has a crab and shrimp stuffing in a filo dough, with a cream sauce and grilled shrimp on top of it.
The REALLY REAL GREATNESS! Chocolate gnache cake with a lovely Argentinian malbec.
Bottom line: :P… nuff said.

Had lunch there today — third time I’ve been there and very good every time. Today was ESPECIALLY good — tried the El Greco which featured a grilled chicken, lightly covered in a mixture of olive, tomato, herbs, etc. The chicken was perfectly done — nicely browned — well cooked but without being dry — very moist. Came with rice, also very well done, with a slight seasoning of its own, a Greek salad, and some grilled vegetables — and some pita wedges for sopping up the oils and juices at the end. All for $ 10. Terrific meal and I will definitely be having that again.

I worked for an authentic Greek restaurant for two years while in college 20 years ago. Since I have traveled extensively and tried hundreds of si called Greek restaurants. This is the first one in 20 years that was anywhere near as good or authentic as where I worked. Fantastic food and I highly recommend it.

Yes, you will find all of your Greek staples here, but the freshness of every ingredient goes a long way to set Zorba’s apart. I just can’t speak highly enough about the quality and consistency of the food.
The atmosphere feels authentic yet understated. Nothing cliché or gimmicky… Just clean modern décor in an intimate dining room. There is a small bar which is downright charming with exposed brick and moody lighting. Oh and did I mention how clean Zorba’s is? I dare you to find one speck of dust or crumb on the floor. It’s immaculate.
The service is equally impressive with servers being very knowledgeable (which can be hit or miss in Baton Rouge!), attentive, and friendly. I don’t think I’ve ever visited when the owner wasn’t present. It’s very clear that he takes a lot of pride in his business and it makes all the difference.

Let me first say that I really like the look and feel of this place from inside to outside (it’s small but efficient). The service and food was awesome. This restaurant gives off a slightly romantic vibe inside with a chill vibe outside. It’s clean, slightly dark and slightly upscale. Nevertheless, the food and presentation was really good. There’s nothing here that will wow you in terms of the food because most Greek eaters offer essentially the same thing with a mini twist. The downside is trying to get into the parking lot. You will see what I’m taking about especially if you go there during lunch hours. I like this restaurant but I believe this place will shine more in the Spring Season

I’m a business traveler and love finding unique, local flavors. I joined a friend from Baton Rouge that suggested we eat at Zorba’s. A Greek Bistro in Baton Rouge is a little unexpected so Zorba’s surprised me with its authentic and fresh menu choices. I decided to do the special of the night which offered choices of appetizer, main dish and dessert for $ 25. I had the Greek Salad, Zorba’s Platter (included Beef Souvlaki, Paputsakia, Gyro meat and grilled mixed veggies), then Kataifi for dessert. Talk about a tour of Greece for your taste buds! Everything was cooked to perfection, fresh and alive with authentic flavors and aromas of the Greek countryside. The Kataifi dessert was simply euphoric! Our waitress provided fantastic service and her personality was delightful and engaging. I will return on my next trip to Baton Rouge. This place is a must visit!

Best greek in town! Great atmosphere, service, and super fresh menu :)

Lovely night, my husband is a huge fan! So much he is already planning our return.
Friendly, caring staff. Can’t wait to take friends and family.

Real deal! Not the mass produced gyros that is the same at every other place in town. Actually tastes fresher.
The Greek tea is like the Lebanese tea elsewhere, only more flavorful.
Zorba’s is a welcome variation on a theme that pretty much is identical across the other restaurants of the same/​similar genre.
Go here! I definitely will again.

I hate to leave a bad review on my second experience after my first experience was so great. But, I ordered the same exact thing this time as I did the last time. My sandwich was good, but clearly a different chef prepared it today. My fries were delicious. My lettuce for the salad, on the other hand, was old and wilted. I’m not happy about that at all. Fresh lettuce and spinach in a salad is essential. I couldn’t even finish my food because I was so turned off by it.

It never really dawned on me that the gyros I have eaten are not genuine Greek, but Lebanese. It’s like the difference between Chinese and Vietnamese. Of course there are many similarities, but the seasoning and cooking style varies enough to differentiate. The price range for entrees are $ 14-​$ 20, not bad. First, we entered into a bustling lil area at the beginning of dinner rush. The staff was very welcoming and informed. We started with the fried calamari… good seasoning but
would have been less rubbery if the cooking time was s few minutes less. Along with the calamari, lemon slices and garlic cloves were fried. My husband had the gyro plate, (be aware there is no additional salad to put on your gyro as customarily given at Lebanese locations like Alabasha/​café Phoenicia. The grilled pita are cut into strips, which gives it a nice signature. I ordered the mousaka, which is similar to a casserole: hamburger, potatoe slices, cream and cheese on top. Not bad since I never have had it before. For dessert, we had the kataifi, a nice light custard with a shredded coconut crust –lightly drizzled with honey… reminded me of a girl scout cookie (Carmel delites/​samosa). The Greek ice tea was aromatic– light and not overwhelming with only two pine seeds!
We enjoyed the ambiance, the area is a bit small– filled with food and chatty diners, but that’s okay because that’s the experience of it all. I did not give a five star because I have yet to return to try more menu items.

This place is a hidden gem in the Happy Hour landscape that is Baton Rouge. AND they have a cute little patio!
I had a 225 Best Eats coupon to use, so we decided to come a little earlier than normal to try Happy Hour and I’m glad we did! ALL of their appetizers are ½ off and then they have very good Greek wine for $ 6 a glass. After discussions with our very attentive waitress, we decided to try the Hummus, the Saganaki, and the Grilled Haloomi Cheese to start and were impressed by all! The Hummus was nice and tangy and had a good texture, not too creamy but not too thin either. Very good. The Saganaki is fried, but the breading is so light, it doesn’t feel heavy at all. It’s got nice tang from the cheese and the lemon that they sprinkle on top to flambé, delicious and different. Lastly the Grilled Haloomi is much like the traditional fried cheese you would find at other Greek restaurants, but they use a little bit different seasoning and load up the olive oil underneath the cheese with garlic… and then give you pita points to dip! It’s a beautiful thing.
As if that wasn’t enough, we did get an entrée to split — the Pasticchio, that was good, but not nearly as impressive as the apps. It had all the components of traditional Pasticchio but the cream sauce portion lacked the punch of flavor that I was expecting. Then, because we could, we went big and split a dessert and MAMMA MIA was it awesome! We got the custard with the shredded phillo underneath and the pistachios with a light honey sauce on top — it was refreshing, finger-​licking, make you want to scream OPA! good.
Overall, we had a fantastic experience at Zorba’s, but next time we’ll probably just do the happy hour with apps and dessert instead of shelling out the extra for an entrée. The apps and dessert provided PLENTY of food at a very reasonable price tag.

I’ve ate Greek food in Greece and in Baton Rouge at almost every place imaginable. Until tonight, I could never find food anywhere close to the food I ate in Athens. To be honest, if you are looking to eat a chicken schwarma plate, then this probably isn’t the place for you. But if you want some good Greek food, then this is the spot.
Order the prasopita in an avgolemono sauce, the lamb souvlaki, and/​or the Greek Bistro Appetizer for two and thank me later.

I came to Zorba’s on my lunch break the other day, and I guess my expectations were too high. Between the reviews on Unilocal and a couple friends talking about it, I walked in expecting a lot more. The restaurant was small and a little cramped. I sat at the bar and the bartender, while very nice, was doing sidework right in front of me (marrying ketchup bottles). Personally, I think that kind of work should be done pre or post shift, not during the lunch/​dinner rush. The owner or manager was behind the bar as well and helping the wait staff move their tables along. He probably should have been doing table touches to gauge his customer, rather than bringing out plates and handing them off to their respective waitron.
I ordered the gyro platter which consisted of gyro meat, salad, rice pilaf and pita triangles. The pita was toasted on the grill which imparted a smokey flavor, but that didn’t mask the fact that the bread seamed a little stale. The salad was decent but the dressing was flavorless. As was the pilaf. No flavor, it tasted like white rice. Most upsetting was the gyro meat. I’m a huge fan of this stuff (even though I’ve been told it’s the hot dog of the Aegean). The meat here was not juicy, the edges were almost crispy but more tough, like rubber. The flavor was minimal. It’s a bit gauche for me to say this, but usually when I eat gyro, I end up burping the flavor later in the day. Not the case on this day because there was no spice or tremendous flavor to be reminded of.
All in all, I was very unhappy with my lunch. They were busy, and obviously have a following, but I’ll go to Albasha on Bluebonnet over Zorba’s any day.