Ouzo’s European Grill

I really enjoyed this place. but the staff seemed to not know what they were doing and very unorganized but friendly. I got a pita and was expecting the beef to be more like steak not ground and my love got a steak salad but his steak was overcooked from the way he asked. but the fish egg rolls were on fleek.

Ouzos is fabulous! I had the tavern burger and truffle fries while my mom had the champagne chicken. We also shared the rice pudding. You absolutely have to have the rice pudding, it outshines any others I’ve ever had. I think for the quality the prices are quite reasonable.

Hands down the best Greek/​Mediterranean restaurant in the Zoo! This place brings a mix of Detroit and Chicago together, a true Kalamazoo classic. You have to get their phenomenal Saganaki for the appitizer, for the entrée my favorites are the Scallops and Shrimp Pesto! Or you can ask about the Chefs special, EVERYTHING is made from scratch!!! Also if you still have room for dessert the Chocolate Soriee is a MUST. It would be a SIN to leave this place without trying it!

Terrible service! Stood there waiting for acknowledgment for a while before someone said «seat yourself». The waitresses have no rhyme or reason to who takes the next table. One waitress said she’d be right there and a completely different waitress came, then the original one came back 30 minutes later saying oh you moved, I was going to take your order but got confused. (We were one table over from the original. We switched for a group that needed a 4 top) Twice our waitress left while one of us was in the middle of a sentence to help another table. Our appetizers came out way before the glasses of wine we ordered only to find out they were out, so the waitress suggested a wine she said they were out of in the beginning. None of the waitresses can remember where the food is supposed to go, so when the kitchen runners come out they just pile it on the bar. I watched our fries and side salad sit behind the bar for 20 minutes on the ice bucket that the bar tender had to use. I watched his tie drag across my food and then across the bar multiple times. Then a waitress tried serving it to us. I asked to have them remade due to what I saw, she agreed walked back to the kitchen and turned right around to serve the same salad and fries to a different customer. The doors to the kitchen were glass, I could see everything. The main dishes were barely editable. My boyfriend got the white fish and it was soggy and cold and I got the shrimp pesto pasta that was more of a soup. The shrimp still had the shell on it, disgusted!!! Will never go back!!!

I’m always impressed with the food and service at Ouzo’s. Everything I’ve tried on the Greek inspired menu has been delicious. The atmosphere is great. As you can see from the photos, this restaurant is in an old building and retains much of it’s original charm. I recommend you try the calamari, saganaki, the Greek Burger (try it with feta cheese) or the Mediterranean Chicken sandwich. Don’t forget to save room for dessert which is always good here as well.

Wonderful food, went late for dinner and walked in to find two talented musicians playing jazz in the corner. We ordered the chicken sandwich and gyro which were delicious and the fries are a special treat marinated in garlic or truffle oil and spices, definitely worth trying! I only wish the kitchen didn’t close so I could have tried the baklava… All for under twenty bucks for the two of us! We will be going back for sure!

Love coming to this place when I’m in town. Everyt ime I come back the food and service is spot on. Really great atmosphere.

Ouzo’s European Grill (as it is now named) is a little bit odd. The décor is Paris bistrot meets English Pub. Nary a hint of the Mediterean the name promises.
But the food is definitely from a little further east than the décor. The feta spread was as good as other reviewers have claimed. If you like spicy and you like feta you will LOVE it! The Greek salad was pedestrian but passable. The dressing was very sweet for a vinagrette which I didn’t really care for but others in my group did.
For entrees, we had the Gyros and the Moussaka. The Moussaka was very good — the bechamel was light and the eggplant was flavorful. The Gyros were a little dry and the tzaziki was a little watery but it was good over all.
Our server was friendly and kind but the food was slow to come out. The people watching was good though and they did have a nice selection of drinks. We were too full for desserts unfortunately.

This place is great. The smoked salmon club and Pub Burger are amazing. Also the Spicy Feta Spread Appetizer is sooo good.
The waitstaff are always great and the beer selection is very nice also. One of the few places who actually know how to pour and serve a proper Guinness.