Constantine’s Restaurant

Great atmosphere, small location so it’s not loud which is something I look for. Meet the owners when we went that we awesome. The appletini martini was great! The onion soup was great it was actually cooked for a while to get all the flavors, which believe it or not is becoming rare. Also great homemade red sauce for the pasta! Will be back for sure.

Just by looking at stars, I can tell who’s local and who’s from out-​of-​town. As a small, family-​run restaurant, it has the quaint charm that caters to the residents in town — check out most of the other places like this in the area and you’ll see this is the common theme. It doesn’t have the glamour or glitz of a chain restaurant, nor does it need it. Owner/​chef Steve succeeds in consistently producing good food in a friendly atmosphere.
I rather sit in the dining room than the booths, but that’s just a personal preference, not because of the condition of the benches, as one reviewer mentioned. Cross-​talk between tables is not uncommon in the dining room, which, I think, adds to the small-​town allure.
My favorite is the moussaka
— layers of ground meat, eggplant and potatoes covered with an egg-​enhanced Béchamel, then baked. Eight times out of ten, this is what I’ll order. One of the other two times, I’ll order the Souvlaki, large chunks of marinated lamb grilled with vegetables over rice. The other time, I’ll just jump around the menu, maybe trying a special if it catches my eye, or something from the seafood section. Everything has been presented well and served hot.
The service is spectacular. Many of the servers have worked there for many years, and turnover is rare. When there is a change in staff, Steve and Eva take care to find someone who fits the place, instead of just getting a body to take orders. Servers take the time to learn your name, food and drink preferences, and something about you — and remember it for your next visit. Of course, if you’re concentrating on your smart phone and give one or two word answers to questions, then you miss out on the friendliness.
Lunch is my preferred time to eat here. It’s busy enough so you don’t feel like the only person in the place, but quiet enough where you can take your time. Dinner is a little more crowded, but you still won’t feel rushed. They have a full, but small, bar, and they make a very good martini (as an aside, my frequent lunch companion likes hers with olives and onions — this is one of the few places around that actually has cocktail onions on the bar).
Although they’re closed on Tuesdays, they occasionally will open for dinner meetings for local civic groups. I’ve eaten here in that context many times, and while at most restaurants you don’t expect the same service or quality that you would à la carte, the food presented has always of equal excellence.
They have started opening on weekends for breakfast.
While I’ve never tried it (I don’t eat beef), the must-​have on the dinner menu is the prime rib. The talk is that this alone makes a trip to Constantine’s a requirement.
If you’re into good food and good service, Constantine’s should be an entry on your culinary bucket list. If you’re going to nit-​pick décor, then stay away.

I have been going here for years. The friendly staff and great food has kept me coming back. Full bar and they don’t rip you off with short drinks. Not once have I had the misfortune of having to listen to a 5 month old baby during my dinner.

Unfortunately I am writing a review because I felt misled by the numerous 4 – 5 star reviews for this restaurant.
My husband and I went to Constantines for lunch with our 5 month old on a Saturday afternoon after passing by the restaurant many times and wondering how the place was & seeing mostly good reviews on Unilocal.Inside, the best word to describe the entire place is dingy. The booths and chairs must be original from the 1980s. Our booth had black electrical tape holding it together. There was a layer of dust on the pictures and décor. The booth was too narrow to even fit the car seat and had to put it on the floor (not a big deal, but annoying).
There were maybe 2 – 3 tables occupied, probably all residents from heritage village. After waiting 10 minutes to be waited on (the waitress didn’t see us), we both ordered the lamb gyros with fries. The water served to us smelled and tasted odd, like it was from a bad well (I don’t know of a better way to describe the water. My husband refused to drink it). The food arrived in a mostly timely manner. The gyro was average at best (have had better and worse), the fries were bland and unremarkable.
We quickly left, feeling like we needed to thoroughly wash our hands after the experience. Two stars instead of one because the food itself wasn’t disgusting, just not remarkable in any way, and the staff was friendly once they realized they had more customers to serve.

Once again a delicious meal … I had the pork chops and Ken had the New York Sirloin … Really good!

We came here based on the rave reviews, and were severely disappointed with our visit. Apparently some reviewers idea of «As Good As It Gets» is a lot different than ours.
Upon entering we were met with a foul odor which reminded me of a musty old house with pets. The booth where we were seated needed cleaning, and the floors were filthy. After looking around we saw that there was dust on the ledges, and a few spider webs hanging around. I have to assume that the lack of cleanliness in the dining area was the primary culprit of the musty smell. Usually, this would be my cue to walk out the door, but I kept clinging to the hope that all the rave reviews would make the dirt and the smell worth it.
The lunch menu was amusing. Most of it was comprised of heavy platters that would be better served for a dinner than a lunch. The limited selection of hot and cold sandwiches, most of which could easily be made at home (tuna fish, roast beef, ham & cheese), was woefully uninspired. After reading the menu I again felt the urge to leave, but hung in there hoping for the best.
Not wanting a heavy meal in the middle of the day, the three of us opted for the gyro sandwich, a cheeseburger and some other forgettable fare. The bread from the bread basket was old. Both the gyro meat and burger were charcoal-​broiled which gave it the old Burger King/​Hardees flavor. The meat from the gyro wasn’t sliced off the spit as traditional gyro meat is. It was pre-​packaged patties that were just thrown on the grill. But it was the tzatziki sauce that killed it. The sauce was incredibly sour, which overpowered any flavor the meat might have had. I wish I could have washed down the food with the cranberry and seltzer I ordered, but they used tonic instead of seltzer which rendered it undrinkable. The water tasted foul. No one finished their meals.
Upon looking around at all the other patrons, we saw that the youngest person there was in their late 80’s. The old folks seemed to be enjoying their meals at least. The rest rooms needed cleaning as well. The rusty fixtures and dated décor need serious attention.
The only positives I can mention were the service and prices. Service was relatively fast, and friendly. Unfortunately, we found no other redeeming qualities here.
Given the overall lack of cleanliness in the front of the house, I don’t even want to imagine what the kitchen looks like. I just read that another reviewer mentioned dirty silverware and found an open packet of butter in her bread basket (obviously they are «recycling» uneaten bread), yet still gave the place 4 stars. Guess I’ve just learned my lesson about trusting the reliability of rave reviews.

Perfect. Been eating here for 30+ years, never had a bad meal or a bad experience. If I’m ever on death row, and they offer me a last meal… it will be from here. (Either the Prime Rib or a Cheeseburger Deluxe… or, maybe both.)

Very good food. Constantine’s makes traditional diner food with a top notch taste. I ordered clam strips and shocker — they weren’t greasy! The service was very friendly and genuine. The only issue was that it seemed a little dirty. The silverware did not seem all the way clean. We were also served a basket of bread with a packet of butter that had already been opened and used — yikes!

Had a fish & chips lunch that was excellent. The service was very friendly and efficient. I may have hit Constantine’s on a bad day but there was some litter on the floor when I got there and it was still there when I left. On the bar, there was a lonely spoon resting by itself and the booth that I sat in was dusty. Again, maybe this isn’t normal for Constantine’s but that’s what I experienced. The fish & chips were the best in the area.

Super friendly service with a big genuine smile. And good home comfort food.

Wonderful, wonderful place. Great eats at fair prices.
My family and I, of several generations, have been eating here for decades. Family lives nearby, and my kids always ask for it by name (and dish!).
My family goes ape for the Chicken Francaise — a Wednesday dinner special. You can ask for it other nights, they will do it if they can. They also do a Sole (fish) Francaise.
Chicken Valdostana isn’t a common menu item, but it is on the menu here and my go-​to dish.
I’ve tried pretty much everything else over the years, and never been disappointed.

A bit dated but that is part of its charm. Booths and tables give it a somewhat crowded feeling but it is bright and the staff is wonderful. The prices are certainly good as evidenced by the much older patrons there at lunch. Food it very good. We both had the Moussaka which was very good but based on the other reviews I was expecting better. The chowder was thick and tasty however. Will try them again.

Excellent and consistent food and warm atmosphere. A staple of Woodbury, Constantine’s has been open for business since 1980 — and for good reason.

A wonderful spot with great food and a great atmosphere. There is truly a sense of family at Constantine’s, and you can tell by the cuisine. A great combination of Greek and American dishes have made this spot one of Woodbury’s most well-​known restaurants, and it’s easy to see why. Be sure to try the moussaka! Hard to find this dish in most Greek-​owned establishments, and Constantine’s take on it is excellent. Definitely worth checking out!

This restaurant is excellent. The food is always very good, the portions are appropriate and the prices very reasonable. This restaurant is always good. Very consistent.