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Vasili's Greek Food & Barbque

1501 Mission St Ste A, Santa Cruz, CA 95060-4740
(831) 458-9808
Ranked #27 of 247 restaurants in Santa Cruz
4.5 of 5 stars 19 Reviews
Cuisines: Greek
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Senior Contributor
41 reviews 41 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 December 2011

SUch a great family. THought it was retiring it's dishes. AMAZING food and great coffee to cap off the night. Right at the bast of UCSC.... love it! YUM More

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Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 October 2011

ordered the lamb kabob plate and it was amazing... adorable place, and epic food... craving it now from over seas. will definitely go again when back in cali! More

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San Francisco, California
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 July 2011
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I don't think I've been to Santa Cruz in the past twenty years without eating at Vasili's. I've never been disappointed with a meal there...though I do hate having to wait for a table, after driving the sixty miles from home, anticipating, all the while, what I'm going to order and arriving ravenous! Usually, the place is packed! I love... More

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Half Moon Bay, CA
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 February 2011

Good home cooking everything Greek! The kids enjoyed the chicken skewers. More

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Los Altos Hills
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2010

Having lived about half my life in the Motor City, anyone can tell you that the number of Greek restaurants in the Bay area are very limited. Vasili's would easily survive sitting in the middle of Greek Town in Detroit. I highly recommend this restaurant. It's the closest to fine home cooking anywhere in the Bay area. If you go... More

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Redondo Beach, California
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61 reviews 61 reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2010

Looking for some Great Greek food. Go no further. Get the ribeye, you won't be disappointed! More

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ayeesssa
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5 reviews 5 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 October 2009

Everything is excellent here. Start with the fries - awesome. The souvlaki is fabulous - as is everything. I cannot wait to go back. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 August 2008

Unbelievable everything. Skorthalia is a must, anything with eggplant is made with style! More

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Saskia72
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6 reviews 6 reviews
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2008

Simply the best - every time. Good prices and great food. More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 January 2008

Can't speak for the rest of the food, but they may just have the best French fries in town. More

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