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The Original Mama Maria's Greek Cuisine

503 Alt. 19 n., Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
727-934-5678
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4.0 of 5 stars 36 Reviews
Price range: INR56 - INR1,126
Cuisines: Greek
Good for: Child-friendly, Groups, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Takeout, Dessert
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Good for: Child-friendly, Groups, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Takeout, Dessert
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Rochester, New York
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

We spend winters in Tarpon and Mama's on Alt US 19 is one of our favorites. Grilled Calamari, fried zuccini or any of their specials. You kow it is good when the locals eat there and Mama her self is usually there behind the countetr. More

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Florida
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29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

When driving to the Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks, be sure to stop either before or after on US Alternate 19 near the community center for the best Greek food that you'll get this side of the Acropolis :-) The atmosphere is nothing to write home about, but Mama is in the kitchen where you can watch her cooking up yummy... More

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Tarpon Springs, Florida, United States
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2012

This is our favorite Greek restaurant in Tarpon Springs, and that's saying a mouthful. Food is great and prices are reasonable. More

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Saint Louis, Missouri
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012

Great $3 margaritas. Very Reasonable prices. We love sitting on the patio or at the patio bar. Truly a tourist destination but they take care of regulars. Lunch, Dinner or in between a visit to Mama's is always fun. Authentic Greek dishes with large servings. They tend to overcook the calamari. Otherwise great dining. Suggest mid afternoons to avoid crowds More

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Illinois
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2012

We really enjoyed our recent lunch here. The menu has many greek specialities, and also a number of non-greek dishes for those who were with us and did not want greek food. Portions were large, served piping hot and with a smile. We will be going back here again and again I am sure. More

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Bath, United Kingdom
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 March 2012

Wide choice of menu, great service and delicious food More

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St. Petersburg, Florida
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105 reviews 105 reviews
Reviews in 32 cities Reviews in 32 cities
35 helpful votes 35 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 March 2012

There are many Greek restaurants in Tarpon Springs and I am in no position to make comparisons. I can say that we were the only table here not speaking Greek, and that the food was excellent. Everything was fresh and well-prepared. Service was friendly and attentive. I saw no dogs or smokers...I don't think they even had outdoor seating. There... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 January 2012
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To those who mentioned dogs everywhere, you definitely reviewed the wrong restaurant, this is a family run operation that serves authentic greek food (and yes mamma's still in the kitchen!!) Their seafood couldnt be fresher. The Hog snapper is the best fish you will ever eat ...period. Okay, so maybe the staff could smile a little more, but they are... More

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Palm Harbor, FL
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 January 2012

Never been disappointed. Restaurant is old and dated so don't go for the ambiance - but the food is prepared in the old fashioned way, is authentically GREEK (potato salad is an American concoction by the way), and is very reasonably priced. They welcome my well-behaved dog on the patio - Yea!!!! More

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Gainesville, Florida
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 November 2011

This was a fanastic authentic greek food. Mama Maria really did cook our food ! The sevice was great ! We walked in the door right before ( two minutes before) it was closing and they still sat us and fed us just like any other customer. I really appreciated the authenticity of the service and the authenticity of the... More

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