Yiamas Greek Taverna in Courtenay

275 8th St, Courtenay, BC V9N 1N4, Canada

★★★★★
(474 reviews)
Categories: Greek restaurant Mediterranean restaurant

About

Authentic Greek Cuisine - OPEN UNTIL 10PM FOR THE SUMMER - Large Portions Imported Beer Selection Large Parties Welcome Reservations Recommended Seasonal Patio Friendly Service Fabulous Desserts

Address
275 8th St, Courtenay, BC V9N 1N4, Canada
Plus Code
M2Q3+Q7 Courtenay, British Columbia, Canada
Time Zone
America/Vancouver

Business Hours

Sunday
4:30–9 PM
Monday
11 AM–2:30 PM – 4:30–9 PM
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
Closed
Friday
11 AM–2:30 PM – 4:30–9 PM
Saturday
4:30–9 PM

Services

Service options
Outdoor seating Delivery Takeaway Dine-in
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible seating Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
Alcohol Beer Cocktails Coffee Healthy options Small plates Spirits Vegan options Vegetarian options Wine
Dining options
Lunch Dinner Dessert Seating
Amenities
Bar on site Toilets
Atmosphere
Casual Cosy
Crowd
Groups
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Children
High chairs Kids' menu
Parking
Free of charge street parking Free parking lot Parking

Photos

Reviews

4.6
★★★★★
474 reviews

Most Mentioned

calamari (25) food and service (18) platter (15) vegan (10) chicken souvlaki (10) roasted lamb (9) spanakopita (9) perfection (5) stuffed chicken (5) ribs (5)
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★★★★★
September 29, 2024

Amazing service. Staff was so friendly and really put an effort into ensuring the best service possible. The food is packed with flavor and very quick to the table. Will definitely be going back.

★★★
September 21, 2024

Pretty good greek food here. Roast lamb is my favourite dish of all time However, the roast lamb at Yiamas misses the mark for me. Too dry of a mouthful and lacks acidity. I do understand if they are hesitant to over-lemon their dishes though. I’ve been here 6 times now and each time my zucchini was overcooked to mush and I’ve heard the same complaint from others. Seems like a pretty small detail the kitchen could easily fix yet they are content with serving it that way. Overall, it’s good food here and I would recommend it.

★★★★★
July 27, 2024

Having lived in town for many years, it's surprising that we only recently discovered this gem of a restaurant. The interiors made it feel like we were in Santorini, a warm and inviting atmosphere. The food was simply amazing. We started with the Greek caviar appetizer, which was sooo delicious. For our mains, we enjoyed the lamb moussaka (a special that day) and the stuffed chicken—both dishes were exceptional. The service was attentive and friendly. Love their green/red sign system - so smart. We can't wait to return!

★★★★★
June 25, 2024

We were greeted by the most friendly server, who was super accommodating to us (including seniors and non native English speakers). We ordered four dishes between the six of us (one being the platter), and it was almost the perfect amount (we had a tiny portion of leftovers). Out of everything, the two moussakas — lamb and vegetable — were the best dishes. In the platter, the roasted lamb and potatoes were way too salty, but the vegetables and rice could counter it LOL. The platter is my biggest recommendation, especially if you have two or three people eating together because the variety really gives you the best experience. Even the kalamari was fantastic (coming from someone who dislikes fried foods). The red wine was pretty good, but nothing too special. Overall, this restaurant was a great experience and definitely somewhere worth eating when you’re particularly hungry.

★★★★★
June 25, 2024

Lamb roast was unfortunately way too salty, an anticipation turned out to be one of the less enjoyable parts. But good thing we ended up getting the platter, instead of three lamb roasts 😂 but generally the food was too salty — prawns, rice, yogurt dip, etc. The food overall was amazing, partially because we were starving. But the speed and service was amendable :) The meatballs (keftedes) were probably the best of all! Kalamari was a good surprise

★★★★★
September 1, 2023

I wasn’t really a fan of Domaldes but this place made me a convert! Loved every single thing we had here!! Visually appealing, flavourful, presented beautifully with wonderful seating and ambience !! All adds up for lovely customer experience!! We were just heading back and stopped over for a quick meal and we were glad we did !! Worth the hype! Recommended

★★★★★
July 9, 2023

Not our first time:) Great delicious authentic dishes ! Very friendly and welcoming staff . Chris ( the owner) is very pleasant and welcoming person . We always dine in !

★★★★★
April 19, 2022

One of our best experience at Courtney. The Greeks atmosphere and friendly staff plus variety of cuisine tests make your night. The meal portion was huge . Baklava was delicious. The only that I can say , meat was a little salty . It's not cheap but worth the price

★★★★★
December 16, 2024

Always great

★★★★★
December 1, 2024

Love this place!! Great food! Friendly service! Big portions and fair prices. I visit anytime I m visiting the area!

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Such a great restaurant, it was our first time here and for sure not the last one, service was amazing, friendly and helpful, food was also 10/10

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Best restaurant meal I have had in years.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Wonderful food. The service may be a bit slower than expected, but it is worth it for the fantastic food. Highly recommend it.

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Amazing, authentic food!

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Go hungry!! Large portions and great taste!! We had a fantastic family meal and a lovely bottle of wine. Excellent experience. Will eat here again when visiting Comox Valley.

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Great food. Love that they have a vegan menu. Cute interior design. Friendly & welcoming server.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Yiamas has been my favorite restaurant in courtenay over the years! They have such amazing staff and food. I had such a delicious dinner there tonight and the prices are so reasonable. Thank you so much for such a wonderful dinner!

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Absolutely amazing!

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

The food was fantastic, huge portions, and we really liked the dedicated vegan menu. It made ordering so much easier with dairy and egg allergies. The server was very friendly. It was a great experience all around.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Food was awesome! Third time here.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Just can t think of any negative at all hope they keep up the quality level

★★★
September 22, 2024

We had dinner and although the service was excellent the food we ordered was just a bit disappointing. The roast lamb was very tender but far too SALTY. The Greek ribs were okay but no hint of lemon or oregano like other greek ribs I have had and were tasteless but tender. Just a bit off what was expected.

Local Guide
August 22, 2024

We ordered chicken souvlaki and kalamari. The chicken was dry, the tzatziki was missing cucumber and flavour, the rice was bland, there was no pita, next to no seasoning on anything and the kalamari was salty. Very unsatisfying.

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Great place!!!

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Amazing food and service but the vegan menu put it above and beyond. The baklava was gas.

★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

We ordered through skip the dishes. Chicken souvlaki and dolmades. The souvlaki and rice were good but the Greek salad only had tomatoes and cucumber with a bit of feta with 2 olives. Not much flavor to the salad and I did not like the dolmades.

★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Mediocre but despite that, the food was expensive. Overall it was fine but I wouldnt come back. Bad service, but service is always a hit or miss with a lot of restaurants.

★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Good food. They have a vegan menu which was cool

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Legitimately some of the best food I have ever had in my LIFE. Go here. Seriously. The stuffed chicken was incredible, so tender and flavourful with a crispy skin. Even the vegetables and potatoes were absolutely bursting with flavour. And get the ekmek for dessert, you won t regret it! I wasn t even a fan of greek food before I went here and it has converted me. Also the staff are super friendly and helpful! Vegetarian options: Lots of vegan options, including dessert! They have a whole separate vegan menu Dietary restrictions: Lots of gluten free options, as well as options that can be made gluten free on request

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Great greek food, and service. Reasonable priced.

Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Calamari was old and chewy, and potatoes were really salty. The rice was dry and very fresh.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Incredible food, the GF calamari was the best Ive ever had. I appreciate businesses so much when they have so many options for us with celiac! Thank you to the chef and to the wonderful server we had.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Wonderful meal! Fantastic food! Thank you

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Food was amazing and great service. I will be going back when im in town again

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Absolutely delicious food and a very nice atmosphere. Service was good and friendly. Would 100% eat here again!

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

My first time here and Im impressed! The lamb was succulent and delicious, everyone loved their food and the server was so helpful and efficient. Ill be back!!

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

Visiting the area from out of town and went for a lovely dinner out with friends. As a vegetarian I was thrilled they had so many vegetarian/vegan options for me. Everything we tried was super :)

★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

A favorite place we go with our friends for special podcasts

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

My wife and I eat here often. The food is excellent, the calamari is possibly the best I ve had. The portions are large. Staff is great and the owner is too. We would recommend this place for anyone wanting great Greek food. We have honestly never had a bad meal here in the years we have been going!

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Chicken souvlaki and spinach dip were delicious

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Ive been here a dozen times or more. Always so delicious super friendly staff. I cant ask for anything more. Thank you, Yiamas

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Such great food!

★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Excellent authentic Greek food. Definitely recommend this! Tzatziki sauce was really good.

★★★★★
March 22, 2024

Great food !!

★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

Excellent Greek eatery in the Courtenay/Comox area... We walked in and were transported to awesomeness. Lots of vegan and gluten free options.. Great food... Great service... Well be back

★★★★★
March 22, 2024

Absolutely love this place. The staff are always friendly. The owner is always checking in and making sure your happy. Food is fantastic and they have free delivery in Courtney! If you haven t been check them out

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

Love this restaurant! Amazing food, wonderful service always. Thanks Chris!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

The best Greek food in Courtenay. Our waitress was excellent. The chicken souvlaki is my favorite!

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

Excellent food and equally excellent service! Calamari was perfect! Yum!!

★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

We were able to reserve for a large group of over 15 on a Saturday night. They were great with service and accommodating and a party of that size. The portions were huge and the food was wonderful. My only complaint would be the washroom situation. You have to leave through a side door to use communal washrooms with the rest of the building... Not ideal or practical.

★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

Glad that we found this place in Courtney. We were greeted and welcomed. Staff were very good and attentive. The restaurant was clean, had lovely music playing and lots of space. We ordered our food from a very well balanced menu. It was not too extensive, which is wonderful. We started with the saganaki, the cheese was very good quality. It was served with pita, which tasted nice. The cheese, unfortunately, was absolutely soaked in lemon juice. I couldnt eat it it was so absorbed. I had ordered the lamb chops and my husband ordered the back ribs they were both delicious meats, tender and seasoned properly. The side dishes however left a lot to be desired. The vegetables were dry and over cooked, the rice was basmati, very little veg and not cooked as a pilaf. The potatoes tasted awful and were inedible, they too had too much lemon juice! We do like lemon and love Greek potatoes, but this was over the top! The kitchen needs to tone back on the lemon juice. Prices were on the higher side, but not bad in comparison to other places. Because of the good service, atmosphere of the restaurant, and the delicious protein, we will give it another try. I do recommend trying it. Hopefully the lemon overdose was a fluke and a one time flaw.

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

Amazing dinner date last night for an early Valentines Day meal. The steak was cooked perfectly and the portions massive as usual! What a treat.

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

Good food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Always great food and wonderful service.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Here for lunch first time..very pleased with food and service...easy to access.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Had the $ 36 appy platter for 2. Food was great. No napkins or cutlery...eating calamari without utensils was tricky. Take was ready when they said it would be and food was hot. Thank you.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great, authentic Greek food. Good service that care about the food and your experience.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

We had a lovely dinner for New Year s Eve. There was confusion with our reservation but they accommodated our group.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Assorted Methezes for $36 is a worthy eye-popping plate of big portions. so worth it feeds 4 for sure. Vegan lemon tart has a wonderful nutty crust. Heads up, access to ladies washrooms needs a key from staff. Vegetarian options: Whole vegan menu Parking: Parked across the street

★★★★
December 22, 2023

friendly service, and great portions for a 30 entree. The ribs do come out dry, and needless to say I was a bit confused. No sauce to support but taziki was yummy

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

15/12/22 - Very disappointing. First time with Greek food and itll probably be my last. My Kalamari was lukewarm and unexciting. It wasnt very warm in the restaurant either. There was one server covering the whole restaurant and she was run off her feet however she did a great job under the circumstances. The washroom was clean and very well maintained. Would I go back? Probably not.

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Just had take out tonight. Spanakopita dinner and chicken souvlaki dinner. Good size portions. Items that were very good. Greek potatoes, grilled vegetables, chicken(very good). Things that were poorly done. Rice(bland, no flavor), Greek salad(very little flavor), Spanakopita(was greasy and didnt seem to have any cheese in it, tasted ok), Tzatziki sauce(strange texture). I would give them another try. Could of been an off day for them, Most of their other reviews are great.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Best meal out in a while. We got the platter. Serve 2 adults and 2 kids. Was so good. Every last drop. We left very full. Which also is rare at many restaurants now. Could have taken some home for left overs but all food tastes best fresh and as had no way to reheat it as we were passing through. Kids also loved it. We wish we had this place where we lived. The pictures don t do it justice. I didn t take a picture of the full platter. It came with a bit of everything and again it was all good. There tzatziki is also really flavourful. Want it again tonight. Also the server was really really good and managed all the tables well. Way better than I ve seen in a while.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

I love this restaurant. They serve very good authentic Greek food and the staff are very professional and friendly.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Had their chicken souvlaki. The chicken thigh meat was grilled and tasty. The entree came with tzatziki sauce, grilled veggies, rice, potatoes, and a small helping of greek salad. After ordering our meal arrived within 15 minutes. The service was great!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Vegetarian options: The have a menu for Vegans Wheelchair accessibility: Very wheelchair friendly Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great little Greek place. Good staff and incredible food!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

This is my favorite Greek restaurant on the island.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Awesome food!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great Greek salad.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

First time at Yiamas and it was a great experience. We didnt know theres this hidden gem of a Greek restaurant right downtown ordered calamari, roast lamb and lamb souvlaki, all of which were good esp the calamari omg I couldve ordered another dish if I still had the space in my tummy. Will def go back again and try their other offerings Parking: Not sure if they have parking spaces but there may have been 2 spots in front of the store but thats it. Otherwise one has to find street parking elsewhere which isnt a big deal.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Early supper with family. Ordered the platter for a table of five and added the spinach dip. More than enough and it was great. So glad we found you. It will become the place to go for good greek food when we are in town. What a treat!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great food

December 22, 2023

Overpriced and order takeout didnt even provide cutlerly (hint theyre cheap)

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Good Greek food. Try the Greek beer!

December 22, 2023

Unfortunately this is the only Greek restaurant in Courtenay. Place is quaint but the food.... No flavour other than way too much salt. I dont think the Greek salad even had olive oil.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Always great food here

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Very nice Greek food. We had lunch here and we both had the Spinach pie with Greek salad. Good service as well as a nice atmosphere!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Ordered the Lamb and was it ever delicious

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

This place is such a gem. Amazing food, amazing staff, cute decor, great pricing. I can t say enough good things. I thoroughly and genuinely enjoyed every single item on my plate and had leftovers to enjoy the next day. Our server was so nice and told us he is from Greece and so are the owners. You can taste this in the air and the food. Greek music in the background, Greek decor, Greek food and a vegan menu!!! It s not often I can enjoy Greek food (being vegan) and I am so happy I found this place. I will be recommending this to a lot of people and will be back to try more of the vegan menu!! The rest on my party is not vegan and visit Greece often and they felt like they were back in Greece, which is just the best compliment you could give. Thank you Yimas for being as amazing as you are! Vegetarian options: There are lots! Dietary restrictions: Vegan food is AWESOME

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

I absolutely loved the vegan stuffed eggplant. Yiama s is worth the hype for their vegan menu items. I m visiting from the US and I m so glad I decided to try this place. The portions were big and everything was delicious! The restaurant was very cute, I wish I stayed, but I ordered takeout. Dietary restrictions: Vegan

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

I took my girlfriend here for our weekly date night, and while Ive had takeout and delivery from here before, I have never actually sat in at Yiamas, and I cannot say enough good things. From the moment we walked in the door, the entire experience was wonderful. The service was impeccable, the food was delicious, fair priced, and the portion sizes were impressive, and the atmosphere was magical. Everything at Yiamas is done with passion and you can truly feel it. I will definitely be coming here more often, and I cannot recommend it enough. We got the assorted Methezes to start, and the lamb and spot prawn special and that was more than enough food for the two of us, and there wasnt a single thing to complain about. Absolute 10/10, and a must to visit if youre in the Comox Valley

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Busy for Fathers Day but staff and food were both outstanding!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Olivia and I went to Yiamas Greek Taverna for our weekly date night, and while Ive had takeout and delivery from here before, I have never actually sat in at Yiamas, and I cannot say enough good things. From the moment we walked in the door, the entire experience was wonderful. The service was impeccable, the food was delicious, fair priced, and the portion sizes were impressive, and the atmosphere was magical. Everything at Yiamas is done with passion and you can truly feel it. I will definitely be coming here more often, and I cannot recommend it enough. We got the assorted Methezes to start, and the lamb and spot prawn special and that was more than enough food for the two of us, and if you know me, you know thats quite the statement. 11/10.

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Have been here before but was disappointed this time. Lamb Solvakaki meat and potatoes were dry. Calamari not tender Saganaki was excellent

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Enjoyed the lamb and chicken souvlaki. Everything was delicious, excellent service. Location spoiled by the local deadbeats. Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Best Greek Ive had in a long time!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Really good food. Well return. Vegetarian options: Good options for vegetarians. Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great, delicious food. Good portions. Quaint setting.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Gluten free calamari! Absolutely delicious. The roasted lamb was excellent too. Marouli salad is a new fave.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Best family food in town. Not a hint of the usual local beige fried food here - fresh and light.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Authentic & delicious food!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Best gyro ever and authentic Greek atmosphere the Cook was nice and told us to eat up and be a big boys... I Laughed so much when he said that. Excellent cook Alfred and server Prags.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The best Greek food in the valley !

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great food friendly people

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Very flavourful!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great Greek restaurant. Lamb souvlaki

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Amazing Vegan dinner. Love it when a restaurant provides a separate Vegan menu! A must try if you are in the Comox Valley Vegetarian options: VEGAN options!!

★★★
December 22, 2023

Excellent service, and we liked that there was a little placard you can turn when you re ready to order- nice touch. I honestly don t know why the food reviews are good; it was all pretty mediocre for the price. Each item we ordered lacked that extra something to make it delicious, and the ingredients didn t seems fresh. I ve eaten in some great Greek restaurants and I also make much better Greek food at home. Kid-friendliness: Staff were nice to our son and offered us crayons upon request

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Amazing food and wonderful staff

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great food, highly recommended.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great dishes, delicious, wonderful service. fair price

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Amazing food with large portions. We will be coming back for dinner soon. I recommend the Stuffed Chicken . Food : 5/5

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

I dined at this restaurant with family and friends. I cannot describe how delicious the food was. The portions were too big. The lamb was amazing. The staff were very friendly. I highly highly recommend this place. I bet everyone will enjoy this food and like the service.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great place for Greek food! Best food we have had on the Island in a while. Would like a medium sized salad for an appetizer. To share a meal, it comes with a small Greek salad. It was a LOT of salad. Would suggest something besides pita bread with tzatziki. Overall, really good meal.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Good food but a little pricey for the portions.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great food. Had Chicken Souvlaki

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Always a great meal! Headed back soon..

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

WOW, I don t know where to start. Appetizers came quickly. Service was perfection. The food was out of this world. The steak was melt in your mouth. Our new favourite restaurant. If you haven t tried it yet, don t walk run.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

One of my favorite places in Courtenay to eat 4 sure

★★★★
December 22, 2023

Food was very good exceptional service. Scheduling for 12 at a 60th birtday party. Very happy we chose Yiamas.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Delicious dinner here recently. We shared the platter.

December 22, 2023

We wanted to come to your restaurant for a late lunch at 2:23 pm to be told you are closed. You need to correct your hours of operation on the internet. Internet says you are open from 11 to 9 pm. We are very disappointed.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

I hate eating too much because the food is good.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Food is always 10/10 delicious! Staff is so friendly. I could eat here every day! Boyfriend is also always pleased when we go! He cant get enough!

★★
December 22, 2023

We went for a midweek family dinner and it was only okay . The roasted lamb was lacking flavour compared to a previous visit. Rice was served almost cold. Veggies lukewarm and salad tasted tired . Potatoes not fresh. It was only us and one other table occupied. We didn t get the typical bread with tzatziki that they used to bring to the table for free in previous years. Although the renovations were nice and we were so happy to find gluten free options, it was really cold in the restaurant and we had to keep our jackets on. Music didn t play until we left, lights were too bright and it was lacking atmosphere. Portions were good, service was good, too. Casual dinner experience with nothing special.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Great meal and atmosphere.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Very friendly staff and the food was yummy but the night we went they must have spilled salt into the food as it was almost unpalatable because it was so salty. Kid-friendliness: Very kid friendly

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Fabulous service and fantastic food! The best calamari we have ever tasted! Vegetarian moussaka to die for and perfectly cooked lamb souvlaki as well. Highly recommend this restaurant.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

The place was great and so was great

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Friendly service, HUGE portions - a hidden gem in Courtenay! Opa!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

I love everything in this place, food people, design and music

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

I had the chicken suvlaki and it was good

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Excellent food, service and atmosphere. Well be going back often.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

I was taken here for the first time for my birthday dinner. We both had the Vegetarian Moussaka and it was superb! Look forward to repeating the visit. Must also say the staff are a pleasure to deal with. Excellent service.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

I love going here for the roasted lamb dinner. Its always been a real treat. Comes with rice, Greek salad, and potatoes with veg. The lamb, potatoes/veg and the rice were excessively salty this last time but we let someone know so I will go back again to see if that is going to be the usual (so if youre salt sensitive like me and suffer afterwards it might not be worth it). One of my friends isnt salt sensitive but agreed, the other generally uses a lot of salt so it was good for them. Ill update after I go again and hope I can keep coming back. The service was 100%.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

First time at Yamas. What a pleasant surprise! Really enjoyed the roast lamb. It came with roasted vegetables, rice, potato and greek salad. My partner really enjoyed the Greek Ribs. Service was great and very accommodating. I have Celiac disease and they prepared a non-gluten Calamari appetizer using cornstarch which was great. Its a popular spot so be sure and call for a reservation.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Excellent food, great service

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Only tried the calamari from this shop. They were super busy and the service was polite. Unfortunately the calamari was not good, it did not taste fresh and was overwhelmingly over powered with onions.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Great food!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Such friendly service and amazingly good Greek food. My husband ordered the Keftedes and we split them as an appetizer- so savoury! I had the stuffed chicken breast for my main and he had chicken souvlaki - everything was delicious and we left stuffed! What really made it a great dining out experience though was the warmth of the staff. And when I forgot my bag Amanda brought it all the way to more door. That was amazing! Will absolutely be back - soon!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

3 years ago, for lunch. Service was slow. We were only ones there at 1 pm. I asked gor a beef gyro and got chicken. We have been there recently and the food is very good.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Was our first time there and wow we were impressed. So cozy inside, very on theme. Food portions are huge and so delicious. Our server was a sweetheart and made our experience all that much better. Will be back soon!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Always amazing food and great service

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

After a missing gyro in a Skip order, not only did they answer their phone quickly, but the correct gyro arrived on our doorstep (with a piece of surprise dessert!!) within 15 mins. The food is sooo good and great portions as well. 10/10 recommend!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Great food n plentiful

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Great first time going to this restaurant, super awesome waitress with great humor and very kind, great food was so delicious and was very nice of them to get me and my friend a table even though we didnt do a reservation and all tables were pretty much taken, there food is to die for ! Will go back.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Great food and good service. Prices are reasonable.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Really fresh and the best must try

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Always a favorite of ours. I felt like I should leave them a review. The very few times we had issues with our order we were taken care of so well. Recommend this place for delicious food and generous servings.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Friendly, great service, excellent food. Generous portions - just take dessert home!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Good food and good service

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

The staff is extremely nice, portions are big. Would definitely come back!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Food and service were great

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

That was an amazing meal! Thank you!

★★
December 22, 2022

Service good. Atmosphere bad. Food mediocre at best. Presentation: 3/10 Food: 5/10 LOTS of heavy creams and the tatziki tasted more like mayonnaise or a roux. Overall we felt like the food could have been good if they fixed their gross sauces. We had to eat outside because the restaurant smelled like a mix of stale cigarette smoke and dirty bathrooms. Drinks: MEH. The drinks were $9/each and basically tasted like fruit punch and a very boozy cooler.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

My wife and I love Greek restaurants but this place was especially great! They had a full house on a Friday night but the service was absolutely great! The chicken souvlaki was very very good!!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Excellent food and quick, a bit weird that you had to get a key for the bathroom. Would be interesting to know the backstory. Vegetarian options: Vegan options available Parking: Did not appear to have its own parking we parked across the road in the strip mall. Wheelchair accessibility: Yes

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Absolutely amazing. Wonderful service and loved the vegan menu with a plethora of options - the eggplant on the vegan menu was outstanding. Highly recommend.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Greek salad and chicken and prawns everything was good.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Fantastic service and food! You gotta try the domaldes.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Very kind and attentive staff, and fast service. The food was incredible and had huge portion sizes. Definitely stop here if you love authentic, quality Greek food. And dont forget to try the baklava! Its great.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Yummy food! Sweet servers! Get there early before the crowd hits

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Our meal was perfection. Vegetarian Mousakka, Spanakopita, Black Olive dip, stuffed mushrooms, salad, pita, white wine. All of it delicious, and the staff are so sweet! I really want to go back asap.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Delicious!!! Great service! Vegetarian options: My friends a vegetarian and she had a great supper and the dessert was amazing Parking: Tons of parking behind the restaurant and across the street

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Very impressed with the separate vegan menu! Stuffed eggplant (with delicious vegan bechemel!), spanakopita and lemon tart were all fantastic! Really great service as well. Highly recommend.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

The food was fresh and full of flavor diversity. The portions were plentiful. I was able to have a full meal from the left overs. The environment was comfortable. One could dress down or up for a special meal. The owner was caring, communicative, and accessible. Everything was done with love.

December 22, 2022

No way can you get through to them whatsovever by phone, lady kept on putting my on hold then never coming back to the phone

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

I seen so many great reviews I was hopeful...we ordered the appie sampler platter it was delicious . I dont eat calamari and there was a lot of it my partner said it was great . There was 2 of all other items . The dolmades were very meaty the lemon sauce perfection . The spanokipita very thick. I loved the taziki dip very fresh and smooth. We added a humus dip also tasted fresh . Everything was bigger than most ive had at greek restaurants. Wish now we stopped there . The service was great all night except they didnt deal with our issue other than to mention it to the cook who disagreed . The portions were large on everything . The prices are fair when you see amounts . The main dishes are on large plates . There was the most beautiful carrots beautiful color so big they were cooked to perfect texture took a bite of whole one ...should spit it out my partner did . It was moldy tasting . I love herbs on my food . Im not sure if some how there was a moldy carrot or the spices were off .cook did confirm they used a dry spice and I could see how it could happen . But no alternate veggie offered or fresh batch of carrots that taste good offered . Than I got hits of it in my stuffed chicken which otherwise was very lovely flavor, so I do think it was the thyme. At first I was doubting my taste buds with chicken but about halfway thru it happened with a whole bite . I didnt bother to complain again as it hadnt been dealt with in carrots . Just a lesson learned everything else tasted great . My partners soulvalki meal was otherwise delicious Again the servers were very diligent. No one else seemed to be spitting out their carrots Im not sure how it could have been just our order . I will dream of the appy platter but we probably wont go back . Also it might be helpful to just hang bathroom key on the wall inside restaurant nwar the lobby door so you dont have to track down a server.

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Roast lamb is so tender and all the entrees are healthy portions! guaranteed to not leave hungry!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

This review is a little late, but I took my partner here for a lovely meal a few weeks ago. The service was thoughtful and kind. The food was tasty and my portion of lamb was bigger than I could of hoped for. We had to take it home and eat if for lunch the next day. Everything about this place, form COVID safety to the food was amazing. I will be back!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Great food, service way perfect.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Delicious food. Friendly and accommodating. A favourite place for a special meal out.

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Tried this place for the first time and was very impressed, great servings and pricing. The spanakopita was amazing. We will definitely be back!

★★★★
December 22, 2021

Friendly staff. Food was tasty! Location is good. Parking wss easy. We will be back!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Best greek and food in the valley!! Awesome portions as well !

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Great place to eat, love it!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Service & food was very good. Decor is dated. My first time here. Ill be back.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Ordered from here for delivery and it is the best Greek food I have found in the area! So delicious and authentic at a reasonable price!

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Had a great supper at Yiannis tonight. The humus to start was excellent and we both had Chicken Slouvlaki was the best we have had in a long time.would definitely recommend this restaurant.

★★★★
December 22, 2021

Good food and service

★★★★
December 22, 2021

Excellent food great service

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

no words ... I havent experienced this for a long time .... it was just wow !!! how delicious! what a service! what an atmosphere! thank you very much for such a feeling! I advise everyone!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Great food, fair prices, good variety. Service very good and polite despite being short-staffed. Will be on my regular list of local spots for dinner.

Local Guide
December 22, 2021

You know its bad when the dogs wont eat it... This is the worst meeal Ive been served in my life, disgusting doesnt even begin to cover the swill this restraunt tried to pass off as food. Nothing about that meal was even Greek! (And Ive been to Greece!) MUSHY FRENCH FRIES ON A GYROS!?? GROSS The lamb was boiled slop. The dessert which was supposed to be filo based had NO filo in it. I want my $98 back these people have no business running a restraunt! Go to Yummies and Gyros folks!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Thoroughly enjoyed our dinner tonight. We had the mega appetizer plate between 4 of us, and then our meals. Servers were great, no rush between courses and each of us ordered something different and we all really enjoyed every bite! Have been here several times and never been disappointed.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Amazing place with delicious food and good portions for all plates, just loved it!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Delicious mediterranean food! I loved absolutely everything (we had the platter and souvlaki). Great experience.

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Consistently high level of quality, both food and service. Thank you for another great dining experience, Yiamas!

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

The lamb is so good. Fair prices. Huge portions

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Excellent food and service. Large portions. My husband had the lamb and I had vegetarian Moussaka. Both were excellent.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

The most genuine Greek restaurant in Comox Valley. Reservations recommended. Real Greek food!

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Great Greek food, probably the best on Vancouver Island. You cant beat the humus and roast lamb.

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Great food, prepared to order including addressing food allergies. Great service and reasonable prices.

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Best Greek food Ive ever had and Ive been to a lot of places. So much flavour! Very friendly service. They also have GF options - I have an allergy and no issues with the chicken souvlaki and the mouth watering lamb my husband had that I just had to taste! Well be back soon!

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Service was excellent, food was pretty good, coffee needs improvement. Overall experience good.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Best authentic Greek food I have enjoyed in a while. And the portion sizes are huge!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Great food and service. A definite must for authentic Greek cuisine.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

What a great find!! So much food , and so very good!! Staff was excellent

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Nice little Greek restaurant. Their brazed lamb is really good. Will definitely be back next time were in Courtenay.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

I came here for a company holiday party and this place was wonderful. The food was amazing. We were served hummus, olive pate, and spinach dip with two kinds of pita, which were all great. Most spinach dips are kind of runny, but this one was good and thick. Next we were on to calamari. Perfectly cooked. I should not have filled up so much at this part of the meal. We got Greek salad and Caesar salad, and the biggest thing I can mention about them is how nice it was that the onion was cut to a good size, not the huge cubes that a lot of places do. Then the entree: roasted potatoes, carrots, and beets that were maybe the best Ive ever had of any of those things, with prawns (perfect), chicken (I dont eat chicken so no review about that), and spanakopita, which was also amazing. There were two desserts that I never caught the names of. They were awesome, but I want in much of an eating mood by the time they came out after hummus, pate, spinach dip, pita, calamari, salad, roasted vegetables, prawns, and spanakopita. The staff was wonderful too. I believe we met almost the whole team at some point, even the cook poked his head out of the kitchen to receive a round of applause. They were all polite and smiling and really nice, but didnt hang out too long at the tables. Great service too. I dont think I have a negative thing to say. There were a couple in our group with some dietary restrictions, myself included, but every dish came with a summary of what could and couldnt be eaten (this is dairy, this is vegetarian). I think I even remember seeing a special option come out of the kitchen for a person with some more restrictive requirements. Overall, a really great time and a really great restaurant. Ill be looking for an opportunity to go back.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Fantastic food, generous servings, superb service.