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Santorini Island Grill
Category: Restaurants Greek Greek [Edit]
14149 Twin Peaks RdSte 3
(between Roberto Rio Rd & Espola Rd)
Poway, CA 92064
Neighborhood: Poway
(858) 513-4210
- Price Range:
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$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- No
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- No
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Good For:
- Lunch
- Alcohol:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Quiet
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Caters:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
About This Business:
CK Mediterranean is best known for its authentic made from scratch Mediterranean dishes. We are a fast casual concept with San Diego being our 4th… read more »
13 reviews for Santorini Island Grill
13 reviews in English
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Review from Nakul T.
Poway, CA
1/13/2012
I walk into the restaurant and order the veggie plate. I see a walnut cookie by the counter so I order that too. He gives me a free drink for waiting.
The powdered cookie tastes like nail polish remover for some reason. However, I am not at all alarmed as this a petty qualm. The food here is always exceptional time after time.
There is some Spanish programming playing while I wait for the food, and the manager changes the channel for me. I didn't have the heart to tell him that I enjoy improving my Spanish.
The plate arrives and is exceptionally diverse! There are pita slices (Around 10 triangles worth), hummus, a greek salad, Spanish rice, 2 spanish pies, 2 dhoulmas, and a large egg sized fallafel. This variety is not at the compromise of price or quality.The fallafel is hot and well seasoned. The dhoulmas are hearty and filling, and taste fresh and tangy. The Spanish pies are fluffy puff pastries with a spinach interior. Great texture and a flavor to match (a few fried items never hurt anyone). The pita bread is hot an delicious and tastes like it's fresh off the press. As far as vegetarian food goes, it doesn't get any better than Santorini's. I'm going off quality, quantity, diversity, and price, and they just can't be beat.
As I leave, I ask the manager if everything is made fresh. He replies "Yes."
"Even the pita bread?"
"EVERYTHING is made fresh!" he exclaims.
Jeez, manager gets all fresh with ME... and I like it! -
Review from Wes J.
San Diego, CA
4/16/2011
I have been going to Santorini's since my high school years and let me tell you, this place is this best! It is a little shop nestled at the corner of twin peaks and espola road. The food is great if you're a fan of Greek food. They have burgers, chicken/gyro salads, gyro salads for cheap, sweet desserts, and even meals for vegetarians! The tzatziki sauce is better than the commercialized version of Daphne's and is homemade. I highly recommend getting a gyros plate, gyros salad, or a gyros/chicken kabob plate which all hit the taste buds right on. The owner, Larry, gives the best service and is always smiling and always knows what you want to order! Oh yeah, and you get a free drink with your order!
Cliffs: A for the food, A+ for the service! -
Review from Andrew C.
Poway, CA
6/13/2011
Love this place, used to go there once a week when I was over on that side of poway, friendly owner, amazing prices, and not sure how many people know this, but they cater at UNBEATABLE prices, we had food for 20+ people and spent under $150!
Ugh Daphne's doesn't hold a candle, won't be going back there! -
Review from B A.
San Diego, CA
9/27/2011
Great local Greek food. I have an appreciation for the few non "chain" restaurants left...
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Review from Nora S.
11/9/2010
Santorini Island Grills generally have very good Greek food. We used to frequent the one in Scripps Ranch before I moved (years ago now) and now this is the one we go to. It's an insult to compare this place to Daphne's.
This Santorini's is much smaller with a more limited menu than the other location. So I had to take a star off. Otherwise, very friendly service, great food, cheap prices and large portions. The half Greek chicken was a ton of meat and very flavorful.
If you are craving Greek food, I highly recommend this place. -
Review from Bridget J.
Escondido, CA
3/17/2011
This place is my favorite greek hole ever! This place is tucked into a corner right by Poway High School and is super popular. Has the BEST gyros anywhere! Daphne's is disgusting compared to this place and I won't even eat there! Plus the owner is the nicest, sweetest man and always gives free drinks! Love, love, love!
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Review from SubPrimeTime T.
Escondido, CA
12/17/2009 1 photo
Not like other Santorini Island Grills - Limited menu.
Staff was friendly and the food was what you would you expect from a Greek fast food place. It's no Daphne's but it works. I had the Gyro deal with Salad and drink for under 7 bucks.
Note - They do not accept Credit Cards -
Review from Caroline V.
San Diego, CA
3/31/2010
I've eaten here once and had the kabob plate while my boyfriend had the Greek burger. My plate was "A-OK" but what I really enjoyed was that big fatty burger sitting across from me. The meat was juicy and complemented the feta and greek-like ingredients. I was instantly a fan.
Even though I wasn't very pleased with my plate, I still enjoyed myself. You must try the burger. Much much better than the Daphne's one. -
Review from Alissa F.
San Diego, CA
7/5/2010
Super Cheap... I had the Spicy Chicken Greek Salad where the feta was supposed to be the spicy part...not spicy at all. My mom had a Greek Salad with gyro meat. Our dinner was only $12 together!
The chicken on top was good, the bread was awesome, the dressing was o.k., but the tsatski didn't really taste like anything. I'm a sauce girl... I need to have flavorful sauces/dressing for my salad!
Friendly waiter...nice smile. I'd go back for a cheap meal. -
Review from Adam M.
San Diego, CA
8/10/2010
Santorini Grill has good food for a quick lunch. I like the salads, gyros, and the chicken meals are delicious too. Larry (owner) truly cares about his customers and is there all the time. Really friendly service.
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Review from Britni C.
Poway, CA
9/25/2010
I've come here for a couple years, lo and behold my hubby is a secret frequenter as well!!!!!! The food is great, I prefer it over Daphne's commercialized Greek food. I love their Gyro meat, and their 1/2 chicken plate is very satisfying. The owner is the type of guy who recognizes you and makes a point to go above and beyond. He aims to please which is sadly an odd thing these days.
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Review from Jonny G.
San Diego, CA
3/10/2008
Their falafel sandwich is actually pretty good. Impossible to eat as a sandwich, but then again, doesn't Carls Jr. advertise impossible-to-eat sandwiches?
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Review from K G.
San Diego, CA
12/17/2009
Great place! I came here for lunch my senior year. The owner was super cool. He'd give you free drinks or food if he saw you sitting with nothing....always offering. The food is mediocre (not like it can be great anways, it's Greek. JK!), but the staff is enough to keep me comin by.
