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Restaurant Guide

Ikaros

Categories:
  • Greek

Essential Information

3268 Grand Ave.
Oakland, CA

510-899-4400

The suggestion of Greek food often translates to “let’s get gyros.” But the enticing menu of this newcomer invites hungry patrons to think outside the gyros. While the usual specialties — gyros, spanakopita mezes (spinach pie) and Greek salad — are all a sure bet for a delicious meal at this friendly restaurant, a visit here is the perfect time to branch out, starting with the taramosalata (caviar spread, $6) or saganaki (Greek kefalotiri cheese, $8). Among the main dishes not to be missed is gyemisti piperia, (stuffed pepper, $10.50) served with oven-baked potatoes in a tomato sauce, and the gyouvetsi meh arni (orzo with lamb shanks, $16.50). Top it off with an order of rizogallo (rice pudding, $3.75) for a delectable finish. Take-out is available, but with the bustling open kitchen, ocean-blue tiles and pictures of the island of Ikaria, Greece, from where the recipes are derived, Ikaros presents a wonderful dine-in atmosphere to match an outstanding meal. Open daily.

Additional Information

Area: Grand Lake

Price: $$

Features:
Credit Cards Accepted
Wheelchair Accessible

Website: http://www.ikarosgr.com