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One thing about many Greek restaurants is that the menu always seems to be humongous. And if you never been to a Greek restaurant before you might be a bit unsure about what to order. In my opinion, the best thing you can always get a Greek restaurant is the smaller plates, a.k.a. the meze. This is going to include dips like tzatziki, melitzanosalata, and tirokafteri. I always recommend smaller seafood meze like calamari or octopus. And then of course for the main meal, I always like to get grilled meats like lamb or chicken. These are going to be the best plate on the menu!
 
Octopus in Greece is my absolute favorite so I try to get it as much as I can while there. There are a few situations where I could get it in the US but it isn't quite the same.
 
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k_tsoukalas said:
Octopus in Greece is my absolute favorite so I try to get it as much as I can while there. There are a few situations where I could get it in the US but it isn't quite the same.
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Oh my gosh, YESSSS!!! This is something I look so forward to when I visit Crete!
 
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Grilled pork chops aka brizola are the best!
 
You're absolutely right about Greek restaurants having extensive menus! The smaller plates, or meze, are indeed a fantastic way to explore a variety of flavors. Tzatziki and grilled meats like lamb are some of my favorites too. It's a great way to enjoy a diverse dining experience. And if you're ever looking for culinary adventures beyond Greek cuisine, you can always search for breakfast near me to find some delicious morning options.
 
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