Papadakis Taverna

04/27/09

Papadakis-outstanding

by CSMobileUser

Great service, great food, a lot of fun. Great entertainment

02/18/08

Very Overrated.. This is a two at best.

by DavidBrown1946

1. The owner is rude.

2. The food is average.

3. The service is terrible

4. Very crowded

5. Very noisy

6. Poor area of town

I have been to some fine Greek places, this is not one of them.

I took my family for my dad's 90th birthday. Not one of the 25 people we had with us liked it our would go again.

10/28/07

Worst Experience Ever

by ctakahashi

This was the worst restaurant experience my husband and I have ever had. The food was ok. We waited about 10 minutes inbetween finishing our dinner and receiving our check. Than they insisted we stay for "entertainment" and would not allow us to leave our seats. A belly dancer came out and they physically pushed my husband's chair in front of her and made him put dollar bills in her underwear. We have never been so uncomfortable in a restaurant. After the "dancing" finished, we again tried to leave and the restaurant owner announced to the entire room that we needed to stay and forced us to sit through the remaining singing and tap dancing acts. Needless to say - I was livid. I DO NOT recommend this restaurant - the service was slow at times, the waiter spilled pepper and than wine onto our table and again - it was a disgraceful show. If you go there - good luck =P

• Pros: Food was ok
• Cons: Service was bad, entertainment was worse, management was rude and pushy

Singing, dancing and dish-smashing are the norm at this Greek taverna.

by Contributor

In Short
The brothers Papadakis have a song for every occasion, and even hardened cynics can't help but clap along as waiters and glittery-outfitted belly dancers whirl around the room. The kitchen serves imported meats and cheeses prepared in traditional Greek style. Also on the menu: saganaki, an appetizer of flaming cheese, and entrees like chicken souvlaki. Traditional baklava is a sweet finish.

02/08/06

LOVE IT

by trex80

I went for the first time last night and just finished my arni alla Papadakis for lunch today. GREAT service, we had Angel Papadakis, with her father and uncle both coming to chat now and then, DELICIOUS food (I had 5 courses), and the "Blood of Hercules" wine is incredible. I loved the entertainment.

• Pros: Service, Food, Value

01/20/06

Disappointed.

by buybarbie

Some friends of ours went here last week and came back with rave reviews about the atmosphere, food, and service. We decided to give it a try last night, and we were slightly disappointed with all three. There was a very friendly and personal welcome at the door (complete with complimentary saganaki for our whole table!). That was nice. But the food, I would say, was bland and boring. Mediterranean food is my absolute favorite cuisine, and I was highly disappointed at the lack of fresh veggies, interesting textures and menu variety. It's definitely a place for the locals, and I'm sure it will continue to do well with its loyal locals, but it just wasn't for me. We didn't even have any dancers or plates dropping. :(

• Pros: local feel, family atmosphere, genuine smiles
• Cons: food variety, food taste

01/05/06

Get Treated Like A King

by bruinwood1

Papadakis is a spectacular find in San Pedro. The mood is classy and fun with a real friendly feel. The owner John Papadakis ensures that all in attendance are treated to a wonderful time with extraordinary food.

• Pros: Great Food, Great Mood, Great Atmosphere

03/27/05

You'll wish you were Greek!

by lorendaisy

This restaurant will prove that Greeks know how to have fun. I don't know who said "touchy feely" was bad. I'm all about a place that makes me feel like part of the family even though it's my first visit. The service was excellent, the entertainment was really fun, and the food was mermorizing. Regardless of how small your party is, you'll feel like part of the family. Bring lots of one dollar bills to toss at the different variety acts. Belly dancer, tap dancer, and singers.

• Pros: lots of food, family feeling, participation

09/15/04

Fun, but not for vegetarians.

by saraenkay

Super fun atmosphere, you will not be disappointed in that department. As a vegetarian, I was disappointed by the food, however, including mediocre spanakopita. But it's a blast any way you look at it. MAKE RESERVATIONS.

• Pros: Nutty, fun energy, Great warmth, Good meat menu
• Cons: , RESERVATIONS a must, Too touchy-feely

08/16/04

Good Atmosphere - Okay Greek Food

by uagrad98

Go to this place for the atmosphere! It's definitely festive - greek dancing and such! However, the greek food itself is marginal and overpriced - I come from a Greek family and I was dissappointed with the price and quality of this place.

• Pros: Fun & Lively, Dancing
• Cons: , Quality of Greek Food