Driving by Yeero Village in Northeast Cobb County on the way to an early afternoon appointment, we stopped in for a Greek lunch at Yeero Village, a family-owned restaurant which is part of the Marietta Family Restaurants group owned by local entrepreneur Gus Tselios.
For us, this was an unusual decision as Greek food isn’t in our regular restaurant rotation. During a two-week Mediterranean cruise, we made three stops on the Greek islands of Corfu, Kefalonia, and Santorini. Breaking away from tour groups, we rented a scooter on Santorini and explored the backroads, farms and smaller towns before reaching the picturesque cliff-side town of Oia. After exploring, we headed back to Fira.
Thus, yes, we had tried Greek food before, including on our Greek trip. No, we hadn’t had any bad or disappointing experiences that prevented us from choosing Greek as a regular dining option. But frankly, there just aren’t lots of Greek options nearby, which means we aren’t as familiar with the cuisine as others. And thus, since we aren’t familiar, we hadn’t been out looking for Greek lunch options. (If you’re interested in our other restaurant adventures, check out our blog, where advertising may provide revenue for the site and author.)
Greek Lunch at Yeero Village
Yeero Village was the perfect place to break our cycle of ignorance and neglect of Greek lunch cuisine. The fast casual dining concept had a large and detailed menu, which helped us understand our options. The friendly staff — many of Greek heritage — happily answered our questions and sharing their favorite items as we were there before the lunchtime rush. And the wide variety of menu options allowed us to sample multiple dishes that piqued our curiosity, tantalized our taste buds or were suggested by the staff.
When our platters arrived, we knew immediately we had ordered too much. But that was perfect for our Greek lunch tasting adventure. As to what we enjoyed while visions of Santorini danced in our heads, here’s the summary:
Pita and hummus, a perfect appetizer, sized for sharing, with a chickpea-based and sesame dip.
Greek lunch salads, heaping helpings with lettuce, tomatoes, red onions and olives, plus a tasty homemade dressing with a wonderful hint of lemon.
Beef and lamb gyros, meats perfectly roasted on a rotating spit, wrapped in a grilled pita, and surrounded by tomatoes, onions, and tzatziki sauce,
Chicken souvlaki, bite-sized morsels of chicken grilled on a skewer, and moistly basted in a seasoning sauce.
Greek potatoes, or as I now refer to them, perfect potatoes from heaven. So good that words fail to describe them, so just get some yourself!
The plentiful leftovers made for easy carryout — as it turned out, enough for two-plus additional take home meals.
Attentive, Friendly Staff
Twice during our Greek lunch, one of the staff stopped by to check on our progress and satisfaction. Maybe that’s because they had made suggestions, or perhaps that’s just part of the friendly service at Yeero Village. In either case, it’s unusual – and delightful – to get that kind of attention at an order-at-the-counter casual dining restaurant.
As we savored our lunch, the large restaurant dining room filled for lunch. Virtually all the inside tables were filled, with several large groups occupying the tables at the center.
Now we mentioned previously that Yeero Village is part of the Marietta Family Restaurant group, and we’d definitely endorse the “family” part of that moniker. In our pre-blog days, we’ve enjoyed dining at Marietta Diner and Atlanta Fish Market, both of which we enjoyed immensely. We’ll plan a trip back to those during the summer of 2023 to enjoy then again.
You’ll find Yeero Village at 4751 Sandy Springs Rd in Roswell.
