My fiancee and I rank this on our top favorite restaurants EVER! I lived in NYC and missed the great Greek Cuisine and Seafood I could get there, so by searching for a Greek place in St. Louis we found Ari’s: Greek Restaurant in Saint Louis and it had great reviews. This place lives up to the reviews. The Calamari is simply AMAZING, I’ve been to 5 star restaurants and never had such good Calamari, that isn’t chewy at all, and the homemade marinara – Well, let’s just say you should get extra, because you’ll love it!
My fiancee had never tried Calamari(fried squid), so I just ordered it without his knowing and made him try it, after the entire plate was gone in 5minutes, I told him what it was, and he couldn’t believe how it didn’t have a fishy or seafood taste to it at all. We both love it! We’ve tried a lot on their menu and it’s all great, but here are our faves and MUST tries:Appetizer:
Calamari+++++++++Dinner:
Gyro Plate
Gyro Salad
Chicken Souvlaki (My fave-Amazing)
Spaghetti & Meatballs(If you love that marinara!)The servers are SO nice here and we have a conversation in the bar area with the owner almost everytime we go in. It’s like walking into your family’s restaurant in Greece.
Did I mention how awesome the prices are? Two dinners and an appetizer for under $30 !
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– Heftisu
This is really a great restaurant. My wife and I tried it midweek when we found it featured in our Entertainment coupon book. We were so impressed and delighted to have found such a nice, and delicious restaurant. The service was excellent. The atmosphere is relaxed and light and the menu had so many choices I had trouble making a selection.
When I did make a selection I was so impressed. It was delicious. I can still remember how good it was. Drinks were kept full, and all fresh ingredients were used. Prices were perfect for low median range dining, but the whole experience felt like fine dining.
I feel like I found a restaurant I can count on for any occasion. I know my wife and I will be back because my wife spent some time in this area with her family. I will definitely bring my family here, if the opportunity arises.
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– Dragon T.
I can not sing the praises enough of the breakfast buffet at Ari’s. It is simple, filling and worth the $.
The made to order omelets are huge and stuffed with the items of your choice.
Make it a true week-end brunch and enjoy a Bloody Mary.
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– King Buddy
We Love this restaurant. We have been there on very special occassions and have recommended this place to several people throughout the years. This is our favorite Greek Restaurant. The onwers and staff are always very friendly and eager to please. We have a 40 mnute drive to get here. We do go here as much as we can.
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– Sharie
Everything about this place earned 5 stars. The fact they have landscaping that seems to be impervious to the heat we have been having, to the service, to the food selection and the quality of everything ordered.
Ari’s: Greek Restaurant in St. Louis is located right on the corner of Hampton and Arsenal, making it hard to miss. You walk up to the front of this Greek place in St. Louis with very lush flowers and greenery, very impressive. In this warmingly Greek Restaurant we were immediately greeted and seated as we walked in the front entrance. The service had excellent timing throughout our stay from revisting the table for ordering, to removing dishes, to delivery of what was ordered, hummus – excellent, Souvlak – like a chicken gyro, the combo plate – dolmathes, lasagna, and something I can’t remember and came with some choices of which I picked a salad, very fresh and balanced with a topping of parmesan cheese and baklava (was a huge piece and very good) and Galaktobureko (custard topped with phyllo dough).
This is a very casual place and had customers of all types as we got there at 6pm, and pretty busy for a Wednesday I’d say it went as well as any well oiled machine can be and I counted at least 4 people who worked our table, but did not come across as too much at all. Very good team work. I’ll go again, maybe to try the weekend breakfast buffet.
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– Stewart P.
This is a GREAT place, and let me tell you why:
(warning, long story)
My brother got me and my wife a gift certificate to Ari’s, because he loves the place. My wife and I go in, never having been there before, and the waitress was terrible, the food was mediocre, and the atmosphere was awful. I subsequently reported this to my brother. He then, on his next trip in, off-handedly told the waiter what happened when I came in. The waiter returned to his table with a new gift card on the house to give to me and asked my brother to have me reconsider!
So, several months later, my wife and I decide to give it another go, and boy are we glad we did. I think the problem with the first night was the waitress, and she tainted our visit from the start (*This particular waitress was fired, btw*)
The food there is great, with interesting and dazzling specials every night. Try the gyros, the rissoto, the salad, the lamb… you really can’t go wrong with anything.
Oh… and the Sangria is AMAZING!
My wife and I now love Ari’s, and go as often as we can.
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– Nick M.
Christina Z.
Word of mouth, is how I finally chose to try Ari’s out. I’ve driven by the building a million times, but today I decided to try them out.
I called in a order for take out. They said it would be ready in 10 minutes…..and it was ready in 10 minutes, on the dot. The moment I walked in to pick it up, it was being brought out to me.
The staff that greeted me was SUPER friendly.
I ordered the Ari’s Famous Greek Salad and a side of hummus with extra pitas. I got my order home and was pleasantly suprised to see how HUGE the salad was! I was completely stuffed just from the salad that I am going to save my hummus for lunch, tomorrow. The ingredients were fresh, crisp and the lamb that topped the salad was delicious. I did take a taste of the hummus before packing it up, and the flavor was wonderful!
I live in the neighborhood that’s just a little south and east of the restaurant….so I’m located very close and plan to make many, many more visits to Ari’s Next time, I will eat in the restaurant….and hopefully it’s a beautiful day so I can enjoy their outdoor seating!
Thank you, Ari’s! Your food is fantastic and I’ll definitely be back and will pass your good name around!
Christina Z.
Recent customer
Went for brunch buffet.Staff were friendly and their service was great! Food was decent for the reasonable price.One suggestion though:Waffle mix and a waffle maker.Overall very nice establishment.
alka
Ari’s is a family owned restaurant and the best in Saint Louis city area. My husband and I, go there all the time and we have only wonderful things to say about it. The outside area is very well maintained with beautiful landscaping. Food is fresh and delicious. My favorite is gyro. I saved the best for last. “The Atmosphere” Everyone is so nice and friendly. Zana is a very sweet waitress that welcomes us with a big smile each time we go. All in all the best family restaurant in Saint Louis! Try it and you will like it!
Fisher828
The absolute best Greek food in St. Louis. Tim the owner is one of the nicest people you would ever want to meet and he really wants his customers to be happy and enjoy their experience in his restaurant. His wife makes the best Tiramisu I have ever eaten. Richard, our favorite waiter is over the top. Don’t forget to check out the specials. They are alway delicious!
John Pratt
We love coming to Ari’s for brunch. By far, the best value in the brunch market. Krista always took great care of us. We are still curious why her smiling face and upbeat, energetic personality isn’t part of the Ari’s family anymore. We miss you Krista! Mark and John
Carol Duke
My husband and I recently had to spend over two weeks at SLU hospital with my son who was very critical when he first got there. When the doctors gave us the good news we got very hungry we found this restaurant by accident and we are very glad we did. The food was excellent and we went back two more times and I will be returning with my daughter and granddaughter for a dance competition and I am going to make sure that we eat at Aris. We have found a place that we will return again and again and we live 2 hours away.
Anastasia Pappademos
The food and service here is amazing! I tried it on Hampton originally and absolutely LOVED it. The Dolmades are so lemony and delicious! I live 2 minutes down the road from the one in South County and so my boyfriend and I went there a month or so ago. It was once again fabulous. The owner is super attentive and walked around asking how the food was. He also helped bring food out to the tables. The server was very attentive and nice as well. My dad was full blooded Greek, so I know authentic Greek food when I encounter it, this is it! Just an overall great place to eat!
Tim Hughes
I visit Ari’s multiple times a month and am always impressed with the quality of the food and service. I am addicted to the greek salad. Would definitely suggest making this a favorite place to end your hunger!
Jim Pennington
One my favorite places to eat in St. Louis! Exceptional food, staff, and restaurant! I would recommend to everyone! The gyro is the best sandwich in St. Louis!
Great place!
John
The food and service were great! So were the prices
Nia
Definitely 5 stars! The food is incredibly good and the staff couldn’t possibly be nicer. We went for brunch and we can hardly wait to return.
DW
If you’re thinking about going to the south county site, call before you go, tried to get carry-out at 9:10 on a Saturday, they said they were “now closed”. I’m glad I called…
Linda B.
After many years of loyalty to another good Greek restaurant, my allegiance has switched to Ari’s. Just cannot say enough. Food is great; fresh and tasty. Service is amazingly efficient and friendly. The South County location is pleasant and clean. The stuffed peppers are the BEST anywhere. Thanks
Linda
Mark Surgener
After months of driving past this place proclaiming “I need to try that place”. I did. I took my wife tonight and it was wonderful. Clean, quiet and the food was wonderful. gyro open face, Greek potatoes, Ouzo on the rocks and baklava. We found our go to greek place and will be back with friends. I love finding local mom and pops that turn out to be a “find”.
Give this place a go. You won;t be sorry but not so many of you that I can’t get near the place for an evening out any more.
Sandy and mark swope
Wow!! Ari’s is the best! During this time of shutdown and curbside dining this place was amazing! We ordered up a feast of delicious greek food on Saturday for Easter, they did not disappoint. They were very clean, safe, followed social distancing and cleanliness…… the food was fresh and delicious; they even put extra servings in with no charge. We are happy to continue to support Ari’s especially during this very difficult economic time for small restaurants like this one!
Mark
My wife and I tried this restaurant for the first time this past year and have returned several times since with friends and used carry out as well. The food is outstanding as is the service. We like to go and have an everything Greek evening including Ouzo. Never disappointed and proud to introduce it to our friends. There are great mom&pops gems out there like this one. Give them a try.
Robert Reed
Dear Friends,
I ordered the Ari’s salad it was large enough to serve two people. It is super FRESH!
I wrapped left overs in a ziplock bag lef the air out and kept the dressing on the side it was Fresh the next day even. I Love that!
I had the chicken wings 😀 – Beautiful golden brown Absolutely delicious!
For me the best I have had in Saint Louis. A Spiritual Experience!
The Pizza was excellent!
Ari’s
I used Post-mates.
I would like to Thank you for the 5 star experience and 5 star food.
Zana is so pleasant and professional.
I would recommend your establishment to all my family and friends.
I will be ordering again soon.
Warmest regards,
Robert
Deborah Moore
Stopped by Ari’s South County, after going to an afternoon appointment, and on my way home. The food was GREAT! So sorry I haven’t tried it before, and will be back. The hostess, whom I think was also a proprietor, was wonderful. (She’s also responsible for all of the flowers on the patio, and around the building 🙂). If you like Greek food, you need to go to Ari’s!
Misty C.
Loved this small place for Sunday brunch while staying the weekend at Children’s Hospital with my grandson. They have a great Sunday buffet until 1 pm. Includes a fresh omelet made to order and coffee. Will definitely be back! Very friendly and great service! Not many places like this left!
Bob Smithfield
The food at Ari’s was pretty good and it’s a wonderful atmosphere with elegant tableware. Very quiet despite being on a busy street.
We were disappointed with the service, however. Our server seemed distracted and inattentive. They failed to alert us of a drink special despite our asking for a drink menu, which they didn’t have. They were virtually absent when it came time to pay the check — we had to remind them to return our credit card. I hope it was an off day for them and not typical. It’s worth a try.
Laticia Mack
I was invited here for a work appreciation dinner. Everything was wonderful. The food was amazing and i have fallen in love with the vegetable pilaf. If you want have a wonderful dinner and experience this is the place.