The Greek-inspired menu features kebabs, gyros & seafood served in mellow surroundings.
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Rating breakdown
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5 ★60%
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4 ★18%
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3 ★10%
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2 ★6%
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1 ★6%
Quick facts
- What is the rating of Tantalus Restaurant?
- Tantalus Restaurant is rated 4.2 out of 5 based on 384 reviews.
- Where is Tantalus Restaurant located?
- 317 NW Gilman Blvd #37, Issaquah, WA 98027
- How can I contact Tantalus Restaurant?
- Phone: (425) 391-6090 · Website: tantalusrestaurant.com
I specifically picked this place for lunch with my friends after reading reviews and finding the menu interesting. We had vegetarians in our group, so finding so many vegan options on the menu was a blessing!
We started with a few appetizers- Houmos, Melitzano and Spanakopeta. We all unanimously loved Melitzano and Houmos. The pita bread that they served was warm, adding more flavour to these dishes. I wasn’t a fan of Spanakopeta but my vegetarian friend loved it.
For entrées, we ordered vegetarian mousaka and souvlaki garden. We were definitely feeling full right after appetizers, so we had a hard time finishing these entrées but otherwise would have enjoyed them too. Chicken in the salad was very well cooked; Mousaka was unique and the egg plant stuffing in it was very yummy.
It was raining during our lunch and we were sitting by the window trying these new dishes- all warm and freshly cooked. Bonus point: our waiter was very peppy and friendly too! So we definitely enjoyed the experience ❤️
TLDR; Melitzano was the highlight, HIGHLY RECOMMEND trying it!
We started with a few appetizers- Houmos, Melitzano and Spanakopeta. We all unanimously loved Melitzano and Houmos. The pita bread that they served was warm, adding more flavour to these dishes. I wasn’t a fan of Spanakopeta but my vegetarian friend loved it.
For entrées, we ordered vegetarian mousaka and souvlaki garden. We were definitely feeling full right after appetizers, so we had a hard time finishing these entrées but otherwise would have enjoyed them too. Chicken in the salad was very well cooked; Mousaka was unique and the egg plant stuffing in it was very yummy.
It was raining during our lunch and we were sitting by the window trying these new dishes- all warm and freshly cooked. Bonus point: our waiter was very peppy and friendly too! So we definitely enjoyed the experience ❤️
TLDR; Melitzano was the highlight, HIGHLY RECOMMEND trying it!
We went there for a dinner, food was good. Price was a little high, but my friends & I did enjoy ourselves over all. The bill came back with a 20% SERVICE CHARGE. 20% is already a high tip amount when tip is usually 15%, we gave an extra $10 dollars on top of the 20%. The server had the audacity to complain about the tip even tho average server in the State of Washington is paid $18.80 an hour & he receives over 20% tip (with service charge you don’t have to tip at all because service charge is tip!!!!). Other states servers get a servers wage of $2 an hour. My friend felt so guilty (they shouldn’t have) they gave an extra $20 making his tip $70 aka 35%. I should have read the reviews of others who complained about the server and the high service charge. That server is entitled and made it out like a bandit- we will never be going back.
We ordered carry out tonight and the food was delicious. We’ve tried a few Mediterranean and Greek restaurants in the area since moving here and this will be at the top of our regular rotation for dinner. We had the chicken souvlaki plate and the falafel. Chicken was juicy and well marinated for flavor. Falafel was crisped yet creamy on the inside. Finished off with the Baklava a d that was delicious. We will be back!
Wonderful friendly service and great food and wine list. Prices are very reasonable too and parking is easy. Will come back for patio seating when the weather warms!
I ordered a roasted lamb leg (Arni Psito) and expected to receive the good enough amount of meat for high price $26.
As a result I received some slices of meat with potato. All together it has 14 oz of weight with container. This isn’t worth it
Just compare expectations and reality on my pictures
As a result I received some slices of meat with potato. All together it has 14 oz of weight with container. This isn’t worth it
Just compare expectations and reality on my pictures
This is an outstanding restaurant. I would skip everywhere else in Issaqua to eat at this place. The food was incredible. The service was a delight. So friendly and kind. I'd recommend getting the combination platters as you get to taste many of their best dishes and you will be taking home food. Put this restaurant on a must eat at place. Definitely worth traveling to. We ate very early and on a Monday and they were open. How nice is that. The prices are great.
Came with a group of 6.
We had a dog with us and the server was very accommodating about moving tables together on the patio for us. That was the highlight of the experience.
Food was subpar and my wife had a hair in her food.
Soup was below average. Gyro was average. Other appetizers average.
Not sure if it was because we were a large party but the waiter wrote the tip onto the bill. He actually wrote it in. We won’t be going back.
Our waiter was friendly but it didn’t make up for the experience.
We had a dog with us and the server was very accommodating about moving tables together on the patio for us. That was the highlight of the experience.
Food was subpar and my wife had a hair in her food.
Soup was below average. Gyro was average. Other appetizers average.
Not sure if it was because we were a large party but the waiter wrote the tip onto the bill. He actually wrote it in. We won’t be going back.
Our waiter was friendly but it didn’t make up for the experience.
The only thing that saved from being one star because the food was good. The experience started off good, being greet when I walked in, the place seemed welcoming, we were only table for early dinner in the middle of the week. Pita bread with cheese hot plate was yummy. Salad with kabob meat was good. A friend has to leave so asked for separate bill. He was charging gratitude on all our bills, he got irritated when asked separate bills. We apologized for not telling him early. The price on the menu did not match the bill. He brushed me off by saying the machine charged for what it is. If that is the case, you need to fix the price on your menu. Someone came late, ordered Togo and decided to order a dessert, got charged for gratuity. It is a slow night, I guess he is charging for every dollar he can get. I like the food but not coming back.
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