I’d probably get them next time. Arriving in Seattle, Gordan Ramsay makes his way to a local coffee shop, where the owner of Yanni’s Greek Restaurant, Peter Augustio, is waiting for a one-on-one discussion. ” … For there, welcoming you as you first enter our eatery, is the great symbol of Greece’s timeless story of the birth of western civilization: The Acropolis of Athens.”Donovan Cheney. The restaurant quickly filled up and we had to remind them to bring out our food - my salad came out after my entree, my daughter never received her french fries. I def recommend this spot and will be back to try more of the menu. Over time, more and more patrons are dissatisfied with the food, which leads to an increasing amount of dishes to arrive back in the kitchen. Majority of the food left on our plates uneaten....More. They sit down to talk about the problems at Yanni's and Tariya bursts into tears hearing of her parents struggle.
Yannis could still learn a little from Yia Yia Mary's on marinading the chicken for added tenderness and the Greek potatoes could stand a little more flavor. You have three options: $30, $50 and $100. Face it, the main reason their foods were bad in the past is because of their bad ingredients caused by their negligent practices and lack of standard. Time to taste their food, Gordan sits down at a table to look at the menu.
We were at a nearby escape room and decided to try it. Yannis could still learn a little from Yia Yia Mary's on marinading the chicken for added tenderness and the Greek potatoes could stand a little more flavor. Everything was homemade. Yanni’s Greek Restaurant has been operating in Seattle, Washington for over three decades. In the weeks that followed Gordan’s visit, Peter managed to successfully adapt to the new changes. I'm glad they are still open to this day. It was delicious. The waitress came to take out order, I asked her about the 2 sampler - which she described them both....my wife & I decided on the Greek Sampler...with that meal came 2 veggie sides....so, we we sooo impressed with the hummus & pita bread, I asked my waitress, "Would it be OK to drop the two-veggies items...and could we please just have another side of the hummus & pita?" I stop here often for takeout. It's the first place he brought me when I moved to Seattle eight years ago, and it has been consistently fantastic. While business was initially a success, things quickly changed for the worst. Enjoy! Needless to say, my wife & I only eat about "half" of the entire meal...and it took 3 to-go boxes, to take home the rest for lunch the next day!!! You can now purchase Yannis Gift Certificates online. I think the restaurant business is like every business. Bathroom disgusting. Moving forward, Gordan eventually takes it upon himself to revamp the menu. Click here to learn more or control your settings. At first Peter refuses but in the end cuts the menu down to 21 items. With that said, this is a very good restaurant and one that we will definitely return to. Had the lemon soup and it was more creamy chicken and had no lemon flavor at all. Unimpressed with the abundance of sauce, Gordan sends it back without giving it a taste. We try our best to bring you only the freshest ingredients, would it be from our gardens or from the vendors we choose. Poor service. I know ugly hole in the wall restaurants that serve amazing food and they are packed to the rafters. more. Hotels near The Houston Museum of Natural Science, Hotels near (IAH) George Bush Intercontinental Airport, Cajun Restaurants with Delivery in Houston, Italian Restaurants for Special Occasions in Houston, Italian Restaurants with Buffet in Houston, Restaurants for Special Occasions in Houston, Restaurants with Outdoor Seating in Houston, Asian Restaurants for Families in Downtown, Washington Ave./ Memorial Park Restaurants. They were yummy. We rank these hotels, restaurants, and attractions by balancing reviews from our members with how close they are to this location. With his ‘meal’ complete, Gordan confronts Peter about the quality of the food. Again, if it was sooooo good, why didn't you have customers?
The classic jyro was tasty but I didn’t like the meat.
To make matters worse, he finds a pool of grease at the bottom of the dish. We were given a menu by one of the many people who offer cruises.
has a prime location, middle of everything, and because of local businesses recommending them, it keeps them pretty busy. With that said, this is a very good restaurant and one that we will definitely return to. In this Kitchen Nightmares episode, Chef Gordon Ramsay visits Yanni’s Greek Restaurant in Phinney Ridge, Washington. If adding a few dishes from their old menu can let them keep their old customer base in addition to the new one, it *might* be worth it. Especially if they adapt them to work with the new menu.We shouldn't forget that there are plenty of people that just love the crappy food they find in certain restaurants, not everyone has GR's palate.
The hummus has too much garlic, the moussaka has sweet meat, bitter under cooked eggplant and is greasy and the house gyro looks like a plateful of puke. Later that night, he returns for Yanni’s dinner service- or more specifically, to see how the kitchen operates. Well, it depends. Initially the business was a success but the customers are dwindling, they are in debt and the bills aren’t being paid. Price was reasonable Peter gets defensive and an argument breaks out. Next, he gives the dining room a much-needed makeover, as well as a new POS system. 2,195 were here. As he continues his search (which yields some ‘disgusting’ ingredients), the owner and the daughters get into another argument. I always start with the tangy Avgolemono - a chicken and rice soup with tons of lemon juice. As he’s doing so, the owner is busy putting together his dishes behind the closed doors. She is my # 1! A devastating night, almost everyone is in tears- including the owner himself. I've paid far more for less quality meals. If they're willing to pay for it - why not take advantage of that?In general, you're right, that seems to be the case quite often, that was already a huge problem we could see in Kitchen Nightmares UK. There's generally a good reason a restaurant closes, and most times, it's crappy food. Hopefully the places learn how to understand menus and food selling and costing than just taking a given menu and hoping it works. Things only seem to be getting worse over time. Yanni's was one of several Greek restaurants in Tarpon Springs. Once we receive your payment, we will contact you to find out where you would like us to mail your Yannis Gift Card. The kitchen crew keeps me returning due to their consistent culinary skills. To his feedback, Peter is obviously unhappy. Thank you. Are the prices at this restaurant mid-range / moderate? Eventually, Gordan reaches his breaking point when he discovers a bucket of moldy beef. The waitress was MORE than willing to make us happy - and then she told us, I will not even up-charge you on that either! 2,195 were here. Gordon shuts down the kitchen and reduces Alyse to tears. 13 reviews. Fortunately, his wife is more level-headed than her husband. document.getElementById("comment").setAttribute( "id", "a1a31ae50e7095a7769bc13913773776" );document.getElementById("fff53d110c").setAttribute( "id", "comment" ); Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. down. The first challenge he gives the family is to cut the dishes that aren’t selling. Don't forget the $3.00 parking refund. Those with spam links, offensive language or offensive nature of content will not be published. I had...the classic gyro and a Greek salad.