Once again wonderful friends have introduced us to an excellent Springfield restaurant! Eleni's Greek Taverna is literally a hidden gem. We had the Cheese Saganani (fried cheese) that was served flambé at the table! The cheese was served with pita. The Greek Garden side salad of course has the mandatory feta cheese, fresh and crisp greens and an herbed creamy dressing. The Mousaka [sic] was the best in the region! Eleni's Mousaka is a huge portion of this classic Greek casserole dish. As described in the menu it is made with layers of potatoes, eggplant, seasoned ground beef and topped with a creamy bechamel sauce baked to golden perfection. I'd go back for that for done in or carry out! Other dishes enjoyed by our party were the gyros platter with lots of crispy fries and a Greek omelette, both of which were devoured and obviously enjoyed! Did I mention that Eleni's serves all day breakfast? We will need to go back soon to explore more of that part of the extensive menu. The atmosphere was very family! Our waitress is the mother of Eleni's and is familiar with our friends. She was glad to see them and asked about happenings in their lives, and our friends reciprocated the conversation. Where were introduced as friends and were addressed by our first names during the meal, true to a Greek family gathering. We had an amazing time and enjoyed the white and blue themed paint surrounding the Greek decor that lent a special ambiance. Prices for these very large portions of very well made Greek food were very reasonable, making our meals a high value for the dollar. We must return to try all of our Greek favorites and Eleni's specialties! I'm sure it will become a favorite place.

Always love small businesses,operated by families.This place is not looks like much when you walk in,it's fairly outdated and have diners old timer feeling. People who work there are most likely relatives,so service is smooth,timely and friendly. Menu is pretty extensive and have a large all day breakfast section,which was enjoyable for one from our party. My personal favorites were spreads trio,which was customizable. My choices were eggplant salad,tzatziki and taramosalata( fish roe spread) It was really solid and pita bread was chewy and warm. Another star was octopus,grilled and seasoned divinely!! Very upscale quality,with eatery hearty size and priced under 20 dollars. Absolutely gorgeous was chicken entree,it was deboned half chicken,slightly pressed and roasted to perfection. Unfortunately,this place is out of our usual route,but we will back on the occasion.

Eleni's Greek Taverna - A Perfect Post-Pickleball Refuel! After a solid pickleball session, my appetite led me straight to Eleni's Greek Taverna, and it did not disappoint. You know that feeling when you just want some good food, chill vibes, and a place to refuel? This place has all of that and more. I'm pretty easy to please when it comes to Greek food, so seeing gyros and steak and cheese on the menu had me hyped from the start. We got to choose our own booth (always a plus), and our waitress was super friendly -- making sure we had everything we needed without missing a beat. The Commander's game was playing on TV, so it felt like the perfect mix of good food, good service, and a relaxed atmosphere. I went with the classic gyro, which was flavorful, juicy, and wrapped in that warm, soft pita that hits the spot every time. The steak and cheese was just as satisfying, packed with flavor and perfect for a post-game meal. I tried fasolakia (Greek-style green beans) for the first time as a side, and I gotta say, it was a pleasant surprise! Simple, tasty, and balanced perfectly with the fries and potatoes on the side. Eleni's is one of those places that just makes you feel at home -- great food, welcoming atmosphere, and the perfect spot to hang out, watch the game, and enjoy some quality Greek dishes. If you're in the area and need a spot to unwind and eat well after a game or just because, do yourself a favor and check it out. Trust me, you'll leave happy and full.

Eleni's is an unassuming breakfast spot in a shopping plaza with Aldi and dentist offices. This is a super casual place but they treat you like family. I most recommend the gyro sandwich, BLT and the caramelized apple pancakes!!

Service was pretty good. Very attentive. We ordered the Greek-inspired burger, ham and cheese omelette, meat (gyro, ham), and lamb kebabs. Very average at best. Lamb was a little over done despite requesting medium temperature. The dessert was quite good. Vanilla custard inside a phyllo dough with cinnamon and orange zest flavor. Definitely worth returning for.

This place is a must try. Excellent service. Excellent food and atmosphere. I recommend the burger and the gyro. I am so glad I gave it a try. Highly recommend it.

The food was very traditional Greek and it was just what I was looking for. Our waiter was quick and came over several times to check on us and refill drinks. I had the grilled octopus appetizer and it tasted great. My entree was the Eleni's Greek tour and it had huge portions of moussaka and pasticcio with potatoes and spanikopita. Liked it a lot. It also came with a soup or salad and I opted for the soup since it was this lemon chicken orzo soup and it was delicious even though it was 90° weather outside. Definitely will come back here.

We had a delicious dinner last night at Eleni's. I'm surprised the place isn't packed. We love authentic Greek cuisine especially seafood. And they do it very well. As an example last night my wife has the grilled Halibut filet. Simple, moist, flavorful, delicious. And a huge thick portion. The filet alone would have cost $40 at Costco, yet with a salad, Greek potatoes and sauted green beans, $43!!! Fantastic. I had whole grilled Branzino. I love whole grilled fish. With the head. Simple. The fish was scored, skin charred and crisp, the fish moist and flaked of the bone. Perfect. Same potatoes and green beans. I had their Greek salad with anchovies added. Another deal, $34!! Add fresh lemon. Thats it. We were in heaven. We ordered there mezze. Assorted appetizers. It's huge. I ordered a half order of their taramosalata. The best I've had. Not the jarred stuff you by in the store.. they make it there..I'd come and buy that for home too. We took half home plus half the halibut entre. Its another dinner.

Ordered the Pikelia grilled meat platter. Everything came out nice and hot. Nice big portion size and comes with side salad. Would recommend this place.

Realized my previous review was six years old & wanted to make sure folks know I still think this place is awesome! My favorite meals are the Greek burger and the chicken with vodka sauce. I have brought several friends here for different reasons and at different time of the year & day but every visit has been enjoyed. They have multiple enjoyable appetizers. The staff has grown so while you don't always get the family I have always gotten good service. This is one of my favorite places for a relaxed meal. The breakfast foods are available all day long so if looking for that option also a good reason to keep Eleni's on your radar. If you have larger group, keep Eleni's on your radar. There are multiple food options from breakfast, to burgers (not just Greek but I think those are delicious) to pastas, to gyros, to salads, to Greek specials. There are just so many delicious options & there are of course good appetizers (& dessert). If you haven't been, give it a try. If you haven't been in while I hope I'm putting Eleni's back on your radar. Dang, now I want to go for a visit.