Through the years, Yiannis Taverna has built up a loyal clientele thanks in large part to the restaurant's friendly staff. “The customers are the best part,” says Tammy. “That may sound cliché, but it’s true. We’ve met so many wonderful people here. They’re coming in to eat and enjoy themselves, so people tend to be happy.”
Tammy believes her customers keep coming back not just for the fun, but also for the food. “People are a lot more knowledgeable about food," she says. "Before we were popular because it was a party place and a good time, now people also appreciate and value that our food is natural and homemade."
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Yiannis Taverna Greek Restaurant
- Reserve
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Phone number
- 587-409-5923Primary
- Directions
- Website
Methods of Payment:
- Visa
- Mastercard
- Interac
- Cash
Rates:
- $26 To $60,
Opening Hours
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Restaurant type
- Fine Dining,
Cuisine type
- Greek,
Dishes
- Rack Of Lamb,
- Moussaka,
- Feta & Olives,
Features
- Restaurant With Bar,
Atmosphere
- Trendy,
- Casual,
- Family,
Products and Services
Specialties
- Belly Dancing,
Languages Spoken
- English,
Getting There
- Faces South -104 St Cross Street - Middle Block,
- Ample Parking,
My Memo
Meet the owner
When it comes to traditional Greek food and fun times, the Anast family's Yiannis Taverna has been Edmonton's go-to place since the late 80s. Current owner and cook, Jim Anast, still uses those same recipes his mother brought over from the home country, decades ago. “That’s one thing about Greek people; they keep using the same recipes,” says Jim’s wife, Tammy. “When somebody gives you a Greek cookbook, it could be 100 years old. It’s like a treasure. It’s also opposite from North American food culture, where the food is really trendy. In Greece, they learned a long time ago how to make the best use of the ingredients.”
Greek restaurants attract a clientele who love to enjoy themselves and their meals, and diners can definitely do both at Yiannis Taverna. “Most of the people who come to Greek restaurants are generally interested in the food because it’s not food you can buy in a grocery store,” says Tammy. “Proper Greek food is very labour intensive and has to be made by hand.”
Read the story of Yiannis Taverna Greek RestaurantMenu & Prices
APPETIZERS MENU - Yiannis Taverna Greek Restaurant
MEZETHES
KALAMARAKIA
CRISPY SQUID
Diced onion and tzatziki
TZATZIKI
COWS MILK YOGURT DIP
Dill, garlic, comes with pita
TARAMOSALATA
CAVIAR MOUSSE
Lemon, oil infused, comes with pita
MELITZANO SALATA
ROASTED EGGPLANT SPREAD
Garlic, tahini, comes with pita
REVITHIA HUMMUS
HUMMUS
Garbanzos, tahini, comes with pita
COMBO PLATTER
Try them all, hummus, melitzano, and tzatziki with pita
PSITES ELIES
MARINATED ROASTED OLIVES
With pita bread
KEFTEDES
YIAYIAS MEATBALLS
Minced beef, onions
SOUVLAKIA
CHICKEN, BEEF OR PORK SKEWERS
Charbroiled, laced with lemon, oregano, comes with pita
GARIDES SAGANAKI
OUZO PRAWNS
Tomato sauce, with feta
SPANAKOPITA
SPINACH AND CHEESE PIE
Fresh baby spinach, dill, creamy feta
DOLMADES
STUFFED GRAPE LEAVES
Minced beef, rice
KEFALOTYRI SAGANAKI
PAN FRIED CHEESE
BOUYOURDI
FETA TOMATO BAKE
With country bread
KOTOSOUPA AVGOLEMONO
CHICKEN SOUP
Egg, lemon, rice
FASOLADA
CLASSIC BEAN SOUP
Tomato, Carrots
HORIATIKI SALATA
GREEK SALAD
Juicy tomatoes, English cukes, peppers, onions, kalamata olives, feta cheese
SPANAKI SALATA
SPINACH SALAD
Bacon, root vegetables, boiled egg, walnuts and roquefort dressing
MAROULOSALATA
DEMETRIS SALAD
Romaine, dill, tomato, olives, pita chips, kefalotyri cheese
MAIN COURSE
YEVMATA
PAIDAKIA SKHARAS
GRILLED BABY LAMB CHOPS
Lemon potato and mixed vegetables
SOUVLAKIA MEAL
CHICKEN, PORK OR BEEF SKEWERS
Served with rice pilaf, Greek salad, and tzatziki
MOUSAKAS
DEMETRIS MOUSSAKA
Spiced ground beef, zucchini, eggplant, béchamel, lemon potato, Greek salad
CHORTOFAGIKOS MOUSAKAS
VEGETARIAN MOUSSAKA
Chick peas, potato, eggplant, zucchini, lentils, béchamel, Greek salad
BRIAM
RATATOUILLE
Rice pilaf, feta
SOLOMOS
ATLANTIC SALMON
Served with rice and Greek salad
MEZETHES
Dip platter, followed by second course of Greek salad, dolmades, meatballs, spanakopita, and kalamari
DESSERTS
GLYKA
BAKLAVA
BACLAVA
Phyllo, walnuts, almonds, spiced honey syrup
BOUGATSA
PHYLLO POCKET
Warm semolina custard
TSEISKEIK
CHEESECAKE
Creamy, baked
KEIK SOKOLATAS
CHOCOLATE CAKE
Whip cream, fruit
KREMA KARAMELE
CREAM CUSTARD
Ambered sugar
EK MEK
YIANNIS SPECIAL
Layers of cream, custard, on cinnamon glazed kadaifi
POUTINKA PSOMIOU
BREAD PUDDING
PAGOTO
ICE CREAM
APPETIZERS MENU - Yiannis Taverna Greek Restaurant
MEZETHES
KALAMARAKIA
CRISPY SQUID
Diced onion and tzatziki
TZATZIKI
COWS MILK YOGURT DIP
Dill, garlic, comes with pita
TARAMOSALATA
CAVIAR MOUSSE
Lemon, oil infused, comes with pita
MELITZANO SALATA
ROASTED EGGPLANT SPREAD
Garlic, tahini, comes with pita
REVITHIA HUMMUS
HUMMUS
Garbanzos, tahini, comes with pita
COMBO PLATTER
Try them all, hummus, melitzano, and tzatziki with pita
PSITES ELIES
MARINATED ROASTED OLIVES
With pita bread
KEFTEDES
YIAYIAS MEATBALLS
Minced beef, onions
SOUVLAKIA
CHICKEN, BEEF OR PORK SKEWERS
Charbroiled, laced with lemon, oregano, comes with pita
GARIDES SAGANAKI
OUZO PRAWNS
Tomato sauce, with feta
SPANAKOPITA
SPINACH AND CHEESE PIE
Fresh baby spinach, dill, creamy feta
DOLMADES
STUFFED GRAPE LEAVES
Minced beef, rice
KEFALOTYRI SAGANAKI
PAN FRIED CHEESE
Flambeed with brandy
BOUYOURDI
FETA TOMATO BAKE
With country bread
KOTOSOUPA AVGOLEMONO
CHICKEN SOUP
Egg, lemon, rice
FASOLADA
CLASSIC BEAN SOUP
Tomato, Carrots
HORIATIKI SALATA
GREEK SALAD
Juicy tomatoes, English cukes, peppers, onions, kalamata olives, feta cheese
SPANAKI SALATA
SPINACH SALAD
Bacon, root vegetables, boiled egg, walnuts and roquefort dressing
MAROULOSALATA
DEMETRIS SALAD
Romaine, dill, tomato, olives, pita chips, kefalotyri cheese
MAIN COURSE
YEVMATA
ARNI KLEFTIKO
SPRING RACK OF LAMB
Lemon potato and mixed vegetables
PAIDAKIA SKHARAS
GRILLED BABY LAMB CHOPS
Lemon potato and mixed vegetables
ARNI STO PILINO
SLOW ROASTED LAMB
Feta potato mash, mixed vegetables
MOUSAKAS
DEMETRIS MOUSSAKA
Spiced ground beef, zucchini, eggplant, béchamel, lemon potato, Greek salad
CHORTOFAGIKOS MOUSAKAS
VEGETARIAN MOUSSAKA
Chick peas, potato, eggplant, zucchini, lentils, béchamel, Greek salad
KOTOPOULO STO FOURNO
CHICKEN SUPREME
Lemon potato and mixed vegetables
SOLOMOS
ATLANTIC SALMON
Served with rice and Greek salad
GARIDES SKORDOU
GARLIC PRAWNS
Served with rice and Greek salad
PLEVRA CHOIRINOU KREATOS
BABY BACK RIBS
Housemade sauce, lemon potato, vegetables
BRIZOLA
NEW YORK STEAK (10 oz.)
Mashed potato and mixed vegetables
BRIAM
RATATOUILLE
Rice pilaf, feta
PLATTERS
PIKILIA
SOUVLAKIA MEAL
CHICKEN, PORK OR BEEF SKEWERS
Served with rice pilaf, Greek salad, and tzatziki
MEZETHES
Dip platter, followed by second course of Greek salad, dolmades, meatballs, spanakopita, and kalamari
ATHENA
SERVES 2
Hummus, Greek salad, and fried cheese, followed by lamb chops, chicken skewers, and salmon with
rice pilaf, lemon potato and vegetables
APOLLO
SERVES 2
Combo platter, meatballs and lettuce salad followed by garlic prawns and rack of lamb with rice pilaf, lemon potato and vegetables
OLYMPIAN
SERVES 4
Dip platter, Greek salad, kalamari followed by moussaka, meatballs, garlic prawns, lamb chops, chicken skewers, potatoes, pilaf and vegetables
DESSERTS
GLYKA
BAKLAVA
BACLAVA
Phyllo, walnuts, almonds, spiced honey syrup
BOUGATSA
PHYLLO POCKET
Warm semolina custard
TSEISKEIK
CHEESECAKE
Creamy, baked
KEIK SOKOLATAS
CHOCOLATE CAKE
Whip cream, fruit
KREMA KARAMELE
CREAM CUSTARD
Ambered sugar
EK MEK
YIANNIS SPECIAL
Layers of cream, custard, on cinnamon glazed kadaifi
POUTINKA PSOMIOU
BREAD PUDDING
PAGOTO
ICE CREAM
Glyka MENU - Yiannis Taverna Greek Restaurant
Baklava
Crisp phyllo pastry, layered with ground nuts and dripping with honey.
Bougatsa
Baked phyllo pastry bursting with lemon semolina cream filling, dusted with icing sugar, lemon and cinnamon.
Poutinka Psomioli-Bread Pudding
Sweet, creamy bread pudding.
Chocolate Cake -Keik Sokolatas
Chocolate fudge cake garnished with a berry fruit coulis and whipped cream
Ek mek
Our special dessert; layers of whipped cream, vanilla custard and a cinnamon-sugared crust topped with roasted almonds.
Kreme Karmele
Rich custard with ambered sugar syrup.
Cheese Cake-Teeiskeik
Creamy cheesecake with a graham wafer crust, topped with a berry fruit coulis.
Beverages MENU - Yiannis Taverna Greek Restaurant
COFFEE
TEA
FOUNTAIN DRINKS
ESPRESSO
GREEK COFFEE
FRAPPE
CAPPUCCINO
LATTE
SPECIALTY COFFEES
YIANNIS
Dark cacao, dark rum, triple sec and metaxa (2 oz.)
MAD GREEK
Metaxa, Ouzo (2 oz.)
ZORBAS
Metaxa, Amaretto (2 oz.)
ALCOHOLIC DRINKS
HIGHBALLS (1 oz.)
COCKTAILS (1 oz.)
BEERS
MYTHOS
KRONENBOURG
STELLA ARTOIS
HEINEKEN
INNIS & GUNN
CORONA
GUINNESS
PILSNER URQUELL
STRONGBOW CIDER
ALEXANDER KEITHS
BUDWEISER
COORS LIGHT
KOKANEE
MOLSON CANADIAN
RICKARDS RED
ALLEY CAT APRIKAT
WHITES BY THE GLASS
Twin Islands Sauvignon Blanc
Yalumba Moscato
Oxford Landing Chardonnay
Sartori Pinot Grigio
Boutari Santorini
Kourtaki Retsina
REDS BY THE GLASS
Luigi Bosca Malbec
Torres Las Mulas Cabernet Sauvignon
Botter Gran Passione
Nugan Scruffys Shiraz
Boutari Grande Reserve
Underagga Merlot
WINES BY THE BOTTLE
GREECE
Boutari Skalani
Tsantali Cabernet Sauvignon Organic
Domaine Sigalas Assyrtiko Athiri
Tsantali Rapsani
Boutari Grande Reserve
Boutari Moscolfilero
Kourtakis Retsina of Attica
CANADA
Culmina Hypothesis VQA Bordeaux Blend
La Frenz Merlot
Mt.Boucherie Summit Cabernet-Merlot VQA
Mt.Boucherie Pinot Noir VQA
Mt. Boucherie Gewurztraminer VQA
Henry of Pelham Dry Riesling
Kettle Valley Chardonnay
USA
Fess Parker SBC Syrah
Truchard Cabernet Sauvignon
St. Francis Old Vines Zinfandel
Fess parker SBC Chardonnay
Sebastiani Cabernet Sauvignon
Cloudline Pinot Noir
King Estate Pinot Gris
Beringer Pinot Grigio
ARGENTINA
Lorca Petit Verdot
Luigi Bosca Malbec DOC Single Vineyard
Luigi Bosca de Sangre
Terrazas Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon
Luigi Bosca Syrah
CHILE
Miguel Torres Manso de Velasco
Emiliana Coyam Red Blend
Gran Devocion Cabernet/Syrah
Miguel Torres Santa Digna Cabernet Sauvignon
Miguel Torres Santa Digna Merlot
AUSTRALIA
Jim Barry The Lodge Hill Shiraz
Yalumba The Strapper Grenache, Shiraz, Mataro
Vasse Felix Cabernet-Merlot
Nugan Estate Durif Petit Syrah
St Hallett Faith Shiraz
Yalumba Old Bush Vine Grenache
Yalumba Organic Chardonnay
Pewsey Vale Riesling
Yalumba Y Series Viognier
NEW ZEALAND
Opawa Pinot Gris
Greywacke Sauvignon Blanc
Opawa Pinot Noir
Villa Maria Pinot Gris
ITALY
Sartori Amarone della Valpolicella DOC
Volpaia Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG
Ricasoli Brolio Chianti Classico DOCG
Tommasi Ripasso Valpolicella
Volpaia Citto Super Tuscan
Sartori Pinot Grigio
SPAIN
Miguel Torres Mas Plana Cabernet
Osbourne Monticello Grand Reserve
Miguel Torres Salmos
Jean Leon Chardonnay
Jean Leon Merlot/Verdot
Miguel Torres Celeste
Alvear Palacio Quemado Crianza
Miguel Torres De Casta Rosé
FRANCE
Paul Jaboulet Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Château Fourcas Hosten
Pierre Sparr Réserve Gewurztraminer
Bertrand Pic Saint Loup
Joseph Drouhin Laforet Pinot Noir
Pierre Sparr Réserve Pinot Gris
Paul Jaboulet Parallèle 45 Rouge
RESERVE LIST
Paradigm Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa
St Hallett Old Block Shiraz
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The food was phenomenal. We ordered dinner for four and every dish was just amazing and full of flavour. Loved the moussaka! Great service by the lovely waitress who was very patient yet professional.
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
As always the food was excellent!
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 4/5
One of my favorite places to dine in Edmonton...good, fresh, flavorful food!!
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
|Excellent, lamb cooked perfect! Loved our experience!
Ambiance: 4/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 4/5
For a Friday night night, it was dead. Food is better than OPA's. Not as good as some of the other Greek restaurants that have closed in the past 10 years. Wanted to substitute spanikopita for a more expensive part of the combo and waitress gave us the no substitutions line. For a restaurant that is apparently hurting for business, they sure don't serve you like they want to have your business. I predict they're closed in less than 5 years.
Ambiance: 4/5
Cuisine: 3/5
Service: 3/5
Great food, great service. We had two 4-person platters (Olympia?) and couldn't finish it all. It was delicious though.
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
Haven't been to Yanni's in too many years. Took out of town guests there & hoped it would be as good as I'd remembered. It exceeded my hopes & memory. Loved the 'new' look & everything was perfect! I ordered the 'Vegetarian Mousaka'....it was absolutely delicious! Our server was lovely, fun & personable. Hang onto that girl! Thank you....will be back very soon.
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
Lovely meal in a beautiful, romantic atmosphere with excellent service that was not bothersome. Athena Platter is highly recommended, especially the Saganaki (flambeed cheese). Would love to come back on a sunny evening when the windows to Whyte Avenue are open, and stay for the baklava and a latte. Thanks!
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
Great service and great food.
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
The food was horrible. It was dry, tasteless and lacked flavour. 30 dollars for such dishes suggest the food is really overpriced and the place is hyped. I have lived in Edmonton for 10 years and always wanted to tried Yannis because of the impression I had of the place as a reputed one. Now I am left wondering what kind of crazy people like Yannis' food. The rice is HORRIBLE! The salad is so plain and bland (and too much feta, too salty) that I think I make better Greek salad at home. I would NEVER go back there, and ACTIVELY discourage people from going there. I eat out every weekend in Edmonton and this was really a very bad experience I (and my family) have had.
Ambiance: 4/5
Cuisine: 1/5
Service: 3/5
We had such a fun birthday celebration at Yiannis! The slow cooked lamb is our new favorite! Although it's hard to decide whether we like the Ek Mek or the cheesecake more, for dessert. So we had both! Thanks you Tammy and Jim for the wonderful food and service
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
Staff was awkward & unwelcoming. Thee food was delicious.
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 2/5
Haven't been here in a while but it's as great as we remembered-still full a day later :)
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
Enjoyed a great night on the patio taking in Whyte Avenue and the local culture. We were not rushed, instead encouraged to enjoy our food and drink at our pace. This is the reason I have been coming back to this restaurant for years.
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
Too bad you got rid of the lamb souvlaki!
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
Everything was great. My first time here and i look forward to returning.
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
Very enjoyable Would be nice a bit of a menu for children But we made it wk Food great, love the steak chicken n lamb we had n grape leaves rolls n dessert No complaints at all Service could been a bit more on par ( there were tables with bigger groups) Belly dancing - wish there was another if it or a few of them n missed the plate snashing to show my child But overall a great tune with my family
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
Perfect! Thank you!
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
The food and service were FANTASTIC! Have never had a bad meal here.
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
The best Greek food in Edmonton. Outstanding service great atmosphere and lots of fun! You gotta eat here.
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
Calamari was a bit chewy but other than that everything was excellent.
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 4/5
Service: 5/5
Very good meal. Good atmosphere. Enjoyed it very much
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
Took a little bit to get our meal but the resv was at 6pm so the place was busy. No problem. The service was good and the food unbelievable. Will go back again (and again).
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 4/5
This was our second time here, loved it!
Ambiance: 4/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
We were a group of 7 ladies out for dinner before a play. The restaurant wasn't overly busy which was great. We could chat easily. The food was wonderful! The service was a tad slow but since we had plenty of time it wasn't an issue. All in all it was a great evening.
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
We had a wonderful time at Yianni's. Thank you
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 4/5
Delicious food Fabulous belly dancer! Great time!
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 4/5
tasty meal, promptly served and polite engaging wait staff
Ambiance: 4/5
Cuisine: 4/5
Service: 4/5
We enjoyed some "adult" family time together celebrating my son's promotion by the fireplace. The food platters gave us a variety of Greek tasty entrees and sides to share. The service was excellent!
Ambiance: 5/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
Great meal, great service in a wonderful atmosphere
Ambiance: 4/5
Cuisine: 5/5
Service: 5/5
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Phone number
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