{"id":1316,"date":"2026-01-09T14:12:49","date_gmt":"2026-01-09T14:12:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/greeksnacks.com\/blog\/?p=1316"},"modified":"2026-01-09T16:08:13","modified_gmt":"2026-01-09T16:08:13","slug":"four-greek-restaurants-in-new-york-named-amongst-the-u-s-s-best","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/greeksnacks.com\/blog\/index.php\/2026\/01\/09\/four-greek-restaurants-in-new-york-named-amongst-the-u-s-s-best\/","title":{"rendered":"Four Greek Restaurants in New York Ranked Among the Best in the U.S"},"content":{"rendered":"

A select group of Greek restaurants in New York City has been featured on Chowhound\u2019s <\/span>\u201cAbsolute Best Greek Restaurants in the US\u201d<\/span><\/i> list.<\/span><\/p>\n

Published on Tuesday, October 14, the list highlights 17 standout establishments across the country that have earned acclaim for their authentic, flavorful Greek cuisine and dedication to traditional recipes. Many of these restaurants have also received recognition from major media outlets and food critics in cities like New York, Chicago, Miami, Atlanta, Boston, Salt Lake City, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Washington D.C., and more.<\/span><\/p>\n

To celebrate this recognition, TNH is spotlighting the New York City restaurants that made the cut.<\/span><\/p>\n

3. El\u00e9a<\/b><\/h3>\n

Location:<\/b> 217 W 85th Street, Manhattan, Upper West Side<\/span>
\n<\/span>El\u00e9a, ranked third, is an upscale Greek restaurant known for its contemporary take on Greek cuisine. The Upper West Side gem blends a warm, elegant atmosphere with a split-level layout, dark wood floors, and Grecian d\u00e9cor including pottery, olive branches, and bottles of El\u00e9a olive oil\u2014transporting guests to a Gr<\/span>eek island.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The interior of Elea in New York City. Photo: Facebook<\/p>\n

Designed for sharing, El\u00e9a offers large plates featuring seafood and meat dishes, along with a diverse dessert selection. Guests can enjoy mini baklava rolls, cheesecake, Greek yogurt, portokalopita, sokolatina, gelato, and more.<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Avra \u2013 Multiple Locations<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Locations:<\/b><\/p>\n