Uncle Nick's Greek Cuisine

In Short – Midtown office workers and tourists alike fill this fun and festive dining room for a taste of traditional Greek cuisine. The house specialty is grilled fish: The kitchen tosses everything from calamari to red snapper on the grill with a touch of olive oil, lemon juice and mixed herbs. Non-seafood lovers can choose from saganaki (flaming cheese), grilled lamb and chicken kabobs.

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The Extras:: Check out Uncle Nick's nearby offspring, the trendy Uncle Nick's Ouzaria.

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ambiance	100.0% positive	“This is perfect place to stop and smell the roses; I loved the cheery atmosphere.” “Yet because of the Old World atmosphere and the friendly bustling waitstaff, I'm always too glad to wait.” “love the relaxed atmosphere.”
dessert	100.0% positive	“We took home a couple of desserts, which were incredible.”
drinks	100.0% positive	“They have an impressive selection of Greek and other wines, and the one the waiter recommended was perfect with our meal.”
food quality	89.58000183105469% positive	“am a HUGE fan of Greek food and I have to say that this is most wonderful I've had.” “The best Greek food - great speedy service.” “Great place for fresh fish, simply prepared (e.g. brushed with olive oil and broiled), with big portions, and the price is reasonable.” “Fresh, flavorful food.” “Bad service, Bad food, Bad restaurant” “The food was DELICIOUS, and plenty of it!” “Yummy food in this not so easy to find hell's kitchen greek hangout.” “Best Greek food in NY!” “The staff has always been courteous and attentive, the food is delicious and the restaurant itself is very clean.” “Also, the restaurant is well decorated, the waiters are very nice, and all the food is great.” “The food is delicious, reasonable and very appertizing!” “The salad and platters were great and offered huge portions.” “I've tried numerous items on the menu--halibut, mousaka, various salads--and every time the food has been delicious.” “They have an impressive selection of Greek and other wines, and the one the waiter recommended was perfect with our meal.” “had a great souvlaki chicken sandwich today.” “The most flavorful food in NYC.” “Sometimes the staff is really rude, but the food is remarkably good.” “More expensive than a diner with food and service that don't match the best diners.” “This restaurant is one of my favorite places to go for a post-Broadway-show meal.” “The roasted potatoes were one of the highlights of our meal - wonderfully flavorful and lemony.” “The place is always crowded, so you know that the food is good.” “The soup was good but not as lemony as I prefer.” “As a huge fan of greek food, I only found Uncle Nick's OK.” “They're food tastes good, no question.”
menu variety	100.0% positive	“They have an impressive selection of Greek and other wines, and the one the waiter recommended was perfect with our meal.” “I've tried numerous items on the menu--halibut, mousaka, various salads--and every time the food has been delicious.”
overall	100.0% positive	“It was reasonably priced for the area and also my favorite restaurant during my 1 week stay in NYC!” “MY personal favorite greek restaurant in the city!”
service	68.17999839782715% positive	“Bad service, Bad food, Bad restaurant” “Also, the restaurant is well decorated, the waiters are very nice, and all the food is great.” “They have an impressive selection of Greek and other wines, and the one the waiter recommended was perfect with our meal.” “Yet because of the Old World atmosphere and the friendly bustling waitstaff, I'm always too glad to wait.” “The service, including the handsome Greeks with their accents, was also outstanding.” “The worst service outside of Somalia” “very friendly staff.” “More expensive than a diner with food and service that don't match the best diners.” “Sometimes the staff is really rude, but the food is remarkably good.” “The staff has always been courteous and attentive, the food is delicious and the restaurant itself is very clean.” “The best Greek food - great speedy service.”
value	80.0% positive	“The salad and platters were great and offered huge portions.” “More expensive than a diner with food and service that don't match the best diners.” “Great place for fresh fish, simply prepared (e.g. brushed with olive oil and broiled), with big portions, and the price is reasonable.” “As a huge fan of greek food, I only found Uncle Nick's OK.” “Huge portions and better than average prices made this a trip that I will not forget.”

08/02/10

Petros the waiter is a Greek God!

by candydarling

I stumbled across this restaurant one summer day walking aimlessly around Hell's Kitchen. I was feeling very lonely that day and thought some good food and a bottle of wine would help lift my spirits. I walked in and was seated promptly, which I liked. My waiter, Petros, was simply incredible. When I first saw him approaching, I must admit, I was a little scared. He was very imposing and looked like he didn't really shave or iron his clothes, but as soon as he spoke I felt completely at ease (and strangely fascinated). I was visibly flustered and Petros, seeing this, calmed me with a simple "Ish OK!" I think he was trying to say "It's Ok" but couldn't quite pronounce it right, being Greek and all. I found this irresistible. The restaurant was in between the lunch and dinner shifts, thus very quiet, which allowed Petros to give me his full attention which I savored more than the delectable greek cuisine which I was served. We talked and Petros told me about being a little boy in Greece, running and playing on the numerous islands during the summer months. I could have stayed there all night with him.

Pros: Petros Petros Petros... and the food, but who cares.
Cons: That Petros has two days off a week(wed and sun).

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08/15/09

Bad service, Bad food, Bad restaurant

by 2001

The bald headed waiter was a real peice of sh*t. Totally ignored my table and simple requests. This guy had a real attitude and needs a swift kick in the rear. The food made us sick.. I would say you can have better dining experience in a homleless shelters soup kitchen. BEWARE OF THIS PLACE!

Pros: None
Cons: spoiled food, Horrible waiter

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02/07/09

Great for Delivery!

by TheTripChick

I need to preface my review by letting you know that we didn't actually venture in to Uncle Nick's, we ordered delivery.

We ordered avgolemono soup, a side order of roasted potatoes, horiatiki salad, Kotopoulo kebob platter, Gyros platter and Yiaourti. The order arrived quickly and the hot items were still nice and hot. The soup was good but not as lemony as I prefer. The roasted potatoes were one of the highlights of our meal - wonderfully flavorful and lemony. The salad and platters were great and offered huge portions. The Yiaourti was the other highlight of the meal...the yogurt impossibly thick and creamy, topped with walnuts and honey. Delectable!

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03/28/08

Take a little vacation @ Uncle Nick's Ouzaria on 9th Ave.

by Hollingsworth

This is perfect place to stop and smell the roses; I loved the cheery atmosphere. Great place to go sip wine and pick and share a variety of mouth watering dishes. I felt like I was at a little wine tavern in Santorini. I recommend the shrimp saganaki or the flambeed Saganaki is a good way to impress your date while you sample from their impressive wine list.

Pros: Best Greek food I've eaten in NYC
Cons: the tapas bar is good for small groups and dates

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01/23/08

Best Greek Food in Hells Kitchen

by Juliette East

I?ve had dinner reservations as well as take out order from Uncle Nicks. The staff has always been courteous and attentive, the food is delicious and the restaurant itself is very clean. I love the relaxed atmosphere. I strongly recommend Uncle Nicks.

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08/02/10

Petros the waiter is a Greek God!

by candydarling

08/15/09

Bad service, Bad food, Bad restaurant

by 2001

02/07/09

Great for Delivery!

by TheTripChick

03/28/08

Take a little vacation @ Uncle Nick's Ouzaria on 9th Ave.

by Hollingsworth

01/23/08

Best Greek Food in Hells Kitchen

by Juliette East

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