The Big Greek Cafe Menu – Bethesda, MD

Type : Greek restaurant

Location : Bethesda, MD

Relaxed eatery offering hearty stuffed pitas & souvlaki platters, plus other typical Greek fare. Based on 255 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.6 stars. Price $

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ Delivery

The Big Greek Cafe 20814

Address:
4806 Rugby Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814

Phone: (301) 907-4976

Website:

Hours

Monday

(Labor Day)
 11 AM–9 PM

Hours might differ
Tuesday 11 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 11 AM–9 PM
Thursday 11 AM–9 PM
Friday 11 AM–9 PM
Saturday 11 AM–9 PM
Sunday 11 AM–9 PM

Menu

Starters
Spanakopita
Flaky Spinach and Feta Cheese Pies		 $16.00
Tiropita
Flaky Feta Cheese Pies		 $16.00
Vegetarian Dolmades
Stuffed Grape Leaves with Rice and Herbs		 $13.00
Dolmades
Stuffed Grape Leaves with Beef and Rice		 $15.00
Keftdes
Crispy Greek Meatballs (Beef, Mint, Onions) and Tzatziki Sauce for Dipping		 $16.00
Falafel
Ground Chickpeas Fritters and Tzatziki Sauce for Dipping		 $16.00
Mini Skewers $3.50
Chicken & Orzo Lemon Soup $10.00
Our House Made Greek Dips
Tzatziki, Hummus, Melitzanosalata, Red Peppers Hummus, Feisty Feta All Served with Pita Bread (12 oz – 3 Pitas) (32 Oz – 8 Pitas)		 $9.50
Big Greek Dip Sampler
Choice of 3 Dips, 10 Pitas, Feta and Olive		 $38.00
Maryland Crab Dip
Creamy Cheeses with Crab and Seasonings. Served with Pita Chips		 $35.00
Salads
Big Greek Salad
Romaine Lettuce, Tomatoes, Red Onions, Red Peppers, Cucumbers, Feta Cheese, Capers and Olives and Greek Oregano. Served with Opa Dressing		 $25.00
Horiatiki (Village) Salad
Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Red Onions, Red Peppers, Feta Cube, Capers, Olives, Oregano and Dressed with Olive Oil and Red Wine Vinegar		 $40.00
Café Salad
Mixed Greens, Cherry Tomatoes, Shredded Carrots and Red Cabbage, Cucumbers and Croutons. Recommended Opa Dressing		 $25.00
Greek Chickpea Salad
Cherry Tomatoes, Red Onions, Cucumbers, Feta Cheese, Parsley and Lemon Zest Vinaigette		 $30.00
Mediterranean Orzo Pasta
Orzo Pasta, Basil, Red Onions, Sundried Tomatoes, Olives, Feta Cheese in a Vinaigrette		 $30.00
Israeli Couscous Salad
Couscous, Cucumber, Roasted Red Peppers, Cherry Tomato, Shredded Carrots, and Herbs On A Lemon Zest Vinaigrette		 $30.00
Feta Caprese Salad
Sliced Feta Cheese, Sliced Tomatoes, Olives and Dressed with Olive Oil and Oregano		 $40.00
Rosiki Salad
Potato Salad with Vegetables, Egg and a Mayo Dressing		 $30.00
Roasted Beet Salad
Red and Gold beets with a Red Wine Vinaigrette Dressing		 $30.00
Entrees
Pastichio
Greek Style Lasagna with Long Noodles with Seasoned Ground Beef and topped with Bechamel Sauce		 $55.00
Moussaka
Eggplant, Potatoes, Seasoned Ground Beef and topped with Bechamel Sauce		 $55.00
Spinach & Feta Lasagna
A Vegetarian Alternative to the Classic		 $40.00
Shrimp Santorini
Sauteed Shrimp, Tomato Sauce, topped with Feta Cheese		 $80.00
Chicken Santorini
Sauteed Chicken, Tomato Sauce, topped with Feta Cheese		 $55.00
Grilled Salmon Florentine
Stuffed with Spinach and Feta Cheese (6 Piece Min)		 $13.50
Grilled Salmon
Buerre Blanc Sauce		 $12.00
Imam Bailidi
Stuffed Eggplant, Pine Nuts, Raisins, Onions and Tomatoes		 $8.50
Greek Meatballs
Large Ground Beef and Lamb Meatballs Baked In Tomato Sauce		 $35.00
½ Greek Style Roast Chicken
Marinated with Oregano, Lemon Juice, Olive Oil and Garlic		 $12.00
Grilled Chicken Penne Pasta
with A Sun Dried Tomato Cream Sauce		 $9.95
Chicken Chesapeake
Breast of Chicken Stuffed with Crabmeat in a Mushroom Cream Sauce		 $16.00
Grilled Kebobs
Choice of Meat Interlaced with Pepper, Onions and Tomato		 $9.00
Braised Lamb Shank
In a Herb and Spice Tomato Sauce		 $12.00
Spetzofai
Greek Sausage with Peppers, Onions, and Tomato Sauce		 $10.00
Stations
Gyro Feast
Sliced Gyro Meat, Pita Bread, Diced Tomatoes, Diced Onions, Tzaziki Sauce and Choice of Roast Potatoes or Rice Served with Tzatziki and Pita		 $220.00
Village Feast
15 Mini Pork Skewers, 15 Mini Chicken Skewers, 15 Mini Bifteki and 4 lbs of Sliced Gyro Served with Pita and Tzatziki		 $220.00
Meal Boxes
Pita Box
Wrapped Pita Sandwich Choice of Gyro, Pork, Chicken, Falafel, Shrimp (Add $2) Includes Hummus Cup, Pita Chips and Cookie		 $12.00
Lunch Box
Choice of Sandwich: Tuna Salad, Chicken Salad, Turkey or Ham and Swiss on a Rustic Roll with Lettuce and Tomatoes. Includes Hummus Cup, Pita Chips and Cookie		 $11.00
Deli Trays
Sliced Ham, Turkey, Roast Beef, House Made Tuna and Chicken Salad, Assorted Breads and Cheeses		 $11.00
Vegetables and Starches
Roast Greek Potatoes
Oven Roasted with Olive Oil, Lemon, Garlic and Oregano		 $35.00
Rice Pilaf
Simmered with Butter and Lemon Juice		 $25.00
Greek Style String Beans
Stewed the Traditional Way with Herbs, Onions, Garlic and Tomato Sauce		 $45.00
Orzo Pasta With Tomato Sauce
Manestra		 $25.00
Roasted Vegetables
A Variety of Vegetables, Red Peppers, Red Onions, Zucchini, Mushrooms and Eggplant		 $35.00
String Beans With Garlic
Butter and Toasted Pine Nuts		 $45.00
Garlic Mashed Potatoes $35.00
Spanakorizo
Rice, Spinach, and Herbs		 $25.00
Sweets Treats
Baklava
Filo Pastry with Walnuts, Butter, Cinnamon Soaked In Our Honey Syrup		 $35.00
Kataifi
Same As Baklava Instead Made with Shredded Filo		 $40.00
Our Famous BGC Rice Pudding $35.00
Greek Cookies
Selection From Koulourakia, Melomakarona, Kourabiedes		 $17.00
Baklava Cheesecake $55.00

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Reviews

Marry V.
This is my fourth time i am coming to the same hotel. The ambiance is very welcoming and charming same like before. the morning breakfast was very good. the service was extremely Good and mean time i was so happy to see the same staff i meet last time there for the service. It was pleasure meeting him again in the same same restaurant and i must thank him for his valuable service. i hope if God grace we will meet again in the same restaurant next time also.

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M Cole
The big Greek Cafe is really a pleasant surprise. Many young people work at the Cafe to provide fast, polite service. I was looking for an easy, early dinner when I stumbled on this business. I ordered a chicken souvlaki gyros and wonderfully crisp, hot French fries. Wow, it was perfect! My friend ordered a Greek salad with chicken. The salad is a perfect large portion and filled with many special ingredients and flavors. Go look for them in Bethesda! Bonapetite!

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Alan Tart
Good food at reasonable prices, but too many flies! (fruit flies and black flies). I had intended to eat in the dining room, but I got tired of shooing flies so had to get my food to-do. If it’s like this in the dining room, makes me wonder what the exposed food in the kitchen is like. :/ They need to be more proactive with dealing with their fly problem, e.g., install fly traps etc. Also, the proximity of the door to nearby dumpsters and trash receptacles of other businesses is a problem for attracting flies.

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María Rodríguez
Oh man I used to love this place, I went at least once a week to the Bethesda location. One day I get some take out and as I bit into the chicken pita I realized the chicken was very undercooked. Completely unacceptable.

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Christine Melrose
Great food and fair priced too! Wednesdays they have $5 gyros but we got the salmon big greek salad instead. Sooo delicious! We also got their signature fries that came with tzatziki and it was perfect. Go check them out!

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Ver Santzskie
This place is awesome!!! Good food, great staff and the price is affordable. If you are military, don’t forget your 20% discount!

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Eric Klun
Great Greek food. Best Gyro in MD. Get one for $6 every Weds. Bifteki is also great as

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Lola Bee
I get to visit Bethesda once a year for medical stuff. Within walking distance to NIH/Walter Reed, I look forward to treating myself at the Big Greek Cafe every time.

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Emma
The food is beyond delicious & the service is excellent. I have been a customer since a long time. I will definitely highly recommend this place.

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B. Brooks
The food (including desserts) and service are so amazing here they’ve become a staple for me week. I thought the pork chop was the best thing I’d had in forever. Then I had the pleasure of eating their Bog Greek Chicken salad…yum yum nom nom.

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