Just make sure to save room for the baklava cheesecake. Credit: Julie Soefer

Best Greek: Yiayia’s Greek Kitchen

A year in, the frozen Athenian spritz at this Pappas Restaurant Group Greek spot still hits hard. Anchored by a towering olive tree and walls lined with Greek art, Yiayia’s is made for big, boisterous meals, with shareables from flaming saganaki and crispy spanakopita to char-grilled octopus, lamb chops and lemon-kissed seafood. Add fresh-from-the-oven breads, golden Greek fries and desserts like baklava cheesecake, and suddenly you understand why Yiayia always wants you to eat more.

2410 Richmond

281-297-8061 

yiayiasgreekkitchen.com