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The Original Mama Maria's Greek Cuisine

503 Alt. 19 n., Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
727-934-5678
4.0 of 5 stars 29 Reviews
Price range: $1 - $20
Cuisines: Greek
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Good for: Families with children, Large groups, Local cuisine, Special occasions, Dining on a budget
Dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Takeout, Dessert
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29 reviews from our community

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hrd2plz_11
Tarpon Springs, Florida
Reviewer
3 reviews
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 18, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

To those who mentioned dogs everywhere, you definitely reviewed the wrong restaurant, this is a family run operation that serves authentic greek food (and yes mamma's still in the kitchen!!) Their seafood couldnt be fresher. The Hog snapper is the best fish you will ever eat ...period. Okay, so maybe the staff could smile a little more, but they are... More

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VPBunnie
Palm Harbor, FL
Contributor
11 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 3, 2012

Never been disappointed. Restaurant is old and dated so don't go for the ambiance - but the food is prepared in the old fashioned way, is authentically GREEK (potato salad is an American concoction by the way), and is very reasonably priced. They welcome my well-behaved dog on the patio - Yea!!!! More

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CarolineJA
Gainesville, Florida
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 1, 2011

This was a fanastic authentic greek food. Mama Maria really did cook our food ! The sevice was great ! We walked in the door right before ( two minutes before) it was closing and they still sat us and fed us just like any other customer. I really appreciated the authenticity of the service and the authenticity of the... More

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KCcoolmom
Clearwater, Florida
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed October 3, 2011

I was really looking forward to a good Greek salad and this had to be the most disappointing one I have ever had. Very small, maybe a tablespoon of liquidy potato salad on the bottom, making it very unappetizing. Waitress insisted made especially that way as a small one. I won't be back. More

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jill k
New Port Richey, Florida
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3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 25, 2011

i have been to many greek resturants in the area, but there lunch special is the best. from the spinach pie, and salad to gyro, sasauge sandwich.,etc. i have been there at least 10 times and have never had a bad meal, the sevice is always friendly for 9.95 you get a greek salad yourchoice of entree and a drink...... More

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ready2retire55
fleming island,fl
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5 reviews
3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed August 14, 2011

Food was ok , 2 old ladies sitting across from us smoked about a pack of cigarettes after there meal and seemed to be talking about us in Greek. Then a snooty couple came in with a little dog. We asked the waitress about this and she said they have a license for it. Thought it was a state law.... More

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judithfarley
Land O Lakes, Florida
1 review
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 8, 2011
1
person found this review helpful

We have, today, had a lovely and memorable experience at Mama Maria's, Tarpon Springs, which will bring us back in the future as loyal and appreciative regulars. We were personally and graciously greeted, at our table, by a family member who asked if all was satisfactory, and whom invited us to come back again soon. We will! We were pleasantly... More

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WvTripster
Wheeling, West Virginia
2 reviews
1 of 5 stars Reviewed April 3, 2011

Walked out after seeing pet owners bring their dogs here. I couldn't believe my eyes and just can't eat with dogs at the next table eye balling my food. I will never, ever eat at this establishment , or any other that caters to animals. This is beyond ridicilous. More

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MO_outdoor_adventure
Branson, Missouri
Top Contributor
50 reviews
14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 31, 2011

We sat outside on the patio one warm afternoon. It was spectacular! Good service, great food! Beware, if you ask for a side of Feta cheese, you get a huge block! Could have shared the portions. More

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jmhester1
Florida
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed March 9, 2011

This place is a scam and the food is not that great. 5 adults, lunch on a recent Saturday. Waitress would not split the check. We found out when we got the check it was because she added 18% for a "large" party. We waited over an HOUR for our food. Our bill for LUNCH was $110.00. My mom just... More

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