Samos is an unpretentious Greek restaurant in Baltimore Greektown where the owner is the chef, cooking homey dishes from the islands of Greece. The longtime servers are saucy, don’t tell them where you saw it. Cash only, ATM on site, liquor/wine store up the street. Possibly the best grilled octopus, lamb shank, chicken soup and gyros in the US.
No-reservations, cash-only, BYOB institution that’s offered Greek classics since 1977.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 600 Oldham St, Baltimore, MD 21224
Phone: (410) 675-5292
Website: http://www.samosrestaurant.com/
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Reviews
ThePracticalHow
This is the place around town that everyone recommends, and I can see why. Amazing portions, low prices, and service so good it’s almost shocking. Everyone eating the food still talks about how good the Greek food here is. Yes, I’m coming back here. So is everyone else. And so should you.
… morewbyoure1
This is my goto spot for Greek food in Baltimore and how fitting it’s in Greek town. There’s no reason to ask around as bang for your buck this is best place to go to eat great Greek dishes and not break the bank.
You can also bring your own wine and the corking fee is cheap at 250 per person. Not shabby at all.
I have also catered from here, and that’s always a hit as well. No party size too big or small for Samos!!!!
… moreYou can also bring your own wine and the corking fee is cheap at 250 per person. Not shabby at all.
I have also catered from here, and that’s always a hit as well. No party size too big or small for Samos!!!!
Keith Walter
Wow.. just wow… lamb shank, grilled octopus, mousakka, rice pudding, skewers.. all amazing.
Definitely on the must eat at.
… moreDefinitely on the must eat at.
Henry Farkas
Update 9/19/25
My wife and I were in the neighborhood again so we had lunch at Samos. We planned a light lunch. My wife had Avgolemono soup, a Greek specialty. She loves that soup. I had Lentil soup, one of the best Lentil soups I’ve ever tasted. Then we split the grilled calamari appetizer. It was excellent. I’ve uploaded a short video to give you an idea of the noise level in Samos when it’s busy. Noisy, but you can still converse.
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My wife and I were in the neighborhood, and it was just after lunchtime. Since the neighborhood we were in was Greektown, we opted for a Greek restaurant.
We were fortunate to arrive slightly after lunchtime so we had our pick of tables.
On arrival, we were greeted and allowed to sit anywhere. The kitchen is wide open to view from the dining area. We saw a neat, clean, well organized kitchen and dining area, and we noted the delicious aromas of Greek cuisine.
The menu was extensive, and service was prompt. My wife ordered a traditional Greek egg based soup to start. It was delicious. I had split pea soup, also delicious.
Next we ordered 2 appetizers. I ordered the calamari, grilled, not fried or breaded. This was an amazing calamari experience. It’s not available in most restaurants, and it’s worth a trip to Greektown just to have grilled calamari at Samos. My wife ordered a melted cheese appetizer. We split both.
Once we finished the appetizer course, we were pretty much filled up so we requested our check. You pay at the cash register. This makes checking out much more efficient.
The menu is extensive. I’m sure we’ll return to try other options. Samos is on a little street, but Google Maps will take you to it. There’s free street parking. The restaurant is on the ground floor. It’s modestly but nicely decorated. I highly recommend Samos.
… moreMy wife and I were in the neighborhood again so we had lunch at Samos. We planned a light lunch. My wife had Avgolemono soup, a Greek specialty. She loves that soup. I had Lentil soup, one of the best Lentil soups I’ve ever tasted. Then we split the grilled calamari appetizer. It was excellent. I’ve uploaded a short video to give you an idea of the noise level in Samos when it’s busy. Noisy, but you can still converse.
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My wife and I were in the neighborhood, and it was just after lunchtime. Since the neighborhood we were in was Greektown, we opted for a Greek restaurant.
We were fortunate to arrive slightly after lunchtime so we had our pick of tables.
On arrival, we were greeted and allowed to sit anywhere. The kitchen is wide open to view from the dining area. We saw a neat, clean, well organized kitchen and dining area, and we noted the delicious aromas of Greek cuisine.
The menu was extensive, and service was prompt. My wife ordered a traditional Greek egg based soup to start. It was delicious. I had split pea soup, also delicious.
Next we ordered 2 appetizers. I ordered the calamari, grilled, not fried or breaded. This was an amazing calamari experience. It’s not available in most restaurants, and it’s worth a trip to Greektown just to have grilled calamari at Samos. My wife ordered a melted cheese appetizer. We split both.
Once we finished the appetizer course, we were pretty much filled up so we requested our check. You pay at the cash register. This makes checking out much more efficient.
The menu is extensive. I’m sure we’ll return to try other options. Samos is on a little street, but Google Maps will take you to it. There’s free street parking. The restaurant is on the ground floor. It’s modestly but nicely decorated. I highly recommend Samos.
Jessica Ruppert
Went on a Friday night at 5:00. Parking was a little difficult, because it’s all street parking, and at the time there was also construction. The food was amazing! And the price is really good for huge portion sizes! We will definitely be back!
… moreAna Gabriela Bloom
Food is amazing! We got the grilled octopus (absolutely perfect), the souvlaki platter with one chicken and one lamb skewer (the lamb was wonderful), and the Maryland crab cakes. It was a feast! Definitely coming back!
Ordered the baklava to go but it is probably going to be amazing too!
… moreOrdered the baklava to go but it is probably going to be amazing too!
Jean Louka
Samos is absolutely fantastic. The fresh, warm pita with creamy tzatziki was the perfect start to the meal. The octopus was easily one of the best I’ve had, tender, smoky, and packed with flavor. The gyro was also excellent, generously portioned and delicious in every bite. The salad came in a big portion, fresh and crisp, which made the meal even more satisfying. Between the quality of the food, the hearty portions, and the welcoming service, this place truly stands out. Highly recommended.
… moreBriana Shaffer
PERFECTION! Our server, Tammy, was unbelievable. She helped us try as many things as possible. Everything tasted fantastic. As close to Greece as you can get. Pictured is the grilled octopus, calamari, and cheese pie. Not pictured is the Roasted Chicken Oreganato which was also delicious, and ridiculously affordable. The atmosphere was nice and made even better by the amazing staff. This was my first time here but I will be coming back until I’ve tried everything on the menu.
… moreRobbin Johnson
This place is amazing! Everything was sooo delicious We’ll definitely be back
… moreMina Salehi
Samos truly delivers on authentic flavor! Everything we ordered was absolutely delicious. Fresh, well-seasoned, and full of traditional taste. The portion sizes were generous, making it a great value as well. Highly recommend this spot if you’re looking for quality Mediterranean food. I’ll definitely be back!
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