Where our story began
Welcome to, a family-owned Greek restaurant proudly serving, for over 30 years. Our story began in 1991 in, Goleta, Ca. Santa Barbara County, where my family opened the original Greek House Tavern, and in 2001 we brought our rich culinary heritage to the Simi Valley community. We became known as Greek House Cafe.
Our restaurant is the heart of the Kokkinos family's legacy. My mother, Kassiani Kokkinos together with her former partner Nick Georgopoulos built something special—a place where authentic Greek flavors and heartfelt hospitality come together. Their recipes, rooted in their hometowns of Tarsina, Corinth and Patra in the region of Peloponnesus, continue to shape the soul of our menu today.
From comforting classics like oven roasted lemon potatoes, beef and lamb souvlaki to flavorful chargrilled chicken souvlaki and our signature gyro served on handmade pita with house-made and strained greek yogurt tzatziki, each dish is crafted with fresh ingredients, authentic techniques, and the same love that began in my family's kitchen decades ago. Quality has always been at the heart of what we do, and our chefs continue to honor these time-honored traditions with every plate we serve.
Beyond the food, we've created a warm and inviting space filled with Corinthian pillars and touches of Greek art, evoking the spirit of Ancient Greece and making every guest feel like part of our family. We are deeply grateful to our loyal customers—past and present—whose support has allowed us to share our heritage with this community for so many years.