Retail and Development

A Charlotte Greek restaurant is expanding to SouthPark — bring on the gyros and kebobs

Greco Fresh Grille is opening its seventh location in the Sharon Corners Shopping Center by the end of 2020.
Greco Fresh Grille is opening its seventh location in the Sharon Corners Shopping Center by the end of 2020.

Tzatziki, hummus, kebobs, spanakopita — if you’ve got a craving for Greek food, there’s a new spot in SouthPark calling your name.

Greco Fresh Grille is opening its newest location in the Sharon Corners Shopping Center by the end of 2021, originally reported by Charlotte Business Journal.

Founded by Vasili Pahountis, the first location of Greco Fresh Grille opened in Blakeney in 2011 and has since expanded to include other locations at Wesley Chapel, Colony Place, Steele Creek and Matthews.

The original concept was inspired by recipes from Pahountis’ Greek mother, who emigrated from Greece after World War II.

Greco Fresh Grille is opening its seventh location in the Sharon Corners Shopping Center by the end of 2020.
Greco Fresh Grille is opening its seventh location in the Sharon Corners Shopping Center by the end of 2020. Greco Fresh Grille

All items are made fresh daily — including the restaurant’s signature gyros and pitas stuffed with everything from veggies and lamb to shrimp and salmon — a favorite that Pahountis created after eating some fish tacos and wanting to put his own Greek spin on them. If the reviews hold true, don’t think about skipping the beloved seasoned, hand-cut fries or wrapping up your meal with some homemade baklava.

Greco Fresh Grille is opening its seventh location in the Sharon Corners Shopping Center by the end of 2020.
Greco Fresh Grille is opening its seventh location in the Sharon Corners Shopping Center by the end of 2020. Greco Fresh Grille

“There were obvious glaring reasons (for choosing to open a location in SouthPark),” Pahountis told CharlotteFive on Friday morning. “It’s so populated, there is so much retail to pull from and a lot of office space that did not degrade during COVID because the offices are smaller. Plus, the residential side of the area is blowing up.”

In addition to visiting the location to dine in or for take out, Greco Fresh Grille is also available for delivery through DoorDash. For those looking to entertain, the restaurant offers catering services for up to 50 people — a service it is hoping to expand.

Greco Fresh Grille

Location: 4724 Sharon Rd, Charlotte, NC 28210 (coming soon)

Neighborhood: SouthPark

Location: 9820 Rea Rd, Charlotte, NC 28277

Neighborhood: Blakeney/South Charlotte

Location: 7731 Colony Rd, Charlotte, NC 28226

Neighborhood: Colony Place

Location: 3335 Siskey Parkway Suite E1 Matthews, NC 28105

Neighborhood: Matthews

Location: 12806 S Tryon St #282, Charlotte, NC 28273

Neighborhood: Steele Creek

Location: 201 W South Main St g, Waxhaw, NC 28173

Neighborhood: Waxhaw

6400 Weddington Rd g, Wesley Chapel, NC 28104

Neighborhood: Wesley Chapel

This story was originally published November 8, 2021 at 6:30 AM.

Laurie Larsh
The Charlotte Observer
Laurie Larsh is a freelance writer and travel junkie with an affinity for sunglasses, coffee and all things Tarheels. Relentless curiosity about people and places keep her wondering and wandering near and far and writing stories about it. Follow her travel adventures on Instagram @goexplauring or her website www.goexplauring.com.
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