The Best Greek Food in Sandy, Utah

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If you're looking for Greek food in Sandy, you've probably noticed the options are limited. Mediterranean cuisine hasn't exactly taken over the Sandy restaurant scene the way it has in other parts of the country. That's part of what makes Santorini's Greek Grill worth knowing about.

Santorini's has been serving Sandy since opening at The Commons at Southtowne on 10369 State Street, and it's built a following the old-fashioned way. Good food, consistent quality, and a menu that gives people a reason to come back.

What Makes Mediterranean Food Different

Mediterranean food is built around fresh ingredients and simple preparation. Lean proteins, vegetables, olive oil, herbs, and sauces made from real things. No mystery ingredients, no heavy processing. It's the kind of food that fills you up without weighing you down, which is why it tends to become a regular lunch spot for people who discover it.

At Santorini's, that philosophy shows up in everything from the rice bowls to the pitas. The tzatziki is made in-house. The proteins are seasoned and cooked to order. The toppings are fresh. It's fast casual in pace, not in quality.

Build Your Own or Go With a Signature

The menu is built around choice. Start with a base, a bowl, a pita, or a Greek salad, then pick your protein. Gyro meat, lemon chicken, grilled steak, braised beef, shrimp, or falafel for anyone eating plant-based. Load up on toppings and finish with a sauce. The combinations are wide enough that most regulars have a go-to order but rarely feel like they're eating the same thing twice.

If you'd rather let the kitchen decide, the signature dishes are a good starting point. The Original Pita is the one that built the reputation, gyro meat or lemon chicken wrapped in a warm pita with feta, tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, olives, pepperoncini, lettuce, and tzatziki. The Zeus takes those same flavors and layers them over pita chips with Doner Aioli. Both are worth trying before you start customizing.

Worth Saving Room For

Loukoumades are the dessert most people don't expect and then can't stop ordering. Three Greek donuts, golden fried, dusted with powdered sugar, and drizzled with honey. Simple, light, and genuinely good. The baklava is the classic, flaky phyllo pastry with buttery chopped nuts and honey, and the Brown Butter Cake served warm with vanilla bean mousse, caramel, and pecans is the one that surprises people most.

Where to Find Santorini's in Sandy

Santorini's Sandy is located at 10369 State Street, Sandy, UT 84070, right at The Commons at Southtowne. From I-15, take exit 295 toward Sandy and head east on 10600 South. Turn right onto State Street and The Commons at Southtowne will be on your right. Santorini's is inside the shopping center with plenty of parking out front. 

Easy to get to, plenty of parking, and open for lunch and dinner. Order online at santorinisgreek.com or come in and build your own.

If you've been looking for good Greek food in Sandy, this is it.

— The Santorini's Family