                                        {"id":1750,"date":"2026-06-17T16:36:08","date_gmt":"2026-06-17T16:36:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/charlotterelocationguide.com\/?p=1750"},"modified":"2026-06-17T16:36:08","modified_gmt":"2026-06-17T16:36:08","slug":"which-of-the-top-2-greek-restaurants-in-the-charlotte-area-is-best-you-decide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/charlotterelocationguide.com\/?p=1750","title":{"rendered":"Which of the Top 2 Greek restaurants in the Charlotte area is best? You decide."},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Which Charlotte area restaurant is the best for Greek food? We\u2019re about to find out.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/charlotterelocationguide.com\/?p=1748\">Holiday weekend will kick off with storms, 35 mph gusts, lows in 60s, NWS says<\/a><\/p>\n<p>We began the hunt by asking you to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/charlottefive\/readers-choice\/article315843456.html\" rel=\"Follow\" target=\"_blank\">nominate your favorite Greek restaurants<\/a> \u2014 the spots you head to when you\u2019re craving a gyro packed with tzatziki, a fresh salad topped with feta or savory kebabs.<\/p>\n<p>Next, your votes whittled the field of contenders to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/charlottefive\/readers-choice\/article316007311.html\" rel=\"Follow\" target=\"_blank\">Top 10<\/a> picks, then down to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/charlottefive\/readers-choice\/article316132535.html\" rel=\"Follow\" target=\"_blank\">Top 5<\/a> and Top 2.<\/p>\n<p>Now, this last round of voting will determine who\u2019s the winner and who\u2019s the finalist.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/charlotterelocationguide.com\/?p=1746\">Provided Coffee to close NoDa location 8 months after opening<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Support your favorite restaurant by casting a vote, and feel free to refresh this webpage and make another choice or continue voting for the same spot.<\/p>\n<p><b>Here\u2019s the schedule for this contest:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Best of Charlotte:<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/charlottefive\/c5-food-drink\/article257061672.html\" rel=\"Follow\" target=\"_blank\">Coffee Shop<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/charlottefive\/c5-food-drink\/article257669838.html\" rel=\"Follow\" target=\"_blank\">Chicken Wings<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/charlottefive\/c5-food-drink\/article259628354.html\" rel=\"Follow\" target=\"_blank\">Doughnuts<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/charlottefive\/c5-food-drink\/article261596087.html\" rel=\"Follow\" target=\"_blank\">Burgers<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/charlottefive\/readers-choice\/article263723398.html\" rel=\"Follow\" target=\"_blank\">Ice Cream<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/charlottefive\/readers-choice\/article268393652.html\" rel=\"Follow\" target=\"_blank\">Brewery<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/charlottefive\/readers-choice\/article274651001.html\" rel=\"Follow\" target=\"_blank\">Pizza<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/charlottefive\/readers-choice\/article276573746.html\" rel=\"Follow\" target=\"_blank\">Sushi<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/charlottefive\/readers-choice\/article278295383.html\" rel=\"Follow\" target=\"_blank\">Tacos<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/charlottefive\/readers-choice\/article280304939.html\" rel=\"Follow\" target=\"_blank\">Food truck<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/charlottefive\/readers-choice\/article282714203.html\" rel=\"Follow\" target=\"_blank\">Bar<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/charlottefive\/readers-choice\/article285692476.html\" rel=\"Follow\" target=\"_blank\">Ramen<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/charlottefive\/readers-choice\/article288152625.html\" rel=\"Follow\" target=\"_blank\">Brunch<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/charlottefive\/readers-choice\/article290004304.html\" rel=\"Follow\" target=\"_blank\">Patio<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/charlottefive\/readers-choice\/article291660270.html\" rel=\"Follow\" target=\"_blank\">Barbecue<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/charlottefive\/readers-choice\/article295737959.html\" rel=\"Follow\" target=\"_blank\">Pie<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/charlottefive\/readers-choice\/article300252259.html\" rel=\"Follow\" target=\"_blank\">Fried Chicken<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/charlottefive\/readers-choice\/article305059891.html\" rel=\"Follow\" target=\"_blank\">Fries<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/charlottefive\/readers-choice\/article308217125.html\" rel=\"Follow\" target=\"_blank\">Cookies<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/charlottefive\/readers-choice\/article310614490.html\" rel=\"Follow\" target=\"_blank\">Steak<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/charlottefive\/readers-choice\/article311717455.html\" rel=\"Follow\" target=\"_blank\">Bagels<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/charlottefive\/readers-choice\/article312240546.html\" rel=\"Follow\" target=\"_blank\">Sports Bar<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/charlottefive\/readers-choice\/article312691527.html\" rel=\"Follow\" target=\"_blank\">Indian<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/charlottefive\/readers-choice\/article315154480.html\" rel=\"Follow\" target=\"_blank\">Sandwiches<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/charlottefive\/readers-choice\/article315571228.html\" rel=\"Follow\" target=\"_blank\">Italian<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/charlottefive\/readers-choice\/article315839729.html\" rel=\"Follow\" target=\"_blank\">Soul Food<\/a><\/p>\n<p><i><b>Uniquely Charlotte:<\/b> Uniquely Charlotte is an Observer subscriber collection of moments, landmarks and personalities that define the uniqueness (and pride) of why we live in the Charlotte region.<\/i><\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/charlotterelocationguide.com\/?p=1744\">Work on Lowes Foods grocery begins at major Lake Norman highway under construction<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a 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