KOUROS in Scharbeutz

Very good food and friendly host

We went to the Kouros restaurant this evening with my family and we enjoyed everything very much

I haven't eaten this badly in a long time. What a shame.

We're on vacation at the coast. Since the beach is often very crowded, we chose this Greek restaurant. We love Greek food and weren't disappointed. Quite the opposite: the very good, tender gyro, a variety of appetizers (also delicious), and friendly and attentive staff. We highly recommend it. We'd gladly go back. Parking is included. Outdoor seating is inviting in good weather like today. Of course, there was also ouzo on the house.

The food was incredibly delicious and the staff was very friendly.

No, I cannot recommend this restaurant. The prices are simply too high. They only offer fries made from mashed potatoes (nothing like decent fries) or a ball of rice. If you want both, you have to pay an additional €4.50. At €18.50 + €4.50 = €23 for a simple gyro. My friend had a plate (88) for €25 (€29.50) with rice and mashed potatoes. The portion was really a joke. We paid three-figure sums and then, oh horror, drove to the kebab shop to get our fill. A Greek restaurant did the trick for us, where you have to pay a lot for everything and then they only serve children's plates. Luckily, we have our regular Greek restaurants where we're still happy. Don't experiment, we'll just cause trouble, and that's why we don't go there to eat.

I ordered something to go, arrived, and paid as usual. The waitress then asked: "And would you like an ouzo?" I, a bit taken aback, said: "Uh..." Waitress: "Oh, of course you want one." And poured a glass. 10/10 Greek hospitality

A very nice restaurant with a great atmosphere. Good value for money and the food is very tasty. We'd be happy to come back.

After a waiter seated us, we waited a good 15 minutes in vain for the menu. So we left the restaurant. The service was a disaster. The food was unrated.

We were there on a Saturday at 7 p.m. We had reserved a table in advance, which hadn't been reserved. Since there were many free tables, it wasn't a problem, but as the visit progressed, it took on a strange aftertaste. The food was really decent compared to other Greek restaurants. The terrace outside is lovely, and children can play in the garden. We were there when it was busy, and unfortunately, the service suffered greatly as a result. We waited a long time for the menu, our order, and our drinks. The wait for the food was perfectly acceptable considering it was busy, but we didn't get what we ordered. The service was super friendly and accommodated our requests, but they weren't fulfilled. So the children were left without ketchup, and our meals were left without the side dish we had specifically ordered. It took away our appetite. Unfortunately, friendliness can't compensate for so many inconveniences. Furthermore, the restrooms were also completely deserted. Toilet paper and paper towels were empty. The prices are too high for an evening like this. Just over €100 for four incomplete meals, empty glasses, and a long wait. I regretted choosing this restaurant. A visit at a less busy time would definitely be more enjoyable.

Today was our very first visit to the Kouros restaurant. We had a wonderful evening and were looked after with great care from start to finish. The food and wine recommendations were excellent, and we felt very comfortable! We would love to come back! Our thanks go to Costa and his team!❤️🙏💫 Caro & Mathias

Our favorite restaurant, always friendly and family-friendly. Delicious food, generous portions. They're open to suggestions and changes.

During our vacation on the Baltic Sea, we went to a Greek restaurant for dinner on the first evening. 😀 First of all: We're from the Ruhr area, and finding a good, tasty Greek restaurant there is very, very difficult. You'd think that Greeks would serve us food as delicious as they enjoy it themselves. No, they don't! Not here in Essen and the surrounding area. We were all the more pleased last night. The atmosphere is reminiscent of a larger tavern, like in Greece. The fact that most of the staff are actually Greek makes the whole experience authentic and complete. The selection of dishes is great. You can find standard dishes as well as traditional ones. The value for money is good, as you get generous portions! The quality of the food and the taste were truly outstanding! Truly delicious. And a delicious souvlaki, in particular, is extremely rare in Germany. To finish off, we were treated to ouzo, as usual, but the kids didn't miss out either. They got a "children's ouzo." Greeks love children, you can always tell. And why not? 😀 The only criticism would be that the tzatziki portions are a bit small. Otherwise, we didn't miss anything and had nothing to complain about. We definitely recommend this restaurant!

We're here on vacation and ordered baked gyros with fries and salad. We had four portions in total and paid a three-figure sum. The salad was very fresh, but unfortunately, we were very disappointed with the gyros. It was very tough and dry, and there was very little sauce. When we asked, they gave us more sauce. The fries were cooked well, but unfortunately, they had very little seasoning.

The food was decent and plentiful. The staff was friendly, but the interior was a bit too warm for me, especially after filling my stomach.

Very nice Greek restaurant. Service is extremely friendly and fast. The food is delicious and the portions are perfectly adequate. Thumbs up! The parking lot is a bit small.

Food is very good and portions are decent.

Hello everyone, we ate in this lovely setting today, July 20, 2025. So, gyros or souvlaki are good. You should stay well away from the shrimp. We sat outside, and within five minutes, the 'mardenflies' came flying towards our food. The fish was tasteless. You could invest that money elsewhere! See for yourself, or do as we did and simply avoid this place.

Thank you very much, we enjoyed it very much

Very tasty food, but the portions were a bit small, and the ouzo was only available after asking. Otherwise, a very good restaurant.

The food was good (3/5), but the portions were relatively small and you didn't really feel full. Starters and food arrived quickly. There was no "traditional" ouzo before or after the meal; it had to be ordered separately.

We ate at the Kouros restaurant again. The food was once again very good. The gyros were nice and crispy and tender. The staff was very attentive and friendly. Highly recommended 👍

Best Greek ever.....extremely delicious....gladly again

Following a recommendation from here, we (60+57) chose this lovely restaurant for my husband's 60th birthday. The appetizer platter for two and a main course, in our case lamb, were just right and incredibly delicious. We couldn't have eaten more. The staff were super friendly and attentive. Beautiful surroundings, right on the lake, are absolutely worth recommending in my opinion. If we're ever in the area again, we'll definitely come here. Reservations are recommended, especially for larger groups.

Unfortunately Monday is closed, but owner was very friendly

We're vacationing here several times. The food is delicious and plentiful. The service is also excellent 👌 We'd love to come back.

Service was fast and friendly, but the gyros and souvlaki were both more chewy than juicy. Unfortunately, it wasn't convincing.

We (a couple aged 66/62) spontaneously stopped by the Kouros restaurant for dinner around 5:30 p.m. on a Sunday. We received a very friendly welcome and were fortunately assigned a free table. The restaurant was already quite busy. We ordered the "Starter for One Person No. 18" and, on the advice of the super-friendly waiter, only one main course, the "Olympic Plate." We shared both dishes. The starter plate was, as the waiter had previously noted, very varied and filling. It also came with a small bowl of bread. We enjoyed the variations on the starter plate very much and would order it again. The subsequent Olympic Plate, which also included a small salad, was also very tasty. The gyros, the souvlaki, and the souzoukaki were well-seasoned and succulently grilled/fried. After both dishes, we were more than full. To finish, we had a glass of ouzo on the house. We really enjoyed our meal at the "Kouros" restaurant. The value for money is absolutely excellent, and our server was super friendly and accommodating. If we're in the area again, we'll definitely eat there again.

Food was good but a bit lukewarm!

Simply fantastic! The food and staff are great!

Nice, rather tranquil ambiance. The staff and service were good. The food was good and tasty. Prices were reasonable. I'll probably come back again.

Very friendly staff, Special requests are happily accommodated. The food is very good and the ouzo is plentiful. It was my first time here, but definitely not the last. Unfortunately, I live 700 km away. Highly recommended.

I haven't had such a good Greek meal in a long time. My souvlaki was particularly special; it was so tender and buttery, something I haven't had in a long time. Super friendly service. No long wait. Very nice atmosphere ☀️

A lunch menu and lunch hours are still available at the restaurant and on the website. However, these are no longer valid; the restaurant is closed during the week (as of May 16, 2025).

Best restaurant in the area. Truly top-notch!!👍🤗

Very tasty food, friendly service and a beautiful view of the lake.

Super delicious and everyone is very friendly and fond of children

The Kouros restaurant in Scharbeutz offers a delicious and extensive selection of Greek dishes. The portions are generous and the quality of the dishes was very good. The location right on the water is really nice and the Greek atmosphere is appealing. However, I found the service to be rather average. While he carried out his duties, I missed the warmth and personal touch that I usually find in Greek restaurants. Even though the restaurant wasn't very busy, we weren't proactively asked for additional drink orders. A small negative point is the somewhat unfortunate entrance to the restaurant, which leads past the toilets and is a bit winding. Although dogs are allowed, it didn't seem like they were particularly welcome. Our dog had to lie under the table the whole time and was not offered water. Prices are in the upper segment, with main courses around 20 euros. There was previously a German restaurant in these premises. Personally, I found the previous atmosphere to be more comfortable and the service was much more attentive. Conclusion: If you value good, rich Greek food in a beautiful waterfront location and are prepared to pay a little more for it, you should be aware that the service is rather reserved and dogs are allowed, but apparently not very welcome. In my opinion, there is still room for improvement in the area of ​​service and access.

good morning, we were there for the first time on April 18, 2025, four of us, nice atmosphere, Operation: cool, not a word too many.! Eat: A matter of taste, we weren't at peace. You couldn't wash your hands in the men's toilet. Not again so soon!

Truly one of the best Greek cuisine! We've been here since the beginning and have never been disappointed! So tip top food! Thank you very much 🤩

Very good food, reasonable prices, friendly and attentive service and a beautiful building with a wonderful view of the lake. What more could you want!

We had dinner yesterday, I had the mixed starter platter for one person, see photo, it was really fresh and tasty, super friendly staff, unfortunately a little away from Scharbeutz but we'll be back🍻

Beautiful lakeside Greek restaurant with views and great service

Really great with everything your heart desires

Very friendly staff, but the food was rather mediocre.

Best Greek in the area. Great food and great staff. One star deduction for ambience but Team Kouros can't do anything about it. It's just a super Greek caught in the ambience of an 80s restaurant.

Attractive atmosphere, very nice and courteous staff and, above all, very tasty and rich food for the price. Highly recommended!!! The leftovers are packed up and at the end there is a small one Ouzo ☺️

The food was very tasty but unfortunately it arrived very late and everything took a long time

Had the baked bifteki, it was awesome. Gladly again.

Very nice place to dine out, very friendly service and good tasting food, also great vegetarian menu's

Always happy to be there. Delicious food and very good service. You can even bring dogs inside.

This was our third time there, but unfortunately it got worse each time. Yesterday we had a table that was cold. A ventilation in the ceiling could not be regulated according to the operation. Our tables could be moved a bit. It remained cool. Some of the food was too salty. One meal was returned because it was inedible. The new meal took a very long time even though there was nothing going on in the restaurant. For dessert, ice cream scoops were swapped around and some cream was added, even though none was ordered. The restaurant was poorly attended for a Saturday evening (as I said). Card payment was not possible. The previous time there was a fish platter - unfortunately everything came completely from the deep fryer. The vegetables ordered with it weren't that tasty either. Too bad we won't come back.

Food was delicious as always 😋 Service was great

Super good, as always we are looking forward to coming here on holiday

Always my pleasure. The food is delicious and rich. The service attentive and friendly. In warmer weather you can also sit outside.

Our first visit! We would love to come back and were absolutely satisfied! Everything was perfect! Inis and Frank Eckert

A nice restaurant with very good cuisine and a friendly atmosphere.

Thank you for the lovely evening. We really liked it

Best Greek restaurant in the Scharbeutz area. Food is always freshly prepared, tastes great, and the hosts are super nice. There's always a salad plate 😉You feel like you're in a big Greek family here. Simply great!!👍👍👍

Everything was super tasty. And very friendly staff. And of course the ouzo tastes good too.

Very tasty food, beautiful view of Lake Pönitz, despite the hut being full we had a manageable waiting time, prices are very good 👍

It's very nice here, but a bit small on the plate

Full 5 points. Very nicely located with a view of the lake. Food full marks. All in all great. We'll be back.

I visited today with my family. Great food, very good service, but also great people...!! I highly recommend it and will visit again..

A super beautiful Greek. Friendly. Tastes very good.

Oh man, what can you say... When the Kouros finally started after a few delays, we were full of anticipation. Finally a restaurant in town again. This anticipation was then marred by long waiting times and average quality and quantity. After we were there again after a long time, we realized that unfortunately not much has changed. Oh yes, the portion of tzatziki has become smaller and the prices have risen significantly. It's a shame that Kouros is just another tourist restaurant that is OK for tourists but is not suitable as a regular restaurant.

I don't think I've ever eaten better at a Greek restaurant.

We were there with 4 people plus 2 children. The food was mega. Staff super friendly and helpful. We were asked when we made the reservation whether we needed a high chair. Great Greek atmosphere. We'll be back soon.

Very nice restaurant, very good and plentiful food, always friendly and joking service. Great view of Lake Pönitz. Always enjoy coming there to eat. Astrid and Peter

A great restaurant with super delicious food and very, very loving service. Price range is very good for the portions, 10 stars for us

1 star only because we got a good seat without a reservation. The two waitresses were abrupt and not particularly friendly. One of them also interrupted our comment that other guests who came after us already had their food on the table, but we had already been waiting for a long time. When the food came, the fries were lukewarm and soggy. After complaining, new ones came without comment and without apology. When we asked the waitress about it again when we were paying, the sentence was "I told the kitchen I had done my work." Overall, the food was not very tasty, bland (the rice) and heavily salted (the meat). For us it was the last time here.

Great food! The service was also great and the view of Lake Pönitz was very nice!

The service is great. And the food was super delicious.

Nice restaurant, good food and after a few teething problems the service was also good. The fact that as a foreign guest you can't pay with a card dampened the mood. Since I only had Swiss francs in cash, I had to collect the euros from my guests in order to pay and then laboriously transfer them back afterwards. Unfortunately, I (we) will not be making a reservation here again. What a shame in 2024!!

A great restaurant with super tasty food and very nice hospitality can only be recommended, keep it up

We had dinner at Kouros today. Unfortunately, my gyro was burned very badly, so most of it couldn't be eaten. I told the waiter this, unfortunately there was no apology, only when he came out of the kitchen: That was the first section. Well, that's not my problem! I also had to pay the full bill. Our needs are met. There are other Greeks.

The best gyros, the staff is good, the prices are very good

Really very good and reasonable prices.

A good Greek restaurant with a small but tasty selection of vegetarian dishes. The staff was super nice. Unfortunately, the outdoor area with a view of the lake is not always open, so it's worth asking in advance.

Friendly waiters, good food and a view of the lake. We liked it and we'll be back.

Top service and food. Fast service and very clean.

Nice restaurant, great service and good food, great value for money.

It was a very nice day! Condition friendly food plenty gives a VERY GOOD rating 👍

Even though the weather was beautiful, you couldn't eat outside! The food was good, the prices were ok.

Very good staff, good service, top quality and great Greek beer

Very tasty and good. Recommended

Always very happy! We came across the restaurant by chance on our vacation and ordered take away! The food was super delicious. The people on site when picking up were funny and in a good mood. So we decided to definitely eat there again. When we picked it up we were able to take a look around. The restaurant is beautifully located with a nice terrace and indoor area. So definitely worth recommending!!!

Very long waiting time. We waited for over an hour :( The service was chaotic. The food was okay. I don't recommend it...

Excellent food, friendly service, beautiful location, great facility!

Very kind staff amazing flavors very good view AMAZING!!

The food was generally good, but the service - absolute disaster! The long waiting times were understandable, the restaurant was quite full, but the service was still poor. In total we were served by 4 people who apparently didn't communicate with each other: some drinks we ordered were forgotten, we had to ask again; The side dishes in the main courses weren't the ones we ordered... And in the end a drink was included twice in the bill, even though we only ordered one (intentionally or not, I can't judge, but still a big negative point ). Conclusion: we won't go there anymore.

Very tasty food. Wonderfully located near the lake. Service very attentive. Only the interior still has potential for expansion.

Were repeated guests. Everything to satisfaction. Would love to come back.

Very good food, great service and a very nice atmosphere

Thank you very much for the nice hospitality and the good food, we will definitely be back. Best wishes and stay healthy!

Very tasty food for a good price

Cozy atmosphere, great service and excellent food. Meat very tender, fries crispy and the Metaxa sauce is a dream! Absolute recommendation!

Super delicious, rich food and the young service staff always has a smile on their face despite all the hectic pace. We will be back!

The best Greek on Lake Pönitzer, delicious food and very attentive, nice service Great value for money, kind regards Claudi, Vera and Patricia. We like to come back again and again.

We came from HH specifically because we wanted to eat Greek in a nice location with water nearby. It wasn't really full, but we were served later than the guests who came after us. Then we had to wait forever for our drinks. Here, too, the drinks came later than for other guests who came after us. Then another long wait until we got the starter. We had to ask for salt and pepper, which should actually be available everywhere. Then suddenly everything came at once, even though we hadn't even finished the salad. The rice was too salty and the tzatziki gave me a stomach ache, which was actually just a blob. The food otherwise was standard. Too expensive for what you got. Another guest dropped his jacket on the floor and the waiters apparently didn't notice, even though the waitress almost stepped over it. Both waiters walked past the guest several times and ignored this. Service looks different. Once and never again . The lake is very beautiful.