The Happy Greek Menu
The Happy Greek, located in Columbus, offers a wide range of Mediterranean dishes and a cozy ambiance. Their appetizers, like the Saganaki OPA and Vegetarian Dolmades, showcase traditional flavors with a unique twist. Customers praise the flavorful falafel, spicy chicken pita, and moussaka. The extensive menu caters to various preferences, making it a go-to spot for takeout, family dining, or a casual night out. The Happy Greek's outdoor seating, full bar, and happy hour specials add to the overall experience. The friendly service and fresh ingredients enhance the dining experience, with standout dishes like the gyro receiving high praise. Overall, The Happy Greek stands out as a top choice for delicious Greek cuisine in the Short North area.
Appetizers, Spreads & Dips
Saganaki OPA
Get into the spirit of the Happy Greek! A wedge of imported kefalograviera cheese, pan-seared then set ablaze at your table before we douse the flame with fresh lemon juice
Marithes
Crisp, lightly-breaded Great Lakes smelt served with creamy garlic sauce
Vegetarian Dolmades
Rice and fresh herbs stuffed in grape leaves, egg-lemon sauce
Feta & Olives
Feta cheese and Kalamata olives marinated in fresh herbs and extra virgin olive oil
Spanakopita
Fresh spinach, sautéed onions, fresh herbs and feta baked in layers of delicate phyllo dough
Fried Calamari
Crisp, lightly breaded tender baby squid served with creamy garlic sauce
Sauted Calamari
Tender baby squid sautéed in fresh garlic, red wine tomato sauce - topped with feta and Romano
Garithes
Tiger shrimp sautéed in garlic, red wine tomato sauce and extra virgin olive oil - topped with feta and Romano
Feta Fries
Decadence on a plate - crisp fries, feta cheese, lemonato sauce and fresh herbs
Dolmades
Grape leaves stuffed with lean ground beef, lamb, rice and fresh herbs topped with egg-lemon sauce
Falafel
Ground fava beans blended with select herbs and spices, rolled in sesame seeds - Served with hummus
The Happy Greek Combo
Sample and share any four spreads listed below - double up on a favorite if you'd like!
Spinach Feta Dip
Finely chopped baby spinach blended with feta cheese, onion and extra virgin olive oil
Melitzanosalata (Eggplant Dip)
Roasted eggplant, fresh garlic, roasted red pepper, extra virgin olive oil, Kalamata olives and feta cheese
Tzatziki
Creamy yogurt dip with grated cucumber, minced garlic and extra virgin olive oil
Kopanisti
Spicy feta cheese dip with roasted red pepper
HummusServed with fresh pita - Extra pita
Garbanzo beans blended with sesame tahini, extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice and fresh garlic
Skordalia
A creamy blend of potatoes and extra virgin olive oil with a hint of garlic
Appetizers
Soups, Salads, Sides
Avgolemono Soup
Traditional lemon-rice soup with chicken
Soup of the Day
The Mediterranean Salad
Romaine hearts, mixed greens, tomato, cucumber, green pepper, fresh parsley, mint, spices and red onion tossed in extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice and black pepper with crisp pita chips
Horiatiki Salata
The Greek Village Salad with fresh tomato, cucumber, red onion, green pepper, feta, Kalamata olives and olive oil vinaigrette dressing
Greek Salad
Romaine hearts, tomato, cucumber, onion, green pepper, Kalamata olives and feta with a side of our creamy garlic dressing
Soups
Salads
Grilled Chicken
Gyro
Char-Broiled Salmon
Blackened Salmon
Keftedes
Spicy Baby Shrimp
Baby Lamb Chops
Lamb Kebob
Chicken Kebob
Filet of Beef Kebob
Rice Pilaf
French Fries
Extra Pita
Kalamata Olives
Oven-Roasted Lemon Potatoes
Medeterranean Vegetable Medley
Spaghetti, Linguini or Fettuccine
with Creamy Chardonnay or Marinara Sauce
Toppings
Sides
Vegetarian Combo Plate
Our big Greek platter filled with vegetarian dolmades, horiatiki salad, falafel, hummus, Spanakopita and tzatziki
Vegetarian Couscous Plaki
Roasted tomato, pepper, onion, zucchini, mushroom, spinach and Kalamata olives in a light tomato sauce sprinkled with freshly grated Pecorino Romano atop couscous
Greek Veggie Pasta
Zucchini, tomato, onion, pepper, garlic, mushroom, Kalamata olives and fresh herbs sautéed in olive oil, topped with feta and Pecorino Romano - choice of spaghetti, linguini or fettucine noodles
Veggie Pastitsio
Baked eggplant, zucchini, mushroom, green pepper, onion, celery, herbs and Greek macaroni noodles under a layer of creamy béchamel sauce - topped with Mediterranean vegetable sauté, tomato sauce and Pecorino Romano
Mediterranean Seafood Trio
Tiger shrimp, scallops and mussels sautéed in olive oil with roasted eggplant, green pepper, spinach, fresh herbs, portobello mushroom, red onion and garlic, topped with lemon sauce and Pecorino Romano
Char-Broiled Snapper
With garlic, lemon juice and fresh herbs in lemon-butter wine sauce with Pecorino Romano
Char-Broiled Atlantic Salmon
With fresh herbs, garlic, lemon butter wine sauce
Grouper Athena
Char-grilled with fresh herbs, garlic, lemon juice - topped with tomato wine sauce, Pecorino Romano and feta
Shrimp and Scallops Olympus
Sautéed in wine sauce with tomato, green pepper, spinach, onion and fresh herbs topped with feta and Pecorino Romano
Scallops la Greek
Sautéed with fresh garlic, basil, extra virgin olive oil, topped with garlic butter wine sauce and freshly grated Pecorino Romano
Vegetarian Dishes
Pastas & Kebobs
Mediterranean Seafood Pasta
Sautéed calamari, Tiger Shrimp, scallops, choice of homemade creamy chardonnay or tomato-basil sauce, onion, tomato and green pepper
Chicken Island Pasta
Char-grilled chicken, sautéed tomato, onion, green pepper, zucchini, choice of homemade tomato-basil or creamy chardonnay sauce
Lamb Shank Pasta
Oven roasted lamb shank sautéed with zucchini, tomato, green pepper and onion with homemade creamy chardonnay or tomato basil sauce, topped with feta and Pecorino Romano
Lamb and Beef Gyro Pasta
Hand carved gyro meat with sauteed tomato, onion, green pepper, zucchini with choice of homemade tomato basil or creamy chardonnay sauce, topped with feta and Pecorino Romano
Keftedes Kebob
Blend of ground beef tenderloin and lamb, parsley, onion and herbs - side of tzatziki
Pastas
Award-winning Pitas
Gyro Pita
Voted Best in Columbus! Thin-sliced lamb and beef gyro topped with our traditional creamy garlic dressing
Spicy Gyro Pita
Gyro meat topped with kopanisti
Keftedes Pita
A unique blend of ground veal and lamb, fresh parsley and herbs topped with hummus
Spicy Shrimp Pita
Crisp, lightly breaded baby shrimp topped with kopanisti (spicy feta dip)
Spicy Chicken Pita
Grilled chicken breast topped with kopanisti (spicy feta dip)
Veggie Salad Pita
Cucumbers, Kalamata olives, feta, mixed greens, tomato, onion, banana pepper, side of creamy garlic dressing
Beef Shawarma Pita
Crisp, lightly breaded tender baby squid served with creamy garlic Pan-seared julienned filet mignon, marinated in Mediterranean seasonings and extra virgin olive oil with green pepper and topped with tahini sauce
Chicken Shawarma Pita
Strips of chicken breast marinated in Mediterranean seasonings and extra virgin olive oil, pan-seared with green pepper, onion and tomato
Chicken Souvlaki Pita
Grilled marinated chicken topped with creamy yogurt tzatziki
Falafel Pita
Crisp on the outsite, moist on the inside our flavorful falafel with veggies and hummus
Red Snapper Pita
Long, wide planks of fresh snapper, crisp golden brown seasoned crust, topped with kopanisti
Happy Greek Burger
Our custom blend of Ohio ground chuck, brisket and short rib, grilled to order with feta cheese olives, tomato, lettuce, onion, mayonnaise
Falafel Burger
Our delicious homemade Falafel patty with tomato, lettuce, onion with hummus, topped with feta
All-American Burger
Custom blend of Ohio ground chuck, brisket and short rib, grilled to order with tomato lettuce, sautéed onion, mayonnaise and two slices of American cheese
Happy Greek Pitas
Platters
Gyro Platter
Slices of slow-roasted Beef and Lamb gyro drizzled with our house dressing
Chicken -or- Beef Shawarma Platter
Pan-seared marinated strips of chicken breast or julienned filet mignon, with sesame tahini sauce, green pepper, onion, tomato
Grilled Chicken Platter
Strips of grilled chicken breast atop a bed of rice pilaf
Spicy Beef, Lamb or Chicken over Couscous
Marinated filet mignon, lamb tenderloin or chicken breast sautéed in extra virgin olive oil with tomatoes, peppers, mushrooms, spinach, onions, garlic, fresh herbs over couscous Chicken
Pastitsio
The Greek Lasagna - ground beef and Greek macaroni noodles baked under a layer of creamy béchamel sauce - topped with Pecorino Romano
Moussaka
Seasoned ground beef, light tomato sauce, fresh herbs, zucchini, potatoes, roasted eggplant baked under creamy béchamel sauce with Pecorino Romano
Shawarma over Hummus
Pan-seared strips of marinated filet mignon, lamb or chicken breast with green pepper, onion and tomato on a bed of our creamy hummus
Braised Lamb Shank
Tender oven-roasted lamb shank, braised in red wine tomato sauce and fresh herbs atop rice pilaf with Mediterranean vegetable medley
Specialties & Entrees
House Specialties
Happy Greek Mixed Grill
Char-broiled breast of chicken, two char-broiled lamb chops and two keftedes atop mixed greens with roasted garlic-lemon sauce
Lamb Tenderloin
Marinated select loin of lamb, extra virgin olive oil, tomato, onion, green pepper, zucchini, carrot, celery, mushroom, garlic, spinach and fresh herbs
Chicken Delphi
Char-broiled marinated chicken breast, Kalamata olives, fresh herbs, mushroom, tomato, creamy spinach-feta sauce, mozzarella on baby spinach leaves
Chicken Athena
Char-broiled marinated breast of chicken, topped with home made tomato-wine sauce and feta cheese
Chicken Zagoria
Char-broiled marinated breast of chicken, sauté of roasted red pepper, feta, mushroom, jalapeño pepper and Kalamata olives on a bed of mixed greens topped in mozzarella
Chicken Lemonato
Marinated, char-broiled chicken breast topped in our zesty lemon-garlic sauce
Galaktobouriko
delicious custard pastry
Kourabiethes
Two almond cookies
Strawberry Short Cake
Chocolate Cake
Rice Pudding
Happy Greek Entrees
Desserts
Walnut Baklava
Chocolate Almond Baklava
Chocolate Chip Baklava
Pistachio Baklava
Baklava Roll
Coca-Cola
Diet Coke
Coke Zero
Sprite
Minute Maid Lemonade
Fanta Orange
Ginger Ale
Mello Yello
Coffee
Decaf Coffee
Iced Tea
Hot Tea
Espresso
Cappuccino
Greek Coffee
Milk
Juices
Cranberry, Orange, Pineapple, Grapefruit, Tomato Juices
Baklava
Beverages
Hummus
Melitzanosalata
The Party Pack
Half pints of Hummus, Tzatziki, Kalamata Olives, Melitzanosalata and Spinach Feta Dip plus 10 pitas