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

$8.99

Marithes

Crisp, lightly-breaded Great Lakes smelt served with creamy garlic sauce

$8.99

Vegetarian Dolmades

Rice and fresh herbs stuffed in grape leaves, egg-lemon sauce

$6.99

Feta & Olives

Feta cheese and Kalamata olives marinated in fresh herbs and extra virgin olive oil

$7.99

Spanakopita

Fresh spinach, sautéed onions, fresh herbs and feta baked in layers of delicate phyllo dough

$6.50

Fried Calamari

Crisp, lightly breaded tender baby squid served with creamy garlic sauce

$9.99

Sauted Calamari

Tender baby squid sautéed in fresh garlic, red wine tomato sauce - topped with feta and Romano

$9.99

Garithes

Tiger shrimp sautéed in garlic, red wine tomato sauce and extra virgin olive oil - topped with feta and Romano

$9.99

Feta Fries

Decadence on a plate - crisp fries, feta cheese, lemonato sauce and fresh herbs

$6.50

Dolmades

Grape leaves stuffed with lean ground beef, lamb, rice and fresh herbs topped with egg-lemon sauce

$7.99

Falafel

Ground fava beans blended with select herbs and spices, rolled in sesame seeds - Served with hummus

$8.99

The Happy Greek Combo

Sample and share any four spreads listed below - double up on a favorite if you'd like!

$9.50

Spinach Feta Dip

Finely chopped baby spinach blended with feta cheese, onion and extra virgin olive oil

$6.99

Melitzanosalata (Eggplant Dip)

Roasted eggplant, fresh garlic, roasted red pepper, extra virgin olive oil, Kalamata olives and feta cheese

$6.99

Tzatziki

Creamy yogurt dip with grated cucumber, minced garlic and extra virgin olive oil

$6.99

Kopanisti

Spicy feta cheese dip with roasted red pepper

$6.99

HummusServed with fresh pita - Extra pita

Garbanzo beans blended with sesame tahini, extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice and fresh garlic

$6.99

Skordalia

A creamy blend of potatoes and extra virgin olive oil with a hint of garlic

$5.99

Appetizers

Soups, Salads, Sides

Avgolemono Soup

Traditional lemon-rice soup with chicken

Soup of the Day

$4.50

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

$7.49

Horiatiki Salata

The Greek Village Salad with fresh tomato, cucumber, red onion, green pepper, feta, Kalamata olives and olive oil vinaigrette dressing

$7.49

Greek Salad

Romaine hearts, tomato, cucumber, onion, green pepper, Kalamata olives and feta with a side of our creamy garlic dressing

$7.49

Soups

Salads

Grilled Chicken

$4.99

Gyro

$4.99

Char-Broiled Salmon

$7.99

Blackened Salmon

$7.99

Keftedes

$5.99

Spicy Baby Shrimp

$5.99

Baby Lamb Chops

$11.99

Lamb Kebob

$9.99

Chicken Kebob

$7.99

Filet of Beef Kebob

$8.99

Rice Pilaf

$3.25

French Fries

$2.50

Extra Pita

$1.00

Kalamata Olives

$2.00

Oven-Roasted Lemon Potatoes

$3.75

Medeterranean Vegetable Medley

$3.50

Spaghetti, Linguini or Fettuccine

with Creamy Chardonnay or Marinara Sauce

$4.99

Toppings

Sides

Vegetarian Combo Plate

Our big Greek platter filled with vegetarian dolmades, horiatiki salad, falafel, hummus, Spanakopita and tzatziki

$14.99

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

$12.99

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

$12.99

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

$15.99

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

$19.99

Char-Broiled Snapper

With garlic, lemon juice and fresh herbs in lemon-butter wine sauce with Pecorino Romano

$15.99

Char-Broiled Atlantic Salmon

With fresh herbs, garlic, lemon butter wine sauce

$15.99

Grouper Athena

Char-grilled with fresh herbs, garlic, lemon juice - topped with tomato wine sauce, Pecorino Romano and feta

$15.99

Shrimp and Scallops Olympus

Sautéed in wine sauce with tomato, green pepper, spinach, onion and fresh herbs topped with feta and Pecorino Romano

$19.99

Scallops la Greek

Sautéed with fresh garlic, basil, extra virgin olive oil, topped with garlic butter wine sauce and freshly grated Pecorino Romano

$19.99

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

$18.99

Chicken Island Pasta

Char-grilled chicken, sautéed tomato, onion, green pepper, zucchini, choice of homemade tomato-basil or creamy chardonnay sauce

$14.99

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

$17.99

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

$14.99

Keftedes Kebob

Blend of ground beef tenderloin and lamb, parsley, onion and herbs - side of tzatziki

$14.99

Pastas

Award-winning Pitas

Gyro Pita

Voted Best in Columbus! Thin-sliced lamb and beef gyro topped with our traditional creamy garlic dressing

$9.99

Spicy Gyro Pita

Gyro meat topped with kopanisti

$9.99

Keftedes Pita

A unique blend of ground veal and lamb, fresh parsley and herbs topped with hummus

$9.99

Spicy Shrimp Pita

Crisp, lightly breaded baby shrimp topped with kopanisti (spicy feta dip)

$9.99

Spicy Chicken Pita

Grilled chicken breast topped with kopanisti (spicy feta dip)

$9.99

Veggie Salad Pita

Cucumbers, Kalamata olives, feta, mixed greens, tomato, onion, banana pepper, side of creamy garlic dressing

$8.50

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

$9.99

Chicken Shawarma Pita

Strips of chicken breast marinated in Mediterranean seasonings and extra virgin olive oil, pan-seared with green pepper, onion and tomato

$9.99

Chicken Souvlaki Pita

Grilled marinated chicken topped with creamy yogurt tzatziki

$9.99

Falafel Pita

Crisp on the outsite, moist on the inside our flavorful falafel with veggies and hummus

$8.99

Red Snapper Pita

Long, wide planks of fresh snapper, crisp golden brown seasoned crust, topped with kopanisti

$9.99

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

$11.99

Falafel Burger

Our delicious homemade Falafel patty with tomato, lettuce, onion with hummus, topped with feta

$9.99

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

$12.99

Happy Greek Pitas

Platters

Gyro Platter

Slices of slow-roasted Beef and Lamb gyro drizzled with our house dressing

$14.99

Chicken -or- Beef Shawarma Platter

Pan-seared marinated strips of chicken breast or julienned filet mignon, with sesame tahini sauce, green pepper, onion, tomato

$14.99

Grilled Chicken Platter

Strips of grilled chicken breast atop a bed of rice pilaf

$14.99

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

$14.99

Pastitsio

The Greek Lasagna - ground beef and Greek macaroni noodles baked under a layer of creamy béchamel sauce - topped with Pecorino Romano

$14.50

Moussaka

Seasoned ground beef, light tomato sauce, fresh herbs, zucchini, potatoes, roasted eggplant baked under creamy béchamel sauce with Pecorino Romano

$14.50

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

$14.99

Braised Lamb Shank

Tender oven-roasted lamb shank, braised in red wine tomato sauce and fresh herbs atop rice pilaf with Mediterranean vegetable medley

$17.99

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

$21.99

Lamb Tenderloin

Marinated select loin of lamb, extra virgin olive oil, tomato, onion, green pepper, zucchini, carrot, celery, mushroom, garlic, spinach and fresh herbs

$16.99

Chicken Delphi

Char-broiled marinated chicken breast, Kalamata olives, fresh herbs, mushroom, tomato, creamy spinach-feta sauce, mozzarella on baby spinach leaves

$15.99

Chicken Athena

Char-broiled marinated breast of chicken, topped with home made tomato-wine sauce and feta cheese

$14.99

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

$15.99

Chicken Lemonato

Marinated, char-broiled chicken breast topped in our zesty lemon-garlic sauce

$14.99

Galaktobouriko

delicious custard pastry

$4.50

Kourabiethes

Two almond cookies

$2.00

Strawberry Short Cake

$4.75

Chocolate Cake

$4.75

Rice Pudding

$3.50

Happy Greek Entrees

Desserts

Walnut Baklava

$3.50

Chocolate Almond Baklava

$2.99

Chocolate Chip Baklava

$3.99

Pistachio Baklava

$3.99

Baklava Roll

$2.99

Coca-Cola

$2.50

Diet Coke

$2.50

Coke Zero

$2.50

Sprite

$2.50

Minute Maid Lemonade

$2.50

Fanta Orange

$2.50

Ginger Ale

$2.50

Mello Yello

$2.50

Coffee

$2.50

Decaf Coffee

$2.50

Iced Tea

$2.50

Hot Tea

$2.50

Espresso

$2.75

Cappuccino

$3.99

Greek Coffee

$2.75

Milk

$2.50

Juices

Cranberry, Orange, Pineapple, Grapefruit, Tomato Juices

$2.75

Baklava

Beverages

Hummus

$7.50

Melitzanosalata

$8.50

The Party Pack

Half pints of Hummus, Tzatziki, Kalamata Olives, Melitzanosalata and Spinach Feta Dip plus 10 pitas

$29.99

Spreads To Go