Larry and Tikie Kriticos were born and raised in Galveston, Texas. We are first generation Greek Americans. Our father, Gus, came from the Island of Patmos, Greece and opened the Seawall Cafe on 17th Street (1946) in Galveston. Our mother Nora's family came from Sparta, Greece.

 The Golden Greek Restaurant belonged to our Uncle Paul and Aunt Beaulah Santire. We come from a long line of great Greek Cooking and a lot of experience in the restaurant industry.

 We prepare fresh food daily and have family recipes with hundreds of years of experience.

 Of course Roxann and Carolina, our respective wives and our children, Gus, Alexis, Kimberly, Tom, Bella, Elle, Michael, Marina, Eleni, Kristina and Mason all give their best to make sure we give you the best quality.

We have recently opened our new restaurant, OLYMPIA AT PIER 21, on Harborside and 21st. Come and enjoy the view, the ambience, and, of course, the same great food!

 Olympia Grill has won several awards and recognitions.

     Texas Monthly Pick 2004 - "...an exceptionally light bechamel made for near-ethereal

                                             Pastitsio and Moussaka..."

     Texas Monthly Pick 2006 - "...the Greek Food is so varied and tasty. We favor the lamb shank

                                          stewed with oregano, garlic, tomato, and fresh lemon..."

      Texas Monthly Pick 2008 - "...the Avgolemano Soup...the Lamb Shanks...the Moussaka"

     My Table Houston's Dining Magazine 2008- "..some of the best dining in Galveston.
                                                                                                       Everything's good."

      Endeavour Lifestyles 2008- "...this authentic Greek restaurant has earned the respect of America, 
                                                   let alone its native Galveston."      

      Outsmart Magazine, 2006, 2007, 2009 - "Best Greek Restaraunt in the Greater Houston Area"

     Galveston.com, 2006 - "Best Greek Restaraunt"

     Chicago Tribune, 2007 - "Travel Pick"; Lamb Shanks very good.

     Galveston Daily News Pick, and Reader's Choice 2008 -

                             Best Greek & Best Mediterranean Restaurant

     And here's what they said about us on:

     Santa Barbara Times, 2008

     B4-U-Eat.com - "Authentic Greek Food"

                                     "Friendliest Guys Around!"

      Galveston County Daily News - "Heart-healthy Vegetarian Items.."
 
 We are located on the first level where Total Fitness and AT&T are,

        right past the Holiday Inn, coming east from 61st street.

Our patio is PET FRIENDLY!