O Aetos - Menu

A small frankly intimate dining room. Yes, you can get classic Greek cuisine. But the star of the show is the specials menu. It includes some creative takes on down home southern comfort food. The employees are friendly and hospitable. They will make certain you're comfortable and are getting what you need when you need it. Make sure to save room for dessert. Lemon cheesecake in lemon curd is every bit as good as it sounds. The chocolate layer cake is spectacular. My only criticism is minor They don't have draft beers. They do, however, have a solid selection of local microbrews served in cold pint glasses. I wish they were closer to Raleigh.

Visiting from out of town and finding these little family owned gems are what this amazing country is all about. We arrived at 6 pm and was disappointed to find we were the only ones dining. Always a questionable feeling. However when we were greeted by Mary Alice our dinner evolved into an experience. We started off with 2 appetizers, tzatziki with pita bread and saganaki (cheese). Both were amazingly delicious. We each chose a different entree. My hubby opted for lamb shank, I had mousakka, my cousin had lemon Parmesan chicken and her boyfriend had the prime filet. Each dish was outstanding. Highly suggest any one of these choices. We indulged in 2 bottles of wine and were absolutely too f...

I was visiting friends who live about 30 40 minutes away. In this region of NC/VA, it 's exiting to have options other than BBQ, Mexican, and fast food. Several friends had recommended O Aetos so we were excited to finally have the opportunity to dine here. When we entered, the place is a bit dingy. We were surprised to learn the place was remodeled about 2 years ago when they first opened. However, the tables were elegantly appointed nothing fancy, just simple yet very nice. The staff is amazing. Everyone was pleasant and genuinely happy to serve us. The owner came by during the meal and talked. I think that some of the servers were related to the owner and it 's good to have a family run r...