When clients moving to Delray Beach ask me about Delray Beach Market, Lefkes Estiatorio is one of the stalls I bring up almost every time. It sits inside the market at 33 SE 3rd Ave, and it is one of the reasons the food hall has built a reputation for quality that goes beyond the usual food court expectations.
The restaurant serves Greek and Mediterranean food, and it carries real history behind it. Chef Anastasio Dumas and his cousin Georgia Dumas opened the original Lefkes in Athens back in 2004, and the brand expanded to Delray Beach Market with a soft opening on August 2, 2025. That family lineage shows up in the cooking, which leans traditional rather than chasing trends.
Delray Beach Market itself has become a draw on its own, a modern food hall with multiple vendors under one roof, and Lefkes is consistently one of the names that comes up when people ask which stall is actually worth the visit rather than just convenient.
What to Order
The octopus, tuna salads, and Greek salad are consistently recommended, and they are a good place to start if it is your first visit. From there, the braised ribs and seafood linguine are worth trying if you want something heartier. For a special occasion, the 8 ounce filet is available a la carte for $65, and Lefkes also offers a fixed price menu for diners who want a more structured experience.
Save room for the baklava, priced at $15, which is the dessert most people mention. Between the a la carte options and the fixed price menu, there is a real range here depending on whether you want to sample a bit of everything or keep the meal simpler.
What Reviews Say, the Honest Version
Lefkes Estiatorio holds a 4.2 out of 5 rating on Restaurant Guru across 806 reviews, plus 93 reviews on Yelp, numbers that point to a consistently well regarded restaurant rather than a one hit wonder. That said, some diners find the prices high, which is worth knowing going in, especially with a la carte items like the filet.
The overall picture is still mostly positive, though there are occasional comments about pricing and the odd rough patch with service. Most reviewers still recommend Lefkes for a special occasion rather than a casual weeknight stop, which fits with the menu and the price point.
Who This Restaurant Fits
Lefkes tends to draw people planning an occasion dinner rather than a quick lunch, along with diners specifically looking for a higher level of authentic Greek cooking inside a modern food hall setting. If you are the kind of person who wants a sit down, celebratory meal without leaving the energy of Delray Beach Market, this is the stall built for that.
It also works well for out of town guests or clients visiting Palm Beach County who want to try something beyond the seafood and steakhouse options that dominate much of the area, since genuine Greek cooking at this level is not something you find on every corner.
Lourdes' Perspective as a Local Agent
For clients relocating to Delray Beach who ask me about Delray Beach Market, Lefkes Estiatorio is one of my favorites specifically because the quality is a step above the market's average. I do not send clients there expecting a bargain, I send them there when they want a real meal worth sitting down for, whether that is to celebrate closing on a new home or simply settling into the neighborhood.
It is also a place I keep in mind for clients from Greece or with a taste for Mediterranean cooking who want something that does not feel like a tourist version of the cuisine. Between the family history behind the kitchen and the strong review numbers, it earns its place on my short list of Delray Beach recommendations. I also point clients toward Lefkes when they ask what sets Delray Beach Market apart from other food halls in the area, since not every vendor there holds up to the same standard.
Practical Details
Lefkes Estiatorio is located inside Delray Beach Market at 33 SE 3rd Ave, Delray Beach, and has been open there since a soft launch in August 2025. Given the a la carte pricing and the fixed price menu option, it is worth deciding ahead of time which route fits your evening, and reservations or an early arrival are a good idea if you are going on a weekend when the market gets busy.
Because Lefkes sits inside a shared food hall rather than a standalone building, expect the casual, communal seating typical of Delray Beach Market, even while the food itself aims higher than a typical food hall stall.
Written by Lourdes Alvarez, licensed Realtor (FL #SL3559024) with Charles Rutenberg Realty, serving Boca Raton, Delray Beach and Palm Beach County.
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