Visit to Great Pallas Athena: Greatest Greek Restaurant in Town

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Pallas Athena, a delicious, warm felt home Greek restaurant for family and friends, located in Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, which my family and I frequently visit, due to the countless variety of incredible Greek meals. As we enter the restaurant, the smell of light, flaky marinated calamari and baked pita smothered with butter filled my nose. We are greeted by a friendly hostess who shows us to our table. As I look around while walking towards our table, I notice a striking white statue in the centre of the room, posing in a beautifully undefinable way. I take my seat, noticing the heavy metal chairs that screech against the hard wood floor as I begin to pull. While looking at the menu, a bubbly waitress comes to serve us. The item on the menu that catches my eye is arni psito, one of their signature dishes. This meal includes a perfectly well seasoned, slow roasted New Zealand lamb shoulder, filled with heavenly pockets of juicy tender meat. It is served with a Greek salad, lemon roasted potato, rice pilaf, and sautéed vegetables. While waiting for our meal, the waitress brings a basket of freshly sliced baked pita bread and tzatziki. My meal comes just in time as my stomach starts to grumble. Not only does it smell heavenly, but the light soothing Greek music playing gives me the relaxing feeling of being in Greece. The music is mixed with sounds of beautiful piano notes and a touch of the violin, giving the room a Greece vibe. As I take my first bite, I can taste the richness and tenderness of the lamb mixed with a crunch of the buttered pita bread absorbed in my mouth. The meat is so tender that it falls off the bone. The silky white tablecloth against my skin is fragile and smooth to the touch, giving me a sense of comfort and relaxation. As I indulge in my meal, the waitress comes by to check on us. This restaurant is a family favourite because of the excellent service and always amazing food. The meals are reasonably priced, from $17.00 to $25.00. We enjoy celebrating birthdays and family get togethers there. The warm and pleasant ambience this restaurant brings, together with the mouth-watering Greek food creates the perfect gathering place for friends and family.  I will never forget the freshly cooked meals, and I will continue to come back for more.