TAMPA, FL (March 27, 2024) –  The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill® is bringing fresh Mediterranean flavor to Tampa’s Carrollwood-area. The popular fast-casual restaurant recently made its Tampa debut at 12817 N Dale Mabry Hwy in the Mission Bell shopping center. The restaurant is a family-run franchise owned and operated by Ed and Fatimeh Barrie with the support of their children.

To commemorate the opening, the restaurant will host a grand opening celebration from March 27-29: 

• Wednesday, March 27 – Fundraiser benefiting Boys & Girls Clubs of Tampa Bay where 25 percent of the proceeds from sales for the day will be donated to support its mission of providing life-enhancing programs to enable and motivate all youth within a safe environment to reach their full potential.

• Thursday, March 28 – Guests can enjoy live music starting at 5 p.m. and will receive a free dessert with the purchase of an entrée.

• Friday, March 29 – From 5-7 p.m., locals are invited to experience family night where kids eat free with the purchase of an entrée.

The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill is an award-winning restaurant concept whose menu offers modern interpretations of Mediterranean favorites served in an elevated fast-casual atmosphere. Guests can enjoy classic dishes like the Great Greek Gyro as well as Lamb, Steak and Chicken Souvlaki Plates that are complemented by the restaurant’s fresh Greek salads and four signature house-made dips, including Hummus, Tzatziki, Melitzanosalata (eggplant dip) and Tirokafteri (spicy roasted red pepper).

Fulfilling the brand’s mission to Live Deliciously, everything is prepared in-house with high-quality ingredients that bring traditional flavors from recipes used for generations. The concept offers a wide variety of customizable options, including the Classic Greek Salad or Rice Bowl with a choice of Gyro Meat, Salmon and more. Guests can indulge in unique offerings like made-to-order, fresh Feta Fries and must-have desserts like Baklava Ice Cream and Rice Pudding.

“These authentic, clean and fresh recipes are what attracted us to The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill,” said Ed Barrie, who highly recommends the Chicken Souvlaki. “Our food is healthy, fresh, fun and beautiful, and we want to share it with as many Tampa residents and visitors as possible.”

Ed and Fatimeh Barrie are most excited to offer a place where the community can find joy and build lifelong memories with their loved ones over delicious meals. They look forward to their success translating to local impact as they value and prioritize giving back to charities and causes in their area.

The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill specializes in catering large parties, events and meetings and is perfect for family gatherings, offering memorable, mouthwatering Mediterranean spreads complete with bold flavors that leave a lasting impression. Choose from build-your-own Gyros and savory Souvlaki Skewers accompanied by buttery Rice Pilaf, crisp Greek Salad, authentic dips and delectable desserts like Baklava to impress guests at any event.

The Tampa restaurant has implemented a Catering for a Cause program where 10 percent of all catering proceeds will be donated to support a meaningful cause. For the inaugural year of this initiative, the funds will be awarded to the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation to further its mission of developing more effective treatments for childhood cancer.

The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill Tampa seats 28 guests in the dining room with outdoor seating for six. The restaurant is open for dine-in, catering and delivery from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily with delivery available via DoorDash, Grub Hub and UberEats. For more information and to place an order online, visit www.thegreatgreekgrill.com/tampa-fl-carrollwood.

About The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill 

The award winning Great Greek Mediterranean Grill® is a leading franchise within the Greek, Mediterranean, and Middle Eastern fast-casual restaurant industry, offering a vivacious and flavorful menu inspired by foods in the Mediterranean diet. Every dish is made fresh, in-house from authentic recipes passed down generation after generation. Co-founded by two culinary trained, third-generation restauranteurs, Nick A. Della Penna and Trent Jones, The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill is an affiliated brand of United Franchise Group™, the global leader for entrepreneurs. For more information about The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill locations, menu and catering visit www.thegreatgreekgrill.com and for franchise information, visit www.thegreatgreekfranchise.com. 

About Big Flavor Brands 

Big Flavor Brands™ specializes in franchises dedicated to creative eating, offering a zesty menu of fast-growing, award-winning food brands with a proven track record of success. From fast-casual restaurants with authentic third-generation recipes like The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill®, to specialty concepts like the grazing innovator and charcuterie board caterer Graze Craze®, and the super-fast, fresh Italian experience of Cannoli Kitchen Pizza®, Big Flavor Brands dominate their niches with quality, value, and tasty fare for every occasion. Big Flavor Brands represents the food division of United Franchise Group™ which is comprised of innovative concepts pushing the boundaries with an unwavering commitment to quality, variety, and the pursuit of joyful eating. 

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