Teddy and Savas Kyriakidis, chefs and owners of Acropolis Four Stars Grill, prepare the best eggplant Parmesan in town, according to Ed Zipp, a retired U.S. army officer and East Brainerd resident. His wife, Nancy, is sold on the pan-seared grouper.

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Chattanooga, TN 37421
Phone: (423) 899-5341
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Teddy and Savas Kyriakidis, chefs and owners of Acropolis Four Stars Grill, prepare the best eggplant Parmesan in town, according to Ed Zipp, a retired U.S. army officer and East Brainerd resident. His wife, Nancy, is sold on the pan-seared grouper.

“The first day the Kyriakidis family opened its restaurant – which was then called Little Athens – Nancy and I were there,” says Ed. “I don’t believe I had ever had eggplant Parmesan before I had dinner at (the former) Little Athens, but I do love the red sauce and sometimes have chicken with it. The eggplant is sliced lengthwise, so the pieces are about 8 incehs long and 3 inches wide, baked with a crust on top and bottom, and a cheese topping. You will enjoy it – that is a guarantee!”

The pan-seared grouper is served with a lemon caper sauce, and Nancy enjoys the appealing presentation. “It is a mild fish, and it is pan-seared with a light batter so that it is not greasy. I usually get it with their garlic mashed potatoes and their lemon chicken soup. My favorite drink at the Acropolis is the fruit tea – it is decaffeinated, so you can drink it any time of the day.”

For the Zipps, dining at Acropolis is always a great experience. Members of the Kyriakidis family visit with guests at their tables, and enjoying a slice of one of their fresh cakes or pies is a tempting finish to a “four star” dinner.

Meals at The Acropolis range from $10 – $30 per person. This is a product of the ambience and the reputation of the restaurant. The alcoholic beverages are somewhat pricey, costing as much as $6.50 for a mixed drink. The food is authentic Greek, however, and delicious. I recommend that those in the Chattanooga area try the Acropolis.