Husband-wife entrepreneurs expand access to healthier fast-casual dining options in the East Bay region
The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill, an award-winning restaurant specializing in classic Mediterranean fare with a modern twist, opened a new location in San Ramon at 2475 San Ramon Valley Blvd., suite 11, in Diablo Plaza. The eatery is the second of its kind to open under the leadership of local owner Amarendra “Amar” Thummeti, who debuted the first location of The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill in Danville with the help of his wife and family earlier this year.
“We’re excited to open our second restaurant and expand access to healthier dining options in the San Ramon Valley,” said Thummeti, an information technology professional turned restauranteur who also owns an IT consulting firm. “We knew when we opened this restaurant that we wanted to be different and we’re proud of our commitment to prioritizing freshness, quality, convenience and customer service, so we can give our community the very best.”
Fulfilling its mission to Live Your Life Deliciously, The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill offers a unique menu reinterpreting classic Mediterranean dishes that are served in an elevated fast-casual atmosphere. Everything is prepared in-house with high-quality ingredients that bring traditional flavors from recipes that have been passed down for generations.
Guests enjoy popular selections, like the Great Greek Gyro as well as lamb, steak and chicken Souvlaki plates. Each entrée pairs perfectly with the eatery’s fresh Greek salads and signature house-made dips, including Hummus, Tzatziki, Melitzanosalata (eggplant dip) and Tirokafteri (spicy roasted red pepper). The variety of customizable options, including the Rice Bowl with a choice of gyro meat, salmon and more, offer something for everyone. Guests can also indulge in made-to-order, fresh Feta Fries and must-have desserts like Baklava Ice Cream and Rice Pudding.
The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill specializes in catering large parties, events and meetings and is ideal for elevating family gatherings. It curates mouthwatering Mediterranean spreads 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 San Ramon restaurant seats 45 guests in the dining room and 10 on its patio. It is open Monday through Thursday 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. and Friday through Sunday 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. Delivery is available through DoorDash, EZCater, GrubHub and Uber Eats. For more information, call 925-309-4308, visit TheGreatGreekGrill.com/san-ramon-ca and follow along on Instagram at @greatgreekgrillsanramonca and Facebook at @TheGreatGreekGrillSanRamon.
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, within the United Franchise Group’s food division, Big Flavor Brands. For more information about The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill locations, menu and catering, visit TheGreatGreekGrill.com and for franchise information, visit TheGreatGreekFranchise.com.
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.
