Thelo Greek Grill officially closed in Bethesda

Owner promises new location

to open December 1

Thelo Greek Grill, which was closed for dinner Tuesday evening, confirmed Wednesday that it has officially closed at 8009 Norfolk Avenue. As suspected, the closure is required because the building that holds the restaurant is going to be demolished to make way for The Clairborne, a boutique condo building.

However, the owner says the restaurant will reopen at a new Bethesda location on December 1. Stay tuned for further details as they become available.

Thelo Greek Grill temporarily closed last night

Thelo Greek Grill at 8009 Norfolk Avenue in Bethesda was temporarily closed during operating hours last night, according to a sign in the window. No explanation, nor reopening date, was given. Next door neighbor Hannah's Barbershop is preparing to move around the corner due to The Claiborne condo project being built atop this site in the near future. Stay tuned for an update on Thelo Greek Grill.

Thelo Greek Grill opens in Bethesda (Menu+Photos)

Thelo Greek Grill has finally opened at 8009 Norfolk Avenue, after a couple of false starts. Here's a look at the menu, which isn't currently available online, as far as I can tell. Stop by Thelo Greek Grill for a "slice of Greece."

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Thelo Greek Grill opening suspense continues

Work on the Greek-themed interior at
Thelo Greek Grill in Bethesda continues

The twice-delayed opening of Thelo Greek Grill at 8009 Norfolk Avenue is now expected to take place sometime this month, according to a sign posted in the window. However, the new restaurant's liquor license hearing isn't until July 5. Would they open without the ability to sell beer and wine in June? Stay tuned.

Thelo Greek Grill to open May 24 in Bethesda

UPDATE May 23 at 6:11 AM: Missing photos of the restaurant interior were added

Thelo Greek Grill has set a new opening date, this Thursday, May 24, 2018. The restaurant, located at 8009 Norfolk Avenue, takes over the old Bistro LaZeez space.

Owner John Panas, who was born in Greece, promises that the cuisine will offer the true flavors and hospitality of his native country. Most ingredients will be from local sources, and non-GMO. The chef will be Stavros Dimitriou.

The restaurant's interior reflects Greece, as well, with white walls, blue chairs, and a blue ceiling. A Santorini mural will anchor the dining room's decor. Greek music will round out the atmosphere, and Panas says he aims to keep prices affordable.