Stephano's
Our Story
Family-Owned for 28+ Years
No Processed Meats
No Added Sugar in Marinades
No Seed Oils in Our Cooking
Real Food Made from Scratch
Where Flavor and Tradition Unite
Family & Roots
at the Heart of It All
Stephano’s has always been built around family — not just in name, but in everything we do. What began as a small, hands-on effort quickly grew into something bigger, with relatives joining in, each bringing their own energy while staying true to the original vision.
The recipes we use today come from a shared family tradition, shaped over time and carried into every kitchen we open. It’s not about scaling fast — it’s about growing the right way, without losing what made it special in the first place.
That same mindset carries through to how we serve our guests. We treat every location like an extension of home — welcoming, consistent, and grounded in the same values we started with.
Fries Fried in Avocado Oil
Marinades & Dressings Use 100% Avocado Oil
Appetizers Finished With Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Cooked to Order — Not Sitting in Warmers
The Story Behind
The Beginning
1998
2004
Nick Joins
The Rebrand
2006
2011
New Leadership
Nick graduates from UNLV with a marketing degree. Together, Nick and Maria begin helping lead the company’s expansion and future growth.
Henderson Opens
First expansion location opens in Henderson.
2013
2016
Southwest Opens
Southwest Las Vegas location opens.
Guigo joins the family business while
attending UNLV.
Growing Forward
Guigo graduates from UNLV and continues helping grow the family brand.
2020
2023
Blue Diamond Opens
Summerlin Opens
2025
Our Roots
From Dream to Local Favorite
What started as a dream in 1998 became one of Las Vegas’ favorite family-owned Mediterranean restaurants.
Founder Stephano’s moved to Las Vegas with a vision: to build a Mediterranean BBQ restaurant centered around fresh ingredients, authentic recipes, and genuine hospitality. Together with his mother and father, he opened the very first restaurant near UNLV under the name Daily Chicken.
From the beginning, it was a true family business. Stephano’s 16-year-old niece, Maria, helped while attending UNLV, and the restaurant quickly became a local favorite among students, university staff, and nearby businesses. Guests were drawn to the fresh grilled meats, homemade recipes, and welcoming atmosphere that made everyone feel like family.
In 2004, Stephano’s nephew Nick joined the business at just 18 years old while attending UNLV. His passion for the restaurant and vision for growth helped shape the future of the brand.
In 2006, the restaurant officially rebranded as Stephano’s Greek & Mediterranean Grill — a name that better reflected the family’s heritage, menu, and long-term vision.
Growing Together
Across Las Vegas
After graduating from UNLV in 2011 with a marketing degree, Nick partnered with his sister Maria to begin expanding the family business across the Las Vegas Valley. Their goal was simple: bring the same quality food, consistency, and family experience to more communities throughout Southern Nevada.
The first expansion came to Henderson in 2013, followed by Southwest Las Vegas in 2016, Blue Diamond Road in 2023, and Summerlin in 2025.
Also in 2016, Stephano’s nephew Guigo joined the company while attending UNLV. He later graduated in 2020 and became part of the next generation helping continue the family legacy.
Today, Stephano’s Greek & Mediterranean Grill remains family-owned and operated, built on the same values it started with in 1998: fresh ingredients, authentic Mediterranean flavors, hard work, and treating every customer like family.
Podcast
Behind the Brand
Fries Fried in Avocado Oil
Marinades & Dressings Use 100% Avocado Oil
Appetizers Finished With Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Cooked to Order — Not Sitting in Warmers
Food Philosophy
Real Food, No Shortcuts
We believe great food takes time. That’s why every dish at Stephano’s is prepared fresh daily using traditional recipes and quality ingredients. From hand-marinated meats to house-made sides, everything is crafted with care — no processed shortcuts, just real Mediterranean flavor done right.
Family-Owned for 28+ Years
Fries Fried in Avocado Oil
No Processed Meats
No Added Sugar in Marinades
Marinades & Dressings Use 100% Avocado Oil
Appetizers Finished with Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Cooked to Order — Not Sitting in Warmers
No Seed Oils in Our Cooking
