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Cedar City Today
By the People, for the People
The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill Opens New Location in Cedar City
The fast-casual restaurant brings its fresh, authentic Mediterranean cuisine to Utah's 'Festival City'.
Published on Feb. 18, 2026
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The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill, a growing brand known for its delicious meals inspired by classic Mediterranean cuisine, is opening a new location in Cedar City, Utah. The restaurant is owned by Phillip Geurts and Alex Lignell, who hope to open at least one other location of the brand in the future. The new 2,750-square-foot restaurant seats 40 guests inside and 15 outside, and offers pick-up, catering, and delivery options.
Why it matters
The opening of The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill in Cedar City brings fresh, authentic Mediterranean flavors to the community, expanding dining options and supporting the local economy. As a fast-casual concept with a focus on quality ingredients and customizable menu items, the restaurant caters to the growing consumer demand for healthy, flavorful cuisine.
The details
The new Cedar City location will feature a wide variety of customizable options, including the Classic Greek Salad and Rice Bowl with a choice of Gyro Meat, Salmon, or several other protein choices. Guests can also indulge in unique offerings like fresh, made-to-order Feta Fries, and must-have desserts like Baklava Ice Cream and Rice Pudding. The restaurant also specializes in catering large parties, events, and meetings, offering memorable, mouth-watering Mediterranean spreads.
- The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill's new Cedar City location will hold a grand opening ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, February 27, 2026 at 11:30 a.m.
- The new restaurant will be open daily from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
The players
Phillip Geurts
An attorney with more than a decade of experience running restaurants, and the co-owner of the new Cedar City location of The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill.
Alex Lignell
Geurts' business partner, who also brings a decade of experience running and operating restaurants to their new venture.
The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill
A growing brand known for delicious meals inspired by classic Mediterranean cuisine, with a focus on fresh, house-made ingredients and authentic recipes passed down through generations.
What they’re saying
“We love Greek food and we've always loved The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill's recipes, so we're excited to bring this new and super-fresh eatery to this community.”
— Phillip Geurts, Co-owner (restaurantnewsrelease.com)
“It's hard to choose a favorite here, but I love the Garlic Shrimp Souvlaki. It's so good.”
— Phillip Geurts, Co-owner (restaurantnewsrelease.com)
What’s next
The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill will be donating 20% of sales from the grand opening on February 27 to the Utah Food Bank, supporting the local community.
The takeaway
The opening of The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill in Cedar City brings a fresh, authentic Mediterranean dining option to the community, catering to the growing demand for healthy, flavorful cuisine. The restaurant's focus on quality ingredients, customizable menu items, and community involvement make it a welcome addition to the local dining scene.
