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    Central Gyros

    4.0 (319 reviews)
    ModerateGreek
    Open 11:30 am - 8:30 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
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    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Mary R.

    The best Gyros in the city. I also like the soup and spinach pies. Dinka's are good for desert. It's a full size Greek decor family style resturant. Service is fine and friendly. There is street parking and a parking Garage Accross the street. Pay the box. It might be possible to find street parking blocks away. It is located on Central Ave near Belmont Ave

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    Julie G.

    Been going here for 40 years and still amazing! We used to live near by and came to central gyros all the time. Far away now, but worth the trip! I had a beer, the delicious hot and tasty lemon soup and the amazing tender, flavorful gyros. If I was with a group I would have had the Saganaki for sure. Their flaming cheese and fresh chewy crust bread was always the best. I am just so glad i got gyro, because I almost didn't. Recently I have had several gyros at other greek places and the dry, overcooked or greasy meat had turned me off of them. Central gyros are how a gyros should taste! Try their food! Only criticism is that they need to make their sign visible! The trees have completely hidden their cool street sign. They would really get more people if the sign was not buried behind the two trees. Call the city.

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    Jeannette A.

    Our server has been working there for 20+ years and is super sweet and awesome at her job! My gf and I always go back and forth about who has better gyros (central gyros or gyros express). Well, I finally got to see what she is raving about. Saganaki is phenomenal! Best I have ever tasted, melts in your mouth. On top of their bread was perfection. Gyros, were delicious (but gyros express is better). Was a bit disappointed with the portion size. Normally, when we get a platter with an extra pita, we can stuff our gyros so they can barely close and still have more to pick at, this wasn't the case....we had to order and extra side of meat. So what really makes it a platter? Not sure. The restaurant itself has a great Greek feeling and decor.

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    Mirella K.

    I've been coming to Central Gyros ever since I was a little kid - how have I not reviewed this place yet?!?! Central Gyros is by far my favorite Greek restaurant. This restaurant is incredibly humble, down-to-earth, spacious, and extremely delicious. They have a die hard staff that has been for years. The service here is spectacular - they're so hard working and they know their menu off the back of their hands. I also found out they have new owners now during my most recent visit a few days ago; I've always loved the staff here! The food is where the gold's at. This Greek food is GOOOOOD. I highly recommend their chicken shish kabob plate that comes with rice, potatoes, and a soup. Their avgolemono soup is the best in the area. I squeeze extra lemon in it to make it more sour. Their gyros are to die for and their Greek salad is light and refreshing. Their fries are very thick and potatoey, too - my family absolutely loves the fries. The complimentary seeded bread is endless and yummy. They also have the best Greek potatoes I've ever had at any Greek place. It's all reasonably priced, as well. Overall, if you're looking for a delicious, down-to-earth spot for some Greek food, you've found it!

    Hannah H.

    Central Gyros seems to be super popular and a favorite for many. I had to check this place out, because one of my favorite foods is gyros. I did a carry-out, in which I ordered the Gyro sandwich - I did ask for this well-done, extra onions, with the tzaziki and the tomatoes. They definitely delivered on the onions, which I super appreciated. However, the pita bread was kind of stale - should have been buttered up and super fluffy. The gyro meat was a little hard and chewy, as if they were already cooked in advanced and barely warmed up; I was expecting more of the 'fried' that they describe on the menu, which would have been more crispy and more greasy... Definitely on the saltier end, which I didn't mind. The portion is great, and you could easily make two pita sandwiches out of the meat. The restaurant itself had a funny odor; not sure if there was carpeting inside or not, but there was some type of a musty smell that I was not a fan of. Staff were super friendly and welcoming! There's a free city parking garage across the street, which is super convenient - just be careful crossing Central, as it's a super busy street. +chewy gyro meat +friendly service! +free city garage across the street

    Stephen C.

    A real neighborhood spot with authentic Greek food. In between fast casual and upscale dining in a dining room setting. The decor is reminiscent of old style Greek murals that adorn the walls. It is bright and airy and the tables are a decent distance apart so you're not on top of each other. The restrooms and super clean which is a big plus with me. I always get an idea of how owners and management feels about their establishment by the sense of the restrooms and quality of napkins. Here, with get a big ups! The server was excellent! I wish i remember his name as I always make it a point to ask names of those who so graciously choose to serve my meal. It's not an easy job and these folks don't get nearly enough kudos. I super nice Hispanic guy who knew his menu well and suggested choices from the menu. Their offerings are 100% Greek and authentic in every way. You really can't go wrong here on what you order. There is something for everyone vegetarian and carnivore alike. Greek food being generally vegetarian friendly offers excellent non meat selections. I try different things here though today went with the gyros plate. A plate full of of quality gyros meat on a bed of fresh cut white onion and sliced tomatoes. Pita bread on the side with their Tzatziki sauce makes for an excellent filling lunch. There is the option between rice or very good steak fries with you plate. I've had the rice and it's excellent however this was a fry day. The fries are thick long and not at all greasy. If I had to give a 5 star on any particular item it would be the Avgolemonos soup. A Greek style egg drop should with rice in a thin lemon broth with an excellent flavor. This is my absolute favorite and of soups and I know soup. Central Gyros hands down has the absolute best Avgolemonos in the city. This alone with their legit Greek salad would be an excellent meal anytime a day. This soup will warm you and fill your taste buds with joy. So try some soon. An excellent choice to dine at lunch or dinner.

    Gyros and fries. So good!!
    Zack R.

    Had a lovely lunch experience here today. Dined alone, and got probably the simplest menu item: gyros, fries, and a Coke. The gentleman made me feel so at home; he was very attentive without hovering, and best of all the food was incredible. Thinly sliced gyros meat piled high on perfectly griddled pita. Super hot and fresh steal fries. Great experience, hot and fresh, great service, delicious! What more could you ask for?

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    Joe B.

    Established over 40 years ago this family run Greek restaurant, deemed to have some of the best gyros in chicago! Had the hummus and pita, roasted red pepper enhanced the homemade flavors of the hummus, enjoyed the chicken and rice soup with lemon, which was absolutely delicious. Gyros were very good, not greasy and the perfect size, meat was a mix of beef and lamb, their specialty. Added grilled onions to mine and it came with thick fries. Side of Greek rice was a bit bland, but overall a really nice solid meal at reasonable prices, and very friendly service! We

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    It was ok. I expected better taste. Friendly environment. Was served pretty quick.

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    Great food and Great service. We grew up in Chicago and this is one of our favorite places to go.

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    Very good Greek food and also American food DELICIOUS! Great service and selection. Very cozy location!

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    FYI - just called to place an order and had a recording tell me that this place is now closed on Tuesdays.

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    these gyros are the state of the art. savory perfection. my mouth waters just thinking about it.

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    Excellent gyro lunch special. Very fresh and tasty. This was my first time experience and I shall return.

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    Ask the Community - Central Gyros

    Do they serve flaming saganaki?

    Yes they do

    Does it have a full bar and free parking?

    Yes, free parking is across the street in the garage

    Are they gone forever? What gives? I need my souvlaki!

    They are open again! They opened January 3rd, and business is BOOMING!

    Is it open again?

    Yes it's open and the food is still amazing! The interior has been remodeled too.

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    Athena Greek Restaurant

    Athena Greek Restaurant

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    We love this place. Used to come here more often but the past few years maybe once or twice a year…read more Still a go to spot when we have guests from out of town for some of the best Greek food in Chicago.. All high-quality ingredients across the board, the dolmas are superb. Always quick friendly service always busy with a full restaurant whether we come at lunch or dinner. I've never seen this place slow. They no longer torch the flaming saganaki in the dining area in front of you like so many Chicago Greek restaurants have over the past number of decades. That was a show & highlight every time. I believe now they torch in kitchen and bring to your table. I miss that experience, perhaps a thing of the past. I can only speculate a plate of flaming saganaki met a litigious human at some point along the line in the Greek food world, ending an era. Alas, I Look forward to returning.

    Visiting my Cypriot friend in Chicago of course meant many and many Greek dinner, Greek bars, Greek…read morecafes and Greek lunches. I had no complaints at all and wished out loud with each new space that New Jersey had such a wonderfully condensed representation of my favorite cuisine in one area. We came to Athena's for lunch, sat inside under their covered and enclosed space that felt like a patio because it was all windows and had an incredible meal. We started with two frappe because there is no other way, and decided to order a bunch of the appetizers for a little bit of a lunch mezze. Delicious! We got the: -trio of dips. The taramasalata was my favorite. -a horiatiki salad, basically a greek salad with no lettuce. -octopus and the kolokithia (zucchini chips) A perfect lunch. We left full but not weighed down like so many of our other meals that week, and had left overs to nosh on that night. The space is lovely, the service was fast and friendly and it was so great that they had free valet. Would highly recommend and I am sure I will be back the next time I am in town.

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    Inside of Greek Stuffed Chicken ($26) - chicken breast filled with spinach and feta. Big portion.

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    8.0 mi
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    This was one of the best food experiences I have had in my life. I'm so glad I was able to reserve…read moretwo seats at the bar. Walking to the location, my friend and I discussed the various dishes we would like to try. In hindsight, I'm grateful for the walk because it helped make room for the dishes we would try. When we entered, we immediately were seated and greeted by Omar. His knowledge of the menu helped us focus on our dishes. We ended up ordering: squid ink chitarra, agnolotti, salt- roasted beets, pork belly, and gelato. Each dish was better than the next. The brown butter and red wine jus used for the agnolotti was addictive and the squid ink was delectable. Who knew salt- roasted beets could taste out of this world? Not me. We ended with a glass of limoncello and champagne to accompany our vanilla gelato. I'm already looking forward to my next visit.

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    Andros Taverna

    4.2
    (444 reviews)
    3.2 mi

    Had the absolute best time here w a friend. We came at an odd hour, at 330pm, and walked in without…read morea rez. The interior is inviting and warm. Our server, Katie, was excellent. She was so friendly and knowledgeable, she explained all the different dishes so well and came around right at the exact times we needed her. OThe food was amazing. We started out w the mezze collection, we chose tzatziki, spicy whipped feta, and the skordalia w octopus, it came w 2 wood fired pitas. You guys, this mezze collection was straight fire. It was divine. It also was quite filling and we prob didn't need a whole fish after, but I was not mad about the fish bc the fish was incredible as well. We got the wild lavraki, which was explained to us as the cousin of branzino. It was deboned for us at our table and he sprinkled flaky salt, squeezed lemon, and added some delicious flavored oils on top. Prob the freshest fish I've had in the city. We also had a couple cocktails, I had a spritz that was lovely. The total bill was a bit shocking, cant lie, but I also believe it was worth it for the quality of service and food that we received. I will mos def be back! Parking over here is rough, plan ahead and give yourself some time to find parking if you're driving!

    Such a delightful restaurant with beautiful intimate but also friendly vibe. We made reservation in…read morecase it would be packed. We were seated right away even though we were roughly 15 minutes early. We came here for brunch hours and everything we ordered was delicious. The service was amazing; our waiter was very friendly and made sure everything was delicious and perfect. We ordered the crushed avocado with spicy everything bagel (bagel in general was pretty salty for our taste) but still delicious, tsoureki French toast (so delicious, perfect sweetness from the honey), and Cretan with over easy eggs. They brought out a complimentary appetizer which was so simple but unbelievable delicious. Cherry tomatoes on the vine with olive oil and salt with some seasoning. I would eat this everyday if I could. The cherry tomatoes was so sweet with the perfect crunch. Definitely worth having. Will definitely be coming back to try other dishes on the menu. They also have valet for $15 for 3hrs, I believe.

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    End of the night. Adorable atmosphere.
    End of the night. Adorable atmosphere.
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    Athenian Room

    Athenian Room

    3.9
    (974 reviews)
    6.1 mi
    $$

    From the moment you walk in, it's clear that Athenian Room holds a beloved place in the Lincoln…read morePark community! It's a mom-and-pops shop through and through- you'll see homely decor, a simple but well done menu, and people from all walks of life coming together over delicious food. The staff was warm and attentive throughout the meal and brought out delicious complimentary french bread. It's pretty cool that although the restaurant doesn't serve alcohol, staff from the adjacent bar came around every so often and took orders. For appetizers, we started with the feta and olive appetizers. They were good, but I'd probably order something a little more unique next time. I opted for the chicken kalamata dinner for the main event, which came with more french bread and a salad. The salad came out first, and it was pretty simple with minimal dressing. I wished there had been more variety in produce and something besides iceberg lettuce for greens. I'd recommend getting some feta on the side to add some flavor. The chicken, however, was absolutely outstanding. It was super tender, seasoned beautifully with za'atar, and brined in vinegar (I think). The za'atar seasoned french fries underneath were extra crispy and perfectly soaked up the extra sauce from the chicken. For the price, this place is a steal- you really can't beat the quantity and quality of food that you get. Overall, a great experience- I definitely recommend making a stop if you're in the area!

    Sadly I found this place right before I move…read more This place is cash only so make sure to come prepared - I do think there's an atm at the bar next door if you do forget. We tried the skirt steak and chicken. The steak is OUTSTANDING. I'm not sure what secret spice blend they use in the kitchen but it's delicious. We always make sure to order a side of pita and Tzatziki to make our own gyros. The chicken is also a great choice, but the steak remains #1. The service here is always quick. We've never had to wait for a table, but if we did the bar connected next door is a great place to hang out in the meantime.

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    LÝRA

    4.1
    (601 reviews)
    6.9 mi

    I don't really go out to Greek restaurants often but this place was really good. There were 10…read morepeople in our party and we ordered around 16 dishes. We ordered the breads and the spread and the pita was so warm and delicious! The spicy feta and the tzatziki were a hit. We ordered some horiatiki salata which was a nice and refreshing taste to balance all the heavy meats. If you want to try everything and people aren't picky, family style is the best! We started off with the crispy zucchini and egg plant. These were fried and more like veggie chips. Nonetheless the crunch with the dip was delectable. The waitress was so helpful and she served/cut each plate so everyone got to try one. The saganaki (Greek pan fried cheese) came out flamed! Such a show stopper and really delicious, dense cheese. We also ordered the slow roasted lamb gyros, charred octopus, bouzoukia potatoes, wagyu beef skewer, chicken skewer, grilled lamb skewer, grilled roasted chicken, and branzino. We ordered A LOT of food and every dish was so flavorful and packed a punch. Lastly, we finished it off with dessert with loukoumades which are Greek fried donuts. Such a sweet and warm dessert to end off an amazing meal. Truly impeccable service, vibes were amazing, and 10/10 would come here again!

    Yeah it lives up to the hype! I came here with some friends for a little celebration and the vibes…read moreare great. I think my one complaint would be I was expected the towel swinging + more sparklers for how loud it was in there so at times it just felt like a REALLY LOUD place to be where you also ordered up scale mediterranean food... but other than that I won't complain because the food was delicious. To start, I got the drink with tequila which was stunning and beautiful. To start, we got the dips which came with veggies and pita and each one was delicious. We also tried the wagyu meatballs which were super tender, the spanokopita which is a classic and the calamari. For the entrees, we shared the chicken and the halibut both of which were delish. We ordered plenty of food and had a lovely evening!

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    Crispy calamari
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    Greek Prime Kitchen & Bar

    Greek Prime Kitchen & Bar

    4.3
    (137 reviews)
    9.6 mi
    $$

    I visited Greek Prime this weekend with my husband and a few friends. The entire staff was so…read morefriendly from the second we walked in the door. We sat out back, on the cute brick patio. Each table had umbrellas so you're able to adjust to get the perfect amount of sun or shade. Our bartender, Jenny was amazingly attentive and made delicious drinks! The owner even stopped over to our table and enjoyed a round of shots with us! Let's not forget about the food....everything was delicious! We started with the flaming saganaki, then moved on to a Ceasar salad and a steak pita. The portions are definitely shareable sizes or just pack it up and eat the rest later....it's worth it! Overall, it was truly a great experience. We will definitely be back to enjoy the patio vibes many more times this summer!

    So, this is not the cute Greek restaurant you visit in Greektown. This is "the walk through the ice…read morecream shop and display cases, to the dark panel traditional Chicago-style bar, back to the rear and up some stairs to chairs and tables in a dining room with TVs on the wall" type of spot. And I was here for it! Great service from our server. Good quality and variety of food. (Hello, octopus?!). The "Greek" dressing on my Greek salad was...interesting. I'll definitely make sure to just ask for oil and vinegar next time. Drinks were a generous pour and didn't take long to be made. Overall, it's what I'd consider a "true Chicago kickback spot"z: No frills, but worthy.

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    Greek Prime Kitchen & Bar
    Greek skillet with added onions. Being treated to world class service by Andres.
    Greek skillet with added onions. Being treated to world class service by Andres.
    The lighting Is a little funky but this is their deliciously moist chocolate cake. I believe it's a triple chocolate cake.

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    The lighting Is a little funky but this is their deliciously moist chocolate cake. I believe it's a triple chocolate cake.

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