I used to love this place, but a recent experience made me quite upset. I ordered a Greek salad to go, and it took them over 35 minutes to prepare it. That's far too long to be waiting for a to-go order. They need to hire more cooks to help manage the rush hour demand. read more

Vernon Grille - Chicken Gyro Pita - Greek Near Me - City, New York

Love the skewers and horiatiki salad Great happy hour One of my favorite places in the area with consistent good service, great food and a neighborhood feel. read more

Great tasting food ! Nice and clean place ! Friendly staff . Would visit again soon !

I already have multiple reviews here but since those are pork-centric I'll add some praise for the beef-lamb gyro, a delightfully multi-textural creation. While I'm glad the Jersey City-Hoboken metropolitan area has become a hotbed of Greek platters, I'll still cross rivers to stop at the excellent Vernon Grille. First-timers should go the platter route, especially if lemon potatoes are available. read more

vernon grille is SO good - it's def one of the best spots in the neighborhood! the food: i loved the shredded chicken and potatoes - THE POTATOES are the most flavorful potatoes i've ever had in my life, i would 100% get them over the fries. the chicken plate is nice bc it comes with pita and a little salad and i can make my own mini wraps! they also had a buy one get one wrap deal which is such a steal overall i will be frequenting this place as a to-go spot! read more

Vernon Grille - Greek Near Me - City, New York

Nice spot on Vernon for Greek food. I had a quinoa and salmon salad which was nice and my friend had a chicken pita. Would love to try more but it is not halal (understandably). Seems like a great relaxed environment for hearty food. The desserts are pre made and are on display. I was hoping the cookie praline dessert was crunchier with a full cookie layer for the topping but it's crushed Oreos built into the top layer. Tasty but I was really interested in a crunch. read more

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Ate here all by myself for lunch and dinner that I had brought and ate the pork souvlaki pita sandwich with fries and tiramisu and then asked you make it a la mode for dessert. It had tasted really good and delicious. The service there was also attentive and pleasant. I couldn't agree more. Finally, I would definitely eat and come back again next time! :) read more

Vernon Grille - Greek Near Me - City, New York

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Food and service was great! The place looked bright and clean. I ordered the souvlaki pita sandwich with French fries. It was delicious! read more

Vernon Grille is a classic spot in LIC and I'm so glad we stopped by during lunch. Surprisingly packed with families and construction workers that are working nearby, the service was still quick and attentive with only one for the small restaurant. Lunch prices are pretty reasonable and the portion sizes were filling as well! I would say that the only thing I found wasn't good was that the meat was a bit tough but otherwise, it was a great lunch! read more

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I come here when I am working in the area the food is always good and consistent. It's a pricey area so the prices do reflect that but not much you can do about that. The waitress there is attentive and gets the job done. They should definitely get new ketchup bottles though and stop keep refilling the old plastic bottles or at least but the authentic glass ketchup bottles and use those they are easier to clean and always look good. read more

My wife and I moved to the area not too long ago and we had a bunch of friends come visit us. We all visited Greece a few years back and naturally wanted to relive some of those memories. We came for dinner in early July and the staff easily accommodated our party of 7. Our waitress gave us a lot of suggestions and we ordered the dips, haloumi (sadly out of saganaki), and Greek salad. All were tasty. The 1L of house wine for $29 is truly remarkable. The hit of the night was definitely the mixed platter which, if you order apps, I feel like I could feed 3 to 4. My favorites were the gyro and chicken souvlaki which had a beautiful char. With tzataiki and ample lemon, I was singing with each bite. We took home a lot of leftovers! If I'm ever looking to entertain a large crowd, I know where to take them. read more

Vernon Grille - Mixed grill for 2 to 3 - Greek Near Me - City, New York

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My review is based on my take-out experience. I ordered a pork gyro with french fries on the side. The servers were nice when I went to pick up, no issues. They have a lot of add on features for your dish which is great. The add ons come with a small fee. The pork gyro and fries were good, very filling! I could not eat my next meal since I was still full. The food is definitely worth the price. read more

Vernon Grille - Pork Gyro Pita - Greek Near Me - City, New York

I never really go to any restaurants before checking the Yelp page but we stopped here for a bite after a nice stroll through Gantry Park and had a great experience. Our waitress was super friendly and kind enough to bring my dog a bowl of water as soon as we sat down. The menu is pretty standard for a greek spot. We got a gyro and a platter. The portions are pretty huge. You get a lot of food for sure. The veggies are fresh and the meat is seasoned to perfection. The lemon chicken soup was a pleasant surprise and it was delicious. Our experience was great except just the last bit where our waitress charged us for the wrong amount and we had to get recharged the right amount. Aside from that hiccup we enjoyed ourselves! read more

Vernon Grille - Greek Near Me - City, New York

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Vernon Grille is a solid spot for a quick bite. I always get the rice platters, which can be split between two people with the amount they give. The platters are a little bit pricier, but with the amount of food they give you it's more than fair imo. Service is quick and friendly, with nice interior for small or large groups. Definitely a good place to drop by if you need a quick and filling lunch. read more

This is the second time I go to this restaurant and the experience was underwhelming both times. Today I got a cheese burger, which was $15 plus a dollar each extra for lettuce and tomato. It was takeout and when I opened the box I realized the burger was not even wrapped. It was a mess to eat. The previous time I went, I had waffles for breakfast. The waffles came with powdered sugar and were overpriced as well. No fruits, nothing to justify the price. On top of that, the server couldn't bother to serve the table from my right side but from behind me, scaring me every time. Based on these experiences, I won't be coming back. read more

Vernon Grille - Cheese Burger - Greek Near Me - City, New York

Coffee is weak, service is ok, prices are fair, considering that the food is not great.

This restaurant is not in my neighborhood. It's honestly by chance that I stopped by here considering all the restaurants in the area were full Ambiance: 5/5 Quiet, clean, no loud music. Overall we enjoyed it because we could all just sat down and chat and didn't feel like there's a pressure to leave Food 5/5 I am not a big fan of Greek food, but I like the soup and sausages. The restaurant delivered both very well. The soup was creamy and the sausages are very tasty. read more

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The food was good, big portion sizes, just a tad pricey. I would recommend the moussaka and the chicken gyro platter. Staff was nice but had to get their attention often for water or to add on more items, even though there wasn't too many people there. The food came out pretty fast as well. read more

After a long absence, I finally made my way back to Vernon Grille, but I decided to go for takeout instead of dining in. Outdoor seating is a plus. Initially, I planned on ordering the Chicken Gyro, but I switched to the platter option. What caught my attention was the choice to add a side and select either soup or salad. I opted for the rice and vegetable soup. As a big soup fan, it was great to discover their are different soups each day. The food I ordered was tasty. It had the perfect balance of flavors, and it wasn't overly salty. The ambiance of the restaurant was pleasantly quiet while waiting for my order and it was ready at a timely matter. Unfortunately, the staff service at this place was not up to par. The staff did not provide any information on the wait time, which is something many other businesses do as a courtesy. Additional, the other staff members I encountered were not friendly as I was standing at very close distance to them. The downside is that they charge 3.5% credit card fee to their customers without disclosing. It wasn't the norm and still not the norm in the neighborhood. Other LIC businesses haven't been charging the additional fee. The credit card fee does play a role in determining which businesses deserve more of my business. Overall, I would be open to returning for takeout since I enjoyed the food. For those seeking greek cuisine, it's definitely a place worth trying. It's also good to mention that they are the only one in the area. read more

Vernon Grille - Greek Near Me - City, New York

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This is a great Greek spot in the area! I've ordered take out from here several times and they always pack it! The portions are great and match the price point. The flavors are great and they're pretty quick with fulfilling orders too. I always go for the lamb and beef gyro platter which comes with a choice of side (rice, potatoes, fries) and soup or salad along with some pita bread. The meat is very tender and has the authentic flavors of good gyro meat. The fries have the perfect ratio of not being too thick or thin so you can still taste the potatoes. The pita bread is also toasted perfectly and is the perfect pairing. My only comment is that I wish they gave more tzatziki sauce and pita for it all! I also got their rice pudding which was really tasty! It was creamy and the cinnamon just topped it off. read more

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Did not care for the falafel balls. Do not like that mint in the balls. Rice is a little over cooked with Chicken Kabab dinner. Hummus was good. read more

We came here on a Saturday night after being at the park all day. We thought that the food was flavorful but the service was ok. We weren't acknowledged when we first walked in and noticed that the employees were all in the corner hanging out. They had a decorative outside seating area with plenty of tables and chairs. read more

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We stopped in around 8pm on a Sunday and there was plenty of seating available. The inside was bright, clean, and welcoming! The service was great and everything tasted fresh. We ordered: Keftedakia Greek Meatballs - the meatballs were juicy and had an overpowering oregano and mint flavoring. I'm a huge fan of their homemade tzatziki, which is thicker than most but has a great forward flavor. Grilled Halloumi - the plate had little halloumi bites with pita, cucumber, tomato. The halloumi was delicious. Loukaniko (Greek Sausages) Platter w side of salad - There was 3 sausages on the platter and it was a bit dry and not a fan. The flavors weren't complementary. The side of veggies were overcooked with very little seasoning. The side salad had a good amount of feta but needed a bigger bowl for it to be properly mixed. Side soup - I wasn't a huge fan of. It very lemon forward. There were bits of orzo and chicken maybe? Chicken Souvlaki platter - chicken was juicy and seasoned well My friend's gyro and lamb platter look phenomenal, so I must have chosen wrong haha. Overall, the dishes were fresh but I did not like the meal that I chose. read more

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I hate to do this but this is a reflection of bad service. No tzatziki sauce in my gyro? If I have to ask for it then that's bad. This gyro is dry as hell! read more

Vernon Grille - Lamb and Beef (Mix) Gyro Pita - Greek Near Me - City, New York

Ordered delivery service from Vernon's food truck in Manhattan. Very efficient from UES to UWS (~30 minutes), order instructions were followed, and fresh ingredients used. Fresh ingredients are used and Vernon is not skimpy on the protein portion! Greek salad with the grilled chicken added still was under $20, whereas other businesses make you spend $30+ on similar choices. 10/10 read more

Vernon Grille - Greek Salad Grilled Chicken Breast A la Carte - Greek Near Me - City, New York

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This Greek restaurant is nice and clean. I ordered a gyro sandwich with salad it was good. The service was good and fast. I didn't have to wait long for the food to come in. Good local spot in Long Island city. read more

Vernon Grille - Gyro sandwich with Greek salad - Greek Near Me - City, New York

Solid Greek spot. My boyfriend and I waited about 10 mins for an outdoor table one weekend afternoon, and split the chicken souvlaki platter. Very tasty and definitely enough for the two of us. Fries in particular were amazing! read more

Vernon Grille - Chicken Souvlaki (Skewers) Platter - Greek Near Me - City, New York

An always reliable choice in Long Island City. The menu is huge, so there will be something for everyone. I usually get the Pita rolls which are always delicious and a good value. This last time I went I got the pork gyro plate, which was HUGE and came with soup, pita, tzatziki and your choice of side (I got the lemon potatoes) The lemon potatoes were perfectly cooked, the meat well seasoned. The waiter also gave us a free dessert at the end (not sure what kind of cake it was) Only four stars as I wouldn't say this place has the best ambience for a sit down restaurant (it looks like they do more business for takeout anyway) but definitely go check it out. read more

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Amazing GREEK FOOD!!! Finally had the chance to stop by with friends and we were blown away! The meat combo platters were not only delicious, but extremely filling! The staff and service was really nice too! This restaurant will definitely be my go to spot for authentic, delicious, Greek food!! read more

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Mushy tomatoes... which kinda make up the essence of a a horiatiki salad, womp womp. Souvlaki chicken skewers were decent. read more

Vernon Grille - Greek Near Me - City, New York

Changing my rating, just ordered from them today again and while the food was great, their delivery took well over 1.5 hours. 50 minutes past the stated time in the Grubhub app and they stated Vernon Grille does their own deliveries. If you're going to be running late, I think you need to let the patrons know. read more

Stopped in for lunch and the food was very good. Chicken gyro was fresh and flavorful. Restaurant was clean and the staff was very friendly. Would recommend. read more

Vernon Grille - Greek Near Me - City, New York

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Meh. This place has gone back downhill. Inconsistency is key at Vernon grill. Occasionally the food is pretty good but more often than not it's mediocre at best. The only thing consistent is the fact that it's overpriced. You'd think they'd use quality ingredients based on the price they charge?! Todays entree: Stale pita, rubbery, chewy chicken topped with the butt of a tomato, cold beef gyro, lukewarm fries. Multiple times they've forgotten a major item I paid for. It's a shame there aren't more places to choose from in this town. Roll the dice if you dare and try this place. Or take a page from Forrest Gump: Vernon grill is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you're gonna get. read more

Delicious food, and very sweet staff and ambiance. The Greek salad and dips are great, and the lamb is wonderful. The food holds up for delivery service as well, definitely a staple in the Long Island City/Hunter point area! read more

This place is soooo yummy!! We accidentally came upon it as we were perusing the LIC Springs! Festival. I ordered a mimosa, which was fantastic. I also got a pita with grilled chicken. It included fries inside, which I highly appreciated. Overall, amazing place to get your appetite back if you ever need to! read more

Vernon Grille - Greek Near Me - City, New York

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Popped into Vernon Grille for their Lamb and Beef Gyro Pita ($12). It had slices of marinated lamb mixed with beef gyro, tomatoes, onions, on a layer of tzatziki sauce. The pita was nothing to write home about, but had the essentials of curbing my pita craving. P.S. They slice the meats from those large meat spinning machines in the restaurant, so you know the place is legit! read more

Ordered for delivery one day since we always pass by on our way home. We got the lamb gyro platter and some mini dips with pita. It was pretty good - no complaints here, but not enough tzatziki was given for two to share. The lemon chicken soup was a bit creamy for my liking but can't complain. Solid Greek food in the neighborhood. Pro tip: got delivered in 15 min!! read more

The location of this place used to be one of my fave pizza spots but I'm real happy this Greek gem took over! I'm sooo about getting your bang for every hard earned buck! And this place does not disappoint. Ordered the fried zucchini balls to start and they came out hot, golden with a nice hint of mint in delicious batter, plus the grilled haloumi cheese to start. The Vernon grille platter is a ginormous amount of food where the small is suggested for 2-3 people but it really was enough for 5! Generous amounts of kebab, gyro, souvlaki and pita all piled high on a large platter, it was an amazing sight! The space is clean and bright with decor that is tasteful. Staff is super warm, nice and helpful and the location can't be beat from getting here by public pt or by car. read more

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Our office had lunch catered by Vernon Grille this Thursday and everything was top-notch. I had to contain myself from going for seconds as I gave myself a rule to only load my plate once, but there was plenty of food. I am not going to go into details describing everything that we got because it's lunchtime on Friday and I will be drooling on my keyboard, remembering yesterday's lunch, but I really hope we will order from this place again and honestly, next time, I am breaking my rule. read more

This is an update to my previouse review. All the problems with the wait times for pickup orders the horrible service and horrible food have all been adressed and fixed! Vernon Grille is back to the way it used to be. The food is great the service is great the 4 stars is actually 4 1/2. The place is clean and inviting. I highly recomend this place. Keep it up! read more