Ariston Restaurant

Food was fresh and authentic! Gyro meat was cooked to perfection, tender and the best in the area…read morehands down! Greek music playing - makes you want to dance! Spot on service and very polite, friendly and fast! The decor is tranquil like your sitting outside at a table enjoying a meal home cooked by YiaYia! The kids menu was perfect even though we didn't order from it. We were there for lunch and the appetizers are enough for two people. The olive oil is so fragrant, the bread is fresh baked and amazing. I wish I would've tried the stuffed pepper soup, but Avgolemono is my favorite. I just wish they had a generous bowl of Youvetzi that was flavored with lamb shank!!! It's my go to Greek comfort food - My YiaYia's was the best! I will have to return to sample their desserts! I hope my favorite is on the menu... Galaktoboureko!

This is going to be a mixed review because my husband loved it and I thought it was "OK"…read moreThe staff is very pleasant and courteous and the place is very clean. The floor was very slippery around our table and for someone unsure of their step, this made me very nervous. Started with saganaki and lemon soup. My husband thought they were both delicious, unfortunately I thought the cheese was lacking and the soup was not think enough. There were huge pieces of chicken in it though. I had the special - Youvarelakia - which are the herbed meatballs in lemon sauce. The meat was "very herb-y" to the point of almost overwhelming the meat taste. Once again, the sauce was too think for my liking. Husband had the Youvetsi and thought it was delicious. We both brought leftovers home

Might not look good but these left overs are delicious ! 1/4 Greek Chicken Spanakotiropita Side Fasolakia

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Nisi Greek Taverna

4.4(131 reviews)

12.3 mi

The ambiance was calming but bright; service was very attentive and the food was delicious…read more We especially enjoyed the table side presentation of the pork gyro. And don't sleep on the spanikopita sticks!

This is a lovely restaurant with a good menu. We started with the Manouri ($11) and the Spanakopita…read moreSticks ($12). The Manouri was very interesting, but I didn't love the Spanakopita Sticks. Complimentary hummus was included. My husband and I shared the Vegetable Orzo ($17) as our main. It was rich and delicious. We tried the Ekmek ($11) for dessert. It's a bit pricey for just a casual meal in the region, but the dishes are a little more elevated and unique.

Just a shot of the interior of the restaurant

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Opa! Modern Greek Cuisine

4.1(65 reviews)

8.4 mi

The lamb shanks special was superb - huge, tender as a woman's heart, and delicious. Had the…read moregrandkids in tow for their first ever Greek rest. experience. The saganaki did not disappoint- flames 4 feet high, Opa! All our food was freshly prepared and very tasty. Best I've had outside Greek Town in Chicago. Very attentive and friendly waiter. Beautiful, clean spacious interior. Nothing not to love about this place.

The owner here is over the top friendly. Knows his business and serves great food and has a long…read moremenu. You will be well pleased at this place.

Sangria with Rosé.

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Just Kabobs

4.6(162 reviews)

4.3 mi

Surprisingly good with one thing that sets them apart. The prices…read more 2 people can eat there for 20 dollars- including fountain drinks. Value per dollar goes really far in this place considering the excellent food they serve and the size of the servings. A platter will be enough for two people! We will be back and so should you.

Delicious!! I found out about Just Kabobs from an Instagram video. The commenter said the food was…read morefantastic, so I decided that I'd check it out. We visited on a bustling Saturday afternoon. There were several people already in line who were still looking at the menu, so they told us to cut the line. My sister and I both ordered the chicken kabob plate. Neither of us are big pita fans, so we didn't eat that, but everything else was delicious. The chicken was well cooked and succulent. The rice and potatoes were both seasoned to perfection, moist, and tasty. We were both pleasantly surprised by how good everything tasted. The salad was great too. It was fresh and offset the carbs perfectly. I had the Italian dressing which had a light and refreshing taste. We ordered takeout and ate the food a few hours later. It warmed up well at that time and the following day. The portion size is extremely generous, so there's enough food for a few meals if you tend to eat smaller meals. The restaurant is bright and comfortable. The service was fast and the gentleman that rang us out was very friendly. Both plates cost about twenty dollars, which is very reasonable for lunch. I'll definitely visit Just Kabob again!

Shrimp plate - only rice pilaf (without potatoes)

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Side Shrimp kabob- soooo good! Tons of flavor

Tzatziki Greek Street Food

4.2(264 reviews)

11.1 mi

Excellent food! Stopped on our way through to Stillwater! Wonderful flavors, large servings and…read moregood prices.

We stopped by on our drive from Iowa to Michigan...GREAT find!!! The food was delicious, worth the…read morewait, excellent service and we got to talk with the guys who made the fresh squeezed lemonade and the fresh delicious desserts. My personal favorites are the dolmades (delicious lemon sauce!) and avgolemono. I used to live in Athens and I find myself craving their food...gotta go there again!

Fresh squeezed lemonade!!

Good Greek salad with grilled shrimp. Great dressing. Feta is too strong. Good lemon rice soup. Spacious.

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"Salad"... maybe a bowl?

Violi

4.0(375 reviews)

23.3 mi

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After dinner, we headed over to the bar for some drinks and easily found available seats. We…read moredecided to order the espresso martini, and when I let the bartender know about my gluten allergy, he immediately reassured me that he would use Tito's, which is naturally gluten-free. The drinks themselves were absolutely fantastic. The other bartender working with us was super chatty and friendly, sharing great recommendations for other drinks to try. When we casually mentioned that we were celebrating our friend's birthday, he kindly offered us complimentary watermelon shots, which we double-checked and confirmed were also gluten-free. I even peeked at the food menu while we were there and noticed that they clearly list gluten-free labels next to the applicable items. Overall, the bartending staff was phenomenal, and the drinks were top-notch.

Looking for a contemporary Greek restaurant with really great food. Yup. Here is a great one…read more Cool interior. Nice vibe. Quick service. The octopus, so far, this one is the best I have had. Soft, not chewy, beautiful butter and sauce. Hard to split but we made the best of it. I had the halibut. Oh how do I live halibut. This one was portioned nice, on top of mashed potatoes, and the potatoes did not have milk In them. I still do not understand. So rich and creamy. Great choice to check this place out. Not inexpensive but worth it for a quality meal.

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Greek Fries

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Cast iron moussaka

Gyros Express

4.0(49 reviews)

5.7 mi

Great Gyros! Other foods available. Great price, good to…read moregrab on the way home. Burritos are out of this world.

Great Place, even in a terrible city. They are super busy for a reason. I enjoyed the Gyro but the…read morePizza Puff was undercooked.

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Tuesday Special @ Gyros Express. 1814 Chicago Rd, Chicago Heights, IL 60411 Cool!

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Gyros Express. 1814 Chicago Rd, Chicago Heights, IL 60411 Cool!

Perros Brothers Gyros

4.2(209 reviews)

4.6 mi

Food was so fire! Service was fast and the fellas was super…read morenice! I just randomly stopped here and Im glad I did! Best gyro I ever had!

I do not understand why perro brothers, Started going…read moredownhill. I placed my delivery order. It arrived within the time window. I was handed a brown paper bag not even folded over soaked with grease. Too make matters concerning too me the driver pictured as making my delivery was not the person handing my food in this open greasy paper bag. I don't know if I should eat the food after 3 days without power, or just put it in with all the food in my refrigerator and freezer in the garbage.

Onion rings

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SemSem Mediterranean

4.4(429 reviews)

5.3 mi

All I can say is wow! As someone who is from this part of the world, I was amazed at how flavorful…read morethe food was. We ordered the falafel bowl, a crispy chicken shawarma sandwich, hummus, and 5 piece falafel. They fry the falafel to order which is amazing because it will always be fresh and crispy. Hummus had a good smooth texture and they were very generous with the oil (great quality olive oil) and toppings. The crispy sandwich had a good amount of chicken in it making it very filling. The garlic sauce tasted exactly how it should. Like pure garlic! The restaurant was very clean and they even had gloves at the tables. I love that! Workers were very friendly as well. Overall, I would 100% recommend!

Very disappointing experience. The fries tasted extremely old and greasy, and the food looked…read morepoorly prepared. The sandwich was mostly empty with very little filling. What really concerned me was finding a pickle that looked like it had already been bitten into by someone and then placed back in my food. That is completely unacceptable and made me lose my appetite immediately. I contacted the restaurant about the issue, but they refused to refund me or properly resolve the problem. I would not order from here again

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Mishkenut Mediterranean

4.4(429 reviews)

8.9 mi

Good hummus and lamb chops. Only one person working when we went, but we were given a heads up…read morewhich is nice.

My family gathered here for my son's birthday back in July, with a party of 6 adults and 1 toddler…read more I ordered the lamb chops, which were excellent. Everyone enjoyed their food. The entrepreneuress was also the chef. Even though the place was quite busy, she took a moment to come out of the kitchen to say hello to us. Good food, and a pleasant atmosphere. This was the first visit for all of us. My son, the birthday boy, selected this place because it is located almost dead-center to all 3 drivers that day. I came to this website today, to see what time they open tomorrow, because my son and I want to go back there for an early lunch on our way to a 1pm commitment. They open at 11am... yay!

Shrimp sauteéd shrimp in garlic

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Hummus

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Towanda B.

2 years ago

Bad !!! I don't recommend it at all !! Go where you are appreciated and will receive good polite courtesy service. The owner must have forgotten God gives it and will take it away !! read more

James W.

11 years ago

Amazing food! Not a lot of English but they get the job done the right way! You will not be disappointed

Candace M.

152

18 years ago

Best gyros in the South Suburbs. If you want a good gyro, this is the place to go!

Paula B.

106

14 years ago

Chicken kabob is excellent. Huge portions. Good prices.

Themis K.

14 years ago

Love the gyros! and their shakes are great!!

Monika M.

9 years ago

worst customer service I ever experienced

John G.

436

113

14 years ago

Top of its class!

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