Let me first start this review by saying that I'm judging every Long Island restaurant from a…read morequeens native perspective. You gotta come correct with the food or don't come at all! Pete's is as correct as it gets. I moved out to Long Island recently. Took less than a week for the queens food cravings to kick in. I looked around and found Pete the Greek. Pete if you're reading this, it's love. I commute through queens every single day. Ask me when's the last time I had a gyro in queens. Ask me when's the last time I had ANYTHING in queens other than traffic. Me and my wife are foodies in the highest form. Pete's spot is becoming a weekly habit in our household. I don't even need to ask what she wants. I just show up with the bag that has gyros the size of a family platter and I get welcomed more than a check you didn't expect to get. Let me explain, the pita is legit with no tears and soggy portions(you can smell it can't you), the veggies are fresh and CRISP my guy/gal. (your mind just made the crunch sound didn't it) the cheese and white sauce are wilder than a group of kids with no babysitters around. As for the meat of choice, pause on this but there's enough to go two rounds if you're more focused on the long haul. You're going to have to bite this thing like a gentle mike Tyson listening to Motown in the boxing ring while your eyes are closed and you're dancing under dim lights; it'll get you where you need to be, in God damn flavortown. But you can go slow. It's not here to hurt you, it's only going to crush it's competition by taking one customer over at a time. If you live out here and choose to go to a different Greek spot, either I'm missing some marbles, or you're smoking them. I want to try everything in that place. Even the damn napkins have to at least smell nice. So here we are, you've made it to the end. Congratulations. And you're welcome, if you almost walked into chipotle instead, you almost lost your destiny. But you're saved now. You chose Pete's. And your significant other now knows what she wants to eat. Bless. All is right. And to all a goodnight. (Insert LL Cool J peace sign kiss here) PS: buy the pita and hummus side too. Get an extra white sauce on the side and you can finagle your own bagel as you please with all that extra meat you're failing at holding with both hands. I said what I said. Damn I'm hungry AF right now.

Here's the Scoop! Decided to try this place out on a Saturday afternoon for lunch. On this…read moreparticular Saturday it was raining very hard and we felt life having a good gyro. My honey and I both ordered gyro platters. The platter was plentiful with meat however it didn't come with any lettuce, sour cream or enough pita bread. Actually 2 pieces of pita bread. I ordered a Greek salad so I added salad on my pita to create a gyro sandwich. So disappointed. The meat was overcooked as well. I enjoyed my Greek salad more than the gyro platter. 3 stars sums up my experience. I will have to return at another time to see if they've improved. It was pricey too.

Needed to grab lunch to go while in the area for an appointment. The woman at the counter was so…read morenice, friendly and very accommodating as I placed the order prior to my appointment and they had it ready for about when it would be over. Now the food. The salad with falafel is huge! It could easily be 3 meals. Fresh and full of ingredients, it was super filling and really enjoyable. The falafel was perfectly made- crispy on the outside and soft inside. A bit spicy, and so fresh. The stuffed grape leaves also were amazing (I got the appetizer), again so well made and fresh. It's easy to miss this spot as it's in a strip of other businesses, but it's definitely a must-try!

So, the food was really good... but the rest of the experience, not so much. Honestly, I was kind…read moreof turned off enough by the waitstaff that I may not return. We walked in about dinner time. All the chairs were placed upside down on every single table in the place. For somewhere that opens at 11am that day... by 5pm, it looked like it was either just opening or just closing. So, EVERY SINGLE chair flipped upside down on top of all the tables. Not a single place to sit or table to use. A guy came out and started mopping the dining room. These are all signs that a place is closing. Not a single customer in sight. As you can imagine, it was confusing. I did a double take and saw another guy at the counter. "Are you still open?" I inquired. He gave me a scowl and a brief response as if I was crazy to ask this question. I can't say if he's just one of the those people that doesn't know his facial expressions are naturally unwelcoming, or if he honestly was annoyed by our presence as customers. It was really off-putting. At no point did he smile or seem welcoming, which made it feel like they were ready to close at 5pm and we walked in. I'm sure it's not the case, but this all seemed so weird. So yeah, service sucked. Honestly, I don't know if that guy is an employee or family of owner, but my god, put him somewhere not customer facing. Other than that, the food was great. I enjoyed it all. Unfortunately, I don't know if I'll be back. The food was worth coming back for, but the service was just the most unwelcoming thing I've ever seen. Also, who mops the floor in the middle of dinner hour and places all the chairs up? If there was a reason, you should probably tell the customers coming in... "OH hey, welcome! Yeah, just cleaning up the floors. It'll be a minute, but come check out the menu"... It's that easy. Get this guy some training behind the counter.

Athenian Greek has closed suddenly. They were inspected by the Restaurant division of the Dept. Of…read moreHealth in the fall of 2025. The report was very lengthy citing various temperature control and storage and cleanliness violations. Of interest was the note that the restaurant was approved for 34 seats and had 70.- ish seats inside. i have not eaten there in 15 years but I was wondering how customers fared after eating there.

Their menu was way overpriced. Not surprising that they closed. They should have stayed at the…read moreoriginal location across the street.

Hidden gem with huge portions and comfort food! Stumbled…read moreupon this place right next door after getting a massage, and it was the absolute best decision. The atmosphere inside is super welcoming, and the staff couldn't have been friendlier. I ordered: Lemon Rice Chicken Soup (Avgolemono): Bright, velvety, and incredibly comforting. Greek Salad with Gyro: I ordered a "small," but the portion size was enormous! Packed with fresh ingredients and delicious gyro meat. I took everything home, and it was so generous that I had a full, delicious meal leftover for the next day. High quality, great value, and amazing vibes. I'll definitely be back!

We stopped by this restaurant on a whim for a Saturday lunch, and it turned out to be a wonderful…read moresurprise. The venue is small, with just a few tables for dining in, but it was clean, cozy, and very welcoming. From the moment we walked in, the staff made us feel right at home. We were greeted immediately and given a rundown of the day's specials, which was a nice touch. For lunch, we ordered the stuffed mushrooms (a daily special), the grilled octopus appetizer, and a Greek salad. The portions were generous and more than enough for two people. Every dish was packed with flavor and prepared perfectly. The stuffed mushrooms were excellent, the octopus was tender and well-seasoned, and the Greek salad was fresh and delicious. By the end of the meal, we were completely satisfied and definitely left full. The prices were also very reasonable, especially considering the quality and portion sizes. Overall, this was an unexpected gem, and we're so glad we decided to give it a try. We will absolutely be back and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for delicious food, friendly service, and a great value.

OMG, where was this place when I was growing up on the Island?!!!…read moreMet friends who frequently dine here. Service was outstanding, from our server to the young man assisting. Tons of food... all good...the lemon chicken soup was very creamy and honestly the best I have ever had. My small Greek side salad was anything but, and very very fresh. My standard order is spanakopita, but I thought I'd try the (feta / spinach) stuffed chicken, served with a very yummy rice. I barely squeezed a bite as I was so full from everything else, but it was excellent!!...and I didn't mention the chickpeas and pita.... Took the chicken home and literally had 3 more meals from it!!! Will definitely return when in town.

One of my favorite Greek restaurants in this area that serves authentic Greek cuisine with generous…read moreportions at reasonable prices. Instead of my usual gyro platter I ordered the grilled filet of flounder dinner and I think I discovered my favorite fish dish going forward. Flounder was cooked to perfection: moist, flatly and well seasoned. Served with a vegetable, rice and a side salad. First time trying something either than a gyro or souvlaki and was truly amazed with this dish. Our server Victor was outstanding and always on point. Great Greek restaurant serving the typical and authentic Greek dishes at reasonable prices with an all star staff.

Awesome first time experience. I had my favorite dips: Taramosalata, Skordalia and Spicy Feta. So…read moreyummy. I could just eat pita and dips. The owner came around and gave us a little sampling of the olive tapenade hummus. I also had a classic gyro sandwich. Very fresh and delicious. The service was great and fast!! Love the vibe and ambiance. You could tell this place is very popular and has its regulars. It was a Friday or Saturday night and it was crowded but not insane. We were treated like family and I will absolutely be back again.

We made dinner plans with my kids' 2nd grade teacher (still in touch all these years!) and found…read morethis family run Greek restaurant in her neighborhood. There is booth and table seating. It is located in a shopping center with plenty of parking. There is an extensive menu. A few of us ordered gyros which were very good. One had the Greek Melt and it was drowning in cheese and a little too much spinach for her liking. Had Scordalia for the first time and that was delish. Ended the evening with yummy tartufo. If you're looking for some Greek cuisine, definitely worth a try.

It was a great Greek restaurant until about a month ago…read more Same owners, and for some reason, they decided to become Kingsman House of Burgers. This is commercial suicide. It is now terrible. Big mistake. There are burgers joints everywhere. I went there to pick up a takeout (by the way, the menu has changed. The fried calamari, which was excellent is gone. It was fresh because they included the tentacles which you can't buy in the frozen rings which suck). It's dark inside, and the overwhelming stink of burgers doesn't mix well with the glorious smell of Greek food. Also, I bought the greek wings. Why do you put slimy onions and peppers on top of grilled wings? Totally disgusting. And my wife ordered a chicken sandwich. Dry garbage on a cheap bun. And stop using your old reviews which were good. I was sooo disappointed. Won't be going back.

Rated solely on take out dinner tonight. Ordered the…read morecharcoal Calamari dinner comes with 2 sides. I ordered the greek salad and a side of lemon potatoes. Perfectly fire grilled and I have to say the seasoning was on point! I dislike when restaurants heavily salt and season their seafood but this right here was perfect! Very fresh & I'm eating healthy tonight! The roasted peppers, the fresh dill, squeeze of lemon and light olive oil! I want to drink the juice in the take out foil! The potatoes are delicious and plentiful. What a great deal for $23! Comes w pita bread and a nice portion tzatziki sauce!! Thank you. And I was told bring your receipt back and they give you 10% off next visit. Okayyyyy!! First time here and plan to go back w some friends and take advantage of the happy hour drinks. Buy 1 get 1 50% off!

I live so close by and have driven past this restaurant so many times, so last week my friend and I…read morefinally decided to stop in for dinner. First off, it's such a beautiful restaurant with outstanding service. I tried a few different cocktails, and unfortunately, they were all a miss for me. I ordered three different ones and just didn't care for any of them. Honestly, that's probably the only negative thing I have to say about this place. We started with the crab cakes, which were so good and actually full of crab. For our entrées, we had the halibut and branzino, and both were delicious. I enjoyed my meal so much that I kept thinking about it afterward and ended up coming back just a week later for lunch with my husband! They have an amazing prix fixe lunch special, and I noticed they offer a dinner special as well. This time, I tried the Greek salad, which was so fresh and crisp. The octopus was delicious and perfectly tender. My husband had the chicken souvlaki and really enjoyed it, while I went with the branzino again. It was just as good as I remembered and paired perfectly with the lemon potatoes. The lunch special also included dessert. I can't remember exactly what kind of cake it was, but it came with a scoop of ice cream on the side and was AMAZING! I ordered a cappuccino to go with it, which came out piping hot, just the way I like it, and paired perfectly with the dessert. Overall, I really love this place the food, atmosphere, and service have all been wonderful. The cocktails just aren't for me, but everything else has been excellent. I'll definitely be back soon. Highly recommend!

We had a great experience at Limani Grille! The restaurant was very clean and welcoming, and the…read morefood was delicious and fresh. I also really appreciated the convenient, spacious parking, which made everything so easy. Great food, nice atmosphere, good service and an overall wonderful experience. We'll definitely be back and highly recommend it!

I stopped in for lunch and loved how clean and quaint the store front is…read more I ordered the chicken gyro bowl with quinoa, feta, olives and chick peas. The wait was short and the food was incredibly fresh and very well made. It was one of the better chicken gyros that I've had, it was clearly roasted and seasoned perfectly. Their tzatziki sauce is creamy and very delicious, a perfect compliment to the savory bowl that I got with my choices that were saltier (olives and feta). I love that the portion size was large enough that I had it leftover for lunch again the next day. If you're in the St. James area, I would highly suggest checking this spot out asap.

Yesterday was the first time we've been here and I do like the decor inside. It has a few tables…read morewith a very clean, white splash decor reminiscent of Greece. Also there are few small tables outdoor as we saw someone ate outside with a dog. The menu was quite straightforward to follow. I got a lamb and beef gyro which was about 6 inches long for $13. My wife had the chicken souvlaki platter for about $22 which she paid $3 upcharge for a gluten free pita bread. The worker inside told her that the gf pita is good and doesn't have that weird texture bite and she was correct. My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our meal and the meat was definitely moist along with the pita. Nothing tasted like that sat for awhile. Customer service was fantastic and we will be back.

I ordered a gyro it looked like a gyro for a child, it was the size of a mini pita. . I've gone…read morethere several times and the gyro was much bigger. Would not be going there again.'

Overpriced. Adolescence working the cash register…read more I think I will try the twisted Greek