Marilyn's food is just as delicious the next day after you bring home your leftovers. I popped open the boxes of gyro, garlic fries, and grilled veggies and ate them right out of the box without heating them. Dipping the fries in tzatziki made them all the more yummy and frankly the only fries that I can stand cold. Do not miss the chance to try this food. I cannot rave about it enough. read more

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Ooooooo myyyyyy goddd!!! Ok seriously!!! This place is amazing!!! The flavors are out of this world !!! The meats were moist, the garlic fries heaven, the baklava yes!!!! Best in the world! The owner/cook is the biggest nicest sweetheart! She literally has her own sea food market next door which just shows how fresh her food is. A neighbor table ordered the sea bass and it was stunning, the smell was incredible. I looked over and saw another table with scallops and knew what my next plate was for next time I visited. I expressed how stunning they looked and she quickly served me two to try. I died and went to heaven!!!! I am in love and I am so happy and looking forward to coming again and again and telling everyone about this place. Highly recommended!!! read more

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Amazing food, service. So inviting. This was my first time here, took my mom for her birthday as she loves kebabs and wow food was so good. The owner is so sweet too! Def coming back! We got the shwarma and ground beef kebab - a must try. Hummus and babaganush was delicious! read more

Not very good, was in simi and wanting some good Mediterranean food so we found this place with decent reviews, my ground tri tip sandwich was grilled on a flat top and slightly burnt, why not do it on a skewer? It tased like a bad meatloaf and unsatisfying, the hummus was bitter and only finished it because I was hungry. Definitely will not go here again and I guess this is all simi has to offer now for m food. Well I got a response to my comments and was asked that I should of let them know so they could of fixed my issues with the food and not to leave then "bash" them on yelp, well I am sorry to say but that's not how I roll as giving as far as critiquing food, you should make sure all your food comes out of that kitchen properly that's how it works, it's not if you serve bad food you get a chance to fix it like it's Gordon Ramsey's Kitchen Nightmares, and then saying I am bashing you just puts a cherry of top of your bad food, which what you have and where you have it you need to be on top of you want to succeed in that town, I have friends and family who live around you and they are not fans of the food here especially with the prices they want for the low dinning experience you get here. read more

I loved my chicken shewerma plate (lunch special). For a lunch special of about $8, the plate with the sides is worth it. I received a good amount of chicken, fresh salad, with pita bread, and baba ganoush and a delicious dressing. Surprisingly, Marilyn's has authentic imported Japanese beers that go well with Mediterranean food. They have Coedo's Shikkoku Black lager beer, which is actually light on flavor, and a moderate 5%ABV. Another, beer I had my eyes one was a sweet potato lager. Coedo's Beniaka (ale brewed with sweet potato, 7%ABV) is amazing ! Great! Delicious! Wow! The mildly sweetness after taste comes from the sweet potato. It's delicious! It has a sweet caramel taste from start to finish, giving it a delicate soft flavor working together well with the to bold hoppy taste. It is unique. Overall, for randomly finding this place I will say that they have GOOD FOOD. Simple. read more

Marilyn's Mediterranean Kitchen - Unique authentic Japanese beer - Mediterranean Near Me - Simi Valley, California

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Great food and service. We got the fish tacos and beef/lamb gyro with a side of hummus and pita bread. The Turkish coffee is very good. The staff was very friendly and quick. read more

A small restaurant and its pretty busy on a Friday night. The server were attentive and the food is great but some dishes too salty. The beef shawarma, clam chowder was salty in my opinion. The chicken shawarma was just right. read more

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On 2/25/20 my wife and I decided to try Marilyn's once again, we were hopeful that our experience would be better. My wife ordered a beef shawarma sandwich with baba ghanoush, though it tasted good, it was served cold. They had one waitress who was seemed not to know what she was doing. We just took our food home, heated it and ate it there. Sorry Marilyn, when you are there food and service is better. read more

Dine in experience may be different but I'm confused on take out. I ordered and was told it would be ready in 15 minutes. It came out in 15 minutes but it was completely wrong order and now it's almost been 35 minutes and I'm still waiting. 3 stars because the people are nice, and it does look VERY good for a dine in experience but definitely not for take out. read more

Looking for something different on the lunch circuit, we came in and were pleasantly surprised. We started with the Baba Ghanoush and pita and asked for a side of cucumbers which they served at no extra charge. It was delicious. Well spiced and the pita was perfectly warmed and soft. It held us over very well while waiting for our fresh fish. Marilyn's emphasizes fish for good reason. They also own the fresh fish market next door and boy what a difference that makes. We ordered the black cod and it was excellent! Fresh and perfectly spiced and cooked. The serving size is large enough to share. So for lunch, if you get hummus or baba ghanoush to share, you can easily share the main dish and still have enough to be full. We are fans and will be back again. Can't wait to try for dinner with some good wine! read more

I may live in Simi Valley, but I sure don't relate to fellow diners out here. I honestly find most Simi Valley-ites are content with mediocre food. I am a bonafide food snob, and I am NOT okay with mediocrity. I will go one step further and say that Marilyn's Mediterranean Restaurant is, right now, on my mediocrity list. I found it to be sub-par, and I know they tried hard to please us. My first issue is that while they advertised as a "Mediterranean" restaurant, why were we viewing sushi (Japanese), fish and chips (British) or Mexican food items on their menu? I see how a number of fish dishes found their way onto this menu; that makes total sense. However, when you start to introduce them as fish "tacos" or sushi, that takes on a whole different image. It didn't work for me, it was confusing, and I'm wondering if their attempt at broadening their range of items causes them failure to hone their craft. I don't really think they have found their identity....or stick with it. In furtherance of this menu confusion, I also thought it odd what they listed for appetizers. I have never been offered shrimp scampi as an appetizer, and I really don't think of it that way. It should have been a featured entrée. Also, they stated 6 prawns for that appetizer. These were clearly not prawns, they were only medium-sized shrimp, and in no way were they prawn-size nor worth $15. I also had an issue with them not being cooked through. I know that the color of shrimp is not the best way to tell if shrimp is cooked through, but these were still somewhat transparent, and that, they should not have been. That being said, I returned the dish for further cooking, and it was returned in more of a cooked condition, but still not as cooked as I would have liked. It was tasty, however. That much, I will acknowledge. One last comment on the menu selection, while they are definitely open for lunch, the menu did not have a defined lunch section, and in fact, only offered 2 sandwiches. All other entrees were dinner type items, and priced to match. I would have preferred seeing a separate menu, or at a minimum, section on the main menu for lunch..... with lunch prices, as well. It's not fair one has to pay top dollar all day long. I just found the menu to be strange on many topics. It didn't flow, and it didn't make sense. It then caused me to become quite indecisive as to what I wanted...... it just wasn't hitting me in a good way. So, in addition to the shrimp scampi above, we ordered hummus, which I believe is a fairly easy and reliable Mediterranean dish to prepare. Unfortunately, it was completely without flavor. How is that possible? No salt? No garlic? I don't know, but it completely lacked in flavor...and then, it came with 4 pieces of pita bread, not 4 big pita rounds to equal 16 pieces, but ONE SMALL pita round cut into 4 pieces. Because we didn't like the hummus, the bread didn't even matter, but had we liked it, 4 little pieces would have had me enraged. Instead, I was more focused on the hummus with its lack of flavor. I think they realized we didn't like the hummus because the waitress made a point of telling us we were not being charged for it. That was very kind of them to do, but still, I expected yummy hummus..... they should have been able to deliver on that. Mediterranean Cooking 101. EASY. My husband ordered calamari. I don't know what specifically annoyed my husband, but he didn't want to eat it. I know the sauce was that chipotle mayo again, but as I said above, if you start mixing things up too much, the focus gets lost. Calamari is known to be eaten with cocktail sauce, perhaps marinara, and maybe some even go for tartar sauce. Regardless, whatever that sauce was, it should not be there, and yet, it was. My husband didn't care for the breading texture on the calamari, either. He let a fair amount of this dish go to waste. I tasted one and didn't like it, either. Not much flavor...... and I refused to dip it in that sauce. My husband also ordered fish tacos. He was completely disenchanted with that........ fish tasted "off," whatever that meant (he tried it, I didn't). He didn't like the chipotle sauce, and he left that entire dish just sitting...... hardly touched it. The one stellar moment of the meal was their Greek salad of all things. Very simple..... lettuce, tomato, onion, feta cheese, kalamata olives, and a wonderful dressing, which honestly, made all the difference. I loved the dressing. The vegetables were fresh, and it was my favorite part of the meal. The bottom line is this...... unless and until this restaurant figures out what its food identity is and can really hone in on that, I think they will find themselves closing their doors sooner than later. I know, Simi Valley-ites don't have a particularly sophisticated palate, so maybe they will stay open for a good long while...it's just going to be without me. read more

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Best Middle Eastern food I've had in Ventura county. The falafel was very good. The Kuftah plate had grilled tomatoes and onions with parsley which was amazing with a greek salad. The hummus that came with it was delicious with warm pita bread. The owner brought us out two different kinds of Kibbeh to try and the depth of flavor with the spices was incredible! read more

Marilyn's Mediterranean Kitchen - Kuftah plate - Mediterranean Near Me - Simi Valley, California

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Great little place... Wanted to try something local instead of heading to TO or Westlake. Greek dishes were fantastic! Seafood fresh and great portions! Great service and friendly staff. Will be going there more often. read more

Marilyn's Mediterranean Kitchen - Mediterranean Near Me - Simi Valley, California

Ever been to a restaurant that is so good it kinda ruins all others? Thanks Marilyn's, for kicking all other Greek joints to the curb. And worse yet, it's 350 miles from my house! I came down to Simi from San Francisco to visit my sister for the weekend and we ordered a bunch of stuff to go. I'm kinda glad we ate a home, because what happened next would only look acceptable on Animal Planet. (Sing to the Batman theme song) Dolmas, Dolmas, Dolmas, Dolmas, Dolmas, Dolmas, Dolmas, Dolmas, Dooooolmahs! Just unbelievably special. All kinds of magic, rolled in a grape leaf. 10 pieces! With tzatziki! Like no other dolma I have ever had. Mushroom, eggplant, zucchini, tomato--the most savory, umami filled things you will ever eat. Kufteh Kabob Plate: I've been to Greece people. They ain't got nothin' like this. The meat is actually a patty, cooked medium rare, seasoned with stardust. Grilled tomatoes and onions are the only way to do this. Just the right amount of rice. The hummus is as good as we had in Israel. Chicken Gyro Plate: What voodoo is this? Thinly sliced, juicy, juicy chicken, seasoned with pixie dust, GARLIC fries and a salad. More tzatziki? Yay!! We got lavash bread, extra pita, too. Ask for extra lemons. Squeeze it on everything, including the fries. Three people in complete ecstasy. Followed by food coma. It's been three days and I am dreaming of when I can come back. Marilyn's, please be there when I come back. Love you. read more

10/10/2018 Ordered thru Doordash (who was awesome) but I am NOT happy this time! Got ceviche with horribly stale chips. Ordered the scallop pasta for $27 per plate and it tasted just like I took pasta straight from the water and ate it. Scallops were cut super thin and at the bottom of the container sat a flavorless puddle of what I assume was the sauce made of "white wine and spices." I really wish people cared about consistency and treated every dish as though someone were gonna put it on yelp. I ordered the first couple times and gave a great review. This is actually the SECOND sub-par order so I HAD to say something. BUT PAYING $27 FOR BLAH WAS THE LAST STRAW. read more

The food is GREAT! I was so excited to hear that a new restaurant was opening in Simi Valley, I had to check it out. The restaurant itself is quite small, but the food is worth the wait. The owner is also very sweet and made sure to apologize for the wait. read more

Cute gem of a new place in town. Friendly staff. Clean look of the decor - very minimalist. Fresh food. You can hear the sizzle of it being cooked up to order. Loved the garlic fries (it was my cheat) and liked The flavor of the chicken gyro. My dining partner in crime had the chicken schwarma plate. He said that the salad needed more feta and they were prompt about providing more. One suggestion he made was for his plate to have hummus included with it, which another local place does and He thinks would make the dish better. The meat doesn't tend to be overly spiced which may be a good or bad thing depending on how spicy you like things. Personally I like things a little more spicy, so this was a little underwhelming in terms of spicy. However, those that don't like super spiced would probably enjoy the chicken Schwarma here better as the spices are dialed down. Kind of bummed that they had run out of the Tiramisu that is my fave. Which is kind of odd for a Saturday night. Overall, I would return and perhaps try one of their fish dishes next time. read more

Marilyn's Mediterranean Kitchen - Chicken Gyro plate. Garlic fries and salad. Tasty and fresh. I have not seen chicken gyro before and it was pretty neat! - Mediterranean Near Me - Simi Valley, California

Good food, friendly staff, homestyle food We were in a rush and we quickly stopped by for a bite before we had to get to our appointment. within seconds the waitress was at our table, took our order and throught the service she would check on us quite frequently, and when the food was ready she came back a few times after to ensure everything was exactly how we wanted. I ordered a small salad but it was very filling and very delicious. everything was super fresh. my only criticism would be to change the plastic cups. I have never been a fan of plastic cups, especially after being washed numerous times. overall: a great hidden gem read more

Solid. First timer. Dude at the front was super nice and helpful. Almost forgot to give me a bag but then he ran it out. He knew the menu and he history- he was a great ambassador. Got the food home - started with Greek Salad, dressing was awesome! Hummus and Pita on point. Next up, chicken gyro and kabob platters. Both good, chicken the bomb. Only issue was we were missing garlic fries, we called and they did not hesitate to bring it to us. It was worth it- these garlic fries are epic!!!!! So happy to have a great spot locally with fresh and tasty food!!! Excited to go back. My only recommendation (and for ALL restaurants) DO NOT tie Togo bags, leave them open and review the items. I should have known better. Great job!!!! We will be back soon. read more

Great food always enjoy the veggies as most restaurants veggies are not offered. All the Mediterranean food is good as well as the fish. read more

My absolutely favorite spot to eat in Simi Valley! The staff is incredibly friendly and welcoming and the food is absolutely delicious and fresh. I come here at least three times a week since they have such a diverse and delicious menu. The beef gyros, kabobs, and calamari are just a few of the many dishes I enjoy! Highly recommend checking this place out! read more

Marilyn's Mediterranean Kitchen - Beef kabobs with Greek salad and French fries. Delicious! - Mediterranean Near Me - Simi Valley, California

No joke, this is one of the very best Mediterranean spots I've ever eaten at!!!! The hummus is incredible, the chicken kebab is juicy and flavorful, and the sides I've tried (veggies, salad, rice) were all impeccably prepared. While it's a little more expensive than other middle eastern places I've eaten at in the past, at $15 for a chicken kebab plate with two sides, it is very, very good and delivery is quick! I'll be back to try new things soon! read more

I came here to Marilyn's Mediterranean Kitchen for the second time and I really enjoyed it again! I had a business lunch and the atmosphere was perfect for enjoyable food and good conversation. I think they did a really good job with the decor, because I feel very comfortable in the atmosphere here. I had the Kufta Kebab plate for lunch, and it came out quick and very tasty. The ingredients were very fresh and flavorful., and my business colleague felt the same way. I also want to comment on the service staff. They were friendly and very helpful. If you're looking for some affordable and delicious Mediterranean food in the Simi Valley area, then I highly recommend Marilyn's Mediterranean Kitchen! read more

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Very good service and food..... Started with some falafel and hummus....It was so full of flavor. The gyro was so good, and the pita bread was soft and fresh. read more

Amazing, fresh seafood, and attentive, friendly service! We came here with a party of 10! They don't do reservations but when I called ahead of time they said they would try to save us a big table and they did. I've been here before and couldn't wait to have their steamed clams again. My coworkers had never been here before and when we all got our food they were surprised at the quantity and how delicious everything was! Their scallops are humongous and the portions of their entrees are enough for 2, and at a great price! We'll definitely be back! They also had $5 a glass wine! read more

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Way overrated. I ordered the meat Kibbeh, lamb kabab plate with rice and vegetables, fish and chips with garlic fries, humus and pita bread, and tiramisu. Out of all of that, there is not one thing I would recommend. The Kibbeh was soggy. The humus was so heavily oiled it was like gravy. The pita bread was not as good as mass made off a store shelf. The fish and chips were very greasy, with almost no garlic flavor in the fries. The lamb was over cooked from the medium rare I ordered, and tough with very little flavor of marinade or meat smoke. The veggies were OK, but very ordinary, and the same for the rice--not offensive, but not delicious. The tiramisu was not traditional and served with a very thin chocolate sauce, lacking the distinctive flavors of authentic tiramisu. I ordered out, but I also looked over the restaurant and this is no place to go for "ambiance". Perhaps the seafood plate is good, but the "specials" are expensive and I know I will not be back to see if they could rescue this place in my mind. To get so many things so poorly done tells me all I need to know. There are much worthier places for this kind of food in Simi Valley. read more

Went there for dinner on 12-8-17 at 5:45. We were seated immediately and a drink order was taken, with a food order shortly thereafter. At 30 minutes past order time, I asked what is going on and was told that the "food is cooked to order". At 45 minutes after order time, I asked the same question and got the same answer. At 55 minutes past order time, I dropped a $20 bill on the table for the drinks and told the owner, and scatterbrain waitress, that I found it amazing that they remain in business. The owner was LESS THAN APOLOGETIC when I told her we were leaving and repeated, "the food is cooked to order". Be serious, almost an hour wait to get kebobs and a salad. read more

Placed a to-go order and had people who were eating there currently bring it back home. Easy, right? Nope. When the order came home, the hummus I had ordered was missing. Called Marilyn's to inquire, they didn't pick up- but okay it was late and I guess they shut the phones off promptly at 9. Called the next day and finally got through in the evening. I spoke with Marilyn herself who assured me I would get a refund for the missing hummus. The only problem is that Marilyn doesn't know how to work the POS system in a restaurant with her name on the door, so she had to call me back. This was after I was on hold for 10 minutes while I listen to them figure out how to find a transaction and refund it. I got a call back around 8:30, I mean, I got FIVE CALLS BACK and several awkward voicemails where the representative that Marilyn threw this issue off onto started with "...hi this is.................. ... . . . ::click::" When I got home I picked up their sixth call. They allegedly refunded the entire amount of my check ($16.00 something) but they wanted me to provide them with a card number to charge me for the salad I did get. I was hesitant, because it seems like they are inept at using the pos. The waitress/hostess assured me, with zero confidence in her voice, this wouldn't be the case. I would receive a refund for the total and they would only bill me for the salad I got. Well, a week later- they took an additional $9 but HAVE NOT REFUNDED THE ORIGINAL CHECK. Before Marilyn jumps on here to yelp bully about taking it to the internet: what else should I do? No one took ownership (not even YOU and it's YOUR business), and they don't know how to work their POS. I'm not calling back to listen to a bunch of bullshit, I'll just file a charge back with my bank. Scam artists. read more

My favorite Restaurant in Simi Valley and I lived here 50 years. Try the Ahi Tuna fantastic or the beef shawarma. The service is awesome as well Great Cooks!! read more

Marilyn's Mediterranean Kitchen - Mediterranean Near Me - Simi Valley, California

Marilyn's is awesome. We've been here 5 times now and have consistently had excellent food, great service, and an overall amazing experience. I love to try a different grilled fish special each time we go and every time it's been cooked perfectly with amazing flavors. For an even healthier option I trade out the rice for mixed vegetables and they never mind. My husband has tried a different normal item each tine we go and has lived everything! Don't forget to try their hummus too! Garlicky, smooth, and delicious! And the super fresh pita that comes with it is so good!! read more

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We ordered takeout - swordfish meal and chicken kabob meal. I give it a C-. It was over seasoned and contained too much oil. It didn't taste clean. I'm sorry Marilyn but the fish was over seasoned with cheap spices and I'm not sure the grill and fryer are clean. The fries were soaked in grease. Please do better. Keep it clean and go easy on the oil. read more

Everything cooked to order hot and fresh seafood from West Coast Seafood right next door where you'll find the freshest catch in Simi. (SUSHI GRADE SEAFOOD). Marilyn's had something you for every diet from the meat eater, pescatarian, vegetarian or vegan. I recommend it. It's worth checking into for that something uniquely different. read more

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Almost in tears I honestly didn't want to leave Marilyn and here wonderful restaurant.She is honestly one of the sweetest human being I met in my entire life . If I could eat here everyday I would unfortunately I live all the way in Culver City . There is something very very special about her food . You could absolutely taste the love in here cooking . I honestly cant even explain how great her food is . If you like seafood she is going to put up on game . She deserves an awards she is a SUPER WOMEN . YOU MUST ORDER CLAMS , the Cheviche , salmon kebab , shawarma and the whole menu. Baklava was brought down from heaven . Do me a favor please go try her food and talk to her she is such absolutely amazing . She is doing such a great thing for the Simi Valley community by serving this delicacy. read more

Super yummy! Got the lamb kabobs and the beef shwarma. The pita is super fresh. The lamb was very tasty, but some pieces had fat that I couldn't chew. Rice was cooked well. I'd recommend this place if you're looking for Mediterranean! read more

Marilyn's Mediterranean Kitchen - Fresh pita! - Mediterranean Near Me - Simi Valley, California

This little gem is worthy of a try Greek and Seafood fare is on the menu staff are friendly food was delicious prices are reasonable what more do you need give them a chance you won't be disappointed read more

I really wanted to love this restaurant. Marilyn, the owner, is as nice and welcoming as can be, as is her staff. The place feels like family, and it's Yelp reputation is very high. Some of the food was very good like the hummus, Greek salad and my wife's Kuftah platter - great seasoning on the ground beef. Good Baba Gannoush as a starter and a fair chicken pita rollup for my daughter. But my true disappointment centered around my Salmon Kebab dinner, especially after reading review after review about how this location has the freshest Seafood in town. Prior to ordering, I did ask if this was fresh salmon and was told it was and wild-caught as well. The platter arrived with two huge kabobs of grilled salmon, a very generous portion. But the salmon was off - not to the point where it was completely spoiled, but way beyond tasting anything like fresh salmon, on the edge of turning bad. Moreover there was no seasoning to make this distinctive, or at least camouflage its weakness. Had I complained about it, I'm quite sure the kitchen would have re-made the dish, but my appetite was gone by then. Juxtaposing the glorious reviews with the reality of my plate added to my disappointment and made me question the authenticity of the reviews. Or maybe I just had a bad batch but the kitchen should have caught it. The Yelp reviews I've written in the past have always been positive, and I'm sorry I had to share this episode about a nice, family-run restaurant. read more

Delishious! I will definitely be coming here again. Beef gyro plate with garlic fries was amazing. The Greek salad was also great tasting really clean and fresh. Good quality of food. Great service also. read more

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Oh my gosh! AMAZING! Found this spot nearby a class I am taking in Simi Valley and am thrilled!! Fresh, hot and Absolutely delicious. I live n Camarillo and am bringing my Family back to do some serious grubbing. Highly recommend to EVERYONE who is looking for Excellent Med food and the falafel plate and sandwich is to Die for. I don't like to yelp much but this is def a place you want to try out if your looking for Good Mediterranean Food. read more

Marilyn's Mediterranean Kitchen - Mediterranean Near Me - Simi Valley, California

About a week ago I ordered the falafel sandwich with hummus on the side and an extra pita for pickup. It's not that I wasn't satisfied with my food but I had more hope for the taste. My sandwich was decent and so was the hummus but I probably will not be back. I wish the side of hummus was larger since it is considered an actual side for the meal. When I came in for pickup the hostess was friendly and had my food ready for me when I got there, which I appreciate the good service! And is solely the reason for receiving any stars. I have yet to find a good Mediterranean restaurant in Simi! read more

Marilyn's Mediterranean Kitchen - The size of my side of hummus compared to my angry orchard - Mediterranean Near Me - Simi Valley, California

Still a great place to eat!! But so disappointed that they no longer have Meat Dolma. This was a favorite of ours, and what actually brought us back again and again. The beef Gyro is amazing! read more