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Nick The Greek

4.6 (254 reviews)
Open • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
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Beefteki Pita
Vanessa R.

Our family go to lunch spot in the culver shopping center. The employees are always so nice and the shop so clean. We love the gyro sandwiches and like trying the different meats of lamb, chicken, beef and falafel. Also MUST order- the fries and foyo with honey.

Prasini Salad with beefteki
Linda F.

Very fresh and healthy options here. I've been to this location a few times and have been getting the Prasini salad and I add the beefteki as my protein. They have different sauces like toum garlic sauce which is great but a little bland compared to the toum/ garlic sauce I am used to. The salad is plentiful with fresh ingredients and the beefteki is pretty juicy and tastes fresh as well but a little bit on the bland side. The order of garlic sauce helps a lot. The customer service has always been polite and helpful. The restaurant is very clean, including their bathroom. There is quite a bit of seating but does get packed during lunch rush.

Chicken Gyro Pita
Jada E.

Service was ok, nobody was inside waiting for orders so I got my food pretty fast, but my chicken gyro wasn't the best unfortunately. The chicken was alright but it was DRENCHED in a thousand island type of dressing, just not good. I was disappointed but oh well. Probably wouldn't try again.

Beef/Lamb Gyro Pita
Lou H.

Well Nick my boy, this is the start of a beautiful friendship. Found this place using yelp, then saw a sign asking customers to leave a yelp or google review, but I've seen Nick the Greeks in various locations including Thousand Oaks. I never thought to try it, as I don't typically like Greek food, but then I saw the yelp pictures. What caught my eye was the gyro with French fries in it. I thought "California burrito goes Greek" but it's a completely different flavor profile. The gyro doesn't leave you overly full but still satisfies your hunger. It could use more fries and more zing, maybe a little Cajun spice to the fries. The meat is thinly cut and freshly cooked. The tomato gives the whole thing a fresh taste. I went without the onions as they shouldn't exist outside of a fried outer shell. Overall I liked it and will be coming back. That's this critic's review, until next time, I'll be eating.

Mediterranean Bowl Chicken Souvlaki, Mediterranean Bowl Chicken Gyro, Chicken Souvlaki Skewer
Deborah K.

Food is so good. Came out quickly, staff are kind, and space is clean. Portions are good! Need to come back again and rack up my points

Tahini Crunch Salad, Gyro, and Gyro Bowl
Czarina D.

Nick the Greek is consistently solid! Wanted a meal with more vegetables so ordered food from here. Ended up doordashing the beef/lamb gyro, gyro bowl, and the tahini crunch salad. Everything was great but the true surprise of the meal was THE SALAD! The Tahini Crunch Salad is soooo good. The crispy chickpeas really make a huge difference and the dressing is stellar. Truly one of my favorite salads of all time.

Chicken Souvlaki Pita Combo & Beef/Lamb Souvlaki Plate
Sandy N.

For a healthy & quick option for lunch or dinner, Nick the Greek is your place! Nick the Greek is located on a corner lot in the Culver Plaza, between Culver Dr. & Irvine Center Dr. (facing Dave's Hot Chicken & Mickey Ds). It's a cute & quaint restaurant specializing in Greek Mediterranean cuisine. They offer fresh & delicious gyros, pitas, bowls, and more! There are a handful of tables to seat indoor (or out). The staff was welcoming & efficient. The fam & I typically come for dinner. I personally like the new Mediterranean steak bowl ($15.25). The steak is cooked perfectly. Moist & juicy..not overdone. My hubs & daughter usually get the souvlaki plate ($16.75/each) ~ chicken (for him) & steak (for her). And my son loves the steak pita ($13.75). The plates and pita usually come w/ a side of salad or fries. All in all, a good value for the generous amount of food you get. Totally didn't even know that they sell froyo (typically $5.95) til the nice staff guy gifted us one for the long wait for my son's pita order. It was yummy! Not overly sweet and a lil tarty. A perfect end to our meal. RxFoodie tip!!! Write a Yelp review during your visit and kindly show the staff member to score a FREE baklava (typically $4)! It's flakey, not super sweet & yummy filled w/ chopped walnuts. The ultra-thin phyllo (filo) dough literally melts in your mouth cuz it's baked so crispy & flakey. A must try & RxFoodie recommend!!!

Steak Bowl
Em B.

Definitely get the steak bowl! Meats were well marinated and tender with soft rices and fresh vegetables! I ate here a couple time and they're consistent with the taste. A bit pricey but competitive when compared to other places. Staff was friendly and the inside is very clean and organized. Parking outside is another story. It's a shopping plaza so there's always traffic.

Harriett S.

Love this piece. Food is great. Place is clean. Always enjoy coming here for a quick and healthy and delicious meal!

Mediterranean Bowl
Heather H.

Honestly this place is pretty dang delicious. Got the Mediterranean steak bowl and a gyro plate. The steak bowl was super well rounded with pickled onion, cucumber, tomato, rice, kale, hummus, sauce, chickpeas. Only thing that'd improve it if the chickpeas were crispy. Gyro bowl (with half rice and half fries) came with a lot of pita, side salad, tomatoes and onion. The fries reminded us of in n out fries. And overall solid. Service was fast and really nice for a fast casual place. Overall clean with blastin ac

Kaylee S.

A nice spot for fast yet healthy Greek food. I came on a Wednesday night and the inside ambiance was not busy at all. I got the Chicken Gyro. I liked how soft the pita bread was. I did feel like it could use more protein inside as I got more of the lettuce. The service was quick and there's plenty of indoor and outdoor seating.

Poinci Z.

Quick and friendly service, clean interior, and a solid gyro! I got the beef lamb gyro and it comes with tomatoes, onions, fries, and tzatziki sauce. Good portion for a quick bite :)

Michelle N.

We were craving Mediterranean food and saw that Nick had just opened up at this location. We got the chicken and beef/lamb gyro with fries on the side. The gyros were good, the beef with loaded with meat, the chicken was a bit smaller. They both came out lukewarm, the fries were also a bit soggy. Both gyros and a side salad came out to be around $30, not bad. We would come back, hopefully next time it'll be warmer and the fries crispier!

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Great food, wide selection, and terrific service and I love their chicken souvlaki plate.

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3 months ago

This place is a hidden gem. Fresh, tasty food. Fast, friendly service, and nice clean ambiance.

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Their Greek fries are so good! Love the beef/lamb gyros too. This location has lots of parking which is convenient.

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Mendocino Farms

4.3(130 reviews)
1.9 mi
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I wanted to take a moment to recognize Nick G. for his outstanding customer service at Mendocino…read moreFarms! From the moment we arrived, he was incredibly kind, attentive, and helpful. We were undecided about trying the potato salad, and Nick thoughtfully offered us a small sample. We ended up loving it and adding it to our meal! Later, we experienced a minor issue with my order. Nick happened to overhear our conversation and took the initiative to come over and address our concerns. He handled the situation with genuine care, professionalism, and exceptional problem-solving skills. What impressed me most was that we didn't even have to ask for assistance. Nick was proactive, attentive, and genuinely invested in making sure we had a positive experience. He turned what could have been a disappointing visit into an excellent one. It's rare to encounter someone who takes such pride in providing outstanding service. Nick is a tremendous asset to the Mendocino Farms team, and his kindness and professionalism deserve recognition. Thank you, Nick, for going above and beyond!

This Mendocino Farms location is so clean and aesthetically beautiful!…read more I ordered the half sandwich and small salad. The Not so fried chicken sandwich was delicious. I had the mustard remoulde on the side that I spread. It was the perfect accompaniment. BBQ sauce is the other option. The kale salad was good too! Mendo is always a good option!

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Mendocino Farms

Mendocino Farms

4.3(915 reviews)
3.8 mi
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Food: This was one of my favorite spots to go to for lunch or to cater from during college!…read moreMendocino's sandwiches are amazing, especially their Not So Fried Chicken, Vegan Banh Mi, and Happy Hippie! I've heard the Peruvian Steak, Prosciutto, and Chicken are good too! My only feedback with the Happy Hippie is that there is slightly too much filling, so it falls when you are eating the sandwich. Each of their sandwiches comes with two halves and is filling and satisfying. They also use fresh, vibrant vegetables, and a store associate told me their bread is baked fresh every day! Service: The service here is half the reason I come! A lovely store associate will guide you when ordering, and they will bring the food right to you! When they bring the food, there are two napkins on the tray. If they see you carrying your tray after you are finished eating, they will also offer to take it for you! Although the sandwich prices are slightly premium, you are paying for their healthy ingredients and exceptional service! Ambiance: This restaurant is spacious with many tables on the inside and outside! Their bathrooms are also really clean and well kept! Please go here for a healthy, non-bloating meal when you're in the area!

8/05/26 5:18 p.m. University Town Center…read more I decided to try the Peruvian Steak today without avocado. I usually order the Not So Fried Chicken, but I wanted to switch things up. I'd rate the Peruvian Steak an 8.5/10. The bread was perfectly toasted, the mustard added just the right amount of kick, and all of the flavors complemented each other well. It would have been a perfect 10/10 if one side of the bottom bun hadn't been completely soggy from the mustard spilling out of the sandwich. I ordered my sandwich to go, so if I had waited until I got home to eat it, I think the entire bottom of the sandwich would have been soggy. That was disappointing. For to-go orders, I think Mendocino Farms should automatically serve the mustard in a separate sauce container to help prevent this issue. My other qualm was with the pickup process. When I received the text that my order was ready, it read: "Your order at Mendocino Farms - 10 - UC Irvine is ready for pickup. Please proceed to the counter." Some restaurants have signs explaining whether customers should grab their to-go orders themselves or wait for a team member to assist them. I waited patiently at the counter for several minutes while a team member saw me standing there but didn't acknowledge me. After about five minutes, I finally asked, "Can I grab my order?" The process felt confusing and could have been communicated more clearly. Overall, I thought the sandwich was delicious and a great portion size. However, I think the to-go process could use some improvement. I ended up eating my sandwich in the restaurant because I could already see the bread becoming soggy when I picked it up, which wasn't part of my original plan.

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Flower Child

Flower Child

4.3(756 reviews)
5.3 mi
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Healthy dining
Gluten-free friendly

Very friendly staff and the food is fresh and healthy. I got the Brussels and kale salad,…read moreabsolutely delicious. They're lemonade is also bomb. It's not too sweet., just right. I work up the street and have a very tight schedule for my brakes and they had it ready in just a few minutes too. I'll definitely be baxk

August 2026: We love this restaurant with its tasty & healthy offerings so much so that we ate…read morehere twice taking advantage of our time in the area. The first time we visited it was crowded and there was a long line. But, they allowed the two of us to go ahead of the line because the rest were large groups, which we appreciated. The young man who took our order was very kind. We both ordered the chicken entree with steamed brown rice except I opted for the grilled vegetables and hubby chose sweet potato fries. We enjoyed our delicious meals! The chicken was tasty, tender, and grilled to perfection as were my vegetables drizzled in olive oil. The sweet potato fries were so good especially with the their homemade sauce. Eating here allowed my blood sugar to come into range for surgery the next day. It goes on to show a good diet is everything. I knew Flower Child would come through. It was the perfect low carb, high protein meal. The second time we arrived, there was no line so we were able to order right as we got up to the counter. The young lady there was very welcoming. My husband ordered the same thing but I slightly changed the meal opting for a cauliflower risotto in place of the grilled vegetables previously. Delicious! The interior has a whimsical & bright decor and impeccably clean. The high ceilings make it feel very spacious & airy. Looking forward to returning.

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The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill - Irvine, CA - #gyro

The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill - Irvine, CA

4.6(197 reviews)
1.2 mi•Westpark
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Family-owned & operated
Kid friendly

great greek is genuinely the kind of place that makes every other restaurant seem a little more…read morebland, a little more colorless, and a little less full of life. i genuinely, wholeheartedly, with every fiber of my being, love this place so much. it is more than just a restaurant to me and my friends. it's become a little piece of our lives, a place filled with memories, laughter, comfort, and so much happiness. we have been coming here since 8th grade, and there is something so incredibly special about having a place that has been part of our lives for so long!!! every time we come back, it almost feels like coming home! the food is absolutely. INCREDIBLE. every single bite tastes like it was made with so much care, quality, and love. my friends and i usually get the kids' meals, which are surprisingly generous and leave us completely satisfied. somehow, even after all this time, the food never gets old. the chicken kebab is out of this world. i cannot even begin to describe how delicious it is. and the RICE OH MY GOODNESS. especially with lemon squeezed over it? i could genuinely eat it every single day for the rest of my life and never, ever get tired of it. the fries are perfectly crispy, and if you have not tried dipping a fry into the baklava ice cream, please, do yourself this favor. it is a combination so sensational that words cannot do it justice. the salad is unbelievably fresh, vibrant, and flavorful, to the point where it makes me want to abandon every other food group and eat nothing but salad forever. and the new cucumber mint lemonade!! it is so refreshing, so bright, so delicious, and so unbelievably perfect that i wish i could have an endless supply of it. every single thing i have tried here feels like a little reminder of how wonderful food can be. but as incredible as the food is, what makes the great greek truly, truly unforgettable is the people. nadeem and eli, the manager and owner, are genuinely some of the kindest people ever, the chef is so sweet and always smiles and waves, and the service here is beyond anything i could possibly ask for. everyone is so warm, welcoming, and thoughtful, and the fact that the employees recognize us when we come in makes me happier than i can explain. there is something so touching about walking into a place and feeling like you are remembered, like your presence matters, like you are not just another customer passing through the door. they have created an atmosphere that feels so welcoming and safe, and i am genuinely so grateful for that. their kindness makes an already wonderful experience feel absolutely magical. i cannot emphasize enough how much this place means to me and my friends. there is something so rare and beautiful about finding a restaurant that you love not only because the food is phenomenal, but because of the memories you make there, the people who welcome you, and the feeling you get every time you walk through the door. the great greek has become part of our story, part of our friendship, and part of so many moments that i will always look back on fondly. i am so, so grateful that a place like this exists, and even more grateful that we get to be part of its little community. thank you, thank you, thank you, great greek! thank you for the incredible food, the wonderful service, the endless kindness, and the countless happy memories. thank you to nadeem, eli, and every single employee who makes this place so special. you have no idea how much joy you bring to people, and i hope you know how deeply appreciated you are. if i could give this restaurant a million stars, i would without a single hesitation. i love the great greek so much, and i hope it stays around forever and ever!!! some places feed you, but this place genuinely feeds your soul

What went well? EVERYTHING!!!…read more Elias was kind, even said "it's your first time here I will bring you something" and brought vanilla ice cream with homemade baklava crushed in it. I asked elias "how did you know my birthday is this Saturday October 3rd?" He replied "wow! mine is Sunday. Libras!" I knew I liked him from the jump. The chicken Gyro was extremely flavorful, the spices and veggies mixed well with the perfectly seasoned chicken. Even the gyro wrap tasted homemade. I am a food connoisseur, those who know me, know. Do yourself a favor and come here for lunch or dinner.

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