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Olives & Pita

4.4 (87 reviews)
Open • 11:00 am - 9:30 pm
Updated 2 weeks ago

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Dogs allowed
Outdoor seating
Good for kids

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Bonnie G.

Went to a book launch down the block and ferried to Bay Ridge for it. Heard this spot js the best in the neighborhood and everyone's right. Loved their octopus green salad so much, as did the gyro platter with the garlic dip. Huge portions and got about five meals out of it. Shoutout to Billy Joe who was so kind and helpful and funny too, helped suggestthe best dishes to order. Would totally come back when I'm in the neighborhood and recommend to everyone. 5 stars!!!!

Melissa R.

How have I never been in here before??? I used to stan Spartan Souvlaki on 8th Avenue so hard. I've been looking for Greek fries and a spinach pie that can hold a candle to Spartan's ever since. Well this is their offspring - literally. The son of Spartan's owner seemed to take everything he learned at his father's restaurant and make it his own for this Bay Ridge location where he branched out solo. The owner Louie is superrr friendly and his food is so yummy. I really appreciate how the chicken sticks are cooked all the way through and seasoned so well, I love the tomato salad (hello salty feta cheese! If it ain't salty, I don't want it), and I'm told the spinach pie is made fresh to order (it was delicious). There are tables to eat-in, they can handle large catering orders, plus have an absolutely adorable back patio area for patrons or private parties. I was told the patio can hold about 30 people and there's a television out there! It would be a great party space if a game or fight is on - or even a birthday celebration. I also love that you can see very openly how clean they keep everything. Even the outdoor patio is spotless. I can't wait to try other menu items like the octopus and highly recommend them to eat in, deliver, or book a private event!

Look at these fries,terrible,were not edible at all,I tried to get the oil off of them,but to no avail.

Letting the customer know that bbq automatically goes on your gyro,I didn't like that at all,and then the fries are oil as hell,it's like the oil wasn't hot when they cooked them,I'm very sad,what a waste of money.

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Matthew S.

I walked in thinking I was going to be blown away. I walked out being less than impressed. So the restaurant bills itself as a gyro shop. Cool. But they had other things on the menu that tempted me, so I went with the four meat combo, and of the four meats, only two of them are any good. Keep reading to find out which were the two hits, and the two misses. Pork skewer: Bone dry. Minimal flavor and was like eating shoe leather. Not for those with sensitive teeth. Chicken skewer: Juicy meat with lots of flavor, the lemon comes through strong. Probably pretty good with a sandwich, but it works well solo. Locanico: Before today, I had never heard of Greek sausage. This is it. I was not a fan. Too sweet, not a huge fan of the flavor, it did not work for me. This is something I figured was going to either be a boom or bust. It ended up being the latter. Gyro meat: This is supposed to be their pride. They give you the most of this meat and for good reason. It goes down easy, and pairs well with a lot of their other foods. Put some tzatziki sauce on there because it makes this meat taste delicious. The combo also comes with a Greek salad, which is quite oily and messy, and some pita which balances out some of the wet with the dry. Definitely get a Ginger Ale to save your stomach from turning upside down. It also comes with a choice of side, I chose lemon potato wedges. Like the chicken, they go heavy on the lemon, quite strongly. It knocked me back a few feet. The service is okay. My waitress was cute and patient with all the questions I asked her, and the owner (Mets fan) was a nice guy once he observed I too am a Mets fan. It is nice to see he likes sports as a whole. Now that I know what to expect, I will choose more wisely here moving forward.

Meat-packed Gyro
Janine P.

My menu choices at Louie's Gyros have been limited because well... It's Louie's *GYROS*. I've been so lucky to have had their Gyro with a side of fries. When the man and I are uber famished, we'll order some lemon potatoes, as well. The Gyros are precisely what you would want and expect in a gyro; - a pinch of crisp lettuce and diced tomato for some variation in texture - fresh, crunchy, diminutive cubes of cucumber - creamy, garlicky tzatziki sauce - close to a half-pound of flavourfuly seasoned gyro meat, encompassed by a - fresh, soft but sturdy, chewy, warm pita bread ...and for just $2 more, this generously stuffed sandwich comes with a large order of french fries! Those Lemon Potatoes, though... Oh... Those lemon potatoes... You can taste the time and effort put into making these cubed pieces of tender, zesty taters. They're rich, they've got just enough seasoning, and a generous amount of lemon; an authentic dish! If these three items (gyro, french fries and lemon potatoes) weren't so scrumptious, the man and I would venture elsewhere on the menu. However, these choices are consistent "sure bets". We love Louie's Gyros, and we really think you will, too.

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Patricia P.

This new spot popped up early in the pandemic and I'd wanted to stop in and try for quite some time. Glad that I finally did. Ordered a nice variety of the menu. Chicken Souvlaki dinner platter was super juicy and hearty pieces of chicken. You can choose between rice, salad or fries. Personally felt for $22 the salad side should have been included with the option of rice or fries. The dinner platter didn't feel like much of a 'platter' with just the rice and chicken. To add some veggies to my plate I ordered a side of chickory (Horta) which was new for me. Sautéed style with a lemony flavor. Enjoyed it. Added a side of lemon potatoes and wow. That hit the spot. Second entree was a Gyro Sandwich with fries. The Gyro sandwich didn't come with lettuce or onions. Just meat and pita which was not expected so ended up adding chickory to it from the side dish. All in all a solid meal. Just wish they were a little more generous with veggies as sides or garnishes. This could have helped to add more texture or dimension to the food. Service was great. Wait staff was friendly and approachable.

Tomato Salad
Josh B.

I guess they should have ranked-choice voting for which entree to choose at Louie's. It was an unexpectedly fierce battle as the eponymous front-runner nearly lost to the locanico, before I stuck with my adage that you have to order the thing that's in the restaurant's name. They also have combos. The gyro was great. Perhaps more surprising was the success on the vegetable front. The lemon potatoes are stellar, their sauce providing a fine accompaniment to pita or anything else you feel like dousing. And the excellent tomato salad revives an old mystery - some restaurants have great food because of a 90-year-old family recipe or years of practice, but the secret formula is "buy really good tomatoes" why isn't anyone else doing this? Very much in tune with summer 2021, there's a delightful backyard plus a couple of tables in the front. The service was outstanding.

Liza B.

Amazing food and service! I had a gyro salad and shared lemon potatoes. This was my first Bay Ridge post covid dining out experience, and I'm SO HAPPY we chose this place!!! My brother was really impressed with everything too. They have outdoor dining in the front and the backyard garden. I ate the leftovers as soon as I got home. Huge servings. This place is new, and already really popular. Check out their Instagram page for some great pics. Thank you to Louies Gyros! I'll be a regular

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Damian W.

Food 4.0/5.0 Service 3.0/5.0 Value 3.5/5.0 Decor 3.0/5.0 Overall 4.0/5.0 Really good gyro spot in Bay Ridge. Menu not too complicated. Coming back.

Shane P.

The best Greek spot in BK hands down. OGs remember it as Louie's Gyro. Same place but different name. The crew here is always welcoming. The Gyros here are to die for. Be prepared with a fork to pick up the food that falls on your plate. My go to is the chicken souvlaki. Service is relatively quick. If you have time, sit and enjoy instead of taking it to go. I find everything here is best as it's made.

Nv S.

Louie and the crew were very nice and the food is always fresh and tasty ! Fresh handcut fries Ask about his secret hot sauce for a nice kick !

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2 months ago

Great gyro ...delicious and very friendly staff definitely a great place to eat with reasonable prices .

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can not place order this is waste of time food was horrible phone was never answered went to store food terrible

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Good food. Good service. Fair price. Not fancy. Would go back again.....parking never easy in bay ridge.

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It's good. I had a gyro lamb and beef , better that other places in Brooklyn.service was good.

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Good food. I would order again . We never have a bad meal. I would like to try to eat in and see if anything is different.

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