Pegasus Taverna in Detroit was such a great find. The rustic Greek decor gives it a really warm, authentic vibe, and the ceiling is honestly beautiful--nice touch that makes the place stand out. Service was spot on too, super friendly and attentive without being too much. We went on a Monday evening during the Detroit fireworks, which made it even more fun. Food-wise, the traditional Greek dishes were the highlight. The saganaki was done perfectly, the lamb shank in tomato sauce with rice was rich and comforting, and the gyro was easily one of the best we've had. Prices were very reasonable for the quality and portions. Definitely a spot we'll be coming back to try more dishes. read more

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This was one of the worst meals I've had in years. I've eaten at both upscale and local mom-and-pop Greek restaurants in the New York and Washington, DC metropolitan areas. I lived in Astoria for a couple of years, and could walk to some great Greek restaurants. But I've never had anything like this. First, the dolmas were hard and dry. I've always had them quite wet, basically marinated, and these were bone dry. No ground meat was detectable. The taramousalata was just...flavorless pink fluff. It wasn't even salty! And we were served a basket of bread that was probably the highlight of the meal, in that it was actually pretty good bread -- but it wasn't pita! I've never not been served pita bread with mezze dips. They were out of the grilled octopus, but suggested the cold octopus instead?? I'm not sure why, but at least that was also edible. The retsina I was brought not only had an off chemical taste (and I love a good, piney, resin-y retsina), but it tasted very watered down. My friend said his spanakotiropeta was OK, at least, although he agreed with me on the rest, which is a shame, because I LOVE taramousalata, and I was excited for him to try it. read more

This place has a cool atmosphere but unfortunately the food was a letdown. We started with a bottle of Chianti and shared a warm goat cheese appetizer, which was good and got the meal off to a good start. When we asked for recommendations, our server mentioned that the restaurant was known for its lamb, so both my wife and I ordered the lamb gyros. Unfortunately, the gyros were disappointing. The lamb was flavorless, overcooked, and extremely salty. Given the restaurant's reputation for lamb, we expected much better. While the service and atmosphere were good, the quality of the food did not live up to expectations, and we left disappointed. read more

We wanted a traditional Greek lunch and Greek towns fits the bill. The restaurant looked busy and people leaving said the food was good. The booth was comfy, Greek music a nice touch & the restaurant looked very clean. The lunch menu was reasonable & our food came out very quickly. We started with a small Greek salad which was fresh, delicious & nicely dressed. The gyros were filled with lamb & were tasty. read more

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Pegasus has never been my first choice in Greektown but I really enjoyed my meal there. Upon entering, it's very dark and the floors are very slippery. So slippery that I'm surprised there isn't a sign and the hostess doesn't give a warning. I've seen this in other reviews so I'm extra surprised that nothing has been done about this. It's also very dark in there. I just know if I brought anyone above 60 years old they would pull out their phone flashlight to see the menu. Even I, at 29, was questioning if I needed the phone light. The place is decorated with fake vines of leaves, which multiple people at our table commented that it looked very nice and we were surprised they weren't covered in dust or webs. Good job, Pegasus! Our server greeted us with a basket of bread and butter. The bread was very soft but kind of boring. We started with saganaki for the table. It was delicious as always but I wish it came with pita. We ate the saganaki with the bread basket which wasn't ask good as it would've been with pita. We went for lunch so there were only a couple other tables and our food came out faster than we could finish our appetizer. I got the vegetarian trio - moussaka, grape leaves and spinach pie. All 3 were delicious - especially the moussaka! If I went again I would just get a big plate of that but I was happy to get to try 3 different things. Our server was great at checking on us and filling our waters. Overall, I would go back. read more

Pegasus Taverna - Vegetarian Trio - Greek Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

Pegasus! Great for late night food! Vegan fabulous! Great service! Fantastic ambiance! Historical great Greek food! Great using casino comps! read more

Pegasus Taverna - Ompa - Greek Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

Environment was nice and the decor was cool looking. Servers and staff were nice and made the experience better. As for the food, it was okay. Definitely come here on an empty stomach because the plates were so filling. I do think this place is over priced as well. The bread they give out to you in the beginning is not the greatest. But the food I ate was pretty decent, just wouldn't get it again. read more

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I've been going to Pegasus Taverna - Greektown since about 2000, and it's consistently remained one of my favorite spots in the city. There's something special about walking into a place that's been part of your life for that long. The atmosphere is always lively and welcoming -- that classic Greektown energy with a comfortable, familiar feel. Whether it's a busy weekend night or a more relaxed weekday dinner, the staff keeps things moving and stays friendly and attentive. The food is why I keep coming back year after year. The saganaki is a must -- flaming cheese, a little show, and that perfect salty bite with lemon. The gyro platter is generous and flavorful, with tender meat and warm pita. The Greek salad is always fresh, loaded with feta, and dressed just right. Portions are hearty and consistently satisfying. After more than two decades of visits, Pegasus has never let me down. It's dependable, flavorful, and full of character. If you're in Greektown and want a tried-and-true Greek spot with history and heart, this is it. read more

Stopped in for lunch with a group of friends. Nice ambiance and service. Good prices of the lunch menu and portions were nice size. I had the stuffed grape leaves. Myself and everyone in our group enjoyed our meals. First time trying a Greek beer, it was good. Overall a nice experience. read more

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This has always been my go to place for Greektown. The streets are torn up for construction right now so it was a little tricky maneuvering our way around the streets. We were there at lunchtime and they had a lunch menu which worked out great. My friend got the Philly steak cheese wrap and upgraded to french fries and I got the chicken gyro wrap and upgraded to french fries. My order of french fries was twice as big as his for some reason but other than that the sandwiches were really good. For my sandwich, the tzatziki sauce came on the side, which was perfect, but when I asked for a box to go, the waitress didn't give me a separate container for the tzatziki sauce, which I was kind of surprised about. All in all, the food was good, but I wouldn't say our waitress was the best. read more

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We chose to have dinner here because we hadn't eaten here in years. There are 2 entrances so if enter from the Greektown hallway, you need to make your way over to the hostess stand. We were initially sat at a table in the walkway and I preferred to wait for something better - it was a terrible location with all the server traffic. They then sat us in a booth. Let me stop here for a moment to warn you...their floors are covered in grease and if you aren't overly cautious, you will slip and possibly fall. I seem to recall this problem from years ago. I ordered Saganaki, a Greek salad, and Scordalia with fried artichokes. They serve bread and butter as part of the dinner service. I do not enjoy the bread - it's just bland and boring. The rest of the food was okay but there are much better options in Greektown. read more

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Was there for my birthday with my husband we had lamb green beans and rice calamari Greek salad, fried cheese bread. Lamb was slightly warm, the calamari was so greasy and also slightly warm with raw onions and cherry tomatoes about 8 pieces of calamari dipping sauce was in paper like small cup with a small amount and was sauce all over almost like someone else had used it. Not at all like the dinner we had a few months ago. Server was not good I needed a drink of water also he was no where I finally saw another server at the end of my meal she brought me some water will not be returning read more

Pegasus Taverna - Calamari - Greek Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

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Please wear slip resistant shoes. Don't order the spaghetti spetsofai. Butter is under the bread. Saganaki might be a fire hazard. Roasted chicken was a standout. read more

My husband often works over in the Detroit area so we are always on the lookout for a great spot to have dinner. We aren't from the area so we often rely on recommendations. We were recently recommended Pegasus and decided to give it a try! WOW! Prior to this visit I had little exposure to greek food but this experience most definitely left me hungry for more!! We had the best waiter!! I wish I could remember his name! He was absolutely perfect for us, as rookies in greek food - he gave really great recommendations and explanations and helped us choose some really amazing dishes to try! And because it was our first time in, he gave us a piece of the most delicious baklava for dessert, on the house!! Such a great experience!! We started our meal with the Saganaki - flaming cheese! What fun and very tasty!! They also serve a delicious bread basket for the table!! After very high recommendations from our server my husband ordered the Platos Platter which was a great bit of assortment but also included lamb chops which he was really wanting to try! It came with the choice of a soup or salad to start and he chose the greek salad - wow! One of the best salads that we have ever tasted! Everything on his dinner plate was absolutely amazing!! He even loved the veggies they served which included peas and he never likes peas!!! :) The dolmathes also deserve special mention - I'm not usually a fan of grape leaves but I loved these!! As the less adventurous one, I chose the Greek Trio. It came with spanakoteropeta, moussaka, and pastitsio, Each one of these items were new to me and each one was so delicious!! I think my very favorite was the moussaka which is thinly sliced and layered eggplant, ground meat seasoned with special spices, topped with béchamel sauce. I didn't even think I liked eggplant, but dish was beyond tasty!! The atmosphere here was so pleasant! They have greenery/vines hung from the ceiling giving the cutest authentic vibes! We truly loved our time at Pegasus in Greektown and can't wait to get back that way to give it another try!! :) read more

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A for authentic. This place is so cute. It is very authentic and has the best soup. Our waiter was helpful and the food was fresh. I'm still dreaming about the soup . It's dimly lit so watch your step read more

I had the pleasure of dining with two colleagues visiting from India. Mihwa was our very patient server as we were reading the menu to comprehend dietary preferences. The menu was arranged conveniently by the type of major ingredients in most entrees. Although getting to the restaurant is a little challenging in December '25 due to current road construction on Monroe, the brisk walk from the parking garage set the stage for a wonderful day in the Motor City! We had to start with the Saganaki "Opa!" which is kind of a tradition with visitors. This flaming cheese with freshly made bread is delicious and always encourages exciting conversation with guests. The gyro and fries that I had was a very nice portion and I didn't even need dinner later as I was full. One colleague enjoyed blackened salmon with a side of rice and the chose fried shrimp. The size of the shrimp was also generous. This fulfilling lunch helped complement a wonderful day showing them many places in the city, Detroit Institute of Arts on historic Woodward Avenue, Greektown, Renaissance Center (floor 71!), Campus Martius at the holiday. Detroit has much to offer and I encourage many to check it out! read more

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Don't waste your time on this place. We had reservations well in advance. We got seated after an hour. Food took an hour and service was horrible. Food was not good either! read more

Traditional Greek food of excellent quality and quantity. Well-informed waitstaff made so.e excellent wine pairings, and cozy "old world" ambiance. read more

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My latest experience at Pegasus Taverna was disappointing, despite my shrimp being good. I am half-Greek (I was born in America). My Greek side of the family used to consider Pegasus Taverna a special fun outing for the whole family a few times at most in a year. I have enjoyed the food for as long as I can remember. Unfortunately, I was disappointed this time. Positively speaking, my shrimp was delicious, and our server was kind and pleasant. However, the food was not loved across the table. My mother, my Yiayia, and I were eating that day. My Yiayia ordered a lamb dish. I cannot recall exactly which meal, because this was a month or so back (I've been busy). She said it tasted noticeably different from what she remembered, which was extremely disappointing for her. My mother was even more dissatisfied with her meal. She said it was so unpleasant that she could barely eat it (I unfortunately do not remember her whole order either, but the spanakopita was one of her biggest disappointments). So, it seems that even though my meal was good, the sentiment was not shared among the table. A significant issue, however, was the filth on the bread dishes. We received small appetizer dishes that had visible crumbs and grease on them. I asked (I believe I was polite) if we could get different plates. The server took another look and agreed that she saw a problem. Unfortunately, the replacements were still greasy. I didn't want to cause a fuss, so we just ate our bread off of the napkins (which looked clean). After leaving, I wanted to give the restaurant private feedback, because I want them to improve if this was a genuine off day. I looked online for an email or another way to contact someone, but I could not find one. I called the restaurant and asked (again, I think politely) if there was a way to submit private feedback. The employee seemed very irritated with me and said they didn't know. I asked if they might be able to find someone who could help me out. They sighed and said they would get the manager and set the phone down. When the employee came back, they did not comment on finding a manager. He said, "I don't know what you want from me, lady." and told me to just leave a public review. So, here I am. I'm not leaving this review because everything about the meal was bad. It wasn't. My food was actually very good, and our server was kind and perfectly fine. Dirty dishes being replaced with more dirty dishes, combined with the way our phone call went is unacceptable, in my opinion. I hope management sees this and takes it as constructive criticism, because I would really like to come back if these issues are rectified. We used to love Pegasus. I would love to come on here and update this review to give positive feedback one day. As of now, my family members and I will not be returning to Pegasus. read more

Wife and I went to my First Detroit Tigers game . Stayed over night in Greece Town . Greece Town is under a major renovation streets are ripped up but walking was fine. I can't say how much I love Greece food . I may not be able to pronounce it right but I can love and enjoy it. Service was great, Ambiance was like being hugged by your mother. read more

My friend and I grabbed a seat outside just to rest our legs and a server came out and told us to leave in the most rude way possible. I understand we were in their way but she didn't have to treat us that way. Don't have a patio if you can't deal with people walking around outside!!!!!! read more

If you're in Greek town Pegasus Taverna is a solid choice if you would like to try some Greek food. I highly recommend the combination plate as it comes with a little bit of everything. I got the lamb and it didn't taste gamey at all. It was super tender and there were a lot of flavors going on in this dish. If you order this there is no need to get any appetizer because the portion is huge. You could probably get away with sharing a combo plate as we couldn't finish it. I don't like peas but they seasoned the peas so well I actually was able to enjoy it. On top of that, the service was excellent. Our server, Andy, gave us plenty of recommendations and checked on us multiple times to make sure we were enjoying our meal. The ambience of this place was also great. We came on a Friday night and there was no wait at all. read more

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If you like the Greek stuff, this is a good place for you. It felt very authentic, from the decor down to the waitress. The people I was with really like the food. Said the lamb was great. Floor was sticky....don't like that. read more

Place is located in the heart of Greektown. I started with the house pinot Grigio which had nice acidity to it. For my meal, I ordered the lamb shank. Fall off the bone tender. No knife needed. Some fat in there, but almost everything was tender. The included sides were nothing special, but this is the spot in Greektown. read more

Food was not what I remember from being here before. Saganaki should be served with pita not bread. Gyros should come with more than 1 slice tomato to make 2 gyros. Greek salad was weak 2 olives, 3 cherry tomatoes, 2 slices of beets just lackluster. Drinks weren't great either. If your looking for good Greek go somewhere else I regret the time and money spent here. read more

Pegasus Taverna - Greek Salad with Lamb - Greek Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

Years since we've been here. A Greektown classic accessible from the casino (first floor) or street. We visited on a very busy evening (Lions playoff night). We were seated within minutes and service was very good. The place looks good. They are great at handling the crowds. Very efficient. Everything we ordered was great and we had no complaints. Nice portions too. If you're in the area it's worth a visit. read more

When we're in Michigan we make time to visit Pegasus cause the food is spectacular, we love the atmosphere, and it's just a great restaurant. The food was amazing as usual however I definitely would NOT recommend the spaghetti with meat sauce. It was basically plain pasta with barely anything on it for $16! Which is crazy! The chicken gyro was huge and delicious. The chicken lemonato was super tender and flavorful and I love the lemon chicken soup! read more

Pegasus Taverna - Spaghetti with meat sauce - Greek Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

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It's all about the food and Golden Fleece edged out Pegasus. The Tzatziki at the Golden Fleece is popping and flavorful, at Pegasus it's muted and dull. The gyro mystery meat at Golden Fleece is all lamb and tastes like it should, Pegasus is the same quality as a food truck. Golden Fleece served fries with the gyro, Pegasus potato chips. The saganaki or flaming cheese at both locations were about the same. Pegasus is certainly a larger venue. The service at both was excellent. read more

Pegasus Taverna - Greek Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

I've been going to Pegasus in Greetown since I was a little girl. It was always a special day when my mom would take me to Trappers Alley where we would shop then go have saganaki "flaming cheese" at Pegasus. Sadly the stores at Trappers Alley* has been replaced by Hollywood Casino but the same Pegasus is still there. Same dark wood and dark interior and same delicious Greek food. This recent trip proved that despite all the changes some things remained unchanged. The saganaki was just as I remembered it. That delicious kasseri cheese lit on fire with the crispy edges. They served it with a crusty white bread but I would have preferred the traditional pita bread. Also tried the warm grape leaves. You can either have it topped with a lemon or tomato sauce on top. I opted to try both with the sauces on the side. I can't decide which one I liked better but liked the option of dipping the grape leaves in the sauce instead of it being smothered on top. Our bartender/server made a great cosmopolitan. Filled right to the top not halfway like some places. It's nice to see Pegasus has not changed much over the years and look forward to going back on my next trip to Detroit. Opa! *I added a picture of Trappers Alley from the 80s. read more

Pegasus Taverna - Warm grape leaves appetizer with their tomato sauce and lemon sauce on the side: - Greek Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

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Final stop before we head back home. Love Greektown in Detroit. Pegasus is the spot! We enjoyed a great meal with saganaki to start, some lamb chops and a gyro meal. Everything came out hot and delicious! Bruna was an awesome waiter and her and the team provided great service!! Great feel with a true mediterranean vibe! read more

Pegasus Taverna - Greek Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

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I've been coming to this restaurant for at least 25 years. In that time, there have been some themes of consistency: lukewarm service, slippery floors, the decor, and generally good food. I hadn't been here in 3-4 years, so I decided to stop in. What a disappointment! Everything I remembered was still there...the decor, the OK service, the slippery floors, but now the food is totally forgettable...borderline bad...and expensive! I hadn't the lamb on tomato sauce with peas and potatoes as well as the Greek salad. The salad was soaking wet with dressing. The bottom of the bowl had a quarter inch of dressing on it after I had consumed the salad. There was one block of feta and one, yes one, Kalamata olive--for $7! The lamb, a $26 entree, was portioned generously. But the lamb was somewhat dry and the sauce had virtually no flavor. The pease used to have a fair amount of dill. There were now barely any pieces of dill in the sauce with the peas. They tasted like they were canned. The potatoes had a lemony flavor, but were pretty hard. Overall, super disappointing. With tip, my meal came to nearly $40 without a drink! It's so sad because I've eaten here so many times in the past few decades. Hopefully the owners end up selling this gem to someone who will resurrect its glory. read more

1st time here. It was highly recommended. Everything was fantastic. Quail and lamb is what we had. We will be back.

We love this place. We go at least once or twice a year. We live about an hour away. Perfect getaway. Great food. Great people

My husband has been coming to this place since he was young. For me, first time experience. The place is SO EXPENSIVE $140!!! and SO BAD. It fell like a food poisoning risk, food was serving cold (lamb shank, rice, green beans and kids spaghetti), the food clearly warmed up. It tasted like refrigerated. read more

As always, the service and food are excellent. The chicken lemonata is one of my all time favorite dishes. My only complaint was the red sangria. Completely weak, watered down and virtually flavorless. Good sangria is so cheap and easy to make. I was truly surprised that they were able to screw it up so bad. read more

I don't know what to say. Some people love this place. Some people hate it. If it's up to me, I go to Golden please next time after all that's where all the authentic Greeks go. I just was completely disgusted. The floor is so slippery and covered in grease. They do nothing. Will try to accept. There is a deep slope when you walk into the entrance of the restaurant. I always worry about that otherly people coming in waiting for somebody to break their neck. I swear to God it's like white knuckle holding on to that railing. They really need to do something about the cleanliness of that establishment if it's that about out front. I hate to see how bad it is behind the scenes. Food wasn't that great. Took a dessert to go. I think the best part was the salad. I'm sorry. I wish I would have left a better review but I'm very disappointed with this location. read more

Pegasus Taverna - Greek salad - Greek Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

Lamb chops excellent, flaming cheese excellent, bread excellent so I gave 5 stars. I also loved the old school decor. Service was also great. read more

Saganaki Opa 5 flaming cheese, brandy Saganaki Loukaneko 4 flaming sausage, brandy, Greek spice Lemon Rice Soup 2 too sour, chicken, egg Arnisia Paidakia 3 lamb chop, medium juicy, not flavorful Broiled Bronzini 2 grilled whole sea bass, not juicy enough, too salty read more

I was told that Pegasus Taverna was the place to eat in Detroit's Greektown, so of course I had to visit. Detroit has a large Greek population, and in this this part of the city you'll find lots of Greek restaurants and a casino. Pegasus Taverna is in the middle of all of it. First of all, the ambiance inside the restaurant is so neat. There are twinkle lights everywhere and dim lighting, and fake trees and plants hanging from the ceiling, and brick walls and wooden gazebos. It makes you feel like you're outside enjoying an evening on a patio, but you're indoors! The seating is mostly booths, and the whole dining room space is very intimate and cozy. We visited for a late lunch and got the two most popular items on the menu: the traditional gyro sandwich and the chicken lemonato. You probably know what a gyro is, so I'll spare you the description. It was a good gyro. The chicken lemonato was breaded chicken breast in a lemon, butter, wine and oregano sauce. It was super flavorful! I love lemon and chicken together. I got the chicken lemonato with a side of rice and peas, which had tomato sauce on them. I could have done without the sauce on the rice and peas, but I wanted to try it how they make it. I almost forgot the best part: I started my meal with the avgolemono soup (chicken lemon rice soup), which was so rich and creamy. If you've never had this soup, it's kind of like a chicken and rice soup, with a slight tang from the citrus. It's like eating a warm hug. It went very well with the complimentary bread and butter that they gave us when we sat down. My children wanted nothing to do with Greek food and refused to try anything except the bread and butter (which they said was very good), so they had a cheeseburger. Hooray for Pegasus and adding a lone cheeseburger to their menu to cater to picky kids. That's pretty much the only non-Greek item on the menu. read more

Excellent service! Staff was on top of everything and attended to us constantly. Ambiance had a 1930s feel. Food was okay, we tried gyro, greek trio, stuffed grape leaves, and lemon rice. I expecting actual rice and egg on the lemon rice but it was just plain. It still tastes okay. The gyro meat portion was generous but the rice need more seasoning. The greek trio was filling and so was the grape stuffed leaves. Overall, the food was okay. read more

Pegasus Taverna - Greek Near Me - Detroit, Michigan