"Had a great meal here with a friend. The food is spectacular. I was looking for a good Lebanese or Mediterranean restaurant in the area that served lamb (other than gyro) and other favorite dishes. This place didn't disappoint! Fabulous all the way around and great service! Come check them out! I'm sure they'll win you over too"
"Came into Gyro Cafe of Smyrna and ordered a mixed grill over salad. The service was great and the food even better. The lamb and beef was superb. And the cucumber dressing was very yummy. Wish I had another one right now...lol"
"Really good place for a gyro! The staff was amazingly friendly, the place was really clean, and the food was delicious! I got the chicken gyro and my husband got the lamb. Both were really good, and you get to choose toppings (which is cool). French fries were made to order and they had the choice of seasoned or regular. They both were really good, but I enjoyed the seasoned ones for sure! It was a good place."
"Loved this hole in the wall place. We had lunch here last August and we loved the food. We ordered four entrees for sharing and I love their lamb gyro. The owner and his assistants were very friendly and courteous. Thumbs up!"
"Customer service was my first impression. So good!The food was excellent all around. It was hot, savory and plenty of it."
"In a nutshell, this is a small family business in a strip shopping hole in the wall serving up terrifically delicious gyros. Not much to look at from the outside, and not much to look at from the inside.A sea of parking spaces out front of the strip. A handful of tables close together, so it could easily get packed when busy, but they seem to do a good amount of to go business. Very friendly and efficient. Got the feeling they personally know a good number of their regulars. I can see why there are a lot of regulars. The gyro sandwich was absolutely delicious. Overflowing with a generous pile of crunchy deeply flavorful gyros meat accompanied by whatever veggies you would like. The lettuce was a little brown, but not so much that I was bothered nor tempted to pull off any pieces. Kings will be the first place I think of when I'm in the mood for a local gyro, so overlooking any little flaw in the place or the food, because a neighborhood business like this deserves all the love."
"Love me some tazikis! The staff here is fantastic and super helpful. I love the vibe in here and it's a perfect lunch spot!"
"This place is not to be missed! Amazing food, great prices, super friendly staff. I highly recommend. The outside of the building looked a little run down, but the inside is clean and there is plenty of seating! I high recommend."
"Nothing has changed since I was last here 3 years ago! The owner is still the nicest most welcoming person I've ever met and the FOOD is outstandingly!"
"Gyro Star is located in the same plaza as Food Lion, specifically located next door to China King with plenty of parking. Since our hotel was very close by this restaurant, we ended up ordering food to go from here twice, 2 days in a row. I will just share our experience with the last order we made, which was:Gyro Plate, $8.99 prior to tax- This entree came with a small side salad, pita bread and rice. There was a good portion of meat as well. This entree really is perfect for two or leftovers for a 2nd meal. The meat was tender and perfectly seasoned. The rice was tasty and the pita bread was warm. Excellent price for the amount. Falafel Salad, $9.99 prior to tax- I opted for a falafel salad and had requested that dressing to be on the side. I was surprised to find such large pieces of falafel. It was tasty and had great texture. Very filling and perfect to share or leftovers for another meal. ------------------------- (Total= $20.74 after tax)After we made our to go order over the phone, we were told it would be ready in 15 minutes. When we arrived, we had to wait in line to pay at the register. Our food was ready though so that was nice that we didn't have to wait additionally after paying. Although this place does have seating, it seems like most patrons were just coming in to pick up and pay for their to go orders like us. Gyro Star is a hidden gem and would love to come back here and try their other entrees."
Lynndel F.
May 14, 2024
Cafe Rakka never fails to impress with their excellent service and welcoming staff. I had lunch with a new friend, confident that the delicious food and cozy atmosphere would make for a great time. It's always my top choice when I want a satisfying meal close to home, knowing that Chef consistently delivers flavorful dishes.
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Jennifer S.
May 7, 2024
Went for lunch. Totally worth it. Only two guys holding it down over lunch. Be patient. Chicken salad was so good. I asked for lamb, they totally would have fixed it but I was okay with what i got. They do it all right there as you order, like a subway or chipotle. Takes a min to order. Its worth the weight. No one was disappointed in lunch! The tea was so good too.
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Kristen M.
Aug 29, 2021
Loved it. So much great food for a great price. Their seasoned rice was excellent. I got the combo chicken and gyro platter and there wasn't a thing on it that wasn't delicious and perfectly cooked. If I am back in the Nashville area I will definitely stop by here again.
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Taylor Brianne Smith, R.
Jan 31, 2022
This was the very first place I ever had a gyros plate at. If you've seen any of my other reviews, I was not a very experimental eater before my husband, and this is no exception. Since then, we've eaten at a number of other gyros restaurants and this one still takes 1st place in my heart (and stomach). Every time my husband asks me where I want to eat, I almost always say gyros, and it's all thanks to this sweet little hole-in-the-wall, Greek Style Gyros!
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Jake T.
Apr 25, 2024
Tried this spot for the first time today and i was pleasantly surprised. The chicken is delicious. That burrito was amazing. The owner was super cool make sure you ask for extra white sauce ! That sauce is bomb. Will be back. Probably tomorrow.
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Diem A.
Nov 13, 2023
This mom and pop shop is delicious. The service is friendly and fast and the food is great. You can pick your ingredients for the gyro sandwich. The servers have a sense of urgency which I appreciate. During the lunch rush, there wasn't a place to sit as all the tables were full, but we only had to wait a few minutes for someone to leave. Would definitely come back!
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"Very tasty overstuffed gyros, crispy seasoned fries, tons of flavorful feta, fast n friendly service by a band of Greek speaking men...So, what's not to like about this place...Yes, it is in in an old burger king restaurant in an area of town that is not the best part of Nashville...but definately not the worst. Yes, it still looks alot like an old fast food restaurant, but it is not intended to be fine dinning and it is clean. Yes, there is a varied clientele...but I think it just adds to the atmosphere.If what you are looking for is a family run Mediterranean restaurant that happens to offer a wonderful version of a greek gyros made with fresh ingredients and a good price, then this is worth a stop."
"Very impressed! Honestly we first walked in and almost left. It's kind of dirty inside and looks like it's not going to be a spot you like. I would suggest to move past that and just go for it. It's very traditional and you can tell they know what they are doing back there. Food was very good, I was shocked how much flavor the meal had. They load you up a decent amount as well, you get a lot of bang for your buck. She gave us samples to go as well because we said it was our first time. Looking forward to getting something else here."
"I've been seeing this place for the last few months, I guess its moved on from Spring Hill and now parked in Lewisburg on the Nashville Hwy, not that anybody would be craving this enough to go searching for them.Nice setup where they're parked with astroturf and tables/umbrellas connecting the gyro and expresso trucks. Confusing menu, looks like they've cut back on what they were originally offering. I opted for a chicken platter mainly because I didn't see any other options that made sense. The chicken was dry, didn't detect any marinade, and my plate was loaded with rice and some kind of salad I didn't find very edible. Also brought home some Baclava... do NOT make this mistake, they were terrible. Ever see that cinnamon challenge on Youtube where you have to eat a tablespoon of cinnamon without dying? Well thats what eating these rolled up baclava fritters is like. I'm leaving an extra star up there because at least this place is different, would like to see an expanded menu though, maybe some pan fried cobra or something."
"We had food delivered for Horus last night (via Doordash), and it was delicious! We started with the Greek salad for something light and then shared the whipped feta (not so much whipped as crumbled and tossed with herbs, spices, and peppers - very delicious though!) and the fasoulya (a bean soup/stew) for starters (the fasoulya had good flavor, but I thought the beans could have been more tender - not our favorite bite of food). Then we shared the pastitsio (on their menu as bechamel beef). If you've never had pastitsio, imagine a cross between moussaka and lasagna - pasta, ground meat (in this case beef), bechamel sauce, cheese. Horus's version was hearty and tasty and exactly what we wanted. We also shared a slice of basbousa (a semolina cake soaked in syrup). This was delicious, but it was a huge slice! (The picture on Doordash was a more traditional square piece - sometimes you also see it cut into diamonds - so we weren't expecting quite so much; we finished it though!) While we've never dined in, based on this delivery experience, I'd be happy to. And we'd be happy to order delivery or takeout from Horus again!"
"The building doesn't appear enticing but the aroma when you step out of your vehicle is wow!! They have about 14 items to choose from and a few specials they have on a dry erase board. They also have kids meals. The owners were very friendly and interactive. We went with 2-Grilled Chicken Platter 3-Combo Platter 8-Philly Steak Platter. All platters have rice, warm/grilled pita, and salad. Not much for the salad but everything else was super YUMMY!!! Not much space for large groups but could accommodate for a family of 10-15. Parking is also very limited with only 3 spaces in the front and about 8-10 in the back. Will absolutely add them to my list of regulars as I could eat the bread, meat and rice every day!!"
"I came by for lunch today while in town and was pleasantly surprised by the extensive menu items for vegetarians. The manager (or owner) shared his opinions since it was my first time and I decided on the Veggie Platter and it was delicious! It included tabouli, lentils, rice, hummus, falafel and pita bread. The hummus was delicious so I ordered another small portion as well. I thoroughly enjoyed visiting today and will be returning when I'm back in town."
"A new Greek spot finally opened back up in the old greek spot place near Planet Fitness and Calabria. We'd been missing our greek fix for sure and were thrilled these guys came in and took over.The folks inside are super nice guys and want you to enjoy your food and experience. If you're not familiar with what they have to offer, just ask and they'll be glad to explain everything to you.I'll say this for sure: I haven't had a ton of falafel in my life, but of those that I've had, theirs was the single best ever! Definitely a must-try if you're stopping in. The rest was very good Mediterranean fare with fresh meats, quality veggies, good salads and that must-have cool taste of the tzatziki sauce. Ya'll need to run by here and support these guys so they stick around!"
"I've been to Greko twice in the last month, and I think this spot is well on its way to becoming my go-to. It's soo hard to find restaurants with fresh, healthy options that also offer takeout, but Greko really is out here doing the damn thing.On my most recent visit, I stopped in around 8:30 and placed an order to-go. Normally I hate coming into a restaurant the hour before they close, but Greko was still relatively busy with folks dining in, and the cashier kindly assured me it was no problem. I've had their chicken and shrimp before and enjoyed both, but I love that Greko also offers a robust vegetarian option. This time around, I went with the Veg Bowl, with extra veggies. i also added a side of pita - and they serve it cut into triangles, which makes dipping oh-so easy.My bowl was just what I was craving - fresh and hearty, full of grilled veggies and topped with a creamy tzatziki sauce. The only thing I'd adjust for next time is adding an extra side of that sauce! You also get a good amount of food for the price.A big thank you to the Greko team for making sure East Nashville has healthy and satisfying options! I'm excited to continue exploring their menu."
"I absolutely love this restaurant. They have a seasonal spinach and watermelon with feta and pecans that is out of this world. I also got it with chicken, which made it even more delicious. I love the dressing they put on it as well. I hope they keep this as a regular staple at this time of year."
"4.5I was running errands on a Friday in mid-Autumn and found myself in Smyrna. This never happens. It was around lunchtime and rather than drive back to Nashville hungry, I thought I'd look around for something tasty and nearby. As luck would have it, I happened upon Zorba Cafe.It was easy enough to pull in and park so that was a plus. It's off a busy road so, I suppose, those who live nearby would enjoy its easy access. I walked in to a bright and clean dining room and a friendly man behind the counter. These are all pluses. There weren't many people in the dining room at my time of visit and not being recognized is an easy way for me to head on back out of the door. The man greeted me and I asked what should I have as a first-time customer. He replied, 'The Gyro Sandwich.' Done. I ordered that and a side of fries. I rethought eating out and asked for it to go.I started to make myself at home when I discovered that making my sandwich was an interactive experience, not a passive one. After shaving off a LOT of meat, I was asked how I wanted my gyro filled (onions, tomato, herbs, and tzatziki). Sandwich made, I waited a small amount of time for hot, freshly-made and season steak fries. Yes, please. I received my HEAVY to-go box, thanked the man (owner) and stepped out into the sun. I sped down I-24 W and made my way back home in record time. The aroma from the box compelled me. I opened it to find a still hot HUGE sandwich with an extremely generous amount of freshly-shaven meat, pillowy pita and all the ingredients I'd chosen. The fries hadn't gotten soggy (fresh makes all the difference) and seasoned potatoes will always be the way to go over bland starch. I got to the business of eating and was thoroughly pleased. The five-star reviews don't lie. Zorba Cafe is the truth."
"Perfection on tenderness and the breading for this hot chicken. The medium heat had good spice and allowed for flavor enjoyment! Nice sized tenders and overall hot spot!"
"This was one of my go to lunch places for a while before March 2020. My office is in Goodlettsville so I liked the closeness of it and you could get in and out quickly without it being too expensive. However, the past couple of visits have been longer and the prices are out of my cost range now.The food is ok, if you go while they are busy, you will have issue with the quality of the food and the time it takes to get your order. Since I only go during lunchtime, this ends up being a problem for me. I have to get out and back to the office in a short time so I need to get the food and go.The restaurant itself is clean and there is plenty of space to spread out. There is private parking and it's easy to get in and out of. I visited this past week and one lunch platter that used to be under $10 was $19 and some change. While I understand everything is getting more expensive, I have not making more money so I'll have to pass going forward until the prices go down."
"Driving north on 65, about 30 miles to go, singing off key to a classic Queen song, watching for the buffalo on the hill, minding my own business, when out of the blue my husband says "we need to eat something. Where do you want to go?" I'm awakened from by roadtrip coma. I shake my head trying to make a coherent statement and sentence when the inevitable "I dunno" slides right out. It's straight to Yelp. Lot's of fast food, nope. Then I spot a 4 1/2 star restaurant but we'd have to get off at the next exit. A half mile and 3 lanes to cross, we get off the exit only to be in the wrong lane. A fellow driver must have taken pity on us with our out of state plate and let us cross in front of him, making him miss the light. We get to Greek Cafe and we were the only ones there. They advertised a lunch special but, thank goodness, we only ordered gyros, they were almost too large for one person to eat. I had the lamb and beef gyro while my husband had the mixed grill shawarma. Gyro oand chicken with grilled onions and peppers. They were off the grill rather quickly and I went through the topping bar with speed. It was pretty out so we opted to eat on the patio. Both gyro were delicious and huge. I was able to get through about 3/4 of it before I reluctantly had to stop. My husband managed to finish his and the rest of mine. Better put - we didn't have an opportunity to eat again until after we checked into our air bnb in San Jose. By then we were getting a little hangry but it was also almost 10 hours since lunch.We'll make sure to build time into our travels to the airport so we can visit Greek Cafe again."
"Not very familiar with this area. I stumbled into this restaurant and have it a try. Wow... food was incredible and fresh. Their prices are so reasonable. What a great find!"
"This is a great little Mediterranean gyro shop located on Rutherford Blvd and John Bragg Hwy. I stopped in at about 10:30 in the morning because I had left the house early without eating breakfast. When I walked in, I was pleasantly surprised to see some familiar faces from Opah Grill on Old Fort road next to Walmart. I learned that this is their second location.That being said, the food is wonderful and the service is top notch! I love their mixed grill and the Baba Ganoush. I could eat a bucket of that wonderful eggplant dip and be happy...especially if it was accompanied by falafel!Do yourself a favor and go check this place out, you won't be disappointed!"
"Among the multitude of food choices in the Market House at the Nashville Farmers Market, this was the place Jamie W. and I chose for our lunch. Believe you me, there was a United Nations of cuisines represented, and the local barbecue had the inside track before calmer appetites prevailed. We figured Mediterranean would be the safer option, so I settled on the $8.59 Chicken Gyros Salad (photo: http://bit.ly/2KCvlcr). It was one of the rare times I actually felt I had too much poultry on my plate, but it was pretty succulent considering it was lukewarm. The salad underneath was nothing special, and the taboulleh was rather bland. Worst of all, the pita wedges were cold. Oh well, they can't all be winners here.FOOD - 3 stars...plenty of the good cluck but the rest needed workAMBIANCE - 3.5 stars...part of a busy food hallSERVICE - 3.5 stars...they move fast and expect you to do the sameTOTAL - 3 stars...gyros can't all be heroes"
"This has always been my go-to when I'm craving some good comfort food. I love their gyro plate with rice, salad, and bread on the side. You get A TON of food that could probably honestly last for 2 meals (but it's too good to spread out so I eat it all in one sitting... oops). Their horchata is fantastic and perfectly sweet as well."
"Stopped here 12 August 2020 with a coworker. Lunch was great, price reasonable and customer service was great. Ordered the mixed gyro. Pita was loaded with meat and veggies. Seasoned fried were tasty. A smidgen over fried for my taste, but were definitely hot and crispy."
"I have not given a five-star review in quite a while but Kebab Gyros definitely earned it--the food was THAT good. The restaurant itself could use a facelift but I was there for the food and not the ambiance.I ordered 2 Chicken Plates and a side of Tabbouleh to go. After tax and 20+% tip, my total was $22 and there was a lot of food.The chicken plate comes with a huge portion of rice that was so flavorful and 3 or 4 big chunks of grilled chicken that was seasoned perfectly. No need to add your own salt, pepper or seasonings. There was a small side salad (lettuce, cheese, olives, jalapeno, tomato), pita bread and this delicious white sauce (some type of Ranch dressing base) on the side.My husband already told us that this is our new go-to for Greek chicken. I completely agree."
"What a sweet little family business. Their food is great and they give big portions. They are family run and seem to really care about their customer service from what I've experienced. I always get the combo platter and really like their salad ingredients that come with it. It's in the take out rotation for us now."
"I wanted a change of cuisine form the Nashville local cuisine and I'm a sucker for gyros. Being from Cali I was pleasantly surprised this place was so close to my hotel. I will be back again before I leave it's that good. You order first and then seat yourself. The service is great but you so to speak make your own plate at the window when your proteins are ready. Super chill space and plenty of seating. But my goodness, the food is so delicious. It is a must visit for sure! I wish they were open late cause I would love this after a night out"
