Best Hero on Long Island
Gyros, originally from Greece, are just one of the many dishes that have been Americanized and are available on Long Island. Made with lamb and beef smothered in tomatoes, onions and tzatziki sauce wrapped in a pita, gyros can be found at almost any Long Island diner and Greek-American luncheon. So if your tastebuds want to take a little vacation to the Greek Islands, try the Best Gyro on Long Island before booking that expensive flight.
2024: Long Island Voted Greek City Grill Best Gyro!
Greek City Grill
263 Nassau Blvd S., Garden City
(516) 660-6156 – greekcitygrillny.com
In Garden City, Greek City Grille, masterminded by the enterprising George Charalambous, is a culinary gem where dreams of a vibrant Greek restaurant have come to life. Reflecting on his grandfather’s influence, George’s establishment is not merely a business but a repository of fond memories, having been the beloved sandwich spot for locals after school. The menu, a testament to his passion for authenticity, showcases an array of authentic Greek delights. Among the highlights are the Gyro options – the Rotisserie seasoned lamb and beef slices priced at $11.95 and the enticing Rotisserie seasoned chicken slices in the Chicken Gyro at $12.95. George’s commitment to spreading joy through flavors has made Greek City Grille an indispensable part of the community, offering not just memories but also unforgettable Gyros.
2023: Long Islanders Voted The Greek Place Best Gyro!
The Greek Place
2144 Jericho Tpke, Garden City Park
(516) 673-4545 – thegreekplacegcp.com
If you’re craving gyro, The Greek Place in Garden City is where you need to be. A small Greek spot with delicious gyros, tasty wraps, and inventive sandwiches, all food is made with the best quality ingredients and freshest vegetables. This outstandingly delicious Greek cuisine, especially the gyros, is made using the most authentic, time tested recipes. The restaurant also serves meat skewers and platters if the gyro is not your thing. The Greek Place offers lunch and dinner takeout as well as daily specials. Online reservations are also available.
2022: Long Islanders Voted Hummus Mediterranean Best Gyro!
Hummus Mediterranean
1066 Main St, Holbrook
(631) 615-2202 – hummusny.com
Hummus Mediterranean has the best gyros on Long Island, hands down. It may seem like an easy task to create the perfect gyro, but the takeout joint has worked hard to ensure that every ingredient that goes into the creation of the Greek sandwich is fresh and flavorful. From the homemade hummus and fluffy pita bread to the special tzatziki sauce, there’s no denying why Hummus Mediterranean’s gyros will leave you coming back again and again for more. Pair them with some delicious Greek sides, including grape leaves, kalamata olives, couscous, chickpea salad, pickled red cabbage and more, or a side of the hummus. There are also spicy options and children’s options and baklava for dessert. What better place for your gyro fix than Hummus Mediterranean?
2021: Long Islanders Voted Hummus Mediterranean Best Gyro!
Hummus Mediterranean
1066 Main St, Holbrook
(631) 615-2202 – hummusny.com
Every dish here is made with love. The Meditteranean dishes come out so good and fresh in sizable portions under the guidance of a chef and staff that seem to take pride in everything they make. You can taste it in every bite. Everyone is so nice and the wait is short. Now feast on the gyro. Order steak or chicken and choose a “base” among pita, or rice or salad bowl. Then sit for a spell and enjoy your meal leisurely through the neighborhood spot that is popular with locals who know the eatery as the best takeout spot around. The meat is cooked traditionally on a vertical rotisserie and everything about the presentation is authentic.
2020: Long Islanders Voted The Greek Place Best Gyro!
The Greek Place
2144 Jericho Tpke, Garden City Park
(516) 673-4545 – thegreekplacegcp.com
The Greek Place is happy to bring you the best gyro in Long Island! It’s not your typical gyro restaurant. The Greek Place enjoys playing with the flavors of Greek traditions and putting them under a new light for customers to enjoy which makes it the perfect location for a family meal or any kind of function. The Greek Place loves Long Island, and it is safe to say that Long Islanders love The Greek Place.
2019: Long Islanders Voted The Greek Place Best Gyro!
The Greek Place
2144 Jericho Tpke., Garden City Park
(516) 673-4545 – www.thegreekplacegcp.com
Greek food has been kept traditional for many years, until now. The Greek Place’s Chef Pete has taken the traditional and made it remarkable. He has created Greek Fusion, which incorporates home-style Greek food with other national and international dishes—from the Gyro Philly Steak, which is made with sauteed onions, peppers, mushrooms and melted cheddar, to the Italian Gyro, which consists of sauteed gyro, melted mozzarella and marinara. Aside from having many traditional dishes available, Chef Pete delivers a new way of enticing your taste buds. The gyro made at The Greek Place is sauteed and cut off the all-famous “Gyro Cone,” yet it is made to order so you get fresh juicy gyro—sauteed on a flat iron grill and splashed with an au jus that will make your mouth water and your soul sing!
2018: Long Islanders Voted The Greek Place Best Gyro on Long Island
The Greek Place
2144 Jericho Tpke., Garden City Park. 516-673-4545. thegreekplacegcp.com
Greek food has been kept traditional for many years, until now. The Greek Place’s Chef Pete has taken the traditional and made it remarkable. He has created Greek Fusion, which incorporates home-style Greek food with other national and international dishes—from the Gyro Philly Steak, which is made with sauteed onions, peppers, mushrooms and melted cheddar, to the Italian Gyro, which consists of sauteed gyro, melted mozzarella and marinara. Aside from having many traditional dishes available, Chef Pete delivers a new way of enticing your taste buds. The gyro made at The Greek Place is sauteed and cut off the all-famous “Gyro Cone,” yet it is made to order so you get fresh juicy gyro—sauteed on a flat iron grill and splashed with an au jus that will make your mouth water and your soul sing!
2017: Long Islanders Voted The Greek Place Best Gyro on Long Island
The Greek Place
2144 Jericho Tpke., Garden City Park. 516-673-4545. thegreekplacegcp.com
Greek food has been kept traditional for many years, until now. The Greek Place’s Chef Pete has taken the traditional and made it remarkable. He has created Greek Fusion, which incorporates home-style Greek food with other national and international dishes—from the Gyro Philly Steak, which is made with sauteed onions, peppers, mushrooms and melted cheddar, to the Italian Gyro, which consists of sauteed gyro, melted mozzarella and marinara. Aside from having many traditional dishes available, Chef Pete delivers a new way of enticing your taste buds. The gyro made at The Greek Place is sauteed and cut off the all-famous “Gyro Cone,” yet it is made to order so you get fresh juicy gyro—sauteed on a flat iron grill and splashed with an au jus that will make your mouth water and your soul sing!
2016: Long Islanders Voted The Greek Place Best Gyro on Long Island
The Greek Place
2144 Jericho Tpke., Garden City. 516-673-4545. thegreekplacegcp.com
A perennial Best Of LI winner, The Greek Place’s Chef Pete has mastered the divine art of crafting a truly magnificent gyro, yet fresh lettuce, tomato and onions, plentiful meat, and a whole lot of that creamy, flavorful Tzatziki sauce is merely a warm-up! The Greek Place melds the traditional classics of Mediterranean cuisine with other national and international dishes to create something entirely new, exciting, and exceptionally delicious: Greek Fusion. Imagine all the sauteed goodness contained within a Gyro Philly Steak! Or an Italian Gyro! French Gyros!? Yes, The Greek Place tosses out the rule book to create gyros that are as imaginative as they are unforgettable!
2015: Long Islanders Voted The Greek Place Best Gyro on Long Island!
The Greek Place
2144 Jericho Tpke., Garden City Park. 516-673-4545. thegreekplacegcp.com
Greek food has been kept traditional for many years—until now. The Greek Place’s Chef Pete has taken the traditional and made it remarkable by creating Greek Fusion, which incorporates homestyle Greek food with other national and international dishes. From the Gyro Philly Steak—made with sauteed onions, peppers, mushrooms and melted cheddar—to the Italian Gyro—consisting of sauteed gyro, melted mozzarella and marinara—this must-visit Greek joint boasts dozens of unbelievable creations. The Greek Place’s gyro is sauteed and cut off its all-famous, towering “Gyro Cone,” yet is made to order, so you get fresh, juicy meat sauteed on a flat iron grill and splashed with au jus that will simply make your mouth water!
2014: Long Islanders Voted The Greek Place in Garden City Park Best Gyro on Long Island!
1. The Greek Place 2144 Jericho Tpke., Garden City Park. 516-673-4545. thegreekplacegcp.com 2. Greek Town 90 N. Village Ave., Rockville Centre. 516-678-4550. greektownrvc.net 3. Aegean Café 35 N. Main St., Sayville. 631-589-5529. sayvilleaegeancafe.com
2013: Long Islanders Voted The Greek Place in Garden City Park Best Gyro on Long Island!
1. The Greek Place 2144 Jericho Tpke., Garden City Park. 516-673-4545. www.thegreekplacegcp.com 2. Greek Town 90 N. Village Ave., Rockville Centre. 516-678-4550. www.greektownrvc.net 3. Gyro Boss 1A N. Park Ave., Rockville Centre. 516-442-4111. www.gyrobossrvc.com
2012: Long Islanders Voted Greek Town in Rockville Centre Best Gyro on Long Island!
1. Greek Town 90 N. Village Ave., Rockville Centre. 516-678-4550. www.greektownrvc.net 2. Mediterranean Snack Bar 360 New York Ave., Huntington. 631-423-8982. www.medsnackbar.com 3. Gyrolicious 2065 Hempstead Tpke., East Meadow. 516-280-2208. www.gyroliciousonline.com
2011: Long Islanders Voted Mediterranean in Huntington Best Gyro on Long Island!
1. Mediterranean Snack Bar 360 New York Ave., Huntington. 631-423-8982. www.medsnackbar.com 2. Aegean Cafe 35 Main St., Sayville. 631-589-5529. www.sayvilleaegeancafe.com 3. The Greek Grill 1151 E. Jericho Tpke., Huntington. 631-421-3031
2010: Long Islanders Voted Mediterranean Snack Bar in Huntington Best Gyro on Long Island!
1. Mediteranean Snack Bar 360 New York Ave., Huntington. 631-423-8982. www.medsnackbar.com 2. Ayhan’s Shish Kebab Multiple locations. www.ayhans.com 3. The Greek Grill 1151 E. Jericho Tpke., Huntington. 631-421-3031.
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