Bites Nearby: Gyro Palace

Sometimes we need to mix it up when it comes to our meals. One of the best recommendations offered when you’re bored with your normal menu is to try food that is traditional to a specific culture. Well, if you’re in the mood to try some Greek specialties, Gyro Palace is a great choice.

Gyro Palace most certainly has a no frills appearance, but that is part of the eatery’s appeal. Featured menu items include classic Greek specialties. The chicken lemon soup, which is offered in both cup and bowl sizes, is a twist on your Grandma’s sick-day cure. The addition of the lemony flavor offers something different for those of us who are unaccustomed to this Mediterranean treat. Aside from the standard chicken lemon, Gyro Palace offers other soup selections and also features a soup of the day.

If you’re looking for the typical Greek salad, you won’t find just that at Gyro Palace. An authentic Greek salad – horiatiki – is served up fresh. If you want a little something extra, try the Palace special salad with cucumbers, feta cheese, chickpeas, red onion, kalamata olives, and roasted red peppers. These dishes can serve as a starter or a meal.

Want a special starter? Be adventurous and try the tarmosalata, which is red caviar pate, or the saganaki, which is casseri cheese. Can’t make up your mind on which scrumptious appetizer you want? Gyro Palace allows you to sample a combination of selections, both in hot and cold varieties. The Palace cold pikilia includes traditional dips and stuffed grape leaves, while the Palace hot pikilia offers a variety of gyro and souvlaki.

Try a traditional gyro, souvlaki, mousaka or loukaniko if you still have room for a full meal. A number of combination dinners are available as well. Try the land and sea platter, which includes tilapia, shrimp, chicken and steak. Gyro Palace also offers nightly specials. The lamb shank orzo ($15.95) comes highly recommended, as is the chopped steak with sautéed onions ($13.95).

The dinners are very reasonably priced and include pita, choice of soup or salad, and your choice of lemon potatoes, grilled vegetables, french fries or rice.

Standard fare including kebabs, burgers, Greek-style pizza, wraps and sandwiches are available as well. There is a kid’s menu that features Greek selections and American choices, like a grilled cheese or burger. If you can squeeze in some dessert, try the galactobourico  – a Greek custard in phyllo dough. Can’t eat another bite? Sip on a Greek frappe before you go.

Open seven days a week, Greek Palace is a great affordable and convenient choice. The taste of Greece without the travel – Greek Palace will even come to you with their delivery service. Get to Greek Palace for an authentic and relaxed lunch or dinner.