my big fat greek restaurant

greek cuisine is one that i don't have many opportunities to indulge in.  it was just by accident that we stopped in to have dinner and give this place a try.
it's a basic place. lots of tables and booths, an outdoor area, and a small sound stage. the secret here is not in the atmosphere but in the food. 
staff is quick, efficient, and courteous. the menu is full, so there are many items and variations to choose from.  my wife and i both opted for the gyro platter. a 1/2 loaf of great bread and some delicious garlic hummus was placed before us.  why not pita? because this bread is delicious on its own.
within a few minutes, our platters arrived.  i was astonished by the quick service, having dined in miami so often where you must wait regardless. 
the gyro platter.
wow! in miami, you order this and you leave hungry. at this place, they either roll you out the door afterwards or you take home another meal.  there is a fullplatterof delicious items not only to hand craft gyros but also tantalize you with other very tasty items. i couldn't help but dig in and immerse myself.
my wife and i are very pleased that events lead us to stop at my big fat greek restaurant. w can't wait to return.

portions are huge, and the food is ok, but not great. i really wanted to love it, but they just didn't quite make the cut. we ordered the grilled octopus who h was very tender, but swimming in a vinaigrette which made the charred crispy parts soggy. i'd have preferred a squeeze of lemon on the side. the dippingplatter(enough for 3-4 people ). was really very good. braised lamb shank huge but not as tender as it could have been, gyro platter. nothing special. just tasted like the one every place has. baklava also huge but not crisp on top. and galatabourico - pardon my spelling here was cold. i've always had it served hot it was quite good anyway. 3 hungry people took home 2 full takeout containers and left painfully stuffed.

what a great place! very authentic food and ample portions make it a good value for lunch or dinner. chicken souvlakiplattercomes with awesome veggies. hot appetizerplatterhas sausage, burgers, lamb and is more than enough for 2-3. service is fun and lotsa seating inside and out. i can't wait to go back!!