i walked in to this place unintentionally with a work group after a long meeting. i can tell you this place soooo good for the soul that day. now, being a cultural snob at times when i know that my home city probably has the best greek food by far, my tastebuds were extremely impressed. as soon as i stepped into the restaurant, i was welcomed by so many familiar hearty scents of the fare i was about to have.
i kept it simple with your traditional greek staples for lunch. i ordered a gyro, and also shared a tzaziki plate and dolmas. they were accompanied by a basket of warm pitas. another time i ordered their octopus special, and the texture and flavors were so tender and with bright citrus accents.
service was warm and inviting. they were attentive to our wait, and even welcomed us with another basket of warm pitas. my gyro was more than plenty, and the tzaziki had a nice substantial texture with the right tang. a colleague ordered their ribs, and i couldn't understand why until they brought it out and i had a bite. the meat fell right off the bone, and the greek spices were jampacked with so much diverse flavor.
i'm not sure about the background of pelagos cafe, whether or not it is owned by a family, but that's the feeling i got when i walked in. i was ready to throw down the plates. definitely a must-go place.