Athenian's Gyros & Chicken — Restaurant in Pinellas Park

THIS IS A MUST STOP!

What a delicious meal! I got the gyro platter (which comes with some veggies and fries) and ordered online (10% off!!), as well as a drink, and baklava for $20. Now I can't speak for everyone, but I think that's more than reasonable for a small business and the food I received, especially for the quality. The gyro meat was flavorful, taziki sauce was as well, and tasted so fresh. Fries are usually meh at places that aren't an "American style" restuarant, but they were still seasoned and delicious. Don't even get me started on the baklava! Absolutely delicious and flakey and perfect. I ate every bite of everything. I am absolutely stuffed, but it was so worth it.

I read some of the reviews after eating and sitting in the restaurant, and I couldn't be more surprised. Some were rude and I felt way off base to the experience I just had.

The owner welcomed me in and I was just going to pickup and go. I decided to sit in, and I'm glad I did. He was friendly and kind, and so was his brother/friend Sam. They talked to me about the business and the food they cook at home. It makes me wish I lived close so I could eat here all the time!! Kudos to an awesome restaurant...

This was my first time dining at Athenian’s Gyros & Chicken and it makes me wish I would’ve discovered it sooner!!! It is located off Park Blvd and is easy to pass by, so you have to look for the sign. They have been open since 1985 and I can definitely tell why!!! They have a nice variety of menu selections, have a drive through as well around the back of the restaurant which is nice!! It is counter order and either takeout or sit down inside. They have a little area that has some souvenir items for sale on the right when you enter the restaurant. Restaurant is very clean and kept in great shape with nice decor and pictures on the walls. Booth seating is nice by the windows too!! The food was prepared quickly which also was very nice!! They have been recognized for years for their foods taste as award winning!!! We ordered 2 of the #1 Gyros, Fries & Drink Combos during our visit. I found out that their tzatziki sauce is homemade in house from Greek yogurt which tastes absolutely amazing and fresh!!! I can’t wait to stop in again to enjoy more on their menu!!! This is definitely a mom & pop business that is a pleasure...

Pulled up to the drive-tru and was immediately off put. We could see into the kitchen through the window and it just looked run down and not clean. Things just continued to get worst from there. There was only one employee running the whole entire restaurant. We placed our order and paid. He then proceeded to make our food without gloves. If that wasn’t enough he then took orders from other customers coming into the store. He would make transactions taking their money, then come back to the grill and did not one time wash his hands. Towards the very end he finally had one glove on. However, he would still go back between the cash register and grill with his one glove. At this point we had enough. We asked for our money back, but he refuse to refund. Stating “it’s too late.” Needless to say the food went right into the garbage bin. Unless you want food poisoning I would stay far far away...