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Tomiko L
commented on
08/25/2009
I've eaten at
this location
since they first
opened! It's in
a cute little
strip mall and
the absolute
KILLER is they
have a Dippin'
Dots next door!
My kids go
bonkers and love
how we can get
lunch and
dessert and not
have to get back
into the car
right away.
It's a complete
meal package for
the day!
Food is
absolutely fresh
and just darned
great!
Everything is
authentic and
simple with just
the right
spices, sauces,
and dressings.
They will make
just about
anything on
their menu the
way you ask for
it. I love the
Chipotle Pasta
but it's a bit
spicy, so they
tone it down for
me. The meat is
never
over-cooked, but
moist and
tender. They
have some great
specials, too,
and there hasn't
been anything
I've tried that
I didn't like.
I bring all my
friends here,
too! The owner,
Vasili, and his
family and staff
are always
welcoming, just
like I would
imagine if you
were actually in
Greece! It's
nothing fancy,
but then that's
just the way I
love it...the
food speaks for
itself. Oh and
the hubbs, he
just loves how
he can get
jalapenos and
pile them on the
chicken gyro.
Craig D
commented on
08/22/2009
Very few
restaurants get
5 stars for me,
so 4 stars for
this place is
damn impressive.
First of all, In
Lillian L's
review, she
mentions some
burnt pieces on
her pita and
Gyro. These
"burnt" pieces
are actualy some
char left from
the Grill they
use, since they
don't microwave
the Pitas. The
char adds a
little smokiness
to bread, which
most people see
as a plus. The
same for the
Gyro, once it's
carved from the
vertical
rotisserie, it's
put on the grill
to add a little
more depth of
flavor. This is
old school Greek
style when it
was actually
cooked over open
flames.
Ok, off my
soapbox now and
into my review.
My wife and i
were craving
some greek/med
food and
although
Daphne's is
close to us at
Bella Terra,
it's not exactly
great and
parking there
sucks big time.
So I was
browsing around
Yelp and found
this little
hole-in-the-wall
place over by
the Costco in
Fountain Valley.
It's in a kinda
food strip mall
place near some
big furniture
stores. It's a
small place, a
few tables, and
a counter for
take-out. I've
only tried the
Gyro Plates,
plus my wife has
had the Falafel,
both very tasty.
Portions on the
Gyro plates are
amazingly big,
lots of rice,
salad and meat.
They are very
quick,
surprisingly
faster than
Daphne's fast
food style.
Dan R commented
on 08/22/2009
Jimmy N
commented on
08/22/2009
this place is
really small,
and probably
dying with the
current
economy.. but
it's still
really good and
it deserves to
stay! help keep
this place alive
and skip
daphne's and go
here instead! :D
Lillian L
commented on
08/09/2009
So the first
time I came
here, I was very
pleased and
happy with the
service. The
cashier
(manager/boss?)
was helpful and
explained the
kids meal and
permitted me to
order the Kids
Gyro + Fries
meal, while
substituting the
fries with their
greek salad. He
tried to suggest
me to order a
sandwich since
the kids meal
was "REALLY
SMALL" but boy,
it ended up to
be a lot for a
kids meal. (see
attached
pictures).
My friend and I
were
impressed...
until I ate some
of the pita
bread. WTF IS
THIS? IT'S
BURNT. that's
what! Every
piece of pita
bread I nibbled
on had burnt
edges. HMPH.
that's the only
reason why I
minused a star.
SO, the next
time I came
here, I
SPECIFICALLY
told the cashier
lady about the
burnt pita bread
and to make sure
that my pita
bread IS NOT
BURNT. As it
arrived, I poked
around and
scanned twice,
and was happy
(temporarily). I
only saw one dot
of burnt-ness.
Then I bit a
piece of gyro.
WAH?! NOW WHAT
IS THIS? THE
GYRO IS BURNT.
WTF!!! I GOT
PWNED BY GREEKS.
So the only
reason why This
place gets 4
instead of
anything lower,
is because
everything else
besides the
burnt food, is
delicious.
They're generous
in giving meat,
which is always
a plus. I'm sick
of stingy
bastard
restaurants with
their meat.
Christina L
commented on
08/01/2009
Daphne's got
nothin on this
place. Service
is ALWAYS
amazing. I'm
never scared of
getting screwed
over when trying
to order
something I've
never had before
because the many
times I've tried
something new,
I've never been
let down. They
never fail in
suggesting the
right food for
me when I tell
them what I eat
(and I'm a
pretty picky
eater). Their
filet mignon is
to DIE for. It's
very tender,
juicy and
flavorful, and
the pastry that
they put it on
is amazing.
Always cooked
the way I want
it to be - never
over nor under
cooked. Filet
mignon and
sirloin are
fantastical.
Their fries are
delicious. THIS
is authentic
greek.
Kris S commented
on 07/21/2009
First of all,
let me say thank
you to Laura S.
for suggesting
the Pita Fresh
Grill in
Fountain Valley.
After the less
than memorable
experience at Thasos earlier
in the week, I
really wanted to
satisfy my
craving for a
decent Greek
gyros sandwich.
Pita Fresh
offered just
that, along with
fast and
friendly service
and a reasonable
price. I am
giving it a
cautionary three
stars for now
until I have had
a chance to try
the other items
on their menu.
The gyros meat
was tender and
delicious,
topped with
tomatoes, red
onions and a
very good
Tzatziki sauce.
I really am not
a fan of
Tzatziki sauce
on the side, it
has to be
blended in with
the meat and
vegetables for
the flavor to
really come out
for me. This
was indeed the
traditional
gyros sandwich
that I am
accustomed to,
not the greasy
mess from Thasos
that ended up
all over my lap
yesterday. I'll
never go back to
that place
again!
Admittedly, I
was playing it
safe by just
ordering a
sandwich this
time around but
I believe I will
revisit this
restaurant to
sample other
items on their
menu. Their
tiropita and
souvlaki pita
look pretty good
and are worth
trying. And I
will definitely
throw the diet
out of the
window and try
the baklava next
time. Really
good baklava is
so hard to find,
I will be
writing an
update when I
get the
opportunity.
Stephanie R
commented on
07/19/2009
This place was
the mother
ewffing s**t!
The Steak & Lamb
Gyro was out of
this world! The
meat was
perfectly
seasoned, Pita
was soft, taziki
was a great
combination of
yogurt, cucumber
and garlic,
lettuce and
tomatoes were
fresh. It was
HEAVEN IN A
PITA! I also
added a side of
French fries for
a buck, which
were in an
awesome
seasoning! YUM!
Bummed they
didn't have
spicy, mint
sauce like other
gyro places, but
totally made up
for it because
they had spicy
feta spread....
So good!
This place is
super small
inside, but that
was ok because
the inside was
clean and
temperature was
cool. The guy
behind the
counter was
really nice.
Didn't try the
Baklava because
I was too full
from the pita
and fries.
Reasonably
priced, around
$6.50 for the
gyro and $1.00
for fries.
I will
definitely be
back!!! Soon...
Very soon!!!
Elise L
commented on
07/01/2009
This place is
sooo delicious!!
Better than
daphnes
Article in Orange County Register -
06/25/2009
Karina commented on 06/12/2009 -
Best Greek Ever.
Definitely
the best Greek food I've ever had
and cheap!!!! Gotta try them out!
Steven N commented on 06/10/2009
Very surprised about how good this
place is. I read the reviews and all
were mostly good, but some how I
didn't expect it to be so tasty.
This place is a small, cozy , order
at the counter, family owned and
operated restaurant. They have
little more than a hand full of
tables. Parking lot had plenty of
spots when I came for dinner.
Well my meal was very yummy, fresh
and had me wanting to go back to try
another item on their menu. I had
the Gyro Plate which comes with
strips of gyro beef / lamb, rice
pilaf, greek salad, pita bread and
tzatziki.
Pita bread was warm, toasted and
chewy.
Tzatziki had the perfect blend of
garlic and cucumbers. Not too strong
and overwhelming. Great for dipping
pita bread in.
Rice was moist.
Salad was fresh and refreshing. Be
careful biting into the salad as it
has whole olives with the seeds in
them.
Meat was hot and flavorful.
This was 10 bucks spent very well.
Can't wait to come back and try some
Souvlaki and Falafel.
David P commented on 05/28/2009
I haven't had falafel this good
since....ever! Craving a vegetarian
meal, I saw "falafel" on the menu.
I asked what it came with and the
kind man/owner(?) said it was a
falafel sandwich. I got it with a
side of fries for $1 more.
The sandwich looked deceiving in
terms of size. It was quite filling
by the last delicious bite. The
pita was warm and chewy. The
falafel was heavily spiced with a
hint of peppery heat. The texture
was just right--a little crunchy and
a little soft. Mine came with
optional feta cheese, which was
good, but can add a little too much
salt to the taste. The fries were
fresh, crispy, and topped with
seasoned salt.
The only other place I can find
falafel in my area is Daphne's, but
Pita Fresh is waaaay better. This
is my go-to place now for some
casual Mediterranean food.
Amanda T commented on 05/14/2009
So I just get back from the dentist,
its been three days since I have
eaten solid foods because I got my
wisdom teeth removed. I was just
told I can eat solid foods and no
longer suffer from starvation.
You don't know what hungry truly
means until you can't eat solid
foods. I felt like it was back when
I was in Cabo San Lucas and didn't
like the resort food and ate fruit
and mashed potatoes for the week. I
was HUNGRY. So I think about all of
the food I have been dying to eat
for the past three days and I think
Greek. I pull over on the side of
the street and pulled up yelp on my
cell phone.
I type in Greek and Pita Fresh Grill
pops up. The moment I read in the
review that its individually owned
and better than Daphne's I decided
I'm in! So I kinda know where it is
and I am so delusional from hunger
that I am racing to get there. So I
walk in and was greeted by a sweet
man named Rob who guided me through
the menu. I get my food- a falafel
pita sandwich a little modified and
the moment I get to the car I rip
that bad boy open and eat it like an
animal. I have never seen myself eat
like this except when I found a
Burger King in Cabo and ordered 2
burgers chicken fingers fries and
onion rings... it was so good. The
food was amazing and the falafel
didn't taste over cooked or dry- it
was just right. I will be coming
back to this establishment. They
satisfied my craving for solid
foods.
Jalal B commented on 04/12/2009
Best Gyros in South orange county
hands down! Family owned, quick
service and just delicious!
Becky G commented on 03/19/2009 -
Very Tasty
The food
here is very good, however I have
always experienced that it takes a
long time for the food, no matter
how crowded or uncrowded it is. Also
don't plan a date after eating here
you will most likely have bad breath
they use a lot of garlic in their
dishes.
Charlie V commented on 02/29/2009
I've made
my carbon footprint here. I lunch
here at least once a week. When they
see me, they already know I'm going
to inhale their Gyro Salad. Then if
I give a certain gesture (no, not
the bird, silly), "he" knows that my
drink will be a Frappe instead of a
coke. Very nice staff, cozy seats
and atmosphere. Dolmades are amazing
and I swear I always leave with a
smiling face back to the office.
This place is a most definite five
star establishment.
Tom commented to us on 02/19/2009
I was just
in your shop the other day on a
recommendation from a friend, and I
have to say your food was the best
Greek food I have ever had (and I
have had a lot). I ordered the Gyro
- beef/lamb with a side salad. The
food was very fresh, there was lots
of meat in the Gyro, and the salad
was not a tiny side salad (not to
mention lots of feta cheese). All in
all I was very pleased. 10 out of 10
for your establishment. I look
forward to visiting again!
Sasson S comments of 02/14/2009
Kenrick C commented on 01/30/2009
Orange County Register - Healthy Dining In
Fountain Valley - Jan 13th, 2009
By
EVA KILGORE
PITA FRESH GRILL
My goals for 2008 are healthy living and healthy eating. I have other goals, but these are at the top of the list. So, I stopped off at Pita Fresh Grill. Open for a little less than two years, Pita Fresh Grill does it right. The service at this fast-paced eatery is extra friendly, and eating healthy is easy there.
I tried the lamb kebab. Yum. Paired it with salad and said no to the fries. Baklava? Extra delicious here, but I said no. I took home a Greek Salad for later. It's full of Roma tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, Kalamata olives, romaine lettuce and feta cheese... all for under $6.
The kids' menu features a classic gyro with strips of seasoned beef and lamb topped with Tzatzaki sauce and fries for $4.25.
Pita Fresh is at 18011 Newhope St. Ste E, near Talbert. The restaurant is closed Sundays. Info: 714-241-0119 or pitafreshgrill.com.
Riggy commented on 1/10/2009 -
Great
food. Excellent prices. If you want
great Greek food this is the place.
Who would think that Fountain Valley
would be the center of Greek food. I
stop by whenever I go to Fry's.
Dots4all - commented on 11/15/2008 -
Excellent
food! We've eaten here since they
opened and we're now enjoying the
specials...especially the Ribeye
steak! It's always a treat!
Art commented on 11/14/2008
Stopped by
for lunch with fellow
co-workers. We tried the gyro
sandwich, chicken breast sandwich
and beef patty (one of the house
special). The food was amazing!!
Pricing is very reasonable, the
staff is very personable and very
accommodating with orders.
Laura S commented on 11/12/2008
S.H commented on 11/09/2008
Pita Fresh Grill is great! 
Pita Fresh Grill has all kinds of wonderful things to try. It has unique Greek and Mediterranean dishes that are so good. They also have Falafels and Dolmades. The Hummus dip is delicious with pita bread. I go here all the time and have never got anything that I didn't love. Prices are very reasonable too! Grab some Greek pastries and Baklava to take home with you.. yummm!
Gakefelas commented on 11/04/2008
Consistently great food and a
pleasant atmosphere. Best Greek food
around at very reasonable prices.
When this place is discovered there
will be long lines!
Pita Fresh
Grill is an exceptional find - it's
phenomenal food served by the
friendliest Greek American in Orange
County. All of the food is fresh and
far better than you'd find anywhere
else. The Tiropita is excellent and
the Tsasiki and Kopanisti are
amazing. It makes Daphne's taste
like dog food!
Rachel
commented on 10/27/2008
I must have made a mistake, as my
order did not seem to go through!
Other than what could have most
easily been my fault, I was
absolutely blown away by the service
I received! I came in there just at
closing to pick up my order and when
you all heard my story you so
generously worked overtime to get my
order done. I'm extremely grateful
for that and so is my family! The
food was absolutely top notch, as
always! My boyfriend ordered the
classic gyro and almost drowned
himself in drool when he saw it! He
had not had gyro anything since he
went to France quite a while back
and was blown away by his feast. I
thank you again for your amazing
service and your absolutely
delicious food!
When I
first walked in here, it definitely
reminded me of a little taverna in
Santorini. Their name speaks the
truth - Pita Fresh indeed. I love
eating the pitas with the tzatziki
sauce. The chicken and lamb
souvlakis are good, so are the gyros
and fries. The food looks healthy
and tastes healthy, but very tasty
and filling. Tastes better than
Daphne's. Price is also reasonable.
I could eat here everyday. Can I
get an Opa?!!
commented
on 10/12/2008
The best part of
Pita Fresh Grill
is the delicious
food. The owner
is painstakingly
meticulous about
the way the
flood is
seasoned and
prepared. Take
even the pita
bread for
example: You
won’t be getting
the plain pita
you’ve had at
other Greek
restaurants;
instead the pita
is lightly
coated in olive
oil, powdered
with a special
blend of
seasonings, and
then roasted to
a perfect not
too crisp, not
too soft
texture.
When you go,
check the
specials if
you’re looking
for a unique and
authentic dish.
Each special is
a distinctive
creation that
the owner has
prepared. From
braised beef to
seared ahi, you
will be amazed
at the breadth
of flavors used
to make these
dishes so
remarkable.
If you are
wondering, I
speak so highly
of Pita Fresh
Grill because,
as a fountain
sales rep for
Coca-Cola, I
visit hundreds
of restaurants
each week, and
none of them
match the level
of service,
cleanliness, and
excellence that
Pita Fresh Grill
achieves. The
owner is
dedicated to his
business, and
maintains the
cleanest and
most tasty
restaurant
around. He is
not only a
culinary genius,
but also a great
family man
filled with some
amazing stories
from his time in
Greece.
Please stop by,
you won’t be
disappointed!
Jan commented on 10/11/2008
food is
delicious, chief chef and owners are
authentically Greek and serve up the
best Greek food is southern
California, innovative and diverse
menu - they accommodate special
orders - they handled my catering
order perfectly - absolutely happy
with the food and service
Tom D commented on 10/02/2008
Pita Fresh
Grill stands alone. Comparing this
establishment with Daphne's or any
other fast food restaurant in
southern California would simply be
unfair. The head chef is a creative
genius, and the food is so
delicious, it's almost impossible to
eat without moaning! The prices are
so incredible, this place is worth
an hour drive to check out.
Busyboy commented on 09/19/2008
Being raised near Chicago ( Greek Town) I longed for real Greek food. When Daphne's came along, I admit it did help ease the craving for a Gyro or anything else with feta cheese. But something seemed missing and I was not sure what it was. Then I happened to go into Pita Fresh and was brought back to the Greek food I remember. The owner, who by the way is from Greece, walked me though the menu. Souvlaki plates with perfectly spiced skewers of pork, lamb or chicken, real baklava, or how about the Tzatziki dip made with real Greek yogurt and not sour cream. It is hard to back off on the Tzatziki and hot pita bread, but you must or you will not be able to eat your main course. I make it a habit to pick up dinner once a week to bring the family. They love it.
Spiro, commented on 09/15/2008
I love
it... The food is always made fresh
and the specials are unique to the
place... The best around by far...
Msandon commented on 08/27/2008
This place
is awesome! The most delicious food
I've tasted in a very long
time. Only fresh ingredients are
used. Even my picky 10-year old
loves this place. The owner is very
friendly and eager to please. I
highly recommend this
restaurant. The chicken breast
salad is to die for.
Doug & Stacey Williams - commented
on 08/03/2008
LOVE
IT!
The food was great ... the service
excellent.
We will definitely be back!
J-Rodd - commented on
06/23/2008
Frank Ramirez - Commented on
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Excellent Food!!!
Joy wrote -
"Best Greek Food
in OC!" -
This quaint,
Greek place is a
gem! The food is
to-die for.
Everything on
the menu is
prepared fresh.
Every time I eat
there, I'm
pleasantly
surprised. From
the spicy feta
dip and creamy
hummus (the
owner's secret
recipes), to the
mouthwatering,
charbroiled lamb
and chicken
souvlaki, to the
incredible
vegetarian
pasta, any
choice is the
perfect choice
at this
authentic Greek
taverna. Don't
forget to finish
off your meal
with the most
luscious baklav
you've ever had!
That too is
home-made. Best
of all, the
prices are
unbeatable.
You'll feel like
you are eating
out at a fine
dining
restaurant, only
at fast food
prices. Go once
and you'll be
hooked, like me!