Gyros on the Lake

Nice, simple Greek food done right. The service has personality (in a good way), and the food comes out fast. Solid spot for a quick, satisfying meal.

The restaurant was clean (including the bathroom), the service was decent and polite enough, and the meat (the beef and lamb) on the gyro was very, very good. I was very happy to see that the meat was actually sliced off the the big spinning vertical grill thing and not frozen slices (big difference in flavor and oiliness). On the other hand, the place is not the cheapest (though also not terribly expensive, given its location), and the portion size on the gyro and pita quality left me wanting. I'd be willing to pay more for the gyro if it was stuffed a bit thicker and had some extra vegetables. We also tried the spanakopita and the poutine. The spanakopita was pretty good, and it was a nice touch that it was served with tzatziki; it was as tasty as I'd hoped, so no complaints here. The poutine used those "Colossal Crisp" battered fries that a lot of shawarma places use that are pretty damn good. However, the cheese was mid (vegan? Idk...it was definitely not cheese curds) and the vegan (!) gravy was a bit metallic and not very flavorful, though I wouldn't say it was inedible. Overall, I wouldn't recommend you get it unless you actually are vegan. If you're craving a gyro, this place is pretty satisfying. It's also considerably less heavy compared to a lot of the other Shawarma places in the Niagara Falls and St Catherines area, and you won't necessarily feel like you need a nap and a trip to a cardiologist after. I'm somewhat conflicted about whether to give this place 4 or 5 stars, but as none of the issues were bad enough to warrant severe criticism, I don't want to be the guy to tank their score for nitpicky reasons, so I'll give a 5 with the caveat that it's a soft 5. For that reason, I do recommend this place and give the staff kudos for running a pretty tight ship. I would recommend that they specify that the poutine is vegan in the name of the item and offer some customizations for meat quantity or vegetables, which would take this from a soft 5 to a hard 5.

Great spot for a delicious meal while in NOTL. It was quick, delicious and the perfect pairing to the lakeside views in the park. The portions were a good size and it was conveniently located within walking distance to the park or a bench. The food was delicious as well. Will definitely try again when I am in town. There is very minimal seating inside so plan accordingly.

Came from out of town and wanted to find somewhere that would be affordable and delicious. I stumbled upon this gem, and it was amazing! They give you great portions at a very good price, and the food is absolutely delicious. The atmosphere was very cozy and they had a cute little table seat right in the front window, which I loved 😍 If you're looking for some place less touristy in Niagara area go here!

Stumbled into this spot for an early dinner after a long day of walking, and it turned out to be such a pleasant surprise. We’ve always loved Mediterranean food for its balance of flavor, nutrition, and freshness, and this place really delivered. We ordered a platter with pita, rice, veggies, Greek salad, beef and lamb, plus a chicken gyro. Everything was freshly made and full of flavor. The pitas are warm, fluffy, and fragrant with the aroma of wheat. Portions were generous too; we couldn’t even finish and ended up bringing plenty home. Prices are very reasonable, especially given the touristy location. Staff were friendly, with water and drinks readily available. Whether you’re looking for a quick bite, a sit-down meal, or something to take away, this spot is definitely worth a visit.