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Gyro King - Reviews

25 Grove St #4702, 94102 San Francisco
All reviews at a glance
611

Reviews

84.8%

Satisfaction

64

negative

29

neutral

518

positive

What people say about Gyro King

Price per Person
  • $41–$50
Visit Type
  • Quick Meal
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Noise Level
  • Loud
queeg _.
Review date: 10/30/2025
1
Inedible Gyro, Dirty Restaurant
My experience at this restaurant was extremely disappointing. I ordered a beef gyro, which turned out to be inedible. The beef had a rancid taste, the cucumber was slimy, and the lettuce was brown and wilted. I could only manage two bites before leaving. The floor was super dirty and everything felt sticky. For $37 for a gyro, baklava, and a coke, the sub-par food was definitely not worth the price.
  • beef gyro1
  • beef1
  • cucumber1
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Tourist Experience
Group Type
  • Solo Dinner
Group Size
  • Solo
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
Tim C.
Review date: 10/26/2025
9
Favorite spot near Orpheum!
My experience at this restaurant, a favorite near the Orpheum theater in San Francisco, was excellent. I enjoyed the delicious ground beef pastry today. I also really like their lamb and beef gyros and wraps. The atmosphere was rated a 5, and the service was also a perfect 5. The food quality received a 5 as well.
  • ground beef pastry9
  • lamb and beef gyros9
  • wraps9
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Casual Outing
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Lunch
Noise Level
  • Quiet
L S.
Review date: 10/19/2025
9
Delicious Greek Salad with Gyro Chicken
I visited this restaurant while running errands in the city. My experience was very positive, especially with the Greek salad, which was enhanced by the addition of warm gyro chicken. The dressing was light, flavorful, and complemented the spices on the chicken perfectly. I was also pleased with the portion size, which was generous enough for two meals. The atmosphere was quiet, with only a few other diners present, which was nice for a mid-week visit just after the lunch rush. I will definitely be returning.
  • Greek salad9
  • warm gyro chicken9
  • dressing8
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Jeremy B.
Review date: 09/13/2025
10
Absolutely the Best Food and Service!
My experience at this restaurant was absolutely outstanding. I'm not exaggerating when I say this was BY FAR the best food I've had in a LONG time. The staff were AMAZING, super kind, welcoming, and informative. I HIGHLY recommend eating here; you'll be happy you did.
  • food10
  • staff10
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Alexander N.
Review date: 08/12/2025
8
Delicious Special Dish at a Simple Place
My experience at this restaurant was highlighted by the owner's recommendation of the special: a ground beef over eggplant dish. It was absolutely delicious! The place itself is simple and no-frills, focusing on the food.
  • special dish9
  • ground beef over eggplant9
  • place7
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Nory A.
Review date: 08/12/2025
10
Amazing Mediterranean Food!
My experience at this restaurant was fantastic! I had some of the best Mediterranean food I’ve ever tasted. The lamb doner was incredible; I couldn't stop eating it! I also highly recommend trying the hummus and their falafel. All the dishes were packed with flavor, and the ingredients felt incredibly fresh. The restaurant is also super affordable, and the vibes are great. I would definitely eat here again.
  • Mediterranean food10
  • lamb doner10
  • hummus9
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
Zaki A.
Review date: 08/07/2025
10
A Taste of Home and Childhood!
Wow. Wow. Wow. My experience at this restaurant was truly exceptional. I had the stuffed vegetable special, and it was an experience that transported me back to my childhood, reminiscent of a scene from Ratatouille. The place genuinely feels and tastes like home, bringing a big smile to my face. I happened upon it while walking back from work, and the owner personally greeted me. I will definitely have to come back.
  • stuffed vegetable special10
  • feels and tastes like home10
  • owner greeted me10
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Stan N.
Review date: 08/03/2025
9
Fantastic Lamb Shank Special!
My experience at the restaurant was excellent. I was suggested to try the Lamb Shank instead of my usual Adana kebab wrap, and I'm so glad I took the suggestion. This was today's special item, and it was truly excellent. The meat was so tender it literally fell off the bone. It was a fabulous dish!
  • Lamb Shank10
  • meat10
  • dish9
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Group Type
  • Solo Dinner
Group Size
  • Solo
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Lunch
Viswanath P.
Review date: 08/02/2025
7
Interesting Falafel with Sesame Twist
My experience at this restaurant involved trying their falafel, which was unique due to the addition of sesame seeds on the crust, providing a nice bit of crunch and making the texture more interesting. While the outside was perfectly crispy, the inside was a bit undercooked for my liking, though it didn't ruin the flavor. I prefer a slightly firmer texture inside. The pita bread was fresh, neatly presented, and sliced, with sesame seeds sprinkled on top, which was a great touch.
  • falafel6
  • sesame on the crust8
  • texture6
  • inside3
  • firmer texture inside4
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Group Type
  • Friends
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Katia M.
Review date: 07/29/2025
9
Excellent Falafel & Great Location
Came highly recommended by a friend and did not disappoint. The falafels are top quality, and the service was excellent. The restaurant offers lots of seating, good lighting, and is clean and spacious, even featuring an outlet to charge my phone and a restroom for customers. I ordered the vegan falafel wrap deluxe. While I personally prefer more vegetables like tomato, red onion, cucumber, and yogurt for added flavors, I understand this wrap maximizes the falafel, offering great value. I noted the menu listed ingredients like eggplant, which I didn't strongly taste, and would personally prefer a different vegetable ratio, but that's just my preference. The falafel wrap was a great size. It's conveniently located right next to the Orpheum theater, making it a great idea to grab a bite before or after a show. I would go back and recommend it to friends.
  • falafels10
  • service10
  • seating8

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