Have eaten here more then a half dozen times, but perhaps no more. The food is inconsistent. Some days ok some days not so ok. The prices a tad high for lunch; a falafel wrap is $9.99. A recent experience convinced me to eat elsewhere. Our lunches took about 35 minutes to arrive. Once they were dellivered, no wait staff came to check on the food which was a problem as the wrap had been grilled dry and was burnt black in places. I had requested an ingredient not to be on the food and the wrap was stuffed with it. The food was uneaten and after 20 minutes wait staff came by, and were informed about the food and the response was ok, here's your check. Really? I think I will find another greek place downtown. Pega Grill is inconsistent at best.
(1)
Sharon U.
Food is mediocre, service sucks. Very over-priced for pre-made wraps and cold fries.
(2)
Jennifer C.
I'm glad I stumbled upon Pega while exploring Miami. The grilled chicken breast wrap was delicious. They make their own sauce. I really like that they a describe all of their dishes so you know exactly what you're getting. Left me wanting more! The service was quick too.
(4)
Claudia J.
Nice place in the downtown area for a quick bite. The place has seating outside and inside, outside on the street, outside in the mall's hallway and inside the restaurant. Seems like the place is visited by regulars, for pick up or eat in. I ordered a Gyro with beef and lamb, they just did not have only lamb. The gyro was so great, it had enough tzaziki, onions, beef, lamb... and I love the Gyro when it has a bit extra sauce!! The gyro came with a portion of french fries, they were crispy and freshly done. A bit salty, but they wre crunchy!!! I mentioned the saltiness of the french fries to the waitress that asked me how was everything, they would have been glad to change them for me!... next time!! they seem to be very customer service oriented! Would definitely go back some other time!!
(4)
Tony A.
The food here is delicious. Considering this spot is in a quasi cursed location on Flagler, I hope it survives. The Greek salad is amazing and authentic (no iceberg lettuce). THey do a terrific roast chicken here (see the local photo I uploaded), and this restaurant is a decent low carb option in downtown. I typically get the gyro meat added to the half portion of Greek salad, which will get you out of there for about $10. For the high quality of the food it's certainly worth it.
(4)
Erleen G.
Kudos to me for giving this place a second chance. And kudos to them for not messing it up. Today I had the pleasure of trying their Greek burger with feta and tzatziki sauce which was SCRUMTIOUS and massive. After ordering it medium it did still take about 25 minutes but it was well worth the wait and definitely worth the walk back to this little growing gem.
(4)
Thomas F.
Great to have another Greek restaurant in downtown Miami. I prefer the taste of the food at Stoupsy's (another Greek restaurant downtown which has been open for at least 10 years. Pros: Hummus, Greek salad with chicken (very fresh, tomatoes and cucumbers could have been cut a little smaller and more dressing, or oregano or flavor added to dressing or oil and vinegar, but overall good). Available seating inside and out. Waiter (Brazilian guy) was very nice and attentive. Cons: Falafel: Seemed fresh and generous portion, but awful aftertaste. Lunch partner had the same opinion
(3)
Vanuchi E.
Rude staff, expensive for what you get
(2)
Laura M.
Just finished my lunch (a late lunch, due to a late breakfast), but it was absolutely delicious. One of my friends was telling me to go here, then another person told me to go here, but I still hadn't gone yet. So today, I was talking to the security at my building telling them that I tried Little Lotus (around the corner) and it was delicious, so the security guard told me that I should try Pega Grill. Since I was unsure of what to eat, I took their advice and I was not disappointed. My lunch was delicious. The spicy feta dip caught my eye and good thing because it was absolutely delicious. Then, I tried to order the Tuesday special (the baked meatballs) not realizing it was Wednesday. They told me they were out, so I was temporarily disappointed until the server told me that I could order today's special, the Yemista. It was at that moment that it hit me, "it's Wednesday, not Tuesday, which makes perfect sense that they don't have Tuesday's special." So I ordered Wednesday's special (since it's Wednesday, makes more sense), the Yemista, which was a green pepper and a red tomatoe stuffed with seasoned rice and beef and it came with slices of lemon baked potatoes. I was a huge portion of food. I ate one slice of potatoe and the stuffed green pepper and was full. The other half of the potatoe and the stuffed tomato will be my dinner. Now I'm just wondering why I didn't try this place sooner with all the positive feedback I have heard from other people that work in the building with me. Two thumbs up and I will definitely be back!
(5)
Sabrina A.
Pros: Excellent Greek food (honestly one of the best in downtown/brickell area); Very affordable; owner is dedicated and always there to accomodate you. Recommendations: Gyro (their fries are awesome) Cons: Closed evenings and weekends (they say they will start opening Saturday afternoons, but not sure they have yet). With a place this good, they really should open evenings...that's the only reason for giving it four stars instead of five.
(4)
Lindsay G.
The food was even better this time. Please open near me in Fort Lauderdale and/or get a delivery service. Love the gyros and the avegenlemono.
(5)
Charlie S.
I had a pretty standard gyro platter here. It consisted of two slices of pita (would have liked to see a couple more), raw onions dusted with paprika, about half a tomato sliced fairly thinly, and the gyro meat. The gyro meat was slightly on the bland side and slightly greasy. The vegetables were very fresh and plentiful, so that was nice. Perhaps the best part: I was told my pick-up order would be ready in seven minutes. It was ready by seven minutes. So feels like a decent spot to pick up if you're in a rush.
(3)
B Z.
I was really excited to go here and grab a quick bite of lamb, rice, yogurt, walking distance from where I was staying.... BUT IT WAS F***ING CLOSED UNLIKE IT'S ADVERTISED HOURS OF SERVICE. Get it together Miami. By the way, it's 8:00 PM on a Friday night. #wizzeak
(1)
Michael O.
Always been consistent since they've opened. Best place downtown for a low carb lunch !
(5)
Henry H.
This is a difficult review because I'm from Queens NY and finding Greek food in Florida is a little off. I'm too hyper critical. This place is OK. I find a lot of meat to be overly charred and the spices are too strong. The Gyros are way salty for my taste but others may like it. I used to love their Chicken salad wrap but they are very heavy on the tarragon. Started to taste like I was eating a #2 pencil. Otherwise its a well liked place and always very busy. The place is always clean and they are always on top of your order so your never wondering where your food is. Just wish they would carry some more traditional pastries.
(3)
Bridget M.
Worst service I've ever experienced......EVER! Took 20 minutes to get water and over an hour to get Hummus dip. The table was unsteady and they wouldn't move us to another table. Definitely wouldn't recommend this to anyone. Just not worth the wait. So many better places with better service in the area.
(1)
Terrell F.
Great Greek food in the heart of Downtown Miami's historic CBD. Just wish they were open for dinner!
(5)
Michael S.
Another winner from the former owner of Elia and Ariston Restaurants. Both were unfortunately shortlived. Both were also the best Greek Food in Miami. This location is more casual but the food is still great. Hurry up while his mom is still in town and get some of the home made wedding cookies.
(5)
Naty K.
I finally tried Stoupsy's and now I can officially say that Pega Grill is probably one of the best, if not the best, Greek restaurant in Miami. I decided to come back on Saturday as my plan to try Little Lotus fell apart due to them not being open until 6 on Saturday. It was a few minutes before 4 and although they close at 4, they took us in without a problem. We ordered the dip platter, which contains hummus, tzatziki (one of the best I have had in South Florida), spicy feta dip, and baba ganouj (made with eggplant). It came with soft, warm pita bread in an unusual metallic bucket-like container and was delicious. Next up, was a meat gyro and a half baked chicken. The chicken was a good-sized portion with lemon oregano baked potatoes and a brown sauce on the side to pour over the chicken. The sauce was delicious, the chicken was moist and tender and had a lemon & rosemary glaze on the skin. Remarkably, the meat also had the flavor of rosemary, which was brought out even more by the brown sauce. I have no idea what that sauce contained but it was divine and the perfect accompaniment for the chicken. The potatoes were perfectly cooked and had a delicious oregano flavor to them. The meat gyro came with fries, which were crunchy, and the pita bread wrapped around the meat was thick, as it should be. Inside were generous strips of meat with lettuce and tomato. It was very tasty. For dessert, since we were rushed to eat, we were given almond cake and Greek cookies on the house. Both were excellent. I did take pictures of the meal, but my sweet tooth got the best of me and by the time I remembered that I had forgotten to take pictures of the dessert, I had already devoured half of it. The manager informed me that they will be delivering and opening for dinner in a week or 2, I think he said that on the weekdays they would stay open until 9:30, and Friday and Saturday until 11. I'm so happy knowing I can now get Greek food for dinner (assuming they will come out to the Midtown/Arsht area). Please, oh please deliver to me!
(5)
Sari M.
This place became my favorite lunch place at downtown, very close with my office. I always order chicken wrap or beef platter. When I get bored with my Asian cuisine choice, for sure I step in to this place, order salad, chicken wrap, beef platter and also my favorite dessert, I don't know the name but is like cookies with white sugar powder, so yummy, really made my day. Very nice owner, he is very helpful and always accomodate the customers need. Friendly server, good service. If you guys starving greek food, dont think twice just walk in and get it now, you will satisfy, I guarantee :) Their lunch hours always peak, that's mean is good sign of good food. Perfecto. Pegasus :)
(5)
Eve C.
When there's already a Greek place as awesome as Stoupsy's downtown, it's a gamble to open a competing place. But that's what Pega Grill has done, and so far, their bet is paying off. Fast service, tasty goods, and an efficient staff makes Pega Grill a welcome addition to the Downtown Miami dining scene. Their gyros come with fries, and while the portions aren't that big, you won't be hungry later. They have a handful of specials each day, so be sure to ask your server about them (though they're very good about telling you about them). I've had the beef & lamb gyro, the Greek salad, and the sampler platter of dips (hummus, tzaziki, taromasalata, and baba ganoush). Everything is fresh and delicious. The pita bread for scooping up the various dips comes out toasty and warm. The Greek salad is authentic, which means no lettuce, and a big hunk of feta cheese on top. The only downside about Pega Grill is that they refuse to split checks or accept more than 2 credit cards. Which is fine when you're going out lunching by yourself or with one other person. Unfortunately for Pega Grill, it means my coworkers and I don't eat there as often as we'd like.
(4)
Cary G.
I work in the downtown area, and this has become my favorite place to eat! My favorite: the authentic greek salad with gyro meat. Probably the best greek salad I've ever had. I went outside my usual and tried the moussaka on a day they had it as a special, and it was equally as delicious. The assorted dip platter is amazing, too!! Portions are also pretty generous! Downside: It's a little pricy. But considering the area (right down the street from the courthouse), that's not surprising. Most places around here are over-priced. So, if I'm going to actually go out and spend the money on lunch around here, I'd rather spend it on something yummy like Pega!
(4)
Megan M.
Just came back from lunch at Pega Grill, and I have a full, happy tummy! My friend loves Greek food, and sometimes we'll grab lunch downtown on her days off. I'd walked by Pega tons of times going to and from work, so I suggested it for our girls lunch date. Service was fantastic, and they made sure we had everything we needed in a timely manner. The menu is small, but has just enough of a variety and some really great options. I order the chicken gyro with their Pega Grill sauce. It was incredible. All of the flavors balanced perfectly. It's served with fries that were pretty tasty and seasoned well. Like Eve C. said, the portions are not huge, but it's just right. I definitely felt full, and I feel like it was a great value for the money. The only thing I wasn't crazy about was the baklava. I looooove baklava. At Stoupsy's just a few blocks away, it's incredible and huge for the price. Here at Pega Grill? Two bite sized squares for $4.95. Take off about 2 bucks and I'd be happy with it. Was it the best baklava? No, but it was pretty good, but overpriced for the amount served in combination with it not being stellar. Pega Grill has take out and delivery, so I'll probably end up getting lunch to go from here on days when I work through lunch at my desk...which is most days. Ugh, yay for me.
(4)
Juan S.
2.5 stars. I had high expectations of this place from my fellow Yelpers, but left very underwhelmed and doubt I'd return. The place is nice enough. Cute cafe atmosphere on Flagler, close to the courthouse. Service was prompt and friendly, but the dealbreaker was the food. I ordered the chicken kabob and literally a minute later it was brought to my table. Definitely not cooked fresh and had been sitting awhile it appeared and tasted. The lemon potatoes were somewhat hard and flavorless. Some sauce was brought that was also tasteless along with hot sauce from a big bottle...not good either. Pita bread was stale. Overall food was so bland. Verdict: Very disappointed....many better options for Greek food in Miami.
(2)
Wl M.
This was really really good. I moved to Miami from a city dominated by Greek restaurants and this place had GREAT food with generous portions and nice prices. I had the tzatziki and the chicken kabab with grilled veggies. I loved every bite that I could eat. Service was informative and fast.
(5)
Alejandra C.
The place is ok... Portions are kind of small for the price and food is only decent.. The hummus was good but the pita slices that were served with it were burnt
(3)
Stephanie G.
I can say with no reservations that Pega Grill is my new favorite lunch destination! I'd walked by several times over the past few months and was finally lured into trying the place when I saw a patron's delicious looking grilled chicken. I've been to Pega about three times since and the restaurant does not disappoint. The first time I went with two of my colleagues from work and tried the "moussakas" which is a Friday special. I'm happy to report, it was love at first bite. On that trip I also tried their tabouli salad which is without a doubt the best tabouli I've ever tried. Coming from a huge aficionado of Greek and Middle Eastern food, that says a lot. I regularly frequent several restaurants that serve this type of food and Pega's tabouli beats them all! I noticed another reviewer mentioned they won't allow a party to pay with more than two cards, i've gone with more than one other person more than once and we never had this issue. Every other time I've visited Pega I've ordered the grilled chicken kebab since it fits in nicely with my diet of greens and protein. Pega's grilled chicken is amazing! It's seasoned and grilled perfectly and the portions are generous. The dish is served with a tasty red-colored sauce for the chicken which is a nice addition. One may choose from several sides, I've gotten the salad each time which is lightly dressed and tasty, no overpowering or creamy. Pega's hummus is also almost too good to be true and their pita is always soft, fresh and warm. I look forward to visiting Pega Grill much more often, & if you're in the area do yourself a favor and drop by. You'll be glad you did!
(5)
Marty C.
I live a few blocks away and have tried Pega 3 or 4 times. It's a little overpriced for the amount of food you get. I've only tried the beef/lamb gyro with fries which comes in at $11. It's just inconsistent. Sometimes the meat is tender and full or flavor, other times it's dry and tough. Sometimes the lettuce and tomatoes are fresh, other times not. After seeing the way the owner (or whoever) received criticism on Yelp I decided to knock it down to 2 stars. Calling someone out because they commented on your mediocre food is pretty pathetic customer relations. A better approach would be an apology and an inquiry into what could be done to make the customer's experience better next time (if there is one).
(2)
Laura C.
This place is disgusting. I ordered a chicken gyro and every single bite I took was gross fatty blob, I certainly didn't eat any chicken. It also came with the option for normal pita or whole wheat pita, and I chose the whole wheat. I got a honey or cinnamon wheat pita which for any other purpose I don't mind but I wasn't trying to eat dessert, I was trying to eat lunch. Fail, I won't go back. I don't know why anyone would choose to go here with Stoupsy's down the block.
(1)
Erin R.
I've had their hummus (hard to screw that up, but still, love the stuff), salads with chicken and gyro meet (both awesome, the grilled chicken is better than expected) and a gyro wrap which came with some tasty, crispy fries. It's good. Go there.
(4)
Jacqueline R.
Service by ayhan was terrible the worst in a long time Food is good
(2)
Jessica M.
After walking by it so many times, I finally tried this new Greek spot for lunch. My friend and I both ordered the chicken gyro and it was delicious. The chicken gyro comes with a mustard dill sauce that is really good. However, they get one less star because they would not sub the fries that come with the gyro. We asked for a side salad or other side dish but the server said they would not change it, not even for a surcharge, so we asked them not to bring out the fries. I would have appreciated an effort to try to please us somehow, or knock $1 or 2 off the bill since we did not ask for the fries. Overall, the food was very good and I will be back to sample some of their other dishes.
(4)
Romeo M.
I truly believe that the Pega Grill has the best Greek salad in Miami. I truly believe that the Pega Grill has the best spinich pie in Miami.. I have heard that the Pega burger is incedible. I love the salad and spinich pie so much that I cannot bring myself to order anything else.
(5)
Chris P.
Great addition to the downtown lunch scene. The food is fresh and delicious and the service is excellent. The tzatziki and hummus dips are as good as you can find in Miami. The gyro and baked chicken are the two standout dishes I have found thus far.
Takes Reservations : No Delivery : Yes Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Lunch Parking : Street Bike Parking : Yes Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Average Alcohol : Beer & Wine Only Outdoor Seating : Yes Wi-Fi : Free Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : Yes Caters : Yes
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Erika K.
Great spot for a lunch break for those who work downtown. I really enjoy their falafel and their hummus. They also make a really good dish (I can't remember the name) but it's a purée a lot like hummus, but made from a yellow pea. It's delicious and I haven't found this dish anywhere else.
(4)Victoria S.
Have eaten here more then a half dozen times, but perhaps no more. The food is inconsistent. Some days ok some days not so ok. The prices a tad high for lunch; a falafel wrap is $9.99. A recent experience convinced me to eat elsewhere. Our lunches took about 35 minutes to arrive. Once they were dellivered, no wait staff came to check on the food which was a problem as the wrap had been grilled dry and was burnt black in places. I had requested an ingredient not to be on the food and the wrap was stuffed with it. The food was uneaten and after 20 minutes wait staff came by, and were informed about the food and the response was ok, here's your check. Really? I think I will find another greek place downtown. Pega Grill is inconsistent at best.
(1)Sharon U.
Food is mediocre, service sucks. Very over-priced for pre-made wraps and cold fries.
(2)Jennifer C.
I'm glad I stumbled upon Pega while exploring Miami. The grilled chicken breast wrap was delicious. They make their own sauce. I really like that they a describe all of their dishes so you know exactly what you're getting. Left me wanting more! The service was quick too.
(4)Claudia J.
Nice place in the downtown area for a quick bite. The place has seating outside and inside, outside on the street, outside in the mall's hallway and inside the restaurant. Seems like the place is visited by regulars, for pick up or eat in. I ordered a Gyro with beef and lamb, they just did not have only lamb. The gyro was so great, it had enough tzaziki, onions, beef, lamb... and I love the Gyro when it has a bit extra sauce!! The gyro came with a portion of french fries, they were crispy and freshly done. A bit salty, but they wre crunchy!!! I mentioned the saltiness of the french fries to the waitress that asked me how was everything, they would have been glad to change them for me!... next time!! they seem to be very customer service oriented! Would definitely go back some other time!!
(4)Tony A.
The food here is delicious. Considering this spot is in a quasi cursed location on Flagler, I hope it survives. The Greek salad is amazing and authentic (no iceberg lettuce). THey do a terrific roast chicken here (see the local photo I uploaded), and this restaurant is a decent low carb option in downtown. I typically get the gyro meat added to the half portion of Greek salad, which will get you out of there for about $10. For the high quality of the food it's certainly worth it.
(4)Erleen G.
Kudos to me for giving this place a second chance. And kudos to them for not messing it up. Today I had the pleasure of trying their Greek burger with feta and tzatziki sauce which was SCRUMTIOUS and massive. After ordering it medium it did still take about 25 minutes but it was well worth the wait and definitely worth the walk back to this little growing gem.
(4)Thomas F.
Great to have another Greek restaurant in downtown Miami. I prefer the taste of the food at Stoupsy's (another Greek restaurant downtown which has been open for at least 10 years. Pros: Hummus, Greek salad with chicken (very fresh, tomatoes and cucumbers could have been cut a little smaller and more dressing, or oregano or flavor added to dressing or oil and vinegar, but overall good). Available seating inside and out. Waiter (Brazilian guy) was very nice and attentive. Cons: Falafel: Seemed fresh and generous portion, but awful aftertaste. Lunch partner had the same opinion
(3)Vanuchi E.
Rude staff, expensive for what you get
(2)Laura M.
Just finished my lunch (a late lunch, due to a late breakfast), but it was absolutely delicious. One of my friends was telling me to go here, then another person told me to go here, but I still hadn't gone yet. So today, I was talking to the security at my building telling them that I tried Little Lotus (around the corner) and it was delicious, so the security guard told me that I should try Pega Grill. Since I was unsure of what to eat, I took their advice and I was not disappointed. My lunch was delicious. The spicy feta dip caught my eye and good thing because it was absolutely delicious. Then, I tried to order the Tuesday special (the baked meatballs) not realizing it was Wednesday. They told me they were out, so I was temporarily disappointed until the server told me that I could order today's special, the Yemista. It was at that moment that it hit me, "it's Wednesday, not Tuesday, which makes perfect sense that they don't have Tuesday's special." So I ordered Wednesday's special (since it's Wednesday, makes more sense), the Yemista, which was a green pepper and a red tomatoe stuffed with seasoned rice and beef and it came with slices of lemon baked potatoes. I was a huge portion of food. I ate one slice of potatoe and the stuffed green pepper and was full. The other half of the potatoe and the stuffed tomato will be my dinner. Now I'm just wondering why I didn't try this place sooner with all the positive feedback I have heard from other people that work in the building with me. Two thumbs up and I will definitely be back!
(5)Sabrina A.
Pros: Excellent Greek food (honestly one of the best in downtown/brickell area); Very affordable; owner is dedicated and always there to accomodate you. Recommendations: Gyro (their fries are awesome) Cons: Closed evenings and weekends (they say they will start opening Saturday afternoons, but not sure they have yet). With a place this good, they really should open evenings...that's the only reason for giving it four stars instead of five.
(4)Lindsay G.
The food was even better this time. Please open near me in Fort Lauderdale and/or get a delivery service. Love the gyros and the avegenlemono.
(5)Charlie S.
I had a pretty standard gyro platter here. It consisted of two slices of pita (would have liked to see a couple more), raw onions dusted with paprika, about half a tomato sliced fairly thinly, and the gyro meat. The gyro meat was slightly on the bland side and slightly greasy. The vegetables were very fresh and plentiful, so that was nice. Perhaps the best part: I was told my pick-up order would be ready in seven minutes. It was ready by seven minutes. So feels like a decent spot to pick up if you're in a rush.
(3)B Z.
I was really excited to go here and grab a quick bite of lamb, rice, yogurt, walking distance from where I was staying.... BUT IT WAS F***ING CLOSED UNLIKE IT'S ADVERTISED HOURS OF SERVICE. Get it together Miami. By the way, it's 8:00 PM on a Friday night. #wizzeak
(1)Michael O.
Always been consistent since they've opened. Best place downtown for a low carb lunch !
(5)Henry H.
This is a difficult review because I'm from Queens NY and finding Greek food in Florida is a little off. I'm too hyper critical. This place is OK. I find a lot of meat to be overly charred and the spices are too strong. The Gyros are way salty for my taste but others may like it. I used to love their Chicken salad wrap but they are very heavy on the tarragon. Started to taste like I was eating a #2 pencil. Otherwise its a well liked place and always very busy. The place is always clean and they are always on top of your order so your never wondering where your food is. Just wish they would carry some more traditional pastries.
(3)Bridget M.
Worst service I've ever experienced......EVER! Took 20 minutes to get water and over an hour to get Hummus dip. The table was unsteady and they wouldn't move us to another table. Definitely wouldn't recommend this to anyone. Just not worth the wait. So many better places with better service in the area.
(1)Terrell F.
Great Greek food in the heart of Downtown Miami's historic CBD. Just wish they were open for dinner!
(5)Michael S.
Another winner from the former owner of Elia and Ariston Restaurants. Both were unfortunately shortlived. Both were also the best Greek Food in Miami. This location is more casual but the food is still great. Hurry up while his mom is still in town and get some of the home made wedding cookies.
(5)Naty K.
I finally tried Stoupsy's and now I can officially say that Pega Grill is probably one of the best, if not the best, Greek restaurant in Miami. I decided to come back on Saturday as my plan to try Little Lotus fell apart due to them not being open until 6 on Saturday. It was a few minutes before 4 and although they close at 4, they took us in without a problem. We ordered the dip platter, which contains hummus, tzatziki (one of the best I have had in South Florida), spicy feta dip, and baba ganouj (made with eggplant). It came with soft, warm pita bread in an unusual metallic bucket-like container and was delicious. Next up, was a meat gyro and a half baked chicken. The chicken was a good-sized portion with lemon oregano baked potatoes and a brown sauce on the side to pour over the chicken. The sauce was delicious, the chicken was moist and tender and had a lemon & rosemary glaze on the skin. Remarkably, the meat also had the flavor of rosemary, which was brought out even more by the brown sauce. I have no idea what that sauce contained but it was divine and the perfect accompaniment for the chicken. The potatoes were perfectly cooked and had a delicious oregano flavor to them. The meat gyro came with fries, which were crunchy, and the pita bread wrapped around the meat was thick, as it should be. Inside were generous strips of meat with lettuce and tomato. It was very tasty. For dessert, since we were rushed to eat, we were given almond cake and Greek cookies on the house. Both were excellent. I did take pictures of the meal, but my sweet tooth got the best of me and by the time I remembered that I had forgotten to take pictures of the dessert, I had already devoured half of it. The manager informed me that they will be delivering and opening for dinner in a week or 2, I think he said that on the weekdays they would stay open until 9:30, and Friday and Saturday until 11. I'm so happy knowing I can now get Greek food for dinner (assuming they will come out to the Midtown/Arsht area). Please, oh please deliver to me!
(5)Sari M.
This place became my favorite lunch place at downtown, very close with my office. I always order chicken wrap or beef platter. When I get bored with my Asian cuisine choice, for sure I step in to this place, order salad, chicken wrap, beef platter and also my favorite dessert, I don't know the name but is like cookies with white sugar powder, so yummy, really made my day. Very nice owner, he is very helpful and always accomodate the customers need. Friendly server, good service. If you guys starving greek food, dont think twice just walk in and get it now, you will satisfy, I guarantee :) Their lunch hours always peak, that's mean is good sign of good food. Perfecto. Pegasus :)
(5)Eve C.
When there's already a Greek place as awesome as Stoupsy's downtown, it's a gamble to open a competing place. But that's what Pega Grill has done, and so far, their bet is paying off. Fast service, tasty goods, and an efficient staff makes Pega Grill a welcome addition to the Downtown Miami dining scene. Their gyros come with fries, and while the portions aren't that big, you won't be hungry later. They have a handful of specials each day, so be sure to ask your server about them (though they're very good about telling you about them). I've had the beef & lamb gyro, the Greek salad, and the sampler platter of dips (hummus, tzaziki, taromasalata, and baba ganoush). Everything is fresh and delicious. The pita bread for scooping up the various dips comes out toasty and warm. The Greek salad is authentic, which means no lettuce, and a big hunk of feta cheese on top. The only downside about Pega Grill is that they refuse to split checks or accept more than 2 credit cards. Which is fine when you're going out lunching by yourself or with one other person. Unfortunately for Pega Grill, it means my coworkers and I don't eat there as often as we'd like.
(4)Cary G.
I work in the downtown area, and this has become my favorite place to eat! My favorite: the authentic greek salad with gyro meat. Probably the best greek salad I've ever had. I went outside my usual and tried the moussaka on a day they had it as a special, and it was equally as delicious. The assorted dip platter is amazing, too!! Portions are also pretty generous! Downside: It's a little pricy. But considering the area (right down the street from the courthouse), that's not surprising. Most places around here are over-priced. So, if I'm going to actually go out and spend the money on lunch around here, I'd rather spend it on something yummy like Pega!
(4)Megan M.
Just came back from lunch at Pega Grill, and I have a full, happy tummy! My friend loves Greek food, and sometimes we'll grab lunch downtown on her days off. I'd walked by Pega tons of times going to and from work, so I suggested it for our girls lunch date. Service was fantastic, and they made sure we had everything we needed in a timely manner. The menu is small, but has just enough of a variety and some really great options. I order the chicken gyro with their Pega Grill sauce. It was incredible. All of the flavors balanced perfectly. It's served with fries that were pretty tasty and seasoned well. Like Eve C. said, the portions are not huge, but it's just right. I definitely felt full, and I feel like it was a great value for the money. The only thing I wasn't crazy about was the baklava. I looooove baklava. At Stoupsy's just a few blocks away, it's incredible and huge for the price. Here at Pega Grill? Two bite sized squares for $4.95. Take off about 2 bucks and I'd be happy with it. Was it the best baklava? No, but it was pretty good, but overpriced for the amount served in combination with it not being stellar. Pega Grill has take out and delivery, so I'll probably end up getting lunch to go from here on days when I work through lunch at my desk...which is most days. Ugh, yay for me.
(4)Juan S.
2.5 stars. I had high expectations of this place from my fellow Yelpers, but left very underwhelmed and doubt I'd return. The place is nice enough. Cute cafe atmosphere on Flagler, close to the courthouse. Service was prompt and friendly, but the dealbreaker was the food. I ordered the chicken kabob and literally a minute later it was brought to my table. Definitely not cooked fresh and had been sitting awhile it appeared and tasted. The lemon potatoes were somewhat hard and flavorless. Some sauce was brought that was also tasteless along with hot sauce from a big bottle...not good either. Pita bread was stale. Overall food was so bland. Verdict: Very disappointed....many better options for Greek food in Miami.
(2)Wl M.
This was really really good. I moved to Miami from a city dominated by Greek restaurants and this place had GREAT food with generous portions and nice prices. I had the tzatziki and the chicken kabab with grilled veggies. I loved every bite that I could eat. Service was informative and fast.
(5)Alejandra C.
The place is ok... Portions are kind of small for the price and food is only decent.. The hummus was good but the pita slices that were served with it were burnt
(3)Stephanie G.
I can say with no reservations that Pega Grill is my new favorite lunch destination! I'd walked by several times over the past few months and was finally lured into trying the place when I saw a patron's delicious looking grilled chicken. I've been to Pega about three times since and the restaurant does not disappoint. The first time I went with two of my colleagues from work and tried the "moussakas" which is a Friday special. I'm happy to report, it was love at first bite. On that trip I also tried their tabouli salad which is without a doubt the best tabouli I've ever tried. Coming from a huge aficionado of Greek and Middle Eastern food, that says a lot. I regularly frequent several restaurants that serve this type of food and Pega's tabouli beats them all! I noticed another reviewer mentioned they won't allow a party to pay with more than two cards, i've gone with more than one other person more than once and we never had this issue. Every other time I've visited Pega I've ordered the grilled chicken kebab since it fits in nicely with my diet of greens and protein. Pega's grilled chicken is amazing! It's seasoned and grilled perfectly and the portions are generous. The dish is served with a tasty red-colored sauce for the chicken which is a nice addition. One may choose from several sides, I've gotten the salad each time which is lightly dressed and tasty, no overpowering or creamy. Pega's hummus is also almost too good to be true and their pita is always soft, fresh and warm. I look forward to visiting Pega Grill much more often, & if you're in the area do yourself a favor and drop by. You'll be glad you did!
(5)Marty C.
I live a few blocks away and have tried Pega 3 or 4 times. It's a little overpriced for the amount of food you get. I've only tried the beef/lamb gyro with fries which comes in at $11. It's just inconsistent. Sometimes the meat is tender and full or flavor, other times it's dry and tough. Sometimes the lettuce and tomatoes are fresh, other times not. After seeing the way the owner (or whoever) received criticism on Yelp I decided to knock it down to 2 stars. Calling someone out because they commented on your mediocre food is pretty pathetic customer relations. A better approach would be an apology and an inquiry into what could be done to make the customer's experience better next time (if there is one).
(2)Laura C.
This place is disgusting. I ordered a chicken gyro and every single bite I took was gross fatty blob, I certainly didn't eat any chicken. It also came with the option for normal pita or whole wheat pita, and I chose the whole wheat. I got a honey or cinnamon wheat pita which for any other purpose I don't mind but I wasn't trying to eat dessert, I was trying to eat lunch. Fail, I won't go back. I don't know why anyone would choose to go here with Stoupsy's down the block.
(1)Erin R.
I've had their hummus (hard to screw that up, but still, love the stuff), salads with chicken and gyro meet (both awesome, the grilled chicken is better than expected) and a gyro wrap which came with some tasty, crispy fries. It's good. Go there.
(4)Jacqueline R.
Service by ayhan was terrible the worst in a long time Food is good
(2)Jessica M.
After walking by it so many times, I finally tried this new Greek spot for lunch. My friend and I both ordered the chicken gyro and it was delicious. The chicken gyro comes with a mustard dill sauce that is really good. However, they get one less star because they would not sub the fries that come with the gyro. We asked for a side salad or other side dish but the server said they would not change it, not even for a surcharge, so we asked them not to bring out the fries. I would have appreciated an effort to try to please us somehow, or knock $1 or 2 off the bill since we did not ask for the fries. Overall, the food was very good and I will be back to sample some of their other dishes.
(4)Romeo M.
I truly believe that the Pega Grill has the best Greek salad in Miami. I truly believe that the Pega Grill has the best spinich pie in Miami.. I have heard that the Pega burger is incedible. I love the salad and spinich pie so much that I cannot bring myself to order anything else.
(5)Chris P.
Great addition to the downtown lunch scene. The food is fresh and delicious and the service is excellent. The tzatziki and hummus dips are as good as you can find in Miami. The gyro and baked chicken are the two standout dishes I have found thus far.
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