Top Greek Restaurants to Try in Lincoln, NE

Lincoln's Greek and Mediterranean dining scene is anchored by a stretch of O Street downtown where three gyro shops have been neighbors and friendly rivals for decades, and by a newer O Street Mediterranean kitchen that opened in 2010 after its founder returned from travels through Afghanistan, Turkey, Iran, Italy, and Dubai with a collection of street food flavors he wanted to bring to the Cornhusker capital. The Daily Nebraskan has written the great gyro debate. Regulars have settled it in their own hearts. These are in no particular order.

Sultan's Kite

The top-ranked dedicated Greek and Mediterranean restaurant in Lincoln across every current platform with 383 Yelp reviews and a loyal community following built since 2010, Sultan's Kite on O Street was founded after its owner traveled through Afghanistan, Turkey, Iran, Italy, and Dubai and returned wanting to bring those street food flavors to downtown Lincoln in a form that cannot be placed into one category. The gyros are some of the best in Lincoln and earn the best gyro I have ever had designation from at least one visitor who drove through on a road trip and describes the experience as surpassing every other gyro had across the country, the hot and spicy gyro on pita with spicy green tzatziki earns devoted fanhood with every bite described as delicious, the falafel pita is crisp well-seasoned and balanced, the chicken shawarma packs containers full of tender spiced meat, the chicken tikka korma is an unexpected Afghani staple that draws visitors back the next day, the rice bowl with gyro meat and red sauce is a staple lunch for regulars who order it every single visit, and Tuesday $7.99 gyro specials make it one of the best values in downtown Lincoln. Portions are famously generous, the staff is consistently kind, and the Daily Nebraskan declared it the winner of the best gyro on O Street debate.

George's Gyros Gourmet Grill

A downtown Lincoln O Street Greek institution that has been open since 1978, making it the most senior Greek restaurant in the city by a wide margin, George's Gyros Gourmet Grill earns the best gyros in town designation from devoted regulars who specifically praise the hummus as really good and the tzatziki as excellent alongside Greek potatoes that rank as a personal highlight. The gyro includes a tall pile of shredded lettuce with a moderate amount of tzatziki and smaller-cut tomatoes for more even bites, an optional spicy sauce is sometimes offered out of pure gyro love by a generous cashier, and the overall consistency and heritage of the operation make it an essential stop on the Lincoln gyro trail. A nearly five-decade run on O Street tells you everything you need to know.

Ali Baba Gyros

A longtime O Street neighbor of George's Gourmet Grill and part of the same beloved downtown Lincoln gyro cluster that has fed University of Nebraska students and Lincoln regulars for decades, Ali Baba Gyros earns consistent enthusiastic praise for its lamb gyro which is described as delicious by devoted fans, its tzatziki sauce whose taste of cucumber stands out and earns clear-winner status in direct comparisons, and its Greek-style steak fry that differs meaningfully from the standard crinkle cut next door. The gyro meat is crispy, the pita is very fresh, and the overall value and quality make it a dependable and satisfying neighbor in the downtown Greek triangle.

Fovero Greek and Homestyle Kitchen

A well-loved Lincoln Greek and homestyle kitchen that earns consistent enthusiastic praise for its excellent Greek food and good food in general with an American side to the menu, friendly and accommodating staff, a mega gyro described as one of the better gyros in town, moist and flavorful falafel that avoids the dried-out texture found elsewhere, sweet potato waffle fries that are not to be missed, and homemade desserts that are the final word on any visit, Fovero Greek and Homestyle Kitchen is a genuinely distinctive and satisfying Greek dining experience in Lincoln. The kind of place devoted regulars visit a handful of times and find themselves very happy to have close to home.

Gourmet Grill

A well-regarded Lincoln Greek and Mediterranean grill with a Southpointe location alongside the downtown original that earns consistent strong marks for its gyros and Greek potatoes described as the best in town by regulars who have tried the competition, with crispy seasoned fries and hummus and tzatziki that are both really good, Gourmet Grill is a reliable and satisfying option for Greek food across the city. One visitor describes getting the best gyro they have ever had while in Lincoln as truly saying something, and the overall quality and consistency make it a worthy stop on the Lincoln gyro circuit.

Izmir Gyro House

A well-regarded Lincoln gyro house that earns consistent strong marks for its fresh and flavorful gyros and the kind of honest and satisfying Greek street food that makes it a dependable neighborhood go-to for gyros across the Lincoln metro, Izmir Gyro House is a solid and enjoyable option for Greek food in the city. The food reflects a genuine commitment to quality Mediterranean cooking done well and the overall value and consistency make it a reliable choice for anyone craving a proper gyro in Lincoln.

John's Grecian Delight

A well-regarded Lincoln Greek restaurant that earns consistent strong marks for its authentic Greek food, great food at huge portions and great affordable prices, and the kind of warm and welcoming dining experience that makes it a dependable neighborhood choice for Greek cuisine across the city, John's Grecian Delight is a solid and satisfying option for Greek food in Lincoln. The spanakopita, hummus, and soft pitas are described as unsurpassed by at least one regular who remembers it as the only restaurant they still think about from their time living in Lincoln.

My Big Fat Greek Bakery

A well-loved Lincoln Greek bakery that earns consistent enthusiastic praise for its authentic Greek baked goods and pastries including excellent baklava and homemade Greek sweets, My Big Fat Greek Bakery is a distinctive and delightful option for anyone seeking Greek baked goods and desserts across the city. The quality and authenticity of the Greek baking tradition shine through in every item and the overall warmth and character of the operation make it a worthwhile stop for anyone with a sweet tooth and an appreciation for Greek culinary traditions in Lincoln.

Conclusion

Lincoln's Greek food scene reflects a college capital city where an O Street gyro debate has been running for decades and where a 2010 Mediterranean kitchen inspired by street food from five countries has quietly become the most-reviewed Greek and Mediterranean spot in the city. From the downtown O Street cluster to Southpointe, there is more outstanding Greek dining worth discovering across the home of the Cornhuskers than most visitors passing through on I-80 ever take the time to find.