Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable Mediterranean restaurants around Omaha, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to venture when cravings strike.
Topping the list is Legacy Gyros. Located at 16920 Wright Plaza, Suite 114, the Greek spot is the highest rated inexpensive Mediterranean restaurant in Omaha, boasting 4.5 stars out of 107 reviews on Yelp.
On the menu, expect gyros, with an option to add potatoes and a side sandwich, beef, chicken or shrimp kebabs and salads. Also, there are specialty items like moussaka (layered eggplant and potatoes and ground beef with bechamel sauce) and keftedes (ground beef and lamb with onions and herbs). Check out the full menu here.
Next up is Sam's Gyros, situated at 632 N. Saddle Creek Road With four stars out of 66 reviews on Yelp, the Middle Eastern and Greek spot has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for an inexpensive option.
Try the chicken or beef platter, (served on top of rice pilaf with lettuce, tomatoes and pita bread and sauce), the Greek salad and the chicken or beef gyro (served in pita bread with lettuce, tomatoes and special sauce).
Nalini's Gyros & Burgers, located at 14544 W. Center Road, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the affordable Greek and Mediterranean spot, which offers burgers and more, four stars out of 22 reviews.
Start with tzaziki and pita, and then move on to either a combo meal (Philly gyro or falafel with hummus), which is served with a beverage and choice of fries or spiced potato, or opt for stuffed grape leaves or the lamb, chicken or shrimp kebabs. (Click here to view the full menu.)
Athenian Gyros, a Greek and breakfast and brunch spot, is another cheap go-to, with four stars out of 11 Yelp reviews. Head over to 210 S. 16th St. to see for yourself.
For breakfast, Athenian Gyros offers eggs, omelettes, pancakes, breakfast sandwiches and French toast. For dinner, look for the Greek chicken dinner (with Greek spicing and a choice of two sides like red potatoes, rice, cabbage, green beans, french fries, tuna casserole or salad) and the gyro dinner (lamb or beef topped with onions, feta, black olives, tzatiki and tomatoes). Click here to view the menu.
Check out KGB Gourmet Food Truck, which has earned four stars out of 10 reviews on Yelp. Dig in at the food truck and Mediterranean spot by heading over to 10th and Howard.
When it comes to Greek and Mediterranean eats, anticipate lamb, beef, chicken and vegetarian gyros. There are also sides of pita with hummus, tzatziki and an eggplant dip and a gyro salad. You'll also find a Greek hot dog (gyro meat and veggies).
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