Linda Erwin Kostas Family Restaurant
| Address: | 1631 8th Ave W, Palmetto, FL 34221, USA |
| Phone: | +1 941-479-4914 |
| Site: | kostaspalmetto.com |
| Rating: | 4.4 |
| Working: | 11AM–9PM 11AM–9PM 11AM–9PM 11AM–9PM 11AM–9PM 7AM–9PM 7AM–3PM |
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Nancy Jamison
My husband and I went to this restaurant for the first time on 1/27. I ordered a Greek gyro platter and instead of fries, for $1.00 MORE, mind you, a side Greek salad. The salad arrived - very small, one or two slivers of onion, 1/4 of a small tomato, a good amount of Feta cheese and ONE Kalamati olive. I asked our server (3 times) for some more olives. She finally came back and said the owner only allows one olive. I said, yikes, its a Greek salad for goodness sakes, you surely are kidding me!! I dont want a side order of olives (which by the way would have been another $1.75), I just wanted a few more olives (which is VERY CUSTOMARY FOR A GREEK SIDE SALAD). I asked to speak to the owner. She came by and said, nope, you only get ONE olive with a side salad, but if I had ordered the large salad I would have gotten 4 olives. What a joke! Then my Gyro came - pita bread (ok), tomato and onion (ok) and greasy tasteless meat. I had them take away my entire platter and salad. So for "want of an olive" two customers were lost, the meal was lost, we wont be back. We have several friends coming down from the North and we had hoped to find a few restaurants that werent chain restaurants, but, Linda, we wont be bringing them back either. It was not a good experience. You cant run a restaurant that has Greek items and provide ONE OLIVE. GIVE ME A BREAK. I opted to get a meal at Kentucky Fried Chicken which was delicious.
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Mike Weeks
I love any diner !! But this one was just special. First of all, people make things what they are and Kostas had some great people working in it. The atmosphere is that of the neighborhood place to go get a bite to eat. Be it one of their plates or just one of the delicious sandwiches, Kostas became a daily ritual for me if I was in the area to have lunch. Was within a 2 min walk from my brothers buisness, who I was there visiting. Highly recommend if youre a lover of great diner food and I am
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Lea Bailey
The meat in my gyro wasnt fresh; I would compare the quality to that of fast food. The meat they use definitely comes frozen which affects the taste and texture- actually, it was pretty tasteless. Then the rice pudding I had was either stale or not cooked enough and also had too much cinnamon. On a good note, I gave a 3 because good customer service is imperative and they exceeded that standard.
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Richard Tourdot
This is the second time we have eaten here. The first time we had great food, great service. It was a wonderful dining experience. This time was a lot different. The food was great, but the service was terrible. We could have gotten better service at McDonalds. It will be a long time before we dine there again.
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Carolyn Goodwin
Great food, great service and great atmosphere. Had our wedding reception there 1 year ago for 30 people, they did a fantastic job. Eat at least once a week and if somethings not right, they fix it promptly(which VERY rarely happens). Linda, Pat, Margo, Juan, Stacy, Kelly and the whole group are all special.
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Jeffery Smithling
Smallest most unimpressive Greek Salad I have ever seen. I ordered the "Large". Maybe an ounce of Feta. Dressing out of Jar. Four olives, Two tomato 1/8ths. about 4 ounces lettuce. $8.25 I guess you can get away with that in Florida.
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Sarah Egela
Ate here for the first time for breakfast and it was amazing. Customer service was even better! Food was delicious and fast. The staff here are super friendly I would definitely recommend this place to anyone .
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Jaime Beaver
Of course, the food is amazing. I love the daily specials and theres always your favorite dish as well. Plus, the staff treats everyone like family. They really go the extra mile to make their customers happy!
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Valerie Lynn
Amazing service, even better food!!! Best Greek salad ever and the tzatziki sauce is heavenly. FYI the flaming cheese they totally set on fire at your table. Super fun surprise!! Definitely will be back :)
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Patricia Vargas
This seriously is the best restaurant in Palmetto! Great Service, great food. The menu is awesome, something for everyone. Did I tell you about the Cole slaw..its too die for! Thanks for a great evening!!
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T Regis
Decided to stop this evening after living down the street for year and half. Service is very friendly and accommodating. Food is wonderful, serves beer and wine. Homemade desserts, got baklava to go.
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Chad Burton
Great family restaurant. My family eats here nearly every week. They are very kid friendly and food is amazing. I enjoy the cuban or the dieters delight. Portions are great and service is fantastic.
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Billy Z
Very tasty food. I had the gyro and it was as good or better than any other I have ever had! The fries that came with the meal were very good as well. Would definitely go back again!
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Palmetto Florida
My wife and I eat here regularly. Love it. Always good service and food. And that other bad review was written by someone who thought KFC was delicious. Enough said.
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Susan Burgess
Not as good this time....My husbands French Fries were cooked twice and served.....Rice had a strange flavor....Great restaurant....Just not as good this time...
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Maggie Scott
Service was exceptional! And the food was terrific! Just like the Greek Diner we just left behind in Connecticut, moving to Ellenton...and even better!!!
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Ashley Burton
I visit here about once a week. Everyone is very friendly and the food is good, they always happily make accommodations for my familys group of 10
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PD Blizzard
Clean, friendly, have visited almost weekly for the last 2 years, never a bad meal. Try the Mediterranean Chicken, its to die for!
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erin jayne
One of our favorite local restaurants!!! The food is always great, restaurant is clean and the staff is very friendly!!
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tarabull75
Pretty yummy and prices are reasonable. Greek American style. Lots of early birds in winter months. Delicious gyros!
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Cheryl Moore
Dont be fooled, this place is a mecca of good Flavor. Family owned with Comfort food and mediterranean influences.
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Nanci Russell
Local Greek and American food. I have yet to get something I didn"t like. Dieters Delight is my favorite.
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Jesus Piloto
Great family oriented restaurant great Seafood and Greek options very good quality at affordable prices
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Kennard Poole
Boy that Cuban sandwich is no joke. Nice quiet little place. Full of old people so no surprise there.
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Gordon stanhope
Mostly elderly go there. Food is good and affordable. They have lunch specials for working people
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Charles Cressy
Great service. Food is delicious and priced right. Clean. Try the berry chicken salad. Mmmmm.
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Brian Luria
Terrific experience. Lots of regulars. Fresh food, healthy portions. Cant wait to come back!
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Ben Staley
Great Food! Excellent service, friendly, attentive and fast. Linda is a fantastic host!
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Sandra Murphy
Their Cole slaw is delicious with cranberries in it. I also had their Greek spinach pie.
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Marissa Pezzullo
Cozy and clean. Definitely worth the money! Food was very good! Cant wait to come back!
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Elizabeth Cancio
Terrible service, food was cold, and they need to train their waitresses to be nicer.
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Nate Bruce
Very friendly atmosphere. The food I had was fantastic! Ill definitely be back.
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Jamie Kelley
Love this place. Breakfast and lunch are dwlicious. Nice relaxed atmosphere.
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Angie Church
So much better under the last owners. Food quality and taste has declined.
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Ed Liedy
Pleasant family style restaurant, pleasant staff and will prepared food
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Mario Macias
Great food (shrimp alfredo) great pie (key lime) great waitress (Kayla)
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Robert Sherman
Family Owned Greek Diner! Great Greek food and American favorites too.
