Greek street food makes its way to Belmont Shore’s Second Street next week in the form of Nick The Greek, offering a variety of freshly roasted meats, heartily loaded fries and decadent desserts.
Nick the Greek is a chain of Greek street food-style fast-service restaurants with 60 locations throughout the Western United States. Their newest location is at the corner of 2nd Street and Argonne Avenue in Long Beach, taking over from the former, also Greek, Petris Bakery location.
The restaurant has a concise menu that won’t overload patrons with options, as most will be tempted to opt for one of the pita wraps that are made to order from the rotating spits of meat in the fully viewable kitchen behind the register.
In addition to the wraps there are also salads, burgers, meat skewers and plates with rice, salad, and pita with a spread of tzatziki sauce.
The beef and lamb gyro wrap is one of the most popular items on the menu and the soft pita bread is filled to the brim with charred freshly roasted meat, best when paired with the Greek fries that come loaded with feta cheese, green onion, garlic and just a touch of dill.
During these next few hot summer months, it would be worth it to stop in for a bit of frozen Greek yogurt that can be topped with a taste of honey and golden brown baklava for an additional dollar.
The restaurant officially opens on July 25 and customers can try the food for themselves for free between 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. on the opening day.
Nick the Greek is located on 5000 E Second Street and will be open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. after their grand opening on July 25.
