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Dino's Gyros Greek Cafe and Taverna

Restaurant Greek restaurant Gyro restaurant

Meze, pita sandwiches & Greek entrees such as moussaka & roast lamb turned out in a casual setting. People often mention service, gyro, fresh, fries, salad, Greek,


Address

4705 Clairemont Dr D, San Diego, CA 92117

Website

www.dinosgyroscafe.com

Contact

(858) 274-1619

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.10 (487 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Friday: 11 AM to 8:30 PM
  • Saturday: 11 AM to 8:30 PM
  • Sunday: (Easter), 11 AM to 8:30 PM, Hours might differ
  • Monday: 11 AM to 8:30 PM
  • Tuesday: 11 AM to 8:30 PM
  • Wednesday: 11 AM to 8:30 PM
  • Thursday: 11 AM to 8:30 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: service (9) gyro (6) fresh (6) fries (6) salad (6) Greek (6)
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  • 4/5 Jerome C. 2 years ago on Google
    If you want a solid gyro this place is great. The service was super fast and my food was delicious. They had plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. The venue was clean and it’s conveniently located near other stores and the movie theater.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Donna B. 2 years ago on Google
    Best French Fries and Beet Salad Ever. Every thing on the menu is fresh. Some vegitarian and vegan options. Staff is friendly. Cheerful friendly Pup atmosphere. Very family and group friendly. 4/11/22 Just had their Beyond Burger ( I don’t enjoy beef). It was AMAZING! Burger cooked perfectly, tomato, avocado, spinach and yummy sauce and toasted bun. PERFECTION Once again Great Friendly service ❤️
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Elizabeth K. 8 months ago on Google
    I was pretty excited to try this place but beware... I payed about $20 a plate for one of the smallest portions of meat I've gotten in a meal before. I was kind of shocked to be honest. The flavor for the pita bread tastes almost stale.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Ana C. 5 years ago on Google
    Friendly service, plenty of seating, decent variety of craft beers, and several TVs playing different games. Food was ok, not as good nor as fresh as it used to be. Some of the french fries were tough and looked old, while some appeared to be fresh. Lots of flies on the wall next to the soda machine. Plenty of kids meal options.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Cecily B. 1 year ago on Google
    Great fries, efficient staff & prices match quality & freshness of food. Mondays are $ 9.99 for all salads, but I saw someone else's fries and had to get gyros plate. I upgraded to beet salad & added avocado 🥑 but really went all out on tropical hard cider. I wanted kombucha but this was better and more flavorful! Double check your to go order for enough cucumber sauce & ask for peppercinos too! Really enjoyed sitting outside by water fountain, they have heated lamps & umbrellas for the shade plus you are steps away from movie theater...
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Uri B. 2 years ago on Google
    Such good falafel 🥙 these guys have been here forever and they have been using the same family recipe for over 25 years!! That’s pretty cool 😎 would recommend before a movie a regal 🎥
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Remastered R. 2 years ago on Google
    I've had my fair share of Greek...restaurants and Dino's is still my favorite. Great flavor, best Tzatziki sauce ive ever had, super chill and friendly Staff and they really fill your plate. The outdoor seating is a really nice option especially during the summer and they also provide headlamps. Would absolutely recommend Dinos.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 L D. 2 years ago on Google
    Absolutely worth visiting. Fantastic service, Everything is homemade and fresh, big portions and bonuses like special batch mango habanero sauce! I got the combo plate and was able to get two meals out of it. Relaxing ambiance at the outdoor tables with a view of the fountain. I can't wait to return and try the falafel and other specialties.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Turath D. 3 years ago on Google
    Our favorite Greek spot! I’m Arab American and their food hits the spot!! The draft beers are delicious too. Every employee has always been very kind as well. What’s not to love?
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 William V. 6 months ago on Google
    I'm very unhappy. I spent $60 on a pick up order this afternoon and received no Tzatziki Sauce. Then when I called to let them know about it the response I got was "Sorry, we can't help you if you've already taken the meal home. This is why we tell people to check their orders while they're here." I'm honestly shocked. Is this such a common occurence that you make it a policy to make the customers responsible for forgotten items that are even specifically printed on the receipt? I never expected anything crazy in return. Hell, I wouldve been happy with a $5 off coupon (I spend at least that much on a tip every time I order) or something for the inconvenience. Instead, I'm treated like I'm a scammer or something. Awful.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Krystina F. 2 years ago on Google
    We've come to this place over the last 20 years. Its been at least a year since we ate there...and now we never will again. All of their food has gone down hill. The falafel is tiny grape sized balls, hard as a rock. The veggies in the wraps are all marinated and overpowering instead of fresh. And the oil must not be changed often because the fries were brown and bitter. Salad was half the plate instead of full. So sad to see what dinos has become.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Ryan F. 1 year ago on Google
    $13 for a gyro that was severely lacking. McDonald’s puts more ingredients on their $2 burgers… Below bare minimum effort for the price. I genuinely feel scammed.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Wanda Y. 8 months ago on Google
    All I can say is… you can’t buy happiness but you can buy gyros! I love Dino’s restaurant. My go to for one of my fav food , watching my sports and a tall glass of ipa beer. Simple things in life! They have great deals during the San Diego gulls game! And summer music outside . What more can a gal ask for?!

  • 5/5 Richard Q. 5 months ago on Google
    Excellent gyros, Spanakopita, rice and salad. Very cool layout with all sports represented and great beer selection (though I did not try any)! Good times and will be back!

  • 3/5 Drs. Mini M. 1 year ago on Google
    Quick bite, edible, friendly service. Also beer served. Reasonable price for mix of chicken and lamb kebab with pita and fries. Not going to win awards, but there’s definitely much worse too. Movie theater next door, so could be fun to get some grub here (and your favorite beverage) before or after a movie

  • 3/5 Javier A. 1 year ago on Google
    If you want Gyros 🥙 this is not your right place…. Missing ingredients! Pita break with just lettuce, tomato and a weird thing calling chicken…. They offer a meal with drink not included.. you can get the small drink for almost $4…. 3 ⭐️ to your fries

  • 5/5 Leillani N. 1 year ago on Google
    I love Dino's Greek Cafe! They have the best salads!! My favorite salad is the Avocado Salad. If you're looking for yummy, healthy food in the Clairemont area, try Dino's Greek Cafe!

  • 5/5 ty L. 1 year ago on Google
    Over the top customer service! I ordered online for delivery from their website and received a call from Amber (I'm horrible with names but I think it was amber) saying it was not actually for delivery and I could either pick it up or have a refund. I decided to go pick it up. Upon my arrival I asked about the delivery fee and tip to the driver to be refunded which she did without hesitation but had to call door dash for assistance. Instead of making me call she took it upon herself to call them and got the situation resolved very quickly. Ultimately it was not a mess up on their end at all but she was very apologetic and extremely helpful. The food was also very good and we will eat here again on our next trip back!

  • 1/5 Lisa B. 2 years ago on Google
    Worst gyro. Chicken looks like I don't know what. Was fast yes but poor quality. Salad slapped on. No onion. This was def the worst I have ever had. And I have eaten here before and was happy. But today was horrible! The sauce is gross too. Not a true gyro if u ask me.

  • 3/5 MissFlint4U 1 year ago on Google
    6.8.22 - early lunch, first time here. Ordered gyro Greek salad for $18.26. Short wait, but not many customers. Decent customer service and decent salad. It was just OK. I felt the salad was fresh enough, as was the gyro, but again, nothing to brag or drag about.

  • 1/5 UncomfortableRyno 2 years ago on Google
    Poor service. Others people food came out before ours. The food was very bland and barely had any flavor. Not worth it for the price. Save your money and go somewhere else to get some Greek food.

  • 5/5 Carolyn C. 2 years ago on Google
    LOVE the Gyros here. I have lunch there every time I am in the area.

  • 5/5 James C. 2 years ago on Google
    Don’t believe the bad reviews! The food is terrific and the service is good even when busy. Get the spanikopita and the hummus & pita is fantastic. The baklava is incredible. The staff is very kind even when busy. They had an 80s band tonight and it was a huge crowd and great to hear live music.


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed
  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Happy hour food
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Happy hour drinks
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Curbside pickup
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery
  • From the business
    • ✓️ Identifies as women-owned

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