Orange County Register

I hate rushed meals, but I had 20 minutes before a doctor’s appointment at CHOC today (allergy testing, woo-hoo) in Orange and definitely needed to grab a quick bite. Right before I thought I had to settle for a run-of-the-mill Philly-style cheesesteak sandwich or worse, Carl’s Jr. , I spotted Greek Garden Grill across the street.

The fast-casual eatery has only been open about four months and serves the usual Greek basics like gyros, souvlaki and mousaka. Starters included: Melitzanosalata (ha, say that three times fast — roasted eggplant with pita wedges - $5); spanakopita (a savory phyllo dough pastry with spinach and feta -$5); and dolmades (grape leaves stuffed with rice and ground beef - $6).

There were plenty of sample plates at the front of the restaurant that looked tempting — like the beef-stuffed cabbage rolls, grilled salmon and stuffed tomatoes and bell pepper — but I just didn’t have time. So a chicken gyro it was. With a side of roasted lemon potatoes. The chicken gyro ($7) came with heaps of white meat chicken but it was a bit rubbery and bland. The tzatziki or cucumber and yogurt dill sauce helped to boost that a bit, with some red onions and diced tomatoes. The roasted potatoes ($2.50) packed a nice punch of citrus flavor and buttery goodness. I’d definitely get that again.

Greek Garden Grill

424 Main St.

Orange, CA

714.937.1888

11 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily

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