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Acropol Inn Restaurant
- Price Range:
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$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Good For:
- Lunch, Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Beer & Wine Only
- Noise Level:
- Quiet
- Has TV:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
18 reviews for Acropol Inn Restaurant
Review Highlights
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"I love the gyro the best, it was fresh, hot, and crispy." In 6 reviews -
"The wait staff are awesome." In 3 reviews -
"...potato salad topped off with ther most YUMMY salad dressing." In 2 reviews
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18 reviews in English
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Review from Annie L.
Chicago, IL
6/25/2010
I was not sure if I should try this place because no one yelp about for over a year. I am glad I went TWICE!!!!! The wait staff are awesome. They have the best Greek salad in town. The price was very reasonable and quality of food is excellent. Wish we have that in Chicago!
We ordered the Acropol fish, it was so buttery and juicy. My sister order the greek sampler with 6 things in there. OMG, for $13, you get 2 lbs of GREAT food.
I ordered Lamb spared ribs and she order beef shih Kabob cooked to med rare. They were both juicy and very tasty. -
Review from Rich D.
9/30/2011
I've eaten at Acropol Inn with various family and friends about ten times since finding it 4 years ago, usually with good satisfaction. Anyone visiting it for it's nearly 5-star rating should realize it's a simple, family-run Greek restaurant/grill. If you're looking for fancy or upscale or fine dining, look elsewhere. On the other hand, if you're looking for usually tasty food served up quickly by a very friendly wait staff, you'll probably enjoy it.
This place seems to make absolutely no effort to find new customers or any tourist trade, as I've never seen a single ad for it anywhere, in spite of it's being near such a large Greek community like Tarpon Springs. But given it's usually full every time I've been there, I'm guessing they don't need any bigger crowds. I had a friend bring me there, and I've taken others there. Nothing better than word-of-mouth advertising.
It's located in a small strip mall just off the Sunset Point exit on US 19 N (County Rd 576). The atmosphere is simple, and the nondescript storefront means you could drive by this place for years and never notice it. It's a good size place with probably a dozen booths along the left side and about 20 tables from front to back. To the right is the kitchen/grill, with stools to eat at the counter. While the decor is nothing fancy, it's always clean and well-kept. The wait staff has always been extremely good, with very friendly folks that pay very close attention to your needs. You'll find a basket of fresh Greek bread on your table quickly before your meal, and even during busy times they seem to be able to get around to your table regularly to check in on you.
But the food is what your there for, right? I've usually had good success with my favorite meal, the gyro platter, a massive stack of very tasty, sliced gyro meat on sliced or grill onions. And very large portions are the standard here. If you can finish one of their entrees you're a better man than I am, as usually I take home a box with enough for one or two leftover meals. In 10 visits I've had 9 excellent meals, with only one entree that didn't satisfy me (can't remember what it was, as it was forgettable).
But the folks I dine there with are much more adventurous, and have always enjoyed their meals, including a number of their well-priced daily specials. What I've always found extraordinary is their homemade "soup of the day". Monday is a wonderful potato and cabbage soup in a light tomato broth, which I had never even eaten before, but quickly became my favorite....I wish every day was Monday! Friday is clam chowder, and I've found it quite good as well. Hint: get the bowl or soup, not the cup size portion, as you'll likely want every drop.
For the quality and quantity, the prices of all their dishes are very low in my opinion, with lots of entrees in the $7-10 range. If you set your expectations for what Acropol Inn simply is, you'll likely be very satisfied with your visit.
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 5
Food: 4
Value: 5 -
Review from Vivian A.
Southold, NY
10/31/2011
We went there based on the Yelp reviews. Both my husband and I were disappointed. The food portions were large but the taste was not at all what we expected. The fish was not fresh and the string beans tasted as if they had just come from a can.
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Review from Tu-van L.
1/19/2006
The best place for home Greek cooking. It's not like the cheesy touristy restaurants up at Tarpon Springs, but their food is just as good. I usually get a souvlaki, and theirs is pretty good. I love their tziki sauce.
The thing you MUST try at this place is their Greek salad. Their salad is freshly made with potato salad topped off with ther most YUMMY salad dressing. You can't get the dressing anywhere, so you must try this. And the portions for the salad are HUGE. A side Greek salad can easily feed two.Listed in: Tampa Bay Treasures.
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Review from Adam P.
Tampa, FL
9/3/2011 1 Check-in Here
Awesome authentic Greek food. we came in and was advised by the waitress the portion was large and unless we want to take some home then order one entree. We got the Acropol special platter that comes with a delicious Greek salad that has potatoes salad. the player comes with 5 samples, each was delicious. I love the gyro the best, it was fresh, hot, and crispy. put the white sauce on it to enhance the taste. They gave us a generous amount of gyro meat too :). The waitress was friendly and the service was fast. We're so full from just one entree!!!
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Review from athena B.
Alameda, CA
5/23/2011
The food came in ENORMOUS portions. One plate was enough for a family of 5. Everything had sauce on it. I do not know what part of Greece this food is authentic to but it was not from anywhere in Greece I was in. We drove from Clearwater Beach because the reviews were so stellar but OMG, not what we expected. When I think of Greek food I think of grilled, fresh and then the standard greek dishes like Moussaka. The saganaki was OK so they get two stars. However, this place is not for anyone with a sophisticated palate.We went here because of the stellar yelp reviews. Lesson learned know your demographics.
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Review from Bill H.
Naples, FL
12/12/2010
We stopped here late Sunday one night. The service was friendly and food was good. My wife loved the gyro. I had the lamb salad and had enough for lunch the next day. The baklava was delicious.
Definitely worth visiting. -
Review from Steve P.
Gallatin, TN
8/30/2011
Reviews that make you go hmmmmm, what did I miss? I jumped at the opportunity to dine based on the Yelp Reviews...when I repeatedly see a 5 Star its something to get excited about. This is a good restaurant serving good food. I have been to Greece, several Greek Towns--college roommate from that region so I know authentic. Nothing wrong with Acropol--but its not a 5 Star. They do lots of things well, I prefer quality vs. quantity. The atmosphere of family is real, wait staff very attentive and fluid. Asked wait person my standard--"what is the absolute best dish on your menu." 99% of the time I go with it, her reply was gyro salad--as mentioned in other reviews, dressing and quantity. Lots of lettuce, one olive, one peppercini, two pieces of cucumber, tomatoes-not good, onion slices included the uneatable hard part of the onion...but I had a load of gyro meat and enough dressing to bath in. So, good but I still don't give them 5 star, I will go back and try another dish and follow up.
Ciao! -
Review from Kathy C.
Shreveport, LA
7/16/2011 1 Check-in Here
Other than having pepsi products only which is common in this state, the food was very good and the prices refreshing compared to the Keys. Authentic, hot and tasty food. We split the acropol platter which was like two full meals. Next time I'm traveling through will stop here again. And they serve breakfast on Sunday's until 2pm.
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Review from MoMo J.
Norcross, GA
3/20/2011 2 Check-ins Here
Mmm yummy!! We came here because it was down the street from where we were staying. Food was plentiful and cheap! I couldn't even finish my gyro. It was loaded with meat. Definitely try their gyros!
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Review from daniel d.
St. Petersburg, FL
8/15/2009
Cute little old diner with some of the best greek food in the area, even compared to Tarpon Springs. Split a greek salad with the house dressing and follow it with a souvlaki or an gyro. or anything else for that matter, it's all amazing. Breakfast is great too, try the gyro omelette with feta and tzatziki, or the monte cristo if you want to go all out.
Great food, great service. -
Review from Danielle S.
Clearwater, FL
4/9/2011
I used to drive by this place thinking it was a little dumpy cafe...until I read solid reviews for several different sites. I've eaten there the last three days in a row. Food is homemade, with the freshest ingredients. Their servings are more than generous. And the value is unbelievable. My husband and I had dinner under 25 bucks including the tip. One of my favorite mom and pop cafes.
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Review from Stephanie N.
Clearwater, FL
11/15/2005
The best Greek restaurant in the area hands down. To die for home-made Greek salad dressing that you can't find anywhere else(I've tried). Combine this with the ample portions of their simple Greek salad and yummy potato salad and you're in heaven. Also have generous portions for the delicious Gyros. Other dishes are alright, but you MUST go for the salad and gyro. DOn't bother trying anything else.
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Review from Chris C.
Bellevue, WA
6/28/2008
Superb service, good coffee, great food. Awesome breakfast place.
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Review from Brian C.
Palm Harbor, FL
3/25/2009
Gyros just as good as Greektown in Chicago. Enough said.
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Review from Sheryl R.
Clearwater, FL
Updated - 12/9/2010
My new favorite hands down. All the reviews are true but they failed to mention the reasonable prices. You can also get carry out. Everything I have tried here is awesome. Breakfast, Lunch, & Diner!
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12/5/2010
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Review from Blue B.
Belchertown, MA
3/8/2011
Great authentic Greek food at great prices. Everything was delicious and service with a smile. Atmosphere nothing fancy, dinerish I guess. Would definitely eat here again!
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Review from Sarah G.
Arlington Heights, IL
3/24/2009
great food
