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Categories: Greek, Mediterranean [Edit]
Neighborhoods: Near West Side, West Loop, GreektownUIC-Halsted (Blue)
Mon-Wed. 11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Thu. 11:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Fri-Sat. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m.
Sun. 12:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
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Oh I love this place. The rooftop is the only way to go. Which sucks, because when I stopped in last night, I was informed that the rooftop is closed for the season. Laaaaaaaaame.
Gorgeous view. Absolutely. They have a special menu for upstairs, we always share a few appetizers and a bottle of wine. The maitre'd is a doll. He loves us, which is probably why I think he's a doll. There wasn't a good spot to sit a few weeks back, so he created one. Had a new table set up and everything. The service is always a bit funny, not in a bad way. Sometimes they are sweet and talkative, other times not, which is probably best because the friend I go here with and I talk nonstop the entire time anyway.
Truly, one of my favorite spots in the city. Again, I can't speak for downstairs, but I will say that the rooftop is where its at. Go there.
Pegasus, I love you for 3 very important reasons:
1) Your rooftop terrace has an amazing view of the city, and no matter what day or time we go, your friendly staff always manages to find a table for us. Which brings me to point number 2
2) You are within walking distance of my work, so visiting you often in the summer is not a problem. Now on to point number 3
3) You are next door to Dugans, which makes it quite convenient to pop over afteward and scope out all the cute boys that hang out there
A few other things to note. I also love your pretty extensive small plate/greek tapas/hot & cold appetizer, whatever you want to call it, menu. Lots of yummy dishes to choose from, all perfect to share, while sipping a glass of wine or a cold Greek beer and enjoying the lovely city skyline. Also, the service is great, very fast & friendly.
I've never actually dined downstairs, as the lure of the rooftop is always too strong. By why mess with something that works?!!
If you're in Chicago visiting or with good company, come here. The rooftop dining experience is second to none. Good food and good booze means nothing if you have no good company to share it with.
Rooftop, catch up, and enjoy.
There was not a wait to get in at 12:30pm - which made me a little nervous but quickly got over it with the great service and food. The lunch menu, including specials, was great. I had the Avgolemono soup and Mousakas. Fantastic. My sister had the Tzatziki and the Salahi - which is a pan seared Skate fish. Everything was terrific! Our server, Svetlana was incredible! Great service and complimentary valet - even at lunchtime.
The atmosphere at Pegasus is nice, but that's about it.
The service was sub-par. The waitress was not very nice and generally sounded like she was barking at you rather than speaking to you. She had to come back to clarify our order twice (maybe you should write it down if its difficult to remember everything?). She also forgot about our refills and again had to come clarify that, yes, we did want another drink.
The food was decent. Nothing spectacular, but not bad.
I would not visit Pegasus again.
The setting: a beautiful rooftop reminiscent of dining in Santorini
The service: very nice and polite. A bit disjointed since the busboys were serving alot of tables, but nothing too bad.
Food:
Greek salad: basic, but yummy as always
Saganaki: how can you go wrong:
Pitas: warm and delicious
Tzatziki: tasted so fresh - might be the best I've had
Melitzanosalata: everyone makes this differently, and this was different from what I'm used to, but I still loved it.
Fava: Again, always made differently and this one had peas in it. Not my fave.
Grilled eggplant w/ tomato: delicious!
Grilled octopus: this can be a gamble, but I was not disappointed!
Meat patties: very yummy and came with tzatziki - the best part.
Only complaint: the pita is not complimentary (only $1 per pita), but you do get rolls... Who goes to a Greek restaurant and wants rolls.
An fyi... the menu upstairs is different - it's "appetizers" but there's a ton of offerings, so I didn't mind at all.
I was pleasantly surprised with this dining experience. We arrived a bit early for rooftop dining (it doesn't open until 4:00pm). The owner graciously invited us to come back at 3:30 and he would be ready for us. So, we strolled to Artopolis (a cute cafe just south - down Halsted about a block or so) and bought some amazing desserts (which we saved and ate after dinner...just like mommy taught me to do!)!!! Killer chocolate mousse and baklava! Then we strolled back and had an amazing dinner made out of appetizers (btw-you can only order appetizers if you're dining on the rooftop). Absolutely amazing...though they don't flame the cheese. I guess they don't want anyone's eyebrows getting toasty on a windy day!
All of that to say that this is an amazing place!
What a wonderful place! Great food, good service, and a rooftop view to die for! A great place to take someone visiting Chicago, really shows off the city skyline and Greek culture. Great desserts too!
Went to dinner on Sunday night. The food tasted like two day old leftovers. The veggies on the shiskabob were soggy,the flambe sausage had an off-taste, the desserts didn't taste fresh, pastries not flaky. The only thing that saved the dinner were the spinach pies.
Restaurants are in difficult times now. I should have paid more attention to the previous poor reviews.
Pegasus is by far my favorite spot in Greektown! Stefanos, one of the managers, is the sweetest, most attentive man, and he makes sure that everyone has a great time.
In summer, the rooftop deck is amazing and fun! Food is always FABULOUS! Even though I can't pronounce everything, I try many new things each time. I have been dining there for about 6 years now, and I am a loyal customer! Partly it is because the staff gets to know you and remembers you! Even the valet guys will treat you well and always 'take care of you'!
The downstairs dining room is just as great - full meals are served, as well as great appetizers. No matter what I have ever ordered, I have always been impressed with the food!
I do have to admit that the wait staff is not always the best and brightest, but the food and management more than compensates!
Seriously, this is my all-time favorite restaurant, and I am never disappointed.
Some dishes to try are the domalthakia (grape leaves), fava spread, spanokopita, skate wing, shrimp pasta, crab cakes, saganaki, various meat skewers, and mousaka, to name a few! Everything is delicious!
During my five hour 'lunch' here I got to know Pegasus quite well.
I arrived at 2 expecting some rooftop patio action but was told it didnt open until 4.
Let me begin with the walk -in. My first impression was that this was a fine dining kind of place, fancy white tablecloths on the tables, white linen napkins nicely folded to hold silverware (no paper napkins here) and wine glasses on the table. Cha-ching! This ain't no gyro stand!
Our waitress was kind of scary at first. She came to the table and asked us what we wanted to drink in a demanding manner. We chose to have a bottle of wine and she came back with it pretty quickly. We also asked for bucket of ice and she stated 'thats where I'm about to go, to get the bucket.' Okay lady, calm down. We just want our wine cold. Eek! So then the bread came out and it was good. Only thing is we didnt see our waitress again for about 20 minutes. Are we supposed to eat all the bread in the basket and drink all the wine before we order?? I dont know Greek customs but I found it a little strange. And there were about 5 tables in the restaurant. Eventually, she came around and we ordered. I had the chicken rice soup with egg lemon and I LOVED it. It was SO GOOD. Also good on the menu was this cheese that is set on fire right in front of you and the waiter/ress yell Ooopa! We got the cheese but minus the show so I was a little disappointed. We saw our waitress do it for other patrons so we were kind of upset we didnt get to see ours on fire. :( The cheese itself was delicious and I'd gladly order it again.
Onto the main course, I ordered the roasted chicken with vegetables dish and it was very good as well. It was a lot of chicken, almost a whole half of a chicken but it was seasoned so well, I ate most of it. Yummy!
By this time, it was past 4 so we moved the party to the upstairs patio with the remainder of our 2nd bottle of wine. Also by this time, our waitress came around and was quite the nice lady! The patio was NICE, the view of downtown was spectacular and the set up of the patio was incredible. We were seated closest to the part of roof where you can over look the sidewalk and I deemed it the best seat in the house. Our server came up right away and was hands down the funniest man I've ever met. He was hilarious. Not only did we make friends with him but almost everyone upstairs. The bus boys, severs, rooftop owner, even some customers... all thanks to wine bottle #3.
I'm not really sure what I ate at the rooftop but it tasted like flan, it was some greek word that sounds like "Colossal Booty Call" So we called it that all night... day... I mean afternoon.
After 3 bottles of wine and a strange business card from the JayMan (don't ask), we decided to leave and head to Orbit Room.
Pegasus was awesome! I'll be back for sure!
I was expecting a top notch restaurant! Everyone raved about the food. I experienced average Greek food here. Nothing was outstanding or particularly delicious.
Part of a Greek restaurant is the entertainment and the ambiance. After bringing out the Saganaki, there was no fanfare. What is the point of lighting them on fire without the fanfare.
My waitress, pure awful. First I asked for my drink without ice, she brought me ice. She brought me the wrong beverage. Then while ordering, rather than waiting to hear what I wanted, she pretty much told me what I should order. One of the people I was dining with order a salad and another appetizer as her dinner. Instead of bringing it out later, she brought it out as an appetizer. Her good sat there waiting.
I have had better. That's it.
The rooftop is once again open for the season- Hooray!
The faces are familiar from all the other Summer's I've spent up here- and they all welcome me back each year like a family member who's been on vacation for the Winter.
The new addition to the rooftop bar this year? Ouzo that comes cooled out of one of those machines. As a friend said- "it's kind of like a Greek Jagermeister machine". Funny!
Oompa! I love this place!
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Yippee for the beautiful rooftop patio at Pegasus! The only problem? It's not open for lunch during the week. No worries though because this Greektown restaurant has a tremendous menu, probably the largest lunchtime menu of all the Greektown restaurants with most options being $10 or less!
I recently enjoyed a large red pepper stuffed with meat and rice that was accompanied by some tasty potatoes to boot. I couldn't believe the large portion, and again that my meal was under $10. Luckily I still had room to share a generous portion of delicious baklava with my friend.
Our waitress was extremely friendly and I think I may just have a new favorite restaurant in Greektown.
I love Greeks, Greece, Greek food, & Greektown more than most Greeks!However, this was a repugnant disgrace.
The restaurant was moderately empty from 8-10:30pm on Saturday nite.
Server was blatantly RUDE. He never came around to check on us, let alone take our orders for over 20minutes. We wanted to order more wine & appetizers before our entrees...but he only came by half hour later to ask if we were finally ready to order!!?!
Um...excuse me, assmunch, when you got 12 people ordering several bottles of wine, appetizers & entrees, be grateful ANYONE is keeping you in bisnatch!! Fuckface.
Food was a disgrace to Greektown! Worst I have ever had. No wonder I frequent Costas repeatedly, & this place struggled to fill a table. Shit, I'd rather eat from a gyro peddler in Schaumburg! COLD Moussaka. Gross!!! It was gelatenous, like a jello mold....slimy, tasteless, mush. Bread was stale, cold & rubbery. Couldn't they even use a microwave!?!
The 10 other people ordered chicken or salmon, which every diner left full-plated, barely picked at...NO ONE touched their canned gray green beans. This place can't get fresh veggies!?! Screw that...they can't even get frozen!!
The only Clean Plate Club eater had a salad!!!
He comes back with the check, & when he looks at our tip, he shouts, "WHAT? THIS is your tip!? Where is my 18%!? This is NOT 18%." And throws the pile of cash & credit cards back at us.
If he demanded 18% for shitty service & shittier food, he should have automatically added it into the tab, & we would have obliged.
What an Opa-rated disgusting representation of where NEVER to go in Greektown.
Prompt seating and food serving. Wasn't thrilled with our waitress' recommendation of the Sat night braised lamb special. It's served ih a creamy leek sauce which wasn't expected; the lamb wasn't tender enough. My husband just stared at his lamb and poked it with his fork. Finally, I cut it all up for him so it's easier for consumption. When the waitress returned, she noticed the bone and not the meat and said "Someone must have liked the lamb!" I almost snapped right back said, "Must be next table."
My pasticio was lukewarm which was disappointing. Greek salad was good but nothing to write home about. Try out other restaurants before checking this one out.
No wait on a Sat night at 8pm.
We stopped in here after a day at the Children's Museum--originally we were going to go to Greek Islands, but since there are quite a few Greek restaurants in the same area, we thought we would try a different one.
We were just about the only people in the place, since it was around 4 pm, so the staff was extremely attentive, and very friendly.
For an appetizer, we had the octopodaki scharas (grilled octopus with olive oil, lemon, and oregano)--it was good, but fairly chewy. We ordered it at Greek Islands previously, and it was perfect--not chewy at all.
For our entrees, we split a gyros piato, which came with a huge amount of meat and onions--could have used a few more tomatoes. But it was good--not greasy, and just the right amount of spice. We also ordered the moshari tashkebob (beef roasted in red wine and tomato sauce with rice), which was soooo yummy. I would definitely order it again--we devoured the entire plate! So good.
It was a bit more expensive than Greek Islands, by at least several dollars an item, so I'm not sure if I would come here again, instead of going across the street.
Our waitress was fantastic, btw! Great service :)
My boyfriend: "I'll have the Combination Plate #2"
Me: "I'll have the roasted leg of lam....."
Before I could get the "b" out, the waiter is off, only to return INSTANTLY with our entrees.
Welcome to Greektown.
This is a typical Greektown restaurant, although a tad cheerier and less dingy than some. The food is on a par with the rest of the Greektown restaurants, but then again I subscribe to the theory that all Greektown restaurants use the same kitchen, and the food is delivered to each particular restaurant from the central kitchen in vacuum tubes like at the drive-in bank.
A plus: Pegasus participates in the Member Card program from WBEZ, so if you have one of those cards you can get 2 entrees for the price of 1, once a year at least. Kudos for them for supporting a good cause.
We sat up on the rooftop deck tonight and enjoyed the appetizers, warm breeze and the relaxation of summer. I didn't realize that they don't serve dinner up there, but we were still able to fill ourselves up on a few appetizers. The meatballs were fantastic as was the filo dough-feta cheese and spinach thing (sorrry don't know the Greek name). Beer selection could be a little better, but the wait staff was attentive and it was obvious that the staff was working hard to keep the many customers happy. A good night. and I'd recommend the rooftop deck for anyone looking for a casual place to relax - whether in a group or just a couple.
The ONLY reason I'm giving Pegasus 2 stars instead of 1 is because I've had enjoyable visits in the distant past. However, due to a recent encounter with the host, they have forever lost my business.
I chose this restaurant for my family birthday dinner because I was craving Greek food and my father had brought me here many times as a teen. Due to my family's proximity to the city, we required a later reservation and I was assured that they would accommodate our entire party if they arrived within a 30 minute window of our reserved period due to the amount of people coming separately and from a distance.
Anyone that has organized a group of guests knows that occasionally things do get mixed up - especially when older people are involved. When my boyfriend and I arrived, I was under the impression (from a phone call) that two of my guests were already in the dining room. The exchange went as follows:
Me: Hi, I have a reservation for L***** and I believe a few of us have already been seated.
Host: No, your guests are not here. What time did I tell you to be here?
Me: We were told it would be fine if we arrived between 10 and 10:30. (It was 10:05)
Host: No one is here. It's after 10. I told you to be here at 10.
Me: Can I look in the dining room? I just received a call saying that they had just been seated. Maybe they didn't know I had a reservation.
Host: No, and we are not serving you.
To be fair, the mistake was on my guests' part. They had gone to The Parthenon instead. However, the host refused to honor the window of time allowed on our reservation and his candor was completely rude. His tone of voice was completely condescending as he stood cross armed and angry at people ready to patronize his establishment. We ended up moving the party down the street to The Parthenon where the entire group was served without a reservation.
Part of the appeal of Greektown is the friendliness of the staff within their dining establishments. I have never felt anything less than overwhelmed with hospitality at any of the restaurants on that strip of Halsted. To have the converse displayed was a stark contrast to the big friendly dinner I was expecting. Sorry Pegasus, you've done me well in the past, but soured me past returning.
Hello, FOOD SNOB HERE. Well, I thought an authentic Greek restaurant in the middle of Greek Town would be great. Well how wrong I was. Nothing tasted home made. The Rice soup tasted like Campbells. I had a Scallop dish that was just TERRIBLE. Not what I expected in Greek Town. The funny part of it is our Waiter must have been on Muscle Relaxers. You would have thought he was sleep walking.
There may be a Greek restaurant somewhwere that serves Quality food. Even if someone tells me I do not think I would take the chance. I will just stick to the local Greek owned establishments that make a good Breakfast and Lunch THANK YOU.
Pegasus gets 2 stars mostly due to the service. The food was alright, I have had better Greek food at lower prices (albeit not in Chicago)
Our server was very short with us, never smiled once, no pleasantries whatsoever. Yes, we did show up in jeans and I was wearing an Aqua Teen Hunger Force t-shirt, but my money is just as good as anyone else's. We got an appetizer that was cold mashed potatoes with garlic. Very tasty if you are a garlic lover. Will said the spanakopita was good and I had a chicken dish served with okra that was mediocre. We also each got salads which were standard Greek style.
It's very rare I tip less than 15%, since usually if something goes wrong with my food, it's not the server's fault. But in this case the 14.8% tip was deserved. Boo on you; we probably won't be back.
This was one of my favorite places. I always looked forward to going when we were in the city. This last time I was very disappointed. The food had no flavor. I felt Iike I was constently adding salt. The taramousalata was completely flavorless. I felt like I was just eating mayo. The alexander chicken was the same.... plain dry chicken. The only thing that saved that was the spinach and feta stuffing which was still lacking in spices. Not sure if they changed hands or cooks but I really hope they get their act together and improve.
Okay, so this was my second time coming here. First time was delicious and nothing to complain about probably because i just got off my 4 hour plane ride, was extremely tired and hungry, and got a free dinner from my roommates parents.
BUT this time....... wow. I walk in and get greeted with an old cranky man screaming "HOW OLD ARE YOU???" hesitating I say... "um...21" "Can we please sit by the window?" he glances at the window...glances back at me and says ,"uugghh... follow me" and yes he really did say "UUGGHH" like it was such an inconvenience for HIM to sit us by the window... REALLY?!! he grabs the menus AND the drink menu and flops them down on the table for us. the waitress was already standing right next to the table looking out the window and as soon as we sit down (before we can even look at the menu) she goes... "so what are you two having to drink??" okay, at this point I was in total shock at the way we were getting treated... I look at my boyfriend and say "nothing... just water!!!" THEN SHE GOES " WELL that is why he asked you how old you were!! so he knows if he should give you the drink menu or not!!!" and grabs the drink menu and walks away. At this point I was so ready to leave and so in shock at the way these people were treating CUSTOMERS...you would think every restaurant in greek town would be extra nice since there is so much competition huh guess not...... but anyways, we stayed because we were so hungry at this point we just wanted to order. so after being so in shock we order. my boyfriend and I agreed that our waitresses "OPA!" when the saganaki came out was probably the least enthusiastic "OPA!" we've ever heard. dinner was average. I mean a greek place can't really mess up greek chicken with lemon potatoes, gyros, spanikopota, and pastichio.
NEVER coming back here. not worth giving it another shot. I don't need to spend my money on average food with horrible service, I'd rather give my money to greek islands or roditys any day.
This is only a review of the rooftop Veranda, since I haven't eaten downstairs recently enough to pass judgment.
But the Veranda is great. You're high enough off the street to get away from the bustle and noise, while still feeling like you're in the city. The view of downtown are great, though your opinion of the other views depend on how you feel about looking into people's living rooms. We watched some guy playing Wii last night, which was kind of fun.
The food menu is limited to appetizers, but there's enough of a variety to satisfy most needs. The skordalia (garlic potato dip) was a bit thick for my taste -- more like mashed potatoes (!) -- but the dolmades were very tender, and served with a huge size of tzatziki.
On a warm night, it gets very hot under the canopies, so sit out under stars if you can. The servers are attentive and attractive, though it turns out I was overcharged on one item. This time, I'll let it pass as an honest mistake.
Sweet Pegasus holds a special place in my heart...
Twas this very rooftop where I attended my first unofficial yelp event last summer. Accompanied by the likes of Lauren H, Nikki C, Vanessa M, Jamie K, Molly C (I think that's it), I awkwardly stumbled through my first "newbie experience."
Now, a year later...a few more faces are familiar, and the rooftop still rocks. Beautiful. I somehow ended up with a gyro plate...good stuff.
Stefano (owner/manager of rooftop) always makes me feel like I'm some sort of movie star. I think that's the Greek charm, I'll take it...nothing like a side of flattery to accompany copious beer garden drinking!
mmm. Summer. I love it.
What a fab rooftop deck!
Seriously, it's lovely...lots of seating, above street level. I hate…
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This is just for the rooftop deck.
This is the perfect place for drinks on a warm summer night with beautiful views of the city's skyline and a lively after work crowd. The bar ran out of limes (how can a bar run out of limes??), and put some lime juice in my drink that made it a bit strange, but I was so drunk at that point it didn't matter.
Great staff, very accommodating, for the large group.
And yes, there is a bathroom on the deck!
The rooftop deck is amazing! I loved the scenic view of Chicago, especially after the sun set. The staff was great and handled the 40+ Yelpers with ease! The drinks were strong and the food was delicious!! I am totally craving the Htipiti (feta and roasted red pepper dip.) I can't wait to go back to Pegasus, except with a smaller group!
Special thanks to Stefano and Cesar for all of their help, assistance, and compliments throughout the night. Pegasus has become my new favorite restaurant in Greektown. :)
The rooftop is fantastic! It offers an amazing view and a very comfortable outdoor place away from the street to enjoy a cold drink.
Lauren H and myself were the first to arrive here in our party of forty that were going to take over the veranda. We told the guy that we were the first to arrive of a group of forty. The dude went immediately into dick-head mode and said the following. " I am going to seat the two of you. I see two, not forty" OK you prick we were just letting you know.
Our server did a very good job of keeping up with all of us. Sitting out on the veranda, the menu consisted of only appetizers. Maybe I ordered the wrong stuff but I wasn't really impressed with the flavor of the gyros or the sausage and peppers (I forget the actual name of this one) The Saganaki was very good though.
I think the attitude that we initially received really soured my review for this place. I would not mind going back here to try out a meal and give it another shot. I won't completely write it off due to one guy's bad attitude but you won't find me rushing back here either.
Pegasus did everything I needed it to do. I had a great time, with great food, with my somewhat contentious family. Hurray!
I discovered Pegasus due to a hankering for Greek and random chance on the fourth of July. We had two appetizers from the very long (re: one whole menu page) list, and split an entree and dessert. Dessert only happened because the rest was so good, we had to give it a go. Have the Dolmades, seriously.
We came back with my family this weekend, and ordered 6 appetizers (two on fire!) and one entree. Our server, Nick, was fun and knew the audience he had, so he was helpful about suggestions for good-to-share items and patient with questions.
Over all the service was friendly, the facility is cheery, the food is great, and the menu is varied enough to please anyone from vegetarians to my Dad.
It's summer. Life is good. And all I want to do is have some fun in the sun.
It's no secret that I've developed somewhat of a major crush on rooftop decks.
Though I didn't eat anything, I can say that Pegasus is the first Greek restaurant I've been to that actually serves a decent Chardonnay. To echo everyone else, the rooftop offers amazing views and the service here really shines. They even staffed both a European hottie female and male server so that we could all get some flirting in. How thoughtful.
I will be back for some boozin', though I can't promise my return visit(s) will include food.
One of the best rooftop dining spots around. The views of the skyline are enough, but add to that good Greek food and a bar, and it's a pretty decent package.
The service was as good as it could be as our party of 50 or so trickled in. The owner, servers, and bussers did all they could to get tables moved together, and people fed and drunk.
The food itself is good, though I did not have much, just a little bit of a few different items. I'll be back to try more and I look forward to many more good times on the Pegasus roof.
Great Greek restaurant. Came here during a recent trip to Chicago. The Saganaki (flaming cheese) was awesome!! Loved the interior and exterior of the restaurant which added to the great experience. Was a little bummed that the rooftop wasn't open when we were there being that is was a nice warm summer day. Had the "Kotopoulo Alexander" which was a chicken breast stuffed with spinach and feta cheese, which came with a side of rice pilac. Excellent tasty dish!. Couldn't remember the rest of the experience as I ended up having too much wine and was a little tipsy toward the last half of our meal.
I did remember that the lady in charge who resembled Sharon Osborne kept nagging at the poor servers throughout our visit in front of everyone (therefore minus a star)
There are many things I love about a Chicago summer, and dining al fresco is certainly one of them. How is it, then, that four years in this city (and nearly three of them dating a Greek guy) that I had never been to Pegasus??? Friday night we set out to change that...with dinner on their rooftop deck.
There was a bit of a wait for a table, so we had a drink at the bar and gazed at the gorgeous skyline. Wine list is decent, I had a tasty riesling (not too sweet). I saw the bartender making what looked like a great mojito. Might have to get that next time.
It's important to know that the rooftop deck serves only appetizers, so if you're hankering for a pastitsio or moussaka, this ain't the place to get it. But you can make a hearty meal the small plates, trust me! And it's a great way to try lots of different stuff.
We had the calamari (good not great), loukaneko (Greek sausage with onions and peppers, lots of flavor), a Greek salad (can't go wrong), and the Saganaki (flaming salty cheese, delish). The food was perfect for a light summer dinner, and I would definitely return to try a full dinner in the main restaurant.
If you've never spent a warm summer evening on the Pegasus roof deck, I'd say it's a must-do for any Chicagoan. Go with a date or go with some friends, and gaze at your city while enjoying a drink and some delicious Greek appetizers. You'll be very glad you did.
Free valet to top it off. Unless you live downtown or near the blue line, it can be kind of tough to reach on public transit. Cab it if you're planning to imbibe a few too many.
The rooftop deck is amazing! I'd come back if only to sit there and sip something alcoholic.
I can't speak for the entire menu, but I did have most of the non-seafood items on the menu and I was not disappointed by anything! The feta and the eggplant spreads were especially tasty. Definitely check this place out.
I'm not a huge fan of Greek food in general, but I ended up here on a dinner/ drinks meeting for work. Overall, I was satisfied. The owner Stefano is incredibly welcoming and friendly.
Like many have said before, the rooftop deck is fantastic! Beware of the stairs up and down from it though; they're steep and incredibly narrow! I really don't know how I managed to not break my neck.
The calamari was fantastic as was the saganaki. I don't like lamb, but every at my table was impressed with the Gyro tray. Avoid the Green Monkey - on their mixed drink menu - however. It was pretty gross.
We recently went to Pegasus for lunch with my father and step-mother (since I work in Greektown).
We had the Avgolemono, the gyros, Pastitsio, and the Kotopoulo "Alexander". I was impressed with all the dishes. They were large portions (for the lunch menu), tasty and fresh. But the highlight of the whole trip was the Galaktoboureko. It was delicious!
When I'm in the mood for a sit-down lunch I'd definitely go back to Pegasus.
It was a warm summer evening as she entered the restaurant; a smiling older Greek gentleman greeted her and pointed towards the stairs ascending above. Did the three glasses of wine she had earlier show that easily on her face? They must have as he knew which group she was with. After ascending up the long stretch of carpeted stairs she suddenly found she was at a door to a rooftop deck. Well, well.
Stepping outside she left the cool interior for the balmy Chicago humidity. Only way to fix that would be with a cold beverage between her hands. Saying hello to faces she recognized, and ones she did not, she made her way to the bar. Seemingly well stocked in terms of spirits she glanced at the beer choices and went with a Sam Adams as they did not have much to offer in terms of beer.
A couple beers and some shenanigans later she decided it was time for food, especially since the kitchen was closing and she had not eaten since lunch. Unfortunately here, up with the stars, only mezes, or little plates were being served. She opted for the gyros and was not disappointed; in fact, even as a small plate there was enough with the extra pita that she shared with others.
Come closing time she bid farewell to the views; both of the city and of the server. Not to mention the one she /almost/ got of the Yelper who did not lock the door to the veranda bathroom! Who knows what she might see should she return.
Great food and service. I love the flaming cheese show! The waitstaff truly knows what each meals on the menu tastes like and they are able to let people know what the best choice would be.
Good to go as a couple or in a big group.
We had a gift certificate, so three of us decided to try Pegasus last night. The wine and spread we ordered was extremely good, and our meals were tasty too. The service, on the other hand, was so-so. There was confusion with our bread basket, which left us sitting for about 10 minutes with yummy spread and no bread to spread it on. And, the waiter "lost our ticket" so our entrees took extra long to come out. I guess I would go back, but eh... we'll see.
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Neighborhood: Near West Side
Neighborhood: Near West Side
Category: Greek
Neighborhood: Near West Side
Category: Greek
Neighborhood: Near West Side
Category: Greek
Neighborhood: Near West Side
Category: Greek
Neighborhood: Near West Side
Category: Greek
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