by Michelle Y.

AKA daily chicken! Food's good, so is the hookah.

by paul l.

Not a bad place to get some fast food around UNLV.  The gyros are good.  I even liked the falafel, but I was pretty hesitant to try since brown balls made from vegetables didn't look that appealing.  I mean they have a lot of other good selections, but I'm mostly a gyro guy.

by Lauren E.

I would eat here when Stephano's was Daily Chicken and I still eat here when I can. They give you so much food; the greek salad and the vegetarian platter could be enough for two people. This place went from a little deli to a cute restaurant with great atmosphere. The quality of the food has remained the same. The owners are extremely sweet, the food is filling, they have a great beer selection (yay Okocim!) AND they have black currant juice! (among other Bulgarian boxed juices...This can usually only be found in Europe or European delis) I will always have a special place in my heart for Stephano's.

by Eva S.

the best place for lunch around unlvgyros and falafel are specialtiesi usually go for the vegetarian combo(grape leaves, spinach pie, falafel, pita, tabouleh, etc.........)fast friendly service, too!!

by Lisa M.

Nothing was bad.  Service was walk up to the counter, place your order, retrieve your order--in other words, there was no service to speak of.  At least the woman at the counter took the order, rang it up and passed it on to the cook, and did so efficiently and pleasantly.  The decor is nothing special.I had the falafel pita with fries--the falafel needed to be a bit more spicy, the dressing needed to be more tart and mint-laced, and the fries were those nasty ones with faux crispy coating.  I don't like any fries that aren't identifiably real potato and nothing more.Unless I find some place substantially better to satisfy my occasional falafel cravings, I'll return.

by Jerry H.

Nice space, kinda hip, low key and comfy, kinda what you expect across from a college. Stephano's seems like a family run joint. The Gyro and all its components were great. What I found odd was how awful the hummus was. Maybe we got a bad batch or they just like to add construction paper to the recipe?

by Rachel M.

So I have to admit...sometimes I feel a little cheated that I am not of Greek ancestry. I mean come on, this is one area of the world that has some of the best food one could ever taste and yes I could quite possibly have it everyday for the rest of my life. Yep, even carnivores and vegetarians could even sit together, eat and feel like gluttons after having this type of cuisine.  For me...I love it all....meat, veggies and even the Satan-contaminated carbs....bring it on!! I recently discovered this gem after a classmate of mine and I needed to refuel for the long day ahead. He suggested this place because it was across from campus and since I crave Greek/Mediterranean about once a week...I didn't mind trying a place I had yet to experience.  When we arrived I decided to order the combo plate ( chicken, beef and lamb gyro served with onion and a side of Israeli salad, hummus, pita bread and a garlic sauce I could drink by the pitcher) and because I am not ashamed to stuff my face and call it healthy at the same time I had the Greek Salad as well. Good God....the Greek gods were singing praises when I had took my first bite!! The meat was fresh and well portioned. The hummus was smooth and creamy and the salad was abundant with veggies and feta cheese just like Zeus would have liked it. Prices were decent which I loved yet the only thing I would complain about is the Spinach Pie...a little too dry and bland for my taste and the Falafel lacked a little flavor. But after I found out that they served Ouzo and that they do deliver I felt better (but what doesn't feel better after Ouzo!) Overall, my experience here was great....I can't wait to try the other items they have to offer. I will be back soon because I think I have just been hit by the "let the addiction begin" bat by Aphrodite.

by Carly A.

A lunch at Stephano's is worth the 10 dollars. It's family owned and operated, roomy, welcoming, and never too busy. It's within walking distance of UNLV and open late, it makes a perfect study hang out or casual lunch spot. They have the BEST French fries, kebabs, garlic sauce, and the Israeli salad is marinated in love or something because I cannot even approximately recreate it in my own kitchen. Outside seating is nice in the spring time, and they also serve more than basic domestic beers (Almaza, Kirin, Flying Horse, etc) and hookah, which is served in the back. I have never had a dissapointing meal at Stephano's (even when it was the greasy hole-in-the-wall formerly known as the Daily Chicken), which is saying a lot since I ate 80% of all my meals here in college.

by to the point i.

POSITIVEdecent foodnice decorNEGATIVEnothing special

by Crystal C.

Yeah, the name's a little weird but that is of no concern - these people can make some seriously good food.  Gyros are, of course, their specialty, but they have an ample selection of shwarama, kabobs, various salads, and other Mediterranean delights.  They just remodeled as well from a small space that was basically a glorified, stationary gyros stand to a twice-the-size legitimate restaurant.Their chicken kabob plate is astounding.  It includes some deliciously marinated and grilled chicken on a bed of rice with hummus, Israeli salad, pita and garlic sauce.  I make little packages of amazing deliciousness with the pita, garlic, hummus, rice and chicken.  It's nearly impossible to tell anyone how wonderful it really is.  It's my lunch comfort food.There are so many fancy schmancy Mediterranean places every where.  Daily Chicken may not look like a whole lot, but they have the important stuff (great food, nice people) DOWN.

by Sarah A.

This is by far one of the best Mediterranean fast food restaurants I've been to.  I ordered the 1/4 Flame Grilled Chicken that came with white or dark chicken meat served on a bed of rice and side of garlic sauce.  the price was decent ($8.35) plus tax.  It was the best chicken I've had in a long time.  The atmosphere was laid back and relaxed.  I loved the fact their menus that hang above the cashier was big and very legible.  It was very clean inside and even had a hookah lounge towards the back.  The decorations were colorful and the set up was almost like a food court setting with all the chairs and tables spread out with a good amount of space.  I was also  amazed by how nice the cashier was and helpful too. Only thing I don't like was the rice.  It tasted old and off.  Despite that, I would go back again for the chicken, salad, and hummus.  Mmmm... hummus.

by B K.

Liquor license is all in -- took the hubs today and he freaked out over Stephan's amazing offering of international beers; thought the food was pretty good, too.   Even better though, Stephan's going to turn the joint into a disco/club/? Friday nights and stay open til 3...  so now Chef's got another late night joint to take the boys when the kitchen closes... as I peacefully, happily, contentedly sleep...hey, he's much prettier than I am, so beauty sleep is required, not optional... Wow -- what a change!   I remembered reading Carly's review in my earliest Yelp days (looking for…

by tracy a.

Stephano's offers tasty falafel, gyros, and hummus in a nice, relaxed atmosphere. They've got an impressive selection of imported beers by the bottle. This is a good place to stop for a satisfying lunch. I do wish they would adopt the standard "fast casual" service approach -- bringing your completed order to you, rather than expecting you to retrieve it at the counter. Real silverware (vs. plastic) would be good, too.

by cynthia l.

I left hungry.  I just didn't like the garlic sauce.  I ordered the half flame grilled chicken with garlic sauce, rice, Israeli salad, and pita bread.  The chicken was tender, but tasted bland.  I tried eating it with the garlic sauce, but the garlic sauce tasted horrible!  I've had way better.  It just ruined the whole dish.

by AVA Q.

came here saturday night,craving for some chicken kebabs n hummus..we found this chill place right across UNLV prices are decent and the food is very good! i think the best I've ever had.I wish it was served on ceramic plates tho instead of plastic.But all in all very good!its not very easy to find tho so keep your eye on the commercial centers

by Raymond F.

Good food, decent pricesAlso doubles as a hookah lounge Beer selection is good for a location this small

by Matt C.

This review is a long time comin'. Stephano's is the official Endorsed Hookah Lounge of Matt C. Let me break it down for ya:Hookah---Stephano's does a good hookah. Period. It's priced fairly, and usually lasts 2+ hours. Hookahmaster General Nick (a title I just invented) is an avid smoker, and takes pride in his work. He's often working on new tweaks for better smoking, and can wax poetic on things like shisha quality, etc. But, what initial got me coming back to Stephano's was the smoking quality/time/money ratio. Paymons' can make a good hookah too, but they never last over an hour. For the same money, you can smoke for hours at Stephano's, plus the refills are cheaper.Food---I like it, and most people I bring enjoy it also. It's not super-cheap, but I never feel like I've overpaid either. My personal favorites are the gyro pizza and the gyro bowl. It's not on the menu, but they also serve edamame, which is the perfect hookah nosh. Their beer menu is also pretty strong, and well priced.Ambiance---This is something else I really like about Stephano's - it's casual atmosphere. It's a relaxed environment, and I don't feel conspicuous if I'm  sitting there alone. They have regular height tables up front, which are great if you wanna work on something while you're smoking, and a banquette'd lounge-area in the back (great for dates). Plus, even when they dim the lights in the evenings, it's still usually bright enough to read - not the case at Paymon's. If you're looking for a dark, super-romantic place though, it might not be the first choice. I will say that my FLF prefers the environ of Stephano's over all the other like establishments I've taken her. Service---Food wise, it's served at a counter, kinda fast-food-style. But if you're smoking, you get waiter service along with it. There's usually only one person doing all the serving/hookah-tending, so it occasionally gets slow, but It's a family business, so you get the plus'es and minuses of that. Nick especially is good about keeping coals tended properly. Owing to the family business thing, I was able to get the aforementioned edamame on the menu quite easily. I don't know about you, but I really like a place that caters to its customers. Conclusion---I like it here, a lot.The 5 is comparative to local competition. I don't like giving 5's, and Stephano's isn't perfect, but it's the best I've found in Las Vegas.There you have it.PRO-TIP: Edamame + hookah = winPRO-TIP: Hookah service starts at 5.

by Yasmin G.

Mmmmmmmmm well, "Stephano" is Armenian, not Greek, and the menu is pretty much Armenian, except for the gyros, hummus, and a few other things.I had the gyro(about $7) and was really disappointed. First off, it was pretty small, tasted microwaved, and didn't have tzatziki on it, just a low grade Greek style yogurt. The tabouleh(about $4) wasn't fresh, it had a stale, funky taste to it.Given our negative hookah experiences in Las Vegas, we didn't try it. Likewise, the service was pretty bad. The girl at the counter was too busy talking to the guy prepping the food to call us up to get our order(they give you a pager that they call when your food is ready). The thing that gets Stephano's its one star is the beer selection. The beers are expensive, around $7 or so, but the place offers varieties usually not found in many bars(Efes Pilsener, Kotayk, Alhambra, Almaza, Okocim, Neuschwansteiner, Kamenitza and others).

by Sarah L.

The only thing I can really say about this place is that it's just okay.The prices are pretty darn fair, and you get a decent amount of food as well. Problem is, the food is nothing to get excited over. It has a hint of authenticity, but has been extremely Americanized. The gyros were okay, and the hummus and tzatziki were passable. The pitas were far too dry and tasteless, so they served solely as a vehicle for the mediocre dips. The garlic sauce on my shawerma was very strange...I didn't hate it with a vengeance like other yelpers did, but I honestly couldn't decide if I liked it or not.The interior was decent and cozy, but definitely had the "college hangout" vibe. Which is fine, of course, as long as you're okay with that. As many others mentioned, there is a hookah lounge too.Customer service was mediocre to start, but warmed up throughout the visit.Surprisingly, the fries were the best part: Perfectly seasoned, thick cut, and extra crispy.I'll probably return, due to proximity and price. I'd be willing to try their wide variety of "Low Carb Plates" which feature double meat and lots of salad, therefore omitting the offensive pita. But I'm going to keep on the lookout for a truly good Greek restaurant. I hear Fat Greek is amazing...