According to the establishment's website, it features the best gyros in town. You get your first sense of truth for that statement as soon as you walk in the front door. I'm not exactly a connoisseur of gyros and other aspects of Greek cuisine by any means, but I know what sets apart the legitimate gyro places from the impostors.
If the lamb meat for the gyros isn't on a rotating spit, then it probably isn't worth your time or money. The spits at Mike & Tony's are to the right of the door as soon as you walk in. The smell is heavenly and inviting.
The place isn't exactly huge, but it's pretty cozy. Signed jerseys from former Pittsburgh athletes such as Chris Kemoeatu and Max Talbot adorn the walls to let you know that word of the gyro's has been received by the masses.
The menu boards remind you of your local pizzeria, as they are old and beat up. Some call it dirty. I call it nostalgic as hell. Once you place your order you have a few minutes to wait. Your food is thankfully made as you order. It isn't made earlier and placed under a heat lamp. Take this time to stake out your table.
After a few minutes, nirvana awaits you. That's if you ordered the most important thing on the menu. That initial smell that greeted you when you walked in is now right under your nose, waiting to be consumed.Inside of the loaded pita is a hefty helping of lamb meat shaved from the rotating spit. The meat is drenched in tzatziki sauce. lettuce and tomato top off this amazing creation.
Be prepared to clean about a third of this gyro off of your face as it is somewhat messy. You will be wishing you had a fork to assist you in this endeavor.
Mike and Tony's isn't the prettiest place, but when you take a look at some of the premier eateries in the country not many are. If you're getting one of those cravings for something good after a few brews on the South Side make sure you don't walk past this place like I have in the past.
Recommended Beer Pairing: Marzen and Scottish Ale both go best with lamb meat.
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