Firehouse Taverna

It's one of the worst food experiences I've ever had. The food is old and has been probably standing for a long time. The service was ok And they changed a fee on your credit without telling you!!! they just add it to your Charge after giving you the check. Even the dessert was not tasty enough to be called a dessert

The food is excellent, I ordered a gyro plate with salad and rice, large portions, thank you. I love it.

Went here for the first time today. My first impression was that it was a charming place with it's Greek landscapes painted wall to wall. Lots of butts were in the seats which is usually a good sign. I ordered to go but still experienced great, friendly, and helpful service. Did I pay a bit more than I expected for a gyro run? A little, yeah. But that food is worth every penny. Huge portion. Best I've had in my area. My new go to. Well done firehouse!

Mouthwatering. You get a good idea of how delicious the food is about to be once the aroma from the kitchen hits you. The staff was very polite and our food was prepared fairly quickly. The salads are amazing and the chicken gyro plate stole my heart. The portion sizes are perfect to share or take some home to enjoy later. It's a thumbs up from me !

The food is great I received a good portion of the gyro with salad and rice thank you I will be back soon.

Very underrated restaurant in my opinion. If you crave Greek food, this is the place to go! We’ve ordered Beef an Lamb Gyro Plate, Chicken Souvlaki and Falafel as an appetizer. All the meats were very juicy and tasty, fries were perfectly cooked, and the salads were super fresh and enormous. Very delicious, excellent and HUGE meals. I’m definitely coming back for more when I’m in the area!

The food was great very good i ordered the musaka very good the rice and pita bread in the side was amazing just like the main dish. The atmosphere is great with the music. The service was great when i got there the waiters asking me for here or to go they are always ready to do thier job. overall very good place would definitely recommend. 👌

Fresh, healthy and delicuous greek food in well served portions.

I absolutely love this place. It is definitely our go-to spot for Mediterranean food. The lamb is fresh, and the beef is excellent. Their pilaf rice is flavorful, and their Greek salad is my ultimate favorite. This place converted me into liking Greek salads. It comes with tomatoes, olives, cilantro, red onions, lettuce, and cucumber. They have a wide selection of drinks. Service is always fast. The women who wait on your table are always sweet and consistently check on you. The ambiance is warm and inviting, and the location is always clean. The waiters clean up after tables quickly once customers leave. Today, I heard a regular say he highly recommends the burgers here. He told his friend, "I know it's strange to come to a place like this for burgers, but you've gotta try them. They're one of the best burgers I've ever had." Guess we'll be trying a burger next time!

Great place to get your Greek food fix, everything from Gyros to amazing Salads, Plates & all kinds of good Greek cuisine. Portions are generous, the Gyro Special is always one of my favorite lunch treats on a Friday afternoon. To Go Ordering & Pickup could be a bit smoother, it's sometimes awkward standing in the hallway waiting for your order, not sure if it's ready or not. But Dining In is a fantastic experience with great Greek style decor & music, take the time & sit down for a nice meal to really enjoy this place for its full value

Food was cooked fresh, great flavour, large portions. Flavour was authentically Greek. The salad was delicious. My mom was very happy, she's quite picky about salad and dressing. Our server was kind, attentive, knowledgable about the food and did well to offer us desert. We really liked her. The ambiance was ok. Clean, very Greek in decor. I can't remember if there was music or not. I wish they had booths. Tables and chairs feel impersonal. Parking is not great, especially in the dark. I felt unsafe leaving as it is an ally. The prices are average. The one thing I think is odd... the name FIREHOUSE GRILL? Not Greek, a bit disconcerting. Stanos Grill Zorba Grill Greek Grill Greekhouse Grill Grill Griego But it was good chicken skewers and lamb meet.

Placed an order to go on my lunch break for a chicken gyro. Was it the best one I've ever had? No. But it was large and I loved the sauce on it. The chicken was a bit dry for my liking so I'm not sure if order that specific item again. They have parking in the back with alley style type parking. The restaurant is shaped like a house which is cute. The service was just okay. They a few tables inside if you want to do indoor dining. I'd probably give this place a second chance but I'll definitely be ordering something els

Blink and you'll miss it...no wait, you can't miss it. There's a giant mural of Brody Stevens (RIP) on the side of building. Before they honored the late, brilliant comedian, Firehouse Taverna was actually pretty easy to miss. That corner of Victory and Reseda was pretty quiet for many years...just a red light most people got stuck at on their commute. Now it's bustling thanks to a McDonalds and a drive-thru Starbucks, but the anchor has always been Firehouse Taverna. For years I drove past it and thinking, "I wonder if that place is any good?" Finally, my girlfriend revealed it's one of her all time favorite restaurants and I got to experience why. The outside is a lovely brick building. There's a couple parking spaces in the back, but that's about it...parking can be difficult in this neighborhood so be prepared if it's busy. When you walk in there's a lot of wood inside...the floors...the tables...the paneling around the windows. It feels very nice and from a different place. You get a nice view of the park and people driving down Victory boulevard, but it feels like you should be looking out onto the Mediterranean or fields of olive trees in the Greek countryside. Until they can outfit the windows with 8K screens, the food does an amazing job transporting you there. If you like greek salads, get theirs. I don't know what it is, but a simple salad is worth the journey. Big hunks of fresh tomatoes...crumbled up feta...slices of cucumbers...red onions...all topped on freshly cut lettuce with a couple kalamata olives and a generous drizzling of their house made dressing. The perfect balance of freshness, savory and salty and unctuous in every bite. I'm not the biggest fan of tzatziki, but I will gladly take a dip in theirs any day. It's so creamy and light. Again, it's full of flavor. You get all the notes of dill and thyme. You can see speckles of mint and parsley. The freshness of the cucumber shines through. It goes well with just about everything on the menu...from dipping their delicious, fluffy but crispy pita into it or slathering it onto a gyro. Again, another thing I'm not the biggest fan of is a gyro...this shaved meatball sandwich just tends to be something that's mediocre at a lot of places and even when done well, I'd rather get a kebab sandwich instead. Here though, it's excellent. Yeah, it's still shaved up meatballs...but you get a nice char on the outside of the meat that gives it a really nice texture and bite. Again, the pita is really good and the entire thing is doused in that delicious tzatziki. It's also way too big to eat in one sitting unless you're that hungry so it's good value for money. With a side of fries, it's a good way to spend an afternoon. I don't recommend getting this one to go though...maybe ask for the tzatziki on the side if you do. Just know that if you get it fresh, the pita will be nice and crispy...taken to go, it'll probably get a bit soft...maybe soggy...but it's still probably good. If gyros aren't your thing then their plates are good too. Their rice is soft and tender and goes well with just about anything you get with it. It's that classic yellow tint familiar with Mediterranean food. Again, it's a big plate of food so you get your money's worth. However, if there's one knock against this place is that the prices are a little expensive...as are all things now I guess. On the one hand, it's a bit much to pay 23 bucks for a mixed kebab plate...but on the other hand, you're getting a very good quality meal for that price and you're helping out a local, small business vs a chain restaurant that might serve that meal for less, but also not as good. Overall though, this is another hidden gem in the valley. It's the kind of restaurant you'd expect to see on Diners, Drive ins, and Dives. A local restaurant that's been there for years, cooking up recipes from an old world.

Terrible experience here, the food tasted bland / frozen or they get really low quality meat sourced, also the sauces were terrible. Definitely a disappointment for sure. Stay away if you don't want to get a bad stomach experience after eating & your stomach will be much appreciated

This restaurant was a regular place that I frequented when I lived in the Valley. It's been several years since I've moved away, but the food was as delicious and then as it is now. The lamb souvlaki salad was always my go-to. Perfect dressing on the salad and fluffy pita and feta cheese that was soft and just the right amount of saltiness. The lamb is tender and charred nicely. Years ago, they used a sweet onion but now they use purple onion. Not a big deal but it's great to see that the quality is still there. It's clean and you'll be happy that this is on your radar for great Greek food!

I have been craving a good taramasalata recently and I saw they had it on their menu. This is the first time I've been to this location and it was overall fairly disappointing. Teramae Salata was a very small serving for the price, it comes with one pita, and I added more . It was incredibly oily hair greasy, which I've never experienced before. There was also old parsley on top of it. And the salad was fresh and the dressing was good. However, there was only like three olives, which I don't understand.

Great price for a giant gyro that was filled with a lot of chicken breast. I was tired of other l restaurants passing the gyro as anything other than Greek and I'm glad Yelp took me to an authentic restaurant. Would have been 5 stars had the woman taking my order not turned her back to me twice while I was talking to her and asking questions. Found that to be a bit odd and felt just rude overall. Will definitely be back to try out different things on the menu!

This is our favorite restaurant! Always fresh, super authentic Greek food. I always get the Tony's Gyro Fries. It's a secret menu item now, used to be a special. So good!!!!!!

I went with my family. My husband ordered a chicken Gyro. I ordered a calamari Gyro. It was DELICIOUS. We ordered 2 combos a side of fries and mozzarella sticks and 4 soft drinks. It came out to 65$ Worth it. The service was amazing. The place was clean. Will definitely be going back.

Everything was great except the desserts (minus the baklava). Oreo cheesecake is literally just mushed up Oreos. No cheesecake. And dry. Chocolate cake tastes like box cake from weeks ago. Both were so dry. Idk what happened there... but the baklava is amazing. Food was great. I was just really excited about the desserts and then disappointed. Oh well. I'll obviously be back for the other delicious food. Maybe I'll try the regular cheesecake next time.

TLDR: Pay with cash or expect to pay extra with a surcharge! Parking is available near the "entrance," but don't enter through the street side or you'll be redirected. Great food, alright service. ------ I wasn't expecting to eat at Firehouse Taverna, but after the nearby Thai restaurant didn't allow dine-ins, I made my way over. Entry wasn't very clear, but you must enter from the back and not from the street side. Notices weren't easy to find, so this was an inconvenience. I wasn't sure what to order, so I asked for a few minutes. My server ended up not returning for about 10 minutes despite the restaurant being relatively quiet with one party coming in every 5-10 minutes. I ended up ordering myself through the window for dine-in. I ordered the Beef and Gyro Plate, which delightedly came with a simple Greek Salad starter. I wasn't sure what the dressing was, but it was quite appetizing. It tasted like a sour olive oil, and the saltiness of the feta cheese was a nice contrast. It was a nice combination of wet and dry. The maroon olives were quite salty, but they were full of natural flavors such that it didn't feel like a teaspoon of salt - and I say this with squinted eyes. The pita bread with the plate was exceptionally fresh and was very lightly toasted. I enjoyed the mountain of gyro that was served alongside it, which was seasoned well. Unlike most places that I've had gyro, this location does not have heavy hands with the salt shaker, and it was very tasty. The tatziki added a nice creamy and milky texture to the meat - although the meat wasn't dry by any means. The rice was also moist and easy to eat. Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed my meal. My only complaints were that a nearby table ordered the same entree but got twice the amount of food... but the portions were already pretty large. I eat quite a bit and had enough for another meal! When it came time to pay, I got my check and was surprised that they had a surcharge on credit card fees. Although it was already posted, I think it would be better to also have it on the menu, or have the menu reflect the prices that people would be paying.

Fantastic food! First time coming and loved the inside (clean and modern with a bit of a greek touch). Friendly and fast service. The food quality and portions were A+. Food comes with coffee mon-fri if you dine inside too! Definitely going to keep coming back as a regular and wish I came sooner. Highly recommend give them a try if you're passing by!

Great food it's definitely worth a try The staff is friendly as well ,their salad is amazing

Food was overall good. I go here when I want a taste of Greek and want a gyro. Plan on going back.

I enjoyed this so much that I went back yesterday. I have to say that the experience was a little different this time. This time I www given that steak fries instead of shoe string. Also the chicken portion was smaller. With this portion, sharing with my kids wasn't as easy. I also got a side of Tzatziki and it was pretty sour. Overall the rest of the meal was good and similar to the first time. But you can see the difference in my pictures. Maybe it was just a different chef that day.

Lived in the area for over 5 yrs. First time here today. My gyro sandwich was hands down fuego. This place is a must try if you haven't yet. Service was great and the food came out pretty quick.

Food was mediocre at best, and service was worse. The server had a bit of an attitude when taking our order, brought the wrong food, and overcharged us. If you don't pay with cash, they charge an extra 3.99%.

I've had the pleasure of visiting Firehouse Taverna on four separate occasions, and after over a year without a visit, I decided to dine there today. To say I was blown away by the food would be an understatement. I ordered their beef/lamb gyro, which comes with a Greek salad, rice pilaf, and fries. Let me tell you, one order easily satisfies two people, and the taste is beyond delicious. The quality of the meat was simply out of this world, and it left me in awe. What made the experience even more special was the incredibly welcoming staff. Their hospitality added a warm touch to the meal. Firehouse Taverna truly deserves the highest recognition for both their outstanding food and their amazing staff. In my opinion, this is the best Greek restaurant in all of SoCal. This place has won my heart, and I can't wait to return for more delightful dining experiences!

Absolutely without a doubt the best Greek food in the Valley. I got the house special lamb. I will definitely recommend to friends.

Excellent food, the ambiance is great. Kinda reminds me of the Kebap shops in Germany. No one makes fries like a gyro shop

I am passing by this restaurant every days for years never eat last week I did stop there with my boyfriend it's was very delicious food and fresh we enjoyed that very much no doubt we will come back

The gyro plate is great but has gotten expensive. Portions are large. The plate includes salad and fries.

Negative if possible. One star is way too much!!! Horrible food& even worse service!! Worst falafel. Dry as can be. Place was empty, should've known. All I can say is stay away!! They even charge extra if you pay with a credit card. Cash only???? Come on people it's 2023!!!!

Disappointing experience. I use to love this place. I'm not sure if there is new ownership but it is definitely not what I remember. Pita was hard, beef was burnt and hard. Meat tasted stale. Hopefully this was just a off day for them. Not sure if I will be back.

We ordered the feta fries, fried calamari, moussaka, Greek salad, fries, and chicken kabobs for pickup. The fries were all very mushy and the feta tasted off. The seasoning would have been redeeming but to be honest everything tasted old/ frozen. The fried calamari was limp and chewy, same seasoning as the fries, tasted old/ frozen. We each had a bite and couldn't continue. The Greek salad was delicious, but one person in our party got sick from it. We suspect it was the feta. Moussaka was a pasty glob. The seasoning was intriguing, like it had the right spices in it, but the texture was off and we couldn't eat it. Again, tasted old/ frozen/ reheated. The chicken kabobs were ok. I hope this review helps you improve your food... for the price, we didn't think it was worth it.

Everyone is so nice, and the food is delicious. I've been coming here since I was a kid. Love it here!

I can't believe I've never done a review for this place before. I used to come here allll the time after high school. I love love love this place. It's kinda fun seeing how much they have changed and yes their prices have increased since 2006 but the quality of food has not changed. They have the best chicken gyros hands down. I've been to a lot of Mediterranean places and no place compares to this one. The meat is so soft and melts in your mouth. It's my favorite restaurant from the valley. I always get their combo with half rice and half fries. It's so much food and it fills you up. I also get no tzatziki sauce but that's just me. There's parking in the alleyway and they have indoor and outdoor seating. I will always come back here if I ever need a good meal. Something about their combos always make me so happy.

Despite how busy our waitress was, she was nice and tended to us and everyone else timely. The dining room is decorated with beautiful Grecian murals. I ordered the Mediterranean meal. The salad comes out first. You can't beat that dressing. The Mediterranean plate offers a variety: Dolma, hummus, and gyro. You get to choose between rice and fries. This place serves the best pita I've ever had. I would come back for that pita alone. They are very generous with their servings. There are plenty of parking spots in the back of the restaurant. I will definitely be coming back.

Delicious gyro plate, fries and Greek salad. We will definitely go back! Is little expensive, but very good.

I wanted to Bragg about this establishment. The owner & the staff are great , the mom Passed away but the son continues to Operate this place like a King . There portions are huge & there food is amazing , my family & I we've been going there for 25 years . Everyone you will never be dissatisfied this place is Hands down .

Delicious and nutritious meal choice! the focus on the customer. Greek vibes are intended to be evoked by the colorful atmosphere and ornamentation.

Ordered the Gyro Combo through UberEats, got the food on time and everything was great except they forgot my Diet Coke :( The portion is amazing and I will definitely order again as long as the price and portions stay the same, this will be my go to for gyros! Only suggestion is to add more of the white sauce in the sandwich

The food here is so good, I had the chicken gyro with fries. Best fries I've ever had... people are really nice. Nice & clean for dining... it's a little pricey but delicious

Love this place!! The food is so so good. It's a little restaurant that does not stand out too much on the outside, but if you've ever tried it you know it's so so good. The food here is savory, and as a rice lover, the rice here is so good. The pita bread, and the sauce they put on the chicken just melts into your mouth! It's a little pricey, but the food is definitely worth it, and good for a lunch meal. It does fill you up pretty good, I highly recommend trying this place out. As for the service, I've never had a bad encounter, which is a good thing. They have a couple tables inside if you want to eat there. The parking is in the rear.

Just wanted to update my previous review, this place still ranks a solid five stars. The food is absolutely excellent and the portions are very large. Sure, the prices have gone up here considerably, but they have everywhere! I still think $45 for the enormous combination for two is reasonable, considering it would actually feed four! My wife and I split it today and we have plenty of food left over for another meal or two later. Moussaka is excellent, honestly everything is great.

The food is good but has gotten really expensive. Portions also aren't as big anymore. But the food is consistent and always ready on time. Parking spots in the alley.

I've found the most authentic Greek food in the valley! The olives are imported from Greece itself. The food is perfection. The salads are a whole meal! The dolma was big! Not those little silly dolmas other places serve up, but it probably weighed 6oz. I look forward to this being my main hub for Greek food in the area. I plan to include this on one of my best of " lists. Thank you for not disappointing me. You're the real deal.

Located at the intersection of Victory and Reseda this Greek inspired restaurant really hits the spot when you're in the mood for a good Mediterranean dish. Be sure to bring your appetite as the portions are quite large and definitely made to order. I'm a sucker for a good gyro and Firehouse Taverna really does it right. I usually opt for a poultry option and the chicken here tasted fresh and well seasoned. Not sure what they added to the fries, but these things were addicting. The pita bread is so delicious. Tastes like it's made fresh and has a perfect balance of softness and chew. Hard to describe you just have to try it for yourself. I worked in the Tarzana area for years and can't believe this was not a frequent lunch spot for me. I'll probably have this place in mind anytime I'm in the area.

My family has been going to Firehouse since they first moved to LA 20 odd years ago. It's a great, family run restaurant that will satisfy your gyro craving if the urge hits you. Today, the urge hit me, so I stopped here on my way home to grab dinner. Parking is east, there's a small lot down the alley on the side. I got the gyro plate with fries. The people at the order station were as nice as can be. I put my order in, and I was on my way out 10 minutes later. The meat was well seasoned and the fries crispy. It was delicious, satisfying and I enjoyed every bite. I got a great meal and was able to support a family owned local business. It was a win-win for me today. If you're on the side of The Valley and are craving delicious, fast Greek food, then definitely try this spot. You won't be disappointed.

I will love this place forever! The food is incredible! Even though they have gotten a little pricey ever since Covid, I just can't stay away! Best Gyro Sandwich I've ever had...Period. The gyro plate is also quite good and comes with a LOT of food.

Legit Gyro. This is a solid Greek restaurant located in the heart of the valley. I can't believe it took me so long to finally pop in. It's so hard to find delicious Greek food in Los Angeles. Greek food on the east coast is the absolute best, but Firehouse gives all of those restaurants a run for their money. Quality food. Everything I had was cooked perfectly. Portioned beautifully, an absolute delight. The gyro and fries are just perfect. The facility is very loved and taken care off. Clean, functional, nicely decorated with solid fixtures. Love their shades outdoor seating. Plenty of parking.

Ordered their gyro sandwich combo and it did not disappoint. The quality of the beef and lamb were both excellent and the sandwich is filled with meat. The fries are also great and compliment the sandwich. If you're looking for a great gyro, I highly recommend!

Delicious food, great service, Kathy is awesome I love that she knows the menu and knows what my wife and I will enjoy eating, she literally gives us the family treatment, the entire kitchen staff are just incredible, great cooks, great severs amazing food, portions and taste wise. Definitely recommend. We've regular dinners, and have recommend multiple friends and family members. Never disappoints.

We live close to the restaurant neighborhood . We are missing the Greek food. My parents loved the place as well. The food is really tasty! I have a Greek friend's family, and the tasting is quite same as my friend's food. The salad is delicious, the soup is almost the same a soup I have in Brazil, canja, however, don't add lemon. I like it! Good service and wonderful price!

Came here with a friend for lunch! The portion size was HUGE so we split one plate and were plenty full. It came with lamb/beef gyro, a pita bread, fries, rice, and a huge salad. So good, will have to come back! There's a decent amount of seating and a parking lot, but it can get quite busy (since the food is so good!) so make sure to plan ahead.

Attentive service great food and very clean. This is the best Greek food I have ever had in the San Fernando Valley.

Food is good. Let's get that out of the way. Service and order accuracy is the issue. They got my order wrong and refused to correct it. "WIX our POS system doesn't allow refunds so you have to reach out to the vendor" is the excuse I got. Be careful here, be sure to check the food before paying! Otherwise you may be screwed. I can't get a hold of any employee that can help. Quite unfortunate.

This used to be a go to for take out for us. I don't know if ownership changed or what happened, but my fish was not edible. My husband's chicken also had no flavor and a weird texture. If this were through post mates I would have asked for at least a partial refund, but I don't want to deal with grub hub on the phone. The eggplant and tzatziki were ok and the food was delivered quickly. Disappointing.