OLYMPIC CAFE – Restaurant

A Bradenton corner where the Greek half of the menu does the heavy lifting: avgolemono that regulars order before they sit down, gyro platters that arrive with more than anyone finishes, lamb shanks, stuffed grape leaves and a mound of lemony Greek potatoes on the side. Italian and American plates fill out the rest for the table that cannot agree. The room is small and run like a family operation, which is precisely why people keep coming back — the service gets talked about as much as the food. Portions are generous, the cooking is honest, and Sundays are for resting.

Cuisine: Restaurant