Magic Spot Grill

THE best place to eat, amazing food, great portions, and really down to earth people working there. Their tziziki sauce is to die for. Every time I go I have to reconvince myself that I'm alive because the food is so good i think i died and went to heaven.

First of all, let’s just call this place a Spot. Stopped in here Friday afternoon after work, after years of almost avoiding this place, and was not impressed. It’s just an average Greek-style souvlaki/burger joint. Add to that some downright icy service. Smile, it’s free, you should try it sometimes, it makes customers feel that they are appreciated. As for the food, imagine a sub-par Harvey’s-style banquet burger with a soggy bun that can’t stand up to full toppings, along with a large order of soggy fries without a hint of crispness, and you get the picture. And at 17 dollars, without a beverage, is pricey. Don’t bother responding to this review, I won’t be returning to your, um, Not-So-Magic Spot.

It's your old school burger joint with souvlaki, steak on a kieser so on. Foods good made fresh. Thought the service was worth mention. The girl with the tattoos running the show is on point. Great service

Had a craving for a burger, their banquet burger fed that craving! Sooooo good. Staff was friendly.

Have been here a number of times since moving to the area 6 months ago. Food is very tasty and quality is consistent. Staff are all good too. Keep it up

Was our fav.spot for many years until the ownership changed. I went back few times, not the same. Then was there few days ago and was upset the taste of chicken souvlaki was changed, pretty bland. There was no Greek taste of lemon, garlic and special Greek spices such as oregano. What frustrated me and felt insulted when I asked if the previous owner was still operating, I was told he makes all the skewers downstairs and they're still around. Let me tell you one thing Peter the previous owner will never cut corners or change the taste of the food, I can tell it's not his doing. The facts, my take out food was put in a reused plastic bag that smelled like curry. All the way home as I was driving, I was like what's that smell in my car, where did that come from. I get home and open the bag reeked and when I got the souvlaki dinner, the garlic dip was placed inside the hot souvlaki container, the dip melted and smelled bad. COLD stuff should be packaged with salad, cold only. The chicken was dry and tasted like it was boiled, they only grill it in front of you, I'm pretty sure it's boiled first. No consistency at all.

The problem with any restaurants that I had witnessed in the past 15 years when they change management under East Indians, the quality of food gets bad and the smell of curry & onions is everywhere. I've witnessed Subway, Chinese food, American, Greek or what ever, as soon as East Indian takes over, things go south pretty quickly. E. Indians should stick to their own food, they're good at it, quite frankly, I love E. Indian food, but not when they take over a different ethnicity, they destroy it including pizza.

Facts of life. I'm not going back to Magic Spot cuz it lost its magic.

Unfortunately I did not see the value of eating here. I was dissatisfied a couple years back and decided to try again only to be disappointed again. Shame on me, ya! I know

Maybe this will help them get past their idea that they offer value.

• Their salad over salted which wilted the lettuce.tip: let people salt their own salad keeps it fresher
•The large portion of anything should feed at least 4 people by min standard not 2
•burger really lacking since when did mayonnaise become a standard topping on burgers. Maybe their trying to copy Big Mac? And the patty blah! Burgers are charred, this one with shredded lettuce and 2 tablespoons of mayo made it gross and patty slipped out of soggy bun!
•rice tasted like something stale very bad tasting not sure if it was day old rice soup or their bouillon or flavoring or something was expired. It was awful (threw it out)
•Souvlaki on a bun was not cut in half. Portion of tomatoes and onion diced to imperfection nothing traditionally Greek here.
• And lastly! Not one napkin in the bag.not! One ketchup or pepper or salt/vinegar to garnish the rings or fries. How cheap is that! You think after all the alike reviews the owner would make some changes. At this point it's just stealing.

No thank you magic spot, there won't be a third for me. Replies not necessary.

The pits are delicious OMG. Don't get it wrong by looking just the outside. Get in a try something of the menu

I love this restaurant. It doesn't look like much from the outside but its actually great food.

Ownership has changed, but the nostalgia has not. Large menu with many great options. Enjoyed my order and the evening server was very kind and attentive. Usually get a burger with fries, but the chicken souvlaki dinner is always satisfying as well.

Cashier touches the cash register. Doesn’t wash her hands and handles food without gloves with long fake nails.

Honestly I wouldn’t call this Greek food … got lunch for 3 people today and must say the food is below mediocre. Rice and potato was bland, I had the gyro which is standard frozen just grilled the others chicken souvlaki way over cooked. Not to mention tzatziki is just yogurt with dill and a lot of garlic. Garlic bun instead of pita not very Greek the only staple which you can’t really mess up on is the salad. Overall extremely disappointed with the quality considering 3 meals came to $75+ delivery. Unfortunately there isn’t much around South Etobicoke but will def not order from here again.

I ordered from this place on a whim the other night and I was so incredibly impressed. The portions are big, the prices are extremely fair and the food was absolutely delicious. If you’re in the mood for greek food, shop local and give this place a try! I’d highly recommend:)

It is the worst place I have ever eaten. The food was given to me cold and without seasoning. There is no table service, you have to pick up your order yourself. The look of the place inside looks dirty but when you pay you do have to tip.

As a Construction/Demolition worker, this is a really nice place for lunch if you work in the area

Been a 30 year lifer at the spot. Today was the first time souvlaki dinner and side salad were in styrofoam instead of aluminum. Rice tasted very bad. Not bland but like plastic. Feta cheese on salad seemed less crumbly and more runny/pasty. Friendly staff.

Honestly, this place is so amazing. Even though they switched owners recently the new team that has taken over has upheld the quality and consistency of their food and service. I am a pretty picky eater and they get my order right every single time, and they always remember my Dad and are so friendly and kind when he calls. If you're going to support a local neighbourhood resto and want something that's both delicious and healthy with reasonable prices, I can't recommend this place enough. Pick up is always quick and fresh. My family orders the greek salads with chicken or pork souvlaki at least once a week and will continue to do so!

Update; I’ve given them 4 chances and it is just not working out with the new owners. I wish them well but after 30 years I’m going to stop ordering.
The food had a hair in it today, and I was given pork instead of chicken. I don’t eat pork but the texture and taste was definitely not chicken. I 100% without a doubt know it was pork and I gave the meat to 2 others who all confirmed it was not chicken.
This is very serious and I’m not impressed. How would someone think they could slip this past someone is beyond me.
And the hair was just an added disappointment on top of the pork.
I’m sorry I apologize if I’ve offended the owners but I am spending a lot of money here and each time there have been small issues although the quality of the food is excellent.
I don’t like complaining but being served pork when I ordered chicken is a huge deal to me.

Its ok, but not really that Mediterranean.more like Canaditerranean lol. I choose the pita over the bun personally.

Chicken souvlaki on a bun and the Greek salad are my go tos. Always really accurate on the pickup times and efficient check out.

Recently I went here with my family, as I have been here several times, and I must say that we love it at the Magic Spot. The atmosphere is amazing, as the spot is very cozy. It's a great spot to eat, especially with friends or family. I most often order the BLT, and it's a simple yet amazing sandwich. The bread is very crisp and so is the bacon. The food tastes fresh, and the fries on the side are delicious. The service is very good, and the people working there are always kind. The souvlaki is fantastic, and so are the other salads. The menu is incredibly diverse with many different options, making this restaurant suitable for many people. I would recommend this restaurant to nearly anybody, as there's something there for everyone, and the food, environment and service is fantastic. Overall I would recommend this I hope I can soon eat there again, as it's simply a great place to eat at.

To be fair, I arrived here 15 minutes before closing time a few nights ago. I ordered the regular Banquet Burger and a large onion rings. The burger was very tasty.although the bacon was way too crispy (it was already precooked and warmed up on the grill). The burger itself reminded me of a thicker version of a regular Harvey's burger. The rings weren't thick and doughy (as is my preference) but they had a very nice, thin crispy batter.once again pretty much the same as Harvey's. The quantity of rings was very fair. The major problem that I had was the taste of the rings. I think the oil was old and it had it left a nasty burnt aftertaste. Like I mentioned I did arrive very late so perhaps that impacted the quality a little bit. The two guys behind the counter were very nice. I will most definitely be visiting again very soon. Next up, I must try a home made Banquet Burger and fries with gravy. I'm a huge gravy connoisseur

Magic spot is now under new ownership and we noticed that the food was different and either prepared better or fresher. We are not sure which one it is but we do like eating here a bit more now.

My only issue is the Greek salad that I ordered on two different occasions, has been so soggy that I’ve had to toss it.
They are putting too much salad dressing compared to what I’m used to from the former owners. I know I can get it on the side, but not sure if it would be enough. I will have to try it out.

This review is solely based on the Chicken Souvlaki dinner - it was just OK. The food was prepared quickly for takeout and the price was very affordable. That being said, the chicken was a bit dry with the rice and potatoes being on the bland side. I recommend for the Greek salad to automatically have dressing on the side as it was quite soggy by the time I ate it at home.

Edit: Food is usually very good, 3 stars this time for small inconsistency in the buffalo wrap.

I ordered a steak dinner for my husband and I to share via Uber Eats - our 1st time to order from this restaurant. We are very glad that we did! The steak was grilled mid-rare perfectly and the sides were very good, also. Well worth the price and it arrived fast. We hope to be regulars at Magic Spot Grill.

This place is exceptionally good as a fast "Greek" option. Staff are friendly and attentive. Portions were great in both size and quality. Restaurant was remarkably clean.

I would visit again without question.

4.7 / 5

Hasnt updated their store hours online, made a visit after its posted that they're open, only to get there for them to be closed.food is bland overcooked and not greasy as it used to be and since the younger staff took over, this restaurant has lost its "lucky" touch.lol.wasteyutes

I never write reviews but since I've been going to Magic Spot for a very long time. With the older mom & pop retired from what I was told, my recent visit saw that with the Pork Souvlaki that I ordered, the rice and potatoes were bland but also not all that good like they used to be. Hopefully the younger people who took over can keep the quality to what it was with the previous owners or I guess I'll have to call it a good run for me so to speak and stop visiting the establishment.

Love love love love, coming here. Always fabulous service with a warm smile. If you love going to a mom and pop type restaurant with genuine service with people who care come here. If there is any place I visit the most with my husband, it's The Magic Spot. Great food, great service and great for the whole family. % Number 1

Food was delicious. The homemade gravy is to die for and the Greek potatoes in butter sauce is a close second. Reasonably priced as well!

What a great souvlaki and salad! Been around for 40 years and I just found it now! Definitely will be my west end go to Greek takeout from now on!

An Etobicoke staple for over 30 years! Great service and food. Lots of history here and the owners are the kindest people you'll ever meet. Go and enjoy today!

Your typical greasy spoon but well run! Clean! Great food selections.
Been eating here for years and hasn’t changed a bit.
Never disappointed!
If your looking for a nice breakfast lunch or dinner it’s the goto place.

Good spot when you want a quick bite either to go or eat in. Super casual but owners/staff work hard to serve good basics (Greek salad, souvlaki, all day breakfast, burger & fries) and it's perfect on a long busy day and you just want something to eat quickly. Very friendly staff.