Mediterranean Grill & Cafe

If I didn't love this place so much, I would subtract a point for them ONLY being open on the weekdays, for such a short period... but, they deserve the 5 stars! That's how good they are... they only need to be open for a few hours a day, and closed on the weekends! Super friendly staff, never had an issue. Someone usually stands at the front to happily greet us and sees to it that we are seated promptly. There are a lot of available seating, nice and clean, and they stay busy, pushing great service in and out the door... but, you never actually feel like they are rushing you to leave. My friends and I love to come here any chance we get, and that's rare. I am a creature of habit. When I like something, I usually stick to it. Why fix what isn't broken? I always order the Lebanese Chicken and Rice with the Fattoush salad. I absolutely love their rice pilaf (I would gladly take half the chicken, double the rice), and their garlic sauce is the icing on the cake. Sure is potent but so damn good! Not to mention, they recently starting serving a spicy sauce that is just as good! Only bad out of this dish? Garlic breath and black peppers between my teeth from the salad... lol. I've also tried their hummus and the Baba Ghanouj... both with their pita bread. Two thumbs up. Great appetizers to share. Not to mention their Baklava. I almost never have room for dessert when I come here but I was able to fit it in at least once. Yum! I love Baklava. If you've never been here, definitely give them a try! Do not take it to go. Your first experience should be there-- hot, fresh, and delicious!

Recently tried the fattoush salad with chicken, and unfortunately, it missed the mark. The salad itself seemed like it had been sitting in the dressing for far too long, resulting in soggy, wilted vegetables that completely lacked the fresh, crisp texture you'd expect. Instead of the satisfying crunch of fresh veggies and pita chips that makes fattoush so enjoyable, everything was soft and a bit mushy.The chicken also didn't add much to the experience--being a bit on the dry side.It felt like the ingredients had been pre-prepped well in advance, perhaps for a lunch rush, but the result was a dish that tasted more tired than fresh and vibrant. [Ordered over the phone for pickup on a Thursday during lunch hr]

Consistency is everything, and this place has mastered it! From warm, fluffy pita bread and crisp, fresh salads to tender, perfectly cooked meats, they deliver excellence every time. It's not just a one-time experience it's consistently outstanding, meal after meal.I've been coming here for over 10 years, and I always order the Lebanese chicken plate. It's a true classic, and they never disappoint. The service is quick, the food is always flavorful, and the quality is unmatched. Their garlic sauce? Absolute perfection. It's what sets them apart as the crème de la crème of Mediterranean cuisine in the valley. This place consistently serves up deliciousness, earning every bit of the hype. Perfection might be rare, but they make it look effortless, day in and day out.

Very good! The staff is always super friendly and the restaurant is always very clean. The food is really good and they are fast! The spicy chicken has a nice kick. And the Lebanese chicken is a nice simple but delicious dish .

We came here because my coworker said his friend used to work here. He also stated that they are always busy during lunch. Sure enough when we got there for lunch, we had a hard time finding parking. Everything on the menu was run off the mimm stuff that you can find at any Arab restaurant. I was hoping that they would have some of the uncommon food like meat pie, cheese pie, Kibeh, etc... there was none of that. I was still hopeful that the food with this amazing. It wasn't. The hummus wasn't creamy, the lentil soup was okay, and my falafel sandwich wasn't anything special. I was very disappointed as I was looking forward to coming here.

Stopped by here for lunch on our way back to LA from Yosemite. This place has pretty limited hours - lunch time only on weekdays. It is a tasty and hearty meal after eating only camp food for a few days! We've tried a few things - their lebanese chicken, shish (lamb) kabobs, and beef kabobs. The kabobs were our favorite with the slight edge going to the lamb since it is priced only a smidge more vs the beef. The garlic sauce was amazing!! The veggies and rice were a bit underdone, not sure if it is due to the speed at which the food came out to us (~10 min?). The service is friendly and portions are generous. The dine-in area is pretty large and they seem well-staffed. Clean bathrooms. Parking looks like it can be challenging because it is in a strip mall with a small lot but there's some street parking too. We usually show up close to their closing time so never had an issue with parking. The location is particularly convenient if you need to hop back onto the 41S on your way out.

In my opinion the food is great. I especially love the garlic sauce and fattoush salad. Service is good, friendly staff. During lunch it can be a little chaotic. Definitely recommend calling in your order if your taking it to go

This place is a staple in the downtown area for consistency in flavors, portions, and variety of options. I usually adore this place! I almost always get food to-go, but with two other co-workers, we chose to dine in for an early weekday lunch. It was a bit off the mark to be honest, and that is frustrating because like I said...it was always a safe bet.Our meals came, after quite awhile, and the lunch crowd hadn't hit yet. That surprised us, the wait. The server did check on us a couple times throughout our visit. When the food arrived at our table...the pilaf didn't taste fresh as usual, a little dry, the combo kebab wasn't the same- presentation & flavors, and that the plates got smaller. I ordered a vegetarian plate, and in all the past visits, things used to be presented with care. Things were piled atop, not all were fresh, and the bulgur was in a form so tight, & not very appetizing. Granted it is essentially a sampler platter, but it was like thrown in a way too small plate for the amount of food. One of the main disappointments was that the falafels were so doused in sauce, I couldn't even access the falafel themselves. So on my plate, I basically had a few bites of the hummus, baba ganoush, fatoush, spaghetti salad, & tabouli. I had regular pita and the fried pita, they were ok. The server did split our check and we were able to pay right then and there. Overall- we ate, got full...(but not content & satisfied if ya know what I mean), had leftovers, but it definitely wasn't the same as the years and years of consistency across the board. I will try them sometime again, in hopes it was just an off day- but if I want complete satisfaction for a delish Mediterranean Meal, I may think twice before making it one of my top choices. Here's to hoping quality & care returns.

12/20/23Getting lunch! Spicy chicken lunch entree with a side of fattoush salad, spicy salmon with fattoush hummus appetizer and the falafel appetizer ordered. The worker was kind and said it would be ready in 15 min. I went in to get it shortly later. It was CRAZY packed! Really body! Goodness! Luckily, the restaurant is large and spacious! Arr on the walls and a wall of rewards too! You go to the back to pick up online or called in orders. Did so. Moved fast! Line going out the door with many waiting to be called for a seat. Workers were nice and order was ready! Paid for it with well wishes and left. Lunchtime! Got it ready! It is A LOT of food! Easily 4 meals! My spicy chicken plate was Really Great! Nice spice to it! Tasty pilaf, fresh veggies & Great sauce! The fattoush salad with it was fresh & Great too! Pita chips in it also! Hummus with pita was Great too! Really flavorful! Fresh pitas! Falafel was Fantastic and the sauce included with it made it better! Mother said her salmon with fattoush was fresh Great with Great seasoning! Makes complete sense why it was Really busy & packed! Good service & Really Great lunch! Highly recommended! Plus, lots of leftovers!

The food is great. Great service. Highly recommend if you're in the Fresno downtown area.