The Most Delectable Mediterranean in Lexington

Sahara Mediterranean Cuisine

★★★★★ 4.6 (463) • $

"10/21/24 & 11/4/24 My husband and I got to go orders of the same dishes both times. Sahara is hands-down the best Mediterranean spot around! I ordered the lamb and beef shawarma, while my husband went with the chicken shawarma. Portions are super generous--enough for leftovers! The food is consistently fresh and flavorful, with a lively, bustling atmosphere that adds to the experience. I could honestly eat here every day. Don't miss out on their incredible garlic sauce--it's a must-try! It's the best garlic sauce out there."

The Charcoal Restaurant

★★★★★ 4.8 (308) • $$

"Yum, that was delicious! My husband and I made our first visit to The Charcoal Restaurant today for lunch and enjoyed their outdoor seats. We ordered the chicken and beef kabob sandwiches which both came with fries. Both options were delicious, and if we could only choose one we'd both choose the beef. Service was friendly and they made sure we had what we needed. They brought our food outside to us and kept the tables clean. Rating this simpler place with 5 stars because it will replace the other options we've been visiting. We are excited to go back and try more option and will definitely be picking this up for takeout as well!"

Mirage Mediterranean Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4.3 (335) • $$

"I have driven past Mirage on Preston Highway a dozen times over the years and finally had my chance to try it this week with co-workers since we had an event at a hotel nearby. We are all fans of Greek food and Mirage did not disappoint. We had quick and friendly service with a fantastic lunch spread. We tried a little bit of everything--hummus with hot pita bread, baba ghanoush, chicken Shawarma, falafel. All tasted fresh and delicious."

Nefertiti

★★★★★ 4.5 (215) • $

"Haven't been to Nefertiti in years, but not for any reason. I remembered it to be good, so I went today for lunch. I ordered the lamb lunch special which came with rice, hummus, garlic sauce and pita. It was a healthy portion, for me at least, and I took half home. They gave me extra sauce to take. Very friendly fellows.21"

Eat A Pita

★★★★☆ 4 (248) • $$

"The food is fresh, healthy and delicious. Ive had the Mezza platter with gyro bites, falafel and baba ghanouji, everything was goodness. The pita chips are always fresh and crunchy. I've had the veggie kabob and the pita nachos 10 out of 10 I recommend! They have vegan and gluten free options as well."

Lou Lou on Market

★★★★★ 4.5 (187) • $$

"See previous reviews...Somehow my photos did not post initially. I've been twice & the food is phenomenal. Service could be better, but nothing that would make me not return. All guests that I've treated here, are very pleased with their experiences!!"

Mr Kabab

★★★★☆ 4.2 (208) • $

"Always good, healthy, and delicious food.It gets busy, here, for a reason - it's that good. You can not go wrong with anything on the menu. One of my favorites, when they offer it, is lentil soup. It is amazing. The babaganous is another favorite. I could go on and on.It is primarily a mediteranean food restaurant. Try it. It may well become one of your go-to places for a delicious meal."

The Grape Leaf

★★★★☆ 3.9 (230) • $$

"Hummus. Eat the Hummus!! All of the food is delicious, but the hummus Our server was polite, orders were 100% accurate, and delicious. It's quaint inside and inviting."

Babylon Cafe

★★★★★ 4.7 (153) • $

"Came here on a Wednesday afternoon for lunch. I ordered the lunch pick 3 special for $8.99I had the Greek salad, rice and chicken shawarma. Everything was very delicious and very filling, I couldn't eat the pita bread the sandwich came on so I just added to my salad. Super tasty! Definitely worth coming here if you're in the area. Great Mediterranean food and the staff here was super friendly and helpful. I will return next time I'm in Richmond."

The Bistro

★★★★☆ 4.3 (148) • $$

"This restaurant can get really loud in the dining room. When were sat, it was so deafening that I decided to get up to leave. Fortunately, there was an available table in the quiet area near the bar. The drinks were passable. The food portions were huge and satisfying, but not memorable. They cook with heavy ingredients and plenty of butter. I felt distended after only eating half the food on my plate."

Kebab house

★★★★★ 4.5 (122) • $$

"I ordered delivery for the first time from Kebab House, and overall it was tasty! I got the chicken shawerma sandwich. This is made with marinated sliced chicken wrapped with garlic sauce, salad and pickle. And like I said, tasty. I wish there was a bit more chicken in this sandwich, but otherwise it was good. I also got a piece of pistachio baklava -- thin layers of phyllo dough stuffed with crushed pistachio topped with honey and lemon syrup. This was a large piece of baklava and such an indulgent, mid-day treat. Overall, Kebab House seems like a good place to order from. I would do so again."

Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe - Middletown

★★★★☆ 3.7 (177) • $$

"Taziki's is a franchise but locally owned and operated. When I crave Mediterranean this is the place to come! Consistently good and the space offers a chance to relax indoors or on the patio. I love the chicken kabob feast with Greek salad and basmati rice. Make sure to remove any topping you don't enjoy as it's tough to pick it out. One of the best places for nugget ice too! Coke products. Friendly service. Ordered right away. Clean tables and food walked out to us."

Oasis

★★★★☆ 4 (141) • $$

"A hidden gem, and I love all their food. I came here with my friend/coworker for lunch, and we both thoroughly enjoyed our meal. I ordered the Oasis platter and an Arabic coffee. Delicious! I highly recommend this place. It is a family-owned restaurant, I think. *thumbs up* If you ever stop by here, don't miss the parking lot entrance; there is plenty of space to park your car."

Kebabz Heaven

★★★★★ 4.7 (58) • $$

"After experiencing some really hard times trying to open this new business late last year due to Covid, it is exciting to see that they are now open once again. You can experience delicious Mediterranean recipes with Friendly, efficient service and atmosphere. The prices are very reasonable if you want to try a whole new experience."

Mediterranean Breeze

★★★★☆ 4.1 (70) • $$

"Have been there approximately 4 times each time the service was spot on each of the servers we had were allFriendly knew the menu and were very attentive and prompt the food also was prepared perfectly and had good portions and was fabulous so yes would highly recommend this place."

Eat A Pita - Lyndon

★★★★☆ 4.4 (60) • $$

"First time eating here and wowed by the vast selection of healthy options available! Unlike two other nearby Greek food eateries, here you can customize your meal which I appreciate! I decided on doing the steak bowl with rice, tomatoes, diced cucumber, feta cheese, & black olives. Then came the big variety of sauce choices! Instead of the traditional Taziki sauce I opted to try the garlic sauce and oh my heavens it was fabulous mixed into my steak bowl! Fast and friendly service, large portion of food, super clean and spacious dining area! I'll be returning here often!"

Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe - Jeffersonville

★★★★☆ 4 (43)

"I loved my meal. I got the Chicken Kebob Feast. It came with the chicken, then your choice of two sides. Naturally it comes with the side greek salad. Anyway... The chicken was a bit salty for my liking but very flavorful & juicy (bc I don't like the other word. HA!) The side greek salad was good & I really liked the dressing. The Taziki was very fresh & had perfectly grated cucumber. The roasted new red potatoes were so good too. Cooked perfectly for the dish. I'll definitely go back. I ordered to go but the service was great & the bathrooms were clean!"

The Parthenon Greek-American Eats

★★★★☆ 4.4 (34)

"I only have one complaint...everything I've had here is phenomenal. My only problem is having to decide what to order!"

Gyro House

★★★★★ 4.8 (28) • $$

"Update to my previous review! There's been a couple of things that have changed since I was last here, they were a little disappointing. First off the portion size got significantly smaller with everything that was scooped onto the lamb gyro platter, so when I finished I was more hungry than usual. The gentleman working that day was kind of callous, compared to other employees I've interacted with there, but that wasn't really a big deal. Lastly, they've added a $1 fee to credit card transactions, which was a frustrating way to cap off a sub-optimal visit.The lamb gyro meat and the rice were really good on this visit, though. The lamb was seasoned really well with a unique flavor that I really enjoyed. And both the lamb and the rice were wonderfully tender. With the changes, I'm sure I will still be back, but they're just things I will have to consider when choosing where to get my meals!"

Wologisi Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4.3 (30)

"I've had my eye on Wologisi for a while. It used to be Al Watan's restaurant but they've moved next door as a bakery. Turns out I've tried Wologisi before. The guy at the counter told me that they catered at World Fest. They had torborgee when I was there which tasted amazing!My friend and I came for lunch on a Monday. Not super busy bur there were a handful of customers dining in and folks coming in to pick up to go orders.The guy at the counter suggested I tried the fried fish with dry rice. My friend got the potatoes green.Huge portions! It's shareable with at least 2 people. The rice was a ton too! My dish came with a whole fish. Maybe it was tilapia? And fried plantains and a spicy vegetable-looking mixture. I asked for it to be spicy and it was fabulous!My friend also got a ton of rice with a spinach stew. We both enjoyed the food! It reminds me of my dad's cooking. He's from West Africa so some of the dishes look and taste similar.Great prices for what you're getting too. And it's vegetarian friendly which is a plus.Staff was fantastic! Friendly and came to check on us. The owner came to our table and gave us homemade peanut brittle as well.Lots of booths inside. Not sure how busy they get but they have a decent number of tables to sit at.Parking is easy but not a ton of spots. It could fill up fast but there were always people leaving and coming. A convenience store is next door.Can't wait to come back! Probably one of my favorite spots in town now!"

Yaffa Grill

★★★★★ 4.9 (22)

"What a delight! We stopped in for dinner after seeing their sign a few days before. I ordered the falafel wrap combo and he ordered a beef shawarma wrap combo. Both wraps were as big as my forearm!The falafel was AMAZING, and I snagged a bite of the beef shawarma, and WOW! I don't normally enjoy beef, but I would consider ordering that for myself in the future! I experience amazing flavor, texture, and variety of the food. The fries that came with the combo were seasoned, freshly made, and delicious. Fountain drink options included Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Dr. Pepper, Pink Lemonade, Fruit Punch, and Orange Crush. Water, sweet tea, and unsweet tea were also available. They had a huge case of canned/bottled beverages, too!The staff was efficient, professional, and courteous. Our food arrived quicker than expected, but no sacrifice was made to the quality. The dining area was clean and welcoming, and the parking lot was well maintained. We will be repeat customers, and I've already told 5 people to go visit this place."

Maira Mediterranean Grill

★★★★★ 4.7 (22)

"Wow. Amazing flavors and high quality ingredients paired with great service!Had the beef shawarma sandwich. Warm toasted pita, crispy edge beef with a char grill flavor accompanying the Mediterranean spices. Owner brought me a sample hummus and lentil soup too. Comp. Soup was very flavorful and rich. Definitely recommend. Ask for a side of hot sauce if you like some heat!"

Jojo Gyros

★★★★★ 4.7 (13)

"This is my favorite thing to eat at the food court. I've even stopped by to get it to-go when I'm not shopping at the mall. It is delicious and fair-priced. I like the mixed gyro and chicken schwarma platters. Food is fresh and portion is generous. What more can one ask for?!"

Watan Mediterranean Grill

★★★★★ 4.5 (11) • $$

"Stopped in the new Watan for a bite. Had the Falafel Sandwich. It was pretty light on "stuffing" and I couldn't taste the falafel. The sauce in the little container was very thin and tasteless. I think I'm spoiled by Sahara, but they're closed for vacation. Maybe I'll go back to Watan and try the lunch special?75"

falafel oasis

★★★★☆ 3.8 (13)

"I love this place! All of the food is made fresh. Price is right and everything is tasty. The owner is very friendly and accommodating. I truly enjoy the flavor pallette integrated in their plates and sandwiches. I always go here for their baklava and hummus."

Bistro M

★★★★☆ 4 (11)

"Visiting the area and stopped by Bistro M for a late lunch. Enjoyed a Donner (basically gyro on a bun) and my wife said it was the best gyro she'd ever had. All the veggies were fresh and tasty."

King Gyros

★★★★☆ 3.7 (12)

"I remember when I first moved to Louisville no one could refer me to a place to get gyro's. It became routine for me to travel back up to Chicago and have my gyro sandwich. 20 years later and I'm still looking to get my gyro fix. We were in the mall shopping and saw this location was open. The gentleman greeted us quickly and told us their special. We got gyro combo with tzaziki and on pita bread with fries. The combo came with plenty of gyro meat, which I loved. I ordered mines topped with lettuce tomato and onion. I should've had him go light on onion but I still enjoyed my gyro very much. If you'd like gyro or chicken pita stop in."

Prince Mediterranean

★★★★★ 4.7 (7)

"Man. Where do I start? The service was truly refreshing. This place exceeded my expectations & I can't wait to go back lol. I chose the shawarma wrap & their salad on the side instead of fries. My first bite of the wrap I said Holy S%^* lol but for real. The onions were grilled to perfection & the pickles they had inside were delicious. I will ask for extra next time. It was the perfect flavor combination & I was truly impressed with the wrap. It was definitely the star of the show. This kind of place is exactly why I love Yelp. It takes me places I wouldn't otherwise try & then opens the door for more experiences. 10/10 recommend for the wrap & can't say it enough. I ate it too fast for a picture & Ate it in silence lol"

Hello Falafel

★★★★☆ 3.9 (8)

"Absolutely fantastic fresh food packed with great flavors. The proteins were cooked well and the dishes were also well balanced with large portions (honestly could easily share some of the platters). The interior was clean and neat. While I got takeout there was some seating available inside for small or slightly larger groups despite the whole shop being on the smaller side. The service was incredibly friendly, helpful, and efficient. Pricing was also very fair especially when considering freshness and portion sizes. Would definitely recommend and will be returning"

Lava Bar & Restaurant

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (7)

"Great food and great service!! The staff here is so friendly. I came at night for drinks and vibes and that's exactly what I got!! I'm so glad this place came here to Bowling Green. If you're looking good food, music and a nice night out. 100/10 recommend."