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."

Ruth's Parkside Cafe

★★★★☆ 4.2 (204) • $$

"A friend of mine just moved in nearby and said that we should try this place. I always thought it was a bit strange being a cafe underneath a giant old factory that I guess is now apartments? Anyway I never really paid much attention to it but we finally decided to go. They have a good amount of space once you get around the entrance wall and they use it well! Service was very nice and you could tell this was a place where the same people have worked at for quite a long time. I feel like their menu selection was very eclectic as well as appealing to what most people might want. I had the cavatappi with the vodka sauce and I added Italian sausage to it. My friend had their catfish. My cavatappi was amazing! With the vodka sauce as well as the slices of mozzarella cheese on top and sliced asparagus, it was just amazing and full of flavor and you really got a big portion of it. I almost couldn't eat the whole thing! Make sure to ask for a side of bread which does not cost extra to sop up more of that sauce. My friend had the catfish which was on top of one of their fried butter ball and sauce. Butter ball is probably the wrong word. But it was some sort of fried thing that the catfish was sitting on top of and he said it was excellent. Definitely want to return here and try some more of their amazing dishes!"

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."

Brickyard Cafe

★★★★☆ 4.3 (110) • $$

"So, took a little day trip with my better half to celebrate her birthday and we picked this establishment on a whim. We're both pasta eaters and this cafe is doing it right! We both ordered the Rattlesnake Pasta and all I can say is wow! The portion was not what we expected, the expectations were exceeded! As a retired head chef the first thing I look for when trying a dish is to see if it needs added salt or pepper, it did not! The flavor was amazing and needed nothing added, my compliments to the kitchen staff, also I would be remiss if I didn't mention our server Christine. Super friendly and that says a lot to me. All in all it was a very successful birthday dinner for my better half and I."

Manna Mediterranean Grill

★★★★☆ 4.1 (102) • $$

"Very nice owners. Took the time to let us know what was good and what they recommended. The place is pretty spacious for a quick bite to eat. Everything is made fresh to order. I enjoyed our late lunch and will visit again soon. Thanks"

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."

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!"

Kabob Xpress

★★★★★ 4.7 (32)

"I had the Merguez wrap with fries. It was delicious. My son had the chicken kabob plate and really enjoyed it as well. The service was order at the window and pickup at the other end when done. Food was very tasty, hot, and prepared in a timely manner. The dining area was simple and very Mediterranean. The food was a little pricey but I will be making a return trip."

Marida Mediterranean Restaurant

★★★★★ 4.6 (33)

"I live in Indianapolis and had been eagerly awaiting to try this on my next visit back home to Evansville/Newburgh. There's not many Mediterranean, much less Turkish, places in Indiana so it was great to see this open in the area. The restaurant has multiple levels out outdoor seating terraces overlooking the river. It was especially nice right at sunset. They had a nice selection of appetizers and traditional/classic Turkish meals as well as a few basic meat dishes that wouldn't throw of someone new to Turkish food. The waitstaff was very professional and friendly. I could tell they were still working out a few kinks being open less than a month, but all in all the service was good. I enjoyed the flavors of everything we tried. The interior of the restaurant had these complex water/bubble lighted walls. It looked kind of cool but maybe a smidge overdone or trying to be fancy, but accidentally over the top. Food was reasonably priced. I don't like when places don't have prices on their cocktail menu and that was the case here. It's weird. Definitely will plan to come back and try other dishes!"

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!"

Zaki Mediterranean Grill

★★★★★ 4.9 (16)

"First off, as an Arab my word on this type of cuisine is gospel. Got it? Good? Awesome, let's get this review started.Jokes aside, I have a definitely soft spot for Arabic street food. Shawarma, falafel and hummus are all favorites of mine and there is nostalgia there. It's definitely something I look at under the magnifying glass. Don't get me wrong there's plenty of places that can scratch that itch for me here in Lexington, but I am more than happy to claim Zaki is the real deal and has by far my favorite, both with its flavors and authenticity. I took some coworkers of mine to try it out today, and this may have been 3rd time. I got a chicken shawarma wrap, a couple of orders of falafel and hummus to share and everything was a hit with my self and my coworkers whom have never had the cuisine before. Starting with my wrap, the chicken was juicy and flavorful, complimented well but the garlic and spicy sauce, as well as, pickles. The falafels were perfection, fried perfectly and bursting with the flavor of chickpeas and parsley, as well as the sumac the was added on after, please go out of your way to try falafel if you never have. Finally the hummus, another light compliment to everything, the dip was smooth and flavorful. I've only met a couple of the people that work there and each time they have gone out of their way to cater to myself and the people I have brought with me. I appreciate them each time. The location itself is not the best right off the Georgetown exit, but the building is colorful. There isn't much anywhere to sit, which I could see rubbing people the wrong way but personally I am used to it. That said that is my only sour note on a fantastic place to eat. Please, if you've ever wanted to try Arabic food, I highly recommend you try this place out and if you're a fellow Arab looking for something close to home, this is the place."

Sam's Gyros

★★★★☆ 3.7 (27) • $

"Sam's Gyros is a hidden gem tucked into an average looking strip mall in Bowling Green, KY. My big regret about Sam's is that though I've spent months in Bowling Green, I hadn't tried Sam's until last week. Well, after my first visit, it's safe to say I've found one of my new Bowling Green Staples!Because of its nondescript location, it can be easy to overlook Sam's as just another restaurant in a sea of restaurants in a bustling College Town. However you'll find that it's often recommended both online and by locals as one of the ideal spots for a Mediterranean lunch. The menu is refreshingly simple, and offers most (if not all) of the entrees for less than $10. The ingredients are basic, but pack a punch where they're needed the most, taste and value. As a dining experience, it's no-frills, and honestly that's not at all a bad thing.Keto/ Low Carb Folks: I'd recommend going for a Chicken or Beef Greek Salad (It's even advertised as 0 carbs!). While there can certainly be some sneaky carbs in this dish, it easily fits what you're looking for in a Keto Meal. Overall, if you're looking for quick, high-value, low-cost, simple and tasty Mediterranean meal in BG, you owe it to yourself to give Sam's Gyros a try!"

Gyro House

★★★★☆ 4.1 (20)

"Excellent service, very attentive. Food was good. Only thing that disappointed was the platter salad and feta was small and lacking feta. I would come back."

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."

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"