Mémé Mediterranean

EAT HERE!!! Thanks to Yelp, I chanced upon this fantastic restaurant last Saturday. My husband and I had dinner with a childhood friend of mine and his wife. The three of them couldn't stop complimenting my research skills! Even the proprietor couldn't believe that I found his restaurant on Yelp! I explained to him that the reviewers on Yelp usually shave off a point or so for higher pricing. Google reviewers are far more price agnostic. That doesn't mean that an establishment must ignore Yelp. Factor in the price sensitivity and you will be led to the best restaurants. The food was pan-Mediterranean with dishes from Turkey and Morocco. The attention of the staff as well as the proprietor made the dining experience very very seamless. Two days later, I'm still patting my back for landing us at a fantastic restaurant in a neighborhood that is rapidly losing its flair for authenticity.

Nice place for an early dinner before going to the theater on a Saturday night. Walked to Meme Mediterranean after buying same day Rush theater tickets. Did not have a reservation but no wait when they opened. Got a cozy table for two. The restaurant is named for Chef Alon's and Chef Jacob's mom. Meme is French Moroccan for grandma. What a great compliment to their mom. Ordered the combination platter and the shawarma to share. Definitely order the combination platter. Salads and veggies on a hummus base. Beets. Marinated carrots. Babaganoush. So addictive with a smoky taste. Tabouli. Marinated red peppers. Matbucha. Topped with the most delicious falafel. Served with one pita bread cut into 1/8ths. Matbucha is a Moroccan cooked salad made of cooked tomatoes, bell peppers, garlic and chili peppers. It is a typical appetizer served with Moroccan bread. The shawarma royale was perfect to share. Lamb, filet Mignon and chicken marinated in Moroccan spices and thinly sliced topped with amba, tahini, and eggplant. The spices are still shipped from Meme to her chefs sons from Israel. Delicious! It was served with 1/2 a slice of pita and small ramekins of couscous and black lentils. Surprised that they substituted the tabouli on the menu for couscous, but it was a nice treat. Could have definitely used a full piece of pita for the meal and the combination platter, but we opened the half-slice of pita to create a "second" half-slice. Did the same with the 1/8th cuts served with the combo platter. Service was great. Our water glasses were always full. Thanks to Kenny for a great evening.

The place was nice and the servers were friendly. The seating where we were was tight, but the decor was very charming and the place was a decent size. The food was a little bit on the pricier side, but everything was very well made. The butternut squash was delicious and the steak and potatoes were top notch. The complimentary bread was a nice bonus, and the food came quickly afterward. The fruit was an odd choice to accompany the meal; I think I would've preferred more squash!

I visited MeMe for Christmas and shared a bunch of tapas with another person. The meatballs were my favorite, with the tacos and skewers also standing out. The only miss for us was the gnocchi, which was a bit too soft and gooey. The service was excellent, and the holiday decor created a really festive atmosphere. My only critique is that the portions were a little small for the price.

This is my first time eating here. I ordered royale with moroccan spices, amba, tahini, pickled eggplant, black lentil, and tabouli. Their food tasted flavorful. This restaurant is a casual and lively ambiance with outdoor seating, making it a popular choice for groups. The restaurant provides vegetarian options, takeout, and delivery, and its menu features a variety of flavorful tapas, entrees, and brunch dishes made with fresh ingredients and Moroccan spices. Great service.

Outstanding!!! Came here, because Sarah Jessica Parker recommended it on her Instagram. lol And she was spot on! And it's close to the theaters!! Came in for a pre-theater brunch with the fam. Everything exceeded expectations:- Fantastic service: a server even moved a plant, so he could get a great photo of our family from the sidewalk- Fantastic ambiance: beautiful sidewalk dining and the inside was nice as well- Delicious food! Burrata Frittata did you say? The fried artichokes were also great and the octopus was cooked perfectly! And I'm a bit of an octopus snob. lolThe owner was super nice, too. Overall, I would definitely come back here.

We usually come here whenever we go to the Intrepid coz it's kind of close. The food usually takes a while to arrive. I don't particularly like their pita, and they only include so little you have to order extra. Yeah, not only do they not offer complimentary pita, they charge extra when you don't have enough for your dish. That's petty.

Had a yummy meal at Meme last night. We started off with two espresso martinis because we were going to a concert and needed to be up latttteeee. The martinis were good but the foam was a little sparse? Not bad just interesting. We then split the hummus with falafel which was pretty fire, the chicken kebabs and the warm halloumi salad. The chicken was cooked well and the sauce was good but I do wish there were slightly more flavors, perhaps some lemon or more garlic would've been nice. The waitress was attentive and quick and the restaurant itself was super cute with adorable tables, nice lighting and good vibes. The halloumi salad might have been the star of the show it was delicious

Comfort food and a relaxed setting!This place is a staple that I would 100% visit again! We had the salmon and the brazino. Plus the flourless chocolate cake is to die for!

Absolutely adore the concept of tapas for Mediterranean food! My friends and I got a selection of tapas as well as a few drinks. All in all, the food was delicious. I especially enjoyed the chicken skewers and the humus with ground lamb; specially, the chicken and lamb were so tender and flavorful. We also enjoyed our cocktails - they were very refreshing and delightfully strong haha. We got a selection of baklava for desert, which was also really good.The location itself became very lively as the night went on, but we were able to get a little table tucked away in the corner. So it was a good spot to catch up and talk. Generally this spot is lovely with lovely food - would recommend for dates and for small groups of friends.