I came from Virginia here to visit my sister. I tried their Kabul special pizza and the largest…read moreBolani in the world .

Easy parking. Quick service. An easy spot to get a quick meal and sweet treat if you're under run…read more You were able to find the viral Dubai chocolate on strawberries locally which we haven't had since we visited New York in the past. There are a few seats at the front of the establishment, but not really an established dining area. Within the mini mall, there is a shared space with tables and chairs. The gentleman behind the counter was polite and helpful and made good recommendations. It's worth a try.

I really loved how the food here was sharing size. We were…read moreable to try many food items and we were a group of 5 people. Service was slow here, we only saw one server. The owner stopped by to say hi. We had great wine also. Other than that the ambience transports me back in time.

Had a quick lunch there during my visit to Jacksonville. The restaurant serves Lebanese food. For…read morelunch, besides the regular menu, they also offered a small buffet, but I decided to try their regular menu. Ordered the Kafta Istanbuly -- a platter of two skwers of lamb kafta, grilled eggplant, lightly sauteed veggie (carrots, broccoli, zucchini), raw spinach and yellow rice. Descent serving size. Light, but very delightful seasoning. The lamb and veggie were just like what I make at home! The rice was cooked with peas and carrots and was good. It weighed about 6oz. Overall the dish was hearty and healthy. My server also gave me some complimentary fresh pita and zataar & olive oil (delicious). At only $27.5 (as of Feb 2026), this was a perfect deal! As there are not many Middle Eastern restaurants in Jacksonville, I am glad to find it and I would go there again the next time I visit this city!

I soon will be a resident of 5 Points and so happy Hovan Gourmet is within walking distance…read more Today I had the VEGETARIAN Hovan with delicious Tabbouleh. They have a great patio for dining and people watching.

Hovan Gourmet Mediterranean is a Five Points staple that never disappoints. Besides having some of…read morethe most enviable outdoor seating around, their service and the food is stellar. We did carry out on this day and unlike some other Five Points locations, it's easy to find parking, even on a Friday afternoon at peak dinner time. Everything they do is solid, their gyro, pita and falafel rank amongst the best in the area. They must do their pita fresh and on site. It's just amazing and perfectly accents what might be the best gyro around. If it's a nice day, you're in the Riverside area, and craving great Mediterranean food, Hovan is a must. If it's not a nice day, eat inside or carry out. I highly recommend you give them a try.

Family run business and they are some of the warmest people I've encountered! For example, today…read morewhen I ordered, I told them I would wait in my car with my son and they came out to deliver my food with a smile. Everything I have eaten here is incredible, but my favs are the Kibbeh balls, gyro and shawarma's. Oh and the roasted vegetables here are addictive! Please support this incredible business :)

I'm not sure where to begin with this 10 star review and yes 10 stars! Five does not do…read moreit justice. First when you walk in it feels very authentic to the culture. Your greeted by the owners who work the restaurant and take pride in their establishment. They provided us with a complementary hot tea sample. That was so good. I could have drank that and been happy and had nothing else! The food where to begin? Typically I do not do sauces because that is not my thing but there's well let's just say I devoured it! It was so phenomenal and the chicken moist flavorful outstanding I cannot brag enough about how phenomenal that chicken dish was. Now let's talk about the vegetables. They were seasoned to perfection and cooked where they were still crunchy but yet they were soft enough that you didn't have to worry. The vegetables were outstanding and I wanted to get second helping on the vegetables they were that good! The pita bread looked to be homemade, but given it was Passover I was not able to try it. So long story short I'm coming back Friday night because that pita bread looked like it was in-house made and it looks so so good! This restaurant I have to say is out of this world and worthy of 10 stars! This is somewhere you definitely must try and I believe you too will give them 10 stars!!!!

Did you know for your birthday CAVA sends you a coupon for a free drink, dessert, or pita chips?…read moreNow you do! With my coupon i grabbed me the BBQ Harissa Pita Chips and these are delicious and have great flavor!

I met up with a friend from church at Cava on a Tuesday night. This was my first visit…read more We hopped in line to create our Mediterranean bowl. I started with a little white rice then added grilled chicken and steak. Then I chose my vegetables which included tomato, cucumber, lettuce and Kalamata olives (my fav). I got three dips which included feta and red pepper hummus. I don't remember the third one LOL. I topped it with the yogurt dressing which I was told was a fan favorite. In general I liked the bowl. Some of the steak pieces had fatty gristle which I couldn't eat. Next time I won't add steak, only chicken. The chicken was warm and tasty. I would prefer to have my base lettuce instead of rice. Next time I will ask if that's possible. I'm not a huge rice fan. The staff were friendly and the restaurant was clean. They had two seating areas inside as well as some patio seating for warmer weather.

My wife and I absolutely love King Kabab. We live in Mandarin and regularly drive across the…read moreBuckman Bridge to eat here, which should tell you everything you need to know about how much we enjoy this place. The gyro salad is hands-down the best I've had anywhere. Fresh ingredients, generous portions, and incredible flavor every single time. It's the reason we keep coming back again and again. What really sets this restaurant apart, though, is the owner. He is consistently friendly, welcoming, and always greets customers with a smile. In a world where great customer service can be hard to find, it's refreshing to visit a place where you feel genuinely appreciated. If you've never been here before, do yourself a favor and give King Kabab an opportunity to earn your business. Great food, great people, and a welcoming family-owned atmosphere. We'll definitely continue making the trip from Mandarin for many years to come.

This place is so solid. We went on a Saturday afternoon and split a gyro, fries, rice, and a 1/4lb…read moreburger. The burger was so good my husband got up and ordered a 1/3lb burger. It isn't anything fancy, just a really good no-frills meaty burger. Bacon is included in the price and they use thicker bacon, which is nice. The fries were obviously made fresh and the seasoning was on point. The rice was a banger, like really really good. Fluffy and light with a beautiful aroma. The gyro was good, but it seemed like something was off or missing that I couldn't quite put my finger on. I'd get the meat as a platter next time. I can't wait to come back and try more of the menu. The owner/operator was kind and our food came out pretty quickly. Oh, and they have jarritos! And the cleanest restroom I've seen in a restaurant in some time.

My new FAV Mediterranean/Greek spot in Jacksonville!!! It's…read morea cute little mom-n-pop shop in San Marco with fast and friendly service. The food is amazing!! The spinach pie is the perfect appetizer and it comes with a side of tzatziki sauce to dip it in. The baba ganoush was too smoky for me but the pita was soft and tasty. The kiftah was my favorite dish. It's like a thin meatloaf that's well seasoned and moist. It comes on a delicious bed of Mediterranean rice with peas and onions. Will definitely be back!!

Consistent, solid Mediterranean food in the neighborhood…read more Service is always very friendly and food comes out regularly fast! The place feels cozy, always clean and never loud

Very peaceful ambiance and the smoothies here are delicious! Their health bowls are also great!…read moreEspecially their teriyaki chicken and spinach bowl.

great people great smoothies. nice restaurant good food very nice people nice service definitely…read morewill come back