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3.7 (70 reviews)
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Moderate noise
Good for kids
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Lamb Gyro Platter
Mynam V.

I came in around 12:30 Pm on my lunch break. I was immediately greeted with friendly smiles from behind the counter. I assume it was the owner, but he offered me a cake and a few suggestions while I was making my choice. I ended up ordering the lamb gyro plate and it was delicious. Definitely made fresh and was happy to discover this awesome place. Clean facilities and definitely will be back soon!

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Brittany H.

Food was amazing! Fast and friendly service. We were passing through and looking for a quick, healthy lunch. This place was perfect!

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Will M.

Came in as we were passing through from Burlington to Cary. Figured to eat and avoid traffic. Found this place by looking on maps and zooming in. The food came out quick and just how we ordered it. I got the veggie patty which I think may be made in house and it is good! My daughter got the regular burger and she gives it ::: thumbs up :::. There are free refills too. Plenty of seating but probably because we are in between lunch and dinner. The I'd come back!

Duke C.

Don't let the name fool you - this place serves more than just American food and more than just Heros. American Hero is the classic 70s lunch counter. Everything from the old school menu to the red and white checkered plastic tablecloths screams retro. While you may walk into the place thinking about a sandwich you will see that the selection is quite broad. Yes they have subs that are pretty good but they also have Italian dishes (which I have not ventured to try) and Mediterranean dishes like falafel and gyro which are A-OK. The menu is reasonably priced for lunch ($6-7) and they have a wide range of both bottled and fountain drinks. No alcohol as far as I can tell. They do have a display case of cakes but I've never seen anyone eat them and I'm not sure I'm willing to try either.

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Good food. Nice people. The look is nothing special, but it's worth the visit. Chicken parm sub was tasty. Can't wait to go back for falafel

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Best Gyros I've had since last time I was in Astoria. Can't wait to try new menu items!

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So far I have tried the gyros (on top of rice) and a meatball sub, both of which were very good.

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Mediterranean Grill & Grocery

Mediterranean Grill & Grocery

4.7
(424 reviews)
16.9 mi
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Small and very clean, almost hole in the wall kind of place in an old shopping center in a…read moreresidential neighborhood. Arabic music playing. Service is very friendly, and as quick as possible, considering that stuff seems to be made to order. I ordered a chicken kebab platter which comes over a bed of basmati rice, possibly with saffron. Whatever the rice tasted great and it wasn't dry like at a lot of places. The chicken was marinated in a tangy yogurt-spice mix, grilled and topped with a tahini sauce. Delicious! As sides I got mujadara and roasted vegetables which were also tasty. I'll be back for takeout for sure in the future.

"Bodega-like Mediterranean Grill & Grocery in Parkwood area of Durham"…read more This place is WAY off the beaten path for most, but I'm so happy to have gotten to try it out. Nestled in a little strip between a Muslim school and a mosque is this grill and grocery. We came on a Wednesday evening, and almost every table was already taken by diners. You order your food at a counter, and it has the Middle Eastern foods you'd expect-- kofta, shawarma, gyros, falafel, baba ghanouj, hummus, baklava, etc. I opted for the lamb gyro sandwich with a side of baba ghanouj, and my dining partner had the falafel sandwich. They call your number when it's ready. Food took maybe 10 minutes to receive, so we browsed the market area. It's not a huge selection, but very traditional-- nice seeing so many labels in Arabic, and along with standards (e.g., canned fava beans for Ful Medames), they also had things like frozen chopped mulukhiyah leaves-- that's definitely a rarer sight. Lots of good spices too. The food was EXCELLENT. The lamb was juicy and perfect (unlike what another Yelp review said), the tzatziki sauce was delicious, and the baba ghanouj was perfectly cooked and textured. I had a small bite of the falafel, and it was indeed one of the best I've had in the US. Price was fair, too-- the sandwiches are all under $10 before tax and tip, and making it a combo with side and drink cost just something like $2.50. And service was friendly-- although they called out numbers, they did walk out with the food to try to find and bring you your dishes. And while it was an older space, it was overall still generally clean. Overall, I'd VERY happily come back.

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Kapadokia Grill - Mediterranean Turkish

Kapadokia Grill - Mediterranean Turkish

4.9
(162 reviews)
44.9 mi
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I've been thinking about the Iskander Platter from Kapadokia Grill ever since I had it for the…read morefirst time here. So on a whim my husband and I stopped in for lunch. We didn't even need to look at the menu because we both wanted the Iskander Platter. Lucky we came in when we did because we got the last of it. Since having it the first time, I've watched a few recipe videos on how it's made. It's quite a process and takes a while so it's understandable they can't just make more quickly if they run out. This time it had a little different flavor than the last time. It had a saltier flavor and not quite as buttery as I remembered which was disappointing since that was the best part for me. It was still delicious but I was happy for the yogurt that helped cut the saltiness a little. Possibly the sauce became more concentrated since it was the end of the batch they had. I could only finish half because it's such a large portion but my husband finished his. The service was super friendly as always. The owners here are so lovely and always attentive. I will definitely be back again.

It was my first time trying their Iskender. It was fantastic! Pitas cut in bite sized pieces, Doner…read morekebab also cut in small pieces and topped with a savory tomato sauce that is a flavor bomb! Hot melted butter is drizzled over the top to make it the dish rich and savory. A scoop of yogurt helps to balance it out and a wedge of charred tomato and bell pepper garnish the dish. All served in a long clay dish. This dish is not always available but it is on the menu. If it's available I highly recommend it. It's a bit indulgent and I couldn't eat it every day, but it is unique and delicious and the best Iskender I've ever had.

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Nikos

4.2
(133 reviews)
12.1 mi

I visited nikos with my family this past mother's day and was very happy with the experience. I…read moredidn't realize the restaurant was on the Michelin list but after trying the food, I believe it deserves some stars. The service was spectacular and I even met one of the managers at the end. He was great. I also love the interior of the building and loved the decor. Okay, let's get the important part... the food. We got the meze platter as an appetizer and it was delicious but I'm not sure if it was worth the price of nearly 50 dollars. The crab baklava was also a bit underwhelming. The puff pastry was flaky and well done but it had very little crab flavor. If they could increase the crab it would have been one of my favorites. For entrees we ordered pastitsio with spare ribs, soft shell crab and spicy seafood pasta. Each dish was very delicious and the flavors worked well together. The crab was by far my favorite and has a nice light and crispy fried breading that paired perfectly with the tangy sauce and fresh greens. (See pictures) I would a hundred percent recommend this dish and would encourage you to try the restaurant!!!

We chose this restaurant to celebrate our daughter's graduation because we had such a wonderful…read moreexperience there previously. Unfortunately, this visit was extremely disappointing, especially given the importance of the occasion and the amount we spent. The service was very slow, and the overall experience simply did not match the standard that brought us back in the first place. While the manager did apologize and brought an extra dish to the table, the repeated apologies did not really make up for the poor pacing and frustration during brunch. The menu has a lot of variety but there are no substitutions or adding protein to a salad.... But the food was good! Since the food took a while -spirits were dampened. This is a great place for two to four people but since we were a party over six, our server was guaranteed a 20 percent tip -so maybe there was no incentive for great service.

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Pita Grill

Pita Grill

3.9
(83 reviews)
8.9 mi
$$

I love Mediterranean food so when I saw this place, we had to go inside and try it. I didn't…read morerealize it closed at 2:30pm until we spoke to the owner. It is a family owned restaurant, which I love. She politely said we could still order and eat inside. It was 2:00pm. We were the only ones inside the restaurant. It is decorated with items from Egypt. Paintings of pharaohs and pyramids. A few people came in to grab their to go orders. She explained that since the pandemic, they do more take out than dine in. We tried the hummus and pita, which was delicious. She mentioned their falafel was one of their best items, so I had to try it. It came with four pieces. They were piping hot and so good. I dipped them in the hummus. I also ordered the chicken kabab (marinated chicken with peppers, onions, and tomatoes over their homemade rice. I asked for no tomatoes and the beef shawarma plate with a Greek salad and tahini sauce. The food was good. I loved the Greek salad with big chunks of tomatoes. The chicken kabab (which she did explain did not come in a skewer) was a bit dry. I dipped it in the hummus. It lacked a bit of presentation. Something that took me by surprise was that we were given our food on paper plates, with paper cups and plastic forks, even though we were eating inside the restaurant. Not sure if it's the same for all lunch and/or dinner. The owner is very nice and I truly appreciated her letting us eat there even though it was close to closing hour. I took the rest of the hummus and pita to go so they could close at 2:30pm. Overall, great experience and good food.

I've seen Pita Grill for years but never went in until about a year ago. Since then, this has…read morebecome a staple of our take out restaurants in Chapel Hill. It's sort of no-frills but excellent food and preparation. The employees are always very friendly with us, and they've never gotten an order wrong (knock on wood!). We haven't dined in, but at first glance it doesn't seem like a fine dining establishment for date night. But it's excellent for a quick meal or delivery.

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Bosphorus

Bosphorus

4.3
(981 reviews)
27.1 mi
$$

Come within 2 hours of opening on a Sat/Sun for doner. Get the doner wrap or iskender (if you eat…read morea lot). It is the best doner around, just as good as what you get in Istanbul. They do run out of doner before dinner. The place is full at lunch, so come early. Delicious bread with a nice olive oil-based sauce is complimentary. They refill it, which is a very nice touch. Plenty of staff to take orders and clean. You will be in and out in an hour or less unless you need to wait for a table. Very impressive restaurant near downtown in Cary.

I came to Bosphorus on a Sunday evening for dinner with friends, and the restaurant was packed…read more Thankfully, we didn't have to wait too long for a table. The service was friendly, though it seemed like a team effort, so different staff members would take our order or bring out food instead of one dedicated server. That occasionally led to delays when we asked for refills or extra plates, and we usually had to repeat the request to our waitress later. For dinner, I shared the Kofta Kebab and Lahmacun with a friend, and the portion size was just enough for both of us to leave full. Unfortunately, parts of the kebab were burnt, so maybe we just caught them on an off night. Surprisingly, my favorite part of the meal was the warm pita bread they brought to the table. If you're looking to try Turkish food, Bosphorus is worth checking out, but I'd probably order different dishes next time or visit when it's a little less busy.

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