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    Babalou's Mediterranean

    3.8 (988 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    BABALOU'S MEDITERRANEAN ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Combo Salad, Veggie Plate
    David K.

    Amidst the trendy restaurants of Walnut Creek, Babalou's is an unexpected find--an old-school, casual Mediterranean restaurant with affordable prices and colorful murals. The Veggie Plate was a combination of two crispy falafels and a range of cold mezzes including creamy hummus, chunky babaghanoush, two dolmas, tabbouleh (parsley, bulgur, cucumbers, tomatoes), and mujaddara (rice, lentils, cucumbers, tomatoes), along with pita on the side. The Combo Salad came with grilled chunks of marinated chicken and shaved lamb gyro, served over a salad of lettuce, cucumbers, and tomatoes. Overall, the food here was tasty though not outstanding. The portion sizes were modest, and the service was aloof--nothing to go out of the way for.

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    Aman S.

    I wanted to love this place . I chose to eat here in the middle of a heat wave around 2:30 pm. Absolutely no one here -red flag # 1 except one cook and the cashier at same time might have been the owner who knows . I ordered the combo lamb/chicken wrap. It was not too big not too small. I don't now why I ordered the fries because I only ate half of them. The wrap was fresh but I was expecting something more spicy and moist. It was totally the opposite . I was thinking about asking for any type of garlicky or tzatziki sauce, hot sauce or anything to enhance the flavor of the combo wrap because he just offered ketchup packets. The tables were clean but had nothing on them. Maybe the salads and plates are their specialty because I just wasn't feeling their wrap. Positives are the inside decor, the cleanliness, affordable prices . Negative is having to find a parking spot which I did at the Wells Fargo and walked by then I have to worry I will get a parking ticket because the signs say it's only for WF bank patrons . And as you know , Walnut Creek is infamous for paid parking everywhere and meter machines everywhere you look. FYI, the parking structure at Broadway Plaza is fist 3 hrs free. 3/5 Babalou's says it's Mediterranean but I think it's a Turkish flavored prepared place.

    Veggie Platter
    George F.

    I've walked by Babalou's Mediterranean many times but never stopped in. Located on Bonanza St. in downtown Walnut Creek. We went late in the afternoon around 4 pm after some shopping in the area. The interior is more of a fast food restaurant with tables lining the walls. The painted walls have murals with interesting with interesting pop culture characters. We had the following dishes Kafta kabob plate 5 stars best item Combo kabob plate 4 stars Veggie meza plate 4 stars dolmas, falafels, tabbouleh, hummus and baba ghanoush. Street metered parking right in front of the restaurant. Limited service restaurant, order at the counter.

    Small Tabbouleh Salad Small Baba Ghannouj
    Mikiesha W.

    The food, bomb. I got the tabouleh which was so fresh, the baba ganoush was delicious, and the wrap was cooked to perfection. Love the vibes in here and the service was great!

    The ambiance
    Lilley L.

    Good and fast lunch spot that we usually stop at when we are in the area. This is one of our go-to Mediterranean spots in the San Francisco metro area, as mentioned in my post on www.travelwithlilley.com. Today, my husband had a lamb salad while I had a lamb wrap. We decided to split a baklava. The place is not fancy but has a playful bibe--see mural. The TV usually have a sports program--today, it was German football. If you live or work in the area, or just visiting and want a quick bite, stop on by and check them out!

    Combo plate with Lamb and Chicken
    Daniel V.

    Delicious. Absolutely delicious. Friendly staff and awesome painted mural. I had the Combo plate which consists of Lamb, Chicken, Mediterranean rice, salad and hummus. The meat was crispy at the tips with a soft and tender center, in other words... cooked perfectly. I can decide if I like Mexican rice or Mediterranean rice. Right now, because of Babalou's, it's Mediterranean. The salad was so tasty, I even ate the tomatoes! I don't like tomatoes. The pita and smooth, flavorful hummus put this meal over the top. Thank you, Babalou's. You have found a new regular.

    Lamb Platter
    Rose L.

    SO GOOD AND AFFORDABLE! I was blown away by the crispness of the lamb, freshness of the cucumber and tomatoes and the hummus! It was so delicious and fresh tasting. The only thing I'd change is adding more spice to the rice.

    Veggie Plate
    Berenice S.

    Walked in on a Saturday evening, it wasn't busy. Not sure if the employees were having an off day but their customer service could have been friendlier. I overheard one of the workers get frustrated at a customer who was requesting extra sauce... The restaurant itself is a little outdated. I was craving something "healthy" so I opted to order the "Veggie Plate." Food was good but not great.

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    Please know that this is a fast-food restaurant but of a different type. The food is fresh, well prepared, and very, very good!

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    The main kitchen
    The main kitchen
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    Beef Koobideh ($16.95) - two skewers of charbroiled seasoned ground beef. With side salad instead of rice.

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    Beef Koobideh ($16.95) - two skewers of charbroiled seasoned ground beef. With side salad instead of rice.
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    I went back to introduce five different friends to the Afghan cuisine…read more The gracious Yasmeen had a table organized and reserved for us. We ordered one potato bolanis for appetizer with beers and five orders of kabob. There were no kabob leftovers! Everything was freshly cooked and delicious. The kitchen was kind enough to serve the food family style and there was plenty of spare naan and rice, but the delicious kabobs were all gone. Folks really liked the lamb, but my favorite is still the mildly spicy chapli kabobs! I took a bolani home. It is perfectly crispy after a few minutes in the toaster oven. It is a smallish restaurant but Yasmeen manages the front end well with a helper. Highly recommended!

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    We walked in on a Saturday evening and this place was poppin. Luckily there were tables available…read moreand so we decided to eat here. The food and vibes were delicious! I really liked my lobster bucatini. The coconut ceviche was very fresh, not too sour and tart. My friend got the filet mignon skewers, and those were okay. We both got a drink as well. Service was friendly enough. The only thing that's rubbing me the wrong way is what we were charged on our bill. I am 100% sure I rounded my bill to $XX.00 because that's what I like to do, but when I saw the charge it was different. I am also sure I did not pay the exact amount as my friend (confirmed because she did the exact 18% rec), so to find out we both got charged the same amount.....very sus. I of course already threw away the receipt, but recalculating our meal...We definitely did not spend $100.67 each...So just be aware when you check your statement!! SKETCH!!!

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    Main dining room
    Main dining room
    Complimentary bread with olive oil
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    Left-wing dining area.
    Left-wing dining area.
    Mast-o-Khiar $9.50 (yogurt with cucumber and mint).
    Mast-o-Khiar $9.50 (yogurt with cucumber and mint).
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    Right-wing patio with the fireplace.

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