4th time here, traveling 1.5 hrs to come here. Ambiance is relaxing, Irving, our waiter for 2rd…read moretime is absolutely terrific! Attentive, excellent service and very pleasant and funny Have tried several of their dishes, today being the Entre size Greek salad (huge) with side of Gyro, awesome!!! And my partner the gyro platter with half chicken....Delicious!!! Prices are VERY reasonable. Fav Greek Restaurant for us!

I'm surprised I haven't written a review before now. My husband and I have been going to Azar's…read moresince they first opened. We have always had great service. Friendly greetings as soon as you enter and we are always quickly seated. 5 star-Gyro and fries are tasty and like comfort food. 5 star- burgers. Full of flavor and the bun is perfect and the fixin's are fresh. 5star- kabobs. The steak is trendy and juicy. The salmon is cooked perfectly. The chicken is also good but I'm wild about the beef and salmon kabobs. Great place for a date or meeting a friend. Great to hang out and talk .Such an enjoyable experience

LOVED THIS PLACE!!! I chose to eat here for my birthday. One of my friends recommended it…read more The food was amazing. I ordered the chicken kebab platter with veggies and rice. I wish I had taken a picture of it because the other pics on Yelp don't do it justice. It was a lot of food too. The hummus was creamy and everyone loved it. They also brought out a delicious baklava for my birthday. Everyone I took with me enjoyed their food as well and we all ordered different entrees. The inside was nice and clean and the service was great. Will absolutely go back soon!

We visited Baladi Mediterranean Cafe last weekend with our family. We ordered two lamb chop…read moreplatters and 10 shawarmas. The lamb chops were very good and were the highlight of the meal. Unfortunately, the shawarmas were extremely disappointing. What was served did not resemble shawarma at all. Each plate seemed to consist of a large amount of lettuce, only a few small pieces of chicken, and a few grilled tomato halves. None of the 10 people in our group--including the children--enjoyed it. Everyone was surprised that this dish was being called shawarma. I also ordered an iced tea, but what I received tasted more like lemonade and did not seem to be iced tea at all. To make matters worse, our bill came to $626. Based on the quality and quantity of the food we received, I believe the meal was worth no more than $200. Another concern was that alcohol was being served on the premises, which may be important information for customers looking specifically for halal dining options. Overall, this was a very disappointing experience. While the lamb chops were excellent, the rest of the meal and the value for the price fell far below expectations. I would not return or recommend this restaurant based on this visit.

We ordered this for delivery last night as neither of us felt like cooking…read more I was pleasantly surprised by the toppings and generous portions on my bowl. I chose my own and went with power greens and rice, love that you can choose up to 10 toppings, 2 sauces, and your protein. Lots and lots of options. Food was fresh, toppings were good quality and generous and I feel like it was moderately healthy due to the toppings I chose (veggies mostly) and sauce on the side. Order was prompt, fresh, and delicious. Would definitely eat here again.

Ordered a chicken Kabob bowl for dinner and it was buy one get one free. It was filling and…read moredelicious.

Super welcoming little grocery shop that has a restaurant and tables to eat in! The food is…read moredelicious, they have a lot of options in their menu and desserts. The staff was very nice and patient to explain what the dishes consisted of. The produce section is also very varied, organized and clean. I love, love, this place! Worth coming for both, groceries and food.

We stopped by Leila's to try some things on the menu. Its a store and restaurant with different…read moreMiddle eastern foods, breads, drinks, and etc. When we walked in we were greeted and offered menus. We got the chicken gyro, chicken tawook, and beef gyros. I also ordered a side of rice and tatziki with pita chips. The prices are very reasonable.. I went and waited in the car. The food was ready in about 8 minutes and the gentlemen brought it out to my car, which was very nice. I liked the chicken gyro. It was different textures because of the toppings with a good taste and crunch. The chicken tawook was also good. I liked the beef as well, it was tender and the sauce on it was good. The hummas and tzatziki sauce tasted good also. It made the gyros better. I like that the gyros are rolled kinda long and thin so its easy to eat without everything spilling out. You could easily eat it and drive. The rice was cooked just right. It had no flavor at all, but it was somehow still good... I'd return to try other things. If your looking to try some different foods, this is a good place to try... I got some drinks and a few were good, but one was to sweet. I had fun picking out random things to try though. 4 stars!!

Been here twice, each time the experience was great. This awesome venue is tucked back in the…read moreshopping strip it occupies. You would never suspect the great atmosphere of this venue from the location. But the charm of the place really isn't the story. This is the kind of place that offers a gastro pub menu and they do not disappoint with a familiar yet unique menu offering some truly great dishes and perhaps the best burgers in VB. Definitely coming back.

We came here for Valentine's Day with a reservation for three (2 adults and a child). We were…read moregreeted warmly and seated right away, which was impressive given how busy it was. Our first table ended up being under a spotlight that was directly in our line of sight (it looked like it was meant for the specials board), so we asked to move. Staff was accommodating and got us to a better table quickly. The space itself is really nice. It was clean, rustically decorated, and the live plants in liquor bottles on the tables are a nice touch. Our server was friendly from the start and took drink orders right away. My daughter and I had sodas, and my husband ordered the Southern Charm Old Fashioned off the specials menu, which he enjoyed. The menu is on the smaller side, which we actually like. One unique detail was the option to "buy a round for the kitchen," which we thought was a really nice touch and decided to add it when we ordered our appetizer. We started with the fried deviled eggs after a friend recommended them. They were creative with three styles (classic with pickle, togarashi ginger, and crispy prosciutto), but overall a bit on the dry side and not as flavorful as we expected. We asked for Dijon, but they don't have it. Our server suggested and brought out the Baja dipping sauce instead, which did pair well and kind of improved them. My husband had the fish and chips and really enjoyed it. He said the fish was flaky and well cooked. I ordered the Union grilled cheese, which unfortunately seemed like it had been sitting a bit before being served, as the bottom was soggy. It was just okay overall and not particularly memorable for the price. The sweet potato fries on the side were the clear standout. They were crispy, the perfect balance of sweet and salty and honestly the best part of the dish. Our daughter had the kid's smashburger. It was exactly that. Service throughout the meal was good. She was friendly, attentive without being overbearing, and there when needed. The main disappointment came at the end. When our meals were served, the server actually offered sauces at the table (ketchup, mayo, ranch, etc.), and specifically suggested items like the baja sauce for the eggs and ranch to us. Because of that, we were surprised to see several charges for the sauces on the bill, especially since they were offered and recommended at the table with no mention of any additional cost. We were also charged a credit card fee, with no signage anywhere (entrance, hostess stand, or menu) indicating that paying with a card would include an extra charge. It just left an unnecessary sour note on an otherwise solid, casual meal. Nothing was bad, and nothing really stood out as exceptional, but the lack of transparency around those final charges really impacted the overall experience for us.

Definitely love the vibe in here. I ordered a cold brew and it was good. My kid got the chocolate…read morechip cookie and instantly loved and I quote "it's soft". Plenty of parking out front and you can come in and chill or get work done with a laptop. The seating inside is comfortable. Will be back!

A nice, laid back vibe, & great staff!…read more I enjoyed the seating options, couches to chill out on and high top tables to get some work done. Lots of people studying and hanging out. The drinks were pretty good, however, a bit expensive for what you get. My hot coffee didn't have a ton of flavor to it, and wasn't anything really special sadly. The london fog was good though! The food options looked good, however, we didn't get a chance to try them this time. Overall, a nice spot!

Had brunch here and the weather was so amazing we had to have patio seating! I would skip the OJ or…read moreiced coffee, but the biscuits were heavenly. My friends and I got different eggs benedicts and they were all amazing, I wish the one I got had more crab or some greens in it, but still delicious. My friends got the Swanky Benedict and it was better imo -- the chicken was super good and it was def more filling. The service was a little slow, maybe because we were outside, but we didn't mind too much because the weather was nice.

Came here tonight for dinner. I had looked at the menu before I got there, and was unsure of what…read moresalad to order since most of them sounded great. I ended up on the combo of their soup and salad since their soup also sounded good. I was hesitant on the strawberries in the wine country salad since I know they're not in season really, but they were lovely. Everything in the salad worked well together and the dressing was nice and vinegary while still tasting of raspberries. It was very well balanced except for the ratio of toppings to greens. I feel as though there was just a little too much toppings. It could've used more leafs. As for the soup, it was a little bland, but after adding salt and pepper it tasted nice. It was mostly soup rather than crab or corn though. That was my only critique really, the temperature was good as well. It could've used some crackers on the side, but it wasn't necessary, just would've been a nice touch. Our waitress was quite nice, checked up on us and got us refills. All of our food came out together and hot. The sandwiches on other people's plates all looked wonderful, and after having a shoestring fry, I can definitely say next time I will be ordering some of those. As far as ambiance goes, it was nicely lit but still moody, which was appreciated. Very chill in there. Only reason I rate it 3 stars is because I feel as though there's room for improvement food wise, and price wise. $20+ for almost everything on the menu is pretty ridiculous. Even for some of the simple items. I don't think the food is that good, proportionately appropriate, or creative to be that much money. Maybe it's just me, but that's how I feel. I'll probably be back to try more items, I'd recommend coming here at least once to try if you haven't, during happy hour to get the best prices if you can.

Skip the overpriced boardwalk restaurants, 21st Street Grill is the only restaurant you'll need on…read moreyour vacation. Service is polite and fast, food is hot, well seasoned, and fresh, and the indoor and outdoor seating areas are clean. Food: We ate here 2/3 days of our weekend vacation in March. Between me and my boyfriend we got the Chicken Gyro Shawarma, Gyros, Coconut Shrimp Basket, Funnel Cake, and Fried fish baskets. I also ordered a virgin Piña colada. All of the portions were large, and nothing on the menu is over $15. No automatic gratuity. Its counter service, not table service. The lamb in the Gyros were well seasoned, very large, and adorned with Vegetables. The tzatziki is the perfect blend of spices and herbs, the lemon and garlic helping to lighten the heavy meats. The chicken was very juicy and also well seasoned. The coconut shrimp was not deveined so if that bothers you stay away. It was also a little salty which is fine, I just prefer sweet Coconut shrimp. It came with a warmed pre-made people in fktail sauce that was actually very delicious. The fried flounder pieces were a little small but overall flaky and juicy while crispy on the outside. Everything came with a heaping of piping fresh crinkle fries with season salt which were divine. The funnel cake was the perfect mix of crispy, fluffy, with that signature slight oily crunch towards the top. They give you a liberal sifting of powdered sugar with is PERFECT. The piña colada was the best one I had It was very creamy and decadent. They do offer alcoholic beverages and fountain sodas (coke products) in one size, but refills are free if you go up to the counter. They do also sell standard american grill food. Burgers, cheesesteaks, fried or grilled chicken sandwiches, and hotdogs. They also sell wings, jalapeno poppers, mozz sticks, salads (a chicken and greek for any vegetarians). They also have deserts for $9 with the choice of funnel cake or fried oreos. There are no kids meals, but they do offer 2pc corndogs, chicken nugget baskets, and chicken tender baskets for $10-$11. With the portions so large 2 bigger kids or 3 smaller kids could easily split one. Service: Service is fast, polite, and efficient. If you're wanting long smalltalk or pleasantries you won't find it, but I believe that only contributes to the efficiency. They run their restaurant like a well oiled machine. Even when there were 4 groups in front of me (one being a family of five), and only 4 employees, the wait was no longer than 10 minutes and my food was still hot and fresh. Atmosphere: We have gone in the afternoon and evening. Its definitely more busy in the evening, so it can be a little crowded and indoor seating sparse, but service and quality is not affected at all. Whatever old reviews were calling it dirty, it is anything but now. Both the inside and outside are kept very tidy. When it gets busy there may be a fry or two on the ground by the tables, but it is certainly not dirty. They have two large public restrooms 4 wheelchair accessible tables inside, and about 8 tables in a covered outdoor seating area (also wheelchair Accessible.) They also have AC and fans which feels wonderful on a hot day. If we come back to Virginia beach, we plan on just coming to this restaurant only. If you want consistent, reliable, affordable, delicious food, 21st street grill is the place for you.

Philly Cheesesteak: My first Philly cheesesteak ever and it…read morewas pretty mid. I only finished half because I was oddly full? The bread had no flavor itself and just absorbed the meat and cheese flavor like a sponge. The fries were soggy and stale af. It looked like there was Cajun seasoning on the fries but it wasn't infused whatsoever and still lacked flavoring. Wings: While my meal was lacking in flavor, this one was too salty. We ordered mild wings with the fries and for some reason these fries were crispy while mine wasn't. I liked how they fry the wings to order so we know we weren't just getting stale wings that's been sitting in the fryer for a while. Overall was trying to find a quick n easy place to eat for lunch by the VA beach boardwalk but idk if because it was Monday nothing was opened so we just past by this place and ate on the dog-friendly patio.