Updating my review: Been multiple times, everything is…read moredelicious, the staff is nice. Sometimes they get overwhelmed & things slow down, but that usually doesn't bother me. It's a nice, casual vibe. The complimentary bread/plate is always a highlight. The garlic sauce is the best!

I love trying new places when I'm in town--I actually passed on this spot last time I was in…read moreCharleston, but I'm so glad I gave it a chance today. I ordered to-go since I wanted to relax and eat in my hotel room. At first, I'll admit the restaurant itself didn't feel as clean or organized as I would've liked, and I almost walked across to Chick-fil-A. But I decided to go with the positive reviews I had seen--and I'm really glad I did. The cashier was incredibly kind and attentive, which made a great first impression. I ordered the mixed platter for one and swapped the lamb kofta for chicken kofta. Everything was delicious--flavorful, well-cooked, and satisfying. The chicken, steak, and kofta were all done really well. I especially loved that they give extra whipped garlic (because honestly, you can never have enough), and the bread... SO good. Fresh, warm, and easily one of the highlights of the meal. Overall, despite my initial hesitation, the food and service really won me over. I'd definitely recommend giving this place a try!

Great hole-in-the-wall spot! I initially came here to get tahini from the market but stayed for…read morelunch. The market side is fairly well stocked and has a good selection of Arab products. I was thrilled to find some good Lebanese tahini! The deli side is cozy and has comfortable seating. The shawarma is fresh and well flavored!

Stopped in tonight, was in the mood for Mediterranean/middle eastern food. I got the mixed grill…read moreplatter and it was super good. The chicken was juicy with real wood smoke flavor, the lamb was typical ground lamb kebab and cooked nicely. Hummus and veggie salad were very good as well. Great portion sizes, I felt very good with this meal for the money I paid. As a heads up, this is a very much hole in the wall. It's on the SIDE of the shopping plaza, I thought it had been turned into a Paul Mitchell school and was going to go to Sake House instead when I spotted it! And it shares a space - and employees - with a grocery store. The food is really outstanding, unless you are going to insist on a fancy presentation of a proper restaurant, don't pass on this one. J.Ja

Awesome food, awesome experience, awesome selection of side items to choose from, and best of all,…read moreyou're allowed to sample any/all of the many side items! Highly recommended.

I GETS AROUND!!!! LOL. I B ALL OVER DA PORT!!! Popping up all over. Maaaaaan I had Ali Baba n da…read more40 thieves on my list 4 A MINUTE!!!! Few years I think Finally pulled up. I did not know wing company was inside here also. I LIIIKES!!! Nice in here. Alot to choose from on the menu. I usually give two stars just for that. Tenders and fries were pretty solid. Chicken father was pretty frikn good. Seasoned chicken, rich bread, flavorful cheese. AWESOME!!!! Also had like a chicken with veggies with pita slices. Whatever this parsley garlic concoction is that comes with it is excellent and creative. Mediterranean food is creeping into my top 4. Especially with the places doing it right. I will be back soon. I MUST CONQUER THIS MENU!!!

We were very excited to try Sermet's. When you walk in it's quaint and cozy. The staff are all very…read morefriendly and knowledgeable. We started by sharing a beet and goat cheese salad which was off the charts delicious. They brought complimentary bread and oil to the table. The bread was fresh and warm. The oil infused with sun dried tomatoes maybe? It was very good. The drinks were nice but nothing notable. It's an extremely limited menu. We figured because there are only a few items offered, these items would be outrageous. Well, I had the halibut special. It was good. The halibut was cooked perfectly. The whipped ricotta didn't really go with the fish and didn't have much flavor. My husband had the chicken scallopini which was boring. The vermicelli was good but nothing that grabbed us and made us want to go back. The food is ok, the atmosphere is nice, and the staff was great.

The ambiance was beautiful with a great outdoor courtyard and live music. The service was amazing,…read moreour waiter kept checking in and really took care of us. The food was solid too. Only reason it's not a full five stars is the price -- we spent $270 for dinner for two and didn't get that much. Sad to hear they're closing, it was a really nice spot.

I stopped in here on a very busy weekend in downtown Charleston. The atmosphere was quiet and…read morerelaxing and I nice respite away from King St. This appears to be a family owned business and everyone was so nice and attentive. They were very helpful with my questions concerning my gluten allergy. They were able to confirm what was gluten free but it is also clearly marked on the menu. The food was fresh and amazing. The hummus is homemade. I had chicken Lula and it was really well seasoned and some of the best I've ever tasted. The only downside was the price. It was quite pricy for a lunch but with that being said, I would still return for more of their food. I just wish I could have tried more of it.

The absolute best falafels I have ever had in my life! I love falafel and have have them frequently…read morein restaurants ranging from fine to casual dining. What really separates these falafels is the robust range of spices and complex flavor into the traditional falafel, texture and flavors. The falafel appetizer platter came with four pieces and they were basically gone as soon as they arrived to the table as our entire family ate immediately. Including our pickiest eating family member, who enjoyed theirs too! Exceptional! The halloumi is fantastic and cooked perfectly. It had a nice seasoning on top of it which differentiated it from others I have had before. Everyone at our table enjoyed it. It came with four pieces. The grape leaves were a delight. They had a more robust complex flavor palette than Greek style grape leaves. They were served warm, however they were not dried out like sometimes grape leaves are when they're brought to a table warm. These were beautifully seasoned and had nice moisture to them. The size of each was about that of a ring finger. I can not remember hot many pieces were on the plate but it was more than 4. We ordered the chefs hummus with the pine nuts and pomegranate seeds. It was delicious and a great texture. Pretty much par for the course. My entrée was the Mujadra lentil and rice dish. The flavors were absolutely phenomenal. At first, I was thinking about getting the lentil soup for lunch, but then decided to try under the vegetarian section of the menu the lentil plate. The lentils and rice were placed in a circle mold on the plate. With pretty pieces of salad coming out from four different places. There were pine nuts, chopped, and placed a top of the rice and lentils. Everyone at the table tried my dish and even though we all four have very different favorite flavors and foods everyone agreed it tasted phenomenal and was absolutely delicious. Another family member ordered the lentil soup. They really enjoyed that and they also took some rice off of their spouse's plate and put it in the lentil soup which was a nice pairing. Spouse had the beef kebab cooked, medium rare. The temperature on the kebab for cooking was absolutely perfect! The texture pinkness, and overall cooking was beautifully done to a true medium rare. He had french fries as his side those were just as perfectly cooked as everything else that came out of the kitchen of this restaurant. They were nice and crisp with a good flavor. Three of our four family members tried and agreed they were very nicely done fries crispy all around and not floppy soft. Another family member ordered the Shish Tawook. They were completely in love and smitten with the garlic sauce that came with it. It is divine and tastes beautiful on the chicken. Rice was beautifully cooked as well. The accompaniments of lettuce, pita and oil was delicious. Dessert was baklava. Like every other part of the meal, we had it had a really nice blend of spices and flavor to it. We got it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. All of the desserts on the menu are made in house. One of our family members doesn't tend to like homemade ice cream however she liked this ice cream because she thought the texture was really brilliant for it being made in house at a restaurant. The baklava comes with three pieces. I would love for them to open a restaurant near where we live. If we lived here we would come in 2-3 times a week. Near the end of our meal, we heard some of the restaurant team speaking with another table of regulars. We overheard that they were short staffed that day as someone had called in. We never absolutely would not have guessed that. They seamlessly checked on our table, brought everything out in a timely manner, and none of the plates were hot like they had been sitting at expo waiting to come out to the table for a while. It was wonderful hospitality, with great care and checking in. Our server was a sweet and attentive person. Simply removing plates as we finished and refilling drinks. No one at our table was in want or need of anything as he kept it all well filled. I think the biggest compliment I can give is one family member always has room for dessert. They loved their meal in the appetizer so much they could not have any dessert. Which coming from them a huge dessert person is quite the praise.

I have to start with how amazing the service is here. Everyone is so hard working and friendly…read more It's the perfect quick service restaurant to grab and go on your way to beach and the portions are HUGE and absolutely worth it. Skip the pub sub and take my favorite lamb gyro to the beach with you!

Great Greek Mediterranean Grill is a solid option for lunch on James Island. It's on the way (and…read morevery close) to Folly Beach, so keep that in mind, especially on summer days because traffic backs up. I came here with a group of friends when we were on a lunch break working on the island. I had a Greek veggie wrap, which was pretty small. It had hummus, veggies, and tzatziki in it, but the ingredients were mixed together into a tzatziki-based "salad" rather than whole in the wrap like I thought they might be. It is also a wrap, not a pita. I love pita, but it is neat that they serve wraps too, since most places don't. Others in my friend group ordered rice bowls, which was a really large portion for your money, and one friend's gyro looked solid. One of my friends is gluten free, and if you are, you'll find lots of options here. The same goes if you're vegetarian. Everyone was able to find something here with no arguments, which is always nice with a group. The prices seem a little expensive for what you get; at least I thought so with my wrap. Rice bowls seem like a better portion for the money. I would come back again with friends, but I would try something else next time.

I came in here while in the area and I was excited to try something new even though it's been here…read morefor quite a long time. However, the chicken was dry, and the Taziki sauce was runny and not very flavorful at all, so needless to say, I will not be returning. The salad was good and service ok.

First time stopping in. I ordered the chicken kabob sandwich and side Greek salad. Both were…read moredelicious! Can't wait to come back and try other things on the menu! The salad dressing was delicious!

Wow! This place was an absolute gem. We originally had a reservation elsewhere but decided to…read morecancel because we weren't very hungry and the reservation time was a little early. While we were out walking on King Street, a local recommended Stella's, and I'm so glad they did. We walked over from our Airbnb and immediately loved the space. The restaurant has two U-shaped bars in the center, which is my husband and my favorite place to sit when dining out. We went in with zero expectations and hadn't even looked at the menu beforehand, but everything ended up being incredible. The drinks were fantastic, and our bartender/server was so sweet. Even though we were one of the last couples seated that evening, we never felt rushed and were able to enjoy the meal at our own pace. We ordered the non-breaded calamari and a shrimp dish, and the calamari was honestly the best I've ever had. It was incredibly fresh, perfectly cooked, and the artichokes that came with it were so delicious. Every bite made me happy. We finished with the tiramisu, which our bartender recommended, and it was absolutely outstanding--easily the best tiramisu I've ever had. I'm still dreaming about this meal and would come back in a heartbeat the next time I'm in Charleston.

We had such a fun date night at Stella's downtown. I made us a reservation for a Saturday night at…read morethe bar, which we really enjoyed. We were surprised when we walked in and the bar was actually low, with low, spinny bar seats. But it actually was pretty unique and fun! Our server was excellent and gave us great recommendations. We started with the Stella's Kalamari that had sun-dried tomatoes, capers, and artichoke hearts. It was very flavorful and delicious. Something to keep in mind here is that the portions are pretty large. Perfect for splitting dishes and a lot of food for your buck. The stand out dish for me was the spanakopita. It's a flaky, crispy pastry with spinach and feta inside that you dip in tzatziki. What's not to love about all of that?? We splurged a bit on our entree and split the braised lamb shank. The lamb itself was pretty good, but what I enjoyed most was the pasta it comes with. I would maybe suggest trying a different entree. It wasn't my favorite, but it was good. For drinks I got the Cretan, which had cucumber infused gin, lime, rosemary and thyme. It was so refreshing and just what I wanted. I will definitely be coming back here and recommending it to others!

We came to Olympik for dinner on a Saturday night, excited about sitting down to some Greek food in…read moreWest Ashley, where we don't have many Greek options besides a food truck. Our first impression of Olympik was very positive, as the space "feels like" Greek. The white walls with blue shutters and the lighting above set a neat ambiance. Our server was quite nice and welcoming. While we arrived just after 5 PM, when dinner service starts, other diners started filing in. That's a good sign, especially during the holidays. I ordered a dinner-sized Greek salad, and my husband had a sandwich and a side Greek salad. We also split an order of falafel. Both of us agreed the Greek salads were delicious, with large portions (I could not finish the entire "dinner sized" salad). I loved the different varieties of peppers- red, green, and yellow, in the Greek salad. It took our food awhile to arrive, but we tried to be patient as every restaurant is understaffed right now. The falafel and sandwich were much smaller portions. I would come back for a Greek salad, but likely do an online order and get it to-go. Having bakery in the name is a bit misleading. I expected more pastries and desserts. Of course, baklava is available, but all of the cakes in the case were sugar free. It's great that these are available since many diners may be diabetic or watching sugar, but I wanted a sweet dessert. Be aware that this spot adds a 4% convenience charge for credit cards, which isn't listed on the menu. In addition, they do not sell beer or wine, and I'm not aware if they allow BYOB or not.

Very very fresh salads. Chicken is tender, rice is out of this world. Not the fanciest place, but…read moreGreek salad is tasty. Prices are very inexpensive, clean, service with a smile. Frank G