Food was great. Very good selection and fresh. It was first time eating Mediterranean food but it…read moredefinitely will not be my last. The Loaded Shawarma Fries are great. Lamb was tender and the beef was very good.

Great service and good food. Super affordable. I had the chicken shawarma platter on rice with…read moretabouleh and hummus as my sides and it came with warmed pita. The tabouleh was so fresh tasting - probably my favorite. Will definitely be back! Mostly a takeout style place but they do have plenty of seating. And a parking lot!

The food was amazing. Service was quick and courteous. Portion size is huge!…read more We ordered the chicken shawarma plate and it was enough to fill us both up! We will be adding this to our rotation of date night locations.

We just ate here for the first time. The food was excellent; the gyro was exactly like I remember…read morewhen I was in Greece. The service was great- we will definitely eat here again!

Dropped into Bateeni's for lunch. So glad we did. The Med salad was delicious. The chicken…read moregyro had a very generous amount chicken. Perfect flavors. The baba ghanoush was the best I've had. If you don't go for the food, go for the Mint Lemonade. Delicious and perfect for a hot summer day.

We just ordered takeout and when we ate our food, the Jerusalem salad was so old that it had…read morestarted the fermentation process and burned my throat as it went down. My husband's hummus was so bland that he tried to add some flavor with fresh lemon juice and salt. The only saving grace was the falafel. But to keep from getting sick, we had to throw out the rest of the food. I will write an update if this meal does make us ill. In the meantime, Bateeni needs to go through the kitchen frig and pantry to make sure they are not offering bad food.

Great place to get a clean and healthy meal. Super friendly…read morestaff. Great menu with a wide selection of options.

Well, I'm finally writing a review after several visits over the last couple years. Not sure why I…read morehaven't until now. Somewhat unassuming restaurant at a strip mall in Swansboro. As soon as you walk in you can see the kitchen and prep counter with the menu right above it. Order at the counter and pick up at the other end when your pager goes off. We kept it simple and ordered the lamb gyro, seasoned fries, drink, and hummus appetizer. We just had waters, but they offer wine, beer, sodas, bottled water, and some other drinks. Fairly simple, but good size menu with plenty of options. There are plenty of seating options with tables, booths, and outdoor tables as well. While we were waiting and eating there were several to go orders. Steady flow of customers in and out. They also have a great music selection! After a short wait our delicious gyros arrived. The presentation was nothing flashy, but good. The fires were seasoned just right for me, but a little too salty for the wife. The gyros were as expected, delicious and a good size for us. The hummus plate was actually larger than expected, but a nice surprise. There was enough naan for sure. I did not take any pics this time. Overall experience was excellent honestly. We'll definitely eat here again. I recommend giving Olea Mediterranean Kitchen a try.

Pulled in and owner greeted us at the door. He welcomed us in and brought us menus and answered…read morequestions we had and then brought us a great meal. He checked on us throughout meal and brought us a complimentary sampling of his mint lemonade which was phenomenal. Food was great and service was as well. Will come back when in town again.

Found this place looking up hummus while spending one night traveling through in Greenville. Staff…read moreare friendly. Place seems clean. Plenty of seating, even seats outside. Prices seem pretty typical for this food. Everything seems to be made fresh. I got the tabbouleh and hummus. Also got a mint lemonade. The tabbouleh is yummy, hummus is pretty plain. Not what the pictures show, there were no toppings on it at all. Comes with pita that seems freshly made. The mint lemonade is delicious, never had a flavor like this before. If I lived anywhere near here, I'd probably come back to try other food. But for what I got, price was kinda high. Basically each comes in an 8oz to-go container and with the drink and it came out to $22.

My wife and I live in Harnett County, and we pass hundreds of restaurants to get to our…read morefavorite--Alexander's Mediterranean Cuisine. The experience is always consistent: great food from the owner and master chef, exceptional service from Elizabeth and Michael, and wonderful live music from Kevin. Everyone greets you with a smile and truly wants you to have a great evening. For us, Alexander's isn't just a restaurant--it's an experience worth the drive.

Love the atmosphere, service and of course the food. Lunch visit and the bread was delicious. The…read moreolive oil and seasonings was a great complement for dipping. Chicken souvlaki was tasty accompanied by a small Greek salad. Baklava completed this wonderful outing.

First off, the food truck had a 98.5 sanitation score! ::clapping:: Secondly, the food was…read moredelicious & made-to-order! I ordered the chicken salad and some falafel (forgot to take pic) & the vegetables were very fresh! There was so much chicken on the salad. The serving size was definitely for 2, but at least I got my money's worth! The salad dressing had a slight sweetness to it & the chicken tasted like it had a little curry incorporated into the seasonings. Definitely different than past experiences I have had eating Mediterranean food. YUM!

The Gyros were the best I've had. The pita brought it all together! We are here for college tour…read moreand having it again today for lunch

Delicious, as always! Love the ingredients they offer. The chicken is always cooked and seasoned…read morevery well. The dressing choices are great - always fresh ingredients and so flavorful. Also, salads are so generously sized I always get two meals out of one bowl!

Over salted over seasoned food! Overcooked dry as hell salmon. Cook can't cook. Fire the cook now…read more Salmon should be moist! What a waste of money. Cava is a rip off. Don't fall for their crap. Nothing healthy here.

Marrakesh was a pleasant surprise. I am in town visiting my son and we came here for lunch. The…read moremusic was pleasing, the hostess was gracious and our server was splendid. The decor is classy, elegant and a perfect depiction of the cuisine. The food was 5 star along with the drink selection. I highly recommend coming here for any occasion.

( 2.5 stars rounded up) Now in a new, larger location in…read morewhat must have been a chain restaurant building. Nicely decorated more toward Indian & Moroccan design. Large parking lot as the building sits in the front of a strip mall. Staff was very friendly. Service was very good but it was (maybe) 20% full on a Saturday night at 630. Marrakesh claims to be Mediterranean and they are somewhat correct. I consider Greek, Turkish, Italian to be more Mediterranean. OK, I'll give you Moroccan,, but no way Indian. India is in Asia. ( I know this sounds a little like bragging but I've eaten at many Greek & Turkish restaurants in my lifetime (high end to little, casual cafes), so for those who gave it 5 stars...they probably gave the Olive Garden 5 stars too) The menu is not big and has items from all the cuisines I mentioned above ( except Italy of course) The FOOD.... Apps --The Hummus was just pretty good. but the pita they served was dry like "store-bought". --The Grape Leaves (Rolled grape leaves stuffed with ground beef, parsley, and rice) were just OK too. --The Spanokopita; ( a Greek dish) a mixture of cooked spinach, feta cheese, and onion wrapped in phyllo dough.. was very good. Entrees --The Lamb Chops ( you get 4 of them) are the best bet here. Served with rice or salad. It may be the most expensive dish on the menu but well worth it. ( I did find it odd the server never asked how we wanted it cooked but they were juicy and delish) --I had the Three Meat Combo and choose three items: Chicken Tawook, Lamb, and Sheesh, served with rice and salad. All the meats were very dry. --Maqluba (Mediterranean rice casserole with a special blend of spices, chicken, cauliflower, carrots, and potatoes, served with salad) was tried by a few at our table. It's a huge portion of rice with stuff in it (it was very inexpensive at $16 but then again it was mostly rice) There was an item on the menu ( stuffed Cornish game hen) but they were sold out by 630pm on a Saturday night (odd). Desserts I found it odd that the menu only lists 2 desserts, yet when I asked there were approximately 5 more, including the currently popular Dubai chocolate cake or ice cream ( I forgot which but wish I chose it.) I'm glad I asked because our server never mentioned any specials. Warning: do NOT order the baklava. It was as dry as sand. Worst I ever had and I've had many. All in all the locals surely will like it because it is different and I doubt it has much competition. But if you are visiting and eat this type of food a lot back where you're from, buyer beware.

Looking for a healthier alternative for lunch with my daughter…read more She had the Steak and Cheese Gyro and I had the Chicken Gyro and we shared a side of Falafel. So yummy. The service was great and everything came to us as soon as it was made so super hot. They even had a fancy tea dispenser that did sweet / unsweetened and you could add lemonade! Super convenient location and the restaurant and bathroom were super clean! Definitely visit again!

This place is a little hidden gem in a random strip mall. I was on an epic day of thrifting with my…read moremom, and so at one of our stops we yelped a lunch option nearby. We both love Mediterranean food, and the reviews were great, so we stopped in. The chef makes everything to order, and she evidentially is the former owner, who sold her shop in order to spend more time with grandkids. She's lovely! As we waited for our food there were a few others who came in and seemed to be regulars who knew how good this place is. I got chicken shawarma deluxe, and it was perfect. No notes! My mom got the vegetarian platter and specifically raved about the falafel- they were like adorable little donuts and really tasty. I would highly recommend this place! Glad to hear a change in ownership didn't seem to cause any issues.