Oh dear. Having read through the many five star reviews of this pseudo Mediterranean restaurant I now understand what the "filtered review" section was created for. Seriously now, the staff or management of The Kabob Lounge would be better off taking notes from their many unhappy reviewers and revising the service, ambiance and food quality of this restaurant than in expending their effort and energy contriving and posting fake reviews. We live close by. My hubby and I were happy to see this place was opening and looked forward to exposing our children to Kabobs and other assorted Mediterranean food. That was until we tried this place out. Our food came out in segments. Not all together. Rather than let their food get cold we encouraged everyone to just eat. Everyone's bread was cold. Rice was a flavorless mound of white rice with a few pieces of yellow rice just sprinkled on top. None of our kids could stomach their cold meat slabs. We ended up packing those up to mince up in our dogs' food. Their salad dressing is lousy. Their Tadziki and whatever else that other pale gruel was...don't tell me it was supposed to be hummus---flavorless slop. Then there were the flies. Oh Lordy. One of our daughters has a low tolerance for insects of any kind...let along flies buzzing her food. Because of their fly situation we ended up changing tables. Twice. Please...just close your doors. Invest in a neon sign. We will all know you're open but have your doors closed to keep out the freakin' flies. Overpriced, flavorless food. I'd have awarded them 2 stars just out of gratitude that we didn't get sick but their influx of fake reviews makes me hate to feed the lie. read more

5-Star Review Bistro Kabob in Carlsbad is hands-down my go-to spot for Mediterranean/Persian food in the San Diego area. Every time I visit, the flavors, freshness, and generous portions remind me why I keep coming back! I ordered the Try It All / Mixed Grill platter and it was an absolute feast. It came loaded with juicy grass-fed New Zealand lamb chops (charbroiled to perfection), boneless chicken kabob, beef koobideh, and chicken koobideh. All grilled beautifully with that signature char and aromatic seasoning. The lamb chops especially are to die for -- tender, flavorful, and worth every bite. Everything was served over fragrant saffron basmati rice (that beautiful mix of white and yellow is always perfect), with fresh salad, tzatziki, and warm pita on the side. The meats were all incredibly tender and well-marinated, with just the right balance of spices. Paired with the rice and dips, it was a complete, satisfying meal that easily feeds more than one person. Service is friendly and quick, the atmosphere is welcoming (great for dine-in or takeout), and the quality is consistently excellent. If you love authentic kabobs, lamb, and Mediterranean flavors, do yourself a favor and try Bistro Kabob -- you won't be disappointed. I'll be back again soon! Highly recommend -- 5 stars! read more

The legion of fake reviews for this sub-par eatery makes for a misleading score. We've given this Mediterranean fast food dive three chances. They've managed to strike out each time. Then got around to reading their Yelp reviews. It doesn't take a private investigator to see this restaurant has someone working overtime to create a flurry of phony positive reviews. I'd have awarded them a mercy score of 2 stars but can't help but feel offended by their platoon of fake reviews. They lost one star just for generating multiple fake reviews rather than addressing the legitimate gripes of their own customers. Other reviewers have slammed their bread. For our family their bread was the best part of our meals. Lukewarm to cold---yes. But six laps better than anything else on our plates. Their sauces are a pitiful imitation of real Tzadziki or real hummus. Not only was their food unmemorable to vividly awful but they pitch a tip on your credit card at point of purchase. Oh please. What service are we tipping for? We had to fetch our own food and clear our own table. Get real. Free parking. Their only plus. read more

I was planning bump this lousy eatery up to 2 stars-- Just to be kind. Then I read through their numerous obviously fake reviews. They done bumped themselves up with all of their phony reviews. Nauseating experience here. Their front and side doors are left open all day so the dining room was teaming with flies. Buzzing our food nonstop. Our daughter has a freak out aversion to flies which made our lunch experience a living hell. I ordered a large combo plate. It ended up being about half a plateful of lukewarm white rice with a few kernels of suspiciously yellow rice thrown on top. All of their rice was lacking in any discernible flavor. Their bread came to us cold. Had I been blindfolded I would have been unable to tell you what sort of meat made up my flavorless kabob. The sauce and hummus that came with it reminded me of a scoop of spooned up mayonnaise. I would not have been able to identify either as hummus or Tzatziki. My wife is Lebanese American. She refuses to ever return. read more

I had the pleasure of trying Bistro Kabob for the first time, and it was an excellent experience! I ordered the Koobideh and Chicken combo, the Koobideh wrap, and a veggie pizza, and everything was outstanding. The Koobideh was incredibly soft and flavorful, while the Chicken Kabob was perfectly juicy and well-seasoned. The pizzas are wood-fired, which gives them a great texture and rich taste. To top it off, I tried their Persian ice cream, which was a delightful treat--rich, creamy, and full of flavor. The hospitality at Bistro Kabob is also worth mentioning. The owner, Saeed, is very friendly and welcoming, making the dining experience even better. If you're looking for Persian cuisine with a warm and inviting atmosphere, Bistro Kabob is definitely worth a visit. read more

Worse place! I have emailed them, I have called them (no reply or pick up till this day) to refund money from an order I made. I ordered two of the chicken kabobs, gyro, and lamb plate NO RICE NO PITA BREAD NO NOTHING! Just the meat itself!!! Maybe if the owner reads this they can contact me back because Ive been calling for refunds! Total was close to $60 NOT WORTH THE MONEY I PAID with nearly nothing on my orders. I will definitely not order from here again. So disappointed. read more

I had high hopes for this place, but unfortunately, it was a huge letdown. The food was bland, poorly cooked, and lacked any real flavor. To make matters worse, the restaurant itself is extremely cramped--tables are packed so close together that you can barely move without bumping into someone. Overall, a disappointing experience. Definitely not worth the price or the discomfort. read more

Hello everyone, I would like to share my recent experience at this restaurant. It was my first visit, and it has quickly become one of my favorites. The staff were exceptionally friendly, the service was impressively fast, and the quality of the food was outstanding. The prices were also very reasonable, offering great value for the overall experience. read more

We went here couple of times in carlsabad. It's halal yet serves alcohol. Food is ok the only reason we go here because of its being halal.... but sight of alcohol makes it very unpleasant. Portions are decent and servers are ok. They do have grump on their faces. read more

I order chicken wrap. I get beef wrap. Maybe they don't care? Either that or they don't know what the difference between a cow and a chicken is. Anyway, if you pulled some circus stunt in my country you would be sent straight to jail. Please serve the correct meat. read more

Wow, I have been looking for a healthy Mediterranean food. The place is clean. Staff was very propt and friendly, and so far I have tried two items on the menu, was very happy with both. Definately going back for more. Yummmm. read more

Get the Combo plate it is the best here. The quality of food is excellent, and has actual flavor. Service was great from when we walked in till we left. This is our new spot for persian food! read more

This is one of my favorite places to eat! Great service & food! Some may say it's costly, but I think everything's totally worth it, especially considering the portions you get are huugggeee! read more

Food is great and the quantity of food is more than enough. I like being fresh and healthy everything feels . I would strongly recommend it for anyone looking for a Mediterranean meal! read more

Food is great; management honors coupons with courtesy; staff is friendly; parking right in front of restaurant; suggest calling for takeout in advance to give time for preparation read more

Great food and healthy Mediterranean restaurant. We order pizza and bistro salad and combination kabob. Fresh and delicious from grill to our table. Good customer services. read more

Tony B. So far, I have tried 4 different menu items and all of them have been very good. Quality of their food and service is great. I would highly recommended. read more

If you like great food served by wonderful people then this place is for you...the best authentic Mediterranean dishes from kebabs to salad and abetizers.. read more

First time trying it, it was really good. No disappointments whatsoever and I'm extremely picky when it comes down to food. This will remain my favorite. read more