Mediterranean food was delicious while feeling light and healthy. The mezze spreads were so good, and I especially loved the various toppings on them, like the caramelized onions. They also gave more pita on request. The spicy lamb sausage was also delicious, and I liked the rice. They have some outdoor benches, which were perfect on the nice day, and some seating inside. read more

Black Iris - Mezze spread - Mediterranean Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Came here for lunch and got seated as a walk in. Ordered the turkish eggs and shakshuka. Shakshuka was flavorful and well done, turkish eggs were creamy and tart. Inside is a nice cozy, rustic feel. read more

Black Iris - turkish eggs (bottom) and shakshuka (top) - Mediterranean Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Probably the most mid brunch I've ever had in the city. Don't tease me with a Turkish egg and then not deliver something outstanding. If you're not going to do it well, just don't do it Not much to say here except I remember the waitress being nice. read more

A tasty Mediterranean place! They have plenty of outdoor seating with a little sidewalk cafe and picnic tables but unfortunately no outdoor heaters. My friend and I ordered the lentil soup, black iris pitza and lamb & hummus. Everything was delicious and came with lots of homemade pita. We also enjoyed their homemade hot sauce which is not very spicy but a great tomato flavor. Service was also attentive even though we were one of few tables outside and the waitress brought us multiple cups of hot water since it was a little chilly out. read more

Black Iris - Lentil Soup, lamb and hummus, Black Iris Pitza - Mediterranean Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Great food! We were looking for a spot for dinner before a concert at Barclay's and this hit the spot. Great Mediterranean, enjoyed the dip platter and chicken. Sat at the bar which obviously got a little tight with two giant plates but we were well taken care of and had a great time. Sitting at the bar is quick and relaxed but a table would feel more intimate for sure so perfect for a fun preshow bite or date night. read more

Black Iris - Assorted Plate - Mediterranean Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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I was honestly surprised to see so many negative reviews for this cute Mediterranean spot. One of our friends lives in the neighborhood and comes here often, so she recommended we check it out. It did not disappoint! We came by for an early dinner around 5 with a few friends. It wasn't busy at all, and we were seated right away. My husband and I split the salmon kebabs and the Black Iris pizza. The kebabs were perfectly cooked, well-seasoned, and they gave us a really generous portion of salmon. The pizza was also solid, and our vegetarian friends enjoyed it too. The portions were fairly sizable and my husband and I had to bring some leftovers home. The service was pretty relaxed. They don't check in a ton, but the staff was friendly and helped us quickly whenever we needed something. Overall, we had a great time and would definitely come back the next time we're in the neighborhood. read more

Black Iris - Salmon Kebab - Mediterranean Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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A neighborhood classic that we STAY coming back to. Black Iris is our constant. We order in from here all the time, and every once in a while, come here for dinner with family or friends. It's consistently good and always perfect. Above all, our server Avery was awesome. She was kind and funny and was truly one of the best servers I've had in Brooklyn in a while. I think we are friends now :) I usually get the falafel wrap (which is rly good), but I tried something new last night, I got the shrimp kebabs. It came with like so much shrimp which was a pleasant surprise. We shared the mezze platter for the table and that was my fav part. The labne is ridiculously good. The dirty martini was delightfully dirty and all of us at the table left feeling full. Black Iris 4evr read more

Black Iris - Shrimp Kebabs - Mediterranean Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Black Iris offers a causal, yet classy and intimate dining experience. The service was extremely friendly and attentive. Of course, the food took center stage. We started with the labneh, which was topped with za'atar, olive oil, and pomegranate seeds and served with fresh, warm pita bread. The flavors all combined beautifully and we literally wiped the plate clean. I ordered the Black Iris pitza, which was topped with lots of veggie goodness (e.g., eggplant, zucchini, etc) and za'atar. It was refreshing and delicious. There were so many more items on the menu I would love to try, including the baklava cheesecake (what!?!?). read more

The Black Iris offered a delicious lunch with friendly service. I had the hummus and lamb chunks which include well seasoned lamb. The Iris has a feel of a neighborhood restaurant and there is inside and outside seating. I randomly stopped by and was very happy I dined there. read more

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Have come for both their dinner and brunch menus. The food is decent for dinner but nothing special, their portions are good and they're priced well overall in a cute neighborhood. When the suns out and the weather is nice, I recommend their sidewalk/streetside seats. Brunch time service was more hectic so the service wasn't as attentive but dinner was fine. Brunch was better food wise , the Turkish eggs were good, just needed some salt and the shakshouka was flavorful, although it was hard to find the feta in the mix. Overall, it's a good neighborhood spot when you're craving some Mediterranean food or miss Ada is full haha read more

Black Iris - Turkish eggs and shakshouka with feta - Mediterranean Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Mediterranean style restaurant Waitress is so friendly and professional Ambiance is quiet to enjoy nice lunch They have indoor and outdoor seatings Food met expectations and exceeded as well ( generous , good portion for a lunch) Tried fortgreene ( chicken gyro sandwich with tomato lettuce and tahini sauce ) and Clinton ( zaatar pie) we got the lunch portion that came with salad or soup ( lentil soup was tasty) * For the dessert we got baklava cheesecake ( baklava layered with cheese cake/ so delicious and yummy) and chocolate mousse was delicious as well We will be back ! Recommend ! read more

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One of the most scrumptious falafel wraps i've had in a while. The falafel balls have such a nice spice to them. I want to come back here soon and try more! read more

Food is meh but affordable. The servers are really nice. . read more

Made a reservation for 7:15pm the other night. When we arrived there was no table ready and they would have had to break a table apart that a man was already using by himself. We then asked to sit at the bar instead. We thought this place would be more casual than it was. We ordered two items and one cocktail and the total after tip came out to be $85. The food was OK-- all the dips were very ok in the mezze plate and nothing was too special here. The chicken souvlaki was cooked to perfection and extremely juicy. It was served with a TON of rice which we couldn't finish. It came with two sauces one of which was quite spicy and the other was a thin yogurt sauce that was a bit thin. The staff was very friendly! Very welcoming and quite nice to us and everyone else in the joint. read more

My family and I would go to Black Iris when they were at their old location in Brooklyn. I enjoyed the new location as well! The food was delicious and adequate portions. For appetizers my group ordered a mixed platter. The app came with beets, pita, chick peas etc. It was a great app for 4-5 people to share. We each ordered different dishes: Chicken Souvlaki, Chicken Ouzi, Lamb Sausage (merguez)and Lambajin Pitzaa, and Shish Kebab. The favorite dishes were the Chciken Ouzi and the Lambajin Pitzaa. Both dishes were flavorful and we would order again. The lamb in the Shish Kebab plate was a bit dry. The ambience is nice and the restaurant does get loud if crowded. The service was adequate. I will be back to dine at the Black Iris! read more

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A cozy Mediterranean spot in Fort Greene! Everything was delicious, we ordered the hummus and labneh which came with a perfectly light pita, followed by a delicious falafel wrap. Falafel was lightly fried to perfection. read more

Excellent lunch menu, good service, nice atmosphere. Very accommodating staff. I certainly will return.

Sophia you are a wonderful person. Thank you for hospitality. Natalya so sweet as well thank you very much. I will promise when I come to New York again. I will definitely come back to this spot.babaghanoosh was so delicious. read more

Sad to say I did not have a good experience at Black Iris. We arrived a few minutes late of our reservation and the host clearly had an attitude despite the restaurant being nearly empty. We were seated at one of the outside picnic tables and ordered a mezze plate to share. The mezze platter was delicious. I especially loved the seasoned chickpeas and hot fresh flat bread to dip in the hummus. After we received our appetizer, service completely tanked. About an hour later, our waiter informed us that their system had crashed, our order was never received by the kitchen but they are now working on it. He apologized profusely and even offered a dessert on the house. We were busy working on our appetizer so it didn't seem like a big deal. It wasn't until we realized that all the other tables that arrived well after us had received their food and their check that they had completely forgotten us! We had to keep waiving down any waiter that passed by for drink refills. The staff did not seem to be communicating or if they were, it was to argue in front of guests! I ordered the chicken souvlaka which was big enough to share. The grilled chicken was tender and juicy and I really enjoyed the yogurt sauce on the side. Overall everyone in my party loved their dinner. We never received a dessert but they were quick to bring us our check! I may or may not come back to Black Iris the next time I'm in town. read more

Black Iris - Mezze plate - Mediterranean Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Delicious, generously portioned food with excellent service and a perfect ambiance!!! read more

Black Iris - Mediterranean Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Delicious food and great seating options (outdoor covered, outdoor picnic tables, and indoors). They have multiple vegan and plant-based options which are delicious. The chickpea croquettes (falafel) for brunch came with a dip or rice, salad, and bread. If you're looking for a weekend brunch option, it's very easy to walk in here. Everything is delicious and the food is prepared pretty quickly. read more

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Another visit to Brooklyn, of course, meant another pilgrimage to the Black Iris and they do not disappoint. In every way, atmosphere-food-service, a home-away from home dining experience. Come and be welcomed, be served, be treated with a smile and delicious selections. The staff engage you from the moment you arrive and remain responsive to your needs throughout. You leave the place with the thought, "I gotta bring _________________ back here. They'd love it." read more

Yes, absolutely amazing food. I will be back to try some more. The ambience was lovely and the staff was friendly. read more

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The entire experience here feels well-considered. Each dish offers great satisfaction. Inside, the brightness level was perfect. Service was outstanding, with nice personnel who consistently monitored our needs. Black Iris delivers what other restaurants have failed to provide. read more

absolutely loved the zaatar bread and labne. was so excited to try some meat dishes since this place is halal but was sadly disappointed by the lambijan pitza and leg of lamb wrap. they weren't bad but you can get better at other middle eastern spots like bedoin tent. service was 10/10 though and i will be going back for brunch to try the shakshouka and french toast! read more

Black Iris - Mediterranean Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Great local place to dine in. Good atmosphere with friendly staff. Food was very good with generous portions. Can't complain! I see myself coming back to this spot. read more

Black Iris - Black Iris Pitzaa - Mediterranean Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Ive order both takeout and dine-in at Black Iris and both are really good. The dine is a lot better imo because the restaurant is very welcoming, the staff are friendly, and the food just looks a lot better on a plate than in takeout containers lol. Not to mention they sometimes have live music. They got seating for about 25 outside and another 30 inside so you probably dont need a dinner reservation or anything. The have pizzas that I honestly didn't expect to see on the menu of a Mediterranean restaurant. However the star has to be the lamb. I had both the lamb chops and the lamb kebabs. I think the kebabs is more meat so if youre looking for your moneys worth get that. Well seasoned with a fresh pita, hummus and small salad; it really hits the spot. Theres also a pomegranate or balsamic glaze drizzled on it and it really takes the lamb to the next level. Id like to try the rest of the menu but I end up getting the lamb every time lol read more

Black Iris - The lamb chops - Mediterranean Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

The service here was incredible. I was at Black Iris many years ago at their other location. I stopped in this time when I was in the neighborhood. Shahad in particular was amazingly helpful on the quiet Monday afternoon. She anticipated all of my needs, was super friendly without being overbearing. The atmosphere was calming, serene, intimate, balancing modern sensibilities with charm. I can't recommend the place enough, and look for Shahad! read more

I sat down to eat around 11:15-noonish today. Strike 1: The lamb burger (which is in the brunch menu) was still being prepared and wouldn't be available for about 45 minutes. Strike 2: The bill says, "save 3% by paying in cash." They had no change for cash. Strike 3: One of the waitresses went to the deli to get change, but shorted me (albeit a very small amount of change) but after the other foibles, this food is not worth the headache. I'm probably never going to try to eat here again unless I'm desperate. I found this experience very frustrating. read more

The server added her own tip to my bill. I called and asked the manager to please refund me my money! He still didn't! The pizzas were cold.. the server took 15 minutes to place our order and the food came out in 5. The chicken pizza is sooooo dry and we ate one slice. The marg pizza didn't even have basil on it! I will continue to comment and leave negative reviews until my money is returned! Review on google next! Thank you read more

Black Iris - Burnt chicken pizza And a basil-less Margarita! Horrible - Mediterranean Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I was looking for a spot to have dinner with a friend before our show at BAM and Black Iris is a short 8 minute walk away (according to Google Maps). They take reservations on Resy, but I suspect you'd be fine if you're early enough on a Friday evening. Staff are really nice and friendly and service was pretty quick. We were in and out within an hour, perfect timing for our show. I had the Mezze Plate, which offers your choice of 5 cold mezzes. I had the hummus, babaganoush, labne, stuffed grape leaves, and Black Iris Salad, which is kind of like a Israeli salad. The salad was phenomenal and I really recommend it. The babaganoush was just fine. Grape leaves were also very good. We both had an order of the baklava for dessert. It was a good portion size, but a bit dry. Overall, a great place near BAM for a pre-show meal. read more

Great food and amazing service. Wide variety of options. All staff are wonderful. Highly recommend.

All time favorite Mediterranean Restaurant in Ft.Greene and Park Slope #trulybklyn Great food! Great service! Great ambiance! read more

Black Iris is a great restaurant to order delivery from if you're looking for a late night healthy meal. I believe they're open till 11 even on weeknights. Usually we order the chicken kabob and the ground lamb. The chicken is JUST cooked in the center - they really operate on the side of optimism when is comes to the doneness. The chicken is usually barelyyyy pink on the inside. This does lend itself to a very moist and tasty cube of chicken. The ground lamb is also good, very flavorful. We always order with a side of Labne which they mix with some spices and olive. It's a great value for your money and the order always arrives within 30min of ordering. Next time you're looking for a healthy Mediterranean meal, check out Black Iris! read more

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Sadly 2 stars..... Service was a lil busy tonight so don't get me wrong, but our waiter walk passed us numerous times UNTIL WE EXPLAINED 45 MINS LATER that we were still waiting for the appetizer.. I ordered the Aperol Spitzer 3/5, Lentil Soup w/pita 5/5, Lambpitza 2/5..... I wish I could say more for a Saturday Night dinner but it was OK. I did get another drink but it was watered down by ice SADLY. read more

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Average food for Mediterranean IMHO. First time trying it and the only reason I might xome back is for brunch, in case that's more tasty. read more

Black Iris - Lamb sausage platter - Mediterranean Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Amazing mezze and zaatar bread. The chicken souvlaki and lamb were so tender. The portions are huge!!! Service was top notch. Love the music. Thanks for a wonderful evening! read more

The soup was really good. We were looking forward to having great food but were disappointed. The service was friendly and nice but we had a wait a while for the food. The ambiance was uncertain, didn't feel good vibes from the place. Hope the owners take this review to improve on somethings. I will not be returning to this place or recommending it to any friends or family. read more

This is a local favorite in our neighborhood. My hubs has been coming here since he was a kid (former location), and introduced it to me in 2015 when we moved to Fort Greene (he grew up in Bed Stuy). The new location is great, it feels a little more off the path and has tons of seating indoor and out. What I love about Black Iris is you can rely on great Mediterranean food - always. The service isn't pretentious, it's neighborly, and it's usually quick. Baby friendly! Dog friendly! If you want to get in and out for some good food, without frills, and enjoy your meal, or even just a drink, this is your spot. read more

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The service was very friendly. We ordered the grilled chicken cubes with baba ghanoush and a delicious thin freshly made bread over salad. We sat outside and it is a very nice street and seating area. read more