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    CAVA

    3.9 (112 reviews)
    ModerateSalad, Mediterranean
    Closed 10:30 am - 10:30 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Who does that?!  That's just terrible Cava
    Mark V.

    My daughter who has been craving Cava finally went today craving a warm, crunchy pita cup but got a cold, soggy pita with an entire half-avocado shoved in the middle--every bite was a mushy mess that brought her to tears! CAVA's build-your-own concept only works if the basics are nailed, so they need to slice avocado for even mixing, toast each pita fresh before assembly, and check orders for warmth and proper prep. Until then, I can't recommend this spot.

    Brittany R.

    Healthy, fresh, delicious! I loved making my own bowl at Cava! They gave great portions and you can add so many unique ingredients. I enjoyed the basmati rice with harissa chicken and several dips including the crazy feta. The workers were so nice and great at explaining what the options were. The inside was very clean with plenty of seating. Will definitely be returning!

    Charnell S.

    Cava, I heard of it but recently was told to go and check it out. I went to the location in North Dale. It's differently a busy location and it smelled good in there. I got build you own bowl. My order taker explained everything very thoroughly. My bowl was so good with chicken and braised lamb with brown, cucumbers, tomatoes, eggplant hummus, feta, tzatziki, and dressing. The pita chips were so good and I'm surprised that I only ate one on the way home. Differently going back.

    Shawn L.

    Visited this place recently due to a invitation of a friend. I honestly thought it was a different type of establishment. I was pleasantly surprised to see the really great food options available here. I got a You pick bowl which allowed me to choose the ingredients. I started with salmon and added a ton of other fresh ingredients. The staff were very friendly and helpful and built my bowl as I asked. I was absolutely delighted with the results and I will be returning soon. As I write this review I got excited about maybe visiting it tomorrow. The restaurant itself was clean and nicely laid out and the staff amazing at helping me navigate all the yummy fresh options they offered

    Brian D.

    It's been a while and I forgot how good cava was. It just might be my favorite fast food chain here's why - Flavor wise there is so much going on but somehow it all just works. The amount of variety in toppings and achievable flavors is unmatched. Like where else can you get hummus, harissa, ganoush, and tons of vegetable options ? NO WHERE but feel free to prove me wrong .

    Falafel Crunch Bowl
    Julie L.

    I came here for lunch not knowing what to expect. I was greeted by very friendly and helpful staff who prepared my bowl. I chose the Falafel Crunch Bowl and got it exactly as it is offered. It was absolutely fantastic!! The flavors were so fresh and I have craved going back since this visit. It is a comfortable, casual restaurant where you feel at home. I cannot wait to come back again soon!

    Katie Z.

    Fast service and food is fresh at this location. Love how convenient it is to order to go.

    Cava make your own bowls
    Amanda D.

    Im not sure how I'm just now getting into CAVA because it's Amazing! Fresh ingredients and so many veggie and add on options to choose from! This is a quick service restaurant and depending on the line you should be in and out within 5-10 mins although this location is always pretty packed! I love the crazy feta dip and spicy chicken option! Food is always fresh and these bowls are HUGE!

    Grains Bowl
    Justin P.

    I go to CAVA multiple times a week--it's one of my go-to spots when I want something quick, healthy-ish, and flavorful. Most days, the food is fresh and hits the spot. The bowls are customizable, the ingredients are usually solid, and the flavor combos are hard to beat. That said, timing really matters here. If you go later in the day, especially close to closing, the ingredients can feel a little past their prime. The chicken sometimes tastes old or dry, and a few of the toppings seem like they've just been sitting out too long without being refreshed. It's not always the case, but it happens enough that I've noticed. Still, the service is always good, and the staff keeps things moving even during busy hours. When everything's fresh, it really is one of the best fast-casual spots around. Just a heads-up--go earlier if you want peak freshness.

    Bad Avocado
    Peter M.

    While the concept is good and the food is generally tasty and healthy...tonight was the exception. I ordered the new Spicy Lamb Balls and avocado bowl. At approximately 6PM, they only had 3 of the 4 meatballs that is supposed to come on the dish. I said that was ok, just asking they bring me the meatball when ready (we were dining in). After 15 minutes, the meatball had not arrived. I went back to the counter and was rudely told by what seemed to be a manager who was visible in the kitchen to just pick another scoop of meat. I declined and just walked away. I might add the avocado in the bowl was so discolored, it was inedible and terribly unappetizing. What a terrible example this manager is setting for what seemed to be about 10 employees working at the time. We will not return until this situation is corrected.

    Sandra M.

    CAVA is one, if not my FAVORITE place to eat out. It's quick and easy, but so delicious and healthy!! Very cute spot to grab lunch or dinner with friends, and will forever be better than chipotle to me. You get to customize your bowl or choose a pre made one. I love all the options that are given for the salads, protein, topping and dressings! The balsamic date dressing is a must!! Amazing service and food!

    Greek salad
    Stephanie M.

    This is my first time at Cava. I got a Greek salad with chicken. It was pretty good. It kind of reminded me of chipotle the way it was set up. The workers were ok, not rude nor super friendly. If I'm honest, it's a better version of chipotle with other options.

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    Julie B.

    You know those places that are so good, you kind of want to keep it to yourself? Well, this is one of those lunch spots for me. I am finally ready to share the secret, since everyone knows now anyway. CAVA is amazing! It's a Mediterranean-style build-your-own bowl or pita counter service restaurant. It's kind of like Chipotle if Chipotle was healthier and not Mexican. You choose your vessel: either a bowl or a pita. Pick a base, like rice or lettuce, or a combination. (I recommend the arugula). Then you choose your "main". I recommend a combination of the chicken & falafel. I found the steak gets a little dry. Maybe it would be better if you got there when they open. But, if you must get steak, add hummus at the next step to beef up the moisture. (Pun intended.) The next step is the toppings. It's a Greek place so there will be olives recommended. I prefer the tomato-cucumber blend. Cucumbers are excellent, Persian variety. The tomatoes are halved grape tomatoes. Pro Tip: If you get the blend, it's tossed with police oil & seasoning before being added to your bowl or pita. The hummus and feta (or "crazy feta") is also a must try topping. If it's too much to decide; just choose from among the "chef-curated bowls". I recommend the Greek Salad.

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    Amazingly fresh food and atmosphere! The employees are so friendly and fast at this location. Perfect spot for healthy and delicious food.

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    Good food, friendly staff and very chill inside. Great place to enjoy a meal. I normally order pickup and it is always ready on time.

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    Tasty Mediterranean Grill - Mixed Grill 3 Entree w/ Shish Kabab Skewer (Lamb Cube), Shish Kafta Skewer (Ground Beef) and Shish Tawook Skewer (Chicken Cube).

    Tasty Mediterranean Grill

    4.2(61 reviews)
    3.3 mi
    $$

    I was seriously craving chicken kebabs, so I ended up checking out this local Mediterranean spot. I…read morewent with the Shish Tawook two grilled chicken skewers that come with your choice of sides. I picked the hummus and salad, both of which were super light and refreshing. The only miss for me was the raw white part of the green onions in the salad, they were a bit too chunky for my taste. The chicken, though? Perfectly grilled...crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside. It came with a tzatziki sauce that was more on the liquidy side, which isn't my favorite texture, so I just used it as a dip for the chicken and hummus. Heads-up: the menu on their official site isn't updated, but if you Google "Tasty Mediterranean," it shows accurate prices and lets you order online. It came out to $17.99 plus tax , which is a little pricey for lunch, but the portions were solid and the staff were super friendly so no complaints there!

    Popped in here for lunch and was pleasantly surprised by the fresh variety of offerings, friendly…read moreservice, and generous portion sizes. I got a bowl with and they allowed you to pick a base, protein, 3 toppings, and 2 sauces for $14. The chicken shawarma and baba ghanouj were the stars of the show. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for great middle eastern cuisine in the Westchase area.

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    Tasty Mediterranean Grill - Inside view.

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    Tasty Mediterranean Grill - Mixed Grill - 3 skewers (Chicken, Beef or Lamb, and seasoned ground beef Kofta) - Delicious!

    Mixed Grill - 3 skewers (Chicken, Beef or Lamb, and seasoned ground beef Kofta) - Delicious!

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    Byblos - Fattouch- gluten-free with no pita

    Byblos

    4.0(488 reviews)
    11.6 miPalma Ceia
    $$

    I'm a huge lover of Mediterranean food, so I was very surprised to have never stumbled across by…read moreByblos before! A very cute space close to Bayshore and gives all the Mediterranean vibes. Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. In the spirit of expanding our culinary pallet, we ordered two apps that were new to us. The Kebbeh was very good - i'd say similar to a meat hush puppy? Krispy on the outside and flavorful on the inside. The Baba Ganju was different than what I was expecting and not something I personally liked (not any fault to the dish, I'm just a texture person). The chicken shawarma and gyro platter (it's a platter at dinner) were FANTASTIC! Seriously, so much flavor, fresh, the meat was not overly cooked. Everything tasted very fresh and we seriously had no complaints!! We also ordered a side of Batata, which are sort of crispy potato cubes with chili flakes + garlic - so good! I will say when we got there, there was a mishap and we waited over 20 minutes to be greeted and introduced to our server after we sat down. Once our server realized we were in her section, the rest of our service was amazing! I think that was just a one off fluke, and I would not let it negatively impact my experience.

    I went here for a family dinner over the holidays. While I think the restaurant is beautiful and…read morecozy inside and the wait staff is amazing, I thought the food was unfortunately nothing special, which seemed the general consensus of my family. I got the chicken shawarma and it's served deconstructed (as in you get the meat, veggies, and hummus all separate with pita to make it yourself) and the chicken was really lacking flavor. My brother got the chicken kebab and also thought the chicken was bland. My girlfriend got the gyro (also served deconstructed) and we both thought it was the best dish but also nothing special. In terms of parking, there is no parking lot. There is some free street parking but it is limited.

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    Byblos - Steak dish - gluten-free

    Steak dish - gluten-free

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    Dio Modern Mediterranean - Chicken kabob

    Dio Modern Mediterranean

    3.8(520 reviews)
    9.9 miDowntown Tampa
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    This was my first time checking out Dio and it honestly reminded me of Miami after 10. They had…read moredancers outside and the whole vibe was incredible and so fun. Everyone was super nice and it just felt like such a lively spot. Our table got a bunch of apps to share along with a couple entrees and all of the food was fantastic. The sangria was also incredible and definitely a standout. The only downside was that the service felt a little slow, so in between ordering drinks it felt like a long time. I did not mind too much though because the overall experience was still really fun. Definitely a place I would go back to!

    Although this restaurant has been open for 7+ years and I'm a regular in downtown Tampa, tonight…read morewas my first visit. I debated between 3 and 4 stars, but I'm going with 3. We had a 6:30 PM reservation and the restaurant was fairly empty (about 4-5 tables occupied), yet we were seated at a very small two-top directly next to another couple where we could clearly hear each other's conversations. Several larger tables nearby remained empty the entire evening. When I asked about moving, we were told the tables were reserved and we'd need to leave by 8:30 PM ~ yet we stayed until 9:40 PM and those tables were never used... Service started off slow. No one greeted us for about 20 minutes until we waved someone over. When our server, Briana, arrived, she asked if we had been helped, which made it seem like there was a lack of communication between the host staff and servers. Food was okay: the branzino with grilled vegetables was very good, but the octopus was extremely tough and chewy. My plate was also chipped on both the left and right sides, which was surprising considering how expensive the dinner was. Drinks were fine, just a bit too sweet. What really caught me off guard was the automatic 20% gratuity added to a two-top. The most expensive restaurants in Tampa don't even do it and this is not Miami. Overall, not a terrible experience ~ but not one that makes me eager to return.

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    Indoor seating area

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    Filet mignon kabob

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    Rosenheim Restaurant - This is absolutely to die for dessert - Rosenheim kaakeh

    Rosenheim Restaurant

    4.4(120 reviews)
    9.7 miYbor City

    We recently tried this restaurant and had a mixed experience. The service was a bit interesting…read more The staff didn't communicate much, and it felt like they were short-handed. We waited about 15 minutes just to get our check, and other tables around us waited close to 30 minutes to check out, not including the actual payment process. The menu isn't very typical, but the offerings themselves were interesting. We ordered the chicken, which was genuinely amazing and definitely the highlight of the meal. We also got the hummus. The hummus itself was good, but the portion was extremely large, and the pita bread that came with it was very thin and tasted a little stale. The French fries were really good. One thing they could improve on is the food presentation. Our plate had all the chicken piled on the bottom, fries on top, and the pita bread laid over everything, which felt a bit odd visually. The restaurant has a lot of potential, but the menu could benefit from being expanded a bit. There's also a mixed meat option on the menu priced at $200, which feels very high for the area. That said, the outside patio is really cute. If you do decide to come and try this place, I'd definitely recommend sitting outside. Overall, good food with room for improvement in service, presentation, and menu variety.

    First time visiting this location. The staff was so nice and so fun. The food was delicious and…read morevery shareable. They were nice enough to allow us to bring a cake for our friend's birthday. We shared some with staff. The espresso martini I had was fantastic and I can't wait to go back again. We had a hookah outside after dinner.

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    Shrimp appetizer

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    Psomi - PSOMI BAGEL SPECIAL

    Psomi

    4.5(805 reviews)
    9.6 miWest Tampa
    $$

    5 Stars for a spectacular brunch at Psomi with standout baked goods including the spanakopita,…read morecroissant cinnamon roll, and baklava coffee cake! Pro-tip: additional parking is located just down the street (look for the blue building with signage). I got to enjoy brunch on the outdoor patio (covered, breezy, and dog-friendly) recently and was blown away. We started with coffee and the aforementioned pastries (get them early because they all sell out!). The spanakopita was the perfect, flakey, savory intro and then paired perfectly with the sweet baklava coffee cake and croissant cinnamon roll. All three were exceptional and next time I'll go next door to their market and buy some to take home. From there we dug into breakfast dishes. I shared the Strapatsada (vegetarian, but you can add meat options), which is a Greek scramble with caramelized onion, roasted cherry tomato, creamy feta, grilled baguette; along with the Med Morning Yogurt Bowl (v, gf) featuring fresh berries, house granola, mint, greek thyme honey. The granola was clearly house-made and I would also opt to purchase it at the market if they sell it! Both dishes were satisfying and hit the savory/sweet combo I was searching for. Finally, the service was fabulous and friendly and they even brought a water bowl for my pup. Great spot and my #1 go-to when in Tampa now!

    Finally got to try the Greek frappe and the famous olive dip…read more The Greek frappe was good, not the absolute best coffee I've ever had, but a solid choice if in the area. The barista was kind enough to remake it when she realized the foam on top was missing. The olive dip was really good! I think I read too many hype reviews, but I want to say it's very good and you should try it and I'll leave it at that to not overkill.

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    Store next door to the restaurant (parea)

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