I contacted Olga, (a Partner in the business), to tour the venue for a holiday party. It was scheduled for Wed at 7:15pm. She sends me out a reminder on Tues night about our Wed 7:15pm appointment. I sent her an email at 1:09pm saying I MIGHT be 15mins late. Her reply at 4:28pm was, "Sorry, but unfortunately we can not accommodate that as we run a tight schedule". I call and we speak over the phone basically begging to keep the appointment for 7:15pm and she NO. Remind you all that this event was going to cost me $20,000. I don't know about their food ( we didn't get that far) But if this is how you treat a customer bringing 60 people and spending about $20k....I will never go or recommend. Good Luck Olga read more

Everything went well! EE catered my birthday. The food was exactly what I asked for. It was delicious, beautiful and they worked with my limited budget. They even supplied some vintage items from their vintage store for decorating. On time and so accommodating! read more

I enjoyed my meal here. We used a $35 for $25 Yelp deal for dinner. The place is next to what seems to be an antique shop in a very old building. They have outside seating as well as inside. I would have liked to eat outside but it was boiling out. Unfortunately, it was warm inside as well because the wall unit A/C wasn't very powerful, it's still a relatively minor complaint. There are several inside tables and couches to choose from. Our server was very helpful and friendly. We started out with "The Hummus" which was a deliciously creamy homemade bowl of hummus topped with seasoned lamb and pine nuts, served with pita triangles. It was really delish. For our mains we ordered the roast lamb and the shawarma infused. My lamb was very tasty but a tad dry. It was served with a variety of lovely vegetables and herbs from the restaurant's outside garden. It was a wonderful combination of salty and sweet between the mashed yam, cranberries, gorgonzola cheese and zaatar vinaigrette. My husband's shawarma infused, while good, had one slight problem - it tasted exactly like the lamb the hummus was topped with that we had for our appetizer. So I'd suggest that if you order the hummus with lamb, go for a different entree. Our server was nice enough to give a a complimentary dessert in a cute little shot glass consisting of whipped cream, pomegranate juice and freshly grated hazelnut. It was a light and refreshing way to end the meal. This establishment also has a separate vegetarian menu, and I have the feeling once the weather cools off I will want to revisit and sit outside in the garden. read more

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ATMOSPHERE In one word... Cozy. The entire restaurant is outdoor (no indoor seating) so probably not a great option on a rainy night. Half the restaurant is covered with pavers and the other half is natural grass, giving it quite a "Backyard" feel. There are two types of seating... Comfy Wicker Couches or Iron Patio tables with Umbrellas overhead and there is a steady stream of Loungy Mood Music (Think "The XX" or Mellow Middle Eastern music). The lighting is also very soft, making it a great place to enjoy a flavored coal from their Hookah menu. UPDATE: (They do have indoor seating!) SERVICE We were served by Joel, a cousin of the Owner/Chef. He was as pleasant a human being as you will ever meet and was very eager to share the story of the Chef and their restaurant. Our food/drinks came out very quickly and he regularly checked on us to see if we were ok. The check was a little slow, however, this might be cultural as most Middle Easterners take their time and enjoy long conversation after their meal. Most of the other diners were clearly enjoying themselves well past dinner and our server encouraged us to stay as long as we liked. Definitely welcoming. MENU Mostly Mediterranean fare, including several Vegan options, but there are plenty of other options for meat eaters like myself. Prices are not cheap, but very reasonable for Delray. Some of their non-alcoholic flavored drinks are $7-12, which seemed a bit high for me. Overall there are enough unique and appealing options to warrant several trips back. Also, that night they were not serving liquor due to licensing issues. You may ask to bring your own if they are still having issues. QUALITY OF FOOD When I asked how the "Eclectic" Hummus was, the cheerful Server smiled and promised it would be the best we'd ever had. And it easily was! We also had the Grape Leaves which were equally as incredible. Unfortunately, these two appetizers were all we had room for, however, given the onsite Herb Garden and freshness of all their ingredients (including the pitas), I am confident the rest of the food will be equally satisfying. OVERALL Overall it was a great experience and we look forward to our return. We will definitely recommend to our friends as a romantic, intimate date night, or something unique for out of town guests after a long exhausting day at the beach. read more

My new favorite restaurant in Delray Beach!! We have been here twice now and everything is delicious! We got the VEGETARIAN PLATTER - An Eclectic Combination Of Grape Leaves, Hummus Dip, Baba Ghanoush, & Falafel Balls, both times as an appetizer. My favorite entree is the MEDALLION INFUSED - Baked Slices Of Angus Beef Infused With Lamb Marinated With Mediterranean Spices, Onions, Pomegranate Molasses, Served With Tahini Sauce, Basmati Rice & Grilled Mixed Vegetables. I have also had the mixed grill, the lamb, the tuna tartar, the kafta was great too! Anyhow try it out you'll love it. Oh and you should sign up for BirthdayComp.com and get free gifts from local businesses on your birthday! read more

Okay, we have driven by this restaurant a number of times. It always caught our eyes but we were always on our way to another restaurant. Last night...we made it our destination! There were 4 of us so we ordered the Eclectic Hummus and Grape Leaves which were truly spectacular. We also ordered 3 entrees...SALMON FILLET , ROAST LAMB and SHAWARMA INFUSED -EVERYTHING WAS SIMPLY AMAZING! Very relaxed atmosphere and gracious waiter. We did sit outside because it was a spectacular evening. Inside is small but very cute...great for a rainy evening. Definitely worth stopping in to experience the amazing flavors they offer. read more

Sitting outside in a comfy atmosphere, doesnt make you feel like you are in Delray. The food was amazingly delicious. I would definitely recommend this restaurant to everyone. There grape leaves are delish! read more

Eclectic Eats Catering & Private Events - Shawarma - Caterers Near Me - Delray Beach, Florida

I don't know what relatives of this establishment wrote these raving reviews but they are just opposite of our experience. 320 people couldn't eat their meal: appetizer was ok ; everything else in the garbage. DON'T GO...it was shameful for our Club to have these people cater our event.... YUCK!! BUT, coffee was really good. BTW: This was catered outside of their facility. read more

Fantastic find. Very easy not to see from the road. We came using a birthday comp.com. So glad we tried it. Our waiter was so pleasant. And they surprised us with a complementary dessert shot since it was our first visit. They even have a separate veg/vegan menu. It was a hot Sunday evening, so we ate inside, but the inside seating area is small. Looking forward to going back again and trying the outside ambiance. read more

I love this place! the food is amazing, everything is fresh and tasty! Service is great, you can actually eat and relax in that restaurant! probably one of my favorite restaurants in Delray Beach! read more

I recently had an amazing lunch from Eclectic Eats in preparation of their catering/lunch delivery program that they're rolling out and the food was amazing. I've also attended a private event at Eclectic Eats and the food was phenomenal then too. The staff is super friendly and welcoming. It's such a unique venue for private events - thank you for the memorable experiences! Highly recommend! read more

My mom and I went here after looking up various places to eat near Palm Beach. This place was so adorable when we first walked in. It was very different, with antiques spread all over the lawn and couches where you can lounge and dine. The menu was delicious. My mom had the lamb rolled with blue cheese, pomegranates, and nuts and I had the chicken skewers. We also both shared a mango slush, babaganoush, and a slice of key lime pie. Everything was SO delicious, with fresh herbs picked from their garden used in the food. The key lime pie was, honestly, my favorite thing. It was a thick and flavorful mousse and covered with pomegranate seeds and nuts. So delicious. Overall, I would recommend this to anyone who wants something a little different. read more

Absolutely delicious. Is definitely an experience. Plan to have 8 courses of organic foods and wine, all prix fixe!

I attended a function this weekend catered by Eclectic Eats. The food was inedible, The salmon was not cooked and the steak was mealy. Everything was cold. The rolls were served frozen. I would think twice before using this caterer if this was an example of his work! read more

Went to the Midnight Sun Festival in Lake Worth yesterday (3/5/18) Got a little hungry so stopped at Eclectic Eats booth. Had the most amazing mozzarella sandwich from them. The bread was amazing the fresh cheese combined with the fresh herbs was to die for. I could eat this everyday. Hope to see you at another festival soon !!!! read more

To agree with Sharon P. i was also at the Delray event and it was Horrendous. We had 3250 guests and everyone complained about the food. After the salad and rolls and some sort of appetizers we couldnt even distinguish ,we waited an hour for the entree. The steak was ice cold , the salmon was raw and stringy. They also had a sweet potato casserole with sweet peas that was swimming in butter that separated into an oily base. All the positive reviews were way back in 2013 , .I think this catering company needs to re-evaluate there business. Furthermore the dessert was the size of a golf ball on a small size cookie that could probably wouldn't even be enough for a mouse. we were very disappointed in the in the behavior of the catering owners not acknowledging the poor quality of the food for our quests. i would never recommend hiring this company at all. read more

An absolute must!!! A true hidden gem with amazing food, ambiance and service - very cool venue - unlike anything you've experienced including watching the chef pick herbs straight from their garden in the backyard. You absolutely have to try this one once and you'll be hooked. read more

Ordered our meal at 7:00PM, the appetizers arrived at 8:00PM. No bread or Pita to relieve our hunger while waiting. The main dishes arrived at 9:00PM. The food was just so-so, even though we were starving by the time it arrived. read more

After reading some of the reviews below, it would appear that the restaurant is quite different than the catering division. I am sure that my post will be one of perhaps another 200 or so to come to review a party all of us attended last night in Delray. First off, we waited over one hour after eating the salad and rolls and some sort of lamb meatball (not worth reviewing) to have the next course brought out. During that one- hour period, we all assumed they were heating up the food. Finally, they brought out salmon and steak and potatoes (mashed with peas swimming in a giant bowl). The steak was raw, so red blood was running from it. It could not be eaten; the salmon was completely raw, uncooked; the potatoes with the peas swimming in the bowl tasted like someone had opened baby food and poured the jars into the bowl. We complained (as the whole room did) to the lady in charge, and she told us that the salmon had been cooking for 10 hours, at which time I told her with the oven turned off! It was truly the worst (meal?) we had all ever tried to eat, which none of us did, and we felt terrible for the woman who had put the event together as everything else about the event was beautiful. In summation, maybe the restaurant is good, but never use the catering department. read more