Fattoush Cafe

absolutely PHENOMENAL food - got the lamb pita and lamb salad and did not disappoint. highly…read morerecommend

Full disclosure: this was a takeout order for an evening office dinner of 15 people. I got the…read morechicken pita (not sure why they don't call them gyros). That being said, and maybe it's the New York in me, this is the BLANDEST chicken I've ever had in my life. No seasoning whatsoever. I couldn't finish it because it was almost like eating plain boiled chicken. No char. Not even a hint of pepper, much less any other spices. The street fries were good, however. Hot and crisp. Prices decent, most dishes in the 10-12 dollar range. Six bucks might be a little expensive for the fries, but you get a large amount. One coworker didn't care for her pork pita (she thought it was chewy), but everyone else liked their various dishes (mostly rice bowls). I really try to not leave negative reviews, as everyone out here is just trying their best, but I just don't think I've ever had chicken I could describe as anemic and insipid.

The GReKo Rice Bowl Lamb was so good. I could eat this everyday!!

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Chicken Pita and GReKo Street Fries

Greek Cafe Grill

4.5(295 reviews)

3.9 mi•Green Hills

Very good customer service love them always great food! Great chicken sandwich alwaysread more

Stopped by this place again on my very next visit to Nashville. I brought my wife this time. We…read morehad the gyros platters. The gyro meat, like I mentioned last time, is the best I have had. This platter comes with a Greek salad the assemble to your liking in front of you, hot yellow rice, warm grill pita triangles, a "mound" of meat with your choice of sauce (taziki) drizzled on the top. If you're one of those people that like everything separate on the plate. You'd better let them know. It was a delicious pile of food. The people there are very friendly. I have always left "stuffed". I've got to try other things here but that gyro is so good.

4.6 mi•Woodbine, South Nashville

View of the restaurant from the cash register

Gyros Wrap

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OSH Restaurant & Grill

4.7(308 reviews)

It is a good place deserved a true Uzbek food highest recognition! They do a Tashkent " Toy Osh"…read more pilav kind identical to the one made in Tashkent, Uzbekistan! Serving it with traditional tomato salad and "Katick" a yogurt kind. Chief and Owners are nice guys with serving you with top respect! I do recommend this place to enjoy yummy Uzbek Foods!

We made a special visit to Osh to try them on a weekend trip to Nashville about a month ago. I'd…read moresaved them in my Nashville bookmarks for some time after they received a lot of acclaim on Yelp - I believe at one time they were on a Yelp list of best restaurants in the US. We were certainly excited to try Uzbek food, as there's nowhere that serves it where we live. The restaurant doesn't look like too much from the outside and the parking lot is a little run down. However, the inside is very updated and super clean and comfortable. There's lots of seating, what appears to be a private room in the back, and some high-tech features, like a machine that you can use to alert waitstaff if you need a refill, a to-go box, or any other kind of attention. The bathrooms were also immaculate. Service was a little strange. I wouldn't say it was slow - every time we placed an order or had a request, our food or items were promptly brought out to us. However, the challenge came in getting the attention of our waitresses. Two ladies took care of us, alternating based on availability. One was very nice and friendly, the other a little gruff and irritable-seeming. But both were completely averse to coming in and checking on us without one of us flagging them down. Perhaps they're used to the little machines? I don't like using those because they come across as too demanding; I'd prefer to just be visited and checked in on from time to time by staff. Not so here. Despite not being very busy, our visit took a lot of time, even though the actual food service was fairly quick. Onto the food, the most important part. We ordered a lot because I wanted to experience as many unique dishes as possible. One waitress first brought out a complimentary serving of pita and what I believe was suzma, which the menu describes as a yogurt-based cheese. This was one of the highlights of our meal, actually, as the pita was hot, fresh, and very lightly charred. The suzma went very well with it. Then we ordered a chicken somsa and some Uzbek bread. The chicken somsa was alright; the pastry was delightfully flaky, but for me it was way too onion-forward. The Uzbek bread was another highlight. It was a temperature and textural delight - so warm and fluffy - if not a flavor bomb. It was great to polish off the remaining suzma from our complimentary treat. For entrees, my husband wanted to try the signature osh, while I ordered chicken shashlik. The osh was probably the better of the two but he didn't love it. It was quite greasy and the lamb was on the gamey side. My chicken shashlik had definitely been near charcoal too long; it had an overly-charred, unpleasant chemical-y taste. The accompanying rice had so much butter or oil in it that it was greasy, too, and although that imparted more flavor into it, I felt gross after a couple of bites. Everything was cooked well, just the flavors really didn't quite come together for us on this visit. It's hard for me to believe, given the average outstanding reviews and consistent praise this place gets, that our experience was an average one. Perhaps we just came on an off day or ordered the wrong things for our palates, since we're fairly unfamiliar with this cuisine. I would be willing to try again some day, but sadly our first visit didn't quite wow the way we'd hoped it would. I appreciate the clean and pretty environment and quickly prepared food!

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Medovik Cake

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Sadie's

4.2(344 reviews)

1.2 mi•Edgehill

My friends and I had an absolute amazing time at Sadie's! Our server, Madeline, was perfectly…read moreattentive and so funny. All of the food we got (and it was a lot) was DELICIOUS!!! I always love coming to Sadie's. I miss the green garlic hummus though :(

Everything about Sadie's is amazing, from the ambiance to the service. The food is amazing…read morequality--the whipped feta is a MUST. Also, if there is any opportunity for a buffet, take it. The brunch buffet is very reasonably priced and the assortment and quality of food are unbeatable. We went for mother's day and plan to return for other holiday brunches.

Interior

SLOW COOKED WHOLE LAMB SHANK Polenta, charred corn succotash, red wine demi

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VERLASSO SALMON Beet tahini, lemon potatoes, chermoula

Greek Cafe Grill

4.4(112 reviews)

8.8 mi•Bellevue

I work right down the street from this place, so I come often! The guys are always super nice when…read moreI come in. The restaurant is always super clean and the food is fresh! I have NEVER had a bad experience. The portions are HUGE, especially considering their prices are very fair and cheap. You can also build up points when you place orders online and they add up fast. In the last 3.5 years I cant even count how many times my meals were $5-10 off. They are never packed so service is always super quick. Im a huge foodie and this is by far the best Greek place i've ever been to.

So glad we went with the lunch special gyro sandwich with fries, as it was one of the best, with an…read moreagreeable portion of roasted lamb from the spit. It came with a generous portion of fries. I ordered a side of rice, and after tasting it, kinda wished I didn't. It was similar to a rice-a-roni pilaf, but with a very fragrant flavor. Didn't care for the consistency or taste. I'll def be back for more gyro, as we seem to have a lot of house sitting gigs in this area.

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Gyro plate with chicken

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Chicken Platter

Mediterranean Cuisine

4.5(275 reviews)

8.8 mi

Chicken gyro and macaroni bechamel with greek salad, pita (soft and made fresh)and hummus…read more Delicious, well flavored and tender meat, and fresh vegetables. Fast service with REASONABLE prices. We sat lake side and enjoyed the last afternoon. Note: No alcohol beverages.

Located in a quiet small strip mall area of Brentwood suburb, Mediterranean Cuisine is maybe one of…read morethe stranger names for a restaurant that one could derive. It is clearly descriptive, at the same time, it's a name of an entire food category translated into a restaurant name. In reality, the restaurant is a mix of Greek and Lebanese influences. The gyro platter is one of the more popular items. The gyro itself is served with a sauce over it and generally enjoyable. The tabbouleh is the real disappointment, parsley is clearly not washed well, so the entire salad is full of crunchy sand. Basically, inedible. The chefs must not have tried it. Lastly, the hummus is ok, but extremely acidic and felt off balance. That might be a matter of taste however. Inside, the establishment is clean and casually decorated. Mediterranean Cuisine is clearly a family run business with kind and pleasant staff working, preparing some solid food, but also does not need some extra attention in the kitchen to make the dishes something worth returning for.

Mediterranean Combo Platter

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House of Kabob

4.3(401 reviews)

4.4 mi•South Nashville

Delicious and authentic Persian food! There is a kebab or mix plate here for everyone - carnivores,…read morepescatarians and vegetarians alike! The restaurant is well established and doesn't rely on frills and gimmicks to attract their clientele. Lots of brown and neutrals dominate the aesthetic - cultural decor and an occasional tv can be spotted along the walls. All the kebabs are well seasoned and full of flavor. The meat is both crispy and juicy. The complimentary pita is served warm and is pillowy soft. Some of my favorite hidden gems on this menu are on the appetizer list. Don't skip over the chefs appetizer with creamy cheese, olives, herbs and ground walnuts! I also love the light but flavorful white bean soup with tomato broth and generous chunks of chicken.

House of Kabob is a well-known Persian restaurant in South Nashville quite popular with the diverse…read morelocal population. They maintain an impressively enormous menu with just about every style of kabob on the planet! They also serve lamb shanks, gyros, and falafel among other options. The lamb is extraordinarily tender and pretty tasty, although the flavor isn't nearly as good as the best I've eaten in the Middle East. But I have unfairly high standards as a world traveler. The beef dishes are very good too, but again, not the best I've had. The service is fantastic with welcoming employees who make you feel right at home. House of Kabob is a worthy stop if you love Persian cuisine.

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Appetizer

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Epice

4.4(539 reviews)

2.6 mi•12 South

This family owned Lebanese bistro is located on 12 South. They serve classic Lebanese dishes like…read moreGrape Leaves, Charred Eggplant, Soups, Salads, Lamb, Hummus, Za'atar, Shawarma, Tawook, Fish Tacos and more. Keep in mind that they have different menus according to Dinner, Lunch and Weekend Brunch. They offer plenty of Vegan and Vegetarian dishes. This is a Scratch kithen and you can tell by the fresh Ingredients and vibrant colors of the food. The interior of the restaurant feels modern and classy with skylights to let in the natural light. The staff are very friendly and the service is very good. The dress code is Smart Casual. They also offer a full bar along with an extensive European wine list. If you're looking for a great date night spot or a weekend brunch, this would be a nice option. The food and the ambiance go hand in hand. I would recommend making reservations as it can get very busy at peak hours. To finish the review-- Parking situation-- There is limited street parking, Pay to park lots and you can park at Sevier Park which is a short walk to the restaurant and it's free. Enjoy!!

The ambience inside is wonderful, it's a small room that feels upscale without being stuffy. Most…read morepeople were dressed in a sundress or nice shirt and pants. They had a nice wine list and good cocktail selection. Service was super friendly too. I just think the food was okay, especially for the prices. The portions of meat were a little small considering the entrees were $30+. I also wasn't very impressed by the pita and hummus. I'd like to go back and try some other items!

Interior design

Mishwe

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Part of the main dining area- We were there first people there at 11:00. When we left about 12:15 it was getting very busy

Chicago Style Gyros

4.1(97 reviews)

4.4 mi•Inglewood

Literally crave their gyro! Reminds me of a late night perfect donor kebab / gyro I'd have in…read moreEurope! First time I drove thru the man in the window said "see you tomorrow." Thought it was cocky but funny... I go back more than once a week! Exceptional product and service!

Most of the time this place is great. I have been eating their mostly wonderful food for over 22…read moreyears. However--the Falafel is not good anymore. This was the place that--back in 2004 when I moved into the area, revealed to me how great Falafel could be. It was crispy and dark on the outside, and soft, green and savory in the middle. They were the size of golf balls--the crunch was palpable and dangerously delicious. Now, and for a while now--they are serving up a light brown, flat, mushy, cut into pieces, flavorless amalgamation of something reminiscent of the first time I attempted to make Falafel from a powdered mix from Kroger. Stick with the Gyro or Chicken I guess. What happened guys?

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Koftaky Grill

4.6(128 reviews)

12.0 mi

Fresh ingredients, homey vibe as soon as you walk in and a very welcoming cashier are the top…read morethings I noticed from Koftaky Grill. The beef shawarma plate had it all! Perfectly cooked beef chunks, soft yellow rice, delicious side salad and pita bread. I only wish they had fresh juice options instead of the regular fountain drinks. Overall the food was very fulfilling and tasty.

This understated nook in Hermitage excels in food and service…read more It's a family run business that's eager to serve and treat their customers like members of the family. The food is tasty. Beef shawarma and mixed grill (kebabs and kofta) are the best things on the menu. Do yourself a favor and order the TOMYA dressing. It's a thick garlic aioli that will make you forget life is treating you poorly. The restaurant usually seems like it's not crowded. A lot of people pick up their orders and don't linger at the place. There aren't many decorative items in the place, and there's a Christmas tree year round. Once you taste the food, you'll understand where the focus of this place lies. They do catering too. I can't wait to try that.

Beef Shawarma

Gyro Mix Plate

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Outdoor, part of a strip mall

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Kimberly P.

18 years ago

I can't believe these people are talking about the same restaurant!! Owners Mike and Fadia are some of the sweetest, friendliest people you will ever meet. Mike always remembers your order, and the food is incredible! I think maybe some Nashvillians are not used to authentic Palestinian food.... The inside decor is charming, and sometimes a tv in the corner is playing arab music/tv. The area of town isn't the greatest, but the same could be said for all of Charlotte/21st ave. I've never been bothered by anyone in that parking lot. Younger visitors (univ. students) may be disappointed there's no hookah, but this restaurant has more of a professional lunch time/family theme. There are many health care professionals at lunch when I go during the week. As far as I know, they do not sell coffee. It is not that type of cafe :-) Think locally owned, authentic arab lunch cuisine. Overall this is one of Nashville's best restaurants period, and certainly in the mediterranean cuisine category. read more

Kathleen M.

12 years ago

My daughter and I had dinner at Fattoush and felt it was the best Greek meal we've ever had! The owner and his wife are excellent chefs and their recommendations for what we ate were terrific. They are the kindest, friendliest people. I would eat at this restaurant every time I come to Nashville. read more

Ethan S.

2 years ago

Amazing experience, Delicious food, friendly staff, and a cozy atmosphere. The food were flavorful, ingredient were fresh and plentiful. Service was attentive. Definitely a must-try for anyone craving for good food and hot pot at the same time! read more

Katie S.

11 years ago

The gyros here are absolutely delicious! No wonder this place is packed. If you go during lunch on a weekday, expect a wait. The only negative is the uncomfortable parking, but the food is totally worth it. read more

Eve M.

12 years ago

Excellent service, excellent food. The best falafel I've ever tasted! Plus, the owner and his family are incredibly kind. Would recommend to anyone looking for a tasty Greek meal. read more

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3 months ago

Fattoush ! Aloha from Kona big island. We truly miss you and brother and food we try come see you as soon as I get off!!! Akiko and Ron read more

Gina S.

12 years ago

This place is the only gyro place that have actual chicken sherwma. this place highly recommend. Keep up the good work Mike.

Michael C.

15 years ago

Great food. Sometimes have to wait a bit, but it's well worth the wait for fresh food. I would recommend this to anyone.

Marcus H.

12 years ago

Average food. But the wait is awful. Had 4 people in front of me and it took 30 mins to get my food!

Benjamin B.

5 years ago

Best Babaganoush ever I've done at Mediterranean restaurants all over the U. S. Hands down the best

Jenni J.

6 years ago

Food was spectacular and service was excellent. You can tell they take pride in food presentation.

Mandy S.

5 years ago

This restaurant has the best food. I love eating there and I enjoy talking with the employees.

Jake G.

4 years ago

Literally 132/10. The owner is such a G too. If you haven't been, you're missing out.

Whitney L.

412

11 years ago

I had the beef gryo. They had very fast service!

David R.

15 years ago

Darn good and plenty for the money

Fattoush Cafe - mideastern - Updated September 2026

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