The chicken and rice is AMAZING! It's expensive (everything is these days though) but not a…read morerip-off, in my opinion.

I was excited to try this place - the reviews were excellent and usually my husband doesn't like to…read moretry new places but I talked him into it. It was not busy, but the floor was dirty, and we wanted a light lunch. we were quickly seated, ordered water and the appetizer platter. We wanted to try the Yemen bread and the waiter included it with our app. The soup they brought - a chicken stock base - was salty and bitter - really bitter - we were hungry and couldn't eat it. No water was ever brought. The app platter came out and it was all inedible. The falafel were overdone, the baba, cucumber, and hummus were bland with a bad aftertaste - the bread was warm and good, but there was nothing to eat it with. The grape leaves were also hard on the edges and the worst I ever had. We will never go back. Terribly disappointing.

Came here with a party of four on a Saturday at 5:30 and and there was plenty of seating. We had…read moresuper fast service and the restaurant was very clean. We started off with the mint lemonade, which was amazing. Definitely recommend. Then they let us to half of the family platter, which is very generous of them. It was the perfect amount of food for a party of four. All of the sides were super delicious And their pita bread was awesome. Definitely plan on coming back next time we're in Temple Terrace!

This Mediterranean BBQ place is one of the few new restaurants in temple terrace. The place is big…read more We came here during the Ramadan and they run out of the table. So we revisit them in the different date. We order the mixed grill. This dish comes with shih kabab, kafta kabab, chicken kebab. The side dish includes rice, grill onion, grilled tomato, grilled jalapeño, nan, veggie, and more. The mixed grilled is good for two as old person like us. The best among the grilled protein, the chicken kabab is the best. Service is good. The wait may take 25 minutes to grilled. Overall they are good food.

Outstanding service and truly great food. You must have the house salad and beef shish…read more I can't say enough as to how well the beef was cooked perfectly with lots of taste. I recommend this place wish I could give them 10 stars.

We went to Costco for shopping, and for Friday night dinner, we ordered from Garden Mediterranean…read moreGrill. We got the Chicken Shawarma and the Chicken Kabob Platter. We picked up the food from the restaurant in 20 minutes. The smell of the food was great and it raised our hopes for great and delicious food. We ate at home. It smell really good, but the taste was a bit lacking, it was like it needed some more seasoning. So, I would say, the food was okay, not great.

Great Middle Eastern food, large menu, with really helpful service. No alcohol, though.read more

During a trip to Tampa I had a craving for Middle Eastern food, so I asked my uber driver if he had…read moreany recommendations as he was Palestinian... He recommended Olive Tree. Located outside of downtown, we walked in and got seated right away by the lovely staff. Surrounded by Arab-American families, I knew this was the right spot! We were given some pita bread with a house dip (which I only got a pic of after digging in). We ordered the Olive Tree Sampler, Fatoush, and the Mansaf (as this is what I had a craving for). The sampler platter was very good, offering a wide variety of options and flavors. The Fatoush was good, but not the best I've had; I was a little disappointed by it. But the headliner, the Mansaf, was probably one of the better ones I've ever had! The lamb was cooked to perfection and the rice was delicious. The portion was good enough to feed 4-5 people, so for the two of us it was a struggle, but we gorged ourselves on the dish. The flavors made it too difficult to stop eating... If you have a craving for Middle Eastern food, or even curiosity about trying it for the first time, I would highly recommend going to the Olive Tree!

My family and I had a wonderful early supper at Jerusalem Grill & Deli. First impression was that…read moreit is very clean, bright, tastefully deco red , and very friendly staff. We were immediately seated at a booth near the front .... But still close enough to the kitchen to smell the wonderful aromas. Being the first time to this restaurant, we ordered platters so that we could try a variety of the amazing food. It is owned by a wonderful husband and wife team, the husband is the chef and the wife is the owner and business person (who also makes the best Arabic coffee that I have ever tasted). Think of going over to a dear friends home for dinner ... that is the atmosphere. The food is beyond fresh, the variety is very authentic, the staff is super friendly and helpful. The chef came by to check on how we liked our experience. He was friendly and cheerful ... and very proud of his wife and his fantastic restaurant. We talked off and on for about 15 or 20 minutes. He let me know that their lamb is some of the best you will find. He was right .... It was perfectly cooked and very tender. He surprised us with a sample and I cannot wait to go back for a full lamb meal. When we did not think that we could eat anymore, the wife / owner offered us a sample of the cheesecake that her daughter makes fresh. It is amongst the best cheesecakes that I have tried .... Not too sweet and full of flavor. Also make sure to try the mint iced tea ... it is made with real mint and had a great natural mint taste. Our waitress was very nice and checked on us frequently. We were very appreciative of her attentiveness and great demeanor. My family and I travel frequently both domestic and international .... This restaurant is among the best that I have tried and at a very reasonable priced. Who would have ever thought that there would be such a hidden gem of a restaurant in Brandon. If you want to have a great dining experience, be sure to visit Jerusalem Grill & Deli. We will be back soon.

We've been to Jerusalem Grill probably four times by now. Enough, that the staff already recognized…read moreus this last time . And let's start there. The staff are so friendly and down to earth. Kind people. I love that. The place itself is inviting and feels extremely unique. It was setup and decorated with care. You walk in and you're in a different place. You forget you're in a shopping center and that this is a storefront restaurant. The mint tea lemonade drink they serve...? DO NOT think twice about trying it. I'm not usually one for minty stuff, but this drink is absolutely phenomenal. What about the food, you ask...? Well, this is officially my place in all of Tampa Bay to eat Mediterranean food. And I've tried many that are absolutely delicious. But Jerusalem beats them all out. The meats are truly, expertly cooked, with flavors that give you that food high that leaves you feeling amazing after the meal. But then the sides are equally impressive. Everything down to their salads is fresh and packed with flavor and nuance. I have not had a bad thing on this menu. It's all been amazing. Oh... try their baklava. Not usually big on desserts, but I'll get that again for certain.

I found this place one day on Uber Eats and every chance I get I'm ordering take out or I'm…read morestopping by because honestly everything is FIRE I almost always get the chicken Shawarma with white sauce and hot sauce extra white. But let's be real the gyro over rice and with pita is amazing I've also done the beef and chicken shawarma. Just typing this out makes my mouth water and belly rumble for more

Very solid place to get Halal food! This is the second location after the one in Temple Terrace and…read moreit is just as good! They always have friendly people working here and the portion sizes are fantastic! Super tender chicken and the falafel is excellent! Crispy on the outside and just the right moistness on the inside. Just know this is not rhetorical biggest restaurant around, so seating can be hard to find on a busy day. But otherwise, awesome place! :)

I am absolutely obsessed with this place. I order from here at least twice a week. The portions are…read morehuge, the prices are great, everyone is always super nice and friendly. They have hands down the best grilled chicken skewers I've ever had. Everything there is flavorful, I moved here from NY which has a very heavy Greek population/ Greek food scene and this place is such a hidden gem.

Little Greek is a delicious quick option for a healthy lunch on the go! For me when I'm in a busy…read morework week and moving around town I typically like to pack a healthy lunch but when I can't, they are a great spot to rely on with delicious Greek salads with yummy Feta cheese, Greek olives! WOW, this time I ventured out and went for a grilled chicken pita and it did not disappoint. I chose to get a little extra tzatziki because it's just so tasty and flavorful! I would love to come back next time for a heavenly slice of baklava and ruin my diet. It's worth it!

I stopped in today on a whim, and I am so glad that I did! I've never written a review before, but…read morethe chicken shawarma wrap is the best I've ever had, and very reasonably priced! The people working in the store were personable, helpful, and made me feel right at home asking about groceries and foods that I didn't have much experience with. They brought me out a stuffed grape leaf to try and it was also delicious! I wish I hadn't had to leave to get back to work because I felt like I could have stayed all day talking and trying everything! I will definitely be back!

I would highly recommend this place, the shawarma and mix grill plate was incredible and full of…read moreflavor. Staff is also super friendly, definitely a hidden gem in Brandon