Been here a couple times and just have not been impressed with the flavors. Sometimes they are out of items that I'd found out when my food arrives that they didn't have the item... read more

Great spot during the lunch rush. I got the veggie mezza which was plenty of food. Lentil soup was also flavorful. Overall, quick service and affordable for how much food you get. read more

Garlic Crush - Veggie Mezza - Mediterranean Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

We ordered the meal through Door Dash and it was still warm upon arrival. The chicken kebab plate had moist, well seasoned chicken and loved the rice which wasn't oily. The two sandwiches were delectable as well and the lamb was mouthwatering. The gyros plate was also very generous portions. We wish we would have gotten this sooner during COVID but will add it to our regular rotation. read more

Garlic Crush - Take Out - Mediterranean Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

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The gyro plate is the only sensible option for someone with an appetite - not just the options but the volume of what you can get. When I received my order, I noticed the chicken was incredibly dry, the flavor was pure salt, and the rest of the dish seemed to alienate one another. Very disappointing. The saving grace was the rice, which tasted like it should, and the water to gulp it all down. Perhaps this was a one off? Who knows. Yelpers - please visit and let me know your thoughts! read more

This is not the first time. Can't go back to a place that can't cater to my allergies. I ordered 4 chicken kabob plate and asked for no bell peppers or onions (I'm allergic!). If they couldn't do that, they should have told me BEFORE I paid and waited 40+ MINUTES for the food. I'm waiting for my food, then I see the cook open up the box of food and pull out the pepper and onions!!!!!!!!! WTF!!!!!! That didn't even clean the box!!! You can see that the cook really had to laid his fingers in my food!!!!!!!!!!! ((You can't do that kind of shit!!!! You can someone!!!)) I told the cashier, very kindly and as quietly as I can so others around can't hear, that if that's my food, I'm allergic. He can't just pull out those things after placing them in. I waited for OVER 40 minutes!!! I was told 4 minutes. I'm in a hurry to go to an appointment and didn't make the time to look at the 4 plates I bought. I get home and what do I find... The plates that the cook just pulled out the peppers and onions!!! They didn't even bother to CLEAN the boxes!!!!!!!!! WASTED OVER $70 AND CAN'T EAT MY FOOD!!!!!!!! It's an allergy not a choice!!!! The other time before this, $400 catered food paid in full!!!!!! WTF!!!! I can't eat, but luckily it was a party and others can. Not going back to waste $$$$ on food I can't eat read more

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I just paid $20 for this. This is how it came. I did not take a bite. They are being very tight on their portions. Will never come back. read more

Garlic Crush - This is how it came. I didn't even take a bite yet. They are being extremely tight on their portions not to mention this was $20! - Mediterranean Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

I have mixed feelings about this place. Ordered takeout food tonight after seeing the great reviews on Google but I am disappointed to be honest. So I ordered the Chicken Shawarma Plate with a side of lentil soup and Chicken Shawarma Sandwich. First let me cover the good bits. The lentil soup was very tasty. The Chicken Shawarma sandwich was huge and totally worth the $11.95 though it is still on the higher end. Taste wise also it was pretty good with the garlic sauce and the pickles. Pita was light and does not feel heavy inspite of its size. What did not work for me was the Chicken Shawarma Plate. The quantity was abyssmal - so less for $18.95. I wish I took a picture to prove my point but it did not fill the box remotely. Tastwise also, it was average, nothing to write home about. So yes, maybe I just got unlucky but the Chicken Shawarma Plate was so not worth the price at which it is marked. read more

Pretty bomb! I ordered the gyro plate, the mixed meat plate, and the Greek fries and everything was super delicious. The portions are hefty and even the leftovers still hit! Sadly they only gave me one utensil set, but mistakes happen and they are forgiven! Will be back! ‍*chef's kiss‍* read more

Garlic Crush - Mediterranean Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

Beware, this location is steadily dropping in service, and food quality. This used to be a frequent stop for lunch and dinner, to go, and many yelp orders. They used to have upbeat, smiley, employees and the last 5 visits that has disappeared. Perhaps overworked? Underpaid? Undertrained? Or? Who knows. The service is just not there anymore. This review is more for the management/ownership. Recent order concerning chicken kebab salad: chicken was totally inedible. It was not only dry, but the chicken "crumbled" in your mouth, as if it had no integrity. It was shocking. It had no flavor either. It tasted fake. I am sure and hoping this is a rare occasion. But management needs to be aware or they will lose business on the fast. read more

Garlic Crush - Chicken Kebab Salad - Mediterranean Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

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Was a bit disappointed by the bland meal here after hearing a lot of hype. Got the meat combo plate, garlic fries, and lentil soup. The fries themselves were decent, but with a name like garlic fries I expected a lot of garlic flavor. Instead, it was a bland sauce too much feta. Feta fries would be a better name here until they amp up the garlic flavor. The lentil soup was also bland and I would skip it next time. The meat plate was also bland but decent overall. While I didn't love it, my wife who has a more plain palate liked it. read more

It is a pretty average place. They are really crowded, for a mid-day lunch on a weekday, there was no place to sit for a group of two. Due to the extreme crowd, we decided to get takeout. The prices are above average for the site and food, making it a $$ restaurant. I got the Grilled Lamb Plate and the Chicken Shawarma; both were 3/5. The lamb was not well cooked and was chewy, and the hummus and rice were mediocre. They didn't taste authentic and were lacking genuine flavor. Edible, but nothing to go crazy for. The chicken shawarma also wasn't that great. Their refrigerators don't function properly. I got a guava drink from the one kept by the register, and it was room temperature. I would be a little concerned about the milk-based drinks in there. It is the kind of place you can come in if you are starving and looking for non-chain fast food. For the price, it is really not justified with how average the food is. Food: 3/5 Ambiance: 2/5 Overall: 3/5 read more

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I'd say this place is a 3.5 for food flavor, value and service... but I'll round up because there's very few convenient takeout options in the downtown Bellevue area that isn't super duper expensive, so I appreciate this place. The pita sandwiches are good size and decent flavor. They offer a better value than the plates. I love chicken shawarma plates but the few times I've ordered one here the portions have been very skimpy, and when I ask for extra garlic sauce I always get an attitude. For almost $15, I really don't think a request is that big of a deal but that's just me. Overall, pretty good food and convenient. read more

So sad, not sure what happened to Garlic Crush, but it's not the same anymore. Not sure if we kept going at busy or bad times but it's been a big miss. The chicken shawarma is not as good as it used to be! The chicken was dry and cold - does not come out hot at all... And the beef kabob plate, for the price you would think they should give a good amount of food - but the portions have shrunk!?? Last time we got the beef kabob plate ($15.75) there was only like 5 pieces of beef... how disappointing! Also the pita used to be served all warm and soft and now they gave it to us cold and it was kinda hard! No thank you. Now we're going to have to find a new go to spot for Mediterranean food. I'll try it again someday but we were terribly disappointed the last 3 times we went :( please go back to how you used to be!! read more

Garlic Crush - Chicken Shawarma Plate - Mediterranean Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

Huge fan of Garlic Crush and I have tried several Garlic Crush places in and around Seattle. Hands down the chicken kebab sandwich or platter is just the best and so comforting. It is seasoned better packed with more flavors and spices as compared to the chicken shawarma (tbh).. their garlic fries are to die for and their hummus and pita so fresh and tasty! Highly recommend this place if in the area. read more

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I called ahead to get a take out order and it was ready in less than 10 minutes. This was my first time here as I usually always order my gyro sandwich/plate from another restaurant that I've been loyal to, but it was too far away this day. The food tasted great and the portion was huge! IT was more than enough for me and a great value! I think I found my new spot on the east side for my gyros. read more

Great little local spot for Mediterranean/Lebanese food! The garlic fries are to die for, loaded with feta. Only thing I recommend is to not order the fries via Uber Eats or door dash because they don't travel well. read more

The food is delicious. I'm not so big on lentil soup, but theirs is excellent. The chicken kabobs are freaking fantastic! And the people who run the place are very attentive and helpful. read more

Tasty but portions are way way too small, on top of the insider secret that the med kitchen across the street literally serves no exaggeration at all 3x as much food for the same cost. read more

Garlic Crush - Schwarma - Mediterranean Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

This was 20$ and only little tiny cup lettuce what a joke I had to check that there was even anything in the container it weighed nothing. Been here twice the first time the meet tasted off. read more

Garlic Crush - Chicken salad - Mediterranean Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

Decent Food, terrible customer service. Won't give them my money anymore after their rude treatment.

I liked their fries (just seasoned, not the garlic ones). The gyro was so so, not the way I remembered it :(. Oh also prices have gone up a bit, the classic gyro is now 8,25 though you can make it a combo for an extra 4$ which isn't too bad. read more

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I used to love this place but last time was very disappointing! First of all the size portions are for kids! We got one shawarma and kebab and paid $22. The fountain soda was DISGUSTING!!!! I can taste the chlorine in the water!!!! The guy at the counter was nice tho! read more

Affordable and authentic. You order and pay up front, then they bring your food to you. Not much for ambiance, but oh the food is delicious. My group had intended to go to a nearby restaurant, but the wait was long and they didn't seem willing to seat us together. Garlic Crush was our second choice, but provided my best meal of the week. My son is dating a Turkish woman, so I have become fond of mezze meals with many small dishes. That's what I ordered, along with a side of kefte (spiced meatballs) and yogurt drink (ayran). A feast for under $25. A colleague married a Cypriot woman, so we compared notes. His meal was just as good. As we left, I learned that the owners were Lebanese. Now I understand the authenticity. read more

Horrible service ruined our dinner - my partner went in there he ordered three sandwiches. He got home they had only put two in the bag. He went back to them they said we gave it to you. He called me I checked the bag has only two, on top of that the rude workers made him go check in the car as if we are sandwich thieves. Customer of 10 years here, I will not be going there again for sure this was beyond embarrassing and inconvenient and inappropriate also we don't have time to drive back and forth due to your incompetent workers. read more

I never had a place mess my orders up so often that I felt the need to leave a warning other than here. This is the last straw for us. After ordering the Beef and Lamb Shawarma to go, over half of the container for both of the orders were empty. At nearly 20$ per order, the amount of meat and rice remaining is unacceptable. Never eating here again. read more

Garlic Crush - Mediterranean Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

Their prices increased by $5 and they reduced their portions in almost half. Not garlic-ey at all.

Decided to stop by on a Saturday night since it was the only establishment open after 9 pm. I ordered the falafel salad. The falafel salad was decently sized and tasted okay. The customer service could be improved especially given their deminour and attitude. Plenty of tables to sit outside. Overall recommend in case you are looking for a bite to eat. read more

Garlic Crush - Falafel salad - Mediterranean Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

fire food for a great price and great service from elena and louis; very friendly! def returning!

Ordered take out late Friday night and the service was great, food was prepared promptly and quality was exceptional. The chicken was flavorful and the perfect consistency. The hummus was one of the best I've ever had. The Greek fries we're okay. Overall I would definitely recommend this restaurant! read more

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Garlic crush is just perfect for a quick Mediterranean option. I love their garlic fries, they are sooo good! Their falafels are of good size and fried to perfection. My usual has been the chicken shawarma platter for which we usually add in a note to roast the chicken pieces a little more. I have only had take outs from here, they are quick in service and would definitely recommend trying this place. read more

Garlic Crush - Garlic Fries, Falafel, Chicken Shawarma Plate - Mediterranean Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

Always fresh tasty food with generous portions. The lamb gyros are delicious! I also recommend the gyro plate, but be sure to get garlic paste on the side for the pita bread! It's yummy! read more

Local chain with good flavor. I like ordering either the lamb shawarma plate or i recently discovered the lamb shawarma wrap, really delicious. quick service! Sad they went away from the side salad, not a huge lentil soup fan. read more

Pretty disappointed after enjoying meals from Garlic Crush in the past. We used a delivery service this time which didn't help, as all of our food was quite cold when it arrived. Didn't the driver use a thermal bag? I opted to eat my gyro sandwich as delivered rather than reheating it and having to deal with warmed over lettuce. The sandwich itself was a good sized serving with decent flavor (aside from the temp and the limp lettuce). My wife's falafel sandwich was reheated but not very favorful. Likewise, the baklava was not to my liking. I think it's the difference between the Greek recipe which uses honey versus the Middle Eastern one which uses sugar syrup and cooking oil. read more

Whyyy would anyone rate this less than 4 star is beyond me...well I suppose taste is subjective (but anything less than 4 star is wrong...hehehe). I held back the 5th star only because of limited seating and fact that the ambience is just mehh :(... but food is AhMazinggg! This for me serves the best chicken kebab and lentil soup in seattle area. I know that is a tall claim specially with so many great restaurants around, but my opinion has not wavered for atleast last 5-6 years. I have tried almost everything in this place. Falafel can be hit or miss sorta dish but chicken kebab are heavenly and the lentil soup is soo good. This is truly one of my most frequented restaurants on eastside... probably the most. The chicken shwarma is my next favorite. I tend to order their plates with rice and soup over the wraps. Toum (garlicky white dip) and Baba ghanoush is also good. If I had to rate the average ones i would say the hummus, dolmas and tabbouleh. I rarely order these because I was not too impressed. I am not too impressed by their baklawa either. read more

I ordered a take out falafel sandwich, spanakopita and baklava for dinner. I've had falafel from Garlic Crush in the past and it was pretty good - though its been about a year, but tonight things were off. The falafel texture made it seem undercooked and the flavor was off, way too much of one spice (maybe coriander) which really overpowered the falafel. The spanakopita had way too much sodium & the baklava was ok. Hopefully this was just an off night. read more

Always so friendly. Food is sensational. Perpetually excellent. Definitely eat here! :)

Ordered delivery from here and the food is surprisingly good! I say surprisingly because most Mediterranean places I've been to have been disappointing around these parts but garlic crush definitely doesn't skimp on flavor. The beef and lamb with rice is awesome. The rice is cooked more al dente than I usually like but it's not hard by any means. The hummus was very smooth and flavorful. The rice pudding was creamy and not too sweet. The only thing that was not to be liking was the lentil soup but that might just be a personal thing about the flavor profile. Would definitely order from here again. read more

Salad dressing was just oil and the chicken shawarma was over cooked and dry. Use to love their garlic salad dressing

Great great food! I have been here dozens of times over the past couple of years for the nice people and the great service. Unfortunately the last couple times I went here the portions were extremely small compared to what they used to be. It almost looks like less than half the amount of food. Portions were heavy and enough for a meal and a half. Unfortunately for the price it is no longer worth it which is disappointing... I will not be returning unless they are able to put more on the plate. Please go back to the way you were! read more

Overall great Mediterranean food. The falafel was pretty good (not amazing) but the chicken in the chicken kebab plate was delicious -- perfectly tender, juicy and the spices were tasty. The sides of hummus and garlic sauce were really good too. The lentil soup is amazing! It's probably the best lentil soup I've had. Definitely worth getting as a side or appetizer (or even a bowl as a main). The portion size to price ratio is just ok, but nothing egregious for the area. read more

Garlic Crush - Falafel Plate - Mediterranean Near Me - Bellevue, Washington

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