I've eaten here occasionally through the years and always thought it was a decent Mediterranean restaurant. The employees are always super friendly and the restaurant is always clean. I was craving Mediterranean food and didn't feel like cooking after a long day at work. Ordered the beef shawarma plate and a side of the tabbouleh salad. There was a 10-15 minute wait but when I picked up my order I thought the package felt super light so I quickly scanned my order. I was hungry and ready to eat! I was surprised how "small" the order of tabbouleh salad was. For $6.50 it was just 2 bites. It was basically a thin layer spread on the bottom of the box. I used to order this and it was probably 3x the amount. The beef shawarma plate was ok. I used to love their rice but it didn't taste the same. Their hummus is very good. The beef was a little dry and cut very thin. I didn't think it was worth $30 (before tip). At least their hummus is always good and consistent. read more

Garlic Crush - Tabboule Salad - Small - Lebanese Near Me - Issaquah, Washington

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The food is great and the staff are nice. However, you can keep selling large hummus and they are barely covered the base of containers. This is a small container. This is not the first time, and large hummus in Tanoor and Falafel Fresh is consistent. They need to fix it. In my case, I called and the person refunded the hummus cost. Still, what we got was not enough for our dinner. Fix it. read more

Garlic Crush - They sold this to us a large hummus. I hate to see the small hummus. - Lebanese Near Me - Issaquah, Washington

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Wildly low effort. Whole place has the vibe of being run by stoned kids. While nothing we got was good value, the kids plates stand out as particularly bad -- $12 for a few chicken kebab pieces over a small serving of rice. Go elsewhere. read more

One of our regular Mediterranean stops in Issaquah. The chicken shawarma is good here, the chicken is good but sometimes a bit dry and less spicy. I usually need to use their chili sauce to feel the heat. The chicken kababs roll has a good chicken pieces but there is lack of heat in this roll as well. The mixed kabab grill has good lamb, beef and chicken kababs. The soup that comes along is great. Love their garlic fries, garlic sauce, tahini and hummus ! Plenty of parking and a friendly neighborhood restaurant! read more

Food was amazing! Employees are so nice! Fresh and so good! My child order the chicken kids meal and loved it! read more

Every time we've ordered delivery or pickup we've had issues with our order. It happened again today -- forgot our fries this time. And the garlic fries we received were not cooked. There is always an issue it seems with something being missing or not properly cooked. Not sure who's managing but count us out now -- it's happened too many times. read more

I found dirt in my salad! Clearly the lettuce isn't being washed...Had to throw it out. So gross! read more

Garlic Crush - Dirt in my salad.. so gross - Lebanese Near Me - Issaquah, Washington

My family has been coming to this Garlic Crush since we moved to Issaquah and we love their food. Their shawarma sandwiches are our go-to, and we always order a side of their delicious garlic fries. I wish their restaurant was cleaner. When we went into the restaurant today, there were only two other parties and yet most of the tables in the restaurant were dirty with napkins and crumbs everywhere underneath the seats. We normally order this food to go and it reheats really well at home in the oven. read more

Garlic Crush - Garlic Fries - Lebanese Near Me - Issaquah, Washington

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Picked up dinner on the way home. I ordered my usual and spouse ordered a salad Parking is easy. Restaurant appears to be well maintained. Employees are courteous and attentive. Didn't take long to get our order. Everything was well packed for take out Food is okay. Gyros sandwich had a good portion of meat. Restaurant was busy. Many takeouts were picked up, and several tables were occupied by patrons read more

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Chicken kebabs are the best! The garlic paste is super yummy with the chicken kebabs!

You would never know this is a middle eastern restaurant everything was unseasoned and mediocre at best. Calling a restaurant garlic crush where garlic was never used is amazingly bad. zero ambiance. read more

I think I have to break up with Garlic Crush. It's just too many wrong things. 1. They forgot two of our entrees of our to-go order and my teen daughter was in a rush and didn't check. Ugh. 2. When I called them back and told them they forgot two of the entrees and was told apathetically "Sorry. There was a rush. Would you want a refund or to come back?" I told them we were 20min away but that I would come back." Just be better. Comp a piece of Baklava or something for the error or inconvenience. Sheesh. 3. Finally set down, 40 min later Round Trip. And this sad, sad pathetic portion of Cauliflower is $8.75. The Value and the Service has just gone downhill. I can't do it anymore. read more

Garlic Crush - Cauliflower for $8.75. Um. This isn't even 1/4 of a head of cauliflower. - Lebanese Near Me - Issaquah, Washington

Fast casual eatery with quick service and great food. You order at the cashier and bus your own tables. I love the consistency here and the flavor in the beef/lamb! This is my go to whenever I'm craving something quick read more

Garlic Crush - Greek Salad - Lebanese Near Me - Issaquah, Washington

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How can you run out of soup with over an hour before closing??? Lame. This can't be real.

I eat here at least once everytime that I am in town. I have yet to have a bad meal. Place your order ahead and it will be ready when you arrive. read more

Garlic Crush - Lebanese Near Me - Issaquah, Washington

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We hadn't been to this restaurant since before the pandemic but we remembered it to be decent so thought we would give it another try since our errands took us to Issaquah. Sadly we were disappointed in our most recent dining experience there. The chicken schwarma sandwich was super disappointing. The chicken was very dry and tasteless and the other ingredients were pretty flavorless. The chicken kabobs were also quite dry. The tabbouleh and cauliflower were OK but not enough to make me want to go back and give it another shot. The garlic sauce on the cauliflower was just quite muted in flavor. Plenty of parking in this strip mall and the process is order and then find a table. It was just not to me and my family's liking so we won't be back. read more

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Clean, delicious food, service is great and fast! I ordered the gyro plate, so good! I ordered the food to go but sat down to eat some at the restaurant. The gentleman working at the register, brought me food and saw that I stayed to eat. He brought me a cup for water. So nice! Thank you for a great lunch garlic crush! read more

Garlic Crush - Gyro plate - Lebanese Near Me - Issaquah, Washington

Excellent, helpful and patient staff. Explained patiently everything to us as first time patrons, came to our table to see if we were satisfied with the meal and brought us a piece of the best baclava I have ever eaten. Food was delicious and plentiful. Will definitely revisit this restaurant again read more

Got takeout on a Sunday evening and the food was really quick. The kofta meat and rice were a little dry. We enjoyed the gyro meat the best. The lentil soup it came with was superb -- very flavorful and hearty! The garlic sauce was good but they didn't give much of it and it could've been more garlicky in my opinion. Nice soft pita, pretty standard creamy hummus. read more

Not a fan of this location. Bellevue location is much better. Dishes were very expensive for what you get and food was very mediocre. Meats were too cold and the salad dressing was extremely salty (maybe they put salt instead of sugar? I am not sure). Service was good although they ask for tips while customers have to bus the table. My son enjoyed his Gyro sandwich so I am giving it a 3. Otherwise it would have been a 2. read more

Garlic Crush - Gyro Plate - Lebanese Near Me - Issaquah, Washington

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Grabbed my meal to go... Meat Combo was well prepared and flavorful. Humus and Garlic spread was great and will definitely be a return customer Yelpers. read more

Garlic Crush - Street POV - Lebanese Near Me - Issaquah, Washington

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Nice environment. Great service. The food was good portion, temperature and taste. The prices were reasonable.

Best food and services ever. Food came so quickly and everyone was so friendly. Highly recommended!

The pita and hummus is excellent! Such good citrusy flavor from the hummus with a hint of lemon and Italian parsley and a hearty wheat flavor from the pita. Chicken shawarma salad- veggies were very fresh but chicken was way too salty. I had to boil it when I got home and even then it was a bit much. The underlying flavor was good though and the chicken was very tender, perfectly cooked. We also got meat combo plate- I didn't try any though so no comments there. The pitas are quite big as you can see in the picture. Good restaurant overall! read more

Garlic Crush - Meat Combo Plate - Lebanese Near Me - Issaquah, Washington

We ordered to go for office lunch. The portion is small for the price. The hummus was not enough for one pita bread. The beef kabob pieces were on salty, some are tender and some are chewy. Pita bread was ok, I have better homemade pita bread. They did not include any napkins or utensils. We did not request and may be that was the reason. The Baklava was flaky, it was good. read more

Garlic Crush - Beef kabobs plate and Baklawa - Lebanese Near Me - Issaquah, Washington

Ordered via DoorDash. "Expected time" 25 mins. Could see Dasher waiting, waiting, waiting at store. Took 45 minutes just to make the food. After delivery, 60 mins later (on 35 min expected), they didn't include Pita Bread or the extra garlic paste (ordered) on the Chicken Schwarma Platter Poorly run operation. Four thumbs down. read more

I thought the falafel was really good and the lentil soup (very cumin forward) as well. The beef and lamb shawarma was subpar. I'd come here again only if I was craving falafel. The place was clean and staff friendly. read more

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Never a disappointment. The Gyros are the best in town. The garlic fries are the best especially if you are about to make out.

This is my third time visiting garlic crush, and so far I have not been disappointed. My daughter and her husband introduced me to Garlic Crush. I ordered the Gyro combo which comes with soup (red lentil) or salad. Gyro meat served with with yellow rice and a delicious white sauce. My husband ordered the meat combo. We haven't tried the lentil soup, but the salad is delicious. The food is not cheap, but nothing these days are. The price is fair. I alway forget to take a picture , before I start eating because the food it so good. You can make two meals if your not a big eater, or not that hungry. My husband said he was starving, and ate everything up. He is always starving ! Lol The food is always fresh and the service is good. If your in Issaquah be sure to stop by. read more

Garlic Crush - Half eaten Gyro platter. Took the left overs home - Lebanese Near Me - Issaquah, Washington

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Is it just me, or does the quality of Mediterranean dishes tend to be the same regardless of if you dine in or order takeout? I don't eat this type of cuisine often, but when I do, I am reminded of how much I enjoy it. After just one trip to Garlic Crush, I'll definitely be back again for more! Three of us stopped by on a Saturday around noon and there were already several people dining in and picking up orders during the lunch rush. Their menu offers a selection of appetizers, salads, grill plates and sandwiches. While their grill plates may seem pricey at about $17-18 each, the serving size is more than generous and they all include rice, warm pita bread and your choice of soup or salad. It turns out to be a great value! After ordering at the counter, we waited about 15 minutes before our food was all packed and ready to go. I ordered the Chicken Kebab Plate with soup ($16.50) which came with several grilled pieces of chicken breast atop a bed of rice, sautéed onions and red peppers, hummus, pita bread and garlic paste. The chicken was tender, nicely seasoned and had a perfect grilled flavor. For the ultimate bite, grab a piece of chicken and bell pepper and dip it in their garlic paste! This creamy paste is the definition of garlicky and elevated the chicken to another level. I also loved the soup which was a pureed lentil seasoned with warm spices. After a couple nibbles of the pita and smooth nutty hummus, I saved the rest for a later snack. My Dad ordered the Meat Combo plate ($17.95) which included all the elements of my meal, plus grilled lamb and kefta. The kefta are essentially meatballs which tasted like a blend of beef and lamb with plenty of spices. My Mom got the Beef & Lamb Shawarma ($16.75), described as "sliced rotisserie beef and lamb mix", but the meat was actually chopped into smaller pieces. The flavor of the meat was fine, but this just didn't turn out to be what we expected. While we only interacted with the cashier at the front counter, service was friendly and the staff in the kitchen appeared to have a good system for churning out orders. Anytime a customer asked to dine in, the cashier asked to see Covid vaccination cards or proof of a negative Covid test. Finally, when our food was ready, the cashier met us halfway in the middle of the restaurant to hand us our bag rather than just placing it at the counter for pickup. An excellent overall experience! 4.75 stars. read more

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Food was good. People were nice. We ordered garlic fries, chicken shawarma, babaganoush. Everything was good and home made tasty.

So glad I tried Garlic Crush for dinner while visiting Issaquah recently. I used Door Dash and had my dinner delivered, so I can't comment on the restaurant vibe. However, my food was made (& delivered) within 30 minutes. It was totally fresh and warm upon arrival. Here's what I tried: 1. cauliflower appetizer 2. gyro salad Both items tasted delicious. They were fresh, an appropriate portion, and were loaded with flavor. Definitely recommend! read more

Garlic Crush - Cauliflower - Lebanese Near Me - Issaquah, Washington

The short view: this is a good Mediterranean restaurant. The longer more complete view: First of all I have eaten in the restaurant, and had delivery from multiple third-party delivery services. The plates from the grill are the standard entree: your choice of a protein served on a bed of yellow rice and roasted red peppers with a side of hummus. They are all good; but, my favorite is the kofta plate. These are skewers of mixed ground meat (beef and lamb) they are cooked well; but, are still moist and flavorful. It's definitely worth selecting the side of lentil soup that comes along with the order at no extra cost. This soup classifies as comfort food, at least by my guidelines it does! It's worth the extra ~$2.50 to get a large garlic paste. This is an excellent condiment for all the grill plates. I also recommend the tzatzici sauce (also ~$2.50) to go with the gyro and schwarma sandwiches. For sides the cauliflower is excellent. This is a good way to eat a vegetable without realizing it's a vegetable. The various forms of fries are OK; but, nothing extraordinary. All in all this is a very good place for tasty generalist Mediterranean food! Plus, it's in a shopping plaza so there is plenty of parking. As always your mileage and performance may vary. read more

There's not a lot of options for Mediterranean/Lebanese food in Issaquah, but I'm really glad Garlic Crush is so close to me. Anytime I'm craving a gyro, shawarma, kebabs, hummus and pita, etc. and I don't want to go far, I'm always going to Garlic Crush. The prices are reasonable and the portions are more than enough to make you full. If you want a sandwich like the Classic Gyro, they're only $8, but my go-to is usually the Gyro plate or Beef and Lamb Shawarma Plate. Both are served under a large pile of rice with plenty of vegetables including grilled onions and peppers on top. The to-go plates literally feels like they weigh 5+ pounds and it comes with soup and salad as well. The only negative feedback I have with Garlic Crush is that when you try to phone in an order, I had to call in multiple times before someone would pick up and take my order. in one instance, I had to call them 5 times before someone took my call. I guess that's a good sign because they're very busy. Overall, Garlic Crush is still my go-to whenever I'm craving Mediterranean food and I need it stat. After every meal, I've always been satisfied and never felt hungry after. It's definitely a spot I frequent multiple times in a year. read more

Went here after a hike with my family after we saw it listed in an infatuation article. This place made me lose a little faith in the editors & food critiques on the infatuations app. Cons: It's very average across the board. The fries were probably the best thing that we ordered. The hummus and rice weren't great, the chicken kebab was just alright. Inside is a bit dirty and the building felt dated & dark (not really a problem though). Pros: The gentleman who took our order and brought our food was nice and friendly. Not trying to put these guys out of business or anything, but you should likely reduce your expectations if you are expecting anything above average. read more

I love garlic crush. Very tasty Mediterranean food. The prices are fair. The prices have been blacked out for a while now. What's up with that!? The service is adequate. The ambiance is like any fast food place. The soda machine had 3/4 flavors that were out so no bueno there. The dressing for the Greek salad was subpar-I've had much better flavor elsewhere. But all else is great. I love their lentil soup-one of my favorites. We were so hungry I forgot to take pictures before we started eating! Can't lose here! read more

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Amazing place! I frequently come here for lunch and I'm always met with exceptional service and delicious food. If you're in the area I definitely recommend stopping by! read more

Food is excellent- had the falafel salad and gyros sandwich - I would really appreciate if they switched to paper bags for take out order - don't like plastic bag takeout bag read more

This used to be a go to for me, good amount of food at a reasonable price.....Sadly this is not the case anymore. Food is still tasty but the inflation to almost 20$ a plate with the shrinkflation removing more than half of the quantity which used to be delivered makes this no longer worth the price. I hope it comes back to the level we used to have but we all know that won't happen. So I advise against wasting your money here. read more

Food was good, location was good. Outside dining was shaded and exactly what you'd want on a hot day. The chicken shawarma sandwich was tasty. The meat could have had a bit more color on it to enhance the flavor. The beef kebab plate was pretty good. Not as much flavor as I expected especially in the rice but not complaining about it either. It would be really enjoyable if the pepper and onion were on a kebob as well so they too could have some color. Overall we enjoyed our meal. With a little more seasoning or at least flavor packed sauces to add and cleaner outdoor seating (birds happen) it could be 5 stars. read more

Garlic Crush - BEEF KEBAB PLATE* - Lebanese Near Me - Issaquah, Washington