Small, family owned, without a lot of space, but it's good for a causal, quick lunch. I avoid peak times because I don't want to have to take my food to go and let it get cold if there's no seating. Also, the parking lot can be kind of crazy (I guess less so now without Barnes and Noble..) I love the traditional rotating meat that they slice off in the traditional shawarma style. Falafel is also good freshly fried, and I like their plates (with cucumber salad, creamy hummus, etc). I get everything without yogurt sauce, but that's just my dislike of white sauces. It smells awesome when you walk in there. Baklava is pretty legit, too. read more

This place is so good! The meat was really tender and juicy, not really what I expected. The workers are all super nice, and they even came out 15 minutes after delivering our meal to see how we liked it. I got the chicken and steak combo plate and it came with a side of yogurt, salad, and pita bread - all very filling. The only slight downside is that the total for one combo plate came out to be $10, but it's not too bad for the quality read more

Gaters Restaurant - Steak on left, chicken & steak on right. - Middle Eastern Near Me - Fremont, California

Chicken plate to go - very spicy. DELISH. Super fast prep even at lunch time! Chicken pieces over rice, cucumber tomato salad, hummus and a pita. read more

This guy is just amazing every time i come to this place i appreciate him more. Only because he is welcoming and hard working read more

Gaters Restaurant - Middle Eastern Near Me - Fremont, California

I just had THEE worst customer service experience EVER!!! My First and unfortunately last time here, I had an awesome experience. The guy who rang me up was great. Very nice and the food was great. I ate the food at my desk and my coworkers all said it smelled delicious. So I had a small meeting at work (11 people attending) and I thought of this place for lunch. I got everyone's orders and my coworker TRIED to call in the order. The guy who picked up the phone sounded like he didn't even know where he was!!!! She told me she tried to place an order and the guy kept saying what? who are you trying to call? and every order she put in the guy sounded CLUELESS to what she was saying. She got frustrated and said all the orders are on your menu, so why can't you understand what I'm trying to order?!? She eventually finished the order (20 min later) Just as we thought we were in the clear, she gets a phone call from another guy (Note both guys barely spoke/understood English) asking what our orders were, did we want fries or rice or steak or chicken...? WTF? Do you not know your own "restaurant's" menu? So I called and for the person I spoke to last time (I had his business card). They said he wasn't there and wouldn't be in for the day. I asked for someone who understood English better that could take our order he handed the phone to someone speaking gibberish. I could not make out any words. The other guy took back the phone and said he'd call his manager to call us to take the order and he would translate. I was FED up and said 'No, I don't want your manager to call, Cancel the orders if you took any down.' The manager did end up calling us back apologizing and asking what our orders were. We told him we ordered food somewhere else. Errrr.....SO FRUSTRATING!!!!!!!!!!! I was really hoping they had their stuff together because my company would have given them PLENTY of repeat business and we have visitors who frequently come in from out of state and we could have suggested this place. Plus they lost someone who would've been a regular. read more

Always always and I mean always! double check your orders !! 5/5 times I've came, I always leave with something missing from my order. Last few times, I was able to catch their mistake from giving me the wrong order to forgetting my combination wrap, but this time I had to rush out and trusted that they got it right - especially if the woman manager (owner) shouted my order to them 6 times. The time, they forgot to include my side order of fries that I paid $2.77 for AND my order of combination plate and combination wrap with extra meat turned into just regular orders of chicken. Even if they ran out, I would've appreciate it if they had told me. -1 star for the mishap of orders -1 star for the chaos of shouting and screaming workers read more

The only good thing about the place is that it has been around for a while. The food is average and the store is super dirty. I sort of lost my appetite waiting for my order. I had a beef and chicken shawarma. I am Lebanese, we know our shawarma, and this was not even close in flavor. Overall, I've had better. read more

well the recent yelp reviews are correct, during 'rahmadan' they are claiming that this groupon is not valid, and said come back in July... I said, " you gonna do business like that?!" "you are not going to honor your groupon", guy said no, in July, he said during Ramadan we don't honor it b/c we are busy. I said, 'I'm the only one in this freaking restaurant right now, how busy are you?!" the owner stepped trying to convince me and said, you didn't see the black out date on the groupon? I said "no" and she pointed at a sign that said order for rahmadan online...and that's it. Then she says, "I've told groupon to cancel or put a blackout date," like I'm suppose to believe that one. Well just not buying any of her "reasons" and giving my this is "bad business" face, she finally gave in and said, give him the order he is getting upset... Then I ordered and said, let me get some kabob plates, he says, "We are out of Kabos." Gee how convenient... I order some other meat plate and left not wanting to stick around too long. I gave them 2 star b/c the food didn't suck and it was a cheap price with the groupon, and they finally gave in after fought with them, so yes I am fair.... It wasn't "great" but was tastier than mc donalds. I'd rather go to kabob house for the non discounted price they were charging. I gave them the low rating b/c they tried to change the rules, blowing a lot of hot air at me. read more

This review is for the customer service. The food is good but the place doesn't look very clean to be completely honest. I got my food quickly but my friend waited forever and eventually had to ask the guy for her food and he completely forgot about her order. I understand they were very busy when my friend and I went. He finally came with her order, & rushed away without even asking her if everything was okay and saying sorry. I could clearly see her wrap was just thrown together and quickly made without any consideration. He had forgotten her side of fries and when she got up to tell him he didn't even apologize. They had to make the fries and by the time we got them she had finished 80% of her food. To make it worse the fries were really oily and nasty! Overall it was just one annoying thing after another. We didn't mind at first but things just adding up and it got really irritating. read more

What part of this looks like a chicken burger. Gave the two stars for the employee that was working by himself and serving and taking orders and answering phone. The management or owners get no stars. The poor dude was still smiling and running 100 miles an hour. I don't blame this ugly chicken on the employee but the ownership, for charging $70 for 2 burgers 1 phillys cheese and 4 fries and lamb gyro and this ugly chicken burger and cutting back on labor cost to make more money then they charge. Will never go here again. Gaters is dead to me. read more

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I like the food here! I always get a chicken plate, but the combo plate is good too. It seems like the regular chicken plate and Mediterranean chicken plate are different b/c the Mediterranean has mushrooms and extra onions. They recently added sizes to their plates so that there's S, M, and L. Not sure what the original portion size converts to now, but I enjoyed eating the small size. Definitely filled me up! Wouldn't recommend eating inside. Not a great restaurant environment but you definitely can eat inside if you really wanted to. read more

There's no better kabob place in the area. The gyros here are simply amazing. The steak gyro in particular is well worth the $6 or so they charge for it. There's plenty of meat inside, and the meat is juicy and delicious. The prices are fantastic, and the customer service is friendly and helpful, and will do anything they can to make sure the meal is enjoyed. 5 stars from me for sure! read more

Middle eastern food was never at the top of my list for food choices. I've tried a few other places and they were meh, but this place definitely has me wanting more and is probably one of my go to spots now. A bit small but I usually have to take my food to go anyways. Owner is super cool too! read more

Gaters Restaurant - The bomb dot com! - Middle Eastern Near Me - Fremont, California

Yikes, Gaters... You've changed!!! I used to live in Fremont about 9 years ago and I would frequent Gaters weekly. Yes, weekly. The owner was a gentleman and he had his same chef there every time I went. I would always order either a gyro or a garlic chicken wrap. The owner always suggested making it spicy and I would always take him up on that suggestion. Everything was always on point! Today I was in the neighborhood and I wanted to experience the Gaters I once knew and raved about. It sadly left me disappointed. I'm glad business is booming for them, but the food was only so-so. I ordered the garlic chicken wrap, and it was so dry and just lacking. Where's that moist chicken I used to get? And the flavor was just the flavor of char. I should have probably just ordered a gyro... read more

Tiny eat away, tucked in a shopping plaza. It it weren't for yelp reviews, we would've never figured this out. The food: "Great inexpensive food" is an oxymoron , but these people defy that. The ambiance: There's literally space for 6/7 people inside to sit down and eat. Additionally, there are chairs outside in the open. Not that great for bigger groups. Price: Very reasonable. And three people can feast with two orders. (two order average to 25-28, which is really good worth of money) Will we go back ? - Yes, only when when the group size is small ( 4 or less) read more

Been here a couple of times already to be an alternative for some Mediterranean craving. Ordered the steak gyro and steak was packed with flavors! My fries was crispy to my liking and staffs are friendly. Though I would second my fellow Yelper Erica that this place is limited in seatings. read more

This place is good!!!!! They guys are super friendly and help you choose if you're a first timer. They even remembered me and what I ordered when I went back a week later. Everything tastes authentic, the fries are crispy and addicting. I always go for the platter combo with beef. The only thing about here is limited seating and no consistency. Sometimes, my combo comes with pita and others come with bread. Make up your mind please! read more

I used to live in Union City along Decoto, and Mr. Kebab was our go-to Mediterranean spot. Then we moved to Fremont along Fremont Blvd/Stevenson, and Gaters became me first option to hit up before I trying the rest of the neighboring Middle Eastern restaurants.....Needless to know, the owner of Mr. Kebab moved to Gaters!!! What a small world!!! LOVE IT! Staple Go To Dishes: Combo Platter. *Spicy* Side of fries, (My kids love'em! Thin-cut. and crispy!) read more

Oh man, this place is tasty! I can't believe I haven't reviewed Gators yet, so here goes! I have only had the combo plate, salad, gyro, and dolmas, but they have all been amazing and I'm excited about what to get next! I'm not a big eater, but I can easily forget that here. The food is fresh and delicious, and when you dine in, it's relaxed with good energy and a familiar, comfortable feel. Love it. Now finding excuses to eat out more often just to come here! read more

Gaters Restaurant - BAM! A good thing just got EVEN BETTER! All you halal foodies, have at it! Bismillah! - Middle Eastern Near Me - Fremont, California

This place is definitely something I start craving got at the middle if the night. I am definitely obsessed with Gators. The owner is a kind hearted woman who really cares about serving authentic fresh food. Make sure to get the "Chicken Mediterranean plate" substitute the hummus with white sauce. That is my favorite sauce! They will spice it up for you if you ask! I am so glad my friends Will and Jaz told me about this place! read more

Thank you Raj for such an amazing gyro. My first visit you made the best. Food was delicious reminded me of back home. Thank you read more

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We had their combo plate - with lamb and chicken; asked them to make it spicy and it was sooo delicious! Hands down the best shawarma We've had. We were only going to get one plate but we ended up ordering one more because it was soo good! read more

Yeahhh buddy... Sometimes I just want warm pieces of gyro, cool tzatziki, and delicious, delicious baklava. This is where I go if I'm ever in the area, which isn't ALL that often ( I mean, it's Fremont). The gyro meat is deelish. I usually get the combination plate, so I can feel a little "healthier" going with some chicken. I wish the medium spice just came a little spicier, but I always forget to tell them that I can handle it HOT. Overall: It's a yummy, cheap, Greek place - however, you gotta go during a sunny day... I'm not into smelling like fresh gyro meat, which can only be helped if you eat OUTSIDE, not inside next to the big hunks of meat. read more

Drove all the way from Oakland for Gater's! 2nd visit, equally as good as the 1st! I hope they open a second location in Oakland! Palestinian ownership, took Greek/Mediterranean dishes and perfected them. You're probably wondering what I ate that has me ranting and raving: combo platter, extra meat, spicy. Comes with a bed of rice, salad, white sauce. I added a side of hummus just for good measure (Yelp! check in offer). Thanks to my cousin for recommending this place. P.S. No restroom due to the small square footage. read more

Gaters Restaurant - ...drool. - Middle Eastern Near Me - Fremont, California

What's happening to my favorite spot :(!!! The service is getting really bad and wait times are becoming longer and longer. I'm under the impression they are probably under new management?? Last year I knew everyone that worked there and now they have all new people that aren't really cutting it. The food is becoming blander and portion sizes have become smaller over the years. I really miss the old staff because they were soo sweet and genuine and I feel the new people here don't have that same touch. There's one guy there who's very rude and seems to be the one managing and taking the calls. I hope they can shape this place up or I'll soon have to find a new place. read more

I ordered a chicken wrap here today and it was one of the best wraps I have had in few months. The chicken was tastefully seasoned and the stuffing and baba ganoush was complimenting the taste even more. Although the setup they have is not very welcoming or spacious, the food is great! I will be definitely coming here again for a quick bite. read more

All I can say is WOW! After working for a while in Fremont, I have been around and sampled several gyro/kabob/falafel joint... The first place was underwhelming, despite having an authentic atmosphere. The second place, gave me an unnecessarily long bathroom break after I got back in the office... :(. I guess you could say that the 3rd time is the charm :) after ordering the usual (lamb kabob) I am greeted by the cheerful manager, Maha, the vegetables are fresh, basmati is well seasoned, and lamb is cooked well. They even have the perfect finish to any meal a Mango Lassi!!! Needless to say, I will be happily returning for more read more

The prices of items mentioned in Yelp aren't accurate. For example a plate of Dolma as mentioned on Yelp is $2.50, however at the restaurant we are charged $3.50 plus taxes. read more

All I wanted for my birthday was the Chicken Mediterranean plate w/ white sauce instead of. My girlfriend and I come here 2-3x a week! The food here is the best tasting and most authentic I've tasted in America. Extremely friendly Owner, they even gave me a free meal on the house for my birthday. By far my favorite middle eastern place, the chicken is the best I've had, really soft, tender, and flavorful not too dry like most places. If your ever in Fremont Gaters is defiantly a must try read more

Gaters Restaurant - Combo plate. My favorite - Middle Eastern Near Me - Fremont, California

Hole in the wall type feel, but 5-star food! I ordered the lamb and chicken combo. All of the meat was tender and flavorful. My mouth is watering as I write this. Seating is pretty scarce, so I wouldn't plan on eating-in, especially during lunch or prime time dinner hours. read more

Off of Yelp reviews we decided to try out this little place. The food was good. We both decided on the combination plate - spicy. The spice added a kick without it being too spicy. It came with gyro and chicken on top of rice, salad, pita and what I will call tzatziki (sp?) sauce. We will have to try the baklava next time. The only sort of negative point is that the posted store hours for Sunday say they close at 10pm but they were telling people they are closed at 9pm. read more

Excellent food ! Eat here atleast once a week. Sometime the owner is annoying while taking the orders, she tries to do marketing about the Hummus and baba ganooj but I'm not bothered as long as the food is good :) thanks read more

Food is great! But I am taking away half of the points for it's poor customer service 1. The guy at the counter has no idea about the menu 2. I had ordered food over phone to skip the line. But they took more than 50mins to get my order! Out of which more than half an hour spent at the restaurant. read more

Love coming here with my family. The owner is really sweet with high energy to say the least! We truly enjoy the food and the friendly staff....gate way to happy eating! read more

This is the most amazing European Mediterranean restaurant in Fremont! It has a ranking of being the number 12 best restaurant out of approximately 1000 restaurants in Fremont California, i think it should be number 1 best restaurant in Fremont and possibly in the Bay! This place is amazing. Don't let the size deceive you! It is a small place but with big tastes coming out of it. Food: the homemade lentil soup is to die and kill for! The kafta kabob (ground beef Kabab melts in your mouth) it comes over their basmati saffron rice (real saffron) and whole cumin seeds, it comes with their homemare, YES HOMEMADE HUMIUS,and it comes with their greek salad made with crispy green, organic vegetables. All their food is made with organic meats and vegetables. Going to Gaters is like havhg your mom coolk for you in her own kitchen. My second favorite thing on their menu is the combo plate (with your choice of steak or lamb shawerna, and their chicken shawerna over the above mentioned basmati saffron rice, with greek salad, and their white sauce (speechless about their secret sauce OH THAT WHITE SAUCE!!) Service: The owner maha treats you like famiy, she is warn and treats her customers and employees like family. At Gaters, you feel read more

The infamous, creepy guy no longer works here. This is bittersweet because I no longer get bombarded with unwelcome advances, but I also don't get anymore free food. Nevertheless, when I'm craving kabobs, this is the default spot. One of my favorites! read more

I came here with the wife and kid after a long day. We did not feel like cooking and wanted some Mediterranean food. We found Gaters in Yelp, read the reviews and decided to come down. Food Good selection on the food. We ended up with a Grilled Steak Wrap Combo (the combo comes with fries) and the Combination Plate. We ordered the food and watched the steak get sliced off the rotating spit. Always a fun thing for a 3 year old to watch. The wrap and fries were done on the spot and piping hot when we got it. The Combination Plate of steak and chicken over basmati rice was tender and marinated just right for all of us to share. Location and Seating Small seating here -- 2 4-Seaters and 2 (or was it 3?) 2-seaters next to the door. Plenty of people coming in for food to go. Business people, students and better yet -- fire fighters. I have found that most fire fighters know where the "hot spots" for food are. :=P Parking is pretty open in the lot as it is located next to a bunch of other businesses. Price Worthy of a look and comparable to many of the other places that I have been to for Mediterranean Food. They have been here for many years so that says something about the price, food quality and location. Definitely a place to try everything on the menu! read more

Pros Friendly service Cons No free water Bad service (friendly but unhelpful) Driest gyro ever read more

I ordered online for pickup at Gaters restaurant garlic fries and a combination gyro. When I brought my picked up food home I noticed they messed up my order. I received regular fries instead of garlic fries ordered. Also ordered was the combination gyro- it seriously lacked meat and was okay at best. read more

Small place with few tables to sit , Ordered Chicken Mediterranean wrap, chicken garlic, and a Falafal deluxe wrap , got free Hummus on yelp order. Chkn Med Wrap is good, rest were Meh...Both my friends who ate hummus fell sick that night so will be skeptical of returning read more