George always makes us smile! The lentil soup is always a great entry point and then you taste the veggies, and falafel, and lamb! Yummy! So glad George kept up with takeout through the COVID and is thriving. He is a Greenwood Gem! read more

Cozy, intimate , friendly restaurant,. Found this restaurant online after arriving into SEA, and arrived shortly after it opened for the evening. It filled up quickly. Lots of locals repeat diners. FRIENDLY staff / owners Beautifully presented dishes. Even the water was extra special. Generous helpings, perfectly cooked and seasoned. Warm, freshly made bread Cannot say enough about the wonderful hostess Roulla , Thank you for a great meal and for making us feel so welcome! 5 stars!!! read more

Ordered takeout during COVID-19. I got the Hummus and the Gyro Platter which came with a salad. I didn't save the receipt, but the total was around $36 which felt really pricey. The portion sizes were actually massive. The platter had so much meat and rice and the salad filled a whole takeout container. The salad was pretty standard and the dressing was interesting. The Gyro Platter was good, but not my favorite. They give you huge slabs of meat and for some reason it just didn't taste as good as when you get it thinly sliced from other places. The white sauce went well with the meat and the rice was not bad. Hummus was amazing though! I think this place is definitely a more high quality Mediterranean restaurant than your regular quick Gyro togo spots. However, I wasn't too impressed with the food and it was at a higher price point than I expected. Maybe the flavors is what real Mediterranean food should taste like, but I'm just an Asian guy so what do I know? I think this spot is still worth a try though because its definitely a different experience. read more

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Delicious and flavorful food! You can smell the most enticing Mediterranean aromas just walking up to the restaurant. And everything just gets better from there. The pita bread with delicious hummus, lentil soup, salad with this amazing dressing, and lamb kebobs entree were all incredible! Even the rice - we're still talking about the rice! Also George and his wife are the sweetest people! We had a four year old, and George's wife brought out a special plate of food for her right away ("because children can't wait for their food like adults"), and coloring books. We were celebrating a birthday, and they went above and beyond to make the birthday girl feel special! I went with a group of 6 people, and we all loved our meals and can't wait to go back. read more

Came across this restaurant in some blogs and decided to try it out! My husband being vegetarian has a hard time finding tasty food options. This place was very exciting! Loved every dish and their service. My parents were trying Mediterranean food for the first time and loved it! read more

Gorgeous George's Mediterranean Kitchen - Middle Eastern Near Me - Seattle, Washington

We were driving through Phinney and decided to stop here on a whim. Really great Greek food. Generous portions and high quality ingredients. Highly recommend the babaganoush, but really everything was fantastic. We'll be keeping this as a staple restaurant. read more

Amazing! Got takeout from here and we had 0 complaints. George's chicken was delicious and unique. The falafels and green salad and lamb were equally tasty. Added bonus was Huge portions and quick prep time! read more

A takeout meal that was every bit as delicious and Genuine as fine dining. These guys got it figured out. How could chicken be so delicious?! Great Falafel , and rice that was really a pilaf. So good we appreciated this meal experience so much! Thanks guys! We will be back. read more

This is such a wonderful restaurant! The food is delicious, the portions are extremely generous and the wait staff is great. We stopped in to have dinner because it was convenient to our Airbnb and we were so glad we did! We had their soup of the day - a delicious Palestinian version of split pea. From there, we enjoyed the stuffed grape leaves (so delicious), a chicken and a lamb dish. All of the food was exceptionally prepared. Gorgeous George's Mediterranean Kitchen is a gem! read more

The waiter worked hard. When we left, it was a full house up front (which wasn't fair to him, no break, nothing!)with just him working it. Food was very good, my lamb chops were supposed to be med. rare to med. It was more like medium to medium well. :( I didn't say anything about it as I was super hungry. Hubby's filet mignon and shrimp were much better than mine, the shrimp were huge! Lots of steak too. All he had to say that could've been improved was that the roasted vegetables were too cooked, the green beans were almost bce is a bit on the burnt and I agree with that. Prices are a bit expensive, I would come here for a special occasion, not every day dining. The cauliflower dinner looked great, too. read more

Chef George is a total rockstar. I have had dinner at Gorgeous George's a number of times and have always been satisfied with the quality of the food as well as the portions. The chicken is moist, the falafel crisp, and the hummus smooth. Not to mention, the Zahra (fried cauliflower appetizer) was out of this world. The restaurant itself feels like a true hidden gem - a cozy corner neighborhood spot in Greenwood. George not only aces out in the restaurant, but does a tremendous job with catering as well. I reached out to George to cater for a group of 20 friends. Working with George, Dylan, and Rula was nice and easy. They worked with me to customize a menu to fit our taste and price range. Again, the quality and portions were tremendous! George packaged the food up in tin trays, we stopped by for a quick pickup, as always George was there working hard in the kitchen, but took a moment to gregariously come say hello help me load the food in my car. Gorgeous George's is an A+ establishment not only because it has delicious food, large portions, a cozy atmosphere, and great catering - but also because George and the rest of the staff are superb humans. Thank you! read more

Our family absolutely loves Gorgeous George's food, their owners, and staff. We drive a very long distance to pick up their food and shockingly, it's still very warm by the time we get home. The food is consistently delicious, fresh, and well prepared/seasoned. We've enjoyed the Shish Tawook (chicken Kabob), Combo Delight, Lamb shawarma, Nazareth salad, and Baklava. Parking is relatively easy to find and the to-go orders are always accurate. Please give them a try! read more

This is the best Mediterranean food I have ever had in my life. (I have been to places in New York, San Francisco and I must say this place in Seattle stole our hearts!!) The hummus is really smooth and the spice blend are perfect. Falafel literally felt like heaven, and the mint, basil, beet salad was surprisingly fresh. We were a party of 4 who randomly found this place, and were surprised with our 5 star treatment. George got us specials which were delightful. We are planning to come back and host a big party event in the future. Family friendly, professional, courteous hosts and a wonderful chef!! read more

Went here on a surprise date so had no expectations but was SO pleasantly surprised! The salad dressing was amazing and so was the chicken dish I had. It's been a bit since I've been here (didn't realize I hadn't done a review) so I don't remember exactly what I had but I know I was so happy with the experience - it's also small and quaint. The only not ideal thing was they were cleaning the floor mats and such (rolling up, carrying around) while we were still in there but not a huge deal. I definitely want to go back! read more

Ive been dreaming of the salad I had here for days! Healthy and delicious! There service was good, they were there when you needed them and not there when you didnt. Its worth going out of your way to visit, great date night spot. read more

Small family run restaurant that is serving wonderful home-y dishes that come in exceptionally generous proportions: I ordered the grilled kebab (filet mignon cut) and felt like I was stealing from them. A host of regulars coming in makes it feel like you're in the Greek restaurant version of Cheers . Love this place. read more

Just a lovely little date night spot...we opted to start with bottle of red and the appetizer platter which didn't not disappoint. The app platter filled our table for 2 without room for anything else (not a bad problem). Of the 6 tastes we had with the sampler, the hummus and pickled veg were standout, while the babaganoush (sorry for my horribly amiss spelling) left something to be desired. Next came the kabob combo. Be prepared for meaty deliciousness topped with roasted garlic and minimal vegetables. Make it a share meal so your late night make out won't be hindered by garlic breath. And definitely top it off with baklava, because, why not. Our server was very attentive and our food was delivered in a timely manner. I'll be back to visit gorgeous George! read more

Gorgeous George's Mediterranean Kitchen - Like your grandma's cozy old house! - Middle Eastern Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I'm so glad this place is around! Been going here since they opened, and the quality, the service and the environment never shutter for anything. The food is magnificent. Moist chicken, soft but crunchy veggies and the best side salad you can get in all of Seattle! It comes with the freshest feta that squeaks as you bite through it, and kalamata olives! Hummus and falafel are to die for here. So incredibly fresh you can taste every little ingredient. The service team makes you feel like a part of the family. If you've gone there once, you've essentially been going for as long as I have. They are the kindest people and have memories like elephants! If your looking for quality food served by amazing people, this is the place! They even gave us a huge thing of bananas FOR FREE the last time we went in! Make small restaurants your go-to for covid times! read more

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Delicious Mediterranean food and a warm owner. The portions are large and the ingredients are fresh!

Wow what an awesome place. In town to visit our daughter and was looking for some Mediterranean food and came across this place. Authentic as it comes. We had the filet, kafta and chicken kabob dinners. Also had falafels,humus. Obvious made with passion and care. The owner was the nicest most appreciative person you can imagine. SUPPORT LOCAL FAMILY RUN BUSINESS!!! read more

Delicious Armenian food in a family-run establishment. Authentic, warm, upscale romantic atmosphere. Polite and gracious staff. George's is hands-down one of my favorite restaurants in Seattle and I hope it never changes. The delicious food and gracious hospitality of the proprietors are nearly unparalleled. read more

This place is a jewel. It was by far the best Greek food we've ever had. You can tell that they use high quality ingredients the moment they bring out your salad. I had a specially made Greek salad with gyro meat that was so generous a portion it fed me for two more meals. My partner ordered the salmon, which was the best I've ever had in a Greek restaurant. Perfectly cooked with a delicious light sauce. The service was top notch from the owners. We will be back soon! read more

Absolutely delicious, wonderful service, generous portions and a cozy and comfortable ambience. I can't say enough how happy we were to stumble into this unassuming spot on Phinney/Greenwood. George himself treated us to a complimentary appetizer after we ordered and was sure to come out from the kitchen to show his appreciation and share well-wishes with each guest as they left. We would have been happy with our meal even without all of these unique "extras", but that put the experience in the outstanding category. We will definitely be back soon! read more

Chef George catered my parent's 50th wedding anniversary party, and we could not have been more delighted! Gorgeous George's is my parents' favorite restaurant, so first, to be able to have Chef George prepare the food for their celebration was very special. Our experience was so easy and smooth, Chef George is warm and welcoming, and such a delightful man! When we met to discuss and decide on a menu, he made us coffee, and we had delightful conversation. The pick up of food was easy, a food warmer was included, so we could keep the warm things warm until it was time to set the food out. We just needed to be sure we had space enough in the car to fit it all, there was so much food! There were extra dishes, all of it delicious and delectable. Our guests commented many times on how beautiful and delicious the food was. (We dined on the yummy left-overs for a week.) :) Chef George, thank you, you made our party even more wonderful and special. HIGHLY RECOMMEND. read more

Love these people They are so wonderful to my family They go out of their way for my kids every single time They have awesome food too Very genuine good and out of this world delicious read more

So pleasantly pleased with this place! George is a true joy and clearly takes pride in every aspect of his wonderful restaurant. Personally involved and present in tonight's meal. Also, a gentleman was celebrating his birthday this night and George personally danced and sung in traditional music - very engaging and thoughtful. Now on to THE FOOD! Wonderful flavor and textures! Fresh! Literally the best grape leaves I've ever had! Falafel was on point! Hummus tasted as though it had been prepared within the hour. Yes! Just yes. Quit reading reviews and check this place out. Quaint, no television (that I saw anyway; which I'm glad about), candle lit, George and staff are beyond helpful and personable. read more

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Always so good. I wish everyone put this amount of effort and love into their food. Keep doing what you are doing and never change.

Love love love this place. Great food, generous portion sizes and extremely friendly service. We had lamb chops and a falafel plate, along with some side salads and dips. It was all amazing and I even used the leftover lamb chops to make a lamb stew a couple of days later. read more

This place was great from start to finish. So kid friendly for a nice restaurant, great food, friendly and helpful service, and large really tasty portions. We will make this a regular stop Their George's chicken dish is really great as was the special salmon. Very flavorful and creative!! Can't say good enough things about this place read more

My wife and I hired Gorgeous George (and his lovely wife Rula) to cater our wedding; quite possibly the best decision of the entire process! I've since lost track of the number of guests who came up to us and expressed some variation of 'best wedding food I've ever had in my life'. Honestly, I'm starting the think the wedding itself played second fiddle to the food! All joking aside, George and Rula were fantastic throughout the entire process, they are consummate professionals and always made us feel like they were personally invested in making our wedding a success, which was a huge comfort to both of us. On the wedding day itself, Rula showed up with her team right on time and did an absolutely incredible job setting up the food serving area (the food was served buffet style) and the tables, her attention to detail is incredible and it's obvious she takes great pride in her work. As the families started to arrive I noticed people sipping on water (their lemon, basil, mint water is out of this world) and dinner drinks, as Rula made sure everyone was taken care of while they were waiting. And then the food arrived. Yes, that phrase really does deserve its own section; not only was every dish that George prepared perfectly cooked and delicious, but it never seemed to end. The serving area was thoughtfully laid out and people flowed quickly through the mountains of different salads, plates of hummus and trays of lamb, chicken, and salmon. It required multiple trips just to try a sample of everything! One of my favorite memories of the evening was to see several of our friends with severe food allergies carrying heaping plates back to their seats, instead of being relegated to a few specialty (and often underwhelming) dishes, at George's table, every guest has something to look forward to. In sum, book Gorgeous George's to handle your catering; just be prepared for that to be the only thing your guests ever talk about! read more

Gorgeous food, gorgeous people, perfect ambiance. This is our favorite restaurant in Seattle for their consistent impeccably reliable delicious food and friendly prompt service. Price point is on the higher side because servings are gigantic - we easily get three meals out of our entrees and appetizers. It's worth every penny and then some! read more

The service was super nice and the FOOD was incredible! Will be coming back for the coffee! read more

Gorgeous George's Mediterranean Kitchen - Middle Eastern Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I came here for my birthday dinner, and it was very good! The place was cosy and the staff were great and accommodating. There were some other large holiday parties in that evening too, and everyone looked to be enjoying the place so much! My food was phenomenal. I had the Lamb and the pieces of meat were so large and done perfectly! My date had the filet, and that was probably one of the best I've had too! The hummus and the salad & as well as the falafel were SO good also. And the Lebanese wines were quite good! Please check this adorable little restaurant out! It will not disappoint. read more

Absolutely incredible food. This is by far the best Mediterranean food I have had. The restaurant itself is adorable and equally romantic as it is family friendly. The owner operators make this dichotomy work as they are very responsive to their patrons and provide the right service for the right occasion. I have been many times and always find something new on the menu I can't live without. The meats are great, the veggies are awesome, but the sauces and dressings are the show stoppers. There is this green salad dressing unlike anything else that is the best thing ever. The garlic sauce is incredible. Everything that touches benefits from it. You cannot go wrong here and you should feel awesome supporting about the nicest folks possibly as they run their business. You will love it. read more

Not much to add to what others have already said, but I will anyway: the place is neat, the food is great, this is a really good deal (abundant, delicious, quality), and I am looking to going back. In case you want more details, here goes: * "The food is great" We had their combo platter (a selection of their meat options), and George's "grandma's old recipe" chicken, and both were amazingly tasty, really well executed, and felt like good quality food, made out of good ingredients. * "The place is neat" The service was kind of perfect -- just the right level of friendly, attentive, and helpful. The ambience was just the right mix of nice and unpretentious. * "This is a good deal" When I first looked at the menu, I thought it was slightly pricey (our entrees were in low-mid-20s each, I think), but I now think this was quite a deal. Besides the food being amazing, the platters were so abundant, our leftovers made for a tasty abundant dinner the next day. In summary: looking forward to going back! Pro-tip: You will likely take leftovers home anyway, so stop before you get full, and save room for dessert. Their baklava and coffee are, not surprisingly, really good. read more

Delicious Food. I always get Grandma's Chicken and the hummus. It's the best in the city. The folks are always super nice and have been accommodating during this take out time, only. read more

Outstanding food and very friendly. Their Valentines 2022 Special Dinner was so much food and delicious. We were delayed due to traffic and George redid our order because it was cold. Even though it is only open for take out, it is well worth it and we can't wait to be able to dine in again, but until then we will return for take out. read more

Awesome little place in Phinney Ridge/ Greenwood area. We tried the hummus, babaganoush, falafel and chicken shawarma. Hummus was one of the best we've had in Seattle. Babaganoush was to our liking as well, with a nice smoky flavor. The falafel was delicious - nice crusty exterior (they fry it for about a minute) and soft of the inside. Finally, the shawarma - here at George's the shawarma is not made in the typical 'chicken shavings' style - it is more of a 'chicken tikka' style of shawarma and was delightful. Value for money wise, the apps and mains I felt were 15-20% higher than what I'd expect at comparable restaurants. We found the service a bit lacking - little things here and there such as forgetting the extra bread we ordered or the spoon for serving hummus. Unfortunately, the serving of baklava we were given was stale. Three of us tried it, and all reached the same conclusion. Nothing like a spoilt dessert to leave a bad taste in your mouth after a delicious meal. By then, Rula had left for the night and we were too tired to complain! read more

I'll start by saying that was the best meal in my entire life. I had the spring lamb ribs that was cooked to perfection. George came to our table a variety of times to ensure we were enjoying our evening. From the food to the service everything was phenomenal. If you have the opportunity to dine here take it! read more

Gorgeous George's Mediterranean Kitchen - Spring Lamb Ribs - Middle Eastern Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I've walked past this place countless times and finally gave it a try with my family of 4. WOW. Family-owned, great service, delicious food with THE BIGGEST HELPINGS. I kid you not - it fed us for 3 full meals. We ordered one meal per person. A delicious combination of savory, Mediterranean flavors. read more