Came in for a glass of wine and a appetizer. The hummus with meat was delicious, missed the pine nuts The server was totally butt hurt when we did not order his recommendation, right to the point of ignoring us. Even though the food was good, and the place smelled amazing service is part of it won't be back. read more

Barnone, the best Mediterranean food I have tasted in a long time, not just for its scrumptious dishes but for its owners' genuine hospitality. Roula (sp?) and George give their customers that personalized attention that is heartfelt and endearing. How could I have missed this restaurant that has been around for 18 years? Open only to takeout, this quaint restaurant may be intimate in setting but sweetly generous in its friendly personality. You will feel like you're visiting family. My photos don't do the dishes justice but had a chance to dine at George's in a private group setting. The lamb was cooked to perfection. The chicken was tender and the base sauces that George uses should be bottled up. I could have gotten full just on appetizers alone. You can't go wrong with any of the options. If you are like me who has been in the dark about this wonderful restaurant, check it out. Roula will greet you with her friendly smile. read more

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Gorgeous Georges is the best Mediterranean in Seattle. Don't miss out on the shrimp, salmon, Greek salad...it's all very fresh and made with love. Highly recommend! read more

This is a stellar Palestinian restaurant, good for a romantic date night or take out. The food is mouthwatering, including all of the grilled meat and chicken dishes. But something that might otherwise be overlooked on their menu is the falafel. It is the best falafel I've had in this country (my family is from the Middle East, and I lived there for some time). Do not miss a chance to try this falafel. (I've attached a picture of a box of falafel we ordered to go to have a picnic at home with George's hummus and our own fixings, but we have also ordered a plate of veggies from George on another occasion). George and his wife run a tight ship, so the service is good and the food is quality. The place is small and a bit cramped. On a weekend, you will probably have to wait for a table. That just shows you their food is good enough to lure Seattle diners from some of the hipper restaurants du jour in the area. George's is a jewel in the crown of the Phinney/Greenwood culinary scene. Highly recommended. read more

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

What a lovely restaurant owned and operated by the sweetest couple with the most adorable children (and another on the way!) We came here for dinner before seeing a play at the Taproot Theatre down the street in Greenwood as it had been on my bookmarks list. From the moment we arrived until we left we felt like we were welcomed into the family of the restaurant and it was like having a meal at home in a delightful space full of light, fresh air, and a most wonderful citrus infused water at the table. Between the two of us we had the Greek salad - delicious and enough for two of us at the restaurant and two of us to have leftovers for lunch the next day! Next we had the falafel and lamb with hummus. Everything we tasted was pure perfection. This certainly is a gem and I know I'll be back for more in the future! read more

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Ate at Gorgeous George eons ago when it first opened and definitely pre Yelp. I remember the welcoming warmth of the chef/owner. He was also wearing an actual toque. I drive past this restaurant often as I like the North Seattle Broadview-Greenwood-Phinney Ridge corridor. It is small, but often full. Finally, I returned for mostly a solo dinner on 12/6/17. Traffic and street parking were a test in patience, but got a corner 2 top by the windows. (Sit elsewhere during winter or dress in layers) My dining companion was severely delayed, so I decided to proceed with my order. The water served was interesting a variety of citrus, pineapple, and mint. I had a cup of the lentil soup, followed by the Shish Tawouk platter ($20, grilled chicken, veg, rice, garlic and tzaziki sauces). Flavorful, but the iteration from Petra in Belltown has a edge slight for me. For dessert I opted on the Tiramisu topped with pistachios ($8) and an espresso shot ($3.25). These were suitable alternates since that evening there was no baklava or the ability to make a mocha. By then, my former pastry school classmate showed up. We chatted and shared dessert while he awaited his takeout order. A neighboring table were clearly regulars. Suddenly, the background music switched to a celebratory tune where a dessert with candle was brought out to their table. The chef also appeared dancing with a balanced wine bottle on his head. Wow, that was totally unexpected! Here's are reason why a smallish neighborhood spot like Gorgeous George has lasted for years...consistent service, tasty cuisine, and welcoming atmosphere. read more

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My family and I got catering from Chef George for Christmas Eve. The meat was unbelievable and cooked to perfection and the sides were excellent. We have been eating at gorgeous George's for over 5 years now and have never been disappointed. His food is excellent and is well worth the price. read more

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I am so grateful to George and Rula for their kindness Several months ago they gifted me a bottle of wine. The gesture was so kind and sweet even during the quarantine it was my wish to have their food With the stay at home order we have not been able to leave our house since we live 45 minutes away My husband made Zaatar salmon, cardamom rice and fatoosh Salad for us, I was finally able to enjoy that bottle of wine you gave us, thank you for your kindness , love and hospitality . We can't wait to visit your restaurant after this order is lifted. The red wine was incredible , god bless your restaurant and your wonderful family . Lots of love from our family to you, stay healthy George and Rula. read more

Gorgeous George's Mediterranean Kitchen - Salmon , rice and salad - Middle Eastern Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This food is delicious! And as a gluton free person there was still lots for me to eat. I was at a catered event and we all loved the food. Humus, Babaghanouje and salad were perfect for appetizers and the Kafta Kabob was so well spiced and tender. I will be back! read more

The catered food was very good and as a nonprofit organization, Emerald City Supper Club, they provided a very generous discount. They were great to work with! read more

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Was curious to try this place after seeing it's good rating on Yelp. When we picked up our food, we got a chance to meet George. He was incredibly warm and made us feel like we were regulars even though this was our first time trying. After learning more about him, his restaurant and his family, it made us happy to support a local business and someone who is clearly so passionate about his craft and wants to know the community. We ordered the Greek salad, falafel appetizer and chicken shawarma plate. Everything was delicious!! The Greek salad had some of the best dressing I've ever had. If you're considering trying Gorgeous Gorge's and read this far in this review - give it a try!! Support local businesses with amazing food! (Also the portion sizes are large so you'll have leftovers for lunch tomorrow, win win) read more

The babaganoush is delicious served with warm pita. Good wine selection, enjoyed the Pinot noir. Love the lamb dishes! Most recently had the lamb shawarma and it was wonderful quality meat and flavors. Good portions, recommend splitting a few dishes. The Kafta was good but had some dryness to it. Very friendly and attentive staff in a cozy atmosphere read more

Gorgeous George's catered our event in September 2023. We couldn't have been more pleased with the results. The food is fantastic, the menu options extensive, the portions very large, and you won't find better prices anywhere else in the city! The husband and wife team were so accommodating to our specific needs, and so wonderful to work with. In addition to food, they provide beautiful table set up and also service. I highly recommend them for any type of event you are hosting, from a casual get together to a formal, sit down multi-course dinner. read more

A truly amazing, generous company with lots of amazing food, you will not be disappointed, in fact, you'll be thrilled!

What a great spot ! I had Gorgeous George's on my "to try" list and we were very close to it and in the neighborhood. We don't have Mediterranean nearly enough so it definitely sounded great. I had the gyro plate here which is my favorite Greek dish. The meat was absolutely fantastic and the salad that came with my meal was extremely fresh and a real joy to eat. Like many of our visits to Greek or Mediterranean restaurants it isn't unusual to have leftovers which was precisely the case here. We also got an order of baklava for later... which also proved to be wonderful. The service here was very good... they checked in on us frequently and got our food to us in a very efficient manner. Really a great place to dine at. Highly recommend! read more

One of our favorite restaurants in Seattle! The food is fabulous as is the service. We absolutely love Gorgeous George's.

Came upon George's restaurant seeking Middle Eastern food and the lamb ribs caught our eye As it stated only on week ends and wished to dine midweek I called in and must have talked to George and no problem. He needed a half hour lead time so I said go ahead Arrived on time and for some reason assumed dine in, but it was take away and that was fine The lady was so nice and welcoming and I again assumed it must be George's Mrs. She had it all bagged up so nice and such a large container for the ribs Home soon and the ribs were just fantastic A nice char not overcooked and super taste and flavor. Roasted veggies too were tops Although in a future order might ask to pass on the Brussels sprouts as not my favorite Takeaway actually worked best as could dine in leisure and there was enough leftover for two more meals Again such nice folks in a very clean setting with easy drive up parking As lamb ribs perhaps on the rarer end of food options here is a wonderful chance to give a try We will return for sure Jim at Maplelag in Minnesota read more

The best Greek food I've had in Seattle. The owners were extra sweet and gave us great recommendations which we got to go and ate at a nearby park. Also had a bunch of leftovers which I've been eating the last couple of days and still hits the spot while reminding me how amazing it all was fresh. Don't sleep on this neighborhood gem! read more

Gorgeous George's catered our block party for over 150 people. Not only was Gorgeous Georges incredibly generous with the quantity of food they provided, but the quality was FANTASTIC. Each dish, sauce, and dressing was delicious. It was super easy to accommodate eating desires and needs. I highly recommend Gorgeous Georges for catering! read more

My favorite Mediterranean restaurant in Seattle and the best hummus on the planet. I usually get the chicken kabob (shish tawook) or George's combo but you can't go wrong with anything. The portions are almost too generous with plenty of food to share or have for leftovers. George is the real deal and he and his family will always treat you like you're their favorite customer because you probably are. read more

Got take out this weekend and the food was amazing, staff at the restaurant were generous and kind. Lots of food for your money, we will be regulars! read more

This restaurant has it all, top-notch food, exceptional service and a local business using quality ingredients. I've probably been here a dozen or so times and each and every time the staff have gone out of their way to ensure I knew how much they appreciated the business. Of course, I let them know how much I appreciated the amazing food. If you're wondering what to order, be sure to try their appetizers, the hummus is my favorite in town. Everything on their entree menu is wonderful with the Combo plates allowing you to try a few things. I just got the salmon the other night and was very impressed, even in a town where every restaurant serves salmon. You seriously can't go wrong with this place. read more

awsome and amazing I wish i lived near there to eat it all day spinach pies are amazing I ate them like a pig so good but sad that I have to eat a few a time and wish I could just eat it all read more

Came here for my husband's birthday. We made reservations ahead of time for a party of 4. They knew their timing perfectly because as soon as we entered, the big party that was there before hand was just leaving and they just had to prep our table! Our waiter, staff, and food was all spectacular. Our food was very authentic and the wife's owner took our order and provided great detail into what each meal was so we were not confused with what we were ordering. When we told them that it was my husband's birthday, the owner George, put on a birthday song and came out and entertained us for the entirety of the song and provided a complimentary glass of wine. I really enjoyed how hands on George is with his restaurant. I would definitely come back! Only reason I did not give 5 stars is because this place is TIGHT. On a packed night it can feel like you are on top of each other. I am really glad that their business is doing so well that they need to pack in more tables but I just wasn't a fan. read more

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

We tried this place for the first time last week and were wowed. We got the chicken shawarma and gyro platter which had tons of meat, rice, pita, and a delicious salad (need that salad dressing recipe)! Despite being quite hungry at the time, we both had plenty of leftovers. The next day we made fresh rice and had another full meal. After recommending to friends, we couldn't stay away and we put in another takeout order - this time for the 4 of us (2 chicken shawarma, 1 gyro, 1 chicken kebab) and the owner gave us a complimentary hummus! I couldn't decide if I liked the shawarma or kebab better so I'll probably have to try them both again to test... We will be back soon! It is a great takeout experience, delicious food, and the leftovers are amazing as well! read more

The food here is incredibly delicious and made with love! So much so that we had Gorgeous George's cater our small outdoor wedding (Covid-guideline abiding, of course). The owner, Saed, and his delightful family-owned business, put together a buffet of wonderful Mediterranean flavors that was beyond what we could have imagined and everything was SO GOOD! My parents, of Middle Eastern decent, wouldn't stop talking about the meal for many days after. Saed was so great throughout the process, accommodating all the Covid-19 guidelines, communicating often, and being extremely flexible. I can't wait to go back here for another meal! Thank you thank you thank you :) read more

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We were in town for my son's graduation at UW. We wanted to do a casual dinner at our Airbnb to celebrate, so we ordered family style trays from Gorgeous George's. The food was fantastic and abundant! We ate for days! The lamb was probably the biggest hit, but all the food was delicious. read more

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My exploration of Seattle's understated Mediterranean dining scene led me to this place and I was extremely impressed with the quality of the food. I tried the fried cauliflower and George's chicken. The cauliflower was amazing, lightly crunchy and drowning in a delicious tahini sauce. It's also enormous (like a whole head of cauliflower enormous) so be careful. The chicken was also wonderful, well cooked and with a nice sweetness that balanced out the za'atar/oregano. It was also served with a salad, roasted vegetables (green beans, carrots, onions, zucchini), rice (just ok), and a fantastic garlic concoction of some kind. I always appreciate a variety of sides with an entree so this was great. In addition to the terrific food, the owner briefly came out of the kitchen to ask me if I was enjoying everything and thank me for coming in, it was really nice. I'll definitely be back soon! I heard the waiter describing their salmon to another table and it sounds very intriguing... read more

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Really great food, we enjoyed everything we ordered. The falafels and lamb shawarma are flavorful. The baba ghanoush tastes amazing. The rice has great spices. The zahra (roasted cauliflower) with their tahini sauce is amazing. I also love the mint yogurt (?) salad dressing they have. The portions are also extraordinarily generous. We ordered food for one meal and ended up with enough food for two meals. read more

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This place is really delicious. Came here twice for takeout and the food is very satisfying. Have ordered the lamb steak and the gyro platter and tried their baklava. The steak is juicy and flavorful, preferred it over the gyro platter personally. Baklava is flaky and sweet. The folks working there are also friendly and positive. I am glad they are in business. I believe they gave me a complimentary soup one time too, and the soup was great too. I like that it's easy to get to, can park in the residential area a little further up. read more

Delicious food and very nice owners. The hummous is extremely tasty and the babaganoush has that smoky taste it should have. The tabbouleh is great; the perfect parsley to bulgur ratio. The fattoush salad was pretty good as well. I enjoyed the chicken shish tawook as well, although it wasn't quite as moist as the chicken at Cafe Munir. The lentil soup was pretty good too. All in all, very good food. read more

Gorgeous George's has been on my list of restaurants to try for awhile and I'm so happy that I finally went. We purposely went on a Friday so that we could have George's Chicken and it was delicious. The meat fell off the bone and was wonderfully seasoned. We also ordered the Nazareth Appetizers and the Fried Cauliflower appetizer. Of all the mezze, our favorite was the falafel. It was perfectly fried, very flavorful, and not the least but dry. The cauliflower was a bit of a disappointment. While still decent, it didn't meet my expectations and was a bit over fried. We ended the meal with baklava, which also wasn't the best. It was a bit on the dry side. I do plan on returning to Gorgeous George's and ordering more falafel. read more

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This is some of the best Mediterranean food I had in the Greater Seattle area. If you are hungry it is a great place to stop by and eat. If you have small parties to bigger idea groups this is the best place to stop by and eat. read more

Best hummus in Seattle - delicious - bathed in olive oil with a healthy dash of sumac powder and za'atar. Portions are crazy generous -- any of the kebab and platters are so yummy. The Bethlehem salad--so delicious-- garlic basil heaven with all of the classic ingredients of a Mediterranean salad: grape tomatoes, cucumber, red onion and occasionally olives. George and his family are incredibly kind and sweet to customers. While I am not religious - I do soak in the "god bless" farewell every time - and feel better for the benediction. Did I mention the falafel? So crispy, with just the right amount of garbanzo-ness. Delicious sandwiched between a pita with some hummus and the heavenly pickled veggies - with a healthy slather of tahini sauce. Go. Soon. Go. Often. read more

This place is a total knock out! Such a hidden gem & a must try place. The food is so delicious & the atmosphere is very cute & cozy. It's a small tucked away restaurant so I recommend placing a reservation beforehand because they can get pretty busy! read more

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

Great food and great people! The owner George was so pleasant to talk to. It's take out only but definitely worth it

This place is simply incredible! I'm so sad I didn't know about it sooner. The owners were so friendly and the food was ready really quick! You get big servings of amazingly delicious food. I was blown away! My mom is obsessed with the garlic sauce and dolmades, and I simply couldn't choose a favorite (it was all SO good!) Definitely check this place out if you want something that tastes phenomenal, and is made authentically and with tons of heart. read more

I heard this place was good, but I didn't expect it to be incredible. Everything was so delicious. The meats, vegetables, and tzatziki were the stars of the show. Wow. They were cooked and spiced perfectly. The hummus was great. The baklava was moist and full of spice, but not too sweet. The rice was flavorful, but it wasn't my favorite. The salad was good, but the dressing needed a little more lemon juice to thin it out and balance out the sweetness. The people running the restaurant were very sweet and friendly. read more

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Gorgeous George's has the Best Mediterranean food in all of Seattle! Every dish is prepared with love!

Best Mediterranean food EVER. Just go and thank me later! We got the chicken, Greek salad, hummus, grapes leaves, and falafel. Don't forget to get the pita bread too! read more