Was visiting the area and decided to stop in and try this restaurant out. The lemon rice soup was flavorful and I know it sounds strange because it was soup but it was refreshing! I had the veggie kabobs which were seasoned and grilled to perfection. also tried the hummus which was some of the best hummus I have ever had! They would have easily gotten 4 stars but I did not receive my side that came with the platter, had to ask twice for the bottled water that I ordered and the waiter seemed either inexperienced or just very confused. I would however try them again if back on this coast as the food was very good! read more

First, I have to say that despite all the restaurants, finding good food in this area is a challenge. Thankfully, we found this place. We had dinner for two people and found the food to be very good. The service was also very good and the restaurant had a cool decor. It was a surprisingly pleasant and tasty experience. read more

This is the best for Brandon. Forget Acropolis. You'll never go there again. This place is ideal for lunch and corporate catering.

I work close by and decided to come here for lunch one day. The wait time for the food during the lunch hour was not too bad. There were a few people ahead, but no complaints. The staff here is pretty friendly, and work very hard to get the amazing food out to the customer. I would definitely recommend trying this on your next time out. They have a variety of different types of Lebanese cultured meals to choose from. Not to mention ending off the meal with a delicious slice of Baklava. Make sure you tip well because the staff definitely deserves it. I hope this review helps when making the next decision on where to eat. read more

I've had the best and tastiest falafel here since moving to Florida over a year ago. Will definitely be back!

We were in Brandon and were in need of a late, light lunch. We stumbled across this place and were thrilled to find an ethnic restaurant in a sea of fast food/chain restaurants. The menu board looked good and the plates sounded like a really good deal. However, we just needed something light so we both just ordered a 'sandwich' with no sides. Me being vegetarian ordered the falafel and my boyfriend ordered chicken. Since it was in the time between lunch and dinner, it wasn't busy. We placed our order right away and sat down while we waited for our number to be called. We very much enjoyed our food. The falafel was crispy on the outside and moist on the inside. This is so hard to find. Most other places I've tried it has been on the dry side. I do wish there was a little bit more of the dressing with it. But otherwise, it was very tasty. My boyfriend also really enjoyed his. It was just enough food to 'hit the spot'. If we ever find ourselves in Brandon around mealtime again, we'll have to come back here (when we're hungrier) and try more of their food. As much as we enjoyed the food, I didn't give 5 stars for a couple of reasons. As mentioned, it was slow. When we placed our order, there was one couple in process of getting their order. I believe there was one other person ahead of us. However, it took about 15-20 minutes to get our food. There appeared to be either an employee off the clock, or a friend of an employee, with his head down at one of the tables up front. Also, it would be a major bonus if they sold (Lebanese) beer instead of just fountain drinks. read more

My first time here and I enjoyed my meal. I ordered a Shish (beef) Kabob platter with Lemon Rice Soup. The whole meal was delicious. The people who work there are very nice. I would recommend it. read more

The food here was amazing - we got the Chicken Galaba and the Falafel salad. All was very tasty and generously proportioned. The service took a bit of time, but was worth it. Funny thing was we were just stopping in this shopping center on a drive down Florida to get some Chinese groceries from MD Oriental... the center was absolutely deserted on a Sunday and we went to Grape Leaf because it looked the most appetizing of the deserted restaurants. I am thinking I've discovered an unknown gem... then I come to yelp and see that it already has a hundred reviews and 4 stars, so you guys already know this place rocks. Guess it was just a slow day! read more

Food was fresh but very bland and tasteless. Had falafel salad. Falafel was okay. Which was best part. Humus has no flavor and tabouli had limited tabouli in it. read more

Very good food and really quick service. I would definitely come back. The only drawback was salad lettuce was wilted/brown on some pieces. read more

Grape Leaf Express -Tampa - Lebanese Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Good authentic flavor. Sit down or take out. Prices are reasonable. Hummus and tabbouli were great. Falafel were very fresh and tasty. Chicken skewer was excellent with great Toum (or Tum, i.e. garlic paste). Service was kind and friendly. read more

This place is great! Their chicken shawarma is pretty addicting! & the hummus is my favorite. Must check it out! Very clean & friendly staff... Glad I went read more

Great food. Very unique and different. The salad was fresh and large at a good price. Got the lamb grape wraps and they were tasty. The falafel was also very good. Would recommend for those looking for something new and fun to try. read more

Excellent! Clean everything (really nice) and the food is really fresh. A family can eat out without going broke, and still ear good :-)

Upon receiving my order, I placed it on the counter and walked out. I seek out mediterranean restaurants on the road because they usually offer large, well prepared meals, with shawarma platters typically consisting of salad, rice, meat, hummus, bread and possibly soup. They served a small portion of chicken on rice with a tiny bowl soup (for which I paid extra), and nothing more. It was a terrible looking meal. Considering the price and long wait (the restaurant was empty), I felt pretty slighted and decided to just leave. read more

My first Lebanese restaurant !!!! Something different but was wonderful!!!! I try gyro was good lemon or rice soup is good !!!!! Buffet after 8 pm !!!! read more

Went there for dinner and ordered the mixed grill. Chicken was overdone and dry! Yuck I really hate dry chicken. The beef stick was ok I guess but tasted a lot of cinnamon in it, not sure what that's all about? But yeah I left hungry also this portion size just don't fill you up and is not worth the money-sorry to say not going back. Resturant was well decorated though. read more

Really impressive. My 5 year old ate everything on his plate. Real nice people running the place.

Food was okay. Delivery was slow but it was all freshly cooked so that is a trade off. My Kefta was okay, had some sort of spice I didn't recognize which made it taste a little different. My wife loved the chicken and Steak. Rice was less than tasty. Greek Salad and Lemon Rice Soup Mediocre. All in all 3 stars which to me is mediocre. I purchased a Groupon worth $20 for $12. Cost me an additional $8 dollars because my wife's meal was a dinner, mine was a lunch platter. Probably wouldn't drive the 30 miles it is from the house to eat here again, but if in the area at lunch time I would eat again but I would get the fries instead of the rice. read more

The chicken was so tasty and moist. Hummus was super smooth. Definitely going back soon.

Had a Groupon and decided to check it out. Got $20 worth of food for $12. Overall experience was good. Good was tasty. It did take 20 minutes to get our food. A little long for an Express eatery. They skipped over our number. They were also out of silverware. Had to ask twice to get some. read more

One of my favorite restaurants to go to food is just incredibly amazing flavorful tasty and fresh. The owners and the staff are extremely helpful. I just love this place everything on their menu is amazing literally every item on the menu taste good. The best part is all the food is super healthy and good for you and doesn't make your stomach hurt after you leave or cause any discomfort. read more

Love this place, it is fresh and flavourful. Service us not always the quickest so I go when I have plenty of time. Authentic taste, love the vine leaves. read more

This restaurant had a discrepancy with Groupon and would not honor the Groupon I purchased for them days before I visited the restaurant. I was denied both times I came here. I would have liked a manager to apologize, explain the situation, and give alternative discounts or some time frame for the resolution of their issue or ask for my number to call me when they would be accepting the groupon, but I was just met with a very apologetic employee. I left feeling like it was MY fault for buying the Groupon. I regret purchasing the Groupon for this business, because I wasted my time dragging my family out to the restaurant twice. I feel frustrated because it is not in the terms and conditions that they can deny the Groupon. When I receive my money back, I do not plan to visit the restaurant. read more

Order ahead during busy meal hours. Certain items take a while to prepare (Lavash Express) but are very good and filling. The grape leaves (both lamb and vegetarian) are delicious and can be ordered in different amounts. There is also homemade baklava (little pricey for the size) and cheesecake (which is closer to pudding in texture). The kabobs (chicken and lamb) and rice are tender and well flavored. read more

Showed up at 6pm on a Sunday (their schedule says they close at 9) and they told us they didn't have any of multiple dishes that we'd be looking to order, including even basic staples like French Fries and Hommous. Disappointed. read more

Very clean. Friendly staff greet you as you walk in. Food is authentic and fantastic. I had the shish kabob; wife had the beef & lamb gyro; son had the chicken gyro. Nothing was wasted. Highly recommended. read more

Fast service and great vegan food! The veggie kabobs and falafel platters were so delicious! Highly recommend. There are meat options as well which I am sure are delicious but I have not tried them. read more

The meat was perfectly cooked and seasoned. The hummus, lentil soup, and salad.. very good! However, they need to find a way how to make their rice as good as the rest. The rice with milk dessert is too sweet, but the baklava is good. Clean and beautifully decorated place. read more

We were driving back from Ocala and decided to stop and try this. The prices are reasonable, restaurant is very clean and staff is very friendly. The lentil soup was slightly unseasoned, baba ghanoush was delicious, lamb gyro was also great, would highly recommend it and falafal had a good flavor but a little over cooked. Would definitely recommend it if you're in the area. read more

Gyro is amazing and hummus is delicious! My fiancé and I have been here a few times. Very clean and fast service. One of our favorite places to eat. read more

Great food at a good price. Went for lunch, service was great. Hummus and salads were fresh, gyros were great

I ordered falafel the person preparing my food wasn't wearing gloves and reached in to make my food I asked that he wear gloves and could tell he wasn't happy I requested I won't go back nice decor I cant rate on food because I didn't try it. read more

We shared the Mixed Grill (beef, chicken, lamb sausage w/rice $16.99), Tabouli Salad, and Lentil Soup - all delicious - but has we not been using a Groupon, we would have gone for the Ramadan Buffet, $17.99 for all you can eat from 10 entrees, plus dessert and coffee, Tuesdays and Fridays till 10. The place was packed with Lebanese families - the greatest compliment for any ethnic restaurant. We'll be back, with or without Groupon! read more

Delicious meal! Why? Everything is super fresh & prepared after you order...no pre-packaged food here! My mom & I shared the Greek salad, which was plenty for 2 people. Fresh, ripe tomatoes, cucumbers, crumbled feta cheese, beets & olives atop mixed greens. In addition, we shared a chicken kabob. The flavor of the chicken was outstanding & it was so moist. My husband enjoyed raw kibbie. In fact, he enjoyed it so much, I don't think he breathed until he finished his plate! He also had the beef kabob which he said was flavorful & tender. The restaurant does not have wait staff; you order at a counter. Very reasonably priced food & generous portions. read more

The food and price was great. We had the mix grill and grape leaves. Was not disappointed wish there is one where I live.

Large portion size! My friends and I ordered a lamb gyro and some falafel balls. The gyro was really good, I liked that they put fries in it! It was the perfect amount of meat and sauce ratio. The falafel was a little dry, but overall the dish and atmosphere was pleasant. read more

This place is a must in the Brandon area. Huge portions, great Lebanese food, reasonable prices. But what sets them apart is the friendly customer service and cleanliness. They are very patient and accommodating. Please support your local establishments, this is what it's all about. read more

Really love this place. So good. I recommend the Tabbouli salad. They have the BEST rice pudding - make sure to grab some :)

The food here is pretty good. The Middle Eastern food here is diverse, fresh, and quite tasty. I would have to say all the dishes I have tried here did not disappoint. My only complaint is sometimes the service is a bit slow even if the place isn't packed. I wish there was a Grape Leaf Express on Big Bend Road since we only have Pita Republic and it's OK, but not great. read more