Absolutely delightful! From the moment we sat down as a party of six friends, Diondre took…read moreexcellent care of us. His service was greatly appreciated as all of us wanted to make it somewhere to watch The Canes game! He was efficient with opening the wine and getting our dinner orders in right away. Thank you Diondre for a great start to our evening. All of us raved over our food. Two of our friends had the Tomahawk Pork Chop featuring spinach, barrel-aged feta, herb aioli, and yummy Greek lemon potatoes. Both people agreed the kitchen team cooked them perfectly. One person absolutely loved his fire-roasted lamb chops that also had the delicious Greek lemon potatoes. Another one of our friends loved her Chicken penne Mykonos which we have ordered to-go many times. It looks even better in the restaurant as it has spinach, feta, mushrooms, tomatoes, white wine lemon cream sauce, and parmesan. This dish is a must try when you visit Taverna Agora in downtown Raleigh. Lastly, someone at the table exclaimed that their grilled salmon was one of the best salmon dishes he had ever enjoyed as its unique presentation features pickled beetroot, sautéed spinach, and a lemon caper sauce. I had the Poseidon Branzino which was fabulous. The dish had roasted branzino, medley of sautéed cherry tomatoes and onions, fresh herb rice, and skordalia (I had to look up what that is - a fascinating Greek garlic puree). The blending of all those flavors made for a scrumptious dinner, and thanks to the kitchen team for preparing it perfectly so that I could even eat the skin of the fish. We shared two bottles of Assyrtiko wine which is one of our favorite Greek wines after visiting Greece a few years ago. The wine list at Taverna is simple but thorough and fun to experiment with. Great job Taverna Team!

Such a fun rooftop, definitely don't skip sitting on the roof…read more When you arrive parking can be a bit difficult around the restaurant but there is street a couple blocks away if you don't mind walking. Walking in you'll feel like you've been transported to a village like, Greek atmosphere. To sit down you'll check in with the host and then be seated either inside or on the rooftop. We opted for the rooftop as it was a nice evening. To start I ordered the Baklava Old Fashioned (Bulleit bourbon, homemade baklava syrup, Angostura bitters, and Amarena cherries) which was amazing. Next we ordered the trio of all three spreads (Tzatziki, sun-dried tomato hummus, and spicy feta spread) and the calamari. Both dishes were excellent and I definitely prefer the spicy feta and tzatziki sauce. For my main course I ordered the Tomahawk Pork Chop (Chargrilled tomahawk chop, spinach, barrel-aged feta, herb aioli, Greek lemon potatoes) which was a bit disappointing. I probably should have sent the pork chop back as it was cooked well done and was very dry but was I was too hungry and didn't want to make my parents wait. For dessert I ordered Baklava Cheesecake (New York-style cheesecake with nuts and baklava filling) which was very nice and my mom ordered the Limoncello cake (lemon cake with lemon cream frosting) which was definitely the star of the show. If I'm back downtown I may try Taverna Agora again but will definitely avoid ordering the pork chop.

I love good food. Sushi in San Francisco, soup dumplings in Las Vegas China Town, street tacos in…read moreTexas. So I do not say this lightly, Yemeni Cuisine Restaurant's Lamb Mandi is genuinely the best food I have EVER eaten. It is unlike anything I've tasted before. When they say it "falls off the bone" it FALLS off the bone. Don't be intimidated by the prices either. My dinner fed me twice and I never have leftovers. Everyone there was so pleasant, and you can tell it's really authentic. They also have a cardamom tea urn that is just phenomenal. If you go, get the Greek salad as your side. Their feta is silky smooth and absolutely delicious. Six stars if I could!

TLDR: Some dishes were better than others. The items are quite expensive, but the complementary…read moresoup, tea, and dates somewhat make up for it. Great staff, but you do have to wave them down instead of them checking up on you. Saltah (Fahsa) w/ Meat: Was so excited for the supposed fenugreek cream topping, which I didn't see. The lamb itself was tasty tho and came out smoking hot. Less spicy than Indian cuisine. 8.5/10 Chicken Mandi: Lacked flavor and wetness. We asked for spicy sauce, which was a spiceless onion-tomato blend that didn't pair well with the Mandi at all. The chicken did fall off the bone tho, so bonus points for that. Shown is a full $30 portion, which is too expensive. 5/10 Soup (Lamb): Yum, too salty for my dad. 8/10

Stopped in for lunch and grabbed a couple gyros and fries. The lamb and beef meat gyros were good…read more Staff friendly. Only complaint was the fries were different (coated type) that the photo on the menu (natural cut type) which is what we prefer. Overall, we still had a good experience.

I have been going to the gyro spot for years! I really started going a lot more in the past…read morecouple, and have got to know the people a little bit too. The place is ran great, amazing people here. Derrick does an excellent job! :) Alex is also awesome. The food is always quality, you never have to worry about the order being correct whether they are busy or slow. We moved farther away recently but always make time to come by when we can. This is a great local business to support.

It's good! Some people on here talking about the hummus like that should be the only deciding…read morefactor of a Mediterranean restaurant. News flash, hummus has 5 traditional ingredients. It isn't rocket science weirdos. Now the kabob rice and sides were great. People reviewing it like it's a fine dining experience. Not a sit down spot but good to sit for lunch or on the go food for an at home date/dinner. Grew up with Arabic and Mediterranean food and this is good. Go and try

I stopped in here for a quick lunch after shopping. I ordered their chicken shawarma and grape…read moreleaves combo with a drink. The shawarma is very different than what I'm used to in Michigan, but it was delicious and packed with chicken. The grape leaves were good and the tea was nice and strong. The guys working were very friendly. I will definitely stop here again.

A well-maintained counter service greek place with friendly and responsive staff and really good…read morefood. There is nothing particular special about the ambience but that's not why you come to Greek Basma. They were out of pork during this visit and the fella at the counter said it was probably their most popular item. We will definitely.

Food is good but getting out of hand price wise. 1 piece of meat and salad plus pita with cucumber…read moresauce. For 2 plates $28

Oh, my! Where do I start...I've had Nil's a few times now for dine in and take out. Absolutely…read moresuperb deliciousness each time! I forgot to capture a pic of my perfectly grilled salmon, drenched in the right amount of creamy sauce with vegetables at the time of this review, so I re-ordered as I was craving this deliciousness! The service was quick, and nicely packaged for UberEats. Such a cute staple in the heart of quay! I love Turkish cuisine and can't wait to visit the country again. The food and taste were 10/10 for sure! A perfect date night for yourself to mindfully enjoy each divinely orchestrated bite! I romanticize my life, treat myself, embody slow living, go on delicious foodie adventures, and curate healing experiences for my body, mind and soul. Energy is transferred into everything we do, and this meal was crafted with so much LOVE...you can feel the chef's passion!

Omg I cannot rave enough about how good my food was at Nil's! I came to visit a friend from out of…read moretown while she was visiting her parents for the holiday. She said it's been a staple for their family her whole life and I had to try it. Well let me tell you, it did not disappoint! I had the hibiscus tea and the chicken salad on a croissant with hummus and pita. So good!! We also had their loaded fries as an app while catching up. Also so good! The shop is cute and we sat at a table in one of the storefront windows. Highly recommend for some Mediterranean if you are in the area or feel like making the drive to Fuquay-Varina!

The customer service was great. The meat choices were juicy and savory. Great value for the money…read more If in the area stop by.

Time for my 6 to 9 month update. Enjoyed a steak pita loaded with goodness. I am pleased to see…read morethat quality standards are being maintained. This is a great place to get a health, and tasty meal.

Enjoyed a footlong philly cheesesteak sub. The onions and peppers were finely chopped up and…read morecomplimented the sandwich. Unlike another review I can attest the meat us not ground beef.

This is a family owned in Clayton NC. THEY ARE NOT COLORED…read moreFRIENDLY ! The wife and husband aren't very welcoming. The food isn't fresh. They have roaches, field mice running around and flies. They are very, very rude and racist also very unsanitary.