Very authentic food service but gets very crowded and loud. Recommend great lunchtime with friends…read morenot a place for intimate dinners or dining, but the food is delicious and consistent all the time.

Love this place. I come here often and the food and service does not disappoint! Whether or not you…read moresit inside or out the ambiance is worth the wait. Next to the restaurant there are amazing stores and when your done eating you can go shopping. I got the Greek salad which is a staple there, the fresh vegetables and the cheese is the right amount of bite. I would have ordered two salads because you really want your own. We had the warm pita bread with the taziki, the best part of the meal, this is freshly made and trust me, you taste the garlic in every bite. It's so fresh and homemade. The spanakopita is ok, I get it every once in a while but it's not my favorite. They make a lot of good dishes. I highly recommend this place.

So glad I was in the area to finally try this place! Inside is extremely clean, even the bathrooms…read moreare spotless. The decor is nice and sleek. Service was awesome, the young man at the counter was very helpful and friendly and he provided awesome recommendations. The food was fresh and delicious. I ordered - Base - 1/2 rice with lentils 1/2 salad. Protein I got the double option, half olive u chicken and half gyro. I added pretty much every topping and I love that they don't up charge for the free options which really works for me since I eat a lot. Both proteins were cooked nicely, flavorful and juicy. All of the veggie toppings were super fresh. The bowl came up to about $17 and it was worth every penny. 5/5. There are a few other locations closer to my home and I really hope they're anywhere as good as this location. Coming here is a no brainer if you like fresh Mediterranean food.

I was visiting my mom in FL and wanted to try a new restaurant that was healthier. I saw that this…read morewas a Mediterranean place and I'm half middle eastern so I grew up with similar foods, so I know what is authentic and what tastes good. So we decided to get Olive U Mediterranean Grill for dinner ordered through uber eats. I ordered their create your own bowl with green falafel (there are two different kinds but most places have the green one), turmeric rice, extra tomatoes, cucumbers, extra pickles, chickpeas, feta cheese, house sauce, tahini, tzatziki, and hummus. Though the veggies were fresh, the food had absolutely NO flavor.... Not even the hummus tasted of anything except chickpeas (there should be some lemon and olive oil for example). While it was healthy and fresh, it having no flavor isn't what I'm used to. I didn't even have more than a few bites. The pickles were ok. My mom ordered the same thing but with the chicken shawarma and rice with lentils. She mentioned the same thing, no flavor despite having the chicken instead. If you know anything about middle eastern or Mediterranean food it NEVER lacks flavor, so this was very disappointing. We also ordered the Greek Fries which has their house sauce, feta cheese and paprika. I would say that despite being a bit soggy (probably due to it being delivered), this was the only menu item we got which had any sort of flavor at all. We ordered the Cilantro Lime Hummus as well, and I really wanted to like this, but unfortunately despite the slightly good flavor from the cilantro and lime combo, it had a distinct waxy aftertaste almost like when your lipstick gets in your food. I'm not sure what would cause this but maybe it just wasn't that fresh? Either way we both were left feeling hungry. I didn't have much to experience as far as service except that they included everything that was ordered in the bag and it was packed well. TLDR: Olive U Mediterranean Grill clearly doesn't love you if they are offering food with absolutely no flavor at all. Also, the cilantro lime hummus was waxy and artificial tasting. Despite the veggies being fresh, and the fries being ok, I would not recommend this restaurant to anyone, especially not for an authentic experience.

This is a very popular market and deli for the lunch time crowd in West Palm Beach. The food is…read moreterrific , portions generous and the staff is friendly. There are lots of regular customers that the owner knows by name. The market is very small and with only one table under a canopy in the parking lot. We were lucky enough to sit with a nice group of regulars on our visit. From our vantage point, we could see they do a brisk takeout business. My husband and I shared the mixed grille plate which was plenty for 2. The plate included chicken, beef, lamb, rice, hummus, salad and pita bread, we also ordered a spinach feta pie and a meat pie. Everything on the plate was fabulous. The spinach feta pie was our favorite of the two. If you are looking for a great Mediterranean food option in WPB, this is the place to go.

The best Middle Eastern food in Palm Beach County and I've tried lots of places. The grape leaves…read moreare the closest I've found to my grandma's (who was Syrian). The beef shawarma is also the best I've had to date. You can taste the authenticity in all of the food and the service is equally awesome.

Absolutely incredible. The best euro meat I've had, perfectly seasoned, flavorful and cooked so…read morewell. The baba ghanoush and hummus were also next level, so fresh and delicious. Everything tasted authentic and high quality, and the whole experience was amazing. Definitely a new favorite spot!

I was one of the first customers that ate at Sofra when it opened up six years ago. Always had an…read moreexcellent experience here. I usually ate here at least twice a month or more for six years. And brought guests constantly . The food was always well prepared and at a reasonable price. The owner was always very friendly. BUT I will never again go back to Sofra after my experience last night. Last night I went with a couple of people that I had raved about this restaurant to. The owner, who certainly must've recognized me from the countless times I've eaten there in five years, barely grunted at me and the vibes I got from him were not very welcoming. He seemed really angry about something and was taking it out on his customers. There was only one other table that had customers and this was a Friday night. I found that really odd because other restaurants surrounding Sofra had lots of people sitting outside eating at their restaurants I ordered a falafel plate and others at our table ordered the İskender and another entrée. I practically passed out when I got the bill because I guess I didn't check the prices when I was ordering. The falafel plate, which was basically a spoonful of salad, a spoonful of rice, a few hard burned falafel, soup and a dribbling of tahini was $33. This is obscene. When this restaurant first opened they were charging for the same plate $15 and then they went to $25 after a few years which I thought was pretty high for the food we were getting but $33 is just plain greedy. I won't even do a review on the other two entrées because my party could barely eat them. I now see why there was nobody, literally nobody in this restaurant on a Friday night. And the owner, what happened to him? he used to be such a friendly guy and now he is just an angry man. The waitress never went back to check on us and refill our water after taking our order. Despite only two tables with customers in this restaurant. I read some of the reviews where owner says he hates the fucking country so why doesn't he just leave? There's plenty of really good Mediterranean restaurants that are not going to charge this kind of money for Mediterranean food. Even if the felafel was the best falafel I've ever eaten in my entire life - $33 is crazy. And it was not very good felafel - in fact all the food is mediocre. Where it once was amazing. So my suggestion to the owner is to lower his prices, improve the quality of his food and improve his attitude

Looking for a great lunch or Mediterranean dining? This is the place!…read moreYou can order food in the market and eat in the hookah bar or now dine inside the market. We decided to eat inside the market and as we sat at our table, we had a lovely conversation with a gentleman next to us and got his favorite recommendations. We decided to follow his lead and ordered a Combination plate and a pot of Chai. Or combination plate was large enough to share. On a bed of fluffy basmati rice was a skewer of beef, chicken and lamb. Salad and dressing also on the plate. D E L I C I O U S ! Also I have to say, (after living in Turkey when first introduced to chai), this was the BEST Chai I've ever enjoyed! The tea had fresh mint, dried mint and sage, all giving layers of fragrance and enjoyable flavor! They also had Kunafa ... an all time favorite dessert! Service and helpful proprietor all made this a wonderful lunch stop!

It was cool out for Florida and I immediately thought of Moroccan chai/hot tea. We'd been to the…read moremarket here many years back, but had never eaten at the restaurant. A perfect day to try it. We first went into the hookah bar on one side of the market , but it was a bit too smokey for me. So we went into the market through which on the left there is a room with tables and chairs for the restaurant to dine in. We had a lovely conversation with a gentleman who was just finishing his lunch. He told us he comes here everyday. After describing his favorite meal choice, that's what we decided to order. We ordered first a medium pot of chai/tea. The owner, Assad (sp?), told us later when we asked that they add mint, dried mint, and sage to the pot. The tea was so aromatic and warming. We each had several glass cups -- with added sugar. To share, we had their mixed grill. There were 3 skewers -- one chicken, one beef, and one kofta kebab (ground meat). The meats were served over rice with a bit of salad on the side. Small containers of salad dressing and tehina were on the plate, too. I added some sumac (my favorite lemony spice) to everything. The food was very good and we left not a crumb. We were surprised to learn that the gentleman we'd previously chatted with paid for our dessert before he left! We got kunefah (kenefe/knaffe) -- my husband's favorite. It was nice and cheesy in the middle. And then as we were leaving, the owner gifted us a traditional special Ramadan "sweet" pastry. We were too full to try it there, so we brought it home for later. He said it has walnuts inside. We look forward to returning here for more middle eastern delights. It's casual, low key, cooked to order, and welcoming.

Excellent. Located in the mall at the food court! The food was fresh and fantastic. Great service!…read moreI had the chicken breast plate with two sides! You can make your own salad as one of the sides! Huge portions, fresh, and highly satisfying! I will definitely come back!

I was really disappointed with my experience ordering here. I asked for the 3-piece spinach kibbeh…read moreserved with two sides (priced at $15.99) and wanted one of those sides to be the falafel plate. Instead of explaining politely that it wasn't allowed, the employee helping me responded in a very rude and dismissive way. I completely understand that certain items may not be included or may cost extra -- that's not the issue. The problem was the attitude. He spoke to me with no patience or basic courtesy, as if I was an inconvenience for simply asking a question about the menu. Customer service matters just as much as the food, and the way I was treated made me not want to come back. He appeared unhappy, unprofessional, and frankly like he didn't want to be there. That kind of energy makes for an uncomfortable experience, especially when you're just trying to order a meal. I hope management takes customer service more seriously, because no one should be made to feel disrespected over a simple menu question.

Chris Taverna is a family-owned Greek & Mediterranean restaurant in South Florida that has been in…read moreoperation since 2004. It was founded by owner Christos "Chris" Charoudis, the restaurant's menu is largely inspired by traditional family recipes. Chris's mother, Eleni, personally quality-controlled the dishes to ensure authenticity. This is the original restaurant, at the corner of Lantana Rd. & Jog, a second is on Congress, They have expanded & during covid outdoor dining in the parking lot was created. There is a free parking in front along with a steady stream of pick up traffic. The menu offers extensive Greek dishes with servers being very quick & efficient. Portions at Chris' Taverna are enormous. One plate is enough for more than enough for 2 of us to share. The restaurant is casual, reservations are not accepted, it's first come & first serve. Tonight six of us met here for dinner. We arrived before 6:00 and waited only a few minutes for a table. When we left there was a line outside. When we were seated we were given water & a garlic spread with warm fresh pita. We all shared babaganosh & generous delicious dips. My husband & I shared a gyro salad with lots of grilled lamb, more than enough for us both. Others enjoyed greek chicken salad, shrimp with pasta, and spanakopita. Everyone brought leftovers home, enough for a few meals. Happily we weren't rushed.

We ordered take out from the Lantana location of Chris' Taverna for a pool day lunch, and it was…read morethe best decision . Totally hit the spot. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and super satisfying without feeling too heavy. First of all, the portions were HUGE. There was so much food. It was perfect to order a couple dishes to share between us. But the real star of the show was the tzatziki. Phenomenal. I genuinely wanted to eat it with a spoon. Creamy, garlicky, perfectly balanced 10/10. The salad was just what I wanted after sitting in the sun all morning. Crisp, refreshing , and not an afterthought like it can be at some places. Every bite felt fresh and well-seasoned. To be honest, I did use the tzatziki and salad dressing instead of the provided salad dressing. And the gyro wrap with garlic fries? Easily one of the best gyros I've had in a while. The meat was flavorful and tender, the wrap was perfectly put together, and those garlic fries were the ideal salty, crispy side. This spot is definitely getting added to the pool day lunch rotation.

I dined in with my husband for lunch and we enjoyed our meal because we felt we were eating healthy…read morefrom the fresh proteins to the variety of toppings we added to our meals. To start, we stood in line and were greeted by the nice guy behind the counter. He was a little difficult to understand but we knew the concept in ordering so we just called out what we wanted. When choosing between the small and large portion, the large is a better deal because you get more choices to add on their yummy ingredients. I did salad and mt husband did rice. We were both very pleased with the portion size and the price. They didn't try to upsell our meal but they kindly made suggestions. They even gave us a few samples of the dressings to choose from since this was our 1st visit. We also loved their beverage choices as they had Stubborn Soda and some fresh made juices. I even saw a frozen beverage machine. It was very clean inside and everyone busses their own garbage. Parking is a little tight during meal hours so on our next visit, we will come at an off hour.

Delicious food! Recommend the spicy chicken bowel. The service is good employees were nice.read more

Ordered lunch from Leila for a work lunch and everything was perfect!…read more Everyone's order was correct and labeled, which made for easy distribution. The order was delivered on time. Food was delicious! Everyone who orders the chicken kebab said it was super tender and well seasoned. The beef tips were tender and flavorful. Couscous was slightly sweet and well cooked. Overall great experience, will definitely order again.

Leila's is a fun Mediterranean restaurant. They have both indoor and outdoor seating. The…read moreservice is excellent and the owner of the restaurant typically does the rounds around the restaurant to check in on the customers. They have bellydancing shows on the weekend which adds a nice touch to the dinning experience. The atmosphere is perfect for a romantic dinner or a nice group gathering. The food is typically fresh and delicious. I had the grilled garlic shrimp with the Leila's salad very tasty. It's always a fun dining experience at Leila's.

Great take out spot. Food is always fresh and the wraps are amazing. Simple, fresh and good…read moreportions. The jasmine rice is yummy. The best thing is that garlic sauce. You can put that on anything.

I love coming here. Their food hits every-time. I always leave full and satisfied. They give you…read morea very good size portion for all their menu products. The staffs are super friendly and establishment is nice and clean. I love the flavor of the steak and shrimp. You really cannot go wrong with any item. It is all very flavorful.