We had an overall okay experience, but the food didn't quite live up to our expectations. The ambiance was decent (3/5). The outdoor seating area has a lot of potential, though it feels like the space could be used more effectively. The indoor seating was much nicer and had a better atmosphere. One highlight was the gentleman working there, who was warm, welcoming, and genuinely kind throughout our visit. His hospitality made the experience more enjoyable and left a positive impression. The salmon was probably the biggest disappointment. It seemed a bit overcooked, was served slightly cold, and was missing some of the buttery richness we were expecting. The chicken and beef souvlaki were both good and enjoyable, but they weren't particularly memorable. The fish and chips, unfortunately, fell short. The fries weren't very crispy, and the fish itself lacked flavor. Overall, nothing was terrible, but most of the dishes didn't really stand out. The friendly service was appreciated and helped offset some of the shortcomings in the food. We'd be open to giving the restaurant another try, but based on this visit, it was closer to a 2/5 experience for us read more

After an afternoon movie with a group of 12 ladies we went next-door to this wonderful Greek restaurant. The food was delicious and he accommodated our group of 12 by putting two more tables together. Service was gracious but the reason I didn't give it five stars was there was no real soap in the ladies room. They even took a little jar of "soft soap" almost empty and mixed it with water so it wasn't real soap. I informed him and he said he would take care of it. Otherwise five stars. Absolutely delicious food read more

Hella Mediterranean - Mother's beef/lamb plate - Halal Near Me - Redwood City, California

The food here is delicious, a bit on the expensive side but you can expect that due to the location. I have been here several times and chicken wrap with a side salad is one of my favorite dishes. However - when I ordered the chicken kabob plate they refused to trade out my rice with hummus. I found this a bit disappointing only because i had never been to a Mediterranean restaurant that did not allow this. The service was great I believe the owner is mostly at the cash register he was very kind all of the times I went. For the wraps I will definitely be back but for the kabob plates I will go elsewhere. I would recommend this place here for its quality and consistency but three stars because I feel they can be more accommodating when it comes to simple request. read more

Hella Mediterranean - Chicken Gyro Wrap - Halal Near Me - Redwood City, California

The chicken gyro wrap lacked flavor. I only ate half of it. It tasted like plain chicken. My husband also disliked his chicken gyro plate. The server was polite and welcoming though! read more

We stopped by for lunch after going to a nearby park with the little ones. We wanted something with good vegetarian options so Mediterranean hit the spot. There was plenty of street parking and free on Sunday and we were able to park pretty close. Clean, quiet restaurant, and we were the only party eating there. The person who took our order was very nice and was able to tell us which options could be made vegetarian for us, we were really hoping to try the Spanakopitas but they were completely out. We wound up getting a Veggie bowl and Koftedes plate. The food came out quick but unfortunately the taste was just so so. The the Kodtedes, to me at least, tasted a little bland and grisly. The Veggie platter was also undersalted for our taste. Maybe it was an off day because things were so slow. Overall, great service, just wish the food was better. read more

I need to talk about this place because it was genuinely great. I ordered the Greek salad with hummus and pita, and everything tasted fresh. Not fresh from sitting in a cooler. Fresh like it was made right then for me. The hummus alone was worth coming back for. The guy at the register was one of the warmest people I've dealt with at a restaurant in a long time. No script, no fake customer service voice. He seemed legitimately happy I walked in, and that's not something you can train into someone. It's just who he is. One more thing that stuck with me. I watched him come out of the bathroom drying his hands with a paper towel, so I could see he'd actually washed up. Sounds small, but you'd be surprised how often that's not the case at restaurants, and it's an instant dealbreaker for me when it isn't. The bathroom itself was spotless too, which tells you the whole place is run right, not just the parts customers usually see. Fresh food, real hospitality, and a clean operation. This is the kind of place you want to find and tell people about. Highly recommend. read more

This was a pleasant surprise. It was a rainy day and it was girls day to watch a movie and Hella is so close to the theatre we decided to try this place. It's a small place and luckily they had a table in front that could fit us and the person taking our order was nice and helpful. We mostly got the wraps and I love that they can custom based on your request. One of my friends isn't into sauces so she asked for the sauce on the side as well as to have the pico on the side - and they accommodated - no problem! I and several others had the Koftedes wrap and it was SO GOOD. The meat is so tender along with the flavor of the sauce and pico! I pretty much demolished my wrap. And they add a light salad with the wrap so I felt like I ate pretty healthy so I wouldn't feel guilty about the butter popcorn at the the theatre later! LOL... The one friend who had the chicken wrap loved hers as well. I have to say the portion was perfect. Not too big and not too small with a TON of texture and flavor! Definitely a great place if you are on a time schedule and want something quick and delicious... read more

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Came here on a Monday for lunch with friends and absolutely enjoyed our meals. I ordered the Chicken Gyro Plate and loved it. Chicken was seasoned well, and the sauce was the best part! My friends loved their chicken kabob, grilled salmon, and beef plates as well. We also enjoyed the rice pudding. Definitely recommend if you're in the mood for some delicious Mediterranean food! read more

Hella Mediterranean - CHICKEN GYRO PLATE - Halal Near Me - Redwood City, California

I had a falafel wrap for delivery, it was pretty tasty. The falafel was well done and the wrap was very flavorful. The vegetables in the wrap were nice but I would have enjoyed it if there had been a lot more of them. The wrap was long but not very thick, I definitely think it could have been filled more. The falafel wrap only has tahini sauce instead of tahini yogurt like the other wraps so it is vegan! Overall not bad. This place is the same as West Park Farm and Sea, not sure why it has 2 names. read more

Hella Mediterranean - Falafel Wrap (vegan) - Halal Near Me - Redwood City, California

Love the happy hour discounts Salmon plate is great as long as it is not burnt black on corners. Overall okay on other items. Pros - nice and clean restroom Cons - price have gone up recently read more

Came here for lunch. I was pretty underwhelmed. Offered a chicken gyro plate. The chicken was okay. The rice was not flavored, the salad was not very good, the cucumber and tomato salad didn't seem very fresh. The pita was disappointing. The amount of chicken wasn't anything special, so it did not seem worth it for me. read more

I love stopping by to get salmon. I love the environment and the staff make you feel at home, but the salmon was perfectly grilled, insanely moist,and seasoned just right, it flaked apart perfectly. You can tell they use fresh ingredients, one hundred percent recommend it's a great spot for a quick lunch. read more

Hella Mediterranean - Mixed Green Salad GRILLED SALMON - Halal Near Me - Redwood City, California

Hella Mediterranean offers a nice assortment of white and brown rice plates, wraps, and salads with optional beef, lamb, chicken, salmon, shrimp, and vegetable add ons. They have a decent selection of appetizers with the beet hummus among my favorites. I've had salads here with protein added and they're tasty and filling. At the storefront, you'll see signage for West Farm & Sea. The owner originally did business under this name, but the pandemic brought things to a halt. So, he pivoted to a healthy and simple Mediterranean restaurant. The West Farm & Sea menu items can be ordered online or for dine in at Hella. The ambience is nice with large scale posters of scenes of Greece. And the restaurant is immaculate. read more

Hella Mediterranean - Excellent Rokka salad with arugula, salmon, beets, oranges, and almonds in a blood orange avo oil dressing - Halal Near Me - Redwood City, California

I've been here several times and have enjoyed it every time. You order at the register and then have a seat. They bring your to the table. It usually arrives very quickly. The food is great and I haven't been disappointed in anything that I have ordered. The restaurant is clean and comfortable. read more

Great service thank you Ali !! Got some bomb as spring rolls with Greek feta cheese so bomb!! Can't wait to come back and try the rest of the menu !! Made me feel like I was back in Greece with Ali great family owned service ! Come support this restaurant!! read more

Hella Mediterranean - Halal Near Me - Redwood City, California

Solid, above average food. Good portions. The Beef and lamb Koftedes is very good. The red hot sauce mm. Great staff. Get it. read more

If you want to know what awesome customer service looks like, stop by to grab some food at Hella Mediterranean! Located a couple of shops down from 21st Century Theaters, Hella Mediterranean is a restaurant serving, well, Mediterranean fair. This includes gyro or kebab plates, wraps, hummus and tzatziki dips, and more. They have both indoor and covered outside seating. I ordered the chicken gyro plate and an order of hummus to split with my brother. We weren't planning on getting anything else, but then the owner threw in an order of rice pudding on the house in exchange for posting photos of our food on Yelp! He was also super attentive throughout the meal, coming back to check if we needed anything, like more bread for our hummus dip. Speaking of, the dip was creamy and didn't have an overly nutty flavor, which I like in hummus; if the flavor's too strong, it tastes bitter. The pita that came with was nice and warm. The chicken gyro plate was considerable, coming with pita, rice, and some veggies. The chicken was moist but didn't have a whole lot of flavor on its own. Luckily, we had some yogurt and hot sauce at our disposal, so it wasn't that big a deal. Pro tip: use the pita to create some mini-wraps. Moving on, the rice pudding. I would gladly pay for this next time. It had a healthy dose of cinnamon sprinkled on top, enough that I could smell it. The top was bouncy and the interior was creamy. In summary, the food is simple, but good, and nothing is very heavy. Odds are you'll end this meal feel great. read more

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The falafel and the beet hummus were the standouts for me! The service was good and it was a cute restaurant but a little quiet for a Friday night. We ordered the veggie bowl and the hummus and falafel bowl and a few meat dishes and we ordered pita on the side and it was confusing because we didn't get the pita on the side but it was on the meat plates when it was ordered for the ones who were eating vegetarian. read more

Healthy food at a reasonable price. Portions are big enough you'll get at least 2 meals from your entree. read more

This place is such a gem on this shopping street. We tried the beef kebab and the combo plate, and both were excellent. We also had the vanilla rice pudding -- it was surprisingly delicious! A really satisfying meal overall. I'll definitely be coming back. Highly recommend the rice pudding!" read more

Hella Mediterranean - Halal Near Me - Redwood City, California

I will not recommend this place for brunch on the weekend. The location is good and inviting for brunch (nearby breakfast/brunch spots were overcrowded at around 10:30). We ordered the Greek omelettes and Turkish coffees. The only highlight was how the Turkish coffee was served -- in beautifully shaped cups! Unfortunately, the rest wasn't as good. The omelette and fries on the side were very salty, and the coffee tasted like filtered coffee. I won't be returning for brunch next time. read more

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Solid chicken gyro wraps. The chicken was moist and the ingredients in the wrap taste fresh to me. It's also conveniently located downtown along a pedestrian-only path with free parking nearby. Vibes are good. read more

Hella Mediterranean - Halal Near Me - Redwood City, California

A decent casual spot for lunch or dinner, but relatively mediocre. The wrap is on the smaller side and a bit dry. They have a small outdoor seating area. Service was good. Unfortunately this place doesn't stand out among the fast-casual options in Redwood City. read more

Hella Mediterranean - Halal Near Me - Redwood City, California

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Great food and friendly service. The meals and salads are delicious and freshly presented. My favorite food chicken kabab and baklava. read more

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Stopped here for lunch and the food didn't disappoint. They offer a variety of authentic dishes. Outside seating is offered to enjoy the weather. The plates are filled with enough food to fill you up. It's a casual and relaxing type of place. I gave it 4 stars only because of the prices. A few dollars more than other places but the location makes the difference. read more

Hella Mediterranean - CHICKEN KEBAB - Halal Near Me - Redwood City, California

Entering in this dimly lit restaurant, Hella Mediterranean invites us to take a trip to Greece with their travel posters. With pots on the shelves and flowers blossoming on the tables, there is a charming story that this restaurant takes. The place is signified with their flowery appearance and blue chairs. Nonetheless, I went in. Hella Mediterranean had a selection of food from steak wraps to falafels. I decided to go for something lighter which was the classic hummus and the falafel snack. The server was really sweet and she serves very fast. In a few minutes, my dish has already been served at my table. Expect the appetizers to range around $5-$10. Although the classic hummus was generous in size, I felt the taste was a little bland. I should have tried the other plate with the red beet. The falafel was fantastic though. Small and easy to eat, they make fantastic snacks. The restaurant was quiet and chill with outdoor seating. Thank you for your service. read more

Hella Mediterranean - Falafels (6 pcs) - Halal Near Me - Redwood City, California

Loved my grass fed beef kabob. Cooked perfectly with nice grill marks. Be sure to ask for their house chili sauce for added heat! Nice and light meal. Very well balanced with side salad, pita and rice. Need to try their chicken as well next time but overall I would come back! Nice clean meat options. Servers were very friendly and welcoming. Satisfied with their service. FOLLOW FOR MORE EATS!! @wagyudoinstevie read more

Hella Mediterranean - Beef Kabob Plate GRASS-FED BEEF KEBAB GRASS-FED BEEF KEBAB - Halal Near Me - Redwood City, California

We celebrated a friend's birthday here with a group of 15 people, and everything we ordered was delicious. My daughter and her friend had the gyro bowl, and they loved it! The owners were very nice, and the service was great. We will definitely go there again! read more

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Great ambiance and spot for a late night dinner! I ordered the chicken plate and it was very good. Would come back. Staff was nice as well. read more

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Highly recommend the Koftedes wrap! Super good and well seasoned. I wish there were more ingredients added in it, yet it was still filling. The interior dining space was nice and clean with upscale elements, and i liked the decor. Seems good for small groups and families. read more

Hella Mediterranean - Dining - Halal Near Me - Redwood City, California

Amazing taste and friendly service. Great ambiance as well. Fast service for those tight lunch breaks

Hella Mediterranean was conveniently located by Century Redwood City Theatres as we walked past it before watching a movie. Both my wife & I checked out the online menu & made our choices before we got there. There was both indoor & outdoor patio seating but bc we were pressed for time we needed it to go. Our food was ready within 15 minutes. Yay! We ordered the following: chicken kebab plate, lamb kofte plate, salmon wrap, falafel wrap & roasted brussel sprouts. Bc I checked in on Yelp & ordered a plate we also received a complimentary beet hummus. That was ever so delicious! And it was our first time to try beet hummus & kofte meat which consisted of balls of ground meat. Also received extra pita bread to go which was a plus to enjoy the hummus! They also gave us hot & tzatziki sauces. The cook here if I remembered correctly his name was Puti; he was truly competent & very efficient. He cooked our food fresh & quickly. He even let us know how much longer we needed to wait. It wasn't an issue at all. When we finally sat down at our hotel later & ate some of our food it was truly amazing. Oh my goodness both falafel & salmon curry wraps were huge & tasted delish! The lamb Kofte & chicken kabob were both flavorful & tasted out of this world. One must try it if you haven't bc you are missing out. You will absolutely thank me later! Come support this local business! Wish they were located in Sacramento! Darn! I guess we will have to return again sometime soon bc those koftes were AMAZING!!! And don't forget that BEET HUMMUS!!! We will be back...yup we did return ultimately. Beet hummus was divine cold preferably. That lamb kofte was TDF! Yum! We took our food to go again & it was memorable delish! read more

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Originally was going to another place in Menlo Park but since I was nearby and hungry, decided to come here. Reviews were spot on. I thoroughly enjoyed my meal! Chicken was very tender and moist. Falafels were good. Generous amount. Owner (I am assuming) was very nice. He let me know ahead of time how long it would take for my order. I wasn't in any rush so it was fine. He even gave me a rice pudding! I like my desserts first (so I know I have room for it!) but took a few bites while waiting for a to go order. Creamy and perfectly sweet (don't care for too sweet tasting). Parking might be a challenge during the weekends. I came on a Wednesday afternoon. Was able to find a side parking. The parking garage was close to the public. Very clean place. read more

Hella Mediterranean - Falafels (6 pcs) - Halal Near Me - Redwood City, California

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Our first time here and we were delighted. My son invited me to dinner tonight because it was my birthday, we love Greek food and we decided to try this place and everything was delicious. -The babaghanou was delicious, fresh and on point. - The combo grill is very complete, the meat is cooked to perfection, my son was delighted with his choice. -The rokka salad is very delicious, the beets and all the vegetables are very fresh, I asked for feta cheese to be added and it was exquisite. They surprised us with a rice pudding covered in pistachios, a delight. Everything was delicious, a place that I recommend. See you soon! PS: We have been living in downtown Redwood City for 5 years and I still don't understand why we didn't know about this place before. read more

Hella Mediterranean - sorry, we finished it before taking the picture - Halal Near Me - Redwood City, California

Deceptive -- they advertise a "vanilla gelato" on the menu. I saw over the counter that they were merely scooping from a Dreyer's vanilla ice cream carton and dishing it into a serving container. Either Hella does not know the difference between gelato and ice cream or they are trying to cut corners and dupe customers. I wonder if there are similar mislabelings across the menu? read more

Hella Mediterranean and West Park Farm & Sea are the same place, and it's delicious! Chances are high the owner, Ali, will take your order and serve it to you! RECOMMEND: MAINS - Grass-Fed Beef Kabob Plate DESSERT - Rice pudding with Turkish tea Grass-Fed Beef Kabob Plate Eight 2.5" square pieces of perfectly tender, juicy beef is a hearty portion along with a parade of lighter sides: two thin pita, a scoop of plain rice (brown or white), diced cucumber/tomatoes, a lightly spiced yogurt, and a smidge of green salad. Rice Pudding with Turkish tea Made with his grandmother's recipe, Ali told me he watched her make it when he was ten years old and it's a tribute to her (tear of happiness). Ask for it with the crushed pistachios (allergy-permitting) and a glass of hot Turkish tea (because the dessert comes cold)! I don't like sweet deserts and this one was just right. Also, don't be scared of the brown "skin" at the top, it's a result of the baking process and it adds a delectable layer of flavor! GOOD FOR: Quick service, want something light/healthyish, plenty of seating (mostly tables for 4), easy cheap parking ($1/hr meters), clean, safe neighborhood and bathrooms. Great lunch after getting your steps in at Bair Island! read more

Hella Mediterranean - Rice Pudding & Turkish tea - Halal Near Me - Redwood City, California

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Really fresh food in beautiful outdoor dining in Redwood City. Grilled Shrimp - So fresh! It's grilled piping hot and flavored deliciously. Shrimp was really big and meaty. Chicken wrap -- Tasty! Grilled chicken and veggies with tahini yogurt sauce. Loved that the wrap was crunchy toasted outside and flavorful outside. It held up well. Beet hummus & Pita -- the beet hummus is pretty to look at and yummy! Portion is quite big too. Hella Fries - Fries were pretty perfect, fresh, hot, crispy. what's hella about it is addition of feta and parmesan cheese. Yummy! Parking in Redwood City is quite nice, there's a big open parking lot as well as street parking. read more

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Giving another 5 star review because Hella Mediterranean is always fantastic. Took my family here while they were in town. They all agreed: Clean, fresh, healthy, and oh so satisfying. Also, try the beet hummus! I love its thick and creamy texture. And the flavor is both sweet and savory. Was a huge hit at our table! read more

Hella Mediterranean - Chicken Gyro Plate Grass-Fed Beef Kebab Plate Curry Cauliflower Roasted Broccoli Beet Hummus - Halal Near Me - Redwood City, California

Falafel wrap was fresh and filling and affordable. Yummy curry cauliflower! Went home and tried (and failed miserably) to replicate an online recipe. Love the flavor, the simplicity, and the ease in which this undermined masterpiece was brought to the table. Service was quick, courteous, and accommodating. Would definitely return! read more

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The food and ambiance are unparalleled!! We had a wonderful time celebrating our moms birthday over this amazingly tasty meal in a beautiful location. We will DEFINITELY come again!! read more

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