Ishtar Grill

We had a very helpful and kind server who suggested a few things on the menu for us to try (we got…read morethem all.) The dips platter was a nice fresh way to start the meal. We loved the beet dip and the muhammara. The pita is so soft! The fried cauliflower is a must. I could've eaten it all myself. The Lebanese platter was SCRUMPTIOUS. The rice and lentils and the lemony tahini sauce were a hit!! We got the Kafta and found it to be deliciously spiced and a great pairing. The shakshuka was a tad sweet for our liking and we found the ratio of tomato sauce to eggs was a little much. We will definitely be returning!! What a treat this place is

I let my son, Spud, choose where we would eat for his birthday, and he picked Laziz. That turned…read moreout to be one of the easiest five-star reviews I've ever written. We started with the fried cauliflower and zaatar fries, both served with an incredible dipping sauce that disappeared embarrassingly fast. The cauliflower was perfectly seasoned, crispy on the outside, tender inside, and honestly good enough to order again on its own. For my meal, I ordered the shakshuka. It arrived bubbling hot in a cast iron skillet with rich tomato sauce, flavorful meatballs, perfectly baked eggs, and warm grilled pita for scooping up every last bite. I've had shakshuka before, and this was easily one of the best versions I've tasted. Every bite was comforting, hearty, and packed with flavor. Spud went with a Laziz salad alongside another helping of the roasted cauliflower, which he thoroughly enjoyed. Everything that came to the table looked thoughtfully prepared, fresh, and beautifully presented. What made the experience truly memorable, though, was our waitress, Omri. As a Deaf customer, it's always a pleasant surprise when someone can communicate directly in sign language. Omri signed with us, made us feel genuinely welcome, and provided exceptional service from beginning to end. That personal connection meant a great deal to me, and it absolutely elevated an already wonderful meal. I was so impressed that I happily double-tipped her. Great food, warm hospitality, and an experience my son and I will both remember. We'll definitely be back.

Laziz Restaurant

Lebanese Bowl

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Sampler Dip Plate

Beirut Cafe

4.3(367 reviews)

3.6 mi

We picked up an order to go. Everything was delicious, hot, ready on time. There was more than…read moreenough food for all! Lots of veggies which I love! I highly recommend it!

Don't ever serve me an old (at least a day old) tabbouleh that's unacceptable also it was cut with…read morea food processor that's also not ok but old tabbouleh the oil gets yellow and sticky it was not good at all. Sad. Service it's good. Ambiance it's alright.

4.7 mi•Central City, Downtown

Mixed grill plate

Baklava ($3.99) IG: @ohmyono

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Kahve Café

4.8(123 reviews)

The peach baklava from Kahve was absolutely perfect. I went with a friend, and they got themselves…read morea $3.85 BOTTOMLESS iced coffee that was so so yummy. Everything was so affordable and so good! This establishment is like an older house that was repurposed to be a cafe, and the seating feels like you're just at your own living room/dining room/sofa. Service was phenomenal too- staff came to check in on us even though there weren't really table numbers at the establishment, and the gesture was much appreciated.

This place is AMAZING. SUCH a unique atmosphere and a unique menu that forces you out of your…read morecomfort zone (assuming you typically frequent American cafes like myself), but everything is the most pleasant surprise. I came with a large group of friends and we were all blown away by the interior design, and every food/drink item we ordered. The service is wonderful too, of course it takes time but the employees are so kind and aren't trying to rush you or anything. I have been back, multiple of my friends have been back, and overall it's a gem that you must try at least once, but will certainly end up trying over and over!

Enjoying some fig cake and coffee~

Gözleme-Saturday only

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Seating area inside Kahve Cafe

Spitz - Salt Lake City

4.2(1.3k reviews)

4.5 mi•Downtown

The food tastes amazing and was blown away by how affordable everything is…read more I highly recommend this place and will b bringing friends next time!

Modern spin on Mediterranean food. They have gyros, salads, wraps, & rice or salad bowls. Very…read moreclearly labeled gluten free and vegan options. The server was very helpful with telling me what I could and couldn't eat. I ordered the Vegan Remix Bowl & some sweet potato fries (cooked in canola oil & cross contaminated with other fried dishes so keep that in mind for GF options). I enjoyed the flavor profiles & their unique sauces. The falafel had a bit of a sweet taste which was a first for me but not bad at all. The reason for the 3 stars is that when a different staff person, Hispanic, dropped off my food, I noticed the cabbage slaw had carrots in it, which I wasn't aware of. When I informed them, they were very rude and stormed off before I could even request for the cabbage slaw to be completely removed. When I finally got a hold of them, they had an attitude and claimed the slaw could not be removed, which was not true. They repeatedly kept telling me it couldn't be removed and was not comprehending what I was saying. Outside of that, I would recommend this place.

0.5 mi•City of South Salt Lake

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The Med

4.0(354 reviews)

that food was incredibly delicious.. every single person at the table loved what they got.. and the…read moreservice was great

The food was absolutely delicious Mediterranean style. The pricing was extremely reasonable and the…read moreatmosphere and service was great.

Funky decor

Chicken kabob

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Indoors

Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh

3.7(68 reviews)

8.6 mi

The food was just ok and by itself was 2 star. It was late in the day and I think I got the final…read morescraps and the meat was dry... but what's up with the surly service. I tried engaging with the guy and even complimented him and he kept ignoring me or answered in mono syllables and moved super slowly. I don't think it was me, he was the same with the others as well.

Decent airport option for Mediterannean! It's Build-Your-Own style with pita, bowl, salad options…read more I had a hummus pita plate ($6.75) with added Falafel side ($4). The dips are all yummy, the hummus is on the tart/grainy over creamy side. The falafel are crispy and great. Pita is fluffy and thick. The chip reader was down when I came so I can to scrounge up some rare cash, lol. The person behind the counter was nice. It's takeout so no ambience.

SIGNATURE PITA WRAP

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Zaferan Café

4.3(249 reviews)

6.6 mi

Great selection. Excellent food and very personal service. We will be back again. They pay…read moreattention to the details. It was a nice experience.

The food was very tasty and fresh, the service was great and the atmosphere was very authentic.read more

Sampling plate

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The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill - Draper, UT

4.4(114 reviews)

12.0 mi

Clean establishment. Pleasant atmosphere…read more The small Greek Chicken Salad is plenty big enough unless you have a hearty appetite and want more. The Mezze plate comes with salad and give a nice variety of foods to sample. All food is fresh and light. Gyros and Entrees are something we will want to comeback and try at a later date. Fair prices for the food ordered. Service is warm and welcoming. Orders are brought out as they are ready, so you may not get all of your order at once.

Ate at The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill in Draper recently. The gyro was good/classic and…read morestraightforward, no complaints. We also ordered the burger, which was tasty but loaded with so many toppings it was definitely a fork-and-knife situation. The burger came with fries and we had one soft drink; total was around $30. The place was clean and cute, and I'd go back. Especially for the double-fried French fries are my favorite. Plus their ice cream looked good. Only real feedback: the napkins were very small and cheap, so we went through a lot of them. Also, my gyro came out first and we waited about or at least 15 minutes longer for the burger and fries. Not a huge issue, but noticeable. I was on a date so I waited to eat my gyro until the burger came out.

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Layla Mediterranean Grill And Mezze

4.1(333 reviews)

3.5 mi

Wonderful dinner on the patio! Always a great experience at Laylas! This restaurant has been in…read morethis location for years and has some of my favorite memories!

The hummus and baba ghanoush were pretty traditional and good, and the walnut spread was very…read moretasted and different! The restaurant was kind of old and run down and not too many people are in there. It's also concerning that when you order a side of vegetables they bring out very dried out and fridge burned carrots sticks, and celery. I personally would be embarrassed to serve that. The people working there are all very nice so I gave an extra star for that!

4.4 mi•Central City, Downtown

Bar area looks quieter than the main dining area, but the tables are high tops

Hummus

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Lovely interior

The Other Place Restaurant

4.3(370 reviews)

Such a little gem of a restaurant. I personally adore a place that hasn't been renovated and still…read morecarries its original character, and The Other Place provides that exact charm. I was pleasantly surprised and impressed with my dish. I ordered the chef's breakfast with poached eggs, and it was one big pile of deliciousness. Not to be confused with "The Pile" on their menu, which my friend ordered and claims is his go to. We were served attentively and our cups were never empty! Would love to return to this spot again.

Another good meal !…read more Perfect place for a complete dinner - soup - baked potato- veggie and dessert. Today was hubby's favorite hamburger steak w: raw onions! He loves this combination and they are willing to exchange the grill onions w/ raw ones! Had their Greek salad for the 1st time and loved it! No lettuce - thank you! Full of red onions - cucumber - tomatoes w/ feta cheese and vinaigrette dressing served w/ a fluffy pita! The perfect meal w/ the addition of well grilled marinated pork! The service is attentive and food served quickly! Great diner for American & Greek meals.

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View from inside of restaurant of street.

Dinner Salad

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Lemon rice soup

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Sanaul H.

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5 years ago

I been going to this place since it was the shwarma king when they first opened it has always been my go to place . New managements and owners came in and changed the name what so ever... but the food has always been good. They have just got a new owner went there couple times the food quality is poor in comparison to the past servers are almost rude to you. I order a whole fish, They brought it out it was burned and had very little spot that wasn't burnt I tried to eat it it tasted like ashes . So I asked them for another order of lamb skewers they were not happy . The server comes up to me saying that's how fish is made why you don't like it. Well lady I don't like to eat ashes you think this is my first time trying fish... So the lamb skewer comes in me and my friend we are eating the lady comes out with her burger sets straight across from us and keep given us dirty look. I try not to give one star to a business but they kinda earned it ... read more

Mohamed A.

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58

6 years ago

Very good restaurant ,Chicken Kebab,Chicken Shawarma Plate,Wraps, Quozee, beef shawarma, lamb kebab and more.

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The Greek kabob looks fast food in the middle of the food court in south town mall but they…read moreactually cooked my gyro and my moms steak kabob fresh. It was dare I say...better than the Greek festival? My gyro was fresh with onions and tomatoes and of course tzakzi sauce, made fresh I swear it was better than last year's Greek festival. Good for these guys. Its family owned. Oh and my fries freshly fried were yum. My mom enjoyed her kabob with a side of Greek salad and rice. She could have used more pita but oh well. She was very pleased and agreed with me. We will be back when we are in the area. BTW good priced combos.

I wasn't impressed to be honest, the cost versus what you get wasn't great. the beef kabob plate…read moregets you one small skewer of overcooked beef, a scoop of bland rice, a tablespoon of taziki sauce, and about a 3/4 cup of lettuce and onion mix slapped with another 1/2 tablespoon of sauce. For the price it should be two skewers. I can see now why I've never actually seen anybody order from this establishment.

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My buddy wanted to try it out and I needed to write a Yelp review so here we are…read more I got the Gyro with a side salad. The salad was a good size with iceberg lettuce and one single chunk of carrot. Huge profit margin on this one at $6.95... next time I'll get the fries. The gyro was hot and the lady running the kitchen was hustling to fill orders. Maybe next time give the pita some grill time.

Location was tough to get in and out of. Construction was going on. Great portions! The salad was…read morewatery, glad it was washed but not dried well. Rice was delicious but over sauced. The gyro was stuffed full! So delicious and the pita was well prepared. Very flavorful.

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This place has so many great reviews and we were excited to come try!…read more The food is not bad here but it is also not great, neither the chicken nor beef had much flavor, in fact without the garlic sauce there was bo flavor at all. All the dishes are very heavy with the parsley side and it is not great. Inside as basic as it comes. Again it is not bad it is just not great.

This little place is awesome. The staff is so friendly and kind. The flavors are amazing and truly…read moremake your mouth happy as you go in for bite after bite. Truly great little gem. Their fountain soda has that old school flavor that makes think of your childhood. Their wraps are fantastic and their new rice bowls are to die for tons of meat and great flavors. The saffron rice is moist and easy going down. Their pickled beets give that little zing and zang and the spicy sauce just makes your lips smile with that little good nice heat. Love this place, a must try and we will be back. Worth the drive wherever you are living in the valley.

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The food here is great, its everything we craved for and so satisfying, to be fair the seating…read moreinside is awful, if you dine in grab the hightop. But a great lunch!

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Service was great. Young lady greetedus as soon as we walked in and got straight to helping us…read morefiguring out their menu. We ordered a Lamb and chicken Gyro with both red and green sauce Food is great! Very refreshing and they do not skimp out on meat either! It was nice and quiet and some patrons inside when we got there. Not loud at all

Great lunch spot in Cottonwood, freshly cooked, reasonably priced and plenty of room for seating…read moreand has great views in surrounding area. I usually go with the chicken souvlaki plate with salad and hummus. It's so good.

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We picked up an order to go. Everything was delicious, hot, ready on time. There was more than…read moreenough food for all! Lots of veggies which I love! I highly recommend it!

Don't ever serve me an old (at least a day old) tabbouleh that's unacceptable also it was cut with…read morea food processor that's also not ok but old tabbouleh the oil gets yellow and sticky it was not good at all. Sad. Service it's good. Ambiance it's alright.

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I've passed this restaurant for years, and for the first time I actually drove up to it and was…read moresurprised to find out it's not just a chicken place, but a Greek place as well. So my family and I came in. I got a chicken gyro and my wife got a plate with chicken kebabs. Overall, the gyro was just so so. It wasn't bad by any means, it was just pretty average. My wife thought the chicken kebabs were a 10/10, but I'd say they were just okay as well. The aesthetic inside is certainly interesting. It's not sure what it what's to be. There are very colorful tables like what you'd find at a Mexican restaurant, mixed with more modern sleek tables. Then there are random scenery oil paintings on the walls and tv's with soccer games playing. It's worth checking out for sure, and I'd be willing to come back to try some other items

This place is ridiculous! Dropped in at 4pm On a Saturday…read moreafternoon, ordered whole chicken with rice and salad. All I here is "no pollo!" How the hell do you have " no pollo" when pollo is half the name of your business! "Chicken " express. Well, that's fine, no dinero for this place!

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I love this place for breakfast. Fresh baked break. Creama and honey with a side of eggs. Truly…read morecan't go wrong and the. You wash it all down with a cup of tea. Everytime I'm in this area I stop by.

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Lemon rice is probably one of my favorite things, ever. I usually go for the chicken kabob plate…read morebecause the lamb is a little too adventurous. They have a special on Thursdays but the plate totaled a little over $10.00 this Monday night. This time the chicken was cooked too long. I could tell because I was waiting for my food longer than usual. The rice was perfect! Salad was also fresh and delicious. Pita bread is always soft and great. You definitely get a portion worth the price.

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