This place is interesting. It's hard to describe, striking me as a somewhat upscale, slightly healthier alternative to the typical Houston gyro spot. The menu is diverse but well executed. You can order anything from a healthy salad or juice, to a pita sandwich to a burger. The mediterranean staples, like hummus and pita are top notch, with the pita in particular being remarkably fluffy. At first, I was confused with the gyro salads and pitas including extra veggies like mushrooms, which might turn off "purists" looking for the normal recipe. I go here when I want something tasty but less greasy than the typical alternative. I leave satisfied but not feeling gross because the ingredients seem fresh. It's kind of like a healthy restaurant that also serves "junk food" that's not overly "junky." The restaurant is very clean and the staff are friendly. You order at the counter but they bring the food to your table and you're not expected to clear it yourself - my pet peeve when I tip. The prices are fair given the quality. You can easily get a solid lunch for under $20. When I crave a traditional gyro I frankly prefer places like Niko Nikos, but if I want to be reasonable I choose Island Grill. Maybe I'm way off base here, and I like this place, but I consider it quasi-fusion, with a "health slant" but in a good way. read more

I knew that This place would be good when I walked in and saw a complementary ice cream machine. The tuna Salad sandwich with a fruit cup as my side was good. everything was really freshly made. I definitely got the complementary ice cream while I waited for my food to be prepared The server was super helpful with me picking out an option and I also got the green juice and that was pretty good as well. I will go back here and when I went to do a review and search for this I realized now that this is a chain it's good. I have absolutely added this to my list of places to revisit. read more

Came here for dinner with my friends to try the grilled chicken Cesar which was yummy, I got the sweet potato fries with it which I kinda wish I would've gotten the regular fries but that's okay it was good I wish we had one closer to wear I lived in Pearland read more

Island Grill - Grilled Chicken Caesar Wrap - Mediterranean Near Me - Houston, Texas

Stopped by here for a weekday lunch and it was a good experience! Fast service...good food...private parking lot...tasty smoothie + ice cream. Will definitely return! read more

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I met some friends here for the first time on Sunday around 11 am. There is a private parking lot free for customers which is nice especially being in Rice Village. I saw it has been in business for 20+ years which is amazing to see. It was pretty busy at the time but the line moved efficiently. You order at the counter and seat yourself. The dining area was casual and comfy despite a busy crowd. The employees were very friendly and checked on us a couple times. They helped to clear the plates quickly for a group of 7. I ordered the smoked salmon lox omelette minus the mushroom which also came with homemade salsa & toast. I devoured the whole entree which tasted fresh and healthy. I did notice the salmon seemed more cooked as I worked my way through the omelette which was expected with the heat of being inside the eggs. My friends got the French toast & different breakfast sandwiches. Everyone pretty much cleared their plates as well. There was some delay in getting the cookie butter latte but they worked quickly after to make up for the forgotten drink. I liked how they have a soft serve machine with cup or cone options which is perfect for little ones. I would like to come back and try more items especially their drink variety and dessert options. read more

Island Grill - Smoked Salmon Lox Omelet - Mediterranean Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Stopped by for a quick lunch after friends picked me up at the airport and we had a delicious time! It was my first time at Island Grill and I opted for the personal Athens Greek Pizza which was cheesy and delicious and came out piping hot. The freshly squeezed orange juice was also nice and pulpy. We were at a booth right next to the bathroom so some of the cleaning fumes didn't smell great but that was the one blip in an otherwise solid meal! Would love to return in the future and try some of the other items on the extensive menu. read more

Island Grill - Athens Greek Pizza - Mediterranean Near Me - Houston, Texas

My friends and I went out for brunch, and one of them recommended Island Grill because of the chicken Caesar wrap featured on TikTok. The other girls seemed excited to try. Aside from Yelp, I don't have social media, so I took their word for it. I've seen one in City Place when I lived in Spring but have never been. This one in Rice Village has a busy, limited parking shared with other establishments. We got lucky, and someone was leaving as we arrived. You line up to order, and they give you a number marker. We shared one so that it would all come to the same table. We sat at the covered patio, and it was hot and humid at noon. There was a ceiling fan, but it only helped minimally. I looked at the menu beforehand and ordered the chicken pita with fries. It had grilled chicken pieces, lettuce, tomatoes, grilled mushrooms and onions and a sauce. One of our friend's plate arrived quickly. She had the popcorn shrimp sandwich with fries that she usually orders here. The other two ordered the chicken Caesar wrap - one with fried chicken and the other grilled with sweet potato fries. I ordered a drink and decided on peach tea. Unfortunately, their ice machine had no ice. So, sitting outside with a warm drink was unpleasant. They didn't fill the ice machine till much later. The rest of us waited about 20 minutes or so for our food. I liked the fries. I thought the chicken in the chicken pita was tender. It was placed in a white paper pocket which I ripped open to hold the pita to eat. The filling kept coming out, so I ate some of it with a fork. In hindsight, I should've left it in the paper to hold everything in. I'm glad I didn't because when I turned the bottom of the pita around to look at all the falling pieces, I noticed a small hair stuck with the sauce on the pita. I was so disgusted. I have really long hair, so it definitely wasn't mine. They should wear hair nets or something. I stopped eating after that. The only thing I had after was their free vanilla soft serve ice cream. They offer a cone or a cup by the fountain drink/ice cream machine. I love a cone, so I chose that. It's one per customer. I thought the vanilla soft serve had great flavor. I'm so disappointed that the food took forever, there was no ice in the fountain drink machine, and there was hair in my food. Safe to say that I will NOT go back to this location but would be open to try the one in Spring. read more

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What a great restaurant! I thought I had tried all the Mediterranean spots in Rice Village but was proved wrong after a Yelp search for dinner with a friend. We arrived on a weekday evening and easily found parking in their front lot. We went up to the counter to place our order. I was very curious to try the Athens pizza and decided to split the large 12 inch order with my friend. We took our table number and headed to the booths down the hallway. The restaurant has a wide mix of seating options as well as a patio. We were excited to chow down on the pizza- it was as tasty as it looked! The gyro meat and feta were so succulent on a pizza - who knew? We finished up most of it but each took a slice home. It was pretty filling! For dessert we tried their soft serve (self-service) which was free!! It was soft, light, and delicious. A great way to round off our evening. I will definitely be back here! read more

Island Grill - Soft serve - Mediterranean Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I was so upset when the other Island Grill location closed, but am so happy to have found this one! What stands out to me about this restaurant is how good they are at what they do. The interior is clean and family friendly. There are plenty of booths which I love and the servers are friendly and attentive. She the gyro pita was amazing, with succulent meat and soft pita bread. The sauce was the prefect amount and the vegetables were fresh and provided a nice crunch. Also, who doesn't like a plate of fresh French fries? The Buffalo burger is also a hidden gem, with the meat providing a very unique flavor. The complementary ice cream (one serving!) was a great touch! This is a great spot to grab some fast but high quality Mediterrannean food. read more

Island Grill - Mediterranean Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Good food, nice ambiance on the outdoor patio (it was a nice day for once!) and the food came out relatively quickly and painlessly. I like order at the front served at tables type restaurants, lower pressure and more pleasant experience overall. I got the Mediterranean platter of gyro and chicken, it was great. And they have free ice cream for customers! Easy 5*. Not expensive, free ice cream, nice ambiance, good food. read more

No frills restaurant. Average food super nice staff. Ordered the classic pancakes and the island Breakfast. The bacon was delicious, pancakes were DRY and not flavorful at all. My mom enjoyed her islands breakfast; bacon, toast, eggs and potatoes. read more

Island Grill - Remaining Classic Pancakes - Mediterranean Near Me - Houston, Texas

Another establishment that has grown into something of a staple in Rice Village, they serve Mediterranean cuisine in an unpretentious space that includes a covered patio, small bar, and dining area. The concept is simple, fast casual setting where one orders at a register upon arrival and then sits where they wish. The staff will run your food to your table via the provided order number. They have brunch until 2 pm while having an all day menu with typical Mediterranean dishes such as Gyro , Falafels, hummus, etc. On this visit I had a Gyro plate with a Seaside Oasis smoothie. The smoothies here are so refreshing and flavorful with fresh fruits and veggies. The food was delicious, as always. The ambiance of this joint is what makes it a favorite of mine. On this particular day it was cooler and very rainy. There was a steady stream of folks yet it wasn't loud. One can enjoy their meal while catching a few bits to whatever sports game may be on tv. Overall, I will continue to pay visits to this established restaurant and recommend it for anyone in the area looking for a laid back vibe. read more

Island Grill - Coco Colada Smoothie & Seaside Oasis Smoothie - Mediterranean Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Still consistently great! These days it's rare to find restaurants that are always exceptional overall - food (taste and quality), service (friendly and fast), and atmosphere (from parking to cleanliness). Our family has been going for years, and it continues to be one of our favorites. We love the gyro, chicken and salmon pitas, tabouli, garlic sauce, hummus, salads and kids' chicken pita quesadilla. The owner and staff are always helpful, from donating to our school auction to even delivering something missing from our Door Dash order with extras to make up for the mistake. Other notable pros are plenty of seating including nice outdoor patio, menu variety, free soft serve ice cream, family friendly, and easy to order pickup or delivery online. Can't say enough positive things. Love it! read more

Driven by this place so many times and never tried it, but after cruising through Rice one faithful morning, I stopped in. You order at the bar, and find a seat. We sat on the patio as the weather was amazing out. Service was prompt and attentive. We ordered a couple brunch and lunch items, no real complaints from anyone. Drinks were all delicious too. Will keep this in mind for the future when other area spots are packed. read more

This is a nice establishment with a fresh variety of food items to choose from. On my most recent visit I had their pizza and enjoyed it thoroughly - just the kind of pizza that hits the spot when you have a craving. The real standout here is the staff and welcoming ambiance. I cannot say enough nice things about the folks who work here; they are so friendly, attentive, and welcoming, going above and beyond to ensure you have a nice visit. Parking - private lot (watch for signage) or street read more

Luis was so so so helpful it was my first time ordering here and he made sure my items came as i requested. I felt very seen and appreciated. Luis is the reason ill keep coming back his hospitality over the phone and in person was truly genuine. Food was great too of course! read more

We had a large party celebrating a birthday. We had a great brunch experience and the food and staff are amazing. Highly recommend read more

Island Grill - The Gyro wrap is phenomenal! - Mediterranean Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Stopped for a first time. This place has been here for years and I have to assume that's because it's consistent. As per the food it's very very plain. No flare. No seasoning. No nothing. Kids pancake... oddly tough. Like while "cutting" (more like tearing apart) the pancake it was just unappealing. Literally eggs. Potatoes. Bacon. Toast. Service is okay. Everything seems so to be prepared to order. Overall this is interesting place. Has an interesting theme. read more

Island Grill - Kids pancake - Mediterranean Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Been wanting to try Island Grill before JJ Watt's shout-out in 2024. Finally able to dine here at the Rice Village location and we left here satisfied, happy, and excited to return! He got the Houstonian sandwich. It comes with chips, fries, or fresh fruit. The upgrade fee to sweet potatoes is only $1! He upgraded and the sweet potato fried were delicious! Order them! I enjoyed the Avocado Hummus Pita. It was perfect and full of veggies and flavor! We will return. read more

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Great food at a reasonable price. We got a coco cola do smoothie and it was good. We got the falafel, grilled chicken and California cod pita. All were good and we would come again. read more

Island Grill - Mediterranean Near Me - Houston, Texas

Food and portion are good. Establishment has many floor to ceiling windows so is always bright in the day. Excellent service with patient, positive staff. read more

Island Grill - Two scrambled eggs with a slice of ham, 4 toasts and Cappuccino for Breakfast. - Mediterranean Near Me - Houston, Texas

It's funny. I have been to Rice Village twice in a week. This time was to meet a friend for lunch at Island Grill. I didn't ask why island. But okay. If it's just a name. But I can't relate to the island here. I ordered the Grilled Chicken Pita. Because I was too lazy to learn about the menu. It was the first thing on the menu. I kind of hesitate to order anything chicken. But the cashier was well versed with the tenderness of their chicken breast. Sure enough, the chicken was so juicy. I didn't need any sauce. The pita was already flavorful. I couldn't resist of the soft serve machine. It specifically said "Paying Customers Only". So, I had 3. Hahaha. I loved their outdoor seating area. I just wish it was not as windy. The napkins flew all over the place. Parking lot was kind of tricky. I think I could only park where the sign says for Island Grill and not the mall. It was a late lunch. I didn't have issues finding parking. Except some cars were parked too close to the edge. Overall, I had a wonderful experience. I will be back to try other dishes. read more

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Came here for a quick lunch with a friend and I really liked it. I got the pastrami pita (w/garlic & tzatziki sauce) and I thought it was a delicious. I would definitely come back here just for that. I took a star away because I felt like the floors and every table we tried sitting at was super dirty. read more

Island Grill - Pastrami pita - Mediterranean Near Me - Houston, Texas

You can't go wrong with the food here. The service is pretty good too. Its almost a 5 star, honestly. If i could give it a 4.5 i would.

Customer service when paying was okay, they could smile a bit more and a little stand off-ish but overall was good other wise I would give it a 5 star rating because the food was tasty and fresh. read more

Island Grill - Chicken kabob - Mediterranean Near Me - Houston, Texas

FRESH! I love how fresh the food is. So many options and the staff is friendly. I was reading too fast and missed the salad section but the cashier took the time to look with me. I also saw him try to help calm a crying child, that was very very nice of him. Plus, free ice cream! Definitely will go back to sit in the patio. read more

Very dirty and insanity area. Staff is rude and low IQ. Wouldn't recommend anyone go to this location or restaurant

Delicious food, great patio, lots of options. I've had their food catered from work lunches but I've never dined in. You order at the counter and receive a number. They are also open for breakfast and have lots of options. I opted for the Mediterranean Plate: chicken, gyro meat, grilled onions, mushrooms with a greek salad and warm pita. The gyro meat was tender, tasty, not dry or gamey. The chicken was seasoned well with warm spices. There was also a serving of a white garlic sauce on the side. My green salad had lettuce, tomato, red onion, black olives and a feta dressing. The plates can be pricier but you get lots of food. For a lighter option, they have a selection of pitas. They have plenty of seats, a spacious patio and you can have a complimentary serving of frozen yogurt when you leave. Will be back to try other lunch options. read more

Island Grill - Mediterranean Plate - Mediterranean Near Me - Houston, Texas

They have tons of options for everyone! Food was good and tasted fresh: we had a chicken salad sandwich, lamb gyro, and a baklava. Restaurant and restrooms were clean and staff was very friendly. All were tasty and looking forward to going back! read more

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This used to be Ruggles years ago. I thought I would give them a try... It was decent, not Ruggles, but the salad was good... Service was fast and friendly... Atmosphere 10/10 Shirmp Ceasar Salad 8/10 Service 10/10 read more

Went here because a friend that's local recommended it and it was so good! Everything was very tasty and high quality. It was very busy so it's not speedy if you're in a rush but my family really enjoyed it! Especially the free froyo you get with it!! Will definitely be back! read more

Island Grill - Gyro Pita - Mediterranean Near Me - Houston, Texas

Very yummy !!! Authentic and fresh. We catered this meal through door dash and everything came perfect and was still hot!! Portions were a good size ! read more

Island Grill was a nice place to grab a casual lunch/brunch! I opted for the blueberry pancakes and scrambled eggs, and my friend tried the grilled chicken sandwich and fries. The pancakes were fluffy and light; I would have preferred a bit more blueberries, but it was still tasty! The eggs were standard. My friend said her chicken sandwich and fries were good as well. They have free ice cream soft serve for dine in customers which was a nice touch. You order at a counter, and they bring the food to your table. Drinks are self serve. Service and value were fine. The parking lot in front is a usually full, so if you can't find a spot, I recommend parking in the Rice Village garage (free 2 hour parking). read more

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This is Island Grills's Teriyaki Chicken. It will cost you $17. Included is Teriyaki glazed chicken breast, sautéed vegetables, brown rice, served with a side of grilled pita. $17 read more

Island Grill - Mediterranean Near Me - Houston, Texas

Island Grill is definitely one of my go to's even though it's a little on the more expensive side. Then again aren't most things and places are these days?!?! The fact that the kids meals are proportionate enough that my 10-year old with a "bottomless pit" for a stomach doesn't leave still hungry, says so much more than you'd think. Not to mention... they actually enjoy the food! The couple times we've had an issue - very minor - the staff have promptly corrected it and politely. I've yet to have a bad encounter- which again says a lot. The restaurant is easy to access, parking is ample, and seating inside isn't usually an issue. Walking around post-meal is a breeze as well - there's much to explore! I recommend giving it a try if you're in the area - the food is pretty good! My fave is the chicken kabob with a side of hummus. Of course when you're done, make sure you grab a cone of froyo on the way out... it's free! ;-) read more

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Food? 7.7/10 - Consistently good! $$ range. Many options. Service? 9/10. Friendly. Reliable. Responsive! Ambiance? 6.5/10. Nothing special, but decent for conversing. read more

Island Grill - Gyro Plate - Mediterranean Near Me - Houston, Texas

This is a very good, very classic, fast-casual Mediterranean American food. The plates we ordered came out hot and fresh, and we didn't have to wait too long either! It was also a very comfortable interior and had a nice vibe. To share, we ordered the Hummus & Pita Appetizer portion together with the Mediterranean Plate. We were both very satisfied. This is probably my favorite fast-casual 'classic' Mediterranean American spot at the moment. read more

Island Grill - Hummus & Pita Appetizer and the Mediterranean Plate - Mediterranean Near Me - Houston, Texas

The food here never disappoints. It's consistently fresh and delicious. Pete and his team are always delightful. Thank you read more

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our family enjoyed Island grill whether for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. The prices are good. The ingredients are good. Basil cares about his customers. WE have been going for over 20 years in the memorial area. read more

We drive by this place all the time and always say "we gotta try that sometime," so we finally did! Island grill is a great spot if you're looking for a casual meal out or to go for a big group. They have a decent amount of drinks and food items on happy hour from 3-6 pm and lots of food options on the regular menu. The falafel balls were a fun start and the Hanover plate was hefty. The cashier also sold us on a couple frozen margaritas which were actually pretty good! I'm not dying to go back but the food fits the reasonable price! read more

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