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    Jaffa Mediterranean Grill

    4.5 (38 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Make your own bowl.
    Kendra W.

    Never tried the mall location but wanted to. Happy to try the new Falmouth location. You must turn into the shopping center where Ocean State and Planet Fitness are (at the light). The first left is for the gas station and car wash, go to the stop sign then turn left. Lots of fresh options. We made our bowls though they have lots of premade options for you as well. There is a kiosk you can order from when you walk in but if you are like me, I look to look at the ingredients and add them. They were super helpful describing some of the tomato based dips I wasn't familiar with and offered me a sample of a picked turnip which was salty but yummy. To end we split some baklava. It was chocolate I believe or hazelnut maybe (couldn't tell) but it was incredible. My custom bowl had no rice: arugula, gyro meat, tzatziki, red pepper feta type dip, raw and pickled onions, cukes, pickled turnips, feta cheese, parsley and two dressings/sauces to top: lemon & olive oil and white garlic. Will definitely eat here again. They also have fries that they can add toppings to as well.

    Samantha L.

    Stopped by today around lunch and it was surprisingly empty. We got build your own bowls- which I love doing. Got mine with braised lamb. Everything was tasty and great variety of toppings. Definitely bang for your buck, I couldn't finish my bowl. Service was friendly and quick, we ate outdoors even though it was sprinkling cause was was just a bit too chilly inside for us. There were people dining inside. Their drink line up is unique, and I love they have the nutrition because as interesting as I would have had to enjoy them, they would all be too sweet for me.

    Build a Kiddie Bowl With Falafel (4pcs)
    Anthony A.

    First timers So I got the kiddie bowl it was awesome and just the right size for me. Patty got the veggie Mazza BOWL and loved it also; the food so fresh and flavorful and the staff was very patient with us , first timers but will be back.Place very clean and the help very nice. Thanks Mohammed

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    Cindy Y.

    **Note that this is likely a temporary 3-star rating. I've been to their location at the Maine Mall and it was a much smoother experience.** The lines were long, constantly so. We were there from 5:30 to 7:30 for book club and the line ranged from 6 to as many as 20 people at times. The staff at the counter were lost when the head chef (or line supervisor?) wasn't right there keeping them focused and on track. There were a few catering orders that took him away a couple of times, and although he genuinely apologized for the disruption that caused, it was clear to me that he is the reason they are getting correct orders down the line and are able to keep the long lines moving. Ambience: this is cafeteria style, with bright lighting, set up well for take out but not dine in. We tried to hold book club there - 5 ladies around a 6-person high top - and we couldn't hear one another the ambient noise was so loud, and no other background noise, like music. The environment was a bit chaotic with children in their PJs (one who was laying on the table next to us), long lines, and the constant in and out of customers. Parking was also chaotic with the nearby construction taking up a lot of the parking spaces and narrow lanes that made it difficult to have an SUV and a big pickup truck pass one another without risk of collision. In the end I ended up parking quite aways away, near Planet Fitness. Lastly, it is very confusing on how to enter the area where Jaffa is from the main road. They've put up some signage, and hopefully it will be more streamlined one the nearby construction is completed, but just added to the chaos. Food: food was good and reasonably priced, but I had way too much sauce on my chicken shawarma pita, and on the garlic fries. Made for a very messy meal. Those who got bowls or falafel pita fared better. I would like to see the chicken, beef and lamb roasting on a spit and shaved fresh to order like other similar restaurants I've visited in other cities/countries, and a beer selection, to improve the culinary experience. Bottom line - this is a great option if you live in the area and want to grab takeout for the family. Not a great option for a group of women looking to have book club. Also, it wasn't clear that the build your own bowl or pita is a starting price on the menu and that every choice adds to the cost. In other build-your-own establishments (think poke bowls or burritos) it's clear what the up-charges will be.

    Traditional Falafel Pita!
    Anna B.

    Fall in love with falafel! I had the falafel pita(wrap) you don't have to make any changes to make it vegan! It was awesome! I took out one ingredient I don't personally like and added an olive oil-lemon dressing, it was perfect! Stuffed grape leaves(dolmas) are a favorite of mine and they have them and they're great! I also had the tabbouleh and it's the only thing I wasn't crazy about. I also had a fresh squeezed lemonade, so good! I'm going to try a salad next time and smoothie. They have bowls too and many vegan sides! My non-vegan partner loves falafel and said it was the best he's had in Maine! He added tzatziki to his pita and adored the baklava! It's authentic Mediterranean food, made to order, fresh and the service is great! Options for carnivores, herbivores and anyone in between! Clean, modern and relaxed environment! Busy place-popular for a reason! New go to spot!

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    The food was delicious, the staff were kind and attentive, and the restaurant and bathrooms were clean and nice.

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    Great service and food. I'm vegan and it was easy to order without requesting substitutions, 10/10 would be back for those fries!

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    This was good. Flavorful, relatively inexpensive, staff is nice as all get out. Could do far worse around these parts.

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    Mazzat Restaurant

    4.6(63 reviews)
    4.2 miRiverton

    Great little hole in the wall! I read about Mazzat a while ago and finally made my way there. This…read moretiny Middle Eastern eatery is a hidden gem located in Portland's busy Forest Ave neighborhood. My falafel wrap may be one of the best meals I've gotten in Portland, solely based on food-to-price ratio. The falafel was perfectly cooked, and the wrap was quite yummy. It came with these deep-fried "chips" (I'm sure they are something else) and a side of delicious hummus. I paid about $10 for the whole thing, including a soda. You just can't beat that. The menu was extensive and included a mix of sandwiches, salads, and plates. Would I go back to Mazzat? If I'm in the area, yes, but I probably wouldn't go out of my way to make it there! In my opinion, this is more of a takeout spot. I did dine in, but the vibe is pretty much nonexistent -- a mix of about eight tables inside without much going on. All in all, I'm glad I tried it!

    A hidden gem, I'd had cookies around the corner before and hadn't realized this was here. My…read morehusband brought home takeout items to snack on once and we realized we needed to make a point to come back and give it a proper try. Service was very polite and patient, and the food was awesome. They've got two vertical spits going for shawarma. The kebabs are displayed in the fridge and then cooked, so flavorful and interesting. There are several tables to sit and dine in if that's your vibe. It was torture driving home with the delicious smells. Don't skip eating the pickled veggies, they're unique and delicious! The portions pack a punch for the price. Next time I'll dine in and enjoy everything hot and fresh without the wait. The desserts also looked really good, next time!

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    Magissa - Lamb gyro

    Magissa

    4.3(38 reviews)
    4.4 miEast Bayside

    last night we went to Magissa for dinner. First let me start by saying I am Greek and a very good…read morecook. When it comes to Greek food we are picky. It was Greek food with a modern flair. It was creative and delish. we had Calamari with a basil olio and of course I asked for more lemon, hey I'm Greek. It was tender and very yummy, we had a salad as well and that was delishious as well. We ordered the lamb chops with greens (horta) and potatoes. the lamb was from upstate Maine and was very fresh and cooked perfectly, the potatoes were crispy. The restuarant was in a nice homey neighborhood and we found street parking no problem. The restaurant is lovely inside, light and airy with an island feel. the waitstaff was very nice and friendly and our meals and drinks came out in perfect time. we met Nancy the owner who we became fast friends. she smart dedicated and creative. If you want a great meal, in a lovely cool place go to Magessa, the word means witch and you will be bewitched by this place and its food, you'll want to go back.

    I was incredibly lucky to attend Magissas first Drag Brunch! What an amazing experience. They went…read moreall out with Mamma Mia inspired decorations and the atmosphere was stunning. Great drag queens hosting the party and kept it lively, even getting all the staff and customers to dance. I ordered the greek shakshuka and it was delicious! perfect runny egg and a great dish with the naan addition. I got a glass of the house white and the house red wine and both were divine! I hope they continue to do these fun brunches, the staff was amazing and it was such a great time.

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    Dina’s Cuisine

    Dina’s Cuisine

    4.5(70 reviews)
    4.5 miDeering Center

    First, some advice: Ignore the one-star reviews- it is…read moreunethical to post such reviews based on one visit, and the reviews are not accurate at any rate. Don't, for heaven's sake, park on Forest Ave. With the lane-hopping speedsters it is too dangerous for you to exit from the driver's side. There is ample room to turn in to the parking area in front of the restaurant. The various containers of treasures in the coolers are not labeled; bring a roll of masking tape and a marker pen. The staff will help you label your items. (They are courteous, engaging . Now, I will assume this is your first visit and that you are getting take out for two. Start with a bag of bread. Add a container of Persian pickles, and one of olives. Get 1-3 containers of the various hummus. Add one tabbouleh. One babaganoosh. You will need two containers of the baklava so there is no resentment harbored between the two of you. There is mushroom soup, frozen. Take one. For meat, you will see soups/stews of chicken, lamb, beef. There is no goat. Any of those meat dishes are celestial; you will swear they are the best you've ever tasted. Depending upon how much restraint you exercise, this should cost you $50-75 and will comprise several meals. Tip generously- you will be back and you'll want them to remember you.

    Good food, a bit expensive and great service. We had it outside on the benches…read more Skip the fries, hummus and baba ganoush is great.

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    Evo - chickpea fries

    Evo

    4.5(466 reviews)
    5.1 miOld Port
    $$$

    Evo was recommended to us, and we were not disappointed during our recent trip to Portland. Our…read moreserver was friendly and knowledgeable. We chose to sit at a table upstairs (mezzanine). There was also an option to sit at the counter downstairs. We started with the chickpea fries, which were spiced well with a crispy exterior and creamy texture inside. It was a unique way of serving chickpeas. I had the NY strip steak, which I enjoyed, but a tip if you're going. The medium rare was closer to rare in my opinion. If you like medium rare, I'd ask for medium. My wife had the mushroom shawarma, which she enjoyed thoroughly and raved about the unique spices.

    My wife and I popped in here last night for dinner and a first round of drinks. It was 7pm on a…read moreWednesday and it was at about half capacity, so we had no trouble walking in and being seated right away, though the upstairs seating (which looked really cool) was sadly full. No matter - we got prime seating at the bar with full view of the kitchen and watching everyone prepare everything! Right out of the gate, we were impressed with the friendliness and professionalism of the staff and the vibe of the place. Even though it was relatively small, it never felt cramped at all and the decor and look just felt so sleek and modern but also warm and just a place you wanted to be. We started with drinks - an Emerald Oasis for me and a Desert Rose for the lady. The Emerald Oasis was tasty, refreshing, slightly minty with a hint of cucumber, and relatively mild in flavor. The Desert Rose was also equally refreshing with a good amount of smoke flavor and some pleasant floral notes. What's weird to me though is that it's a tequila drink with smoke added... why not just use mezcal and call it a day? I actually mistakenly thought it was mezcal when I tried it as it had a very similar flavor profile. Overall, both solid but not necessarily earth-shattering flavor bombs. For an app, we ordered some seared halloumi to start. It was a pretty small portion (two pieces for each of us equated to about 4 normal size bites each) but the flavor was really nice with a touch of heat from the peppers and a little crunch from the sunflowers. I'm definitely glad we got it and I know halloumi is expensive, but I feel like I could've used just a little more oomph somehow. Next up was the whipped feta. My wife is celiac so they got me some pita on the side and her some crudites in the form of sliced carrots and cucumbers. The pita was warm, slightly chewy, slightly crispy in some spots, and a good amount of fluffiness. The whipped feta was tasty with the pomegranate molasses giving it some depth and character but the whole thing started getting a little soupy and hard to really scoop up without a spoon towards the end. Again, another solid dish but maybe would try the hummus next time. Lastly - entrees. I started with the paprika shrimp. It was a good amount of sauce to cover the whole dish though I feel like it relied a lot on the spiciness instead of depth of flavor. Also, and maybe this is a personal thing, any dish that has shrimp with tails still on but covered in sauce is kind of annoying to get the tails off without getting your hands super messy. I get the presentation of it but still. Also, the chickpeas were slightly dry and crunchy, but that may very well be the intention and design of the dish. I didn't mind it and the sauce balanced it out nicely, but it was a bit unexpected. My wife got the Moroccan mushroom (after an oopsie that sent what was supposed to be hers to another table by mistake first and then fired up a new one right away in about 10 minutes). It was a really nice dish with lots of flavor and locally foraged mushrooms. I'm not a mushroom fan and I even thought it was pretty tasty! All in all, a really solid experience but at the same time just about every item feels like it could have been just a little bit more - whether it was flavor or amount or something. The presentation on everything was full-blown Michelin star quality too (as it was on all the other dishes we saw floating around too), though I question why the large amount random space on the plate on our two entrees. The shrimp I guess you could get away with but half an empty plate on the mushrooms just felt like it was being a little too artsy. I'm not a chef or even a professional food critic though, so what do I know? :) I wouldn't mind going back here but I wouldn't go out of my way to go back either.

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