My family and I had a wonderful early supper at Jerusalem Grill & Deli. First impression was that it is very clean, bright, tastefully deco red , and very friendly staff. We were immediately seated at a booth near the front .... But still close enough to the kitchen to smell the wonderful aromas. Being the first time to this restaurant, we ordered platters so that we could try a variety of the amazing food. It is owned by a wonderful husband and wife team, the husband is the chef and the wife is the owner and business person (who also makes the best Arabic coffee that I have ever tasted). Think of going over to a dear friends home for dinner ... that is the atmosphere. The food is beyond fresh, the variety is very authentic, the staff is super friendly and helpful. The chef came by to check on how we liked our experience. He was friendly and cheerful ... and very proud of his wife and his fantastic restaurant. We talked off and on for about 15 or 20 minutes. He let me know that their lamb is some of the best you will find. He was right .... It was perfectly cooked and very tender. He surprised us with a sample and I cannot wait to go back for a full lamb meal. When we did not think that we could eat anymore, the wife / owner offered us a sample of the cheesecake that her daughter makes fresh. It is amongst the best cheesecakes that I have tried .... Not too sweet and full of flavor. Also make sure to try the mint iced tea ... it is made with real mint and had a great natural mint taste. Our waitress was very nice and checked on us frequently. We were very appreciative of her attentiveness and great demeanor. My family and I travel frequently both domestic and international .... This restaurant is among the best that I have tried and at a very reasonable priced. Who would have ever thought that there would be such a hidden gem of a restaurant in Brandon. If you want to have a great dining experience, be sure to visit Jerusalem Grill & Deli. We will be back soon. read more

We've been to Jerusalem Grill probably four times by now. Enough, that the staff already recognized us this last time . And let's start there. The staff are so friendly and down to earth. Kind people. I love that. The place itself is inviting and feels extremely unique. It was setup and decorated with care. You walk in and you're in a different place. You forget you're in a shopping center and that this is a storefront restaurant. The mint tea lemonade drink they serve...? DO NOT think twice about trying it. I'm not usually one for minty stuff, but this drink is absolutely phenomenal. What about the food, you ask...? Well, this is officially my place in all of Tampa Bay to eat Mediterranean food. And I've tried many that are absolutely delicious. But Jerusalem beats them all out. The meats are truly, expertly cooked, with flavors that give you that food high that leaves you feeling amazing after the meal. But then the sides are equally impressive. Everything down to their salads is fresh and packed with flavor and nuance. I have not had a bad thing on this menu. It's all been amazing. Oh... try their baklava. Not usually big on desserts, but I'll get that again for certain. read more

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Delicious Mediterranean food right here in Brandon - including fresh falafel, which is hard to come by! We ordered the Sampler so we could try a little bit of the basics on our first time visit. The sampler included hummus, baba ghanouj, falafel and pita - the baba ghanouj was the stand out. Pure deliciousness - just the right amount of garlic. :) We also enjoyed the lentil soup too - the owner came by our table to check in with us and was super excited for us to try it as she let us know she adds cilantro as her special touch. Can't wait to come back and try more delicious Middle Eastern fare at this locally-owned, family-run business. read more

Jerusalem Grill And Deli - The Sampler - Middle Eastern Near Me - Valrico, Florida

First time here -- won't be my last! This place was fantastic. The food was incredibly flavorful, juicy, fresh, all of it! It was so delicious. The staff was friendly and welcoming. This place is such a gem to the area and I look forward to my next visit! And don't miss out on the baklava and biscoff cheesecake! read more

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Delicious and FRESH made gyro! I wanted to try a new place and Jerusalem Grill did not disappoint. The portions were hardy and the price was great!! The inside was so clean and tidy. I talked to a lady who was presumably the owner and she was so nice and welcoming! I can't wait to come back and try a bunch more food items! read more

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The food was amazing. Very fresh and flavorful. The service was excellent, very attentive and personable. The ambiance was wonderful too. Very nicely decorated and clean. read more

Jerusalem Grill And Deli - Bischoff cheesecake - Middle Eastern Near Me - Valrico, Florida

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Great grill and deli! Had a wonderful lunch, highly recommend! Chicken shawarma was wonderful. Garlic sauce and chimichurri were delicious. Amanda was our waitress, very efficient and sweet! read more

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I believe that I will try it again. My wife was not impressed with her salad. My sandwich was tasteful, but I'm not sure what it was missing. The workers were quite hospitable to my wife, but ignoring me. So my rating includes that also. My gyro was good. It wasn't one of the best that I've had in Tampa Bay. However, I'd consider giving it another try. The place was adorned with Jewish items well. I didn't get the feel of Jerusalem. However, that's common. Someone who may have never gone to Israel, would appreciate the decorations a bit more. As a disclaimer, since I write a lot of reviews, I figured I need to add in how the company shows hospitality to the person paying the bill. All in all, give them a shot. read more

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I was in town visiting my sister and brother in law and wow! What a find! The restaurant itself is spotless and charmingly decorated and most importantly the Yelp reviews didn't disappoint! This might be the best Mediterranean food I've ever tried. I'm usually not a big baba ghanoush or falafel fan, but I loved both at this restaurant. Everything we tried was so moist and flavorful and the portions didn't disappoint either. Service was great also. Everyone was friendly and helpful with the recommendations. They brought us samples of their new Biscoff cheesecake and wound up ordering full slices. We wanted to lick the plates it was so good, lol. Will definitely be back next time we are back in Valrico! read more

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This place is an absolute gem!! This was my husband and i's first time going here after seeing the great reviews online. THIS PLACE DID NOT DISAPPOINT! Everything was absolutely delicious. Everything was fresh, authentic and full of flavor. The lamb chops were so good, we had to get a plate to go. The service was amazing. Our waitress was the sweetest and made sure we were well taken care of while dining in. The mint lemonade was nothing like I've had before and it was delicious. The steak was full of flavor and paired well with the grilled veggies. We will be going back for sure. Already planning another dinner date here. read more

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We have been here multiple times and it is always great. The service is great and there is love in the food! I highly recommend the hummus, stuffed grape leaves, and the chicken schwarma. read more

My aunt told me about Jerusalem back in February and she told me I needed to try it out. I was greeted right away. One thing I noticed right away was the amount of people in the restaurant and how busy it was in there. My waitress told me about what drinks were available and I got the mint lemonade which is so good. I was served an appetizer of stewed tomatoes with olives and pita bread. I ordered the hummus with pita. The hummus has a little kick with it. For my early dinner, I got the chicken shawarma which freshly made and seasoned well. I have to say, Jerusalem has some of the best pita and it's freshly made and just wonderful. The restaurant is nicely decorated and music is playing. There is a dessert counter which looks good but I was so full. The owner is really nice and appreciative. If I'm in the area, I would visit again. read more

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This place absolutely nails the balance between upscale fine dining and an impressively efficient experience. We came specifically to indulge in high-quality Mediterranean cuisine while in town, and it exceeded expectations across the board. The service was flawless--attentive, genuinely friendly, and perfectly timed. The dishes arrived quickly yet felt anything but rushed: generous portions, impeccably fresh ingredients, spot-on seasoning, and presentation worthy of a top-tier restaurant. Without question, this will be our go-to spot every time we're back in town. read more

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Everything we ordered was absolutely delicious--fresh, flavorful, and cooked to perfection. You can really taste the quality and care that goes into each dish. You'll want to wash it all down with their mint lemonade or Vimto soda. Our waitress made the experience even better. She was incredibly informative, gave awesome recommendations that we loved, and was genuinely kind and attentive throughout our meal. Make sure you save room for dessert--or take some to go--because you do not want to miss their Biscoff cheesecake. It's unbelievably fluffy and airy, unlike any cheesecake we've ever had before. The texture is light yet rich, and the flavor is out of this world. We're already looking forward to coming back for another slice! read more

Jerusalem Grill And Deli - Middle Eastern Near Me - Valrico, Florida

Great place the food is amazing and the service is awesome, just ate a beef shawarma and it's so good.

Beautiful restaurant - comfortable as well. We shared the falafel, Chicken Shawarma, and a Gyro. All fantastic. Service was great. Looking forward to returning. read more

The food was delicious the ingredients fresh. So much care into the preparation of the food. Very clean environment. The service was excellent. Would definitely go back if in area. read more

Pros: we have been here at least 4 times since we discovered it and love it. Service and food- excellent. Service: so friendly and welcoming, their sauces are so yummy.. homemade hot sauce and the spicy chimichurri are my favorite. We have had shish, chimichurri chicken, chicken sharwma, gyros, salads -- love their greek salad.. We tried numerous baklava also- good!! Definitely worth a try. Ambience- it's very nicely decorated, felt very authentic. read more

Great local restaurant for Mediterranean food. Inside was nicely decorated and very inviting. Open kitchen in the back. We tried several sandwiches for lunch. Beef and chicken schwarma, gyro and kefta. All were excellent. While we waited we got pita bread with cream cheese, olive oil and olives. Schwarma sandwiches were very good. The different sauces were excellent. Gyro was good and kefta was very good. Everyone was very satisfied with flavor and portion size. We definitely need a place like this in the area. Very new and staff was very friendly. Everything we saw coming out looked great. Can't wait to come back. read more

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It's all true! This is the kind family that would always offer samples of their wonderful food inside the Al Madina grocery store. Everything they cooked was made with love, and then I found out they were no longer there. They now have their own restaurant. I'm so happy for them! What's even better is that it's now in my neighborhood in Valrico (at Plaza Bella on Bloomingdale Avenue). Yay! It can't get better than this. The food was just as wonderful today. Actually, it was even better. The dining area is much larger with lots of booth seating. The kitchen is spacious and open. The décor is on point with displays of different items for purchase such as Alameed Coffee and local pita bread from Ramallah Market Bakery. It all looks great! I'm not going to bore you with the details. Just read my review from Al Madina. Anyone who lives here locally knows about their amazing chimichurri sauce. You can't go wrong ordering anything with that sauce. The Hummus & Baba Ghannouj are so full of flavor. The taste of the grilled meats (no matter what you get) is delightful. I tried their Lebanese garlic yogurt dip, and I couldn't resist adding it to my Chicken Shawarma. It was all great, and with huge portions of meat. As I was finishing up my meal, one of the owners came by with a sample of her freshly made cashew baklawa. It was heavenly! I ended up getting 6 more to take home with me (3 cashew and 3 pistachio). My husband already wants more. He especially loved the cashew one, but I love them both. They have a whole case full of desserts. Oh, and they are going to add Kunafa soon. What a treat! I can't wait to go back with my husband. There's really no excuse not to go since it's so close to home. Check it out if you're in Valrico. read more

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Excellent service, delicious authentic food and pleasant decor. One of my favorites. The fresh cut lamb chops the best in Florida.

This is the absolute best!! I remember the owners when they cooked at Al madina, so was really excited to see them open up a new spot. As expected, service was great! It is located in a plaza on Bloomingdale. The inside is gorgeous! It's decorated beautifully. It's bright. It's spacious. We got a plethora of our favorites: grape leaves, hummus, chicken shawarma, and mixed grill. Everything was a 10 out of 10. They make the best hummus around. Add the chimichurri!! It's so good! The bread was fresh and warm. The meat all had a great grill flavor. Literally everything was fantastic. read more

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Great as always! We are repeat customers and we love it. I got the Chimichurri Steak and my wife and son split the Chicken Kabobs. Was plenty of food and we had lots of leftovers. Don't forget to finish it off with a baklava and Arabic coffee! read more

Jerusalem Grill And Deli - Hummus with Beef Shawarma - Middle Eastern Near Me - Valrico, Florida

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Let me tell you great this place is.... I've been comparing every middle eastern restaurant to this since I left. AND SO FAR ITS BEEN A STRUGGLE LOL Valrico don't take this place for granted... a true gem and a lovely restaurant and even better people. JUST ORDER EVERYTHING AND THANK ME LATER Blessings on blessings! #followthefatboy IG: eatfatboy TT: promojimmy read more

Delicious! Stopped for take out today, first time here. Service was excellent except they forgot the desserts. We ordered the mixed grill and sampler platter. Everything was delicious especially the rice and hummus. The steak was a little in the tough side but other than that it was delicious. If we are ever in the area again we will definitely stop in. read more

Ambiance and food is amazing, the owners stop by and make you feel welcome and seen. So beautiful too with presentation of food. Nothing is left un thought of. The phrase, 'you eat with your eyes first' is true because it's so beautiful with every single detail. read more

Jerusalem Grill And Deli - Middle Eastern Near Me - Valrico, Florida

Best Gyros ever!!! My wife and I have been their twice and love all of the food we have tried, especially the deserts!!!

Absolutely great experience. The food was I had the kafta and baba ghanoush, both packed with flavor and cooked perfectly. The beef shawarma with hummus and the lentil soup were amazing as well. Everything tasted fresh, well-seasoned, and clearly made with care. We also had the mint lemonade, it was so refreshing and delicious. On top of that, the people were awesome, super friendly and welcoming. Definitely a spot we'll be coming back to. read more

I've been eating their food since they were in the back of a Middle Eastern grocery store. The food is always delicious and generous portions. The owners and staff are all friendly and attentive to your needs. The restaurant is beautifully decorated with photos of the holy city of Jerusalem taken by the owner. The booths and chairs are comfortable which can be hard to find in most restaurants these days. read more

After watching the manatees, we looked for a well reviewed place for dinner and yum! Complimentary haydari was the starter and so light and perfect. The sampler had hummus, baba ganoush and falafel and it was probably some of the best we've ever had! All three! Our mother, not a hummus lover, could not keep her pita out of it. My brother and I both took a bite of the lamb and just nodded at each other. So well done! Juicy and flavorful and the perfect medium rare. My mother loved her mixed grill and I tried the chicken and kufta. Very good! The lamb was the super star and I highly recommend! The salads were also delicious and fresh. We took the dessert to go because we were so fully satisfied but we knew the baklava couldn't be missed. Our server was kind enough to offer a sample of the biscoff dessert and we got that to go as well. read more

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A very nice spot well decorated and comfortable. The hummus is heavy with garlic to my taste. Kofta kabob was very hamburgerish, but not bad. Price was *ahem* startling. I'm planning another visit. read more

First time here and we can say they fully deserve their ratings. Nadia was amazing and so wonderful. The dood was so fresh and the taste is amazing. Thank you Nadia. read more

One of our favorite "comfort food" restaurants in town. We have never left this place disappointed with the service! We love the family run atmosphere here. read more

We went here to celebrate a friend's birthday with a large group of about 25-30 people, and despite the size of our party, the service and food were absolutely top-notch. Every order came out perfectly -- fresh, flavorful, and on time. My husband had the chimichurri steak sandwich and I had the chicken shawarma platter -- both were outstanding! The flavors were spot on, and everything tasted freshly made. I'm so happy to have this restaurant in our neighborhood, and we definitely plan on coming back soon. Don't hesitate and pay them a visit. You won't regret it! read more

Arrived on a busy Saturday afternoon. Found available parking easily. On entering, a table was bussed for us & seated within minutes. Table turnover seemed fairly quick. Service was fast & friendly. Nice variety on the menu. My entree & app were good temp & great on taste & seasoning! My husband had Lamb kebabs (not pictured) with AMAZING char & seasoning - i was almost sad I didn't get that till i tasted my chicken shwarma. I asked an employee about desserts & his eyes lit up as he described his suggestions. He was spot on! Frequent but not intrusive check-ins on us. Great atmosphere, clean, bright & welcoming environment. Kid friendly (not an issue for us but table with 3-4 kids next to us) with a kids menu. Booth & table style seating. Bottled Coke products & some house flavors (husband had mint lemonade). read more

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A very pretty, clean little restaurant with a nice middle eastern menu. The food is very fresh, perfectly cooked, and properly seasoned. I had the lamb kebab platter, my wife had the chicken shawarma, and we split the stuffed grape leaves. Service was prompt. The only detractor was that soda products were sold by the bottle, not refillable glasses. Will definitely come here again!! read more

The interior is very nice and the service was good The chicken shawarma was awesome! The baklava was great

Had a lovely meal with the family at the Jerusalem Grill & Deli. The Hummus was the best I have ever had! We ordered Kufta, Beef, chicken - all the meats were juicy and flavorful. We also tried the Lamb Chops. The flavors were all unique and loved all the spices. The Arabic Coffee was also really good. We sampled several desserts - the Bavklava was my favorite, the Khanafa was great and we also had chocolate with nuts, and a dessert that was like cheesecake with pudding. All were great. All desserts are freshly made in house. This is a family business and the owner was very wonderful. Everyone we met was very friendly and helpful. Go check out this spot. read more

Jerusalem Grill And Deli - Arab Coffee - Middle Eastern Near Me - Valrico, Florida

Everything is amazing here. HOMEMADE food with quality ingredients (not frozen restaurant supply mystery food). First of all, the grape leaves. If you're middle eastern at all, these are the best you're gonna find unless you can make them better yourself. They're warm and big and soooo flavorful. The meat is always done right. Never overcooked or dry. The sides are flavorful. The salad dressing is truly homemade. The staff is ALWAYS friendly. It's a true family operation which is refreshing. They also cater! They used to be inside Al Madina and finally got their own full service restaurant! Well worth the wait during the transition. The ambiance is nice. Everything is very clean. Doesn't smell like the Spanish floor cleaner like most restaurants in Tampa. They decorated it well. They play good Arabic music. You have to try it all. But my favs are grape leaves, fattoush, kunafa, gyros, and the mixed grill. The only complaint is they don't serve vimto and my kids is addicted. lol Not a bad complaint. read more

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AMAZING!!! I can't say enough good things about this place. I have never had the authentic cuisine, however from the jump walking in the door, I felt like I was at one of my relatives house. They have the upmost hospitality that you can ever imagine. It's very inviting they appreciate and take pride in their cooking, food and environment. I really enjoyed the food, everything was great and amazing. You can taste the authenticity in the food. When we left the Mother who does the cooking was so warming, she let us try some different things from the menu. She was so sweet and kind everything was really good. It will definitely be a few next times. Such a pleasant and friendly restaurant I cannot wait to go back. I will be a reoccurring customer everyone there the whole family were nice I love them. Please make sure you check them out you will not be disappointed. It's like a hidden little gym in Bloomingdale/Valrico area. read more

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