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    Lina's Restaurant

    4.6 (59 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Baklava homemade
    Stephanie M.

    Upon entering the restaurant, the owner and waitress greeted us. It made the experience feel warm and inviting. The restaurant had a diner feel with a nice mural across the wall. I got the bowl, my boyfriend got sliders and loaded fries. For me this was some of the best Mediterranean food. This place has so far my favorite Greek dressing. I have been to acropolis in ybor and didn't care for the dressing. This dressing on my food made me want to eat more. As for the prices, they are absolutely reasonable. We seldom get dessert and even did so this time. The baklava was made by the owner in house. Super impressive. If you want to try real good Mediterranean style food or even the American options they have, then definitely give this place a try.

    Jordanian Breakfast
    Ruthie R.

    This was my first time visiting Lina's after a friend's recommendation. I went for the Jordanian Breakfast Special and it was everything that I hoped for. It includes 2 eggs (your style), veggies, cheese, olives, labneh dip, hummus, pita, and spices. *Chef's kiss Lina offers weeknight dinner specials and Thursday Bingo Night. As soon as my weekday/night schedule clears up, I plan to be a regular! I would have liked the option of gluten-free bread or pita since I have gluten intolerance, but I can always bring my own. Most importantly, Lina and the staff are amazing. They are so friendly and they treat you like family.

    That's Lina!
    John B.

    I love writing reviews like this one. A very hard working couple, long hours and days, serving very good food. Lina was it. She met me at the door. She seated me. She took my drink order. Then my food order. She brought my food out. She checked on me. She gave me my check. (Fair price warning). We chatted a bit. Natural and relaxed. A very likeable person, with a drive to succeed. Do drop in. Say hello to Lina. And wave to her equally hard working hubby in the kitchen. He's it. In 'the back of the house'. I wish them well.

    2-2-2 for $8.99
    Deborah K.

    I had the 2-2-2 and loved it! I especially needed pancakes today since the weather is in the 30's. Our waitress is friendly and prompt. Lina always makes you feel welcome when you enter her orbit. I enjoy seeing the mural as well as the scrolling "Lina's News" on the mounted tvs. Nice ambiance.

    Roxanne D.

    My husband is so picky. I was hoping this would be a good choice. It's under new ownership so was not sure what to expect with the food and service. So here it is..... AMAZING!!! The food. The service. Everything was great. I am being completely honest when I say this. If you are reading this..... go get you some!! I had a build your own omelette with ham, cheddar cheese and spinach. It came with 2 sides and toast. Awesome deal. I got hash browns and grits. My husband got a waffle with scrambled eggs and bacon. And he ate my grits. We loved all of it. The eggs were made perfectly. We were also given a free Mimosa. Yum!!! Overall great breakfast at a really nice place. We will definitely go back for sure.

    Vanity D.

    We had the sweetest experience at Lina's Restaurant! We stopped by for their weekend brunch and were warmly welcomed by Lina and the chef-owner himself--it felt like visiting family. Brunch includes a complimentary mimosa and the food was full of flavor and made with care. We started with their housemade hummus and baba ganoush served with warm pita--so fresh and delicious. For mains, we tried several of their top handhelds: Philly cheesesteak Reuben Smash cheeseburger Cuban sandwich Each one was packed with quality ingredients, perfectly seasoned, and clearly made with love. And to finish we had Lina's signature blueberry muffins--light, sweet, and the perfect ending. Beyond the food, the hospitality made the visit unforgettable. It's rare to find a place where the owner is so hands-on and passionate.

    Metts B.

    Exceptional food and top-tier service. There is a personal touch here that you only find with small businesses--highly recommended for anyone looking for a quality dining experience

    Mediterranean Platter
    Kameron C.

    I consider this as a secret find when you are in the mood for some real Mediterranean treats like a good stuff grape leaves, falafels, hummus, babaganoush (egg plant)...all home made. In addition, they have a full menu for traditional breakfast and typical diner lunch and dinner food like sandwiches and cheeseburgers. The service is always super friendly, like a genuine family owned restaurant. While it's nothing fancy, it's a spot to definitely checkout if you like Mediterranean yummy foods.

    Julie L.

    I came here for lunch and was immediately greeted and seated. The decor is very unique with the wall murals. I got Lina's Signature Bowl with Falafel. I really enjoyed it. The Falafel and hummus was quite tasty. My one complaint would be the olives were black olives and it would have tasted better with Kalamata olives. The server was friendly and attentive. I would give it a 4.5 star for this meal.

    Maqluba ,Tuesday daily special
    Shawn L.

    Found this place recently and decided to give it a try. I ordered the special of the day and the wife got a falafel salad. My dish was really not much more than baked chicken (which was dry) with a clove spice flavored rice with a handful of carrots for $13,99. The server said it was enough to feed two people. I will leave that up to your opinion but would not have fed both of us. Our server was nice but struggled with English so communication was a little difficult. The wifes falafel salad was a little better but not great. The falafels were tasty but she had to remove number of pieces of wilted lettuce. Overall I don't think we will be back especially with Agave Social at the other end of the building.

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    27 days ago

    everything was super good, our waiter was amazing the service was super smooth. the food was AMAZING so thank you Kal your the best.

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    Nice place clean and bright, good food good by prices. Friendly owner working with staff and greeting customers!

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    4 months ago

    Great food and service. Owners come to tables to make sure everything is done properly

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    6 months ago

    Margarita is the best service and food so good!!! We will be back all the time. Prices are also fair

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    11 months ago

    Definitely recommend the smash burger! It was great! The grouper was ok but definitely not worth the price. Will be back for sure!

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    11 months ago

    We had an outstanding dinner today with Maqluba, and liver and onions. Thank you Lina!!!

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    6 months ago

    Food was excellent, service accommodating and ambiance was Homer befitting a family owned business.

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