I so wanted to like this place. It's not 1 star awful but all the 5 star reviews have to be by people who are either friends of the owners or don't get out much. First of all its over priced. If you're going to have mediocre food at least make up for it by bigger portions. Second the mixed vegetables pictured in the menu and the mixed vegetables you get are completely different. It says and pictures broccoli asparagus and some other veggies and what you get are shredded carrots and zucchini. They also taste like they were cooked on the same grill as fish which I cannot eat. My entree salad was the size of a side salad. Guess I will have to feed this to the dog and get some Del Taco or something. read more

Marilyn's Mediterranean Kitchen - Not a single vegetable listed in the description on the menu ended up in the actual meal. - Mediterranean Near Me - Simi Valley, California

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Just enjoyed an excellent dinner at this new Mediteranean Cafe. Salmon kabobs and tri tip schawarma were delicious. Can't beat the falafel appetizer for a dollar. That can't last long. Authentic home made recipes. We'll be back. read more

Marilyn's Mediterranean Kitchen - Salmon kabobs!!!! - Mediterranean Near Me - Simi Valley, California

Love Marilyns ! I try to pop in whenever i can to treat my family and myself to some top notch deliciousness . Love the lamb , kofta , excellent seafood , falafel , great family, restaurant , and Marilyn is one gem of a person. Always treats us like family.. See you again soon ! read more

I ordered the beef gyro plate with hummus, greek salad, and garlic fries and it was SO good. The beef was extremely flavorful and tender and the garlic fries were delicious. I'll definitely order here again. I ordered delivery and I entered my unit #, but that detail was not saved for some reason. I don't know what happened but there was confusion because there are multiple units in this complex. It's not the restaurants fault, but I want to make a point that the woman who delivered the food was not annoyed at all; she was very delightful! read more

This has been the best Mediterranean I've had the pleasure of being introduced too. I got the chicken kebab plate. The chicken is juicy, flavorful and so filling. The rice is just as flavorful as well. The hummus is my favorite part and I always dip the chicken in it. The mixed vegetables are cooked down and seasoned to perfection. I love ordering from here, it's super addicting. read more

From reading the reviews on Yelp, the family decided to try this place out. I ordered the fish and chips. The wife had the chicken shwarma. Kids had spaghetti. To start we had the hummus and fried clams. Kids like their food. The hummus was decent, on the creamier spectrum of hummuses I have had. Could taste the garbanzo beans and tahini and not much else. The fried clams were also decent, but not a lot going on with them. The wife's chicken was decent, but very light on flavor. Maybe it was not marinated long? The meat was juicy, and did not have that vertical broiler taste and texture from that style of cooking. (Or the quick toss on a grill can add). My fish and chips were lackluster. The batter on the fish was thick and after cooking was a hard shell that had to be cracked open. The cuts of cod had that membrane running down it that was very tough and inedible. One filet was over cooked, the fish was on the rubbery side, and the other was just slightly under done. The garlic fries were really good! Service was spotty. The waitress had two other tables when we arrived. One had their food, and the other had already ordered. We were seated promptly, but had a few minutes of just sitting there with our menus closed and stacked in front of us. The waitress was nice overall though. We might try again someday, but not high on our list. read more

Absolutely delicious fresh cuisine with a friendly staff to boot. The owner of the establishment is super hard working and kind & also owns the fish market right next door! (The market has tons of quality fish for sale as well if you prefer to do your cooking at home.) Come check out this place, the gyro sandwich I had was fabulous but the whole menu is like a wonderful trip through the Mediterranean your taste buds are sure to enjoy! Also @ that woman who negatively reviewed hop off your high horse sister!! Your review was lengthy and dry as a Catholic sermon entirely in Latin! And not terribly nice to speak so negatively of people who live in Simi Valley! Tsk tsk! You're in my prayers! read more

Marilyn's is the best Mediterranean Food ever. Fresh, beautiful presentation and homemade baklava homemade by Mom. Family friendly . We found our favorite eating place in Simi Valley. Be back soon !! Well, since my last post I have been to Marilyn's every week and never been disappointed . You have to try the calamari soooooo fresh and the fish taco's to die for read more

I've been here several times, having tried the beef Gyro Plate, the beef Shawarma, and the lamb kabobs. I usually stick to the rice and veggies for my sides, but I have tried garlic fries. I believe this is truly some of the best food I've ever had. It's all so fresh, comes out nice and hot, and tastes amazingly. Every bit of it from the pita, hummus, and the main course was absolutely divine. I've never been a big fan of seafood, but the bite of the clams I got made me want more. If you're asking about prices, you are without a doubt getting bang for your buck. Aside from the quality, which justifies price already, you also get healthy portions. This is the kind of food you eat, and feel pleasantly full from. No nasty "oh man why did I eat all that" like you would with, say, an average restaurant or fast food. I recommend this place without a moment of hesitation. read more

I was excited as I found a new place by my house for Mediterranean food. Downsides: too expensive! I have better dishes from another place for $10 instead of $14 that they charged!, rice is dry (super dry!) and bland, I ordered medium beef kabob plate and the beef came out well done! The beef was bland too! The crab cake was tasty but other than that, I wouldn't go back to this place again!!! P.S. What Mediterranean place puts chopsticks in their to go bag????? read more

My husband and I order from here all of the time and it is the best place for Mediterranean so far. It's always fresh and will be our go to spot for dinner. read more

Great little family restaurant. Well run with a personal touch. Usually get a visit from the owner and sometimes she brings samples of new menu items. We love this restaurant! read more

This is by far one of the best place to go , o had a wild salmon fish there and it was freash like

Love love love this place I drive once a month from SFV just to eat here. It's a family owned business. You can taste the live in every bite. They have delish chicken plates for those who want to stay on the learner side of things. I love going here rite after a tough gym session. The hummus is delish. The Baklava is homemade. It's very flaky crispy with a hint of honey and lemon. Best I have had read more

Brought a table of eight and we were not disappointed. The beef and chicken shwarma were aromatically seasoned, tender, and delicious. The halibut ceviche was amazingly flavorful. Salads were crisp, and the Chicago-style garlic fries were crispy and pungent with fresh garlic and parsley. Baba-ganoush was amazing. The staff are working out the service bugs as all new restaurants must--the chef, sous chef, and owner Marilyn filled in the gaps beautifully. When they found out most of our table was gluten free, baskets of sliced cucumbers appeared to replace the fresh warm pita. I need to come back to try the rest of the menu, but it will be difficult not to stick with my new favorites. Extremely reasonable pricing, great location--finally a great restaurant in Simi Valley! read more

Marilyn's Mediterranean Kitchen - Outside seating on a beautiful summer night. Marilyn told me they were approved for patio service, so now wine is allowed outside! - Mediterranean Near Me - Simi Valley, California

This place is amazing! I was craving Mediterranean food and this place hit the spot! We ordered chicken/beef shawarma plate and Beef kabob. It was so yummy. Service was on point. Waitress was super nice and informative. Cooking staff also came out and checked on us. If you like Mediterranean food, give this place a try. read more

Marilyn's Mediterranean Kitchen - Chicken/beef shawarma plate plus kabob plate. - Mediterranean Near Me - Simi Valley, California

First time here today. First words outta my mouth after the first bite... Oh God!!! Definitely coming back. read more

Marilyn's is the place for FRESH real Mediterranean food! The seafood is ALWAYS fresh and delicious as well! I love supporting family owned businesses especially when they are quality and the service is always on point. And let me tell you, this family owned place is one for the books! Try the garlic fries while you're there. You'll never eat regular fries again haha read more

Came here for dinner and the place was packed! All tables were full and we waited about 20 minutes to be seated. I ordered the fish tacos (three Alaskan halibut tacos, flour tortillas, chopped cabbage, cilantro, tomatoes and chipotle sauce) my little brother got the fish and chips, and my mom got mixed vegetables and a garden salad and we ordered hummus too. The hummus is amazing, and the pita bread it's served with is so soft! The fish tacos were filled to the brim and so good - and the French fries... DELICIOUS! You most definitely get your money's worth here, that's for sure! read more

Great new place with reasonable prices. Food was delicious and the wait staff was very attentive and courteous. read more

Marilyn's Mediterranean Kitchen - Chicken Shawarma Plate - Mediterranean Near Me - Simi Valley, California

The family came here for the first time today for lunch..and we were all very impressed to say the least! We're big on fish and all of us were very happy! The salmon was delicious..we also ordered crab cakes and shrimp scampi...everything was fresh and delicious and the service was great as well. read more

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Wow! This place far exceeded my expectations! The falafel was crispy on the outside and soft in the middle- the hummus is a creamy delight... the ground beef kebab was the best in my LIFE!!!! Need I go on? read more

Fantastic dinner at this restaurant. The salads were fresh and crispy, the beef and veggies perfectly seasoned, the pita bread freshly baked was to die for. Highly recommend! read more

Marilyn's Mediterranean Kitchen - Delicious Mediterranean dinner at Marilyn' Mediterranean Kitchen. Really yummy! - Mediterranean Near Me - Simi Valley, California

Great food. We go at least twice or three times a month and never had a bad meal. I know yelp wants me to write a longer review but short and sweet. Eat here. You wont regret it. read more

Marilyn's is by far the best family owned restaurant in Simi Valley, the food is fresh, the vegetables crispy, the sauces, and dolmas handmade by grandma, the seafood is to "die" for. It's so nice when not only the waitress but also the owner approaches each table to check if everything is ok. Marilyn accommodates the client, especially if you're a vegetarian or a vegan, substituting everything to make the dish a delicious meal! I keep going to this restaurant for the reasonable prices, the great service,and the great quality of the meals. Thank you Marilyn for making a trip to your restaurant a such pleasurable experience. read more

Diamond in the rough!! I had been told by a few friends to check this place out but kept putting it off. I finally tried it and was back the very next night for more. The food is incredible and the owner/operators and Chef are incredibly friendly. This will be a staple to our dining out routines. Thank you!!! read more

I thought I had ordered the most basic thing, chicken kabob plate, and unfortunately, it was a big letdown. The chicken was really dry and distasteful. The rice mostly tasted like butter and the salad was nothing special. read more

I was craving hummus and the Greek restaurant I normally order from is undergoing renovations right now so I decided to grab some hummus and pita bread from here. The pita was hot and fresh and the hummus had a great garlic flavor. I will definitely be back for lunch with my husband this weekend to see what else they do so simply but wonderfully. read more

Place is great. Food is really good. People are very friendly. Cheap prices for authentic Mediterranean food.

Not too much of a selection in Semi Valley, came across this place, and once your inside, they really put their efforts forward, on customer service,freshness, presentation, and above all...tasty dishes! Clean restrooms, Kid friendly (for an 8 and 11 year old) chicken skewers, and their basmati rice. I'll definitely return read more

The best! From the food to the staff...I love it. They remember me each time I come in and the service is top notch. The owner is such an amazing woman. Love you guys!!! read more

We went here a few weeks ago and I liked it but I think the prices were a bit high for what you get and the atmosphere. I got the salmon plate which was $25 with two sides. It was cooked perfectly and I asked for fries and veggies and they messed up and gave me rice instead of veggies- I didn't say anything because I was fine with that. I think the price is a bit high for the ambiance at this restaurant. I forgot what my husband got but our bill ended up being around $60 with no alcohol. We probably only would be back if we were really craving fish and not willing to drive out of Simi. read more

My wife and I ate here for the first time tonight we have eaten at 3 other Mediterranean places in Simi Valley and no one compares to Marilyns, not only is there food delicious, it tastes super healthy and not overloaded with a bunch of salt, this place is by far the best Greek house in simi and you definitely get the most bang for your buck if your reading this review I highly recommend giving them a shot A++++ read more

Been going to West Coast Seafood for years - always the best fish! The Chilean Sea Bass is so choice, blacken it yourself and its amazing. No surprise, when they opened up Marylyn's Mediterranean Kitchen - excellent! The beef gyro plate is awesome (see photo). The scallops are not little globs they're big and full of flavor! The service is excellent, Marylyn it staff always stop by the table to see how things are. Prices are reasonable, especially for the amount of food (see garlic fries pic). Always a good meal. read more

Marilyn's Mediterranean Kitchen - Garlic fries! Awesome flavor, served hot with plenty of garlic - No Vampires! - Mediterranean Near Me - Simi Valley, California

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This place is a mixed bag. The hummus, French fries, and mixed veggies were all excellent, but the gyro meat was way too salty and the lamb kabab could have used some more flavor. Also the servers were helpful and friendly, but it took about 40 minutes to get our entrees once we place our orders which I thought was a bit excessive. So I am on fence on this one; I am not sure whether or not I will return to this restaurant. read more

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The food was excellent. My meal was the last to be made that evening and everything we received was freshly made. The amount of food you receive will feed you twice. Will definitely come back. read more

Went here for first time tonight for my moms birthday cause she wanted to go. So the food was decent, nothing crazy special but good. Our server was very polite and respectful. I had been told that it does take a while for the food to be brought out, so I was thinking like 20 min or so. So hearing that, I actually timed how long it took from the time we ordered to when we got our food..... 43 min! Also this place needs to hire more employees, I felt bad for our server, she was overstressed. She apologized to us more than once, and it wasn't her fault, it's the owners fault for not being more organized and prepared during a FRIDAY night dinner rush. 2 servers is not enough....SMH So food is good, employees were respectful, but the service was bad, and food time was horrendous. More than likely will not return. read more

Whoa what a great place. Love the food. Amazing service and sooooo good food. We are from SF and visiting, if we are ever back in simi valley we are coming back to this place read more

This place is really great. It's somewhat hidden, but you can't miss it once you see the big sign over the restaurant doorway. The food is superb! I am in love with their dolma and even more so with their very fresh ceviche. I have brought several people here already for lunch/dinner and they have become fans! Keep up the great work! read more

Yummy fish and chips. Fresh white fish, large pieces...perfectly fried with crispy fries. Yummy tartar sauce. Hummus was very good. Scampi spaghetti super flavorful with lotsa garlic, herbs and lemon, fish and shrimp tacos can make you come back for more. I always start with the super crispy calamari and the babaganoush is delicious. You must try this restaurant. Super service, family run and atmosphere so you always feel welcome. The owner remembers you on return visits and always stops to say welcome back. MJ Hooper read more