Waited 5 mins for a table. Waited 10 mins and left to see the next customer seated right away with a menu and water.

Dined here last week. Parking was easy. Service ok. Food was meh. Was disappointed and didn't take but a few bites.

Picked up dinner and have to state an app with entree is a lot!Gyro plate with Baba Ghanoush included a great salad and a soft chewy loaf of bread.Proportions are a guess anytime but I guarantee you won't go hungry. read more

A cozy comfortable setting with warm and friendly service and utterly delicious food. We ordered the Lamb Shank and the Lamb Pirzola. Both were incredible. The Lamb Shank fell off the bone with a scrape of the fork. The Pirzola was spiced deliciously. Both plates had generous portions. A wonderful date night. read more

The portion sizes were large and the service was fast. We really enjoyed the quality of the food - specifically the gyro plate. The restaurant has a quaint and cozy atmosphere. The manager is an extremely kind woman and made our experience extraordinary. Would go again! read more

Delicious food, absolutely loved the mezze here! Service was amazing as well - the owners are so lovely and it's wonderful seeing a multigenerational establishment. read more

I had heard of Marlaina's and happened to drive by their location. We were fortunate to have a sidewalk table open up when we arrived, but I would recommend a reservation to make sure one is waiting for you. Chef Musa started us with the Mezza platter, and everything was spot on. The charred flavor of the Baba Ganoush was perfect and the tzatziki and hummus was just as good. We shared the Chicken Pirzola. The chicken thigh's we cooked just right and the cinnamon notes of the seasoning were a pleasant surprise but not overwhelming. We were stuffed and got our baklava to go. Later that evening when we ate it, I wish we would have ordered more, it was that good. Great food, friendly service...you won't be disappointed at Marlaina's! read more

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It's a lovely restaurant, perfect to bring a date or friends/family! The lamb here is so juicy and tender it's my all-time-favorite dish! I've had the salmon and it's really good too, the portions are huge (I always ask for take-out boxes) it's worth every penny! Service is outstanding :) read more

Marlaina's Mediterranean Kitchen - Lamb Pirzola & Hummus - Mediterranean Near Me - Burien, Washington

Loved. Loved. Loved. What a gem in downtown Burien. Super inviting and homey feel. Service was great. Food was better. My favorite dish was the Mesopotamian chicken. But truly everything we had was homemade and mouthwateringly delicious. The homemade pita with the mezze plate is a must! Can't wait to go back and try more. read more

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We had a fabulous experience last night at this little gem! My boyfriend and I have been here about 3 times and it's almost always a 5 star experience. Our server was super personal and helpful with selecting wine and the food was absolutely AMAZING (thank you, Chefs!!). We will definitely return here soon. read more

Looking for a delicious Mediterranean meal? Step into this charming little restaurant. We chose to start with the mezze platter and there is a special mention needed for their bread, which is fresh out of the oven. The entrees include flavor packed thick stews and delicious lamb! It was so good we didn't have a chance to take pictures of it. Great date spot but also family friendly. The restaurant has this warm, friendly ambience - and is so welcoming. The service is exceptional! We are fortunate to have been served by Elaine a few times - she was incredibly warm and always thoughtful in her suggestions. She goes above and beyond! read more

Marlaina's Mediterranean Kitchen - This bread is perfect. - Mediterranean Near Me - Burien, Washington

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Our family has been to Marlainas many times - it's a great neighborhood spot with delicious Kurdish food and super friendly service (owner has stopped by to check in almost every time). The chickpea stew is my favorite (sounds unassuming, but it's a flavor bomb!) and the meze platter is massive and perfect for a crowd. They also have a massive back room for parties. read more

The nicest service. Good food. And all the flowers outside make you feel like you're having dinner in a friend's garden.

The lamb was great, but the sides weren't. Was expecting a potato like the pictures, but they came out with some kind of mashed up potatoes that weren't very good. read more

Large portion, Great and fresh food - excellent service .... Like the good old days :) we'll be back . Get the hummus!

Such an amazing place. Came in and it felt like being with family. They brought my daughter a plate of food bc they thought she might be hungry before we even got a chance to look at the menu. So thoughtful! And man, everything we ordered was delicious! Definitely recommend! 10 out of 10! read more

Service was a little off, but that's to be expected during these times. The baba ghanoush was our starter and it had a smokey flavor that overpowered all the other flavor. Next time I'd try their Hummus or other starters. We ordered a lamb chop plate and the gyro plate. Both were EXCELLENT! Made up for the just okay baba ghanoush. The lamb was so flavorful and juicy, the Taziki was delicious. The dressing on the salad was delectable and it was the perfect amount. Their Pita bread is homemade, thicker than I am used to, but still delicious. I cannot rave enough about how delicious the meat was here, and perfectly cooked. The decor was also cute, very warm and welcoming place. We will definitely be back, and highly recommend. read more

Marlaina's Mediterranean Kitchen - Gyro plate - Mediterranean Near Me - Burien, Washington

Excellent casual dining experience! Food is so fresh and flavorful! Seasoned and cooked beautifully. We've been here a few times and loved the hummus, gyro plate, mezze plate, and the grilled salmon! The Mediterranean salad is also phenomenal! They serve outstanding freshly baked bread! Dying to try their Turkish coffee and baklava next! Service is also fantastic! Our server was a super sweet and friendly lady who was very helpful as we ordered and easy to chat with. Food came out with perfect timing, not too slow or fast. The owner was there too, working hard -- and was so kind to us! Ambiance is good! Relaxed and cozy vibe with authentic decor. Nice, intriguing world music! Overall a great experience and a neighborhood gem! read more

Phenomenal food and overall experience, wonderful atmosphere, excellent service. The food was made with love! I'd give it more stars if I could. read more

Excellent food, service and atmosphere. Their in-house Pita Bread is the best I've tried. Our server, Elaine, was so gracious, made the whole dinner experience worth every moment, it truly made the evening! You no longer find people like that, who make you feel like a family. Elaine is a gem and truly makes this place a unique spot to enjoy the visit! Thank you for being amazing! read more

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I absolutely adored the decorations inside, and the food was delicious. Having lived in turkey, this is the only food I found comparable in terms of quality. Everything had such wonderful flavor and was plentiful in terms of portion size considering the pricing. We did take out and did not Diane , but it was such a cute place that I will definitely be dining in next time. Everyone who worked there was very friendly, and the service was great too. Mezze sampler and lamb shank and Mesopotamian stew were our favorites! read more

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The best Mediterranean food in Burien. The fresh hummus and pita bread is on point. I just love the salmon plate. Elaine is the kindest person ever, Cheers. read more

Marlaina's Mediterranean Kitchen - Mediterranean Near Me - Burien, Washington

Marlaina's is a hidden gem in Downtown Burien. This family owned and operated restaurant specializes in Mediterranean food that is made from scratch. The interior is cozy and comfortable. The booths are lined with colorful fabrics and throw pillows. Festive decorations hang from the ceiling and interesting rugs and artwork line the walls. For an appetizer, I highly recommend the Mezze Platter. It is a sampler with hummus, sauteed eggplant, baba ganoush, tabouli, piyaz (pinto bean salad), dolmades (rice wrapped in grape leaves), and pita bread. Everything was delicious and it was presented beautifully. We got the half order, which was perfect for two people. For my main course, I ordered the Kebab Delight, which is a combination of lamb, beef, and chicken. You get about two pieces of each type of meat and it is served with green salad, tzatziki, and either Mesopotamian potatoes or basmati rice. I thought the meats were tender and everything tasted good. To drink I ordered a cardamom tea. I thought it was really unique and it smelled great. It was served in a cute cup with a bowl of sugar. Overall, we really liked this place and everything was good. However, I did think it was kind of expensive, so we probably will only come here once in a while. read more

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Very nice atmosphere within the restaurant. The food and service were also top notch. I would definitely recommend Marlaina's Mediterranean Kitchen to friends and family! read more

Dined here last week after arriving on a flight into SeaTac. EXCELLENT choice! My wife (very picky) and daughter were both amazed. Service was extremely attentive and quick to offer a substitute when a small side sauce was not preferred by my wife. I had the Gyro platter, which was a whole lot of gyro meat - too much. My wife proclaimed her chicken dish was excellent and she always has some critique to offer, but not this night. Thank you Marlanina for a wonderful welcome to the PNW. read more

Delightful neighborhood Mediterranean restaurant. Food - we ordered Mezze Platter - lots of variety and baba ghanoush and dolmas were our favorites. The hummus is tasty too, actually all of it was very good and healthy. Lamb kebabs - marinated, tender and perfectly grilled. Served with tzatziki, grilled green pepper and tomato, spinach salad and rice. Chicken pirzola - the 3 pieces of boneless thighs were perfectly marinated and so tender, also served with tzatziki, grilled green pepper and tomato, spinach salad and rice. We had Turkish coffees after dinner, perfect and took walnut baklava to go after dinner. We'd reorder all items but next time will try a gyro plate and the lamb shank also looked delicious. Service - impeccable. We called for a reservation, as the website recommended. There were a few open tables but it's a small restaurant and busy evening. Everything was explained, questions answered and everyone working was kind and very efficient. Ambiance felt cozy, brightly. Colored booths and walls and rugs hanging make it feel nice and dampened sound. It's a great date spot and family friendly as well. If you're in the area, it's a really nice place for a meal and it feels like a comfortable place to spend an evening enjoying a nice meal. read more

I came back to Marlaina's Mediterranean Kitchen few times. Always warm welcome and healthy food. Good wine selection and Mezze plate is perfect to order together. You can order half size of Mezze plate for 2 people and full size for more than 3 people... good amount of dish. We ordered 1 bottle of House wine and Mezze plate, eggplant dish, beet salad for 4 people. Just good size of meals with wine! Enjoy share with friends all meals together. Marlaina's MK always served good food and nice service. Menu is simple and checked out today's specialty when you entering area. My favorite place to eat healthy delicious Mediterranean food here! First time came to Marlaina's Mediterranean Kitchen with my friend at evening around 6:30pm. I liked how setup tables and colors of interior. Fun and kinda romantic place. Our table had a candle, flower and very cozy space. We ordered half size of Mezze platter and Mesopotamian Vegetarian Stew. I always like Mezze platter to start....Perfect 2 people for half size of platter. And this Mesopotamian vegetarian stew was so delicious, warmed and dedicated taste. I enjoyed atmosphere here and delicious read more

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Marlaina's is a colorful, comfortable restaurant. The server was very kind, and it was apparent she wanted guests to be satisfied. Unfortunately, we were there on a late Friday afternoon, and the place quickly became too busy for the single server to handle. This is the place to come for a leisurely, two-hour meal while enjoying your dining companions - much the way Mediterraneans eat, I imagine. The food was incredible, rich, flavorful, and oh, so fresh, obviously prepared that day. I had the small Mezze Platter, which was way more than enough for sharing. My favorites were baba ganoush, piyaz, and the dolmades - all very flavorful. I prefer a more garlicky hummus, however. The generous serving of homemade pita was thicker than usual and worked well for dipping. read more

The food is absolutely amazing and the staff is so friendly and helpful! This is our 2nd time here and we will be definitely coming back :) Make sure to order some hummus & pita. Hummus is FRESH!!! read more

Food was sooo delicious, generous portions too! Ambience was very welcoming and our server Ismael was sooo attentive! Will definitely return! read more

Wonderful food, great atmosphere.... The staff is all smiles and are so caring. You'll feel like you are in Mykonos. Have the Mezza platter to start every time :) read more

Absolutely amazing salmon dish. Well seasoned and unlike anything I have ever had. While I didn't get the rice, I feel like anyone who didn't chose the potatoes would be missing out. Nice location downtown and I enjoyed dining on the sidewalk watching families walk by. I was surprised at the large portions with such reasonable prices. read more

Marlaina's Mediterranean Kitchen - salmon entree - Mediterranean Near Me - Burien, Washington

On the menu, we've tried quite a few different things, one of which being their shank, so tender and so delicious. Yep they cook it all day long down to a mouthwatering perfect bite that melds perfectly. The baba ghanouj I'm telling you has the best lingering aftertaste. We have it every time we go to service always very efficient has the right questions at the right times and is very attentive. Every table is painted and is beautiful, geometric designs, and no sticky tables. read more

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This was such a good find. We sat outside and it's on such a cute little street surrounded by other restaurants. Flowers + shade =Bonus for me! We met the owner/chef Musa. He was so charming and my husband joked "we are VIP" and he absolutely treated us that way. He gave us a bottle of Rosé. So unexpected and we had the best time. Food was excellent. read more

Wonderful Mediterranean food. Excellent service. Had appetizer plate. Two sizes. We had the small one for $13. Plenty to share. Gyro plate was huge and delicious. Enough for two to share unless you are really hungry. Charming and colorful Main Street location. A few tables outside too. read more

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What a terrific meal! Stopped here after landing at the Seattle airport and it was very close and convenient. The waiter was very attentive and friendly with great service. The restaurant itself is cute with Mediterranean decorations on the walls. read more

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We were a little apprehensive coming to this restaurant because one of the hosts wasn't keeping track of the tables & guests... But this was worth it! The food was amazing, the waitress Sue was incredibly accommodating, so friendly, and gave the best recommendations. read more

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Great food, great atmosphere, great service, great story behind the restaurant. Highly recommend!

The minute we walked in the door, we were treated like royalty. Having been raised in a restaurant owner family and working in hospitality my whole career, I know how important customer service is in a restaurant. Our server was Eileen, and she was not only professional, she made our dining experience personal. It was a hot night, I asked Eileen to start us off with a fruit-forward white wine and her recommendation was spot on. We ordered the large Mezze Platter and the Beet Salad as starters, which was amazingly fresh and very tasty. We then moved on to the main, we ordered two of the Mesopotamian Chicken and a Grilled Salmon. The chicken was tender and cooked perfectly. The Salmon was moist and full of flavor. The basmati rice was fluffy with a flowery aroma that went perfectly with both the salmon and chicken. The portions were huge and we needed a to-go container. Eileen highly recommended the baklava, which normally I do not get because they are always too sweet, however, this baklava was not very sweet at all. The rose water shined through and I was pleasantly surprised. The atmosphere of downtown Burien was wonderful, many people were out, filling up all the local restaurants. This by far us the best Greek restaurant we have been to. Nice job Eileen, rest assured, we will be back. read more

Marlaina's Mediterranean Kitchen - Mediterranean Near Me - Burien, Washington

Unreal. So delicious I ate until I was in pain! Not a good plan. I still have leftovers for lunch tomorrow, and they will be awesome. read more

Marlaina's Mediterranean Kitchen - Lamb and beef morsels in a spiced tomato sauce. Rice & spinach salad with no cheese. - Mediterranean Near Me - Burien, Washington

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