Came here after work to grab some food as it was the highest rated place in the Dayton Ohio area. Ordered the mixed grill and some felafel. I was impressed with the felafel as there aren't many good food choices in this part of Ohio. The mixed grill equally impressed as I'm normally not a fan of lamb. I'd definitely check this place out if your in the area as there is slim pickings otherwise. Service was good too. read more

The food is always absolutely fantastic-- it's one of the tastiest places in town. Inside is quiet, subdued, and simple, but adds the the uniqueness of the experience! read more

Falafel 4/10 Chicken Shawarma 3/10 Beef Shawarma 5.5/10 Customer service good .......... read more

Suprising good, looks to be Palestinian owned, had the lunch buffet, great value and taste, shukran read more

Mr. Shawarma & Grill - Mediterranean Near Me - Fairborn, Ohio

First middle eastern restaurant I've been to in the states that has mussabacha on the menu. And it's GOOD. Highly recommend it. Had that beside the mixed grill and it was the perfect combination. Turkish coffee was nice. They brew theirs with cardamom in it for a little different flavor. Still a delightful kick in the teeth. read more

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One of my favorite places to dine in or carry out. Food is full of flavor and they are quick. Their store is a great place to visit too.

Yelp helped me find another gem. This place was amazing, nice clean restaurant, the décor is beautiful, and the staff was very friendly. Now for the food, I ordered the beef shawarma wrap and it was great, meat was tender and the sauce was full of flavor. For anyone in the Dayton area, highly recommend this place. read more

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Mom and I were craving some Mediterranean food so we hit up Yelp to find a place. We picked this place because of the pictures. Unfortunately, our experience was not reflected like these pictures. The service was good and we did receive a friendly greeting. We were surprised when we got there on a Friday night at 6:30pm that no other diners were there. People must haven been there previously since there was still dirty dishes on some tables. A couple people trickled in after we ordered. They had a salad bar, but some of the items were frozen in the pan. Ordered the beef schwarma and it was dry and like a pot roast texture. The server said that's normal. I have eaten at plenty of Mediterranean places where I have had incredibly amazing food. It has never been dry. The ambience was also uninviting. Unfortunately, I would not eat here again. Service was good Greeted friendly No one there at 630pm on a Friday night Food on salad bar was frozen Ambience is very bland and uninviting Beef schwarma was dry and like pot roast texture Never cleared off our dirty plates Their were dirty tables with dirty plates on them when we walked in Would never eat there again The pictures do not represent the menu accurately read more

Not bad local joint. Good for lunch as they have a buffet. All the food was super good. Loved the garlic sauce with the Falafel!

Yaffa Grill is a good place for lunch and I have even picked up food to go for dinner before when the hubby and I didn't feel like cooking. I think the prices are good and I love that they have a lunch buffet. For lunch, I would get there early, its popular and they run out of things fast. The chicken shawarma meat is good, but the other chicken they serve on the buffet tends to get a little dry. I do like their hummus, it has a nice consistency, and I like their falafel. I do wish they would cut the pita, just a little bigger tough. I like to stuff them with a little of everything and then take a bite and its so small it is hard to do that. Love love the garlic aioli - it goes great on everything. They tend to stay pretty busy which is good (buffet food is rotating a lot), but service can be a bit slow, and you may have to wait a little for food to get replenished. All in all this is one of our places we like to go and I see us going back multiple times in the future. read more

This isn't a fancy 5-star rating, the food is simply Mediterranean delightful! Casual atmosphere.

Ordered a gyro to go for lunch, delicious!! Stuffed full of meat, will definitely be back.

Great food, really comfortable and friendly environment. Falafel, lentil soup, desserts, Turkish coffee, all delicious. One of my favorite places to eat. read more

As someone who's lived in the Middle East for 15 years have to say their food is legit! Food is always fresh and hot. Great serving size. Been staying in Holiday Inn for 10 days now and I've ordered here at least 3 times. I can eat this everyday! Vegetarian friendly too! read more

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Food is good, place is clean. They were busy and the service was fine. Portions are very small for the price. Some of the best humus and baba in the area. read more

Mr. Shawarma & Grill - Very small portions - Mediterranean Near Me - Fairborn, Ohio

Still the best chicken shawarma I have found. The hummus i great too. I wish they worked on their falafel but it's not a fail.

Oh my! This is one of the best places I have eaten at in a while! I am just visiting the area this week but man, I wish I knew about this place sooner. It's a bit hidden in the shopping plaza when driving down the street, but you can't miss it when you make the turn. So.... I didn't really know what to get.. I was just hungry and wanted some food... I saw the Yaffa Grill mix and boom, I was done. The gentleman asked what sides... Ugh... Yeah... I said surprise and I love spicy... So, I get this food to go.. WOW, it was all placed in near containers, several sauces and a yummy red spicy one. The bread was nicely placed in a bag too! Well, the food tasted fresh and well seasoned. I only wish I brought a friend for dinner , the food was a lot for me to eat but it's so good you just can't stop. read more

I ordered the Falafel and the Chicken Shawarma sandwich which was the perfect amount of food for a hungry (fatty) dude like me. I have grown to love Mediterranean food because my Wife has family that is Lebanese. I stopped here during a business trip because it had the best reviews of all the restaurants near my hotel. The Falafel was perfectly crispy. They're served with a runny sauce which is much different from the usual paste consistency garlic sauce in used to seeing. This was much less potent but was really good nonetheless. The Chicken Shawarma appeared to be all white and dark meat which I prefer. I also ordered the Turkish Coffee! Which is something that I have always loved. It's basically 2.5oz of espresso served straight black but has a very unique taste to it. It tastes how I imagine an outdoor Arab market smells. Ha. read more

Mr. Shawarma & Grill - The Falafel is perfectly crispy. - Mediterranean Near Me - Fairborn, Ohio

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I stopped in for lunch. Very good buffet or you can order off the menu. And Turkish coffee - little shots of awakening. The coffee wasn't as strong as I hoped, but then coffee prices are rising and purveyors are making hard choices. Good quick and clean lunch spot from WPAFB. Fluffy Bunny is a fan and will certainly hop back in. read more

Not horrible, but worthy of the average rating either. I was pleased that there was a salad bar with entree, but the salad was not pleasing. The grape leaf rice rolls were a bit dry and hard, and the tomatoes were old. My gyro meat was yummy though, as was the rice. Fixtures could use an upgrade. Worn out/and tore up seats don't do much for someone wearing shorts. read more

Very quiet cafe, very good food, very good service! They have extra discounts on Mondays and Tuesdays for military veterans. The flavors were zesty and the gyro meat had just been sliced off the rotisserie prior to serving. It was awesome, and the price was amazing too. read more

walked in and had to raise an eyebrow at how its setup, like an old fast food infrastructure from the 80s that got bought out cheap by someone to don. this either goes two ways - people that just wanna dosh tasty, hearty grub, or just microwaving bags of crap in the back thankfully, this is definitely the former (as far as my taste can tell). they aint playing with their portions, which are absurd for the price of what you pay. i eat veg - veggie plate and fayater fwiw. its not the freshest tasting mediterranean ive had for sure, but in terms of slightly greasier yet still fulfilling without being gross, this dons the crown. im using my grease standards against all mediterranean of course - compared to the average burger dump around here theres no contest. the hummus, ghanoush, grape leaves have a lot more palette to them than youd expect. a lot better tasting than sabra-esque meditteranean that youd usually find in strip malls like this. doesnt have any weird plaguey after tastes like most of this food uses for preservatives all for all, this is better than that other meditteranean down the street thats probably paying yelp up the whoop for 1st page optics. choose this if u need satisfying mediterranean around here read more

Yaffa Grill is a petty good place for food. If you go during lunch they even have a lunch buffet with most of the options on their menu. You could do the buffet or order what you want, but I would recommend the buffet since the food is already cooked. The hummus here was good as well as their chicken shawerma. The service is a little slow, but it's not too bad. There is also plenty of parking for the restaurant since there is a huge parking lot for Yaffa Grill as well as other stores. I will be back! read more

One of our favorite Mediterranean places in the Dayton, Oh area. My favorite thing thing to order here is the beef shawarma with the saffron rice and hummus. I generally am not a fan of hummus but I simply cannot get enough of theirs! Super good food for a decent price and if you go for lunch during the week they have a really good lunch buffet which is nice because then you can have a chance to try various different menu items if you aren't familiar with the cuisine. read more

I was so excited to visit Yaffa Grill because I really wanted to eat some rich, comforting hummus and pita bread! Everyone was so sweet and helpful! Their menu lists yummy Mediterranean favorites such as the hummus plate, fattoush salad, and baba ganoush. I ordered the Yaffa Grill Mix (skewers of chicken and lamb with fragrant rice) which comes with two sides. For the sides, I chose the tahini salad and the hummus with pita bread. Everything tasted delicious. I especially liked the hummus and the tahini salad. I loved the yogurt dressing with the fragrant rice and the chicken. I also got some hot water with lemon.They have huge portions, so you can take some home for a snack later! Note that they use paper plates and plastic silverware, so it's kind of a dining hall and a restaurant. The food tastes good, though! And everyone is friendly! I want to come back soon! read more

Mr. Shawarma & Grill - hummus, pita bread, and the tahini salad - Mediterranean Near Me - Fairborn, Ohio

The wife and I have been to Yaffa Grill multiple times for both lunch and dinner since moving to the area, but I've never gotten around to writing about my experience until now after our most recent lunch visit. Yaffa Grill serves Lebanese food with an AYCE lunch buffet ($10) in addition to its full menu service for both lunch and dinner. Located across the street from the Wright St. campus and short drives from both WPAFB's Areas A and B, Yaffa Grill is definitely a popular lunch spot, doing steady, solid business from 11:30 AM to 1 PM. We arrived at 11:45 AM. The dining room was at near capacity. We had a short wait for a table to be cleared before being seated, which wasn't really a problem since we weren't in a rush and we were having the lunch buffet. The buffet offered your usual suspects like shawarma (chicken and beef), falafel, pita bread, hummus, and baba ghanoush. The falafel and baba ghanoush have consistently been my two favorites. The falafel possessed the expected crunchy exterior with a soft, hot and steamy, nicely seasoned and spiced, chickpea interior. The baba ghanoush was the perfect combination of smoky notes from the fire-roasted eggplant, tahina, and a touch of acidity from lemon juice. Yaffa Grill isn't without its faults. Service can be hit or miss as drink orders are slow to be taken and water glasses aren't always refilled, but that's more attributable to insufficient staffing in the front of the house during the lunch rush. Also, the buffet frequently runs out of certain items which sometimes are slow to be replenished. That, too, is a function of the lunch rush. However, it also means that the items on the buffet line are usually freshly prepared and haven't been sitting around for long. Still, those are minor critiques. For my money, Yaffa Grill consistently serves up tasty, satisfying food at a very reasonable price especially at lunch. It will continue to be a regular lunch stop for me. read more

The word "authentic" immediately comes to mind on the first bite. Ordered the kufta kebab which came with large portions of pilaf rice, hummus, and baba ganosh. Very clean and open place hidden on the end of a plaza. For 11.75 you could easily share this with 2 people. Lots of food! Servers were polite and ordering process was seemless. The confusion between full-service and half service was a little confusing. Ordered at the front expecting to pick it up and then go sit down but was told to sit down and the food would be brought to me. I would have left a tip on my receipt if I knew (no cash). Overall, great, simple, quick experience. Would definitely come back here again. read more

Mr. Shawarma & Grill - Kufta kebab. Beef and lamb. Deliciously laid out on top of pilaf rice with a side of sauce. - Mediterranean Near Me - Fairborn, Ohio

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I've noticed a ton of Greek & Mediterranean spots in Ohio. I don't know anything about immigration or migration so don't try to explain. Just know that I noticed. Yaffa is one of those places. And the name of my boss when I worked at Hicksville Twin in the early 90s. They got an all you can eat salad bar that includes hummus, baba ghanoush, and dolma. The dolma were kinda whack. But the hummus was wonderful. Food is quite good. Service is fine, relatively quick. Prices are reasonable. And all you can eat Pita & Hummus. That's rad. read more

Ambience: B Quality: B+ Taste: A Price: B+ Service: A Impressed by the delicious combo provided by the Arabic Salad, hummus, rice, and meat/chicken w onions. The Arabic salad offers the perfect, spicy balance to the hummus. The meat and chicken were good with the onions. I'm not as impressed with the quality of the meat, the ambience of the restaurant, and the price. With tip, the average entree will cost you anywhere from $15 - 18, which is a bit pricey for a place that looks like a fast food joint. If you're not that hungry, I suggest you either grab a sandwich or split an entree with another person. Overall, I had a great meal, and I will probably be back. read more

Mr. Shawarma & Grill - Mediterranean Near Me - Fairborn, Ohio

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Whoa buddy I liked this place a lot! First off, the food was high in quality and fresh. The lunch rush gave the place a bustling vibe. The wait staff was friendly and attentive. If it's your first time here and want to dine in, go ahead and grab a table of your choice, menus are on the table, and a waitress will come by shortly to take your order. I ordered the Yaffa Mix Grill, which came with beef, lamb, and chicken, cooked skewered but served with the skewer removed, on a bed of rice, which was sweet. My favorite meat was the beef, which was steak quality, well-seasoned, well-cooked, with no chewiness at all. My second favorite was the chicken which had an Indian-tandoori kind of taste, and was also tender and juicy. I didn't love the lamb as much; it was ground and pressed, much like a hamburger patty, but shaped long and skinny. My order came with two appetizers (or sides). I chose the hummus because it was recommended on Yelp, and the Turkish salad based on my waitress' recommendation. I've never been in love with hummus but this was some of the best I have had. It had chick peas and a spicy red paste in the center, plenty of oil, with parsley and a kind of spice I didn't recognize around the whole dish. I really liked the Turkish salad. It is tomato-based, has pepper seeds, onion, and parsley in it, and tastes a little like American chili without the beans, but served cold. It was perfectly spicy and had a great kick. Both dishes came with a plate of pita bread which was served warm and if not made there then at least so passable as freshly baked that I couldn't tell the difference. My waitress was really nice and came to see me about four or five times during my 20-30 min dining experience. The restaurant was completely packed but people were filtering through easily and everyone seemed to be getting served happily. I had to ask for a to-go container because you can definitely make two meals out of one entrée. read more

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The Chicken Shawarma was the best i've ever has since i came to us which has been over the three past years .. My order was Two chicken Shawarma and a vigtrain plate .. That was tooo much for me and my wife .. Though the my bill was 19 $ !!! That was surprising.. Last time i ate in a middleastren restaurant my bill was over 30 for less foooood ! Anyway i highly recommend it and i'm sure i will visit it again tomorrow before i leave town read more

Mr. Shawarma & Grill - This is what should be called Shawrma - Mediterranean Near Me - Fairborn, Ohio

Didn't even get to try the food. We walked in and asked a blonde haired waitress wearing glasses if we needed to give a name or go ahead and sit. She walks past us and rudely says, "yeah-yeah, sit wherever you like. I'm a little busy right now, guys." Needless to say we just decided to leave. read more

Burnt. Not edible. Ordered this from Uber eats. Took an hour just to get food I can't wait. Everything else I ordered was ok but not great. Even the little salad I got I didn't eat, has an odd flavor. My chicken is burnt, the onions and the tomato that came with it also burnt. read more

Mr. Shawarma & Grill - Mediterranean Near Me - Fairborn, Ohio

Wonderful! First visit and will be back. Got a to-go order of kufta kebab with baba Ghanouj and hummus. Lots of food. Chose to save some for next day's lunch. $11.75 read more

Mr. Shawarma & Grill - Kafta kebab with baba ghanouj and hummus. - Mediterranean Near Me - Fairborn, Ohio

Burnt lamb chops! I took my in law to this place hoping to give him a nice treat, and this is what I got. Did tell the server that the lamb chop were burnt and was told "I am sorry" with no remediation. I understand the food can be burnt by accident, but what I don't understand is how they had the audacity to even present the food to the customers. I feel sorry for my in law, and there will never be a next time. read more

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Yaffa Grill NEVER disappoints. (Well, they do have times when they forget my extra order of pita bread and garlic sauce.) . I absolutely LOVE their chicken shawarma dinner. I would say that this is the best Mediterranean restaurant here in the Dayton area. Wait staff is cool and restaurant is pretty decent in size. This is also a great place to go to on your lunch break! They have a $9.99 all you can eat lunch buffet! If you've never had chicken shawarma, try it. It is served on a bed of rice and your choice of salad or hummus. Yaffa Grill is my go-to when I'm in the Beavercreek area and have been going here for almost 6 years now! read more

Mr. Shawarma & Grill - Mediterranean Near Me - Fairborn, Ohio

Dined in and have gotten delivery from them both Very good if you're craving Mediterranean. Decor leaves something to be desired. Food: 5/5 Service: 4/5 Ambience: 3/5 Overall: 4/5 read more

The food here is very very good. Not sure the exact ethnic origin but it reminds me more of Jordanian/Palestinian Mediterranean food vs Turkish or Israeli. No matter what it is very well prepared. Grill plates are perfectly cooked but a bit too much food and too pricy for lunch. The wrap combos are a great lunch deal and I am a fan of the vegetarian plate. I held off writing a review when they first opened because the service was a bit rough and didn't match the quality of the food. They seem to have worked all that out. Service is much better now. Not super fast but you are getting food cooked fresh to order so chill for 10 minutes and wait. It will be worth it. read more

Mr. Shawarma & Grill - Mediterranean Near Me - Fairborn, Ohio

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I wanted to try falafel one day, and now this is the only place that I go to. I always get it to go and I'm usually late so someone's there's a little more moisture than needed but it's still great 10/10 read more

Just ok. Came here while on tdy, place was totally empty. As soon as i walked in i was immediately turned off by the smell. Smelled like a porta potty. I read other reviews on this place and that seems to be a regular thing here which is not good for food business. I decided to dine in anyways based on the good reviews on yelp. The girl who served me was very nice and i ordered the vegetarian sampler platter, i asked if i could have a little rice with it and she said that was fine. Food arrived on paper plates...doesnt seem cost efficient for #1 and for #2 your a restaurant, not a food truck, get some decent cutlery and plates. Hummus was tasty and pita bread came out nice and hot. However, the rice tasted like potpourri and had big chunks of inedible spices or cloves, looked like little twigs. Those things should be seperated before served. Put them in a spice bag so your customers arent chipping teeth on hard spices. My bill was dropped off and i saw that i was charged $2 for the crappy rice that i thought came with it free of charge. I would not have gotten it had i been told it was extra, that is a big pet peeve. I would not return. read more

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