I have never had Lebanese food before. The meat was tender and the seasonings were delicious. The…read moreatmosphere was so welcoming. The service was fast and everyone was so nice.

The food at Yahya's Mediterranean Grill was amazing. It tasted so delicious. The staff and service…read morewas fantastic. It is a great small restaurant family business and we will for sure be back again

Fresh ingredients and a great atmosphere! Be sure to show up with an appetite because the portions…read moreare large! The beet salad had oranges and arugula with homemade dressing! Scrumptious! The parking is street parking so plan to walk a bit. Lots of seating for intimate or large groups. Nice decor. Friendly staff and happy hour 11-2 then again in the evening. I'd say you could even show up for a birthday meal.. I did!

This place is DELICIOUS and BEAUTIFUL. I got the gyro plate and my friend got a falafel sandwich,…read moreand together we paid about $38 + tip for our meals. The only reason this isn't 5 stars is because the price differential between these two items is about $5 and instead of itemizing our receipts, our waiter just split it in two, overcharging my friend and undercharging me. It seemed very incongruent to the rest of our otherwise excellent experience here.

So good! First time going, really impressed with the food and service. Really like supporting the…read morelocally owned restaurants!

My husband and I were driving through Aurora on the way to Colorado Springs and wanted to stop for…read morea healthier, quick meal and we both love Mediterranean food. I checked Yelp and The Athenian had excellent reviews, so we stopped here for lunch. The restaurant has nice Greek decor, a smoking room, and a lot of inside seating. We were greeted and seated right away. We ordered the Athenian Platter for two, which came with either your choice of a side salad or lemon chicken rice soup. The platter was huge and filling! The flavors were excellent. We both loved the veggies, baked chicken, and sausage and peppers. I don't know how the hell they did it (I'm assuming they premade the platter and reheated the food) but the platter came out very quickly. Everything tasted great and I would definitely go back.

We stopped in before a Nuggets game and were really glad we did. I Tried the gyro pork pita for the…read morefirst time ever having gyro pork after one of the owner's recommended as it was something he grew up eating back in Greece. It was really delicious. The house made Tzatziki was the best I've ever had. The pita was great too, the owner indicating it too being imported from Greece. I really liked being able to pick your own toppings because it allows you to make your pita very full with veggies. I thought it was really cool to see a father and son open a restaurant and it be something they're passionated about. The upstairs seating area is really a gem. Clean, spacious and the views of Platte and Downtown are pretty great. Will be back soon, probably tomorrow to grab a pita before the Rockies game.

Loaded fries are epic. Lamb/beef by the bowl or wrap excellent. Be sure to get the baklava ice…read morecream, the perfect topper

I had an amazing dining experience at Safta!…read more The wine list is well curated, both the BTG and bottle list was impressive. We chose an Areni wine, the Yacobian Hobbs. I was excited to try after watching a documentary on the Somm channel about that specific winemaker. The wine was delicious. Additionally, I was so happy to see small boutique wine from the Santa Barbara area like Amevive and A Tribute to Grace. Our server Yvonne guided our menu choices thoughtfully and enhanced our experience with excellent service. We started with watermelon feta salad with baby cilantro, walnuts, and harissa oil. The watermelon was cool, sweet, and crisp and the flavors balanced perfectly. If you are a pickle lover you must get the pickles. I think I will be dreaming of them. The pickled cabbage, okra, califlower and snap peas were just the best! The pitas were puffy, but not hollow, and warm. There was also an olive oil dipping sauce that complemented everything. Star of the show for me was the forgaged mushrooms and hummus. These were the most delicious mushrooms and snoothest hummus I have ever experienced, and I think there might be magicians in the kitchen. Our other dishes were cabbage and eggplant. Both taste explosions, done masterfully with a sauce, color and texture. This food is truly incredible, highly recommend. I am in Denver for work, anytime I travel back to Denver I will for sure return to Safta.

Located in the Source hotel on the 2nd floor. Almost impossible to get parking in the attached…read moreparking lot. Try to find street parking and walk a little. Service was OK. Coffee was fine but they gave such a large cup and it got cold right away and we felt bad for asking for refills when we still had a good amount left but cold. Lines weren't bad at all on a Sat morning. Basic American fruit/yogurt, bread, pastries. Deviled eggs. Prime rib was good The different types of sauces like baba ghounash, hummus, etc-- those were all really good mixed together with pita bread. Mediterranean salad was good. Cabbage was meh this time. No honeycomb this time :( :( :( I did not like ANY of the desserts. Neither did my partner. So I just had normal fruit/yogurt for dessert which seemed wasteful. Everything else was kind of just meh to me. Not worth the $65/person (with tip and tax). They also include a 5% surcharge on the bill.

I called ahead because they didn't look open from the outside. Super friendly staff answered a set…read moreaside a table for 1. When I came in the door all the wait staff called me by name! The interior is charming with a slim upper level row of tables. The food! Oh my! Some of the best food I've had eating out for a long time! I'm so glad I chose the combination plate which gave me the choice of 3 entree portions and soup or salad. I had the soup avogolemono and spanakopita, moussaka, and chicken souvlaki over rice. (Sorry if I spelled these wrong) All three were divine! The seasoning each one was complex and so flavorful. These chefs know how to cook great food! The only thing that was a bit uncomfortable, is that the restaurant was really hot! I ordered a dessert that was described as similar to a flan. I was expecting something cold, but it was hot out of the oven! So it came home with me and I will chill it before finishing. It didn't occur to me that it could be a warm dessert. It was a very tasty rich, thick custard with a lite creamy sauce sprinkled with cinnamon. My overall experience was fantastic due to the delicious food and friendly staff. My server was extremely attentive- I regret that I don't recall his name as I'm writing this, but I'm sure it can be figured out! He said he's worked with the family for around 20 years. If I lived closer, this would be a neighborhood regular.

If you're looking for a low-key authentic Greek meal, Pete's Central One is your spot. Located in…read morea converted house in a residential neighborhood, the food is great in a warm and engaging setting. No reservations accepted, but we were seated immediately. Most of the tables were full, and most of the patrons seemed like local familes. Always a good sign. Our server was charming and funny. He helped us navigate the menu and kept things moving. Thank you! When you eat Greek, ya gotta have Saganaki! The experience of the tableside flaming cheese make it worth it, even if breaded, fried cheese isn't your thing. It is REALLY good here. Tried a variety of dishes. Honestly everthing was excellent and I don't think I can pick a standout. Except maybe for the baklava. I'm a SUCKER for baklava and Pete's version is OUTSTANDING. We were even treated to after dinner shots of Ouzo. I've never been to Greece, but in my mind, this is what a local Greek cafe would be like. Go! You won't be disappointed.

Food was delicious, service was amazing, and restrooms were exceptionally clean! All around great…read moreexperience!

I have to start out my review by mentioning that I was in University Hills the other week for the…read morefirst time in a long time and was excited to try one of the middle eastern restaurants down there (in lieu of Damascus, my former go-to in the area). I won't say which, but boy, was it a letdown. The falafel were like little hockey pucks and the pita were like cardboard, flat and stale-tasting. I didn't think you could screw up pita. Only the hummus was passable. All this to say that I have been SPOILED by moving within walking distance of the Byblos in Alamo Placita, which is where a little taco place used to be. It's in a sweet little spot with patio seating on the corner of 4th and Corona, but the draw is really the food. I can't vouch for the meat dishes as a vegan, but WOW is their pita soft, fresh and flavorful, and they replenish it readily. Their hummus is excellent, their baba ghanoush is the best I've had since leaving the greater Boston area (with its abundance of outstanding ethnic restaurants) and the eggplant moussaka is fantastic. Plus they put this fully vegan cream dressing on the garden salad that is out of this world. Byblos has completely ruined me for a lot of other restaurants. As I'm writing this I think I've talked myself into going there for lunch!

I am a big fan and enjoyed my meal very much :) Portion was…read morevery large and everything tasted fresh.

Now thiiiiis is what I'm talking about!!!!…read more As soon as I walked in I knew this was the real deal-- the give away?... Plastic cover on the tablecloth!! IF YOU KNOW YOU KNOW!!!!! Growing up in Queens, NY dining at Gyros Town Restaurant instantly took me back to childhood where our neighbor invited our family over for hummus pita skewers and of course baklava. Eating here was so nostalgic and refreshing! Colorado needs more representation in these countries foods-- I am tired of the burgers and fried chicken spots!!!!!! The hummus at Gyros Town Restaurant was silky smooth, had great spiced and served with the warmest fluffiest pita I've had in Colorado. The gyro meat hit the spot on so many levels it's hard to really describe. The pistachio baklava was so delightful. Sweet but not too sweet-- flaky and of course baked fresh that day. Míriam greeted us when we walked in and helped to place our order. She was so kind and quick with her service. I am so glad I found a local spot with big immigrant flavors! Can't wait to be back soon :)

Anyone who can get fries that crispy and fluffy, automatically get 5 stars in my book. Carried out,…read moredrove home, saved half in fridge, still pretty crispy. It might be magic. To accompany the magic fries, the entree selection is limited but impactful. The portion size is huge, to help make up for the high price tag. Chicken was super juicy and everything tasted fresh and well-seasoned. I'd say splitting a pita and a fry with two people would easily be enough food. It's counter service. Ambiance inside leaves room for improvement but easily overlooked for really quality food. Limited seating inside but open spots around early dinner time Friday. We took away, but I'd come back to sit down with a bev and one of their tasty-looking desserts.

Went here on a Saturday afternoon and there was thankfully easy prime street parking. The…read morerestaurant is small, but plenty of seating and outdoors as well. You know the place is legit with the amount of chicken they are roasting up! I got their #2 with chicken and chimichurri sauce. Super tasty, all ingredients fresh. If you're in the neighborhood, you can't skip on this spot!

This was a fantastic meal from start to finish. The open kitchen lets you watch the cooks at work,…read morewhich adds a lot to the atmosphere, and the inside has a lively, welcoming vibe that's perfect for a date night. The food really stood out. The lamb kabobs were tender and flavorful, the grape leaves were excellent, and the shrimp appetizer so goooood! Loved the pickled onions as a garnish too!

I was surprised. I was looking for a local place to have dinner with my wife and we simply couldn't…read morefind anything in the area of Denver we were staying in. So we settled for Crave Mediterranean Grill and I have to say it was a good experience. I didn't fall out of my seat surprised at the food or the ambience. But the service was good and that always matters.