I love this location come here quite often. It can get quite busy here... portion size is huge and is shareable. Our Server did his best to check in on us. It was a pack house. read more

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This location is located in a big plaza so there's plenty of parking. Came here on Sunday and there was a wait for about 30 minutes and so they get your number down and they text you when your table is ready. Staff was nice and hospitable, and the food came out promptly. We ordered the beef koobideh plate(2 skewers) includes race, grilled vegetables in your choice of salad. The sampler appetizer which comes with three types of hummus, tzatziki, falafel, Caprese salad, and pieces of pita bread, but we also asked for slices of cucumber to dip with as well, which is available upon request. The food is always good and fresh here so if you're looking for a good Mediterranean cuisine, they've got good options here for the whole family to enjoy. They also have another location in downtown Long Beach as well. read more

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I've been going to various Panini Kabob Grills for over 15 years. I even used to work out at the same gym as the owner in Costa Mesa. I have always been happy with their service and quality, but tonight we went to the LBX location and had a terrible experience. First off, the waiter wouldn't even make eye contact when he sat us down. He took our order and rushed off. About five minutes later, a couple sat down next to us. They began speaking Spanish with our waiter, chatting about how the guest was a doorman at a club and how the waiter wanted to go there to get in for free. They were "yukking it up" for several minutes. (PS I speak spanish). Then, after literally only three minutes, two plates of food were placed in front of them. My partner and I looked at each other, thinking, "Must be nice to get special service." Meanwhile, we waited another 10 minutes with nothing. At that point, I started a timer. The restaurant was nearly empty, so it wasn't a matter of being busy. When we finally went to the counter to ask what happened, the waiter pointed to a female server and claimed she made a mistake by giving our food to the other couple. We called it out for what it looked like: favoritism and semi-racist behavior. We left the restaurant very upset. After driving around the parking lot, I decided to go back in to speak with the manager, Angel. When I told him what happened, the story suddenly changed. Now, the excuse was that the other couple only ordered one Koobideh kabob while we ordered two, so ours took longer --a total contradiction to the first story about the "server's mistake." They were clearly scheming to protect themselves. We will be reaching out to the corporate office to let them know. Hopefully, this culture of favoritism and racism will be addressed. read more

I've been to Panini Kebab Grill twice in the last month, even though it's down in Long Beach. That speaks to the variety that is available there and what makes it a good dining option. The first time I went, I went and met up with a former coworker for lunch, and we had a great time. I ordered the strawberry date salad with chicken, which was nice and refreshing. The second time actually took a family member there for a birthday dinner. I ended up getting the chicken shish kebab. That plate came with rice, salad, and several pieces of chicken. It was very, very filling. Additionally, we saw another table having a little birthday celebration. So we requested the same and they came and sang to my family member, which was really nice - and they comped our ice cream sundae. Definitely would recommend, definitely would go back again, when I'm in the Long Beach area. Afterwords, there's plenty of places around for dessert if you are thinking of that too! read more

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I love panini kabob... this is my favorite location. Everything is so fresh and you can tell. If I'm ever craving Mediterranean food, I will be here. Parking is easy to find, always find it near the location. I always order the entree which comes with your choice of rice and salad. My go to is the beef koobideh skewers (I get two because I share this plate with my husband because it comes with a lot of food!) but they also offer 1 skewer which is enough in my opinion. They are very generous when it comes to portion sizes, they do not skimp out on the rice or salad. It also comes with grilled vegetables and side of tzatziki. I'm not vegetarian or anything but I get the Vegetable Kabob which comes with hummus but I switch it for tzatziki. This comes with zucchini, mushroom, squash, and the traditional tomato, onion, and bell peppers that comes with every kabob entree. My mom enjoys the salmon kabob and like I said they are very generous with the portions... my mom always to gos because it's a lot of food. I love the pita as well, they have appetizers that have more pita/hummus/tzatziki but I just like a small portion and they have if you ask for just a small side of the pita (picture shown). I also always get their strawberry lemonade too. I always recommend this place to everyone. Service is always great, and very clean. It's gets a lot of light indoors but they also have outside seating. Once you try this place, you'll be a fan like me. read more

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Friendly and helpful staff, delicious entrees and appetizers. Portions are large and generous. Inside and outside seating is available. Will be back soon. read more

Ambiance: Moderate noise, colorful picture frames inside, patio tables & heaters for outside vibe (1 star). Service: Outstanding service! I arrived in the late evening and upon entering I was about to sit down at a table, and the hostess stated if you sit here the air from the door can be really cold. This may not seem like much but to me it meant a lot, because I can stand being cold Waitress was efficient and quick (2 stars). Food: For a starter, the FALAFEL COMBO APPETIZER was freshly made. For Entrees, Strawberry Date Salad with added salmon and CHICKEN PESTO PANINI (a must try) was sooo delicious!! For dessert, Baclava for the win (3 stars)! Thank you Panini Kabob Grill for continuing to provide great service and mouthwatering food! read more

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Another highly satisfying dinner at Panini Kebab grill. The food is always on point. The portions are generous and the prices are reasonable. The restaurant is always packed and lively. I Love the music selection that plays in the background. The atmosphere is chill, warm and inviting. The service is excellent and comes with a smile. Today I tried the Lamb Kebab for the first time. It was cooked medium and was super tender. I am a regular here. I Love panini Kebab Grill and I always recommend it. read more

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First time trying Panini Kabob Grill. I ordered the Tuna Panini with a Greek salad for pickup, and both were fresh and delicious. The tuna panini was generously filled and flavorful, while the Greek salad was crisp with plenty of feta and a tasty dressing. My order was ready on time and packaged well. I'll definitely be back! read more

Panini Kabob Grill - Mediterranean Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Today, my family and I had lunch at Panini Kabob Grill for the first time. It's actually funny that it took me this long to try it, especially knowing how many people love this place. But today was finally the day and it did not disappoint. From the moment we sat down, we were blown away by the wonderful service. Our waitress, Celeste, was truly the highlight of our visit. She was so attentive and had that rare, comforting presence...like someone you've known for years, even though you just met. We had a few questions about the menu, and she confidently walked us through everything, offering thoughtful recommendations that we all ended up loving. We ordered the Atlantic salmon kabob plate, the flat iron kabob plate, and the meat lovers kabob plate. Every dish was cooked to perfection. The meats were incredibly moist and flavorful, with a beautiful char from the grill on the outside while staying tender and juicy inside. The basmati rice was absolutely delicious...fluffy, buttery, and a perfect complement to the plates. Definitely a 10/10. My mom ordered the strawberry date salad and couldn't stop raving about it. Another 10/10. I also tried the trio of hummus with pita. The hummus itself was great, but I'd give this dish a 7/10 because the pita wasn't anything special. It was a bit cold and tasted store-bought. That said, I have to circle back to Celeste because she truly made our experience exceptional. She is hands-down a star server...the kind of person who makes you want to come back. You just wish there were more people like her. We'll definitely be returning. read more

Panini Kabob Grill - Meat Lovers Kabob Plate - Mediterranean Near Me - Long Beach, California

The food is alway good. Service was a little all over the place. This was my first time at this location. I've been to plenty of the others scattered throughout. Location wise, it's great as it's literally in the middle of everything. Part of the Long Beach Exchange and right across the street from The Hanger. They have outdoor patio seating but there was construction going on so it wasn't utilized. Let me say, it was busy. Good for them. It was just after 12 when we walked in. The whole restaurants was packed on both side. It seemed like there was only one person working when we arrived. We got seated as there was an open table but one of the booth was emptied. Asked the waiter if we could have that instead but she said it was for 5 people so we couldn't have it. It was basically you sit where you're told. Anyways, the menu is great. We always start off with the hummus trio. Three massive scoops of hummus with slices of pitas. Each one was excellent in its own way. We had to order extra pita as it was a good amount left over. Entrees, we shared the meat lover, chicken skewers with grilled veggies and a beef skewers. Served with two items which we went with the Greek salad and basmati rice. Meat was tender and juicy. Flavored and seasoned well. It's alway between this dish and the salmon skewers. Food is alway great. It was quite busy when we walked in so seating was basically not an option but towards the end of our meal, people were pretty much sitting wherever as it started to die down. It's prime location at this spot which was quite nice. read more

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Panini Grill at the LBX is a great option for lunch on Sunday after church. The family meal is our favorite meal to choose. The mixed bread basket is a good way to start your feast. We decided to add a linguine Alfredo to our meal and it was simply delicious. The service and atmosphere is great. read more

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GOOD DEAL Mediterranean food is always a bit different. This one is Turkish/ Italian inspired. You got the usual hummus and kabobs. Falafels all around and all that. This review is for the family style. It's 54.99 and it's enough food for 3-4 people. Comes with two salads ( but extra for the strawberry date salad ) and a whole bunch of chicken kabobs on a platter of rice. Check out the photos. It was lacking sauces, or maybe they didn't ask. Fortunately we also ordered the falafel combo and that came with tzatziki and hummus. Service is okay. read more

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Food is delish! Ordered chicken & beef kabob. It comes with salad & rice and yummy sauce. Be careful with the food I encounter with some hard part of the food. I'm not sure if it's bone or rock. Service is good. Adrian is seems like his by himself serving. He has help with water boy. Ambiance is good. I love the outdoor patio. It's a must to try. Thank you! read more

Panini Kabob Grill - Outside the patio. - Mediterranean Near Me - Long Beach, California

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The atmosphere was great, beautiful inside. We ordered the Flat iron steak shish kabob & Grass fed Lamb shish Kabob medium. However they came out as all well done, and the waitress was apologetic. We let her took the steak back to kitchen and she was going to talked to the kitchen manager. 15-20 minutes later the kitchen manager or the manager bring out the new steak kabob, he initially was friendly, but as he turn away, he gave me the dirty look. End up stead was done in medium but quality was questionable. Not sure they should be in the service business with that attitude, and quality of food. read more

The food was delicious and clearly made from scratch. I ordered the Pesto Chicken Linguine with a Romaine avocado side salad, and my niece had the chicken kabob with rice and salad -- both meals were flavorful and fresh. Unfortunately, the service was lacking. I'm not sure if they were short-staffed, but our waitress seemed overwhelmed and was constantly running around. It took quite a while to get our drinks, and she forgot the basket of bread we ordered as an appetizer. Ironically, our meals arrived before the bread did. At the end of the meal, we asked for a to-go box and reminded her about the to-go order we had placed earlier, but it appeared she had forgotten that as well. Overall, the food was excellent, but the service experience definitely needs improvement. read more

Panini Kabob Grill - Pesto Linguine With Chicken - Mediterranean Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Whenever my family and I cannot decide on what to eat when we want to skip making a mess in our own kitchen and also avoid fast food drive throughs, this is our go to choice. The family platters are always a hit and I feel good about feeding my family a balanced meal that I didn't have to cook myself. Their choice of two salads - we usually go with the Mediterranean salad and the Caesar salad to satisfy our veggie needs. Then it's the perfect basmati rice and the chicken skewers that are perfect... especially alongside the grilled vegetables that go with it. Just... perfect! If you like spicy though, the hot sauce that they offer just doesn't do it enough for me. If I know that I'm coming here, I just throw a bottle of hot sauce in my purse and problem solved! Oh... and the breakfast family style is always a good choice too! Huge variety and just perfect for a family of 4! Overall, solid choice! read more

Panini Kabob Grill - Breakfast Family Style - Mediterranean Near Me - Long Beach, California

My husband picked me up after a flight and the Long Beach Exchange is near by. He'd been before and wanted me to try it. I ordered the Shrimp Kabob plate with Strawberry Date salad. ($22.98) He got the Flat Iron Kabob plate with the same salad. ($22.98) I was hard pressed to find the dates in my salad, my husband faired better. The shrimp were fine, my husband enjoyed his Flat Iron kabob. For me the meal was okay and the total was $50.79 pre-tip. We only had water, just the two entrees. read more

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Lauro was our server. He was friendly and checked on us often. The food was delicious. It leaves you full without feeling weighted down and groggy. Not at all greasy and very flavorful. It's a family restaurant so it has a relaxed vibe. Plenty of vegetarian and vegan options. Their coffee and strawberry lemonade are exceptional! We will be back! read more

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Mmmmmmm raw chicken and pasta served with NO sauce! Three entrees for $100! Orders always never prepared when the app says it's ready! Let's just say we aren't going back! read more

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We stopped here after a long vacation and were warmly greeted as we came in. This location was very clean! We were shown a table that would be perfect for our group of six. As it filled up, the location got a little noisier, but very tolerable. Service was fast and there was a lot of food. We got the family meal ($57.99) and added a few beef kabobs for $2.99 each. Honestly, the food was healthy, a good portion and we really enjoyed it. For a good healthy meal, this is the place! read more

I was highly disappointed in my restaurant experience at Panini Kabob Grill. So there was no hostess at the entrance to greet any patrons entering the restaurant. So I entered inside of the restaurant and the area where you place an order, there was no employee available to take my order. Mind you, there were 3 employees walking back and forth, each of them making eye contact with me. But never acknowledging me, nor telling me they would or someone would be right with me. So finally I asked one of them, if I could be taken to my table, to order. The female that escorted me, gave a look at me, like I did something wrong and it made her frustrated for having to walk me over. So then the waiter approached my table and introduced himself to me. Took my beverage and entree order. It was brought out pretty quickly. Although the panini I ordered was rushed in preparation. There was barely any Mediterranean chicken, a few slithers of artichokes and it was drowned in pesto sauce. So I are half of the sandwich, and the other half I only ate the chicken and cheese. So the runner who brought my food out, I asked for additional napkins, yet the runner never brought them out. The original server never refilled my drink order, and never brought my napkins. Dessert time. Okay so I ordered baklava. The pieces of baklava were so small, it was a joke and not worth $9.00. The server lacked customer service, and the food was lack luster. Its disappointing, because Ive had food from this location as my job is local and Ive never had a bad experience. It will be a long time before I go back to this location again read more

Panini Kabob Grill - Baklava with vanilla bean ice-cream - Mediterranean Near Me - Long Beach, California

I like the food, service is decent and I like the LBC center but I wouldnt come here just to eat at PKG. It's not that anything is wrong, but it's pretty generic when it comes to "Mediterranean" - Especially in Long Beach that is thriving with so much diversity and authenticity when it comes to food. It's a pretty cookie cutter experience and if you're not well versed in authentic flavors, well then, you'll be quite satisfied here and will return again and again. For me, I prefer more authentic flavors and appreciate pita & a little dipping on the side... for free- and you won't get that here! read more

Panini Kabob Grill - Salmon kebab - Mediterranean Near Me - Long Beach, California

Listen, I get that it's mother day weekend but please DO NOT TAKE MORE ORDERS THAN YOU CAN HANDLE....my order was promised at 11:28am and I arrived at 11:38am, I did not get my items till 12:20pm....this was bad execution. Terrible experience. Please just don't take orders you can't fill timely and make customers like me (and others) wait 40 +mins, at the very least please communicate via text so that we aren't waiting!!! read more

Panini Kabob Grill - Mediterranean Near Me - Long Beach, California

We ordered the family combo, half Mediterranean and half Romaine avocado salad and basmati rice. The portion was amazing. Huge! The salad was wonderful. The rice didn't have any flavor haha. The chicken was juicy. Probably, the juiciest chicken I had from any Mediterranean place I've tried thus far. Would definitely go again! (no pics) read more

This has to be on our top five places to eat and what makes it even better is being able to get the amazing service from Quincey. The server Quincey truly has us coming back as it's rare to get such great service nowadays and it's always a plus when he's there. It's a bummer we have returned and only to not find him there most of the time, but we were lucky to find him there this week. Great food, atmosphere and exceptional service from Quincey is truly the best combination. read more

Can't believe I've been sleeping on this place! I got here early (4:30) and there wasn't a wait at all-BEWARE** by the time i left, there was a wait. The staff was suuuuper friendly from the moment I walked in! It has a very casual vibe-good for families. I got the salmon kabob-I was apprehensive since salmon can dry out quickly- but I was assured it wasn't going to be dry. OMG-it was sooooo gooooooood!!! Soft and flavorful- flaky and delicious!! I also choose the brown rice and avocado salad. The rice had so much flavor (maybe a tad salty but so so good, especially for brown rice...) and the salad was fresh and delicious. It was a big portion on an oversized plate for $20.99. Amazing price for the huge portion-I took some home. read more

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If your looking for something healthy to eat, very tasty, great price, and great service, look no further. This place is amazing. Celeste was my waitress. She is so sweet and very patient. She went over all the great food they serve and her recommendation. This place is really nice and peaceful. The food portion are huge read more

Panini Kabob Grill - I ordered salmon kabob dinner and a combination plate with 3 different types of humus. - Mediterranean Near Me - Long Beach, California

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The two times I have been here the service and ambience of this restaurant is amazing. The staff is helpful and attentive to all your needs during your meal. Restaurant is beautiful inside and very clean. Great location for groups especially because it is located near the LBX food hall. Food was great and delicious! Both times I ate here, we ordered the family style Kabobs. We got the chicken and beef kabobs with the Mediterranean Greek salad, Strawberry Date salad, rice, and warm pita bread. OMG the strawberry date salad was my favorite. The dressing topped off the flavor with all the ingredients in it. I also enjoyed the chicken kabobs. They are grilled and have a great taste. Rice was spectacular too, soft and fluffy. The restaurant also offers vegetarian dishes so something for everyone. So if you are looking for a great lunch or dinner, definitely check this place out. After you eat, you are near many stores and dessert places to choose from within walking distance. read more

This place is my go-to when I want to eat like royalty and still have enough leftovers to feed a small army (or myself for the next three meals--no shame). The family-style meals here? Absolute legends. Massive portions, endless kabob platters, and rice so fluffy and saffrony it probably dreams of being on a cooking show. We're talking lamb, chicken, beef skewers--tender, juicy, and seasoned like someone's grandma whispered secret spices into them. Oh, and the family meals come with two salads! I've eaten here enough times to earn an honorary apron and can confirm: Caesar, avocado, Greek, strawberry--yes, even the fruit one--are all solid picks. The value? Unbeatable. You will leave full, and you will leave with Tupperware-worthy leftovers. It's basically a meal investment. Heads up: the parking lot is shared with what feels like every workout studio within a 5-mile radius, so you might spot people in yoga pants while you waddle out full of skewers. Balance, right? Service is decent, the vibe is casual and family-friendly, and did I mention--come hungry. You've been warned. read more

Panini Kabob Grill - Mediterranean Near Me - Long Beach, California

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I originally gave a 3 but that feels mean. 4 seems too generous...a solid 3.5 It was fine. That's the only word I can think of. FINE. Chicken kabob, wheat pilaf, Mediterranean salad ...it was fine. I asked for Tzatziki because the plate needed just a bit more flavor or pizzazz No complaints Just nothing stand out Wouldn't seek out again read more

I chose Panini Kabob Grill at LBX to celebrate my birthday last Saturday and encountered some challenges before our group was seated. We arrived around 11:00 a.m. with a party of 11 people and two small dogs in strollers. At the time, the restaurant appeared to be nearly empty, with only two people dining inside and one couple seated outside. Despite the availability of outdoor seating on both sides of the restaurant, we were informed that seating for our group would need to be arranged and that there would be a wait. The host spent approximately 5-10 minutes determining where our group could be accommodated. He explained that tables in the front outdoor area could not be rearranged to fit our party and estimated a wait of about 30 minutes. He also mentioned needing to consult with the manager. From our perspective, there did not appear to be much involvement from management in addressing the situation. We were then told that seating might become available in the outdoor area on the far side of the restaurant, where only one couple was seated. The host indicated that the couple would likely be leaving soon because they had requested boxes. However, when I checked the area, it appeared they were still in the middle of their meal. Given the limited number of customers present at the time, it was difficult to understand why seating a group of 11 required such a lengthy process. After waiting and seeing no clear plan for accommodating our party, we decided to leave. We ended up celebrating at DonerG (similar cuisine) in The Hangar instead, where the staff was welcoming, the food was excellent, and there was ample outdoor seating available. Based on this experience, I cannot recommend Panini Kabob Grill for large groups as accommodating larger parties may be challenging even during less busy periods. read more

Wonderful evening at Panini kebab Grill. Very tasty food, lovely evening sitting outdoors at sunset

We moved north of Seattle, Washington and when we were in Southern Cal, we visited the Panini Kabob Grill near the Long Beach Airport. We are happy to say that it is still fantastic! We were warmly welcomed as we arrived and ordered the Family Style kabob meal which consisted of 3 huge chicken kabobs (can be upgraded to beef, lamb, or salmon); white basmati rice (or brown rice or bulgar wheat); and 2 salads (Strawberry-date, or Caesar, or Greek). Both of our salads were the Strawberry-date because we love it so much...enough food for 4 people! Not only was the food outstanding, our server, Leo, completed our wonderful experience by being so friendly and efficient. read more

take out, delicious food, good portions. service is good, ambience nice. LBX parking close by read more

My daughter and I stopped by for a very early Sunday dinner (3:30) after running errands at the LBX. The restaurant was full indoors, with a few patio tables available. There were other guests waiting to check in/ get on the waitlist so we nabbed a patio table. Though they lowered the shades it was quite warm there, with the September heat. But our area was fairly quiet at least compared with the indoor crowd. We each ordered the lamb kabob plate with Mediterranean salad and basmati rice. They have a delicious looking menu with appetizers, wraps, sandwiches and pasta but we didn't want a heavy meal this time. They even have a breakfast menu. The wait to receive our dinners was very long, over 45 minutes. We were worried our order might have been lost, but upon having a server check we were told they got backed up with a high volume of take-out and delivery orders. Eventually we received our meals, a plate filled generously with each item. Server checked on us a few times after we received our food. Our lamb skewers were both cooked medium (as I had ordered, but my daughter had ordered hers medium rare); it was a little chewy but tasty. The grilled vegetables were delicious, the salad that perfect combination of salty, vinegary and savory. I liked that the rice and meat were not salty. We may or may not return, as there are many Mediterranean restaurant options in Long Beach, but it's a nice addition to the center for a healthy, flavorful meal. They seem to do a good amount of business. Prices are competitive with others for that type of food. read more

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Celeste was such an amazing waitress and such great personality. The food, the service and environment was great. read more

Panini Kabob Grill - Falafel plate - Mediterranean Near Me - Long Beach, California

too many issues here including dangerous food prep and Invisible staff as were the napkins and silverware. Oh and no mint leaves for us!!!! too many issues here including dangerous food prep and Invisible staff as were the napkins and silverware. Oh and no mint leaves for us!!!! too many issues here including dangerous food prep and Invisible staff as were the napkins and silverware. Oh and no mint leaves for us!!!! read more

I love Panini Kabob grill! But I love coming to this specific location for the service its always so much better. Our experience was delightful today thanks for our beautiful waitress Celeste. She went above and beyond to make sure we experience was excellent. My family and I appreciate that! read more

Panini Kabob Grill - Beef Koobideh Kabob - Mediterranean Near Me - Long Beach, California

I thought the pita bread should be at the very least warm. However, this bread felt like it just came out the fridge. Which begs the question, is it really fresh? Well let's try the rest of the food I ordered. Then I can truly say how I feel about this place. Wow! The picture is the only thing good at this place. This was by far the least tasting Mediterranean food I have ever had! One for my wife and one for me! I don't get how this place was packed when the food we got was absolutely tasteless! Even the vegetables had no flavor. What went wrong here? The only thing that was right was the soda. My wife and I didn't leave the food because we were full but because it was so bad! Ps the waitress was very nice and she had no bearing on the food itself. Funny thing my wife had stated we should just leave from the very beginning but I was very hungry and now I'm upset about the whole experience. read more

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