Celeste was amazing! Great customer service! The ambience is clean and well maintained. And the food like always both delicious and flavorful . :)) read more

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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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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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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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

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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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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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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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

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

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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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

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

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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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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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

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

I've been fortunate to dine at numerous Panini Kebab Grill locations throughout LA and Orange County over the past 20 years, and I've always loved the restaurant. Unfortunately, the LBX location in Long Beach did not meet the high standards I've come to expect from the restaurant. After being seated, we waited approximately 15 minutes before our server even greeted us. Once we received water, we waited another 10 minutes for him to return and take our order. After waiting over 40 minutes, we still had not received our food, despite several tables that were seated after us were already being served. We eventually flagged down our server, who told us our food would be out shortly. At that point, we decided to leave the restaurant without eating because the experience had become so frustrating and disappointing. On the way out, I spoke with the manager, Francesca, and expressed my disappointment. Unfortunately, she was unapologetic and didn't seem to care that we were leaving without ever being served. Needless to say, we were extremely disappointed and will not be returning to this location. 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

We ordered take out. Chicken kabobs were raw. After waiting 25 mins. Very gross we won't be back. Manager made it difficult to get our money back. 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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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

Love the food but the takeout system is horrible. I ordered on their website and the pick time was listed as 5:43. The food was not ready till 6:45 and there were about 20 other people waiting for their takeout orders (I'm not exaggerating). They need to get more staff or be more realistic with their pickup times. read more

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

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

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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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

Walked in waited 50 mins wait , Food is great but there servers need better customer service. They saw me with my 6 month baby didn't offer a high chair till my boyfriend got it himself. read more

I'm rating a 3 because the food is decent but for a Mediterranean restaurant it is lacking many aspects. I ordered a plate with a chicken kebab rice and a Greek salad. It seems that if they sprinkle saffron on the food that's enough to call it Mediterranean. It was no more than grilled chicken nuggets. If you wanted hummus, you had to pay for a full appetizer of hummus. In my opinion, a good Mediterranean restaurant hummus comes on every plate. The authentic Mediterranean restaurants I'm used to also have a nice garlic sauce. Drizzle. This place had nothing of the sort. They had a tzatziki sauce, but it was not very good. I wouldn't necessarily recommend this place but if you're hungry and there aren't other options, it'll be fine read more

Panini Kabob Grill - Charbroiled Chicken Shish 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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I've been here many times but not during lunch time. For some reason i end up walking with two other ladies/party and the greeter said party of three? And i said NO, and she told me I'm not talking to you!! So i said well you said party of three!! And she looked at me funny!!!! Must be busy? i tried to order to go.. walking at the counter and she said yes go over there and i looked at her and i said I've been here before! Trying to be smart or helpful? The tone of her voice and the way she speak is very rude!! While ordering i ordered 2 orders of combination plate which is chicken and beef.. different lady now. Then she asked me what kind of salad, i said Mediterranean on both and basmati rice, please. Then She said wait, you want another order? And i looked at her and i said 2 Orders of the same plate. ‍ must be Monday!!! Needs to pay attention!! Focus ladies!! customer service!!!! read more

Panini Kabob Grill - Thats the party i was talking about and the smart mouth server - Mediterranean Near Me - Long Beach, California

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I quite literally fan girl over this restaurant. I love that it's healthy and actually tasty! The most recent time I visited, Celeste helped us. She was so kind and attentive! You can't go wrong with anything on the menu. I'm a big fan of their chicken kabob, beef kabob, lentil soup, and their chicken wrap. Their portion sizes are also large which allows me to save room for seconds! read more

Had dinner with our immediate family . They could accommodate our party of 9. They closed early for Christmas Eve. At 6:00 so we got there at 5:00. Jonathan was accommodating.nice. A casual place especially when you have little ones. read more

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