Great menu. Freshness- quality of food is fresh and tasty [[HIGHLIGHT]]Love the ambiance[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Quick and attentive service read more

I'm very disappointed with my experience here today. As an Iranian, I'm very familiar with Persian food and was really looking forward to having a good meal. Unfortunately, the rice was not properly cooked, and the chicken did not taste good at all. What made the experience even worse was our server's attitude. The service was extremely rude and unprofessional, and we did not feel welcomed or respected as customers. I'm sorry to leave a negative review for a this business, but the quality of both the food and the service was very disappointing. I truly hope the management takes this feedback seriously and makes improvements. read more

10 minutes from our hotel, this Mediterranean food restaurant is easy to get to and a good spot for medium sized groups. We had 8 people and didn't have any problems with parking or getting a table on a Friday night. This was my first time here. I had the lamb shish kebab, and it was massive. Lots of rice and salad, and the lamb was cooked to order. Flavors were good for my dish. Others said their food was good, too. I was really hungry and was only one of two people in our group that actually finished their dish. The staff came by and checked on us often, keeping our water glasses always full. read more

Panini Kabob Grill - Grass Fed Lamb Shish Kabob - Mediterranean Near Me - Santa Ana, California

Came on a Monday night and the parking lot was busy since it's shared with a mall and round 1 but there was no wait I was seated immediately. Service here is very nice and fast. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant is steady busy inside but not too loud.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Their restroom was spacious and clean.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Menu is quite vast but u went with recommend items from Yelp. I got the chicken pesto panini with Caesar salad and meat lovers entree with basmati rice and avocado salad. The panini came out fresh and hot bread was perfectly crispy and the chicken was juicy and flavorful. Caesar salad was delicious and tossed in the perfect amount of dressing. The meat lovers entree was also good the chicken skewer was my favorite and stole the show juicy and flavorful. The koobideh kabob was just okay not that good or flavorful. I would not get it again I didn't love the dressing on the avocado salad either didn't tastes like anything but sour oil needed flavor. I got a side of pita just the bread and ate it with the chicken skewers it was great! Overall I would come back and looking forward to it only going to order the chicken skewers, Caesar salad, and chicken pesto panini next time though. read more

Panini Kabob Grill - Meat Lovers - Mediterranean Near Me - Santa Ana, California

First time coming here in quite a while and it's just as good as I remember. The portion sizes are huge and the food is amazing! I usually get the chicken, salmon, or lamb shish kabob entree and it comes with rice, salad, and grilled veggies. I feel like a lot of people in my circle wouldn't think to come here but I'll definitely be recommending it more to my friends. It's also located in the Mainplace Mall so you can take a little stroll to digest afterward! read more

Panini Kabob Grill - lamb shish kabob - Mediterranean Near Me - Santa Ana, California

Time and time again, this place constantly messes up my online order. From forgetting the protein for my plate or to just forgetting a salad. Having me drive back to this location and use even more gas. It's extremely inconvenient. I spoke to the assistant manager once because they hadn't refunded my order. It took them 3 weeks to give me back my money. The assistant manager was giving me attitude initially when I wanted to refund my order and hung up the phone before I could ask when my money would be back into my account. Extremely rude. It wasn't until another manager called me to address the issue. Very disorganized and quality control tends to be an issue at this location. Update: management called me to suggest that I request management to revise my order when I arrive. It was backhanded comment as if to say "you need to make sure we do our job." read more

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The food here is awesome and I truly wish I could give it more stars, but the service was so bad. I started with the appetizer combo which included the caprese, falafel, tzatziki, and hummus. The hummus was delicious and is a definite must try- especially to pair with an entrée. I enjoyed the quantity and quality of the appetizer combo, and I could really taste the home-made ingredients. I also ordered the Chicken kabob which was juicy and well seasoned. The basmati rice was a chefs kiss and I liked the flavor that it had. My partner also ordered Chicken Linguine and the pasta was fresh! Just a heads up it does come with a bit of oil/water at the bottom of the pasta bowl so just keep that in mind. I loved the food as it came out fast and hot! The service is what keeps me from giving this place more stars. I was given a 10 minute-Ish wait time when there was a ton of open seating (which is not a huge deal breaker), but once I sat, the service started to go downhill. There was a 10-minute delay before anyone approached the table and when they did it was a runner who just got our drinks. The runner mentioned that our server would be with us in a couple minutes since it was busy. We got our drinks, but waited another 15 minutes to place the order since the server never came and the runner also ended up taking our order. It wasn't until another 15 minutes after receiving our food did our server approach us, which was already about 40 minutes of being inside the restaurant. I also want to note the server didn't apologize for the lack of service. Total time in the restaurant was almost 1.5 hours - majority of the time waiting either to get our order taken or for the check. Great food, but service needs a step up. I will still order from here, but take out only. read more

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This restaurant is part of the Main Place mall in Santa Ana, behind the Discovery Cube. I recommend you use Google maps to lead you directly to the restaurant, and to park next to it. Finding the restaurant from inside of the mall is more circuitous and challenging, because you have to walk through a massive arcade to get there. Anyway, my friend and her mom arrived before me, and got a nice little table inside. [[HIGHLIGHT]]High ceilings with ceiling fans, and lights that are bright enough, but not glaring, as well as plenty of natural lighting from the large windows, made for a very welcoming atmosphere.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The walls are covered in paintings, many of which have signs referring to parts of Italy, but the food is more Persian style, but maybe a little fusion.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Diego, our server, was very attentive and helpful I ordered the chicken kebab with Mediterranean salad, and basmati rice. I also ordered the iced tea, which is a very light and refreshing ginger peach flavor, with a wedge of lemon in it. The food came out within about 20 minutes, and it was a generous portion. I had enough leftovers to pack for lunch tomorrow, so that is happy making. My salad and rice were both delicious. The grilled onions were perfectly charred. Though my chicken was well seasoned, it was unfortunately slightly overcooked.. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I think there was Christmas music playing in the background, top 40 style, but not so loud that we couldn't enjoy conversation.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] It was my first experience of Panini kebab Grill. I think next time, I will try a different protein. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I think on a warmer day, the patio seating would be very pleasant![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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Hard to believe I have not come across this Persian restaurant sooner. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Atmosphere outside patio nice and clean beautiful decorated[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Food Falafel plater, outstanding food with the option of 3 side salads. I picked the Mediterranean with lettuce onions, tomatoes, cucumber and olives sprinkled with goat cheese. The hummus was delicious and the yogurt cucumber dip was also very tasty The portion was huge and enough to take half home for dinner later. Service was a little bit slow but the restaurant was packed to the ceiling the entire time I was there. Verdict 5 stars for great food and reasonable priced food. Bon Appetit read more

We came here for dinner on a Saturday night and didn't have to wait! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant has a chill laidback vibe, nothing fancy.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The portions here are MASSIVE!!! Like enough for 2 meals per plate so it's definitely worth it for the price and quantity. We got the chicken kabob ($18.99) with the avocado cucumber salad and the beef shish kabob ($19.99) with the Mediterranean salad, both with basmati rice. Both also came with roasted veggies which was amazing!! The chicken was super moist and had a nice char flavor. The avocado cucumber salad was just the right amount of sourness and the rice was pretty standard. Wish they had a garlic sauce though!! The beef shish kabob was really flavorful and had a nice texture. The Mediterranean salad was a little overdressed and the rice was standard. I liked the yogurt sauce that came with it and wasn't too tangy! Overall, am definitely coming back - it's a great place to grab dinner and hits the Mediterranean crave everytime! We even had some leftovers and couldn't believe how big the plates were. [[HIGHLIGHT]]There's parking and a good amount of outdoor & patio seating, good for large groups and family meals as well![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Panini Kabob Grill - Chicken kabob and beef shish kabob - Mediterranean Near Me - Santa Ana, California

I've been addicted to finding the best chicken caesar wrap so knowing this place had one was exciting! I got the Chicken Caesar Wrap with Pasta Salad. The wrap was pretty small. I think it could've used more salad/chicken in there because I finished it in a couple of bites. It was delicious though, and definitely had me wanting more. The pasta salad was satisfying on the side to balance out the taste. read more

Panini Kabob Grill - Chicken Caesar Wrap with Pasta Salad - Mediterranean Near Me - Santa Ana, California

Panini Kabob Grill had some really great food overall. Everything we ordered was very delicious, fresh, and flavorful. The standout for me was definitely the tzatziki -- it tasted super fresh and honestly might have been one of the best parts of the meal. You can tell the kitchen puts care into the food quality. That being said, the service side unfortunately took away from the experience a bit. The servers seemed visibly frustrated or overwhelmed, and it started to bleed into how they interacted with customers. The attitude and lack of warmth made the atmosphere feel a little uncomfortable at times. The food was strong enough that I'd still come back, but I hope the customer service experience improves because the restaurant itself has a lot of potential. read more

Panini Kabob Grill - Family Combo (2) - Mediterranean Near Me - Santa Ana, California

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First time here and it was great! I came on a Wednesday and there was no wait and parking was not too hard to find. I ordered the avocado panini which was delicious, I love a good lentil soup! My friend ordered one of their kabob dishes and I was quite surprised with how large the portions were! I'd say you definitely get a bang for your buck! [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's a great lunch spot as they have both indoor and outdoor seating.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] And the service is top notch as well! read more

Panini Kabob Grill - Turkey Avocado Panini - Mediterranean Near Me - Santa Ana, California

Service is slow, so don't be in a hurry. I've come to this place so many times and the chicken kabob plate is my favorite. However, the last two times the chicken had been a little dry and they are giving less bell peppers and tomatoes with the meal. I still recommend you give them a try, but come early and expect to be there a long time. read more

Panini Kabob Grill - Chicken kabob - Mediterranean Near Me - Santa Ana, California

Delicious spot to satisfy your Mediterranean cuisine cravings! Ordered the chicken kabob and beef koobideh plate. Both were great choices with generous portions (basmati rice is a must) and the meat was flavorful and juicy. Next time, I would get the caesar salad over the mediterranean salad because it was absolutely soaked in dressing. Good service overall and our food arrived fairly quick. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Lots of seating indoor or outdoor.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The patio seating has an intense orange/red light, so the picture of my meal doesn't look appetizing..but my tummy was surely satisfied.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] If you're at Round 1, or browsing the mall, stop by here for a quality lunch or dinner! read more

Panini Kabob Grill - Beef Koobideh Kabob plate - Mediterranean Near Me - Santa Ana, California

Party of 4 went for the first time. Was seated right away. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Restaurant is clean.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Food was very good. Portions and prices are very fair. Service by our waiter definitely could be improved. Super slow getting refills on our water and tea. read more

I am probably Panini Kabob Grills biggest fan. I am absolutely obsessed with their pesto chicken sandwich. It is elite. You can either get it with a soup or salad and I typically get the lentil soup. My friend ordered the chicken kabob plate which comes with rice and a salad. I typically order to go but this day we decided to eat in and have dinner. The service was lovely and it was not too busy. We also ordered Tiramisu for dessert and it did not dissapoint. I would recommend this place for anyone looking for a delicious, affordable meal. Their options are great and there is a good variety. I will definitely be coming back. read more

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Every time I've had this food it's consistently the same. The chicken kabobs are tender to the bite, rice is yummy and vegetables are fresh. Could eat here anytime, any day. Also, this is me not having tried everything from the menu so I cannot vouch for any other food item on their menu. Enjoy!!!! read more

Second time here and it didn't disappoint. I brought my family this time and they enjoyed the food, especially my husband! He can't wait to come back! The portions are generous. I was glad I shared with my hubby. Both the beef and chicken were tender and yummy, full of flavor! Great place for large gatherings and easy parking. It's located outside the Main Place Mall. Lots of tables inside and some outdoor seating. Our server was prompt. read more

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If your a delivery driver. Don't expect orders the be ready when you arrive. The employees routinely will tell you that you're "early" when they just neglected to make the order and prioritized the in dining customers. If you want to wait 20 min + to pick up your order definitely come here. But other than that. Just avoid picking up Uber Eats or DoorDash from this location. Awful customer service read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Everything about the place says cozy comfort.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]I prefer the interior seating with small tables however, you can sit outside.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] All of the plates are very generous. Three of us got eraps (spinach or flour ) which comes with two kinds of sauces and a side of your choice. I got the falafel which was really really good , having it great crunch on the outside of the falafel. And such freshness inside of the wrap. Another got a green salad as their side and it was absolutely fresh. Surprisingly there's a really good selection of adult drinks! The place was packed by noon and the staff was really busy, however very accommodating . One hint: I parked at the wrong side of the mall and ended up, enjoying the entire thing as I walked from the south mall entrance to the actual restaurant which is located on the exterior north side of the mall and has its own parking lot . Thank you, Apple Maps read more

Panini Kabob Grill - Falafel Wrap with my choice of the chicken soup as a side. - Mediterranean Near Me - Santa Ana, California

Been here a few times so a review is overdue. Today I came in on a Wednesday night with a party of 3 and got seated right away. Service was fast. Our server Amaris was very pleasant and efficient. We ordered the family meal that comes with rice, chicken kabobs and 2 salads but we substituted 2 of the chicken kabobs for a ground beef and lamb. So yummy I forgot to take a picture! My fave is the strawberry date salad, they forgot the dates and as soon as we mentioned it to our server she didn't hesitate to bring it right out. Panini is always a hit for my fam and friends. read more

Service was poor, but we also came on a Saturday, so that may be why. We were seated at a table and sat there waiting for ~30 minutes until someone finally came to get our orders and get us some water. Food was decent, the chicken skewer was pretty dry 7/10, but the beef koobideh was good 8/10. Portion size is huge which is a plus, but the basmati rice was bland. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It was nice there was heaters on the outdoor area though.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Panini Kabob Grill - koobideh, 1 Chicken Skewer - Mediterranean Near Me - Santa Ana, California

If you are looking for low price this is not the place. However you will get choice cut organic meat and you get what you pay for. The chicken is by far my favorite, it's tender, juicy and has so much flavor. The vegetables are fresh and not overcooked , and have a nice crunch. The service is great but the food does take time to come out, but what do you expect as everything is cooked fresh and made to order. They are located near the Orange shoppes, so it makes for a great day of shopping and eating. read more

Panini Kabob Grill - Chicken Kabob - Mediterranean Near Me - Santa Ana, California

We've had food catered for work meetings and events. I hadn't dined inside the restaurant for lunch in some years. It was such a treat to eat there while the food was brought out to our table. The five of us enjoyed the hummus trio with pita bread slices, and two salads along with our family meal of beef koobideh and chicken kabob. The beef was full of flavor and the chicken was juicy and delicious. We need to come back to dine in more often! Our servers were all friendly and checked on us a couple times. The rest of the staff were friendly as well despite being a full house inside during a Thursday lunch rush. read more

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I come here often and food is always perfect. I've had server Amaris multiple times and she is always so sweet and helpful. Service is fast and always a great experience! read more

This was one of the best meals I have had in a long time. Ordered the hummus appetizer. 3 different fresh made hummus flavors. Fresh pita bread. I had lentil soup, the beef/vegetable kabob, with greek salad. Everything was fresh and excellent. Cup of coffee, which is Italian Lavazza beans and was excellent coffee. read more

Same result everytime. Super slow service. There's at least 5 servers from what I see. It's 4:30pm on a Friday. There's only 2 tables occupied. Still waited to be seated. Workers just standing around talking to each other. Didn't see a server come to us for at least 10 min. My tip is know what you want including drinks and sides and sauces, and order all at once. Because you won't see your waiter again for another 30 min. They're too busy talking to each other. read more

Mouthwatering Mediterranean! A true scratch-kitchen restaurant, I'm even a huge fan of their salads, and that's just the starter! The strawberry date salad is a must! It has so many wonderfully flavored ingredients all in one, with sliced strawberries, Medjool Dates, and candied walnuts. It also comes with cheese, but I order it without. But the first thing you gotta order is a side of hummus with their house-made pita bread. The spicy one is my favorite, and not too hot with a really nice little kick. For my main dish, I always have to order the Flat-Iron Steak Kabobs plate with Basmati Rice. It's my favorite cut of beef, with this chain being the only one that offers it as kabobs. I have had the charbroiled chicken, and it is super flavorful all on its own, but my choice is usually steak over all. Oh and they have two rice options, along with bulgar wheat, and grilled veggies. There are more than a few locations around OC, LA, San Diego, and the IE, so thankfully one is never too far while in So Cal. read more

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Came here for lunch. It was pretty busy for lunch hour but we got seated right away. We ordered the charbroiled chicken kabob and beef koobideh kabob. Charbroiled Chicken Kabob- Came with rice, salad, and grilled vegetables. The chicken was juicy seasoned perfectly. Portions were generous. Beef Koobideh Kabob- Packed with flavor and tender. I am amazed at how much food I was given. The vegetables provided a good balance considering how much meat and rice we have. Great place for a meal! read more

Panini Kabob Grill - Charbroiles Chicken Kabob - Mediterranean Near Me - Santa Ana, California

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Tried to place an order through the phone, and was told I could just go in and place the order since it was going to just be 10 minutes. Let the person know I was okay with that since i just wanted to pick it up and not wait was then told I was going to be transferred to the manager to place the order because they might not be able to. Asked for a side of rice and vegetables and humus trio. When I came back home opened the vegetables box and this is all there was for $5. To top it off found a hair in the onions. read more

Panini Kabob Grill - Onion - Mediterranean Near Me - Santa Ana, California

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Excellent value if you want kabobs with Salad and meat with plenty to pack for next day lunch. What really stood out was our server Armando. His attitude and attentiveness to everyone was amazing to watch. He was really busy but always checking on everyone. If you want to see what a hard working earnest person is Armando is it. read more

PKG is on the far side of Main Place Mall and so it was fairly easy to find a parking spot. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant ambiance is nice and appropriate for casual dining or celebration events.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They were surely busy on a weekday lunch time but seated us promptly. The waiter was attentive and our meal came out quickly. Prices are reasonable, portions generous and food was hot and fresh. Definitely will come back again. If you like Mediterranean food, don't miss this gem. read more

Panini Kabob Grill - Chicken kebab, jasmine rice, date salad. Yum! - Mediterranean Near Me - Santa Ana, California

Everything was delish, cooked to perfection, and filling. Portions are generous and reasonably priced. It's worth every dollar. The place is clean and very inviting. I am excited to visit and try more food. The service is exemplary. read more

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Nothing wrong with this restaurant. We tried out this location for the first time and we got a seat right away and our food came fast. The Panini Kabobs are insanely delicious and perfectly cooked. The rice is extra large with a wonderful flavor. You gotta be hungry to come here and its a healthy protein filled dinner. Its quiet inside and our server was polite and prompt. read more

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I don't usually leave negative reviews unless I've had a genuinely bad experience, but unfortunately this visit was disappointing. My toddler and I came in for dinner after an event, and he was extremely hungry. The food came out quickly, which I appreciated...but the order was incorrect. I had ordered chicken, but was given a beef plate instead. I'm not typically picky, but my son does not eat beef, so this was an issue. I asked the waitress to confirm my order, and once she saw the plate, she acknowledged the mistake. A few minutes later, the manager, Carlos, came out with the correct order and removed the incorrect one. I simply asked if I could keep the sauce since I had already started eating it, and his response was surprisingly hesitant--as if it were a big request. Only after I said something did he agree. It was frustrating because instead of making the situation right after their mistake, the interaction felt unnecessarily difficult and unaccommodating. On top of that, the food itself was not good. Unfortunately, I won't be returning or recommending this place. I hope they work on improving both their service and overall experience. read more

Usually love everything about the food and service but today's family meal was so completely burned and shred that I had to cut away almost a3 of the meal and throw the blackness away... so disappointed. Please don't burn the food! read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]A very cozy place with truly delicious and fresh food.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We ordered kebabs -- the meat was juicy, perfectly grilled, and full of flavor. The rice was light and fluffy, the grilled vegetables were cooked just right, and the sauce complemented everything beautifully. The portions are generous, everything looks appetizing and is nicely presented. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The atmosphere is calm, and the service is friendly and quick.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We will definitely come back again! read more

Panini Kabob Grill - Double kabob plate -- tender, smoky, and incredibly satisfying. A perfect choice if you're really hungry - Mediterranean Near Me - Santa Ana, California

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Clean. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Upscale atmosphere.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Good customer service. Great food. Good sized portions. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Has a good sized outdoor, coveted patio, Seating area.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Lots of healthy food choices. read more

Panini Kabob Grill - Inside seating - Mediterranean Near Me - Santa Ana, California

Went to Panini Kabob Grill for dinner and it was easily 10/10! Got the koobideh kebob with the side of ceasar salad and basmati rice and it was delicious. The kabob was tender and well seasoned. I absolutely loved the ceasar salad! It was fresh and the seasoning was on point! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The patio area was spacious[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] and the waiter that helped my table was quick and attentive. Will absolutely be back! read more