Eaten here twice and not been disappointed . The lamb kebabs are great. I had a beef filet that was tasty. Finished with a bit of coconut cake. Amazing local restaurant. You won't be disappointed . . read more

We found Pita Stop when we had to be in Birmingham for a medical appointment. The food was so delicious on that first visit that we have been to eat there every appointment since then which I think is about five times. Everything, and I mean everything, is outstanding. We are working our way through the appetizer list and, so far, the mushrooms are the favorite, just ahead of the combination plate. We have tried the vegetable kabob platter, falafel platter, rack of lamb, salmon platter, Beirut omelette, vegetable omelet, seafood omelette, seafood kabob platter and we have not been disappointed once. We have also had the Turkish coffee and baklava. We probably will not get through the entire menu before our appointments finish but Pita Stop will be top of our eating places when we are in Birmingham. The service is great, the staff are attentive but do not hover. On our first visit we were seated in an area with a large, very loud group. That would have been ok until one of the guests at the table kept coughing. I was very uncomfortable and stood up to ask to be reseated. I didn't even need to ask. The waiter picked up our menus and reseated us in a much quieter, more private area. I was quite impressed with that and appreciated it. read more

Nice lunch joint. Food is decent, service is excellent, the place looks very nice, price is in line if not cheaper than other lunch-spots around the campus. Cool but nothing special read more

Pita Stop - Kafta, lunch special - Mediterranean Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

I love Mediterranean food whether it be Al's or Purple Onion. All three are within a 0.5 mile radius. The Pita Stop is a more upscale version of these other two places as the inside promotes finer dining, silverware, and a wait staff. My friend and I weren't too hungry so we shared the grilled chicken plate with humus and a salad. It was tasty. If you are going on a date, or having a rather nice dinner with parents/friends then you should come to the Pita Stop. If you're eating alone, grabbing a quick bite, or in pajamas, I would say go to Al's. read more

Pita Stop - Lamb kabob - Mediterranean Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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I rarely give 5 stars. You have to earn 5 stars, and Pita Stop does just that. I have loved this place from the first time I've walked in. They are warm and welcoming, and that's before you even taste the food! My favorite is the grouper, but I love the chicken and the various kabobs also. Most of their dishes come out in a pyrex dish which is pretty unique. And they have a homemade dressing for their salad that is so good you could probably eat it by itself with a spoon. Haha. Mo, one of the servers, will remember your name, and your favorite dish, and always checks to make sure you have everything you need. This is literally one of my favorite lunch (and sometimes dinner) spots on the Southside. read more

Pita Stop - Mediterranean Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

This is my first time eating at Pita stop. I went with some co-workers to try this location for some Mediterranean food. They have a lunch special and I decided to try their chicken special (also, many reviews raving about the chicken) . It comes with marinated chicken, wild pilaf rice, side salad, pita bread and Hummus. I was a little disappointed on my chicken, because it was sort of dry and not a lot of seasoning to it, especially for being chicken tenderloin, that can be a hit or miss. I really loved the hummus, which is nothing compared to the store bought, it was very creamy and had just enough amount of seasoning to it, and it was not bland nor had an overpowering ingredient. I would definitely come back to get me some hummus with pita bread. Overall the meal was generous and filling. As for my dessert, I ordered the Baklava. For those that don't know what a Baklava is, it is a pastry layered with chopped nuts and covered with a syrup. I really liked that it was not fully covered in syrup, which did not make it overly sweet. It did not seem very busy during lunch hour, and did not take long to get our plates. We were lucky to get a parking spot at the front of the store. read more

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At first the name throws you off and almost makes you think pita sandwich shop. However this is anything but. The food is served to you in Pyrex dishes and it goes end to end. The hummus may be the best I've ever had. It was smooth and creamy and dreamy. Our table got the Blacken Redfish, Beef Kebabs, and Seafood Omelette. Everything was outstanding. They have a full bar, signature drinks and the martinis were served perfectly. The place still is casual but the food is upscale. When in Birmingham make sure to give this place a try. Parking is plentiful on the street in front of the restaurant. What ever you do go hungry and try as much as possible you won't regret it. read more

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The servers names are Mo and Matt. Both have been working this dining room for twenty plus years.....The food here is solid. The experience is what sets it apart. Go a few times, your name as well as favorite cocktails and food are remembered. There are so few restaurants left like this these days, go visit . read more

Oh my stars! We were passing through Birmingham in search of a quick bite. This place is the perfect neighborhood stop. The food is fresh, quick and delicious. Service is very quick. Lots of food for the price. read more

So ate here due to all I had heard about it. So my wife and I ate here before I went to work. It is a quiet candle lit restaurant with a slight cafe feel. We started with a order of hummus and soft pita. The hummus was smooth and delicious some of the best I've had. I had a beef kabob plate and my wife got the seafood kabob plate. Each plate comes with Mediterranean rice, salad, small serving of hummus, soft pita, and fruit. The beef kabob tasted so good!!!! Blast to your mouth with flavor as was the seafood kabob. The seafood kabob came with some scallops, amberjack, grouper, and shrimp. The beef kabob came with what seem to be chuck roast beef, onions, mushrooms, and tomatoes. We finished with a slice of chocolate cake and slice of cheesecake which was good but a little to rich. My only complaint was the serving size of meat for the price isn't great. But food was delicious. read more

Pita Stop - Beef Kabob plate - Mediterranean Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

I really do hate sharing this horrible experience. We tried to get dinner before a 7:00 performance at the Aly Stevens Center, but we walked out before we received our food! We waited a full 45 minutes after placing our order, and our food never arrived. Two parties (larger than us) arrived well after we had placed our order. Those parties were seated, ordered, and served while we were still waiting on our ham and cheese omelet and a beef kabob plate. The restaurant was busy, but not full and it was obvious that everyone was trying to make the same show. What made this situation worst was the lack of any attention or communication from our waiter. I had to stop him several times, and literally stick my head into the kitchen to try to get an update. The point of no return was when we realized that even if our food had arrived we would likely miss the start of the show. Thanks for nothing. read more

From the name you wouldn't think this place is as good as it is. There is a ton of food in each entree and the owner is very friendly. read more

Pita Stop - Mediterranean Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Me and my wife absolutely loved our Valentine's dinner. We had the seafood kabob's and it was out of this world. We will be back again. Service was great too. read more

I love getting the mahi mahi from here! It is a nice sized meal for lunch and the prices are reasonable. My food is alway fresh and the consistency in the taste of the food is never an issue. I can always count on getting the same flavor every time! read more

Classic Birmingham spot - been open nearly 40 years! And it's because the food is always delicious and the staff is amazing. The meatballs are their trademark but my favorite thing is their grouper and/or salmon. They have large portions - especially if you order a kebab. read more

Don't let the interior fool you. This place serves delicious food and kind service. The Chicken Daily Special comes with plenty of food including their hummus (which I could eat as a meal just by itself!). Will be back! read more

I adore these folks and their food is exceptionally good BUT ALWAYS CHECK YOUR CARRYOUT orders before leaving, for everything as something is always notoriously missing. Friend brought me a get well meal tonight and no dressing and no hummus ‍ read more

Seated with no wait. Very light crowd on a week night. Seating easily accommodated our party of 9 and appears to have larger tables also. Orders taken quickly and food arrived promptly. I had the special Filet and wife ordered the recommended seafood kabobs. Filet was cooked as ordered. Very tender and flavorful. Seasoned very well. Kabob lived up to recommendation. Fish was especially tasty. Both included salad, fresh fruit, wild rice, hummus and pita. Kabob was served in a Pyrex dish which was interesting. Baklava was pretty typical. Coconut cake was excellent. read more

Always delicious. I love this place. I love the grilled pineapple on the veggie kabob. read more

Food was great. Would definitely go back for another meal. Service could have been better.

I got to sample Pita Stop's version of Chicken Kabob yesterday. I got the green salad, the hummus with pita bread, the rice pilaf, and the fruit, with baklava for dessert. Overall impression: excellent! Specifics follow... -the chicken was moist and tender, seasoned nicely and grilled perfectly -the onion, mushroom, cherry tomato, and bell pepper on the skewer were grilled just right -the rice pilaf was moist -the salad had a nice variety of ingredients, beyond the usual seen in other similar restaurants , and was fresh -the fruit was sweet and fresh and varied -the hummus was creamy and very tasty...yummy! -the pita was moist and invited hummus-dipping -the baklava was flaky, sweet, and delicious! One terrific meal! Doug Charles read more

Chiken Kabab was great. I didn't like the kofta ... also the orange juice wasn't fresh even though the waiter said it was. The place is neat and good for family. read more

Pita Stop - The chiken kabab is great ... - Mediterranean Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

I love this place. I haven't had a dish go wrong in 20 years, and everyone here is always so friendly. You can eat very well here with the basic steak kabob or seafood kabob, or if you want something a little nicer, there are options that way as well. I love the cauliflower appetizer and my favorite dish is the combination kabob. The staff here is always super friendly. This is one of my top-missed places from the Ham. I've reviewed the other location, as well, but it's written in more depth. read more

4.5 Lovely setup for a nice family dinner or a date. Every meal here feels special and the service makes your experience seem that way. The hostess also comes by each table to ensure all your expectations were met. The entree sizes are humongous and are served in giant glass dishware meant for baking a casserole. Each entree is filled with plenty of salad, warm wild rice, sliced fresh fruit, 3 slices of pita bread and hummus. Your meat selection sits pretty on top of the land of food. I ordered the lamb kebab plate. I ordered it medium rare and I wished it was more rare! I also got to try the grouper and the kafta kabob. The kafta was probably the best meatball I've ever had in Birmingham. The grouper was very soft and delicious. These two dishes completely surpassed the lamb kebab I had. I think this is the best Mediterranean restaurant in Birmingham. read more

Possibly the best Restaurant in the city. I'm always amazed by the steak kebab that the Pita Stop makes. However, I tried a special last night, a fillet Mignon, which was superb. The wait staff at the Pita Stop are top notch and have always had the best service possible, even though I don't find service to be that big of a deal when I'm eating out. You must eat here at least once! read more

It's been years since I've been here. It is still good. Ordered the Grilled Kafta sandwich. It came with a side of rice. Everything was good and fresh. Will have to remember to come back more often. read more

This is a good local Mediterranean restaurant. As one reviewer said, it is unpretentious and affordable. The portions are large and you can come out from lunch for under $10. The place is larger than one might imagine, and there was plenty of seating at lunch time. I like the servers and staff. They were attentive and helpful. One should also note that there is sufficient free parking. I had the pita (falafel) sandwich, which came with a little side of hummus and tabouli. The sandwich was indeed tasty and large--I could only eat half of it and saved the other half for dinner. The tabouli seemed a little old and mushy. The hummus was good. read more

My Greek salad was pretty pathetic with wilted greens, ONE olive, ONE cube of feta, a tomato slice, and some red onions. Not very impressive haha! But the rest of the food was decent and you get a fair amount for your money. ($15 for eight meatballs, "Greek salad," pita bread, hummus, rice, and fruit. read more

Pita Stop - Mediterranean Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Such a great find so close to UAB's campus. We were quickly seated and the waiter was extremely nice and quick. The food was delicious. Went with the lamb kebabs. I would definitely come back again and recommend this place. read more

The food is great here. I love their hommos and also their steak kabobs are a favorite menu item. I've been here two times and the reason for the 4 stars instead of 5 is that both times we've had ok service. I think they are always understaffed. It just seems like things just take a lot longer than they should. Everyone is nice once they get to your table, it just may take a while. read more

As good as I have ever had for this type of restaurant. Had the chicken lunch special. The chicken was moist and tender and seasoned fantastic. And I mean fantastic! The complete meal was great and reasonably priced. Portions are more than you can eat for not too much money. Service was very good also. I thought it was going to be mostly a takeout place, but it has a large seating area over 2 rooms. Worth a stop if anywhere in Birmingham. I will be there every time I work at UAB! read more

The Pita Stop Cafe is an excellent place to get some authentic Mediterranean/Lebanese food at a reasonable price and great environment. The name of the establishment really doesn't do the place justice. It's a very nice/clean restaurant with plenty of space (I'm sure it's busy during the day with UAB nearby) and attentive wait staff. All the plates come with a salad, rice pilaf, pita and hummus, and fruit. The falafel was very well prepared and was definitely worth the cost. The chicken kabob was some of the best I've tasted. The dinner menu is a little pricey for college students (over $10 easy per person), but considering how much food you get and how good it is, it's definitely worth it. I don't know if it's always like this, but it was quite cool inside, so consider bringing a jacket! read more

Great for lunch or a quiet dinner. I have been eating at the Pita Stop since 1981, and recently my husband and I decided to in to Birmingham to celebrate our 37th Anniversary at our favorite Mediterranean restaurant. We had a great meal and it reminded me that in all the years we have gone there we have never had a bad meal. The Pita Stop is usually crowded at lunch with folks from the nearby hospital and the rest of UAB, but the food is just as good at night, when things may seem slow if an event is not going on nearby. Although the Pita Stop has tripled in size from when we first started eating there, the decor is simple, but the staff is excellent. This is a place to go for great food, in a comfortable atmosphere. The prices are reasonable because you aren't paying for pretentious decorations. read more

Food, service, cleanliness, excellent. The filet was seasoned and cooked perfectly. The portion size of filet was very generous, along with multi grain rice, fruits, humus, and of course pita bread. read more

I joined a friend at The Pita Stop recently after many, many years since my last visit. We had the daily special. I had the kafta and my friend had the falafel. It came with a greek salad (loads of feta, yum!), rice pilaf, pita wedges, and hummus. The rice was okay, but nothing special. The pita was very fresh and tasty. The hummus was creamy, but there was not a discernable tahini taste. They placed a ramiken of dressing on the table for the salad, but it was impossible to combine the oil floating on top and the good stuff at the bottom. The result? A mostly oily mess. Why not provide a shaker bottle on the table? Now on to the main event. The falafel balls were crispy and done very well (according to my friend). The kafta was a mixture of beef & lamb balls which were smashed a bit and cooked on a skewer. The smashed balls were topped with what tasted and looked like provolone. WTF? They were a bit dry and would have benefited from a bit of tsaziki sauce. The place was packed and it's bigger than it looks from the outside. Parking is minimal so probably most of the customers walk from the surrounding UAB area. All in all, it was a serviceable meal, but not so memorable that I'm dying to go back anytime soon. read more

The dinner was very good. One thing we had to wait on was cocktails. They had to go to the store to get the ingredients to make the cocktails from the menu. Waiters was very friendly and attentive. read more

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One of mine and my husbands favorites. Lunch is very affordable, delicious and healthy. The desserts are also great and love the atmosphere inside read more

The Kibby and tabouleh is amazing!10/10. Love that the Kibby came with cantaloupe, lemon, and pineapple. Authentic, delicious Lebanese food.

I wish that I still lived in Birmingham - if only for this restaurant! Consistently delicious, clean, well presented. Great hummus, pita, kabobs, everything. Staff super nice. I asked once about the hummus and was taken back to the kitchen where they showed me how they make it. Have also used for catering - awesome here, too. Simple food, prepared exceptionally well. read more

INCREDIBLE Mediterranean food! Best restaurant in the city, you HAVE to eat here soon. The staff are incredible nice and friendly and the food is the best you've tasted. Try the steak Kabob, chicken, Kafta, and the Kibbe, they are all amazing! read more