I had an absolutely amazing experience at Soul Mediterranean Cuisine!…read more I started with the Shrimp Siera, and wow--perfectly grilled, incredibly meaty, and paired with a homemade cocktail sauce that was truly exquisite. You can tell care goes into every detail. For my entrée, I had the Bronzino with a side of spinach, and it was flawless. Light, flavorful, and cooked to perfection--every bite was fresh and delicious. To top it off, my cocktail, the passionfruit sour was refreshing, well-balanced, and not overly sweet--just right. Great recommendation by John. And I cannot forget the dessert--the Dubai chocolate cheesecake. It was hands down one of the most delectable desserts I've ever had. Rich, indulgent, and the perfect ending to an already incredible meal. And the service? Exceptional. John was amazing--attentive, welcoming, and made the entire experience even better. I can't wait to return. This is definitely a spot I'll be visiting again and again!

We walked here after making reservations and got seated. Our waitress explained the specials and…read morebrought us water. We placed an order for an appetizer but that was as far as we got. After 20 minutes we got an appetizer but it wasn't what we ordered. This was our only other interaction with the waitress after pacing the order for the appetizer. We left at this point since it had been over 30 minutes and we had watched her service other tables repeatedly while only managing to give us water and the wrong appetizer. Update: the owner reached out and wanted to make it right. Unfortunately we aren't in town long enough for a return trip but it says a lot that he messaged me within minutes of this review and followed up with the restaurant to get more details. Especially since he was absent at the restaurant tonight for a family issue, which means he took time of what I am sure is already a stressful time to try to correct the situation.

If I could give a 10-star review, I would!! THIS place was our ultimate favorite local find! You…read moreknow the places you look up and think, hmm not the most touristy spot, but it looks adorable. GO. We walked in as strangers and left feeling like part of a family! The manager there was so kind and easy to talk to so we engaged in meaningful conversations. Their food was fresh and delicious! PLUS they have the ABSOLUTE BEST HAPPY HOUR. The sangria was yummy! Plus, if you go for happy hour and order a drink you get a complimentary glass of bubbly! Who does that!? This place. You can tell it's a spot that people find, fall in love with, and come back to. Lots of regulars were coming in. I can't wait to visit again!!

Tried going here Thursday night but it was full house. So we went Friday night. Had some pasta…read more Had a good sauce with it. Bread was decent. Just wish we got more of both. Service was spotty but they were swamped which is to be expected. Sat at the bar by where they were making pizza and omg they knocked it out of the park watching them make 30-40 pizzas while we were having dinner. Will be back.

This week I visited Clearwater Florida for the first time, and Mio's Grill & Cafe was recommended…read moreby me to a friend who has visited Clearwater many times, and said to me that this restaurant was a "must visit" during my time here (and they were right). We sat outside during our meal and the ambiance and feel of the restaurant was very welcoming! As for entrees, I ordered the Chicken Gyro Platter which was very well made, seasoned perfectly, and presented very well. The chicken was very well seasoned along with it being perfectly cooked, and the Rice Pilaf was the same. Overall nothing I would change about this dish and I would recommend ordering it. Next, one of the people in my party ordered the Chicken Gyro Salad which they loved. Same as my dish, the chicken was cooked perfectly. It was also mentioned that the lettuce was extremely fresh which is always great to see. The last two members of our party ordered the Beef/Lamb Gyro Salad which they loved. Again the meet was cooked very well and the lettuce was extremely fresh and overall they both loved their meal. (We did also order the Baklava for dessert which was fantastic as well) To finish, our service was top tier and our server Tayfun was extremely attentive throughout our entire dining experience and was very friendly! Amazing 10/10 dining experience and would most definitely come here again and recommend to others!

We had a great experience here! Didn't take pictures because we were enjoying our conversation and…read morethe food was so good we forgot about taking pictures. We sat outside on the water and it was a little cool but a light jacket made it comfortable. It was a beautiful day! We started with Turkish Coffee, which was delicious! We have no idea how to "read the coffee grounds" HAHA but I can tell you mine looked like a duck and a crooked United States, if that helps anyones premonitions, LOL. We ordered the babaganouj appetizer, which was DELICIOUS!! It comes with pita, but for me, being gluten intolerant I asked for some vegetable. Waiter offered cucumber, but he only gave me 3 tiny pieces....so sad. Whatever, I wasnt going to let it go to waste so I just ate it with a fork. However I would suggest offering a proper portion of sliced cucumbers for your Gluten Free patrons, as a courtesy. I ordered the gluten free Falafel Salad and my son ordered the Yogurt Kebab. Both were very enjoyable! My falafels were moist on the inside with a crisp outer shell, my only suggestion would be to add a little Feta to the salad, wouldve been more interesting than pkind of plain and redundant--especially for just under $20. My son enjoyed his dish, even using the pita to scoop it up. We were so full and brought more than half home. The waiter was very kind and was generous to offer us a complimentary piece of Baklava (we had waited a bit for our food but it wasnt really a big deal--we were enjoying ourselves). Parking is a bit of a challenge because Columbia Rest and Backwaters has Valet that sort of capitalize the parking area-so plan ahead for that. We went at 2pm so it wasnt too difficult but I would guess dinner might be a challenge unless you use their Valet services--but Im only guessing. The restaurant is cute inside, and I saw they had a wine cooler. I think we'll go again and order a bunch of different appetizers and try some Turkish wine. I highly recommend trying Mio's!

What a pleasant surprise! This cozy restaurant was clean,…read morestaff were welcoming, kind and hospitable. The food was absolutely delicious! The server brought us a crispy freshly baked bread and unique sun-dried tomatoes, herbs and olive oil dip. The home made bread was superb. I had the Chicken Guvech- it was full of flavor, juicy, and the chicken was seasoned to perfection! My husband had the grouper fish and chips with a generous piece of breaded fish that was crispy, flaky and light in flavor. The accompanying coleslaw was just perfect! My husband is very picky about coleslaw and he loved it! Gokhan was our server. He was phenomenal! Very kind, friendly, patient and accommodating. We found our "go-to" Mediterranean restaurant and will be definitely going back!

The food was actually quite good. I had placed a to-go order that was pretty large and sat in my…read morecar waiting outside. There was a mistake with my order not being put in and so I ended up waiting a long time. I went back in to check and they were extremely apologetic and such. The food was delish so I would go back. Inside its pretty basic casual. It's no fancy place.

So delicious! Our favorite Mediterranean spot in town! I love their platters and their new…read morerenovations.

Such a wonderful find! It is very difficult to locate so do not get deterred. It's on the bottom…read moreof an office building in a weird tucked away non-descript spot. Once you're inside, you're transported to the most wonderful little hole in the wall. We were greeted by a stylish mom and a daughter. Everything we ordered was delicious and homemade. As a vegetarian, I was in heaven with a sampler plate. I love eating this way! Very very happy to have found this sweet spot.

Candidly, this place will not get enough traction being off the beach and off the beaten path…read more Plus, there are just better locations and views at South Beach and Rockaway. Just came for the drink on my Passport but my bartender was super sweet and friendly offering lots of advice and insights. Having said that, this was my LAST stop on the Cocktail Challenge, and I enjoyed my drink on a humid day and, if I'm being honest, lived my Dockside Lemonade the best of all the drinks on the challenge. I had the Banana Hammock and, of course, the Rum Runner, which was outstanding, but this Dockside Lemonade was cool and refreshing and welcomed. A little sweet as a heads up, but really a nice summer drink! At the end of the day, this was a great way to finish my challenge and had a pleasant experience! For the record, if you are interested in the challenge. Go South Beach, Rockaway, Saltwater (for the views and true on-the-beach dining). End with a grouper sandwich (the best I had) at the Original and then cash in your passport at the next block at Off the Hook!

LOVE LOVE LOVE Frenchy's!…read more I love me a good Cajun seafood place & this place nails it OuiOui. Fabulous fresh seafood dishes & I love their fresh brewed ice tea & own brand of Frenchy's hot sauce! YUM! :)... A very cute little indoor/outdoor Cajun seafood place that has daily locally caught grouper OuiOui. I love the locally caught grouper. They have the platters, the Sammy, etc., They make it all different kinds of ways, fried, grilled, blackened, with Jerk sauce etc., but the grouper fish tacos is where it's at baby! Woohoo! I cannot wait for Fish Fridays OuiOui :)... I had the most wonderful experience at Frenchy's with the beautiful Ms Brit! She is a lovely lady, knew the menu inside & out, gave me taste test of everything, we had so much fun! It was a pirate feast! Arrrr! OuiOui! LOL She told me about the bayou shrimp & how good the sauce is & she was RIGHT! You must order the bayou shrimp, the sauce is fabulous. I loved it so much I added it to my Grouper Tacos O.MY.GAWD! So yummy! I haven't stopped thinking about them! I might not make it to Fish Friday to have them again hahahaha :)... I added some of Their signature brand of hot sauce to them also which gave them a nice kick! YUM YUM YUM YUM! Their hot sauce is perfect, not too hot, just right OuiOui. I loved it so much I ordered the broiled oysters added their hot sauce to them also WOZA! Just spectacular broiled oysters. The sauce on them was also amazeballs. A spectacular lunch all around OuiOui. I miss your Frenchy bayou shrimp. grouper tacos, Broiled oysters & signature hot sauce already OuiOui! You truly are a real Frenchy Frenchy's OuiOui. Added to moi fave seafood places, fave Tampa places, Fave taco places, Fave oyster places & fave happy hour! Moi cannot wait for Frenchy's Fish Fridays! Laissez les bons temps rouler OuiOui! Highest recommendations.

The food is outstanding, the service was excellent and we love the restaurant ambiance in all its…read moreaspects. If you're looking for real kebab don't hesitate to come in and enjoy every bite! Thank you to all the staff for your hospitality. The market is full of so many delicious options to take home from dessert to couscous. Perfect place to gather what you need for your next meal or party. We will be back again soon.

Sara's is a great little unassuming Turkish spot connected to a market. The ambiance isn't really a…read moreselling point. I've been a few times and have tried a bunch of things that I've had zero complaints over. The zucchini pancake app was a surprising one and worth trying. I also really love getting hot tea and hanging out for a bit after eating. The service is a bit hands off but I prefer it that way. You can pop over to the market before leaving for any specialty items at a good price. This is probably my favorite middle eastern/Mediterranean spot in Pinellas.

Fantastic Lebanese food in a family environment. Service was truly amazing too. We came here with a…read moregroup of 7 and were seated quick. Food wait time was great for the quality of the food too. Everything was very authentic. We will be back for sure.

***Amazing food & Dining Experience - We had a large group for dinner, and everything was perfect…read more Owners Sue & Chris hosted, and everyone had a great time. Definitely our top choice as the #1 place to bring friends and family. Bar features custom imported wine choices... a must-try. Jerry

Made reservations to eat here before concert at Bay sound and asked about sitting outside on…read morereservations. Unfortunately it was crazy windy and our food was blowing off our table non stop. We enjoyed the hummus appetizer and shrimp for meals. Will try again and sit inside.

Located on Cleaveland St in Clearwater, this is a gem! Parking is paid by your phone, or you snag…read moreone of the rare free ones that is within walking distance. I showed up on a Wednesday evening at about 5pm, and sat outside in the lovely air. It was an absolutely beautiful evening to sit outside. The service was attentive, not overbearing, and very friendly. I ordered their chicken skewer dinner, which came with tomato and cucumber salad and a side of greek potatoes. It came out in the nicest presentation. The food was fresh, the chicken was super juicy and the 2 sides were delicious. I was a member of the clean plate club. Come out and support this local eater.

Wonderful! Variety and Delicious food…read more Nice design and clean. Great mix. Fresh. Feeling good.

We ordered food today from Miraj Restaurant for a group of around 10-12 people, and everything was…read moreabsolutely delicious. The quality of the food was excellent, portions were great, and everyone in our group really enjoyed it. The flavors tasted authentic and fresh, and the service was smooth even for a larger order. I highly recommend this restaurant to all Iranians visiting or living in the area!