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    Rudy's Mediterranean Grill

    4.0 (472 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Unsweetened iced tea. No sugar bowl appeared!!
    Sonia K.

    I wanted to like this place because it had many items that I liked or had heard of and I was interested to try the Turkish flavors. It was pleasant with nice chairs and an airy atmosphere. One thing I noticed about the customer service was that I was asking a lot of questions because of an allergy, but the server kept looking at and speaking to the other person at the table. Fortunately the server appeared to be knowledgeable and helped me eliminate some dishes. The unsweetened iced tea came without any sugar packets and mostly ice. Tea quality was very good. The baba ghanoush was fine. More tahini, less salt and smoky flavor than preferred or used to. The trouble started with the entrees. Besides the hidden pita, the food was unseasoned and the Doner meat was neither crispy nor tender. The lamb shish kebab was very tender. The rice was very buttery but was undercooked and inedible. It was the most seasoned food that day. When we were finally to bring the seasoning and rice issues up, we did not get great solutions. We asked for but never received grilled onions. For example, we asked for another (starchy) side besides rice but got more rice. We were offered sautéed vegetables, which were frozen except for some red peppers. When I discovered I was allergic to the entree despite asking and explaining, the server cut me off and wanted to leave before I finished talking. Even after the food allergy debacle, it was almost another forty minutes to get the bill and get the payment back. I never got the rice pudding that came with my meal special. Went somewhere else down the way after over two hours for a late lunch since all I had was some of the baba ghanoush with veggies and side salad. The food was not seasoned well despite being mostly fresh; the service was dour and inattentive after the first interaction; and it was unhelpfully slow despite being one of three small tables at its busiest.

    Athena A.

    I've had Rudy's bookmarked for some time and now I'm kicking myself for missing out all this time. Mediterranean food is so delicious. Our party of 3 had their brunch which includes 3 courses; appetizer, entree and a choice between a salad or dessert. I was here for the doner so everything else was an extra for me. For appetizers we got, dolma, sigara boregi and calamari. Dolma was delicious. The stuffed grape leaves with rice, pine nuts and Mediterranean spices hit the spot. Sigara Boregi; the fried filo dough stuffed with feta cheese and fresh parsley did not disappoint. Calamari was not over fried and came out with tasty dipping sauce. We got a round of the doner for our entree. We thought it would be in the wrap; however it was not in the wrap. Either way, it was still very delicious. Next time, we'll clarify that. We ended with rice pudding, baklava and Turkish coffee!! All very fulfilling!

    Grilled Lamb Adana
    Kimberly S.

    Enjoyed a nice, relaxing Saturday evening dinner at Rudy's. We were quickly greeted and sat at a booth in the dining room. Within minutes we had two full glasses of water and wam bread with a tomato spread for dipping. It is nice to find a restaurant that makes so many items in house. We selected both a Chicken Adana and Lamb Adana. Both were excellent, but the seasoning was more flavorful on the chicken adana. Our server (Oksana) was amazing! She was extremely attentive, personable and overall made our dinner wonderful. They also have a happy hour that recently started and is Monday - Friday from 4:00pm - 6:30pm in the bar and outside.

    Lila G.

    Me and my parents went yesterday to celebrate Mother's Day! I will say that the atmosphere was breathtakingly gorgeous with its beautiful Turkish mosaic lamps and little sun flowers hanging from the ceiling. Absolutely fantastic service. The gentleman at the front who I assumed was the owner was an absolute sweet heart and was very friendly with us picking out our seat. Loved the food too. We had humus for an appetizer. My mom had shrimp kabab, I had beef kabab and dad had the veggie kabab. Everything was cooked perfectly and was delicious. Even desert was good. My mom loved her baklava and I had pudding cake. Thank you so much for making my mom's Mother's Day special!

    Dolma
    Maya D.

    Lamb Adana: just ok, a tad bit dry Izgara Kofte: (actually liked this better than the Adana) Came with 4 like little patties. Seasoned beautifully. Very moist. Rice was good but I would've appreciated a tiny bit more salt or something to brighten the flavor. Salad was drenched in oil and vinegar. Too much. Dolma: good but I prefer it to be warm Hummus: good but (again) I prefer it to be warm. The bread that comes with it tastes... Not homemade... I prefer it to be warm. Baklava: I think the best I've ever had. I've had a lot of baklava. Whoever made this batch this day did an excellent job. It was the perfect texture. Kunefe: it won my heart. I would give this place another chance because of the kunefe. It was definitely the best I've had. Not too sweet at all... Perfect texture! Perfect amount of cheese. I was scraping the plate.

    Bonjour! I want to share my experience at this establishment. I found out about Rudy's from Groupon. I purchased a deal and made a reservation for myself after work. I then invited a co-worker and advised her to purchase a Groupon deal too. When I arrived, I was seated and I waited for her to arrive before ordering. The jazz band played beautifully in the background from 6-9. I reviewed the Groupon deal and it does NOT state that we both couldn't partake in the deal using separate checks. The deal is only for one visit anyway. I have had no issues with Groupon deals in the past. The management, owner, etc could have made an executive decision to honor it since it's a one and done deal. My co-worker decided not to order anything as a result of being embarrassed by the server. Her name is attached to that bill (check) in the photos relating to my review. When you are a server, you welcome patrons, you smile, tell them your name, offer specials, popular dishes, ask if the table is celebrating a special occasion, etc. Our server did NONE OF THESE THINGS! The manager or owner went to everyone's table except the people of black descent. I watched and took notes. The table behind us said they knew the owner, still no reason to not saying hello or thank you for dining again. I feel extremely discriminated against. They need to work on customer service. As a result, my server did not receive a tip and it is shown in the photos attached to this review. I had a tomato based sauce with bread and Branzino that was served with a green pepper, a tomato and a side of rice. Something didn't agree with me and my stomach was upset later that evening. As a Chef with a Degree in culinary arts, I know the ins and outs of the restaurant, hospitality industry, etc. UNACCEPTABLE! Finally, I will NEVER patronize at Rudy's again and I hope they take my review seriously and make changes as needed. Bon Appetit! Chef Candra

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    Bonjour! I want to share my experience at this establishment. I found out about Rudy's from Groupon. I purchased a deal and made a reservation for myself after work. I then invited a co-worker and advised her to purchase a Groupon deal too. When I arrived, I was seated and I waited for her to arrive before ordering. The jazz band played beautifully in the background from 6-9. I reviewed the Groupon deal and it does NOT state that we both couldn't partake in the deal using separate checks. The deal is only for one visit anyway. I have had no issues with Groupon deals in the past. The management, owner, etc could have made an executive decision to honor it since it's a one and done deal. My co-worker decided not to order anything as a result of being embarrassed by the server. Her name is attached to that bill (check) in the photos relating to my review. When you are a server, you welcome patrons, you smile, tell them your name, offer specials, popular dishes, ask if the table is celebrating a special occasion, etc. Our server did NONE OF THESE THINGS! The manager or owner went to everyone's table except the people of black descent. I watched and took notes. The table behind us said they knew the owner, still no reason to not saying hello or thank you for dining again. I feel extremely discriminated against. They need to work on customer service. As a result, my server did not receive a tip and it is shown in the photos attached to this review. I had a tomato based sauce with bread and Branzino that was served with a green pepper, a tomato and a side of rice. Something didn't agree with me and my stomach was upset later that evening. As a Chef with a Degree in culinary arts, I know the ins and outs of the restaurant, hospitality industry, etc. UNACCEPTABLE! Finally, I will NEVER patronize at Rudy's again and I hope they take my review seriously and make changes as needed. Bon Appetit! Chef Candra

    Tom T.

    This place is legit Turkish food. Bring a Turkish friend and let them handle the ordering. Also, Rudy is hilarious and should be sought out at every meal. Be warned that the servings are quite large which can be a problem because the complimentary sundried tomato dipping sauce for your bread is addictive. The menu is pretty deep and you're sure to find something for even the most picky eater.

    Yogurt kabob
    Madison P.

    Overall: tasty Turkish food, fine service, fancy ambiance, extremely high prices, multi-stall gendered restrooms If I had never been to Cazbar, I think I would have been excited by the food here, but Cazbar does every part of the experience better- the food, prices, ambiance, and service. We tried 4 cold mezzes- the shakshouka and babaganoush were the best of the four. We tried the doner and yogurt kebabs. The serving size of meat on both meals was giant. It was tender and tasty. Each meal was over $30 which I felt was steep. They had a pretty big drink menu with lots of fun options. Cocktails ran about $15 a piece. We went at 5:30 on a Saturday night and the place was empty. More people showed up by the time we left.

    Doner Sandwich
    Anna F.

    We ate here did the first time and had a wonderful lunch. We ate lunch at 11:20 am and pretty much had the restaurant to ourselves. The service was fantastic and our waiter answered our questions. The menu has a lot of choices. I picked the lunch special, lentil soup, mixed vegetables with spices and Doner lamb kebab. We got complimentary bread and pita and was so fresh. My colleagues enjoyed their food too. The restaurant is large and has outdoor seating, booths and tables. At the end of our email, we had complimentary Turkish tea which was lovely. I would definitely eat here again.

    The only picture I took there. The menu.
    Thembi S.

    I thought I'd been to Rudy's before, and if so, they've done a massive renovation since my last visit. What I recall is an restaurant with scenic murals on the wall and an old world charm. Rudy's now is all sparkling tile and modern fixtures. I like the new look (but also liked the old one). I went with the donor sandwich for lunch. Unfortunately I was so hungry when my food came, I neglected to take a picture. The donor sandwich was massive, bigger than any donor sandwich I've had previously. It came with fries and dipping sauce. Unfortunately the dipping sauce was simply tzatziki, and I'm used to a paprika based sauce with my donor sandwiches. Overall tho, the donor meat was well seasoned, and everything tasted good. Service was decent though there seemed to be a bit of a language barrier. Would return.

    Pamela H.

    We took my mom to Rudy's Mediterranean Grill while in town visiting over the Christmas Holiday. She wasn't familiar with Turkish food, so we ordered the appetizer sampler. We had every intention of ordering an entree, but our eyes were bigger than our bellies. The sampler was delicious and a generous size, even for a party of 3. We had leftovers. Our waiter was very attentive and helpful, pronouncing the difficult food names and describing the appetizers. We asked him to recommend a dry Turkish white wine that we absolutely loved. The decor was reminiscent of my time in North Africa, with globe mosaic chandeliers and Turkish pendant lights. We would visit again when we're in town and go straight for the entrees.

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    Excellent happy hour and the customer service is on point. The calamari is amazing. The stuffed grape leaves were the best.

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    Ridiculously expensive with extra costs when you use a credit card. Do not be mislead with a couple of fixtures....

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    Ask the Community - Rudy's Mediterranean Grill

    Do you have outdoor seating?

    Yes

    Does this restaurant serves Zabihah halal meat?

    It does serve halal meat. I think all meat entrees are Halal but you may want to ask because I think there is like one item on the menu that does not use halal meat.

    Are there halal options?

    Yes almost everything if not everything on the menu is halal!

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