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    Sam's Cafe and Grill

    4.7 (19 reviews)
    Closed • 7:30 am - 4:00 pm

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    Grilled Chicken Salad, more things you can add but i keep mine simple
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    Ive been here about 4 times and i try something new everytime and everything has exceeded my expectations. It is so tasty like its homemade. obsessed with this place and i almost never leave reviews but this small business is really nice. Ive tried grilled cheese sandwich, grilled chicken salad and the cheese burger and its all tasty. Great for lunch breaks and very affordable.

    This is a hidden jewel. Sam runs a great business with breakfast and lunch. He makes the place with his personality and some fantastic food that is all fresh and almost all made to order. We had the schwarma combo with Greek salad. Absolutely delicious. The schwarma was the best I've ever had and was made to order. Can't wait to try breakfast and some of the other Arabic dishes for lunch as well on our next visits.

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    Best hummus I've had in years! The chicken gyro was to die for. Fresh ingredients and very personal service!

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    The food is always amazing every time! Very fresh and flavorful. We get the falafel pita sandwich and fries. Highly recommend!!

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    Food was excellent, place is very clean and very friendly staff. We will definitely be going back!

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    Their wrapped grape leaves are AMAZING. Really, all their food is amazing and reasonably priced. It's always fresh and delicious.

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    Kofta Cuisine - Dinner Menu (Sept2023)

    Kofta Cuisine

    4.7(27 reviews)
    5.1 mi•Southside

    So I've eaten here many times enough to say it deserves a 5 Star and more rating…read more They're not the closest restaurant to me but given the chance, I try to come here as much as possible. The goal is to try every item on their menu. It's Mediterranean (Turkish) cuisine folks, which I call "guilt free, healthy eats". What to try you may ask. If you are striving for that "Olive Garden Salad + Bread combo"... let me suggest Kofta's version which is the Coban Salad and Puffy Bread. They're not offered as an all you can eat combo, but it should keep you filled between the two. - Coban Salad (5/5): A must try, soooo delicious. Fresh ingredients. The dressing, I could drink them in shot glasses. - Puffy Bread (5/5): It's made to order. Comes out nice and hot and puffy. Plenty to share with others. - From the Grill menu. Kofta Plate, Chicken Shish, Adana Plate are all good choices (5/5) - Sandwiches/Wraps: Their Doner Wrap was just okay to me (4/5) Service (5/5): no complaints here Pricing (5/5): Best value when you eat during Lunch. But Dinner items are not too pricey. Lastly, Buffets are also offered...on Sundays I believe. I haven't tried it yet but it definitely gives me a great reason to come back to Kofta.

    Found this restaurant on Yelp and arrived around 1:30 on a Wednesday. The restaurant was completely…read moreempty so we were a little hesitant at first. Inside, the waitress (who I believe is the wife of the owner of the restaurant?) kindly greeted us and seated us immediately. The menu was extensive, plus they sometimes have off menu specials like fish. We ordered the adana lamb and adana chicken, as well as the mixed appetizer plate and calamari. It was way too much food for two of us, but it was all delicious. The meat was a little bit salty, but it was balanced out by the rice and other vegetables on the plate. The mixed appetizers were delicious. I don't think I would order the calamari again. Overall, great Turkish cuisine, owned by Turkish couple who moved to the United States a few years ago.

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    Cataluna - Brussel sprouts

    Cataluna

    4.1(122 reviews)
    0.6 mi•Craven, Southside
    •$$$

    had such a lovely birthday experience here, the complimentary champagne was a thoughtful and…read moreunexpected touch, and I truly appreciated them making my birthday feel special. The atmosphere was great, and the staff were welcoming. unfortunately, I wasn't able to try the food because the kitchen had closed around my reservation time. I had such a great experience overall and really appreciated the birthday gesture. I'd definitely love to come back and actually try the food next time.

    I have been here once before right around when they first opened and I was impressed with their…read moreimprovements since. It wasn't bad before but it's much better now. Came for an early dinner with some coworkers and had a wonderful time with lots of yummy food and drinks. I had a Mediterranean sunset drink and it was so good. The watermelon with tajin as garnish was just top tier. We had bruschetta... amazing. Brussels sprouts, also amazing. And for my entree I had the short rib burger and it was enormous (I took half home) and delicious. I loved the presentation of it. The shoestring onions on it just leveled up the whole flavor profile. I'd eat this again for sure. Our waiter was also excellent and helped guide us on drinks we'd like. Checked in a good amount. But not too much. It was a great experience. The vibes are so nice too. It's so clean and really does feel quite upscale, esp for Jacksonville.

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    Othello - Sea Salt Olive Oil Bread

    Othello

    4.8(102 reviews)
    9.3 mi•Downtown

    Genuinely some of the best food I've had in Jacksonville and I can't believe this place isn't more…read morehyped! The ambience is beautifully curated with Mediterranean inspired decor, perfect for a lovely candlelit dinner. The service was amazing. The food is coursed out at a good pace and they pack up the tapas you didn't finish to take home later! Now into the best part - THE FOOD! This is a Jordanian restaraunt and as someone from the region, I'm quite critical - so let me tell you, this place did NOT disappoint. The harissa bread paired with the whipped feta dip genuinely changed my life and I think I will crave it forever. Everything we ordered tasted splendid and you can tell it was made intentionally. We also ordered the falafel, batata bravas, fattoush and roasted chicken. The flavors were fresh, perfect balances of warm spices and bright citrus. I still don't know how they managed to make the chicken simultaneously crispy and juicy. This has easily become my favorite spot in jax!

    If you're looking for a unique dining experience in Jacksonville, put Othello in Springfield on…read moreyour list. This hidden gem offers an intimate indoor dining room along with a charming outdoor patio. I highly recommend making a reservation, as seating is limited. Othello is a tapas-style restaurant, and we loved ordering a variety of dishes to share around the table. It was the perfect way to experience different flavors, and every dish we tried was beautifully prepared, fresh, and packed with flavor. Even the less adventurous eaters in our group left impressed. Some of our favorites included the whipped feta (don't skip the bread for dipping!), the roasted half chicken, and the butterflied branzino, which was perfectly cooked with a delicious char and bright, fresh flavors. Every plate that came to the table looked as incredible as it tasted. The staff was welcoming, knowledgeable, and happy to answer any questions about the menu. One thing to know before you go: the chef has a very specific vision for each dish and generally does not allow substitutions or modifications. For example, one person in our group wanted the aioli removed from the tuna, but the dish was only served as designed. It's something to keep in mind if you have picky eaters or dietary preferences. We were so full after sharing so many plates that we had to pass on dessert, but that's just another reason to come back. Othello delivers a memorable dining experience with creative flavors, excellent service, and a fun, shareable menu. We'll definitely be returning.

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    Beirut Restaurant & Spirits - Chicken Shawarma

    Beirut Restaurant & Spirits

    4.3(302 reviews)
    2.2 mi•Goodbys, Southside
    •$$

    Everything was spot on , the servings were huge I will be enjoying my Chicken Swarma Bowl for a…read morecouple a days . Anna was very sweet and efficient checking on us repeatedly. I definitely will be back and encourage you to try Beirut Restaurant you will be very pleased. Also want to add that the entire team works so well together , when Anna was busy Mayra filled in seamlessly. Great visit.

    I really wanted to love Beirut and will give it another chance, but my first impression wasn't…read moregreat. I came in as a solo diner and was seated quickly, although my table was kind of nestled underneath the high outdoor bar. That meant hearing some of the bartender's phone conversations. I ordered a glass of Lebanese rose wine and liked it! But my meal wasn't impressive. The vegetarian grape leaves (one of my favorite dishes, generally) were OK, although several were split up on my plate (but hey, it happens). I thought the flavor was underwhelming; there was a lot of acidity but nothing else. I also ordered a side of "extra crispy seasoned potato fries" which just turned out to be generic crinkle fries with salt. Definitely wouldn't order those again. I thought maybe there would be some sort of twist on them? The big frustration was service. The restaurant was far from full when I went -- I counted maybe a dozen seated tables. After I finished eating, I spent more than 30 minutes trying to get my waiter's attention to get my check even as I sat with my plates pushed away, glasses empty, and credit card out. He walked by multiple times to wait on and check with other tables, and I saw at least five other employees working in the front of house and walking by me. Even when I got his attention for the check, it took quite a few minutes to get it, despite him walking out to other tables. (Although I will note he seemed busier than the other employees!) My check before tip came to $24, which felt on the pricey side for what I got. I hope I'm wrong, but I got the vibe that I wasn't exactly their favorite type of guest -- a solo diner who wasn't smoking hookah. (I noticed another solo non-smoker go similarly unnoticed by staff.) Maybe they heavily favor regulars, too. But they weren't at capacity, and I'd have gotten out quicker had I been able to pay. Maybe it was just an off night. But it's just not a great feeling to be ignored.

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    Bodrum Mediterranean Kitchen

    Bodrum Mediterranean Kitchen

    4.7(333 reviews)
    7.0 mi•Westside
    •$$

    I ordered from Bodrum Mediterranean yesterday evening on DoorDash. I went with the lamb gyro and a…read moreside of shepherds salad. I specially requested a dill sauce on the side, there was nowhere to add on so I was not sure if I would get it or not because there was nowhere way to charge. Everything was prepared fresh and my dinner was so tasty and flavorful. I even got the dill which tasted like it was prepared in house. Tasty! (The DoorDash driver was very polite and communicative as well, I added an extra $10 tip as DD sent two drivers and there was all this confusion, plus I added a frozen Coke from McDonalds. Sheesh..I really like those things). I don't very often get gyro (lamb) because usually when I do, I find it's never seasoned properly or it just seems like it's dry or artificial..like something is just...well, off. I was on the fence staring at the menu between 2 things for what felt like 45 minutes (in reality it probably was 10 but I was having physical hunger + head hunger so yeah = 45 minutes. Anyway, I was thinking I was just going to get something that really can't be screwed up much. Greek salad with a chicken shish kebab ( I guess given the right person, it can be messed up lol) but I'm SO glad I chose what I did. The lamb gyro pita sandwich. Their chefs know what they're doing and it was truly authentic. Reminded me of the food I used to get from this little adorable authentic Greek restaurant when I was living back home in Buffalo that was owned by the sweetest older couple. They lived there but were born and raised and Greece. They used to show me and my kids pictures of how it was back home in Greece, we met their beautiful daughters who came to Buffalo for college (which is why they uprooted their existence..aww so sweet!) and shared their stories with us. We went there almost daily and my oldest daughter ended up working for them. This felt like it was many moons ago. Nevertheless, my sandwich was real, my pita was soft, pillowy, warm. I would really love to come there one day and dine in. Bodrum is pretty much right around the corner from me. I bet the owners and employees are all really nice! You can tell when love goes into food. I graduated from culinary school myself, about 20 years ago. Sometimes I enjoy something so much and I just think back on those days when I was a cook and miss it. Miss the joy that food used to bring people. The togetherness at that table your entrees brought. You just know! Thanks for a great meal last night, with love and kindness going into it. I just felt your restaurant needed recognition. It is special when a meal not only fills your belly but warms your heart. Sharon R.

    This restaurant is very good. I enjoyed the Greek salad with chicken. My husband had the chicken…read moreGyro with fries. Excellant service

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    Bodrum Mediterranean Kitchen - Small but spacious for big parties.

    Small but spacious for big parties.

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    Tabouleh Mediterranean Cafe - Chicken Shawarma شاورما

    Tabouleh Mediterranean Cafe

    4.6(398 reviews)
    8.7 mi•Greater Arlington
    •$$

    As someone who loves Mediterranean food, and who thought they visited all the best places in…read moreJacksonville, I definitely spoke too soon. Tabouleh is quaint and casual on the inside. Bright, clean and has the character of a great local, family owned restaurant. The staff was extremely friendly and informative. You order at the register where you can see the clean and busy kitchen directly behind. Your food is then brought out to you and everything is made fresh. There are Coke products in a soda fountain and a refrigerator with sodas, beer and wine. We ordered the Vegetarian Platter. First, the best hummus and tahini in the area. The falafel is fantastic along with the gyro. I wasn't expecting the fries to be so amazing but they were crispy and seasoned so well. Everything hit, and this is a new go-to for us. If you're anywhere near Arlington and want great Mediterranean food, you must try Tabouleh. One of Jacksonville's best to me.

    Fantastic food and great service. Order at the counter and they bring your food to you. We split…read morethe vegetarian platter to try many appetizers and each ordered a pita wrap with fries. Standouts on the platter were the warm grape leaves, the hummus, and the tabouleh salad. The falafel was tasty but a bit greasy. The spinach pie had great flavors but would have been better served warm. The pita was warmed and great for dipping in that delicious hummus. I have a new favorite hummus in Jacksonville. My chicken shawarma wrap was filled with chicken and so well seasoned. I have half left for another meal. The fries were crinkle cut but cooked crispy with a seasoning, really liked them. The place had seating options inside and outside too.

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    Casbah Cafe - Shawarma Hummusiya Chicken

    Casbah Cafe

    4.0(395 reviews)
    8.8 mi•Avondale, Murray Hill
    •$$

    I've come to Casbah Cafe a few times now and think it has some of the best vibes in the city…read more I typically sit outside, where -- heads up -- the ground is a bit uneven, so be aware of that for your chair and table. The outdoor environment feels like it could fit in with any city, and the indoors is beautiful and cozy. Service has always been friendly, and I've enjoyed all of the food I've gotten. I love that they have a meatless option for grape leaves (their vegetarian options in general are plentiful), and the fried jibneh is a highlight I don't see on many local menus. Their hummus is good stuff, too. I will note that I have only ordered from their appetizers and desserts, so I'm not sure how their entrees stack up. In general, I do appreciate the variety they have. They have some great teas to order, and the kunafa dessert is delicious. I've only done hookah here once, but they were attentive with the hot coals and the setup was just what you'd expect. This is one of the first places I consider when I'm in the area. I will note they get very crowded on the weekends, but it's one of my favorite spots for a weeknight hangout.

    The ambiance here was super nice! We had live music and it…read moretransported us into a place we have never been to before. We had great service and the food was really fresh! I loved my Kibbeh, and the seasoned fries. This is a go to spot for us as we do not live to far from here and it is never a miss here. Even to just sit and have a drink with some hookah outside is also a good plan for us. I was happy that inside was smoke free, it helps non smokers not deal with smoke of that is what they desire.

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    904 Saffron - Yeah, we decided to get a gyro and this was the best gyro I have ever had.

    904 Saffron

    4.5(88 reviews)
    8.3 mi•LaVilla
    •$$

    Tried 904 Saffron at FSCJ and was impressed by the variety on their menu. I decided on the lamb…read moregyro wrap with fries. After a short wait, my food was delivered, and I noticed a small container of red sauce included with the meal. I wasn't sure what it was at first, so I tried it with my fries. I originally thought it was curry, but it had more of a thin, runny consistency with a spicy kick. It worked okay with the fries, but I chose not to put it on the gyro. Unfortunately, the fries were the biggest disappointment. They were extremely salty and mostly made up of the small broken pieces you usually find at the bottom of the bag. The gyro itself was good, especially after adding some white sauce my friend received with her order. We ordered the exact same meal, so I was surprised that she received three sauces while I only received one. Overall, my first experience with 904 Saffron was lacking. Between the overly salty fries and the inconsistency with the orders, I expected a little more for a meal that cost over $15.e

    This food truck came to my work and I enjoyed my euro wrap. I guess I haven't read the menu…read morecarefully as I was expecting tzatziki sauce, but it was more of some sort of green sauce that was very good, but it was drenched in it. I was hoping for a bit more cucumber or tomato as pictured but overall the flavor was good and the euro meat was great. I liked the fries too, and the dipping sauce was nice. Food was very quick.

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