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    The Castle Mediterranean Grill

    4.7 (91 reviews)

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    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Tabouleh
    Ali A.

    I had a fantastic dining experience today at The Castle Restaurant. From the moment I walked in, I was impressed by the welcoming from the staff atmosphere. The staff was friendly and attentive throughout my entire visit.and he advised many choices I opted for the Mediterranean fare, and I was not disappointed! The food was absolutely delicious and cooked to perfection. The flavors were fresh and authentic, and the portions were generous. the restaurant. cleanliness Everything looked spotless, which made for a very enjoyable dining experience. Overall, I highly recommend The Castle Restaurant to anyone looking for a delicious and enjoyable Mediterranean meal. I will definitely be back soon!

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    Sana I.

    We loved our experience at the restaurant. The food was delicious, grilled meat can be a little spicy so if you don't like it spicy just mention that when ordering. The service was great, and my daughter and nieces loved the decor. They have freshly baked bread which we loved. Prices very reasonable and the menu has good offerings. We'll definitely be back and will bring our friends. Also must note the restaurant owner also owns a butchery across the street called Jenin Meat Market!

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    Sam S.

    These days it's impossible to find all the below bullet points in a Mediterranean restaurant HOWEVER this placed just opened have nailed it to perfection. -friendly service and easy to order. Not to mention both the chef and owner went around to every table to check on them and say hello -very clean. The whole thing is clean...and I am picky -so much energy in the kitchen -delicious food and I mean it. Everything from the sides to the meats to the hot bread. Made for you. -reasonably priced menu AND generous portion My only wish is that they stay like this and not let one area slide. I have faith in them. You won't be disappointed to give this place a try. I already spread the word to family and friends. We will be back!!!!

    Turkish coffee
    Dima M.

    Perfect food, service, atmosphere and hookah Meryam was our waitress she was the best. Thanks for the perfect experience

    Dinner for 2
    Ariana M.

    Mira was our server tonight this was our first time coming to the castle the food was so good we order the dinner for 2 it was a family style feed the 3 of us and still had leftovers. Everything was very tasty beautiful presentation and my niece ordered the mint lemonade that was very good goes great with the meal and you have to end it with a Turkish coffee! We can't wait to bring our whole family to try it out

    Rawiya A.

    The food is amazing! Everything from appetizers to main dishes was delicious. The service is excellent and the ambiance is peaceful.

    Iskender Kabob
    Leila R.

    This is the perfect place to bring guests! We saw that it was new so we decided to check it out and we'll DEFINITELY be back. Every single thing we had was great, no misses. The mistake we made was getting too much food. There was 4 of us and the family meal for 2 would have been enough for all of us. The portion sizes are large, you could easily share a regular entree plate amongst 2 people. This is a great place to come hang out with your friends, have some delicious food and smoke some hookah if that is your thing. If you don't want to smell that, then I suggest sitting inside. The ambiance both outside and inside is lovely. Beautiful decor all around.

    Luisa J.

    I wish I could give The Castle more than 5 stars. DO NOT skip out on this place. It is worth a drive to Anaheim. The food is absolutely scrumptious, every entrée better than the last. Their hummus trio is the stuff dreams are made of! An absolute beautiful ambience and the BEST service possible!! We will definitely be back.

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    Abdullah E.

    We drove here from fountain Valley to try their food , the food is amazing starting from the appetizers to the main dishes,fried kebbe,cheese rolls are so delicious the quality of the food was outstanding we sat inside due to the smoke of the hookah outside since we have kids ! The service was good as well

    Nora L.

    The food was delicious! We tried the mixed grill, and it was perfect. The service was awesome--Mira and Aref helped us choose the best options, and we were not disappointed. I definitely recommend it, and I'm sure you'll be happy you tried it!

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    Ameed A.

    This place has a beautiful atmosphere, kind and very friendly customer service. Everything on the menu is great, but I highly recommend 2 things. The mixed grill platter is amazing and the Castle burger is just perfection. I highly recommend coming here for any occasion.

    Abdalah A.

    This is the best burger in all of oc hands down! Its definitely worth the drive, and their service is just as great!!!

    Lionel L.

    My friends and I had a wonderful time having dinner at the Castle. Ambience is clean and chic, food was excellent and abundant, and service was attentive and quick. We ordered the family meal which came with a variety of appetizers and a main platter to share. Appetizers were flavorful and the main meat dishes were cooked well and seasoned. Don't get me started on the desserts though, the Knafe was sooooo good I wanted to take another one home (allow about 15-20 mins to prepare since they make it fresh)--the pistachio cake dessert was so divine it almost knocked me out. Perfect to take friends especially if they smoke hookah and enjoy middle eastern food. Incredible :)

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    This place is closed but The Kabaji Grill is there now and the food is quite delicious with good service. Check it out!

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    Food, service and ambiance all top notch. We ordered the family platter and ended up having food for next day's dinner.

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    Hi Bunny, thank you for your review. We hope to see you again soon!

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    The best Mediterranean cuisine in Orange County or maybe Southern California, kibbeh nayeh and fattoush are definitely the best

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    The food was delicious. The ambience was nice as well. They have indoor and outdoor seating. This is a restaurant and a hookah cafe as well.

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    4.2
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    People wait in line here for a reason when other lounges are empty. The atmosphere, the lively…read morecrowd, the solid hookah options, and all the food made outside with you all contribute to a good night out. When it's packed, it's PACKED so don't expect the fastest service, but everyone is so friendly. Weeknights the wait isn't as bad, but weekends be prepared to wait unless you come early. The level of smoke does get intense if you're a casual hookah goer (like myself) so if it feels like too much on a weekend, go on a weekday.

    Came here for a friends birthday. We entered through the front where we never got acknowledged…read more When the rest of our group arrived we went back to the patio/seating where we seated ourselves. It was around 6:45 on a Saturday and there were only about 2-3 other groups. To order you have to scan the QR code at your table. Its convenient because everyone can just order and pay on their own tab. The food, hookah, and cards are all ordered through this. Everything came out lightening fast. I got the chicken plate with white meat and the cinnamon tea, less sweet. The plate had plenty of food and was pretty good but not anything special. The tea was absolutely delish and I would highly recommend it. Randomly the chips off of my friends plate were one of my favorite things. I dipped it in the hummus and it was a great flavor combo. They have plenty of hookah flavors and by 8:00 pm the place was packed and you could not see through the smoke lol. Service is a little spotty if you need help. There were some helpful servers and some that were lacking. The place has 2-3 too many tables, you have to walk through a maze to try to exit because it is so cramped. The bathrooms were absolutely disgusting. Most of our group ended up just holding our pee in! Overall the place had good vibes but there are some holes in the service. Also, Parking gets extremely crowded at night.

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    Nara Bistro Mediterranean Cuisine & Hookah

    Nara Bistro Mediterranean Cuisine & Hookah

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    Great place to go on Saturday night. They have live music, a great menu selection and the ambiance…read moreis amazing. Plenty of flavors for hookah and decent prices. We got a few of the tea options and it was a great addition to the hookah. I really enjoyed the cardamom tea! Recommend to RSVP so you have a table outside!

    Came here on a Sunday night and the place was pretty empty…read more When we approached the host stand, a man was standing there with his back to us on his phone. We weren't even sure if he worked there or was just waiting. We walked past him and saw two guys (one seemed like the owner or manager) standing and talking. No acknowledgment at all. We finally asked if we could sit anywhere and were just told "yes." We sat outside and waited quite a while before anyone came to take our order. We ordered a Blue Mist hookah and it had almost no flavor -- it tasted like it had already been smoked for an hour. No one checked on us, so my husband had to get up and find the manager to ask for a replacement. We switched to Double Apple and it was the same thing: basically flavorless. We asked for water and the manager dropped off bottled water without saying anything. It's really frustrating when you're not told upfront that there's no free water. If I'm paying for a drink anyway, I would've preferred tea. Once again, we had to track down the manager to ask him to swap it out for tea. We also ordered a combo kebab platter. The presentation was nice, but the food itself was average. The meats were decent, but the hummus was pretty bad. To top it off, the guy who had been standing at the host stand (who we later realized worked there) sat at a nearby table watching videos loudly on his phone while we were eating. Super annoying and unprofessional. Overall, poor service and food that didn't really deliver. Not a place I'd rush back to.

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    Cairo Restaurant & Cafe

    Cairo Restaurant & Cafe

    4.3
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    Cairo Restaurant & Cafe - Anaheim Rating: (5/5)…read more I ordered from Cairo Restaurant & Cafe through Uber Eats, and this ended up being one of the most meaningful food experiences I've had in a long time. For context, I come from Egyptian heritage. I'm first-generation American, and both of my parents grew up in Cairo. The dishes I ordered -- Hawashy as an appetizer and Makaroni Bechamel (Bashmil) casserole -- are foods I grew up with. The last time I had this exact meal cooked for me by my mother was several years ago, so placing this order felt like a gamble, especially with the restaurant being all the way in Anaheim while I live in Irvine. That gamble paid off immediately. From the very first bite, the food tasted unmistakably authentic. The hawashy was deeply seasoned, rich, and comforting -- exactly how it's supposed to be, not watered down or adjusted for convenience. The makaroni bechamel was the real emotional gut punch in the best way possible. Creamy, savory, perfectly spiced, and layered the way it's done back home. It tasted like something made with care, patience, and respect for the dish. I'm not exaggerating when I say this meal hit me hard. After one bite, I literally called the restaurant just to thank them. I asked to speak to the manager and told him what this meal meant to me -- how it tasted like something my own mother would make, how it brought back memories I didn't realize I'd been missing. That call wasn't planned. It was instinctive. Huge shout-out to Zayne, the manager, who was incredibly kind and generous on the phone. He even sent along kunafa for dessert, which was the perfect ending to the meal -- warm, sweet, and beautifully made. Beyond the food itself, the packaging deserves real praise. Everything arrived hot, which is not easy, especially for a casserole like makaroni bechamel. Once that dish cools too much, it loses something important. This didn't. It arrived as if it had just come out of the oven, which speaks volumes about the care taken in preparing orders for delivery. This is not a 5-star review because of nostalgia or heritage alone. It's a 5-star review because the food was genuinely outstanding -- rich, decadent, comforting, and made the right way. It is very hard for me to say that something compares to my mother's cooking, but this truly came close. I cannot wait to come in person in the next few weeks. Cairo Restaurant & Cafe didn't just serve food -- they delivered a memory.

    Came in last night for a quick bite. Lots of people smoking hookah on the patio but I sat inside…read more Wasn't super hungry so I just got the lentil soup and hawawshy, which is an Egyptian street food where they stuff pita bread with ground beef and spices. Both dishes were good but not amazing. Another customer came in and I overheard him say, "this seems more like a hookah spot than a food spot." I'd have to agree with him

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