My go-to spot for authentic Mediterranean food in Baltimore…read more I like to order online and pick up my food to go usually, but I have also dined in. It's a bit dark and outdated inside, and they do not sell alcohol. Their shawarma is great, I love their chicken shawarma wrap with fries. They also have a mint lemonade which is extremely refreshing.

Pleasantly surprised! I always walked passed Zaatar and never stopped in but we needed a later…read moredinner the other day and with Zaatar being one of the only spots open (why does everything close so early in Baltimore!?) we stopped into Zaatar. I had the mixed shish grill and truly enjoyed it! I am not typically a steak or lamb person but both the steak and lamb shish kabobs were great! Service was on point and friendly and the ambiance was perfectly casual.

Rating based on service. So slow for no reason. It's not busy, at all. There are 4 people in the…read morekitchen, doing a lot of talking. We ordered 20 minutes ago and still waiting. "Oh it's coming right out" says the cashier. Nope, still waiting. There is no one else even in here. Chalk it up to a bad location, or just a poorly managed staff today. Tip - don't order ahead, because it's fast to just order in person.

DENIED WATER I've…read morebeen to many other CAVA across MD + a couple in northern VA & PA. This is the only location who has ever denied a courtesy cup of water. I went through the steps of getting everything I wanted in the bowl. I told the cashier then the manager that if they deny the water, they won't get a dime from me. Manager said it was the owner and blamed me for not knowing their policy for 2 years to which I responded I've never been to this location. The manager was snippy about it. She wouldn't give her name or the owner's name or email and said just email CAVA in general. Ultimately, I ended up at El Gran Pollo next door paid full price of almost $16 instead of about $6 at CAVA (as I had a half off promo), which I'll get around to writing a 3-star review of tomorrow. Incredibly, they were almost going to deny the water, but they didn't when I explained what CAVA did, he gave me a courtesy bottle of water.

Great food and splendid service. . Same is true of friendly ambience. I love this place! .read more

My favorite thing from this place was the dessert. If you see galaktoboureko on the menu, it's…read moredefinitely worth checking out. Everything else, I am not sure I can speak as highly of. They fell on the saltier side of seasoning which I am not too fond of. We got the salad & dip sampler with hand-crafted wood-baked pita, moussaka of cyprus (on the salty end for me, but my friends said this one is their favorite), grilled portobello mushroom (I liked this best but did not like the sauce too much), sheftalies (felt the meat was not juicy), grilled Australian lamb chop side (a bit gamey). Our server was great! (Shout out to Sofia who was attentive and knowledgeable on the menu to share recommendations or provide us with answers to questions the had on menu items we were deciding between). The deduction of stars for me falls heavily on serving utensils were less than ideal (especially at the price point of this place). 2 sets of knives we got had food remnants on it, I didn't take photos but my friend did. And we did double check to see if it was food or rust (neither of which should be something presented to customers), it was for sure food :c

Stopped by for lunch and didn't have to wait long, even with a good amount of people in front of…read moreme. It's a little food truck out of a Carroll Fuel gas station, but there are park-style benches for seating. The portions are HUGE and super affordable. I got the mix over rice with extra hot sauce and it was amazing. The bowl has jalapeños and pickles, which was a nice touch that I don't typically see in halal food.

% going back here. The food was seasoned & good. The guy at the front was super nice. We grabbed…read morefood from here on Labor Day & it was quick. I've been thinking about it since I left.

I got the combo over rice and fries and it was super good! This was my first time trying halal food…read moreso I got all three sauces on the side. I was really a fan of the green and hot sauce (quite spicy). I'm not a fan of ranch/mayo adjacent stuff so I predicted I wouldn't like the white sauce. I preferred the chicken pieces over the lamb, but they both tasted good. The fries were like a 6/10, better than average. All the food came out super hot. The price for everything was also really good. The service was great. The guy at the counter was polite and brought me over a tray when he saw I was dining in. The food also didn't take long (~10 mins). The ambience was nice, and there was a good amount of seating. People came and went but it was pretty empty for half the time I was there (40 mins).

I clearly just received a combo over rice that had been sitting my guess the original person didn't…read morepickup their order and you saw another order for combo over rice and sent it up without reading the ticket . You can tell because the rice is all stuck together and clumped up same as if you put it in the fridge to heat up later. My special requests wasn't met at all , it literally ask for extra red sauce and sauce under the rice as well . Idk what's so hard to comprehend when someone ask for extra hot sauce . Sorry i don't want plain rice with a small drizzle of sauce . As someone that goes here regularly this shit is so inconsistent, ive been to other naz halal that get it right and read the custom tickets. On top of that the cheesesteak also asked for red sauce and oh look , no red sauce on there either . As someone that likes my food extra spicy , if I ask for extra spice . It's disappointing you can't do that. Oh and they're slowly becoming like chipotle where they're rationing the meat and just giving tons of rice . Note this location has been a headache from the start , as my past reviews are from a year ago and this location.

From the food to the service nothing but excellence! Loved…read moreeverything about this place! I'm coming back tomorrow that how much I recommend

Wow! I have always driven by Costiera and been intrigued... it did not disappoint!…read more The service was great and made our experience fun. The restaurant was definitely small, so I would either make a reservation well in advance or come sit at the bar early! When you come I highly recommend the short rib, one of the best dishes I had in a WHILE.

A friend and I stopped in on a quiet Thursday evening about an hour before they closed, and I am so…read moregrateful we did! The food was incredible: presentation, aroma, flavor, texture. Everything was a dream! We ordered the Mediterranean sampler that had a great variety of items from their menu, stuffed grape leaves, and a kebab wrap. The sampler alone shared between two people was super filling! Service was quick and the staff were extremely friendly. I absolutely cannot wait to go back! It's a smaller space with several 4 top tables and some seats at a bar. I did inquire whether they would be able to accommodate a larger group than 4 and they told me it would be no problem. I will definitely be bringing my friends and family to enjoy in the near future! Some of the best food I've had in York. Thank you, Levant!

Great food and service. Street parking is easy. Wish portions were a bit larger, especially for the…read morekebab. The kebab sauce was amazing.

Came back to Ammoora because it is one of the most beautiful restaurants in Baltimore with great…read morefood. The service was attentive throughout our meal, and every dish arrived beautifully plated with great attention to detail. We started with the Beyti Sujuk Rolls and the Beetroot Hadiqa. The rolls were one of my favorite appetizers. They were crispy, flavorful, and paired perfectly with the yogurt and tomato sauce. The Beetroot Hadiqa was equally impressive, with beets, apples, walnuts...it was a refreshing combination of sweet, savory, and creamy flavors. For our entrees, we ordered the Riyash of Lamb and the Freekeh Short Rib. The lamb chops were cooked beautifully and served over couscous with broccolini, while the pistachio crust added a nice texture. The Freekeh Short Rib was incredibly tender and the rich beef jus paired perfectly with the mushrooms. It was hearty, comforting, and one of the best short rib dishes I've had. The cocktails were just as memorable. I ordered the Asfar So Good, while my partner had the Ashita Affair. Both were beautifully presented with a silky foam on top and were as delicious as they looked. The Asfar So Good was light, refreshing, and well-balanced with subtle floral and citrus notes, while the Ashita Affair had a smooth, creamy texture with pistachio and rose flavors that made it feel almost like a dessert cocktail without being overly sweet. This is definitely on the pricier side, but the quality of the ingredients, presentation, atmosphere, and service justify the cost. Every plate felt thoughtfully prepared, and the overall experience was memorable from start to finish. If you're looking for elevated Middle Eastern cuisine, creative cocktails, and one of the most beautiful dining rooms in Baltimore, Ammoora is absolutely worth the splurge.

All I can say is WOW. My dining partner and I had such an amazing experience here. First of all,…read morethe restaurant is gorgeous inside. We had an earlier dinner reservation so it wasn't as crowded at the beginning but was quite busy at the end. We tried a couple different cocktails and I loved both of mine - Ashta Affair and Asfar So Good. The Ashta Affair was sweet and creamy and the Asfar So Good was deliciously refreshing. My friend really enjoyed his Old Fashioned Date and had a fun experience trying the El Massaya Arak. For appetizers, we ordered Muhamara and Mousakhan Chicken Rolls. The Muhamara came with pita and was such a great dip. The chicken rolls were equally as good with their own sumac labneh dip we enjoyed. For entrees, we shared the Braised Lamb Shank and Makloubeh. The portions were large and the meat was tender. Neither were over seasoned and were absolutely delicious. We couldn't finish it all and saved the rest for leftovers - yum! We wanted to try their dessert and ending up getting the Ashta Bil Asal and Ruz Bil Karaz. The Ashta Bil Asal had cotton candy which made it a fun dessert to try and the Ruz Bil Karaz had a great caramelization coating. Neither were overly sweet which we preferred. It was such a great ending to our meal. I absolutely loved my experience here. Our server, Miriam, was friendly and attentive. We even chatted with the GM, Iman, who also made sure we were provided a great first experience. I cannot recommend this place enough for anyone who's looking for a boujee but amazing time!

I ordered the Moby Dick Combo #1 and it really delivered. The plate comes with ground beef/sirloin…read morekabob over a big bed of basmati rice, plus fresh bread on the side. The beef was juicy with a nice char, and the ground beef skewer was well‑seasoned with that classic kabob flavor. Portions are generous--definitely enough for a full meal and possibly leftovers if you're not super hungry. For the price, I felt like I got solid value for the amount and quality of food. Casual counter service, food came out hot and in a reasonable time. If you want a no‑nonsense, tasty kabob plate that lets you try a bit of everything, Combo #1 is an easy go‑to order here.

Have been going to Moby dick for Persian Kabob for 20 years or more. I have been to many of them…read more Was excited when this one opened up. The quality used to be drastically better as far as taste, size, and freshness. It's overcooked often now. Hard. Flavorless. I still order it because it's the closest Persian food around. But it's crazy to see how much it's changed. The bread used to be made fresh at each location. Warm fresh unlimited bread. Now it's just basic bread shipped in. No fresh noon. I am writing specifically to say that I ordered delivery and my food was cold when I received it. Room temp at best. When paying 60-100 dollars for a meal, I expect it to be warm or hot. Pretty disappointing.

This is an Awesome place to go to unwind. The food is good, the atmosphere is great and so is the…read moreview. If you're going to drink, Dominick is the man.

We boated up with my parents to celebrate Father's Day on the water and had a good time, though it…read morewas a fairly expensive lunch trip for what we got (about $56pp for two drinks and an entree) and thought, for bar food, the food was overpriced. Our server, Dom, was really friendly and attentive. There's a pretty extensive drink menu, including frozen cocktails, which were perfect to beat the heat that day. My parents shared the 1lb of steamed shrimp and a basket of fries, my husband had the cubano and fries, and I had the Jamaican jerk Caesar wrap and fries. Everything was fine, we ate until we were full but nothing to write home about. There was live music on the man-made beach area, and the place was packed for Father's Day. It was a beautiful day and a fun stop to make, but I don't think we'll be back for those prices.