Marrakesh was a pleasant surprise. I am in town visiting my son and we came here for lunch. The…read moremusic was pleasing, the hostess was gracious and our server was splendid. The decor is classy, elegant and a perfect depiction of the cuisine. The food was 5 star along with the drink selection. I highly recommend coming here for any occasion.

( 2.5 stars rounded up) Now in a new, larger location in…read morewhat must have been a chain restaurant building. Nicely decorated more toward Indian & Moroccan design. Large parking lot as the building sits in the front of a strip mall. Staff was very friendly. Service was very good but it was (maybe) 20% full on a Saturday night at 630. Marrakesh claims to be Mediterranean and they are somewhat correct. I consider Greek, Turkish, Italian to be more Mediterranean. OK, I'll give you Moroccan,, but no way Indian. India is in Asia. ( I know this sounds a little like bragging but I've eaten at many Greek & Turkish restaurants in my lifetime (high end to little, casual cafes), so for those who gave it 5 stars...they probably gave the Olive Garden 5 stars too) The menu is not big and has items from all the cuisines I mentioned above ( except Italy of course) The FOOD.... Apps --The Hummus was just pretty good. but the pita they served was dry like "store-bought". --The Grape Leaves (Rolled grape leaves stuffed with ground beef, parsley, and rice) were just OK too. --The Spanokopita; ( a Greek dish) a mixture of cooked spinach, feta cheese, and onion wrapped in phyllo dough.. was very good. Entrees --The Lamb Chops ( you get 4 of them) are the best bet here. Served with rice or salad. It may be the most expensive dish on the menu but well worth it. ( I did find it odd the server never asked how we wanted it cooked but they were juicy and delish) --I had the Three Meat Combo and choose three items: Chicken Tawook, Lamb, and Sheesh, served with rice and salad. All the meats were very dry. --Maqluba (Mediterranean rice casserole with a special blend of spices, chicken, cauliflower, carrots, and potatoes, served with salad) was tried by a few at our table. It's a huge portion of rice with stuff in it (it was very inexpensive at $16 but then again it was mostly rice) There was an item on the menu ( stuffed Cornish game hen) but they were sold out by 630pm on a Saturday night (odd). Desserts I found it odd that the menu only lists 2 desserts, yet when I asked there were approximately 5 more, including the currently popular Dubai chocolate cake or ice cream ( I forgot which but wish I chose it.) I'm glad I asked because our server never mentioned any specials. Warning: do NOT order the baklava. It was as dry as sand. Worst I ever had and I've had many. All in all the locals surely will like it because it is different and I doubt it has much competition. But if you are visiting and eat this type of food a lot back where you're from, buyer beware.

Dropped into Bateeni's for lunch. So glad we did. The Med salad was delicious. The chicken…read moregyro had a very generous amount chicken. Perfect flavors. The baba ghanoush was the best I've had. If you don't go for the food, go for the Mint Lemonade. Delicious and perfect for a hot summer day.

Popped in here for dinner with a few coworkers, as it was one of the few places open near our…read morehotel. It had snowed that particular week, so not sure if it was quiet because of that, because there was only one other customer in the restaurant. The place is quite plain and noticeably sparse. I shared a Bateeni Sampler with a co-worker. My thoughts - Hummus and Babaghanouj were quite good. - Falafel had a lot more sesame than I normally see, which I liked - Tabbouleh was very fresh - Grape leaves and cabbage salad was OK Despite being very quiet, the food took a long time to prepare. I would say it probably took 15-20 minutes, which seemed very long. Server was nice enough, but there was definitely some miscommunication between the front and back because we ordered a few items to go too, so we waited around 5-10 minutes to find out what we wanted wasn't available. There was some difficulties with refunding what we prepaid, so we ended up taking other food as a substitute. Overall, food was fine, but service had a lot of room for improvement.

This was my first time here and it was fantastic! I got the Chicken Plate that came with tzatziki,…read morehummus, a fresh Greek salad, a huge plate of chicken, and a side of pita. It was an incredible deal for $15.99! There was so much food I have leftovers. Everything was fresh and tender. The seasoning was on point and I loved the hummus and tzatziki. So much flavor. The only thing that made this place better was the fantastic customer service. I was instantly greeted when I walked in and I had friendly service at the counter. My food arrived quickly and was beautifully assembled. When I'm back in town I will absolutely come back to this location.

I don't even know how this is considered "healthy" food... because it tastes WAY too good ‍…read more We just ate at Peño Mediterranean Grill and I'm still thinking about that chicken. Perfectly cooked. Juicy. Seasoned just right--like whatever they put on it, they better NEVER change it. I swear I wish I had the recipe... because this right here?? This is the kind of food that has you planning your next trip before you even leave the parking lot. Fresh. Flavor-packed. Doesn't feel heavy. Just GOOD. Best healthy food I've had in North Carolina--no question.

Great place to get a clean and healthy meal. Super friendly…read morestaff. Great menu with a wide selection of options.

Well, I'm finally writing a review after several visits over the last couple years. Not sure why I…read morehaven't until now. Somewhat unassuming restaurant at a strip mall in Swansboro. As soon as you walk in you can see the kitchen and prep counter with the menu right above it. Order at the counter and pick up at the other end when your pager goes off. We kept it simple and ordered the lamb gyro, seasoned fries, drink, and hummus appetizer. We just had waters, but they offer wine, beer, sodas, bottled water, and some other drinks. Fairly simple, but good size menu with plenty of options. There are plenty of seating options with tables, booths, and outdoor tables as well. While we were waiting and eating there were several to go orders. Steady flow of customers in and out. They also have a great music selection! After a short wait our delicious gyros arrived. The presentation was nothing flashy, but good. The fires were seasoned just right for me, but a little too salty for the wife. The gyros were as expected, delicious and a good size for us. The hummus plate was actually larger than expected, but a nice surprise. There was enough naan for sure. I did not take any pics this time. Overall experience was excellent honestly. We'll definitely eat here again. I recommend giving Olea Mediterranean Kitchen a try.

The FOOD. That's what this is all about. The ambiance is very minimal - more like a deli or…read morecollege hangout which is a shame as the food is Five Start Quality. I had perfectly tender Lamb Korma. Generous with the lamb and not any fatty chunks tossed in for volume. I requested 4/5 hot - kind of American Hot spicy although mild is also available. It tastes so delicious I am stopping my meal just to write this review. The sauce is rich and also generous. Great to pour over the huge lamb chunks and serve myself over perfectly cooked basmati tender rose. No clumps here. I lived the Bollywood music too.

Was in search of Indian food & after checking out several local places, Little Asia Bistro's…read moreimpressive health scores was what brought me here. Service was very efficient. The kitchen was somewhat open so you could see your food prepped. The dining area was very clean and spacious. My baigan bartha was pretty good as were the samosas. The spices were a bit different than what I expected for Indian food but that was understandable when I read that the owners were Chinese raised in Kolkata. I detected a Chinese influence in the food especially the samosas which had a tiny hint of five spice. Adding this to my go-tos to try the other menu items.

Two friends, their kiddos, and I came to celebrate a winning flag football game here a few weeks…read moreago. Among us we ordered a mac n cheese for the kiddos, lamb jalfrezi, shrimp vindaloo, non-veg thali, chicken forma, poori, and rosemary naan. We were able to all enjoy- me, a spice wimp, one friend who can't have dairy, and the kiddos. We all had more than enough food. The Thali had SO much food! We had a wonderful lunch that was pretty fast service and all very tasty.

We order from tandoori bites whenever we're in the mood for some Indian takeout. It always comes…read morecorrect as specified on their website. The butter chicken dish and tikka masala chicken dish is our go to dishes We have not eaten at the restaurant yet, but we did notice that the new renovations look lovely

I'm disappointed that all the reviews misled me. At 6 pm on a Wednesday there was no one in the…read morerestaurant. We ordered a hummus appetizer and had the thinnest and dry pita in a plastic bag delivered to our table. We asked to split a meal and even though there was no one there, she delivered one plate and told us we had to split the dish ourselves. The gyro platter had better pita, see pic , so I'm perplexed why we had the terrible pita we paid extra for. The gyro platter was average. I guess if its the only Mediterranean in town it would explain the reviews but other than that I cant explain the rave reviews.

We found this place while we were in Okracoke looking for options on our drive down to Carolina…read moreBeach today. After having italian, fried seafood, thai, indian and dessers, we wanted something different. Glad we picked this spot! Inside is spacious and cute. Love the cozy tables with cushion and pillows. The music was nice setting the atmosphere. The food was refreshing and the cardamom tea a delight! The rice is probably the best I've ever had at a restaurant, ever. The server was attentive and everything came out in a timely manner. We got the veggie skewer & gyro plate. Definitely recommend!

Service was great !! Food was delicious would highly recommend going there . We had the hummus…read moreappetizer then The salon with rice

What a gem! I've lived in Wilmington for years, and I finally was able to try Black Sea Grill. What…read morea treat! A girlfriend and I met for lunch one day. I'm trying to eat healthier so I was excited about the kabobs. However, the owner sold me on the special of the day- the branzini filet- which was amazing! So light and tasty with delicious grilled veggies on the side. My friend had the kabobs which she kindly shared with me so I could try them- so good! Perfectly tender and well cooked, seasoned perfectly. I can't wait to return!

My daughter and I came here on a Thursday because we were in the mood for burgers after a morning…read moreand afternoon of thrifting. It was our first time here, and I had the bacon cheeseburger and she had the smash burger. If the burger I had isn't considered one of the best burgers in Wilmington, then there's something wrong with my taste buds! The bun wasn't a typical hamburger bun; it had a roasted buttery taste and glaze to it. And the patty was THICK and cooked to a perfect medium-well like I requested, and coated with melted cheese! The crispiness of the edge of the meat combined with the warm, smooth cheese, along with the red onions, bacon, and sauce made for an incredible tasting burger! Next time, I think I'll ask for just a tad bit more sauce though. The seasoned fries were hot and excellent. I should also comment about the water we drank--it was poured into our glasses from an already-chilled bottle, so no ice was needed! The establishment was clean and lit with natural lighting from the extensive windows that make up the entire front of the restaurant. Tony, our host and server, was extremely welcoming, friendly, and attentive. I asked him to let the kitchen staff know how much we loved our burgers, and he even boxed and bagged up our leftovers (I WANTED to eat the entire burger then and there, but I would have stretched my belly way too much!). You have every reason to eat here, so go. Right. Now. :)

$1 oysters on thursdays after 4 (they also have half off wine bottles under 75. There is a 44…read moredollar white blend you can get for 22. 5 glasses for $22!) Got oysters, wings, wine, cocktails. Sat at the bar w/ our great server Shelby