The strip mall exterior shrewdly conceals this garden of culinary delights from those who lack the curiosity to pursue them. We started with an order of dolma- grape leaves stuffed with seasoned rice and cooked to just the right consistency- nothing was still crunchy, nothing was yet mushy. They vanished like djinn in the dawn, before I could get a picture. With them arrived our beverages- fountain drinks of the usual sorts. (Coke products.) As an Alan Parsons fan, I ordered The Pyramid - a homemade pita mounded with lettuce, tomato, homemade guacamole, brilliantly seasoned chicken cooked to perfection and served with rice, green beans, Muenster cheese and a marvelously spiced sour cream sauce. My Bride got the Loaded Greek- an Acropolis of fries, topped with a temple to the Muse of Gyros. Caramelised onions, red peppers, gyro meat, olives and tomatoes covered with feta and tzatziki. We split both dishes, enjoyed them thoroughly, and found ourselves sadly too full for dessert. The rice pudding and baklava combo is calling me to return... The total for this repast was a mere $34.42 before tip. More than reasonable, and just one more reason I'll be back! read more

Xenia Kebab Grille - The Loaded Greek - Mediterranean Near Me - Harrisonburg, Virginia

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We stopped by for a quick lunch. My husband got the pita sandwich with double meat spicy. I got the Mediterranean salad with 4 felafel on top. Came with oil and vinegar dressing, tzatziki sauce and humus. Delicious! However the bread was cold and seemed a little stale. My husband remarked that the double meat was not as generous as previous visits. Service was very quick once we were waited on, which took a while. Not a fancy place but we have always enjoyed the food read more

Xenia Kebab Grille - Mediterranean salad with felafel - Mediterranean Near Me - Harrisonburg, Virginia

Wonderful middle eastern food with many delicious vegan options. Had a selection of side dishes - grape leaves, hummus, tabbouleh, pita, and lentil soup. Clearly homemade with authentic regional recipes. Very reasonable prices and pleasant service. Just passing through the area, so sadly I probably won't have an opportunity to return. If I lived nearby it would definitely be a regular stop! read more

We went for lunch and ordered the chicken shawarma gyro and the Loaded Greek. Both were fantastic. The chicken shawarma was juicy and flavorful and the bread was a perfect compliment - absolutely delicious. The Loaded Greek is under the sandwiches part of the menu, but is all the meat and fixins of a gyro over French fries. Super tasty and delightful. When we arrived - there was a sign on the door - Take Out Only. Take out worked fine for us. The JMU arboretum is across the street and has a few picnic tables available. It was a great spot to enjoy our take out lunch. read more

This is a very unassuming place in a strip mall. I had the hardest time understanding the menu and what I ended up getting still wasn't what I thought I was ordering. I'm going to say that the problem was probably just me because the server tried to explain (twice) what the options were. I ended up with a lamb kebab with pita bread as my entree. I also got the falafels as an appetizer. The dining mate got the double portion of lamb kebabs on rice. We both thought the lamb was fabulous! The large chunks of meat was grilled perfectly and was so moist. I also liked the falafels. They were a little "soft" but everyone makes their balls differently. Taste is what matters and it was tasty! The place is not fancy. It is small. The furniture was sticky. But the food was good. read more

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A small hard-to-find gem tucked into a row of stores. The food was amazing. I had the chicken shawarma and will definitely go back to try other things on the menu. Service was attentive and friendly. All tables were full while I was there so obviously the place has a loyal following. read more

The food here is SO GOOD. Perfect for when you're craving really good Greek food. Their steak is tender and seasoned well. Their hummus with pita is fresh and delicious. Service is super quick. The restaurant itself doesn't have a lot of seating/isn't super big but we didn't have a problem finding a spot to eat. Will definitely be back read more

Xenia Kebab Grille - Steak Shish Kebab - Mediterranean Near Me - Harrisonburg, Virginia

Xenia is a small but lovely restaurant located in Harrisonburg Crossing. I went here on a Saturday afternoon with my girlfriend and we were very impressed with the food! Do note the restaurant has maybe ten tables so seating is limited. We started with an appetizer of hummus and garlic pita. There was plenty of hummus to go around, but honestly I could have ate the pita by itself! The garlic flavor was prominent but not overpowering and the pita itself was very light and doughy: delicious! Some entrees appear on the menu twice: I was confused but it seems that they have a section for kebabs over rice and kebabs over pita. I ordered the chicken shish kabob platter while my girlfriend ordered the lamb shish kebab. The chicken was very flavorful and juicy! Did not need the tzatziki sauce whatsoever, so I saved that for my fries. The main aspect that made us so impressed was the portion size! There was so much food on each of our plates and we had to take leftovers even though we were SUPER hungry. Will definitely come back to Xenia! read more

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The food at Xenia is amazing! If you're looking for authentic, delicious kabob (kebab) in Harrisonburg, this is the place to try. Whether you choose to take it to go or dine in, you won't be disappointed. The service is excellent, as it's a small, family-run business that makes you feel right at home. While the seating, tables, and lighting aren't what you'd expect from a high-end restaurant, that's part of its charm--it's a true hidden gem, a hole-in-the-wall spot. If you're after the best food, generous portions, and satisfying meals, Xenia is your go-to! read more

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Stopped here for a quick and easy lunch while on a long road trip up the east coast. I loveee Mediterranean food, so I figured a gyro would be nice. I'm sure I have somewhat high standards as I've tried gyros in different states and countries, so I was not impressed with the Athenian gyro here. It was okay, but nothing special for me. read more

Xenia Kebab Grille - Athenian gyro - Mediterranean Near Me - Harrisonburg, Virginia

The food is always very good and authentic to Mediterranean style cooking. Service is attentive without being overbearing. A great little place! Don't get fooled by its strip mall location. read more

We used Yelp to find lunch during our drive to DC. I love that Yelp helps us locate locally owned gems off the freeway, so we aren't stuck using fast food or fast casual chains. Xenia hit the spot! I got the falafel appetizer and a basket of garlic pita and hummus for the table. The Colonel got the steak and lamb kebab platter, and der Sprosling got the chicken kebab platter (they were out of ground beef, so no koobideh for YOU). Every place/culture in the Levant does falafel (and other staples of the cuisine) a little differently. The falafel were small, firm, fried dark brown and crunchy on the outside and were more creamy and saffron colored on the inside, delicious! They came with a hummus that was mild and slightly which also went well with the garlic pita. The pita said two pieces but they mean two GIANT pieces ripped into about 16 smaller pieces. It's a lot of bread, don't be fooled! The kebabs were very good, I got full quickly so I only had chicken and lamb, but the steak LOOKED amazing. The Colonel made little happy noises to himself as he ate. The place is nicely decorated, the server was pleasant, and the bathroom was clean and pretty. The Colonel is already thinking about stopping on the next time we pass through Harrisburg. read more

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A cozy, family run place with incredible flavor in all of their dishes. The Dolma was so delicious, I didn't know dolma could taste that good. I had the Ultimate Veggie entree, which did not disappoint. This was a very satisfying meal and affordable. Can't wait to come back to try other entrees and appetizers read more

Xenia Kebab Grille - Koobideh Kebab Ground Beef - Mediterranean Near Me - Harrisonburg, Virginia

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We drove 2.5 hours north, my daughter drove 2.5 hours south to swap a visiting child. We needed a restaurant in Harrisonburg and based on reviews decided to eat at Xenia Kebab Grille. We ordered hummus and baba ghanoush for starters and chicken gyro, chicken souvlaki, lamb shish kebab and biryani for meals. The food was absolutely amazing. The hummus smooth and flavorful, the baba ghanoush the best I've ever eaten, the pita soft, warm and ample to capture every bite. Everyone was very happy with all delicious meals, the only disappointment was being too full to order dessert! Prices are a bargain in this economy and we dream about eating here again. Oh wait; I didn't mention how Daro and Gona, two of the owner/chef/family came out to chat and ask how we enjoyed the meal! We had wonderful conversation learning about this family owned business and telling how we happened along. This restaurant deserves more than 5 stars! read more

The foods, and service was great- we shared hummus, Baba Ganoush and the chicken kebab platter. So good!! The restaurant is very simple and dated but the foods and service made it worthwhile. We will be back!! read more

Delicious food and great service. The dining room is tiny, but we were quickly seated and throughly enjoyed our experience.

One of the best Greek food we have ever eaten. Very good!!! Service is great. Every dish is cooked fresh. Definitely the best place to eat. read more

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Found this place because we needed to charge the electric vehicle after a full day of driving through Shenandoah National Park and were really hungry. The food did not disappoint. I ordered the Steak & Lamb Shish Kebab with Mediterranean Sauce. It was a huge portion and definitely hit the spot after being out all day. The meat was seasoned well and went well with the sauce. The rice was really amazing! I was able to clean up every grain of rice because it was that delicious. read more

Xenia Kebab Grille - Steak & Lamb Shish Kebab with Mediterranean Sauce - Mediterranean Near Me - Harrisonburg, Virginia

Visiting from California some of the best Mediterranean food I've had in a long time. Highly recommend the lamb kabobs, hummus and Gryo.

Holy cow this place is easy to give 5 stars to. I mean... if you're someone that saves like one extra star for ambiance... you might end up giving 4 stars. It's definitely no Royal Tandoor #Gaithersburg. BUT, if you're someone who solely devotes your stars to food- I'd be shocked if you didn't give 5. These were simply some of the best tasting Kebabs I've ever had. They are SO good that I was trying to come up with some elaborate plot to get my hands on the recipe. The person in the back of the kitchen at Xenia KNOWS what they are doing. The flavors are bright, punchy, well spiced (not spicy... mom), but balanced and just fall on your palate like how those actors in the 5-gum commercials fell into all of those weird CGI balls. Ya know what I'm talking about? I was headed down to the Summer Camps I used to work at and decided to pick up a bit of food on the way and when this place came up with 320+ reviews and 4.5 stars, I knew I was in for a treat. I wanted to pick up some healthy eats to bring to camp, and you best bet your bippy ( yes I'm 85 years old) that I will be stopping by here on the way down to camp again. I got the Chicken Shish Kabob which comes with 2 chicken kabobs, rice and a bit of salad. The sheer amount of rice this dish comes with one might consider excessive. I consider it leftovers. I also got the tabbouleh ( best choice of my life) and a couple of dolmades. The tabbouleh was unlike any tabbouleh I've had in my life. Where as most tabboulehs are primarily chopped parsley, this tabbouleh almost had an even amount of parsley, tomato, red onion, and bulgar. The flavor of it was so acidic and bold that... well... I want this recipe too. The chicken was so tender and well done. Man. The only thing I felt that didn't really measure up to the other two things was the dolmades. They were good, they just didn't wow me like the two other dishes. They also came with a ramekin of what was primarily lemon juice, if not all lemon juice. Which I found just a tad bit odd. I would have just thrown in a little lemon wedge. But ya know what. I don't own a highly successful Middle Eastern restaurant... and they seem to be doing things quite right. So I'll leave that one up to the experts hahaha. Can't wait to make it back here. The interior is definitely a bit older, and hole-in-the-wall-y. But like I said, if you venture places for good food, you'd be a fool not to stop here. read more

Best Mediterranean food I had since a long time ago. This is from someone who cooks Mediterranean food and is an excellent cook ! Learned from the best in the field. You have to try it. read more

Daughter just started at JMU and I am thrilled I decided to stop at this place for lunch with so many options in the area. Chicken and steak kebabs with rice was delicious, and the portion was large. Definitely a go to spot when I visit. read more

We were just passing through on our way up 81 and found this place online. It is a very simple storefront place, but wow what great food! We had kabobs of different types which were all excellent with high quality cuts of meat, well seasoned but not too much. Make sure to get the Biryani! And rice pudding for desert with warm spices & crushed nuts. Excellent. read more

Update: I went back and ordered the same item because it was so good. However, there were only two falafels in my ultimate veggie. The last one had three...wish it had four! I ordered the food for pick up, but it did have a small area with a few tables. The real deal was the food! The ultimate veggie was huge and delicious! I ate the entire thing because it was so good! read more

Xenia Kebab Grille - A quarter of the ultimate veggie. - Mediterranean Near Me - Harrisonburg, Virginia

Our favorite Mediterranean restaurant in the area! Great flavors with well cooked meats! The sauces are wonderful too.

Delicious Middle eastern food. Good prices and friendly service. Fresh, delicious fare. I will be back.

Fantastic food I had the Mediterranean salad and a chicken kebab. This place is legit you should stop. This is great.

Amazing authentic food- really nice people work there. I had the Chicken Shawarma and Babaganosh. All really good. They make the pita fresh and home made. Definitely try it! read more

We were passing through Harrisonburg on the way back to NoVA and decided to try out this place due to Yelp reviews. Reviews were also raving about the athena gyro so we got that to share. If you ask for it spicy, you can have the spice level adjusted to your preference. We got half the spice level that they usually add and it did have a bit of a kick but it wasn't bad. I loved how flavorful and crispy the meat was! read more

Xenia Kebab Grille - athena gyro - Mediterranean Near Me - Harrisonburg, Virginia

Wow. This is a hole in the wall type of place at the end of a strip mall. Don't let that fool you! The food is great. Very authentic Mediterranean food. There is limited seating inside and it is very quaint. The waitress informed me while I was there that they have lots of "orders to go". The hummus was very tasty, as well as, my entire meal. My sister and daughter have tried Xenia's and have fallen in love with the food. Give it a try. read more

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Stopped for quick lunch off of I81. Perfect stop. Delicious and wholesome food. Small place and it filled up quickly. Better than chain fast food. Across from JMU in busy shopping plaza. Definitely worth a stop. read more

We stopped here while driving through to DC, and it was SO GOOD! We both ordered the chicken souvlaki and added a side of fries and a side of the tabouli salad. It was a ton of food, and everything was delicious. The fries were incredible, the pita was soft and chewy, the chicken was moist and super flavorful. Highly recommend. We will definitely stop again when we're driving that route. read more

Great food, very nice staff. Worth the stop In a road trip! I had chicken Slovakia and my husband the gyro. We also enjoyed the hummus and very thin nan like pita bread. read more

I was really craving Greek so chose Xenia from the kebab spots in Harrisonburg and wasn't disappointed. Loved the loaded up pita (Mesopotamia) and the chicken shawarma was pretty good. I've had better but it satisfied my Greek craving! They were out of baklava but we also visited on a holiday so we were just happy they were open at all. I'd come back again but would spring for a kebab next time! read more

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Came in with a big group on a Friday night for a later dinner. The place was pretty quiet maybe just one or two other tables with smaller parties. They were very accommodating to our large group of 8 to 9 people, and we're willing to let us put tables and chairs together. Our food came pretty fast and was fresh, tasty and with good portions. You were sad that they were out of dolmas so we shared fries instead, they were so good! Battered fries are the best. I tried dipping the fries in the Baba ganoush which was nice and creamy. I got the lamb shish kabob with a side of green beans and cheese sauces - cilantro sauce and horseradish sauce. The horseradish sauce wasn't very spicy at all which was a little bit of a disappointment. The seasoned rice had some sort of yellowish oil on it but I couldn't detect a flavor to it. However it was a lot of rice! The green beans were definitely canned or frozen. Tasted great but the texture was a little blah. The lamb itself was super duper seasoned but I would have appreciated more veggies with my shish kabob. One of my fellow diners got a side salad which looked very good! Near the end of our meal, our server and another person brought out pieces of baklava and candles for us to sing Happy Birthday to our friend. Overall it was a great experience and I would definitely go back and try other things on the menu. read more

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My family and I are staying at the Massanutten Resort, as we were out and exploring the area, we came across Xenia Kebab Grille. We love Mediterranean food, so to us this was an easy pick. As we entered, the server did their best to accommodate us while encouraging social distancing regulations. They are only required to set up a few tables. So be mindful of that. Xenia Kebab Grille has excellent, eclectic Middle Eastern menu AND this restaurant is run by a family. I found out that they are Kurdistan, whish is awesome. The set up is, there's a man out front that takes the orders, and two or three women and a man working the kitchen. It was amazing seeing one of them stretching dough for pita. They have several soup options, including thick Kurdish lentil soup, the soup of the day we were there was lentil soup. That was delicious! The gyros are homemade and hand-sliced. For appetizer, we had Hummus with Pita. I have learned that their hummus & pita are homemade. So when it's served, it served with fresh. For my main meal, I had the Chicken Shish Kebab off the Special Kebad menu section. Kebab style chicken breast is marinated in a Mediterranean blend. Their tender and juicy marinated chicken kebab is grilled on skewers over an open fire and served with fresh baked pita, topped with fresh lettuce, onion, tomatoes, cucumbers, and sauce of choice. I had the Mediterranean sauce. It is also served with basmati rice which is fluffy and flavoured with a touch of saffron. Overall, we were all pleased with our orders. The atmosphere was great. The next time we are in town, we will definitely return. If you love ethnic foods, I highly recommend trying this place. read more

Xenia Kebab Grille - Chicken Shish Kebab - Mediterranean Near Me - Harrisonburg, Virginia

Exec elect food and service. Very clean and intimate with wonderful Kurdish music. So glad I found them. The lentil soup is the best I have ever had. Ordered kabob also very good. read more

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5 star plus! Everything on the menu is fresh, authentic and tastes amazing! I say everything because they catered our daughters wedding (120+ guests) and served a wide variety of nearly everything on their menu (except soups). Our guests comments were along the lines of "this is the best wedding food we've ever had!". "Where is this restaurant located so we can go there!" And the service was top notch! Fresh ingredients, served hot, generous portions, and presented beautifully. This is a family run restaurant that truly cares about quality food and service. I wish it wasn't 3 hours away. My husband and I stopped by last week for lunch (gyros) since we were passing thru the area (it's located just off the highway) and were equally impressed all over again. Fresh ingredients and full of flavor. Highly recommend!! read more

Amazing food! This place was recommended to me by another flight crew member (we overnight in Harrisonburg) and I was not disappointed. I didn't take any pictures of my food, I didn't think about it until I was well into the dinner. I got the Mediterranean salad with steak kebab and a side of hummus and pita. The hummus was delicious and creamy, the pita was soft and wonderful. The salad was tasty and not lacking in any way. The steak was tender and soo good! I will definitely be coming back to try more items, I know that it will not only be healthier than other local options, but delicious!! read more

Tripoli was not good at all. Could hardly chew the onions. The food prices on the menu listed did not reflect what you end up paying. Add 25% to your total calculated price. Service was not good either. I don't think I'll go back there. read more