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    Yahya's Mediterranean Grill & Pastries

    4.6 (681 reviews)
    Closed • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    YAHYA'S MEDITERRANEAN GRILL & PASTRIES ATMOSPHERE

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    Hummus Be-Shawarma
    Steph S.

    Ordered via Ubereats and the entree was exactly what I was looking for; lots of hummus, protein and a salad. The chicken had a honey sauce and was pretty tasty. The salad came with the dressing already on it and some of it leaked all over when opening. Dressing aside, the food was delicious.

    Dee C.

    We decided to try this restaurant since it was close by. Parking is street-only, which is something to keep in mind. Our server was very friendly and offered helpful recommendations. The salad was fresh, and the soup was nicely balanced. We ordered the kefta and kobideh plates--the rice was delicious and fluffy. However, the pita bread was a bit hard, and the meat skewers were slightly overcooked and a bit dry for our taste. We also tried the hot sauce--it wasn't very spicy, more on the vinegary side. The highlight of the meal was definitely the baklava: flaky, flavorful, and not overly sweet.

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    Robert F.

    I've eaten here several times, but had not been in for awhile. I brought a friend. This is a family-run business. The space is basic, but comfortable. The staff is very welcoming and helpful. The food is fantastic and the portions are generous. Prices are very reasonable. We shared the Baba Ganoush to start. This is pureed, baked eggplant. Here tahini and pomegranate molasses were added. I am not a big eggplant fan, but this was phenomenal. The presentation was gorgeous with the puree spread out beautifully on a large dish, topped with olives, paprika, parsley, and a very generous dollop of delicious olive oil. An outstanding version of this dish. We received a large plate of very fresh pita triangles to go with the baba ganoush. These were great. We definitely used them to scrape every speck of eggplant off that platter! We both ordered the Gyro Plate. The gyro meat was very authentic, extremely tender, and very flavorful. The plate included a large tower of savory rice, a rich tzatziki sauce, a nice side of silky hummus, some pickled vegetables, and more pita. Another delicious offering and a huge portion. We also had soup as the entrees come with soup or salad. My friend tried the lentil soup and said it was flavorful and tasty. I had the tomato soup which was hardy and richly-flavored. This was a great meal. There's a pastry case with a choice of many Middle Eastern desserts. My friend selected several to take home and we staggered out of the restaurant with lots of leftovers that will make a delightful lunch tomorrow. A wonderful experience.

    Chicken Shawarma Plate
    sienna t.

    Everything was delicious. The falafel was my favorite. So crispy and flavorful. I like the crispy seeds on the outside. The chicken plate was good but the chicken was a bit dry/overcooked. The gyro plate with lamb and beef was very nice. The salad, soup, and chai tea were all excellent as well. Id come back!

    Casey D.

    Everything Was Excellent!! I ordered the lentil soup, dolmades, lamb kabobs, shrimp kabobs, and beef kobideh, and everything was excellent from start to finish. The lentil soup was warm and comforting, and the dolmades came with a side of pickled cauliflower that was surprisingly delicious and added the perfect tangy bite. The lamb kabobs were the standout--amazingly tender and seasoned so well--and the shrimp were just as impressive with a great smoky char. I'd happily come back again.

    Pistachio baklava!! Delicious
    Amy P.

    Great food, good service, amazing baklava!! The falafel is soooooo good, has sesame seeds on them. My friends & I ate in the & it was quiet, I think unless we were just there @ a weird time, they do more of a take out service. Try it out!!

    Kara H.

    My husband and I were throughly impressed! We had the meat combo platter, which was made up of a variety of skewers, a salad, hummus, pita, and rice. Everything was seasoned to perfection, and the skewers were very tender. Usually we consider the rice a garnish, but their rice was seasoned with cinnamon and saffron- quite the delicious combination! For $1 more you can do a Greek salad rather than a house salad, which I would recommend. My husband was in love with the hot sauce they made in house, although it was a little spicy for a huge bite for me. We initially wanted the kunefa for dessert, but the server said they stopped carrying it because the cheese in it was sourced from Palestine. They served various baklavas instead though, and we tried the dark chocolate one. It was delicious! We loved the balance of syrup to pastry, and the flavor was excellent. Our server was very friendly! The dining room is small so I'm sure they can be really busy, but we went at 3pm on a Saturday and got in quickly. Great food for sure.

    Hummus Be Shawarma with Gyro meat and Chicken
    Phillip J.

    Came here for the first time. We ordered the babaganoush as an appetizer. It came with pita bread along with cucumbers and carrots for my gluten free wife. It might be the best babaganoush in the state. We also ordered the shawarma with hummus and the lamb chops. They were both amazing and huge portions. The servers were super friendly and accommodating. Can't wait to come here again.

    Gyro plate and chicken kabob plate
    Rob V.

    Service was great, food was awesome and flavorful and it is laid back atmosphere. I found this place and was not disappointed. It is tucked away in a neighborhood.

    Desa D.

    Found this place on tiktok. They were a business highlighted as somewhere to go during the Colfax construction. It did not disappoint! The food was soo yummy and I e been thinking about the lamb ever since. The service was excellent and everyone was so nice! This will be one a place we always come back to. Highly recommend tackling the Colfax expansion to go eat here!

    Lamb Kabobs
    Derrick G.

    This is a very good Mediterranean Restaurant. I ordered the Lamb Kebobs for an entree and almond baklava for desserts. The entree came with a very good side salad, hummus, pita bread, rice and vegetables. The lamb was cooked perfectly, and all the side items were delicious. The baklava portion was enormous and delicious. I recommend sharing the baklava, if you are not dining alone. This restaurant is located in Downtown Denver, it was easy to find parking.

    Falafel Plate ( 6 ), hummus, Tabouleh Salad, Gyro Plate
    Sara C.

    I've lived across this spot for 2 years and I FINALLY made it over for takeout. My only disappointment is that I missed out on eating at this place for 2 years!!! This is the real deal when it comes to Mediterranean food. My goooodness. The gyro is some of the best I've ever had. The falafels were soo tasty and fresh. The hummus was unlike any hummus I've ever tried. All in all, this is a high quality Mediterranean spot I highly recommend trying. Great prices too.

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    Friendly attentive service! Really good food with generous portions. Nice presentations. Lots of parking on side and in back of building.

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    Everything is delicious and carefully made. The service is impeccable. The price is on the high side but fair for what you get.

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    Food was top notch. Had Greek salad with chicken shawarma. Lamb chops perfectly cooked. Lentil soup great too. Will definitely be back!

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    2024 update. They no longer do buffets but the kebabs are still solid. Also they don't make anymore Kunefeh desserts.

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    Ask the Community - Yahya's Mediterranean Grill & Pastries

    Do they serve wine?

    No, sorry. I’ve do not.

    Do they have outdoor seating?

    No they do not

    Ade there vegan options? Is the falafel fried in the same oil as meat?

    I can't say for sure but I have not personally seen any mediterranean restaurant that uses Falafel oil for anything else. It would otherwise impact the tase.

    Are there vegan options on the buffet?

    There is a vegetarian plate that we ordered and it was delicious!

    Are there VEGAN and gluten free options on the buffet?

    95% of our items is gluten free. Everything is gluten-free on the buffet.… 

    Is their meat halal?

    Salaam alaikum brother. All the meats are halal.

    What days and times do they have a buffet?

    Buffets Friday Saturday from 6 to 9.

    How is parking?

    There's roadside parking and it's pretty convenient. I've been there twice and I didn't encounter any trouble with roadside parking. It's always available.

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