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    Yahya's Mediterranean Grill & Pastries

    4.6 (678 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    YAHYA'S MEDITERRANEAN GRILL & PASTRIES ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Romantic
    Quiet
    Good for kids

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    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.

    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.

    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.

    Lebanese Meat Combo for 2
    Patricia H.

    Food was unreal. Plenty for 2, we had leftovers. The service was unmatched, felt authentic and fresh.

    Falafel sandwiches
    Katie A.

    Great spot!! We were at Sie theater and this was a perfect lunch spot. Creamy hummus! I had the falafel wrap and husband had beef kobideh. Also a super flavorful lentil soup and homemade pistachio baklava. So good! Next time I'd go for the chicken shawarma

    Kafta sandwich (lamb)
    Kat V.

    The best lamb kafta! It is juicy light brown deliciousness. The huge plate of hummus with chicken is tasty with warm fresh pita. The food came out fast and the hot Turkish tea at the end of meal is perfect. We got baklava to go for late night snack. The walnut baklava is crunchy outside and soaked with flavorful honey.

    Hummus
    Francisco S.

    We traveled to Denver and of course we had to try some local places. For lunch, we tried this place. Located on Colfax st, it is a quite and modest place that could be missed if you're not looking. However, this nice jewel shouldn't be missed if you want tasty Mediterranean food. The service was gentle and quick! Our food was out in the blink of an eye. We ordered the hummus to start. It was creamy and rich in flavor. The presentation was excellent! Then, we ate the chicken shawarma and the gyro plate. The chicken was dry but the garlic sauce helped it with moisture and additional flavor. The gyro was tender and had a nice flavor, but it also was missing being juicy. The tzatziki sauce also helped it. The rice was just as nice as you'd expect. Overall, this was a great and unexpected find during our trip with good food and service.

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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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    4 months ago

    Had the gyro plate and it was great, good music and great service. Also the soup is amazing

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    11 months ago

    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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    9 months ago

    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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    Great lunch special the food is phenomenal, the staff is also super friendly and will make your to-go order super fast

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    5 months ago

    Amazing food and incredible service. Either dining in or take always a winner. the homemade pastries complete any meal perfectly.

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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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    Yummy dinner here last night before a show. We made a 5:00 reservation, showed up a few minutes…read morebefore, and may have been the first restaurant patrons of the night. Many more had shown up here before we left, however. As it was happy hour, we tried three different appetizers: falafel with hummus, dolmas, and harissa carrots. All were delicious and ended up being rather filling. My wife and I both had the lamb gyros, while my daughter had the chicken shawarma. While the dishes didn't appear to be a huge amount of food, they ended up being plenty. Everything had really nice flavor. As it was my wife's birthday, she got the free baklava for dessert. My daughter and I both thought it was fantastic...maybe one of the better baklavas we've had in a long time. My wife thought it was fine but has had other versions she'd liked better. Service was quick and strong from the start. All food came out surprisingly fast. We'd come here again if on/near Tennyson Street and in the mood for a good Mediterranean experience.

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    Well that was amazingly delicious! My wife and I loved the food here. We're both big fans of middle…read moreeastern/mediterranean food and this was some of the best in Denver hands down. The flavor on everything is elevated and fresh!! We had hummus w/pita, falafel, and fries to start. Amazing falafel! Perfectly crispy outside and pillowy inside. For entrees, I had the lamb gyro which was one of the best I've had. The lamb is perfection and they wrap it in a roti instead of pita which was absolutely the move! The house-made pickled veggies served with it were amazing as well and really balanced the nice waiting of the lamb gyro. My wife got the Caesar salad with chicken Shawarma. That was Incredible as well! Try a side of the Harrissa in the zhug sauces to add a little fresh heat! The restaurant has great ambience with some Moroccan type vibes and a great patio. There is a 20% service charge automatically added to every check which is what it is. But for this level of flavor, it's worth it plus tip!

    This place started as a 5 star experience and slowly worked its way down to 3…read more The hummus, fresh pita, shishito peppers, cocktails, and front of house service were all excellent. The bartenders and waitstaff were attentive, friendly, and professional. If I were rating only those things, this would be an easy 5 stars. Then the yellow rice arrived cold and crusty. We sent it back. It came back slightly improved but still not properly hot. After a few bites, we found a piece of plastic in it. The half chicken was a mixed bag. The crispy skin was delicious and well seasoned, but the chicken itself was served only lukewarm. Some pieces were moist and enjoyable, while others, especially toward the end, were noticeably dry. It wasn't bad, but had I known it would be served that way, I probably would have ordered something else. The kitchen issues alone would have dropped this to 4 stars. What pushed it down to 3 stars was the billing. A 20% service charge had already been added, yet the payment process still encouraged an additional tip. If you're not paying close attention, it's very easy to leave 40% on an already expensive meal. Whether intentional or not, it feels confusing and misleading. Even if it's disclosed somewhere on the menu, that doesn't make it customer friendly. Customers should not have to do math or hunt through fine print like a budget airlines to figure out what their meal actually costs. Build your labor costs into the menu price and be transparent. Surprise fees create frustration and leave customers feeling misled, regardless of how many disclaimers are printed. To their credit, they removed a couple of drinks from the bill, and I want to be clear that the staff handled the situation professionally. The problem was not the servers. The problem was a kitchen that missed the mark and a shady billing practice that leaves customers with a bad taste in their mouth at the end of the meal. Great hummus. Great pita. Great cocktails. Great service. Cold rice. Plastic in the food. A chicken dish that didn't quite live up to the hype. Confusing service fees. That's how a restaurant that could have been 5 stars ends up with 3.

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