As usual, my girlfriend and I were out trying a new spot and ended up at this, cozy place First Impressions: It was completely empty when we walked in, not the best look at first, but it was a Thursday at 12 pm, so we figured it was just a slow time. We decided to stay, and we're glad we did. Atmosphere & Vibe: The inside is warm and homey. It feels like a spot made for a lovely date. Definitely has that family-run vibe. Service: The owner greeted us, chatted with us a bit, and made us feel welcome right away. Super friendly and laid-back. Food: I had the lasagna, and my girlfriend got the gyro and baklava. The food came out quick. Lasagna was solid, but the gyro was amazing, lamb was tender and full of flavor. The pita was slightly burnt, but it didn't ruin it. Extras: The owner brought us a free Alfredo pasta, really creamy and tasty. Then he gave us the baklava on the house and even threw in a brownie for me, saying, "The baklava is on the house and the brownie is for him." That was a nice touch. (And we were really happy that we even forgot about taking a picture) Overall: Not much from the outside, but once you're in, it's a great spot with good food and personal service. We'll definitely be back. WE LOVED THIS PLACE!! read more

This place is amazing!!! The food is out of this world and they will bend over backwards to make sure you're taken care of. We love the setting, the place just fells nice and comfortable. It's small and prefect for a date night! read more

Atmosphere is very warm and welcoming. We were greeted and seated by the owner. He gave us the rundown on all the specials and helped us decide what we wanted to eat. The wine was very good and affordable. The food was absolutely amazing, I would definitely try the blackened seasoning. The owner uses his own home made blackened seasoning and it is amazing. We will definitely be back, thank you ABBA! read more

Fantastic first dining experience dining at Abba's tonight! The atmosphere is classic and welcoming, the service unmatched, but the food somehow was even better! I don't even know how to describe it, but it was REAL food. Exactly what I needed, nutritious, and lovingly prepared. I'm looking forward to going back! read more

10/10 would recommend Abba's is a hidden gem and one of the best meals I've had! Everything is prepared fresh and from scratch. Abba greeted us at the door and explained all the specials. The hummus and lentil soup were delicious. We had the shrimp creole and blackened grouper entrees and they were so flavorful. Abba makes his own blackening seasoning and doesn't use sugar. The prices were very affordable: $22 for fish of the day specialty. I can't believe it's taken me so long to dine here but will definitely be back! read more

Abba’s Mediterranean Cafe - Shrimp creole - Greek Near Me - Mobile, Alabama

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Abba is an amazing host, he greeted us the second we walked through the door!!! All of the food was delicious and affordable. I will definitely be back! read more

Abba’s Mediterranean Cafe - Greek Near Me - Mobile, Alabama

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I had dinner at ABBA's Restaurant on Friday evening 6 June with close friends in Mobile on Old Shell Road. The food, the service, and the way we were made to feel comfortable and our business being appreciated was simply beyond any expectation. ABBA met me as I came in and in a matter of ten minutes, as I was waiting for others to arrive, I felt like he and I were old friends. The restaurant is understated but don't be fooled about the first look. The quality of the food, the manner it is prepared, and the way you are treated will make you love this restaurant and make you a returning customer. I've never felt the passion to rate a restaurant previously but this business and ABBA deserve the highest possible rating. read more

This is the new Osman's!!! Hidden gem in the heart of springhill. The Bess Chicken was scrumptious and the baclava was decadent! The owner is friendly and warm and provides a touch of culture! ***presentation was better than the picture! I took this picture after I started eating LOL read more

Abba’s Mediterranean Cafe - Bess Chicken - Greek Near Me - Mobile, Alabama

The food is always fabulous! Abba is a remarkable and humorous host! Everyone gets individual attention as you dine. Such a unique dining experience! read more

This place has charm (even with the bit of property maintenance that's needed) the owner Naji, aka Mr. Abba, is a swell fella. He's the chef and he enjoys what he does. Come on over. Support a local small business. Everyone seems to love the filete mignon, I prefer plant based dishes, he serves up good curry. Substitute the chicken with mushrooms. read more

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My first time visit to this local hidden gem and all I can say is WOW. The owner is super friendly and the food is outstanding! He has been in business for 40 years. Be sure and start with the hummus. The best hummus I have ever eaten. The grilled bread compliments the hummus perfectly. I went with the Persian kabobs with rice and grilled vegetables. It was excellent. Finished off the meal with a piece of baklava, which was also great. Prices are very good for a meal of this caliber. Highly recommend. read more

Abba’s Mediterranean Cafe - Persian kabobs with grilled vegetables. Feta cheese on top. - Greek Near Me - Mobile, Alabama

I hate that I've driven past this place so many times. I wandered in last night and had the pleasure of meeting the owner and having a fantastic meal a great price point. Excellent food. Excellent service. Highly recommend. read more

Had the opportunity to visit for the first time this week. We had a delightful time. The owner is hands on, the food was excellent, the prices are good and the quiet ambiance was refreshing.. I highly recommend you check out this gem in Mobile. read more

The food is absolutely delicious! Have had the crab cakes and blackened fish and would HIGHLY recommend. The owner is sweet as pie and makes you feel at home. The food has the perfect mix of spices to make the dish unforgettable. read more

Abba’s Mediterranean Cafe - Crab cakes - Greek Near Me - Mobile, Alabama

I love this place!! Food is very delicious!! The name of the restaurant says "Mediterranean", but the menu has other dishes as well. The daily specials are always great. This past visit, I got the blackened grouper with limona sauce and it was PHENOMENAL!! Ambiance is intimate and nice. Abba's is the only semi fancy dining place in Spring Hill. Owner is very old school and runs this restaurant well and consistently! read more

This business has such potential and because it is authentic Greek food we choose to try eating there for our anniversary. The owner Mr Abba was amazing and customer service as well. Although more variety of dishes are needed and a much needed update in the business. read more

Abba’s Mediterranean Cafe - Hubby and I at Abbas - Greek Near Me - Mobile, Alabama

This place is great. I can't believe it wasn't super crowded for lunch. Prices were very low, yet it feels like a nice dining atmosphere. I had really good crab cakes and my mother had a lamb gyro. We both had fresh salads. read more

Wonderful food, service and atmosphere. ABBA is one of the nicest men I have ever met.

Blown away by the attention to detail and food provided at this unique establishment. Definitely a different experience than your regular restaurant visit which I think is a good thing. The owner/chef came out and detailed us on some menu items, every thing was grab and cooked perfectly, and we enjoyed some laughs with the staff. I had one of the specials that day and Mom had the lasagna. read more

Abba’s Mediterranean Cafe - Can't remember the name though is was super good. - Greek Near Me - Mobile, Alabama

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Had a wonderful dinner, i had the gyro which was fresh and hot with homemade taziki. My husband had the shrimp creole, made to order and amazing flavor. The restaurant has an old world flair to it. Highly recommend read more

Food was amazing. Fresh and organic. Ambience is elegant but prices are reasonable. The attentiveness of Mr. Abba was unparalleled by anything I've ever experienced. Music and artwork make for a perfect atmosphere for lunch or dinner. read more

Amazing dinner! Best fish I had in years. Service was wonderful!. So close to home and they made us feel like family. It was so good we ordered takeout for tomorrow! read more

What a hidden gem in Mobile! After dining at Abba's, we truly felt like part of the family. This restaurant gives you a warm welcome, and creates a charming ambience, especially for a date night. (Ask about the beautiful paintings!) We were blown away by the attentive staff and kindness of the owner, who visited each table to guarantee his clients were 100% pleased with their meal. The service was top notch. We could tell that passion went into each dish that was created. Oh and the baklava!!! Just go ahead and order some extra to-go because it. Is. Delicious!!! I am so glad to have found such an outstanding, local restaurant with delicious, fresh, homemade food! I plan to come back for the lunch of gyros or chicken shawarma too. If you haven't tried Abba's, do yourself a favor, you will not be disappointed!! read more

Abba’s Mediterranean Cafe - Tuna steak grilled, medium rare, topped with jumbo shrimp. Over a bed of peppers and asparagus. Delicious! - Greek Near Me - Mobile, Alabama

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Great food and atmosphere! Nice service, but be prepared to wait for food. It would be nice to see more vegan options, but the hummus was spectacular. read more

Personal service, hidden gem. Places like this don't exist anymore, we would do well to keep them alive. Never a bad meal here and the friend I took today for lunch LOVED it! read more

This is a wonderful neighborhood restaurant. The chef could not be nicer and the food is delicious. I recommend his grouper debrenda for an entree and I believe he has the best baklava that I have ever eaten! read more

This restaurant is fantastic in every way. I went with my fiancée for date night and it was perfect. The ambience was very formal: nice paintings on the walls, Fancy music playing in the background at the perfect "background noise" level, and a nice set up. The service was outstanding. Abba came out and spoke with us several times during the meal to ask how the food was and insisted that if it is not the way we wanted it prepared, that we needed to send it back--Needless to say, the food was delectable and prepared with excellence. I had lentil soup that was homemade and warmed the heart. The side salad was made with fresh lettuce and vegetables + homemade salad dressing that was awesome. My main course was Sammy's Lamb, which was a grilled lamb steak covered in mushrooms, walnuts, cranberries, and a delicious savory sauce. The portions were epic, really enough for two meals. We each brought home food (in to go bags). We concluded the meal with some homemade baklava, that I will probably order to go in the future (it was that good). The prices are extremely reasonable, and my total bill ended up being about half of what I expected it should have been. All that said, this is the kind of restaurant that I can easily see myself quickly becoming a regular. If you haven't been there yet, I strongly encourage you going/give it a try read more

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Let me just tell you something, this place is such a little delight right off Bit and Spur! Don't forget to get the baklava! It's my boyfriends fav! Have a great day yelpers! read more

Wonderful, fresh made to order food! The pita apppetizer with vegetables was sublime! The chef is very proud of his restaurant. Go eat here!! read more

This is an interesting little place with the owner on site. We were a large group (more than 20) and we called ahead (definitely recommend doing this). This really helps as Abba had prepared a list of special menu items to chose from along with their regular menu. The food is excellent (the filet is world class prepared and presented as in the blackened options) but the reason for this review is to bring everyone's attention to the Baklava. This is unique and clearly the best in this region. Because the owner is on site you are guaranteed a delightful experience as the personalized care is unique to this area. read more

As a retired professional chef, I cannot endorse this restaurant too much. Abba, or more affectionately, Abbie, has a knack of creating dishes that will not only please your palate but will also amaze you with its complexity. His interpretation of Dolmathes is soothing to the tongue with a balsamic brown sauce that tickles the palate. The pita (pizza) is loaded with fresh cucumber, tomato, oregano and feta will surprise you with a sauce that is incomparable for such a dish. I highly recommend the Sam's Lamb which was perfectly cooked. The accompanying sauce of cranberries, brown sauce, and red cabbage was a very interesting sweet and sour delicacy. Their wine selection is excellent, and their service efficient, thoughtful and not overly solicitous. I would give this restaurant at least a 10 and intend to go back for lunch tomorrow before I leave on my road trip back to Texas. Well done, Abba! Mikail-Texas read more

The food was great. The atmosphere is very nice. Me. Abba is an exceptionally pleasant person and will make you some fantastic food.

Tried this place out yesterday. The food was pretty good, but not great. The atmosphere was a bit awkward. I felt like they didn't really want us there. read more

They have moved to Bit and Spur in Spring Hill. The service was outstanding and food was excellent. The atmosphere is lacking but the food and service make up for that. The owner is extremely friendly and spoke to us but was not pestering. We'll be back for sure. read more

This was possibly the most abysmal dining experience I've ever endured. After being served soup made with chicken (after asking the waiter if it was vegetarian), having drinks dropped on us, wrong dishes served, and food being completely forgotten, along with a member of our party having to break up our own checks because the manager refused, the manager then came out again to yell aggressively at our table about us needing to pay for food that was never served. It felt as though we were being held hostage by the most absurd plethora of comedic foolishness usually reserved for Shakespearean plays. However, if you still feel the need to experience this for yourself, I suggest ordering to go, getting the hummus (which is, indeed, delicious), and maybe having several bottles of wine on hand to handle the stress. read more

I'm sorry, but this is one of the worst restaurants I've ever eaten in. I took my crew there for lunch. Three of us were vegetarians. Usually Middle Eastern restaurants have plenty of vegetarian choices. NOT HERE. In fact the Hummus was absolutely miserable, watery even. The falafel were hard like hockey pucks. The service was spotty. The atmosphere downright weird. None of us liked their food. Just stay away. read more

Excellent food all around. Owner keeps coming around to see that all is as it should be and brings out unexpected surprises, like a table serving of their rice and another of pasta. I also didn't expect dinner salads either, as they weren't listed with the specials. The grouper with aparagus and artichoke hearts in a white wine sauce with sauteed vegetables was very good, and a sizable portion, . We didn't expect the Baklava afterwards either. The specials were marvelous, and appetizers quite nice. Stuffed grape leaves were as good as I have had, and not sour or pickled like most. The hummus was not as thick as most but the flavor was good. Prices were quite reasonable as well. Most entrees were under $15.00, and the dinner portion of lasagna was $7.95. We will be back! read more

My daughters and I adored the restaurant on Old Shell, so we decided to try the newer location on Bit and Spur. The décor was beautiful and the food was excellent. The owner is very friendly and makes customers feel right at home. read more

They have the best baklava in town. I tried baklava almost every place in Mobile but nothing beats their taste.

Are you kidding? This is one of my FAVORITE places to dine. The food is ALWAYS fresh and cooked to order. The hummus is the BEST I've ever tasted, using fresh garlic. The seafood bisque is rich tomato based...delicious. The Shrimp Barcelona with pasta***** And their baklava is truly the tastiest I've ever had, (I travel extensively and have eaten all over) made with real butter and pastry. It is comfort food. They do not mass produce anything which is why it is soooo delicious. The limited menu permits them to focus on a few wonderful items. Yes, the atmosphere isn't fabulous, but it's far from bad, kind of homey middle eastern, but clean. Even the fan blowing gives a sense of old time homeyness (it is air-conditioned). The chef is always welcoming as if to his own home, and serves in the same attitude. I love this place. It has become a family tradition. Doris read more