I always wanted to try Lebanese food and this place was where to try it. Walked in the place was…read morebeautiful. The ambiance was perfect. The place was beautifully well designed and the music just brought the vibes. We were greeted immediately by a staff, Miriam. She was very friendly and so informative about the menu. Right when we were sat down another staff came and offered us couple of options of bottled water. The restaurant house bread which was toasted pita with an olive dip was delicious. My son and I had an espresso martini. Best we've ever had and the presentation was beautiful. Miriam gave us suggestions of what were popular and what were her favorites. We went with a couple dishes. Started with the shrimp dish that looked to be cooked in a spicy tomato sauce. It came with a side of pita/naan bread. Both came to the table very hot. The way I like my food. Btw. It was DELISH!!!! Then we had a single order of the mixed grilled. Everything on that platter was so flavorful. I'm usually not a fan of chicken breast but this one had so much flavor and still a bit moist. The filet was so tender and again flavorful. The ground meat stick was very moist and had the perfect amount of seasoning. We ate everything. Really wish we ordered the meal for two. We ended our dinner with their kaniff cheese dessert with a side of pistachios ice cream. The dessert came on a hot plate. It looked dipped in breadcrumbs and fried in butter. Then drizzled with honey and topped with lots of pistachios. It was perfect way to end our dinner. It wasn't too sweet and the pistachios ice cream tasted homemade. Both were so good. Everything Miriam suggested was a hit. My son and I had a great time. We will be back on Friday and bring the rest of our family to try the food and watch the belly dancing show. Everyone there was so helpful. Great place to try Lebanese food. AMAZING!!! Thank you Miriam for making this dining experience wonderful. I always wanted to try Lebanese food and this place was where to try it. Walked in the place was beautiful. The ambiance was perfect. The place was beautifully well designed and the music just brought the vibes. We were greeted immediately by a staff, Miriam. She was very friendly and so informative about the menu. Right when we were sat down another staff came and offered us couple of options of bottled water. The restaurant house bread which was toasted pita with an olive dip was delicious. My son and I had an espresso martini. Best we've ever had and the presentation was beautiful. Miriam gave us suggestions of what were popular and what were her favorites. We went with a couple dishes. Started with the shrimp dish that looked to be cooked in a spicy tomato sauce. It came with a side of pita/naan bread. Both came to the table very hot. The way I like my food. Btw. It was DELISH!!!! Then we had a single order of the mixed grilled. Everything on that platter was so flavorful. I'm usually not a fan of chicken breast but this one had so much flavor and still a bit moist. The filet was so tender and again flavorful. The ground meat stick was very moist and had the perfect amount of seasoning. We ate everything. Really wish we ordered the meal for two. We ended our dinner with their kaniff cheese dessert with a side of pistachios ice cream. The dessert came on a hot plate. It looked dipped in breadcrumbs and fried in butter. Then drizzled with honey and topped with lots of pistachios. It was perfect way to end our dinner. It wasn't too sweet and the pistachios ice cream tasted homemade. Both were so good. Everything Miriam suggested was a hit. My son and I had a great time. We will be back on Friday and bring the rest of our family to try the food and watch the belly dancing show. Everyone there was so helpful. Great place to try Lebanese food. AMAZING!!! Thank you Miriam for making this dining experience wonderful.

I went here on a double date and had a great time. Our waiter recommended a great Arab wine we'd…read morenever heard of before, chateau reserve gold, so that was nice to try. We started with batata harra and cheese bulak. Both were great! The potatoes in the batata harra were very well seasoned and flavorful. The cheese bulak was good but might be a little off putting if your not use to mintiness in your cheese. A belly dancer came out and went around to all the tables and really engaged with everyone. For our entrees we got chicken tagine and lamb chops. I must say the lamb chops were phenomenal. Perfectly seasoned and grilled to perfection. I definitely recommend getting them medium. All in all if you're looking for something different definitely go check it out!

Amazing service and food! Really fresh ingredients and ethnic. Fast service for lunch!read more

THE BEST Lebanese food my husband and I ever had today. If I could rate this place a 10 star, I…read morewould. We had such a great experience! The service was incredibly fast, and the staff were very friendly and helpful. Everything we ordered tasted amazing, and honestly, you can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Highly recommend! This is the one restaurant in Florida I would fly back for.

The lamb chops, I asked for medium, were well done. The baba…read moregabaganoosh was sensational! The side of beans not needed. Chickpea dish very good. This was to go. Timely!

If you think you've tried the best hummus ever, you really haven't unless you've had the one from…read moreMini Pita. Their hummus is the absolute best tasting hummus I've ever had. They make a fresh batch daily. They also warm their pita before serving and that makes it all the more yummy. I first heard of Mini Pita through my job since we've catered from there on two occasions. Their food is fresh and tasty. My fiancée and I stopped in for dinner last night and were pleasantly surprised to find the restaurant nearly empty. Our server was welcoming and extremely attentive. I opted for the chicken shawarma pita while my fiancée ordered the gyro. Oh, and I had the whole hummus and pita appetizer to myself because my fiancée doesn't like hummus. His loss, my gain

I ordered pick up from here and was surprised by how fresh and hot my food was. I did wait a bit…read morefor the food, but it wasn't too bad. I ordered a large koobideh platter which is 2 skewers of mixed beef and lamb and I couldn't recommend it enough. It was amazing and the meat was so tender. It was laid over rice and a pita which was great for making it into a sandwich. I recommend getting the yogurt sauce on the side, it was so good on the pita. I'll definitely be back to check out more of the menu soon.

We stumbled upon here after realizing another restaurant we wanted to check out was closed. We got…read moretwo large plates(one with chicken and one with beef/lamb skewers) and hummus. We chose each plate to have half salad and half rice. This was shared among two adults and two kids(8 and 9). I think what we ordered was just enough but we may benefitted more with either more meat or more appetizers to fill us up. The food was really fresh and delicious. The kids enjoyed both skewers and the rice. One kid likes salad and the other doesn't but in general very enjoyable. Would recommend to others. It was then a short Lyft ride to Lauderdale by the Sea beach.

It's been years since I have been here but every time I come it is always refreshing and delicious…read more Got the ferdos sampler and escargot. It was perfect for two people. Tabouli was fresh and the grape leaves packed with stuffing. So good! I will be back. Escargot was buttery/garlicky and same consistency of calamari. The sampler has stuffed grape leaves, hummus and tabouli.

Excellent from start to finish. The place is beautiful inside. The booths the chandeliers so…read moreornate. Great attention to detail. Our server was such a gentleman. Very attentive. The food was perfect. Lentil soup, zaatar manakeesh and the mixed grill platter. We actually wound up have 4 meals from it. 3 dinners and one lunch. It's the kind of place that you're planning your next meal at before you even finish. The almond cake dessert was amazing too and expresso was perfect. Everything was so fresh. They also told me they've been open 27 years so they are definitely doing it right.

Chaz was great! Food was amazing! Lamb and chicken schwarma star of the show. falafel good too.read more

Have been hearing about this place, all amazing things. Finally got to try it…read more We tried making a reservation, but it was full, and this was on a Tuesday. So, you can tell it's popular. Waiting time for a table was 1+ hour, but the outside bar area was open so we sat there. The bartenders were amazing. So friendly, nice and quick. Our drinks came out in no time, again, while having a full house. Food came out not too long after and I have to recommend their hummus, and the crispy eggplant. I really can't wait to go back and had a full meal. Based on this first visit, what I tasted and their service, I understand why they are so popular and recommended by everyone.

Dude! Wow, so good!…read moreWe got here at like 6 pm and it was jumpin.' Great, great food (try the Grilled Octopus appy) I had the snapper which was charred to perfection. Service is solid, and the prices are fair. By the time we were leaving (around 7:30 pm)... there was a line of 100 people trying to get in!

Greek Islands Taverna isn't just a meal -- it's a full‑blown event, the kind of dinner that makes…read moreyou want to text five friends mid‑bite and say, "You need to get here immediately." Let's talk lamb chops, because these are the showstoppers. Perfectly seasoned, beautifully charred, and impossibly tender, they hit that magical sweet spot between rustic Greek comfort and polished steakhouse execution. Every bite is rich, juicy, and layered with flavor -- the kind of dish that makes you slow down just to make it last longer. And then there are the baby back ribs, which honestly deserve their own standing ovation. Fall‑off‑the‑bone tender with a glaze that balances savory, sweet, and smoky, they're the unexpected MVP of the menu. You don't go to a Greek taverna expecting ribs to steal the spotlight... but here we are. They're that good. The vibe is exactly what you want from a beloved local spot -- lively, warm, and buzzing with energy. Service is friendly, fast, and genuinely welcoming, the kind that makes you feel like a regular even on your first visit. Greek Islands Taverna delivers big flavors, generous portions, and a dining experience that feels celebratory from start to finish. If you're craving lamb chops that melt in your mouth or ribs that redefine what ribs should be, this place is an absolute must. Yamas

What an amazing place, the environment is great, service is like a family, and food one of the best…read moreGreek food I ever had. The gyro burger was mazing flacor and quality. Coming back soon

I live right across the street from this place and I always think about stopping in, but I never…read moredid. Tonight I ordered online and walked over to pick it up. I ordered the spinach pie/spanakopita which was very good. I ordered extra garlic sauce, although it comes with sauce. My food is ready within 20 minutes of ordering it. I will definitely order food from here again.

NEW FAMILY FAVORITE ALERT…read more My family and I love Mediterranean cuisine and this restaurant is officially a go-to. We started with several appetizers including spinach pies, falafel, and the Hommous sampler. The falafel was crisp and packed with flavor! I can't recommend the toum (garlic dip) enough. I would put this spread on anything! Another standout that we were all pleasantly surprised was their fries! These are the crispiest, most delicious side dish. Don't skip them. For dinner we had their moussaka and shish combo. The lamb, chicken, and kabobs were perfectly cooked- so flavorful and juicy! For dessert we had their bread pudding and Dubai chocolate brownie that came recommended from our waitress. Definitely enough to share and very decadent. Lastly, I want to compliment the service. Our drinks were always full, food came out altogether, and they took the time to explain various dishes and how they differ from the typical Mediterranean dishes. Our waitress was an absolute delight!

We were seated promptly for lunch , and we were a group of 6. We asked for water and looked at the…read moremenu. Several people said how good it was when they ate their last, , but had been a year or so since they had been there. Service was sporadic but they were all pleasant. The lentil soup was liked by one person and the other said it was the blandest soup she'd ever had. She put salt and finally the garlic sauce in the soup to declare it edible. She asked the server if it had changed and he said no, it was the same. We all got the chicken breast shish kabob lunch, and one got the sandwich. For me, the chicken was flavorful but a bit overcooked. I would suggest using boneless thighs or smaller piece of breast on lower heat. The rice has almonds in it but completely bland with no flavor. However what was the worst - the grilled vegetables were BURNT- see picture. The pepper were charred, squash dissolving from overcooking. It tasted like eating a piece of charcoal. There are way too many Mediterranean type restaurants in the area to have bad food - or frankly even try them again. I would not go back.

I popped into Yalla Market on a mission...this time to find some high-quality Lebanese olive oil. I…read morefound a whole lineup -- organic, first cold press, extra virgin, the works! I bought a bottle from the famous Koura region, one of Lebanon's oldest, most fertile olive growing districts. This is one of the best Middle Eastern groceries in the area. Liquid gold secured.

We have been coming to this little hole in the wall eatery, which is actually located in a…read moreMediterranean market in a strip shopping cent directly off SR 7/441 As you enter the store you are greeted with the enticing aroma of Mediterranean food being grilled which automatically gives your celebrity glands a jumpstart! The menu is extensive with all the grilled meats and the Shawarma's both served as a platter or individually. The original owner came from Montreal Canada, and surprisingly they have Poutine Fries on the menu too! You woke up to the counter with has an open kitchen behind it and you order your meal right there. The gentleman behind the counter was extremely polite and helpful The wifey had the Falafel wrap meal, and I had the chicken Shawarma wrap. We sat right in the middle of the store, which as I mentioned previously is quite a unique experience and we enjoyed our lunch as it was very flavorful. We have in the past taken their various family meals home, which have been very generous in quantity, very tasty and quite reasonable. Yes, we will be back here when in the area Fellow Yelpers if you are in the mood for a quick Mediterranean lunch or dinner do pop in and give this place a try you will not be disappointed!