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Ark Mediterranean Grill

4.4 (536 reviews)
ModerateMediterranean
Closed • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
Updated over 3 months ago

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Moderate noise
Casual
Outdoor seating
Good for groups

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Chicken kabob plate
Jaz M.

Stopped by for dinner on a Sunday and they were busy. We took that as a good sign and had this place for dinner and went with the Chicken Kabob Plate. After placing our order, the food was out in about 15-20 minutes. Portions of the meal were decent considering the price. My one comments about the food is the size of the chicken chunks and the chunky salad. These pieces were too large for my enjoyment. A couple of the pieces of chicken were not cooked all the way through because of the size. The smaller poecea of chicken were cooked all the way through and had great flavor. We ate about half of the meal and then we weren't feelin the rest so we left it behind. Overall, probably won't be back due to my preferences however if your in the area and craving Mediterranean food, keep this place in mind.

Beef steak, rice pilaf, and hummus.
Andrew E.

Ark is the best Mediterranean establishment in Fresno. The food is delicious and I enjoy the seasoning used to season the meat. The service is quick, usually takes 10 minutes for them to get it out. Freshly made too! The restaurant has a few TVs in there and it's got solid vibes. I lived in SF for a few months and no Mediterranean place compared to Ark. We've got a good one here folks.

Lamb Chops
Hallie G.

THE. LAMB. CHOPS. Interior is clean, service is fairly quick. The food? Great. Got the lamb chop plate with rice pilaf.... the lamb was so incredibly tender and flavorful. Would 100% come here and get it again!

Sinny S.

Super nice staff; helped my group take pictures and was very patient with me when I was ordering. Just wish I remember the young lady that helped me. Food was tasty and fresh. Price is reasonable. Plenty of parking spaces. Northeast corner of Champlin/Shepherd.

Chicken and Falafel plate.  Tasted like coal.

The rest of the food was good. However the falafel was very burnt and tasted burnt. The hummus good. Pita bread was ok.

#10 lamb Luleh plate
Marine M.

The food here is absolutely amazing! Everything is fresh, and the meat is perfectly seasoned. I had the #8, and my husband had the #10--both were fantastic. The restaurant is super clean, with neatly wiped tables, and after ordering, you can sit wherever you like while they bring the food to your table. My husband follows a gluten-free diet, so finding a place with delicious food, minimal gluten, and a large menu is a huge plus! We also ordered fries on the side, and they brought over a generous portion in a big red basket, perfectly seasoned. We will definitely be coming back for more lunches and dinners. Plus, with family frequently visiting us, this will be our go-to spot to bring them!

Lamb Chops
Stacy H.

Food was fast and great and employees very courteous! We definitely will come back. I got the lamb with bulgar and it was very good.

Chicken Bowl
Xavier L.

The food is always so good. We get catering every time for an event and will continue too. The chicken with rice pilaf is my favorite.

Beef Luleh Plate

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Good food, large portions, and they offer military discount. Sometimes the wait time can be long

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Great food, at a reasonable price. Quick and easy service, with a very friendly staff.

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Delicious food as always, nice and clean to dine in also. My husbands favorite rice pilaf in Fresno.

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Everything is really good. We've never been disappointed. Pita and hummus is a delicious and the chicken bowls are fire.

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Awful food! Meat is always dry Has always taken them forever to get our meal to us, there's hardly anyone in there ever!

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Ask the Community - Ark Mediterranean Grill

What company delivers for them? I don't see them on Uber or Grub Hub.

Ubereats

Is the kebob dairy free? I know some restaurants marinate their meats in a yogurt mixture?

Thank you for the question and no none of our meats are marinated in Dairy product of any kind

Is the meat Halal?

Yes all of our chicken and lamb products are 100% halal

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I have been a customer of House of Kebab since 2017, and it has always been one of my favorite…read moreplaces to go. My husband and I actually started coming here because we received a gift certificate on our wedding day, so every visit has always been meaningful to us. Unfortunately, our most recent visit completely changed how I feel about this restaurant. Our waitress was Brenda (a middle-aged Caucasian woman with glasses). I want to be clear about who served us because my receipt also listed the name Brenda, and I would hate for another employee to receive this review by mistake. We were seated fairly quickly even though it was a very busy night and the restaurant was full. I want to say upfront that I completely respect how hard servers work, and I understand busy nights happen. However, after sitting for quite a while without anyone taking our order, I politely told Brenda that we were ready. I am diabetic and was not feeling well, so the wait was starting to affect me. Her response was, "Sorry, we're really busy tonight and there are only three of us waitressing." I understood that they might be short staffed, but at the very least she could have taken our drink order. Instead, she continued cleaning tables and serving other customers. I watched four different tables get seated after us and receive drinks, salads, and appetizers before we even placed our order. As someone who has been coming here for years, I have never felt so uncomfortable or overlooked in this restaurant. In 2026, no customer should feel that way anywhere. When our food finally came, everything arrived at once -- our hummus, salad, and entrée -- which made the experience feel rushed and poorly handled. When I asked Brenda for more napkins, she never returned to our table. We eventually had to go to the register ourselves to pay because she never brought our check. Before leaving, I explained to her how the situation made me feel. She responded with several explanations about being busy and short staffed, but that was never the real issue. The issue was the way we were treated. She forgot who we were all night but when it came to pay my tab, she definitely knew what table we were sitting at because her response was. I'll get your tab for table 3.. The food was amazing as it has always been, but sadly the service we received completely ruined the experience. After nearly nine years of coming here, this will unfortunately be my last visit.

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Okay, I've actually been here now, so I can attest to the restaurant experience being equally as…read moregood as just the food itself! I came in and was greeted by a very sweet girl. She was also very accommodating, letting me take my time and checking in on customers to make sure everything was going well. She also spoke Spanish, which is a plus because there were a lot of Spanish-speaking customers. I ordered the mixed shawarma bowl with half rice and half salad and went to sit down in their beautiful, clean dining area. The seats were very colorful and a lot of them had traditional fabric laid on the top that just added to the vibe. I also loved the customer chalkboard that they had to write your favorite dishes, which I did. Sooner or later, my bowl arrived, and it was packed to the brim. The garlic sauce is always soooo good, and I devoured about half of the bowl before I was full enough and took the rest to go. I also grabbed a beef shawarma plate for my dad on the way out - delicious!

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