My go-to spot for authentic Mediterranean food in Baltimore…read more I like to order online and pick up my food to go usually, but I have also dined in. It's a bit dark and outdated inside, and they do not sell alcohol. Their shawarma is great, I love their chicken shawarma wrap with fries. They also have a mint lemonade which is extremely refreshing.

Pleasantly surprised! I always walked passed Zaatar and never stopped in but we needed a later…read moredinner the other day and with Zaatar being one of the only spots open (why does everything close so early in Baltimore!?) we stopped into Zaatar. I had the mixed shish grill and truly enjoyed it! I am not typically a steak or lamb person but both the steak and lamb shish kabobs were great! Service was on point and friendly and the ambiance was perfectly casual.

I've loved Baba Halal since the food truck started making the rounds. Now that they have two…read morepermanent locations, one in Towson and one in Annapolis, the falafel is still the best. Large balls with a slight crunch and lists of soft green blended chickpea And spice. Baba was working Sunday training up new staff.

The smash burger was amazing! The meat was perfectly seasoned and the onions and sauce complemented…read moreit so well! I'm not in this area often but will make a point to eat here when I am

My husband and I went here for date night this past Saturday (9/26/26), and the experience was…read moreABSOLUTELY PHENOMENAL!!! I love that this restaurant is its own independent restaurant and not a part of the Atlas Group food chain (I dine at restaurants that are part of the Atlas group, I have no issues with the Atlas group, just nice to see an independent restaurant). Disclaimer (LONG REVIEW) Upon pulling up, I instantly loved the way the wording of the Restaurant sticks out, and that valet parking was available and prices were reasonable ($15.00 of which is added to your bill), because I really dislike finding parking when going to dinner or having to walk from the garage. The valet employees were very professional and pleasant. The restaurant is aesthetically pleasing, the neutral soft tones colors selected for furniture and decor was very cozy and warm. There was much attention paid to detail throughout the entire restaurant, I literally forgot where I was . The seating is close and intimate but not too close . The interior decor was captivating. From the moment you walk through the entrance, everything draws you in, appealing to every sense of your curiosity. The soft tones and moody atmosphere made it feel like we had stepped into foreign lands, a world of its own, gently planted in the middle of a little big city like Baltimore. It almost feels like a hidden gem waiting to be discovered. Now to the food, we had hummus with shrimps, I had the "Bronzino", of which was delectable, it came with grilled broccolini. My husband had the " Shish Tawouk" of which was chicken kebab served with grilled veggies & rice . The rice was very flavorful with pomegranate seeds which was a nice added touch, the chicken was tender and flavorful as well. I also had the "Kebbet Karaz" which was like lamb meatballs in a really sweet & savory sauce. Everything we ordered was SCRUMPTIOUS! Now service: (Dianna) was our server and she was so pleasant, attentive, patient and so knowledgeable about the menu, she made our dining experience unforgettable with her amazing smile . (Iman), the manager was going around to tables and interacting with customers to ensure our dining experiences was satisfying and enjoyable. Iman was so amiable, affable, courteous, professional and so pleasant. I look very forward to dining here again. Both Iman and Dianna made our date night a night to remember .

Beautiful decor, no doubt…read more The baba ghanoush and the shrimp appetizer were my favorites. The filet mignon was not very good, it really needed some seasoning. Very bland, served luke warm and even had a hint of it being frozen .... Not sure but it wasn't worth the price. I wanted to sprinkle salt over it. Ate 1/4 . I didn't like any of their cocktails. The desserts were just ok. For the price, I'd say pass. Great service and good coffee. I would recommend stopping in for appetizers and desserts with coffee, maybe.

Was having a falafel craving so I looked around and Falafel House got good reviews and was close…read more Stopped in at lunchtime and no line. Ordered a falafel pita and it was ready in 5-10 minutes. Came with hot sauce on the side. Pita was good but could have used more falafel. Hot sauce was the best and I was dipping every bite before eating. Nice people and good Sammy.

I'm unsure if this is Syrianos or falafel House, but it is delicious! The #2 mango smoothie is so…read moreyum I may have to move to Towson. Too bad we leave tomorrow. We also tried the berry smoothie and the peanut one. Very good! Dolmas are fresh and tasty! The proprietor is friendly and service fast. I wish to come back!

This place is awesome. We placed a large group order, made up of individual orders and this…read morerestaurant was 100% accurate with all 10 of our orders. I made my owner online and it was very easy to do. The owner was so nice while we waited for our order. There is metered street parking available for this restaurant and I did not have an issue finding a spot. I personally ordered the Greek Philly. I was was thoroughly impressed with my food. First, the portion size was huge. I could not finish it in one sitting. Second, it came with a huge salad, which I was not expecting. The salad was delicious, the Philly was delicious. The fries.....not so much. They were crispy and hard. The salad and Philly were both tasty and packed with flavor. I cannot say enough about this place. They have a wide assortment of food including gyros, salads, soups, wraps, paninis, burgers, skewers/kabobs mezza, and antipasti. They also have worldwide booze, including imported beers. I am glad that I was able to experience this food and highly recommend checking this place out.

Good spot with good options. First off the inside of the…read morerestaurant is much nicer and classier than the outdoor seating. It's well decorated with comfy chairs and a good vibe. Outside feels like a complete different place (so pick indoor seating). Second, the staff is very friendly. We ordered several of their appetizers for our group and they were all delicious. Their kabab plates were a hit. They also offered a good selection of drinks. Minor thing, and it is from personal experience only: their menus are printed on black paper and in a plastic sleeve. Reminds me of the bad touristy places in Europe. It did not represent how good the food was, because usually we run away from this Massive Plastic menus... so I Joel one day they will update them to something nicer for a better first feel.

Takeout order: The…read morechicken shawarma was very good. I would definitely order that again. The Italian salad was loaded with veggies and meat pinwheels. It's served with the house dressing. We'll make this into 2 meals. Chevre sandwich was ok. Probably not something I would get again. I saw a few pizzas pass me when I was picking up and they looked delicious. I'll try next time.

Solid lunch choice with two things that make it special: owners who are involved hands-on and…read morereally care, and imaginative cuisine not otherwise available in the area. Eat-in atmosphere seems a bit of an afterthought. More attention to this may make the overall experience truly special.

No line. Menu gives you a choice of sandwich or platter. Middle Eastern miso. Provides a nice…read moreambiance. Food is made to order. 10 minute wait once you order

My wife and I were in the mood to try Iranian food, so we decided to check out the Moby Dick chain…read more We ordered the Combo III and the Gyro platters, plus hummus and a few sides. The restaurant itself is clean, and the décor is surprisingly beautiful for a fast‑casual spot. The only downside on the cleanliness front was the sticky floor right in front of the counter. On the bright side, the bathroom was very clean, which I always appreciate. Our food took about 15 minutes since they prepare everything fresh. The beef was the clear standout -- incredibly delicious. The lamb and gyro were just okay. The hummus was very good, but the salad felt like a mix of fresh and older pieces, which was disappointing. Overall, a decent experience with some hits and misses. The beef and hummus alone might bring us back, but I hope the salad quality improves.

Food is always delicious and service is great. We dine here every time we drop off or pick our son…read morefrom Loyola.

Second visit with friends. The service was incredible and the food was just as good as the 1st…read morevisit. The servers are and very good at what they do. Will absolutely visit again soon.

Amazing! Amazing! Amazing! Everything was made fresh so it…read morewas about 15-minute wait but that's ok, I took the opportunity to look around the market. I picked up a few things. We got a medium Falafel sandwich and a Shawarma sandwich. Wow. Delicious. I actually may have liked the Falafel just slightly better but both were excellent. I also got an extra garlic sauce on the side... just love. Until next time.

I feel like I found a favorite near us. It's not one of those places where I would travel to, but…read moreif you're relatively close to Urbana, it's worth a stop. It's a small mart that specializes in middle eastern Mediterranean cuisine and ingredients. They place does not have seating inside, but plenty of seating outside. So plan on either take out or picnicking. They make the food right as you order so things are fresh. The part I really liked about this place was that the sauces were not overly salted - to increase shelf life - and the amount of oil/butter was not overly used to try to mask the ingredients. It's more on the "let the ingredients speak for itself" which I really dig. In the end, you don't feel heavy after the meal and you feel like you had a hearty and healthy meal. My favorite was the lamb shawarma. He toasts the outside pita and it gives it a nice crunch. The lamb is fresher than other places and he doesn't over season it to hide the lamb smell. Other places - if you notice - tends to use cumin a lot of mask the lamb smell. Not here though. The falafel sandwich was okay. It was colder than the lamb shawarma. But the falafels were made right there in front of you. I got the sujuk sandwich too (which is a type of sausage). It was a breakfast burrito basically. Our order took 20 mins to make and he makes it right when you order. So be prepared to stay there and peruse around. Some ingredients there were interesting. The one thing that caught my eye was a bottle of pomegranate molasses. He sells it close to 50% what Harris Teeter would charge and he has various brands of pomegranate molasses. I use pomegranate molasses to make grenadine for cocktails. Also has orange blossom and rose water (also both used for cocktails) I like this place and the guy is nice and sweet.

We had a great experience and excellent customer service. My 11-year-old daughter had never tried…read moreCAVA before and wasn't sure she wanted to eat anything, but Emma was so friendly and patient with her. She helped my daughter choose her food and actually changed her mind about trying it. Now she's almost finished her entire dinner! Thank you, Emma, for being so kind and making her first experience such a great one. We will definitely be back!

I went to cava and they were so amazing. The staff were so nice and they complemented me. The food…read moreis always amazing. It's my favorite place ever.