I ordered a gyro and fries to go, and overall it was just okay. The gyro had a good amount of meat, but it lacked flavor and didn't really stand out from other average gyros. Nothing bad, just nothing memorable. The fries were the bigger disappointment. They were plain, slightly soggy, and had no seasoning at all, which made them feel like an afterthought rather than a side worth ordering. Not a terrible experience, but not one that left me excited to come back. It was fine for a quick bite, just nothing that impressed. I ordered to-go so I cannot comment on the interior or the service inside the restaurant. read more

Baba Ghannouj Mediterranean Bistro - Gyro and Fries - Mediterranean Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

The buffet every time!! So good, great service, perfect for lunch!! The food was great and the buffet had a large selection.

As a first time visitor, the ambience was nice and had a Mediterranean vibe. The restaurant and bathroom were clean. I did not have to wait a long time to receive my food. However, I did not enjoy my food. I ordered a grilled chicken wrap. The chicken looked like pulled chicken, and tasted bland. The pita bread was soggy due to the juice from the chicken and lettuce. Pieces of melted sliced cheese were on the wrap, but there were not sour cream or tomatoes on the wrap. I ate a few bites because I was hungry, but I decided not to continue eating the wrap because my stomach began to hurt. The food from the buffet looked palatable, so chec it out for yourself. I'll stick with Taziki's Cafe instead. read more

We stopped in for a quick lunch for first time. Did not want to eat off buffet which would have been too much food. We ordered Gyro's that came loaded with meat and vegies. The only negative I can say is the floors throughout restaurant are a little slippery which to means mop water is not changed enough. Seemed greasy. read more

In town for work and wanted to try something different. I did the buffet. Place feels a little run down. Needs some new paint on the trim. Buffet was a fair size will all the staples. I had chicken shawarma, kabobs, falafels, pitas, hummus, etc. Price was fair. I was surprised it wasn't busier on a workday at lunch. Definitely give this place a shot if you are craving mediterranean food. read more

The place is lovely the people are very friendly and open to do events! People were nice There was plenty of parking The platters are nice but could give more fries because they are so delicious. read more

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We are all entitled to our own opinions, right? Well here's mine: Parking: 5 Location: 5 Decor/ambiance: 5 Customer Service: 5 This awesome Mediterranean spot offers a fresh spin on items like pita wraps, gyros, falafel platters and more! Today we ordered takeout through their delivery service and it actually arrived 10 minutes earlier than expected. They deliver within 15 miles of their restaurant. That is actually a longer distance than most triangle restaurants that run delivery services. Pictured here is the falafel platter which is four pieces of falafel, three pieces of grape leaves and a choice of a salad. Also pictured here is the chicken Shawarma. This features chicken, garlic dressing, potato strips, parsley and pickles. To top it all off we grabbed a side of potato strips. After devouring that meal, we are feeling right fancy so don't mind us if you see us in the street dancing . Anyways... Don't hesitate to reach out to these guys - they are up and running and ready to take your meal requests! read more

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A great place to go for lunch. Fast service. Nice buffet or individual options. A little spendy for my tastes, but not too crazy. I was in the area for work and needed a bite over my lunch break. It was so good the first day I decided to come back within the same week. I got the lamb and beef gyro the first day which was tasty and plenty of food with the side of fries. Fries were done well: thick cut, crispy on the outside and light and fluffy on the inside. 2nd day I got the buffet. With a drink it was $20. All the same food I had the day before plus a ton of other options, just no fries. Overall I would highly recommend. read more

Baba Ghannouj Mediterranean Bistro - Lamb and beef gyro with fries - Mediterranean Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Went here for a Yelp special and walked into preparation for a party. The restaurant was covered with balloons and people were setting up, so it took a moment to find out who actually worked at the spot. Finally a lady told me that she would find someone to help me and he appeared. I told him why I was there and he instantly handed me a Yelp bag. He asked me what kind of wrap I wanted and I told him a falafel. He also asked what side I wanted as I didn't have to get fries. I told him at first hummus, but then changed to the lentils and rice. Unfortunately the rice and lentils was not what I was expected as it literally had no sauce or umph and it was just plain rice and plain lentils. I definitely was expecting more from when it came to this side dish. What helped was the falafel wrap that had a delicious spicy mayo based sauce to it. But, the falafel was a little dry and fell a part very easily. I guess I was just expecting more from this restaurant and they just did not deliver it. read more

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I've heard about this place for so long, but it's not convenient to my house so I haven't been there. I feel bad for the business because it's smack in the middle of RTP, and with COVID, they have to be hurting. I had the falafel gyro and it was huge and delicious! I had the side of hummus and pita bread, and while both were good, I've had better. My husband had the lamb and beef gyro, also huge, and also delicious. My daughter asked me to bring tabouli home for her and she loved it! The grape leaves were also good. If this place were closer to my home, we'd eat here often. read more

Baba Ghannouj Mediterranean Bistro - Falafel gyro - Mediterranean Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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I'm the few places I actively go to get myself a vegetarian meal and the flavours match up- good spice/herb usage, plentiful and cooked well without being too soft or saucy. The people are kind and quick depending on the meal type so be patient if you ask for a more in-depth item. The area depends on the restaurant, but usually I get takeout so as for the inside I'm not sure but looks like you'd be able to sit down and enjoy. read more

Wonderful lunch buffet! Friendly staff, tons of vegetarian options. Large interior, kid friendly

I popped in for their lunch special and got a chicken pita with fries and a fountain drink. The pita tasted great, but it was really cheesy, which is a first for me at a Mediterranean place! I wonder if regularly ordering a chicken gyro would be the same way. I'd definitely like to come back with a group sometime to try their other options and the buffet! read more

We stopped by this place for a Monday lunch. My coworker had mentioned there was a buffet. That was the magic word that brought me here. The buffet is 15.99 a person and includes a drink. They give you a small syrofoam cup that you can fill up on fountain drinks. Not the most expansive buffet but enough for some variety and to fill you up on. The got a lot more vegetarian items than meat items. They have a lot of different Mediterranean salads, hummus, rice & lentils, chicken peas, gyro, chicken shawarma, chicken curry, etc. They had a cauliflower salad which I loved and some grape leaves as well. There was some chicken curry there which wasn't the most flavorful and that's expected I guess as they're not Indian restaurant. They had a tandoori chicken which was a little on the dry side but was very smokey and had a nice grill flavor. They had a wide variety of sauces you could douse your food in for anything that was bland or dry. I loved the garlic sauce and the cucumber tzaziki sauce they had. For dessert there was two different types baklava, vanilla pudding, and fruit. Overall, a pretty food Mediterranean spot that fills you up pretty good. I would definitely come back again. read more

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This spot is awesome! Came here for lunch with my coworkers and we where all very happy with our food. Service was fast, accurate and absolutely amazing! Food was fresh, flavorful and fulfilling. I'll definitely be back again read more

Baba Ghannouj Mediterranean Bistro - Mediterranean Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

This location of Baba Ghannouj has a buffet full of Mediterranean goodness! On the cold side, we found roasted cauliflower, stuffed grape leaves, hummus, and a lot of other good things. The warm side included hot fresh pita, two kinds of rice, falafel, chicken kabobs, chicken schwarma, beef and lamb gyro meat, and a few vegetables. Everything we tried was well seasoned and amazing. They offer complimentary hot tea, which was welcome on a cold Saturday afternoon. I'm giving them five stars because of the cleanliness. The beautiful, modern-looking buffet was kept spotless and was frequently replenished as diners came and went. You won't find crumbs on your table here, as you do in many order-at-the-register places. When we finished our lunch, our table was quickly cleared for us, and it was cleaned before the next customers arrived. They also provide hand sanitizer near the plates. This was a unique touch that I very much appreciated during flu season. read more

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I ordered some food from this restaurant! Let me tell you I finished the whole thing. Great chicken and lamp. Everything was tasty . The owner Kaid is a great guy. Definitely will come back read more

Baba Ghannouj Mediterranean Bistro - Mediterranean Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

We have been here many times for the buffet pre-COVID but hadn't been since. Tonight we finally ordered takeout from here. We got the Mezza Night Kit that comes with an assortment of sides along with Chicken Shawarma. All of the dishes were made fresh and packed a ton of flavor. The kit included chicken shawarma, hummus, tzatziki sauce, garlic sauce, stuffed grape leaves, tabbouleh, olives, crackers, and baklava. The shawarma wrap had some yummy chicken with pickles and fries in the wrap! The pickles packed an extra punch of flavor that worked well with the white garlic sauce. The white garlic sauce is a MUST! It's so good. Our food was ready quickly for pick up and we ordered the small kit which was perfect for 2 people and we still have a ton of sides left over. read more

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Amazing Mediterranean food! The gyro and shawarma were absolutely delicious. It must have been a slow night, because we were the only ones in there. read more

Buffet lunch (do they do this for dinner too?) with tasty Mediterranean treats. All the things that you're used to having from Greek and Lebanese restaurants, self-serve and pile it on high. I was very pleased with how fresh the salads were and the taboulli was excellent. Stuffed grape leaves were perfect. Hummus was very garlicky and the right smoothness that I like. Chicken curry in a rather wet sauce that tended to splash but poured on top of yellow rice was excellent. The lamb/beef sliced donner meat was god but a little overdone on the reheating. For a buffet, it was really very, very good. I have to say, it was above the usual quality and quite well done. Round number review #7400! read more

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Good options for a $13 lunch buffet (but maybe a bit pricey for lunch), including kale salad, cilantro salad, hummus, baba ghanoush, grape leaves, pita bread, cauliflower, rice, pasta, meats, baklava. The cilantro salad stood out as a really refreshing appetizer. You pay right when you enter. There is plenty of seating inside the restaurant. Taste | 3.5-4 Atmosphere | 3 Presentation | 3 Service | 3 OVERALL | 3.5 read more

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I'm a frequent baba patron for the last year and a half or so. It's a really great option for Mediterranean buffet. I get the vegetarian buffet and it's about $11, which seems pretty standard for Mediterranean in the area. I come here hungry so and stock up on their salad options, fattoush, grape leaves, falafel, tzatziki, pita, hummus, etc. They don't always have baba ghannouj on the buffet which is funny to me. There are actually a lot of options on this buffet and there a lot more options with meat which I have not tried. They have a small dessert buffet with baklava, lady fingers and fruit. The baklava is great. There is honestly nothing I get here that I don't like. That's the great part about buffets. I like to arrive by 11:45 to beat the buffet crowd. My work group has catered from them before and I would not recommend them for the catering experience. We ordered "lunch boxes" with gyros and fries. They showed up about 45 minutes early from when they said they would and had no way to keep the food warm. Ultimately, I didn't enjoy the gyro or fries, probably because they were cold. They also forgot the plastic ware and drinks that we ordered with it and we just told them not to worry about it because we had a plan B for that. This won't stop me from returning for their in-house buffet experience, but it's worth noting if you were considering them for catering. read more

Baba Ghannouj Mediterranean Bistro - Buffet! - Mediterranean Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Love this place! The braised lamb shanks and lamb triangle things are THE BEST! I was disappointed the last time I went, because they didn't refill the braised lamb and instead replaced it with a pasta dish. That is not even close to a comparable replacement. Lesson learned: get the braised lamb when you can, even if it's only little bits left. I wish they had more desserts, but this place can't be beat when it comes to flavor! read more

Good for a buffet. Food is good and place is clean. I like Mediterranean food a lot so I'm partial but all my coworkers like this place too. Cost $13 a head so come hungry. Several types of chicken and gyro is on the bar along with hummus and salad. Several deserts available read more

What happened to BaBa Ghannouj? I usually don't go out to lunch when I'm in the office. Today I used the delivery service that my office provides & I treated myself to a meal from Babaghannouj- fond memories of there Mediterranean dishes. The $14.99 beef/lamb bowl I had today for lunch was practically inedible. Only 5 small pieces of meat, brown lettuce, dry/crusty rice& lentils- just horrible. No pita. Isn't worth the money when I can pack a lunch from home- lessened learned. read more

Stopped by for take out on my way back to the coast. There was a small issue with the card reader but the staff were really nice and offered us water while we were waiting. The food was great and the taste brought back some wonderful memories of my best foodie friend (who has passed on) and our favorite foods. read more

A Mediterranean spot for quick lunch. They are still having the buffet with the tables spread out and for extra precautions, they are asking you to use disposable gloves for each visit to the buffet. They have some salad and veggie options in the form of cauliflower salad, tabouleh and eggplant salad to name a few. Other offerings include falafel, gyro, chicken curry, chickpeas, chicken shawarma. The gyros and the chicken shawarma were the must haves on the buffet menu with tender texture and grilled appearance. Overall, an okay deal for 15 dollars. Do check in to receive $2 off. read more

Baba Ghannouj Mediterranean Bistro - Pasta salad, cauliflower salad, rice, falafel, chicken curry, chicken shawarma - Mediterranean Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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My husband and I stopped by for the YES meal last Saturday and enjoyed the food. It was a bit awkward at first because they weren't actually open to the public that day, and it seemed like there was a family who had rented out the space for a birthday party and were setting up the space for that. We were greeted after a few minutes and ordered our falafel wraps with fries and a drink. The meal was prepared very quickly and we took our food outside to eat in the far while it was still hot. The falafel was perfect, very tasty and not too dry like it can sometimes be. Overall I would stop by here again if I was in the area, and am very curious about how it would be to have the buffet during a non-pandemic time! read more

Baba Ghannouj Mediterranean Bistro - Mediterranean Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

We are new to the area and wanted to try local places. We are glad we chose this place. I had the best falafel ever. My husband and I got chicken bowl and falafel bowl. Everything was fresh and tasty read more

Love this place! The fresh pita at the buffet is sooooo good. I love mixing my tzatziki with the jalapeño sauce and dipping my chicken in it! read more

Came to restaurant at 11:00 am but still closed !! Till 11:41 no one shows ! Please update your timing and stick to it read more

Just picked chicken shawarma sandwich with fries with a side of rice. Rice was okay but sharwarma sandwich was not fresh so does fires. There was taste of old oil, they may have warm it up on unclean pan. Extremely disappointed for the service. I called the restaurant and all I got that. I am sorry. I am requesting full refund and hoping my kids stay fine after eating the sandwich. read more

Pleasantly surprised at how good the food was. We got steak and chicken wraps, and not only did it taste amazing, it was presented very nicely. Absolutely coming here again and showing off this place as a staple in Durham. read more

Baba Ghannouj Mediterranean Bistro - Mediterranean Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Very good customer service , I got the curry chicken plate and it was filling and flavors were good.

Went for lunch and was very pleasantly surprised. Buffet style, which would normally put me off, but there were quite a few people in there and so we thought we'd give it a go. And we weren't disappointed. The salsa were fresh and tasty, The rice choices excellent and not clumpy or oily, and they had some chicken dishes that quite frankly were exceptional - tender, flavorsome and simply delightful. The hummus was tasty as was the tzatziki (yogurt). Only thIng that I didn't like was the gyro meat in the buffet - it was oily, seemed overcooked and was a bit bland. I didn't try the desserts myself but my colleague did and he thought they were excellent. Service at the front counter was friendly and helpful, and everyone seemed pretty happy in there. Ambiance was lunch-place style, tables a bit dirty due to heavy use without being wiped. Overall this is a great place for lunch, and was very tasty. I'll be back. read more

Their lunch buffet is pretty legit. There are salad options, cold dish options (hummus, baba ghannouj, stuffed grape leaves), a variety of hot dish options (grilled veggies, chicken, beef and lamb gyro meat), carb options (rice, pita bread), and desserts (baklava, lady fingers). It's worth it for me if I load up on the gyro meat, since lamb is my go-to meat at any location. The gyro meat here was a bit fatty, but if you're able to pick around the fat, it's not terrible. The rest of the options tasted pretty good, but I'd come back mainly for the beef and lamb. There was a check-in deal on Yelp, which takes $2 off the price, making it very much worth it - $11.99 before tax and tip. The price doesn't include a drink, though. The seating was ample, the service was fine, and it was a relatively popular place for lunch - I'm sure it attracts a lot of people from the RTP work crowd. Not sure how the dinner buffet differs, but it's posted as the same price, which is an amazing deal with a Yelp check-in. read more

My fiancé and I came here as part of a Yelp event, and it was totally disorganized. I think the guy who helped us might've been the manager, and maybe we were the first ones from the event to attend the restaurant, but he seemed confused. Anyways, we both ordered the Philly cheesesteak gyro, and it came with a side of fries. Gyro was amazing, fries were nothing to write home about. I took away two stars for lack cleanliness and how I saw them handle the food. In regards to my letter comment, they had an open buffet. During a pandemic. For anyone to just go up and serve themselves... That to me is a red flag. And the same guy who took our order prepared our lunches from the buffet trays and didn't wear gloves! When there are signs and gloves made available, telling customers to wear gloves at the buffet. The potential is there for this restaurant, but I wouldn't come back as it is now. read more

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Buffet is LUNCH ONLY! M-F 11-3. NO dinner buffet So disappointed. I've had lunch buffet and it's GREAT, but it says on here that they offer dinner buffet 5-8 pm read more

I got the family gyro kit for two with the lamb and beef meat. And let me just say.... soooo good!!!! The garlic sauce is the most garlicky delicious thing ever. Also the two person kit comes with 20 pieces of meat!! It divided up super well and there was definitely enough for the two of us. I highly recommend read more

Baba Ghannouj Mediterranean Bistro - Family meal kit - gyro with lamb and beef - Mediterranean Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

One of our office teams to go place for lunch. Food is available for everyone since the varieties accommodates everyone's food restrictions and allergies read more