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Baba Ghannouj Mediterranean Bistro

4.1 (158 reviews)
Closed • 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

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Moderate noise
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Good for kids
Good for groups

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Kenisha R.

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.

Roger K.

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!

Lamb and beef gyro with fries
Adam C.

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.

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Chandra J.

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.

Falafel gyro
Melissa G.

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.

Billy Y.

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.

Natika G.

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

Beautiful, modern decor.
Mary Z.

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.

Nicole P.

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

Chicken Shawerma Wrap with garlic sauce
Samantha W.

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.

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Bruce K.

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!

Lana L.

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

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

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

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