Perfectly prepared Mediterranean food with a slight twist in seasoning served by very friendly staff. Great place for comfort food. I took my daughter to the Beacon Cinema on Rainier Blvd, our plan was to eat Ethiopian at Alem before the movie. Unfortunately or (fortunately), we picked the one night they closed for some repairs. We found Bananas Grill on the web and walked uphill 10 mins from Rainier & Oregon. It was a beautiful night and the walk helped build up our appetites. I was a little surprised to find a Somali-owned Mediterranean restaurant, but it worked out great. The lentil soup is amazing, do not skip this. My daughter and ordered falafel sandwich and plate, and it was just really well-cooked: crunchy-crisp outside, warm and moist inside, same goes for the fries. I also ordered a Somalian spiced-tea, which tasted like chai with some extra spices, very good, just be sure to keep your drink stirred because the bottom collected a lot of those spices. read more

Yesterday was my first time there at around lunch time. I was greeted by the amazingly kind Fami (sorry if I am spelling it wrong). I love gyros and have enjoyed Mediterranean food all my adult life. Anyway, I ordered the scrumptious beef/lamb gyro combo that came with perfectly cooked fries and a side beverage (great value fyi). While my order was being made (totally fresh), Fami gave me a cup of their housemade lentil soup: OMG, SO GOOD! This place must be visited over and over again, I was that pleased. I also live in the neighborhood and highly recommend anyone to give this wonderful cafe a try, you'll be very blissed. Be well :-) Patrick read more

On vacation, was only a mile up the street and I was craving Mediterranean food so I called them up for a gyro, they made it very quick and very good , fries were nice and evenly salted, crunchy on the outside, soft on the inside Very nice I recommend to anyone for a quick bite Didn't get a drink however read more

One of my favorite local spots. It's mediterranean food and it's done very well. The owner is very friendly and professional.

They offer service during covid 19 quarantine. The food was so good and they indicated what food was vegetarian. Very fast friendly service, have a bathroom for washing hands, and they have limited inside seating. The Falafel tasted almost like meat the Falafel Plate had a good variety of food. The tzatziki sauce and fries is AMAZING. It was hard to stop eating it... almost rated it 5 stars, but I didn't like some stuff on the plate. read more

Loved this spot. My brother and I got takeout here and the food was delicious and reasonably priced. Portions are huge so good for sharing! Would definitely order the chicken shawarma plate again and the Somalian spiced tea was sweet and comforting. read more

Bananas Grill - Chicken Shawarma Plate - Mediterranean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Fantastic find! We had the lamb and beef gyro, cheeseburger and chicken burger. Fries, mango smoothies.. All great! read more

I love it here! The gyros are great, the staff is fantastic and the lentil soup is delicious! Samboosas are a must as well. :)

Bananas Grill is one of my favorite local spots in South Seattle. Steps away from the Columbia City light rail stop and the 106 bus stop, Bananas is fairly easy to get to by transit. There is some street parking available in the front along MLK, but I think there might be parking available behind the location in a shared lot. Bananas is a family owned business and they go the extra mile to remember their regulars and always greet you when you come in. Sometimes they are even offering samples of some of their homemade soups while you wait for your order (try it!). My go to order is either a gyro with meat (add falafel), or the falafel and hummus plate. Gyros are large, with just the right proportions of veggies, meat, and sauce. The falafel is always crispy and not too dry and perfect for dipping into the hummus. P.S. they also make this homemade spiced Somalian tea that is absolutely delicious. Perfect for the cool nights coming up! read more

Accidentally stumbled upon this place, it was awesome! The falafel plate hit the spot. The falafel was so yummy and the fries very well seasoned. Service was great as well, definitely recommended! read more

Total rip-off. $16 the gyro entree and all I got was a few little tiny pieces of meat and HALF a pita. 3 little pieces of ice berg lettuce and barely enough hummus to fill a little cup. Definitely skip past this place. read more

the best restaurant in all of seattle!!! their chicken pita cheese melt is to die for. I moved away from the city and still drive 35 minutes to eat here! If you're thinking about trying Banana's Grill, just do it. You won't be sorry! read more

Great spot for a quick lunch or dinner. I love the lamb and beef gyro. The Somali spiced tea is also really good - it's like a chai bit spicier. Make sure you try the lentil soup and the Dolmas. If you eat in at the place, you sometimes get a complimentary mini lentil soup. read more

I love this place. I would have never found it if they didn't deliver to my house but once I'd tasted their unique flavor combinations I kept going back. Honestly, during the lock down I probably went once a week just to keep my sanity, and now they know me and when they see me are very friendly. The restaurant is run by a Somali family and they use unique spices in their Mediterranean food so it tastes different than other restaurants that have the same thing. I am such a big fan of their lentil soup that I oftentimes buy extra so I can have it at home. My dad loves their lamb-beef gyro. I'm all about their chicken shawarma. Ask for their "bananas fries" (it's off menu). They put their shawarma on fries (so much better than chili fries). read more

This is one of my regular go-to places for food. Their Somali take on Mediterranean food adds flavors you can't find other places. It is a small family owned business & they always greet you with a smile. read more

We used to live in the neighborhood and this was our go-to place. Moved out of the neighborhood but still order delivery. Best lentil soup I've ever. Love the fish plate, shawarma, falafel, really anything on the menu. Very friendly service. read more

Banana's Grill is a nice family owned Halal restaurant. The owner and his sons were all very friendly. The place was very crowded because of a holiday and there were a lot of People dressed up. We were the only non-Somalis but everyone was very welcoming! We ordered at the counter. The owner was helpful with explaining some of the differences between the menu items. We decided to try the chicken shawarma and the falafel wraps. I also decided to try the tea. We were greeted immediately upon entering the restaurant by one of the sons of the owner. He showed us to the table and even wiped it down again before we sat down. They quickly brought my tea and it was already sweetened and had milk in it. The tea had a nice taste of Cardamon to it. It was a lot like a type of Chai. The falafel sandwich was good. It was warm and there were three falafels in the sandwich. The sauce was also good. The chicken shawarma was juicy and fresh. As I have said in previous reviews the good thing about Shawarmas are that there is always a different way to season them. I have never had a Somali seasoned Shawarma before... It was good! They usually serve free lentil soup with your meal but they ran out because of the holiday and how busy they were. We came in and we got the last table during the lunch rush and as we left the place was emptying out. We did not have to wait long for our food but one of the sons made sure we were okay with the wait, which wasn't long at all! Great place, clean, great service and very friendly staff. I'll be back! read more

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We were looking for a place to go for Sunday dinner. We found Bananas Grill on the restaurants.com gift certificate site. We ordered a gift certificate and headed down to South Rainier to eat. Parking is street parking and hard to find. I don't know where you would go if you couldn't find a spot. There were a few people about in the restaurant, getting to-go orders. While we ordered at the counter, another customer chatted with my husband about Bananas and other nearby restaurants we might want to check out. The cashier was conscientious while taking our order and double checking everything. The service was really friendly. Because of the minimum order on the gift certificate, we went all out. We ordered a side of falafel with pita and hummus, a cheeseburger & fries (plain), a gyro burger & fries, a falafel plate (vegetarian), and a gyro plate. We also had a chai tea and a smoothie. Our meal apparently came with lentil soup. The lentil soup is amazingly delicious. I'm now sold on lentil soup and now need to learn how to make it. The chai tea is fabulous. The burgers were both very good. The falafel was okay as was the hummus. We make better falafel and hummus at home. I noticed the cashier told the kitchen multiple times about the plain cheeseburger. It still came to the table with mayo. When he came back with the rest of the meals, we informed him of the mistake. He took it right back, had a new one made up and brought that right out. And to make up for the mistake, he gave us two baklava. How lovely! We were very pleased with our visit. We tried more things than we might have on a regular visit. But you can certainly get a tasty filling meal (none of us managed to finish our items because we were so full) for a really great price, even without the gift certificate. We highly recommend Bananas Grill for good food, good price, and super service. read more

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Service was great! They even treated us to a small helping of their lentil soup. We ordered the grill plates, side of falafel, and ended up taking a bowl of the soup to go. read more

Bananas Grill is comfort food. There are even a good number of healthy items All reasonably priced....good poertiins....I could go on and all. Try the soup! And the pita is soft and warm! read more

Was in Seattle for the weekend, after having visited Boeing - Museum of Flights, was looking for a good place for Mediterranean cuisine n bang..we found this! Awesome food, freshly prepared, relaxed ambience n loads of Vegetierian​ options​ to choose from. I liked the food so much that I even places a separate to-go order. Excellent staff and service. Will return again whenever I am in town. read more

Bananas Grill - Veggie Combo - Hummus, Falafel, Pita bread, Samosa n salad..FRESH! - Mediterranean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I love this place. I have been coming here for years and am so glad they have been able to remain open during these uncertain times. Everything on the menu is good but I almost always order the platter because you get the best bang for your buck. It comes with chicken shawarma, gyro meat, chicken skewers, rice, salad, falafel, hummus, pita, dolmas...just everything you would want to try including different sauces. The meat is halal. And it is so much food, I end up splitting it into four meals easily. The people who work here are very nice. The location is decent, right near the Light Rail and some parking up front. This is definitely a place I will keep coming to and am happy to support. read more

We tried this place last night for the first time as part of the 2-week Plates of Nations promotion. What a find! Order at the counter so it's fast (and convenient with a toddler in tow) and the food is fabulous! Fresh and well seasoned. We tried samboosa appetizers, lentil soup and a combo platter and loved it all, though the lemon pepper fish and lamb gyro meat were particular stand-outs. The mango smoothie was a tad sweet for my taste (but drinkable) and the soda glasses are enormous. The food, speed and nearby playground also made it a huge hit for my 2 year old son. The staff were friendly and welcoming and the owner was very kind. Seems like it's family run. We'll be back! read more

What a gem! The hubs and I ordered the combination plate ($15.99) to share and it was a great sample of their food and more than enough for both of us. The rice has great flavor different than the meat. The gyro and both chickens (kebab and shawarma) all were distinct, fresh, not dry and the dolma (served warm - way better!) were the best I have had. I usually find them gelatinous and bland but not tonight. We ate in and it's very casual and we can't wait to try delivery! Finished this review off while enjoying the house made baklava. Glad we found them - we will return. There is also a pretty fun playground right outside. (Not part of restaurant but nonetheless) read more

Bananas Grill - Baklava! Sweet and flakey! - Mediterranean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I ordered a delivery order and it was an hour late. When the food arrived, my $18 platter had insufficient meat and was mostly rice. The meat I did get was gross and chewy. Don't order take away or delivery from here, or else you will get hangry like me. read more

This place is amazing! If you like Mediterranean/Gyro cuisine, then this is a must do! The rice is fragrant and flavorful, tender but not mushy. The gyro meat is perfectly cooked, not burnt. Great tzatziki and hummus. Incredibly fresh tomatoes and cucumbers with a lightly sweet Italian style dressing. And the lentil soup, so flavorful. The dining area is pretty plain, but you won't care while you're eating great food from a super friendly staff. I will be back many times more. read more

Our favorite gyros in the neighborhood! Nice family owned restaurant. Delicious food + very friendly owners = someplace you need to try! Or try again! read more

I love their gyros and baklava here. The owners are really friendly and the ambiance is nice (quiet despite the MLK traffic that's just in front of the restaurant). read more

I love everything about the banana grill!! There customer service is so amazing!! I love the strawberry and banana smoothie , Gyros, cheese burgers as well as their lentil soup!! A must try read more

Excellent service & great food!! My go to for halal gyros, chicken or lamb plus I just love their Greek fries!!

I downloaded Yelp just so I can give this place five stars because omg. Sweetest people, delicious hot food, affordable AND great portions!! I came in late at night and I was the only one there-- I felt a little bad because I was hoping it wasn't TOO late for me to be there, but I was reassured I had an hour before closing. I think since it was a cold night out and I was by myself, the lady working there had offered me a cup of lentil soup while I waited for my order! 8u8 I havnt been to a place here in Seattle yet that has been so kind, generous with their food and so affordable! I only wish I could do more than just a review, but I'll definitely be giving them more of my money!!! My favorite's the lamb gyro!!! read more

My favorite Mediterranean place in the area and it's the cheapest too! Exceptionally good falafel and I've been back for their beef and lamb gyros many times. read more

Very tasty Mediterranean food. The Bananas Grill Combination Plate is a lot of food and has great variety. Easy to call and place order. Easy to pickup (has covered parking lot nearby). Great job! Will order more soon. read more

Bananas Grill - Bananas Combination Platter - Mediterranean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Love the food, hate the service. The food is so delicious, flavorful, fresh, seasoned well. But the service is quite horrible. They will take your "to-go" order, tell you 10-15 minutes, and not start it until you get there. I had to wait an hour. It's just not a one time flaw or mistake; that has been my experience every single time with them over the last two years. I just had to decide to stop giving them my business. I don't feel valued as a customer. It makes me feel sad to say this, because I really do feel the staff are genuinely kind-hearted. They just don't ever start my order until I'm standing there in front of them, and it hurts not to have your time and business valued. read more

Damn fine food - my go to is A3, Chicken Kabab/Hummus & Pita, Hawaiian Burger (sub grilled chicken) and those delicious Greek Fries. The kiddo also likes the strawberry banana smoothies, and I love that the SUPER FRIENDLY staff brings you scrumptious lentil soup when you eat in. They deliver via Eat 24 and Grubhub, and have 6 things on the kids menu all under $5. Overall, while all of this is worthy of 4 strong stars, the fact that this is a real family business that feels as warm as that soup is what keeps me coming back. read more

This spot is so fire! I started ordering from Uber Eats a lot since Covid started and I'm so glad I came across this place. Chicken shawarma platter is enough for dinner and lunch the next day, and it's all delicious. Hummus is insanely good. Falafel are tasty and fresh. Pita is always heated up, which matters. I've tried several Mediterranean spots in Seattle since I moved here a year ago, and this place is the best, easily. read more

Loved the veg combo they had for Plate of Nations - warm pita, delicious dolmas, really flavorful hummus, great falafels, and the sambusas were crisp and tasty - with great spice, and a nice little salad too - and amazing rice. We live ~10 min drive away and the to-go packing was nicely done and helped the food stay piping hot. Friendly service to top it off. Thanks - will definitely be back soon! read more

It was just ok. I feel like there is much better shawarma and gyros in the area. So far, nothing beats Falafel King downtown near the market. If you have the time, check that out instead. read more

I was at a AAU basketball tournament at the boys and girls club next door so it was a convenient choose in between games. I am glad that I chose this place, the gyros where Amazing!!! I also like the fact that it looked like it was a small family owned restaurant with outstanding customer service!! read more

Gyro game is garbage. There are way better options in the valley. Super disappointed.