Great food, great people, great service…read more I enjoyed the chicken kebab with yellow rice and lentil soup. Great stuff.

AVOID THIS LOCATION!…read more My family that resides in Clt started coming to this location because of the proximity to their house, but after this past visit on June 20th, none of us will ever be back again after the absolute awful service! And, as anyone knows, you can have amazing food, but if the people and service are terrible that can ruin any dining experience! We were sat in an almost empty restaurant just after 8pm; the waiter came to take our order and was very engaging initially. We were a party of 6, so we were going to order 4 diff apps prior to the mixed grill which is what we always get. We ordered the hummus, falafel (2 orders because only 6 come per order), baba ganoush, and beef sambousa. We were told they were "out" of the baba ganoush & sambousas cuz they would have to make them and it would take like an hr...this sounded odd cuz umm, don't you make all your food to order?? This immediately put both my stepmom (who is Moroccan) and myself off and we were actually going to leave, but we were introducing my brother's GF to this ethnic food style & him + my dad convinced us to stay, so we just added salad and lentil bean soups). We ordered drinks (the GF & I were the only ones that didn't order sodas; she ordered a pot of Karak tea for her + I to share & I ordered a sparkling water). After 10mins no drinks in sight we were like "ummm?" then at just over 15mins they brought us the apps but no drinks?!? The drinks came separately a few mins later...all except the tea. For $3 on the menu I expected a bottled sparkling water, instead I got flat water from the soda fountain. I told the waiter this and he said he'd try again and if it wasn't "sparkling" then what did I want to drink instead...I said just a filtered water w/lemon. We were missing an order of falafel (were told they only had the one order and would have to wait for the 2nd, so we just canceled it; again whyTF did they not have anything on the menu at 8pm on a Sat!?) and they only brought one basket of pita for the hummus; we asked for a 2nd basket. The lentil soup (my stepmom makes better at home) + salads were mid at best. 20mins later they bring the main course, but we still had not gotten the pot of tea we ordered nor did the guy ever come back w/my "sparkling" or plain water...we'd had enough of this horrible service & I went in search of someone (the place again was empty & I could not find our waiter or anyone anywhere). Finally I see this lady who had attitude (I have a sneaking suspicion she pretended not to understand english when convenient) when I asked WTAF was up w/my water & the tea! Again, another 10mins w/neither showing up at the table...we were also still waiting for the 2nd basket of pita, but it was moot as we'd already begun to eat the main dish...my stepmom went to the lady & spoke to her in arabic and was like "where is her water and where is her tea!?" the lady said she was sorry she didn't know we didn't get them (BS btw) that's when my stepmom asked to speak to the mgr. We also wanted to order Knfa for dessert, so my stepmom told the lady we were ordering 3 now since they were taking forever to get anything to us, and if they didn't bring them when we were done eating, we would not be paying for them. THAT part seemed to get through at least! Halfway (almost an hr at this point) through the meal they finally come w/my water and the pot of Karak tea. At this point we hadn't seen the male waiter who took our order initially; he shows up & is acting huffy (the audacity tbh!) & tries telling me he never said he'd bring a 2nd sparkling or reg water & when both me and my stepmom (cuz she was sitting next to me & heard the exchange called him out) he got all defensive & said "well I guess I misunderstood" so then we are like "why an hr for the tea?" "Wellll, that's how long it takes to make!" I called BS & told him if that was the case he should have told us that expectation when we initially ordered! He then goes "Well I had to go to storage to find it cuz we were out!" K, howTF is that OUR problem!? Just tell us that so we know what to expect!? No apology was made and we were not credited for the tea nor the $3 sparkling water which I never received. Also, received the Knfa (shockingly, right after the meal) but it was served w/o the pistachios it was supposed to come with. When asked for them, we were told they were "out"...because of course they were! Absolutely HORRIBLE staff and service here; the food was good tho, but when u have an experience like that it still leaves a bad taste!

How did I miss this cute local find? Monarch had the best and most friendly service. The full staff…read morewas above and beyond nice. It was my first time there but I could tell from the jovial interactions with other customers that many were regulars. We went on Sunday and didn't know it was buffet only, but that was okay. There was a good set of protein options and sides. I loved the baked chicken (other options were fried fish, fried chicken, ribs... and more). The chicken was big portions, well seasoned and tender. I also had the greens (made with turkey not pork!), mac n' cheese, candied yams (delicious!) and for dessert, I choose bread pudding (there was cake too). Such cute decor as well. I definitely recommend.

My goodness gracious!!!…read more Amazing Sunday Brunch Buffet!! and doesn't taste at ALL like buffet food. (Think Golden Corral-uck) Everything we tried was delicious.

On our last night the area visiting family, we were supposed to have dinner with long (l-o-n-g)…read moretime friends but they had to cancel at the last hour. So we checked locally and discovered a new (to us) Greek restaurant. My wife and I arrived about 7:00 PM on Thursday, after having made an online reservation. When we arrived, plenty of open booths , so we were seated and brought menus. Any new Greek place we must try their Spanakopita so we ordered one to split. We also decided to split a Greek Salad and a Moussaka. Our Spanakopita came quickly. We divided it and tested. Hmm. Not bad, but not what we're used to having. We actually prefer more filo than here. Her salad came and we divided part of it also. It was crisp, cold and yummy. After a bit my Moussaka arrived. To our surprise it came in a custard bowl and looked like a Shepherd's Pie. Unusual since we've always been served Moussaka in squares like a Lasagna. It was fantastic, a perfect blend of meat and vegetables. Of course next we needed dessert. My wife couldn't decide on the Baklava Cheesecake or the Caramel Cheesecake, so she got both! I liked the Caramel but so sweet I had to drink water with it. Good food, nice ambiance. Service a bit slow and told us they did have a military discount, but somehow forgot to use it. There appeared to be huge dividing panel that maybe closed off larger room for special events.

The food was perfect! It was perfectly seasoned on every side and I LOVE any type of meat that is…read morewell seasoned and not salty. I got my lamb chops well done and they were so juicy! My Husband got his lamb chops medium well and they were perfect too. I savored every bite of it! The steamed broccoli was also seasoned very well and they were not too soft and not too hard either. The Baklava sundae was also a very good amount. Me and someone else shared the dessert and it was fulfilling. (Not pictured) The coffee, cheesecake, hummus dip and more entrees ordered. - The coffee was very strong and bitter. - The cheesecake was really good and all the different types & flavors of the drizzle was good too. - The hummus and pita bread was very good as well! Great taste to the hummus! The ambiance was calm, modern, yet elegant and classy! The service was also top notch. I do like that you have to reserve, because that makes the experience more personal and I loved that part about it! We went to the restaurant after our church service on Sunday around 2PM and when we were leaving, there was just one other party there, that had a reservation but it was so quiet, you would not have been able to tell. If you like something quiet and intimate, this is the place! The restrooms were very clean and beautiful as well. It did not smell very well so possibly some air fresheners would be helpful, but overall, the good outweighed the bad. Everything will never be perfect but this place was a definite 5/5 rating!

Super tasty. Lots of protein options! Preset bowl options or…read moreyou can build your own. Lots of parking on site.

Interesting spot. I think it could be great. They closed at…read more9pm, we went at 9pm so much was "empty" and there was a wait for them to refill so my options were limited. My concern was when I saw someone poor a can of chickpeas into the serving container - then to serve. I rinse and season my beans from a can- so this was off, but I guess that's their way. Also, there were several orders after us so they prepared new food which might have been nice to have had available to try. I'll try again different time of day to give them a fair shot. What I tried seemed well seasoned and there are quite a few menu options (though not available when I was ordering). The pita looks huge- not made in house but people seemed to like them. I can't speak to if other items are made there it if it's all just put together.

I have literally been coming to Crave for over 15 years. I was a fan then and I'm still a fan now…read more I have a serious sweet tooth so I love that this dessert bar offers a variety of sweets for different pallets from the drinks to the cheesecakes and the cakes, I can always find something that I like. On this particular visit, I sat on the patio, which I had never done before, but it was nice and quiet and very relaxing on a Sunday evening. I ordered the cheesecake and it was garnished with caramel popcorn, which added a nice touch to look at, but the popcorn was stale so I don't really think it was necessary, but it did make the plate look pretty. The cheesecake was delicious. Couldn't finish it all, but I took it home and finished it the next day. Our server was great. She was very attentive, friendly, and gave good suggestions. Love Crave and I'll again and again.

I haven't been to this place in YEARS, due to several bad experiences that felt very much like…read moreblatant discrimination in the past. Truly. But a good friend of mine said that they go all the time and haven't had any issues and wanted to get me to try it again. So, we went on a Saturday evening around 6ish. We didn't necessarily have any issues getting in, but the hostess did say that her security might have an issue with the shirt my friend had on, even though he was very dressed up. It made me uncomfortable and seemed threatning almost. But she let us in and everything was fine. I don't understand why Crave always acts this way. But then when I walk in I see people of non-color dressed any kind of way, casual, etc. It just really rubs me the wrong way and for it to happen to me EVERY time I go, only leads me to one conclusion... So, anyway. We were there and we ordered hookah drinks and had a good time. Our server was super sweet and chill. She really saved the visit. I had a good time, but I most likely will not be back again.

Let's get first things straight: this is not a pretty, instagram ready restaurant. It's a genuine…read morehole in the wall, and when I'm looking for that, I'm looking for an emphasis on food over everything. This may be the best middle eastern food in the city. We had the beef hummus, falafel, baba ganoush, and a massive family mixed grill with beef, chicken, lamb, and kafta over yellow rice. Their spreads are richly flavored and have a luxurious texture. Their meats are actually juicy and beautifully seasoned, and their rice is tender, brightly colored and seasoned, and maintains its integrity in the juices of all that meat. Their grilled vegetables are smoky sweet, and the house made toom is the perfect condiment. I also recommend saving some of the tahini sauce that comes with the falafel for your rice if you're into that kind of thing. Can't figure out why this place is so quiet. The food is delicious.

Jasmine Grill is some of the best middle eastern food I have had. They by far have the best hummus,…read moreit was smooth, very flavorful with spices, and garlicky! I had the chicken swarma plate. The chicken flavor was incredible and the chicken itself was juicy. I would for sure go again!

Such flavor! Visited on a Friday evening around 6pm and we were seated immediately inside. Waitress…read morewas super attentive, friendly and efficient. Got their chicken sandwich with fries, lamb and shrimp skewers with rice and cauliflower. Everything tasted delicious and very flavorful. There lamb was not "gaemy" at all and very editable. You can tell they take pride in all their dishes as there were no complaints on anything. Cute little spot with seating indoors as well as patio seating. Great reasonable prices as well. By the time we left around 7pm, it was packed and there was a line waiting to be sat. Wouldn't mind coming back for lunch and trying other options.

Not only was the food good. Our server, Jules. Was so sweet. She went out of her way to clean my…read moreone-year-old water bottle. Definitely recommend falafel tabouli hummus. Kebabs were really good. Overall great experience.

Step into Mocco, and you'll feel like you just stepped onto a Cycladic island! I came in on Sunday…read morearound 10:30am for breakfast, and it was very quiet and calm. I love the décor and different seating options. And there's parking in the lot out front - SCORE! The staff member was great at explaining the different food & drink offerings and giving recommendations. I got the frappe, which is a classic, cold Greek coffee drink made with Nescafe. Be warned: it's STRONG! On his recommendation, I also got the Napoleon pasty, which was a splendid mix of crispy pastry and creamy custard. My friend went for an iced latte and egg & cheese on croissant, which she really enjoyed. I look forward to returning and trying more pastries as well as their lunch menu!

My boyfriend and I stumbled upon this gem while looking for something different near our place, and…read morewe're so glad we gave it a try! It is located near Rally Pickleball and has a variety of delicious Greek items at reasonable prices. The interior is cozy too. The staff was incredibly friendly and gave us great recommendations. We tried the ham and cheese pastry, breakfast gyros, and Greek coffee--all were delicious! The pastry was so flaky and flavorful. They also have their own parking lot and stay open pretty late on some evenings depending if there is still customers. Highly recommend checking it out!