What a pleasant surprise! This cozy restaurant was clean,…read morestaff were welcoming, kind and hospitable. The food was absolutely delicious! The server brought us a crispy freshly baked bread and unique sun-dried tomatoes, herbs and olive oil dip. The home made bread was superb. I had the Chicken Guvech- it was full of flavor, juicy, and the chicken was seasoned to perfection! My husband had the grouper fish and chips with a generous piece of breaded fish that was crispy, flaky and light in flavor. The accompanying coleslaw was just perfect! My husband is very picky about coleslaw and he loved it! Gokhan was our server. He was phenomenal! Very kind, friendly, patient and accommodating. We found our "go-to" Mediterranean restaurant and will be definitely going back!

The food was actually quite good. I had placed a to-go order that was pretty large and sat in my…read morecar waiting outside. There was a mistake with my order not being put in and so I ended up waiting a long time. I went back in to check and they were extremely apologetic and such. The food was delish so I would go back. Inside its pretty basic casual. It's no fancy place.

The food is outstanding, the service was excellent and we love the restaurant ambiance in all its…read moreaspects. If you're looking for real kebab don't hesitate to come in and enjoy every bite! Thank you to all the staff for your hospitality. The market is full of so many delicious options to take home from dessert to couscous. Perfect place to gather what you need for your next meal or party. We will be back again soon.

Sara's is a great little unassuming Turkish spot connected to a market. The ambiance isn't really a…read moreselling point. I've been a few times and have tried a bunch of things that I've had zero complaints over. The zucchini pancake app was a surprising one and worth trying. I also really love getting hot tea and hanging out for a bit after eating. The service is a bit hands off but I prefer it that way. You can pop over to the market before leaving for any specialty items at a good price. This is probably my favorite middle eastern/Mediterranean spot in Pinellas.

This week I visited Clearwater Florida for the first time, and Mio's Grill & Cafe was recommended…read moreby me to a friend who has visited Clearwater many times, and said to me that this restaurant was a "must visit" during my time here (and they were right). We sat outside during our meal and the ambiance and feel of the restaurant was very welcoming! As for entrees, I ordered the Chicken Gyro Platter which was very well made, seasoned perfectly, and presented very well. The chicken was very well seasoned along with it being perfectly cooked, and the Rice Pilaf was the same. Overall nothing I would change about this dish and I would recommend ordering it. Next, one of the people in my party ordered the Chicken Gyro Salad which they loved. Same as my dish, the chicken was cooked perfectly. It was also mentioned that the lettuce was extremely fresh which is always great to see. The last two members of our party ordered the Beef/Lamb Gyro Salad which they loved. Again the meet was cooked very well and the lettuce was extremely fresh and overall they both loved their meal. (We did also order the Baklava for dessert which was fantastic as well) To finish, our service was top tier and our server Tayfun was extremely attentive throughout our entire dining experience and was very friendly! Amazing 10/10 dining experience and would most definitely come here again and recommend to others!

We had a great experience here! Didn't take pictures because we were enjoying our conversation and…read morethe food was so good we forgot about taking pictures. We sat outside on the water and it was a little cool but a light jacket made it comfortable. It was a beautiful day! We started with Turkish Coffee, which was delicious! We have no idea how to "read the coffee grounds" HAHA but I can tell you mine looked like a duck and a crooked United States, if that helps anyones premonitions, LOL. We ordered the babaganouj appetizer, which was DELICIOUS!! It comes with pita, but for me, being gluten intolerant I asked for some vegetable. Waiter offered cucumber, but he only gave me 3 tiny pieces....so sad. Whatever, I wasnt going to let it go to waste so I just ate it with a fork. However I would suggest offering a proper portion of sliced cucumbers for your Gluten Free patrons, as a courtesy. I ordered the gluten free Falafel Salad and my son ordered the Yogurt Kebab. Both were very enjoyable! My falafels were moist on the inside with a crisp outer shell, my only suggestion would be to add a little Feta to the salad, wouldve been more interesting than pkind of plain and redundant--especially for just under $20. My son enjoyed his dish, even using the pita to scoop it up. We were so full and brought more than half home. The waiter was very kind and was generous to offer us a complimentary piece of Baklava (we had waited a bit for our food but it wasnt really a big deal--we were enjoying ourselves). Parking is a bit of a challenge because Columbia Rest and Backwaters has Valet that sort of capitalize the parking area-so plan ahead for that. We went at 2pm so it wasnt too difficult but I would guess dinner might be a challenge unless you use their Valet services--but Im only guessing. The restaurant is cute inside, and I saw they had a wine cooler. I think we'll go again and order a bunch of different appetizers and try some Turkish wine. I highly recommend trying Mio's!

Fantastic Lebanese food in a family environment. Service was truly amazing too. We came here with a…read moregroup of 7 and were seated quick. Food wait time was great for the quality of the food too. Everything was very authentic. We will be back for sure.

***Amazing food & Dining Experience - We had a large group for dinner, and everything was perfect…read more Owners Sue & Chris hosted, and everyone had a great time. Definitely our top choice as the #1 place to bring friends and family. Bar features custom imported wine choices... a must-try. Jerry

This place gives Garden Mediterranean a run for their Kibbeh OuiOui…read more I still LOVE Garden Mediterranean but they changed their menu, made the dishes smaller & priced everything super expensive. $10 for hummus? LOL. No. So I went hunting for another place, and I found East Bistro! I was driving over to Sprouts in Largo & saw it as I passed it! I made a quick U-turn & right into the parking lot I went... Right away I spot their tandoori clay oven right in the back & they have two shawarma spits right up front that smell so delicious OMG! :)... So I get some of the beef shawarma on top of the hummus... I have not had it like this before but WOZA! That is some good stuff baby! I ate almost all of it by myself. LOL I also got the Chicken kabobs. They were cooked perfectly. Nicely charred on the outside & tender & juicy on the inside, seasoned perfectly. Can not wait to order both of these dishes again OuiOui. The super surprising thing is that you get two sides with your 2 kabob platter plus rice & salad. I got the tabouli & hummus. It also comes with fresh made pita that they also make in house, which is fabulous OuiOui. But their tabouli. WOZA! Their tabouli is the best I have ever had. They make theirs with, I'm guessing, white vinegar? It's super tangy & very fresh tasting. Very pungent. Magnificent OuiOui. When I took some home for Sir Hubbers, I didn't say anything & all of a sudden he started raving about the Tabouli also. LOL Their dine in is super cute, but very small, it's mostly a take out place, everything on paper plates for dine in, which was fine. Everything is reasonably priced, entrees under $19! They bake all their own breads, make everything from scratch. And the tabouli, is a MUST ORDER OuiOui. Added to my lists of fave restaurants in the Tampa/St Pete area OuiOui. Can not wait to return! :)...

This a cute little Mediterranean restaurant in a strip mall. Both of the two people working were…read morefriendly and helpful. They explained the dishes and even offered tastes. The food was delicious! We ordered lentil soup, falafel pita, chicken schwarma platter and baklava. All the food was flavorful and satisfying!

What an amazing find this restaurant was on my recent trip to the area! It brought me right back to…read moreMostar, where I recently went for vacation, so I can vouch for its authenticity both in terms of food and ambience. This place was so good I went back a second time over the course of my trip. My only regret is not going back for a third or fourth time to try more of the dishes. Everything from the food to the coffee was delicious and you know coffee is reaaaallly good when you don't even need to add any sugar. I will definitely be back on my next trip to the area. Hopefully, that is sooner than later because I don't know how long I can go without having my Serbian Food Fix.

Found this on a whim while in St. Pete and decided to try Serbian food for the first time! Smaller,…read morequaint spot hidden in a plaza but a very friendly staff and feels like a family owned business (love!!). We arrived at 7 PM on Saturday not knowing they unfortunately close at 8 PM. However the waiter was friendly and encouraged us to still stay and order. I ordered the meat platter to try a little of everything - the bread is delicious!! The meats were good, but I think the cut of chicken was a little rubbery with tendons so I didn't eat too much of that. The small sausage roll sandwich (forgive me for not knowing the name and I can't find the menu online) was really good and we enjoyed it. Overall a nice spot. I would come back earlier in the day to see if that impacts the cut of the chicken or not.

Great food, fast and friendly service. Love this place. When you're done hot up the supermarket and…read morefind food products to take home!

I rarely leave reviews, but after my experience at Sarah's Mediterranean Cafe, I feel like people…read moredeserve an honest heads-up before spending their money here. Let me start by saying that the food itself is actually good. The flavors are solid and you can tell the recipes are authentic Mediterranean dishes. If this review were based purely on the food, it would probably be decent. Unfortunately, a restaurant experience is not just about what ends up on the plate it's about service, value, and how customers are treated. That's where this place completely falls apart. First off, the service was extremely inattentive. From the moment we sat down, it felt like we were more of an inconvenience than paying customers. The waitresses seemed disinterested, barely checked on the table, and when we tried to ask questions about the menu or request anything simple, the attitude we got back was surprisingly rude and dismissive. It felt like they wanted us to order quickly, eat, and leave without asking for anything outside of the most basic transaction. One thing that really stood out was their refusal to substitute sides. At most restaurants, asking for a simple side swap is a completely normal request. Here, they flat-out refused with zero flexibility or willingness to accommodate. It came off as unnecessarily rigid and frankly pretty unfriendly. When customers are paying premium prices, a little accommodation should not be too much to ask. And speaking of mistakes they forgot my fries entirely. My meal arrived incomplete, and I had to point it out. Even then, it didn't feel like it was taken very seriously. No apology that felt genuine, no urgency to fix it, just a very casual reaction as if forgetting part of a meal was no big deal. When you're charging the prices they do, attention to detail should be the bare minimum. That brings me to the pricing, which honestly feels way too high for what you get. The food is good, but not nearly good enough to justify the price point when the service experience is this poor. There are plenty of Mediterranean restaurants where you can get equally good if not better food while actually being treated like a valued customer. Overall, the biggest takeaway from my visit is that good food alone doesn't make up for bad service. Restaurants succeed when they combine great meals with hospitality and basic respect for their customers. Unfortunately, that balance was completely missing here. Between the inattentive staff, the rude attitude toward simple requests, forgotten items like my fries, and the high prices, the experience left a pretty bad impression. I really wanted to like this place, but the service made it hard to justify coming back. There are too many good Mediterranean spots out there to spend money somewhere that treats customers like an afterthought.

Went there for lunch for the first time. First off, amazing…read moreservice. Met at the door and we were seated by a very attentive server. Nice lunch menu with a few different options that you would not expect I had a chicken quesadilla, which may be one of the best I have had due to the chicken. It was just not dried chicken thrown into a quesadilla wrap It was marinated and absolutely delicious. My friend had the cheesesteak which she said was actually very good. And that is saying a lot since we go to Delco and Madison Avenue. The lunch menu is very reasonably priced And there are some nice beers on tap. Definitely a return visit for dinner at some point

Tried Daily News last night. Food was delicious…read more We tried the stuffed mushroom appetizer, pasta bolognese and a Caesar salad w grilled shrimp. Portions were plentiful and in portion to the price. We splurged on dessert and it was a tough choice because everything in the case looked amazing. We landed on the tiramisu and it was amazing!!! Staff was knowledgeable and friendly. We will be back.

Cybel is such a hidden gem! They had so many yummy dishes on their menu. My favorite is the garlic…read moretzatziki and steak kebabs. The chicken kebabs are also really flavorful. There's interior and exterior seating. You can make a reservation as they do tend to get busy around dinner time, but they do accept walk ins as well. Parking can be limited during busy times, but you can also park right behind the school and it is a short walk to the restaurant. The servers are friendly and accommodating.

Cybele lists as a French-Moroccan cuisine.. I did not see the French influence, however the…read moreMoroccan influence was evident. Nathan our server was well informed and gave good suggestions , he is familiar with the food. They have influence from Morocco in the decor, the music and the spices they use. There are few vegetarian options with the exception of the salads and a sampler platter. I did not see any vegan options. The sampler plate gives you a taste of many things, however, so much of the food is wheat based and more than likely sourced from the US not Morocco.. US uses a lot of glyphosphate and GMO in the wheat. And it is difficult to digest. One of the people in our group had the chicken Angie and said the chicken was good.. it was served with French fries and they were not good. Most likely not made in house. If you have never been to Morocco it may be a nice place to try. The mint tea is nice. I did not have any dessert.

I love a nice small place like this. I live around Sarasota. We do not have any Lebanese food that…read moreI know of around as I'm always looking I had an appointment in the area and lunch here afterwords I will stop here each time now. The food was good. Tabouli like my grandma would make. Generous portions for the price. The chicken nice and flavorful good hummus too. The service was friendly. Look forward to trying more of the menu.

I've eaten here 4 times now and the food is always very good. Today I ordered food to-go to share…read morewith some friends and my order was missing the babaganoush appetizer. I came back and the owner made it right for me! Pro tip- try the Vimto! Tasty berry drink!