The quality and authenticity of the food really stood out. The baba ganoush was rich, smoky, and…read morebeautifully balanced, while the bean salad was fresh, bright, and full of flavor. Even the bread deserves a mention--fresh, warm, and the perfect complement to the starters. The mullet was the highlight of the meal. It arrived perfectly cooked, with a great texture and seasoning that enhanced the fish without overpowering it. Simple, well-executed food that lets the ingredients speak for themselves. A fantastic choice for anyone looking for authentic flavors and thoughtfully prepared dishes. Highly recommend.

Wonderful, excellent service and food! Tried the place next door, no comparison, will return soon…read morehere, stay out of the Sahara nextdoor, read the reviews and you will know why! They do not accept criticism therefore, clearly not looking for ways to improve.

We tried Sara's Kebab House today and everything was absolutely delicious. The salad was fresh and…read moreflavorful, and both the meat and chicken were very soft and tender. All the food tasted fresh and well prepared. We really enjoyed every bite and were very impressed with the quality. The staff were nice, but they were quite busy today, so it took a while for them to come back and check if we needed anything. Overall, the food and the place were very nice. I honestly wish I could come back again, but I live in Texas

Delicious! We got the Sara special entree, fish and chips and the beef cube pide....all delicious!…read moreThe desserts also did not disappoint. The Turkish tea came with our entrees and was the perfect thing to wash down our food. The only con was the price. It was a on the higher side.

So good we came back for dinner the same day! A stone's throw away from our hotel, this cute…read morerestaurant has delicious fresh scratch made Mediterranean food! We liked everything we ordered-baba ghannouj, labneh, kisir (their bread comes out toasty and warm-our girls had 2nds and would have had 3rds if we allowed them). Gyro platter main was great, but their yogurt gyro platter was much richer with tomato umami. The cheese roll and borek were delicious as well as the lentil soup. Don't skip dessert (semolina cake à la mode with plenty of cinnamon and nuts)! Recommend getting a seat outside so you can watch the ocean and the jealous birds-great even with the light drizzle around us. Great service and a must stop for the next time we are in sand key.

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!

My friends and I came here for dinner after a matinee at the Eight O'clock Theater. Everything…read moreabout this place was fantastic! The aromas were enticing when we walked in. The atmosphere in the dining room was colorful, clean, and welcoming. 3 of us ordered the organic wood fired chicken platter, and I'm so glad I was one of them. It was delicious, tender, and perfectly flavored. We all sampled the different sides...hummus, salad, and rice. All 3 were incredibly tasty along with the pita bread. Our fourth friend ate every bite of his vegetarian sampler platter and raved about how good it was. Even the iced tea had a special, but not overpowering taste of fruit. Our server, Omi, was attentive, friendly and so fun. We had a delightful conversation with him at the end of our meal. We can't wait to go back!

***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

We popped in for lunch after waiting two weeks for renovations to be completed. What did we…read morediscover? A new and improved East Bistro with a new, enthusiastic and friendly owner and an excellent engaging chef. He is respecting the successful original and also adding some improvements! @Peter selected this place and we enjoyed it! Abdul, the new owner, introduced himself, gifted us free black tea with mints leaves, and encouraged us to sample various items such as homemade falafel and homemade lentil soup. I ordered the sampler platter called Trifecta and got the feta cheese on the side since I am currently dairy free. The presentation was excellent and I enjoyed everything served. The hummus was very nice and included a sprinkling of sumac as a garnish. The kabobs and rice were flavorful as well! The excellent falafel, which I asked about, turned out to be Abdul's grandmother's recipe from Jordan! Delicious! We met Z, the chef and were able to examine the huge gas powered oven for flat bread and more. Z's food was very nice, both tasty and beautiful. I also got a spiced/herbal flatbread to go for my wonderful wife. We will heat it up and try it tonight! . Life is good with an excellent meal, great service and a spotless and welcoming restaurant.

I am completely heart broken, crying for days now…read more. I cannot believe what has happened here. What was my completely favorite place to grab Kabob lunch has now changed hands & the food is completely different, and not in a good way. The elderly gentleman from Lebanon that used to make my food was so kind & carried a gift for grilling kabobs. We talked about this all the time. I told him every time I visited, his kabobs were the best. He was so modest & would tell me, "everyone's the same" and I would laugh & say, "no they aren't, yours are the best I have ever had." He would always graciously thank me modestly. He knew I knew. He was so special. His food, his kindness, his smile, all so unforgettable. Last time I was there, they had reopened with all new people. I didn't recognize anyone. I asked, "where is the elderly man from Lebanon?" The new people told me, "he had to go back to Lebanon." They told me, "you will love OUR FOOD" so I ordered my usual chicken kabob platter & it came out totally different. I took a few bites of everything & was so upset I started texting my husband to tell him that the food was all different it wasn't the same, we were crushed. Heartbroken. Completely heartbroken. So, the new young man kept coming over asking me what I thought of "THEIR FOOD" & finally, after three times, I was fighting back tears & just decided to tell him the truth to his face. I looked him right in the eyes & said, "I'm sorry, I will be honest with you, I like salt. I like salt & seasonings on my food. This is not the same food I was getting before." He was trying to be nice & started telling me that they know the elderly gentleman from Lebanon, they are the same family and they can get his recipes from him bla bla bla they can change the recipes... At that point, I was so upset that the restaurant I walked into was completely wrecked & different, I just took the container of food to my husband to see what he says also. My husband came to the same conclusions: The chicken kabobs the elderly gentleman made were seasoned to perfection, cooked to perfection, every time. You can see from my videos & photos that the kabobs have tons of seasonings & grill marks from the grill. The new video has none of that AND, as my husband pointed out, the cut of the chicken is completely different. The elderly gentleman cut the chicken into small bite size pieces & put them on the sticks all in a row, long & small. Whoever is cutting the chicken pieces now, cut them too big, there isn't any seasonings & they don't grill them the same. The elderly gentleman from Lebanon had this super special way he fashioned the kabobs with a "special cut" into the styrofoam container on its sides that the sticks fit in it perfectly & wouldn't slide around. He had a special way of doing things, he was a master. I feel honored to have known him, to have had his food. I just cannot accept, I may never see him again! (Crying) His yellow rice was butter toasted rice. It wasn't mushy & over cooked. It was firm & flavorful. Their rice was not butter toasted & was so overcooked & mushy omg it was horrific. His garlic sauce was so thick & full of flavor. The sauce that the new people gave me was watered down yogurt sauce! A completely different sauce! It was so bad, and hubby LOVES yogurt sauce & it was so watered down & horrible he didn't even eat it, he threw it in the rubbish. The tabouli? OMG. The elderly man from Lebanon made the best tabouli we have ever had. He made it with a white vinegar or something, it had a very distinct sharp pungent flavor of fresh parsley & vinaigrette. It was legendary. He was legendary. The tabouli that they gave us was SWEET with raisins or some crap in it. It was HORRIFIC. I am so upset, still crying. I can't believe this has happened! To the new Owners: If y'all are the same family, you should put the elderly man's food back on the menu. What you are serving now is not acceptable. We will come back when the elderly man from Lebanon comes back. Let me know ASAP of any changes & I will be the happiest person alive to see the legendary man from Lebanon again, & update my review accordingly.

Great owners with bubbly personality! You can tell he takes pride in his food and the service he…read moreprovides in the restaurant. I got a large Chevapi plate and it was great!! My only recommendation, is that the chevapi should automatically come with Ajvar and Kajmak. Other than that, plate was more than enough for a large size that could feed 2 or 3 and bread was so soft!! Definitely recommend this place!

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.

The food was really good. The bread is clearly fresh and soft, and the crust on the pizza was also…read moreperfectly cooked not too hard or burnt. Jackie, our waitress, was really nice and attentive. The atmosphere was Italian which wasn't what I was expecting. I think it's a good little place with a menu that boasts whatever the owner cooks themselves because everything was very good, just eclectic. There is something for everyone!

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

Great food, great vibes. Waitress Yous was fabulous! Will be coming back to try the french taco…read more Steak and chicken were cooked perfectly.

Although unassuming, the food and service were excellent. We had the chicken shawarma dinner and…read moreit was perfectly seasoned. Yous, our server was completely attentive, warm and inviting Excellent service and meal. I'll bring more people here to eat.

This is our favorite Mediterranean restaurant! It is casual and unassuming but the food is…read moreamazing! We come here after tennis tournaments but our son often requests it when we aren't in the area, but it's a bit far from our house in Tampa to come as often as we would like. Fresh, homemade, mom & pop place with friendly service. Be prepared to wait a bit as it's often just the owner taking orders, cooking, and serving food. Hummus - do not skip! So tasty and fresh, served with hot super thin pita bread Felafels - so light and crisp, and falls apart in your mouth We always get the beef shawarma platter - the flavors are divine, and we often crave it so we haven't ventured to other entrees. Comes with 2 sides and we often get rice and salad which are the perfect complement to the meal. Don't forget the baklava - several kinds available - walnut, pistachio, and maybe pecan --very delicious ending to our meal!

Walked in the table was dirty we had a coupon to use for dinner;the waiter claimed "he doesn't take…read morethose anymore",so we got up and left. Not sure If I'd want to consume his food with such poor service we walked!