Casablanca Restaurant

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Delicious weekday dinner. The mixed meat schwarma meal hit the spot. It comes with root vegetables like potatoes and carrots plus flavored rice. You'll need your knife because the veggies are huge pieces. read more

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This restaurant took us totally by surprise. Very unassuming from the outside strip mall entrance. Once we got inside, it was amazing. The service was a teeny bit slow but I would wait hours for the food. The menu says best tea in Memphis and I have to agree. Fragrant, sweet, savory, it was amazing. We didn't go in super hungry so split an appetizer and an entree. Beef and lamb kabob over hummus was superb. The hummus was the fluffiest and smoothest I have ever had. The entree was the Moussaka and I have been craving it since we had it three days ago. Literally can't wait to go back. read more

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Great Mediterranean food! Hummus and pita and the tea are a must try. Have not been able to find another place with this authentic of dishes. Hummus falafel platter, moussaka, and mixed shawarma platter were all great read more

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After an hour waiting the waiter came and told us they "lost" because they were having system issues. The were only 2 tables including us at the restaurant. We been here before and like the place but this time it was a very bad experience. We left, not going back ever again horrible customer service. read more

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Mariah K.

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Food was phenomenal! From Boston where we have some of the best restaurants and this easily blew them all out of the water. Service was amazing, and we were greeted right away! The iced tea is delicious. The pita is homemade and warm when it comes out and the kabobs were delicious with generous portions. We even got to try the chocolate mousse and it was so good! Will definitely be back when I'm back in the Memphis area. 10/10 recommend! read more

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I really love the way this location is decorated with the rugs everywhere. It's such a cool way to decorate. The food isn't really my thing but it's still good quality and I don't mind being brought here. I enjoy the shawerma, especially the one with hummus, and there's other things I'd love to try if I ended up back here. I'm sad they closed their location in Germantown because that was the one I went to the most. To Try: Holy Shish Kabob Chicken Sandwich: Casablanca Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich: Egyptian Hawawshi Vegetarian Platter Appetizer: Grape Leaves Appetizer: Sultan Mezza Combo Loved: - Appetizer: Cheese Pita - Appetizer: Falafel - Kabob: Chicken - Sauce: White (spicy) Liked: - Sauce: Pink (not spicy but tasty) - Shawerma Chicken - Shawerma: Hummus with Shawerma (Beef & Lamb) Ok: - Appetizer: Hummus - Appetizer: Small Mezza Combo - Kabob: Lamb - Shawerma: Beef and Lamb - Shawerma: Platter - Side: Fries - Side: Rice and Veggies (no carrots) Disliked: - Appetizer: Baba Ghanoush read more

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Anke Sophie C.

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The food was tasteless and overcooked. The staff was indifferent. We were quite disappointed read more

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Andrew C.

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Everything was excellent. Food tastes authentic, great vibe inside. Service was on point!

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Casablanca has to be one of my all time favorite places to eat at. The food is always so delicious, the service is hospitable and family friendly, and the ambiance is so unique and cool. I adore the ceilings and light fixtures at the poplar location. My family will often rotate between Poplar and Madison, nonetheless we never fail to enjoy our time at either locations. My favorite go-to dishes would have to be the Baba Ghanoush, the Egyptian Hawashi and some of their iced tea. Their tea, iced or hot, is an absolute must-try! read more

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Tameka W.

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This location is causal dining. The decor is authentic to Mediterranean. I must say the hospitality and customer service is excellent. They have a hot tea that's great for winter that includes Ginger. The kabobs were all lamb no beef added. They were grilled medium without asking!! Tender, seasoned, little char and moist. The char onions give the lamb additional seasoning. Now the vegetables were actually my favorite. My taste buds believe the vegetables are roasted for a stew texture and flavor. The variety was potatoes, carrots, squash and sweet potatoes. All vegetables were tender and savory. I rate this location 4 star because there wasn't a alcohol menu to pair a red wine with the delicious lamb . read more

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They gave me food poisoning I have explosive diarrhea I feel awful help never go ever

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First time here. We tried the hummus and pita. The pita was fresh and warm, extremely soft! The hummus was outstanding flavor. We tried the special tea iced. And it is sweet with honey. We are not such sweet fans but enjoyed. We ordered the Shawarma platter which has a nice sauce on the chicken. The rice is lovely long grain yellow rice but the veggies were only starchy potatoes and carrots. That was a bit disappointing. My wife an daughter were able to share it with a side salad. I had the Jerusalem salad which was nice and freaking with a mix of salad and tabouli. Their house dressing i enjoyed. If you like hot and spicy get the yellow container of spicy sauce, but only try a small dab first. My lips were numb for half my meal. Enjoyable service and very friendly. read more

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Darice S.

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I was looking for a Mediterranean restaurant and happened to see this place so I tried it. I Love the salad with grilled chicken. I'm there at least once a week...Always fresh!! read more

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Jimmie H.

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We went here last night an hour before our movie, usually it's fast but not tonight. We had a party of 8 and everyone except 3 of us got our food in a timely fashion. Multiple tables got their food before we did, an hour into it we told our waitress and she said it's coming the kitchen is backed up, I get it but an hour is ridiculous, she then brings the fries out which were mediocre at best, I then tell her I'm only paying for the fries because we still don't have our entrees an hour after we sat down. She acted like I was going to pay for the entree, I did not. This location always has shoddy service but tonight was on a different level of bad. I'll keep going to the midtown location. This poplar location needs serious change. read more

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Apples K.

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This is why I go to the one on Madison. The whole restaurant is covered in a film of something. Grease, dirt? My sandwich was flavorful but the grease was not drained. The pita was stale. The fries were gross refried flavorless dry crinkle cut fries- not the seasoned ones at midtown or on the menu. The sink in the hallway which I am assuming is for staff to use had water just sitting in it. The service was not great, really just an after thought. Our waitress pretty much did not attend to us but a tall gentleman with curly hair was really nice and took over when he saw that she was ignoring us. My table was dirty. Please deep clean the restaurant. read more

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Sarah C.

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Great little hole in the wall, but I'm so confused how I got baba ghanoush one week that was delicious and greenish one week, then ordered the same thing and got just bland, tan baba ghanoush. Then was told I didn't get the "Casablanca" version, which wasn't what I'd receive the first time either. Maybe I was given a wrong dish the first go around, but I'd love to know what it was. Best hummus in town, not ganna lie. And their olive oil is amazing! read more

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Captain B.

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As an international traveling food critic and unbeknownst to the staff, the following is what I experienced: - Staff were NOT welcoming nor personable. - We would have left if our waitress was the one that was playing with her hair throughout. In hindsight, we should have anyway! - Uncomfortable atmosphere. - Not authentic Greek! - Quality of food was extremely poor! If you are in the area and don't take the time to dine here, you missed out on a superb experience. read more

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The service was excellent and personal and the food smelled and tasted AMAZING! Middle Eastern read more

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Good place with a good atmosphere. I ordered the chicken shawarma, which came with rice mixed with vegetables. The chicken was a decent portion. It was a little different than I expected, but it was still good. It had a glaze on it that was a bit sweet. The rice and veggies were also very moist with some type of oil-based sauce. I liked both. The hummus came with four pieces of pita bread and four falafel pieces. read more

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Sam C.

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This was the original Casablanca location, and it has really gone downhill. I highly recommend driving 10 minutes down the street to visit their Germantown location instead. Portions are bigger and food is tastier. Also, this location started charging for to-go sauce. What on earth is that about?! If it's your first time trying Mediterranean food, try the Germantown Casablanca OR Happy Greek over by the University of Memphis. read more

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Priscila G.

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Absolutely amazing. This is my second time ever having Mediterranean food and just everything about it is great. The seasoning, the freshness, the authenticity. I will definitely be going back! read more

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Naomi O.

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Everythings are perfect！I louve mixshawama！！I love spicy source, too！！ I want to try bakraba next time！ read more

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Suzanne T.

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10/10 would recommend!!!! The food and service is always top tier!! My go to is the mixed shawarma plate - make sure you try the green sauce if you like spicy!!! read more

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Emily C.

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Stopped here for lunch after a long morning taking the tour in Elmwood Cemetery. We were suprised how busy it was despite being early on a Sunday but we were seated right away. We both ordered the Falafel and he ordered some tea. Tea was amazing. I'd highly recommend. I don't usually get anything more than water at restaurants. The falafel was very good. The pita was a little dry in parts but otherwise excellent. Seating is a bit odd- it sort of feels like everyone is sitting on top of everyone else but we were in the back so it was fine. Service was prompt and pleasant. read more

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Alexis B.

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I had a bit of a confusing experience at Casablanca this past weekend when I was visiting Memphis; some things were great, and other things not so great. The food overall was pretty good. We started with the small mezze combo (hummus, baba ghanoush, falafel, and pita), which was good. The baba ghanoush had a good smoky flavor, but I wasn't wild about the texture (so smooth that with the color - quite green - it seemed like over-pureed guacamole). My mother in law had the chicken shish kabob platter, which was okay (I thought the chicken was quite dry). My brother in law had the chicken shawarma sandwich, which he liked (it was the only thing I didn't try). My husband had the hummus with chicken shawarma, which was good (their hummus is tasty and truly smooth). I had the pastitsio (Greek or Middle Eastern lasagna), which was pretty good (the taste was great, but I'm more used to a penne or tube-shaped pasta in pastitsio rather than spaghetti - and the spaghetti was quite hard and chewy from being twice cooked I expect). So overall, the food was pretty good. (The tea was way too sweet for me, so I had to give it to my husband who can handle a lot more sugar than I can.) The restaurant is nice inside - definitely casual, but warm and inviting. But the service wasn't great? Our waiter seemed really overwhelmed even though the restaurant was pretty empty on a Sunday night. When he came to our table, he asked what we wanted to drink. We asked if we could go ahead and order, since we'd had long enough with the menu and knew what we wanted; but he said no, that he preferred if we just ordered drinks just then. When he came back with our drinks, he asked if we wanted to order any appetizers, and we said yes, but that we were also ready to our meals. He took our orders this time but didn't write them down and had to ask a few of us what we wanted again. We were so sure our orders weren't going to come out right, but they did! The food was pretty good, but the experience with the service was average. I would go again because it's food I know I like, but it didn't impress like I hoped it would! read more

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Alexandra K.

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Food was delicious! Came to the table quick. The waitress never came back to the table once after the food was delivered. I needed a drink refill the entire time and we waited 20 minutes after finishing our meal before having to ask another waitress for our check. 4 starts for the food! 3 for the service read more

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Jocelyn A.

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This is a great local spot for Mediterranean food. They have three locations in the Memphis area (Midtown, East Memphis and Germantown). I've only been to this East Memphis location, but to be honest, the others look cuter. Parking is plentiful here because of the Whole Foods being next door. I think this would also be a great spot for take-out. Unlike a lot of places in Memphis, everything here tastes like it is made fresh from scratch. All of the dishes that I saw looked good and everyone I was with enjoyed their dishes. Everyone gets two different sauces (spicy and mild), plus olive oil to top off their entrees. I really liked the spicy green sauce on the salmon sandwich. I would recommend this place for a group outing, or for take-out. One of the better places I've tried in the area! read more

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Brooke W.

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The hot tea? Amazing The hummus with shawarma? Fantastic The staff? Very very nice 10/10 would highly recommend read more

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After a long day at the office I stopped in to get dinner for me and my son. I thought I would order something different so I also ordered the Baba Ghanoush too. When I tasted it it was rancid like old ketchup up. I placed it in the fridge to return a few days later. I didn't want a refund I just wanted something that was edible. A replacement. Instead of fair customer service I was riddled with questions: why didn't I bring it back? Because I don't need to waste gas driving back to a restaurant who should have presented me with food that was edible. Why didn't you call? Because you guys were busy. That's not good enough you should've called or brought it back the same night. I left a small container on the counter for them to decide what to do with it. My family and I have eaten at this restaurant for many years it was very disappointing. That was my eight dollars that essentially went in the trash. I didn't get to eat but Casablanca kept my money. And if you did it to me you will do it to others. The problem that I have is that since Covid some Restaurants still want you to support their business and the service and the food is sub par to say the least. Get it together! And to the girl with the light brown wavy hair. That was not a good business move read more

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Morgan V.

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Not great. Dingy. Dirty. Flies. Food tasted more like BBQ than Greek. Service was very good. Location bad. Homeless people congregating outside. read more

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Jasmine N.

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Such a gem in East Memphis! I've heard so many great things about this place and so happy I got to try it out. My group of 3 first shared the small mezza combo with hummus and baba ghanoush & it was delicious! it came with a plate of pita bread and it was a great appetizer. I got the beef & lamb shawarma and it was enough to leave me full & satisfied for a normal lunch. Great price for just $9. Super tender meats & there are also some vegetables inside. I love the pita bread sandwich. also the tea is a must try!! There's a gingery hint to it and it's unlike any iced tea I've ever had. SO good will definitely get it next time I come here. It comes in hot or iced & I really enjoyed both so it comes down to preference. Service was super nice and helpful. Loved this restaurant & will definitely be back soon! read more

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The ambiance, service and food at Casa Blanca was excellent! Our server Sala was very professional and kind. The shawarma salad, falafel and hot tea was delcious and fresh. Hidden treasure! read more

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Angela W.

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Delicious!! Fast and friendly service, great atmosphere, the food is so good. This is one of my favorites. Highly recommended!!

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Get the tea ! Get the hummus ! The service can be a little slow but not more than a 15 minute wait but decent. The restaurant is quiet and can seat a large part y if needed. read more

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Food was good. Kids had chicken strips & fries (easy satisfaction). Order an appetizer humus & pita bread. Lamb & beef shawarma sandwich was tasty, but I probably could have eaten two (about the size of your hand). Customer service was very lacking. read more

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Marianna V.

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My favorite Mediterranean food in the city. Try the Meza sultan platter. It's amazing and gives you a taste of many different things as well as being a great value. read more

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Hayes L.

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The food here is always amazing! This location has the nicest staff and the service is always great!

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How did I miss out on this place so long. Service was great...nice menu; will definitely be back to sample some of their many other delicious menu items but for now I'd like to rave about the plate I ordered this evening; the Hummus with Shawarma for $12. Hummus with your choice of chicken, or beef and lamb, or mixed shawerm. Served with pita bread. I got the mixed shawarma and it was incredible. The meat was delicious, cooked just right and their hummus was probably the best tasting, creamiest hummus I've ever had...an outstanding compliment to the meat. You get more than enough for the price and the two sauces they serve with the meal further elevates this already great dish. They serve the Shawarma with fresh pita bread...don't be shy; stuff your pita pocket with this deliciousness and pick a sauce, one has a bite to it and get at it! Good stuff. I'll be back! read more

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Great food, delightful service & great atmosphere! Really enjoyed our experience at this restaurant

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Casa Blanca catered a graduation party meal for us this past weekend. The food was delivered on time and it could have fed twice as many people as we had ordered for. Every dish was outstanding and beautifully prepared. Our guests all raved about the dishes. Also great was the sweet tea and baklava. Thank you so much for such a wonderful meal. It was the highlight of our celebration! read more

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More info about Casablanca Restaurant

5030 Poplar Ave
Ste 7
Memphis, TN 38137
Brennan
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(901) 725-8557
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http://www.casablancamemphis.com

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Hours

What time does Casablanca Restaurant open?

Casablanca Restaurant opens at 11:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Casablanca Restaurant close?

Casablanca Restaurant closes at 9:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Sun 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Payment methods

Does Casablanca Restaurant take credit cards?

Yes, Casablanca Restaurant takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Casablanca Restaurant have catering options?

Yes, Casablanca Restaurant does have catering options.

Does Casablanca Restaurant serve alcohol?

No, Casablanca Restaurant does not serve alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does Casablanca Restaurant have TVs?

No, Casablanca Restaurant does not have TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Casablanca Restaurant have bike parking?

No, Casablanca Restaurant does not have bike parking.

Does Casablanca Restaurant have outdoor seating?

No, Casablanca Restaurant does not have outdoor seating options.

Does Casablanca Restaurant have parking?

Yes, Casablanca Restaurant has parking options. Private Lot Parking

Other Amenities

Does Casablanca Restaurant have free WiFi?

Yes, Casablanca Restaurant has free WiFi.

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Specialties

Fresh butchered Halal lamb. We cook everything in tajin / clay pots. We have the best ginger tea in Memphis. We sell organic olive oil imported from the family farm in Jerusalem. We have the best home made fluffy chocolate mousse and baklava.

History

Established in 1998.

Original in Memphis Estate at Echles and Douglas. From 2003 to 2010 we were in the Cooper-Young area. From 2010 until today we are in East Memphis at 5030 Poplar Avenue, Suite #7.

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6.5 mi•Midtown

The food here is consistently delicious. I like the renovations, though I think the new cite menu…read moreneeds some work. We had cookie lattes that didn't really taste like cookie at all. Service was solid, especially since we had to move inside with our toddler when he got too interested in the stairs.

Lunch time. Ordered Philly cheesesteak a large sandwich, hearty but added house hot sauce for more…read moreflavor. Lamb shish kabob was overcooked-so well done making meat chewy. Rice was bland and dry. It maybe on the menu somewhere but a three percent surcharge fee added on final bill. I would have paid cash if known in advance. Waitress was ok dropped off food and returned at bill payment.

Dining area

The menu

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Happy Greek Cafe

4.5(125 reviews)

3.0 mi•Chickasaw Gardens

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Good food. Reasonable prices. Friendly staff. Good location. We will definitely return again soon.read more

Decent option, a step above fast food, but still quick service. Gyro was plenty of food for me, I…read moredidn't need any sides. I would have ordered more sauce, it was a little dry, but still tasty. A few tables inside, probably more popular for takeout or delivery.

A great place for Hummus and Beef and Lamb Gyro Bowl and a piece of baklava.

Fries & Greek Gyro Pita with added chicken kabob

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Mint Lemonade

Cedars Restaurant

4.6(215 reviews)

6.1 mi•Cordova

The best Mediterranean Middle Eastern Cuisine I have ever had - highly recommend it!! Very fast…read moreservice and super nice people!!

Yall, this place is really good! My first visit and I told the guy I was thinking about the chicken…read moreshawarma or the gyro, he said the chicken shawarma so I went with that. And it was definitely the right choice for me. Filled with chicken, garlic, lettuce, pickles and it was yummy goodness. I ordered a side of fries, they weren't anything special, but they were made right as I ordered. My friend ordered the falafel sandwich and the Fattoosh side salad. The salad is pretty big and can be shared and the Lebanese dressing was light and refreshing. She enjoyed her sandwich. Everything was prepared to order and made right in front of you. You can order to go or eat in. Service was quick and the place got busy quick. They also serve breakfast, but I didn't see a menu for that. If you haven't visited please do! The place isn't huge, you seat yourself, we paid at the end of our meal. Will definitely return

Baba Ghanooj - Mashed Egg Plants

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Grape Leaves

Flames Mediterranean & grill

3.9(92 reviews)

2.9 mi•Normal Station

Chicken shawarma platter is the BEST in the city! They definitely use spices when cooking. And…read moretheir garlic sauce is the best! The lamb and beef are delicious as well. If I could eat here everyday I would! You will not be disappointed at all! Yummy!

Stopped here on accident but was pleasantly surprised with the food. We had the lamb and beef…read moreshawarma wrap, chicken shawarma platter and the chicken quesadilla. All freshly made and great flavors, don't forget the garlic sauce (it's a must!)! The service was ok, I got a bit frustrated they made the order to go when we wanted to eat in. The lady at the counter didn't understand the menu enough to answer questions without pointing to a photo. The bathrooms need to be cleaned. Still, I'd eat here again, just take it to go.

Mixed Appetizers Plate

Falafel burger

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Sufi’s Mediterranean Grill & Bar

4.1(81 reviews)

5.2 mi

We're from Arkansas and just happened to drive by and see this restaurant. I'm super happy we…read morestopped in! My husband and I split some stuffed grape leaves and a sizzling sampler platter. The food was the freshest Mediterranean cuisine I've ever had. They make everything in house. I'm not sure what was my favorite because it was all delicious. If you like lamb, you should definitely try theirs. We will be back very soon.

I went to Sufis for just a cup of soup and tea. The lady at the register sneezed but covered her…read moremouth. Thank God, however she still went on touching the customers food without washing her hands or using sanitizer. So after i saw her severing several plates, i politely asked her if she had any sanitizer. I didn't ask her to use it and I didn't say it was for me. She looked for it and knew to apply some to her hands. Then i think she told the manager I was rude or something. Not sure but i can tell by the glances that she may have mentioned the incident. I love Casablanca but since Sufi's have separated from Casablanca the service has NOT been quite the same. They are rude and obviously unhygienic. The ambience is inviting and comfortable I give that a 4.5 but the service is definitely disappointing....2.3. I've been supporting Casablanca for over 15 years now and can tell that....there is a difference and not a good one. Go to the one on poplar y'all. It's worth cleaned and sanitized hands. I promise.

Open kitchen open to the main dining area

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Balqees Restaurant & Grill

3.9(60 reviews)

2.8 mi•Berclair

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Picked up some great food for dinner!!! The flavors were great as were the portion sizes. We tried…read morea combination of things again some new and some tried and true. My sis and I are fans of falafel. The plate came with a bit of hummus but we ordered more separately and are so glad we did! The hummus tasted so good we couldn't stop eating it! They put a little sumac in it and the tweak in the taste really grabbed all of us. Mom liked the falafel so much she wanted to understand what all was in it! We decided to try the fish fahsah and wow were we glad we did! We all agreed this is a must have on the menu for us, though we also want to try the lam version. It had such an incredible combination of flavors! We always like the kabobs and went for the chicken again. The plate includes chicken, rice, pickled vegetables and yogurt. We ordered to go, service as always was great.

Looking for some good Mediterranean food just north of Memphis? Look no further! Balqees is a…read morelittle hole in the wall restaurant in the back of (not the nicest) shopping complex but don't let that deter you. Lots of options for parking and you can do a little shopping if you need any of the other shops in the complex! Service is great, the staff was very friendly. I was offered complimentary hot tea upon arrival and even got complimentary lamb broth soup and a small (but delicious!) salad with cucumber, lettuce, tomato with my entree. My first time there I ordered the half grilled chicken plate and hummus. The hummus arrived first and was beautifully plated and came with a huge piece of homemade and FRESH bread. Hummus was delicious and the bread was warm and cozy. The half chicken plate came out and let me tell you, I ate that food for the next three days. It was just little ol' me with a giant half chicken, probably a pint of rice, and a salad of veggies. It was soooooooo good. I love taking a bite of hummus with some rice and some chicken. It makes my heart happy. The next time I went I ordered the chicken kabob plate to try to scale it down. The kabob plate didn't come with the soup and salad, but that was okay because it was still a ton of food! Ten pieces of grilled chicken, a huge serving of rice, and some veggies on the side. I can't wait to eat it for the next few days. This place is easy, right off Perkins exit of the 40, lots of parking, and you can sit by yourself and have a nice long lunch. It's not the most aesthetically pleasing place on the inside, but when the food tastes like it does it doesn't even matter. Bonus it's right next to a cozy Yemeni coffee shop and a Mediterranean grocery store.