I was seriously craving chicken kebabs, so I ended up checking out this local Mediterranean spot. I…read morewent with the Shish Tawook two grilled chicken skewers that come with your choice of sides. I picked the hummus and salad, both of which were super light and refreshing. The only miss for me was the raw white part of the green onions in the salad, they were a bit too chunky for my taste. The chicken, though? Perfectly grilled...crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside. It came with a tzatziki sauce that was more on the liquidy side, which isn't my favorite texture, so I just used it as a dip for the chicken and hummus. Heads-up: the menu on their official site isn't updated, but if you Google "Tasty Mediterranean," it shows accurate prices and lets you order online. It came out to $17.99 plus tax , which is a little pricey for lunch, but the portions were solid and the staff were super friendly so no complaints there!

Popped in here for lunch and was pleasantly surprised by the fresh variety of offerings, friendly…read moreservice, and generous portion sizes. I got a bowl with and they allowed you to pick a base, protein, 3 toppings, and 2 sauces for $14. The chicken shawarma and baba ghanouj were the stars of the show. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for great middle eastern cuisine in the Westchase area.

Food has gone down. Been there a few times and was ok. Went…read moretoday so dirty counters, Bathroom was worst then a Porterpotty. Tables looked like they have never been cleaned. Will not be back.

The best Mediterranean food in Tampa! The toum is out of this world! I am in love with this place…read moreand the good prices. The chicken shawarma plate is a must try. They have the best dolma in the region. The service is what you would expect of an order at the counter type of restaurant. It's not the nicest ambiance but don't let this dissuade you- this food is SO GOOD. I will keep coming back again and again!

Another really good experience here. The food is really good and the prices are too. The hummus…read moreis very fresh and mild in flavor but very satisfying. The pita bread is amazing, fresh and cooked perfectly. The chicken gyro is really good, good quality, flavorful and good size. Their tzatziki sauce is really good too. No doubt we will be back!

I wish I could give more stars, especially because this place has great reviews!…read more We had a salad, a side of gyro and French fries. The salad was ok, the dressing was a little too sour for my taste. The gyro was pretty burned on the sides and my son would t eat it. He usually loves gyro. The French fries had a lot of crust around the potato's and left a yellow stain on my son's hands, he also wouldn't eat it and he loves French fries. The service was good and the server was super friendly. Good casual dining experience in the place. Not fancy, but good for kids. Easy in and out place I would say. I am just sorry about our food experience. The gyro wasn't really flavorful either. And the fries were too processed.

As usual, this place is amazing. Today I decided to have my usual three falafel with a side of…read morehummus instead of yogurt sauce and a lamb burger with fries. Sometimes I get salad instead of fries, but today was that kind of day. The falafel is fresh perfectly fried extremely tasty. The hummus is their usual high-quality homemade version. Lamberger came out piping hot, juicy on a fresh bun and the fries are delicious. I also ordered an unsweetened iced tea and that came out just fine exactly the way I like it ice cold. Even though I sat outside and it's a bit noisy here and a bit hot. I really don't care because I do love this place. If something goes wrong here, make sure to tell them right away and they'll fix it. They're very good. Finally, let me just say how much I appreciate the consistency on your Quality as well as the freshness of their ingredients at all times. As usual, highly recommended!

While in the area I craved authentic Turkish food. A quick search on our fav app and several spots…read morecame up. It was a tough decision between three places nearby and I chose Tazza. I'd hate to go against the many great reviews, but I wasn't impressed with the Turkish dishes. Firstly the name is deceiving. It should be called "Tazza Turkish, Mediterranean, Greek, Italian and other international food". And yes, I know I should've picked up on that bit of knowledge from viewing the menu - I get it. On the food - the hummus and tzatziki apps were good , except the pita bread were just reheated pitas found at the local Publix. The coconut shrimps were not coconut. The mixed grill was ok. Lastly the kunefe was eh.. The Turkish coffee was good. Overall not impressed with the Turkish food. It wasn't terrible just not as authentic as I expected. And quite overpriced

My mom and I decided to try CAVA because we had coupons for a free bowl or pita, and we were…read morehonestly really impressed! I've actually had CAVA before, but it had been a few years since the last time I went, so I was excited to try it again. We both ended up getting bowls, and everything tasted super fresh and flavorful. I got arugula and brown rice as my base with harissa honey chicken, tzatziki and hummus, plus corn, pickled onions, pita crisps, pita chips on the side, and the yogurt dill sauce. Everything mixed together so well and had a really good balance of flavors and texture. The harissa honey chicken had a really good sweet and spicy flavor without being too overpowering. For my drink, I mixed the blueberry lavender drink with lemonade and it was SO good and refreshing. My mom got the garlic dressing on her bowl and I highly recommend trying it because it was really flavorful and paired well with everything. The portions were great, the ingredients tasted fresh, and the whole meal felt light but still filling. Definitely a place I'd come back to again!

I'm a first timer! I was looking forward to visiting CAVA. I've heard so much about it. And who…read moredoes not love watching someone build your own bowl? I know I sure do. When we walked in there was hardly no one in the place. But very quickly it filled up. That is a good sign for sure. I decided to get the build a bowl. I add brown rice, grilled chicken, corn, cucumber, the broccoli mix, pita crisps with the garlic dressing. Yummy!!! Omg it was so good. I really enjoyed it. And I'm looking forward to returning. Bonus is they are opening one in Wesley Chapel. That's a win for me.

We visited on a Saturday around 5:30 PM. At first, I was a little nervous since the place was…read morecompletely empty--but I quickly noticed a steady stream of pickup orders, which reassured me that this spot is loved by locals. The décor is small and notably simple, but the food is what truly stands out. Everything was hot, fresh, and absolutely delicious. The prices were very reasonable for the quality and portions. We ordered a mixed platter and the hummus with shawarma--both were fantastic. The meat was flavorful, and the hummus was smooth and rich. Definitely a place we'd return to for a casual, satisfying meal.

We had a great experience at Al Sham Palace! Everything we ordered was fresh, flavorful, and cooked…read moreperfectly. The ground beef skewers were juicy and well-seasoned, the lamb chops were tender and delicious, and the chicken skewers were also full of flavor and grilled just right. You can tell they put care into the food. We really enjoyed the meal and will definitely be coming back!

Second time in my life having Turkish food, and I can honestly say I'll definitely be back for…read moremore! Sam was our waiter, and he was fantastic. He took the time to tell us about his culture--mainly because I asked a million questions--and he made the whole experience even better. The food was absolutely unreal, the Turkish coffee was amazing, and the Turkish tea was so good. If you've never tried authentic Turkish food, you're missing out. Be prepared to leave full and already planning your next visit!

You never expect too much from a strip mall restaurant, but wow, just wow! Great service, great…read morefood, and a fun environment that gives you a feeling of Turkish culture in America. Our server was polite, friendly, and never made us feel out of place. We ordered: Baked Hummus with Bread - amazing! We would have never put cheese on hummus, but after this, we definitely will! Adana Kebabs - sooo tasty, moist, and a great portion. Chicken Gyro Pide - again, wow! Firstly, it was enormous. I barely made a dent. Secondly, it was perfectly cooked and seasoned. Just delicious! We also ordered cheese cigars to-go, so I'll edit after we try them. We were too stuffed to eat another bite!

Food and atmosphere are phenomenal. Chicken and beef shawarma plate is one of my favs, hummus is…read moreamazing, baba ganoush- amazing, starter plate with herbs in olive oil served with pita and olives -wonderful. The rice is also very good here- this is worth noting as most places have it as a dry or tasteless filler- this one you'll want to eat. Have tried several other dishes and all good.

This was our first time back since Olive Tree expanded into the neighboring space, and my parents'…read morevery first time here. We were shocked by how packed it was at 7:30pm on a Sunday. The wait was about 45 minutes, but it was completely worth it!! The Olive Tree Sampler is a must, so you can try a bit of everything. We also ordered three chicken shawarma sandwiches and the mixed grill for the table. Everything was just as good as we remembered. FYI they serve Matrix, a Jordanian zero-sugar cola. It doesn't taste like Diet Coke, but it's a fun part of the authentic experience and worth trying. Looking forward to bringing more people here. If you haven't tried Chef Yousef's food yet, put Olive Tree on your list!