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    Cedar Grill

    4.2 (362 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    CEDAR GRILL ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Chicken Kabob Bowl
    Ratib A.

    Was recommend to try this place. I've visited three times since. My initial experience wasn't great. We came in around 30 minutes before close and were told we had to take our food to go, which is understandable. However,the cashier was rude when she took our order and appeared to just want to clock out as quickly as possible. Food was just as expected, really enjoyed it. It wasn't a huge portion but was cooked fresh and flavorful. Second experience, cashier was exceptional (same person), she had really upped her game. Food tasted just as good, we dined in. Ambience of the store was basic but was very clean, however I did notice a cook took food on the grill without gloves so that was a little upsetting. Third experience, food was ok. I think the initial hype had died down so it just felt like any other bowl with a small to medium size portion of chicken. It just didn't hit the same, however store was still clean. Ordered the chicken kabab bowl all three times, came with strips of chicken shawarma, rice, added feta and olives. Garlic sauce is ok, definitely needs some work to match up to other Mediterranean stores. The tzaziki was also underwhelming and needs work, tasted like bland yogurt. Bowl is about $14 all in. I likely won't make the drive to return however if I was in the area I would. FYI, they mention food is halal but there is no certification to authenticate this or signs anywhere in the store.

    Chicken Kabob Bowl
    Samar N.

    First time trying Cedar Grill after hearing great things about the food -- and we can confirm, the food is fantastic! My husband and I arrived around 7:30 PM. We weren't greeted when we walked in, which was fine, but once we got to the counter, the energy from the staff felt off. The girl at the register came off a bit aggressive and seemed uninterested in helping us. Since it was our first visit, we had a few questions, but the interaction felt rushed and unfriendly. After ordering, we were told dine-in was closed and only takeout was available -- something that would've been helpful to know before placing the order. Especially confusing since there was a whole family dining inside at the time. Our food was ready quickly -- within 5 minutes -- and we ate in the car. And wow, it lived up to the hype. Seriously, 9/10 on flavor, freshness, and portion size! While we were eating, we noticed the staff leaving around 7:45, even though the restaurant's listed hours say they close at 8 PM. That urgency to shut down early definitely explains the rushed and cold service. Food: (9/10) Service: (1/10) Vibes: (3/10) Great food -- but if you're going close to closing time, just expect it to be a grab-and-go experience with a not so pleasant service! Ordered 2 chicken kabob bowls for $34.

    Falafel Wrap
    Anusha D.

    Tried this place on a Saturday night with my husband. We were the second customers who had dinner inside the restaurant however there were many take outs. We ordered Veggie Grape Leaves, Falafel wrap and Gyro Plate with Rice Pilaf. Food was delicious and tasty. The ambiance was ok. The server was decent. As it's located in a plaza hence there is plenty of parking spots. I would recommend this place! Give it a try!

    Andy P.

    The portions are absolutely amazing and the food is insanely good. The lady at the front is incredibly nice aswell

    Gyro and onion rings
    Tim H.

    The gyro sandwich is delicious and huge, had to eat half of the meat before I could even consider folding the pita. Killer onion rings. Sister loved the falafel wrap. Cooks are awesome and prepare everything to order.

    a plate of food and french fries
    Khalid F.

    My wife said Cedar Grill was now halal, so we stopped in for dinner. The interior is somewhat small and feels fast-foodish, but no big deal. Menu selection is reasonable; pretty much the standard Middle Eastern fare. We ordered a Cedar mixed platter, a chicken shawarma sandwich, and fries. The meats in the mixed platter were delicious, especially the kifta; tender & juicy. The chicken patties were pretty good (slightly dry). The rice was good; moist. The garlic sauce was excellent. The platter included pita bread and lentil soup; the pita was just okay, but the soup was enjoyable on a cold evening. The chicken shawarma sandwich was lackluster, unfortunately. It was very dry. There should have been tahini sauce or hummus or something inside. The fries were pretty good, though a bit soggy; since we were eating there, they should have been nice and crisp. I believe pricing was reasonable for the quantity of food we got. We had plenty of leftovers for home. Just a side note -- while I was getting utensils, my wife said she found a hair on the fries and on her sandwich, which she removed. However, she didn't take a picture, so I'll just take her word for it. If you're sensitive about food hygiene, just something to keep in mind. And a piece of advice -- get some extra garlic sauce for 50 cents. It's worth it. 3.5 stars overall.

    Chicken Shawarma Dinner with a side of falafel

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    Great falafel, chicken shawarma, lentil soup, hummus, baba ghanoush and tabbouleh. Fast, I order ahead and it's ready in ten minutes.

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    I have eaten here for year's and it's always good. If like shawarma or kabobs you won't be disappointed

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    Thank you for the great review Brent !

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    Thanks Rachel for the wonderful review! Congratulations on your baby!

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    Don't bother ordering through the yelp app. No food and tried to tell me the food was delivered when it wasn't. Silly way to lose business.

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    Truly the best lentil soup & mixed grill dinner. My husband loved the Shawarma. I love everything. The mixed grill is my favorite!

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