This original location remains my recommended spot for Mediterranean food. Many Mediterranean…read morerestaurants in Fresno County are Armenian-owned, while only a small handful--like this family-run restaurant--specialize in Lebanese cuisine. Lebanese food is widely considered among the best expressions of Mediterranean cooking due to its vibrant use of fresh ingredients, particularly herbs, lemon, garlic, and olive oil, along with a strong emphasis on healthy, plant-based, and grilled dishes. It offers diverse, shareable, and nutrient-dense options such as tabbouleh, hummus, and falafel, making it both flavorful and nutritious. I always enjoy dining at Golden Grill because they exemplify Lebanese cuisine so well. Their dishes highlight fresh herbs like mint and parsley, along with garlic and lemon juice, rather than relying heavily on spices. The result is a light, refreshing, and aromatic flavor profile that feels both vibrant and balanced. The kebabs are excellent. The grilled cubes of beef, chicken, and kafta (ground beef and lamb) skewers are flavorful, tender, and juicy, topped with herbs and grilled to perfection. They carry a subtle smokiness and savory aroma, and the meats are beautifully charred with vibrant color. Their pita and saj sandwiches are also very well done. Each sandwich is warm and carefully assembled, forming a sturdy pocket filled with high-quality ingredients. They combine savory meats (or falafel and vegetables), creamy sauces, and crunchy pickles and onions into a balanced bite. The bread holds generous fillings without collapsing while still being tender enough to bite through easily. The pocket opens cleanly, creating the perfect pouch for the ingredients. For a small restaurant with limited seating that appears to receive many to-go orders, the presentation for dine-in guests is especially thoughtful. The dishes are served on clean white ceramic plates and trays, with the food carefully arranged and portions balanced. It is simple yet elegant and visually appealing. Golden Grill also captures the Lebanese mezze-style dining experience. As someone of Korean heritage, I appreciate this approach, since it is similar to how Korean meals are served with many shared dishes that provide variety in every meal. Some of the shared plates include Lebanese staples like hummus, falafel, tabbouleh, baba ghanouj, and fresh flatbread. Everything here tastes fresh and well-prepared, with distinct textures and aromatic flavors. The signature entrées come with two cold appetizers. The hummus is silky smooth, a velvety blend of garbanzo beans and tahini that almost melts in your mouth. The baba ghanouj is creamy, garlicky, and finished with olive oil. The tabbouleh is bright and balanced with lemon juice, garlic, and a generous drizzle of olive oil that ties together the citrusy and earthy flavors. The restaurant itself is clean, with tables and chairs wiped down quickly after guests leave. Service is friendly, welcoming, and helpful when placing orders. Prices are also reasonable, especially considering many competing Mediterranean restaurants do not place the same emphasis on presentation or on creating a mezze-style dining experience at no additional cost. While some may prefer other Mediterranean cuisines, I personally enjoy the fresh, light, and diverse flavors that Lebanese food offers. Golden Grill's citrus-forward dishes and extensive mezze options make it one of my favorite Mediterranean spots.

Taking time to give a review. My boyfriend and I order food from here often. We are regulars and we…read morelove it! The customer service is great! They are very welcoming, friendly, respectful. This is our go to spot for grilled meat, hummus, naan. The meat has great flavor, its juicy, cooked just right! The hummus is the best one we've had in fresno (and we've tried alot). We always order our food and pick it up, we haven't eaten it there in the restaurant but i dont see that being a problem if we did decide. We love eating grilled meat Golden Grill never disappoints! We will always come here for our grilled meat, we know its gonna come out just the way we like it. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone. We have tried this cedar location and the one on Willow and both have wonderful customer service and great food!

Great place go there often. Food is always. Fresh service is great highly recommend the spicy…read morechicken

One of my favorite in town. I have never had bad service or a bad meal. Love it! I usually order…read morethe Spicy Chicken or Chicken Shawarma plate.

I'm going to give it a 5, but there were few dings. Great interior. Lots of room. Nice people…read more Very authentic. Everyone seemed to be Arab, which is what you want in a Middle Eastern place. I'm Lebanese who had a mother who was a great cook. I know what I'm talking about . The menu has several dishes that are real home cooking. I had several appetizers, which is the way to do it. Hummus, teboule, grape leaves, falafel, all good. I thought the kibbie was too much bulgur on the outside shell. My mother made them meatier. The ones here had a crunch. Too much burger. Service was very nice. They were a little short staffed at lunch, but that was ok. This is not your usual Lebanese place. The menu has depth. I'm from out of town, but Golden Grill is the real deal. You can tell by how many Arab people were eating there.

Lebanese and Syrian Style on Mediterranean Cuisine is something new to me. The food is seasoned…read morewith lots of herbs and spices. The 3 plates that I had today was mainly seasoned with curry, cumin, tumeric, and star anise. The salt was perfectly seasoned and very light to enhance all of the flavors. CHICKEN KABAB PLATE (8ct) - Rice, Hummus, Fattoush Salad, Pitta Bread - $18.99 :: It's a bit sad the chicken is very dry. It seems to be oven roasted or something, due to the overly dry texture and the char on the outside. The juice were striped out of the chicken. I could be wrong but the chicken is way to dry. But, good news that it's perfectly seasoned. It's a bit of everything seasoned on this chicken, but very light. I can taste the strong cumin and curry seasoning. The salt was on point. (RATE : 2/5) This plate comes with your choice of rice, fries, or bulghur and 2 cold appetizers of your choice. I picked rice, hummus, and fattoush salad. The RICE is seasoned with light on curry. The cumin and star anise seems to be a bit over powering the curry on the rice. The rice was perfectly made. It was fluffly and soft. The rice taste like it was freshly made (RATE : 5/5). The HUMMUS wasn't what I was expecting. I can't taste the nuttyness on this dish. It doesn't have much seasoning or taste. It's a bit plain (RATE : 1/5). Lastly, the FATTOUSH SALAD. I was a bit dissapointed. The salad dressing doesn't have any flavor to it. All the vinegar drip down to the bottom and you cant taste it much. The dressing was very light here. I wish the salad could be a bit bigger to grab instead of shredded (RATE : 2/5). OVERALL on this plate I would give it a RATING of 2.5/5. I can see potential and it's not bad. SAJ - KAFTA - SANDWHICH COMBO - Fries, Labneh, Pickled Salad - $12 :: For the sandwhiches menu, they have an option for SAJ or PITA. I wanted to try the saj for today. The only difference is that the saj does not have yeast so it's flatter than the pita. It just depends on your choice if you want a breadier wrap or skinny wrap. They taste exactly the same. The KAFTA is a texture of patty. It was a mixure blend of a couple different meat like beef and lamb. The taste and texture just taste exactly like a juicy burger on the first bite. The gameyness from the lamb was very light and the labneh helps mellow it down a lot. All of the seasoning was on point (RATE : 5/5). The FRIES were on point. It was freshly out of the oil. Nicely salted and seasoned. (RATE : 5/5) The LABNEH was also awesome. It taste like a softer and lighter version of horseradish. I believe it was made out of yogurt. (RATE : 5/5) The PICKLED SALAD taste just like out of the jar. Nothing special here. (RATE : 3/5) OVERALL : I'll give this sandwhich combo a RATING 5/5. SAJ - GOLDEN GRILL - SANDWHICH COMBO - Fries, Labneh, Pickled Salad - $16 :: The golden grill meat was a mixture of shreded chicken, beef, and sujuk. The texture was perfectly softened and juicy. Ive never had many texture of meat together before. Biting into it, every little bite feels weird. There's too many texture. I'm not a big fan but the meat it self is just perfectly soft, tender, and juicy. The seasoning is lightly seasoned with salt cumin, curry and star anise. RATE: 3/5 AMBIANCE : It's a very fancy shop with nice decorations. I love the dark oak masculine and modern decorations and a touch of gold. They have a few of Turkish pictures and decorations around the building.There's lots of seatings and its very spacious. The tables are neat and clean. They have soft Syrian music on. There's not much guest there so it's very quiet. RATE : 5/5 SERVICE : Friendly and attentive service. I wasn't sure how to order and the young gentlemen helped my with my order. The wait was a good 15 minute long for 3 plate. They cook everything fresh and hot. RATE : 5/5 OVERALL : Great location for a little hangout or a date. The interrior is very romantic with those cute little Turkish lamp. I would totally recommend giving them a try. Maybe not the chicken kabab but something else. Their seasoning are on point. The seasoning is strong but it's not over powering. And again, this is Lebanese and Syrian style on Mediterranean Cuisine which includes lots of turmeric and curry taste. Last thing I want to add is that their price on these plates are on a bit pricey side. But the portions are pretty huge so it's worth it.

I've always heard about this place my whole family has been telling me to try it & im glad I…read morefinally did from the super fast service to the delicious food I was very impressed. I can't wait to go back and maybe dine in this time just for the ambiance it was very cute and clean inside

Mediterranean Grill & Cafe offers colorful dishes and quality, authentic cuisine. I've tried…read moremultiple items on the menu and usually really enjoy the Shish Kebob. This time I tried the Kafta Lula Kebob. The rice is always delicious, and I enjoy the vegetables, though I wish they were cooked a bit more. The meat itself was okay--it lacked a bit of flavor and was slightly dry, but when paired with the spicy garlic sauce it was really delicious. Service is okay. The servers are attentive and nice, though not overly friendly. Overall, I would still choose this spot over Mediterranean chains because of the authenticity and quality of their dishes.

I cant believe that I haven't reviewed this restaurant yet- I have been here at least 10 times…read morealready. My wife and I 's go to is the number 3 combo - which is a chicken and beef kabob plate. The meat is so tender, juicy and flavorful- you don't even need a knife to cut through it. This meal is perfection and I wouldn't change a thing. My only recommendation is to add the hot sauce to it to dip your steak and chicken in it. Trust me, the extra 75 cents is worth it. The meal comes standard with rice, humus, cucumber/ tomato salad and pita bread. My wife and I always opt for the bulgur rice pilaf which has a chewier texture than the standard rice pilaf. To me , this is the best Mediterranean food that I have ever had - anywhere! This is the restaurant that I compare all other places to . Go now - you won't be disappointed!

Decided to give this place another chance. Ordered the large (it's not large) Greek salad for…read more$12.99 and if you want overcooked, dry, burnt chicken added to it, that will be another $5.50 so a total of $18.49 for a small dry burnt chicken salad. To make matters worse the little girl at the order counter had an attitude and wanted to argue about whether the chicken was called "protein" or "chicken". I told her if I wanted protein I'd drink a protein drink and I'm pretty sure I've been calling chicken "chicken" my entire life . Yea there are way too many middle eastern places to keep punishing myself coming here.

Rose sold out to new owners. The bread was perfect ever since her brother sold it 30 years ago in…read moreFresno, Now it missing something, I do not know what it is, but it just doesn't taste the same, The Armenian pizza (lahmajoun) does not taste same. I asked about this and they swear they are using the same recipe. The other stuff, Rose made seem to have vanished, Do not rely on the old pictures.

Occasion Bakery is a delicious little gem in the middle of Fresno. I found this place while I was…read moredriving a few students home. The sign that read "Armenian Bakery" was enough to bring me to a stop. We went inside and were immediately greeted with the warm hospitality of Rose, the bakery owner. We ordered a few sweet pastries ( savory spinach, cheese, and a peach turnover) and they each deliciously melted in our mouths! I'll definitely be coming back to sample their lunch options. If you haven't tried this place yet, head on over. The unique options and authentic Medeterranian, Lebanese, and Armenian delights are a rare find in Fresno!

The service was spot on. Available but not smothering. food was quite delightful. Flavor lovely…read morewithout being spicy. Lamb was tender and juicy. Dessert with hot tea lends an atmosphere of sitting outside with friends just chatting. Staff very pleasant and helpful with menu. we will return. Hopefully on next visit the owner will be available to sit and chat over tea.

Everything was so good! First time visiting and we came in…read moreat about 4pm. Seated right away and the interior is very much like you walked into a Persian home. The kitchen team and waiters were so kind and explain all the dishes and how what our options were. We started with the Persian tea. Yum. 10/10 Sampler plate 10/10 - get the yogurt and shallot dip Beef/lamb kebab plate 10/10 Vegetarian stew 8/10 - so different but very good. In the sweeter side but reminded us of mole. Bahklava & Persian ice cream - 10/10. So good! Ended with another tea. It started to become lively at around 445/5pm. We will be back!

Been wanting to try this place for awhile and tonight it happened!…read moreMy wife and I were pleasantly surprised with the Classy but comfortable dining area. I highly recommend the Babaganush appetizer with homemade pita bread. Followed by the freshest most beautiful salad I've had in a long time. The main course arrived and we dug In anxiously! My wife had the Beef Kabob plate with pilaf and I had the Lamb tenderloin dinner. We were amazed at how everything on our plates was cooked perfectly and tasted great! The beef kabob tasted like Filet mignon and the lamb was the most tender and tasty I have ever had. The service was great and we can't wait to bring friends to try this amazing restaurant. Thanks to all the staff for a great experience.

Delish! Loved:…read more 1) flavors, textures and portions! 2) stone throw away from Moon Base Alpha (my home)! 3) service was top notch. 4) Quiet music 5) huge kids plate 6) assertive red pepper taste/texture. 7) They actually heat the pita bread! 8) Stuffed grape leaves made in house. 9) the menu offered a few things that other Lebanese/Mediterranean restaurants do not. Not loved: 1) parking can be tight! 2) food can take a long time to hit the table. 3) completely unnecessary and distracting television. Why put that crap in? 4) Dated and could use a refresh. -G

Kan Zaman is a testament to Mediterranean food! I popped in on a Monday afternoon to…read morea still lobby and suddenly a man appeared behind the counter. The gentleman was friendly and beamed with pride to list off the menu. I selected the gyro and a diet coke. My order was prepared timely and pricing was extremely reasonable. My gyro was divine! The pita was soft and warm and the meat flavorful topped with FRESH additions like lettuce, tomato, and cucumber. The creamy tzatziki was the glue that held the delicious meal together. I will definitely be back to have a go at their other menu options.

Love the chicken plate here! Salad, hummus, rice, and chicken topped with a garlic sauce. Customer…read moreService is great and highly recommend. Everything is made to order so it does take a little bit longer but still worth it.