The most authentic North County San Diego place for Mediterranean food. Give it a try - you won't…read morebe disappointed.

Great service, delicious food, and a very friendly staff and management. Thank you.read more

Amazing food, great service. Their chicken lemon soup is delicious! I usually order the chicken…read morekabob plate and it's very flavorful. More than enough food. If the weather is nice, I recommend sitting outside. Shaks is a solid choice in downtown Vista. You can't go wrong.

I am surprised for the large number of times I have been to Shaks, I missed writing a review…read more Unfortunately this time my review is based on the poor service. The food is excellent. We arrived towards 7:45pm and were seated but not attended to because our server was too busy serving the table next to us because it was the servers mom dinning. As we waited, the server did not bother acknowledging us. After 10mins the server came back and asked us for drinks and then zipped off to attend the mother's table. Finally the server came back and gave us the drinks and before leaving again she said we'll give you time to select your food choices. We said no, we have been waiting for you and do not need another minute to order. We had to keep flagging the server down and eventually asked other help for assistance. The last straw was the server came back and asked do you need more pita bread, we said we never received any and yes, we would like some. Well, the server never came back with any pita. Nor did the server remember. There are just some servers that are not focused. You can tell the server is standing in front of you but not looking at you in an attentive manner. Somehow this server was looking past us, we are asking for things but the server did not compute in the brain.

Hidden in a small strip mall out by the Carlsbad airport, this authentic Persian restaurant did not…read moredisappoint! From the outside it does not look like much, but once you walk into the restaurant there is a beautiful small alcove for a band or singer, a small bar at the back, and really nice decor! Service was outstanding! We ordered several different things off their menu, all of which were delicious, fresh and brought out hot! Highly recommend a stop!

I was staying in Carlsbad for a couple days for business so I went there for late lunch and I've…read morebeen told by their employees that they have DJ and music events if I come back the next day which I did and because I gave them my phone number and information for DJ registration some employee from this restaurant called me less than a week after that DJ event and ( she said she was working there) she told me we have another event next week and we will call you after we confirm how many people will show up. Typically they were harassing me therefore I stopped going there and through my cellphone company I blocked all the unknown number just to avoid their harassment in the future and gladly I didn't hear from this bistro kabob anymore.

5 stars for service if you get Erica, 2 otherwise, 4 stars for food (great food, slow kitchen), 5…read morestars for atmosphere. Good value for the price. We're regular's here. My wife always gets the strawberry date salad (sub feta for gorgonzola, add grilled chicken) and i often get the spicy prawn linguine (delicious! 4 jumbo prawns, really spicy, you can ask for mild, mushrooms, marinara cream sauce, bread triangles for sopping the sauce). The grilled chicken is the best I've ever had - just the right amount of char and a great marinade with a signature yellow tint and savory crust (pureed yellow onions and fresh lemon juice as tenderizer; salt, black pepper, saffron cumin, coriander, turmeric), and that's saying a lot because I usually get beef. Most other dishes I've had are good - salads, soup, paninis, wraps. Lamb kabobs are rare unless you ask for well done. A special shout out to server Erica - a real professional. That means she recognizes and acknowledges regulars, gets drink orders to the table quickly after you sit down, takes the order right after you close the menu, if you're a regular, remembers your typical order, notices the need for refills right away, gets the check to you quickly after you're done. In other words, she pays close attention to customers, a skill central to being a server, but it seems to be a lost art these days in most cases. She always does her job well, if even the restaurant is short server staff and all the tables are busy. Plenty of free parking behind the restaurant. Wheelchair accessible. The not so good: Kitchen is slow, even when the restaurant is not busy, also at the Del Mar location. The Bressi Ranch location is near a large business park, so during lunchtime on weekdays, the kitchen often gets behind from large takeout orders. Lots of takeout by non-business customers as well. With the exception of Erica, the servers are not particularly attentive - they seems to spend most time at the order terminals next to the kitchen instead of watching customer tables, so don't often do the things I mention above for Erica. The runners also don't pay attention to customer tables they're not taking food to, so don't tell the servers when a customer needs something. No Wi-Fi, which is really needed if you're a Verizon customer (1 bar signal).

Was in the area, the husband wanted me to pick some up. They have to go menu online that offers a…read morelittle more than dine in. Like the Ka boxes that come with all in one appetizer and entree in a nice to go box. Choice of rice and spread. We got the combo ka box, came with chicken, ground beef and veggies. It came with pita and supposed to come with hummus and a yogurt sauce. Somehow we got 2 yogurt sauces and no hummus. My husband was really upset because there was nothing to dip the pita. Next time for sure check to see if they put in the right spreads! The meats were nice and seasoned and tasted delicious. It's so close to us, we'll come back next time to dine!

This place is one of the best for Mediteranean food in San Diego County. We have been ordering big…read moreparty plates from them many times and their platter that suppose to feed 4-6 people is enought for a company of ten or even more people. Always fresh and super tasty. Quick delivery. Our guests are happy and always ask where we get the food from. Amazing. Keep it up like this guys.

I'm happy to say this visit was a MUCH better experience than my last one. I previously gave 2…read morestars after being served tzatziki that tasted rancid, so I was definitely hesitant to come back. This time around, everything tasted fresh and completely changed my opinion. The chicken shawarma plate was loaded with flavorful chicken, rice, hummus, salad, and all the extras, and the pita was warm and fresh. Most importantly, the tzatziki was fresh this time and tasted exactly how it should. I'm glad I gave them another chance because this experience was night and day compared to my last visit. Consistency was my biggest issue before, and based on this meal, they've made a major improvement. I'd happily come back again.

Everything is top quality with Maan's. I normally get the chicken tekah or filet mignon plate and…read morethey are always fantastic. The humus, bread, and salad are always fresh. No bagged salad greens either. And the meat is done to perfection!

This place has literally been down the street from me forever and I finally walked through the door…read moreand honestly, why did I wait so long? They have real shish kebabs with several protein options, and we went all in on the family platter. Yes, it's a little on the pricier side, but the flavors are absolutely there and it felt worth it. My one suggestion would be to ease up a little on the sauce portions. I'd love to have both hummus and sauce with the platter instead of just one giant bowl of one or the other. The rice and salad were tasty, the pita was fresh, and we'll definitely be back.

Delicious food! My family begs to eat here weekly. We've been loyal Peachy's customers for years…read more The staff is amazing and the food is terrific. We've used them for catering - always on point and on time! Our go-to is the #11 with tender juicy chicken breast, rice, grilled vegetables, pita, yogurt dip, and a salad but everything we've tried is delicious. Definitely a must try in Encinitas!

Over the years we've come to shop and ordered many of their delicious plates. Everything is always…read morefresh, we'll spiced and delicious. They did add my favorite Garlic Mortadella which is my comfort food with lavish and yummy Persian cucumbers which they sell those too. Hopefully at some point, they will add other coldcuts and make a little deli section. The guys recognize me as one of their regular customers which is great. They're very helpful. If you want to eat here, there's one table inside and several outside. If you're middle Eastern, Eurasian or Mediterranean, you will love this store/food. If you've never had this kind of food, you must try it here! You won't regret it

I work in the area and have driven past Acropolis Greek Grill so many times, so I'm glad I finally…read moredecided to stop by! I originally ordered my Chicken Shawarma Plate to go, but once I saw the inside I liked the vibe so much that I decided to stay and eat there instead. The interior is honestly what caught my attention. It has a modern look with beautiful Greek-inspired decor that makes the place feel welcoming and comfortable. It's definitely nicer than your typical quick lunch spot. The Chicken Shawarma Plate was delicious and filling! The chicken, rice, salad, pita, and tzatziki all came together nicely and I left feeling like I should have ordered more food to try. Sometimes you pass by a place a hundred times before finally giving it a chance and this one was worth it. Glad I stopped in and I'll definitely be back! :)

Got the Olympian Salad and the chicken plate to share with my mom and both were delicious! I would…read morelove to come back for the Olympian salad. Perfect portion, meats flavorful and was nicely chopped and easy to eat. Service was nice, clean establishment and a decent amount of seating.

Three of us Visiting from SF and WE Love this restaurant!!! Best Mediterranean place in Carlsbad…read more Open concept seating, looking into the street life. Beautiful wooden table with high chairs, clean and love the decorations. Best part is how incredible the Food was!!! The lady who served us was cheerful and very nice as well which is a plus! We ordered chicken shawarma plate, beef shawarma plate and Falafel plate. The sides are hummus, big refreshing salad, grilled tomato, tzatziki, pita and jalapeño pepper. All had similar plating and wow our eyes lit up when we saw our food!!! The portions are big and the flavors were just delicious! The chicken and beef were full of flavors hitting your senses from left to right. The falafel was soft in the inside and crunchy in the outside. It was flavorful and aromatic. I felt like we were having a contest eating our food because that's how good it was. Really it was that good! All the sides were just refreshing and added more delight to your senses. This place is a hidden gem and if your visiting Carlsbad village are looking for a real good authentic Mediterranean food, this is the place to be!!! Trust me, you will not regret it.

Tried this Kabob spot and it did not disappoint. Had the beef shawarma that is definitely a…read moreshareable item. Very flavorful and fresh. Service was fast and helpful. Great spot if you're near by and want something that won't leave you feeling heavy afterwards. Would order this again. Lots a room inside to sit also outside as well. It's cute little spot.