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Dametra Fresh Mediterranean

3.9 (216 reviews)
Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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Casual
Moderate noise
Outdoor seating
Good for kids

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Arianne M.

This place is such a gem. I have been a fan since 2018 and am glad that this Marina location had opened. It's located in a shopping plaza with lots of other wonderful businesses with easy to find parking. My go-to order is a half chicken shawarma& falafel wrap for a total of $16. You really pay for the quality ingredients, and they pack their wraps with so much food that I usually only eat half for lunch and save the other half for dinner! Service is so fast, meat always so juicy and cooked to serve, and vegetables are so fresh and crunchy. Such a great alternative for healthy, quick food service!

A Must-Visit Gem - Dametra! Absolutely loved my experience at Dametra! The chicken shawarma wrap was hands down one of the best I've ever had -- packed with flavor, perfectly wrapped, and beautifully presented. You can tell they put real heart into their food and service. Huge shoutout to Hamada and Dmitri for making the experience even better -- their hospitality, energy, and attention to detail made me feel right at home. If you're in town and want amazing food with top-tier service, Dametra is the spot. I'll definitely be coming back!

Chicken kebab plate

Sadly disappointed in the amount of food for the price. A chicken plate only gives you one small kebab with 3 cubes per of chicken. Would to have a little more protein in a meal that costs almost $20. Plus a side of fries was $8?? Prices are a little steep.

Timothy G.

The salads here are always so fresh and flavorful. The greens are crisp, the toppings are generous, and the dressing is just right. It is light but still filling, making it a perfect meal when I want something healthy and satisfying.

Falafel salad
Jen D.

I've only eaten here once. The other times were all to-go orders. Ordering has always been fast and painless. :) Love their food! It tastes fresh and healthy (I get the falafel plate or wrap or salad). But today things seem to have changed when we got food to go. I had asked my daughter to get my usual falafel salad and it came with barely any dressing! Of course my daughter doesn't know how much is enough and she relies on the people making the food to make it like they've always had. Inflation? I'd rather pay a few more cents than not be able to enjoy my $14 salad. Todays salad felt like eating just lettuce and falafel. Can't taste the dressing at all! Another thing was they didn't label the one wrap out of 3 that we ordered with hummus! So do they expect us to open each one to see which one has hummus or just leave it to chance that the one who didn't like hummus hopefully doesn't get it?? I understand the possibility of new employees might have worked on our order but please train them or provide supervision in the beginning.

Plate with everything $27 with drink
Amelea J.

I like the concept of this place - chipotle style, but with Mediterranean food. I thought everything was delicious and I would possibly go again but it's too pricy for me. Nonetheless, the Service was good.

Various sauces the owner wanted us to try with the falafel fries
S M.

We were on a business trip. Staying near by.... When we arrived it was already busy with Happy Hour. We were immediately seated in the back called The General (the bar in back of the restaurant). Our server (possible owner), got our drinks, was cheerful and provided information about our food. I ordered the appetizer sampler and my friend ordered falafel fries. All the food was fresh and flavorful. The debate was on all the TVs, and plus it was Happy Hour so the place was loud and everyone was having a good time. Towards the end of our dinner, the owner shared a little about himself and his restaurant. It is obvious he is very proud, and cares about the quality which is produced at his restaurant. I would definitely recommend this place! The staff, the quality of the food and vibe were perfect. We would definitely return, what a great time!!

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Convenient location with great service and a full menu of healthy, delicious options from Spanakopita to Baklava.

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I am Greek .. the menu seems more middle eastern.. food is just okay .. was hoping for great Greek food like we make at home ..

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Quality food. Fresh produce. I appreciated getting to try the different sauces. Nice, fast dinner.

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Bit into an olive not expecting a pit in the middle. It freaking chipped my tooth. Really disappointed

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It's typically a mall-type eatery. Overall, the flavor profile was good, the ambiance was fair, and the customer service was good.

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