Great "fast food" option within the outdoor mall setting in Monterey. Food was fresh, and taste was superb. Ordered a grilled chicken plate which is a kabob w/ large onion chunks, yellow rice, pita bread and two sides. I chose Greek salad and the phyllo spinach cheese (spanakopita). My meal was far more than I can eat at one sitting- easily shareable for an average eater. My daughter had shawarma and hummus, which I enjoyed being able to taste also. The service was great too. The man who helped us was patient in sharing our options and what things were. I'd highly recommend this Mediterranean food spot to anyone wanting to grab and go and looking for a healthier option. There is a small amount of seating outside as well! From what I gather this may be a chain in this area, as it is not the only location. (?) don't quote me on that :) read more

We had just moved to the area when we first tried Dametra and ordered through DoorDash. Their deal--buy three meat kebabs and get one free--was a nice perk, and we added a few sides. Everything was decent, and we left satisfied. Today, we decided to give them another try, ordering in and eating at home. My husband got the chicken and beef kebab duo plate, but the chicken was completely dry and disappointing. I ordered the Plate It with Chicken Shawarma. The meat was okay, but the sides fell short: the baba ghanoush was underwhelming, and the dolmas didn't taste fresh. The rice was hard and bland. After this experience, we won't be coming back for a third time. read more

I have not been to the restaurant, I ordered via DoorDash. Everything was absolutely amazing. The chicken was slightly dry, but very flavorful. The lavash was very dry to the point that it broke apart and crumbled. read more

Dametra Fresh Mediterranean - Plate It: chicken shawarma, rice, spanakopita, falafel nuggets, and garlic aioli. - Mediterranean Near Me - Monterey, California

In my search to find some great Mediterranean in Monterey, I found Dametra Fresh Mediterranean. Their menu offers some great selections from shawarma, beef & lamb, and chicken kabob. I am a big fan of assembly line ordering so I was pleasantly surprised that this was the case here. It was quite busy on a Friday afternoon with about a 15-20 min wait to order. I can definitely see this being my post-gym meal. The people there were very friendly and helpful when I asked about the selection of sauces (lemon herb was absolutely delicious). While there is seating indoors, I do think it's worth sitting outside to enjoy the sun (while we have it) when enjoying this. read more

Food was fantastic, larger portions and great flavors. Had the chicken shawarma, kids falafel meal, hummus with pita, spanakopita and baklava. Everyone loved everything. Staff was pleasant and helpful. Small area inside to sit down, but they do have table tables and chairs outside, which is a plus on a beautiful day . If you are in the area, support this small business, your stomach will thank you! read more

Dametra Fresh Mediterranean - Front door - Mediterranean Near Me - Monterey, California

The ambience of this restaurant is lovely - very Mediterranean vibes. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The falafel and lentil soup were amazing but the shawarma need a bit more sauce, which you can add! read more

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Service is quick which is nice... food is average tasting, with little Flavor. They've increased their pricing and lowered the quality. $18 for a salad... not worth it. Last time coming here. For fast food, its convenient but not worth the price read more

Dametra Fresh Mediterranean - Bland gyro salad - Mediterranean Near Me - Monterey, California

My first time ever going here and let me tell you, I was NOT disappointed! I walked in and was immediately greeted with friendly smiles! The smell of the food was incredible! The server, Alice, helped me navigate what I wanted to order and she was SUPER DUPER!! JUST beyond awesome!! The food was soooooo amazing and fresh. Wonderful portions as well. I will definitely go back again and again and again...NOTE: this is the Marina location! read more

Stopped by for some lunch. The portions are really big here and I wasn't super hungry so I ordered the kids plate. The chicken shawarma was very flavorful and well cooked. Downside of the kids plate is that everything is very simple. Service is quick and chipotle style ordering. Overall, a good fast causal spot to check out. read more

Great food and nice atmosphere. Works for the person who needs to go or enjoy inside as well.

Portions have gotten smaller while the price is more expensive, they even cut their pita in half now. Service is rushed and they forgot the tzatziki I asked for, simple stuff. Bummer this place used to be good but it's gone downhill. Not worth the price. Won't be back read more

Flavorful, Fresh, and Full of Heart - Dametra Fresh Mediterranean in Monterey If you're craving bold Mediterranean flavors with a side of genuine hospitality, Dametra Fresh is the place. Every dish we tried tasted like it came straight from a family kitchen--fresh, vibrant, and crafted with care. The meal kicked off with creamy Tzatziki and smooth Hummus, served with perfectly warm, fluffy pita that we couldn't stop dipping. The Falafel was crisp on the outside and soft inside, bursting with herbs and spices. The Chicken Shawarma was juicy and seasoned to perfection, and the Chicken Kabob had that irresistible chargrilled flavor. For the plant-based option, the Ultimate Vegan Delight lived up to its name--colorful, hearty, and full of flavor, not just filler. To end on a sweet note, the Baklava was a dream--flaky layers of pastry, rich honey, and just the right crunch of nuts. The space was bright and spotless, with a laid-back, welcoming atmosphere. Staff were kind, attentive, and seemed to genuinely enjoy making people feel at home. Dametra Fresh isn't just a quick bite--it's the kind of place you remember and recommend. Five stars, no hesitation. We will be back! read more

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Pretty disappointing overall. The shawarma was whatever, the Lavash bread was hard, and the fries were soggy and undercooked. The pita pizza looked raw and honestly gross. The gyro ended up making my stomach sick, and everything tasted super greasy--like it was all cooked together. For the price, the food quality just wasn't there at all. Definitely not worth it. Wouldn't go back. read more

The food here is usually great but today my salad was brown! And they sent it plain no dressing. When I called they just said sorry there is nothing we can do. We live in the salad bowl do better. And no one wants to eat a salad with no dressing. Basically just took $13.00 and threw it in the trash. Terrible terrible service. read more

Dametra Fresh Mediterranean - $13.00 Brown old salad and NO dressing. - Mediterranean Near Me - Monterey, California

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Food: not bad. We got 2 plates: 1. Chk sharma w rice, hummus, wheat pita, greek salad. The meat was dry. The rice was oily but delicious. Wheat pita is a bit hard, hummus a bit bland. Greek salad was delicious. 2. Beef/lamb w rice, hummus, spanakopita. Beef w lamb was more tender. Seemed a bit bland but when i microwaved leftovers the next day seemed a bit salty lol. The spanakopita was good. Next time we'll get more of the Greek salad! Smith's ginger ale was delicious. Overall convienient, quick, friendly service and good food. read more

The two guys that were there were great and very enthusiastic, they really made you want to try the food! I went with a friend, it was our first time there since we are new to the area and we're trying new places. The restaurant is nice with a large window. To sit at while you eat. The food was soooo good!! I was weary to get anything at first but sooo glad I did!! Definitely will be a favorite spot for me in the area! 9/10! read more

Dametra Fresh Mediterranean - Chicken, rice, spanakopita , falafel, rice and lentils, caramelized onions, pita and a sparkling water - Mediterranean Near Me - Monterey, California

We let the front line worker know it was our first time and she was happy to let us know how it all worked and what was extra charge. The food was absolutely delicious. I wish there weren't extra charge for certain items especially since the scoops were so little for the price but it was really good. Would come again but please make the cucumber salad not an extra add on! $23 for a plate is killing mee in this economy read more

Food was amazing.. Chicken Shawarma was 10/10 hummus was good as well.. baklava is was amazing. Customer service was very good even during rush hour the employee didn't rush us! Took her time :) me and my family ate everything. read more

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Dametra Fresh Mediterranean is a mandatory stop when we visit the Monterey area. This place is the perfect fast-casual lunch spot, especially if you want great food but are limited on time. On our way out of town last week, we enjoyed an amazing lunch at Dametra Fresh. I love the "Plate It" option where your pita comes on the side, and you get to pick your choice of meat and a few sides. The ingredients are always fresh. The portions are generous. And, the food is authentic and tasty. Add this place to your California Coast restaurant rotation. Enjoy! read more

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The food here tasted really great! You can tell that it's fresh, and their sauces are really tasty. I recommend their falafel, it was so well cooked! The food was a bit pricey... but it is Monterey after all. Their service was quick, and it's a cute little place. I recommend! read more

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Wow! Amazing eggplant (smoky, and tasty). The gyro plate was delish with the lamb and beef being tender and the rice was flavored underneath. The spanakopita was flaky and also packed with delicious inside spinach and feta. Service was immediate and wow what a fun dinner time atmosphere. They encouraged us to dance with the live music. The musicians and singers and service was exceptional. I'd come back again! read more

Dametra Fresh Mediterranean - Mediterranean Near Me - Monterey, California

I came with my husband and son and daughter-in-law and 2 grandsons. I wasn't sure about mediterranean food. I am a very picky eater. I was so happy and satisfied. Everything was so fresh and DELICIOUS! Our party enjoyed all the standard dishes and some specialty items as well: Tzatziki and Hummus, served with warm, fluffy pita for dipping. Falafel, Chicken Shawarma, Chicken Kabob, Ultimate Vegan Delight. All of the sauces were so tasty too. My husband loved the Morrocan Mint Tea. The best for me was the Baklava--flaky and rich with nuts and honey and a hint of rose mmmmmmmmmmm All of the staff were for friendly and helpful. The place was very clean and fresh and bright. Five stars, easily. I have a new favorite on my list - we'll be back! (I wish I would have taken more photos. read more

One of my all time faves in Monterey. I frequent this spot and never get tired of it. My go to is a wrap with the chicken, rice, lemon/herbs and olives. The serving sizes are huge and can even be shared. Service is always fast even when they get busy. They also have baklava which is pretty popular. It is located on the outer side of the mall and is enjoyable to eat outside when weather is nice. read more

This is our 2nd time eating here. Ordered same as before. Expecting same delicious food, unfortunately the hummus did not taste fresh, like it was frozen and not defrosted properly. We don't know if hummus was homemade or not. The meat and spanakopita tasted better. read more

This was a huge disappointment. Like literally. Portions were huge. Smelled great in the bag and I was so excited to eat here. But then there were so many burnt pieces. Got the gyro plate and also kebab. I thought there were mushrooms or something because they were so deformed and burnt looking. The sauces were also not great. Tahini tasted off. Garlic aioli was odd, not like other garlic sauces at other places. Spicy sauce was not spicy, and my spicy tolerance is low and I thought that. The hummus was so...thick and dry? Not creamy. and tasted so much of olive oil and not in a good way. The babaganoush was...almost kind of translucent and jelly? I quite enjoyed it as it was lighter but also not like any babaganoush I've had. The pita was also meh, not very light and fluffy. I would've given it 2 stars but food still tasted decent and portion sizes were good so upping to 3 because if I was starving, I would eat it if it was in front of me as my only choice vs fast food. read more

Dametra Fresh Mediterranean - So many burnt pieces of gyro - Mediterranean Near Me - Monterey, California

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We came here once before 3 years ago and the food was good but this most recent visit was just horrible. The food was not good. The meat was incredibly dry, the baba ganoush tasted like it was made with expired eggplants, and everything else tasted like it was low quality. The service was good and the environment was nice but I paid over $60 for 2 meals and a salad that just sucked. read more

Came here with my love and it's just like I remember he enjoyed the food. Really delicious. Must have any time I'm in the area. read more

Dear Dametra Monterey, I love your food. It is definitely one of my favorite place to grab a quick bite during my lunch hour. But why does this location have such a hard time wrapping the wraps? I picked up a Falafel wrap today and it's hard to eat everything spills out, which is a bit annoying for someone that eats while she works. This isn't the first time it's happened at this location. The one in Marina doesn't seem to have this problem. I will continue to come here, like I said I love this place, but please let's work on this. Thanks. Sincerely, lover of the food but not the wrapping. read more

Dametra Fresh Mediterranean - Mediterranean Near Me - Monterey, California

First time I came to this location. Falafel said was nicely mixed with enough of each ingredient and most of all enough dressing! Well I like my food saucy, yea even my salad! Although there's a thin line between saucy and soggy! :) the server offered to crumble the falafel which I haven't had before. The place is nice and clean. Staff were helpful. I will definitely be back here. read more

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Don't want to wait for your food but you want fresher food than McDonalds? Dametra is your place. They have fresh Mediterranean food for a person on the go. With their Chipotle style of serving, it makes lines move fast but they deliver quality food. My favorite dish is the "wrap it" with chicken shawarma. Their meats are fresh, the rice is flavorful, and they have basic toppings to accentuate the taste of everything else. My other favorite is their French fries! They have big steak fries that are perfectly salted. Their taste is also elevated with dipping them in garlic aioli. read more

Dametra Fresh Mediterranean - French fries - Mediterranean Near Me - Monterey, California

This place is quick, friendly, and totally delicious! The gyros meat is my favorite, and their lavash is warm and soft. Dametra is in our regular rotation, and has been for quite some time. read more

Food was OK, ordered the chicken shawarma and gyro plate. For the price, not really worth it. Friendly staff though. Level up the food and this place can be great. read more

Got the plate ... that rice is so good loved it with the chicken Greek salad and the falafel. It's fast but a little expensive. Still it's healthier than most other fast food options. read more

If a takeout place will charge $40 plus at least make it worth it. Not sure if both Monterey and Marina are under the same ownership but Monterey could learn a thing or two from Marina. Went near close time and they had plenty of ingredients to give good sized portions. Employee who prepared our order was acting as if the food was hers by the portions she gave us. I asked for all the fixings and tells me that more than 3 fixings will be .75 extra per fixing. Marina does not charge extra anymore and the quality of the food was abysmal as was the service. If they dont want to serve good quality then maybe they should hire better employees and train them on how to prepare a good sized portion meal. read more

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If I didn't know any better I would swear this place had changed hands... We had a hankering for dose of Dametra so swung by the takeout in Munras for a wrap with their stupendously satisfying pita bread. Well, the meat was tepid at best, the pita was definitely not fresh and the service was lackluster ...At the checkout I stood right in front of the cashier who was looking out the window and I had no choice than to wave at them and say 'HELLO' ? to snap them out of their gaze. We hoped to sit in but the place was still knee high with wine sales rather than the stools and tables being available again, we therefore sat on a dirty table outside, under a heater that was off while the June gloom fog rolled over us and wondered what the heck just happened. I'd have thought with COVID this place would be buttoned up and running like a military operation as knowing Bashar and Faisal well and how hard they work.. BUT this was not the case, a total surprise and sadly disappointing. read more

I used to really like this place but I've wondered if they've changed owners? The last two times we've called in orders to pick up there have been items missing and the quality of the food has declined significantly. The chicken is extremely dry, the pita was hard as a rock and the hummus was not nearly as good as it used to be. It's too bad. read more

Great quick causal alternative to the DT Carmel location. It's nice to come here for lunch with kids if you want the deliciousness that is Dametra but more of a take out experience. read more

I love this restaurant so its unfortunate that I have to leave a negative review for them. Between this location and Marina I have been dining at Dametra for four years. The food is tasty, but there are two major issues. One, they always short change mobile orders in comparison to in-person orders. By that I mean, if you order in-person you get hearty portions of fresher food. When you place a mobile order they skimp on meat, and frequently give you burned food. The more signicant issue is I have now, for the second time, received an entree with a staple in it! One time is forgivable, kitchens are hectic and a mistake can be made, but TWICE? That is serious quality control that can cause a major health issue. Please fix these issues, or risk losing a longtime customer. We have Nick the Greek here now, I'll have to give them a shot soon. read more

Dametra Fresh Mediterranean - A staple I found in my dinner. The SECOND time this has happened here. - Mediterranean Near Me - Monterey, California

Service was not great, i ordered the plate and lady didn't now how many sides came with it. Felt like it was a fight to get what I wanted regardless o said I will pay for any additional sauces etc. it was ok read more

Best Mediterranean in town! We dine in and do takeout. Super fun evening atmosphere. A little tight on space but that makes it special when the music starts. Reservations for sure. read more