Amazing Mediterranean with killer veggie options. One request though, PLEASE bring back the vegan tahini!

A charming Mediterranean establishment mere paces from McGolrick Park. I got the kale and falafel bowl, which was packed with flavor and overall, pretty refreshing. We were not as keen on the omelette, there's definitely other options that seem more deserving of your palette. The hot mint tea was nice on a chilly day -- just know it's not sweet. Can't wait to come back and explore the rest of the menu. read more

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So delicious! The menu is scrumptious and the service is even better. Best brunch in Brooklyn!

Dar 525 is down the street from my apartment. Over the past year or so, every time I have ordered, the staff screwed up the order somehow. I let it go because it did not seem like that big of a deal. Today I ordered a salad and a burger. I asked for the burger without cheese. The burger arrived with, you guessed it, cheese all over it. The salad was made with lettuce that looked like someone had already chewed it up for me. The entire salad was sad, the lettuce was soggy, as though everything had been sitting in a warm bowl over the weekend, but they served it anyway. The fattoush salad is supposed to have big, crispy romaine lettuce leaves, that are accompanied by big pieces of fried pita bread. When done correctly, it's amazing. This salad looked like it belonged in the food waste bin. The salad issue had happened before. The manager and I had a talk and he told me that the kitchen made a mistake and that it would not happen again. Well, it happened again. I returned the salad and asked for a refund. The staff said: 1. It's not our fault, its the kitchen's fault 2. What's wrong with the lettuce? 3. Sometimes we use a different lettuce when we don't have the right lettuce. What does that mean? 4. It's not my fault. 5. Go ahead and tell Addi (the manager) Basically, don't bother me with your food quality issues. Those are all wrong answers. The correct answer is, "I'm sorry that happened, let me fix it for you". I did not get a correct answer. I was given attitude. We had an argument about the food. The server was disrespectful and rude about the situation. Then, something ridiculous happened. I was reviewing the receipt, to make sure they did the refund correctly. After all, if you cannot get the order right, why would I assume the charges are correct. Then Emanuel, the staff person said to me, "dont roll your eyes at me". Buddy. I need reading glasses. It's dark in there. I'm not eye rolling, I'm squinting because I have old people disease and I didn't bring my reading glasses. Which is exactly what I said to Emanuel before leaving. I will not be ordering from here again. Treating regular customers like trash is not good for business. The bad food is one thing, but the bad attitude and refusal to accept responsibility for messing up an order, well, that is inexcusable. Every time I have ordered here, especially during the pandemic, I have tipped 25% because I felt it was the right thing to do, and I wanted to help them stay in business. After the way Emanuel and the bartender woman treated me, I will choose to spend my money elsewhere. You should too. EDIT: I spoke with the manager, Addi. I was very disappointed in his response. Addi was only interested in talking about his point of view. He insisted that I should have talked to him first before writing a 1-star review. I did not feel that he gave two squeaks about how Manny (Emanuel) treated me, with the exception of the eye-rolling part. He said he would "take care of it" on his end. I did not receive an apology or anything that resembled an apology. I walk by the restaurant every day with my dog. Addi ignores me now with an angry look about him. That is a shame, but whatever. I stand with my opinion that this a restaurant that lacks customer service and judgement. I recommend finding another place to eat. read more

Supper friendly neighborhood spot. Came here with my friend wife and kid. Party of four. We got a plate of cold mezze and a few entree!! Highlight was the chicken shawarma funny part was reminded me off a dish I had long ago! All the dishes were amazing!! I highly recommend this place. read more

Amazing food. Had the Moroccan Egg Sandwich with fries and a salad for like 10 bucks. It was so good and hit all the spots. Service was also just right. read more

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Sweet little spot close to McGorlick park. I've never had an entree here, but when it's nice out, I do love reading for a couple hours on a park bench, wandering over here after for a sangria and some fries. If you're with a friend or two, the assorted mezze plate is perfection (lots of different options!) read more

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DAR525 is an authentic Mediterranean restaurant in Brooklyn. I got the assorted plate of five cold mezze! Pan fried cauliflower, Muhamara, Mousaka, Hummus,and Cucumber Yogurt!! The pita bread was served warm and fresh each time! I think my favorite was the Cucumber Yogurt!! I definitely recommend checking out this spot! read more

Dar525 - Middle Eastern Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Dar 525 was fantastic. The portions were great, the flavors were delicious, and the brunch prices are super enticing as well!!! The Mediterranean open face omelette was super filling and super sizeable. The shakshuka was delicious and the eggs were cooked nicely as well. The pita they serve you is always super fresh, toasty, and puffy with steam! Be careful of your hands when you tear into that steam filled pita pocket! The flavors were good, food was delicious, portions were generous, prices were good. All in all, would recommend everything I got!! read more

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I had lunch in this place, and I liked it. I gave 4 star because of burger only. At this time I have only one place where I can give 5 star for their burger. But total this place 5 star. Cause nothing bad. Price good. I took Dar Burger, it's really delicious I can say nothing bad, they gave chips with kind of honey, it really good. I like it. Service was great, but we were their just 2-3 tables, difficult to say. So everything great, I can't say nothing bad. read more

Dar525 - Dar Burger - Middle Eastern Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Dar 525 is one of my favorite neighborhood spots. I haven't tried a lot on the menu because I am addicted to their Chicken Shawarma wrap. The pickled veggies in it make it absolutely delicious!! I always try a mezze or even better is the mezze platter! They are all so delicious: the muhamara, green beans, cauliflower and chipotle hummus are my favorites. I usually order for pickup and it's fast and fresh. read more

The food here is delicious. The labne was great. I ordered the chicken gyro, which is a baked chicken breast in a lemon pepper marinade, and some fries. I was a happy camper. Nice, casual, atmosphere. Nothing fancy, just really good food. Definitely recommend giving it a try. read more

In the short time I've been living in this neighborhood, this is the only place I've come back to. First time I went was during a weekday for lunch and my partner and I both had the falafel platter. Not only is it delicious but what a bargain! For 10 bucks you get a legitimate platter that you can barely finish and everything on the plate is a win. Went back for brunch and got the Mediterranean breakfast and it didn't let me down. The za'atar bread was delicious and the salad and eggs also A+. And again, SO MUCH FOOD. It's unbelievable and so tasty. On top of that, the staff is super friendly and appreciative of their customers. Their Driggs location is a great neighborhood spot and I see myself returning over and over. read more

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Its a yummy corner restaurant, food is yummmy!!! we got chicken shawarma & chicken kebab platters. Both were really goood. 100% recommend it. read more

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I enjoyed this restaurant. I had the Chicken Shawarma with shredded rotisserie chicken with garlic aioli, pickles, tomatoes, parsley & turnips. It was very good. The meat was juicy and the sauce was spicy enough to add great flavor. read more

this place is sooo good and wish I had found it sooner. I got the assorted plate (muhamara, labne, babaganouj, beets, and the cauliflower). Everything was great except for the cauliflower which was over cooked (but seasoned well) and a side of falafels. This plate was $19 vs $38 Glasserie for the equivalent plate. Don't give me wrong, love Glasserie for the food, cocktails and the atmosphere. But not the price. This place is perfect for delivery if you are not looking for the nice atmosphere. We also got the chicken kebab platter. Chicken was tender and loved the hummus and the babaganouj that it came with (along with a side of salad and the pitas). I would definitely order from here again very soon. read more

Even through the pandemic, this restaurant and its staff made me feel loved and connected to the food scene here in New York. We walked up and sat in the outdoor seating area, ordered 3 falafel wraps and a glass of wine, and we were so happy and full afterwards. The wraps were made to perfection, hot and freshly made. Everything inside was delicious, the falafels, the pickles, the fresh mint (!!), the tomatoes. Wow. Be careful with that hot sauce, it's insanely good. The waiter was so kind and brought us another small bit of hot sauce to take home. Seriously y'all, don't sleep on this spot. Total gem and the sweetest staff you will ever encounter!! Thank you Dar 525, we will return. read more

Delicious and hearty brunch! Fresh ingredients, pleasant staff. Outdoor seating a plus.

We ordered in from here a lot! This is a Greenpoint staple for mediterranean food. Their lentil soup can heal the soul, the Fatoush salad is excellent. When we need a clean, healthy but flavorful meal we order from here. Everything is very fresh and they deliver quickly. The ambiance inside is lovely too with beautiful Moroccan lamps. It is not a large place, very cozy and feels very authentic. If you decide to dine out, a great move is to walk off your meal by strolling over to Mcgorlick Park down the street. This would make for a very romantic evening. read more

Had great service and a fun time with the staff!! If you're looking for a boozy brunch, they will treat you right!

Amazing experience. Attentive waiting service. Friendly and great music. The food was beyond and reasonable. Would visit again and again! Thank you! read more

I paid $14.00 for 5 Chicken squares and rice. Definitely overpriced!. I had made a delivery order from here before so I don't know if they're under a new management but this is definitely not good business. Won't order from here again. You can get better value for your money at any of the surrounding restaurants read more

We stopped by because we were in the neighborhood - so glad we did! Best Mediterranean experience we've had in a long time. The pita is handmade and oh so perfect. Get the Moutabel and Labne with pita (see photo)! Such delicious spreads. Paired nicely with the falafel pita & chicken shawarma pita. We'll definitely be back! read more

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We got take out, so I can't comment on the actual ambiance of the location- it looked nice inside. The chicken tajine was absolutely phenomenal. The dar burger was good, but I liked the chicken better. Their babaganoush was a little sour, but blended into a nice smooth consistency so it worked. Will definitely be back to see what the dine in experience is like. read more

Amazing food! They have happy hour from 12 pm - 7pm every day. $4 drafts, $6 sangrias. Outdoor seating available. Would highly recommend this place for some chill vibes. read more

A friend took me there over this weekend because he knew I would love it. I can't believe I didn't know about this place. I loved it and want to go back for more! Authentic, fresh good taste! Please think about adding lahmajun for the occasional splurge. And please an option of vegan desert at least! Thank you! read more

Incredible food, lighting couldn't be better and service was quick and sweet. Can't wait to come back

I've eaten here twice...both times...were............delicious. The pistachio pizza is phenomenal. It will symbolically replace your children. Positivity is key! read more

I absolutely love Dar! It's my go to place in the neighborhood. Food is amazing. Everything I have tried so far is good except for the couscous. I recommend getting the burger, the kafta plate and the chicken kebab wrap. Staff is friendly and the prices are fair for the quantity, although they did recently add a fee for credit cards and increase the prices of some items, which annoys me a little bit. Overall, it still gets 5 stars. read more

Outstanding Mediterranean. I had my mom's leftovers when she was in town and it so impressed her that when my aunt visited, we got delivery from here. Both our orders (lamb kebob wrap and kafta platter) were at least equivalent to if not better than my childhood favorites. Very impressed, both times. read more

Our favourite take out for dinner! Best in the neighbourhood. The Dar Burger is my favourite topped with feta cheese and comes with salad and fries. We've been eating here for years and it is very consistent, never disappoints! read more

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Delicious food - we got the hummus and fries to split between the two of us, and a chicken kebab wrap each! Positively rolled out of there... in particular the spicy aioli that came with the fries was to die for. Well priced for both quality and quantity! read more

A local, authentic Mediterranean restaurant we are so fortunate to have in our neighborhood. Great service, great flavors, and meaningfully proportioned dishes. read more

Dar 525 is a mecca for Mediterranean food! I live for their pita which is a puff ball of amazingness. Decided try out this Greenpoint location, one of two in Brooklyn for lunch and came out feeling more than satisfied. I ordered one of their six lunch special platters, the Kafta kebab, which had ground lamb and beef, pita bread, green salad, rice, and baba ganoush. All that food for $8! The ground lamb and beef were succulent with a medley of aromatic spices and full of flavors. Everything on the platter complements each other. The coolest part is the pita which is made fresh to order in their own. From any angle in the restaurant, you can see the oven. When I saw the pita, I didn't realize it would be a ball. It doesn't lose its puffiness until you poke a hole in it. Not only is it light and delicate but also a perfect accompaniment to the baba ganoush. The restaurant isn't particularly large so it's more for small groups. There windows blanket warm natural lighting to the dark woods of the space. The aforementioned oven is the main feature in the decor. Service is wonderful and the lady even gave a complementary dessert which I forget the name of but it was a pistachio cake with honey with a fragrant floral essence I surprisingly loved. It was the perfect sweet end to a great meal. Happy eating and remember: Don't deny, satisfy! read more

Legitimately left my house not knowing where to go to eat with my friend. He's vegetarian and most of my food at home is meat. I also didn't feel like cooking today. Got in my car and he said that this was a hot, new place and it is basically down the block from me. Go in and the ambiance is nice and hipster. The entire place inside and out is rustic. It feels authentic because they play Middle Eastern music. Oh and for those of you looking for some drinks, happy hour is from 12-7. $5 beers and house wines. We order a pistachio personal pizza to share. That was absolutely fantastic. I don't know how it works but it does. It's crushed pistachios over a pizza. And not just a few pistachios. The entire pie was layered in pistachios. I got the DAR burger, which is a burger with feta cheese and some veggies. It was also super good. My friend got their falafel dish. He definitely liked it. For desert, we got basbousa which is like a coconut cake A bit dry for my tastes but it's actually good. I'm used to flan types of cakes drenched in milks. Finally, we got the Arabic coffee which is supposedly stronger than espresso. We will see about that! :) Highly suggest this place if you're in Greenpoint! read more

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This place is the best. We've ordered delivery multiple times but dined in for the first time recently. The atmosphere is cool, casual, great for a quiet dinner with a date or group of friends. The food (as always) was outstanding, I suggest dining in for great recommendations and service. On a side note: my car got hit and destroyed on the street right outside of Dar and the owner helped us recover video of the wreck. It was a really terrible and distressing day and this man treated us with such kindness. Much appreciated! read more

The reviews on this app dont do this place justice. Ive never had food as filling as this before. And for an extremely good price too. I will definitely be coming back and will recommend this to family. Service was amazing and i was seated right away. read more

I ate here twice in the week I stayed in Brooklyn. I tried the lamb plate the first time. It was tasty. The environment was welcoming and delightful. The second time was a different story. I walked into an oven- it must have been 100 degrees inside. I tried the chicken kabob plate this time. I did find the chicken to be a little on the dry side. I do not know if their lamb is better than their chicken and if serving lukewarm water is normal. Would I go back and try it? No. I did enjoy the first meal though. It was delicious, and the environment was very comfortable. read more

Home away from home! I stopped into Dar 525, for a late lunch during the opening weekend of it's second Brooklyn location. The Mediterranean-styled restaurant felt comfortable and cozy, decorated with hanging lamps and colorful pillows which aligned the back wall. The dining room feels intimate as it is filled with less than 10 tables and a traditional firing brick oven positioned behind the bar. The temperature dropped a bit this day, so for a starter, the chicken soup was the obvious choice for me. The chicken soup is served with freshly baked pita bread. The middle of the bread is filled with air and I couldn't help but smile when it arrived to the table and I was able to "pop" the middle of the fluffy pita, and watch the warm air flush out. For my entrée, I ordered the lamb kebob platter, which I highly recommend. The lamb was tender and tasted delicious. The platter is a good choice if you have a big appetite because it comes with pita bread, salad, rice, hummus and baba ganoush. I enjoyed the baba ganoush and recommend this dish on it's own as a first course to share with others. read more

Started with an order of the vine leaves, fine enough in themselves, but great with the yogurt and cucumber dipping sauce. (Still, not as heavenly as the holy grail of the, slightly sweet, super soft, black raisin studded ones at the long gone Bareket on Houston.) Was impressed by the quantity of the food in the lamb grill plate. The hummus and baba ganoush were impressively rich. Grilled vegetables looked good too. That said, the rice was a bit on the tough side and the lamb, while ample and tender, had intense charring that left it with the off putting (for me) taste and smell of charcoal; I'm all for charcoal grilling but this was so intense that the plastic container I took the leftovers home in still smelled of charcoal after being washed. The place has a nice vibe and the staff too. So might want to give this place another go. read more