Fun and very tasty! A new Northside treasure! Service is great. The food is wonderful. A friend had the lamb and loved it. My table went vegetarian and everything was delicious. read more

Dean's is a great addition to Northside. I can only imagine that they will be here temporarily as it's so good. They will move into a bigger location at some point. We had the cough and a chicken Shawarma platters along with the lentil soup and falafel starter. Everything was very good. My family and I agreed that the chicken was the best. Closely followed by the lentil soup. The restaurant is very cute and very casual but comfortable. The small market that they have is also very nice and has some additional dessert options, but the desserts on the menu were fabulous. We tried the pistachio chocolate chocolate chip cookie, the brown butter, baklava, and the tahini brownie. Don't skip the chocolate chip pistachio cookie! The service was very good. Our server was very attentive, but not overbearing. Overall, I hope they do really well and would recommend it, but I also hope they stay in Northside. read more

Good food, definitely not bad. The kebab was easily the best part and the flavors were all there. Falafel and rice were both a little too dry, and the cucumber yogurt sauce could've used more garlic. Nice presentation, solid flavors, just missing that little something that makes you keep thinking about it afterward. 7.5/10. read more

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Deans Mediterranean is what I would describe as a Lebanese owned fusion restaurant with flavors coming from Syria, Oman,Turkey, Palestine, and Morocco. I ordered halloumi cheese, shakshuka,the loaded fries (plate in the middle) and a platter- EVERYTHING was delicious. Prices are very fair for the quality of food you're getting. This location is a sit down location while they have a market in Findlay that's more for quick bites(but is just as delicious). Everyone working was very nice and the food came out fast. The halloumi cheese and shakshuka were my favorite things I ate. I will definitely be back and would recommend to everyone to try! They quite literally have a little bit of everything the menu selection is so large I doubt anyone would have a hard time finding something they like! read more

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My fiancée and I went here for the first time and LOVED our experience. Not only was the decor and ambiance lovely, the service was kind and informative, and the food was exactly what we've been looking for. Fresh, filling, good for you -- all without breaking the bank. We will be back to try more! read more

Dean's Mediterreanean Table - The Mezze Experience: Hot Honey Halloumi, Ras Al Hanout Cauliflower, Hummus, Muhammara, Curried Couscous, with pickled and fresh veg. - Mediterranean Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Back again! This time it's "Date Night", on Valentine's Day To begin: the beet hibiscus presentation was absolutely beautiful. It's described as a Persian dip of yogurt blended with roasted vegetables and was accompanied by housemade focaccia. The red beets were a perfect match for Valentine's Day. What was very interesting to me was the flight of dates.... Six different ones! This tasting was paired with the most delicious lemon mint sorbet. Lamb shank was my main dish. It was slow braised with seasonal squash and dates. It was served with Lebanese semolina pearls, which created a perfectly savory dish. The dessert, Medjool dates stuffed with orange scented ricotta, topped with pistachios and rose petals. Mint tea was served to end the meal. This was a wonderfully laid back evening with the most delicious food, service and ambiance. read more

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We heard great things, and Dean's did NOT disappoint! Food was amazing, server was attentive and fast. The space is cozy and has a little shop in the front of foodstuffs. We are excited to go back and try more menu items! Great vegetarian options! read more

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I've eaten there at different times of the day, breakfast, lunch and dinner. The food is outstanding- the owner sent the chef to Turkey to be sure the right spices and ingredients would shine. I've enjoyed hot and cold mezze, the entrees and Greek salad, as well as several wonderful dessert. The coffee is very good, as you would expect, there is also a small well-curated list of wines and beers. It is a lovely location and the patio is due to open this weekend while the weather is good. read more

Hidden gem in Northside. Authentic Mediterranean. The chef really knows their stuff. My husband and I usually split a bottle of wine but they also have beer. We love sharing the hot or cold plates. The beet lebna with pita is a must, as well as the grape leaves. The lamb tagine is filling comfort food. I would also recommend taking home the pistachio cheese cake or the Greek wedding cookies. Very affordable evening. Don't love the atmosphere. It's pretty small and I wouldn't take young children. We've gone back 4 times. A must try. read more

I've stopped in now for dinner and for coffee in the morning, and need to get back in again! My dinner was early. We had made reservations, which weren't needed as we arrived just before 5, and the restaurant didn't fill up until closer to 530/6(definitely recommend them for normal dinner hours). Parking is available at the street metered spots, or in the public lot just between them and the transit center. The menu prices were reasonable and everything was so fresh and delicious. Service was good and I only wish I had been hungrier to try more of the menu. When I came for coffee later that week, I ordered for a friend with allergies, and the barista was very accommodating with all my customizations. I grabbed a baklava to try with our espresso drinks that was by far one of the best I've had in town. The smaller baked goods were okay, but didn't seem like they were as fresh as they could've been. read more

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Stopped in for a coffee and light meal. The Turkish coffee and flatbreads were delicious. The waitstaff were attentive and friendly. read more

Dean's Mediterreanean Table - Mediterranean Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

We loved every bite and the service! Can't wait to return. Dinner was great and I had to have a second pistachio cookie to take home. read more

Dean's Mediterreanean Table - Mediterranean Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

arrived at 1pm on a sunday, was told they were booked and couldnt sit our party of 4 as they already had a reservation. but shortly after a round table by the window opened up we were sat and ordered coffee, it came shortly after along with water and we had already picked out some baked goodies to have while we decided what to order. everything came out shortly after and was light and filling. super yummy and made with care. my favorite was the grape leaves but and the flatbread was good but definitely needed some protein. i added some chicken and it made it so so good. overall it was a pleasant lunch and warm environment with good music and vibes read more

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Beautiful restaurant, beautiful food, delicious coffee- I had I think it was called the Sahan coffee. We got there earlier than our reservation time and they gave us a tahini brownie while we waited (also delicious). The little shop at the front is so cute. I love this place and love the Findlay shop, so I just wanted to offer some constructive criticism as they're newer. The lemon & labne flatbread was underwhelming. There's hardly any labne, no visible preserved lemon and not very lemony-tasting, and it isn't grilled at all. More just like warm pita with cucumber and tomato on top. The loaded fries are amazing and a huge serving, but they needed salt. Also, their description made it sound like shawarma/falafel was included on the fries, but we were charged $4 for the falafel. Not a bad value, just misleading. The grilled dates were delicious and so was the shakshuki. I'm excited to see this place grow and will definitely be back! read more

Dean's Mediterreanean Table - Grilled dates - Mediterranean Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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Dinner with friends here this evening. YUM! the lentil soup was quite tasty. Friend had the kale salad with falafel which looked awesome. ( Love the serving bowls.). Another in our group had a platter which included two different kinds of hummus . I had the loaded fries - very good. The peppers, onion on the side and other veggies really made this delicious. Small mixup with the falafel so it came out a little later than the salad but the restaurant was very busy with takeout as well as the dining room. We also gad the fig and feta flatbread which was a nice balance of textures and flavors. And Sarah compted us some pita bread. Sarah, our server was attentive and charming. (We had several people bring us drinks as well as our food.) We made reservations and I would definitely recommend it since Dean's was hopping. We weee seated in the front at the round table with the blue velvet banquette;how fun. The Moroccan looking lamp over the table is cool Will have to come back because there were several things on the menu that I want to try. And dessert which I didn't try this evening. Between being full from the fries and the people waiting figured a return trip was the way to go. read more

The food is beyond wonderful. The service is nonexistent.Reservations necessary just to get in the door, but nearly impossible to make. The service aspect needs vast improvement read more

One of my favorite Findlay Market vendors has taken the essence of their eclectic store and amplified it at this wonderful restaurant. The owner, Kate, pushed her Dad's store further into to-order items at the Findlay location when she took over, and she has amplified those ambitions in Northside. It's a beautifully renovated space, the mezze (both hot and cold) are as wonderful as they are at Findlay, and she has added some great entrees that aren't practical to offer there. Recommended! read more

Excited to support this new location, we went on a Wednesday night in early April. The entrance was stacked w ppl waiting. no one greeted us to take our name. We approached someone to place our name on the wait list, he scoffed and moved on to filled tables. We waited ten minutes for someone else to come to the register, sheepishly she looked at us and asked "has anyone taken your name" we answered, "No.". she turned around, began walking to the rear of the room and sang into the restaurant "that's not my problem"! I was done. I approached the first person we asked and the 'singer' and made it very clear; "When in customer service, especially in a new and vulnerable moment of the business, you don't disservice your customer base w no greeting , no service and exclaiming into the restaurant that you customers are not your problem." She crunched her face and said some weak, whiny response that it was not her. bullshit. We all watched and heard her. What a chaotic and disheveled shitshow that place is. I highly recommend going elsewhere for good service. read more

Fantastic new Restaurant in Northside. Great breakfasts as well as lunch and dinner. Also has good beer and wine. I have been there several times. Welcoming and knowledgeable staff. Pick up a homemade baklava for later there too. read more

Such great atmosphere and amazing food. We love a neighborhood owned spot, especially with such outstanding service and food.

Split the Mezze Experience and chose the Hot Honey Halloumi, Ras al Hanout Cauliflower, Hummus, Muhammara, and Curried Couscous. Everything was amazing! We will definitely be back read more

Dean's Mediterreanean Table - Mezze Experience - Mediterranean Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

This is a very small restaurant with tables close together. We were seated right away, however, no one came to take our order after 9 minutes. I had to ask the host if someone could take our order. The girl working there didn't seem interested in waiting on anyone. Our waiter was friendly but he had no idea they sold beer. The service is slow and the food coming out takes awhile. We had the dates. 3 for $8. Good but not worth the price. The fried halloumi cheese was ok. 4 square pieces. The baba ganoush tasted fine but there wasn't enough pita bread. Overall it was just OK. We won't be going back. read more

Wow -- I truly can't say enough about how good this food is. It's not just good, it's several levels beyond that. Having spent time in Middle Eastern countries and fallen in love with the food there, I've struggled to find anything in the U.S. that wasn't a pale, Americanized version. This place is the real thing. The flavors, the preparation, the authenticity -- all wonderful. This is the first place that truly captures the real flavors. Everything is prepared beautifully and tastes authentic and vibrant. Highly recommended! read more

Three of us came for a late lunch. This was intentional as we wanted to avoid the lunch rush and we wanted to be able to talk without feeling we were occupying a table and preventing others from sitting down. One had Roasted beets blended with Lebanese yogurt cheese and Lebanese Lentil Soup. The others had Kale Salad - composed of kale with homemade carrot pickles, walnuts, and goat cheese.To this one added Falafel with Tahini sauce. All of the food was good. The day we were there, only the Mint Tea was not sugared. What was most helpful was that the three of us were catching up after a long time. No one prodded us to move or or to leave as soon as we had finished eating. (True, we did time our lunch so as not to cause problems to the proprietors if we could avoid it, but we really appreciated not being hurried along.) This was a pleasant lunch and warm environment. We love the paint colors on the outside of the building! Thank you! read more

The chicken shawarma bowl, & falafel pita are so good! The Cincy style hummus is also incredible. Highly recommend making a grilled cheese out of it! read more

Phenomenal!!! Design of the space. Menu. Staff. All fabulous. Got there at 11:20ish. Plenty of open tables! By the time we left at about 12:30, no empty tables!!! Kate Zaidan has created a charming space with excellent food. read more