At first, I thought a review update would have been superfluous, even if it still rewarded full marks for this excellent eatery, but like I said in my initial review, it takes *a lot* for me to award 5 stars. For them to remain at 5 stars even after a review update should be saying something, and if it doesn't, I'm not sure what will. I roamed around the shopping center for about 30 minutes before making my way indoors. I immediately noticed a difference when I saw the sign "Please wait to be seated", which made me think it was dine-in only. This almost became a problem for me because there's a sign at the shopping center saying that customers could only park there for one hour max. If I had to dine in, then I would have exceeded that one hour, and who knows what could have happened depending on how draconian that parking rule is enforced? I remembered Jonathan from last year, and he was just as helpful, though it was Bella who assisted me for the most part. I had told Jonathan I was planning to order takeout, and he directed me to Bella, who I think is a newer team member, but she was very courteous and customer-centric as well, answering my multitude of questions effectively and with ease. Well, except maybe for the sumac onions as she had a difficult time describing the powder that supplemented the onions, so she asked Jonathan for some help with that. Jonathan not only explained it, but he even went through the trouble of fetching a sample for me! The sumac onions were just your regular (not fried) onion rings with some seasoned powder that wasn't really spicy, but didn't really leave much of an impression for me. Bella sold me more on the labne and tabouleh, the last of which reminded me of the tabouli from The Kebab Shop. Not sure if they're actually supposed to be the same, but I felt Dvine's tabouleh had darker greens and fewer grains compared to The Kebab Shop's tabouli. Just like last year, I ordered the salmon again, knowing how sizable their filets are. I was anticipating a 20-minute wait since that was how long I waited last year, and Bella confirmed this when I asked her upon paying. The interior is pretty fancy and neatly decorated with a fair number of tables inside for dine-in customers. I sat at a table for two in the rear by the wall that separated the table from the kitchen. There was already a laminated menu on that table, so I took some time to look at the menu more. I really wish that their menu would include photos so I wouldn't have to keep asking Bella and/or Jonathan what each of the side dishes are. But they really do care about the customer and want them to know what they're getting before they actually pay. When my order was almost ready, Jonathan asked if I was planning to dine in or not. He had forgotten that I mentioned that to him the first time, but with how busy it was inside from serving the numerous customers to supervising the other parts of the house, it's understandable why he'd forget. He also made sure to get some utensils and a cup of garlic yogurt sauce in my takeout bag prior to my departure. The backs of their shirts do say "ask for some extra garlic yogurt sauce", and I still got one even when I didn't ask. They probably would have given me a second one if I had asked, but I didn't bother to. They also included a pita bread to go with my order. Both the labne and tabouleh were good choices of side dishes, though the labne didn't leave as much of an impression as the tabouleh. I ate it separately from the pita bread, but I think they would have gone well together. There was a fair amount of flavor in the tabouleh, and I thought it went well with the garlic yogurt sauce. But the star of the show remained the salmon, still generous in size even though I think the quality dwindled a bit compared to last year, but definitely not enough to rescind a star from my initial rating. And the rice? There was so much flavor in the rice itself that adding any more flavor would run into a case of too much good being no good. Maybe that's where all the flavor in the salmon went? lol Overall, still a great spot for Mediterranean eats, and I sincerely hope that readers will flock towards Dvine for a divine dinner like the ones I've had. They treat all customers like family whether they're fluent in Greek cuisine or can't even spell/pronounce mutabal. read more

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Great Mediterranean Food and Service. I am glad a friend recommended this place. All the times I have been to this shopping center (Target/TJs on Bellflower), I had no idea there were additional stores and restaurants on the otherside close to Stearns! Very inviting interior with comfy chairs and booths. It was lunch time and we dined it. There was a good crowd when we arrived and a lot of take out orders going out. We were greeted and seated right away. Price point for a plate is very good especially for the quantity and quality. We easily could have made a second meal but we enjoyed it so much decided to eat it all while it was fresh and warm! I can't believe we ate it all and here it is hours later, definitely no dinner for me tonight! I took one plate to go but only served half to my husband, it was plenty to eat! We both ordered the Chicken Sharwarma Plates and then I ordered a Beef Shawarma Plate to go. The plates come with two sides along with pita, rice, and garlic sauce. I had the Mediterranean Salad and Beet Salad for sides, both were very good and the beets were definitely fresh! My son ordered Tabouli Salad and Potato Salad and happy with both. My husband had the Tabouli Salad and Mediterranean Salad, and pleased with both. Pitas and garlic sauce were great. Now for the Sharwarma, Chicken was excellent, tender and flavorful! Beef (reheated(.was also very good! There are so many other options on the menu including pockets, appetizers, etc. Service was great and friendly! Can't wait to go back. This a great location to meet my husband after work. We will be back and soon! read more

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Fire food, great service, really nice environment. Definitely a good spot to sit down and grab a tasty meal

The food and service were excellent! We were impressed that the server brought us a free appetizer and desert which were both unique and very delicious. read more

I was here 3 weeks ago with a friend and it was great. Came back today with my wife and it was just as good! We had a favorite and tried some new things, which were good as well. Jesus was welcoming and pleasant. The food was brought at good times during the meal (and as soon as it was ready). We didn't need to go looking for him, or really ask for anything. He was right there at the right times, but never hovered. Today they had a World Cup match on some tv's. We could hear well and still have a conversation, without raising our voices - great for us and for the people at the other tables doing the same. read more

This is my first experience at Dvine and was there with family to enjoy a meal... it was wonderful! The service was impeccable and the food was absolutely fresh, well prepared, and delicious. The manager played an active part in making our experience as great as it was His demeanor and humor were spot on and he actually made us feel at home - like family. If you are looking for a good to place to thorough enjoy fantastic food and ambience, this is your new place!! read more

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Fantastic food , service and atmosphere! Go, go, go! I recommend Fattoush Salad and thr Lamb skewers!

Found this great gem today. I had the salmon entree with hummus and grape leaves as my side. Chilled glass of Sav Blanc. Hubby had chicken kabob entree. Inside is a whole vibe.. cute signs, modern design, very clean. Met owner Jesus who gave us a falafel as a complementary appetizer.. which was so tasty! Finished our meal with a must try baklava and rice pudding pistachio dessert. We will definitely be recommending this place to our friends and family. When you are in the area stop by! Generous portions, great customer service and good price point. read more

Dvine Mediterranean Experience - Cute decor - Mediterranean Near Me - Long Beach, California

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We've been to Divine Mediterranean a couple of times now, and we really enjoy the flavors and the exceptional customer service. Everyone has been so friendly and welcoming, which definitely makes us want to come back. The one thing that has kept us from loving the food is the chicken. We've tried both the shawarma bowl and the chicken wrap, and unfortunately the chicken has been consistently very chewy and tough. The texture is almost stringy/rubbery at times, which makes it difficult to bite through and takes away from an otherwise really flavorful meal. I really hope they're able to improve the chicken because we genuinely like the seasoning, flavors, and overall experience here. Having tender, easy-to-bite-through chicken would make a huge difference and would definitely have us coming back more often. We'd love to see this place succeed because there's a lot to like about it! read more

So much food, beautifully plated, delicious, had the shawarma and tabuleh, and spicy hummus. Victor Philippe and Ana running the show. So delicious! Unassuming location outside, and classy decorated like they care about the whole experience. Excellent go there! Rice pudding is heavenly. A jewel in Long Beach read more

Our server Jesus was friendly & attentive . The food at this location is better than the other 2 I've eaten at . Everyone loved their garlic spread . The shrimp is excellent & the chicken has a nice lemony touch . The sides are great and there are like 10 to chose from . This is a smaller location but it's very clean & cute inside & the seating is nice I highly recommend this particular location ! read more

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One of my favorite spots in Long Beach. Food is amazing, I always get the salmon and the beet salad! Very cozy spot too. Jesus is awesome, always super helpful. Love the food and love coming here! read more

I have yet to dine here but I have been blessed to have tasted their Baklava and it is literally the best Baklava I have ever had.

A great hidden gem!!! The food is always delicious, fresh, and beautifully presented. Service is always great! Highly recommend. It's really cute inside with high end table settings , don't let the strip mall setting deter a nice dinner here. read more

My first experience with D'Vine was unplanned (a friend ordered some for us for dinner) and was good enough that it's brought me back. I've now had both the chicken & beef shawarma and both were great. The rice is delicious and the servings generous enough for two meals. For sides, I've tried the hummus, tabouleh, and mutabal. All delicious. I don't usually order tabouleh because it often tastes lackluster, but the one here is super fresh and totally worth it. I've never dined in, but staff are always friendly when picking up and they have a cute upscale but casual vibe going in the restaurant. read more

Dvine Mediterranean Experience - Beef shawarma with mutabal and tabouleh - Mediterranean Near Me - Long Beach, California

I don't even know where to start -- this place is phenomenal! From the moment we walked in, the new owner greeted us so kindly and made us feel like family. You can immediately tell how much pride and love go into everything here -- the food, the atmosphere, the hospitality -- all of it. I brought my friend for lunch who's never had Mediterranean food before (she's a bit set in her ways), and by the end she was absolutely moaning with delight over every bite. We started with the potatoes -- perfectly seasoned, crispy, and addictive. For lunch, she ordered the grilled prawns and I got the two-meat combo for $25, which came with rice and two sides. The portions were incredibly generous -- I had enough to take home another full meal! She chose the potato salad and roasted beets, both amazing. The potato salad was like a chunky, lemony mashed potato -- light, bright, and full of flavor. The beets were perfectly roasted and so fresh. I had the chicken skewers and kafta -- both juicy, tender, and full of that perfectly balanced Mediterranean spice blend. My sides were the eggplant dip and tabouli, both spot-on and beautifully executed. Everything came with the warmest, fluffiest pita bread and a side of garlicky sauce that should honestly be bottled and sold -- it's that good. The restaurant itself is absolutely beautiful -- modern yet cozy -- and the service couldn't have been more welcoming. To top it all off, the amazing owner sent us off with a plethora of desserts to die for. It was such a thoughtful gesture and the perfect end to a truly special meal. Counting down the days until I can go back. This place is a gem and deserves all the love and attention it can get. read more

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Excellent experience at Dvine. The food was outstanding, and the steak kabobs were cooked perfectly. We placed a takeout order, and everything was ready right on time. The young lady who helped us was professional, pleasant, and made the whole experience easy. Great food and great service. We'll definitely be back. read more

This is one of my regular spots in Long Beach and I go back and forth between eating in and just picking up takeout. I always get the chicken shawarma and it's consistently good, well seasoned, never dry. Honestly the baba ghanoush might be my favorite thing on the menu. Even the sides hold their own, which isn't always the case at places like this. I can tell they care, the space is clean and thought out with real attention to detail, and the staff always seem willing to go a little further for you. It's just a solid, reliable spot that I keep coming back to. read more

Great restaurant with delicious food, friendly service, and a nice atmosphere. Everything was fresh and well prepared, and the staff was attentive and welcoming. Overall, a great experience and definitely a place I'd recommend and visit again! read more

This place is awesome. I've eaten here a few times, and the food is always really good. On my latest visit, I ordered the lamb chops plate. You get to pick two sides, and I went with hummus and grape leaves. The lamb chops were perfectly seasoned and cooked. My only gripe is that I wish they were a bit thicker. One of the things I love about this place is the vibe--it's classy, and the flower wall is super cool and Instagram-friendly. read more

Dvine Mediterranean Experience - Lamb chops meal with hummus, rice, grape leaves, pita bread, and Falafel. - Mediterranean Near Me - Long Beach, California

Really relaxing and peaceful environment! Food tastes great! The servers are very kind. read more

Dvine Mediterranean Experience - Rice Pudding - Mediterranean Near Me - Long Beach, California

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We came in on December 20th around 6pm. We were greeted immediately when we arrived. Cailey was the waitress and Felipe was the chef. We got a beef kabab with cucumber yogurt and garlic and chicken kabab with beet salad and hummus. The food was delicious, the service was out of this world. Cailey was so nice. I came in with someone with health issues and needed to ask a lot of questions about ingredients and she was so helpful and not seeking in a rush. read more

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Victor and Allison attended me right away with water and a menu. The food was excellent with lots of different types of flavors and textures. Allison explained everything that was on my dish and my sides as well . Overall great customer service and the place was well maintained and clean. Definitely recommend read more

Dvine Mediterranean Experience - Mediterranean Near Me - Long Beach, California

Service was great. The food is fresh this place in Long Beach. You could tell has the highest standard of cleanliness. I encourage everybody to bring your family friends and make this your next catering. read more

Food was great. Interior clean. Best customer service I've experienced in a long time!! Just exceptional.

Dvine Mediterranean Experience is exactly that--an experience. The food is exceptionally fresh and flavorful, clearly made with care and quality ingredients. From the hummus to the grilled meats, every bite was spot-on. The service was warm and welcoming, and the staff made us feel right at home. It's a great local gem in Long Beach, and you can tell they take pride in what they do. We highly recommend this place if you're in the area craving Mediterranean done right. Tell Jesus "the Slater women" sent you. We had the chicken Shawarma ,hummus, lentil, soup, rice, pilaf, cooked to perfection and so much more which we had to take home. I almost hate to talk so highly of this place because it will get crowded, but it was,,,DDDDDVine! Fun place also for a girls lunch and a bottle of wine and a great interior for photo opportunities. read more

Dvine Mediterranean Experience - Delicious fresh Mediterranean food. Girls day out. - Mediterranean Near Me - Long Beach, California

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DVine Mediterranean is located in a small strip mall just off of Bellflowe and Stearns. John was our server who warmly welcomed and seated us. We placed our order and within a short time we were served. Wile we were dining we noticed LOTS of to go orders which was understandable as our meals were delicious! The hummus, tabbouleh, salmon and kefta were THE best! Were huge Mediterranean foodies and frequent many of the Mediterranean restaurants in town and we felt the preparations at DVine were just as good as the much pricier options nearby. 4/5 stars was awarded because the rice lacked the flavoring that one would expect for a well seasoned Mediterranean meal. Lastly, what stood out heads and shoulders above the food was our server John's kind demeanor which made our experience just that much more enjoyable. Look forward to returning soon. read more

Dvine Mediterranean Experience - Skewer of Chicken Kebab - Mediterranean Near Me - Long Beach, California

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D'Vine is delicious! Excellent service, comfortable, convenient parking. We were greeted with a complementary falafel appetizerand finished with a complementary dessert. The portions are perfect and the food is fresh healthy, and delicious. I'll be back again and again and again. Arrive early the restaurant fills up fast. Lesley read more

Ty Dell was courteous and kind as he welcomed us in today. We love Mediterranean and this place was delicious. In their cute little decorated dining room we had Garlic Potatoes, Hummus, Mediterranean Salad, Rice, Shrimp, Chicken, and Salmon. It was very tasty and flavorful. Thanks D' Vine!!! read more

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Ok. Didn't know what to expect but so glad we took a chance. The vibe is all that with the table setting and the wall decor. The service was exceptional but the food made it 5 stars! The appetizer to the meal, was all made to perfection. We all ordered something different and all dishes hit the mark. Thank you Dvine for a great first impression! read more

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What a hidden gem! Great food and even better service. Cute decor and comfortable casual atmosphere. Very fair pricing. Looking forward to going again! read more

I found a diamond in the rough! Top notch food. Top notch experience. I live over 100 miles away and will be bringing my wife here so she gets to have the pleasure dining here. Victor made me feel like royalty from the moment I stepped into the establishment. He had so much pride in his work I took him as the owner. What a delight! read more

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Went here after college tour with my nephew & daughter, we had the best service and delish food. They even let us try an appetizer! a Food is amazing & good portions! We'll definitely be back here when we're in town again. read more

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Victor did a phenomenal job serving us. Food was delicious, well prepared and most of all crafted with love. People working looked happy and satisfied. Please support this amazing place. read more

Food excellent Great employees Always friendly and helpful Becoming one of are go to place for dining and takeout read more

Holy cow!!!! Hidden gem sooooo good! Came for lunch and was skeptical but I'm now in my happy place! Perfect sizes, cooked perfectly. If you like garlic sauce, they have the perfect blend. Cucumber yogurt so fresh. The fafalel was flavorful and moist, not dry and chalky like so many other places. The kefta and lamb kebab were perfectly grilled. No overcooking or overly charred. Beet salad and Mediterranean salad was a wonderful accompaniment, simple and fresh. The decor was adorable and very IG worthy. Floral and colorful backdrops. Clean restrooms. The service was great! Friendly and welcoming. Can't wait to go back again read more

After just one bite, I immediately felt bad for all the other Mediterranean restaurants in Long Beach. Dvine is in a league of its own. Nothing else comes close. The beef shawarma was tender and juicy, brimming with flavor. It's unlike any other shawarma I've had in the past, anywhere. The rice was also seasoned well, and visibly so. The hummus was warm and fragrant. The dolmas had the richest taste and the filling inside was so satisfying. The only thing that could be improved was the pita bread, which was good but not superb, but I am just nit-picking now. Service was friendly and very efficient. My food was ready in less than five minutes on a Sunday evening. The interior was hip and instantly Instagramable. I will share my favorite Middle-Eastern place with all of my friends so they can experience the divine themselves. read more

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Stopped here a what seemed to be a soft opening. There were several big parties but the service was still good. Food: A: Chicken pita pocket kabob - Very tasty. Chicken flavor was good and it had a nice char to it. Red onions and garlic sauce made this. I would definitely get this again. A: Chicken Shawarma entree. A+ - Dubai cookie skillet - this will be on rotate! So good but be careful if you have nut allergies! Ambiance - B. Some tables are shared. The flower wall was a little cheesy but I get it. Bathroom wasn't as clean as I'd hoped, but it was the end of the day. A: Service was great. Everyone treated us well. Overall, we I'll be back! read more

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Very clean and cute Mediterranean spot in the Target strip mall. From the outside, you would have no idea how tasty this place is! Dvine is a casual restaurant- perfect for takeout or a lowkey meal in. My husband and I tried it out for dinner and look forward to coming back. Our server was 10/10. Extremely friendly and attentive guy. He made our whole experience even more enjoyable with his great attitude. Would order again: chicken shawarma, chicken kebab, Kefta kebab, and the Greek salad. Would not order again: babaganoush (lacked flavor), and beef shawarma (very dry). We were indifferent on the Kubeh appetizer. read more

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Dvine makes every other 5-star review I've written feel unworthy. You can tell that the owners and staff truly care about the space and the guest experience. I stopped in with my partner and friend for dinner while not feeling 100%, and the dinner was so nutritious and abundant that it raised my whole mood. Firstly, the space itself was adorable, well-lit, and literally spotless. They also had multiple vegan options to choose from, labeled them all clearly on their menu, and every aspect of the meal was packed with flavor. The portion sizes were enough to share and take home. The service was prompt, thoughtful, and attentive. My favorite part of the meal was the Baklava, which we did not order but was brought to our table for dessert (which is beyond generous!) Again, this place really considered the guest experience and dining here made my night. I'd highly recommend Dvine for anyone needing a clean, abundant meal. We will absolutely be back! read more

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