I used to live in the middle east, so my standards are set to what I am used to there when it comes to "Middle Eastern food". East Bite sits almost on top of McDowell with a small parking lot just east. Inside the bar is a thin line with an open kitchen right behind it. We were the only ones there at 7:30pm on a Wednesday, so despite the high reviews, I was skeptical. Our sever had a dry sense of humor and told us he worked there because he liked the food, and apologized for giving a comically large orange slice as a blue moon garnish. His disarming nature made me appreciate the restaurant more. The lentil soup was a perfect consistency - thick but still in the soup realm and with lots of flavor. The hummus was light and had great taste, and came with well made pita that I probably ate too much of. For mains, we got the beef kebab pita and chicken schwarma pita. This was where I felt at home. The flavor was right, the pita was stuffed correctly, and both of us were excited to have this place around the corner. Will return, highly recommend. Thank you! read more

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The food is great. The hummus was yummy and the pita bread was fantastic. My falafel pita was delicious! Next time though, I will skip cocktails. Both of ours were very sweet and not worth $14 in a city where it's easy to get a good cocktail. Service also needs some work. My party of two was given one menu initially. Our lunch took a really long time and it was not clear why. Our server seemed really busy with other tables even though there weren't that many other people there. It's cute and clean inside. read more

I woke up thinking about this drink and I had to write a review. I had their rose water lemon drop martini and it was absolute perfection! I work at a resort in Scottsdale and we desperately need this on the menu! Not only was it gorgeous, but it tasted incredible. Everyone loves a classic lemon drop, but the rose water brings so much elevation and sophistication to the glass. It's perfectly floral without tasting like perfume or a cleaning product. An absolute 10/10! Also, the service was great and the food was yummy. I will be back soon! If they had a happy hour I would be back tomorrow. read more

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Love supporting local. The owners were so sweet. I'm also a big fan of Mediterranean food and the portions here were very filling. One of the best baklava too. Very flaky layers with pistachio. There's TVs if you want to come in to watch any sports events and they also have a good happy hour which is $18 for a cocktail and 4 appetizers. Or one chicken kebab with hummus, rice, pita, etc for $14. Great portions and you'll leaving stuffed. Theres also free parking. read more

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Great local Mediterranean spot near downtown! I tried the chicken and beef kebab and it came on a large bed of rice, hummus, pita and veggies on the side. Owners were super sweet and gave us baklava to try and it was the best I've taken! So flaky and yummy. Chill spot that's walkable to bars like Pemberton or wilderness. read more

I didn't realize this place popped up here so I'm sad I didn't stop by sooner. The food is really really good and the service is so friendly and amazing. The server let us know that the chef is Syrian and the kabob are traditional Syrian style kababs. The Greek salad was delicious and a nice refreshing start to the meal. I went with the beef kabab platter and it was great. The kababs were flavorful and moist and all the hummus and rice and pita were top tier. I can't wait to come back and try more of the menu. The cocktails were also right on point. read more

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East Bite is a great addition to the Roosevelt Row area. Stopped in for dinner one night. Our server was friendly and very helpful. The interior seemed clean and had multiple TVs. The portion sizes are large. You could definitely share. But the food is well seasoned and delicious. A nice healthy option in the area. read more

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My neighborhood needs more little, ethnic eateries to complete the downtown feel and it's happening fast! East bite is a nice new middle eastern spot with some solid, authentic kabobs! It's been consistently good and the service is fast, friendly and on point. Local, delicious and I'm going to become a regular! read more

East Bite - Mixed kabob platter - Mediterranean Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Wow. The place looks amazing after taking over the local pho place. Super clean, inviting and great for large groups. The baba ganouj, dear science, is the best I've ever had in Phoenix. Perfectly smoky, light and umptious! The dolmas!, omgee, divine in all of their glory. The mini pitas with the baba were perfectly done. I can't wait to try my to go items, chicken kebab and some beef shawarma. I may not cook again, after eating here. Meal prep, nah. I'll just get to go from here and split it up during the week. Service is just right, not pushy and not non-existent. Make this place so popular we can't get in. I'm not about gate keeping. This pace needs to blow up. Cheers East Bite, you did it right! read more

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We stumbled upon this place and so happy we did! Good and service were great-we had the gyro pita and beef kebab pita with the hummus appetizer. Really delicious! read more

East Bite in Downtown Phoenix is an absolute gem and the perfect spot to wind up an evening after a show at the Phoenix Theatre Company or a visit to the nearby museums. We stopped in for dinner and sampled the ganoush, kebabs, gyro, and rose water lemonade. The food was incredible--the meats were unbelievably tender, flavorful, and remarkably fresh and light. The refreshing rose water lemonade complemented the rich, delicious meal perfectly. Beyond the food, the warm, family-style service made the entire experience feel welcoming and complete. I truly could not ask for more. Highly recommended for anyone looking for exceptional food and a great atmosphere in downtown Phoenix! read more

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Friendly staff. The food is amazing. Been twice and gyro has been incredible both times.

The food was outstanding. We had the appetizer sampler and loved it. The falafel was our favorite. The hummus is creamy and delicious and the pitas were soft and delicious. We also shared the mixed tikka platter and both the beef and the chicken were so good. We added gyro meat and it was so good too! I don't think you can go wrong. Not to mention, the server was friendly and attentive. read more

The food and service are excellent. We just left I had a fattoush salad it was refreshing and delicious. My husband a beef gyro meat melted in his mouth and was very flavorful. My brother had chicken shawarma that was the same. We shared a serving of dollars that had grape leaves tender and flavor was not too tart just right. We will be back. read more

Service was lovely but the food was fantastic!!!! Perfect place to come before or after a show at the theater complex. I got the Mediterranean bowl and it was huge and very flavorful. read more

East Bite - Chicken shawarma Mediterranean bowl - Mediterranean Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

I got the falafel pita pocket, which tasted fantastic. It goes really well with the garlic sauce and ketchup. The fries were also really well-made. Service-wise, the manager and staff were all incredibly nice and kind. The general ambiance was also very warm and the music was fantastic. read more

Amazing! We got the mixed kabab plate and it was amazing. Pita bread was soft and warm. The humus was super smooth and delicious. Our server was really attentive and hospitable. Loved everything about it. You have to check this place out. read more

Four countries are represented in this unique experience. Iran, Iraq, Syria and Lebanon. The lentil soup was creamy and brought back memories of my grandmother's cooking. The staff was helpful and attentive. I can't wait to go back and try the kibbe. read more

East Bite - Pistachio baklava. Melts in your mouth. - Mediterranean Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Outstanding atmosphere, great food, wonderful service from Wally the owner and Joe. I had the chicken Shawarma pita and it was delicious as well as the Turkish coffee, which was some of the best in Phoenix. read more

I've been eying this spot for awhile as I've driven by on numerous occasions and had eaten at the pho spot that was here prior. The service was great friendly prompt and with a smile and the food was fresh well plated. read more

We came somewhat early just as they were opening the location for the day. The atmosphere was retro with a good feel. Service was quick and our drinks almost appeared on the table after ordering. We ordered the appetizer plate which came out quickly and was filled with a good selection. We were somewhat surprised that there was no real lunch menu, only the regular dinner menu u. The portions were huge, way too much for lunch. You can easily split one item two or even three ways. I personally did not order anything just shared from the appetizer plate and the other two "dinners". Cost wise it was a little steep for a Tuesday afternoon lunch coming in at over $90 for an appetizer, gyro meat plate and one other. We also had two sodas and a tea. May be back for dinner sometime but a little too expensive for my taste for lunch. read more

The food is made fresh and is delicious! The dolmas and baklava are some of the best I've ever had, and I'm a huge fan of Mediterranean. The manager and owner greeted us and spent time ensuring the food was to our standards. The ambiance is really nice. The owners have spent time refreshing the building so it's very nice and welcoming. read more

Really good Mediterranean food! The beef dishes are especially juicy, would recommend beef platter. Owner is also a chill guy read more

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Really enjoyed our meal here! Split a chicken tikka plate with my dining companion and we also tried and loved the falafel. The chicken plate was very flavorful and a good portion. Service was great! We will definitely be back. read more

Well, here comes deliciousness.The food is super authentic , and made with love , the flavors , pop and keep you coming back for more. Family owned restaurant with amazing service. We sat at the bar last night and got to know the bartender and the owner, so welcoming. The ambiance in the restaurant is open and inviting. This was our second visit , and i'm looking forward to our third fourth and fifth....more read more

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Some of the best Middle Eastern food I've ever had outside of the Middle East. The chicken kebab, falafel, and hummus were delicious. Overlook the slow service and eat here. The food is delicious. read more

Amazing food and atmosphere. The service was great! Had the pita pocket with chicken shawarma and falafels! The hummus was so smooth and rich in flavor. Would definitely return! read more

Seven of us met for lunch. The table was big and the room quiet and airy. The food was some of the best mediteranian we had ever eaten. The salad was well spiced, the gyro meat was generous, the kabob very tasty and the sampler worth a try. Even the six year old enjoyed it. One of the owners was our gracious host. read more

FOOD WAS AMAZING. Wonder and service amazing and felt welcomed. The decor and the music was the cherry on read more

East Bite - Mediterranean Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

This place was awesome! We went to the Phoenix Art museum for first Friday and it was a 5 minute walk away. I guess it just opened and didn't have a ton of reviews. We ordered the baba ganosh and gyros. It was the best baba ganosh I have ever had. You might need to order another basket of pita. The gyro meat was really good and all the sauces were very tasty. We also tried the falafel that our friend ordered and it was super good! read more

Food was good but I know I got crossed contamination for gluten. They brought my food out with pita and when I said they saw what they had done after all our conversation about my health, they said they would replace it, I'm sure they just removed the pita and I got sick. Suddenly, they said they were substituting it with a previous takeout order--it was too quick and I got sick. I won't return read more

This is the Second time in one week that we have eaten at our new favorite Lebanese restaurant and we loved it both times! Everything on the appetizer sampler and gyro platter was delicious!!! Fantastic flavors for example in our Greek salad, rice, and humus - to name a few. Can't wait to come back again! read more

Amazing dining experience! Food was amazing, for a good price. Servers were attentive, honest, and made sure everything was perfect for the table. We will be returning. read more

Service was great food not so much - I went for lunch very fried and not the best quality more fast food vibe

Definitely get the mixed plate your first time. It was fresh and so tasty! Everyone was kind! I will definitely be back

Food is super good one of the best chicken Shawarmas I've ever had easily. Just across the street from the Phoenix Art museum, nice to stop by afterwards. Food is great customer service is perfect and the restaurant is kept perfectly clean at all times. read more

East Bite took over the building that was once Basilic Vietnamese Kitchen. It offers a variety of Mediterranean dishes from baba ghanoush to shawarmas. The food was good and will be back to try some other things. read more

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Best place to eat in downtown staff is so amazing, they remember you as soon as you as you walk in. Owners are so sweet and friendly. Young lady in front is the sweetest. The food is great and fresh all the time, very consistent!!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND read more

Stopped in for lunch before heading to the Phoenix Art Museum. Which is literally across the street. Pleasantly surprised. Delicious food and great prices. ($15 lunch) The owner was very friendly and cook knows what he's doing. read more

The food was excellent! I got the Gyro pita and tried some chicken off the platter my friend ordered. So delicious. There was a little bit of a wait for the food, but it was absolutely worth it. Lovely place! I will be coming back to try their cocktails! read more