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First Bite

4.9 (125 reviews)
ModerateDesserts, Halal, American
Closed • 10:00 am - 11:00 pm

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Mediterranean Veggie Plate
Stephanie H.

Seems like a small owner-operated business. Person working was nice and welcoming. Probably the best tasting falafel I've had; it was perfectly cooked and had good flavor/spices. Everything on the plate was delicious and complementary. Portion-wise, I would've preferred a few more falafels, even if that meant the price was higher. There was a lot of table seating instead and there's outdoor tables as well. As it is operated by a single person, at least when I visited, the wait can be a bit long even when there wasn't more than a couple other customers. While you may not be able to be in and out quickly, the food seems like it's made to order and very good!

Baklava
Jennifer O.

A year later we returned and this time Sarrah took care of us. Again the food was fabulous and Sarrah was a gracious hostess! One tip we learned as we were driving into Linda for our meal. Call before you come if you'll be arriving at the end of the evening. They'll be sure to stay open for you that way!

Chicken Shawarma
Dennis L.

We are driving through town on our way home and looking for somewhere to stop for dinner late on a Sunday night. We walked in and met the entire family that was in the restaurant working. Such kind and welcoming people, made you feel like you were at their home. We ordered a kebab plate, pastrami burger, and a chicken shawarma. Got a side of hummus and cheesecake and baklava for dessert. Everything was amazing. It was all perfectly cooked to order. 10 out of 10. Even the lemonade that my son ordered was fresh made. We'll definitely be back the next time we're driving through town. It's a must visit.

Tiny portion of chicken, dry bland rice. Will not return.

Big problems in the kitchen here very unprofessional. I saw a woman eating food over the cooking counter, where my cooked food was being put together and then when I confronted the male worker about it and asked, why is she eating over my food in the kitchen? He said she wasn't eating but then I told him I saw her put food 3 times in her. Mouth and he said, oh don't worry, that was just berries that she's eating back here. I don't think I'll be back. I think the hygiene in this place is very questionable.

Chicken shwarma
Josiah G.

Great experience eating at First Bite. It's a family run establishment that guided me through their menu and gave me their recommendations from what they like and what they like the least. Wally, the owners son, was awesome to talk with. He is very enthusiastic about his family business. They chicken shwarma that I was recommended was 10/10. Absolutely the best post dirt biking meal I could asked for. I will be going there every time I go up there to the motocross tracks near there. 10/10 experience. Food 10/10. And will 10/10 recommend them. The inside had a great diner vibe.

Bustrami w/ Fries - Succulent burger topped with grilled pastrami and swiss cheese, served with lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, and mayo

If you're looking for amazing food and genuine hospitality, First Bite is a must-try! I ordered the pastrami burger, and it was hands down one of the best I've had--juicy, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. My wife had the chicken shawarma with mint tea, and she couldn't stop talking about how fresh and delicious everything was. What really makes this place special is the owner. He's incredibly friendly and welcoming--the kind of person who makes you feel like you're being taken care of by everyone's dad. You can tell this is a family business that takes pride in both the food and the people they serve. We'll definitely be back, and I highly recommend giving First Bite a try!

Chicken wrap with hummus instead of fries
Lucia S.

Passing through on our way back home to the Bay Area, looked on Yelp and discovered this gem. The chicken shawarma plate was delicious. I don't eat rice they offered to give me extra grilled vegetables which were seasoned and grilled perfectly. The chicken was juicy and full of flavor and the hummus was creamy deliciousness. My husband ordered a wrap and loved it, it was the first time he's had it presented this way. If we lived here we'd be regulars

Victoria R.

Amazing food! Owner was very kind. Great options of authentic Middle Eastern food. Large space to dine in with clean tables. Will definitely eat here again!

Munther H.

Ended up having lunch here for my birthday with several colleagues from work. I was given the power to cast the deciding vote, and between Sutter buttes brewery and First bite, the Mediterranean option sounded more appealing. The restaurant is located within a shopping center, so finding the location was easy. The owner was working alone, appearing to be a one-man army. I decided to order a vegetarian plate and a beef kabob plate as appetizers and a lamb wrap as my main course. My colleagues all fell in love with the idea of a chicken shawarma... The food took some time to arrive but was clearly freshly made and tasted fantastic. The hummus was smooth, the falafels were crunchy and the shawarmas were flavorful. The grilled veggies were simply amazing. The silverware provided was small, individually wrapped disposable plastic, and I had to play the role of a freelance server by asking for additional plates. As more customers arrived, it seemed that the owner's spouse and young son stepped in to help. I clearly see a 5 star rating on the restaurant, however i am not one to easily give out 5 stars; this restaurant certainly does not come close to fine dining, The food tasted great, and if the rating was on the taste alone, i would rate a 4.5/5 stars. When factoring the totality of the experience, I see 4 stars as an honest and justified rating. As someone who grew up eating middle eastern cuisine on a regular basis, I can tell you that this food was cooked from the heart. Definitely give the restaurant a try, just allocate some extra time in case they are busy.

Beef & Lamb Combo Kebab plate
Phil M.

Hey Neighbors! Just wanted to share an awesome Mediterranean Restaurant called First Bite on N Beale Rd. Part of me wanted to gate keep this gem, but the better ethical part of me wanted to share this place and help share their amazing food and business. Hole in the wall, great food! Seriously a master of his craft. Be extra patient, as he typically works alone. I recommend ordering the Beef & Lamb kebab plate. Comes with generous amount of food: hummus, rice, and roasted vegetables.

Beef kabab plate
Mariah S.

Best shawarma!! I had chicken shawarma and my friend had beef kabob plate. Really kind service. Atmosphere is cozy and welcoming

Me and my neighbor we're going to shop at Costco and we stopped here it was the best food ever
Geralyn Q.

You would never know it's there it's hidden oasis is off of main road quiet secluded and a treasure Beyond any eating place in Marysville It is number one in my book I will be back the food is excellent the service and care is wonderful You can dine indoors big parties call ahead there is outdoor dining also which is very very nice area on a nice cool day don't go there if it's hot If you have a handicap make sure you call ahead so they can move things around Do not bring your dogs here which is a restriction I appalled I do not eat with animals To the owner thank you so much for bringing your food and your culture to our small area it is wonderful God bless you

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Super friendly owner! Feels like home whenever I am there! You have to try the Kabob plate and the Burstrami burger!

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2 years ago

Best burgers around, I had the Burstrami burger. Very friendly service and clean restaurant.

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We found ourselves in Yuba City area in the early afternoon. Driving through town we came upon…read moreKabob & Gyro Hub thinking we would find a quick bite. We were delighted to find it was a full service restaurant. They have quite a large selection of items on their menu, definitely something to please everyone. We ordered the mint chicken tikka, palak paneer, garlic naan. The mains came with rice. We also had mango lassi and hubby had a hot chai. We sipped on our drinks and nibbled on the naan before the rest of our order was served. The food smelled amazing. We asked for medium heat, but I think it could have had a teeny bit more chili in it. The spicing of each dish was absolutely delicious and well balanced, distinct and not muddied at all. The mint chicken tikka was delicious, the meat very tender. I gleefully wiped any gravy from my plate with the naan, it was so good. Portion size was generous but not overly so. That said, we could have likely been fine ordering the chicken or palak, but my eyes are larger than my tummy and I love tasting all the different flavours. Still, we managed to eat everything. Looking around the large dining space, I noted chafing dishes at the far end, perhaps for special events or luncheon buffet. Our greeter/food server was very sweet and friendly. I would definitely stop in to try something different if we find ourselves in Yuba City again.

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At first when you enter, you are going to be like, "Is this a restaurant or a grocery?" Well,…read morerelax, it's both. The tables are set up in a corner near the cooking area, so you'll be part of the mix of employees and customers coming and going. If that makes you nervous, don't be. Bill and the chef, whose name I'm afraid I did not get, couldn't be more easy-going and friendly. So, the casual atmosphere noted, let's address what you came here for, the food. Have a look at the menu. Modest prices. Does that mean modest quality offerings? The answer to this is NO! Chatting with Bill, he related that for the, I think he said 31 years, that he's been here, he has a special relationship with a local cattleman and buys his cow and then has it butchered, also locally. Then, and get this, he grinds his own beef for the burgers. Who does that? Who does that at these prices? We had cheeseburgers and fries with soft drinks. The burgers were not your fast-food dense, perfectly formed patty-type burgers. These were for-real burgers! Really good. They came with a lot of lettuce and mayo-based sauce as well as tomato slices. I'm getting hungry writing this. My wife suggests you might want to ask for the "salad" on the side if you want a pure burger experience. The fries were as good as fries get and the portion was generous. During our lunch, I kind of interviewed Bill and he gave me the whole story of his establishing the market and deli from the original purchase of the property, organizing the groceries on wooden shelves and slowly upgrading, adding the kitchen and continuing to refine the store into what it is today. He was gregarious and his story reassuring to listen to: a locally-owned small business success not in danger of being taken over and ruined by private equity (knock on wood!) as so many business are these days. I noticed the wagon full of water melons and Bill informed me that they were a seedless variety called Black Diamond. He used to grow them until his Dad passed away, but now buys them from a local grower whom, he explained, starts his seedlings in his greenhouse and, as a result has melons in June before anyone else. I'll come back and tell you how it is when we open it. It's still in the fridge. I noticed some tomatoes on the counter, so I bought a couple of those, also, and they were great. So nice to have tasty tomatoes to counteract the summer heat. We made our own burgers at home and they were a perfect complement. I hope I've gotten the facts straight here. If not, Bill can provide corrections when you go in to have your burger, wings, sandwich, or whatever you like. Can't recommend this highly enough as a more than satisfactory lunch stop mercifully devoid of corporate influence and so reasonably priced. Stop reading this and set your GPS for Bill's Market and Deli and get on over there for some satisfying food and pleasant company. Cheers, -- james

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