We tried Forte for the first time, and wow--this place is a hidden gem! We ordered the gyros with a side of hummus, and everything was fresh and full of flavor. The spicy sauce and garlic sauce really took it to the next level. If you're eating here, definitely don't skip the sauces! Great food, friendly service, and we'll definitely be back again. read more

Forte Kabob - Gyro Sandwich - Mediterranean Near Me - Newport Beach, California

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Mediocre.... Restrooms were out of order when we went. Food was ok, not great, not bad. The spice mix wasn't what we were expecting for a middle eastern kabobs and shawarma wrap. read more

I had kept walking by this place when I was in town, and I went back again the next day after I had it for dinner. IT IS SOO GOOD!!!! You can see them cooking the food right there!! Everything is so so fresh and prepared for order!! The owner was super friendly!! You can tell how good the food is, as the walls are lined with pictures of famous people he has catered for. The chicken kabob is so juicy and flavorful, I loved it and in the wrap! Greek salad and a nice amount of toppings! The falafel was a winner as was the baklava. I would repeat this meal in a heartbeat!!! read more

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Food: Came on a late night. Walked pass by this place and decided to give it a try. I ordered the spicy chicken kebab entree with rice no salad. Spicy chicken was not too spicy just a hint and chicken was tender, flavorful, & juicy. Rice was soft and hot. Overall the entree was really good! I'm not into Mediterranean food that much but this has to be my favorite one! Ask for some sauces on the side, owner gave me a white sauce and hot sauce and utensils to go with my meal. Service: The owner was the cashier and took our order. He was very friendly and nice and very welcoming. Ambiance: Nice and small, next to Newport Beach. It's a vibe all around. They close at 12am. As a person who isn't into Mediterranean food, I give this place 9/10 stars! This will be my go to Mediterranean food. read more

I love this spot! Location is super close to the Newport pier and service is always quick and friendly. I like to stop here after run club for a satisfying dinner. The owner (or whomever is in all the photos around the place) is almost always there as well, which for some reason makes it feel more like home. I always order their chicken dishes here and the chicken is always so juicy and never dry. There is always plenty of space to sit and eat as well! Thanks for being consistently good all of these years, I will be back!!! read more

Forte Kabob - Spicy Chicken Kabob - Mediterranean Near Me - Newport Beach, California

The service was terrible, I didn't appreciate the attitude, but the food was great. Atmosphere wasn't all that either, I don't think I'm ever coming back. read more

This was a huge disappointment nothing but hype. I was expecting a nicer restaurant with really good Persian food, especially given the location. I didn't think anyone could ruin Persian food. I'm not Persian, yet I could make better than what they served us. The shawarma was bland. The koobideh was bland and tasted old. The chicken skewer was okay not as off-tasting as the beef. I noticed the skewers were already half-cooked and then just thrown on the grill to heat up. They tasted like they were a couple of days old. Why not cook them to order? They weren't busy at all, even on a very busy holiday weekend. The only thing that wasn't as disappointing was the iceberg lettuce "salad." Also, I'm sure rent near the beach is expensive, but c'mon hand soap is under $5. There's no excuse for soap that's basically 1% soap and 99% water. How are employees washing their hands after using the restroom? There were no paper towels or seat covers either but that hardly matters if there isn't proper hand soap to begin with. Even the paper plates were cheap. The food is terrible, and the place feels so run down like the owner or cook has lost all passion. Either that, or all the energy went into collecting celebrity photos to display in the restaurant. read more

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-- Very disappointing experience We went there on Saturday night because both Google Maps and the sign on the door showed that they were open until midnight. We ordered in person, and only after ordering were we told that we could not sit inside and had to take the food to go. There were only two employees working, and unfortunately the customer service was extremely rude and unprofessional. The food was just as disappointing. The chicken seemed undercooked and not fresh, and afterward we had severe stomach pain. For a place that advertises being open until midnight, the whole experience felt misleading and poorly handled. Between the rude service, the food quality, and how we felt afterward, we definitely will not be coming back. read more

Soooo yumm! I've tried their hummus before and it's one of the best I've had so I came back to try one of their food items and I am SO glad I did! I asked what their most popular items are which I was pointed to the Lemon Garlic Chicken Breast Kabob and Gyro Sandwich. I was feeling a sandwich this day so I opted for the latter and omg! It was amazing and I wish I ordered a second! The veggies and sauce taste so fresh and the slices of meats were perfect and well cooked. I loved the gyro sandwich and I am definitely coming back to try the lemon garlic chicken kabob 5/5 for sure! Service is friendly and ambiance is cozy. I especially loved the location right by the beach. If you're looking for Mediterranean cuisine, stop here!! read more

Forte Kabob - Gyro Sandwich - Mediterranean Near Me - Newport Beach, California

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Absolutely delicious. The owner is very friendly and passionate about his craft. One of the best wraps I ever had - the lemon garlic chicken - was cooked to perfection and the sauces mmmmm Will Be back. Prices are great too read more

We love Middle Eastern and Mediterranean food, so in a prime location like this, you expect prime quality. Unfortunately, that wasn't our experience. They truly have the potential to do much better. We ordered the chicken shawarma wraps, a kids' chicken nugget meal, and the potato pita bread. The only item that was genuinely appetizing was the potato pita it was flavorful, and the sauce paired with it was excellent. The chicken shawarma wrap was very underwhelming. We've had shawarma at many restaurants, and you can usually taste the care, seasoning, and balance in every bite. This one was dull and plain, and the chicken itself just wasn't very good. The fries were also disappointing long and skinny, not crispy, and lacking flavor. The kids' chicken nuggets looked typical but had no color or flavor. They were not good at all. I asked for a refund and was initially told no. I left the plate at the counter, and a gentleman later stepped in and processed the refund, which I appreciated. The kitchen is the first thing you see when you walk in, and it could definitely be cleaner and better maintained. First impressions matter. It didn't give the feeling of pride or passion you hope to see in a place serving this kind of cuisine. I'm writing this as constructive feedback. With limited competition nearby, this restaurant has a real opportunity but right now, the food quality and presentation need improvement. We truly wish we had a better experience. read more

Food is good and fresh and well priced. I had a lemon garlic chicken plate it was delicious. It is a small place with only a few tables and not fancy. Food is great and healthy to eat after a day at the beach. Service is great the owner has a lot of pictures with celebrities and has a nice smile. read more

Cute little mom and pop shop with friendly service and generous portions. The chicken wasn't as flavorful as I had expected from other reviews, but the hummus was tasty and it felt like it was made in someone's home kitchen read more

Forte Kabob - Lemon Garlic Chicken Wrap Combination Lemon Garlic Chicken Kabob & Spicy Chicken Kabob - Mediterranean Near Me - Newport Beach, California

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Absolutely love this place. Spicy chicken kabobs go CRAZY!! & beyond the extremely dank food, this is for me exactly the type of business I want to support. A true family owned, local business vibe where the owners are usually the ones working behind the counter and preparing everything from scratch. 10/10 recommend read more

Omg. The food was amazing. My husband got the kabob platter and I got the gyro sandwich. It was so fresh. I highly recommend this place. The service was great and the restaurant is located by the beach. I will definitely be a returning customer xo read more

Great service. Good great. Clean place. Convenient location . Easy parking in the back

The food is absolutely delicious! I am honestly still floored at how good it is and the fact that it is healthy and very allergen-friendly is a huge bonus. The owner and all of his staff were incredibly friendly and attentive...much more so than most restaurants where you order from the counter. Now this is going to sound crazy, but we actually ate there three nights in a row on our vacation! And we NEVER do that! My family (myself, husband, and kids- 13 and 10) all ate chicken and filet kabobs (incredibly flavorful and tender), hummus, shawarma, salad, roasted veggies, and roasted corn and it was all consistently so fresh and great. One of my kids is fairly picky as well and even he enjoyed it. My daughter even mentioned she wished they would open a location in AZ :) My family highly recommends! read more

Delicious!!! Their grilled chicken plate is perfect, it's light and filling. I have enjoyed their grilled chicken a couple times now and the rice has a perfect buttery accompaniment. The grilled chicken has the perfect char and it's tender and moist. After seeing some of the other customer's recommendations, I can't wait to try more from their menu. read more

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Great Lamb Kabob! Simply good food and good service my first time eating here, won't be my last. Thank you Forte Kabob read more

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Forte is located in Newport Beach so there's parking all around. There's a few spaces right in front which makes it convenient if you get there in good timing. We ordered the wrap falafel and wrap chicken which we enjoyed so much on one of the few tables they offer inside. The falafel was flavorful and had a nice little crunch. It was mixed with a perfect combination of lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions and tzatziki sauce on lavash bread The customer service was nice and our food came out fairly quickly. There's a clean restroom towards the back which requires a code. I will definitely come back again and check out their gyros and hummus. read more

Forte Kabob - Wrap Falafel - Mediterranean Near Me - Newport Beach, California

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While visiting Newport Pier, I was craving something halal and found this place through Google. It's a cozy little shop with limited seating. The owner, who also prepares the food, was a kind and welcoming gentleman. We ordered the gyro and kebab, and both were absolutely succulent and juicy. The food was simple yet packed with flavor. The shop's walls are decorated with photos of the owner alongside various celebrities, which made the wait more enjoyable. Overall, it was a great experience, and I would definitely recommend this spot to others! read more

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Absolutely tasteless. I watched them pull frozen pre-cooked kabobs and heat them up - with no seasoning, super dry and devoid of flavor. The hummus is equally bland and borderline nasty. The pita bread was dry and stale. Their Mediterranean salad was iceberg lettuce with shredded carrots ( obviously pre-packaged ) the hot sauce was some Tobasco concoction that definitely did not improve the kabobs. The falafel was mushy, undercooked and literally inedible. I would not recommend and previous positive reviews are suspect and questionable read more

We went there last night for dinner. My aunt and uncle are visiting & we just randomly found this place. The owner was so kind & generous. He offered us a large sample of the gyro to try because my uncle likes lamb. It was delicious. My aunt & I each ordered the combo plate with chicken & beef kabobs. It came with grilled veggies. We devoured our meals. The chicken is so juicy & the rice is well seasoned. My uncle got the fish & chips & he loved it. At the end, the owner gave us some Afghani candy as a dessert. It was very good. We saw a homeless guy walk in and ask for some soup. The owner made him a big container of rice with lots of grilled meats instead. That was kindness & caring for your fellow man in action. I will come back for sure so I can support someones business who is that good of a person read more

After a long day at the beach, my mom and I wanted something to munch on before heading home for the day. We saw this place on Yelp with good reviews and mediterranean food sounded good. Once arriving we were alittle doubtful because the restaurant is pretty small and they only have a few parking spots. The owner took our order and was helpful with describing some items. Yet once we received the food, our entire experience changed. We noticed they make everything from scratch since the kitchen is visible from the seating area, so we knew it was at least fresh! We started off with the hummus since a few reviews mentioned it. It was delicious! It had a good citrus and garlic taste to it which i LOVED. My mom got the lemon garlic chicken plate, it comes with salad and rice. The chicken was soo juicy and flavorful! She was amazed!! I got the chicken shawarma plate with rice and a salad as well. The entire meal was amazing and yummy. We didn't expect to devour all of the food! We wanted to order some to go as well yet decided it'd be best just to come back another day. 10/10 mediterranean food! I highly recommend getting the hummus and pita!!! read more

I've been dining at forte since the location was in Ladera Ranch at least one time a week. Since they closed that location I make the drive down here because truly I have never had such good Mediterranean food. On top of that, the family that runs this business are actually the sweetest people and always make my day and my food extra special. The white sauce shown in the picture is the most amazing lemon garlic type of sauce I have ever had that I buy it by the container to pair with anything I have to eat at home. Everything is worth to try here and will not disappoint. Overall this is my one of my favorite places to eat and will be making the drive over as often as possible to fix my craving !! read more

Forte Kabob - Chicken kabobs - Mediterranean Near Me - Newport Beach, California

Delicious Mediterranean food. Ordered the chicken kabobs with rice and salad- excellent!

Great food, great price and great quality. The lemony chicken is so juicy and tender!

One of our must visit places in Newport everytime we come! We love everything we've tried!

I'm very disappointed!! Was in the mood for a gyro. I had driven past this place a hundred times so I gave it a shot. Had worst gyro I ever had. Thankful that I added rice on one of my orders because at least it was palatable. Not a friendly place. read more

Really nice . Walked in from Newport Beach pier. Small place , delicious food . The falafels were crispy , . This is more of a take out place, only a few tables for seating. The falafels were delicious. The spicy chicken wrap was made spicy with buffalo sauce and so didn't taste too Mediterranean. My kids got the chicken kabob and that was delicious. read more

Tried the chicken kabob plate. It was good but not great. Had to pay extra for pita bread.

Forte Kabob is my favorite Mediterranean place and I love that it's right across from Newport Beach! The kabobs are so moist and juicy and the rice is so buttery and not dry. I also really love the garlic sauce and hot sauce on the side. You also have to try the hummus and pita bread and the zucchini sticks with ranch. So good! I love how the owner makes you feel welcomed when you eat here and he makes your food fresh to order. I would definitely recommend this place! read more

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I asked the guy at the counter what type of food it is and he said Greek. I've been to Greece and didn't not see a kabob shop there.. Anyways it looks like Persian or Turkish inspired food which is good. I enjoyed the pictures of Habib and Ahmed Zahir on the wall.. Good luck with your business and would come back to try other dishes. read more

Forte Kabob - Bolani - Mediterranean Near Me - Newport Beach, California

I've had Forte Kabob Mediterranean food and it's really good and I have been going there for over 2 years. The Owner and Chef is so down-to-earth and is a great host. The way he prepares and seasons all the meats makes it so moist, tasty, and grilled to perfection. Some of my to go entrees are Lemon Garlic Chicken Breast Kabob · Spicy Chicken Kabob · Ground Chicken Kabob · Ground Beef Kabob and how can I forget about their gyros and fries. I highly recommend Forte Kabob Mediterranean Restaurant (Newport Beach, CA) whether you are looking for a casual sit down dinning experience or you needing a quick take out Forte Kabob won't disappoint. read more

Delicious kabobs. Lemon chicken was amazing. Spicy chicken was very spicy. Best basmati rice I've tasted in a while. Owner very friendly. The veggies I got seemed to have been zucchini slices, tomato and onion. The pictures on the wall seem to be famous people that the owner of Forte Kabobs has served and I think that's really cool but the place could use a little facelift. I thought the prices were fair especially because the portions are full. I got full and I was able to take plenty leftovers for another full meal. I wish I had photos to post but I just dug right in! read more

One of the most amazing foods that I have ever had! And I've been all around the world. The owner, John is such an amazing guy. You guys should try this place at least once and you will become a regular. read more

Love this place. It is great quality food consistently. Everything we have tried on the menu is great the kabob plates, the gyros, the hummus, delicious!! The owner is always so kind. read more

Its really tough finding many falafel spots that are not using "ready made/mix with water" falafel. This was the best falafel I've come across for a while now! Really tasty, not dry at all! I usually ask for extra sauce because other spots are usually dry. This place had everything made 1000% perfect! Really chill spot. Looks like the whole world had visited by seeing all the pictures beside my own up there. Wonderful food! Loved it and will definitely be back! read more

Epic food. Just ate there. Pricey but really who cares. Ambience is good. Walls are loaded with photos of the employees meeting famous people. Cute. The service was really good. Man was really nice. Cooked everything right then and there. Very good food. Good quality meat. Make sure to tip. This location cannnot be cheap lol! 10/10!!! read more

I recently experienced excellent service at a Forte Mediterranean restaurant, paired with mouthwatering kabobs and flavorful rice. The highlight was the spicy chicken kabob wrap sandwich - a delightful combination of taste and quality. Highly recommended for those craving a satisfying and flavorful meal. I also enjoyed the pictures on the walls especially this picture of the greatest singer in the world. read more

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