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    Goodies Mediterranean

    4.1 (122 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 8:00 PM

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    GOODIES MEDITERRANEAN ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Quiet
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Spanakopita Appetizer
    Keith C.

    Hidden Gem with Great Chicken, Friendly Service, and Delicious Desserts I was looking for some local Mediterranean food and decided on Goodies Mediterranean. At first, I had second thoughts--the parking lot was empty, and the exterior didn't look too inviting. But I'm glad I stuck with my decision! I ordered the Chawirma Chicken entrée and cashew baklava for dessert. While waiting, I had a great conversation with the owner, which made me feel more comfortable about my choice. He even threw in a free appetizer when I mentioned I was taking my food to go--such a nice gesture. The main course was excellent, especially the chicken. However, the pita and salad were a bit below average. Overall, I enjoyed the experience and would go back to try something else on the menu. The dessert was a standout!

    Chicken Shawarma and homemade  grape leaves
    Paul S.

    Nice owners and delicious Lebanese cuisine! Highly recommend! Plus, I had leftovers for the next evening.

    Stuffed Zatar Bread with hummus and falafel
    Nabil K.

    Small family owned business you'd miss if you blink. Counter Girl and Owner were very friendly and went made all our food fresh. They even gave me a free water bottle. Food was flavorful, in huge portions, and left us contemplating our next visit. We did have a coupon which they happily took but the prices seemed reasonable either way. Definetly some of the best Mediterranean food in Syracuse.

    Chicken gyro
    Aparajita S.

    Saw the yelp reviews and decided to give it a try! I am a huge fan of Mediterranean food and decided to go with a chicken gyro (image below). My dad ordered the lamb kabob special. There was a good amount of chicken in the gyro and it was well seasoned. The lamb kabob special came with kabobs, rice, salad and pita bread. The kabobs were well cooked and everything tasted really good. The owner was really sweet and came by to check up on us often. Highly recommend this place for your Mediterranean cravings!

    Outside of Goodies.
    Thomas C.

    Goodies Mediterranean Grill in Eastwood adopted both the name and the slogan of a supermarket in Beirut: When it's that good, it's gotta be Goodies. A longtime staple at the regional market, Goodies serves lunch and dinner in a small brick storefront on James Street. In a bid to win customers whose tastes might not run to Mediterranean, the menu includes a number of Italian dishes such as lasagna and chicken parmesan. There are also a few deli sandwiches available. Craving Mediterranean, but not wanting to pay $30 for a platter simply for myself, I went to Yelp looking for a place that served dishes for one. I came across Goodies and they had good reviews, decent pricing, and some tasty sounding offerings. So I placed an order online of their chicken kabob entree, with grilled chicken, vegetables, rice and a side of tabouli. I was told there'd be a 15 minute wait. I arrived 25 minutes later and headed inside. Goodies offers both Coke and Pepsi products but does not serve alcohol. It has four booths and a few larger tables, along with a counter that has five padded stools. The tables are covered with store bought placemats, while crooked pictures hang on the walls. The inside is as divey looking as the outside. I was told my food was not yet ready, even though I was 10 minutes past my pickup time, and it'd be 5 minutes. I took a seat and waited. There was one other customer inside, also picking up to go food, also waiting a long wait. The woman at the counter, who I'm assuming is an owner, frantically went between arguing with the kitchen and complaining to the other waiting customer about how busy they were and how slow the kitchen was. Eventually, that customer was given her food and headed out. The woman at the counter then proceeded to tell ME about how slammed they were all day. She apologized for my wait, but told me at least 3 times that it would only be 5 more minutes for my food. Eventually, my food did make it out, and all in all took close to 50 minutes from ordering time to actually make. Also made me 20 minutes late back to work from my break. When I finally got to eat it, I was unfortunately underwhelmed by the food. While I hoped the wait would at least be worth it, I was unimpressed. While the tabouli was very good, with a citrusy, vinegary flavor to it, the rest of my food was underseasoned and the chicken was very dry. The portion was large though, enough for 2 meals. From the time to make the food, to the negative environment I felt in the restaurant, making me late to work, and the underwhelming food, it was just an all around disappointing experience. I don't think I'll be back.

    Kafta
    Thomas S.

    Worth a trip if you are in the mood for Greek/Lebanese food. We ordered chicken shawarma and kafta kebab and they were both delicious! Perfectly seasoned and not over cooked. Prices were average too. The waitress was very attentive and our food came out quickly. The desserts here were some of the best we have ever had. We got namora cake and baklava.

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    Kris O.

    What a great find in East Syracuse. My husband and I were driving though town on our way out to west NY, and came across this simple place. What a salvation to be able get quality take out food, served with a smile, as opposed to the take out we assumed we be relegated to eating. My husband and I both had the spinach lentil soup, which was fab. My husband had the beef/lamb gyro. Very authentic. I had the labneh with pita. The labneh texture was perfect and the taste was great, too. Pita bread was fresh and warm. The owner (from Lebanon) politely bragged about how all of their soups, sauces, etc were made fresh everyday. The homemade touch made all the difference in the taste and quality - he has every right to be proud of the tasty dishes that come out of that kitchen. I find it hard to believe that I am the first to add this business to Yelp and write a review, but am honored to write about my experience in the hopes that you can share in the joy of this wonderful little place.

    Lebanese soda...so good!
    Deb B.

    Great place for Mediterranean food in Syracuse. The menu is eclectic, serving everything from grilled cheese to shrimp cocktail. Of course, I only order the wonderful humus, baba Gano sh, dolmas, tabouli, the list goes on. Try the homemade soups...lentil spinach is lemony and terrific. Good bang for your buck here.place could use some sprucing up, but that is part of its charm.

    Lamb shishkebab over rice...best i ever tasted!!!
    Carol S.

    I have lived in the eastwood area 16 years and have never been here till today. Well..let me tell you...i am eating the best lamb shiskebab over rice i ever tasted as i write this review! Dellicious!! Was kind of worried about it being super spicy but no..its wonderful! I am now a fan!!

    Chicken chawirma
    Gary S.

    I really enjoyed the chawirma at Goodies. The chicken was perfectly cooked and seasoned and came with plenty of onions, peppers, and tomatoes. The hummus and falafel were some of the best I have had. The service was quick and friendly, and I enjoyed the regional music playing on the sound system. I will definitely consider this place again next time I'm in town!

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    Tasty food that is consistently well-made. The owner is so friendly, and proud of his business. Best Baba Ganoush in the city!

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    This is one of my favorite local spots. The lamb kabobs, baba ganoush, and every dessert is flawless.

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    Their baba ghanouj is the best, they have a rich menu of mediterranean food, and customer service are friendly.

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    Authentic Lebanese food, terrific service. Feels like you're eating at a friends home. Very satisfied.

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    3.7(137 reviews)
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    Very quick friendly service, apple desert very tasty simple crisp puff pastry with warm Apple…read morefilling a bit of whipped cream dusted with cinnamon and lovely treat!

    I was on a short road trip to Syracuse New York, and thought I'd try out a few places recommended…read morefrom Guy Fieri's DDD series, and was really looking forward to it, given the yelp reviews. The place was pretty small and unassuming from the outward appearance. Upon coming in, there are limited seats, but everything was neat and clean. I could smell some enticing aromas from the kitchen. Not sure if they are short staffed, but it took a while for someone to come to the counter to take our order. I really was looking forward to having the lamb gyro, so that was what I ordered, as well as ordering a baklava for dessert. The food took a while to come out, but I'm fine waiting for something great to eat. They did have a number of takeout orders that were served while we waited, maybe 3 of them. Once the food came out, the lamb was pretty nice, and there was a reasonable portion of meat in the gyro, as well as some tomato, lettuce, and onion on a nice pita bread. But the tzatziki was very disappointing, it was very thin, and didn't have much flavor. That sort of killed the whole gyro. The baklava was very tasty, and had nice pistachio crumbles on it, but the honey was a bit too much, giving it a very soggy bottom. Flavor was good though, and I don't mind a little messy dessert. All in all, I was a little disappointed with the meal. I tend to be a little generous in my reviews, so I gave it three stars, as I felt I couldn't rate it as a 2, but I couldn't quite give a four star rating. I'd give it another try, but maybe not go for a gyro.

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    Takeout order of falafel gyro and lentil soup.

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    This review is restricted to the food and service because both were so good we didn't notice the…read moreatmosphere. My spouse had a grape leaves dinner and I had a falafel "gyro", we, both, were pleased with our selections. The rice was made with vermicelli or angel hair pasta, as we hoped, and perfectly prepared, as were the grape leaves and falafel (to my taste, the falafel should be just slightly "crunchy " on the surface).

    The restaurant is located on a street that seems like it used to be bustling, died out, and is…read morestarting to revive. We arrived around 2:30pm on a Thursday, there was only one other group there. We were immediately greeted and our waiter was super friendly and chatty. The inside is pretty casual, and they played 2000s hits at a good volume. We started with a cup of Turkish coffee... I've never had Turkish coffee so maybe this is standard, but they did not offer cream or sugar. I don't usually like black coffee but it was surprisingly light, and the serving was pretty small so I actually quite enjoyed it. The owner later said it was the brand Utica coffee (which I love). We ordered the loaded fries, which came with taziki sauce, feta cheese, and tabouleh. Usually loaded fries feel very heavy and greasy, but these tasted very fresh. For the main dish, we ordered the Elias Gyro and the Layla Gyro. My pallet is usually more oriented towards lots of flavor and spice, so I found the Layla Gyro to be lighter than I would have liked. There wasn't as much sauce as I was expecting, but it was still very moist. I loved the pickled vegetables in it, but I wasn't a huge fan of the fries. The Elias Gyro was a lot more flavor heavy thanks to the garlic sauce, which was delicious. The meat in both gyros was cooked perfectly. Lastly, we had the baklava. Ive never had baklava before so I have nothing to compare it to, but oh my goodness it was so good. Overall, super positive experience. It's always such a treat to see the owner walking around interacting with customers, and I would definitely go again whenever I want something light and fresh.

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    Layla Gyro

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    Lafa Mediterranean by Zeina's

    4.6(46 reviews)
    39.6 mi
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    Lafa Mediterranean by Zeina is like the Cava of Mediterranean food, and I mean that as a full…read morecompliment. It's a build-your-own, line-style setup, and when we arrived there was a good line of people--which is usually a good sign. My friend JD picked the place, so I let him go first and watched how it worked. I ended up getting a bowl with falafel and just loaded it up. I chose salad instead of a full bed of rice, with just a little rice added. By the time we were done building it, my bowl was so full I could barely close the lid and that's exactly how I like it. The food was fresh, healthy, and flavorful. The staff were very friendly and patient while we made our choices. If I lived in this area, this would absolutely be one of my go-to spots for a regular meal: healthy, fresh, nice atmosphere, and good people behind the counter. Easy 5 stars for Lafa

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    3.3 mi

    We came to LM Social last night and had such a nice experience from start to finish. We were seated…read moreright upon arrival, which was impressive considering it was graduation weekend and the restaurant was very lively and busy. The ambiance was upbeat, energetic, and fun, and it made the evening feel extra special. We also ran into so many friends throughout the night, which added to the celebratory atmosphere. To start, we shared the arancini and the burrata. The burrata was definitely my favorite of the two , fresh, creamy, and very flavorful. The arancini was good, although not quite as memorable for me. For my entrée, I ordered the sea bass with a mango sauce, and it was absolutely delicious. The fish was perfectly cooked and the mango sauce added a great balance of sweetness and freshness to the dish. The risotto on the side was okay, but the sea bass itself truly stood out. Overall, we really enjoyed our dinner here and would definitely come back. The atmosphere was vibrant, the food was enjoyable, and what made the experience even better was the service. Our waiter was incredibly kind, attentive, and sweet throughout the evening, which made us feel very welcomed. It turned out to be such a fun and memorable night.

    This restaurant has the "trendy" and "vibey" reputation but falls short on the whole package…read more The decor is meant to appear elevated and in some areas they nail it, but most of the dining room is just black and white stock photos, and plastic turf panels where you can see the white wall behind it. They serve cold bread when you're seated and drinks took forever with an almost completely empty restaurant. My pasta tasted fine but there was much more sauce than pasta. I appreciate that they have mocktails listed on the main menu, the cocktails are pretty good, and the cucumber feta appetizer is great. I'd maybe use this an appetizer/drinks spot if you have to be in the area. It's too pricey to be this mid

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    LM Social - Interior (chic and cute space)

    Interior (chic and cute space)

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    LM Social

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