Grill Hut

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This really hit the spot! Everything was delicious from the rice to the salad, chicken was tender, deliciously seasoned, etc. Additionally, Service was above par. There was a positive ambience, environment in the restaurant. read more

Grill Hut - Lunch ! - Mediterranean Near Me - Mission Viejo, California

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Lydia V.

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Delicious! Popped in while in Mission Viejo area. Restaurant is small and has seating inside and out. Menu is small which is probably why their food is great. The staff is friendly and helpful. There are bathrooms and they are clean. I ordered the veggie kabob plate with grilled tomatoes. The plate came with basmati rice and half of a pita. I ordered a side of the tzatziki and it came with the other half of my pita. ;-) Definitely recommend this place if you're around and looking for fresh food fast! They have an open kitchen so you can hear and see the staff working. You can also hear the veggies roasting on the grill! They use mesquite wood for grilling so the food is flavorful. I asked for butter for my rice and a packet of sumac. Enjoy! read more

Grill Hut - Veggie Kabob - Mediterranean Near Me - Mission Viejo, California

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Robert R.

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Been eating here for years. Jasmine is always a great help at the counter placing my order. Always paying attention to the customers needs and making sure they are not waiting long for their to-go orders. She is very kind hearted and friendly. The grilled chicken kebobs and rice extra butter is the way to go. Shoutout to Maz also. Thank you for great food always. read more

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Tina G.

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Grill Hut was a great alternative to many fast food options. Do not let anyone tell Mexicans they can't cook anything! Owner works the front and a little reserved, but very helpful. The cooks & staff were extremely friendly and offered smiles. Chicken and steak kabobs dinner plate, hummus, and salad. Flavorful and good size portions. If there was a negative - everything does cost ie onions & peppers w plate, side of sauce, etc. Small business so I can understand! Will try to update pics later read more

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Kaz R.

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Great food, not really a place to dine in but great option for to take out. Charcoal bbq kabobs are great

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Heather E.

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Always great service and great food. We go to the Mission Viejo location next to Sprouts !

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Robin L.

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3 months ago

The cooks make the most delicious food and all the cashiers are so nice! Jasmine is great.

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Kate A.

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My family always love going to this place for the chicken, rice, and salad dish. Decent price and food is good

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Elisa G.

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I couldn't find anything to eat at the Yelp event so I'm here ordering chicken kebab and they are blow drying the coals. I did say gluten-free and they had to redo it. Story of my life lol Max is amazing and made me a gluten free plate with delicious chicken and veggies!! He is also very handsome and sweet!! read more

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Petra N.

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My go to place everytime I come home. It's delish, it's fast, it doesn't break your bank. What more do you want?? Food is very consistent! And meat is very juicy and tender. Everything always tastes good. And it's been like that in the last 20years. read more

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1 year ago

Love coming here for just a quick bite. Rice was a little soggy but still good! Love the koobideh here, still real good. Good for lunch and takeout! read more

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Shoaib A.

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Juicy chicken and their spice is amazing. Very good will go back. Fresh food great environment. read more

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Shannon N.

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Always great food! The chicken and salmon kebabs are always moist and flavorful. We frequently order take out and the order is ready quickly. read more

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Mike N.

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Mission Viejo, Ca. Stopped in for lunch, and they had a lunch special that made my selection easy. The first thing I noticed was the unique taste of the chicken, it has a great flavor from the wood they cook it on. It is also very moist and cooked in a way that is not grilled, yet thoroughly cooked. Lots of rice provided as a filler. This is needed because there simply is not nearly enough chicken to satiate. I might come back because of how good the chicken is. I might try another meat. It might be awhile though. read more

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Bella M.

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Been going to this place for years, they are absolutely amazing. I strongly recommend their chicken kabob meal, the chicken is juicy, tender, and flavorful. It's a perfect go to for lunch, dinner, or any meal. I will say that its normally quite busy around 12-1:30pm, & 5-7 and the quality often goes down during this time. My suggestion would be to order during its off times. Service here is pretty top notch. I've even developed relationships with the staff, some know me by name & my order! Although, I do have to say, I miss their old baklava, recently it's been different, PLEASE BRING IT BACK!! read more

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Brittany E.

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Love this place come here from San clemente all the time. Sooo good. Best chicken ever.

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Richard B.

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3 years ago

Skip the burger in fries and try this lunch special. Absolutely outstanding. CHICKEN RICE AND SALAD. Monday thru Friday Till 3pm. read more

Grill Hut - The LUNCH SPECIAL... $9.99 Monday thru Friday Until 3pm. - Mediterranean Near Me - Mission Viejo, California

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Daniel W.

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Very small portions for the price. For $20 you get 5 small pieces of chicken and some grilled veggies and a cheap salad. Very disappointing. read more

Grill Hut - For about $20 I would expect much more food. Very small portions. - Mediterranean Near Me - Mission Viejo, California

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Jason S.

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3 years ago

Great, great food! Super pumped to finally go in and try this place. Leaps and bounds over Luna Grill. Chicken was fresh, tender, and juicy. Salad and honey mustard dressing was fresh and delicious. Humus was excellent especially mixed with their spicy sauce. This will be a new regular for us. Thanks to the staff at Grill Hut. Very kind and helpful! Appreciate everything and see you soon! read more

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MEL L.

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The salmon is so tasty and tender, it's the best salmon I've had besides cooked at home of course (: The lunch special with chicken is also delicious and such a great deal. The staff is always very polite. read more

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Soufi S.

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Food was great. Big portion in price of two small tacos! I had ground beef kabob with rice and salad for $11.99. Service was great very friendly and courteous. I'll be back for sure. read more

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Pouneh S.

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I used to love their kabobs but this weekend I ordered some dishes (from Laguna niguel), first of all they v increased each dishes for $2 for a smaller kabob also the quality was awful!!! it was like somebody very unprofessional has made it in his backyard! I personally do not come back to this place again ;( read more

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Evelyn C.

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I love this place so much. The food is always so delicious. It is always fresh and cooked to perfection. They have really good portion sizes and the prices are very reasonable. The workers are always so sweet and helpful. The food is also ready fast. The staff is very prompt and efficient. They have both indoor and outdoor seating which is very nice and convenient. I would recommend this place if you ever have the chance to try it! read more

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Christine C.

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Fresh and delicious! I got the chicken kabob lunch special and the portion was just right! Will be coming back to try the other dishes read more

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Yesenia N.

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Really juicy chicken with great flavor ! Perfect portion! I love that it comes with the pita bread too. The special was 100% worth it! read more

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May H.

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Whether I'm dining in or taking my favorite dishes to go, Grill Hut consistently delivers quality and taste. If you haven't tried their steak kabob plate and salad dressing yet, you're missing out on something truly special. Grill Hut is a gem that keeps me coming back year after year. read more

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Nicole M.

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Where is the saffron on the rice??? Why is the $3 maust a'khiar sized for elves? Grill Hut, there is room for improvement that would cost almost nothing to bring the quality of the meals up to par and allow you to compete as a takeout competitor to Caspian and Darya. 1. I paid $3 for a tiny cup of maust. Meals are dry and incomplete without this required side. Charge $4 for a proper large size and recommend this on the menu to acquire new customers who do not know that maust a'khiar is a must or your meal will not taste good. 2. The amount of saffron on the rice was SHAMEFUL, you guys. 70% of the top of a serving of rice should be yellow. 3. Include 3 sprigs of mint with each meal. Recommend that this be broken apart and spread across your rice. On the positive side, the chicken was great and cooked to perfection with lots of flavor. Staff was very nice and attentive. read more

Grill Hut - Where is the saffron on the rice??? Why is the $3 maust a'khiar made for elves? - Mediterranean Near Me - Mission Viejo, California

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Autumn D.

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Best lunch specials around! I come here around twice and a week and I'm hooked! The food never disappoints, always the highest quality and delicious! The staff here is so nice and friendly - Jasmine is THE BEST!! She always makes sure I have what I need and greets me every time. I recommend this place to anyone and everyone. Affordable and amazing!! read more

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Loyal C.

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OMG SO FLIPPIN YUMMY!!!!! I'm stuffed and completely satisfied. DELISH! Our favorite new place!

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Greg F.

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Honestly, such a god send. I was craving cava or any type of Mediterranean food and there's none around us (or so I thought) and I remembered this place was next to sprouts. The menu was straightforward and so easy to pick something. I got the chicken wrap and I could see them cooking the chicken fresh when I ordered. The people in the front were super kind and told me 10 minutes and it was done in exactly 10 minutes! The chicken wrap was amazing! Super filling and I felt full but not groggy. It had the right amount of chicken and veggies and with the sauces it was perfection. The chicken was also flavorful and juicy with the perfect amount of char on it. Wow. I can't wait for this place to be my new go to seriously! read more

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I have to give some credit to Grill Hut, the steak kabob was delicious. The meat was tender, well seasoned and perfectly cooked. The rest of the meal however, is a bit unimaginative. It came with basmati rice, and your choice of side salad or grilled tomatoes. The Salad is your typical green garden salad, and the rice I found to be a bit bland. The pita was dry and brittle and your order only came with half of one. The real saving grace for the plate was the sauces they give you. Both yogurt based it seemed, with one of them having a reddish hue and having a bit of spice. The sauces really picked up the flavor on an otherwise boring meal. Kudos on the meat, however definitely need a bit of work on the rest. read more

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Food is always fresh and yummy! Love the hummus! Seating is limited, but we usually order to pick up.

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Tavian K.

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Food is good, but I'm super disappointed with the portions. The prices are steadily going up and portions and quality are steadily going down. See attached picture of amount of chicken in the lunch special. There are literally 4 tiny pieces of chicken in the lunch special that's like $11 dollars. I literally had to fish through the rice to find the chicken pieces. This is just sad. read more

Grill Hut - The amount of chicken in the lunch special is hilarious. - Mediterranean Near Me - Mission Viejo, California

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As much i love this fast food restaurant ,but it turned me off when this one time i picked up my order got home opened my bags saw how badly was cooked, the entire kabab was burned. i called twice asking for the manager she wasn't there , then i walked in showed my order they didn't nothing about it and yet charged me for me new order. I've never had an any issue on the laguna Niguel store only this store. heir phones are always off the hook and employees are not nice. Business will crush is becz of lack of management. Haram. read more

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Arymaya Z.

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Here's the thing... you need to call in to order to get the best experience. The girl that works here is great-friendly and on top of it. When you call the order is ready sooner. I've never had to wait I've never gotten a wrong order I've never had bad customer service Best of all, this is hands down the best chicken. Nowhere else can compare. Whenever I eat chicken elsewhere I compare to here and it's never as good. Bottom line: call in and order the chicken Enjoy! read more

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Allie K.

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I love this place, it's quick and convenient and it's a simple menu. I love there chicken kabobs a the wraps, super fast and delicious.

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Elisa C.

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I've been eating at Grill Hut for years. When I used to work near this location, I would always get their chicken plate lunch special. The food here is delicious! This past weekend I had them cater my baby shower and it was the best decision I made! I don't think they normally cater for such a big party but they provided outstanding service for my party of 70! I spoke to the manager, Mona. She was extremely helpful, kind, and very accommodating! I ordered the chicken kabob and steak combo that came with rice and salad. With all their delicious sauces, pita bread, and humus. My guests loved it all and went back for seconds (and thirds). She even had her staff come in early that day to prepare all the fresh and delicious food. When we came to pick up the food the staff were so helpful and kind when helping us load everything in the car. Mona and the staff at Grill Hut gave us excellent service. The chicken and steak were plentiful and so tender and flavorful. The salad was fresh and the salad dressing went perfectly. The basmati rice was so good as well. The pita bread paired with the taziki sauce and humus was the perfect side dish. They also provided their hot sauce which was so creamy and a total hit at my party! Very happy with this establishment read more

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27755 Santa Margarita Pkwy
Ste A
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
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(949) 457-1300
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Hours

What time does Grill Hut open?

Grill Hut opens at 11:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.Grill Hut opens at 4:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.Grill Hut opens at 11:30 AM on Saturday.

What time does Grill Hut close?

Grill Hut closes at 3:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.Grill Hut closes at 8:30 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday.Grill Hut closes at 9:00 PM on Friday.Grill Hut is closed on Sunday.

Mon-Thu 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 8:30 PMFri 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 9:00 PMSat 11:30 AM - 8:30 PMSun Closed

Payment methods

Does Grill Hut take credit cards?

Yes, Grill Hut takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Grill Hut have catering options?

Yes, Grill Hut does have catering options.

Does Grill Hut serve alcohol?

Yes, Grill Hut serves alcohol. Beer & Wine Only

Indoor Amenities

Does Grill Hut allow dogs?

Yes, Grill Hut allows dogs.

Does Grill Hut have TVs?

Yes, Grill Hut has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Grill Hut have bike parking?

Yes, Grill Hut has bike parking.

Does Grill Hut have outdoor seating?

Yes, Grill Hut has outdoor seating options.

Does Grill Hut have parking?

Yes, Grill Hut has parking options. Private Lot Parking

Other Amenities

Is Grill Hut wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Grill Hut is wheelchair accessible.

Does Grill Hut have free WiFi?

Yes, Grill Hut has free WiFi.

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Specialties

Famous chicken and steak shish kabob cooked on a open fire using mesquite Charcoal. Also our Hummus, Basmati Rice, Hot Sauce and Dressing all are homemade.

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5.2 mi

The food was delicious! The server (Surena) was friendly, knowledgeable, Cordial, and courteous.read more

Wow! I just had a fantastic lunch. This was my first time eating here and it will not be the…read morelast. This is the best Persian food that I've had in south OC. The only downside is the place is very small and there was a line outside when we arrived (around 1:45pm on a Sat). Good news is that typically means the food is amazing, and was the case for us. We were quoted a 20 min wait for our table of 3 and were sat in under 15 mins. All of us loved our food and this will now be our go-to Persian/Mediterranean restaurant. One last piece of good news, the restaurant is expanding due to the popularity. I was told it will move to a larger location in the same center in about 3 weeks, located closer to PDV, to the right of the Pizza Hut as you head up hill. Do yourself a favor and try this place, you will not be disappointed.

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LABNEH ZAATAR and baghali polo

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A beautiful Brown Howell Mountain Zin that I brought to pair with the lovely lamb stew

Bahar Restaurant

4.1(591 reviews)

6.6 mi

Family-owned & operated

Private events

Still such a yummy spot! I got the appetizer with the crispy rice and the three toppings. The three…read moretoppings happened to be my favorite three dishes! So I love that they have that on here I don't remember it being here about 10 years ago. I also got the stew with celery artichoke and beef. It was really nice! I love that it's lightweight. I'll probably get a fuss in June to go just because it's my favorite. I absolutely love the Persian tea! I do order it with my food which always throws people off but that's how I do it lol I've had the creepy day etc. here before so I know that's good but I'll definitely order that next time to go.

This review is for Bahar Catering: We had Bahar catering for…read morea 51st birthday at an event venue. I highly recommend Bahar catering. From the planning to the actual event, they handled everything professionally and stayed in constant contact with me prior to the event. The food quality was exceptional. They provided a beautiful set up with the coffee, tea and cookies. The food was set up beautifully and the food temperature was perfect. The server adapted and problem-solved. I really couldn't have asked for a better caterer. I was able to enjoy the party because there was nothing that was missing--everything was provided exactly as was agreed and they went above and beyond. Thank you for making our event memorable.