I came here for my friend's engagement party, and everything was amazing. The food was delicious,…read moreflavorful, and incredibly filling. The large platter was perfect for sharing, and every bite was cooked perfectly. I've been to Bethesda so many times and never even knew this restaurant was here. What a hidden gem. I don't remember our server's name, but he was the bartender, host, and waiter all in one. He was so kind, personable, and made the entire experience even better with his great service. I will definitely be back and highly recommend Bacchus to anyone looking for amazing food, generous portions, and outstanding hospitality.

The servers were really really nice. The pear tart desert WAS AMAZING and lowkey worth a trip here…read moreon its own. The standing yogurt jello looking thing (I'm sorry I forgot the name) was also DELICIOUS. The appetizers were also delicious: hummus especially so. The chicken was amazing. The zaatar dip was also amazing! The entree itself I wasn't crazy about but it wasn't bad. I just enjoyed the other parts more

You will not be disappointed with this true tasting of Mediterranean tapas. Staff were wonderful,…read moresmiled, helpful knowledgeable on the menu and spices offering alternatives, the environment in the dining area is what you would expect in a Mediterranean café. B4 warned you need reservations for this place even at the bar the bar filled up quickly. Tables filled up quickly, and there is a minimum timeframe at the tables Restaurant week options and the menu was quite a deal. I was able to taste three cold three hot and three main dishes wonderful experience overall.

I sat and thought about this review after dinner here last night. Longer than I normally do. 4.5…read morestars. We really liked Ala, despite my nitpicks at the end. We will be back, I just have a lot to say. As a note: they're very good with allergies like gluten. Food was amazing, from the 2 different Kebabs, Manti, Halloumi wraps, Za'atar Pide (flatbread) and a few other plates amongst the four of us--our group split the plates up to avoid cross-contamination and one member of our party couldn't do gluten -- and when it came out everything was amazing and flavorful and delicious. Definitely want to go back and try more. I genuinely feel bad for our server: he got stuck with an incredibly busy section and for the first 45 minutes or so of our meal, as a result of this, service was very slow. It took us a little while to order and then have our drinks come. This was solely due to the crowd. But then our food came out quickly. Our server seemed rather overwhelmed at times. I want to stress that this was solely due to how busy they were and no fault of any of the staff. So, if you go, just be patient. I want to stress that service was great for us. Also a note that all of your hot Mezze will likely come out at the same time after the cold mezze. I have some nitpicks : 1) one of our tables was not level with the other one and kept moving unless we put pressure on the legs or on the top. This probably should've been checked & fixed between patrons. 2) The Garides shrimp mezze was probably the most whelming. The parsley tahini pesto and veggies were nice, but for the price there could've been 4 shrimp at minimum. I didn't get much from the seven spice flavoring. I think I just wanted more from this dish. It's just one that doesn't feel as awesome as the others (especially because a lot of people don't know off hand you can eat the clear shrimp shell and the tail). 3) The mixed spread mezze needs to have at least 2 more pita. 4) The ambiance is lovely but at one point, the background music seemed to have been turned up a smidge volume wise, or the song was just a louder one, which made it a bit hard to hear. This was also right when a lot of our food came.

Excited to visit this restaurant and really enjoyed the ambiance and food -- for those familiar…read more with Max's Deli in Wheaton (which has closed), this was much more upscale with table service. HITS: Hummus; Shawarma; Jerusalem Mixed Grill (chicken, beef & onions)

This was the perfect place to go for Yom Ha'Atzmaut -- Israel Independence Day! I guess that's not…read moretoo surprising, since it is an Israeli restaurant, but it was really nice to see it decorated both outside and in with flags hanging from a string, little flags at each table, and a big one on the wall inside .... I've eaten here many times for years plus gotten take-out from here way way way more times than I have kept track of, and have tried many things on the menu. As a potato lover, I absolutely love the oven-roasted potatoes. For me, I would say they are better than the fries -- I only know this for sure because I finally ordered both at once, ha ha, and ended up unintentionally doing a side-by-side comparison. The fries are great! It's just that the roasted potatoes are even better! I enjoy the grilled eggplant, hummus with mushrooms, and would say the falafel is absolute perfection. Even my cousin who doesn't normally like falafel or hummus likes both of these things here. She said the falafel is cooked just right, being crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. I agree! Not only that, they look good, too! The shape, size, and colours outside and in are highly enticing .... This is a really nice place for a family gathering -- speaking of which, I can report on what I've heard my family members saying about foods I haven't tried, and the upshot is ... everything is wonderful! The staff are also very nice and caring, attentive, knowledgeable and helpful. Most importantly: you will not go hungry here! You will leave sated and satiated, having indulged in Middle Eastern or American culinary delights .... Highly recommended! :-D

Ok, so I'm mixed about review stars, but am giving 5. We ordered take out as we have for years…read moresince the sit down restaurant closed. I always orfer same thing as well as my husband. It is like someone either changed the recipe & maybe cut back on the stew ingredients like molasses, pomegranate & walnuts. Its not as savory as years past. Sad!! My mixed thoughts are specifically on my ultimate FAVORITE & ONLY dish I go specifically to Yekta for, Fesenjan. I have ordered and had this for at least 20 years, but later night was 1st time in either 1 or 2 years & I was truly disappointed. It tasted less spectacular, chicken cubes, only found literally 3 cubes for an $18 meal were very dry, tough & had NO flavor of the sauce, so they obviously were thrown in, not simmered for hours in the stew which usually they are & absorb all the wonderful flavors. I may not return much to my husband's dismay. Hubby had 1 of his usuals and LOVED it, Kabob special, both beef & chicken skewers. All rice as side with pita. Ww forgot to ask for salad but he had plenty to eat without. Everyone was friendly, place is well managed. Sorry no pics, got too excited to eat instead.

Yekta Market & Kabob Counter is a neat place. I was in the area getting my car serviced and stopped…read moreby for lunch. There is an area to get made to order sandwiches and bowls. The store itself has many goodies, including Turkish delight. Prices are fair, and there is plenty of parking.

all foods are so delicious One of the best restaurants I've been to. Great atmosphere, tasty…read morefood, and reasonable prices. I'll definitely come back!

Solid nyc halal cart. Rice can be a bit plain but some can appreciate that since you have sauce and…read moreseasoned meat to balance it. Chicken meat was amazingly juicy and fresh. The gyro meat was juicy and flavorful. The lettuce and tomatoes could use some improvement though - lettuce wasn't too fresh. The other gripe is that they severely limit the number of sauces you can have on the side. White sauce a bit watery but not too bad. Hot sauce very hot and flavored. Overall, a very solid place if you're in the area and need to satisfy the nyc cart fix.

Cool spot in Takoma Park that I've wanted to visit for awhile. I'm glad I finally did. Met up with…read moresome friends. Service by Jack and Heather was excellent. Finding metered street parking was easy. Later found out there's a paid parking lot in the back. They're open daily. Olive is a nice mix of Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, and American cuisine. The space was much bigger than I initially realized. We sat in the front of the space but there's a bigger bar in the middle and outdoor seating! They have happy hour Monday to Friday, 4 - 7, in addition to daily specials! I tried the samosas and they were delicious! The happy red wine (a merlot) was really good. I got a few glasses. Everyone had a good time! I will definitely be back.

This spot has two entrances -- One from the main street in the front and and one in the back…read moreconnected to a parking lot and the restaurant's patio seating. I came in the front not even knowing that the back area existed. There's a whole other bar, some cool decor and everything. The mezza platter on Mondays is such a steal! Money aside, everything in it is so delicious and worth it. And I love that it is totally vegetarian -- grape leaves usually half before lamb in them, so it was a nice surprise to see that they didn't. I'd be excited to try their $10 burger Tuesdays and other great daily deals. Happy hour is every weekday from Monday to Friday ... And the staff were super friendly and attentive, including the one who just recently started (I think her name was Heather?). I would be delighted to return! Mediterranean + bar food makes for a fun time.

Honestly, this was one of those meals that reminded me why good food can make your whole day…read morebetter. We ordered the regular lamb & beef gyro platter, a side of French fries, and a chicken gyro sandwich. The lamb and beef were flavorful without being overwhelming, and the chicken was fresh, tender, and seasoned really well. We had lettuce and hummus on both, and everything came together perfectly. What really stood out to me was how fresh everything tasted. I could actually taste each ingredient individually instead of everything blending into one heavy flavor. The meat, lettuce, hummus, sauces, and seasonings all had their own little moment. It felt like someone actually cared about putting the food together instead of just throwing a meal in a container. The area was also really clean, which I always appreciate. The service was positive and welcoming, and the whole atmosphere had this relaxed feeling that made it easy to sit back and enjoy the meal. Nothing felt rushed or chaotic. And those fries on the side were the kind of fries you keep reaching for even after you've told yourself you're full. Sometimes you eat a meal and forget about it five minutes later. This was not one of those meals. It was comforting, fresh, satisfying, and genuinely made me happy. You could taste the care in it. Would absolutely come back.

Very pleased with our uber eats order from this location! Five stars…read more We ordered two rice platters with chicken + gyro + extra white sauce. Food was delicious! They were also very generous and included extra sauces and hot sauce packets with our order. Was surprised and happy to see this as we have gotten jipped alot recently with other restaurants in the area (they always skimp on sauces). Thank you Halal Guys!!

Persian Lamb Meal! Recently I tried the Ground Lamb Kabobs…read morew/rice & grilled tomatoes. Also tried the "Shirazi Salad" (chopped cucumbers, tomatoes & onions seasoned w/Persian herbs & house lemon vinaigrette). Delicious! Fresh tasty salad & lamb. Generous portion & Prompt Service. See Photo!

Stopped in for a quick lunch while my car was being serviced next door. Service was fast and…read morefriendly. I had the chicken kabobs and it was really good. Indoor seating available and overall clean appearance. I'll definitely be back to expand my experience with the menu.

Very delicious food! Everything is flavorful and always hits the spot! Highly recommend!read more

On our way to the Regal Majestic, we stopped by the Lebanese Taverna for a snack. But of course, I…read morecouldn't help myself and wound up with the Traditional Platter: hummus, tabouleh, baba ghanouj, a kibbeh, a grape leaf and two falafels. The hummus alone is worth the trip - smooth and creamy, perfect with their pita. But the falafels are also perfect. I was a happy camper! If you're a fan of LebTav, you'll know how good it is. If you haven't tried it yet, what are you waiting for? Give it a try!

My go to spot when I'm craving kabobs in MoCo. Prices are reasonable and portion sizes are good. I…read moreusually get the #5 - koobideh and chicken combo, which also comes with rice, salad, and bread. Don't forget the whit and green sauce! If you're not feeling kabobs, the gyro is also a good choice Items are made to order, so it could take some time to make. If you're in a hurry, I recommend calling in your order. Service is always pleasant and their are plenty of tables if you dine in.

DO NOT EAT HERE: Racist, Unhinged, and Bug-Infested Save…read moreyour money. The owner profiled me with disgust the second I walked in, but it got worse mid-meal, a live bug crawled out of my food. When I calmly showed her timestamped video proof, she went completely ballistic. She claimed the live insect was a "spice," accused me of faking the video, and then squashed the bug on my plate while screaming at me. I didn't even ask for a refund, just an apology, and was met with total aggression instead. This place is a biohazard run by a hostile racist. Eat anywhere else.