We were driving home from Tahoe and decided to stop for something to eat. We came across this gyro…read moreand shawarma spot and honestly weren't sure what to expect, but we were blown away. The food was incredibly fresh, flavorful, and absolutely delicious. The restaurant has a simple and inviting ambiance, but from what we could tell, they had many to-go and DoorDash orders. The service was just as impressive--the owner was so kind and welcoming, which made the experience even better. This definitely won't be our last visit. We already plan on making another trip back soon. Highly recommend!

One of the best eateries around Cameron Park. Fresh ingredients,scrumptious eats …read more The lamb Gyros we get are always delicious and tasty . Mild or medium are the way to go unless you like spicy . The team is always welcoming and friendly.

My family has been coming here for over a decade now. The Lakefront location is more busy with a…read morenicer view and ambience, but this one (the OG location) is less busy and probably better food. Service was pleasantly fast and the food was amazing after a long drive. The gyros are always a great choice here. The calamari was soft and flavorful as always. The fries are well-seasoned with Artemis seasoning, but can sometimes be dry/overcooked. However, the portions are generous and the quality is pretty much great all the time. Artemis is a Lake Tahoe staple whenever I visit.

We went for lunch today and ordered the chicken souvlaki. The food--including the rice pilaf, pita,…read moreand even the chicken--seemed to have come straight from frozen packets. It was horrible and honestly some of the worst Mediterranean food I've ever had. I hope it's the last time, because I don't want to go through that pain again. The microscopic-sized falafel is overpriced as well. I wish I had listened to my intuition when I saw how shabby the place looked from the outside and the backyard , rather than trusting the average Yelp rating based on 1,000+ reviews.

The Bear Valley Lodge has 3 food options that cater to different price ranges. Creekside Bistro is…read moredefinitely on the higher end but very worth the price! We ordered the braised lamb shank, grizzly burger with tillamook cheese and bacon, and the creme brulee for dessert. The grizzly burger was our favorite and we were too excited to try that I didn't catch a picture. Everything about this burger was perfect- the brioche bun was lightly toasted, garlic aioli not crazy strong but just the right impact, and really loved the added combination of the tillamook white cheddar and bacon. Yummm. Also the fries it comes with are perfect level of crisp. The braised lamb shank was also amazing. Cooked in a red wine reduction and sat on top of potatoes. Super tender and flavorful and a huge portion. For dessert we got creme brulee! The creme has a nice decadent sweetness. The broiled sugar was a little thicker than I'm used to but still very delicious. I recommend everything! But especially the burger, wish I could eat it again! Till next time!

Great bartenders, servers, and chefs! Food is the best you will get in Alpine County. Fresh bread…read moredaily, gardens on site supply the herbs for craft cocktails and delicious meals. The atmosphere is quiet, relaxed, and perfect for a solo meal or group gathering!

Stopped by Zest Mediterranean Cuisine and tried their lamb appetizer and hummus plate, and what a…read moredelicious find! The lamb was the star of the show. Tender, delicate, and beautifully seasoned with a bright, lemony flavor that made every bite delicious. Best of all, it wasn't gamey at all! Definitely a dish that deserves a ROAR of approval! The hummus was smooth, creamy, and full of flavor. It paired wonderfully with the lamb and rounded out the meal perfectly. You can really appreciate Mediterranean cuisine when simple ingredients come together this well! Rex Tip: If you've been hesitant to try lamb, this is a great place to give it a chance! The light, citrusy seasoning makes it approachable, even for those who aren't usually fans. Sometimes the best food discoveries happen when you venture outside your comfort zone! 5 ROARS from Focusaurus Rex!

Easily 5 stars. The owner was extremely nice, had a great…read moreconversation with him. Food was incredible, large portion. I wish all restaurant experienced were as good as this one, it's rare these days.

Petra Greek eatery is located in the Palladio shopping center in Folsom, CA…read more I recently had a lunch craving for Mediterranean food. I recalled there was a Petra Greek in Folsom's Palladio shopping center. So off I go. The cashier was polite, and knowledgeable about the menu and food. The dining room had a lot of seating, and was kept neat 'n tidy. I got my to go order super quick. My Petra combination was yummy. Not the best ever, tasty nonetheless. The combo plate came with rice, Greek salad (which was big chunks of tomatoes & cucumbers with Kalamata olives, red onions and feta cheese) , chicken souvlaki, pork souvlaki, beeftekia, pita bread and choice of tzatziki or hummus. The chicken and pork were tender; the skewered meat was flame cooked giving a barbecued flavor. The beeftekia is a patty of ground pork and beef and spiced up. Very unique flavor. I couldn't decide on hummus or tzatziki so I ordered both for an extra $2. The Petra plate is alot of food, get ready to strap on the ole feed bag. With the quantity comes a higher price. $23.99. The extra sauce $2 might not seem to be a lot of money but for the itsy bitsy container, I thought it was pricey. I haven't been here in over a hot minute. As I was driving about looking for a parking space as if I were scouting for dry land from being lost at sea; I realize why it's been over a hot minute since my last visit. Finding parking is ruff. There are few spaces in front of the shops which the stars didn't align for any spots being open when I drove by. There is a parking garage and open lot but it's a walk in. I gave up on the parking garage after driving to the second floor and driving half way through, no available spaces. So I truck back out to the lot in front of Kirkland and See's. I walked in from there, along the way bopping about like frogger trying to cross the lot and crosswalk without getting hit.

We had the lamb gyro and chicken souvlaki gyro, and both were absolutely delicious! We've eaten at…read morePetra's many times, but this was honestly the best we've ever had. The meat was fresh, flavorful, and they were finally generous with the portions, which is something we haven't always experienced here. The service was friendly and fast, and the restaurant was clean. Everything was excellent this time! Hopefully they keep it up because this is exactly the kind of experience that keeps customers coming back. Four stars!

I ordered a meal prep from Carmit a week ago for the first time.. I must say- it's the best meal…read moreprep I've ever had- super clean, super fresh, super tasty and the most important thing- healthy. For those of you that busy and don't have time to cook, I HIGHLY recommend to try it, trust me - you will love it. I tried the vegan options too and I really liked it.

My son and husband set out to pick up some dinner to carry in, and the restaurant was not at the…read morelocation listed. Too bad, because it sounded great.

Friendly staff (Dakota). Fresh and Delicious food (chicken and beef Shawama wrap) will come back.read more

The food and atmosphere were amazing! The service was good. We like to do large lunches and snack…read morefor dinner. We started with the fried calamari. Wow fried with scallions and sprinkled with garlic, delicious! Then the seafood pasta with prawns, shrimp and scallops over linguine. The tomato sauce so tasty I used the pita to soak it up.The fresh green beans were done fabulous andante and still crispy.

I got some take out Afghan food from Chopan. There's a reason why they are in the business for a…read morelong time, their food is clean tasting, not oily. We got our favorite Afghan dishes: Chicken kabobs with extra chicken (charbroiled chicken with brown rice and crispy salads), Bolani (with chives and mashed potatoes), our most loved mantoos (ground beef with tomatoes/yogurt sauce), our favorite rice dish Qabuli (basmati rice with lamb, topped with sweet carrots and raisins), and hummus (the best creamy chickpeas). We always enjoyed our food from Chopan. The only criticism is that the order took longer than they told us (20 minutes longer.) but the food was well worth it.

Been bugging my friend to take me try some afghan food so he chose somewhere that was new for the…read moreboth of us! He found this place, which is really close to home. Came on a Saturday during lunch and it was really slow inside. Definitely a mom and pop shop. We decided to eat there for freshness but it was really hot inside and it felt like the AC wasn't really working. Food we ordered was great though! Really good portion and filling. Got the lamb shank and the combo kebab plate. The chutney and Greek yogurt sauce were really good on top. I liked how they gave salad as well. It was well balanced, definitely going to come back and try other items. My friend and I were just talking and catching up but the employee didn't pay too much attention to us.

This restaurant doesn't serve a lunch menu on the weekends. We were there on a saturday. So, the…read moreprice for lunch for the two of us (both of us ordered the lamb kabob with two appetizers- eggplant dip and hummus) cost $100 which I think is way too much for lunch. There was also an upcharge of $4 for each of us for the barberries we had with our rice though the waitress didn't tell us this. I've been to this restaurant many times though not for a couple of years. The food is good though the pita bread served with herbs and feta with our meal tasted stale. They used to serve butter with this basket and a bigger slice of feta. I wonder why they don't serve it with the flat bread made almost daily at the market next to this restaurant? There were only 3 tables of people (including us) when we were there but at the end of the meal, we had to wait for the waitress (who was on her phone) for her to pick up our payment. We had leftovers and she brought us containers to put them in but not a bag. She seemed kind of reluctant to anticipate our needs. I'm not sure I would recommend this restaurant which makes me sad because in the past, I recommended this restaurant to everyone I knew.

The rack of lamb was cooked to perfection! (Entree was enough for two). Hummus was good so fresh…read more Lamb Shank: moist and flavorful. Pleasant surprise! Service was so friendly.