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    Halal Basket

    4.7 (56 reviews)
    ModerateMediterranean, Halal

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    Casual
    Quiet
    Happy hour specials
    Dogs allowed

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    Chicken and gyro over rice plate
    Mel M.

    My wife and I tried this new place for lunch after some neighbors recommended it. For Mediterranean in town, we typically go to the Pita Shop but we were willing to give this place a chance. Located on the space vacated by Cici's Pizza, the place was quite spacious. Plenty of parking available...although it makes you wonder how some stupid/bad drivers feel it necessary to back into a space and park at an angle where they are straddling a line and squeezes my space and force me to back out at an angle to avoid hitting their stupid truck. Anyway, back to the review. My wife ordered the Gyro wrap ($10.49) with a side of fries ($2.99) and I ordered the gyro and chicken over rice plate ($11.99). We both ordered fountain drinks with our meals. Service was a bit slow but we were served our meals soon enough. Impressions: Flavors were OK, not OMG good. Service was friendly with the owner coming around to talk to customers. We didn't think the value was there compared to The Pita Shop, where a gyro combo with fries is priced at $10.99. All in all, it was worth trying but there are better values out there. Lunch for 2 with tip was just under $33.

    Beef and chicken over rice
    Dina C.

    Food is ok. French fries were very not special , chicken salad was kind of tasty and rice was not bad. I have tried Mediterranean food before and I will give the place solid 5/10. The service is definitely 10/10 very friendly all of them.

    Loaded Gyro Wrap
    Jasmine P.

    Chicken over rice was delicious. Bf had the loaded gyro which he said was good, but he liked my chicken better. The white garlic sauce they give you is kind of like tzatziki but even better. Service was wonderful! Everyone was so kind. The restaurant was super clean as well. Will def be back to try more menu items!

    I ate like half already and this is how much if left
    Rebecca J.

    This was so good! The service was friendly and fast. We got the chicken plate and gyro and chicken plate and they were huge and delicious. Definitely get the hot sauce. I think they took over a cicis but don't let that deter you. It is so good

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    Look B.

    The food is really good and comes out quick. The service is always friendly place is very clean and spacious.

    Beef over rice, Kofta w/flatbread, falafel, and hummus
    Lisa C.

    Food is authentic and full of flavor. We wanted to try a bit a very everything and we were not disappointed. The hummus was so creamy. Falafels were light and cooked to perfection. The lamb kofta was out of this world. Oh, and the rice...it was the best I've had in forever. Coming from a middle-eastern background I had very high expectations and Halal Basket exceeded them. The owners came out to meet us and we're so genuine and kind. We will be back.

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    The food & service was great, highly recommend the gyro wrap and the pistachio baklava. Soo good I tipped again after my meal was finished.

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    The food is So good! So clean! Great service! Go check out this restaurant . So glad I went here. Will be a regular!

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    Delicious food and great service! Nice atmosphere and very good portions. A must try!

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