At Third and Ocean, in Lompoc, is a gas station that I always go to because it is conveniently located for us. This restaurant, "Happy Mediterranean" is located in a remodeled portion of the old convenience store that used to be part of the gas station. MY GOD ! Their food is GREAT, and fairly priced, too. Just a few minutes ago, our family of five finished wolfing down a take out order from HapMed, that cost us only about $70. WELL WORTH IT! Our orders included a half chicken skewer, a half shrimp skewer, and a half beef ribeye skewer. Also got a shawarma bowl (half beef, half gyro, with fries and greek salad) and a gyro mana'ish (beef on flatbread with sauce and fries). I'm mad at myself for not trying this wonderful establishment sooner. And also, I've read some of the 'one star' Yelp reviews here on the webpage and I gots to ask, WTF (What the Fluff)? People get upset because they want a gyro like they always ordered from a dumb pizza shack in Kansas when they were in college 36 years ago? Or they complain about bad service as compared to the table of local Lompocans seated next to them? GROW up people. Rate the food, not your attitude. Try this place (call in an order, charge it, and pick it up for home consumption). You won't regret it. jamesC (elite '26-- in my own mind ;-) read more

Incredible and authentic! We visited while coming through. All of the food was cooked fresh while we waited, and it was a very pleasant dining experience. The baba ghanoush was the best I have ever had. read more

Horrific service . They act like you don't exist. I would skip this restaurant and will never come back. The way other people were treated was shocking as well. read more

Well came here thinking I was getting a gyro. So the woman at the counter says that gyro is a type of meat? Well I don't know but I've been eating gyros for quite a few years. In my recollection it's a flat bread with shaved meat, lettuce, pickled onion, cucumber, and some type of cucumber sauce. Well today that's not what we got. We got a what looked like a tortilla filled with onion, red bell pepper, 2 pieces of lamb. It was grilled like a burrito at Taco Bell. French fries that were soggy? And a small vegetable dish which probably should have gone inside the burrito. The hummus was good but the pita bread resembled a flour tortilla, about that thin. Top that all off with almost an hour wait. Some people came in after us, I think there were4 or 5 of them they must have known the owner? Or maybe they called it in but got their food way before us. The other think I noticed since the last time I was there is the prices have seemed like doubled. For 2 of these lamb kabob sandwhiches? Fries veggies and hummus with 2 tortillas $50.00 No drinks In a nutshell. Probably won't be back read more

Happy Mediterranean Restaurant - Lamb Kebab Sandwich Lamb Kebab Sandwich plate hummus and pita bread - Fast Food Near Me - Lompoc, California

I waited a full hour for my food and honestly have no idea how it even tastes--because I ended up walking out. The experience was that bad. In the end, I wasted an entire hour of my life for nothing. There was zero transparency from the start. The cashier didn't bother to mention that the kitchen was severely backed up until after we had already paid. That's completely unacceptable. If there's going to be a long wait, customers deserve to know upfront so they can decide whether it's worth it. To make things worse, this place is cash only, and their credit card machine conveniently "wasn't working." That should also be clearly communicated before ordering, not after. Between the excessive wait, poor communication, and inconvenience, this was an incredibly frustrating experience. Completely unacceptable. And I hope there's an option for 0 star. read more

The food was good. Probably wouldn't come back due to the long wait. They should hire more staff. They said there were only 2 staff and kept apologizing for the wait. It took almost 50 minutes for my husband's food. I feel bad for the people who were in line behind us since they've been waiting for over an hour. read more

I am so upset that I paid $21 for my plate that I am writing this review as I sit here at the restaurant. The food is awful and the service is just as bad. We were a party of four that ordered. Right after we sat down a party of about 12 bicyclist sat down beside us. After about 40 minutes of waiting the bicyclists next to us started getting their food before us. The girl with the braces was coming out and screaming names and handing it to them at their table. I was upset. I walked up to the register and asked why we didn't get our food yet. She told us it was ready and nobody claimed it and it had been sitting there. She also said she yelled our name. We were sitting right next to the bicyclist she was serving, so clearly that didn't happen. When I opened my meal I got a big plate of dry, cold chicken. I was furious. You can see it in the photo I posted how bad it was. Hands down never coming here again. Waste of money and time. Save yourself the wait and just avoid this place. read more

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Their prices have doubled since this last review. Also every time I went in, even after paying the new higher prices, the order takes a very long time to be ready, I've never waited less than 30 min. Also witnessed the guy in charge yelling at his employees in front of customers. read more

Happy Mediterranean Restaurant - Chicken shawarma bowl with lettuce base, pita & hummus - Fast Food Near Me - Lompoc, California

A dump disguised as a restaurant. They have you eat out of metal tins. The food is mainly conglomeration of leafs and gruel.

Really awesome food, amazing portions for price, and super nice staff! My second time going and it was just as amazing as the first time

The food selections are amazing. I just wish they had dolma. Everything was more than appetizing and fresh to order and worth the weight and the ambience was relaxing, even though a thunderstorm rolled in fairly quickly, but we had already finished eating. The Taziki sauce is definitely something that needs to be requested every time, but it is also a staple for anything that they make there for taste enhancement. The service is attentive, and everybody there is very upbeat and willing to satisfy your hunger. (No Military Discounts) read more

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I've been a customer of Happy Mediterranean since its Soft Opening, but my experiences have become increasingly disappointing. The first visit was okay, but since then, the consistency has been lacking. Since then, prices have increased significantly. The quality of the food has been hit-or-miss, with changes like the removal of hummus from the chicken shawarma bowl unless you pay extra, and sometimes receiving dry rotisserie chicken instead of shawarma. The food also takes almost an hour to arrive, and often comes out cold. Each visit also brings new employees, suggesting a high turnover, and the owner's behavior is extremely unprofessional. I witnessed the owner publicly berate an employee over a pizza, even going so far as to threaten to fire him. It was clearly intended to be a display, but all it did was make the atmosphere deeply uncomfortable. No one should be treated that way, especially in front of customers. I won't be returning, and I strongly encourage others to think twice before supporting this establishment. This kind of environment definitely affects the quality of the food and the overall customer experience. read more

Don't even think about coming here unless you have the patience to wait more than an hour. I came with my girlfriend--she usually picks the spots, but I chose this place for once and instantly regretted it. We waited an hour and still never got our food. When we asked, the cashier couldn't even tell us how much longer and just said they were "still cooking the meat." After an hour? Ridiculous. The place was packed, and no one had food. It's obvious they prioritize catering orders over the people actually dining in. We ended up walking out without ever getting our food. Terrible service, zero communication, and a complete waste of time. read more

Excellent food and service! Clean and fun to watch them make fresh tandoor bread through the glass. Get your gas and favorite beverage while they prepare your food. A thoroughly enjoyable experience. read more

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I'm torn when it comes to this place. The food is really good. Interesting choices that are healthy and tasty. The downside is that one time I was there, the owner (I'm guessing) was straight up yelling at an employee right in front of several customers. I mean he was really laying into this young person in a very demeaning way. I felt bad for this kid. I haven't been back since. I'm not into supporting that type of management. read more

I was highly disappointed and dissatisfied with the food taste, food quality, service, wait time, and prices. An absolute wreck of an establishment. I arrived and ordered before a party of 10, then proceeded to wait at the cold tables (which had heaters throughout, but none were turned on despite the chilly temperatures). After 45 minutes of waiting, I noticed the cashier was bringing out food, one by one, to five of the ten people in the party that had arrived after me. At that point, I went up to inquire about my food, only to discover it had been sitting out in the cold. When I asked why she hadn't at least called out my name--especially since I had watched her personally deliver food directly to the large party--she replied, unbothered, "I did." No apology. I'm not even sure I believe her, given the eye contact I made with her every time she stepped out from behind the counter. Now, onto the food (which was obviously cold): absolutely gag-worthy. The chicken shawarma was utterly disgusting, with unflavored meat that no one in my party could choke down without sipping their drink after just one bite. I typically prefer chicken on the dry side, but this wasn't edible. $21 wasted on just a plate of that. Everything it came with lacked flavor. Next, the gyro bowl. It normally comes with eight vegetables, but the person ordering requested only three. Despite this, the portioning was as if the other five vegetables had been included, so the bowl consisted almost entirely of meat and bulgur, with barely a hint of veggies. Very disappointing, especially for a warm dish that had been left out until cold. I will make it a point to tell all my friends, family, and any stranger I come in contact with to stay far away from this place. read more

I really loved this place during the soft opening days and I was so excited to support a restaurant in my neighborhood. But then they changed the recipes raised the prices by a lot - almost double. I requested my rib-eye skewers medium rare. They were served well-done and cold. My husband's falafel was also cold. The rib-eye was also overspiced, which the restaurant didn't used to do. I asked for no pickles, but got pickles anyway. They started putting pickles - on the rice!??? My husband and I complained a little and brought it to their attention that everything was cold. They made an excuse that they prepared one plate and let it sit while they prepared the other plate. I said that we were sitting right there the whole time and if one plate is done, they should bring it out. I got a mild apology. "We'll try to do better next time." I lost my appetite. We used to get our steak medium when we went and there were no pickles on the rice and no heavy spices on the meat. No cold vegetable underthe meat. It's unappetizing. Like seriously, tho, what gives? I though restaurants were supposed to get better after a soft opening. read more

Delicious food. Hubby and I looking for a Mediterranean food spot . Let me tell you it does not disappoint. The whole vibe is chill and very friendly staff .. super clean !! The menus is easy peasy to read and pick what to indulge in . This spot most definitely be one of my top 3 favorites. Also it's conveniently next to gas station . So gas up and fuel up on the delicious food . You won't regret it ! Come check them out ! Portions on plates are shareable but I wouldn't share lol cause it's tooooo good . read more

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** Happy Mediterranean ** From the moment we walked in, we knew this place was special. The interior is beautiful, with elegant marble floors and walls and a large window that lets you watch the cooking in action. The atmosphere was lively with great music playing in the background, creating a warm and welcoming vibe. Our server, Georgious, was outstanding; friendly, professional, and incredibly knowledgeable about every dish on the menu. He described each plate like he knew it by heart, which made choosing our meal a delight. At one point I walked up to the window to watch the food being prepared, and one of the chefs looked up, smiled, and went right back to his work; it felt personal and genuine. And the food? Absolutely incredible. Fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care. You can tell they put in amazing effort and held nothing back. Highly recommend Happy Mediterranean! I can't wait to go back. read more

Long Review...... There were Lots of vegan and vegetarian options. And everything I got that said vegetables had a variety of fresh delicious vegetables. I got my food delivered, so I'm not sure what the restaurant was like. I got the fried vegetables and falafel bowl . The falafel had a lot of flavor and were crispy on the outside. The bowl was tasty and I like the variety of vegetables. A little bit of each thing placed on top of rice, I loved all the creamy sauces ( garlic, Taziki) , chopped pickles and beets. I would say this more than enough food for one person. I got the half skewer shrimp . Which was four shrimp with some kind of tasty sauce, on top of lettuce with some pickled beets and carrots on the side. A great option for a light tasty meal without bread. Basically protein with a good amount of vegetables Fattoush salad is one of my favorite salads in the world and I'm glad they have it. I like it with extra pomegranate "dressing ". Sauces /dips Garlic sauce - If you know what this is, you'll be excited they have it. I dip everything into it and mix it into everything but also I like garlic. Baba ghanoush - I'm pretty sure they make this eggplant dip in house and it has a nice smoky flavor Tzatziki- creamy and thick. Sometimes I get this places and it's super runny but this one was good. Overall, lots of fresh and healthy food options. So happy to have some real Mediterranean food in town . read more

We just spent the last 3 months in Europe.. Happy Mediterranean is nothing like we had there!! It was SOO much better! Best meal I've had in a very long time!! Thank you! See you next week! read more

The food is delicious! I got a steak bowl and the steak was so flavorful and tender, I loved it! However, the wait was very long. The food is definitely fresh, so I imagine it is made to order. Worth the wait in my opinion. Nice place, with mostly outdoor-ish seating. Parking is a tight fit with all of the gas station folks in and out, but overall, I recommend. read more

This place is amazing! Kind of slow but great food. Service is alright. They might benefit from expanding some seats and adding color.

I have now eaten here around 60 times. I've had everything on the menu ( except the salmon ) and it's all fresh, full of flavor and continues to evolve. I was very happy to see Sunrise Farms produce finally make it into their kitchen. I especially enjoy the chicken kebab with Fattoush, hummus and grilled vegetables along with their warm pita bread. They're always happy to provide me with a little extra pomegranate vinaigrette and lemon garlic sauce. Food this healthy shouldn't taste this good . Their baklava is so yummy too! Darren read more

Good quality ingredients and good vibes. However...I order the same few things here and noticed that the dishes aren't standardized. Something is different about the dish (especially portion sizes varying wildly) every time. It would be awesome if they settled on a set way to assemble these dishes and trained everyone on that. Recent example: I ordered fries for pickup about 1/2 hour before closing. They probs should not have taken my order and just said "kitchen closed." What I got was half the usual amount, and looked like the cold dregs from the fryer. Seems like they forgot the order and/or had already shut down the fryer, and just gave me those leftovers when I showed up to pick up the order. But sometimes I have the opposite experience. I want to add, I got a personal pizza here and dough was severely undercooked. I have also seen people keep their food prep gloves on while handling register. Overall seems disorganized, and maybe the owners are better suited to retail than restaurants and should just focus on the gas station. read more

Fantastic, very flavorful. I thought the exposed fishbowl kitchen with AI tracking cameras was a bit odd, but the food turned out great. Bit light on the protein content in the lamb bowl, I'd rather see a higher price to have a normal amount in it. But the beef bowl was just right read more

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Love the food. Lots of healthy options. Also a ton of vegetarian delicious options. owner is wonderful and generous. Will definitely recommend. read more

It is bomb. Get the combo platter and stuff your face! Love it! My wifetold me about this place and she is always right!

I was very reluctant to eat here....but I was proven wrong...the food was amazing. I will definitely go again.

Wow! There's really no other word to explain the excellent food and service here! Not only is the food delicious and authentic, but the portions are huge. Mr. Adnan and his team were so gracious and generous with their hospitality. I highly recommend this restaurant. If you are in Lompoc, or even just passing through, it's definitely worth the stop! read more

I had the falafel iskender. It was soooo tasty. I was very hungry; so, the very large portion was appreciated! I was a little disappointed that it came packaged to-go when I would have preferred a proper plate and flatware, but it was so good. Next time I will ask if I can get it on a plate. The guy working was super friendly and helpful. I will definitely be back. Thank you! read more

The owner held a community thanksgiving event and gave free food to those in the community and the less fortunate. The food was really great and loved the atmosphere! read more

Really great food. I got the chicken shawarma sandwich on pita and my husband got the chicken kabob sandwich. The flavors of each were unique and delicious. I also tried the falafel and hummus. Hummus was so creamy. Not the biggest fan of the falafel though. With only two people managing everything, our wait was long but we had the time. Everything was fresh and beautifully presented. I look forward to going back! read more

Service was good and they were very nice. Our order was to go and we received it quickly. Atmosphere is dive feeling maybe it's just the location that adds to that. The positive ends there though. Mauve it was bad timing on our part but sadly it was the worst "Mediterranean" food we ever had. We won't be going back after this experience. Hopefully others have a better experience. read more

Happy Mediterranean is one of those spots you try once and instantly add to your rotation. The food tastes fresh every single time -- the falafel is crispy without being dry, the gyro meat is packed with flavor, and the pita is next-level soft. Staff is chill and welcoming, and they hustle even when it's busy. Prices are solid for how much food you get. Honestly, it's the kind of place that makes you wonder why you ever settled for basic takeout. Lompoc needed this. read more

I went here with my mom and the food is really good. She got a Chicken Shawarma Wrap and I got the Combo Plate. Everything tasted fresh and I liked that they had bulgur as an option. The staff seemed nice and the place looked clean. We waited outside but decided it was a tad too cold and ate our food elsewhere. read more

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We ordered takeout here. Aside from it taking a long time there were parts of our order missing. The portions are big but the quality of the meat and salads were poor. The cheese in the Greek salad was spoiled and the Kafta was very dry. The bulgar also looked very different on the menu then to what I got. Beside these negatives the falafel was very good. The sauces could use some more flavor. Probably just get a falafel pita if I ever do get from here again. read more

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Authentic middle eastern fresh awesome food. I am a repeat customer. I bring all my guests and visiters to this restaurant for a delicious memorable meal.. Highly recommended read more

The ambiance is very open but somewhat cool. You have to go to the counter to order and to pay. It's was a little inconvenient since I walk with a walker. The food makes up for any deficit in the ambience. We got the lamb kabobs. It came with a huge amount of meat, incredible potatoes and veggies. We took home about half of it because there was so much. Absolutely delicious and we look forward to eating there again. read more

I wanted something different so I came here. It was to go so can't talk to the in house experience. Food was tasty and the portions were generous. read more