This food was so disgusting. The chicken kabob is a pre-chewed texture and there was a big black…read morehair in my rice. The hummus was not only the worst quality I've ever had, but the oil drizzled on top tasted like piss. Might be a cleanliness issue at this location, but this was really rancid.

As someone who loves gyros and gyro meat, this place is the best I've had. Authentic Mediterranean…read morefood and market with great selections

Nice stop for lunch. I had the vegetable Gyro with a side of tomato, spinach, orzo. Both were…read moreexcellent. They had great flavor and were served hot. You order at the counter, and then the food is brought to your table. They had a nice selection of both sandwiches and salads. Service was fast, and the seating is comfortable. There's indoor and outdoor seating. This is a great option if you want something with good flavor and maybe on the lighter side.

We were in town for the Southern Regional Tennis tournament at Bama and came here for lunch because…read morewe always love to try Mediterranean restaurants in new cities. We were able to park easily and make our way into the restaurant with ease. There is ample outside and inside seating, however, know that the TVs are going to be on full blast, especially during football games! We ordered a chicken shawarma gyro with a side of roasted vegetablesThe Gyro (beef-lamb) with Mediterranean fries. My husband enjoyed The Gyro and would get it again. My chicken shawarma was just meh because it lacked any real seasoning/spice. The ingredients are quality but the flavor was not there for me. I enjoyed the roasted veggies which were interestingly well seasoned. Service was friendly and prompt. The ambience is college town vibes (7 tvs each blaringly loud). Decor was nice with plenty of windows with natural light, wood tables and comfortable chairs (no arms on any of them) and bar stools. 1 star deduction for lack of flavor in sandwich 1 star deduction for WAY too loud TVs (excessive) exacerbated by Kitchen sounds

Went here before the bama game and it was great! Packed but was able to get a seat! Great AC,…read morefriendly and good service! Pita bread was house made and amazing! I got the basil pesto hummus and it was 10/10. My friend got the buffalo chicken gyro and said it was really good!

There's two opinions here... first, if you want a bar that might be a lively place to go…read moreespecially on game night (roll tide), then this might be the spot for you. Pitchers of beer and cheap uninspiring bar food aplenty. Second, if you want some good Greek food, go somewhere else. Italian gyro was not good but it was my fault for not noticing it had pizza (marinara?) sauce in it. Meat was so-so, pita was so-so. French fries were the bomb which is why this is 2 stars instead of 1. Greek salad was NOT a Greek salad. Just because you sprinkle some feta cheese in a bowl of lettuce does not make it a Greek salad. Anyway, this might the place just for you if you're going for the first reason.

I had a great experience at Taziki's! The food was fresh, flavorful, and prepared with care. The…read moreatmosphere was welcoming, and the staff was friendly, professional, and made sure everything was taken care of. Manager Jonathan provided excellent service and helped make the visit even better. I appreciate the attention to detail and the overall quality of the experience. I'll definitely be coming back!

Absolutely insane- I got the signature pasta (no tomato) and my food literally has a single penne…read morepasta in it. I have also ordered this in the past and received it twice with no chicken, those times I was able to go back and ask where my chicken was because I was eating at the restaurant.

We went for our first time today after church. I got the…read moreGreek salad and my hubby got some kind of barbecue baked potato. He also got a side of tabouli. It was very good and arrived quickly to the table. The dining area was nice and clean and neat. My salad was very good. I thought it would be a morning salad but it wasn't. This will be my go to place for a salad for some time I think. The food was the right temperature and really good. We will be back!

Wanted so bad to give this a 5/5, but it was just okay. The…read moresignature is the mint tea, but I was just not a fan. My fiancé loves the mint tea here, so it's just opinionated taste buds. I got the chicken gyro with lentil soup. The chicken gyro was good but a little bland and small. The fries were good and well seasoned. The lentil soup was just not good at all. It was a broth consistency, and I've only ever had a thicker robust lentil soup. I tried doctoring it with salt and pepper, but to no avail on being able to eat it. My finance's gyro plate was great though! The meat was 10/10, Taziki sauce was nicely flavored, good texture and season on rice, nice Greek salad and lots of gyro bread. Service was fast and staff were friendly. Tables weren't clean, but it looks more like a college place to go. Will get a plate/platter next time instead of the wraps, or just a good ol burger and fry.

LISTEN, Red Sea is MY go-to spot! I walk in for lunch with my mind already made up, "(1) Veggie…read moreSampler with Injera, and tea please." I'm not 100% vegetarian, but I get my vegetables in every day, and Red Sea never disappoints. It comes with Shiro Wot (spiced chickpea flour in berbere sauce), Misir Key Wot ([spicy]split red lentils cooked in berbere sauce), Gomen (Ethiopian style greens or spinach), Key Sir (beet roots cooked in garlic, ginger, onions & peppers), Kik Alicha Wot(spilt peas cooked in berbere sauce), Atkilt (curried cabbage, carrots, and potatoes) and I always get Injera bread (similar to a crepe but spongy and sour) with mine; I gotta sop up the flavors. Eat it and you will be kinda plumpy leaving out happily satisfied. For dinner, I usually get the Key Wot (Beef stew), Alicha Wot (curried Beef stew), or Chicken Doro Wot (dark meat, typically Chicken leg with red pepper sauce with a boiled egg) and a side of Gomen or Key Sir. Yes, I love beets if you haven't noticed, LOL! I've only ordered to-go once, I have to sit and absorb all the flavors while I'm there. Besides, I'd be tempted to sneak a taste while driving. The staff is always attentive and the quiet atmosphere reminds me of a secluded restaurant because many drive by it without ever noticing this rare gem in Birmingham. If you're in the Homewood area, do yourself a favor and stop in and try some Ethiopian food. And if that doesn't suit your taste, they have Cajun menu items like Seafood or Chicken & Sausage Gumbo, Gator bites, Red Beans & Rice, Po-Boys, Fried Green Tomatoes. And if that's not your lane, they also offer a Mediterranean menu with items such as Chicken Shawarma, Lamb Shank, Kebabs, and Gyros.

My son chose this location for a birthday dinner for just the two of us. We both love Indian and…read moreMediterranean foods and they offered both in addition to Ethiopian. There's a big shopping center parking lot with plenty of parking so that's not a concern. It's in more of an older shopping center in an area. That's not very well kept. Either way, we felt safe and wanted to try a new place for dinner. The Restaurant is very colorful and I love that about it. In the photos that I saw online, I didn't realize that the chairs were just covers that had all the beautiful colors but either way it's a lot for the eyes to take in. We arrived on a Friday evening close to 5 o'clock and we were the only ones there until we were just about to leave. I do believe that they have more orders that are picked up by DoorDash and delivery services. I was excited to try the stuffed grape leaves and my plan was to get the hummus with pita bread and add lamb to it for my entrée. Unfortunately, they were out of the stuffed grape leaves, and when I tried to order the hummus, they were also out of the hummus. That was unfortunate, but I went ahead and ordered the chicken Shawarma roll which came with french fries. We both liked our food, which was fresh and flavorful. The fries on my platter don't look appetizing, but they came out hot in seasoned just right! We also ordered the fried green tomatoes and place of the stuffed grape leaves that we wanted as an appetizer. They came out hot and fresh and was very delicious. Both of our meals, including one soda for my son was only like $36 which is excellent in today's economy! We both also took some of our food home so the portions are good. Overall a good experience. I'd definitely try it again. It's not one of my top choices with all that Birmingham has to offer but definitely worth coming back to.

I love Makarios! I've been eating here for years. Service is, for the most part, always good, and…read morethe food is consistently delicious! I've honestly never had a dish here that I didn't like. My favorites include the Zesty Ghallaba (chicken or salmon), the Shish Tawook with Lemon Oregano and the Spinach Salad with Grilled Chicken. The ambiance is perfect for date night or a nice dinner by yourself. On average, for two people, expect to spend between $45-$55 on authentic Mediterranean cuisine that's been a staple in the city for years. Give them a try. You won't be disappointed! Pro Tip: Their salad dressing is available for purchase. Get you a bottle for the house!

The food was very good and so was the service. This is a great place to bring a family or enjoy a…read moredate night! I had a gyro which is the best in Birmingham. My wife had a greek salad with chicken. And had to bring some home for lunch the next day. The atmosphere is casual and clean! The menu is extensive with great variety and reasonably priced.

Quick dinner stop on the way to a comedy show... And we wanted something different!…read more We decided to share a meal and this was more than enough! We were wanting to try a few other things, but due to the sweet ladies, not speaking any English, we weren't able to get recommendations for other things to try... so we went for a sampler! We will definitely be back... The food was phenomenal!

The food was absolutely delicious, the kabobs were exceptional, the rice so flavorful, yogurt sauce…read moredelicious and to top It off it was served with a roasted tomato, homemade salsa and the most amazing flat bread.

Delicious Middle Eastern eatery in Five Points South! Fast casual set-up, where you order at the…read morecounter and a server brings your order to your table. I highly recommend the beef shawarma bowl. The meat is beautifully seasoned, the rice is aromatic, and the veggies on top blend perfectly. The portion size is generous. You can also get a shawarma wrap instead of a bowl, and what I love about the wraps here is that they use saji bread instead of pita bread. The saji is thinner and makes a perfect vehicle to carry the savory meat and veggies. The fries were tasty by themselves, so I'm definitely going to try the loaded fries next time. The hummus was good as well. But the star among the appetizers was the falafel, served as photogenic little donuts. They were slightly bland by themselves, but served with a tangy dipping sauce that made them much better. The Egyptian rice pudding was delicious, with a crunchy pistachio topping that elevated an otherwise simple dessert. As with most places in Five Points, parking is limited. But the parking situation is a minor inconvenience that is absolutely worth the trouble to dine here.

Quality went downhill, this place used to be our goto for a shawrma meal, sadly their quality went…read moredrastically downhill. Food quality, packaging and everything. Garlic sauce is just a white paste, their shawrma taste very bland and packaged carelessly. This will be our last order from them and definitely not recommended to anybody

A small little spot in a tucked away row of stores just off campus. It's no frills Mediterranean…read morewith only bottled water, and canned drinks. A few tables for dining, but probably does more takeout business. The young man at the register was quiet, but extremely friendly and helpful. He dutifully answered all our questions about the menu. My wife had the shawarma bowl and I had the gyro wrap with fries. The portion size was filling. The gyro wrap has an extra sauce beside the traditional taziki, which adds a nice flavor to the wrap. The fries are seasoned for extra flavor. My wife got white rice in the bowl. There is a special rice option (we couldn't understand the name). The worker wanted us to try the special rice so he brought a small bowl to sample. It was tasty and worth getting next time. There's at least 3 gyro/Mediterranean places within a few blocks of campus. This may be the most authentic and is certainly less expensive than the strip offerings.

Unbelievable food, friendly people and great service. I regularly eat here and have never had a bad…read moredish. Always fresh hummus and the tea is out of this world!