I am climbing out of my yelp solitude to write a review for this place because it was that darn…read moregood. My partner and I were looking to grab something before going for a walk among the dead and the ducks (iykyk). We looked for places near by and this popped up on our search. We both ordered the chicken saj sandwich. We sat down and were offered a small sample of a soup - literally no idea what it was, but it was yellow, warming and delicious. The chicken saj was love at first bite. Perfectly spicy, a great pickle, tender meat, saucy and delicious. So happy to have gone there and it will now be in our heavy rotation. We are excited to try more of their offerings.

Great little hole in the wall! I read about Mazzat a while ago and finally made my way there. This…read moretiny Middle Eastern eatery is a hidden gem located in Portland's busy Forest Ave neighborhood. My falafel wrap may be one of the best meals I've gotten in Portland, solely based on food-to-price ratio. The falafel was perfectly cooked, and the wrap was quite yummy. It came with these deep-fried "chips" (I'm sure they are something else) and a side of delicious hummus. I paid about $10 for the whole thing, including a soda. You just can't beat that. The menu was extensive and included a mix of sandwiches, salads, and plates. Would I go back to Mazzat? If I'm in the area, yes, but I probably wouldn't go out of my way to make it there! In my opinion, this is more of a takeout spot. I did dine in, but the vibe is pretty much nonexistent -- a mix of about eight tables inside without much going on. All in all, I'm glad I tried it!

Both times I've dined at this fast casual spot, the chicken was on point...crispy and tasty on the…read moreoutside, moist and flavorful in the inside. I definitely didn't expect fried chicken to be this good outside Portland. On the other hand, they also serve Mediterranean food...which is a homage to who they are. But is it good? No. Not at all...and the reason for the one star ding. Just stick to the fried chicken...as they are aptly named so.

In the area to check out this strip malls newest addition next door. Of course we got hungry while…read moreshopping so came out to see what was close by. Tasty Fried Chicken was right there! We walked over to see no one inside so right up to the counter we went after looking the menu over. Greek- Mediterranean food items here so of course a Beef Gyro for me and two pieces of dark chicken for my man. Salad side for me and none for him. Decor is plastic seats attached to table, black and white checkers with white tiles. Soon there were more and more people coming in. In no time our food was ready. Chicken was super crispy and meat hot. Gyro was good, nothing special really but good. No surprises. We may be back if in the area

First, some advice: Ignore the one-star reviews- it is…read moreunethical to post such reviews based on one visit, and the reviews are not accurate at any rate. Don't, for heaven's sake, park on Forest Ave. With the lane-hopping speedsters it is too dangerous for you to exit from the driver's side. There is ample room to turn in to the parking area in front of the restaurant. The various containers of treasures in the coolers are not labeled; bring a roll of masking tape and a marker pen. The staff will help you label your items. (They are courteous, engaging . Now, I will assume this is your first visit and that you are getting take out for two. Start with a bag of bread. Add a container of Persian pickles, and one of olives. Get 1-3 containers of the various hummus. Add one tabbouleh. One babaganoosh. You will need two containers of the baklava so there is no resentment harbored between the two of you. There is mushroom soup, frozen. Take one. For meat, you will see soups/stews of chicken, lamb, beef. There is no goat. Any of those meat dishes are celestial; you will swear they are the best you've ever tasted. Depending upon how much restraint you exercise, this should cost you $50-75 and will comprise several meals. Tip generously- you will be back and you'll want them to remember you.

Good food, a bit expensive and great service. We had it outside on the benches…read more Skip the fries, hummus and baba ganoush is great.

Fresh option on Peaks Island for delicious Greek food. Highly recommend the lamb burger and…read morehalloumi fries. Excellent service from the friendly truck staff, too!

Loved the food, but the best service I've ever had from a food truck. Glad it was at Austin…read morebrewery when we stopped.

This review is for the chicken and the service - takeout…read more Deliciously crispy juicy *slightly wonderfully greasy...fried chicken!! The batter also had a wonderful peppery flavor to it. We loved every single bit and piece of chicken. My entire family including a 2 and 4 year old were gnawing away happily on their chicken drumsticks!! We weren't sure how the pieces would be, so we ordered a 35 piece bucket..LOL, it was actually the size of a full catering tray! LOL On the way home I kept kicking myself that I ordered way too much. All I can say after a few bites, I was so excited to have days of leftovers!! Heat the leftovers in an air fryer and it's as good as new. We can't wait to try it again...but it will be a while...maybe in a month? I will feel like fried chicken again! LOL The mac and cheese was ok - it was batch mac which means the noodles are not al dente, over cooked for my taste. The french fries were nice shoe string fries with sprinkling of seasoning. Not sure what, but it was tasty. We also got a nice salad they happily customized to not have onion. We were greeted immediately upon entry and it was a bit snowy so he allowed me and my sister out the side door where we parked, So nice and kind!! The place inside was simple cafeteria style set up. I will definitely buy chicken again for takeout.

So dirty, the guy was on the phone the entire time, even when he took my order. The Gyro I ordered…read morewas not edible, the chicken was died pinkish orange and it tasted so bad I couldn't even eat one bite. 17$ down the drain. I can't believe anyone would eat here.

The food is very good. They were fast and attentive to our needs. The hummus was handmade and…read moreexcellent.

Enjoyed the food and my cocktail! It was just what we needed on rainy Sunday. They do brunch on…read moreSunday and nice selection of items. Will be returning

There's a little story attached to this review. We had just gotten off the unique ferry cruise…read morearound the harbor and we're very hungry. My daughter was craving pizza and I could've gone with pizza. I always like a good pizza. Anyway, we stopped in front of the Olive Café in order to place our order for the pizza place across the street. We are going back-and-forth we'd have to carry the pizza back to our hotel, etc. etc. All of a sudden we looked inside this little restaurant where people were eating. I turned my head, looked at the menu. My daughter immediately canceled the pizza order, and we went inside. The server host owner was phenomenal. The food absolutely outstanding. I am a true lover of Middle Eastern/Greek food and it was phenomenal. The sauce used that tahini was tangy. It was beyond fantastic.

We stopped into this Lebanese restaurant for a quick bite between meals, and it was such a great…read morefind. We ordered the grape leaves and baba ghanoush, and both were honestly the best we've ever had--fresh, incredibly flavorful, and perfectly prepared. The service was quick and friendly, making it an easy stop while exploring the area. It's conveniently located near the Old Port, and the restaurant itself was clean and welcoming. We'd definitely return!

We were here while traveling back to Florida from Canada. Bella is a lovely server and we enjoyed…read moreour time at this restaurant. We had the halibut and the paella. Both were excellent. The roasted vegetables were great. We also tried the basque cheesecake and I must say it was my favorite cheesecake of all time (and I really like cheesecake). If you are a local go here and support this excellent business. If you are traveling into Portland try this off the beaten path location. You'll be glad you came for dinner. Excellent parking and very spacious restaurant.

Overall, it was a very nice experience. My wife and I split an order of paella. It was prepared…read morepromptly deliciously and the service was attentive. We got there around 5:30 PM and there weren't many other patrons. I'm sure there's lots of seafood places in town, but this is definitely a hidden gem if you like paella.

Some of the best lobster I've had in Portland. It's a very chill, retro vibe, and though seating…read moremay take a while on busy nights, you can also order takeout (and merch) from the left-side area. The restaurant is larger than it looks since there's a second seating area too. I'd recommend the Flight of mini lobster rolls (3x 2oz lobster rolls), which can be chilled or warmed. Prices are fair, at about $20 a lobster roll. Their ghee butter add another level to their lobster rolls and they don't skimp on meat! Definitely try out the Highroller and maybe get some of their iconic merch.

On our last day in Portland, my wife and I stopped here for lobster rolls. Getting lobster rolls…read morewas a must during our trip, and I read enough great reviews that we agreed to stop here. Plus, my wife had been here in the past and loved it. We came on a Monday afternoon and were surprised to hear there was a wait to be seated, but understandable since it's a bit of a tourist destination. We were told to expect a 20 minute wait, but since it was only 2 of us they were able to seat us only a few minutes later at the counter. We didn't even look through the rest of the menu. We knew what we came for and what we wanted: lobster rolls. The only hard decision we had to make was what sauces we wanted. I ended up going with the garlic mayo, while she opted for the charred pineapple mayo and the mango habañero mayo. We both chose to have ours warmed rather than cold. Unsurprisingly, they were delicious. The mango habañero mayo was hotter than my wife expected, but she still enjoyed her selection. Ultimately, not much to complain about. It's a little pricey but that's to be expected for lobster. Cool vibe inside, quality food, clean. If we had to wait longer than we did, I may be singing a different tune, but our experience was great. If you're in the area and the wait's not ridiculous, give it a try.

Central Provisions is my go-to spot whenever I'm in Portland. It's the place that kicks off many of…read moremy foodie adventures up here. They have two distinct entrances on different levels. The Fore Street entrance takes you upstairs to the main dining room, while the Wharf Street entrance brings you downstairs to the lively brick tavern. If you know me, you'll probably find me downstairs sitting right at the bar and chatting it up with the bartenders and neighbors. The menu is mainly made up of small, shareable dishes that put a modern, elevated spin on American fare with European and Asian influences. It changes, which keeps things interesting. There's a little bit of everything, from fries to tuna crudo and bone marrow toast. I enjoy seeing what they have on the menu each time I visit. The cocktails are great, too, and having Japanese whisky available is definitely a bonus for me. Overall Service: I haven't had a bad experience here. The bartenders have been welcoming and attentive during my visits. I'll certainly be back!

We came here for dinner during our Portland trip, and it was a highlight of our trip. The portions…read moreare rather small but still shareable among 2-4 people if you want to be able to try a bunch of menu items. It was a little pricey for the portion sizes, but it was kind of a yolo meal for us to enjoy with friends. It gets really packed so definitely make a reservation. It is dimly lit and cozy in here. The service is friendly. I really liked their beer selection (I'm not a fan of stouts but loved their lighter beers) though I'm not even a beer person. We tried a handful of menu items. My favorites were the fried fish dish with polenta and the spicy beef salad, but everything was delicious and creatively put together. The suckling pig was probably the only thing that was a bit underwhelming and even that was good. My husband loved the bread and butter dish and we had to get seconds! One note is that though the blueberry corn tres leches was a really great well balanced dessert, it wasn't actually tres leches because it wasn't moist/saturated with milk at all. I would definitely come back if I'm in the area again.