Marciano

Had a lovely meal last night celebrating my mom's birthday. We hadn't been in a few years, but am…read morehappy to report that both the salad bar, the meat selections, and the service are still amazing as ever. The waiters bringing around the meat selections were very professional and attentive. The service here rivals any of the top restaurants in Memphis. Happy to report we won't be waiting long for another visit.

If you're looking for a Brazilian steakhouse experience that absolutely delivers, Tannoor Grill is…read morea must-visit. From the moment we walked in, everything felt top-tier--clean, welcoming, and beautifully set up for a great dining experience. The salad bar? Next level. Fresh, vibrant, and packed with a wide variety of options that could honestly be a meal on its own. Every bite felt high-quality and thoughtfully prepared. And the service... flawless. Attentive without being overbearing, friendly, and genuinely on point the entire time. You can tell they care about making sure every guest has an amazing experience. Of course, the star of the show--the meats--were incredible. Perfectly cooked, flavorful, and served just right. Pair that with prices that won't make you question your life choices, and you've got a total win. Hands down one of the best Brazilian steakhouses I've ever been to. We'll absolutely be back for more.

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ZamZamz Mediterranean Grill

4.4(382 reviews)

6.3 mi•Forest View

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Had the Stuffed Pita Gyro and fries. Food was amazing and service was top notch. Was in town on…read morebusiness and will definitely return.

Trying something new my mother picks up food from here it's pretty good so imma try something my…read moreself this look amazing can't wait to try it all service was fast The ambience is real quiet.

Falafel Wrap -- A flavorful vegetarian Mediterranean wrap with crispy falafel in warm pita.

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Greek Philly -- A hot, pressed Mediterranean pita melt with mozzarella, feta and oregano.

Andalusia

4.7(223 reviews)

0.4 mi•Brennan

What a surprise this place is. Delicious is all I can say. I try to eat here every time I'm in East…read moreMemphis. Try the mint tea and you can't go wrong on the menu.

Great food here! I had the Moroccan lasagna, and it was wonderful! Lots of filling, lots of…read morecheese & noodles, lots of food. My wife and daughter had the chicken pastilla. The cinnamon was wonderful and this could have been a desert! The lemonade was good and the ladies loved the tea! Definitely worth the stop!

Simple.

The spicy olives are amazing!

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Mint Tea

Ali Baba Mediterranean Grill

4.3(201 reviews)

5.1 mi

10 out of 10 highly recommend! My husband and I visited this restaurant after deciding that we…read morewanted some Mediterranean food. It was out of our way however we could not find anything else in the area that we wanted to eat. When we first arrived, we were seated within five minutes, and there was no long wait. The food was hot and plentiful! Definitely will return!

Ali Baba is a fantastic Middle Eastern restaurant. The food is delicious and the atmosphere is…read morecool. There's usually some Persian music playing and drifts of hookah smoke in the evening. The meat is high quality, and the rice is cooked to perfection. The service is on point. When I eat there, I know I'll get a satisfying experience. The price is a bit high, but worth it when you have money to spare. Excellent restaurant.

Cash Register area

Salad

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Casablanca

4.1(208 reviews)

6.8 mi•Midtown

This place is always top notch. My go to is anything to do with shawarma whether it be the plate,…read moresandwich, or salad. The "best tea in Memphis" is as advertised. I'd go there just for the tea but the food is great so win/win. Staff has always been super friendly and accommodating as well. One day I'll remember to take photos before I devour the food.

Lunch time. Ordered Philly cheesesteak a large sandwich, hearty but added house hot sauce for more…read moreflavor. Lamb shish kabob was overcooked-so well done making meat chewy. Rice was bland and dry. It maybe on the menu somewhere but a three percent surcharge fee added on final bill. I would have paid cash if known in advance. Waitress was ok dropped off food and returned at bill payment.

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The menu

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Happy Greek Cafe

4.5(129 reviews)

3.2 mi•Chickasaw Gardens

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Food was very fresh and tasty. I had a hummus bowl with chicken. The pita came warm and soft…read more Perfect for scooping up the hummus bowl. The garlic space was divine -- more of a fluffy dip really. The mint lemonade was ZESTY! A bit too sweet for my taste, but incredibly refreshing. And the price seemed reasonable to me.

I tried both the chicken gyro and chicken rice bowl. They absolutely nailed the flavors. The…read morechicken gyro was fantastic, the pita bread is soft, warm and fresh. The chicken was perfectly seasoned, juicy and packed tight with fresh toppings and crisp veggies. The tzatziki sauce tied it altogether without making it soggy. I rated this entree 8 out of 10. The chicken rice bowl is an absolute sleepee hit. The rice is incredibly fragrant and fluffy serving as the perfect base for the generous portion of savory chicken. My wife rated this entree a 9 out of 10.

A great place for Hummus and Beef and Lamb Gyro Bowl and a piece of baklava.

Fries & Greek Gyro Pita with added chicken kabob

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Cedars Restaurant

4.6(220 reviews)

5.9 mi•Cordova

Yelpers didn't lie, one of the better Levantine meals I've had. Had the 3-meat combo to indulge…read moreand finished it up in a flash. Hummus is particularly good as another reviewer mentioned, can definitely taste the depth and fine touches that went into the preparation. Friendly staffs and easy-to-view menus. Good job, habibi!

4.5 stars! Such an awesome spot! We ordered the chicken shawarma, beef shawarma, and beef kebab…read moreplatters. The portions were huge and everything was super fresh! There were four of us, and we split the three dishes and it was more than enough food. I would definitely recommended splitting a platter if that's your vibe. Everything was great--the food was very satisfying! The workers were so kind!! They made us feel so comfortable. The atmosphere was casual. You order at the counter and they bring the food to your table. I will definitely be back for a meal or takeout.

Baba Ghanooj - Mashed Egg Plants

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Flames Mediterranean & grill

3.9(93 reviews)

3.2 mi•Normal Station

Chicken shawarma platter is the BEST in the city! They definitely use spices when cooking. And…read moretheir garlic sauce is the best! The lamb and beef are delicious as well. If I could eat here everyday I would! You will not be disappointed at all! Yummy!

Stopped here on accident but was pleasantly surprised with the food. We had the lamb and beef…read moreshawarma wrap, chicken shawarma platter and the chicken quesadilla. All freshly made and great flavors, don't forget the garlic sauce (it's a must!)! The service was ok, I got a bit frustrated they made the order to go when we wanted to eat in. The lady at the counter didn't understand the menu enough to answer questions without pointing to a photo. The bathrooms need to be cleaned. Still, I'd eat here again, just take it to go.

Mixed Appetizers Plate

Falafel burger

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Sufi’s Mediterranean Grill & Bar

4.1(87 reviews)

4.9 mi

Had lamb kabobs yesterday with the fabulous tea. Meat was very tender and flavorful. Would come…read morehere again and again. They are always welcoming and attentive.

Had lunch with a friend here yesterday and had a shawarma sandwich with fries and a coke, nothing…read moremore. I asked the server for a little taziki sauce for my sandwich and I was billed $8. I couldn't believe that. Who charges extra for cucumber sauce? Nobody does. I won't be returning or recommending this place. $39 for shawarma, fries, coke and 20% tip is outrageous. Also, the patio looks inviting but because of all the traffic and the 4-way intersection, it is LOUD and not pleasant to listen to.

Open kitchen open to the main dining area

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Balqees Restaurant & Grill

3.9(60 reviews)

3.0 mi•Berclair

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Picked up some great food for dinner!!! The flavors were great as were the portion sizes. We tried…read morea combination of things again some new and some tried and true. My sis and I are fans of falafel. The plate came with a bit of hummus but we ordered more separately and are so glad we did! The hummus tasted so good we couldn't stop eating it! They put a little sumac in it and the tweak in the taste really grabbed all of us. Mom liked the falafel so much she wanted to understand what all was in it! We decided to try the fish fahsah and wow were we glad we did! We all agreed this is a must have on the menu for us, though we also want to try the lam version. It had such an incredible combination of flavors! We always like the kabobs and went for the chicken again. The plate includes chicken, rice, pickled vegetables and yogurt. We ordered to go, service as always was great.

Looking for some good Mediterranean food just north of Memphis? Look no further! Balqees is a…read morelittle hole in the wall restaurant in the back of (not the nicest) shopping complex but don't let that deter you. Lots of options for parking and you can do a little shopping if you need any of the other shops in the complex! Service is great, the staff was very friendly. I was offered complimentary hot tea upon arrival and even got complimentary lamb broth soup and a small (but delicious!) salad with cucumber, lettuce, tomato with my entree. My first time there I ordered the half grilled chicken plate and hummus. The hummus arrived first and was beautifully plated and came with a huge piece of homemade and FRESH bread. Hummus was delicious and the bread was warm and cozy. The half chicken plate came out and let me tell you, I ate that food for the next three days. It was just little ol' me with a giant half chicken, probably a pint of rice, and a salad of veggies. It was soooooooo good. I love taking a bite of hummus with some rice and some chicken. It makes my heart happy. The next time I went I ordered the chicken kabob plate to try to scale it down. The kabob plate didn't come with the soup and salad, but that was okay because it was still a ton of food! Ten pieces of grilled chicken, a huge serving of rice, and some veggies on the side. I can't wait to eat it for the next few days. This place is easy, right off Perkins exit of the 40, lots of parking, and you can sit by yourself and have a nice long lunch. It's not the most aesthetically pleasing place on the inside, but when the food tastes like it does it doesn't even matter. Bonus it's right next to a cozy Yemeni coffee shop and a Mediterranean grocery store.

Inside restaurant

Fish Fahsah first time having this fish stew and we all agreed it was fantastic!

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Lamb gyro sandwich with hummus and veggies

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Erin B.

5 years ago

Awful. The food was good and came out hot and on time. The server, Crystal, had an attitude from the first. I don't know what we did to upset her but she was not happy with us. I heard her speak to other guests and her co-worker and she was super pleasant. When I told her that I didn't realize that my pasta came with melted cheese on top and could I please take it to go, she asked the owner/manager to come out. He lectured me about how NO ONE COMPLAINS about that dish. I really don't appreciate being lectured to about MY feelings or taste. Absolute failure on a customer service level. read more

Fred B.

12 years ago

The is one of my favorite bars, and is probably one of the best kept secrets in Hells Kitchen. They make the drinks strong and they make them well, with super friendly staff, an excellent and eclectic musical selection, and a timeless but hip ambiance. I'm not much of a drinker, but when I want to have a little sip, this is one of my top choices read more

Rick H.

24 days ago

The food was great. The sever was on point. The restaurant has a great vibe. All the food came out at the same time. It was top notch. The chef came out and greeted us. I would definitely go back read more

Geri M.

11 months ago

The service is good, the food is good...probably my husband's favorite local restaurant: he loves to have his family birthday dinner there and to take me out for dinner anytime! read more

Clay C.

8 years ago

Fantastic restaurant, we have been four times now. Every time it has been great. The service is awesome, and the food even better. Highly recommended read more

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