A delightful neighborhood restaurant. Charming owners and a delicious dinner outdoors . Amazing tender salmon and Mesopotamian chicken . Pay a visit you will be happy We had a six hour layover and chose to come out to this vibrant town for dinner . A beautiful evening to wander afterwards read more

I came here for lunch. I was looking for Persian food and found this place on Google Maps. The pictures looked kind of similar to Iranian food, so I decided to give it a try. My husband and I ordered a few dishes. The ingredients seemed decent, but the rice had no salt at all, and the kebab wasn't tasty. The garnish on the plate wasn't prepared well either big chunks of onion, cucumber, and tomato, not nicely cut. The stew also didn't have much flavor and wasn't good. Honestly, when food isn't seasoned properly from the start, adding salt later doesn't fix it. We didn't enjoy our meal. Also, we tried calling the servers (both the guy and the lady), but they didn't respond. In the end, my husband had to get up and ask for bread. They still forgot, and near the end of our meal the waitress walked by and said, Oh, you wanted bread? read more

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We came in last night for dinner. They sat us right away, and gave us water, and then ignored us while they were chatting up people who were already done eating and offering them extras and free stuff while not even getting us actual drinks while we waited. We just didn't seem like a priority to them. They did say they were "busy", but they weren't too busy to give personal attention, free tea, and extras to folks who had already dined while we had water for 20 minutes. It smelled great and we were ready to spend some money with them but I guess we weren't their cup of tea. We walked over the Centro and got a lovely meal with amazing service. I don't know that we would try this place again I'm afraid. read more

We ended up here on a whim after a failed dinner reservation, and it turned out to be a blessing in disguise. The food was absolutely phenomenal, but what truly made the experience unforgettable was the hospitality. I believe the gentleman who greeted us and checked on our table was the owner, and he went above and beyond to make us feel welcome. He was so kind and attentive that it genuinely felt like we were guests in his own home. This was my husband's and my first visit, and it definitely won't be our last. The portions were incredibly generous for the price. If you're looking for amazing food paired with exceptional service, I can't recommend this place enough. We'll absolutely be back! read more

Tried 4 dishes so far & Very good!.Good quality of meat & products.Place is clean, and waitresses are extremely helpful. The service is excellent. Not sure but i think its a family owned restaurant. read more

Everything tasted incredible, the baba ganoush was so good. Highly recommend the mezze platter and I had the Mesopotamian vegetarian for an entree. read more

Marlaina's Mediterranean Kitchen - Mesopotamians Vegetarian Stew - Mediterranean Near Me - Burien, Washington

Marlaina's I don't live nearby and happened to be in Burien for an airport pickup and decided to visit this place for dinner. I did plan it in advance but didn't get to read the reviews or check out their menu. A family owned restaurant which is evident from the service we received (5 stars). We arrived around 7:45 PM on a Sunday and got a table immediately. Since we were hungry, we decided to jump directly to the entrees and didn't order any appetizers. Started off with a flavorful Persian tea and the Gyro Plate (the portion was enormous) - good and definitely recommended. Mesopotamian Lamb & Beef - Never heard about this and wanted to give it a try. Best decision! The slow cooked just melted in my mouth and just as per my liking with more meat, veggies than the rice. Marlaina's Baklava - as per my liking, not that too sweet Baklava which is usually available in chains. It's such a shame that I don't live nearby, but next time when I am around Burien, this is my first choice. Note: Credit card payment option has an additional charge on your total bill. read more

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5/25/2025 5:45pm dinner with my cuzn Kat. I found this gem on a Yelp recommendation and thought we'd give it a try. All I can say is OMG, every bite was amazingly tasty, delicious, and flavorful. We took pleasure in our culinary experience and definitely recommend this place 100% to anyone. ***FOOD: We ordered: (appetizers)beet salad, Tzatziki (Greek yogurt), pita bread (Entrées)lamb kabobs, lamb pirzola (Drinks) fresh ginger, orange and mint pot of tea, & Mideastern Coffee The exquisite, mouth-watering flavors of these Mediterranean dishes were genuinely authentic and thoroughly enjoyable. ***SERVICE: We had the pleasure of speaking with the owner, who shared a portion of his restaurant's history with us. The staff were very attentive and helpful. ***AMBIANCE: Mideastern-style decorations. Family-friendly environment with a classic, timeless feel. Surrounded by many other varieties of food eateries around. Located right accross from the Burien Library. Including a dinning area in the front. Midsize indoor dining room. Street parking Bathroom needs a little upgrade though. We'll certainly will be coming back to sample the other dishes. read more

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Really delicious Mediterranean food. The mezzo platter is delicious, the prices reasonable.

"Amazing food, friendly staff, cozy seating.Lamb shank was amazing! Will return! Good vibes" read more

Marlaina's Mediterranean Kitchen - Lamb shank - Mediterranean Near Me - Burien, Washington

This is excellent food service and location! I love Mediterranean food and this is top shelf ! Do yourself a favor and plan a dinner date here! read more

Small little restaurant in burien Wonderful food and service - very friendly and welcoming read more

I have been coming to this lovely establishment for a couple years now, and it is one gem of a place! The servers are great! The food is impeccable, plates are very generous, and the owner is one site most nights. Great place to go to and the vibes are wonderful! read more

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The staff is amazing and I love that, over the years, it's the same people working here each time. I love the "family" vibes of this restaurant! It's imperfect and authentic and just the local place I love to support. We get the large mezze platter each time and mix it up between the Chicken Pirzola & Mesopotamian Lamb and Beef. Everything, including their yogurt, hummus, pita bread, and baklava are made in house. HOMEMADE! It's so good! My partner and I came here for our first date night after our baby was born, when we bought our first house together, and when they proposed. Almost every time we come here, the chef will see our son and send an animal of some kind shaped out of oranges or cucumber. They seriously are so wonderful. We like to visit on Tuesdays or throughout the weekdays, unless it's a weekend. Call for reservations for better seats and there's not a waiting area. They do have a bigger space in the back. Can't recommend this place enough! read more

Marlaina's Mediterranean Kitchen - Almost every time we come in, the cook sends an animal created from an orange, cucumber or some other fruit. - Mediterranean Near Me - Burien, Washington

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3d visit was just as good as the 1st 2. We came in about 5:30PM on a Thursday. It was not crowded and we were seated right away. The small Meza platter was great and we should have taken our conclusions from the 1st 2 visits and just split one dinner but we ordered the gyro platter and the lamb kababs. The pieces of lamb were perfectly cooked rare and very tender. My wife and I each ate one skewer with 3 generous pieces of meat. Then we shared the huge portion of shawarma meat on her plate. Each of us had lots of rice and salad. We took home enough for sandwiches tomorrow. Service was friendly, professional and attentive. 152nd street is fulled with good local restaurants and this is one of the best. We could not finish our $7 beers but we made room for the baclava. read more

If you like Mediterranean food, this place was 10/10! Jackie and Chef Musa were so nice and make some of the best Mediterranean food I've had in WA. Great food, service, wine, and their baklava was incredible! Will absolutely be back. read more

Extremely fresh, unpretentious, delicious food that's cooked with love. Honestly, it feels like a hug when you're eating here. I live very close to this place but hadn't tried it until the other day for a Yelp event. We got to meet Chef Musa and his son Ishmael. They were incredibly welcoming and kind. We tried so many wonderful dishes including: hummus, tzatziki, baba Ganoush (my favorite!!), pita, saffron rice, chicken stew, lamb stew, vegetarian stew, Mediterranean salad, and great wine selection. I will definitely be coming back and can't wait to bring and friends and family here too. read more

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What can I say.... Everything was amazing. Wine was delicious. Appetizers were really yummy and I tried things I'd never had before and was delighted to know that I really liked them. Main dishes we tried a few and every one of them was amazing. The right spices. Tender meat... focaccia bread was sooo yummy! The food literally felt "Like Home". Good food that sticks with you. You can tell this is a point of pride in the owner who is now training his son to take over the business!!!! The restaurant was clean and decorated with (of course) a Mediterranean flair. This little restaurant has been in my Burien neighborhood for a while and I hadn't had a chance to go in but now I can't wait to come back!!!! Definitely highly recommend!! read more

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Another wonderful meal! The service by Susan was amazing and the food was outstanding. One of my favorite Burien restaurants!!!

This was a cozy little place to stumble on. The food was delicious a little on the higher price point for the items offered but once you try the food those thoughts slowly fade away with every bite. The outside seating area is charming. Our server was so attentive and made fantastic recommendations. read more

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Fantastic food and even better service. Really can't go wrong with anything on the menu and the wine paired nicely.

We stopped by Marlaina's while in town for work, and this spot in the downtown area is super cute with lots of dining options around and easy parking nearby. We had a party of six, and while most of their seating looked suited for smaller groups, the staff was very accommodating, pushing tables together for us. We ordered the mezze platter to share, and everyone especially loved the baba ganoush. The waiter brought us extra pita without us even asking. Each of us ordered our own entrée, and wow, the portion sizes were huge! We were all wishing we could take leftovers back, but traveling for business makes that tricky. If we return, we'd definitely share an entrée instead. The plates came with a Mediterranean salad, and I was a little surprised to see spinach in it, but that's on me for not reading the menu more closely. I liked the touch of a roast pepper. I wish the pita wasn't cut into strips and placed under all the meat, as it made it a little soggy. But otherwise, the food was flavorful and satisfying. read more

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things i didn't know: 152nd in burien is a dinner destination and parking spots are at a premium. marlaina's is so popular that when we walked in hoping for a table, the restaurant was already full and we were asked if we'd made a reservation. things i now moving forward: marlaina's serves damn good food! hefty portions and tasty combinations and we didn't even order an entree. between the bread, the large mezze platter and the two salads we got, we both went home with leftovers and i was stuffed because i couldn't stop myself from mopping up the plethora of flavors and textures on the plates. the baklava was also good and just the right amount for two people to share. our server was attentive and friendly and did the best he could since we were seated in a rear area past the kitchen and main part of the restaurant (it seems like that is reserved for large groups and maybe overflow patrons on nights when the other tables are occupied?) which doesn't have as nice or colorful an ambiance but it's the food we were after. i feel somewhat remiss to say i hadn't known about marlaina's until my friend suggested we go check it out. i'm in burien a lot and have tried many of the food establishments including the one right next door which i love so i'll own my own ignorance but now i just want to shout from the rooftops that you, too, should give marlaina's a try. i fell like i've been let in on a local secret i should've known about a long time ago. read more

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I'm mad my friend didn't show me this spot earlier!!! For starters, we had the mezze platter. It came with dolmas (so good!! Perfect marriage of rice and spices!), tzatziki (so fresh! The mint...yum!!), baba ganoush (with a smokey hint), hummus (so fresh!!), tabouli (best ive had in a long time! It was not overwhelming with parsley... super enjoyable. So good we got orders to go!), and the piyaz (a chilled white bean salad with ginger root, onion, tomato, EVOO, and garlic...so good we got orders to go!). Entrees we had the mesopotamian lamb and beef (the stew was so comforting..like a hug. The lamb was so tender!), and the lamb chops (love the rosemary and garlic!) For dessert...freshhhhh baklava, freshest ive had. It had just been made. It was so perfect! It's not so heavy compared to the normal baklava with honey that Im used too. Looks like I have a new favorite Mediterranean spot to go to!!! The staff was great. The food was amazing. read more

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The MOST delicious food with the friendliest staff and pleasant ambience. The owner makes us feel like we're part of the family. It's our favorite place to dine in all of Seattle....all of Washington actually. Couldn't recommend it any higher! The absolute best! read more

Great little place with Amazing food! Service was top notch and food tasted like it was all made from scratch with family recipes. Definitely going back. read more

Wow, what an amazing meal! We started by being welcomed and sat at a nice table shortly after opening. Drink offerings were good but we decided on just water as we wanted to be able to taste the flavors of the food more. For an appetizer, we started with the "MEZZE PLATTER" which was small portions of several appetizers in a sampler form: Piyaz, Hummus, Tzatziki, Baba Ganoush, Dolma and Tabouli. The Hummas, Dolma and Baba Ganoush were amazing and went very well with the homemade bread. Next was our main course. The Lamb & Beef "Stew" for the lady and for myself, the Lamb Kebabs. The stew wasn't what you'd think of as a traditional stew but rather slow-cooked meats along with greens and rice, a little light sauce. Extremely tender and delicious. My kebabs was a typical skewer of lamb (two actually) along with rice and salad, though I opted for double rice and no salad. I've had kebabs many times from different locations around the US as well as in other countries (south of France, Malta etc...) and I think these might have been the BEST kebabs I've never had! They were seasoned perfectly, were just right as far as how cooked they were, and that char on them was incredible! To end the meal, we had baklava which, like the kebab, was probably the best baklava I've ever tasted. This *might* be because I often don't order baklava as I have been disappointed many times, but this was no disappointment, that's for sure! Incredible flavor. Good portion size too I think. A Turkish coffee ended our meal. The service we got was fantastic and we are now relaxing and digesting a big meal. Living right near this restaurant could be dangerous for us in the future! We will be back! :) read more

Excellent food and amazing service, just delicious and portions were plentiful. Can't tell you enough how delicious the food was.

The food was delish: tsuzki, hummus, Mediterranean salad, chickpea curry stew, Mesopotamian beef and lamb stew, Mesopotamian chicken stew, and basmati rice. And of course, baklavas! There was 12 of us and we sat in the back room. It was a joyous occasion! The owners were very cordial and accommodating. read more

What a find. I happened to be in the area and specifically looked for Mediterranean food at the time, and stumbled upon this spot with a handful of reviews but reviewed highly. Gave it a shot, and was completely wowed by the food and service, and small shop homey vibe. The regulars and locals that come here are lucky this spot isn't as accessible for folks living in seattle/north seattle because I guarantee this place would be absolutely swamped if that were the case. Great portions, freshly made dishes, awesome service (privately run). Definitely get the hummus app, and take stuff to go if you have leftovers! read more

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I had the pleasure of trying this place this evening and I wanted to jump on and add my review to Marlaina's! Ambiance: Marlaina's is located in downtown Burien, where there is limited diagonal street parking. When you walk into Marlaina's you are greeted with Mediterranean decor, as if you are right in someone's kitchen. It is very home-styled and comforting. The kitchen is small and facing outward to the dining area, and you can see the chef working away at orders. Food: Marlaina's has a small menu, with lamb, beef and vegan options. There is also an extensive drink and appetizer menu that has the likes of baba ganoush and hummus with warm pita. Because of the wait, the kind waitress gave us hummus with pita on the house. The texture was thick and creamy, and just the right amount of seasoning to it. It was probably one of my favorite hummus I have had personally! The pita is more thicker than usual, but just as great if not better. I ordered the gyro plate which consisted of the grilled lamb and beef meat, basmati rice, spinach salad, pita bread and tsatziki sauce. I usually don't eat lamb, but there was nothing gamey about the meat! Everything was seasoned well, super fresh and so filling. The portions were huge on this platter! My mom had the vegan stew, which was also very flavorful. The eggplant was soft and tender, and the tomato based sauce complemented the veggies and rice as well. Everything was huge! We were super filled afterwards, but we definitely had room for baklava. They usually are served with two, but the waitress was so kind to let us have one extra since we were a party of three. It was my first time having it, and it was perfectly crispy and had the right amount of sweetness with the glaze. The almond spread was also very wonderful and complemented the delicate crust. Service: It was definitely busy on a Sunday night! There was only one waiter working for the entire dining area, so definitely be mindful of the wait! Everyone in the restaurant was super friendly and welcoming. The chef was also very wonderful and he was laughing when I devoured the bakalava! Overall, definitely will be back with more friends and family to enjoy this little slice of the Mediterranean in Burien. Please give this little family restaurant a try! read more

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Excellent food and service. We had melt-in-your- mouth beef shank and it was cooked to perfection. Highly recommend.

Musa Firat provides exceptional service serving absolutely delicious cuisine with the comfort of a Mediterranean cafe.. read more

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Owners were super friendly and welcoming. Food was excellent and plentiful the pita bread was fresh and excellent. We had the gyro platter and the special chicken. It has a long name I can't spell. It comes with salad, chicken, yogurt sauce on top of pita. The hummus appetizer was plentiful for sharing. Great gem in Burien read more

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Tried the place on a whim and boy were we glad we did...outstanding, fresh, flavorful and a delight to some of the most discerning palettes. Restaurant is cute inside with some booths and tables...cozy with great music. Service is outstanding, attentive but not invasive. If you like Mediterranean food, give it a try! One of my favorites and we will definitely be back! read more

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Oh no.. We went here last night for dinner and I assume they are training a new chef... but everything was very very salty and not the same. The appetizers were amazing as usual but I was expecting amazing entrees and that was disappointing to me. Sad to say I'm big on consistency of the restaurants I review so I have to update that in here. I ordered a ginger ale and the new waitress had poured it into a cup of ice. My eyes immediately drew to the cup and noticed a speck of black inside. A dead fruit fly just sitting in my ginger ale. My spouse told the waitress and she seemed awkward and confused. read more

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The food was great, the service was awesome, and the it was a quiet atmosphere since we came closer to the closing!

We always love our experience at Marlaina's and have been many times--both the two of us and with friends visiting from out of town. The food is excellent. Every experience is one with which we received warm, generous service. We were unable to make it down to Burien with our friend visiting from NY, when I discovered we could do Delivery! The food was as delicious as if we were sitting there at one of Marlaina's tables, talking with Musa. read more

Friendly service and excellent food. It's hard not to have the beef & lamb stew every time I go there, but the lamb shank is also hard to resist. Their baklava is yummy too. read more

Visited this delicious restaurant located close to our Airbnb. Stopped in for dinner, and had such an enjoyable experience! The staff is super friendly, and the food was incredible! Must try the pistachio baklava! The Mezza Platter was a great way to try a lot of yummy items! read more

Marlaina's Mediterranean Kitchen - Mezze Platter - Mediterranean Near Me - Burien, Washington

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