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    Marlaina's Mediterranean Kitchen

    4.6 (360 reviews)
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    MARLAINA'S MEDITERRANEAN KITCHEN ATMOSPHERE

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Lamb shank

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

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    Kathirazhagan A.

    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.

    Makerita L.

    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.

    Gyro Platter
    Toby E.

    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!

    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.

    Almost every time we come in, the cook sends an animal created from an orange, cucumber or some other fruit.
    Kelly P.

    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!

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    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.

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    Raye T.

    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.

    Terry-Jo L.

    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!!

    bread
    Joy P.

    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.

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    2 years ago

    The chicken wrap had so many wonderful flavors that melded well with one another! Staff are friendly and price is excellent.

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    The food was delicious, the wine great, the service warm and inviting. Dim dinner ambiance, not too loud. The BEST baklava.

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    2 years ago

    This was my first time trying Mediterranean food. Everything was very flavorful and well-presented

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    2 years ago

    Great food, amazing service and even better decoration. Would definitely go here again

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    2 years ago

    AMAZING food and service! This is a favorite place for us. We love everything about this restaurant. It's definitely a must try.

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    3 years ago

    Amazing food, Amazing service! Would give pictures of food but..... I ate it all. Soooo good!!

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    3 years ago

    Good food, even better service. If you like Mediterranean you'll enjoy this. I would give it a 4.7 if that was an option.

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    Ask the Community - Marlaina's Mediterranean Kitchen

    Do you take reservations?

    Yes, we take reservations. Please call the restaurant directly at 206-535-6420 or email us at Marlainasrestaurant@gmail.com.… Read more

    What comes with the kabobs?

    Rice, salad (spinach-based) and tzatziki sauce on the plate between the kebabs.

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