I've been going to this place for years and it never ceases to amaze me. The food is not only great but is consistent, I've never had a dish I haven't greatly enjoyed. the service is beyond good (as well as the sweet tea) but the environment is great to be in. The desserts (specifically the baklava) are amazing and I get one every time I go. unfortunately I moved away from the area but I make it a point to visit here and eat every time I'm in the area. Overall 10/10 service, food, and atmosphere. Kid friendly as well, you should definitely eat here. read more

Tonight I had my first dinner here. They were very busy but I didn't mind the wait. The food is just SO good. Their tahini and tzatziki are some of the best that I ever had. I had the 3 meat combo with salmon, lamb and steak. I had double Greek salad instead of rice and it was perfect! I love the ambiance of the place and it's really cool at dinner with all the Turkish lighting. Definitely one of the top 2 best restaurants in Jacksonville. read more

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Marrakesh has a stellar track record in my humble opinion! The setting and styling of the interior is fun and exciting and the food is always phenomenal and served quickly by smiling faces! read more

We ordered pick up. It was right on time. The food was absolutely delicious. Tasted very fresh. It was nice to have something out of the ordinary. The hummus was delicious. That tabouli was great. The pita bread was delicious. The falafel was perfect. We had falafel and hummus combo, we had the lamb and beef Shawarma. The lamb was really dry, but it had great flavor and the salad was delicious with the tahini, we also had the falafel sandwich which had great flavor. However, we ordered double rice and we only got a single serving . Everything was delicious. We would definitely be back. We've been there a few times now. It's nice to have Turkish Mediterranean food as an option here. read more

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I will start by saying that Marrakesh is THE best restaurant in the town of Jacksonville. Since I discover it back in 2019 my opinion still stands. It is unmatched whether you are into mediterranean cuisine or not. Let's start with the service: staff is great, always attentive and nice. When they are really busy you will notice that it will take a little longer to get service but honestly the wait is always 100% worth it and the ambience is really warm and relaxing. Let's talk about the food: this restaurant have very common and well known dishes typical of Mediterranean mixed restaurant, but what I can tell you is that the vast majority of these dishes have a family recipe seasoning or process to it. The flavor on a lot of these you won't taste anywhere else and this is coming from someone that never miss a opportunity to grab me some lamb chops, shawarma or gyro at any restaurant I spot. I have not been able to recreate the flavor of a lot of the dishes I tried at Marrakesh anywhere else, so use that as a reference. This is a local spot and hidden gem so I want to make sure that everyone knows about it because I don't ever want to see it close! If you are visiting from the surroundings (havelock, new bern, morehead, swansboro, etc.) do not hesitate to have some great lunch or dinner at Marrakesh. If you'd like to try my favorite it consist of: 1 order of stuffed grape leaves with Tzatziki sauce, 1 order of Labneh and for the main dish a lamb chops dinner with rice and tahini salad. Enjoy! read more

Marrakesh - Lamb Chops lunch special with Tahini salad 10/10 every time! - Turkish Near Me - Jacksonville, North Carolina

My first visit here, but I'm definitely coming back! The food was amazing and our server "Reagan" was very friendly and brought our food right away. I had the lamb chops with the red cabbage salad and it was delicious. Also had spanakopita appetizer which was delicious too and arrived within 5 minutes of us ordering! I enjoyed the sweetened iced tea with mint, and the desserts were fantastic! The ambiance was good with plenty of room and lots of tables. Loved the Mediterranean vibe. read more

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I had an awesome experience here. It was my first time eating at this place. The food was excellent as well as the atmosphere. Their staff are all kind and speak to you. The price for what I ordered was reasonable as well the portions. I was especially appreciative of my waitress named Gina. She exuded a pleasant smile and was very attentive to her section of tables. She recommended a fantastic meal and made sure that I loved the plate. Please give Gina a shout out. She makes it easy to choose this place again, and again. Thank you Gina for an enjoyable lunch. read more

The place has wonderful ambiance, but unfortunately service was not it. We were sat quickly but weren't approached by a server. We continued waiting for another 20 minutes but everyone else around us had been spoken to even the people sat next to us 10 minutes after we'd been sat and which they received greetings quickly. Waitress's kept walking by as we had our menus open and no water. Would have been interested to try the food had we been taken care of. read more

The food was great. Our server was attentive and took care of us. The lunch portions were so generous. Great for the whole family. Highly recommend! read more

They had socially distant tables set up, which were filling quickly even for lunch. Wanting to get a lay of the land, I ordered an appetizer sampler with pretty much everything I wanted. Hummus was creamy and came with a few fava beans on top, but I also got a separate portion of fava beans. I was a tad disappointed they were cold, but they had a bit of spice to them and were tasty enough. I got warmth from my tea with a mint leaf in it. The pita wasn't impressive; straight white bread that wasn't as flavorful as the best such breads, but the salad selection was respectable. That had some appealing-looking desserts too that I rather wish I'd tried after my other dessert plans didn't work out. For anyone stopping through the area-especially those looking for vegetarian/vegan food of variety and substance, this is certainly a worthwhile stop. read more

Marrakesh - Chai tea - Turkish Near Me - Jacksonville, North Carolina

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We came in on a fairly busy Saturday but we're still seated immediately. We had the hummus appetizer and it was very good. My boyfriend had the shawarma with I think beef and thought it was great. I had the moussaka which was just amazing. It had a flavor I've never had before but it was so delicious that I wanted even more after I finished it. We had baklava for dessert and that was really good as well, but for me nothing could compare to the moussaka. I will come back for more of that. Our server was very quick and pleasant as well. Overall a very nice place for dinner and affordable. read more

Marrakesh - Moussaka - Turkish Near Me - Jacksonville, North Carolina

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Absolutely love this place! Was here years ago and it's still amazing!! Food is absolutely fantastic and the service is amazing! Super nice and friendly place to dine. Decor is great and the overall establishment is very well put together! Highly recommend! read more

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This remains one of my favorite places in jacksonville, the owners and staff are refreshingly kind, the food is consistently fresh and delicious and the new building is only making it even better. The remodeled building offers an exceptional ambiance that is unmatched by other local restaurants in this area. You can enjoy a romantic date night or a family dinner cause the tables are arranged in a way that is private. I cant ever say enough about the food, this is one of two places you can literally order anything on the menu and it is delicious! Lamb chop dinner is a family favorite that our oldest has been enjoying since he was stealing them off my plate at two. Whether you choose the stuffed chicken, kayala or any of the kabobs, you can pair with rice and your choice of fresh salads for a satisfying belly full every time. I love starting with the appetizer platter and trying a combo of things with falafels. Whether you tried at the old building or you are new to the area...you need to get out to the new location (near home depot, hold hooters building) and add this to your list of places in jacksonville. read more

I'm gonna keep this short. Ignore Bee L. Her review is straight caca with diarrhea. She needs to walk far far far away from jville. This is by fair the best restaurant within 100 miles and it's not even close. To anyone who reads this, eat at marrakesh and you will absolutely love the divine food they serve at this spectacular holy establishment. read more

Marrakesh is my favorite restaurant in Jacksonville! The food is tasty and healthy; the wait staff is incredibly personable and professional. We had been going there for a few years and most recently discovered that they had moved into a new spacious well lit setting. The food and the prices remain really good so it remains my favorite place. read more

This is a great find in the area! In the land of seafood, burgers and BBQ, finding a good Turkish/Mediterranean restaurant feels like finding hidden treasure! The ambiance was very nice with beautiful decorations that make this strip mall restaurant feel more like an experience. Our servers were very helpful and offered good suggestions (try the cauliflower appetizer!). The food was yummy! A good menu with lots of fresh salads, dips, and a decent entrée selection. The portions were on the smaller side but they do provide pita for the table and will refill as needed. We tried the appetizer sampler with falafel, grape leaves, a tahini salad and hummus; the labneh cheese dip, the cauliflower appetizer and a lamb/beef shawarma platter with tabouli salad. All tasted fresh and had great flavors/spices. Overall, great experience! Will be returning to try more delicious dishes. read more

Marrakesh - Cauliflower appetizer and labneh - Turkish Near Me - Jacksonville, North Carolina

While visiting my daughter we checked out this place yesterday. The food was delicious! Heading back there again today... read more

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Walked in waited at the counter and was sat after the next group walked in then the attendant made it seem like I was in the way

They sure know how to season some protein !! I ordered the lunch sheesh plate and it was as amazing. My friend had the lamb chops and they were good as well but In my opinion my sheesh was better ! The ambience and decor is great as well :) read more

Marrakesh - Spanakopita appetizer - Turkish Near Me - Jacksonville, North Carolina

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They are ok. I've been there 4 times in the past 7 years (the last 3 because coworkers and friends want to go there). Their hummus was ok, but the last time all I could taste was tahini. I've had a couple of their entrees, but every time it just weighed heavy in my stomach for hours . I don't know why that when I eat there, afterwards I always feel heavy in the stomach and unwell for hours afterwards. The taste of their entrees (that I had tried) was amazing! But I can't get past that it is always difficult to digest. I can eat the heck out of spicy Mexican food--the spicier the better! But when food just sits in your stomach for 4-5 hours, I don't understand why it only happens at this place. There's a new place at the Marine Corps exchange, Mediterranean food that is also delicious and feels like "clean eats." Their shawarma doesn't make you feel heavy and a bit ill for hours after eating it. read more

Ive gotten to go orders. Is awesome honestly. Spanakopitas, fresh goat cheese and feta with pickled onions. Its all very delicious. Give it a try! The staff is very nice too. U can pick up or sit in read more

I give high marks for the owner to move in to the former Hooters building. The building went from Haram to Halal. The Moussaka hit the stop and way better than what is served in Greek restaurants. The Turkish Salad hit the spot with the right spices, but could have used Feta Cheese. In the Middle East the meat is usually dry, but it was juicy for Halal meats. The ambience had Turkish ornaments. Again I thank the owner for taking over the Hooters building and thanks goodness the Jacksonville NC Hooters went out of business. read more

Food is always hot and fresh. Nice when you can watch all aspects of the cooking proccess. Tables are clean and the mint sweet tea is delicious, and compliments well with any dinner choice. read more

Marrakesh - Hummus - Turkish Near Me - Jacksonville, North Carolina

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I love the atmosphere! Food is excellent. Very authentic. I have been coming here for years, love the new place.

The food here was phenomenal. Had the beef lamb shawarma. All the food and drinks came out in less than 5 minutes. Tzatziki sauce on the side. My server Savannah was great. Constantly checking in and helping with any requests. Also it was apparent all the employees enjoy working there and we're all helping each other out cheerfully. The ambience is feels like a nice family restaurant. Nice for a family or a date. Lots of room and lots of parking. read more

Every dish was smothered in so much olive oil I feel like I just performed fellatio on John D Rockefeller. I feel like I could give a Swedish hot oil massage with what's left on my hands. We ordered the hummus - which was perfectly fine - but topped in ounces of oil. The Spanakopita was hyper greasy. How about the moussaka? Weird glops of eggplant and tomato paste swimming in an unappetizing and insane amount of oil. The cucumber salad /dip was topped with a crazy helping of oil. The felafel was super oily, too. Do they get a volume discount on oil or something? Look, I really want to pull for a place like this in a town like Jacksonville. It's a pretty good concept with a menu of salads/dips you get with entrees. There aren't a lot of Mediterranean options in town and this place would be serviceable with some better quality control. The service was decent and the atmosphere was pleasant. I'd say it worth a shot but maybe go with something like kebabs. Or, just bring a roll of paper towels so you sop up the excess oil for your very own homemade tiki torch. read more

My husband and I came across this restaurant and we do love Mediterranean food so we gave it a shot. There atmosphere is nice and clean the food was really good and our waitress was very helpful in what we should try and we were glad we listened because she was spot on. Great food and great service read more

Everything is amazing here!!! Love the labne and shawarma the most but the drinks are so fresh and yummy. I wish I could give this place 10 stars. read more

Food was fantastic and the service was absolutely amazing. The restaurant was relaxed with everyone looking after your needs

My wife and I stopped in for lunch while passing through. I was a bit uncertain (despite the great reviews) when we pulled in and saw the darkened windows but as soon as we opened the door, we knew we made the right choice. We started with the Stuffed Grape Leaves and Falafel. Both were very good. My iced tea with the fresh mint was fantastic. We then had the Gyro with Red Cabbage Salad and Moussaka with Rice. Both were excellent! Fresh ingredients and well made. We really enjoyed our meal and hope to get back. read more

I only ordered the falafel. Not knowing what anything was on the menu, I ordered the only thing I've ever heard of. I cut one open and ate a small piece of it. It was a like raw and cornmeal and I could not even get it swallowed until I had a lot of my drink. I will not be going back. I am sorry that I didn't try some chicken or something else. The ambiance and servicer were fine, though. read more

Food is overrated from my point of view. I was there twice and ordered different things from the menu. Dishes are Americanized and less authentic. Ambience is ok but not more. Portions are huge, good price value balance read more

The food was great, awesome personnel and management . The new address have perfect ambience. Congratulations!

The luncheon menu is sufficient but the portions are just enough. The prices, however are good. Nothing to take home and there was plenty of room afterwards for dessert, but I didn't have time. I had the Shawarma with a side of Greek salad. The meat was tender and the salad fresh. One of my lunch companions had a Gyro, another the Moussaka with pita bread,and the 3rd the very petite lamb chops, and the 4th had a large Greek salad. Everyone enjoyed and two of us wish we had bigger portions. I won't say service was slow because everything is cooked fresh. Just keep that in mind because it will take a few extra minutes to get your food. I do recommend this place. Perhaps the dinner portions are larger. read more

To be honest I was in a bad mood when I came into the restaurant. I was dealing with a lot of stuff. I foolishly ordered a very spicy dish that was not for me. They took it back without question and then the owner or manager brought out a lamb dish for me and politely insisted I eat. I tried to refuse, saying I was too stressed to eat but he was passionate and confident that I would enjoy it. So I took a bite. Wow. It turned my entire day around and i ate every bite. It was delicious. I have heard good things about this restaurant from people and they were absolutely right. The big thing is you can tell the staff likes their jobs and are passionate about their food and their restaurant. The decor is really cool the tables have three benches instead of the traditional two which is cool The music is fun and not too loud and the food was FAST and DELICIOUS. Will be back again. Thank you for making my day better! If you are stressed they will fix you too. read more

This is our favorite restaurant in Jacksonville! The food is Mediterranean, (Greek, Israeli, Lebanese) fresh, well seasoned and delicious. There is a well stocked bar. The AMBIANCE is of Moroccan influence and very lavish They have redecorated and expanded since they opened several years ago. The staff is quite knowledgeable and efficient (although the Turkish Coffee machine is very slow). There is a nice dessert selection and even a kid's pizza. read more

Delicious food, the attentive and helpful staff, went the extra mile to ensure satisfaction. Highly recommend read more

Marrakesh was really good, I'm really glad that we tried it. My friends and I got the Labne (like a creamy cream cheese) appetizer and the pita. It wasn't the best pita I've ever had, you could tell it wasn't fresh out of the oven, but it was pretty good. I got the hummus supreme combo with chicken Shawarma on top. I would've liked a little more flavor. It came with a side salad I got the Fatouch (mixed greens with sumac and crushed pita chips on top) it was delicious. This was by far the best part of meal. For dessert, my friends and I split baklava. I couldn't believe how cheap it was, three dollars definitely worth it. read more

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The food here was very good. The atmosphere was inviting The service was great. Would recommend for a casual lunch. read more

The service was fast, the food was good and they were really nice. Every time we go there we get a new experience and that's really what we expecting from here, I really still don't know what would be my favorite food in here cuz every time I come here i get a new tasty food which makes me change my mind about the last time. A great experience. I will definitely go there until there is nothing new. read more

Marrakesh - Turkish Near Me - Jacksonville, North Carolina

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