Well, we stopped in because we absolutely love Mediterranean food, they were in the process of…read moresetting up for some Sunday evening event but the hostess assured us that they were open. Things were a problem from the beginning. We asked for a water with lemon and a Coca-Cola. We got a water with lemon and a Diet Coke. Oh well, a few calories in the negative is not a bad thing to start with when you're going to stuff your face with Mediterranean food :-) We ordered a Philly cheesesteak sandwich without onions or peppers with extra crispy fries, and a falafel sandwich with extra crispy fries. We got a Philly cheesesteak sandwich with peppers, and as you can see from the photo, the fries were less than perky! The only good thing I can say about the food is that it did not give us food poisoning. It was cold, it was incorrect, it was just not good. As far as the service, we asked for condiments with our appetizer, and they arrived with our meal after our appetizer was cold. Then we asked for salt when our mail was delivered and not only did not arrive, the lady that we asked to help us told us., "I'm setting up for a party I'm not waiting tables" rather than just helping and finding a salt shaker or another server. Not a problem! This strong, independent white girl got her fat ass up from the table, walked over to the man at the next table sucking on a hookah, and asked him I could take his salt and pepper shaker. I guess he decided it wasn't worth arguing with me about, and he gave it up. NOTES: Bring your own salt and pepper shakers, tum, canned soda, etc. and be prepared to meet the needs of your tablemates because your server will not. In fact, you might just decide to go next door to Burger King and grab a burger instead :-)

November 7, 2025 at midnight was my first time visiting this location, and I have to say the…read moreservice was absolutely amazing! The food was delicious I really enjoyed the Chicken Pasta Alfredo and the Lamb Chops. Everything was perfectly cooked and full of flavor. A huge shoutout to "NURJAN" her service was truly outstanding! She was so kind, caring, and welcoming, making us feel comfortable from the moment we arrived. The drink she recommended was so good " Trio Layla "She even walked us out after our meal, asking where we were from and engaging in such a warm and polite conversation. Overall, the experience was wonderful great food, great atmosphere, and exceptional service. I'll definitely be coming back, and I'll be so happy if NURJAN is our server again!

The best hummus I've ever had wallah! Service was outstanding, I felt welcomed and as if I was one…read moreof them. Definitely a fine establishment, and now have a new regular!

Loveeeee this place! Was brought here by a friend a few…read moremonths ago and we tried a little bit of everything and I was not disappointed!! So decided to come back again last Saturday with same friend and her child for a relaxed dinner. They have a great playground for the kids and the patio is huge! The food is super tasty. We had some hummus, and the mixed grill plate. It's served with a massive pita bread that is freshly baked and the size of my head. They have good sauces as well. We didn't finish our food between the two of us and ended up taking leftovers. Portions are great. The mint lemonade is to die for!! Overall really like this place and will continue to come back here

Terrible food. Sloppy preparation. The beef shawarma taste like it was sitting in hot water for…read morehours and that's how they kept it warm. The texture was so chewy and just tasteless and by the time I got it it was cold! The mix zatar/ cheese bread was terrible. It's not a mix it is a half and half for starters. The cheese was just smack down on one side and not melted properly. Nothing felt fresh. This was my second attempt wit them and my last. Please don't waste your time supporting this trash.

Cafe Awtar is a new Mediterranean restaurant and hookah lounge located on Richmond ave. close to…read moreLittle India. I was invited to a private tasting to try a few things off of their menu and to check out the new space. I really appreciate that this establishment serves halal food and provides great service. Although I'm not too familiar with Mediterranean food - blame my upbringing - I truly enjoyed all of the flavors from each dish. The chef has a unique spin on Mediterranean traditional dishes compared to what I've had somewhere else. Their menu offers a lot of options. If you're in the area, bring a friend or two to come check them out! Instagram: @houstonfoodee

Visiting from out of town and trying this spot for the first time…read more The Mediterranean/Lebanese dishes were delicious across the board, the decor was beautiful, and the whole place felt so clean and welcoming. Service was quick, and everything my group ordered hit the mark. And seriously--do yourself a favor and get the Eggplant Extravaganza. Highly recommend this place, and we'll definitely be back whenever we're in the area!"

I came to dine alone on a weekday evening and unfortunately felt that I did not have an experience…read morewhere I would return. The place is set up nicely with seating both inside and outside and good vibes. However, the service is extremely slow and forgetful. I had come in search of the best falafel sandwich, and after much research Mary'z was a top contender. The sandwich itself was fine but nothing to necessarily write home about. The sauces were fantastic if you ask for garlic and spicy sauce on the side. However, I got double charged for them after my servers forgot to deliver them to me. Additionally, it took a half hour to deliver my check after repeatedly asking for it. I will not be returning here unfortunately.

The place looks great after the remodeling. The food used…read moreto be better, maybe we went on a bad day though. They need to keep an eye on the kitchen, the fries was cold and double fried, the shawerma fries used to be great today it was like rubber. I have to say management was very apologetic and they did remake the orders with fresh meat. We told the manager we don't want anything we are telling you for your own good. He treated us for tea and the most beautiful fruit board. Amazing customer service we wish you the best of luck.

Went to this Halal restaurant for the first time, for the Eid buffet, and the overall experience…read morewas not good! It was $35+service charge+tax. What was so ridiculous was that water was not even included in that high price! They charge extra $2 for a small water bottle. On top, server never bothered to tell us that there will be an extra charge for a water bottle and just included in our bill. Parking was also not covered and we were charged for it. Definitely a huge rip-off for what you got for the amount you paid for. When it comes to food, it was just okay and nothing special. There were no beef items beside the ground beef and ground beef with potatoes. Last but not least, we called few days ago for reservation due to a potential high crowd on the Eid day. To our surprise, we were told to just show up and it will be on a first come first serve basis. What a disaster it was and not sure whose idea was that. We had to wait over an hour to be seated as it was chaotic and out of control. I will not recommend or go to this place specially if it is going to be a religious/festival day.

This is a fantastic, fun and friendly place to go. I went for the first time with a group of a…read moreFrancis celebrate a birthday. I got there earlier than my group and immediately noticed how clean of a facility was. There were a significant amount of people apparently there was a large party as well as individual groups much smaller. The wait time was about 30 to 45 minutes, but it was very easy to walk in and get a reservation. I was very impressed by the cleanliness. They have a playground for children so if you bring little ones they have stuff to do plenty of seating as well. The parking situation I would recommend those coming on a weekend to arrive 30 minutes before just to get a good seat otherwise there is valet. The food is very delicious. I really appreciate it. The nonalcoholic menu me and all my friends had an absolutely great time and we will be back.

Unfortunately the staff here is very lackadaisical, with no attention to detail. They're kind…read moreenough when you're in front of them but if you don't flag them down or let them know you exist then you're on your own. We had to flag them down to let them know we arrived. Then we have to flag them down for some water then to order them our meal... Then we had to wait an additional half an hour to get the check. I can try to flag someone down because I was late for a meeting but there was no rush there was no rhyme there was no reason. There was no rhythm. I was getting irate so I had to go to the bar and tell them to get someone to our table immediately. That wasn't the only issue we had.. the furniture inside and outside are very very dirty. I would say maybe 90% of them are wet and moldy. Which is weird because I can understand that condition outside but not inside. Almost all of the furniture inside were soiled and molded. And actually truly disgusting. Ultimately, we desire to sit outside because there was less mold than the ones inside. The food however is decent enough to visit again, though I may have to order to go. It's nothing to write home about but again I may need to just order something different and order take out.

Cool vibes & great happy hour deals! We had the tacos, which were good and could have been our…read moreentire meal. We then ordered the mixed grill thinking it would be kind of small given the really great price. That was definitely not the case! It was humongous! A single person shouldn't order this, seriously. Two people could eat off of this for two days, I swear lol. The hookahs were good too, especially considering the price!!! I will definitely be back.

Food: Goat chops:…read more8.9/10, verrrry yummy and tenderrrrr Hookah: I had the birthday special hookah and babbbby it was on point! Very smooth & lasted a gooood while! Their chai hookah was also very good. The birthday special also came with a glass of champagne that was cool. They had happy hour that ended at 9 on drinks($5), hookah($10) normally ($14-15?) and beer ($3) I had a mini birthday celebration here on a random Tuesday in December and had such a great time with my people. The service was timely, patient, & accurate! Everyone enjoyed themselves and were well taken care of. The glass room was such a perfect private space for us where we were able to watch the game and play our own music by connecting to the aux. Super cute aesthetic and a cuuute lil picture area Honey & his crew did well, I'll definitely be back soon!!

Went to the Lava Lounge for a business lunch and had a great experience there. When we arrived, we…read morewere immediately greeted and offered a table with no wait, which was great. Service was quick and friendly making sure we got our food and drinks in prompt manner. I ordered the lamb chops (8/10) which were seasoned and cooked well. It had just the right amount of char and the chops were tender after the initial first bite. The rice and hummus were perfect sides and they gave generous portions. I would highly recommend. I also ordered the mint lemonade (8/10) with extra sugar. It was the first time I've had it and it was a minty, tart drink with some sweetness.

The absolute worst experience. It would be great to speak on how the food was however, we sat…read morethere way too long with zero service. Not even a nod in our direction. Literally the definition of set it and forget it. No menus. No waters nada. The hostess asked us smoking or non smoking. Why is beyond me-, she sat us in 'non smoking''....waiting, waiting, waiting, the group of six seated after us, getting served six hookah's. Just tell us there's not a non smoking area. We walked out.