I was seriously craving chicken kebabs, so I ended up checking out this local Mediterranean spot. I…read morewent with the Shish Tawook two grilled chicken skewers that come with your choice of sides. I picked the hummus and salad, both of which were super light and refreshing. The only miss for me was the raw white part of the green onions in the salad, they were a bit too chunky for my taste. The chicken, though? Perfectly grilled...crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside. It came with a tzatziki sauce that was more on the liquidy side, which isn't my favorite texture, so I just used it as a dip for the chicken and hummus. Heads-up: the menu on their official site isn't updated, but if you Google "Tasty Mediterranean," it shows accurate prices and lets you order online. It came out to $17.99 plus tax , which is a little pricey for lunch, but the portions were solid and the staff were super friendly so no complaints there!

Popped in here for lunch and was pleasantly surprised by the fresh variety of offerings, friendly…read moreservice, and generous portion sizes. I got a bowl with and they allowed you to pick a base, protein, 3 toppings, and 2 sauces for $14. The chicken shawarma and baba ghanouj were the stars of the show. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for great middle eastern cuisine in the Westchase area.

Went here last night for the first time and everything was delicious. We had the lamb chops,…read morehummus, haydari, adana, baklava. The service was great - very nice people. Highly recommend this place.

Service was outstanding and the food was so tasty! There is…read moreplenty of parking. The prices reasonable. Ambiance pleasant! I will highly recommend.

Absolutely incredible experience at Istanbul Mediterranean Grill & Market! From the moment we…read morewalked in, we were treated like family. The customer service was genuinely some of the best we've ever experienced it was warm, welcoming, and so hospitable. The bread was phenomenal and worth the visit all on its own! We ordered two İnegöl Köfte plates to split between two adults and one child, and honestly, one plate would have been plenty because the portions are so generous. The köfte was perfectly cooked and seasoned, the rice was absolutely delicious, and the fresh salad was the perfect complement. I also ordered a side of chicken just to try it, and it was equally flavorful, tender, and cooked to perfection. For drinks, we tried the Turkish pear soda and the orange soda. Both were delicious, but the pear was my favorite and is a must-try! If you're looking for authentic, flavorful Turkish food with generous portions and outstanding hospitality, this is the place. We will definitely be back!

all the meats in the fridge looks so old and moldy Next to…read moreit was red peppers with mold Chicken wings are half cooked and sitting in the fridge looks terrible Fishes in the fridge look like thy have worms bad colors of fish I tried the mix wrap one of the worst !!!wrong place to go to And if you pick up products and go pay in the check out thy will change prices And service its not that high quality

Tried out Byblos since the change in ownership, and love the changes! The added vegetarian options…read morewere great! The place is much cleaner and more modern now. Also great prices as well for lunch. Loved the hot sauce they gave as well! Service was fast and friendly. Would definitely recommend.

I'm a huge lover of Mediterranean food, so I was very surprised to have never stumbled across by…read moreByblos before! A very cute space close to Bayshore and gives all the Mediterranean vibes. Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. In the spirit of expanding our culinary pallet, we ordered two apps that were new to us. The Kebbeh was very good - i'd say similar to a meat hush puppy? Krispy on the outside and flavorful on the inside. The Baba Ganju was different than what I was expecting and not something I personally liked (not any fault to the dish, I'm just a texture person). The chicken shawarma and gyro platter (it's a platter at dinner) were FANTASTIC! Seriously, so much flavor, fresh, the meat was not overly cooked. Everything tasted very fresh and we seriously had no complaints!! We also ordered a side of Batata, which are sort of crispy potato cubes with chili flakes + garlic - so good! I will say when we got there, there was a mishap and we waited over 20 minutes to be greeted and introduced to our server after we sat down. Once our server realized we were in her section, the rest of our service was amazing! I think that was just a one off fluke, and I would not let it negatively impact my experience.

Went late night with friends. The restaurant had an amazing dj playing music outside. It was quite…read morebusy but inside was less people. Our server was nice and attentive and offered food suggestions which was appreciated as this was our first time. The lamb meatballs were not my favorite. If you are not a texture person then you will probably be fine. The whipped feta was definitely a favorite. Not pictured are their lamb chops with asparagus and potatoes. The lamb chops and potatoes were cooked and seasoned well! The only thing we wish was better was their bathroom setup. They have one single-occupancy men's restroom and one single-occupancy women's restroom. They do not keep up with making sure the bathrooms have toilet paper nor keep it clean. We understand it was busy but hopefully they can improve this in the future. Otherwise, I recommend especially when there is a dj!

This was my first time checking out Dio and it honestly reminded me of Miami after 10. They had…read moredancers outside and the whole vibe was incredible and so fun. Everyone was super nice and it just felt like such a lively spot. Our table got a bunch of apps to share along with a couple entrees and all of the food was fantastic. The sangria was also incredible and definitely a standout. The only downside was that the service felt a little slow, so in between ordering drinks it felt like a long time. I did not mind too much though because the overall experience was still really fun. Definitely a place I would go back to!

Predalina was SOOO beautiful! We got super lucky and snagged a last-minute reservation for outdoor…read moreseating, and oh my gosh, it was so romantic. We absolutely loved our server. She was the sweetest and gave us amazing recommendations. There was music inside, but unfortunately we couldn't get seating in there, so definitely book ahead if you want the full experience! I got the steak and my boyfriend got the crab pasta, and both were 10/10. The flavors were seriously booming. For appetizers, we got the hummus and kebab, and it honestly felt like banger after banger. Everything was so delicious. We ended the night with a dessert our server recommended, and it was incredible. Crunchy on the outside with vanilla ice cream inside, and the combination was perfect. Cannot recommend this place enough!

There was a lot left to be desired…read more Salmon was good. Hard to mess up. Beef screwers were dry and tasted cheap Steak frites was OK Pickled veggies = 2 pickles 1 cauliflower, 3 carrot slices lol Best item was whipped feta Not to be mean but I would have had better food at Naked Farmer Also, no dress code? Girls in workout clothes and guys in shorts and cut off at 8pm dinner? It was our anniversary so that blows. But all good.

The food was delicious! We came across Rosenheim while walking around Ybor and we're so glad we…read morestopped in. We ordered the grilled meat platter, and everything was cooked perfectly. The meat was tender and juicy, the hummus was some of the best I've had, and the tabbouleh was the star of the meal--fresh, bright, and full of flavor. The service was a little slow, but the food was definitely worth the wait.

This place is pretty good, and I'll definitely be back!…read more The falafel was super crunchy and savory. It was a little dry, but pairing it with pita and hummus was excellent. I could honestly have that for dinner by itself. The Shish Tawook chicken was incredibly juicy and tender. Kudos to them because it's hard to make chicken breast that juicy! The kunefeh was good but too sweet for me. Next time I'll ask for the syrup on the side because I prefer it crunchy. The ambience is beautiful. They had someone playing electric violin outside. It's a fun place to hang out with friends. The only downside was the service. It was pretty slow considering there weren't many people there, and I had to ask for water twice. Hopefully it's more attentive next time because everything else was great. Overall, a solid 4/5!

Greek dip and psomi bagel was on point. Everything was cooked perfectly. Will definitely return.read more

I visited Tampa and had lunch with friends at this restaurant, and we had such a great experience!…read moreThe staff were friendly and welcoming, and since we had reservations, we were seated right away. I ordered the kefta sub, and it was absolutely delicious! The meat was tender, the bread was soft, and it was such a unique and delicious take on a traditional kefta. I also tried the lavender lemonade, which was so refreshing and flavorful--the perfect drink to go with the meal. For dessert, I got a cookie, and it might have been one of the best cookies I've ever had! The chocolate was perfectly melted, and the cookie was soft, warm, and absolutely delicious. It was the perfect ending to a great meal!

Food is amazing, variety of food is unmatched. Extremely busy restaurant,…read more Very friendly atmosphere,

This was our first time back since Olive Tree expanded into the neighboring space, and my parents'…read morevery first time here. We were shocked by how packed it was at 7:30pm on a Sunday. The wait was about 45 minutes, but it was completely worth it!! The Olive Tree Sampler is a must, so you can try a bit of everything. We also ordered three chicken shawarma sandwiches and the mixed grill for the table. Everything was just as good as we remembered. FYI they serve Matrix, a Jordanian zero-sugar cola. It doesn't taste like Diet Coke, but it's a fun part of the authentic experience and worth trying. Looking forward to bringing more people here. If you haven't tried Chef Yousef's food yet, put Olive Tree on your list!