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Mediterranean cuisine - Chicken Shawarma Pita and Greek Fries - Mediterranean Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Love this place!! The family who owns it is very nice, helpful, and they are Zabiha Halal. They have a pretty wide menu and is a great example of Mediterranean food done right. Located on Water St, street parking is available, but availability of course fluctuates. The interior is very clean and they have plenty of seating. read more

I used to love this place--but the last few times I have either ordered take-out or delivery I haven't been impressed. The food has flavor and delivery was fine. The issue is their beef kabobs. They used to have less fat and be a lot less chewy than they are now. I literally could not chew a lot of it and it's not like I am missing teeth or have dentures or anything. It almost seems like they got cheaper cuts of meat so they didn't have to raise their price for the beef kabobs plate. But honestly? I would rather pay more for the meal than not be able to eat 40% of it. It should not be so unchewable that it poses a choking hazard. Sorry but I'll never eat here again. read more

Glad I made a reservation as a convention was in town and they were packing all the downtown restaurants including this one. This place has an odd set up, is it a table service place or order at the counter? The counter prices were also different to the menu prices. Service was very slow but I think they were pretty weeded. Food was good and enjoyable, a lot of filler and not enough protein. The chicken was chopped up soo small. read more

Mediterranean cuisine - Mediterranean Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Placed a large order for a business lunch (26 people). The order was delivered late, nothing was labeled (which was requested when the order was placed), all the boxes were squashed and leaking, several MISSING food items and INCORRECT items, no utensils and napkins, LIED about having the items labeled upon delivery. This has happened on multiple occasions!!!!Unfortunately, we will not be ordering from here again! read more

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Very nice! Clean inside and lots of menu items. Nice and open environment. Would definitely come here again! read more

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Stopped here for dinner and the food was all delicious! I ordered the vegan kofte platter which was super tasty, which included rice, salad, and tzatziki. The vegan kofte was a unique menu offering I have not seen at other Mediterranean restaurants and resembled a veggie burger but more flavorful and delicious (they used beyond meat). Friends all enjoyed their meals and a tried a side of baba ghanoush eggplant which was more spicy than I'm used to but great. The restaurant itself is well decorated with Greek murals. You order at the front and service was friendly and quick! read more

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My husband and I enjoyed our meals here! The food was fresh, flavorful, and the portions were generous. Loved the hummus and chicken shawarma!Everything we tried was delicious, and the service very friendly. Definitely a great spot in Milwaukee when you're craving Mediterranean food. read more

Mediterranean cuisine - Mediterranean Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

My friend suggested this place for dinner and it was delicious! We were seated pretty quick and given menus. Once we decided on what we would like to order, we headed to the kiosk at the front and ordered, then waited for our food to arrive at the table. Our server was very sweet and helped answer any questions we had about the paper menu vs the online menu. The restaurant was decorated nicely and simple. There were sittings by the door, throughout the walk way and booths towards the end of the restaurant. They had the whole menu displayed behind the counter and a few of the desserts as well. We ordered the appetizer platter; which allowed us to choose three apps two try. My friend and I chose the falafel, grape leaves, and baba ghonush (which is served with 8 triangle pieces of pita bread). I got the kofte special wrap and my friend got the beef kebab wrap. Everything we got was amazing! The wrap was also nicely toasted on the outside, which gave it such an amazing texture. The combination of the char-grilled kofta with the vegetables inside was so good! Just thinking of it makes me want to go and grab another one. It was not dry and was honestly pretty filling. Very excited to go back and try other item! read more

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I found this restaurant innovative. With light options and also full dinners, MC offers a full restaurant dining experience while also ordering at the counter, which I really liked. My friend & I went had dinner here before seeing "Hamilton" at the Marcus PC and it was delightful evening all around. The lentil soup was delicious and the wrap very good; I could have just had the soup as portions are very generous. My friend was happy with her Chicken Shawarma plate and she enjoyed everything on it, specially the salad. The service is nice and attentive. Super nice ladies! And the atmosphere is very nice. I liked that they kept the holidays lights. Also the colors on walls enhance the Mediterranean experience. Tip: The business has its own app and a rewards program, as well. Unfortunately, it wasn't mentioned in any of my visits. read more

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I had been wanting to try this place for a while and today I got delivery from them. The falafel plate is flavorful perfection. Whether it is for one person (meal and munchies for later) or a light dinner for two, this hits the spot. Another great place in Milwaukee to get Mediterranean food from! read more

Mediterranean cuisine - Falafel Plate - Mediterranean Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

I've dined here or had carry-out three times, and the food and service have been consistently excellent! Yesterday I met a friend for lunch. He ordered a Vegan Kebab plate that he really enjoyed, and I ordered the Adana Kebab Plate with two large kebabs, house rice, grilled pita, side salad, and a stuffed grape leaf. It would have easily fed two people, and it was delicious! The veggies in the salad were very fresh and crisp! We also had a dessert that was like a combination of tiramisu and baklava from the dessert case. I don't see it in the menu, but describe it that way and they'll know what you mean. It is a MUST! We also enjoyed Turkish Tea and added a sugar cube for the right taste. On my prior visit, I ordered the Iskender, which is cooked in butter and served in a tomato sauce. The meat was so incredibly tender and savory! The location can be tricky with downtown parking, but I've always found a spot in the street within a block or two, and this place is worth it! read more

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Ordered for delivery on Uber Eats and the food was amazing! The portion was super filling, the taste was great despite the delivery delay, and the price is reasonable. The chicken kebab plate came with roasted chicken thigh, rice with chickpeas, a side salad, and pita bread. Everything was perfect. Will definitely order from again and will be visiting their physical location. read more

Mediterranean cuisine - Chicken Kebab Special - Mediterranean Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Stopped by for dinner prior to a concert at the Riverside. Mezze platter plus two entrees was mor than enough for three adults. Stuffed grape leaves and Baba ghanoush were very nice. The İskender kebap was unique and very tasty. The Chicken Shawarma was good too. Quick service and relaxing atmosphere. read more

I picked up Mediterranean Cuisine for take out on a Saturday at around 5pm. That is an early dinner for many but there was not a single dine in guest. It was a bumping Saturday night downtown as well. A little suspicious. I got the Gyro Plate, Combo Plate, Hummus Plate, Side of Falafel and extra Grilled Pita Bread. I was missing the extra grilled pita bread but didn't realize until I checked the menu this morning that the hummus plate should have came with grilled pita. It is always frustrating when you order take out and you have a missing item. The extra pita was definitely needed. Overall I felt like the food was missing a lot of flavor. It wasn't bad but nothing worth talking about. The salads on the plate were overdressed and soggy, Great location next to the theatre but parking will most likely be limited. read more

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I've been here a few time for lunch as they have a great lunch special. We stopped in here prior to a show at the Marcus. Service was fast and the food was always delicious. I love getting the gyro. I hope to see the continued success of this establishment. read more

The food is delicious, the service not so much. Came in for lunch on a Monday. Some guy behind the counter eventually sauntered over to me and just glared at me like I was really creating an inconvenience for him. I did notice him working in several to go orders and there was only one other table occupied. I guess the Togo guys tried eating in once too. He took my order and swung the payment terminal around to me. I gave him cash which seemed to really throw him for a loop. Got a table placard and took a seat. When the food came out, it was picture perfect. More of a dinner portion than lunch, there were ample amounts of food. The chicken was really, really good, but the salad was a bit bland. Not sure what was tucked inside the grape leaves, but the rice was good too. I was going to split the difference (food 5, service 3) until I went to the restroom. The place was a mess, as if it hadn't been cleaned since yesterday's lunch hour. That really turned me off. Just no excuse for that. read more

Mediterranean cuisine - Restroom hasn't been cleaned since yesterday - Mediterranean Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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This was such a rollercoaster experience. From the moment we ordered, the service was just... off, super rude, like we were being a bother. It made us feel super unwelcome. We ordered lamb rib chops (which were actually really good, my husband loved them), plus hummus, falafels, and feta cheese. The falafels were great, the cheese was fine... but the hummus? It was honestly one of the worst I've tried. And then there was the mix-up. They brought us French fries instead of hummus, and when we told the server, he got defensive. We told him that's what we ordered not French fries. He did bring the hummus eventually, but whole vibe just felt so cold and irritated, not what you want when you're trying to enjoy a nice meal. We won't be coming back. The food had some highlights, but the service completely ruined the experience for us. It's a shame, because it could've been so much better. read more

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The food was underwhelming. I thought for Mediterranean food, it was less flavorful. The chicken was really dry and felt overcooked. I think with more flavors and juiciness, the dishes would be better. You order at the front and just get your food which was fast. The seating is plenty but it's not an upscale place, meant more for chill spot. read more

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Other than parking this place has great cuisine! We enjoyed the ambience and the service! Our baba was the best! read more

Mediterranean cuisine - Service bar - Mediterranean Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Very busy but we found a place and had an excellent meal. There's a reason this restaurant is so full!

Kind of a sit down restaurant. But you also order at the counter. We were a little confused at the first. The food was amazing though and more than I could eat. I'm obsessed with their red hummus. Had a great kick to it. I wasn't a fan of the baba gonush but my husband enjoyed it. They did mess up our appetizer options. But quickly brought out our Greek fries that we had ordered. Only complaint is the drink situation. I saw one waiter refilling water but no one else. Was I suppose to go up to the counter and ask for a refill? They brought us out the water and food so I didn't think so. But not sure. Would definitely consider going again if we were in the area. read more

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I went here with a gluten free friend who picked it for its gluten friendly options. Overall it was pretty good. I'd grab it for a quick lunch or get it to go. The gyro, falafel, and hummus were good as were the fries. The salad surprisingly was not, which was disappointing because it looked so good. The dressing just needs some work to me. This is an order at the counter and find a seat type restaurant. There isn't "ambiance" to note. read more

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It was our first time here, we were a party of four, and we took the last available table for us. It was very warm outside (this was a warm fall day) and the AC was broken - so that it made it a bit uncomfortable, though we were seated next to the door. The way it works is you order at the counter and then they bring your food to you (slightly different from a complete sit-down experience) - but staff were attentive. The food was fresh and tasty and presented well. We had salads, wraps, hummus, pita bread, baba ghonush. I'd like to go back and try the falafel and chicken kebab. read more

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"Mediterranean" is a good generic term for this cuisine. Some have said it's Greek, but Milwaukeeans think that any restaurant that serves Gyros is Greek. There are Israeli, Turkish and Arabic specialties here and they predominate. However, it's great that we have such a place to introduce people to a broad food palate. I like all the choices. You place your order at a counter and its brought to your table. Nothing fancy, but if you don't know this cuisine, it's a good place to learn about it. You want real Greek, you have to go to Chicago. read more

First time here. We were downtown for the theatre and this is just a block from the St. Kate Hotel. Super convenient if you have other plans in the area. The restaurant is relatively new. We made reservations for 6:00pm. When we got there we realized that you order and pay at the counter. Then the food gets brought to you. They did have several table that were reserved, and we got our choice, so we picked one closer to the back of the space. The full menu is online, or displayed behind the counter. There was a short line, but it went quickly. We ordered the special Lamb Chops and the Pita plate. With this setup you might get the impression that it will go quickly, but it doesn't (which is not a bad thing). In the meantime they bring you drinks to the table. As we were waiting for our foods, we noticed all the other orders going out to other tables. They all looked and smelled amazing. When ours came we were equally impressed. The Lamb Chops were as ordered, medium rare. The flavors were good, without being overpowering. The Greek Fries (skin on fries with fetat and a dipping sauce) were so yummy, it was hard to stop eating them all in one sitting. The Pita Plate was warm, flavorful, with large portions. We enjoyed everything, and there was plenty to take home for another day. We did have a little room left for some baklava. They offer two varieties, pistachio and walnut. Would have preferred pistachio but they were out. The walnut was good (not great). After the food came, that was the last we saw of our server. Not sure if they simply don't check back, or they were too busy. We q quick "how's your food, everything okay?", would have been appreciated. Besides, did a really need a refill on the iced tea? Nice spot for excellent Greek classics, served fast casual style. read more

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Nice casual Mideastern cuisine (Greek-like) eatery located right by City Hall. Great place for lunch or takeout. Flavors good though portions could be larger. read more

Mediterranean cuisine - Assortment of items - Mediterranean Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

In my next life turn me into the Tabbouleh from here! Best I've ever had the freshness with all our food was bursting in our mouths. We are adding it to our must stop when we go to Milwaukee, you should too! read more

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As a Turk, I come here every time I need authentic home cooked food. The food is wonderful. The beef kebab is great, and so is the ayran. Thank you for bringing Turkish cuisine to Milwaukee! read more

Mediterranean cuisine - Kebab - Mediterranean Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

chicken so flavorful and juicy! pita was perfect to make little wrap with the huge pieces of chicken and dip in the taziki. fresh salad with extra lemon great portion, quick, very nice interior too even though i did pickup. finally found a go to spot for mediterranean. good prices too for the amount of food you get. read more

Mediterranean cuisine - Chicken Kebab Special - Mediterranean Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

The food tasted good and the service was good as well. However, there was very little meat in the Adana dürüm. It was mostly salad, and the portion was not enough to fill me up. That's why I'm giving 4 stars. Overall, it wasn't a bad experience, but I definitely think the meat portion should be bigger. read more

Quick Service from order to table. Nice environment where table turn over was quick, many choices on menu and the price was right. Go for the food and you will not be disappointed. read more

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Yum! In Milwaukee for a volleyball tournament and we had a break in the action. Found Mediterranean Cuisine on Yelp and took a chance. It was no disappointment. My wife had the chicken shawarma pita and I had the chicken shawarma wrap. We both gave a satisfied sigh after our first bites. That satisfaction continued all the way through the meal and into the evening with more volleyball. The ingredients tasted fresh and the seasoning was right on. We also shared an order of the Greek fries with a side of garlic aioli....also delicious. We took some baklava with us .... I can't wait to taste it! The place was in a charming, old, downtown Milwaukee building and the ambiance was clean and welcoming. The service was very polite and included free Turkish tea and bottled water. If you're in the area, definitely check this place out! read more

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Very nice set up; they've added booths in the back. I got the lambs chops done medium. They came with Greek fries and tzatziki and a garlic aioli. The fries were cold but the lamb chops were great. read more

Mediterranean cuisine - Lamb Chops - Mediterranean Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Loved this place! This was such a find on yelp- wow! The ambiance is great- very fun and mediterranean. The food here is delicious- We got the wrap lunch special and got the special fries and everything really was delicious! I usually am not a wrap person but these wraps were so great because they were stuffed! The meat inside was very flavorful. The staff were friendly- she did accidentally charge us for an extra lunch accidentally but she refunded us so NBD. Highly recommend this place! I want to go back and try something else! read more

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Another show at the Riverside, another stop at Mediterranean Cuisine. It's an order at the counter and they'll bring your food to your table sort of set up. That said, the quality and presentation of the food is what you would expect from a restaurant that offers table service. I love their Greek fries, which have the perfect amount of crispiness and the right amount of feta. Their falafel wrap is amazing as is their pistachio baklava. The dining area is clean and well appointed and the service has been lovely every time I've been in. Get to it! read more

Mediterranean cuisine - Greek fries - Mediterranean Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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I thought I knew and loved Mediterranean food until I tried Mediterranean Cuisine. Clearly I've never had the best until now. I've been loyal to another local spot for years, but after a recent string of disappointing visits surrounding the flavor of staple items, I decided to branch out. And wow, I'm glad I did! Here's a breakdown. The good is 1-7. The bad/OK is 8. 1. Chicken Shawarma: Apparently, I've been living a lie because I guess I've never truly had chicken shawarma before. Ain't no way that was chicken shawarma that I've had in the past! Because how? How could the flavor be so tamed at other places?? This was hands down the best I've ever tasted! Look at my pics. Can you see that flavor? I mean, just look at the seasoning sprinkled on top! Someone took their job seriously in that kitchen and I thank you! It wasn't spicy at all! I don't tolerate much spice so you can trust me! 2. The Gyro: The meat was thinly sliced. Much thinner than what I'm used to but honestly, still delicious. It had great flavor and was nice and tender. 3. The Rice: I love a good rice dish and this rice was so seasoned and flavorful I could've eaten it by itself. 4. Side Salad: Fresh, simple, nothing fancy but exactly what you want when the rest of the plate is packed with bold, seasoned goodness. A refreshing bite to add on your pita to make a sandwich. 5. Pita and sauce: Both were decent. Pita was warm and sauce wasn't too thin. 6. Serving sizes: The entrees were served on a plate that's about 14 inches in diameter. It was a lot of food. The food was practically falling off the sides. No complaints at all! We had full to go boxes for lunch the next day! 7. Ambiance: If you're looking for a romantic date night spot, this probably isn't it. Mediterranean Cuisine gives more "quick lunch break" vibes than night out. It's a bright, clean, no-frills type of spot. You order at the counter, grab a table, and they bring the food out to you about 15-20 minutes later. It's a perfect spot if you want quality food without all the fuss or bill splitting for large parties. We saw several coworker groups coming in and everyone ordered individually. 8. Restroom: Not the worst, could be better. Pretty sure they share the restroom with other businesses in the building, so don't expect much. All in all, if you want bold, fresh, flavorful Mediterranean food without the fancy sit down experience, DJ, and belly dancers Mediterranean Cuisine's is perfect. So to answer your question, YES i'll be back! I would most certainly recommend them to anyone! The food was amazing! Go!! read more

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Hard working, pleasant staff makes sure that your order is prompt and delicious. I'll definitely be back, but hope they either add an additional staff or improve their systems or both. Between taking orders, delivering them, and bussing tables, they could not keep up. Super accommodating, but over worked in the rush. read more

Decent new casual counter service downtown Mediterranean place. We came here a little early for dinner before a show. I had made a reservation which it turns out was completely unnecessary as the place was only about 1/4 full and they hadn't blocked off any tables to honor our reservation as it was seat yourself. We ordered from the cashier at the counter, which was a bit difficult as the cashier was an extreme low talker to the point of being completely inaudible. So much for any discussion about the menu, or anything else for that matter. We took our seats and had asked for some waters. The cashier person came out with two waters and instead of placing them on the table where a water glass would go, slammed them down on the table at the corner nearest him. Ok. We ordered a Shephard salad to share and the Chicken Shawarmas. The salad didn't come out and we were brought the shawarmas. They were quite tasty with a nicely seasoned chicken over rice, a small side salad and a small amount of a yogurt type sauce. A great dish. Turns out we didn't need the Shephard salad starter but a bit disappointing that they completely missed that item. I later got a refund for that item, the cashier couldn't handle this so the owner or manager stepped in. This place turns out decent food in a semi fast casual type setting. Decent but not fancy ambiance. Service, even for a counter service place was sadly lacking. Would probably be great for lunch takeout. read more

Came here during off-peak hours around 3:30PM, and roughly half the tables were occupied. Atmosphere in the afternoon is really pleasant, music level is perfect and noise level is just the right level where you can still hear the people at your table but can't hear the next table. I love the wallpaper with the scenic overlook - the restaurant's atmosphere matches quite well. I ordered the combo plate, which includes the beef kebab, chicken shawarma, and Adana kebab. It also comes with pita, rice, grape leaves, and side salad. Separately, I ordered a side of baba ghonush. For the combo plate, let's start with the good. The Adana kebab was excellent. Very tender and the seasoning was well balanced. With the benefit of hindsight, I should have just ordered the Adana kebab plate. The side salad was also really good, the vegetables were fresh with the perfect amount of dressing, and it paired really well with the meat and the rest of the dish. The chicken shawarma was very unevenly seasoned though. Half the pieces of chicken would be overwhelmingly salty and the other half is fine. So while eating it, it felt like a coin flip whether it's a good piece or if I'd have to wash it down with water. Certain pieces were also on the dry side, but I suppose that's to be expected with grilled chicken. The beef kebab was seasoned well, but the beef itself was very tough. Every piece had fat and tendons that weren't rendered down yet, so biting down and chewing it was impossible. I ended up not being able to eat more than half a piece of beef kebab, despite trying each one. Baba ghonush was good, but not particularly notable one way or the other. Ambiance was beautiful, I especially love the murals on the wall. Service was fine, you order at the counter and they'll bring you the food. Neither factor into my review, the rating is just for the food. read more

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