hmmm...I'm a little confused as to how/why this place is so raved about. In their defense, we did order it to go and something gets lost in translation from take-out 9 times out of 10. The 7 layer dip tasted more like 7 years old dip. It was just flavorless and it had cheese! How can cheese have no taste? Only if it is old. My assumption is that this dip had been sitting for a few days and the only thing you could taste were the olives. Gross. The hummus was interesting. It was thick but yet runny. I will say lumpy. That is probably the best way to describe it. The pita bread was that kind that is basically a cut up wrap. You know what I mean...we've all had that before. The falafel wrap wasn't bad...just wasn't anything special. My associate had the Chicken Kabob and said it was disgusting. She said it was spiceless and tasted old as dirt. The sauce that was served on the side was so nasty it almost made her throw up. The rice was dry. Overall we were disappointed. Maybe we came on an off day. I am sure they have some things that are their specialty but we really didn't enjoy our meals. Sad to say. read more

What can I say? one thing that I love to find are random hole in the wall's. Driving up to this restaurant in the backside of abandoned office suites, you feel a little skeptical when you look at it from the outside. You start to question whether this place is any good, or the least whether you should even go inside. The minute you step in you immediately reach the counter greeted by an older middle eastern man. He's friendly, and easy to talk to. The menu is interesting, lots of very authentic greek-named items that you may or may not understand. I ordered a chicken shwarma, while my partner ordered a lamb shwarma. Absolutely delicious! ingredients were very fresh, the lamb was actual real bite-sized pieces of lamb. Their desert pastries may look questionable inside the cabinet.. but indeed very deceiving. Prices are excellent! and there is additional seating next door if you don't want to have your food to-go. I would recommend coming here if you just want something easy, light, delicious, and fairly cheap. The man is also very interesting to talk to. He is highly intellectual and lived in Oak Ridge for many years. read more

I have been to this restaurant several times and the owner/operator is always nice to me. In my opinion attitude counts as much as the food. as for the food....its quite good. great falafels, humus, and lamb. I have had middle eastern food from other restaurants and even had middle eastern friends who would invite people over and cook for them. I feel this makes me more of an expert than those who have never experienced this. So far as I know this is the only middle eastern restaurant in oak ridge. I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone who asked. read more

This is one of those places that you want to support so they stay in business but don't want the word out too much because you don't want to come there to a line out the door. The food is fantastic lots of flavor and freshness. I am partial to the chicken skewers. I usually get it with the pita. Their pita is a little bit thin, I wish they'd make it a little bit thicker but overall no complaints. All of their sides are fantastic. I haven't had any desserts but the last time I was there somebody bought every single piece so I'm assuming they're good. It's in a very awkward setting unless you have a small party don't plan on staying there to eat. They have a small room next to their place that they have to open with keys but that's pretty tight in there. Five stars all the way. (I recently went here again and as usual everything was perfect. I tried the this time and WOW- it was amazing. Now I know why they are always out of it when I get there. read more

So, I rarely eat out, but when I do, it's usually here. And oh my goodness, what a place! Everything I've eaten (which is everything vegetarians) is an explosion of flavor and joy in your mouth. It almost makes you want to cry with joy because of how delicious it is. The owners, Riyaad and Naja are some of the nicest people you will meet, too! You also get your food pretty quickly. Come at least once. There's a good chance you'll leave with a new favorite restaurant. Let me recommend the falafel wrap. It's my favorite. So is everything else, but the falafel wrap is my favorite favorite! read more

A little tricky to find: on the back-right corner of the back row of a sparsely populated strip mall. Great food here. The baba ganoush (roasted eggplant dip) is the best I've ever had. Moussaka, grape leaves, kebab all solid choices. If you want to try something unique, check out their lasagna, which puts a Mideastern spin on the classic dish. It's not much to look at from outside, but once you're in and smell the place you know you're in good hands. It's possible to eat here, but I've always gotten food to go. Food is cooked to order, so if you're in a hurry call in. They do great party platters if you want to feed a crew. They also carry a small selection of grocery items (olives, tahini, etc) for sale. read more

Omg so fn Delish. Went on my hour lunch yesterday. Searches near by for food places close to work in oak ridge. This place came up and I had never been. My I'm so glad I did. It was amazing! I got the falafel wrap. Came in the wrap with cucumber and tomato. Comes with a tizizki sauce she threw in a small sample of there hummus omg amazing!!! Best wrap I think I have ever had. Will be going back and telling friends at work about this hidden gem read more

Mediterranean Delight - Menu - Mediterranean Near Me - Oak Ridge, Tennessee

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I spend a lot of time in Oak Ridge and West Knoxville for business. I have eaten everywhere in town. Mostly, it's predictable chain restaurants. However, Mediterranean delight is a small, family owned restaurant that serves healthy ethnic lunches, a nice oasis in the bland Oak Ridge restaurant scene. Everything is cooked to order, so it takes a couple minutes to get your lunch. The food is pretty high quality as a result. They have a number of combo platters and refreshing salads. Like most Mediterranean places, the food seems pretty healthy. The portions are good sized as well. I will continue to go to Mediterranean Delight... read more

I've seen this place on Yelp a dozen times and skipped over it for places I knew were good until today. What a fool I've been.... This is one of the best Mediterranean places I've ever found and definitely one of my top 5 favorite hole in the wall restaurants. I've been back twice already this week and plan to bring several more with me tomorrow. read more

Mediterranean Delight - Veggie plate! Hummus, med salad, pita, falafel & grape leaves. - Mediterranean Near Me - Oak Ridge, Tennessee

The road to this treasure is a sneaky one but the reward is good! Drive around almost behind the building to get there. The hummus is delicious, hand tossed pitas and authentic cultural food in a varied sort are all available. try it several times and be prepared for a flavor explosion in your mouth. read more

Had high expectations I guess from reading others reviews. I was disappointed in the flavors, too much oil, and lack of fresh pita. I am sorry to say it just feel flat for me, I have had much better. read more

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The falafel is wonderful. I love the thin flatbread it's wrapped in. And the baklava....! Their food is one of my favorite treats when I'm in town for lunch. Plus, you can call an order in and pick it up to go. Also vegan friendly. read more

Mediterranean Delight - Mediterranean Near Me - Oak Ridge, Tennessee

This place is a hidden gem of oak ridge. The food is out of this world amazing. The owner is the friendliest guy you'll ever meet. We went the first time my husband and I, we ate there. My husband was already craving it the next day when I wasn't home so he called in an order, the guy recognized his voice and asked how I was and if we wanted the same thing we ordered yesterday. That amazes me, I can't even remember what I had for breakfast but a stranger can pick up on my husbands voice and remember our order, amazing. Love love love this place! read more

Stop reading and go. Seriously, what are you doing? Go now. Falafel wrap fantastic and hummus is life changer. Value spot on.

Sweet little place that makes good falafels! I like their mini fridge with different salads and dips. And the owners are very sweet.

The owner, A+ the food C+ if you have ever been outside the South and eaten real Med food. B+ if you haven't. I'm a jaded NYC transplant so I've had EVERYTHING and I also served overseas so AGAIN, my experience is broad. This is a GREAT PLACE in any event. Good food, good people. EASILY as good as the places in Knoxville and better than at least one by a long shot. Give it a try, Don't get it to go, eat it there...it's another EXPERIENCE. Enjoy! read more

I love Mediterranean food and this place us absolutely wonderful, everything is made fresh. This is as close as you can get to authentic Mediterranean food around here. The owner is also very nice read more

Love this place - the food, of course, and the people who run it. I stopped in after being away for six months, and the owner remembered that I used to always get a Mediterranean salad. My husband has made a point of sampling tabouli on his travels and thinks Med D has the best in the world. Personally, my favorite is the spicy hummous, which has enough red pepper to make it interesting without burning your taste buds out. The schwarmas are large, delicious, and healthily filling. There's no restroom, tho, so plan ahead, and carry hand sanitizer if you're an avid handwasher! read more

This is the best mediterranean food I have ever had. It's a tiny place mainly for to go but it is definitely worth a visit. They have bunch of vegetarian options to chose from. The food is just like homemade comfort food. Their hummus, tahini and falafel are fresh and delicious. Their baklava has a perfect sweet balance and it's so yum. We eat here almost every week. read more

This good is incredible. My only complaint is that they're only open during the day! I woyld eat here every day if I could!

We love this place for takeout or catering! Everything is really delicious and authentic, from the grape leaves to the hummus. The red rice is a family favorite. read more

I finally got around to trying this place. I got grape leaves, baba ganouj, and lamb shawarma. Service was great. Food was very good. The grape leaves were fresh, stuffed with rice and spices. Baba ganouj was super tasty. Pita slices were fresh. I need to ask if we can special order lamb stuffed grape leaves. And the lamb shawarma was good, though it could have used a little more meat. read more

Found this on Yelp - a tiny restaurant mostly for take-out but with a few tables outside and a separate very small indoor dining room. Very nice owner. The food was prepared to order and was super fresh. We enjoyed a falafel wrap and a chicken shawarma wrap. We liked the fact that the wraps were the thin (Lebanese style) pita, which is so much better than the thicker, Greek pitas. We will definitely eat here again. read more

The only place in Oak Ridge to get Mediterranean. The owner is very nice and always greets you warmly. It's is nothing fancy- the dining room is the crowded space next door. It's counter service and pretty much everything is take away. There is a small space next door to dine in if you want. The food takes awhile to prepare so you will wait at least 10 minutes after ordering. I always call in my order ahead of time to avoid the wait, but the food is worth the wait! read more

Oh my goodness, this place was incredible. When I arrived I told the owner I'd had bad baba ghanouj before and he whipped up a sample alongside my order for me to try for free while I was waiting and it blew me away. Not just great Mediterranean food, it's superior Mediterranean food compared to peers from all across Tennessee. He doesn't have any Mediterranean competition in his town and is still head and shoulders above significant Mediterranean restaurants in Nashville. He'll even help you order if you're unfamiliar with the cuisine!!! read more

Excellent little spot in Oak Ridge for great Mediterranean food. I could drink the hummus, the baklava is incredible. Even the tomato cucumber salad is amazing! I'm vegetarian and I had no problem finding lots of items on the menu to eat here. Highly recommend the veggie plate. The owner also goes out of his way to ensure you leave satisfied! Will definitely be back. read more

What a great little place. Always very friendly and generous. Wonderful food and service.

Great food, excellent service, and good value. My husband and I were in Knoxville visiting family and were looking for some vegetarian food. We decided to try this restaurant, and were very pleased with our dining experience. We will be visiting again the next time we are in town for a visit, and recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for some good, Mediterranean cuisine. read more

Just tried this place for the first time and all I have to say is I'll be going back tomorrow holy moly their food is OUTSTANDING!!!!!!!!!!

Here's the best compliment I can give this place: I order the veggie plate even though I'm a guy who really likes meat. That's how good the falafels and stuffed grape leaves are. Prices are reasonable, the owner is really nice and funny. Ever since I discovered it, I try to come once a week for lunch. Oh, and the hummus is good too. read more

Amazing find. Have gone 3 times. Love this place. Owner is helpful in providing advice on what to order.

This is basically a "carry out" place. It's not a restaurant - they have a few seats outside and a room next door. The food is surprisingly delicious. We're from Knoxville and won't go out of our way to go there, but if you're in the area and want some tasty food give this place a try. Look at google maps before attempting to find this place because it is hard to find, but definitely worth the effort to find. read more

I have never had a bad meal here. The combo plate is perfect. Everything is made when you order it. You can call in your order and it's ready when you get there. Seating can get tight (there are some tables outside and a room next to the business to sit) but it is well worth it. I highly, highly recommend this restaurant. read more

As others noted, it is take out. It is located in Ridgeway Center on the side of a building as you head up to some Tan auto body building, definitely tucked in. The place smelled amazing but I was unfortunately talking to some one that walked in with me and did not read the full menu but I walked out with hummus which was good, tabouli which was ok not sure I would buy it again (once Trader Joes gets here) and about a dozen grape leaves which were fantastic. I will definitely be back to order some food but my whole intent was to pick up some hummus and tablouli. read more

Mediterranean Delight is the BEST. What more can I say? Try the Turkish coffee. Try the falafel wrap. Try anything. It's food heaven. The owners are also SUPER nice people. Best restaurant in Oak Ridge. read more

Wonderful, fresh, authentic food in a tiny shop which is a bit hard to find (it is around the side of the group of stores). Food was delicious and reasonably priced. Proprietor couldn't have been nicer. Tons of vegan options. My family said chicken kabobs particularly good among the meat dishes. Great, fresh hummus; Mediterranean salad wonderful. A great find! read more

It's so sad that these people aren't in a better location. If they were more visible they would be non stop busy! I love their food and they are so sweet! read more

I had been craving good falafel for the longest time... I'm so glad I tried this place. The food was delicious, nutritious, and affordable. The service was spectacular. My only complaint was that the falafel wrap was a tad dry (I would've liked more hummus or tzatziki), but I realize this is nitpicking. Overall a great place! read more

I've tried the food twice. It's pretty decent, based on California standards for international food. It is really, really small inside though, and I had a bad experience the second time. I was overcharged for my meal, and the price was a big reason why I was drawn there. I'm not sure if the guy thought I wouldn't notice, but it was pretty obvious. I was in a rush, with my four month old, so I didn't have time to raise the issue, but afterwards I felt pretty disappointed. It's probably going to affect whether I return there or not. It's sad, because options are limited for this kind of food in Oak Ridge, TN, but I'd rather have honest experiences than not. read more

Best falafel ever! Hummus spice was perfectly balanced. Dolma's consistency was great. Gentleman that runs the restaurant is so sweet. I'll be back! read more