Same concept as Chipotle but more inline with CAVA. Recently, I have to ask for more grains at local CAVA and always get the you need to pay additional line. At Mezeh, you get a large amount of food. I was not able to finish the bowl. Will be making my switch to Mezeh. read more

Mezeh - Mediterranean Near Me - Reston, Virginia

Really beautiful bowls with tons of diverse options of sides and sauces to try! My only issue was that they charged an extra $3.60 on top of each bowl to add chicken or shawarma, double that for the other protein options. They only gave me 3 tiny tiny pieces of meat for each one, like one bite- a surprisingly low amount for charging that much extra. Much worse than chipotle! Still going to rate 4 stars though because I might've just had a new person making mine, they gave me 1/5th the amount that the pictures have. But if that wasn't the case, they need to step it up! Or just don't charge any extra at all if it's just going to be a sample. read more

Mezeh - bowl - Mediterranean Near Me - Reston, Virginia

See all

Food is good and abundant. Service is generally good. Interior is ok, it's fast food.

Delicious food. They skimp out a bit on the protein like any other similar place; however, the food is delicious. Little pricey as well, but one meal is enough to hold you over all day. read more

Delicious and healthy choice with a lot of variety for bowl-comes with a small side of pita. Industrial style decor and responsive people working when I went. We sat down to eat and it was not too busy. I really love the generous portion style and affordability too-around 15-20 for a bowl depending on add-ons. The food all seemed fresh when I went, but did see there were some notes about health violations. I know portion size of protein was a bit small, but for me that was minor because there's other unlimited choices in add-ons. It's also pretty flavorful with options to add spicy sauces etc if you'd like. read more

Ordered through the app and my dishes (three bowls, kids platter and three flatbread pizzas) were all made hot and fresh and were completed on time. I would suggest that they make their kid platter more generous by allowing better topping selection. Currently, the kid platter comes with hummus and one topping but I would prefer that it come with three toppings total as my kid doesn't like hummus. read more

See all

Ordered for a quick to go lunch. I was busy and didn't even look down, one bite in I realize this tastes awful and something must be wrong. 70% of my salad was wilted mush... pretty grossed out that this must be what they've been serving everyone all day long and not one employee thought to change it out. The spoonful of Turkish salad they threw in there also smelled pretty sour, I was too grossed out to try. $16 in the trash for me. read more

Order for a large group via uber eats. Mezeh messed up the order for few. Salad bowls were sent instead of wrap. Called them and they said they are busy and cannot talk. Avoid this location read more

I was craving a healthier meal and never tried Mezeh so I said I'd give it a shot for lunch. I ordered (via GrubHub) the build your own bowl and a side of pita chips which is what I typically have when I order at Cava and I must say that the bowl was just as good and fresh as Cava! The pita chips weren't what I expected and they reminded more of thicker tortilla chips than of pitas, however, I still ate them as they were the crunch that I needed along with the meal (but Cava's chips are 100X better). All in all I enjoyed my meal and Mezeh will be my backup when and if Cava isn't an option in the future. read more

See all

Consistent flavor and the many options make this place my fave Mediterranean grill in the area. Excellent service, the staff is friendly and fast. You can order online, too to skip ahead. Also they have a customer loyalty program that gives you a free bowl after 10 or so. read more

I did not like the bowl I created here at all. I struggled to finish it. Maybe it was my poor choice on which ingredients to combine, but the shredded lamb was really dry and I doubt that could've been fixed with different toppings. I made a bowl with mixed greens as the base and chose shredded lamb as the main protein. I continued to add my typical favorite toppings like Turkish salad, corn, red cabbage, and more. I topped it off with the spicy mango sauce (which was quite bland). The final bowl was not tasty, and the individual ingredients separately were not good, either. The complimentary pita bread was kind of dry and chewy. I don't know if I would give Mezeh another try, but the service at this location was really nice. read more

Mezeh - Mixed greens bowl - Mediterranean Near Me - Reston, Virginia

My bowl tasted so off today it was so disappointing. Everything tasted bland and watery. It's really a shame because the bowl was loaded and looked fantastic but tasted like musty water. read more

I have ordered from the Reston Mezeh several times. The food is always flavorful and packed with great portions. They are very accommodating if you want a little less or a little more of a certain ingredient in your bowl. Even if you're not the biggest fan of Mediterranean food I recommend you give Mezeh a try. With a wide selection of grains, salads proteins and vegetables to choose from you can't go wrong. read more

Mezeh - bowl - Mediterranean Near Me - Reston, Virginia

You could select from different bowl options and the food was very fresh and cooked food was very flavorful. Vegetarians also have several options to choose from. Would surely recommend this place. read more

The food is good, but customer service unfortunately dismal. The guys who prepared my food forgot to add the chicken to my dish. I only found out after I got home, so I called to complain hoping that I'd maybe receive a credit or something to make it up for my next order. Mistakes happen all the time. Not really a biggie. However, the guy on the phone claimed he didn't know who prepared the meal and that he was late to work so he couldn't help me. No offer to make it right. I told him he could give me a small credit or offer something else, but then he claimed that I was lying and making things up to get a fresh meal or extra chicken. My jaw dropped And I was pissed. He then repeated he couldn't help me with online orders and told me to file a complaint online. That would be "helpful." So, here I am. Prolly no one gonna read this, but if you do: avoid the Mezeh Reston location like the plague. The customer service is terrible. No wonder the restaurant is always empty! Too bad, bc the food would be worth it. But I'm done with this location. Cava or Nando's next door, here I come! read more

Came here for lunch and was very pleased. Turn left when you go in if you don't see the ginormous line. Then you order as you go down the line. The food is great, but I'm not fluent on all the Mediterranean options and made a lot of flavor mistakes. My taste buds are still recovering from the flamboyant variety. I really wish they provided a sample menu of what combines well, because I'm a moron and had no clue. Tasted great! But it's the first time since I can remember that I brushed my teeth (specifically my tongue) at lunch. I had the bowl with chicken kabob, mixed greens, basmati white rice and then an LSD trip of Mediterranean add ons. Read the menu well beforehand and mix carefully. read more

Mezeh - Great chicken kabob. Can't remember all the random other explosions of conflicting flavors. - Mediterranean Near Me - Reston, Virginia

I found this lovely place after sampling it at a Yelp Elite event - we rushed over after trying a small sample cause the food was that good! To be honest, I don't like Mediterranean food much, I'm a banana and I mostly choose Asian if I can. But after tasting a small little sample at the yelp event (falafel, caramelized eggplant, hummus with a pita chip), I was sold!! (And who can say that after most samples?) My friend and I got bowls (great price for around $10) to reduce carbs. You can pick your base, then protein (some are a $1-$2 up charge). I got the chicken shawarma balls which were super dry. I should have gone for the falafel, which was amazing). But with all the free add ins, hummus, sauces and veggies, it all tasted great at the end! It all comes with a complimentary, warm half pita as well! I got a pack of the tasty deep fried pita chips (thicker than most, with a tasty powdered seasonings on top) and it was so big, I ate the other half for dinner the next night. I just discovered they have an app - if you use the link below, you can get $5 credit to try yourself!! You won't be disappointed!! Download the Mezeh app using my code and you'll get $5 to spend at Mezeh! Once you spend your $5 and an additional $5, I'll score $5, too! Here's your special referral link: https://www.thelevelup.com/c/EM-R6LD098AVY Sent from my iPhone read more

Mezeh - Bowl - half kale, half basmati rice with almost everything (including pita strips!) Delicious!! - Mediterranean Near Me - Reston, Virginia

Portions can be hit or miss, but flavor is always good. At Chipotle they dump everything into your bowl including the bean juice you don't want, but at Mezeh they're very careful about not giving you too much of anything. The pita is better than the pita at Cava. Kale is also better and not full of stems. My favorite is the eggplant. read more

Mezeh - Mediterranean Near Me - Reston, Virginia

I first tried this Mezeh at a Yelp event here. What I sampled had me thinking that I wanted to go back again. It also helped that we each were given a gift card that was for $5 off our next purchase. We were here on a Sunday shortly before 5 p.m. That turned out to be a good time to go as the place started to get really busy while we were eating. Both times I was here I had a bowl. You also can get a flat bread wrap or a pita pocket. For my base, I chose white basmati rice. My protein was steak shawarma. Among the toppings I've tried were Turkish salad, Israeli couscous, baba ganoush, caramelized eggplant, roasted vegetables, cherry tomatoes and sunflower seeds. All the toppings I tried were good except I found the baba ganoush to be on the bitter side and have had better elsewhere. For my sauce, I chose balsamic vinaigrette. When my husband was with me, he put harissa sauce on his bowl. He was actually disappointed with the harissa as he said it barely had any spice in it. I would have liked to have tried chicken shawarma as my protein but I was told that they only have dark meat chicken. At the Yelp event, I tried their baklava and, to be honest, it was the best thing I had here! It was fresh and flavorful which was nice to see. Many times you order baklava at a restaurant and it comes out tough and difficult to eat. I grew up having homemade baklava fresh out of the oven so I'm picky about it. I like the soda selection here. In addition to Boylan's sodas, they have their own selection. Both times I tried watermelon lemonade and really liked it. My husband surprised me when he got some also and he, too, liked it. There is one thing I don't like here---they play the music much too loud. While it's nice Middle Eastern music which adds to the ambiance, it's very difficult to talk to the person who is making up your meal. The first time I was here, I had to tell them 4 times that I wanted white basmati rice. The second time, I had to repeat myself a few times, too. The gift card didn't work despite the cashier scanning it several times. I think she said that she was going to give us a promotional discount but I can't be sure due to the overly loud music. Still, all in all, for what they do, they do it well. I tried Cava once but I think Mezeh is better in terms of selection. I would go back here again. My husband, who isn't a fan of Middle Eastern food, isn't so sure if he wants to go back. Like me, he did enjoy the baklava but he said the steak wasn't the best quality. I had to point out to him that in a place like Mezeh, you aren't going to get a top cut of meat. Still, the steak was easy to chew LOL! For the 2 of us, dinner cost about $25 in total which is very reasonable. read more

See all

+Loyalty rewards program via LevelUp! +Unlock $3.00 when you download the Mezeh app. +I no longer have to make the trek from Loudoun County to Fair Oaks Mall, to get my Mezeh fix on. +Fast-casual create-your-own bowl/salad/pita Mediterranean food establishment, with offerings similar to Cava. +In-house fountain drinks are wonderful! -Not as many protein choices as Cava, but still equally good. Shawarma for the win! -Parking can be challenging at this location. If you haven't tried Mezeh, definitely give them a try! read more

This is definitely a spot I'll come back to! Mezeh is located right next to Nando's and near Reston Town Center. I'll get the one downside out of the way: Parking is SUPER challenging!! I don't think they planned it well considering there are more restuarants that will be popping up. Not Mezeh's fault, but it was a little frustrating. I'd never been to a Mezeh before, and it definitely reminds me of Cava (huge fan!) I love the whole Mediterranean make-your-own meal concept they have going on. I went with the steak shawarma, mixed greens/grains bowl. The steak was flavored pretty well! The two biggest differences I noted were: 1) They have more topping choices than Cava, and 2) It was overall less salty. I'd recommend getting the cilantro hummus, eggplant caponata, and pita croutons toppings. I wish they had more sauce options, so I settled for the tahini sauce. Next time, I definitely want to try out the variety of house drinks they have. read more

See all

Update 1/12/2021 The company I work with wanted options for a lunch in they were having, I suggested Mezah, and they did not disappoint! I want to thank Sonya (i hope this is her name) especially, I ordered through the store rather than calling uber eats and she personally delivered it to us! All the orders were correct ( for the most part) timely delivery and delicious food. A few co workers started going there regularly now. Thanks again Sonya read more

Five stars for sure! Fearing that Cava is losing its attention to freshness, quality, and cleanliness we gave Mezeh a try. Very impressed with food freshness especially as they gave many choices. The bowl I had had so many flavors and large portions for a very reasonable price! The severs were a friendly bunch and were just happy to serve us. I liked the music being played and the dining room has a different foreign theme that is fun. Good place to hang out and enjoy a meal! I encourage you to give Mezeh a try! read more

There was a fly that flying inside my food containers after got the food from a third party delivery system.

Just had "The Classic" salad bowl from this place. Wow! I asked for extra meat and they hooked me up with an extra (huge) serving which I probably didn't need after I saw how huge the salad was once I got back to my place to eat. The Salad was big, extremely fresh with all the ingredients, and was just amazing. And a big shout out to the staff there who were super nice and really hooked me up with the extra meat. If you guys need to eat a salad with a Middle Eastern/Mediterranean flair - hit this place! If I could give this place more than 5 stars I would! Awesome meal and even cooler staff! I will definitely hit this place again and hope you do too because I want this place to last. :-) read more

The food was warm and delicious as expected. Today was especially busy and the staff was over-whelmed. The number of walk-ins, online orders, and a 35-bowl order all during the lunch hour, could have made any employee rightfully mad. This group of employees held their own in professionalism against all the challenges. If you were patient and willing wait a few extra minutes, you will be rewarded with a great Mediterranean meal. It seemed like all of Reston decided to eat at Mezeh today. This team needs more than a pat on the back and thank you from upper management. read more

I've ordered carry out twice from this location now, in the past I've been going to the Fair Oaks location. The first time one of our orders was missing the protein (we had already gotten home by then). The second time we didn't have any issues with our order. Both times the food has been delicious and fresh. And all orders some with a small piece of pita (love me some carbs!) Sidenote, I know there's a Cava vs Mezeh debate. I'm solidly pro Mezeh, I just feel like their food is better seasoned and I like their protein offerings more. My go to is the flatbread, if you haven't tried it I highly recommend trying it. It is sort of like a pita wrap, but even better. Similar to the pita the flatbread is fresh, warm and soft. However what makes the flatbread better is it has a delicious charcoal aroma. Like many of these fast casual bowl type restaurants, the portions are generous and I usually have some food left over. read more

Mezeh - Mediterranean Near Me - Reston, Virginia

Nice prompt service!!! Line moved very efficiently at lunchtime. I like the setup and ample seating. Generous portions doled out. One thing that sets this place apart from Cava specifically is the pita POCKET instead of just the bread. The pita chips here are thicker and plainer, less seasoning, less oil. Imagine big fried wontons with no flavor and less oil. The baklava was alright, nothing mind-blowing. In general I like it here. There are two single-stall bathrooms that are gendered, and that doesn't make a whole lot of sense to me. The menus here are really nice, and I like the labeling on the glass. Food was delicious and fresh as always, and the price point is excellent for a filling meal. Also. The music is really loud. And it is SO loud in the bathroom. Imagine you're jamming to ABBA in your car alone, windows slightly down, having a great time, no inhibitions...yes it is THAT volume, BUT it is in an enclosed small bathroom. Lol read more

See all

I've been going to a couple of different Mezeh's for about a year now (Springfield, VA, Hyattsville, MD, and Reston, VA) and I wanted to provide this review to make sure people are aware and that Mezeh takes this feedback constructively for improvement. The staff here is nice enough but when we ordered 2 bowls yesterday, there was a good amount of raw chicken in my bowl and my wife's (Who is Pregnant). They replaced her bowl but did not seem to care to replace the chicken that they still had on the food line. There was raw chicken in my bowl also but I just decided to check carefully and remove the pieces from the bowl and continue eating due to time constraints (They were out of falafel and I did not want to eat red meat). The 2nd issue was that the vegetable was very poor grade. I am attaching a picture of the kale I was served which had black spots all over it. Overall I am sure this is just a one off but this was not a good look for this location. Please check your food just in case! read more

Mezeh - Raw Chicken - Mediterranean Near Me - Reston, Virginia

See all

Mezeh is a fast casual restaurant that compares to Cava and Roti. For under $10 you can get a huge meal that doesn't leave you feeling bloated or disgusted with your life choices! Since all the toppings are included in the price (unlike Cava) I load up my bowls with as much as the bowl fits (see the picture). Highly recommend! Btw I tried the fresh squeezed juices this past visit and they're worth the splurge. Very tasty and refreshing! I don't drink soda so it was a nice alternative. read more

Mezeh - Salad chicken bowl with tons of toppings - Mediterranean Near Me - Reston, Virginia

We live in Reston and ordered on line delivery. To begin, the delivery was spot on and on time. No complaints and perfect. The food was lack luster. Im not sure what I expected but the wraps were very mushy and lack of flavor very similar to a taco. It appeared most ingredients were premade from a packaged just like their seasoned pita chips which came in plastic wrap like a fortune cookie. I don't normally leave a bad review but this was bad. read more

I used to like mezeh so much. Until I found this hard and sharp plastic in my food. It really scared shit out of me. I did not even know if I ate some part of them or not. read more

See all

Don't even waste your time with this place. Placed an online delivery order tonight for 4 items. The driver couldn't follow simple instructions to ring the door bell so the food sits out in the cold. Only 3 items showed up and one of them was wrong. THEN the real nightmare begins! Tried going online to ask for help and it says call the store. Call the store multiple times, no one ever answers. Left messages and they direct you back to the web site to fill out a form. Filled out the form and they say they will respond to my issue within 5 to 7 business days! WTF?!? No way to reach the store to try to get them to fix their mistakes. Never again! read more

Stopped in on my lunch break and told them it was my first time and the sever explained the process, charges, and made sure I had everything. It has a cava and sweet green vibe! I ordered the bowl with argula and half steak and half chicken. I was able to put various topping on my bowl including roasted corn, Kamata olives, tomato, cucumbers, etc. the balsamic vingarette and the harrisa dressing was great. I would definitely come back ! read more

See all

Gluten Free: Yes, Item specific (ask for allergen menu) Casein Free: Yes, Item specific(ask for allergen menu) Awh Mezeh, yes it's a chain, but it's one I can't find in the Midwest, so I always add it to my constant rotation when I'm in the area Highlights/Tips: + It's budget friendly. It won't break the bank or expense budget + It very similar to Chipotle and Cava; however, it is lighter yet extremely filling + items are kept separate so, cross contamination is minimal; however, it is still slightly possible. But the do a good job in trying to minimize it + Available on Uber Eats for those times when you just can't get away from the office/work +/- There is a large seating area; however, during lunch rush it can seem a bit tight and loud. - The area in where Mezeh is located can get extremely busy and crowded due to the small surface parking area and multiple restaurants in the area. There is a garage (free) that you can park in if there are no available parking spaces read more

It was good food but May be one time try. I won't be able to go back again. The service is good

I am afraid I have to end my relationship with Cava as Mezeh has won me over with their in-house ingredients, no added sugar drinks, and unlimited salads, roasted, raw and pickled vegetables, dips, couscous, seeds, and sauces toppings. I love the bowls from Mezeh with half white and half brown basmati rice. My favorite protein is the lamb kefta and my favorite toppings are the quinoa salad, spicy feta dip, roasted corn, caramelized eggplant, and spicy hummus. Flavors and flavors and flavors galore!! read more

Mezeh - Mediterranean Near Me - Reston, Virginia

This place is the bomb! Love the choices and the fresh options they have as well all the meats are halal. They just opened here recently and it looks very nice and hip with some amazing choices for food. Similar concept to Cava grill, chipotle and such. You pick choice protein, rice, bunch of salad and toppings. I got the steak as my protein it was delicious. They are very clean and the staff is professional. The food was outstanding. read more

See all

I've seen this place whenever I'm driving around Reston, and it quickly piqued interest. After looking at the menu, it reminded me of Cava but with a more expansive menu. They have significantly more options than Cava, but with no additional charge. My friend and I both had a bowl, with rice and arugula. The rice was flavorful, and had some spiciness to it. I tried both the falafel and chicken shawarma - the falafel was on the dry side, but the chicken was good. Their selections of toppings was huge - everything from three types of hummus, pickled vegetables, caramelized eggplants and more. By far, the caramelized eggplants were the best - they were magical! Nothing at any Mediterranean restaurant could compare. Overall, while they had greater options, the development of flavor is far better at Cava. Service is also a bit slow, but I assume it's because they have recently opened. I'm willing to try more options there, so we'll see! read more

Mezeh - Mediterranean Near Me - Reston, Virginia

Next trip back to Herndon Reston and another dinner at Mezeh and another winner. I had the chicken shawarma on rice and salad with a good number of toppings. I went spicy this time with toppings and dressing. The staff was friendly and helpful pointing me at anything with spice. See you next trip read more