The food is absolutely fantastic, and the staff is all very courteous. The falafel is beautifully…read moreseasoned and the spicy options for the food was really nice. Not too spicy, more of a good warmth.

Second time here and received the same good quality food and service. Still a newbie to this menu…read moreand Palestinian food so I am clearly overwhelmed by the options but the employees are so helpful in the selection process. They walk me through ingredients in the plates, the popularity of the items and even their own preferences! I will say the ambiance was quiet, I would love to see more people in there.

Absolutely incredible food and service! I got the beef kabob rice bowl with Arabic pickled cukes…read moreand mixed pickled veggies; it was very flavorful! The falafel is also very good! The lemonana is very sour and delicious! Do yourself a favor and check this place out!

Wow wow wow. West Bank Streets Eats was *chefs kiss*. The…read morerestaurant lives up to its name with a small menu of classic Middle Eastern street food. Everything we tried with freshly prepared, had perfect texture (oh so crispy falafels and melt in your mouth chicken and beef), and complex flavor. The staff was so welcoming, and it was apparent they take great pride in their food. West Bank is such a welcome addition to the O'Fallon community. I love to see more locally owned businesses popping up!

My oldest daughter and I went here yesterday and fell in love!!!! When we walked in we were greeted…read moreright away. The owners cook all the food fresh and the staff is very helpful with the menu. My daughter and I ordered a lot of stuff so we could try a variety of what they offer. It was all so good that I brought my two youngest kids with us today for lunch. Everyone in the family enjoyed their meal and the atmosphere. Only two things I wld change is side options, and the quality of the fries and mashed potatoes. Everything else is amazing!!!!!

I was so excited to try and placed an order online. Order was accepted and was given a time to come…read morepick it up. Arrived to find the place closed and a handwritten paper sign on the door saying they're closed for the next two days. I had called ahead to make sure they're open, but the answering machine didn't have space so it just kept ringing. Great reviews mostly and community seems to enjoy it, so I'll avoid screwing up the ratings with a 1 star but this was disappointing.

I started yelling and violently shaking from how hard this food hit. 10/10 would recommend if…read morelooking for a good time.

I've been kind of bummed out that I can't eat the gyro sauce due to being lactose intolerant. He…read morenow has a BBQ gyro that is amazing! Very good flavor and really tastes so good with all the fixings. The fries are not like any other fries in town. The fries have like a crisp on the outside that makes them so delicious. Every time I walk into this place everyone is so nice. The baklava is really good here too!

Visiting from California, this Mediterranean place was incredible!!!!! The food is prepared from…read morescratch and the taste is amazing. We tried shawarma, falafel (10/10), rice, sauces (another the BEST thing), Turkish coffee & baklava. Would give 10/10 for customer service, and the ambience is welcoming with beautiful portraits. Highly recommend this place if you are driving through, on Route 66 road trip or visiting Springfield

They have changes so many ownerships it's hard to tell what's good And not we go there ever time my…read moredaughter comes in town. Now even she said the taste for the HUMMUS has changed, what's with the whole chickpeas in the Hummus, the chips are not chips. What's with the pit

Ask for Tanja to be your server. She was awesome!!! We were excited to try Ugly Restaurant, as we…read morelove Turkish food. These folks did not disappoint. Tanja brought us some pita bread and carrot salad to start. That was complementary. We had a couple of cocktails from the bar, which were very good. We next had the Cigar Borek, which were little cheese rolls with a spicy tomato dip that was outstanding! We then ordered the beef doner wrap, which was just delicious! The beef they use for this is really tender and delicious. We cannot wait to return to this lovely Ugly Restaurant. :)

When I see Yelp ratings of 4 1/2 stars on over 80 reviews, my expectations are high. This one let…read moreme down for sure. One of the reasons I love Mediterranean food is its use of spices and infused flavors. A complimentary carrot salad mixed with yogurt was served with warm pita bread. This was not good, frankly, and was the start of what would end up being an underwhelming experience. I ordered the mixed sampler platter for an appetizer. The only thing worth eating was the falafel and the cigar borek (fried breaded cheese). My entrée was the chicken shish kabobs that were accompanied by rice, a small chargrilled tomato, a chargrilled pepper and an onion salad. The chicken lack any kind of seasoning. Even salt would've help. This was probably the most bland Mediterranean food I've ever experienced. The presentation was grade A but the lack of flavor resulted in a Grade C. Even the baklava was bland. For $60 (including tip) I could've had a much more fulfilling meal.

Last night, I stopped by Sultan Mediterranean before heading over to Word Up at Hot Java Bar. I'm…read moreglad I joined the waitlist when I did, as the wait was a bit longer than expected even on the list. The ambiance inside was like a cozy cafe with Mediterranean vibes, especially at the register. We were seated and already knew what we wanted. I ordered an Arnold Palmer, and the mint in the lemonade was refreshingly delicious. For my meal, I opted for the Chicken and Beef Combo. The grilled chicken kabob was incredibly tasty, and the beef kabob was bursting with flavor. It was served with rice, grilled tomato, and a cucumber and tomato salad, all of which complemented the main dishes beautifully. The tzatziki sauce was some of the best I've had in the city. This place is always bustling, and I can see why. The food was absolutely delicious, and my leftovers were just as good as they were when I first ate them. I'm already looking forward to trying more of the menu on my next visit, which will be sooner rather than later since every dish I saw looked mouthwatering. If you're searching for a Mediterranean restaurant in The Grove, you've found it. The staff was also very friendly and attentive.

Walk in and try to sit down on a busy night. This place is in the grove on the corner so do your…read morebest with street parking if the lot behind the restaurant is full. The staff is small so you won't have a dedicated server. You can gesture to anyone and they will ensure your orders are placed. Another interesting thing is that they do not sell alcohol or standard drinks Americans would be used to, so try their pomegranate lemonade. Unfortunately my food was not as flavorful as it looked so that was a bummer. The deserts were excellent so that helped my sweet tooth. This place is not 100% accessible as the entrance is rather narrow.