Super cute little market! I stopped in for the first time today and got a gyro, mineral water, and…read moresome lentils to make later this week. The staff was friendly and answered my questions about making Turkish coffee. I def plan to go back for some falafel at another time. So excited to finally have noticed this place was there!

best assortment of Turkish groceries and cooked foods. Customer service is top shelf, providing…read morerecommendations. We hosted a dinner party and had our entire menu from appetizers to deserts supplied by Istanbul's chef! the party was a great success than to the foods tasty varieties. highly recommend!

The food is delicious! Ordered the kofta kebab sandwich (the meat tasted so fresh) and my husband…read morethe chicken wrap and they were both so delicious! Will definitely be back to try other items.

It's not what it used to be. Everything has gone down from taste to service. When I asked to…read moreseparate items, they wanted to charge $2 extra for a Styrofoam container! This place makes no sense. They also ruined the atmosphere. Used to have some Turkish themes and now it feel run down. Very disappointing.

We stopped into YiaYia's Cafe for breakfast and immediately loved the warm, welcoming atmosphere…read more We were given the option of eating inside or outside, and with such beautiful weather, we chose a table on the deck. The ocean view made an already pleasant morning even more enjoyable. As someone who prefers a lighter breakfast, I was thrilled to find avocado toast and several other options that fit exactly what I was looking for. We started with two iced coffees, and I appreciated that they offered almond milk as a dairy-free alternative. I ordered the avocado toast, which is served on a pita rather than traditional bread. Topped with cucumber, tomato, and olives, it was fresh, flavorful, and the perfect light breakfast. My husband ordered an omelet and said it was fantastic. His only suggestion would be a larger portion of the breakfast potatoes, but otherwise he thoroughly enjoyed his meal. The service was quick, accommodating, and very friendly throughout our visit. Between the beautiful setting, delicious food, and attentive staff, this was a wonderful breakfast experience. We can't wait to come back and try some of their lunch offerings. Highly recommend

We love Greek food, so when I found this place on Yelp and realized that it was just down the…read morestreet from our hotel, well, it became a foregone conclusion that we would eat here !! And eat here, we did !! YiaYia's was so good. We ordered a bowl of lentil soup to share, which was delicious. Then, we each got our own pita sandwich. My husband ordered the GYRO PITA, which had grilled gyro meat, peppers, tomato, onion & tzatziki sauce, and I ordered an EGGPLANT PITA, which had fresh mozzarella, feta, grilled eggplant & olive oil, sitting open face on some grilled pita bread. We swapped half of our sandwiches, so we could each try the other's. We both liked the gyro pita a little more than mine (the eggplant), but make no mistake, they were BOTH GREAT. His was just a little bit better... so he told me afterward he was sorry he gave up his half sandwich... even though he liked the eggplant. I understood... but was secretly glad I got his half cuz it was really good. : ) We spoke with the owners, who were very nice. They asked us to come back, and while we said we would... and had every intention to do so cuz the food was so good, we just ran ourselves out of time. I was thinking we could get there for breakfast the next day, but it never happened... so for me, that just means we'll have to make good on the deal and get back to Newport (someday) and get that breakfast !! Too bad we live 3,000 miles away. It might take us awhile.

Unfortunately permanently closed. Will be sorely missed. Great Middle Eastern cuisine.read more

Poor service. Food pricey and bland. Not going to return. Wait staff made it seem like i was not…read moreas important as what I guess were regular customers. Was my first time there. Waited 15 min to be served. Was not busy waitress too busy talking to regular customers to be bothered to take my order. The scwarma was fatty , portion to pricing not great. No side included. Fries 3 dollars.. small portion for price.

This place is a gem. It sits near the beach and the patio is inviting and comfortable. Service was…read moreattentive and friendly. And the food is always delicious. Such a nice variety to choose from and it's always fun to try some new things. I'll keep coming back.

We love coming to Mezzeterranean for dinner. Sit out on the front deck, it's perfect out there. We…read morehave enjoyed dining here on multiple occasions each summer, and also had great service by Kinga. She is so friendly and engaging, and provides great service. The cocktail menu is appealing, we've enjoyed the Oracle of Delphi and Oedipus Complex each time. Then the food menu is the star, with many different, small sharable plates. Favorites include cauliflower & cumin fritters, spanakopita spiral, lamb lollipops, and cod cheeks. Everything is flavorful and uniquely delicious. We look forward to revisiting each summer.

Hits the spot!!! Don't question it, just order and enjoy…read more We're a construction crew that loves working in the area just for lunch at this place

In the area on work wanted something low carb this restaurant was a good place food was made to…read moreorder . The man at the register was so nice I showed him pictures of the plate I wanted and he delivered very happy with my food and service

Please note that this is NOT a fast food restaurant as advertised. This is actually a small mom &…read morepop shop with a few basic items used to cook Middle Eastern foods, serving a few prepared items, such as kibbeh, tabouleh, spinach pies, flat bread topped with zaatar, and milk pudding dessert. I was hoping to find a complete renovation from the previous business it replaced but, alas, the only thing that changed is the name and a few added items in their prepared food section. The new owners have recently immigrated to the US, so the woman who assisted me had challenges communicating with me in English. Luckily, she had a translator on her phone that translated the list of food on my text message into Arabic writing . I think these people are VERY BRAVE for starting over in a far away land. In the grocery section I bought a jar of pickled turnips for the chicken pita wraps I make at home. (Trader Joe's now sells toum, or garlic sauce, traditionally used as a condiment in Lebanon similar to garlicky mayonnaise. You can use meat from rotisserie chicken available at most local grocery stores). They also have fresh lebneh, or strained yogurt. From the prepared foods section, I highly recommend their kibbeh (if you like lamb; my hubby thought it was good) and their slow cooked chicken with Syrian rice pilaf, which is an authentic Syrian regional home cooked meal. This was delicious and the portion was perfect for the price. I also liked their milk pudding cups, though I wish the portion was larger. If you decide to try the cheese or spinach pies, you might need to baked it in the oven a while longer as they were undercooked. My four stars is for the slow-cooked chicken with rice pilaf and the milk pudding, which I will come back for. Hopefully, we will see some renovations in the future since it still looks shabby as it did before this business took over

I placed a large order, paid through the website and arrived at the store and they were closed for…read morebusiness on that day! Although the sign in the front window stated they were open for business so

This place really fell short for me…read more I was very excited to try, but I was left unsatisfied. The food is okay, the rice & meat lack flavor, and the amount of rice you get versus meat is obscured.... we paid $60 for two platters and fries. The fries were soggy and from frozen. The pita was paper thin and flavorless. I really really wanted to like this place, they seem to care about their food but I just can't get over how much flavor was lacking - I had to add my own hot sauce to save the meal. The inside of the restaurant desperately needs a revamp. The service was excellent and quick. I will not be back, there was no stand out and it was way too expensive for both the quality and quantity of food.

Wonderful owners food is excellent and ambience +++. Going there for years and never disappointedread more

I highly recommend stopping into Lawadessa if you're looking for quality Middle Eastern food. The…read morerestaurant here is quite small, yet busy, and seems to do a fair number of takeout/pickup orders, but the menu is full of great options, and the portion sizes were large enough that I was able to make a second meal out of it. I ordered their chicken shawarma meal plate, which comes with chicken, rice pilaf, a side salad, hummus, and a pita. The chicken is topped with a hefty amount of their garlic cream sauce, which is absolutely fantastic. The only real area of improvement I think I could recommend here would be the service. The staff wasn't overly friendly or inviting, didn't show any warm welcome to guests, and seemed a bit irritated at the counter. Other than that, the experience was good and the food was worth the trip.

Used to love this place, but in the last year, the times we've ordered the lamb kebab meal it's…read moresadly been the same: smaller portions, lack of flavor, and more expensive. Even the hummus seems to have no taste at all.

A bit of a warning - to those who don't eat spicy food…read more There might be items that you do not expect to be spicy - but they are! So be careful and ask questions. This was our second trip. We got Muharram and Chicken skewers on rice. The chicken skewers came with a side salad That Side Salad was amaaazing. The olives, the seasoning, the radishes. Everything I've ever wanted in a salad. I couldn't eat the skewers - they were so spicy. I could smell the spice on them. Per others though, they were good. The Muharram was delicious. Restaurant is pretty easy to get to, good parking in the evening. A good spot to stop before an evening at TCAN.

Good service and a pleasant owner, but the food didn't quite hit the mark for me. I ordered the…read moreChicken Rice Bowl with Eggplant Dip, Millet Tabbouleh, and Spicy Zhough Sauce for takeout. The food felt a bit dry overall and the rice was slightly undercooked. The restaurant has convenient parking with ample paid street parking around. There is moderate amount of seating inside which can cater to small and large groups.