In town for a family medical emergency, just back from a Portugal trip with exquisite food whole time. I wanted to keep that run of fresh delicious salads and fresh Medeterranian flavors going. I found that here, this is my third visit in three days. This visit I was greeted with "Hi Chris, how's your dad?" by chef Reema. Minutes later her husband arrives, same thing, "How's your dad?" I had just met these guys two days before. Such delightful and caring people. The food here is amazing and so fresh! The chicken gyro platter is superb and healthy. Tender, flavorful chicken on a nice greek salad with delicious homemade hummus. The spicy sauce is outstanding and so flavorful. They have 5 flavors of hummus! I am gluten intolerant so they gave me fresh cucumber slices for my hummus instead of pita. So good! The stuffed grape leaves were also excellent. This particular location at The Pointe, is my new favorite restaurant in Wilmington. It might look like a fast casual place but this food is made with love and served proudly. The flavors here are extraordinary!!! Remaa, the owner and chef won't let you down! Don't miss this gem at The Pointe! read more

Peño Mediterranean Grill - Chicken gyro platter with stuffed grape leaves and avocado tomato salad. So, so good!!! - Mediterranean Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

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We decided to try Peño before seeing a movie at the theatre. The service was very friendly. We both had chicken kebab platters with hummus and pita, and salad. The platters came with rice. The hummus and pita are really, really good. My Greek salad was good (plenty of dressing if you're into that), and my husband's spicy caesar was good, too. The chicken and rice are very tasty, hot and fresh. They pair well with the hummus. The music was great at this location - lots of French and France-inspired music like Debussy, Michael Buble, and Celine Dion. read more

I have tried several Mediterranean restaurants in the ILM/Wilmington area, but this place was LEGIT! I ordered the Classic Gyro w/fries & the Greek Gyro Platter. The classic gyro was one of the BEST that I have ever had! The ingredients were super fresh as you can see from the photos, and the portions were well above standards! The Greek Gyro platter came with gyro meat, Greek salad, hummus, and tzatziki sauce. I got both spicy and I highly recommend both! Service was polite and fast, and there is plenty of seating if you wish to dine in! If you are wanting Mediterranean with amazing portions & fresh ingredients then give Peño a try! read more

Peño Mediterranean Grill - Classic Gyro Sandwich - Mediterranean Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

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Food I had was tasty. We got the kabob platter that comes with rice and 2 sides. We opted for the Greek salad and stuffed grape leaves. Service was pretty quick. The ambiance is that of a fast food type restaurant. Place order at counter and pickup tray when ready. The only thing I have to say that is slightly negative is they charge 3.50 for a small container of Tzatiki sauce (4oz). I thought that was a little high. They should give you a small container with a platter order. read more

Peño Mediterranean Grill - Mediterranean Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

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Stop by frequently. Food is good. Portions are large. People are friendly, even during mealtime rush.Prices are moderate and fair. When you're looking for a good Mediterranean meal in an informal setting,go to Peno's! read more

We thought we would try this Mediterranean place, since they have a variety of vegan options and they were located close to where we were staying for the weekend. It was a rainy day, and they had a pretty serious-looking roof leak, but the employees (owners?) seemed upbeat and positive nonetheless. Not sure if this is a chain, but the food didn't seem fresh or homemade. We tried the hummus, falafel, stuffed grape leaves, plantains, and a few other items. Everything tasted OK, it just wasn't what I've been used to. The prices were good, so we got a decent amount of food for the money. We picked up our food to go, but there is a huge dining area available. read more

Really terrible, unauthentic "greek" food. NOT tzatziki sauce, was more like ranch. Chicken was gross and fatty. The cucumbers were past their expiration plus a week. I requested no tomatoes but got tomatoes. Lettuce was barely cut. Would not return by any means. read more

This was conveniently located so came in to grab a quick bite after a long day. I have to say that my chicken schwarma wrap was very good! I didn't expect it in a flour tortilla...it was pleasant surprise. The chicken was very flavorful & had the yummy garlicky sauce that you'd expect. The only thing that would've made it better would've been some middle eastern style cucumber pickles. Service was excellent & quick. I'll definitely be back! read more

As a frequent Patron of this restaurant I can honestly say this restaurant is pretty incredible! The Veggie Falafal Wrap is always fantastic and the fries are always hot and crispy...The addition of the "help yourself sauce bar" is a nice touch...do yourself a favor and try the chipotle sauce...Besides fantastic food the staff is akways friendly and helpful...couldnt recommend it more read more

I was visiting from Atlanta my husband and I stopped in and loved the food!!! The guy withdrew mustache was so kind. The best greek gyro platter ever You Won read more

Very good and authentic depending on location. I have been to 2 of them. If you like Hot Sauce on your Gyro's like I do (must be a Detroit thing) bring your own. One of the locations carries and one does not. I think this is a chain as the two locations are diff in what they carry. I found the one off Independence the most Authentic. read more

Little ambience. Friendly staff. Great food, large portions. Fair . All translates to a great (almost) fast food value.

I ordered food to-go through Grubhub. The food was ready right on time specified for pick up. The owner, I am assuming, was nice enough to inform me Grubhub charges more and it would be cheaper to order directly through the restaurant or through Clover. I tried the Gyro Shawarma with spicy sauce and a Classic Gyro with cilantro sauce, both with beef and lamb. Both were good, but I personally liked the Gyro Shawarma much more. The meats had good flavor- they are different from The Greeks in that they were cut into thick slices. I prefer thinly sliced meats. The portion of meat was different between the 2 sandwiches - the Gyro Shawarma had way more meat than the Classic Gyro. Fries in the shawarma were crispy. The garlic sauce and spicy sauce in the Gyro Shawarma were very good. I definitely recommend getting the spicy sauce if you like spicy. The cilantro sauce was okay - a watery consistency, slightly tart taste. I would come back just for the Gyro Shawarma with spicy sauce. read more

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Great food spot in Wilmington!! I had the Casado gyro bowl which came with beef & lamb, rice, black beans, plantains, avocado salad, and cilantro tahini sauce. It was so tasty and everything was so fresh!! I had half a bowl left and definitely will be saving the leftovers for later!! read more

Peño Mediterranean Grill - the interior of a restaurant - Mediterranean Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

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Peño's Mediterranean Grill offers a delightful Gyro Salad, featuring fresh greens, succulent gyro meat(beef/lamb obviously), tangy tzatziki, and vibrant veggies. A flavorful, satisfying choice for a healthy Mediterranean meal. read more

Peño Mediterranean Grill - Mediterranean Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

The food was really good and flavorful. The food is made to order which takes a little while for it to come out to you. The staff was really nice and you could tell they were working hard to make sure the orders were correct and coming out in a timely manner. The restaurant is large in the inside and open so you don't feel overwhelmed. The menu has many options. I had the Greek Gyro Platter and my wife had the chicken gyro platter. Both platters were tasty and well seasoned. More than enough food for the both of us. I also added a side of fries. The fries were nice and hot when they were brought to the table. I would highly recommend this restaurant. read more

Peño Mediterranean Grill - Chicken Gyro Platter - Mediterranean Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

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The food is delicious!!!!! Wonderful Customer service!!. The lady that makes the wraps and bowls is very kind, helpful and goes beyond expectations to make a customer happy. I thought she was the owner. read more

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I've been here half dozen times now. You can't beat the fresh ingredients. Healthy too. Place your order at the counter and the food is ready in a few/several minutes. There are about 1-12 tables and a few tables outside. On one visit, I had the Veggie Falafel bowl that had falafel, lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, parsley, turnips, hummus, and tahini sauce. It was very good and filling.  The falafal was nice and crispy. Loved the pickled radish and fresh-made hummus. Just recently I had the gyro sandwich. Man, oh man, it was huge! It was stuffed with gryo meat, which was perfect. What amazing flavors. It was messy to eat but I was in heaven. I could have used more tzatziki sauce, but really, it was excellent. Wish I had taken a photo. It would be great to have them open another store in Leland. Hint, hint. read more

I have family in Carolina Beach and they love visiting this place for lunch, so we definitely visited a couple times during my last visit. The food is decent, though I'm not sure I would be craving it on the regular. I think I'm put off by the french fries included in my chicken shawarma. Garlic sauce? Tasty. Parsley? Would totally be expected. But french fries? The menu said potatoes, but I wasn't expecting the potatoes to be just french fries... it seems like a cop out. I was expected potatoes with some kind of Mediterranean seasoning or something. The taste of everything was okay... but "crave worthy"? Meh. One of the last times I visited, my grandmother and I ordered some side options... chickpea salad, tabouleh salad, some fresh fruit. Of the salads, neither was especially memorable. Fine if you're hungry, but again, just fairly generic. The more awkward part of my last experience here was also the WAIT for the food. The service was soooooooooo slow, even though there was barely anybody there. It didn't seem like the norm, but it was definitely off-putting. TL;DR The person who described this place in their review as "the Subway of Mediterranean food" isn't far off. Hopefully, the food is fresher... but ultimately, it's still an overall generic experience - and certainly not ranked that high with regards to the Mediterranean restaurants I've tried in my life. read more

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Extremely expensive for mediocre food, my wife's chicken was dry and my falafels were like hockey pucks. Looked like our food had been sitting around for a while. First and last time here. read more

Food was spectacular. Ordered online -easy pick up. Wish I lived in the area to eat there again!

I really like Peno. This particular Peno has a real character that works there. I feel like I am in an authentic Greek restaurant. This location has a lot of seating but does not carry the sauces like the one on College. I ordered the chicken gyro platter with the tomato avocado salad instead of Greek salad. I literally picked up the bowl and drank the dressing. Don't even care. It was THAT good. The hummus and tzatziki are better than anywhere else, too! I loved my meal and am so pleased with every part of it! read more

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Best Mediterranean food I've had in a while! My parents lived in the Middle East for a while so I know good Mediterranean when I taste it! The manager definitely knows how to run his restaurant- will definitely be coming back! read more

This restaurant used to be located in the mall and was a hidden gem. Thanks to some help they've rebranded and made it to the Pointe at Barclay. The style is quick casual food but what sets Peño apart is the freshness and flavors. This is a great place to go if you're looking to eat healthy. Tonight I ordered the chicken gyro and had enough to share with my husband. The chicken was flavored with a type of spice that I'm unfamiliar with. It was noticeable in good way and added to the flavor. The tzatziki was on point and the tomatoes were fresh tasting which is a big pet peeve of mine (mealy tomatoes). My son ordered the kid's chicken pita and had it devoured before we got home (a five minute car ride). I'm not sure if he still makes it, but If the owner ever asks if you want the special sauce say yes. A bit of heat, a bit of spice- good stuff! read more

Don't go. The food is mediocre at best. They have it sssssoooooooo cold in the eating area that the prediction is for a major snow fall/ice storm. There is no need to keep it that cold except they might want to keep the food fresh and half frozen as you eat it. Not sure if it is the male owner with a deep loud voice...he thinks he is funny but rude. He keeps on yelling at the lady doing all the cooking. I will not go back even for a FREE lunch. The one at College Road seems to be better...more people working there and they seem to be nicer. read more

Wish we had this chain where we live in upstate NY, I was a skeptic that a fast casual franchise could produce really authentic and high quality Mediterranean food but they have turned me into a believer!!!! I got their Greek bowl w chicken and it was fantastic, my husband had the casado bowl and I kept stealing bites, the combination of flavors and ingredients in that bowl was out of this world!!! We also had the jalapeno hummus and it was maybe yfe best hummus I've ever had. Sometimes hummus can be kind of gritty but this was smooth, creamy and so delicious! Jealous of all you people who live here and get to have this as a fast casual option all the time!!! read more

Peño Mediterranean Grill - Casado bowl with gyro - Mediterranean Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

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I personally love Peno. I've tried several of their locations and the food has been so consistent. The portion sizes are huge and I'm always stuffed. They're lamb gyro and salad bowl are my go to picks. Hubby always gets the chicken cheesesteak and loves it. Highly recommend getting things spicy! They have a cherry pepper blend that is fantastic. Truthfully all their sauces are. We order delivery from here probably a couple times a month. It's one of our favorites in town! read more

Delicious food and fantastic staff! A friend and I were hungry and came out to the Pointe at try this new restaurant. What a great decision! I'll start with the staff- the night we came in it was Mom, Dad, and daughter working. They were all super sweet and friendly. The daughter was so excited for my friend and I to try the different foods (if you're not sure, ask for a sample). Our happiness was her absolute goal! They all worked smoothly together- not sure my parents and I could do that! The food was fresh and delicious. Ask for the garlic sauce- it goes on everything (if you're familiar with middle eastern food, it's Egyptian tomaya, not Lebanese toum). The restaurant can get loud if there are alot of people inside and the music on. Luckily there is outdoor seating, so pick a beautiful night and go sit outside. read more

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The gyro platter was amazing. It fed 2 adults with an excellently flavored and tender gyro, hummus, a Greek salad and fresh pitas. The restaurant was extra clean and the staff educated and engaging about their food. read more

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Tried this place for the first time the other day and I loved it. I love a good gyro and this place has them. The parking lot is kind of small but that's okay just gotta park a little farther. Inside the place is a decent size with plenty of tables and space. Some of the foods are displayed in a case in front where you order which I love and all the food looked super fresh. The staff was super friendly and got the food out quick. I ordered the chicken gyro with a side of fries. The gyro was huge and kept me full for hours. The chicken had a nice flavor and the taziki sauce was yummy. The fries were good as well. Only con would be that it's a little pricey but not too bad for all the food they give you. I recommend you come here hungry and ready to eat good fresh food. read more

We love Peno and get it to go at least once a week! The owners are so nice; we feel like family there. I love the Casado bowl, the chicken shawarma wrap and any and all of the sides are great. It's fast and convenient and way more delicious and nutritious than a fast food place. read more

One of the best Mediterranean restaurants I've been to. I may be a drive away from home, but its so worth it. So far, I've had the beef and lamb gyro and the chicken shawarma. They're not stingy with the meat or anything else for that matter. read more

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I like this place. It's good but as most places in Wilmington they have catered to the American taste buds. Understandable for reaching a wide audience but not great for people who love the seasonings of the other cultures. The staff is great and kind. Portion sizes are good for the price. read more

Always great service, no matter the location. The food is clean, presented very well, and tasty. The lamb gyro is among the best I've ever had. read more

Superb and delicious food, very clean and friendly staff. What impressed me is that despite it being a franchise, the food has not lost its authenticity. If you're craving a delicious authentic Mediterranean meal, that's the place to go to read more

Absolutely amazing! My first time there the staff had great recommendations. They offer vegetarian and vegan options. We recently moved into the area and this will definitely be a regular spot we go to grab a bite to eat. Impressed!! read more

Ordered takeout and delivery for lunch. It was fast and food was still hot when it got to us. Everything was great. Only call out was the chicken was way too dry. Luckily I had the wonderful tzatziki sauce to smother it in. All the food was very well seasoned and fresh. read more

Read the great reviews on yelp and google....was a total miss for us. We ordered the Kabob Platter and the Gyro Platter, meat was dry and SUPER salty. The falafel, rice, taziki, and salad were okay...definitely have had better at small mom and pop places. Really wanted to like this place.... read more

Great food the but my bowls used to be $10 buck and they went up quite a bit, so I can't eat here very often, but it would be a treat every once in a while for me going forward. read more

Ordered the regular gyro and tomato/avocado salad. Both were very good and will get again. Dining room clean and inviting