All the good reviews and photos of the food made it easy to choose this restaurant. I felt like a…read morewon a sweepstakes when I managed to secure a close by meter parking spot out front. It was quite busy but the staff and service for my takeout order were excellent. While I waited I sat inside and sipped on a very tasty iced Moroccan mint green tea at a nice table surrounded by lovely artwork. I ordered a bit of food to eat over several meals. Foul M'dassa. Baba Ghannouj. Wild Cucumber Pickles. Lamb Skewers. Falafel Plate. Watermelon Halloumi. Garlic Toum. I could eat it every day. Every dish looked so pretty and was so delicious. I love how the pitas are thin. I enjoyed every bite of every bit of it! I am definitely planning on coming back to eat more tasty things. 10/10 No Notes

I can't believe it took me this long to try Open Sesame! I'm a CSULB alumni and walked past this…read morecharming restaurant so many times. So glad I finally got to stop by many years later for dinner! Parking was easy (on a weeknight). Plenty of street parking and many open meters but I can see it being very difficult on weekends. Bake in some time to find parking! There's both indoor and outdoor seating at this location. This inside is cozy and there's a second room for additional seating. I went on a Thursday night and it was slammed. They do not take reservations but they do have a waitlist via toast that you can join while you walk around and wait for your table. Plenty to do and see on 2nd street. We ordered the party platter for 4 people! It was the perfect amount of food with leftovers to take home. Everything was cooked to PERFECTION. Our beef was a textbook medium rare and was so juicy and tender, as was the rest of the meat. The chicken was so moist and flavorful, as was all the shawarma. All meats were seasoned beautifully. The rice underneath was stunning as well and really caught all the juices from the meat on top. The roasted tomatoes, onions, and pickles were the perfect compliments to help freshen up the palette during the meal. The sauces were amazing and there was a clear favorite (the garlic sauce) which was annihilated by all four of us. Service was friendly! It was very packed so it was slow at times but understandably so. They come by and give you orange blossom water for your hands post meal - what a treat! We smelled amazing! NO NOTES FOR OPEN SESAME! I have to come back with more friends! We did have an issue but it was with another patron who had the audacity to yell at my table (while I was in the restroom) for "having too much fun"?!?! This is a public restaurant and it was loud as hell in there because it's tight and everyone talks over each other, not to mention the open kitchen. The energy in the restaurant is exciting and frenetic. If you want a quiet dinner f*cking STAY HOME and leave the streets to those of us who have had a WEEK and want to enjoy a fun dinner with friends. We will be back and we will have even MORE FUN, xoxo.

8 August 2026 | 3PM…read more Came in after a friend gathering at the beach nearby/traveled in from San Diego, feeling a bit fatigued from the sun's heat, entering the space was a sweet release from the weather outside. Nice and spacious with ample seating for big group, big windows to still enjoy the sun while eating. Garreth (Apologies if i butchered spelling!!!) was servicing the front. What a gem he is, it's not often where I see great hospitality to the degree he put down. Fun menu presentation and shared personal favs as well as general customer favs, highlighted lunch specials, and things you could substitute if need be. And me being a yapper, was fun to chat with him! He exemplified fantastic hospitality with everyone that came through the doors, something I noticed while I enjoyed my meal in. You can tell he'a the type of person that if he'a going to do something - it's done well. I hope if he ever comes across this, that he knows I truly enjoyed the energy and care he has. As well as the ambiance he created with a nice selection of music - a food delivery person came in dancing from the music! it was so cute The food was delicious as well. Meat is well seasoned and not over cooked, rice was supple, and hummus was a texture i really enjoyed (I don't favor hummus that feels on the thin side). Not pictures is the tzatziki app I ordered, but i loved pairing it with the meat to add a refreshing element to my meal! Again, appreciate you super much Garreth!!!

Great food! And great price! I like the soup and you get…read moreyour order fast! Food is great 4/5 but overall experience to me is 5. Very convenient.

The food is amazing, the ambience is peaceful and the service is excellent. The young man that…read moretook care of us was bright and very happy.

Do Not Order EGGPLANT BORANI . Wow. Should have sent it…read moreback. I tasted cold canned tomato sauce served in a plastic white 4 ounce bowl with a 2 inch piece of boiled eggplant for appearance served with stale cardboard bread. $10

Best Greek restaurant! I lovingly enjoy this restaurant. The food is authentic and traditional…read more The staff is amazing. The location is so much fun. The ambiance transports you to a cafe in Greece. I recently took my family to this restaurant after enjoying Disney on Ice. We all thoroughly enjoyed our experience. Looking forward to coming back again soon. Great date night/family time kind of place. Parking has never been an issue (paid lot, meters, free neighborhood street parking).

3.5/5 stars We…read moreordered the kabob chicken plate. The salad was good. Nice soury but not too tangy taste. The chicken was okay, but it felt like it was missing that taste and flavor you usually have when eating Mediterranean food. The rice was a little bit salty... The pita bread when microwaved was soft. Probably one of the softest pita needs I had thus far. The tzatziki sauce for the pita bread was really good and we used the leftovers by pairing it with some crackers so it's not a waste. (no pics)

I finally ordered from The Green Olive after my boyfriend had it catered at work and came home…read moreraving about it. The Beef Kabob was soooo good and such a huge portion. The meat is so tender and juicy. The garlic paste is absolutely chefs kiss. A must order with your meal! Meals here are definitely worth the price you pay. I will absolutely be ordering again!

I had the Chicken kabob plate with rice, hummus, and tabbouleh. Which included a Pita. The Pita…read moregiven was definitely not fresh. It could have passed as a huge pita chip, it was so hard like a pita chip. Everything but the pita were just ok. Nothing spectacular. The Pita was terrible. The quality and consistency that I've been used to, has lacked the past 3 orders. Not sure what has happened to this restaurant. In the past you didn't have to ask for every sauce plate came with. Only sauce included was a green sauce. No garlic paste/sauce nor hot sauce. I usually enjoy my meal when sauces are included. To conclude, my meal also got me feeling sick to my stomach after eating. Needless to say you've lost a loyal customer with the inconsistency of your meals.

This location is the closest to my bf's house and I was craving for their chicken kebab and…read morefalafels. Panini Cafe smacks! When I worked in Newport Beach years ago, I frequented the Irvine location all the time for lunch! We decided on the mezza platter which came with 3 kinds of hummus, warm pita and falafels. He had the koobideh platter and of course, I had the chicken kebabs plate and everything is so delicious! We had leftovers for days! Will definitely come back here again!

Last night was our initial experience with dining from Panini Kabob Grill; we ordered at/from their…read moredowntown Long Beach location on Broadway. They offer flavorful and substantial menu items; however, as advised by friends, the preparation process can be relatively slow, with our two panini sandwiches and appetizer taking approximately thirty minutes to be ready for our pickup. Nonetheless, the quality of the food justified the wait. We ordered the House Specialty Hummus Trio, of which we have leftovers. All three varieties met our expectations, with the edamame hummus particularly standing out to me. Regarding the panini sandwiches (shared between two people) we had the Salmon Brie Panini and the Tofu Pesto Panini. The Salmon Brie Panini was enjoyable, though slightly fishy tasting. The Tofu Pesto Panini distinguished itself through its exceptional flavor, texture, and creativity. Overall, we were pleased with our experience and look forward to returning in the future.

Enjoyed a delicious lunch bowl today with exceptionally wonderful service from Peter.read more

Taboon has been our favourite Mediterranean spot in Long Beach for years now, and we wished we…read morestill lived in the area! This place seems to use only quality ingredients, as everything always tastes fresh. Order some pita bread, and they'll taste like someone just prepped them before you arrived! The chicken shawarma plate is our favourite order, as it is plenty to feed both my wife and me. It comes with delicious chicken, a small salad, hummus, and pickled vegetables. Everything tastes good! Occasionally, we get the falafel, which is also tasty! The garlic sauce that comes on the entrees here is likely our favourite of all garlic sauces we've tried in other spots. We used to frequent this spot, and I've certainly brought a number of friends and coworkers around to bring joy to all of our bellies. Prices are average, and the service is fast. Although there is only street parking available, you'll likely be able to find parking along Bixby Road or Atlantic Blvd, though I tend to avoid the traffic of Atlantic Blvd. There is plenty of seating within, along with some outside seating if that's your vibe. Ambience is nice, and the place is decorated with Turkish lamps. The food at Taboon does not disappoint! Come through, and support local!

I came in today for the first time and blanca recommended the shwerma bowl and it was exactly what…read morei was looking for. I will be coming back soon for the attentive service and great food.

My family and i come almost every Sunday morning... great chicken, great price, great food and…read morequality time with family!!! Cant beat that. The service is always top tier!