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    Samad Mediterranean

    4.5 (364 reviews)
    InexpensiveMediterranean
    Open 12:00 pm - 8:00 PM

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    SAMAD MEDITERRANEAN ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    John E.

    You can find Samad Mediterranean at 8897 Roswell Rd Sandy Springs, GA 30350 - this is towards the left side of a long row of retail businesses in a rather tired shopping area just before you approach the river (bottom of the hill) headed north on Roswell Rd. There's tons of parking. I've eaten at the lunch counter at Samad several times, usually getting plates over wraps - the plates are essentially decomposed wraps where the pita comes as wedges instead of whole bread (typically you can ask for it uncut), with a couple of sides. The place is fairly divey - with a small grocery store off to one side for Mediterranean spices and dried herbs. You order at the counter and pick up by order number. I'm a fan of the gyro meat - nice juicy mix of lamb and beef. I also like their hummus, creamy/smooth - in general the prices are reasonable and the food good. Previously I always went to the now defunct Aladdin nearby (miss that place) but this is my go to for gyros, especially when coming back from a hike in the park. Service is good but you would expect it to be at the counter. Bathrooms could use a remodel but they seem to be relatively clean every time I visit. It can get a bit noisy here as it's a large space and the line can get long at lunch - I'm not sure what it's like during dinner.

    Greek Salad and hummus
    Kandus J.

    Pretty good place, quick service, reasonable prices. The place is a little run down looking but it's fine. The food was okay. I felt like there was some flavor missing, especially in the hummus. I would get the Greek salad again and ask them to not cover it in salad dressing but I would never get the hummus again.

    Menu 07/2024
    Alex K.

    Had a great Kafta wrap, $8 plus tax. Great deal and taste, fresh veggies, delicious sauce. Perfect!

    Moe More Meat Platter
    Justin P.

    It's quite a rare occurrence when you're able to find a restaurant that serves quick and delicious food on the fly, at a super low cost. Behold, Samad Mediterranean, my new stop for Mediterranean food in the Sandy Springs area. From what I understand, this restaurant is a family establishment that simply does things the right way. They offer tasty and authentic food while providing friendly service. They're popular in the area and bring life to an otherwise barren strip mall. The menu is designed to provide different handheld and plate options to get you in and out fairly quickly. Plates typically come with some meat, rice and a few sides. The Moe Meat Plate is a glamourous option for carnivores, as it contains kafta, chicken and gyro meat on top of a bed of rice with hummus. Samad really does a great job with their meats. They're all super tender and seasoned perfectly. You can see all of the meats spinning on the gyro broiler and it just makes your mouth water. When your dish comes in front of you, it smells and tastes fantastic. The hummus is also a fantastic consistency and fresh tasting. The bargain of the restaurant are the handhelds. You can get a full gyro with a side of fries or a salad for less than $10! The gyro is prepared well, the ratio of veggies to meat to sauce is great. All of the flavors combine well, and again, taste fresh! An underrated point, but their fries complement the meal well. They were hot, crispy and seasoned well. Nothing about this restaurant tastes or feels heavy or oily, which is a nice feeling once you've finished. There isn't much to the decor or the interior, but I feel like it really works with this restaurant, it doesn't ruin the aesthetic. Everything about this place gives you a "local family restaurant vibe" and I'm all for it. I will definitely be back to try the many other things I have yet to try. I also have noticed a small grocery in the back. Looks like I'll need to check it out on my next visit.

    Amazing as always. Our favorite go to quick dinner. The food is so so good and priced well. You must ask for an extra side of garlic sauce :)

    Money Wall

    The food was incredible. I ordered the moe more meat platter and it was absolutely delicious and high quality meat. The food arrived in just 7 min and was nice and hot. The restaurant had a very calming ambiance and the restrooms were clean. They also have really cool money wall with bills from many countries!

    Gyro and salad
    Austin H.

    The positives I can pick out here is that they are probably some of the nicest employees I've ever encountered and was super generous, kind, and helpful on my very first visit. The food is also very delicious and I'm certainly going to return. The good far outweigh the bad but I would have some feedback. I got a traditional gyro and salad. Salad was far overdressed and was sogging wet. I was however surprised that it was actually really delicious. Had I closed my eyes I might never have known it was overdressed. It has a simple lemon salad dressing and was arugula based. For only a $2 add-on I would consider it again. The gyro itself wasn't quite filled as large as some others I've had. It also didn't have fresh produce on it like diced tomatoes or shredded lettuce, but I love the simplicity of the gyro and sauce which both were excellent and I also really like that they grilled the pita. The inside or outside of the restaurant certainly isn't too beautiful, but it's definitely clean and for what a great price their food is, I will definitely return.

    Lesley's plate and kebab plate, beets and order of hummus.
    Beth M.

    I selected Samad when I saw the handwritten menu sign and read that it was a mom and pop kind of place. I overlooked a more highly rated, fancier looking Mediterranean restaurant in favor of Samad and I'm glad I did. If I was rating Samad solely on the food it was be a 5 star review. Food was delish. Lots of mmmming occurred during our meal. Portions we perfect. We are almost everything. Hummus was outstanding!! I was not expecting much from the ambience standpoint and there wasn't much. Bare and in some places concrete floors. Beverage and condiment area didn't feel the cleanest and could use a little tidying. The check out area is very cluttered. The market in the back is small but cute. Interesting to look at while we waited for our food. I would prefer real silverware, and if I lived nearby I'd probably just order up some carry out. All in all we loved our food, despite the bland interior. It was as expected. Tasty food, no frills dining. If you are good with that you will love Samad.

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    Delicious, dependable, and convenient! Still one of our regular go to spots. Small grocery on site, so convenient.

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    Everything went well! The food is amazing. That's actually an understatement. The staff was friendly and the service was very good.

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    This is the absolute best Mediterranean food I have ever had. The garlic sauce is divine. The Moe More Meat Plate is outstanding!

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    Very clean restaurant. The food was grilled fresh and very flavorful. The baklava was just ok not much filling

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    Ask the Community - Samad Mediterranean

    Hey Samad...do you you need to change your Hours on Yelp and your website? Both say you are open on Sundays, yet you were closed when we tried to order in June 13. Is it a holiday of some sort? Either way, you should make a note on both platforms.

    We have been open on Sundays. We open at 12 and close at 8.

    Is it a halal place to eat at?

    Am not sure, please give them a call... Good food here. Thanks.

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