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Samad Mediterranean

4.5 (369 reviews)
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Closed • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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Casual
Moderate noise
Outdoor seating
Dogs allowed

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Halal Plate
Bob J.

This place is unbelievable! The best hidden gem in Metro Atlanta! I got the Halal plate and it was the most delicious, fresh, lunch! The chicken was so flavorful and everything was unbelievably fresh! The pita tasted like they had just made it and both the taziki and hummus were phenomenal. I can't recommend this enough and I'll certainly be back!!

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Dazziyah M.

The food here is so good! I am a big fan of Mediterranean food as well. I ended up getting the Lesley plate and forgot to take a picture: I hate that.... But next time because I forgot sure will be back. The service was great, the owner was very polite and friendly. I told him I was in a rush and he definitely took account to that!

Chicken kebabs, beets, Greek salad and pita
Brad B.

I cannot get enough of this place. The chicken kebabs are phenomenal. I love the beets and all of their salads. I basically eat here once a day now. It's healthy and delicious. Cannot recommend enough.

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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.

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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 :)

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.

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Reviews are largely positive. Diners praise the flavorful Mediterranean food, friendly and helpful staff, quick service, and vegan and vegetarian options.

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3 years ago

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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Food was good. Service was rushed and lacked customer service. The lamb gyero was tasty n filling.

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The food here is just wonderful. I had the Mezza platter and everything was delicious.

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3 years ago

Great falafel (made to order), chickpeas, and tabouli. And great service too! Highly recommended!

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Always good quality, I always get the Lesley plate or the mo more meat plate. Nice guys that work there and food is solid

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Such a great neighborhood eatery. Authentic Mediterranean food that's always delicious.

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3 years ago

Love this place and have been going here for years! The food is always great and quick service. Definitely a local favorite :)

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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?

Yes, it is.

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