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Got the lamb and beef gyro. Fresh veggies and fluffy pita. The sauce was very liquidy. Kind of dissapointed that the lamb and beef was a sausage (that I presume is made of lamb and beef) rather than actual pieces of meat. I have had lamb gyros that were chunks of lamb before so this was interesting. The sausage itself wasn't very meaty/lacked meat flavor too. Owner was super sweet though, this may be better for someone else or could be worth trying something else. It costed just under $10 read more

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Food and service was excellent. I got the shawarma plate and it was delicious. I liked that they included broccoli and cauliflower. Will go back when in the area. read more

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Maia J.

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so glad I came! The lamb was flavorful and fries were hot and fresh--friendly service and i will recommend this place to everyone i know. insanely delicious read more

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Fresh, flavorful, delicious -- and cheap food. It's no wonder that Samir's one-man-show has been successful for 46 years. But on top of that, Samir himself is humble, gracious, and just a lovely person, welcoming everyone. What a treat to have his hummus plate drizzled with olive oil and sprinkled with sumac. And the gyros plate is full of flavor, served on rice and vermicelli, with pita bread and a salad with dressing like tzatziki sauce. The ambience is humble, but adorned with hand painted quotations like "Dear food, either stop being so delicious or stop making me fat!" read more

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The food here is fabulous! It is very tasty and very good! Great atmosphere and close to UW campus. This is the perfect spot for lunch between classes. The service is excellent and it exudes the hospitality of a family home. This is a family owned restaurant where food is made from scratch. The ingredients are fresh. I want to try everything on the menu, so I will be back for more of Samir's creations! read more

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What an absolute surprise! Looks are deceiving as it is small in size. The menu has many offerings, including several vegan options. Every item I ate was excellent - dolmas, baba ghannoj, hummus, falafel and salad.The grapes leaves (dolmas) were the best I have ever tasted! The flavors seemed to blend and melt in my mouth. The falafel was unique ( haven't figured out what the secret ingredient was). Try the garlic fries just for the fun of it. I ate them all! I was welcomed as if I was a long time customer. My meal came promptly. I left very satisfied and with an upbeat feeling. read more

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Samir is truly one of a kind, and provides exemplary service at an amazing price point. One of the best Gyros I've had in Seattle, and will absolutely come again! read more

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Stumbled upon this place when wandering down the Ave. I ordered the kafta kabob beef sandwich. I thought that it had good flavor. My husband ordered the spicy chicken sandwich and it tasted good. Overall, we liked our meals and they were a good price. read more

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Samir's Mediterranean Grill was delightful to go to! This place is a low-key restaurant in U District that was affordable and delicious! The service was extremely kind and welcoming and the ambiance was comfortable with the outside benches. As for the food, we're a vegetarian and non vegetarian couple we here are our takes. Chicken Plate 9.5/10 - I loved the sauce, the chicken, and the salad. The whole place was a well balanced meal that felt homemade and yummy! Veggie Plate 8.5/10 - Vegetarian approved! - The falafel was really good, soft, and made to order - The salad was yummy and the pita bread was also great Falafel Sandwich 8.5/10 - Vegetarian approved! - Simple but tasty - Similar to the veggie plate above, just a sandwich version Note to vegetarians!! The oil they fry the falafel with is separate from the meat, so there's no cross contamination! Overall, the dishes were delicious and tasteful! You can tell they're very intentional and truly want to deliver to their customers a yummy but homey experience. Would go again! read more

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Samir's probably has the best Gyro Plate I have ever eaten in my life. I have never tasted lamb and beef that tender and it's so well seasoned. My only issue is that is just isn't a good bang for your buck. A majority of my plate was the salad and rice. The serving size for the meat was pitiful and that was the best part. I also wish they gave me hummus like a lot of Mediterranean places do on the Ave. The food is absolutely divine but just not worth the price for what you're getting. read more

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Samir's was definitely an interesting experience. We came in, looking to order a few falafel and chicken shawarma wraps, but were quickly wooed into ordering Samir's Family Feast Special. It was a very different ordering experience because we didn't even know what we were getting. He just sat us at a table and told us that he would do the rest. About 20 minutes later, he brought us a big platter of food. I definitely looked impressive, and everything tasted delicious! The Family Feast included a selection of all the different meats (chicken shawarma, gyro, falafel, etc), grilled vegetables, a selection of Mediterranean dips (including hummus and baba ghanoush), all atop a bed of rice and lentils. It was very fun to eat family style, and the waiter/owner was very friendly... that is, until we received the bill. I guess it was on us for not asking the price before we ordered the platter, but after we finished, he charged $115 for the platter, which was definitely WAY up-charged. To put it in perspective, we could have ordered 5 separate plates, which would have bought us more food and cost us about $40 less. Despite the sticker shock at the end of our meal, I would still recommend Samir's, as it was easily the best Mediterranean food we had in Seattle, and the owner was very nice. He's been in business for over 40 years, and his food speaks for itself. His small shop is a great place to stop and have a casual lunch--just be sure to double check the prices. read more

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Hit and a miss. Samir is a nice guy. The ambiance and facade is nice for a lunch, but the food wasn't great. We went to experience Samir's Special Fries for a Greek fry tour of the U-District. We were sorely disappointed. The plate of fries lacked flavor and personality, something we were hoping to experience. I also ordered the falafel which, unfortunately, lacked the character one hopes for when eating Mediterranean grub. The one item that was pretty good was the hummus we got. I would definitely order it again. But the rest, I will respectfully avoid. read more

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Mahealani S.

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Omg i ordered this to go on Uber eats , It was AWFUL !! The seasoning was weird, I ate the hummus but even that was sour. The chicken so cold and dry dry DRY ! The meat was soft but very weird tasting . The pita 2 DRY Med sized triangle shaped . I paid alot for this ? And .... I tipped before I got food , it was for driver !! Never eating here again .. so gross read more

Samir's Mediterranean Grill - Kings platter or plate? Dry fry chicken , gross meat seasoning dry pita sour hummus!! - Mediterranean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Antoinette P.

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Fast service, good food, and the owner is full of personality and always gives good service'! It's right next to the light rail station entrance, so it's easy to grab a bite before heading out for the evening! Moderate prices with indoor/outdoor dining space. read more

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Edmel R.

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I love me some Mediterranean food. This place was delicious. After viewing a venue for work, I decided to take a little trip to the Ave and see where I could travel to for lunch. (My taste buds get to travel more than I physically get to). Samir's was a spot I have never been to - but I was craving so I decided to check it out. I'm so glad I did! I got the vegetarian combo plate for $15 (not including tip). The camera did not get to eat this time because I was hungry and honestly it was worth not taking a photo. Have you ever had a meal light, refreshing, and filling? That's exactly how this plate made me feel! My favorite of the little dishes was this grape leaf wrapped thing (gosh that sounds horrible that I don't remember it despite it making a memory in my taste buds). It was so good! If you've ever had hawaiian food and had lau lau, wrapped in taro leaves, that's how it tasted. Something about wrapping food in leaves just does wonders to a food!! Other than that, the place was not busy! I assume because it was headed into finals, or students just walking by because it's not exactly on the Ave. I am sure to return and recommend this place! The service was great and space is big enough to have a lunch date with some friends :-) read more

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Richard J.

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Samir is so friendly and welcoming! He truly prepares the food with care and is such a kind person. Food is fresh and delicious and comes out fast! Lots of vegetables and the falafel and baba ganoush are amazing. Would definitely recommend :) Perfect for a college student meal! read more

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Samir is so happy, nice, and welcoming. He makes you feel like you are a valuable customer and will definitely take care of all your food needs. Hummus & Pita Bread ($6.75): Hummus is very well made and goes with everything that I ordered. Pita bread felt a little dry? Also was hoping to get more than 1 pita bread but it's ok. Samir's Special Fries with cheese ($9.95): Can't go wrong with this if you're looking for a side or a late night snack. Fries, cheese, meat. Perfect combination. Gyros Plate ($9.95): Great portion size. The rice is different type then what I've had at other Mediterranean places, but I love it! Also the meat cuts are more cube/bite sized instead of thin strips, still tasty though. Salad was nice to cut through the savory meat. Good portion sizes, quality food, and the owner is awesome. Would recommend coming for a quick, yummy, well-priced meal. Will definitely be here again! read more

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Jackie R.

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I come here ever since I moved to Seattle. It's an iconic location right outside of the link at the UDistric stop. Samir, the owner is among the kindest people I've encountered working in the food industry. He is passionate about bringing people in, is deeper than the food he peepers but he's an amazing example of everyday life and the beauty of it. The restaurant's menu is so welcoming and affordable. Has great variety for people of all types of diets. Personally, my vegan lifestyle forces me to avoid great part of the menu yet his entrees as to die for and my personal favorite is the "Falafel Plate". Truly a must if visiting Seattle read more

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Jenna N.

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I have been a fan of Samir's ever since I was a student at UW, fifteen years ago. Back then, my go-to was the made-to-order $4 chicken gyro and fries, it was delicious and AFFORDABLE for a college student working a part time job. I have rediscovered Samir's Mediterranean Grill since going vegan in my 30s and the non-meat options are also excellent. My favorite is the dolmas plate with hummus and salad. The food is filling and satisfying (very important for vegans), and it's a true joy to see Mr. Samir again. He is such a pleasant, calm gentleman. I cannot recommend this place enough. read more

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Scorpio P.

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We love this place and Samir is an amazing person who just likes to make people happy with good food. He is always pleased to see you and willing to accommodate. The food is made with love and a lot of other wonderful ingredients. read more

Samir's Mediterranean Grill - Chef's Choice for us. - Mediterranean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Very good food, prepare to take it to go. Tables were dirty outside, and we were encouraged to take the food away.

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Sara P.

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I LOVE this place. It's one of the very few places on the ave I can actually eat at! (I have celiac) He's been there for about 50 years apparently and I can see why! Apparently the recipe hasn't changed and he said he's the only one who touches the food. I ordered a gyro plate and it was delicious! When I got my plate I saw a piece of bread on my plate and I was like BUT he said that he had gf bread in the back 'for the gf people'. I asked what bread it was and immediately recognized it was canyon bakehouse multigrain. I thought that was so thoughtful and nice of him. He really is here for the gluten free community. I felt great after my meal. I wish he had a more accurate menu that listed all the gf options bc I don't think he realizes how much of a selling point it is! But I think most things are gf including the halva dessert. Also $15 for a plate and I had enough for leftovers later that day-- how it should be done. Thank you Samir, you're a real one Support this mans and try out his food! read more

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Ashton S.

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Incredible speedy and very friendly service, I ordered the Special Fries w/ Lamb, absolutely delicious. Hefty portion too! Literally! The box had some weight to it. Will be going back again! read more

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Claire D.

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This spot serves good Gyro plates. The server was nice and asked questions of how we wanted the meal like if I wanted onions ect. The food was good the rice has a lot of flavors if you never had smoked rice basmati before go there it was delicious. I had the chicken plate and the chicken tasted good I m not sure if it is because it's imported but I never knew chicken could tastes so good in a different it could have been because it was smoked first then grill but it doesn't matter it was good. It also came with salad on top well seasoned and the flat bread read more

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Jackson K.

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Samir is an amazing kind person, always full of energy and great hospitality. I ordered the garlic fries and they were delicious! I would definitely come back again and order more. read more

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The food is excellent here, but where Samir's shines brightest is amazing service and hospitality. Samir is always an excellent conversation, truly nice guy, and you can really see the passion he puts into every dish he makes. Each time that I've gone I've let him decide what to make for me. Each time the food is excellent. My favorite thing is this gigantic tray of food that Samir makes, decorates, and presents! It is intended to feed 2 or 3 people, so I wouldn't get it alone, but it is delicious, filling, and well-worth the price! I'm also a huge fan of Turkish coffee and baklava, which Samir also carries. I love going to Samir's. Samir has remembered me from literally my first time ever dining in. He always puts a smile on my face! All-in-all I highly suggest taking to trip to Samir's! read more

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Jacinda L.

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Really nice guy who runs the place, always is polite and happy to be here. Great food, the most memorable Mediterranean place out of all of them in the u district read more

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Unauthorized charges, food tasted like detergent, why it was 4.6/5 on Google map? The host was friendly, doesn't adjust the deliciousness issue. I saw the google map rating and decided to go for a try. Won't ever come back. read more

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Celtic B.

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I don't normally leave reviews- but I came across Samir's in my travels and had to give a shout-out! If you're in town and looking for middle eastern/ Mediterranean food you should give Samir's a try. I got the Samir's special fries with beef/lamb - he added some extra spice and onions for me. Delicious! The owner and chef (Samir) is a super nice guy. I would definitely come back! Thanks Samir! read more

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The owner is super friendly and the place has good vibes. The gyro has fresh, crunchy veggies and well-seasoned meat. Nothing to complain about! read more

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If you're in town visiting and looking for consistent, delicious, and really friendly food, the eat Samir's shawarma!

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Amazing food hands down!!! Great hospitality! I got the chicken plate and everything tasted sooo good. The rice was extremely flavorful and different than other places, the fries were so delicious too. You can tell he puts a lot of care and love cooking this food just by looking at the extra ingredients he adds! Even the hot sauce is made from scratch and tastes fantastic! read more

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Julian R.

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Great Mediterranean food. I got their chicken kabob plate, which was alright although it could've used some more flavor. The garlic sauce here is really good. Recommended if you're in the area. read more

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I can't tell you what a lifesaver this place is. I think after 40 years in the biz they know something about food and tea....and the mist amazing baklava I have ever seen (thinking pistachios here)....scratch kitchen with beautiful detail to the craft. I think the falafel is amaze balls but honest, there ain't nuthen bad here. The thing that strikes me most...is this guy (Samir please call him by name...it rolls off your tongue like a bowl full of jelly) he closes at seven except on Saturday's where he stays late to keep his kitchen hopping and his eyes on the prize all night long. This place serves amazing food and the food is holy without the sticker price. So so good Samir. Friends for life. Xoxo. read more

Samir's Mediterranean Grill - Tea so good I used it the next morning. 2.5 life's for this one tiny little bag. Super cute. Xoxo. - Mediterranean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Today's lunch for $26 including tax but not tip: 6 medium small chunks of lamb, 4 small vegetable pieces ("kebab", if you will), a ton of rice, a medium small lettuce salad, 1 pita and a medium small pastry. Who said, "Fool me twice, shame on me."? read more

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Tom B.

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Samir knows what's up with good cheap grub, especially garlic fries. It's aimed at students, and there's not a lot of parking. But if you're in the neighborhood, the grub here is great, and dirt cheap. We split a plate of garlic fries, which had dairy-free yogurt sauce, tons and tons of garlic, and fresh herbs. The fries themselves were very light and fluffy. Pretty amazing, and easy to demolish the whole thing in no time, especially for two big dudes. We had lamb and beef kebab plates as well. Great light fluffy rice, awesome fresh salad, tender and flavorful meat, decent pita. Add lemonade to that and the whole bill was still about $25 for a table full of lunch. Really hard to beat the value here--the food was very high quality for the price, and the staff is friendly. It's a small place with minimal seating, but they clearly crank out the to-go orders. read more

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People find it unimaginable that I'm a vegetarian who doesn't like falafel. Every once in awhile I give it another try just to placate their insistence that maybe I've never had good falafel. I still don't like falafel. If I did, though, I'd probably like Samir's version. I can say that I liked the garlic fries a lot. I was expecting just some chunks of garlic on fries, but instead it was a delicious sauce. The hot spicy tea was tasty. The prices are very reasonable - $4 for a sandwich. As everyone else has commented, Samir is terribly nice. The place is wallpapered with photos of him and customers/friends/family. read more

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Lovely spot with amazing service and food!! They have a bunch of vegetarian & vegan options. Definitely recommend coming here :)

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1316 NE 43rd St
Seattle, WA 98105
University District
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What time does Samir's Mediterranean Grill open?

Samir's Mediterranean Grill opens at 11:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

What time does Samir's Mediterranean Grill close?

Samir's Mediterranean Grill closes at 7:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.Samir's Mediterranean Grill is closed on Sunday.

Mon-Sat 11:00 AM - 7:00 PMSun Closed

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Yes, Samir's Mediterranean Grill takes credit cards.

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Does Samir's Mediterranean Grill have catering options?

Yes, Samir's Mediterranean Grill does have catering options.

Does Samir's Mediterranean Grill serve alcohol?

No, Samir's Mediterranean Grill does not serve alcohol.

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Does Samir's Mediterranean Grill have TVs?

Yes, Samir's Mediterranean Grill has TVs.

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Does Samir's Mediterranean Grill have bike parking?

Yes, Samir's Mediterranean Grill has bike parking.

Does Samir's Mediterranean Grill have outdoor seating?

Yes, Samir's Mediterranean Grill has outdoor seating options.

Does Samir's Mediterranean Grill have parking?

Yes, Samir's Mediterranean Grill has parking options. Street Parking

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4.4(428 reviews)

5.8 mi•Beacon Hill

Three of us shared four dishes and one soft serve was the perfect amount of food…read more Everything was super yummy and fresh. Highly recommend the three dip (current seasons is beet and it's my fav) with the flat bread. The flat bread comes out steaming. Trumpet mushroom is Smokey and juicy. Lamb comes in braised form and kebab both really good The soft serve swirl has the perfect texture and flavor. Would come back again!

We arrived on a Friday night at roughly 7:30 and there was already quite a wait. For a table for 3,…read morewe were told we'd have to wait for about 2.5 hours which we honestly were not thrilled to do. However after we expressed that we didn't want to wait that long, we were told that if we wanted outdoor seating they could actually seat us in less than half an hour. We chose the outdoor seating option and took a quick stroll in the quiet neighborhood before coming back. Our server told us that Homer's plates are meant to be family style and shared so their general recommendation is 1 large plate or 2 small plates per person. For us, we ordered the Set of top 3 spreads, lamb ragu on tahini and we were served with 5 pieces of warm pita. We also ordered Grilled Pork with Stinging nettles, raw albacore tuna with taramasalata, and smoked and shaved kohlrabi. Our server warned us that the pork was going to be on the fatty side but we were still surprised by how fatty it was. The spreads for the pita were amazing as usual-- their seasonal flavors taste amazingly fresh. Our table wanted to order more pita and when someone came by to take the empty plate they asked if we wanted more which we did let them know but even by the time we finished all the plates, we never got the additional pita so we just took it off. The Kohlrabi was an amazingly refreshing palette cleanser before the pork-- super light and refreshing. After we finished our meal we grabbed some soft serve from the window and wow, for 7$ it's quite a lot of ice cream! The flavors that were offered when we were there was Dark Chocolate and Kettlekorn. I sampled the swirl and the fusion of the saltiness of the kettle korn, the slight bitter and sweetness of the dark chocolate was immaculate. Final thoughts: very cool experience, inside I could see the open kitchen and the stone wood fired oven and the ingredients tasted amazing. However it is a little inconvenient that it's walk in unless you're a party of 6 since the lines and wait can get incredibly long. It's also difficult to find parking in the area. Very neat experience!

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Almanqal Mediterranean Grill

4.5(232 reviews)

1.1 mi•Wallingford

Food is always amazing especially the chicken owner is super friendly and the food is incredibly…read moreauthentic

The food is extremely good. Fresh and tasty, not heavy or oily. Made when you order. My husband was…read morehungry when he ordered, so we ended up with several different dishes (a lot went home). All were exceptional. The owner was very gregarious.

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Gyro Sababa

4.8(216 reviews)

3.5 mi•Haller Lake

This place is GOOD. I work at nearby North Seattle College, and this is my go-to place for lunch…read morein a pinch. The food is delicious! Even the salad is really flavorful! When I'm feeling like something hearty, I absolutely love the Arabic Shawarma wrap -- so good. And, the garlic sauce is awesome. The service is friendly and you can tell that they are working hard. Pro tip - order ahead and be patient, they are popular and during peak lunch time they are busy!!

First time customer because we are staying at a hotel across the street. Lunch time crowd was…read morethere, and I was worried about the wait at first but food came out quickly! It's fresh, delicious and priced very reasonably. Falafel was fried freshly. Lots of regulars so that tells you everything you need to know about this place. I think I am going to come back for dinner and try a platter :)

One gentleman covering the food prep counter duties (11/29/23)

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9. Shawarma Platter Delicious, tender chicken, perfectly seasoned rice, creamy hummus, and tangy Greek salad!

Cafe Turko

4.2(1.4k reviews)

1.8 mi•Fremont

Love this little hidden Turkish delight. Excellent for any Vegans in your crew as well. Charming…read moredecor, plenty of indoor space, with some outdoor cafe tables when the weather cooperates. Broad menu selection from weekend brunch, pizza, soups, to classics like hummus, lamb, beef, and chicken dishes. Service is always friendly and helpful and the prices are moderate for Seattle. Our favorites are the rainbow hummus (beet, chickpea, basil, yam) and the lamb kebabs. The muhammara is delicious too, but a little sweeter than we like. Don't sleep on the bite sized to-go Turkish delight (vegan, multiple flavors!) on the way out.

Cafe Turko is not only an absolutely STUNNING restaurant. Their food clears too. I loved my time…read morethere, from the lovely Turkish adornments that brought color and culture to the space, to the food and servers who clearly take their positions quite seriously! Try out this spot to really experience Seattle's best

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Beets Hummus, Kefir Cheese and Za'atar, Rose Mocktail

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Yalla Seattle

4.6(210 reviews)

3.0 mi•Capitol Hill

The batinjan (eggplant) and labneh wrap here has now taken its place in my pantheon of best…read moreeggplant bites I've ever had. Yalla is a walk up window, and there are just a couple of benches right outside where you can eat, and according to other reviews you can also go to Montana Bar next door with your food. The menu is posted in a couple places right next to the ordering window, and it's pretty easy to parse. Almost everything there is what I'd consider a "portable food", meaning something you don't need a plate, fork, and knife to eat, which makes sense given that it's not a sit down restaurant. They have veggie saj, meaty saj, mezze, a few sides, and a dessert. I really like their concise menu. We tried the baba ghanoush ($9.5), which comes with saj on the side, a batinjan and labneh saj wrap ($12), and a halloumi grilled cheese (halloumi grilled inside saj, $13). As you can tell, the saj underpins everything at Yalla, and their saj is excellent. Warm, soft, flaky, and tearable, it is perfect for both dipping and wrapping and grilling. The batinjan and labneh wrap is bursting (literally) with tender grilled eggplant, a rich sauce, and tangy, creamy labneh. It is truly one of the most delicious eggplant dishes I've ever had. The halloumi grilled cheese definitely hits the spot, and is more filling than you think by looking at it. Baba ghanoush is so smooth and flavorful, and I love the pomegranate seeds on top! The folks who work there are super nice, very friendly, and food comes out quickly. Prices are very reasonable, and I will definitely be back to try some of their meaty saj! This place is going into my regular rotation, for sure.

From looking at the menu, I haven't seen too many of the items listed offered here in Seattle. This…read morewas exciting to me as I enjoy food from the Middle Eastern part of the world, and the entrees do look very enticing! We went on a Saturday around 2pm and it wasn't too busy at the takeout window. The restaurant is only takeout - there are benches right next to the takeout window, but there are only enough spots for 8 - 12 people (2-3 people per bench). The only other seating is at the nearby street seating offered by the neighboring bars, which I can see being restricted during peak hours. Parking can be very difficult if you plan on driving, there is only street side parking that is usually full, and nearby paid parking in lots. Service is fast, after we got our order, we only waited 5-8 minutes for our food. We got their recommended Soujouk (Beef) and Cheese Wrap for $16. The wrap is long, I would say about 13 - 14 inches long, and I can definitely seeing most people getting full after enjoying one of these. The flavors are nice and you can taste the spices from the sausage - I could taste cinnamon front and center with other earthy spices lingering in an aftertaste. The wrap is very decadent, the cheese is hearty and indulgent and that with the spiced sausage and textural difference with the cucumbers is pleasing. Do note with how indulgent this wrap is, you will accumulate a ton of oil in your wrapper as you enjoy it - a nap afterwards is in your future if you eat a whole wrap! I think that Yalla Seattle is a good stop to try these cuisines in a casual manner and the price is reasonable. There are some other items on the menu that kept my attention and I would totally revisit to try the other items offered by this restaurant.