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    Sara's Kebab House

    4.3 (149 reviews)
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    Supermarket
    Sandra M.

    This was our first time there. The location is easy to find, it's big, and it splits the supermarket from the dining room. It's clean, organized, and tastefully decorated. We were welcomed and able to sit wherever we wanted. Our waitress Christina was very kind and took good care of us. We ordered the falafel wrap with fries which was delicious. They provide a honey mustard dressing on the side that is quite tasty. The portion size was perfect. My hubby had the lamb-shish wrap and he really enjoyed it. Nice to have the chunks of lamb in there. We learned that you only get a basket of bread and their famous hot tea if you order an entre. Once we paid, we went shopping! Lots to choose from! We will definitely go back. Give it a shot, it's worth it!

    Gene H.

    Let's start off with a little confusion...we'd ordered the Sara's Special Kofte which was outstanding and a Beef and Chicken Mixed Doner Kebob item that some how never materialized. A mix up in one person taking the order and another one serving the food is what we believe happened. We'd waited a bit for the second dish to arrive but since we were going to split the meals so we could try both entrees anyway we just went ahead and began eating. The Kofte dish was very good... a Turkish Beef Meatball consistency dish served with a tomato sauce and covered in Mozzarella cheese and a side of rice. The restaurant is in the same building as the market is and so the ambiance is a bit off...the decor is nice, just a bit distracting with the market fully accessible like that. Despite the issue with the order, our waiter was very good and explained the differences in the food questions we had...the food was delicious and we'll definitely be back if we get the opportunity to get back down here again.

    Tea with any entree
    Eileen C.

    The food is outstanding, the service was excellent and we love the restaurant ambiance in all its aspects. If you're looking for real kebab don't hesitate to come in and enjoy every bite! Thank you to all the staff for your hospitality. The market is full of so many delicious options to take home from dessert to couscous. Perfect place to gather what you need for your next meal or party. We will be back again soon.

    Lamb Shish Kebab
    Shleitha M.

    I've been wanting to stop in and try Sara's for awhile now to fulfill my itch for authentic Turkish cuisine. We ended up going later in the evening not realizing it was so close to closing but we were still greeted with friendly service. I would like to mention they also have a food market upon entering that you have to pass through to get to the restaurant side. There are a lot of great grocery selection from the Middle East. The entire establishment is very clean and well maintained. The service was quick and efficient! We ordered the Oven Baked Hummus as a starter that is topped with mozzarella cheese. I ordered the Lamb Shish Kebab and my friend ordered the Meat Cubed Cheese Pide (not realizing how big it was). Their portions were great for the price and all the food was very fresh, seasoned well and prepared perfectly. Only thing I wish I could've got was the tea. It was closing time otherwise they would have accompanied. Will be back soon!

    Fish and Chips
    George C.

    Had a nice dinner at Sara's Kebab House in Clearwater. Starters were babaghanoush and dolmas. We put that babaghanoush on this lovely bread they served. Absolutely delicious. The stuffed grape leaves, dolmas, beautifully seasoned. The first entrée was the fish and chips. The fish was cod. It had a dark crust to it, and the fish underneath was perfectly cooked, moist and flaky. The fries that accompanied did were nicely seasoned and cooked well. The accompanying salad on the plate wasn't particularly great and mostly unnecessary. The other dish is a Turkish ravioli. The sauce had a bit of an unusual flavor, not bad, but not great. The ravioli themselves were a bit of a disappointment. I felt that they needed to be cooked longer because they were very gummy. Unfortunately, this was a bit of a disappointment. They have a very extensive menu and in spite of this little hiccup, I will certainly go back. This is not my first visit and I know the food overall can be very good. A pistachio baklava at the end of the meal was a nice ending. The servers were very attentive and it is a nice restaurant area that has a great Mediterranean market on the other side. This visit gets a 7/10.

    Tatianna E.

    The dining area is located inside the grocery store. We ordered the baked hummus, and two dishes. We are very familiar with middle eastern cooking as it's one of our favorites and decided to go with a dish that had meat that was a mix of lamb and beef. I was incredibly disappointed that the meat did not taste fresh nor did it have any flavoring. The meat was also very mushy and did not smell fresh. When I brought this up to our waitress, she smirked at us and said nothing as I let her know what was wrong with the meat. We then ordered the diced chicken ($12) to have with the rice and salad from the original dish. The diced chicken dish came with four small pieces of chicken. That's it. We were really disappointed with our entire experience here including the customer service. I tried to discretely take pictures of the inedible meat and that's when the waitress came over to let me know she took off that dish from our bill. Our bill was $84. For baked hummus, one dish, two sides of chicken cubes, and two water bottles. I would not return.

    Inside
    Alan W.

    I have been going to the grocery store portion of Sara's for years & have always been very impressed by that store. So now Sara's has expanded with a restaurant. I sadly found the restaurant to be quite disappointing. I ordered Beef Doner, which is basically shaved gyro meat. I also ordered just a glass of water to drink. The shaved gyro meat was about $25. It tasted fine, & there was a good amount of it, but $25? And to fill my glass of water the waiter brought a plastic bottle of water to the table. And of course they charged for that. My wife got Chicken doner which is obviously the chicken version of beef doner. Our 2 plates of gyro meat, waters, taxes, & tip came to $65. There are so many other Middle East restaurants we frequent in our area, and the cost is 1/3 to 1/2 what Sara's is charging. We of course will keep shopping in the grocery section, but we are "one & done" with the restaurant.

    Chicken Dner Kebab
    Tiffany M.

    Nice little Mediterranean restaurant. The setup is unique with a small market on one side and a cozy restaurant on the other. The staff was friendly and attentive from start to finish, and the whole place was very clean. The food came out quickly, and the portions were generous without sacrificing quality. Everything tasted fresh and flavorful, and you can tell they take pride in what they serve. Overall, it's a great spot if you're looking for delicious Mediterranean food in a welcoming atmosphere.

    Complimentary Turkish tea
    William H.

    Yet another fantastic Mediterranean Turkish meal at Sara's Kebab House! Fish & chips perfectly crisp with steaming moist tender fish underneath Great lamb kebab - charred & moist med rare Babaganoush is delicious Excellent service by Jessica who was very pleasant & attentive

    Fries
    Billi B.

    I come here often and thought I'd update my review due to the changes. They still start you off with complimentary bread and tea which is delicious. They bring this red vinegar/garlic sauce with the bread which I highly recommend trying with the bread when it's hot! I always get the mixed platter here due to the variation of starches and meat. I like their thinly cut lamb shish, it's bursting in flavor. Their beef and chicken kebob is also very good. Not a huge fan of the chicken Adana though because it's super salty. The flavor of the food and service is on point! They also have a decent ambiance. The only down side that I've noticed is that its portion sizes seem smaller than before. The beef and chicken kabobs are small cube sizes now. The lamb shish is also less than before and the chicken Adana is smaller in size. They also don't have crinkled French fries and use a generic version now but they do give more fries.

    Hot Turkish Tea.
    Whisper W.

    We finally stopped in and were not disappointed! They give you complimentary hot Turkinsh tea and bread with dipping sauce. All were fantastic! We ordered the cold 3 app sampler. We got hummus, their version of taziki, and Dolmades. The Dolmades are the best I've ever had! We got the Mixed Grill which serves 2-3 people. Needless to say we had plenty of leftovers. I recommend getting double rice for your 2 sides. The rice was moist and had a hint of cinnamon to it. We shopped the adjoining store when we were done and picked up a pack of their scented wet hand towels they give you with your bill. It's the little touches they do that made our experience special in addition to the amazing cuisine. We will be back!

    Chicken Adana Kebab
    Jennifer J.

    I was a little taken a back when I walked into a grocery store! Sara's Kebab House is 60% grocery store, 40% restaurant. I was quickly seated and was surprised to see just how many tables were full. The menu has plenty of options to choose from and the staff is friendly and willing to answer questions or provide recommendations. I order the Chicken Adana and it did not disappoint. Ingredients were fresh and very tasty. The price for entrees will run about $25 per plate. If you enjoy Mediterranean food, I would definitely recommend visiting Sara's Kebab House.

    Menu
    Beth W.

    We've been to the adjoining Mediterranean Market, and were intrigued by the restaurant inside as the smells coming from the area were fabulous. We came here with our daughter and her boyfriend who was familiar with their menu so we had a leg up on what to order. We got the Sara's Special Mixed Grill based on the boyfriends recommendation. That dish along with a starter salad and a plate of five of the Cold Mezes (babagahnoush, haydari, hummus, sauced eggplant, and spinach tarator) was PLENTY for four to eat and still have lots to bring home. The mixed grill dish was served in a large pan (almost like a deep dish pizza pan) with a flaky dough on top and bottom and filled with rice and scrumptious meats. The mezes were perfect for enjoying with the mixed grill dish. Our server was friendly and attentive. I don't believe they serve alcohol and if you ask for water it will be regular bottled water. We look forward to coming back and trying something different.

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    Unbelievable! Best Baklava in town. Such great Lamb Adana, hummus, all of it. Our new favorite place. Well worth the drive from St Pete.

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    East Bistro - The Mediterranean Eatery

    4.7(319 reviews)
    2.9 mi
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    We popped in for lunch after waiting two weeks for renovations to be completed. What did we…read morediscover? A new and improved East Bistro with a new, enthusiastic and friendly owner and an excellent engaging chef. He is respecting the successful original and also adding some improvements! @Peter selected this place and we enjoyed it! Abdul, the new owner, introduced himself, gifted us free black tea with mints leaves, and encouraged us to sample various items such as homemade falafel and homemade lentil soup. I ordered the sampler platter called Trifecta and got the feta cheese on the side since I am currently dairy free. The presentation was excellent and I enjoyed everything served. The hummus was very nice and included a sprinkling of sumac as a garnish. The kabobs and rice were flavorful as well! The excellent falafel, which I asked about, turned out to be Abdul's grandmother's recipe from Jordan! Delicious! We met Z, the chef and were able to examine the huge gas powered oven for flat bread and more. Z's food was very nice, both tasty and beautiful. I also got a spiced/herbal flatbread to go for my wonderful wife. We will heat it up and try it tonight! . Life is good with an excellent meal, great service and a spotless and welcoming restaurant.

    I am completely heart broken, crying for days now…read more. I cannot believe what has happened here. What was my completely favorite place to grab Kabob lunch has now changed hands & the food is completely different, and not in a good way. The elderly gentleman from Lebanon that used to make my food was so kind & carried a gift for grilling kabobs. We talked about this all the time. I told him every time I visited, his kabobs were the best. He was so modest & would tell me, "everyone's the same" and I would laugh & say, "no they aren't, yours are the best I have ever had." He would always graciously thank me modestly. He knew I knew. He was so special. His food, his kindness, his smile, all so unforgettable. Last time I was there, they had reopened with all new people. I didn't recognize anyone. I asked, "where is the elderly man from Lebanon?" The new people told me, "he had to go back to Lebanon." They told me, "you will love OUR FOOD" so I ordered my usual chicken kabob platter & it came out totally different. I took a few bites of everything & was so upset I started texting my husband to tell him that the food was all different it wasn't the same, we were crushed. Heartbroken. Completely heartbroken. So, the new young man kept coming over asking me what I thought of "THEIR FOOD" & finally, after three times, I was fighting back tears & just decided to tell him the truth to his face. I looked him right in the eyes & said, "I'm sorry, I will be honest with you, I like salt. I like salt & seasonings on my food. This is not the same food I was getting before." He was trying to be nice & started telling me that they know the elderly gentleman from Lebanon, they are the same family and they can get his recipes from him bla bla bla they can change the recipes... At that point, I was so upset that the restaurant I walked into was completely wrecked & different, I just took the container of food to my husband to see what he says also. My husband came to the same conclusions: The chicken kabobs the elderly gentleman made were seasoned to perfection, cooked to perfection, every time. You can see from my videos & photos that the kabobs have tons of seasonings & grill marks from the grill. The new video has none of that AND, as my husband pointed out, the cut of the chicken is completely different. The elderly gentleman cut the chicken into small bite size pieces & put them on the sticks all in a row, long & small. Whoever is cutting the chicken pieces now, cut them too big, there isn't any seasonings & they don't grill them the same. The elderly gentleman from Lebanon had this super special way he fashioned the kabobs with a "special cut" into the styrofoam container on its sides that the sticks fit in it perfectly & wouldn't slide around. He had a special way of doing things, he was a master. I feel honored to have known him, to have had his food. I just cannot accept, I may never see him again! (Crying) His yellow rice was butter toasted rice. It wasn't mushy & over cooked. It was firm & flavorful. Their rice was not butter toasted & was so overcooked & mushy omg it was horrific. His garlic sauce was so thick & full of flavor. The sauce that the new people gave me was watered down yogurt sauce! A completely different sauce! It was so bad, and hubby LOVES yogurt sauce & it was so watered down & horrible he didn't even eat it, he threw it in the rubbish. The tabouli? OMG. The elderly man from Lebanon made the best tabouli we have ever had. He made it with a white vinegar or something, it had a very distinct sharp pungent flavor of fresh parsley & vinaigrette. It was legendary. He was legendary. The tabouli that they gave us was SWEET with raisins or some crap in it. It was HORRIFIC. I am so upset, still crying. I can't believe this has happened! To the new Owners: If y'all are the same family, you should put the elderly man's food back on the menu. What you are serving now is not acceptable. We will come back when the elderly man from Lebanon comes back. Let me know ASAP of any changes & I will be the happiest person alive to see the legendary man from Lebanon again, & update my review accordingly.

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    4.4(45 reviews)
    3.6 mi

    We dropped in here for lunch while we were in the plaza shopping. It is conveniently located in the…read moreTri City plaza at US 19 and East Bay. The food choices are all freshly prepared. My friend had a chicken swarma pita and I had a custom bowl. It is an excellent concept. The bowl starts with two bases. I opted for spring greens and quinoa, but there are several choices including rice if preferred . Then one can choose up to eight different items , a sauce and then on to protein choices. My falafel was cooked while I waited. It was very tast and not as dry as some I've tried. The bowl was 12.95 and was enough for two meals for me. My friend said the sandwich was excellent and she managed to finish it. Service was good, people were friendly and the place was very clean. It is a cafeteria style but not too busy. Definitely worth a return visit to try all the options. There are also wraps on offer and kebabs. And I did notice while I was waiting for my falafel that the place serves only halal meat if that is important to you. As a vegetarian I found plenty of fresh options. I recommend this place.

    We popped in here for lunch close to their opening time since the place we had originally planned…read moreto visit closed at the last minute for renovations. I did no preliminary research other than it looked clean and it was well rated! @Peter and I decided to go for it. It's spacious, uncrowded and a custom bowl/wrap counter-order kind of place with a fun, unique set of possible ingredients. Danielle provided friendly service as we picked carbs (aka base), toppings, dips, meat and sauces. I exactly calculated the possible combinations since I like math and... it's a really freaking huge number! I selected a combination of quinoa, brown rice and arugula for my base... yummy and fits my very strict, natural-food-only, no artificial ingredients, diary-free diet. I skipped the dips because I really didn't get an answer regarding ingredients or origin. I chose a wide array of veggies including multiple kinds of olives, beets, radishes, cucumbers and more. I obtained chicken shawarma for my meat which turned out to be well seasoned, thankfully. There is no salt and pepper available for diners and I asked twice and looked myself. I skipped the sauces because again there was no info on ingredients. I did try the harissa hot sauce and I can report it's both tasty and atomic. We enjoyed our meal and I ordered another to go, for my wonderful wife. Christina helped and was also friendly and helpful! Another employee kindly explained Boustan means garden in Arabic which was nice to learn. Life is good with a surprise, fresh tasty meal. I just wish there was info on ingredients so I could possibly expand my choices. The prices are remarkable fair and frankly low, by today's standards.

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    Mirage Restaurant - Excellent Hummus plate. Comes with a tiny fresh herb salad & warm pitas OuiOui :)...

    Mirage Restaurant

    4.4(445 reviews)
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    This place is being repainted inside & out right now, in a gorgeous, bright, light vanilla cream…read morecolor. It Looks Fantastic! So I decided to give it a whirl... I can't believe I been driving past this place for over a year & haven't stopped! The new paint job looks so beautiful, it's so inviting now... Inside, they have a nice salad bar/hot food bar for lunch! Looks amazing! Next time I'm going to try it! OuiOui :)... First thing I notice is, every table has a shaker of Sumac on it! Every single one! I'm thinking right away, this is the place for moi. I get some hummus, shake shake shake, some sumac, all over it... I'm already in heaven :)... My waiter was a very kind man that told me he would customize my order for me if I wanted to do the combo for two as my hubby wanted me to bring him some. So I got the combo for two with lamb instead of Filet mignon. It came with one chicken Shish kabob, one lamb & two ground beef, grilled veggies & a ton of rice. WOZA! :).... Shake shake shake some more sumac & moi makes a huge dent in the combo by myself. I ate all the chicken, accidentally. (whistling sounds) LOOK at the char on that chicken WOZA! :).... The lamb, superb. The ground beef Shish I usually don't care for. Not this place. The ground beef Shish is fabulous! :)... Shake shake shake some more sumac... I'm in heaven.... So as I'm packing up some to go for hubby, moi super sweet waiter comes by with packets of SUMAC for me to take with me! WOZA!!!! (Mic drop) I'm completely in heaven OuiOui. Added to moi fave restaurants in the Tampa/St Pete areas. Cannot wait to return! Highest Recommendations.

    First time here for dinner. Half of us went for the buffet…read moreand the other half ordered entrées from the menu Nobody was unhappy with their choices The buffet has something for everyone Different meats, mainly, chicken, and beef, stews, and vegetable dishes I had a lamb kebab entrée which was exquisite. Between the lamb, rice, and grilled vegetables it was a feast The other two entrées that were ordered was a filet mignon and a chicken kebab. They were both enjoyed tremendously Not a lot of wine and beer options, but it was perfect for what we ordered. It is run by a husband and wife and they make sure that the service is exceptional If you like mideastern Mediterranean food, this is a definite go to

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    Sara's Mediterranean Food Market

    4.3(70 reviews)
    0.0 mi
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    Great food, fast and friendly service. Love this place. When you're done hot up the supermarket and…read morefind food products to take home!

    I rarely leave reviews, but after my experience at Sarah's Mediterranean Cafe, I feel like people…read moredeserve an honest heads-up before spending their money here. Let me start by saying that the food itself is actually good. The flavors are solid and you can tell the recipes are authentic Mediterranean dishes. If this review were based purely on the food, it would probably be decent. Unfortunately, a restaurant experience is not just about what ends up on the plate it's about service, value, and how customers are treated. That's where this place completely falls apart. First off, the service was extremely inattentive. From the moment we sat down, it felt like we were more of an inconvenience than paying customers. The waitresses seemed disinterested, barely checked on the table, and when we tried to ask questions about the menu or request anything simple, the attitude we got back was surprisingly rude and dismissive. It felt like they wanted us to order quickly, eat, and leave without asking for anything outside of the most basic transaction. One thing that really stood out was their refusal to substitute sides. At most restaurants, asking for a simple side swap is a completely normal request. Here, they flat-out refused with zero flexibility or willingness to accommodate. It came off as unnecessarily rigid and frankly pretty unfriendly. When customers are paying premium prices, a little accommodation should not be too much to ask. And speaking of mistakes they forgot my fries entirely. My meal arrived incomplete, and I had to point it out. Even then, it didn't feel like it was taken very seriously. No apology that felt genuine, no urgency to fix it, just a very casual reaction as if forgetting part of a meal was no big deal. When you're charging the prices they do, attention to detail should be the bare minimum. That brings me to the pricing, which honestly feels way too high for what you get. The food is good, but not nearly good enough to justify the price point when the service experience is this poor. There are plenty of Mediterranean restaurants where you can get equally good if not better food while actually being treated like a valued customer. Overall, the biggest takeaway from my visit is that good food alone doesn't make up for bad service. Restaurants succeed when they combine great meals with hospitality and basic respect for their customers. Unfortunately, that balance was completely missing here. Between the inattentive staff, the rude attitude toward simple requests, forgotten items like my fries, and the high prices, the experience left a pretty bad impression. I really wanted to like this place, but the service made it hard to justify coming back. There are too many good Mediterranean spots out there to spend money somewhere that treats customers like an afterthought.

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    Mio’s Grill & Cafe Clearwater

    4.8(140 reviews)
    2.9 mi
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    So good we came back for dinner the same day! A stone's throw away from our hotel, this cute…read morerestaurant has delicious fresh scratch made Mediterranean food! We liked everything we ordered-baba ghannouj, labneh, kisir (their bread comes out toasty and warm-our girls had 2nds and would have had 3rds if we allowed them). Gyro platter main was great, but their yogurt gyro platter was much richer with tomato umami. The cheese roll and borek were delicious as well as the lentil soup. Don't skip dessert (semolina cake à la mode with plenty of cinnamon and nuts)! Recommend getting a seat outside so you can watch the ocean and the jealous birds-great even with the light drizzle around us. Great service and a must stop for the next time we are in sand key.

    This week I visited Clearwater Florida for the first time, and Mio's Grill & Cafe was recommended…read moreby me to a friend who has visited Clearwater many times, and said to me that this restaurant was a "must visit" during my time here (and they were right). We sat outside during our meal and the ambiance and feel of the restaurant was very welcoming! As for entrees, I ordered the Chicken Gyro Platter which was very well made, seasoned perfectly, and presented very well. The chicken was very well seasoned along with it being perfectly cooked, and the Rice Pilaf was the same. Overall nothing I would change about this dish and I would recommend ordering it. Next, one of the people in my party ordered the Chicken Gyro Salad which they loved. Same as my dish, the chicken was cooked perfectly. It was also mentioned that the lettuce was extremely fresh which is always great to see. The last two members of our party ordered the Beef/Lamb Gyro Salad which they loved. Again the meet was cooked very well and the lettuce was extremely fresh and overall they both loved their meal. (We did also order the Baklava for dessert which was fantastic as well) To finish, our service was top tier and our server Tayfun was extremely attentive throughout our entire dining experience and was very friendly! Amazing 10/10 dining experience and would most definitely come here again and recommend to others!

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