Recommended by a friend. She really likes the pita and hummus here. Pita 5/5 My kids and I devour the pita. It's soft and warm. It's thin and fluffy. It kinda melts in your mouth. Hummus 5/5 I love the hummus here. Mix platter 5/5 The food is just so good. The meats are well cooked and seasoned. We devour the fish plate and also the meat one. Rice is good. read more

Came here for lunch during Thanksgiving as my family eats late and I was starving. First time here and I am not disappointed. The restaurant wasn't busy at all as you can imagine on a holiday and I was sat right away. Table for 1. Forgot to take a picture of the menus but they have many options . The restaurant is pretty big and very clean . They keep the tables prepped to seat. Lots of room for large groups as well. My waiter took my order promptly . I started with the Hummus. It comes with one large Pita, seed oil, and the hummus. It was very flavorful and I really needed more Pita. The oil was a great accompaniment ( hummus on pita and dip in the oil) . I the ordered the Lamb Chops served on a bed of Biryani Rice with a grilled onion and tomato. They give you 5 lamp chops and a large portion of rice. She lamb was tender and seasoned well. The rice was very flavorful as well. Very good food. For my meal and a Turkish Coffee I paid $45 and I still have food for tomorrow as I'm going to definitely eat with family TONIGHT!!! read more

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We had a great takeout lunch from Sayad Mediterranean Kitchen. The chicken kebab (chicken shish tawook on the menu) was perfectly grilled, with nice sear lines, and I also enjoyed the rice that came with the chicken. The hummus was also super tasty, and the tannour bread served with the hummus was nice and much softer than other tannour bread I've had. Thumbs up! read more

Sayad Mediterranean Kitchen is a Houston treasure and I recently had the opportunity to dine here with a Lebanese national. Which meant I got to try some dishes that I did not know about. And to enjoy perfect renditions of some I did. Let me tell you. The hummus, baba ganoush, and other meze are as good as one can find in Houston. A meze I was unfamilar with combined yogurt and bits of grilled lamb. I learned that it is called fateh and that there are many variants on the one we had today. Additionally, a kofta casserole with tahini was good. A fish dish on the menu, Homemade Sayiddeh should be considered and ordered without hesitation. Kunefe though. A quick search with Wiki indicates it is Turkish. "While a similar dish, knafeh, is found throughout the Middle East, künefe is distinctly Turkish, believed to have originated in Hatay and made specifically with the province's namesake cheese, which is similar to fresh mozzarella. " But my host begged to differ. And the one we had today was special and unique for me. Instead of the melty cheese, its center, underneath the layer of crispy kataifi, called Ashtah, was made from clotted cream, probably semolina, possibly corn starch, sugar and rose blossom water. It was delicious and I am already dreaming about having it again. Sayad should be high up on your list of places to visit in Houston. Check out these photos from today. read more

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Food was amazing and staff was gracious. Definitely going back soon. Favorite was salad.

Amazing food. Service is great too. Setting is great. Great hospitality. Highly recommend. read more

Highly recommend! Food was AMAZING and portion sizes are huge. We ordered the hummus, cheese arayes, beef shish kebab, chicken shish tawook, and mint lemonade, and every dish was packed with flavor. Highly recommend trying the mint lemonade, very sweet and refreshing! Portion sizes were very generous and you definitely get your bang for your buck. The restaurant itself was spacious and had a cozy feel. Service could have been better, but overall, no complaints. Will be coming back! read more

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The food is amazing every single time! From the complimentary fluffy, generously sized naan, to the appetizers and entrees, everything has tasted delicious. In the past I've ordered their Falafel, fried calamari, Beef kabob (generous size, and that's coming from my husband) and my go-to order every time- Tikka Chicken platter!! Their portions are sooo generous I literally have lunch for the next day. Service is very kind and helpful but a little slow. Hookah is available on the patio (I haven't tried it). Inside is gorgeous and full of history. A must go!! read more

Sayad Mediterranean Kitchen - Tikka Chicken Platter - Mediterranean Near Me - Houston, Texas

We enjoyed our time at Sayad. We stopped by in the morning and had such a great experience! We ordered the hummus, falafel, and a bunch of their brunch options, and honestly everything was excellent. The portions were generous too, which we loved. The service was amazing. The staff were really friendly, attentive, and our food came out fast. You can tell they care about making sure everyone has a good time. The restaurant itself is really comfortable and scenic, with a relaxed vibe that makes you want to stay a while. Definitely a spot we'll be coming back to! read more

I had an amazing lunch here. Frankly, this is one of the best Mediterranean restaurants in Houston. 1. Hummus 10/10: came with complimentary hot pita. So good and fresh. 2. Mixed grill 6/10: meat was dry. I wonder if it was because of ramadan, it was not fresh grilled meat 3. Lamb chops 8/10: very good but a little bit under flavored. Im just used to eating a lot of salt haha 4. Claypot meat 10/10: a lot of spices. This dish is very special. I feel like I am taking a trip to the Middle east while eating this lol 5. Knafeh 6/10: I would not order this again. The cheese was chewy and not pairing well. I remember at other bakery the cheese was softer and more melting in your mouth. This tasted like string cheese. read more

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The food was so yummy and full of flavor and seasonings! The wait staff were very friendly and fast service we had 65 people and they did not disappoint. The place was very clean and cute little middle eastern decor. read more

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Food is excellent! Love the bread ! Services is great too ! We will definitely come back. read more

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I frequent here often during the work week for the beef/lamb kabab skewer lunch special. The meat isn't always the most tender but the taste is there. I always get hummus as a side. Can't beat $14. Also, the pita bread included is huge and delicious. I did decide to try something different today and regretted it. The meat shawarma was really bad. The meat tasted old or overcooked. I couldn't even eat half of it. read more

The food was so delicious and tasty. We had the dolma appetizer which were some of the best we've had and had tea after dinner. We will definitely be back! read more

Awesome fresh and flavorful food. Service was friendly and value for my money. Ambiance was great. Location convenient. Definitely recommend this healthy food and restaurant. read more

When we first walk in the cultural pictures on the walls are absolutely stunning. The lighting is perfect. We were seated quickly! The service was amazing! We ordered vegetarian sampler and the family mixed grill platter. They gave us more than enough food. The bread was delicious soft and fresh out of the oven! This place doesn't disappoint. Also want to add that the mint lemonade was so refreshing! read more

Sayad Mediterranean Kitchen - Mint lemonade - Mediterranean Near Me - Houston, Texas

Talk about phenomenal food! Truly such a wonderful experience. We came here & wanted to try a few items so we got their mixed grill platter, clay pot meat, tabouli, hummus, fattoush & batata hara which were ALL exceptional & delicious. The staff was phenomenal & it's Palestinian owned with artwork depicting different cultures. We just loved everything about it & will be back! I highly recommend it. read more

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Unprofessional! A party of 10 professionals and when they served the Zattar and bread, they put only two small plate of of the zattaar that was enough for two persons. So we ordered five more. Kunafah was horrible. Bad. when we got the bill they charged us for the extra five that were supposed to be free, when I talked to the waitress, she asked a young man whom she's identified as owner or the son of the owner instead of canceling and apologizing , he kept the charges! We thought the old Sayaad ways of over charging customers stopped. Two years ago in a party of 16, they charged us 748 instead of 320. My colleague called them and they did the same exact thing. Food was ok. Nothing exceptional. Rate it as 8-7.5/10. Check your bill carefully as you will be overcharged. We will not go back again until very! read more

I came in tonight to have dinner with my daughter who is graduating high school in May. She had eaten here once before and wanted us to consider hosting her graduation dinner here with about 20 plus family members and friends. The host asked if I had a reservation and I said no (my daughter didn't need a reservation before). He was not very inviting or friendly but instead said his waitlist was full. I asked how long is the wait and he walked away saying let me see. After a while, I walked back to the host's desk to ask if I could just order to go. But when he returned, though I was in line he immediately helped two other people before me who had stepped around me. Then when he finally acknowledged me and I asked about ordering to go, he dismissively said yes and then immediately helped the lady behind me. I find it no coincidence that every person he addressed before me appeared to be from the same part of the world as him, while I definitely appeared not to be from anywhere near his country of origin. So we we went to Aga's in Stafford and though they were just as busy, they had three ladies hosting and all of them were very friendly, courteous, and welcoming. We will be celebrating there - the food at Aga's is amazing. read more

Good place!! Food is great... staff is friendly and helpful. Restaurant is very nice and clean. Overall great experience. read more

Great food for the price, very fresh and tasty. Appetizers recommended are the falafels and hummus. We also had the mixed grill platter which was very filling. read more

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I give 5 stars to this place because the food was out of this world and affordable. They still need to work on the waiter situation but that's OK because the owner is attentive and warm. Will go back for sure. read more

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Deliciosa comida mediterránea arroz fresco arroz bueno no barato del k dan en todos los restaurantes aquí arroz de buena calidad y sabor la limonada de menta el té de menta delicioso buena atención al cliente read more

I used love coming here. Today we went and it was terribly. We order a mix grill and few appetizers. The appetizers came in but our main dish took forever! We asked plenty of times! To the point that we ask to packed to go. When we got home. The dish had very dry tiny pieces of meat... very stingy and poorly served found a pit in the middle of the rice. It was absolutely disgusting and disappointing! We will never come back! If I could give ZERO STARS! I most definitely would! read more

Delicious food! Palestinian owned as well - we love supporting local businesses when we travel. My family and I got the mixed brill combo which comes with chicken shawarma, lamb, and gyro meat with rice, pita and onion and tomato. For appetizers we got the falafel and hummus and also had pita and zaatar with the olive oil. Then for dessert we got the mint tea and shared the konofe. The service was so attentive and my family are regulars and they treated us very well. The interior was well lit and comforting. Everything was so delicious! I left feeling so full and happy. I love supporting Palestinian businesses and wish them all the best. read more

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Sayad Mediterranean Kitchen is a famous Mediterranean cuisine restaurant, with fresh flavors from lamb, chicken, grilled beef marinated with olive oil and fresh lemon, seafood... especially delicious dipping sauces. The restaurant space is beautiful and luxurious, good service. read more

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The food was a bit bland. The service was unremarkable. It definitely could've smelled better. I would come here again if I was already in the area and the food was free other than that there are better places in Houston to go to. read more

Food is very good! And is fresh! Bread is fresh! Look forward to coming back there! Want to try Quail and Fallafel Wraps read more

Food was absolutely delicious. Shrimp kabob could have had a little more seasoning but it was cooked to perfection and delicious. Rice, very flavorful Garlic Naan, oh my goodness (a lot of garlic) wonderful taste, very thin and buttery, truly enjoyed. Hummus, fresh, melts in your mouth Chicken Tikka, seasoned to perfection, crispy outside, juicy inside, goodness this was good. Ambiance was just how I like it, authentic and even had an area you can do your prayer. I can truly appreciate different cultures! Service Khalil Mohammed, (I may have misspelled but from Egypt) enjoyed his conversation and exchanges of our travels in the same countries. He even made a "diplomatic" decision not to bring out a second hummus so we could eat our main meal. Haha, some people would have been salty but I certainly wasn't (husband eyes were bigger than his stomach) bad enough we had 3 platters of the Naan. Comfortable setting, wonderful food and service! read more

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Ordered the baba ganoush, hummus, zaatar, lamb chops, meat platter, seafood grill, kunafa and sayad favorite and everything was sooo delicious. The meat + fruits and veggies were fresh, bread is served warm, and the dips are just perfect. They have big servings/portions in my opinion so definitely keep that in mind when ordering. I wish I could add better pictures but I was too focused on devouring everything to get a decent food pic I fear. I've been craving good Mediterranean food for a long time now so eating here seriously made my week. Also the staff are very kind (Jehan was very attentive and sweet. Thankyou for everything!!) and the place itself is cute and spacious so definitely give this place a try whenever you can!! read more

Sayad Mediterranean Kitchen - Mediterranean Near Me - Houston, Texas

I arrived at 1:30 pm on Thursday with a friend. There was only 2 other tables dining in at the time. Right up front, there was the buffet line. There was a big dining room behind the wall and tables that wrapped around on the right side. We opted for the lunch buffet for $15.95. The buffet line has hummus, cucumber yogurt, salad, parsley salad, shawarmas, baked fish, fried fish, biryani rice, chicken curry, chicken kebab, chicken tikka, beef kafta, and baklava for dessert. The food looked like it has been sitting out for hours. It tasted how it looked. Dry. Good thing they have some wonderfully delicious garlic sauce to bring some moisture to the proteins!! The chicken curry had literally no chicken in it. The curry sauce was more similar to butter chicken which was pretty good. Pita bread with hummus 4/5. The chicken tikka has the most flavor but was dry from sitting out. I can tell if the food was fresh the food would be good. The service on this particular day was poor. There were two servers. A male and a female. I had to ask for a water refill 3-4 times before I would get one. I also notified them of the buffet line running out of chicken tikka around 1:55 pm and the server told me they were making it. I waited patiently. I asked once more at 2:15 and they said it was on the way. 2:30 comes around and the server comes to the table and says they are not making the Chicken tikka because the buffet ends at 3:00 pm. I replied, "Yes, I know. I notified you guys and asked for more chicken tikka before 2pm. You kept telling me it was on the way. Now, its 2:30 and you're telling me they wont put more food on the buffet line? I waited over 30 minutes for chicken tikka. That is okay, get me the bill." I paid and tipped even though they didn't deserve it. read more

Sayad Mediterranean Kitchen - Food from the buffet line. - Mediterranean Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Very good food and very fast service. Food quality was very well maintained with good ad fast service. Kids also enjoyed the food. Love this place. read more

The food is amazing, portions are huge, inside interior is gorgeous. Customer service is A1. stuff I would recommend Grape leaves Their kabobs with rice Chicken tikka platter Seafood platter There are so many different options, each as good as the other. read more

YALL!!!!! HANDS DOWN ONE OF THE BEST MEDITERRANEAN PLACES!!!! The food is soooooooooo tasty and flavorful, I just got back from Istanbul and this place is way better than places there! The service was outstanding, they are attentive and nice! The ambiance is perfect it has a cozy feel but also a Middle East vibe that makes the experience whole! CHECK THIS PLACE OUT!!!! You will not regret it! read more

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Places like this are why I'm glad the Yelp app exists; after our original lunch plans nearby were cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances, I did a bit of searching on my phone, and we hopped across the street to this place. From what I can gather they only serve a buffet at lunch, so we were in luck today! We arrived even hungrier than usual, and the food really didn't disappoint. The best place I could compare this to is Dimassi's; there's a much more limited selection of dishes as this is a smaller restaurant, but the quality is above and beyond anything from there. Everything from the Caesar Salad (which seemed to have home-made croutons) to the roasted vegetables, the selection of various sliced shawarma wraps to curries, was of exceptional quality. All of the food feels 'restaurant level' without cutting corners; nothing was too dry or overcooked, not even the grilled chicken and kofta kebab, which as the sign outside promises have that 'wood-grilled' taste. There's a selection of various dips to go with the naan they bring to your table, or with the flatbread that's coated both sides in bright green za'atar. And the dessert baklava were some of the best I've had since trying some my husband's co-worker brought back from Lebanon; the pastry was nice and crisp, with a filling spiced with cardamom and cinnamon. And all for an absolute steal at $15.95 per person! So... why only four stars, given I'm raving about the food AND the price? Sad to say, while the food here is great, the service is abysmal, and it feels like they don't want you as their customer. After seating us, the waitstaff spent the entire time sat at a table in a corner, browsing on their phones. I have no problem with people taking it easy when things aren't busy, and we were two of only three people the majority of the time. But we had to go over to them and disturb their phone time every time we wanted a water refill; and our last request for it went completely ignored. This doesn't even seem to be a problem exclusive to "water only" customers either, as I've noticed other reviewers mentioning this as well. I think whether you'd like this place or not depends on how much of a dealbreaker it is to get bad service. We'll be back simply for the undeniable quality of the food for such a small price; but if you're trying to entertain a friend or a client? Maybe look for somewhere with better ambience and more attentive staff. If Sayad could fix this, they'd be more than worthy of a full five stars - or more, if Yelp only allowed it! read more

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I tried their Ramadan iftar after a recommendation from a local friend who has been to this place for regular menu. Both of us were not satisfied and believe they can do much better. The service was not that focused and welcoming, all waiters were running with no time to check and offer help. The food was not to the restaurant standards, as a grill it should have more grilled options. There was 1 tray per item, resulting in a long line, it takes around 15 minutes to make a full round. Two appetizers was very disappointing. The Katayef dessert was good, yet again, one tray for each of the two different types. We think they should stick to the set menu. read more

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Authentic midtreanean interiors, matching the great food and service. Very cozy ambiance. All staff are welcoming and friendly. This is a place for the whole family :) read more

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If you want a break from Fadi's this is your next stop! Really great Mediterranean foods, served in a warm environment where the chef/owner takes the time to mix, mingle and cajole guests. What's not to like? The list of likes for me is long: A place during the day to take a friend for lunch, a place to return for a meal with a group of friends. Standouts are many. The afternoon lunch buffet offers a wealth of tasty choices. Many folks from the western Houston business community I have seen frequent here. Another highlight, the mixed grill, seafood and the kabobs and Lebanese garlic paste is fantastic as the desert, kenaf. And don't forget the bread is F R E S H and oven crisp. Yum. The most charming thing about this place is the spirit that all are welcome. It is a place you can bring your non Mediterranean experienced friends to (and they will like the food and service!). And I brought a new loyal customer tonight. But most special of all, I have seen traditionally dressed women and their families from Egypt, Syria, Saudi, Jordan, Lebanon and Turkey, here. It's a place for all. There is a party room for celebrations, booth seating secured on an escalating ramp around the restaurant much like with a theater. And on the main concourse, table seating. Everything was perfect for this authentic restaurant except for one glaring item, Fadi's and others in town have them beat. They have cubed sugar for tea, not this establishment. Glass stemmed tea cups? Check! Good tasting hot tea? Check! CUBED SUGAR for the hot tea? N O! Seriously? I asked the waiter he agreed, for a real authentic place, and it is, cubed sugar, a sign of authenticity, it is sorely needed. I even politely mentioned it to the owner about the sugar. He seemed perplexed a blonde from Jersey knows. Ok I knew, I know. So here is the review. Great place, bring your friends, but one less star for the missing cube. PLEASE. Add the cubed sugar. Why let your competition take away from your splendid time crafted detailed splendor? You are the best in town. In summary, yes, I will keep returning but will go to Phoenicia Cafe two minutes drive, same side of the street, for drive thru for sugared caffeination, as I did tonight. So I am begging, please, add the cubed sugar. With love a loyal Sayad customer. read more

Sayad Mediterranean Kitchen - Turkish coffee. Served from a ladle. - Mediterranean Near Me - Houston, Texas

I am still at the table and could not wait to start my review. What a great experience!! I was in this part of town for a kid event and wanted a quick meal. My son and I came over here and both left feeling full and happy! Wonderful food and service, plenty of leftovers! read more

I had high expectations from this restaurant but I was disappointed by their food, most of the meat was dry and cold, service was ok, ambiance was nothing impressive. read more

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