Tried this Mediterranean eatery on the recommendation of an acquaintance, and I'm glad they told me…read moreabout this place! I ordered the mixed kabob (salmon and vegetable) and everything was tasty, hot and delicious! Everything had just the right amount of seasoning. Even the grilled pita bread had a nice light sprinkle of seasoning. The white tsiki sauce was creamy and had a nice texture due to the slices of radish. The salmon was tender and flaky. I'm definitely going to try more items on their menu on a return trip and I'm going to recommend to friends to try this humble eatery that's serving hot tasty Mediterranean fare!

So, we decided to meet up at Cafesano one Friday evening. When I first entered Cafesano, the…read moreatmosphere was very lively, yet intimate. After locating my friend, we discussed her recommended dishes since she frequented Cafesano. She eventually stated that I wouldn't be disappointed with the skewers, so, I decided to commit to the Steak and Shrimp Skewers. With the busyness of the Friday crowd, I expected there to be a wait time with ordering our meals, however, the order line essentially was non-existent, which was a win. The cashier was nice and efficient. However, when it was time for my food to come out, it took quite a bit of time. But, eventually my food came out fresh off the stove, which I appreciated. On to the taste of the dish. Unfortunately, with the promising words from my friend paired with the reviews, my expectations for this dish may have been quite high, causing immediate disappointment. I sadly felt like everything on my plate lacked flavor. The meat could have been seasoned/marinated better giving a more flavorful skewer experience. The portion size was good and price was very affordable. As it pertains to parking, the options were abundant.

Ivy on the Lake is a very cool Mediterranean restaurant and bar with a laid-back, hidden-gem feel…read more The space is clean and stylish, but the real draw is the huge patio overlooking a small man-made lake. It's the kind of place where you can settle in, order a few plates, grab a drink, and enjoy the atmosphere. And the food? Top-notch in option. We kept it light this time and went with appetizers instead of a full meal: shawarma bites, olives, Brussels sprouts, and Spreads with Tandoori Bread. Now, I normally don't even like Brussels sprouts. The other two people in our party were loving them, so I finally gave in and took a bite. Yeah, pretty freaking delicious. For the spreads, we chose baba ghanoush, tzatziki, and cacik. The tandoori bread was warm, incredibly soft and tender, perfect for tearing apart and dragging through the dips. Definitely one to order for the table. The shawarma bites were another decent hit and had us eyeing some of the larger dishes coming out of the kitchen. And that's when we realized we're going to have to come back. There's a mixed grill that looks like it could feed about four people, piled with grilled meats and made for sharing. Then there's the Shawarma Experience, which requires at least 24 hours' notice. Overall, Ivy on the Lake has the combination we love: great Mediterranean flavors, a beautiful outdoor setting, and a very chill atmosphere. We only scratched the surface this time.

After looking at Ivy By The Lake's menu online, we decided to give them a try. They open for…read moredinner at 4 p.m., and we showed up shortly after. While there are some good things about the place, which I will list first, there are some not-so-good things. The good --- When we arrived, the place wasn't busy at all. There were a few people sitting outside. The dining room was empty. Throughout our meal, we had the place to ourselves. Our server greeted us and seated us. Masha was very friendly, polite, and efficient. The dining room was decorated with artificial hanging plants. Also, there was a large mural of Eve holding the apple with the serpent coaxing her to eat it. Now for the not-so-good things --- getting to the entrance wasn't easy, especially for my husband, who is waiting to get his knee replaced. To reach the entrance, you had to walk down a paved path with descending steps after parking the car. Upon entry, we had to climb a somewhat long staircase. On the way out, Masha stated that there was a ramp and pointed to a door leading to the kitchen and said we could go out that way. We chose to exit the way we entered. Also, they don't have any printed menus -- just a QR code to scan for the menu. We found that to be off-putting. Fortunately, we had already decided what to order before coming here. We chose to start with "Zaytoun", which consists of "Mixed Pitted Olives Tossed In Extra Virgin Oil. GF". This was a tasty starter. There were a few different types of pitted olives. However, we didn't think that there was any olive oil in the small bowl; rather, it appeared to be brine. For our main course, we both chose "Beef Kofta" which consists of: "Beef rolls served with Lebanese Couscous, Refreshing Tomatoes, Cucumber, & Labneh". The beef kofta was very dry. Growing up, I sometimes had Kofta, and it often turned out quite dry. The kofta did have some kick, and the small amount of very tasty labneh helped mute the spiciness. The Lebanese couscous portion was huge. That, too, helped give moisture to the kofta. This was a filling meal, and we ended up taking some home. Weighing the pros and cons, the cons, alas, outweighed the pros for us.

The food here was really amazing. I've been back quite a few times for their hearty bowls.read more

I don't usually leave negative reviews, but this was my second poor experience with the same…read moreserver, so I felt it was worth sharing. I'm a local customer and live just a minute away, so I've visited more than once. I came in for lunch today with my wife and our 1.5-year-old son. After placing our order and sitting down, the server loudly yelled from behind the counter for us to come get our water. It felt uncomfortable and unprofessional, especially with a young child. When I placed my order, I asked for extra white sauce, and I asked again when the food came out. Both times, the request was ignored. I also mentioned that we hadn't received our drinks, but instead of addressing it, the server again yelled for us to get the drinks ourselves from the cooler. The food itself was okay, but the bread was very poor--hard and barely edible. I even called the restaurant later in the evening to share my concerns, but was told the server was off at that time. Overall, very disappointing experience, mainly due to the customer service. I hope this feedback is taken seriously and leads to improvement.

This was amazing food. The service was fantastic, and the food was so good. I appreciated that they…read morehave allergy listed, so if you have dairy, nut, or sesame allergy, etc you can know what specifically is in each ingredient as you make your bowl. Their saffron rice was so good! The lady was making me and my friends bowl at the same time. I wanted the dill yogurt dressing, and she thought my friend said it on hers. She offered to make the whole thing over again, but my friend was fine trying it out. She said if she didn't like it, she would be happy to make it over. Even the drinks were great! They had some interesting and flavorful selections. I really enjoyed the blueberry lavender one. Even the soda were made with the real can sugar, and had some wonderful flavors. I'm so excited to hear that we are getting this in Jacksonville!

I've gone here multiple times...alive gotten it delivered and picked up food omw to work...and…read moretoday is the first time that I've ever been this disappointed!!! I placed a delivery order...and the food was cold! I mean COLD COLD!! Like the rice was Freakin COLD! Also...the way they plated it...the out the greens on one side of the bowl and the rice on the other! Like HOW?! Since when?! It's a BOWL...it should just be layered! This was SO disappointing! The only positive was the New beverage! It's tangerine something! Other than that!!! I'll putting them on PAUSE!!! I'm cool on this!! Especially in this economy! Wasting my damn money!

Been there several times and had great experiences every time. I am not sure if the middle aged…read moregentleman serving us was the owner, but he was very personable, kind, and helpful. Food is always great, and for greek food, the prices are reasonable. Personally, I wouldn't go for the ambiance, but the food and service outweigh the decor in my opinion.

Great food! People very friendly. The gyro platter was excellent. Baklava dessert was exceptional…read more I will go back again.

What a wonderful surprise this place was. Didn't plan on having lunch today but out of frustrations…read moreof not finding a nail salon decided to walk in and get lunch here. Absolutely great service and was welcomed by very kind owner. Food is reasonably priced and quality is excellent. Living in Vienna my go to restaurants are Alborz and Shamshiri for kabob until now. Will be back.

Really friendly service. Food is actually really delicious. The chicken and beef kabobs especially…read more Prices are a bit steep though for the portions.

Ordered as my ifar meal. Unfortunately experience was…read moreunderwhelming. Based from the explanation on the menu, I expected more. I also received 1 side of sauce for all of this food. Decent taste, fair price. Maybe I'll order again. They are halal & the price is great. Maybe I'll go in next time.

I've been to a few Mediterranean and Middle Eastern places in my travels, so I am a slightly…read morefamiliar with a few things. I know baba ghanoush so of course I ordered it and it was amazing. Tasty and comforting with a nice zing at the end. I've never had shawarma and really enjoyed the chicken with the garlic sauce. My server was great and very nice, I can't exactly remember his name and I will get it wrong for sure ... Mousaz I think. Friendly and happy to explain anything I wasn't familiar with. This was a fun place to try something new if you aren't familiar with this sort of fare.

Our waitress was so kind! We arrived there past lunchtime, around 1 PM. Fast service and the foods…read morewere sooooooooooooo delicious!!! It was our first time trying Turkish cuisine and we didn't have any regrets! We'll come back again.

Tasty Mediterranean dishes in a welcoming setting!!…read more I visited Anatolian Bistro recently and really enjoyed the experience. The food was flavorful and well-prepared, with fresh ingredients that brought out authentic Mediterranean tastes. Some dishes were particularly impressive, while a few could have used a little more seasoning. The restaurant has a cozy, inviting atmosphere, making it a great spot for a casual dinner. The staff was friendly and attentive, though service slowed slightly during busy times. Overall, Anatolian Bistro offers tasty food and a pleasant dining environment. I'd recommend it to anyone looking for Mediterranean cuisine and would gladly return.

At first I thought this was a brick and mortar business. Turns out it's not…read more Turns out it's a food truck that is parked behind the gas station and I don't even know if it's operational anymore because at 6 PM tonight it was closed when they say they close at seven or 730. After eating a crappy version of chicken Shawarma from another restaurant here in the area combo then seeing the pictures of what Mr. falafel has, I was really really really looking forward to having some thing that could redeem what I had last night. Totally let down because they weren't even open. To the owner of this business, your food looks delicious and I really hope you aren't closed permanently, but if you are, just let YELP know so other people don't waste time going to try and find the business. Sincerely, Eating Arbys instead :(

We had this food truck over in our development. We ordered several items. Our salad had french…read morefries in it. Our gyro meat was so little. The falafel had two balls. They were a half hour late with our order. I do believe the turnout was greater than the supply but shame on them for giving such a lousy meal. After eating this "snack" we had to cook a meal. I thought the purpose of having food trucks was to have a night off from cooking. As for the food it was not impressive. I will definitely never buy from you again.