Great euros the blonde girl working there with a tan has a funny Gen Z stare other than that great…read moreplace good vibes good drink I like it

Popped in one night and immediately felt unwelcome. We were met with blank stares, no greeting, not…read moreeven a smile. First time in and had no idea you even had to order at the counter because nobody spoke to us! The calamari was good, but the service was awful. Won't be back.

This family owned and operated Mediterranean restaurant prepares food that is so delicious. I…read moretypically order the Gyros Platter that includes gyros meat, spicy hummus, Greek salad, and amazing rice. This time, I had the Baklava. Very unique recipe not necessarily exotic ingredients and more the proportions of ingredients. This Baklava is packed with chopped pistachios and unlike most recipes it isn't drowning in honey and offers an amazing crunchy-creamy-nutty chew. I would love to try this with a small scoop of vanilla ice cream or gelato. The service is fast, friendly and accurate. The interior is fast casual style and is immaculate. This place is 90-minutes away from me which keeps this from my making weekly visits--it's that good. Definitely worth a stop but bring your appetite!

I recently found a Mediterranean spot round the corner from me but it seems they're always closed…read moreduring what they have listed as normal business hours. A little bummed because I was looking forward to supporting. After several attempts, I have given up and did a search and Zuki's came up. I wanted a chicken shawarma plate and that is exactly what I got. The lady who took my order was very pleasant. I ordered it spicy, and to me, it was very mild spice (if any at all, for me). Next time, I'll try it regular for comparison purposes. It came with a pita and garlic sauce, small side of hummus, small side of greek salad, rice and chicken shawarma meat. The pita was warm and soft and made a good vehicle for the garlic sauce, some hummus and the shawarma chicken. The meal hit, I wasn't disappointed and am glad to have found another spot to fill my craving for shawarma. Will likely be back at some point.

Amazing! We got the mixed kabab plate and it was amazing. Pita bread was soft and warm. The humus…read morewas super smooth and delicious. Our server was really attentive and hospitable. Loved everything about it. You have to check this place out.

I used to live in the middle east, so my standards are set to what I am used to there when it comes…read moreto "Middle Eastern food". East Bite sits almost on top of McDowell with a small parking lot just east. Inside the bar is a thin line with an open kitchen right behind it. We were the only ones there at 7:30pm on a Wednesday, so despite the high reviews, I was skeptical. Our sever had a dry sense of humor and told us he worked there because he liked the food, and apologized for giving a comically large orange slice as a blue moon garnish. His disarming nature made me appreciate the restaurant more. The lentil soup was a perfect consistency - thick but still in the soup realm and with lots of flavor. The hummus was light and had great taste, and came with well made pita that I probably ate too much of. For mains, we got the beef kebab pita and chicken schwarma pita. This was where I felt at home. The flavor was right, the pita was stuffed correctly, and both of us were excited to have this place around the corner. Will return, highly recommend. Thank you!

The best falafel I've ever had. So fragrant. Lovely interior and great music. Good price.read more

3rd Princess Pita we've tried, nice location just north of the Phoenix Art Museum, best approached…read moreslowly as theres a narrow alley to drive behind that has a large parking area next to Durrants. Restaurant is spacious, clean and has an assortment of high tops, tables and booths. Wait in line to order of the TVs, take a number and wait for delivery. This location is unique to the others as it has a specialized coffee ordering area on the side. Selection of food is fantastic, great number of delicious Mediterranean dishes from usual favourites to some unique creations. We ordered lamb chop platter, dolmas and falafel. One thing I've noticed with Princess Pita is that each location cooks a little differently than the others. Servings and portions are also differently displayed and presented. Unusual delivery of the falafel, in small donut shapes rolled in sesame seeds. Little drier than I'm used to, but also not flowing in oil either. No food market like the other locations, but definitely see room for some shelves?

The root beer soda was ok. It had a weird flavor at first like a cleaning solution to me. The…read moreblack cherry was broken. I didn't get to try. The blueberry soda was pretty good. The lemon lime was weak. Mexican cola was alright. I would only get the blueberry soda. Classic lemonade was pretty tart. Too tart, so I didn't like so much. Blueberry lavender was pretty light in flavor. I could taste the blueberry and lavender though. Very watered down, maybe it was the end of the day. Not very sweet. Cucumber mint lime was a little green tasting. It has a weird flavor. Maybe a healthy flavor. Don't like. Strawberry ginger was also very light in flavor. I could taste the strawberry and ginger. Very watered down, maybe it was the end of the day. Don't like. Jasmine green tea. Strong flavor. Good if you like that flavor. Don't like. Unsweetened black tea. Not bitter, but not strong tasting. Don't like. I recommend mixing lemonade with blueberry lavender or strawberry ginger to get a stronger tasting beverage. Or, maybe just get the blueberry soda. Service was good and quick once they finished with the family in front of me.

I really wanted to love CAVA! I'm not sure if this was just a case of ordering the wrong thing or…read moreif this just isn't my spot. I ordered the harissa chicken bowl, which was a selection from the menu, not a build-your-own option. I found the bowl to be way too spicy. I understand that harissa flavors pack a punch, but this was a full on tackle, not a punch. Due to the spice, I didn't enjoy the bowl at all. The rice that was mixed in with the bowl also had a weird crunchy texture. Aside, the parking here was also a huge struggle. I hear they're building a CAVA location out my way in West Valley, so I would definitely try it again in hopes of a different and better experience.

We ordered Lamb kabob and Manto. The Bread was freshly cooked. Overall the food and service were…read moregreat. Highly recommend.

its the best rasturant that I have been Good food good service really good place the people are…read morevery friendly good environment

What an incredible dining experience! From the moment we walked in, we felt genuinely welcomed. The…read moreowner is friendly, down-to-earth, hilarious, and makes you feel right at home. The food was absolutely outstanding. We had the Beef Wellington, goat curry, lamb shoulder over pasta, and lamb chops--every dish was cooked to perfection and full of flavor. You can really tell they take pride in the quality of their food. Our server, with a hairstyle that reminded us of Bo Derek in 10, was simply awesome--friendly, attentive, and fun. The bartender was just as personable and helped make the evening even more enjoyable. It's rare to find a restaurant that serves food of this caliber while making you feel like family. By the time we left, it honestly felt like we had made new friends with the entire staff. We highly recommend this place and will definitely be back!

Urban Fraiche came up in a search when I was looking for a nice restaurant before heading to a…read moreconcert. It was on the way, farm-to-table concept, looked intriguing, had options for both my husband and me, AND they took reservations... great, sold! From the outside, it is pretty unassuming, but walking in, with the coziness of the place, the staff, and the Mediterranean/Middle Eastern vibe -- we immediately liked it! Our server, Romeo, was so kind, knowledgeable, and accommodating -and honestly, the other servers were as well. We started with the watermelon salad, which on a VERY hot Phoenix summer day just hit the spot! My husband, being a must-have-protein kinda guy, went with the surf and turf, and I couldn't pass up the cauliflower "steak" experience. Both dishes were excellent -- colorful, fresh, and robust in flavor. I had also ordered a falafel earlier, which was excellent. Since both my salad and entrée leaned a little sweeter than I personally prefer -- especially the cauliflower, where I think a hint of smoked salt and a little heat would have balanced it beautifully -- I needed to finish with something savory. So, I asked for two more falafels. To my surprise, they came with the full-on presentation and flavors -- and I am SO happy they did! As a bit of a falafel "snob," that dish was divine, perfectly balanced, and ended up being the highlight of my meal! My reasons for giving 4 stars instead of 5: it is definitely on the pricey side, my dishes leaned a bit sweet for my taste, and the food did take quite a while to come out -- especially considering that for part of our visit we were the only table, and the restaurant never really got busy. Also, the owner, who seemed to schmooze with all the other tables, simply never stopped by ours. I have to admit, we felt a little like the stepchildren... Overall, though, a wonderful experience, and we will definitely be back when we're in the Phoenix area or for a special occasion.

Many years ago, zookz was a staple for my family, anytime we went to Phoenix, we would go. Then I…read moregot a gluten allergy and tearfully haven't been back. Randomly I thought about them and was shocked they had gluten free bread now. My kids were difficult, saying nothing sounded good, acting all picky over everything but they gave in trying something new. Apples and cranberries on a sandwich, the horror! And she hates mustard but left it on, guess what, it's her favorite! Everything was just as we remember. It will be back on our regular rotation. My only complaint is the sides. I have never been a fan of the sides and they haven't changed lol. I wish there was a less adventurous side option, like fruit or a simple salad. But I think I am alone in the complaint lol. Can someone please open one in Tucson!

I finally made it to a Zooks! The young woman at the front was welcoming and helpful despite me…read morebeing a little indecisive. I went with the bang bang burger and kale salad -- a side comes with the lunch sandwiches. I was hesitant on kale but she mentioned it gets great feedback and I am glad I tried it! The kale salad has citrus and other goodies in it (sorry, I forget what!) and the kale wasn't tough at all. The dressing is lightly sweet and refreshing. Definitely recommend! The bang bang burger was delicious and filling without being overly heavy. They also had cans of local beer - Huss Blonde and Papago Orange Blossom - and a couple of speciality cocktails, along with various canned and bottled non-alcoholic drinks and fountain drinks. Its a cute shop with a patio and one side was open to the nice weather. A woman stopped to check in - I think she was the manager - who was really nice. Looking forward to coming back for a breakfast sandwich! (And more kale salad)