My go-to spot for authentic Mediterranean food in Baltimore…read more I like to order online and pick up my food to go usually, but I have also dined in. It's a bit dark and outdated inside, and they do not sell alcohol. Their shawarma is great, I love their chicken shawarma wrap with fries. They also have a mint lemonade which is extremely refreshing.

Pleasantly surprised! I always walked passed Zaatar and never stopped in but we needed a later…read moredinner the other day and with Zaatar being one of the only spots open (why does everything close so early in Baltimore!?) we stopped into Zaatar. I had the mixed shish grill and truly enjoyed it! I am not typically a steak or lamb person but both the steak and lamb shish kabobs were great! Service was on point and friendly and the ambiance was perfectly casual.

DENIED WATER I've…read morebeen to many other CAVA across MD + a couple in northern VA & PA. This is the only location who has ever denied a courtesy cup of water. I went through the steps of getting everything I wanted in the bowl. I told the cashier then the manager that if they deny the water, they won't get a dime from me. Manager said it was the owner and blamed me for not knowing their policy for 2 years to which I responded I've never been to this location. The manager was snippy about it. She wouldn't give her name or the owner's name or email and said just email CAVA in general. Ultimately, I ended up at El Gran Pollo next door paid full price of almost $16 instead of about $6 at CAVA (as I had a half off promo), which I'll get around to writing a 3-star review of tomorrow. Incredibly, they were almost going to deny the water, but they didn't when I explained what CAVA did, he gave me a courtesy bottle of water.

As others have mentioned, the service at location needs some fine tuning. On at least two…read moreoccasions, I was completely ignored while patiently waiting to place my order. A simple greeting would have made such a difference. Food is pretty standard and the portions are respectable. They keep it fairly clean and well stocked with forks and napkins. Parking is free and plentiful.

Food is always delicious and service is great. We dine here every time we drop off or pick our son…read morefrom Loyola.

Second visit with friends. The service was incredible and the food was just as good as the 1st…read morevisit. The servers are and very good at what they do. Will absolutely visit again soon.

Stopped by for lunch and didn't have to wait long, even with a good amount of people in front of…read moreme. It's a little food truck out of a Carroll Fuel gas station, but there are park-style benches for seating. The portions are HUGE and super affordable. I got the mix over rice with extra hot sauce and it was amazing. The bowl has jalapeños and pickles, which was a nice touch that I don't typically see in halal food.

% going back here. The food was seasoned & good. The guy at the front was super nice. We grabbed…read morefood from here on Labor Day & it was quick. I've been thinking about it since I left.

I got the combo over rice and fries and it was super good! This was my first time trying halal food…read moreso I got all three sauces on the side. I was really a fan of the green and hot sauce (quite spicy). I'm not a fan of ranch/mayo adjacent stuff so I predicted I wouldn't like the white sauce. I preferred the chicken pieces over the lamb, but they both tasted good. The fries were like a 6/10, better than average. All the food came out super hot. The price for everything was also really good. The service was great. The guy at the counter was polite and brought me over a tray when he saw I was dining in. The food also didn't take long (~10 mins). The ambience was nice, and there was a good amount of seating. People came and went but it was pretty empty for half the time I was there (40 mins).

idk why this place always fails to follow simple instructions , I ask for extra spicy / extra sauce…read moreevery time and they fail to do so , ive been here over 20x and its the same every time . This time you even offered "spicy rice" and I got plain rice ... you'd think after the 4+ reviews ive left about this you'd fix it. Y'all rationing over there ???

Service was great and food was flavorful Enjoyed the…read moretagliatelle the most. The octopus was also really good. The corn agnolotti was a miss and could not taste corn. The ricotta donuts were good and the coffee ice cream was really good. The drinks were also a bit of a miss.

From the food to the service nothing but excellence! Loved…read moreeverything about this place! I'm coming back tomorrow that how much I recommend

A friend and I stopped in on a quiet Thursday evening about an hour before they closed, and I am so…read moregrateful we did! The food was incredible: presentation, aroma, flavor, texture. Everything was a dream! We ordered the Mediterranean sampler that had a great variety of items from their menu, stuffed grape leaves, and a kebab wrap. The sampler alone shared between two people was super filling! Service was quick and the staff were extremely friendly. I absolutely cannot wait to go back! It's a smaller space with several 4 top tables and some seats at a bar. I did inquire whether they would be able to accommodate a larger group than 4 and they told me it would be no problem. I will definitely be bringing my friends and family to enjoy in the near future! Some of the best food I've had in York. Thank you, Levant!

Great food and service. Street parking is easy. Wish portions were a bit larger, especially for the…read morekebab. The kebab sauce was amazing.

My husband and I went here for date night this past Saturday (9/26/26), and the experience was…read moreABSOLUTELY PHENOMENAL!!! I love that this restaurant is its own independent restaurant and not a part of the Atlas Group food chain (I dine at restaurants that are part of the Atlas group, I have no issues with the Atlas group, just nice to see an independent restaurant). Disclaimer (LONG REVIEW) Upon pulling up, I instantly loved the way the wording of the Restaurant sticks out, and that valet parking was available and prices were reasonable ($15.00 of which is added to your bill), because I really dislike finding parking when going to dinner or having to walk from the garage. The valet employees were very professional and pleasant. The restaurant is aesthetically pleasing, the neutral soft tones colors selected for furniture and decor was very cozy and warm. There was much attention paid to detail throughout the entire restaurant, I literally forgot where I was . The seating is close and intimate but not too close . The interior decor was captivating. From the moment you walk through the entrance, everything draws you in, appealing to every sense of your curiosity. The soft tones and moody atmosphere made it feel like we had stepped into foreign lands, a world of its own, gently planted in the middle of a little big city like Baltimore. It almost feels like a hidden gem waiting to be discovered. Now to the food, we had hummus with shrimps, I had the "Bronzino", of which was delectable, it came with grilled broccolini. My husband had the " Shish Tawouk" of which was chicken kebab served with grilled veggies & rice . The rice was very flavorful with pomegranate seeds which was a nice added touch, the chicken was tender and flavorful as well. I also had the "Kebbet Karaz" which was like lamb meatballs in a really sweet & savory sauce. Everything we ordered was SCRUMPTIOUS! Now service: (Dianna) was our server and she was so pleasant, attentive, patient and so knowledgeable about the menu, she made our dining experience unforgettable with her amazing smile . (Iman), the manager was going around to tables and interacting with customers to ensure our dining experiences was satisfying and enjoyable. Iman was so amiable, affable, courteous, professional and so pleasant. I look very forward to dining here again. Both Iman and Dianna made our date night a night to remember .

Beautiful decor, no doubt…read more The baba ghanoush and the shrimp appetizer were my favorites. The filet mignon was not very good, it really needed some seasoning. Very bland, served luke warm and even had a hint of it being frozen .... Not sure but it wasn't worth the price. I wanted to sprinkle salt over it. Ate 1/4 . I didn't like any of their cocktails. The desserts were just ok. For the price, I'd say pass. Great service and good coffee. I would recommend stopping in for appetizers and desserts with coffee, maybe.

I ordered the Moby Dick Combo #1 and it really delivered. The plate comes with ground beef/sirloin…read morekabob over a big bed of basmati rice, plus fresh bread on the side. The beef was juicy with a nice char, and the ground beef skewer was well‑seasoned with that classic kabob flavor. Portions are generous--definitely enough for a full meal and possibly leftovers if you're not super hungry. For the price, I felt like I got solid value for the amount and quality of food. Casual counter service, food came out hot and in a reasonable time. If you want a no‑nonsense, tasty kabob plate that lets you try a bit of everything, Combo #1 is an easy go‑to order here.

Many moons ago in the mid 90's I frequented Moby Dick in the city (Georgetown). It was the days of…read morelate night work hours with hunger pangs and surely this place was open. Who can forget that yellow building on 31st? My musings here is only to nod of the goodness that Moby offers in Persian cuisine. A few critiques if I may are the lavash is plain and the kashk wasn't warm as it should be. Perhaps fluff it a bit and consider serving differently and presentable for in store diners? I could have taken it home and placed it on a plate taking shape of the container it came in too, but why bother to waste? Also, I want to mention sabzi was not served with my entrees. The kubideh and joojeh was delicious! Tender, flavorful bursting with saffron, and my lips that char goodness! And the basmati rice generous in portion and simply light and aromatic. Don't forget the must-o-kheyar. Parking is ample but could be congested down the road as the shared businesses and property fill in. Access and mobility could be limited during busy times. Great to see Moby in Annapolis!

I came in genuinely excited to try this spot after seeing countless glowing reviews and…read morekid‑friendly features highlighted online. I finally brought my three boys, plus a friend and her child, for what I hoped would be an easy, enjoyable dinner. Unfortunately, the experience was the exact opposite. We arrived around 6:40 and were told a 20‑minute wait. Fine. But we weren't seated until nearly 7:20. Once seated, we waited another 15 minutes before anyone acknowledged our table, and only after we flagged someone down ourselves. When the food finally started trickling out, it was chaos: two kids' meals missing, two kids' drinks missing, two baskets of fries missing, and, unbelievably, no utensils for the entire dinner. We asked multiple servers, including our own, and never received a single fork. We were literally forced to eat with our hands. It didn't stop there. We reminded our server three separate times that the kids' pizza never arrived. After 35/40 minutes, my 3‑year‑old was crying from hunger, and my 5‑year‑old was upset because we were taking food off his plate to share with his brothers. Any restaurant that claims to be family‑friendly knows you bring out kids' meals first. Instead, my children survived off an appetizer and a single basket of fries that showed up 40 minutes into the meal. Our server was clearly overwhelmed, and honestly, the restaurant should have just said they were at capacity instead of seating us and providing a disastrous experience. Drinks tasted like watered‑down juice. My cocktail from the Dolly menu was a complete miss, and both my husband and friend agreed theirs were just as bad. For two cocktails, one tiki nacho with jerk chicken, one pizza with a soft drink, and one crab dip, our total somehow hit $130. We were told the two pizzas wouldn't be charged, but I'm almost certain they were. Same with the second basket of fries that never arrived. And then I learned they automatically add an 18% gratuity, which explains the level of service.....Our server knew her tip was guaranteed regardless of performance. This location failed on every level: service, timing, accuracy, hospitality, and value. I will absolutely be telling people to avoid this place unless they want their time wasted and their money taken. Truly one of the most disappointing dining experiences I've had in years. P.s. I did add a photo of the surrounding boots so show how "busy" it was as well as the amount of wasted food because we got tired of eating with our hands. Honestly feels like they should be paying me for having wasted my time like this.

We boated up with my parents to celebrate Father's Day on the water and had a good time, though it…read morewas a fairly expensive lunch trip for what we got (about $56pp for two drinks and an entree) and thought, for bar food, the food was overpriced. Our server, Dom, was really friendly and attentive. There's a pretty extensive drink menu, including frozen cocktails, which were perfect to beat the heat that day. My parents shared the 1lb of steamed shrimp and a basket of fries, my husband had the cubano and fries, and I had the Jamaican jerk Caesar wrap and fries. Everything was fine, we ate until we were full but nothing to write home about. There was live music on the man-made beach area, and the place was packed for Father's Day. It was a beautiful day and a fun stop to make, but I don't think we'll be back for those prices.