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    The Kebab Shop

    4.3 (525 reviews)
    Open 10:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Shawarma bowl
    Joe B.

    Very good, very fresh, very clean, very large portions, all the good, very's. You need to give The Kebab Shop a try. It's like a very good Mediterranean version of Chipotle. You pick your base - wrap, bowl or plate and then pick a protein. I suggest the grilled chicken or steak. Spencer got the steak wrap and it was massive, Amy tried the chicken shawarma rice bowl and loved it, I tried the Mediterranean grilled chicken Plate and devoured that thing. The service was great. The cashier was very helpful suggesting menu items. They also have a sauce bar that's really great. TKS did not disappoint.

    Protein PLATE
    Sepideh S.

    The Kebab Shop is one of my go-to spots for a quick, reliable meal. I usually order the chicken kebab wrap, and recently I've been loving their new protein bowls. The quality is consistently solid across locations. I typically DoorDash, but since my office is nearby now, I dined in recently. The GSM who just started was incredibly welcoming, the food came out quickly, and even though this isn't a full-service restaurant, he still came by to check if I needed anything. That extra level of attentiveness really stood out. Overall, fast, consistent, and always a dependable option.

    Salad bowl
    Dipu B.

    Food is so tasty and delicious , I tried 1st time kabab with my family , service is amazing, ambience cool we will back to this location.

    PROTEIN BOWL with Steak
    Brigitte M.

    Protein, protein, protein! Got the protein bowl with Steak, which got me 40g of protein. Comes with salad, hummus, and other toppings and sauces. Pretty good overall. Didn't eat in, so can't speak to service or ambiance.

    Janae P.

    Their falafels are tasty and moist inside. The lamb is seasoned nicely. The steak was slightly dry, but the Caesar Crunch bowl is good. The Shrimp Greens bowl was okay. I had to add some extra sauces to make it right for me. We ordered and somehow the guy didn't hear me order the shrimp bowl. Someone that ordered after us got his food. Then the steak bowl came. I was sitting there with sauces lined up next to me ready to eat but my bowl didn't come. I asked when it would be ready and he said he didn't put in that order. He did offer a side of lamb and falafels for the mistake. That's when I found out their falafels are tasty and the lamb is worth coming back to try with a meal.

    Gyro, chopped chicken, zucchini
    Betty G.

    So we had TKS lunch catering yesterday. It was great. We had chicken kabobs, gyro meat, falafel and chopped chicken, which I believe is the dark meat chicken. My favorite was, of course, the kabobs, because it's all white meat, which I believe is healthier (because it's all lean meat). I didn't have any of the dark meat chicken but that appeared to also be popular with our staff. There were also several side dishes: salad, yellow rice, cubed zucchini (delish!), bread, etc. Everything was good.

    Bob J.

    I ordered a Chicken Shawarma Plate through Uber Eats. I paid extra for Grilled Chicken. However, my order did not come with Chicken Shawarma which is the main item nor Dill Yogurt which made it hard to eat.

    Steak salad bowl
    Lianne L.

    Got a salad bowl with steak and flavor was really good but portion was kinda small and it was a little pricey. Steak was about 5 cubes of meat, but really good tho! Idk if I would come again or recommend because of the portion/price ratio..

    The plate with sirloin
    George S.

    Honestly I want to root for these guys but can't because it's becoming a McDonald's experience One location will do a better the other one will do it worse and the food is tasting bland not my best experience and I know kabob. I had it delivered through doordash and it was overcooked and it wasn't a really good food taste I wish I would just get better quality meat.

    SAN DIEGO
    Byron E.

    Foods so good here. Highly recommend. Ingredients are fresh and service is spot on. Also the bathroom is clean.

    Surf and Turf plate.  YUM!
    Lydia N.

    Always enjoy the food here at TKS. Got my normal...Surf and Turf plate. So healthy and flavorful. The service at this location is exceptionally great! Jeffery was hustling and working hard to take care of the customers as it was crowded when I was there. He was helpful and friendly to everyone. Love that the ambiance is bright and airy.

    Menu

    Great food! Great people!!! the wrap always tastes so fresh and the staff are super attentive!! We're vegetarian and they are very considerate for vegetarian! bomb fries too!!

    Beef plate
    Flor P.

    Tried The Kebab Shop for the first time and it did not disappoint. I had the wrap with carved chicken and also tried the beef kebab plate. Both had good portions, were super flavorful, and the sauces added a nice twist, everything tasted really fresh. Customer service was great. The staff was helpful, and seemed genuinely happy to assist. The space was clean, open, and had plenty of seating, which made the whole experience even better. Overall, a good spot for a fresh, meal. Definitely would come back!

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    Hi does your rice abs grilled chicken contain any dairy or wheat ingredients like milk yogurt or gluten?

    Does this place have full halal menu?

    Only their lamb/beef (gyro) meat is halal.

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    Christakis Greek Cuisine - Lamb Gyro

    Christakis Greek Cuisine

    4.5(1.1k reviews)
    3.3 mi
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    My family and I decided we didn't want to cook this year for Easter and we thought Christakis was…read morethe perfect place to celebrate. We were a big party of 18 - the service (Alexandra & her daughter) was excellent the food delicious and we had a wonderful time! I have been to Christakis numerous times and wasn't disappointed! Mike is a gracious host and works to accomodate his guests. Thank you Christakis for making this Easter memorable!

    I've been to Christaki's a few times before, one for an anniversary, another when my nonós was in…read moretown. But yesterday's experience topped them all. It was Greek easter and also happened to be my mother's 70th birthday. When I called a few weeks prior to make the reservation, knowing it would be Greek Easter, I was worried we wouldn't be able to get a table or that we'd be discouraged from coming in that at day especially because we'd be a bit group and maybe take up a lot of space. Mike could not have been more gracious or accommodating. Early the day of, it started raining and before I could make a call about changing plans (we were set for the outside patio) Mike had already messaged me with THREE other sitting options. He was kind and courteous and had a plan for if it rained or if the rained stopped. He also made a birthday sign for my mom and used a special birthday plate written in greek. Lots of special touches. They even had the greek musician come and play next to my mom while we all sang happy birthday. The place was so beautiful for Easter too. There was sweet bread, red eggs and lamb entree options. The kids liked the greek music and danced after we ate cake (which they allowed us to bring in but if you go you HAVE to get the baklava!). The way Mike and Austin handled our table made us all feel so special. And I could tell by the way they were greeting and talking with guests how much they enjoyed their greek patrons. I also enjoyed just how friendly everyone was and knowing it was Easter there was a connection and family-feel when you were greeted by other guests with Christos Anesti. When we left my husband and I and the kids were already discussing when we'd want to go back because we just had the best time. I can't thank Mike enough for providing such a wonderful Easter and birthday experience. efcharistó polý!

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    Saganaki was lit on fire before she gave it to us

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    Lemon & Thyme - Pork belly and black garlic bbq

    Lemon & Thyme

    4.8(301 reviews)
    8.7 mi

    From the moment the glistening rolls hit the table, we knew we were in for a good night. The rolls…read morewere coated in butter infused with zesty lemon and thyme (Yes, like the name of the restaurant! Isn't that adorable and clever?) Then came the entrees. Knockout after knockout. The Pork Belly with Black Garlic and the Seared Duck Breast were both perfectly executed. Crunchy, golden skin. Juicy meat. Rich, flavorful sauces paired with comforting, silky purées. Balanced. The kind of plates that make us slow down to savor each mouthful... and then shamelessly scrape up every last bite. We were so smitten after those first two dishes that we threw all caution and control to the wind. I asked staff to surprise us with one of the dishes recommended earlier. Out came the Grilled Octopus Al Pastor. Nice char, tender bite, and a tangy sauce. For dessert: the Baklava Cheesecake. Lightly spritzed with aromatic rose water, ultra sweet, and unapologetically indulgent. Beautifully crafted and shareable, though you may not want to. Beyond the food, the ambience really shines. Intimate, classy, and whimsical, with a charming playlist. Ideal for date nights or special celebrations. Service was outstanding. Warm, attentive, and passionate. Staff enthusiastically walked us through the menu and offered recommendations. Our server was on point. Water glasses were never empty, plates cleared promptly, and everything flowed seamlessly. An incredible experience from start to finish. I couldn't stop yapping about the duck and pork belly since our first dinner here. So we came back the following weekend! We ordered our favorites again - the Pork Belly with Black Garlic and the Seared Duck Breast. To our surprise, the meats felt rather chewy and tough. I'm hoping this was a hiccup, but would love to see consistency in texture. Will be coming back for more :)

    Ambience: 4 stars, small, clean, and simple. Intimate space with oldies music playing in the…read morebackground. Service: 4 stars, simple good service. Parking: Free parking in the back of the restaurant. Our Tes took us to the parking lot outback when we punched in their address. Food: 4 stars. Small menu selection with a couple of specials for dinner. Really enjoyed the burger + fries + beer trio. Good solid food. Creative and generous serving portions. This is really out of the way for us, but since we were doing some shopping in Costa Mesa, Grok recommended this restaurant based on a few of our filters... Wow, the food was phenomenal...but what pushed this from a 4 star to a 5 star experience were the warm towelettes and lemon for me to wash my hands with. I guess they saw me using my hands to eat their delectable empanadas, they brought a plate with warm towelettes and lemon over. Pleasantly surprised and impressed. Highly recommended, and will definitely be back. We come down to the OC a few times a month to see friends and escape our regular routine.

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    Peaches and burrata salad (seasonal)

    Lemon & Thyme - Peaches and burrata (seasonal)

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    The Kebab Shop - halal - Updated May 2026

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