The Mediterranean

3.5 (104 reviews)

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Closed • 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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"Mediterranean Sampler" Warm pita bread and 4 dips.(Creamy white Tzatziki, Nutty chickpea Hummus, Red pepper & Feta cheese, Spinach & Feta)

Four of us stopped in last night, when it was in the single digits in January, and had a great time & enjoyed every bite. No complaints here. Lancaster "old-timers" may remember this building as "Kane's Restaurant" once upon a time, and other than a sign change out front to "The Mediterranean" I'm guessing there really haven't been any updates since the 1970's. So don't be surprised by the vintage interior, either. We started out with the Pita Bread & 4-Dip appetizer, ("Mediterranean Sampler") which consisted of fresh, warm pita triangles and a choice of creamy Tzatziki, hearty Hummus, a Spinach & Feta cheese and a slightly spicier Red Pepper & Feta cheese dip. All of the dips were quite good, and we alternated between all of them. I'm fond of Greek food already, so I ordered the traditional Lamb Gyro, with everything but onions, and a side of Greek Fries (with lemon juice squeezed over them and Feta cheese sprinkled on top). The Gyro was stuffed full, with generous portions of warm meat, cheese and veggies. Very tasty! I like to eat my Greek Fries quickly, because they tend to cool down quickly and never quite taste the same when they are cold, so I only ate half of them. But they were really good. One of the others in my group had the waitress copy my order, and she seemed pleased with her meal as well. Another member wanted a basic hamburger, and got the All American Burger and seemed very happy with it. It was a nice, large cheeseburger on a brioche bun, came with a side of chips, and was only $7.75. Not bad! (In fact, she tends to be very frugal by nature, and commented that she couldn't believe how reasonable all the prices were). The fourth member of our group wasn't interested in eating Greek Food when we sat down, and she'd planned on getting a burger also. But she surprised all of us by ordering the "Shrimp & Scallop Mediterranean" with a side salad and basic fries. She got a full plate of seafood, assorted veggies and rice, and she loved it! It was more than she could eat, so the other three of us accepted her offer to have a taste and it was delicious! We were all too stuffed to try the desserts, which was a shame, because the cannoli looked fantastic. Maybe next time. If a "hole in the wall" vibe doesn't scare you when you pull up to this building, give this place a try. I think you'll be pleased that you did.

Steve A.

Mediterranean on 33 is the best place in Lancaster to get Greek food. Ok, it's the only place. They don't have competition thankfully. It's okay but nothing mind blowing. They have a bar so you can get a drink while your food comes out. I had the falafel sandwich. It's about $10 and comes with fries. The falafel were pretty tasty. It was kind of burnt. The inside however was okay. It would have been nice if there had been more. They only put in a few pieces. Fries were good. Of course how could you screw those up. It was a lot like Greek fast food. Some of it was good and other parts could have been better. This could be visited again if going into Lancaster but I wouldn't make a trip for this.

Crystal B.

I got a platter because i wanted to try the Greek salad and hummus and it seemed like a good deal. I was disappointed to find the salad to be some lettuce on my plate with feta and a tomato wedge. The chicken had a chicken fajita Mexican vibe more so than Mediterranean in my opinion. The hummus was delicious though and the salad dressing was also really good. The weirdest thing to me about the platter is the French fries. It doesn't fit. I would have much rather skipped the fries and had a bigger salad. Atmosphere wise the dining room is surprisingly decent considering the outside of the building. However there was loud oldies music playing which also didn't fit. The music made it feel like a dated 50's diner and the staff kept skipping songs which made for skipping around. I think this place definitely has potential but it needs some work.

Lloyd M.

Drive by this place all the time so decided to stop in after work and pick up dinner. This place doesn't look like much from the outside, but it's very nice inside. Decent size bar and seating area. We got the gyro pita platter with seasoned fries, a side of falafel, and baklava. The food was very good, not much else I can say about it. Now, the reason for only 4 stars. This is mostly a sit down restaurant, so not sure how many take out orders they get. There weren't more than 4 tables occupied when we got there, with 3 more groups arriving afterwards. It took them over 30 minutes to get us our order, which IMHO, is a bit too long to wait for a takeout order. The other part of the 4 star rating is the gyro was a bit chincy when it came to the meat. I've had gyros for cheaper with more meat. Overall, we'll go back to dine in but probably not do take out. Ownership does seem friendly and the staff as well. I believe they are the only Greek place in Lancaster.

Leah R.

I was in Lancaster with my friend going antiquing and we ran across this place to eat a very late lunch. We had two appetizers, the hummus and the olive and feta. They were both really good but nothing too special. The feta was fresh and big chunks. I had a spicy gyro for my meal. It is a huge gyro and comes with tasty chips. The service is ok, again nothing special. I would go back however because there are not many restaurants around.

A $9 small salad compared to an $11 large salad. To add gyro meat is the same 4.50 flat fee. Receipt is visible for pricing.

A small salad that charges the same amount (4.50) as a large salad to add Gyro and gets half the portion of the meat. 2 strips vs 4 strips. The small salad is smaller than a Wendy's side salad. And at that is a $9.00 salad. My husband didn't take a photo of his before eating. But his was an $11 salad compared to a $9 beside it. And notice the receipt charged the same amount to add gyro meat.

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Sarah A.

7 years ago

We eat here often and everything is always delicious. Today is my birthday so I wanted to take my family. Not only did it take forever for us to get out food.... I saw our waitress drinking beer and when the food came out my husband said his pasta didn't taste right (which he gets the same dish every time) so she came over, took a fork from our table and tried his pasta dish and then tried to argue with him that it was fine. I am very embarrassed and appalled by this. We will never come back... as good customers that always eat here and my family I know spent above 100 bucks tonight and we get treated this way. We will travel a little farther for Mediterranean food. read more

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Rod C.

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13 years ago

Excellent place! Highly recommend! The food is fresh and homemade. The chicken parmigiana and Albanian linguini are my favorites! Of course the gyros are very good too! The restaurant is really nice and has a great atmosphere. The bar has its own appetizer and drink specials menu if you just want a snack and a drink. There are about a dozen televisions so its a great place to watch the game! They have a banquet room with another bar and tvs that you can use for large parties. The entire family works there and checks on their guests to make sure everything is perfect! We are lucky to have a restaurant like this in Lancaster! Baklava to die for! read more

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Nicole A.

10 years ago

Gyro meat had awesome flavor and cut into big chunks, everything else gross. Couldn't bite into the pita hard and burnt. Lettuce yellow and browning, tomatoes rotten. Hummus wrong color. Brought out too quickly like it was prepped and wait to be served. Pita for the hummus was cold and some pieces soggy. Could eat a huge plate of just the gyro meat. Also when picked up gyro plate was filled with liquid draining from gyro. Kinda gross. Table tops were sticky to touch. read more

The Mediterranean - Drainage from our gyro. Also table tops were sticky - Greek Near Me - Lancaster, Ohio

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Bill P.

4 years ago

Excellent food, lots of different choices and styles. Small family owned place. Kaylee is an excellent waitress seems to always be there and happy to help with a smile! read more

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Lucy N.

6 years ago

This place is simply amazing. The chicken athena and garlic bread with Greek salad. Fried eggplant and mushrooms. This is the only place I'll go and eat, the owners are wonderful people, they treat you like family when you walk in the door. Staff is amazing. read more

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Stephy Y.

8 years ago

Terrible food, sticky tables and they steal pictures of other chefs creations and pass it off as their own. Which is extremely shady tin eye pretty much any of their images and you will find it has been stolen and isn't usually something even on their menu. read more

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Chris C.

8 years ago

Excellent spicy chicken argos. The Greek salad is always awesome too! Service has improved as of late...give them a try soon.

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Abigail S.

8 years ago

Delicious OPA! Gaming cheese. The chicken Philly pita was tasty and filling. I had a side salad and others with me had the fresh cut fries and onion rings everything was fantastic, gas and friendly! read more

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Maria D.

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11 years ago

Really almost 5 stars? It was ok but that is all. The meals lacked in the authentic seasoning and was not the freshest. My chicken kabob was overlooked and dry. Service was excellent but as stated the food was just ok read more

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Tim M.

10 years ago

My family and I have been eating at Mediterranean in its two different locations for years. We had never had a bad experience before last Thursday night. My father in law and I were there for dinner---------the place was not full, maybe three other tables at that time. I won't say the service and food were awful, but a couple of the food entrees (the falafel and french fries were left way too long in the deep fryer-both were hard and the fries were already turning cold) were barely edible. My food came out and then 10 minutes later, my father in law's food came out. Why both dishes were not brought out together I do not know. His gyro WAS good even though the fried were not good ones ----albeit coming out much later than my food When I asked to see the manager, she came out but was not financially apologetic for the mediocre food (she offered us a desert but neither of us wanted one). She ended up comping only one dollar off of the bill which was 33 bucks to begin with. Both items in question should have been made over and then the price comped for the mistake. Had the place had been busy I would have had a bit more understanding, but it was not. Someone either in the kitchen let the food linger or the waitperson forgot about us. Either way, it was their "bad" and I feel they didn't do enough the remedy the situation. Again, this was the first time I'd ever experienced a hiccup in service there. Anyone can have a bad night---but with the restaurant not being crowded the food and the ticket should have been made more right. read more

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Emily S.

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8 years ago

Ordered gyros for pick up... The food was delicious and the staff was friendly! Just as a heads up, they recommended calling them directly instead of going through GrubHub to order food for pickup. read more

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Tracy F.

6 years ago

This was a tough one. We've dined twice and both times it just felt weird. The food was nothing I'd call special. The waitress kept pushing us out, the cocktails were awful and I wonder if this is a front for something else. My husband and I went there the first time, then mom wanted to try it. All 3 of us got a weird vibe. read more

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Hannah D.

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10 years ago

The place is average. The gyros have that typical gyro taste, are cold, and have liquid ranch/garlic/sauce with it. I love Mediterranean food so I cannot resist trying out new restaurants in the same theme, but the gyros here are too wet. It might be what made it cold. I was really looking forward to some warm gyros filled with meat and veggies with a thicker garlic sauce than the watered down thing they had. The dip sampler compensated for the less than stellar gyro though. The bread they offer is the puffy type that is just sticky enough to avoid being called dry. I wish they served some babaganoush and tabouli too, however. Look online when their specials are and what they're offering that day. The place is a good place to stop by if you're in the area and are looking for the freshness that Mediterranean normally offers. Order the dips and don't get your hopes up with the gyros. I'm sure if they tweak the recipe slightly, it would make the wrap enjoyable. read more

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Paula D.

8 years ago

Great Food. Great Service. Wide range selection of choices. We will be back. What a great place,

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Audrey D.

8 years ago

The only thing I am upset about is not trying this place earlier!! We just picked up some gyros and fries, but they were amazing! I got the spinach chicken gyro and it was to die for! We'll definitely be ordering from there more often, or even going in to eat. When we picked up our order, the inside was also super nice! I also love that they are linked to Grub Hub! read more

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B P.

8 years ago

We've been coming here for years and the food is always amazing! We love the humus sampler and gyro's! Don't be fooled by the store front--this is a diamond in the rough. read more

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Rose M.

11 years ago

I love this place. Service is always friendly and on point not to mention, the food is fantastic. The calamari is amazing, the kopanisti is sublime. I have never had a bad experience in dining here more than two dozen times. Friendly, clean establishment with great food, what could be better? Update, restaurant has new owners. Recipes have changed and not for the better. Service is inconsistent, food is just ok. The place certainly lacks personality. read more

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Tiffany O.

10 years ago

The feta and olives were amazing. Even better when you added the hummus to it. The spinach feta gyro was good not great. Friend got spicy feta gyro and like it. Will return! Great pricing. read more

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Angela R.

10 years ago

I use to order from here once a week. Took a break when I heard there were new owners. Decided to give it another try tonight, big mistake. Ordered 2 gyros both were completely soggy with liquid NOT sauce coming out everywhere. Worst gyro I have ever eaten. Meat had no flavor, probably because everything was so water logged. When I called to complain they tried to blame it on the sauce and when I said I got the sauce on the side and it was still water logged they said I should have gotten the pita on the side. Poor service recovery, left my name and # for the owner will have to see if they call me back. Won't be back after my experience. read more

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Allesia F.

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6 years ago

Stopped in to have some dinner last night and it was a great choice! The spicy gyro was fantastic (and they were running a special on their gyro pricing which was a surprise). The hummus was amazing as well, took some home to eat through out the week. The atmosphere was nice and the service was great. Will for sure be back! read more

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Janet S.

8 years ago

I travel the state for my job and I am a vegetarian I always search out either Mexican or Greek because it seems to be the best fit for me. Everyone there seemed very nice they were very helpful and answered all my questions. I ordered the falafel it was extremely over cooked almost burnt no flavor very dry the vegetables look like they been sitting around for a while not very fresh. Pita was flavorless. Not a lot of flavor with anything that's why am only giving it two stars if you are a vegetarian and you are looking for Falafel skip this place. read more

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Greg M.

12 years ago

Nice atmosphere. Italian margarita is delicious. Hade the grape leaves and the Mikinos Calamari for appetizers. FANTASTIC!!! Very flavorful and tasty on the palate. Dinner salad is huge and fresh as heck! Crispy and yummy. For main course had the Greek chicken and linguini. OMG!!! So good! Don't drive by this place. Also found out they have a huge party room. Ask for Shari!!! read more

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Hollie S.

12 years ago

We have been coming here since day 1. Supporting small and locally owned business is important to is. My 10 yo loves the calamari. We love the mushroom soup and lamb and gyros. Fresh cut fries are great. The baklava is yummy too. read more

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Dawn H.

11 years ago

We ordered the Mediterranean Sampler entree and the Flaming Cheese appetizer. We're discriminating eaters and everything was excellent! I'd definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for something different and tasty! read more

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Katie R.

12 years ago

I would eat here every day if I wouldn't go broke. This family-owned place is one of a kind. He atmosphere and layout is very comfortable and casual. The family is always so nice and friendly. I always get a chicken sandwich and it tastes so fresh I think they just killed it in the back. The size is huge and its seasoned just right. I have nothing but good things to say about this place! read more

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Tiffiny K.

9 years ago

Best burger I've had for a while! Fresh cut fries were very good. My daughter loved the gyro. They give you a pretty good amount of food and they are not badly priced. I will definitely be back! read more

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Jen V.

9 years ago

One word: Calamari! Best Calamari EVER!!! And the serving portions are HUGE! Their desserts are also really yummy! Don't ignore their special of the day! Whatever it is, there's a reason they are special. My husband always gets whatever their special is because it ends up really good. The atmosphere is nice, but we come back for the CALAMARI! read more

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Amber H.

10 years ago

So, we wanted something different and didn't want to drive to Columbus. We were leery because of the location, but their food was very good. Service was great and they have an extensive menu. We will be back. read more

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youssef b.

7 years ago

Food was very salty, nothing special or memorable about it. Place was very quiet and boring. I ordered chicken Marsala and I had to hunt for some small pieces of chicken that you could hardly find. Don't waste ur time or money read more

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Steve R.

12 years ago

Ordered to go and got falafel and gyro. Falafel are orange in color and taste unlike any falafel I have had. I called the restaurant and they said that is the right color since they use brown favs beans. I threw them away fava beans are green. Gyro was okay. Hand cut fries were soggy. I would not recommend. read more

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Jeremy H.

10 years ago

The wait staff could use improvements but the food is well worth it. I have eaten gyros at several locations and I did like them here. I do not get their house sauce though I always opt for the typical gyro. read more

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Carol A.

9 years ago

Been here several times for gyros. First 2 times I got the classic gyro. My only complaint is the sauce is very thin but still a good flavor. I also tried the Philly Chicken Gyro and I didn't like that so much. The chicken wasn't seasoned and was a little on the chewy side. Overall it was very bland. The appetizers were very hit and miss with me. The dolmades and fried smelt were good but I didn't care for the falafel. It was very dry. The service wasn't particularly friendly this last visit but they appeared understaffed as there was only one lady seating and waiting tables. Hopefully it will be a better atmosphere the next time my family stops by. Overall it's a decent little place. read more

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Stacie M.

12 years ago

The BEST MEDITERRANEAN FOOD I have had in a looooooooong time! The family that owns and serves the restaurant as well as other staff are always very nice and make you feel like family when you're there....Something I have never tried before in my life when I was there was the SPICY SPANAKOPITA (spinach, feta, phyllo) DELICIOUS! FRESH SALAD! DOLMATHES! (stuffed grape leaves) A lot of wonderful dishes to choose from each time you go....Take it from a Greek who knows food! EH! What Greek doesn't? And you'll know as soon as you try them for yourselves! OPA! read more

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L H.

10 years ago

Stopped in for lunch and ordered the chicken shawarma platter. Salad great, recommend the seasoned fries, but my chicken was a little to vinegary. I'll go back and try the lamb or beef next time. read more

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Ashley S.

9 years ago

Wow this place is amazing! Very well priced and awesome food! You have to try the spicy chicken argos or the shrimp and scallop Mediterranean. Huge portion sizes and tastes amazing! Our server was great very attentive and personable! Also the atmosphere is very inviting. We will definitely be coming back here very soon!! read more

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Fire G.

11 years ago

I have celiac disease. I wanted the hummus with veggies instead of pita bread. She said it would be 4.95 MORE to substitute it. Every wine that we asked for they didn't have. We ended up ordering one glass of one they did have. We didn't stay for dinner. Not to mention horrible service and management. Won't go back. read more

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Dalton E.

9 years ago

This is second time here. Food was amazing once again and the service was excellent. I strongly recommend the Parmesan chicken.

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Kelly N.

7 years ago

1st time visiting this weekend, and we will be coming back! Everything we ordered was delicious! It was a.good portion for the price. The service was very friendly. Overall great atmosphere to enjoy healthy delicious dine in. read more

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MeyMey L.

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10 years ago

Honestly wasn't anything special. I've eaten better Mediterranean food. The salad was bland. The only thing I liked here was the calamari that was fried on point. Other than that, it was just ok. I don't think I will be coming back. read more

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Jordan M.

11 years ago

Fantastic Mediterranean lunch in a mildly elusive spot. Went in for lunch alone expecting a small counter service express, and instead found a homely full-size sit-down restaurant. I tried the spicy lamb gyro with fresh-cut fries and was surprised by both the speed it reached me and its quality. Oh, and the $5 gyros on Monday thing was great, too. Killer food and attentive service (my server was extra pleasant and present due to my coming in alone) make this one a hidden gem. read more

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1147 N Memorial Dr
Lancaster, OH 43730
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Hours

What time does The Mediterranean open?

The Mediterranean opens at 12:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

What time does The Mediterranean close?

The Mediterranean closes at 9:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.The Mediterranean is closed on Sunday.

Mon-Sat 12:00 PM - 9:00 PMSun Closed

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Does The Mediterranean take Bitcoin?

No, The Mediterranean does not take Bitcoin.

Does The Mediterranean take credit cards?

Yes, The Mediterranean takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does The Mediterranean have catering options?

Yes, The Mediterranean does have catering options.

Does The Mediterranean serve alcohol?

Yes, The Mediterranean serves alcohol. Full Bar

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Does The Mediterranean have TVs?

Yes, The Mediterranean has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does The Mediterranean have bike parking?

No, The Mediterranean does not have bike parking.

Does The Mediterranean have outdoor seating?

No, The Mediterranean does not have outdoor seating options.

Does The Mediterranean have parking?

Yes, The Mediterranean has parking options. Private Lot Parking

Other Amenities

Does The Mediterranean have free WiFi?

Yes, The Mediterranean has free WiFi.

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Specialties

We are family owned Greek, Italian, and American restaurant. Our food is made in house and products purchased only from local suppliers. Our family is dedicated to serving fine food at reasonable prices. Our team is made up of dedicated servers and chefs who enjoy what they provide the community.

History

Established in 2008.

We opened in 2008 with authentic Greek, Italian, and American food. We have been serving delicious food to the community in and around Lancaster for almost 10 years.

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I was in a party of 9, we stopped by at 7pm after a long day after calling ahead to confirm…read moreavailability, and were told to come. Upon arriving we noticed they were ready for closing other than one large table in the middle for us and a man, who we later found out was the owner, sitting by the entrance welcoming us in to eat, which was nice. Unfortunately, after that is where the dissatisfaction and eventual complete unprofessionalism starts. We sit down and start looking at the menu and we ask the server how many each dish feeds as they take cash only and we only had about $130 in cash on us, so he offered us a deal that we can pick two pastas and they will make two BIG plates that in his own words "will keep us full" and that we'd be satisfied. We were skeptical so we asked in the event we aren't satisfied as we are extremely hungry, will we be able to get more food free of charge? And the server replied we wouldn't need it but in case we do, we would be accommodated. Once the food came out we immediately had doubts about the portion sizes as the plates were not very big at all (12 inch dishes max!) and the pasta was not piled on too much at all. Within 15 minutes all the food was eaten clean and we were all talking and decided we were still very hungry, hungry enough that we felt it warranted we ask for more food, after all we were guaranteed wed be satisfied which definitely wasn't the case yet. So we asked for more food and suddenly "the kitchen is closed" and "the cook already turned off the water" so naturally we are a little shocked and ask about our deal, which is when the waiter just completely lies and tells us he never said that, only that it was a "possibility". At this point we feel scammed on two fronts, one is that we paid an exorbitant amount for 2 plates of very average pasta and not a great amount of it, i probably ate a total of 10 gnocchis and a single serving spoon of shellfish pasta, which had very little shellfish in it too. The server then tells us he can ask the owner if its possible which is when things happened that made me want to put this whole story in this review. The owner came out and told us he gave us a lot of food and that he can't make anymore food for us, and we brought up the same points to him saying we felt "scammed". As soon as he heard that word his tone got aggressive and he raised his voice saying not to call him a scammer and telling us all sorts of things about how we are being bad guests, we kept trying to reason with him, asking that does he understand why we feel cheated, but rather than discuss anything he chose to tell us to stop talking and yelled over us. Then, very aggressively walked over to one of my friends, who he very rudely interrupted and told her not to talk when shed try to bring something up in our argument, and he got so close and aggressive that I felt the need to tell this man who runs a restaurant that he needs to stop yelling and instead have an adult conversation as this is getting very unprofessional, which he then calmed down a little but wouldn't budge at all. We made it very clear that even if they can't make us more food, things would be made right if they could give us compensation/a lower total bill because 1, we did not at all receive the promised extra food if we requested it within good reason and instead got disingenuous excuses, and 2, their original claim also wasn't true for a single one of us as none of us were full or satisfied with the amount of food, not to mention that each plate being priced at $75 was an extremely overpriced meal, especially considering the food was ok in taste at best and very simple, and these were hungry mouths talking so it should've been very easy to impress us there but they still failed. The bottom line is the owner did not budge and told us to get out and was very rude and unprofessional and downright threatening and this didn't even come with good food. And to top it all off, he is now giving racist replies to my friend's reviews as well. There is absolutely no reason to give this place your business.

We just had one of the best meals ever, right here in Lancaster. The caprese salad was so fresh…read moreand delicious. We followed that with a medley of ravioli that was phenomenal. Desert was a light lemony truffle. The owner is delightful and always has a story. I can't say enough about our great experience

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Cherry Street Pub

4.4(520 reviews)

1.7 mi

•$$

My wife and I went in to grab a bite to eat on Tuesday evening. We sat at the bar, Charity was very…read morefriendly and attentive as our server/bartender. We always enjoy the food and atmosphere. We went back for lunch today and were seated with Kylie, who did a great job also. Very friendly staff and wonderful food!

First things first. Service!!! Korenne was incredible. She knows the menu and guided me gently…read moreinto making gooood choices. Gluten Free ? Yes. Excellent GF hamburger buns. A great vibe. Highly recommended. BTW, if you're indecisive about your burger, I suggest the mushroom one.

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Olive Garden Italian Restaurant

3.4(43 reviews)

0.9 mi

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We had a great experience, Kennedy was our server and she had a great positive attitude. The…read moresoup/salad combo is a great value for lunch!

Ordered to-go, wait and bar staff was very friendly and food was very good. Would order again from…read morethis location.

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Fettuccine Alfredo: Our signature alfredo made fresh in-house every day, served over fettuccine.

Minestrone: Fresh vegetables, beans and pasta in a light tomato broth.

Olive Garden Italian Restaurant - Five Cheese Ziti al Forno: Oven baked blend of Italian cheeses, pasta and our signature homemade five cheese marinara.

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Five Cheese Ziti al Forno: Oven baked blend of Italian cheeses, pasta and our signature homemade five cheese marinara.

Pink Cricket Restaurant

3.9(50 reviews)

1.8 mi

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The service and food here are phenomenal. It's very cute inside after the remodel and it has a…read morewelcoming energy. I love going to Pink Cricket!

First ever visit and sadly our last. I hate to leave a bad review but this was one of the worst…read moremeals ever. Decor was tired and very dated. It was also super noisy and the dining room was less than half occupied. We started out with cheese curds which were overcooked and average at best on top of taking 40 minutes for them to be served. I had spaghetti with meatballs and a salad. Meatballs were hard, dry and very little flavor. Pasta sauce almost pasty in texture and was sweet in flavor with some spicy heat which was not very good. Salad was just chopped lettuce with two slivers of tomato and way too much cheese. My wife had a ribeye and fries. Fries were okay at best and the steak which was to be cooked medium well was over-done so it was try and tough. Both our meals came with garlic toast which was so undercooked it was soggy. Our main courses took almost an hour to be served.

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Sugar Bears Pizzeria

3.8(35 reviews)

1.0 mi

•$

Pizza was the best I have had in Lancaster. Highly recommend trying if you haven't. We did carry…read moreout. Not sure about dining in.

They got new owners a year ago.. we haven't had it since. It used to be my fave, now it tastes so…read moreweird like this strange aftertaste i could tell it was different as i opened the box. It looks like sugar bears it has the same crunch and texture but it's off. Our son didn't even like it and he loves all pizza. so sad

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Fat Cat Pizza

2.4(77 reviews)

1.8 mi

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I loved everything!! I ordered two pizza subs!! It was delicious and quickly done!! I love the…read moresauce and they are one of the very few places that make actual pizza subs!! They took my order quickly and it was done faster than I thought.

Can't do a pick up an order inside. Wait in line for who knows how long in a drive thru line…read more Genius business iq. Won't be getting my $.

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Pizza Crossing

3.5(22 reviews)

2.3 mi

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I'm not sure why I keep going back to them. 3/4 of the time the pizza is terrible. They need to…read morehave people that can competently make a pizza consistently. It's such a hit or miss and I'm about to give up on them. This doesn't even take into consideration the last Italian subs I ordered from them had a single, very thin layer of meat with brown lettuce on it.We took 1 bite and threw away 2 subs. The meat or something on those subs were rancid.Big difference in Logan and Lancaster pizza crossings. Ownership needs to look into who is making the food in Lancaster. There are a lot of pizza shops in Lancaster that i can spend my money on.

If anybody knows us, they would know that Pizza Crossing has always been our "go to" and favorite…read morepizza for the entire family. We decided to order a pizza and chef salad and bring it home today and something has changed. Although the pizza was hot, the crust was almost like a cracker. I don't know if it was overworked, but it didn't taste anything close to what we have grown to love.The salad aa always was excellent. Going forward we will be ordering our pizza from elsewhere. :(

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N W.

7 years ago

this place is horrible! its just processed meat surprise. not true gyro meat at all. the food is poor the veggies few the waitress with the white hair...totally worthless . she couldnt get 3 simple orders right! 1 appetizer 3 gyros 3 greek fries 3 drinks ! and we were the only people in the place!! the service and the food i have tried i have been forgiving....6 times different days different menu items daily specials... the waitress owner and the long white hair woman... service sucks the greek menu items are garbage and they are way to expensive for the junk they put on the menu and bring out to your table if they can remember to do that! the owners are liars. they claim that they serve fresh food...ha! beware the daily specials...they are like the other place across town that has been closed down because they served rotten food...well the daily specials are all the leftovers they have "left over" from the past 7 to 14 days from whatever food they served the previous week or 2. pasta only lasts ..... blank days... pasta sauce... hamburger meat if kept a certain way... but its the way restaurants clean out the fridge. beware always daily specials. and the reason the owner replies is because they can say anything they want with their fingers. but why not apologise to the customer for the lousy service they absolutely no about when we are in the restaurant? you knew we had issues and you never came to talk to us...because you cant back up what you say. i caught you telling lies. and i tell the truth. lancaster im telling you the persons who run this place have no respect for you at all. please do not waste your hard earned money in this place. if they are not willing to tell the truth instead of coming up with lies and excuses.... they have had many many poor reviews before mine...i have tried them over 6 times... they could care less about your satisfaction with the service or the food stuffs they get prepackaged and processed spam like meats. if the mediterranean had changed any at all i wouldnt be telling you to steer clear of this terrible place. go to the frozen food isle at your favorite store fix it at home pop in a movie and you will be better off.... no matter how tired you might be. read more

A S.

10 years ago

My family has been a long time loyal customer to Mediterranean on 33 for years but after our experience today we will never be back. I have never experienced a more rude & unprofessional management staff in my life!! They should truly be ashamed of the way they treated us today!!!! We went in to grab a quick lunch as we often do there. We were the only people in the place when we first went in. The waitress (very nice but clearly new) took our drink order, brought us our drinks, and never returned to take our food order because she went to wait on other tables. 15 minuets later I had to flag down another waitress to ask if we could order because we were on a time crunch as most people are at lunch (we had just over an hour to eat). When our food finally came the meat in our gyros was ice cold, like straight out to of the fridge, not cooked cold. We sent them back and waited for new ones. Because it took so long we had to tell them to only replace one because 2 of us had to leave right then in order to make an apt time (we had been there for well over an hour at this point). When we received the bill they charged us for the meal we never got. When we of course asked them to remove the meal we did not get the manager actually started a huge argument with us and accused us of lying stating that we did get both replacement meals. We did NOT get 2 replacement gyros we only received one and the other family member left without eating lunch because of this places screw up!!! We were very polite about the all of the screw ups today and yet were treated horrible by the management staff. I blame the management for all the issues there today because the waitress had clearly not been properly trained and no one from management was helping her. Not one time did we receive an apology from the management. We will not be returning to Mediterranean again nor will we be recommending this place to anyone ever again!!! read more

N.J.W. Construction I.

10 years ago

This restaurant was a pleasant surprise with a menu that is a different enough to let you enjoy something new with regular selections to keep everybody else in our family happy. The meals are well presented and you can tell they make their meals are made up fresh daily. This restaurant gets you away from the same old that you see at a lot of restaurants today. read more

Peggy T.

10 years ago

Love - love the gyro's - they are soooo good -- I have eaten 3 so far - I just love them ---good food too-- good service. I will eat here again soon -- My sister visits twice a year - she has to stop in & have a gyro - they are the best- try it --- Peggy T. Millersport OH read more

Scott O.

11 years ago

I love this place, the food is amazing. The environment is very laid back and enjoyable. I love the owners and staff. The prices are very reasonable. I'll continue to go here again and again. Greek food made by Greeks what more could you want. read more

Sara B.

10 years ago

What a hidden gem! Really nice inside and the food was really fabulous. Tatziki was delicious, spicy chicken gyro was perfect, prices are what they should be. We had a great experience here and will definitely be going back! read more

Amanda G.

9 years ago

The service was slow and rude. My coffee cup had a lipstick smear on it and when the food finally arrived it was cold. I'm not sure if it they even bothered to cook it at all! read more

Jeanette W.

10 years ago

This place is fabulous! Best Greek food I have ever eaten. The servers are amazing, the atmosphere is very hip, an all around wonderful dining experience! read more

Justin S.

5 years ago

First time coming here. Best Gyro I have ever had. Will be back next time I'm in Lancaster

Kyle P.

12 years ago

This is a little place in a small plaza but it is some of the best food I have ever had.

Jerry Y.

10 years ago

Avoid this place!!!!!! Horrible food and horrible management!!!

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