One of my favorite spots in Bham. Delicious food and quick service every time. I get the chicken…read moreshwarma and the bread is delicious as well.

Delicious authentic Mediterranean food! I've been her so many times and they never disappoint. They…read morehave the best hummus and homemade pita. When you get there you order and then take a seat. They serve you your drinks and your food and they are very attentive to making sure your drinks stay filled. The people who eat here are locals that come regularly which makes it clear that it's somewhere you are going to want to come back to. Definitely give this place a try if you want something authentic to what they have in Israel.

I have to say everything at Brazos from walking in the door to walking out was spot on. I feel…read morelike they have paid attention to all the little things. The environment and ambiance was so calming. They made me feel right at home. They brought out a free sample appetizer that was great. I ordered a wrap & salad that came out quickly. The flavors are amazing and the garlic spread or sauce I put on everything. I highly recommend Brazos for a calm lunch or diner.

Maaan, I really wanted to love it here but sadly I had very mixed feelings about my food. There's…read moredefinitely a lot of potential, though! I wish I could give 3.5 stars. This seems to be a fairly new restaurant in Guntersville. I came for a solo lunch after work in the area a few weeks ago. The restaurant is on the smaller side but the inside is absolutely lovely and not at all what you'd expect from the location. The decor is really very beautiful and looks expensive -- modern and chic! Everything was spotless, including the women's restroom. Service was also fantastic! Unfortunately I'm a few weeks removed from my visit as I've been too busy to write super prompt reviews, but whoever my waitress was, she was such a sweetheart. She took great care of me, anticipating my needs and offering up useful information about the menu and items served. An owner or manager type also came by and spoke to me briefly, quite polite and genuine. On to the food... A complementary sampler type platter was brought out to start. It consisted of some bread, feta, olive oil, and an herb/spice blend (to dip the bread in before dipping in olive oil), along with one other small item that I don't remember -- think it was something pickled or similar. The items on the platter were on par with what you'd hope for, but the bread was unfortunately not warm and quite hard. I didn't eat much of it. I got the hibiscus specialty drink to sip on and that was actually quite lovely. Pretty color, not too sweet, very slightly tart. I was surprised to get a free refill on a drink like that one, but I certainly appreciated it! For my entree, I ordered the shawarma supreme wrap with a side of Brazos fries. This was probably the major letdown of the experience. So, I picked this item because it was on the cheaper side. Lots of the other entrees look good but were quite pricy for lunch. Therefore, I chose a smaller option. The menu said it came with marinated chicken and a garlic sauce, so I scratched my head when my waitress asked if I'd like my onions grilled on the wrap. I didn't know onions came on the wrap. I figured we were probably talking small slivers or cubes of onions, so I agreed. However, when I took a bite of my wrap, I found quite large pieces of onions -- maybe an inch or two in length and diameter both. This really hampered the experience for me because I don't like large pieces of onions at all, and it was impossible to eat even a bite without encountering a hunk of onion. I pulled them out or ate around them. It's a shame, cause the chicken and wrap and garlic sauce were all very flavorful. I agree with other reviewers that the menu is very flowery but doesn't accurately convey what to expect from the dishes. Still, flavor potential! Just gotta clear up what I'm actually ordering. The dish came with a few pickled peppers and vegetables to enhance the flavor, which I enjoyed. The fries were...not good. I should've stuck to a more traditional side dish like rice as I think that's where they excel. They had the consistency and shape of frozen fries. They were jazzed up by some sort of seasoning mixture on top, but unfortunately I really didn't like the flavor. The owner/manager caught me sniffing the fries (lol) and came over to assure me they were cooked fresh and all the way. I wasn't worried about either of those things; I just wanted to figure out what the spices were! It honestly reminded me of Old Bay seasoning but I doubt that's right. I wound up dunking my fries in the garlic sauce and tzatziki sauce to drown out the flavor. Last, I couldn't help but order some rice pudding for dessert. I love desserts from this cuisine so I had to! It was probably my favorite thing that I ate -- nice and creamy, lots of delicious chopped nuts and golden raisins. Good stuff! Would definitely order again but would also love to try the baklava. I guess I'm being extra critical just because I see the vision for something extra special! I'd love to return to try some of the larger, more expensive dishes, hopefully with my husband so we can share. I love this type of food and would love to have more of it in the area so I really hope they succeed! I'll be back to try again, but I'll make sure to double check what's in or on my meal before ordering next time.

Mediterranean food nearby? Yes, please! Babylon Gardens just opened last week on the corner of 67…read moreand 36 in Somerville. Chicken Shawarma: juicy, flavorful, and the spices aren't overwhelming. Served with rice, fries, or a salad. I got it with rice and potato gravy. Dolma (stuffed grape leaves): tender, flavorful, and stuffed full. Very authentic. You can get them with or without meat. Baba Ganoush: creamy, smoky, and perfect for the homemade pitas! Falafel: perfectly crunchy outside, a bit more textured inside from the chickpeas than I've had before but I appreciated that. Overall, I'm very happy with everything we tried and will definitely go back for more! The owner is the owner of Pizza Roma in Somerville. He sure knows pizza and he knows what he's doing here too! #HeatherEats #supportlocal #eatlocal #momandpopbusiness

Friendly service as soon as we sat down started our meal off right! We ordered a lot of food, and…read morewe are not ashamed! We had Baba Ganouche, Falafel, Fatoush, and the White fish. Everything was fresh and delicious. The owner says he hails from Babylon. Get the White fish! So happy to find middle eastern flavor in this little town in a casual dining spot.

Had a gyro with hummus, lettuce, onion and tomato, tzatziki and tahini sauce.....holy cow it was…read moredelicious. Will be back tomorrow again!

Great food, calm ambiance. I went during an early morning when it wasn't as busy and had a beef…read moreshawarma which was excellent. Definitely worth a stop if you're in Birmingham.

The food here is really delicious! We ordered their catering meal for 8-10 people. Everyone raved…read moreabout how good and fresh it all tasted!

Had a quiet solo dinner and wanted to try The Great Greek after having a catered lunch from there…read moreat work. Ordered the large Greek salad with gyro meat and the lemon potatoes. It was delicious - but I wish it had more feta. However, the $23 price of a salad and 4 potato wedges seemed a bit steep for a fast-casual restaurant.

This food was so disgusting. The chicken kabob is a pre-chewed texture and there was a big black…read morehair in my rice. The hummus was not only the worst quality I've ever had, but the oil drizzled on top tasted like piss. Might be a cleanliness issue at this location, but this was really rancid.

As someone who loves gyros and gyro meat, this place is the best I've had. Authentic Mediterranean…read morefood and market with great selections

I was craving cheesecake. I never crave cheesecake. I browsed yelp for some recommendations but…read morenothing blew my mind. I ended up coming to Costas since it's really a staple in my area. I wanted cherry cheesecake ( I looooove cherries) but they were out of cherries, so I ended up with strawberry instead. The slice size was adequate and tasty. Price point @ $7 a slice was reasonable. The to go service was pretty fast & friendly.

I've eaten here on several occasions but never left a review until now. Shameful. I visited here…read morebecause I wanted to try their pastichio, only to discover it's no longer on the menu. My server, who was super friendly and helpful, stated that the Hoover location still serves it but due to the lengthy process it takes to make it, this location does not offer it anymore. While I was disappointed to find this out, my food made up for it. At my server's suggestion, I ordered the baked ziti lunch special for $10.95. The special came with salad and a breadstick and a healthy serving of baked ziti. I wanted Greek dressing with my salad, but quickly realized that that was not the right choice. It looked more like balsamic vinaigrette and was very tart. I usually eat Greek dressing when dining out but maybe theirs is.....very unique. Maybe I received the wrong dressing. All I know is I couldn't finish my salad because of it. The breadstick was warm and comforting and the baked ziti was very rich and cheesy. It was a delicious and robust choice that didn't break the bank and helped to ease my disappointment on missing out on the pastichio. The server (who kept saying she had been there for 18 years) was excellent albeit really talkative. Not necessarily a bad thing so don't think that it is. There's something nostalgic about this restaurant. It's older but it's still in good shape. It's a huge place with plenty of seating as the place is never crowded the times I've been on the weekend. As an introvert, I actually appreciate that fact. I'll definitely return as I always do when I'm in the mood for rich Italian cuisine.

Service today was awesome, only two servers for a busy lunch time hour, they covered everything…read more Had the roasted Lamb Roll-up with a side Greek salad. Salad was just right with the Balsamic dressing. Lamb was as good as Grandma's, a little spice paired with wonderful vegetables. Always a comfortable and pleasant atmosphere, in the corner of a strip mall.

Perfectly Average Was hoping for a new favorite 'go to'…read moreplace in Chelsea. Will keep looking. The waiter was ok, the Atmosphere ok & the food ok.

If you're in the Hoover, AL area and looking for great tasting Mediterranean style food, this place…read moreis a must try. It has a family style vibe with great service by great people. The food is fresh and delicious. I stopped by for the first time but it will not be my last as I will add it to my regular rotation and work my way around the entire menu.

Lovely, local, mom & pop, establishment with lots of authentic menu items to choose from. All menu…read moreitems within a reasonable price. Nice, intimate setting for a quite and subtle date night. Leaving 3 stars instead of 5 for a few reasons. We ordered a gyro plate to share, menu priced at ~$17.99. We both ordered water and were charged $27 at the register. At which rate we should have each ordered out own plate and took home leftovers. Sometimes guests, such as us, order based on not being wasteful versus to be cheap. That did hurt a bit. We also did not receive hummus with our plate as it was listed on the menu. Knowing what we know, now, we may go back when we are famished and order separate plates. 06-14-2025