I love Makarios! I've been eating here for years. Service is, for the most part, always good, and…read morethe food is consistently delicious! I've honestly never had a dish here that I didn't like. My favorites include the Zesty Ghallaba (chicken or salmon), the Shish Tawook with Lemon Oregano and the Spinach Salad with Grilled Chicken. The ambiance is perfect for date night or a nice dinner by yourself. On average, for two people, expect to spend between $45-$55 on authentic Mediterranean cuisine that's been a staple in the city for years. Give them a try. You won't be disappointed! Pro Tip: Their salad dressing is available for purchase. Get you a bottle for the house!

The food was very good and so was the service. This is a great place to bring a family or enjoy a…read moredate night! I had a gyro which is the best in Birmingham. My wife had a greek salad with chicken. And had to bring some home for lunch the next day. The atmosphere is casual and clean! The menu is extensive with great variety and reasonably priced.

Quick dinner stop on the way to a comedy show... And we wanted something different!…read more We decided to share a meal and this was more than enough! We were wanting to try a few other things, but due to the sweet ladies, not speaking any English, we weren't able to get recommendations for other things to try... so we went for a sampler! We will definitely be back... The food was phenomenal!

I was in the area and decided to stop here for lunch. Which ended up being dinner too because the…read moreportions were very filling! Upon arriving, I was pleasantly greeted by a gentleman at the counter. I placed my order, which was the chicken kabob entree, meat pie and water, and took a seat. I had my pick since I was the only customer at that time. The vibe was quaint and quiet, with music playing from their culture. Shortly after I sat down, the meat pie was brought out along with something like a toasted naan I think. The meat pie was really, really good. The irony is that I ordered it after reading another Yelper stating how good it was. I don't even know what type of meat it was. Lol! My entree came out looking just like the photos I had seen online. The tomato, cucumber and onion salad was very flavorful and fresh and I almost want to try my hand at making it at home....its just that good. The chicken was moist, tender and marinated well. Everything was freshly prepared and hot when I received it and I could tell it was made with love. I had enough food to take half to work for lunch tomorrow. My total was around $27.00 and it was worth every penny. I'm on a quest to try out all of the Mediterranean and Persian restaurants in the area. Taboon Noon o Kabab is right up there as one of the best. Try them out...your taste buds will thank you. Happy eating!

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.

Daughter and I decided to do a progressive dinner... And we let ChatGPT create our stops and our…read moremenu. This was stop number two... Soup. We had the matzoh ball soup and the lentil soup, with a side of hummus and pita. First... That pita was the most amazing Pita I've ever had! However, I will say that the soups and the hummus were a little on the bland side. You definitely have to take advantage of the hot sauce that they bring to the table made from Serrano peppers. I also never add salt to anything... However, I had to add salt to both of the soups. Still... Definitely would recommend and definitely will be back!

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 place was SO GOOD! My 3 kids got the shawarma chicken…read moreplate (loaded with veggies and garlic sauce) and I got the gyro plate (with all the veg and a little garlic sauce and a little spicy sauce) and we all shared. It was PLENTY of food for the 4 of us! (My husband was hungry and he got his own lol) We all shared an order of falafel and they were perfect. Crispy on the outside, soft in the middle. Everything tasted so fresh. The restaurant was clean and the employees were so nice and helpful. This was our first time eating here and we weren't sure what to get but they were super nice and helped guide us. We will definitely come back here- my kids really loved it too!

Food was great! I got it to go so can't really judge ambiance. The server was very nice and helpful.read more

Great service, good food. They prepared 7 orders in a timely manner. Everything came out good!…read moreConvenient stop while on a road trip!

Great food but they are getting a little stingy with me a great service and good employeesread more

Delicious Middle Eastern eatery in Five Points South! Fast casual set-up, where you order at the…read morecounter and a server brings your order to your table. I highly recommend the beef shawarma bowl. The meat is beautifully seasoned, the rice is aromatic, and the veggies on top blend perfectly. The portion size is generous. You can also get a shawarma wrap instead of a bowl, and what I love about the wraps here is that they use saji bread instead of pita bread. The saji is thinner and makes a perfect vehicle to carry the savory meat and veggies. The fries were tasty by themselves, so I'm definitely going to try the loaded fries next time. The hummus was good as well. But the star among the appetizers was the falafel, served as photogenic little donuts. They were slightly bland by themselves, but served with a tangy dipping sauce that made them much better. The Egyptian rice pudding was delicious, with a crunchy pistachio topping that elevated an otherwise simple dessert. As with most places in Five Points, parking is limited. But the parking situation is a minor inconvenience that is absolutely worth the trouble to dine here.

A very good middle eastern eatery! I always love my food. I've been here a few times and my food is…read morealways hot, fresh, and flavorful. It's a laid back eatery, and the environment is very welcoming. Perfect for a casual date night, catching up with friends, a causal family dinner, or even grabbing a bite to eat solo. I will definitely be back.

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 wanted to follow up on my previous review as I am graduating this week…read more If you're looking to eat a meal that makes ALL OTHER MEALS pale in comparison, then just come here. I'm surprised they don't have a Michelin star tbh. That's all, you got me insomnia, i camed.

I walked in hoping to pick up a to go order. I stood around for 10 mins. No one ever even came out…read more I'm pretty sure some of the staff was at a table having lunch and watched me looking around for someone and no one said a word. From peering into the kitchen it looked a mess with broken down microwaves!? So I finally walked out.

While working in Cahaba Heights/Vestavia Hills, I stopped at this quaint Mediterranean spot for a…read morelate lunch. The cozy atmosphere and friendly welcome immediately stood out. I ordered the appetizer sampler to try a variety of dishes, and the portion was surprisingly generous, enough to take half home. Everything was fresh and delicious. The service was excellent, and Jen was especially friendly and attentive. It was clear the other customers were regulars, which added to the warm, welcoming feel. I was so impressed with the food that I sent photos to my son and recommended he give it a try. Great food, friendly service, generous portions, and a welcoming atmosphere. I will definitely be back!

Food was freshly prepared and the servings were sufficient to have a second meal. Service was…read moreprompt and friendly. Small restaurant but had a great outdoor area to enjoy and eat.