If you live in the Charlotte area you must come to Gastonia. Yes, to Gastonia! In Gastonia there's…read moresomething a little different, Constantine's Restaurant is absolutely worth trying. I went for a birthday meal and we enjoyed the experience all around. The food is fresh and flavorful with real Mediterranean influence you can tell the recipes are rooted in tradition and made with care. The menu has a great variety of Turkish, Greek, and Italian influenced dishes, from kebabs and mezze to hearty entrees, and everything we tried was seasoned well and beautifully presented. Service was lovely from start to finish. The staff was welcoming and attentive without being overbearing, and the atmosphere feels comfortable and a bit elevated at the same time. It's a cozy place that works for a casual lunch, date night, or business dinner. One of the best parts of dining here is that Gastonia gets Mediterranean cuisine done well without having to go into Charlotte. Portions are generous and worth the price, and the wine and drink options pair nicely with the menu. Reservations are a good idea on weekend nights because it does get busy. I'd definitely return to try even more from the menu.

When I tell you that the Pottery Kebab (beef) dish melts in your mouth, I am not exaggerating. The…read morebeef is so soft and tender - and flavorful! This dish feeds two but I would definitely get a few appetizers to make it work. The rice and fries that come with this dish is very small, so keep that in mind. We also ordered the Beef Pide and it was also amazing! I always love a Turkish Pide. This dish is amazing and serves as a good appetizer for sharing. All the food is halal, so that is great as well! The ambiance is nice, slightly elevated, pretty quiet and cozy. I love the aesthetic and I love that it's not too noisy. Our waiter was friendly and comical and made our experience fun. There is plenty if parking behind the restaurant so no worries there either. Will definitely check this place out again and will bring friends!

whenever i have a stop in charlotte La Shish Kabob is hands down one of my favorite spots in…read moreCharlotte. The food is consistently fresh, flavorful, and made with care. The kabobs are perfectly seasoned and cooked, the rice is amazing, and the portions are generous enough that you definitely won't leave hungry. The lentil soup and garlic sauce are must-tries. Service is friendly and welcoming, and the whole place has that comforting, no-frills vibe where the food speaks for itself. Whether you're dining in or taking it to go, it always hits the spot. If you're craving authentic, satisfying Mediterranean food, this place is a gem. Highly recommend.

Visited this place recently and had a really warm welcome, starting right from the tea they served…read morewhen we sat down. They have a huge menu with plenty of options, and everything we tried tasted great. It's primarily a restaurant, but you can also buy packed food items which is a nice bonus. We thoroughly enjoyed the food here. They served generous portions of babaganoush and hummus -- both were delicious. They also gave us complimentary lentil soup, and it was surprisingly good. For entrees, we ordered the lamb shank, which was juicy, tender, and absolutely amazing. The adana kabab was top notch with incredible flavor. The chicken shawarma and chicken kabab could have been a bit more tender, but still enjoyable overall. They also have a large selection of desserts on the menu, so definitely save some room if you can. Overall, we had a great experience at La Shish Kabob -- warm hospitality, big portions, and flavorful food. Would definitely go back!

I have had the giant turkey hut on my list of places to hit in Charlotte since I found out they…read moreopened a location here late last year. I first experienced this stuffed turkey leg trend in Dallas a couple of years ago as part of their pop-up. The line we sat in to get turkey legs that morning was more than 2 miles long and took over an hour and a half to get through. So I was pretty stoked when I found out that there was a location here in Charlotte. We visited on a Saturday afternoon around 5 PM And initially passed the location and had to U-turn and go back. Just make sure you keep an eye out for the building as I initially thought it was an auto repair shop, but that is actually a business that shares the same parking lot. When we first pulled up, there was a bit of commotion as there seemed to be a person having a bit of a mental health episode, walking around erratically outside. However, the owner was actually sitting outside and immediately greeted us when we pulled up and welcomed us in. This is a very small location and sparsely decorated on the outside, but did have much better aesthetics in the interior. The menu is very straightforward with several options, including the turkey legs, turkey wings, salmon and chicken entrées. Both owners were very friendly and helpful as I made my decision on what to order and the food was ready in about 10 minutes. The legs are a little on the pricey side at $25 a pop but the portion size is definitely enough for two people. And the quality of the food is outstanding! Well seasoned, super tender, and super flavorful. I would describe this as a perfect blend between Texas soul food and Louisiana Creole. This is the kind of business I like to support because they are clearly focused on delivering great food and they are doing it right in the middle of the community. Go support them!

Checking out Jive Turkey Hut and ordered a stuffed Turkey Leg With Stuffed Cajun rice soaked in hot…read morehoney sauce (yes I know, the leg wasn't stuffed). I also ordered a side of collard greens The bad: the collard greens were nasty. The turkey meat in the greens was dried out a flavorless. The greens also had a sweet taste to them. (Say no to sugar in greens) The Cajun rice with the hot honey sauce was delicious. I made it better with a sprinkle of pepper. The Turkey lives up to the hype. Smoked, tender, easy to pull apart....all the boxes checked.  I will have to return to try the drinks and other items.  #GratuityAdded #JiveTurkeyHut #charlottesgotalot  #supportlocal #clteats #foodiesofclt #cltfoodies #followforafollow  #exploreclt #eatdrinkclt  #NewEats  #charlottefood #leapyear #cltfood #cltfoodie  #foodie #keeppounding #charlotteeats #turkeylegs #charlottefoodscene  #cltfoodbloggers  #cltwings #charlottefoodies   #stuffit #charlotterestaurants #cltagenda

A nice quiet dinning experience in historic downtown Salisbury NC. Colorful and nicely done…read moredecorations, especially the paintings. Occasional Turkish music, on the soft side; pleasant on the ears. Attendant actually from Malaysia. Very reserved and super nice-- Walls and floors could use small amount of touch up. And for dine in experience metal silverware would be nice, as I am not a fan of not super sturdy plastic ware. I got the mixed kebab plater (chicken and minced Lamb Adana). Took a while to come out but when it did, wowzers. Nice and hot, just cooked. And the aroma pulls one in. Then found them to be tasty / flavorful and moist both excellent qualities. Both excellent with the lamb being a tad bit more. Rather salty, possibly tad much but oh so delish. A delight to eat. Will definitely try this place again and try another offerings which seem geared to basic but good offerings as see good percentage of menu falls under : sandwiches, wraps, salads, fried chicken. I am assuming cause I am far from experienced with Turkish dining.

A hidden gem of Salisbury! This unassuming spot has a great variety of both traditional and modern…read moreTurkish cuisine. Stopped on a whim for some lunch and was left pleasantly surprised. Got a salad and a Turkish gyro sandwich. The sandwich was huge and very flavorful. The salad was basic but included all the staples. Great spot for a quick and easy lunch or casual dinner. Staff was friendly and helpful.

Great food coming again soon! I totally loved the atmosphere. It is a bit of a tight space. Our…read morewaitress took care of us nicely.

Such flavor! Visited on a Friday evening around 6pm and we were seated immediately inside. Waitress…read morewas super attentive, friendly and efficient. Got their chicken sandwich with fries, lamb and shrimp skewers with rice and cauliflower. Everything tasted delicious and very flavorful. There lamb was not "gaemy" at all and very editable. You can tell they take pride in all their dishes as there were no complaints on anything. Cute little spot with seating indoors as well as patio seating. Great reasonable prices as well. By the time we left around 7pm, it was packed and there was a line waiting to be sat. Wouldn't mind coming back for lunch and trying other options.

This place is totally legit! They have awesome Mediterranean style cuisine which never disappoints!…read moreIt's small and a little divey but this place is all about the food which is awesome! They have Lunch Specials (M-F until 3PM) where you can get Chicken or Kafta Kababs or Shawarma Meat with two sides for $12.99. That's one of the best lunch deals in town! It is on my regular restaurant rotation list! Friendly staff with good service too. If you love Mediterranean cuisine or are on the Mediterranean Diet and don't feel like cooking, this is the place for you!

We have eaten here once, but we usually grab the family meal to go. We absolutely love this…read morerestaurant!!!! So glad our Uber driver in Columbia,SC recommend it. We have always have a delicious meal and great service! Just wish they were closer to our house. We will be back again!

we were hungry for some delicious middle eastern food but Kabab N Grill made very special…read moreexperience!!! The food was great!!! The Service was Excellent!!!

I was craving Mediterranean food and found this spot right on my route. I didn't have high…read moreexpectations--I just wanted to satisfy a craving--but this place absolutely blew me away. I ordered the beef kebab plate, and the yellow rice was some of the best I've ever had. The charred flavor of the grilled peppers paired perfectly with the tender, perfectly cooked beef. I was dancing with every bite!

Got introduced to this place by a co worker of mine in late 2025 and have been coming back ever…read moresince. Service and food is some of the best in the Ballantyne/South CLT area. I always get the Chicken Tawooq Special with spicy garlic sauce and it always hits the spot. Fries are always fresh and the sweet tea is the perfect compliment to an already flavorful meal. Restaurant always feels very clean, one of my favorite local spots.

Small portion sizes nothing tasted good tried several dishes. People in Charlotte have no idea what…read moregood kabob is ... how is this place rated so high... the people who rate this place high are the same people who rate Applebees high. Waste of calories, time and money.

Please check expiration dates here! The staff is very kind however, a lot of products are out of…read moredate and if there isn't an expiration date on them, it could be that they have been removed, from my personal experience as a regular shopper. However, the selection is really nice and this is the closest Middle Eastern market in the area. If you stop mindfully, you could have a good experience.

I texted them on facebook to ask about their meat and they told me it comes in fresh every Tuesday…read more I texted them back and told them that what I wanted to know is where do they get the meat from. I asked if it came from Restaurant Depot, a farm and if it was hand killed. These questions they have not answered.

My mom and I eat here for lunch and it was amazing! We ordered the pita and it was so delicious and…read morehas great ambiance! Sabina was so lovely to us we will definitely be back again!

We came to Kapadokia Grill on a whim while in the High Point area. What a wonderful surprise this…read morelittle spot is. This spot is a small family run business serving up the best kebab and Doner straight from the spit I've ever had. Today I was famished so I ordered the Iskender platter. Have I ever heard of this dish before? No. But all the ingredients sounded amazing so I was excited to try it. It was love at first bite and I will forever order this dish if I ever see it on a menu in the future. The meat had the most amazing flavor and the sauce was addictive. My husband ordered the combo platter with Doner and Chicken kebab. His came with rice, salad and pita plus a yogurt sauce on the side. Everything was cooked perfectly and he ate every bite plus helped me finish mine. The service was super friendly and they came by mid meal to check up on us as well. The whole experience was fantastic here and I could tell this spot was popular with the locals too since as we sat there the dining room filled up. I will definitely be back for the Iskender Platter again!