Popped in here for dinner with a few coworkers, as it was one of the few places open near our…read morehotel. It had snowed that particular week, so not sure if it was quiet because of that, because there was only one other customer in the restaurant. The place is quite plain and noticeably sparse. I shared a Bateeni Sampler with a co-worker. My thoughts - Hummus and Babaghanouj were quite good. - Falafel had a lot more sesame than I normally see, which I liked - Tabbouleh was very fresh - Grape leaves and cabbage salad was OK Despite being very quiet, the food took a long time to prepare. I would say it probably took 15-20 minutes, which seemed very long. Server was nice enough, but there was definitely some miscommunication between the front and back because we ordered a few items to go too, so we waited around 5-10 minutes to find out what we wanted wasn't available. There was some difficulties with refunding what we prepaid, so we ended up taking other food as a substitute. Overall, food was fine, but service had a lot of room for improvement.

Dined at Bateeni for lunch and it did not disappoint. We started with the bateeni sampler and the…read moregrape leaves were the best we've had. The rest of the sampler was also divine. My husband had the chicken kabob plate and I had the lamb gyro - both of which were phenomenal. The pistachio baklava was also great. Mediterranean food has been my go to since being pregnant and we will likely stop in here every trip to Greenville! Service was quick and our waitress was attentive.

Yaba Mediterranean Grill absolutely blew me away. I ordered the Mediterranean salad with chicken,…read moremade classic, and it was amazingly delicious. The balance of ingredients was spot-on. Every bite was fresh, flavorful, and perfectly blended. You can really taste the care and quality in the food. What truly set this place apart, though, was the personalized service. The staff was warm, engaging, and clearly built real relationships with their regulars. They greeted every customer that entered as they walked in. They even took a moment to congratulate a customer who had just graduated from college and engaged their family celebrating with them. That kind of genuine connection is rare and incredibly refreshing. When I finished eating, I realized I wasn't in any rush to leave. I just sat there, soaking it all in with a goofy smile on my face, enjoying the atmosphere and the experience as a whole. The next time I'm in Greenville, I will definitely be back. Yaba Mediterranean Grill is a true gem.

Great fresh food, amazing service. Try the mint lemonade!…read more My toddler loved the grape leaves and the tabbouleh salad was delicious

Service was great throughout. The interior is elegantly decorated and gives an elevated feeling to…read morethe restaurant while still maintaining a reasonable prices, considering the great quality of the food. I shared the spaghetti Bolognese with my child and we still had enough to take some home. My partner had a salad accompanied by a spanakoptika which he was quite happy with as well. The meal started with complementary sourdough bread, which is made in house and olive oil to dip it in, which is garnish by crispy garlic. We will definitely return looking forward to trying more items. Hands-down, one of the better restaurants in the area.

Shopped in for lunch on our way home from Juniper Bend. Best gyro I've had since I left Houston…read more Excellent service. Best of all the restaurant was quiet and the music wasn't loud. It's hard these days to find a restaurant where one doesn't have to shout

This place is a little hidden gem in a random strip mall. I was on an epic day of thrifting with my…read moremom, and so at one of our stops we yelped a lunch option nearby. We both love Mediterranean food, and the reviews were great, so we stopped in. The chef makes everything to order, and she evidentially is the former owner, who sold her shop in order to spend more time with grandkids. She's lovely! As we waited for our food there were a few others who came in and seemed to be regulars who knew how good this place is. I got chicken shawarma deluxe, and it was perfect. No notes! My mom got the vegetarian platter and specifically raved about the falafel- they were like adorable little donuts and really tasty. I would highly recommend this place! Glad to hear a change in ownership didn't seem to cause any issues.

I go to the gym right next to this restaurant and I've seen this place for over a year now. It's in…read morethe shopping center next to Planet Fitness and Outback. How dare I take that long to try it. Although, I went in just as they were closing, they were super accommodating and patient as I decided what to get. I had the Lamb Gyro Platter, it comes with a salad, hummus and tzatziki sauce. The lamb was tender and a little crispy. The portions are big and I would highly recommend for a quick Mediterranean spot.

Love their food !! Service is great !! & workers are nice!! Would definitely recommendread more

Drove almost 2 hours to get here for nothing. No food truck in sight. I called the number on Yelp…read moreand someone answered and said they're temporarily closed - 01.14.2023

Food fresh and hot Service was amazing people were polite…read moreand treated you well Ambiance is homey at time has holiday decorations and I love that! Vary between locations

Food was great and priced well. Services is always super…read morefriendly Ambiance is a great mom and pop dining place.

Food was great. Very good selection and fresh. It was first time eating Mediterranean food but it…read moredefinitely will not be my last. The Loaded Shawarma Fries are great. Lamb was tender and the beef was very good.

This was one of the top middle eastern meals we've had ever. Everything was fresh, well conceived…read moreand flavored- the lamb, grape leaves, tabouleh , baba ganoush, lemony red cabbage salad, etc...all excellent, each side was so delicious I giggled as I munched away. Homemade everything, except the bread possibly- though still tasty. This is a special place. I asked for them to make dress the food as they'd like it... best meal out in years. Oh and lest I forget, the amazing mint lemonade was.. well amazing! (I rarely order a drink!)

Interesting place - almost a hole in the wall kinda buffet with Mediterranean food. Came in with my…read more25 y/o son. You pay then go to a very limited buffet. But, the food is tasty and we enjoyed all the selections. I recommend for a quick lunch - remember the hole in the wall comment ..... Don't recommend for small children and definitely not a date environment.

The food tasted good- but I do recommend that they look up what Tabouli is on the internet because…read morethe salad was not Tabouli. Burglar and mint are required ingredients in a tabouli salad and both were missing. Also, Tabouli is supposed to be mostly parsley and mint and the parsley was more of a garnish than anything. It tasted good, it just wasn't what it was supposed to be. The shawerma spices were also not typical, but also good.

Always delicious Food Workers are always friendly and…read morehelpful. Highly recommend Sassool!

We LOVE this place. Don't be scared off by the long line, it moves quickly and the staff are so…read morefriendly and helpful. I remember our first time feeling a little overwhelmed by all of the options. The staff helped lead me towards things I'd like, and honestly we haven't found a single menu item yet that we haven't loved. The vibe is good and so is the food! You can't go wrong with Shawarma, kabobs or pizzettes for the kids. I also love doing a pick four platter of the sides. Some of our favorites are: - Mediterranean chicken salad - Mjadarah - jalapeño cilantro hummus - Autumn root salad - black bean salad - cabbage delight - tzatziki *BONUS* kids eat free with adult purchase on Tuesday nights! Extra kid hack: we order market sides to take home to make packing kid lunches very easy for the week :)

Small and very clean, almost hole in the wall kind of place in an old shopping center in a…read moreresidential neighborhood. Arabic music playing. Service is very friendly, and as quick as possible, considering that stuff seems to be made to order. I ordered a chicken kebab platter which comes over a bed of basmati rice, possibly with saffron. Whatever the rice tasted great and it wasn't dry like at a lot of places. The chicken was marinated in a tangy yogurt-spice mix, grilled and topped with a tahini sauce. Delicious! As sides I got mujadara and roasted vegetables which were also tasty. I'll be back for takeout for sure in the future.

"Bodega-like Mediterranean Grill & Grocery in Parkwood area of Durham"…read more This place is WAY off the beaten path for most, but I'm so happy to have gotten to try it out. Nestled in a little strip between a Muslim school and a mosque is this grill and grocery. We came on a Wednesday evening, and almost every table was already taken by diners. You order your food at a counter, and it has the Middle Eastern foods you'd expect-- kofta, shawarma, gyros, falafel, baba ghanouj, hummus, baklava, etc. I opted for the lamb gyro sandwich with a side of baba ghanouj, and my dining partner had the falafel sandwich. They call your number when it's ready. Food took maybe 10 minutes to receive, so we browsed the market area. It's not a huge selection, but very traditional-- nice seeing so many labels in Arabic, and along with standards (e.g., canned fava beans for Ful Medames), they also had things like frozen chopped mulukhiyah leaves-- that's definitely a rarer sight. Lots of good spices too. The food was EXCELLENT. The lamb was juicy and perfect (unlike what another Yelp review said), the tzatziki sauce was delicious, and the baba ghanouj was perfectly cooked and textured. I had a small bite of the falafel, and it was indeed one of the best I've had in the US. Price was fair, too-- the sandwiches are all under $10 before tax and tip, and making it a combo with side and drink cost just something like $2.50. And service was friendly-- although they called out numbers, they did walk out with the food to try to find and bring you your dishes. And while it was an older space, it was overall still generally clean. Overall, I'd VERY happily come back.