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Pappas' Grill
87/100 (334 ratings)
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"Great food!!! Delicious pita bread. The gyros are so good and the sauce was great. I love this part of town and I love the outdoor seating for my..."
Taylor Northrup
"Legendary gyros. Definitely the best gyros around. The pita wrap for it tastes amazing. The gyro comes equipped with tons of delicious gyro meat, a..."
DaVe
"Hello yummy!!. Love this place! The Pita's are homemade and so delicious! Don't miss this gem of Greek..."
Samantha
"I went with a few folks from work. 4 out of 5 of us thought the food was good. The portion sizes and prices are fair. The people are nice and..."
Sam Kidd
"Vampires beware. I'd never heard of Pappas Grill until I saw them listed on Urban Spoon. With such a high rating I had to check them out. You can't..."
Hungry Hungry Hippo
"They have the best flavored gyro in..."
David Kimbrell
"No wonder Pappas's Grill is sitting at 95% with 200+ votes (as of 7/31/13). Pappas' is nothing fancy... It's a small, "hole-in-the-wall"..."
Bhagood123
"My familys favorite restaurant. We have been going to Pappas' weekly for over 15 years for either lunch or dinner. The food quality is consistently..."
J. Harrison
"The husband and wife argue all the time, but if they keep cranking out the awesome Chicken Finger basket and the one of a kind Honey Mustard, I am..."
Tom G.
"WOW. I've new been to Greece....may never get there.....but I sure like the flavor of the meals at Pappas Grill made from old world recipes.Saw..."
Tom
"Forget those chains in Birmingham and come to this place. It's authentic Mediterranean/Greek restaurant that serves fresh ingredients, wonderful..."
Joseph W. Lumansoc
"Forget those chain "Greek" places. My wife and I decided to eat at Pappas' Grill on a Friday night not too long ago with another couple. Let me just..."
Walt Jones
"This place is great. Moussaka is great. Wish they served..."
Jordan
"I like the beef tenderloin!. When most lunches in town aproaching $10 its hard to find one worth the cash. Not at Pappas' this beef ternderloin kabab..."
Birminghamsbestlunch.com
"Beef terderloin for lunch !. Great family run place with food made with love. I have been eating here for 15 years and the quality is unequal. Its..."
Sputnik
"Solid Mediterranean. Ate here for lunch for the first time today and enjoyed the experience. Saw lots of favorites on the menu (pastitsia, moussaka..."
Charlie
"Good food, good people, local..."
Bmarkp
"There awsome I go thee a lot cuz my how is so..."
Taylor Sweet
"This little mom and pop or Greg and Pat place is a gem. Family run and 100% Greek. My pictures today are of a Chicken Souvlaki but I keep coming back..."
Birminghamsbestlunch.com
"Pappas’ has been a family favorite for years. We love the Greek salad and..."
Stephen Upton
"Fantastic and locally owned/operated restaurant. Good food, friendly staff, good value. Definitely recommend a..."
Johnny Narcoleptic
"Awesummm ! Thank you George @ Vapor " for taking us here to eat . Was delicious! I'm coming back for the Leg of Lamb on Fridays . Asap ..We had a..."
cheryl montgomery
"The food is delicious! The place was very clean and the people are friendly. I will need to make another trip before going..."
Melissa R
"Five stars for the food...it's obviously an old place, but don't let looks fool you. Will definitely go..."
Ian Caen
"Kalamata dip and Reuben on pita was outstanding. Owner was very pleasant as well. He's been there 29..."
Carina Garza
"I had their food catered for the first time and loved it. We visited recently and it was delicious. The trout almandine was amazing! We will..."
Mandy Williams
"First class food! Great place to..."
Robert Buford
Eli's Jerusalem Grill
87/100 (789 ratings)
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Vegetarian Friendly
Israeli
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Gluten Free Options
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Mediterranean
Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
Israeli
Middle Eastern
Vegetarian Friendly
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Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Beef
Couscous
Salad
Baba Ghanoush
Lamb
Fish
Hummus
Falafel
Schnitzel
Shawarma
Cucumber Salad
Kabobs
Café
Middle Eastern
Mediterranean
Israelí
Takeout
Television
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"We love Eli's! We have been coming here for years. I still remember how excited I was when they put the sign up and were getting ready to open. The..."
Sheri Gallyot
"You walk in the door and already start salivating just from the smell of spices. Then the food comes and you take your first bite, and your mouth..."
Teresa Pfefferkorn
"I ate at your Pizitz location today!!! I had beef/lamb shawarma and cous cous.........Service was friendly and quick! Omg!!!!! #1 I've never eaten..."
Paige Gaston Paschal
"We ate there last night. The food was wonderful!!! Nora was our server, she was awesome, she answered our questions and was very timely with our food..."
Kayla N Tony Smith
"We usually are there in afternoon. Not many folks there that time of day. Staff is friendly, music not too loud. The pita bread is melt in your..."
Autumn H. Zink
"Excellent food, I loved the lamb chops. They were cooked perfectly. Pink in the middle. The staff was friendly and helpful with suggestions as I have..."
Randi Crockett
"Our whole family loves Eli's, including my 7, 5, and 1 year old. The falafel and vegetarian platter are our favorites! The atmosphere is great..."
Katie Froneyberger
"It is worth the hour and a half travel to eat here. My most favorite..."
Debbie Curran
"Amazing fresh food and very friendly service. I love this place. Beef/lamb shawarma is the best I've ever..."
Ashley Tucker
"This was my first time to have Israeli food. The staff was very good at making suggestions and everything I tried was..."
Elisa Rush
"The food is good. Our favorite item is the bread, they serve plenty of it and it's warm and delicious. Also make sure you order some..."
Rana Atieh
"Went to this little gem today because of a recommendation from a friend at work, and was not disappointed. This family run restaurant serves food..."
Matthew P. Moton
"Eli's is one of our favorites for this type cuisine. Their falafel is fabulous! Our favorites here is their hummus (great texture, love the..."
Devora Hahn
"I went there for lunch today and will definitely be back. The guy at the counter was nice and the food came out fast. Friendly folks and tasty food!..."
Nathan
"There's not a better shawarma plate in all of Greater Bham! The salad sampler & a shawarma plate (all of them are good) have plenty of food to feed..."
Amy
"I eat here at least once if not twice a week. My goal is to try everything on the menu. I'm stuck on their chicken shwarma, beef and lamb shwarma and..."
Girlnameded
"Just tried Eli's for the first time today. Great food and friendly staff. I will definitely be..."
Bradford
"Great food and great people!. The food is so fresh yet healthy and at a great price. The owner and staff are so nice. We love going..."
Lgsw87
"Great food and great environment. Have come back many times an will keep coming..."
Brad Martin
"This place is worth checking out. Great food and great staff! I have dined here a couple of times and everything I have ordered has been great...."
Chris
"This is a keeper! Chicken shwarma, hummus, salad on our First visit. Hot and delicious! The prices are reasonable, serving sizes are good, service is..."
Lesliebham
"Great food. Vegetarian plate is a good sampler plate. Falafels are so good. Chicken shawarma was great. Friendly and helpful staff and nice decor at..."
Sigmanfam
"Great!!. Great food, Great environment, Great..."
Nathanbayer3
"Eli's Jerusalem Grill is a warm friendly restaurant with wonderful and authentic Israeli food! We love..."
DW
"First time here, the food was great. Chicken Shawarma and Kefta Kabobs. the staff was awesome and very helpful. We will definitely..."
James Johnson
"Great. Awesome fresh food done very well by nice people, great..."
Elvispresley
"Excellent food. Much needed new restaurant in this area. A big hit! Check it..."
Vinny
"Best new restaurant in this part of town. The food here is great. I hate to tell people about it, because it's getting busy! I really like everything..."
Curej
"I really enjoyed this place. They had organic chicken grass fed beef, grass fed lamb. It was delicious. The pita bread was absolutely..."
John Palmer
"First Visit - B. Eli's Jerusalem Grill had a great rating (90%), so we were anxious to check them out. Upon entering, we were warmly greeted by..."
Brittanyc83
""Zing" go my tastebuds. This organic recipe/ingredient restaurant is the real deal! No processed foods, all fresh. If you like incredible food, in..."
Passport2success
"Jerusalem in Birmingham.. It's been a long while since we had a good Israeli restaurant in Birmingham. And the people at Eli's are doing it right! I..."
Bpdmotor6
"Best Hummus In Town. The Hummus is delightfully creamy and is served with warm, pillowy pita - which is made fresh in the kitchen. I've also had the..."
SLewis
"Love, love, love!!!. The service, as well as the food is amazing. The staff is top notch. They have a menu outside of the restaurant (which is..."
Mona Bargerhuff
"Posted on November 21, 2014 by deepsouthfoodie Mr Foodie and I were running some errands at the Summit (read: guiltily returning some online shopping..."
Jessica Merlin
Phoenicia Restaurant Detroit
85/100 (1424 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
Lebanese
Mediterranean
Lebanese
Middle Eastern
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Ribs
Hummus
Shawarma
Fattoush
Lamb
Fish
Sit down
Middle Eastern
Mediterranean
Lebanese
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Fine Dining
"Had an unbelievable dinner with some friends here, amazing service, ambiance, and every single thing we ordered was perfect. Kibby Nayee, Ribs and..."
Alex Edwards
"Love Phoenicia! The atmosphere is great, staff are very friendly and food is usually the most wonderful. The only thing that I don't like right now..."
Antonia
"Long time fan. I have been a long term supporter of PhoeniciaAs I enjoy lunch today I wanted to reafirm my recomendation.No..."
Ted Tappet
"Our favourite Birmingham restaurant!. This restaurant is a true gem. The quality & flavours of each dish have created cravings that need to be..."
MAK
"Excellent food all around.. This is not just the best Middle Eastern food you're likely to get, but some of the best food, period. I don't..."
Inga
"They serve coosa. With all the Middle Eastern restaurants in Metro Detroit, this is the only place I've ever found that serves coosa (a family..."
Sarah Webster
"Favorite Restaurant. Phoenicia is the best restaurant I have ever been to. I could eat there everyday of the week and never get tired of it. The..."
TLW
"The rice pudding and baklava are great, the bronzini fish amazing and the mushroom pepper medley is awesome. The place looks great and the server..."
Joe Beydoun (Siblingmunchers)
"Visiting from out of town. Went there this past Saturday. Got seated right away. Food and atmosphere were great. Our server, Christina(spelling) was..."
Johny Yaldo
"Hashwi with hummus was extremely tasty. Morel mushroom was decent (may be that's how the dish is) and it went well with hummus and pita. Very..."
selvarathinam s
"Excellent experience, our waiter was awesome and the food phenomenal. Only suggestion would be to describe the menu items in more detail so you know..."
Sara ann Chorne Milligan
"My wife, myself and our other 2 guest were a little put off to begin with because of how long we had to wait for our table even though we showed up..."
Nate Slappey III
"We did not have a reservation when we truly should have. The host squeezed us in. Our water treated us like family. The food was exquisite. Roasted..."
Tony
Makarios Kabob And Grill
85/100 (1125 ratings)
Restaurants
Halal
Vegetarian Friendly
Mediterranean
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Lebanese
Middle Eastern
Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
Lebanese
Halal
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Shrimp
Shawarma
Gyros
Beef
Kabobs
Fattoush
Baba Ghanoush
Salad
Lamb
Hummus
Falafel
Burger
Sit down
Middle Eastern
Mediterranean
Lebanese
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Late Night
Lunch
Mid-range
"This place has little ambience but really great food and good service at a reasonable price. Enjoyed good falafel as an appetizer, and a..."
Jeff Arc Realty
"Excellent Mediterranean food reasonably priced. Consistently delicious. Jamie and I had the sampler platter for two which was much more food than we..."
Alan-Jamie Wood
"Makario's has an incredibly friendly staff and a wonderful selection of vegan food! It always takes me a while to order because I have so many..."
Sarah Strickland
"I used to have this restaurant on my speed dial list as a student at UAB. They have a fatoush tawook salad that is really good, but my favorite is..."
Rana Atieh
"This restaurant serves middle eastern food which is reasonably priced.The Makarios salad is excellent. Lots of lemony flavor with chopped iceburg,..."
Jasper
"I love, love, love this place! Nice size portions, friendly staff & decent prices. The lamb hummus is my favorite dish! Super flavorful lamb served..."
Amy
"This is a great affordable meal. If you like Mediterranean food, this is very good and very well priced. My recommendation is try something off the..."
Cat
"I live on hwy 280 but will make that drive here any time of the day for their food. Authentic cuisine and atmosphere takes you to another place...."
Girlnameded
"Samosas...."
Katherine Bedgood
"Yum-o!. Went to this place for the first time on New Year's eve. Food came out hot, service was great and hummus was..."
Clr0005
"Great, friendly, helpful service. Food was delicious, and the price is very..."
FN
"Awesome little restaurant. In town on business. Place is a couple of blocks walk from hotel. Food is outrageously good and the portions are even..."
Joshua Gans
"One of the Best!. Makarios has long been one of my favorite places in Bham. The Shish Kafta Sandwhich, The Vegetarian Grape Leaves and Hummus..."
BhmBandit
"Awesome, very affordable, Greek cuisine in Five Points.... My wife and I finally had the chance to dine at Makarios... We love Greek food and have..."
Bhagood123
"Fresh food! I had the lamb chops and they were superb! My husband had some meat mixture thing lol and he liked it! The Greek dressing is so yummy the..."
The Crew
"Good food. This place is the best of the genre in B'ham...It is the only one with lamb kabob, all the rest are just gyros mixtures....For the price,..."
D Martin
"Delicious. I love this place. The Hummous and lamb is my fave. Also the option to buy seperate skewers is awesome..."
Zain Janjua
"Fortune favors the bold. I've never eaten here before. My dining companion eats here a lot and suggested it when we made dinner plans. Because she's..."
Hungry Hungry Hippo
"Awesome kabobs, hummus, lentil soup... Just good, flavorful, fresh and authentic food. Last time I was there I got the lamb kabob, grilled veggies..."
Michael Roche
"I went here last night for dinner. The server recommended the lamb kabobs with rice and lentil soup. I must say that everything was delicious and..."
Joseph W. Lumansoc
"I have eaten here very often . Great food and prices. Food always tastes wonderfull and full of..."
Rl
"One of my favorite places to eat in Birmingham. The crushed lentil soup is wonderful and the hommous with lamb is..."
Jennifer Hill
"Awesome hummus and chicken. I dropped my iPhone in the parking lot and cracked the screen ($100 to fix), but the hummus and chicken made me feel..."
Curt Harper
"Definitely a favorite!. I have been here too many times to even try to recall. The food has never once disappointed. Their soups are great too! I..."
T.K.
"Great food and experience!. I ate at Makarios for the first time today and it was delicious. I had the "Zesty Ghallaba" and it was outstanding...."
Bham Lunchafari
"Just mediocre. About a 5. Nothing special: Try other places instead. Dont waste your calories or your money for that matter here. Plenty of other..."
Scott
"On the rotation . . .. Best quality Mediterranean food in town for the price. That's the best baba ghannooj I've ever head. The Greek salad with..."
KMS
"Loved the kabobs!. Stopped by on a Sunday night, passing through town. Loved the kabobs (beef, lamb, and chicken were all superb). We'll stop by..."
RKS
"Delicious!. Mediterranean food is never really BAD, but it is one of those food genres that tends to drift into the generic and repetitive category..."
MMI
"Fresh and Good. Have eaten here twice with in the past few days. Menus is fantastic and healthy. Hummus is exceptional, kind of nutty. Salads are..."
Foodie Speak
"Outstanding.. Generous portions. Great prices. Fresh, healthy, and delicious every time. The most extensive menu that I've ever seen in Birmingham...."
Nessa
"AMAZING. Absolutely amazing! Granted, I'm not that picky, but the hummus and baba ganoush (sp?) was so good that I find myself craving theirs..."
Kate
"Good late night food. Leagues above Al's and Purple Onion. Still cheap, but better quality food. Smoothies are also..."
JF
"Who else wants lamb shawarma salad?. For lunch today, I ordered lamb shawarma salad from Makarios. It was FANtastic!!! I called in my order at about..."
Noel
"After being a regular at Al's for several years I decided to try Makarios after a Greek friend revommended it. I will not be going back to Al's ever...."
Jahmez
"Simply Amazing. I have eaten at Makraio's dozens of times and it is the best value for the money anywhere. The chicken sajji wrap is one of the..."
Mr Brown
"Good Food, Friendly Staff. I've driven by it so many times when I've been in Birmingham and now regret not stopping in years sooner! The food was..."
Consulofgood
"Great value; excellent and authentic food. This restaurant has been consistently excellent since they opened a few years ago, and was greatly..."
Dokness
"Southside Gem!. Our first time-now I know why everyone loves it! Great fresh mediterranean eats at bargain prices.We started with the Baba ganoush..."
Jessica Patterson Bridges
"Fresh and FRIENDLY. This is one of my FAVORITE places to eat. I eat here at least twice a week and they know me by name! They have the best hummus I..."
Katie V.
"Mediterranean food love. I love Mediterranean food anyway, and Makario's knows how to do it right. Such a good variety of items to choose from and a..."
Steph
"Love it, love it love it.. The Fattoosh Tawook (chargrilled chicken salad) with feta cheese is amazing! ...& could you find better hommous..."
Jaime Garrett
"Love it. I have never had a bad dining experience at Makarios. The salads are the best and the baba ganoush (pardon the spelling) is outstanding...."
MoonBaby
"Hummous was great! Portions were generous. I'd go back..."
M
"Not your run-of-the-mill Mediterranean. Most unique Mediterranean menu in town. Soups, salads, kabobs, plates, burgers, and sandwiches ranging in..."
Yahoo26.2
"Very solid. Makarios doesn't look much different on the outside than many of the other quasi Mediterranean restaurants around 5-Points (Al's, Purple..."
Charlie
"Good Greek/mediterranian menu--I love the chicken here. Huge portions--I always take a box home. The salads are also a good choice. Not a fine dining..."
CRog
"This place is great! The food is awesome. Now... The men are good waiters but the lady wow she sucks!!!!!!!! Overall great..."
Raymond O Figueroa
"On a warm autumn night I was sitting on the patio of Makarios Kabob & Grill enjoying the company of friends and trying to enjoy the exotic flavors of..."
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Costa's Mediterranean Cafe
74/100 (1231 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Italian
Mediterranean
Greek
Mediterranean
Italian
Greek
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Meatballs
Lasagne
Pesto
Sit down
Mediterranean
Greek
Italian
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Went for dinner with friends. The place was packed. It took our server a while to greet the table. Mediocre service overall. The food was good...."
Disco Stu
"I have been going to this restaurant for years. It's one of the best Italian restaurants in Birmingham. I would recommend trying any of their..."
Brooke
"Best lasagna in town.. Costa's might officially be a Mediterranean place, but their lasagna is wonderful. It's the best I've had in the Birmingham..."
Mrsignatius
"Best gyros in Birmingham!. I think most Costa's regulars are so in lust with the baked ziti that they've never thought to try their gyros... which is..."
Kelly
"Love the baked..."
Traveler
"The baked ziti is the..."
TS35252
"Excellent food! Great atmosphere and incredibly large..."
Jim Gonzalez
"I've always really enjoyed the food here. The lamb is delicious and the portions are generous. The homemade dressings are second to..."
Misty Pappas
"Ask for the take out box when you place the order. I had lunch here last week with a Friend. I also eat dinner here once every couple of months. I..."
Hungry Hungry Hippo
"Good food and friendly staff. I have to say that this place has the best food. Really authentic Greek dishes. The staff is alway friendly and willing..."
NFC
"Best Place ever. I have been going here for years and the food and service are fantastic. The value for money is very very good.Favorite dishes..."
Brendan
"Family Dinner. I picked up the eggplant parmesean dinner for 4 last week and it was GREAT! Really easy to take home, heat, and serve. The deal came..."
Anna
"Lamb and Mint..."
TheVaiter
"Big Food. I have to admit Costas on Lorna is one of those places I always drive by, but never eat. We've eaten lunch before, and was good, and..."
Chris Thornton
"Best drive-through in the state. Although I've been to Costa's and eaten in the dining room plenty of times, it's the drive through that I visit most..."
Sellinrain
"Very good!. I love eating here! I don't eat here as much as I would like, but everytime I do, it is wonderful! I love the appetizer sampler and..."
Ohhayokay
"Convenient & yummy & priced right. We eat here at least once a week, usually call-in and pickup. Each serving will easily feed 2-3 people at around..."
Gaff
"Pleasantly Impressive - Greek Home Cooking. I've been holding back to visiting this place. I did not want to be disappointed. My first visit was for..."
The Great Dimov
"Our Favorite Takeout. They have great takeout. Call ahead and 20 minutes later you have a yummy family sized dinner with salad and bread for about..."
Stacyjako
""B-". The food is excellent, atmosphere is cozy but with adequate room. Decent wine list. I recommend: Fried Calimari and Lasagna. Cons: waitstaff..."
Caged Alpinist
"Great Food. This is a great restaurant that your entire family will love, it's great for your family, a romantic dinner with just you and your..."
Blair
"When I need Greek food, Costa's is the first place I think of and baked leg of lamb is the dish on my mind. The leg of lamb lunch is $10.99, and the..."
Noel
"Went first time last Monday food was great and server was very helpful I had chicken alfredo and girlfriend had lasagna. Server bet me I would be..."
Jason Raney
"BEST FOOD EVER! The lasagna is the best I have ever had, and trust me, I have tried a lot including my mama’s and it doesn’t stand a chance to..."
Jennifer Glasgow
"Went there for my bday they surprised us with a big slice of chocolate cake with chocolate and vanilla moose mouth watering. I had the baked lasagna..."
Brian Watkins