Halal cuisine: the best places to taste it in Jacksonville

9 restaurant menus in United States, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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Halas Mideast Eatery And Market
Halas Mideast Eatery And Market
91/100 (1141 ratings)
Bakeries
Vegan Options
Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
Lebanese
Halal
Mediterranean
Lebanese
Vegetarian Friendly
Middle Eastern
Vegan Options
Halal
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Tahini Sauce Takehome
Bakery
Salad
Falafel Plate
Lentil Soup
Kale Salad
Fattoush Salad
Kibbi Plate
Hummus
Hala Pie Combo
Falafel
Lamb Shawarma Combo Plate
Meat and Spinach Pie
Kibbeh Labanieh
Tabouli Hummus Kibbeh Pita Country Olive Mix Za'Atar
Lamb Shawarma with Rice and Grilled Vegetables
Humus Rice and Meat Kabobs
Gyros
Kufta Kabob Hummus and Baba Ghanouj
Lamb
Shish Kebab and Chicken Kebab
Turkish coffee
Chicken Kebab and Kefta Keba Beef
Veggie Sampler and Side Greek Salad
Kunafa
Café
Middle Eastern
Mediterranean
Lebanese
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"We ordered a gyro pita, falafel, and a spinach pie and cheese pie with hummus and tabouli to go. This place never disappoints! The service was very..."
Anita Nadia Suarez Hasan
"Hala is the real deal. Everything is so delicious. I love shopping at the market. Hummus is perfect and grape leaves are the best..."
Jennie Poma-Jones
"Great place to buy good food, and the staff are very helpful and friendly, Ansar is the..."
Mazen Farah
"My family loves this place! It's a great way for the kids to try something new and the handmade grape leaf wraps are..."
Mariah Lane
"Fantastic food, service, and cleanliness!Jacksonville’s best Mediterranean restaurant. Love, Love,..."
Bill Brim
"One of our favorite places. We do many events at our office and Hala Cafe has catered many for us. The best tasting hummus in town and the most..."
Ansar Owais
"Best Mediterranean Restaurant in town! Plus they have a market and great staff! My favorite "grape leaves and homemade pita..."
Christine Andrew Gibson
"Great food and very friendly servers! This restaurant definitely lives up to its..."
Leslie Bertino
"This is the most amazing market in Jacksonville fl. You can find foods from all over the Middle East and they have fresh injeera everyday. That is..."
Ethiopian Queen
"The gyros nachos were the best ! Loved the store and loved the Greek salad..."
Toni Faulkner Rowdon
"Definite a must go when in Jax! Great food and bakery/groceries! ..."
Cheryl Bott
"So friendly and some of the most fresh, delicious food in..."
Carlene Stanko
"The young lady that helped us was so kind and so knowledgeable! We will be back! The food, ..."
Thea Lynn Dove-Spaulding
"Excellent! Truly authentic food. I've only had the chance to visit Morocco once and Bahrain and the UAE on another trip, but the food at Hala is..."
Michelle Guglielmo Gilliam
"Great food, great service. It's always a pleasure to come..."
Brenda Schwend
"Great people, great food! I had the hummous with pita bread and lamb shawarma - both were..."
Mark Goldwich
"Shish kabab is the best�������I also love their..."
Liana Brooks
"3PM lunch with a friend. We sampled a wide selection of appetizers and entrees. Everything was very good. Portions were generous. Service and..."
R Wobbly
"We ordered takeout. The combo shawarma platter, grape leaves, humus, baba ganoush, lentil soup, spinach pie, meat pie, tabouli, and baklava. Good..."
Sarh Max
"This has been our favorite middle Eastern restaurant for years going back to their spot in Neptune Beach. Best pita and hummus, along with a great..."
J Eldred
"Delicious food and they know how to cook their lamb - tender and delicious. Hummus was delicious and the sumac fries (a red spice that tastes a bit..."
Terry T
"My first time visiting a Jordanian establishment and I am super impressed. I enjoyed the atmosphere and the welcomed exchange between employees. ..."
Befaithful Coker
"I love this store. Great food at reasonable prices The people are very friendly you feel very welcomed...."
john collins
"Ate here for lunch yesterday. As soon as I walked in, I was greeted by the friendly staff. I sat at the bar, and the food came quick. It got busy..."
Angela McCurdy
"I'm not even talking about the food; the baked goods are the best I've found in JAX, including definitely the best pita (large and small) as well as..."
Eric Berg
"I can't believe I've been sleeping on this place. I saw a post in a Facebook page and went the next day. The balaclava was delicious and service was..."
Kara Sexton
"This place is amazing! The food is so good. The gentleman that helped me today (I’m not sure if he’s the owner or not) he was very nice. I..."
Stacy Williamson
"Great, flavorful food and friendly service. I loved the tea and went to the market after I finished my meal and bought some of the things I liked...."
Candace Marin
"Chicken riders! 🙌🏽 I’ve gotten them from here for over 20years! Love them, great..."
Lesa Vila
"I am of German heritage and HALA'S is a bit far away from me as I live in Orange Park , Florida which is about 13 miles away . I had business on that..."
Daniel Wachter
"OMG! Middle Eastern food heaven! Bread was perfect, spinach and meat pies were perfect, and lots of grocery items and ready to eat food. Can't wait..."
Paul Younes
"Solid food — was a little disappointed that the falafel platter didn’t come with more food. I’m used to having pita bread come out with the..."
Hyun Sik
"Late lunch, after 1pm Not too crowded, fast initial service. Food (Chicken Shawarma) was very good and surprisingly filling. Note: there were..."
Vickie Travelz (Vickie Travelz)
"I like the other dinning room they had before. Current one, seating tables are too close together. I understand they needed that space they had..."
Carole Tavares
"My favorite restaurant to eat lunch and read a book. I’ve been coming here for at least ten years and I try to come once a week or so. There are so..."
Amanda Forrest
Karam's Mediterranean Grill
Karam's Mediterranean Grill
91/100 (707 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Mediterranean
Greek
Middle Eastern
Mediterranean
Lebanese
Lebanese
Halal
Middle Eastern
Greek
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Halal
Dinner
Lunch
Hummus
Falafel
Shawarma
Sit down
Middle Eastern
Mediterranean
Lebanese
Greek
Takeout
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Dinner
Cheap Eats
"Every time we pass through Jacksonville we stop for the best middle eastern..."
Cyndy McAdams Tabakian
"Karam's is great. I've been fortunate enough to have eaten here a few times and the food was very, very good. Each time, I was able to try..."
Ian Rocha
"I grew up across the street from a Lebanese family and this food is the real deal! Hummus, tabouli, kibbeh, grape leaves, falafel...all of it is on..."
Christina Loudermilk
"I had the Shawarma Meat Wrap and it was Delicious ! I tried the Mini Lahmajuns and they tasted Very Good ! The Quality of the food here is Excellant..."
Bertram Freeman
"Best grape leaves I've had in all of Florida. Friendly service, and plentiful shwarma..."
Ronatha Hall
"I love this place. I've been coming for years and it's always been great. The Kibbeh​, meat gyro, and baba ghanouj are my..."
Jennifer Brooke Bensen
"Delicious chicken shawarma and tabouleh. Great service, they treat you like family. I highly recommend..."
Joanna Wojtowicz Southwood
"1st time here!!! The shawarma fries were excellent!!! Omg I can't explain how good they were...the meat was perfert!! Excellent customer service! I..."
Arletta Yates-Chappell
"I believe the food is top notch. Excellent quality and..."
Jerry Corwin
"Awesome food. Everything I tried is delicious. Humus is amazing and kofta is incredible. Also the service is..."
Khanoum Hannah Rasul Bagirov
"I Love the Meat and chicken Shwarma. Hummus, tabouli, grape leaves. love it all! Super fresh. Hands down the best I've ever..."
Jerry Hendry
"Best Lebanese food in Jacksonville! Their shawarmas are my absolute..."
Sonia Eid Kairouz
"Simply the best Middle Eastern food anywhere. I have lived and traveled extensively and always return to a plate that was better than the last. This..."
Pete Stitz
"Incredible food and great service. I hope Karam's is around for a long..."
Kaiti Murphy
"The food was AMAZING and the employees were..."
Alexis Yessenia Isabel Casanova-Schneider
"Stopped here while in Jacksonville. Food was..."
Mo Abu Ibrahim Sam
"The best tabbouleh EVER! Love the freshness of everything that they serve! AMAZING take out..."
Susan Powell Nolan
"I have told them several times, I just cannot find Middle Eastern food as delicious in the Tampa area. I always want to take Karams back to Tampa..."
Richard Marcel Chatterton
"Saw all the positive reviews and had to try this place out, all I can say is WoW! the chicken shawarma and it was Amazing, as others have said the..."
Aaron Herring
"Hungry? Then grab one of Karam's platters. The meat is perfectly seasoned and the, well I call it tahini BC that is what it is called everywhere..."
Rachel Kinue
"Great spot found on Zomato...fresh hummus, chicken shiska, pickled vegetables were outstanding. Place doesn't look like much but what it lacked in..."
Jeff Lebowski
"Awesome little spot!. Fresh, great-reading Mediterranean food, nice quiet spot in the thick of University Blvd. Friendly service, reasonable prices,..."
Matokmm
"Garlic lovers. We stopped here for lunch. You order at the counter, pay and they bring the food to you. Friendly people. My wife had the Swish Taouk..."
Bill Joyce
"Can't stop craving this place. They have ruined Greek food for me. I travel a lot and when I crave Greek food and have to go anywhere else, I get..."
T. Nodrog
"Delicious. Will definitely return. Wait for food was long but they were busy and food was great so didn't..."
Ifeedbuddha
"Delicious! We had the shish Tawook and meat shwarma. My picky son LOVES the shish Tawook. Very nice family that runs the..."
Liz
"Proper Shawarma. No Steak-umms here. Just slices beef/lamb of chicken grilled on a spit and served in a fresh pita. Nothing else like it in Jax...."
Diningninja
"Cheap, friendly, and really tasty. What more could you ask..."
Jake
"I Love Karams!! I've love eating there since Brooklyn. I'm so happy they moved here too...."
Kara Doc
"Luv It. I love Karam's and the family who runs it. They are always so friendly and welcoming. All their meats are seasoned and grilled to perfection...."
JaxMom
"3 words- GARLIC SAUCE YUMMY! If you love garlic, make sure to try the dishes that have the garlic sauce included with 'em. Also try the Aloe Vera..."
Lovegoodfood
"A taste from Afar. I have got to say I am pretty well traveled and there is nothing in this entire city to rival the genuine taste of an authentic..."
Levi Christian Morgan
"Best Shawarma in town. The meat was perfectly cooked, seasoned beautifully, and the side dishes are fantastic. The staff is wonderful. Its a family..."
Laura Lavernia
"Went today with the normal group of foodies at work. Karams is a nice but small place. The first thing I notice are the two vertical spits. Good..."
John T M.
"A hole in the wall, but has the best sadwichs. As close to home as you can get in..."
Yousef Zaatar
"Looks can be deceiving!. My husband & I had lunch at Karam's on Saturday afternoon. This was my 2nd time dining there, and it was just as good as I..."
Cocoloco
"Wow this is good you know when family is cooking across generations in the kitchen your in store for the best they have to offer I had the meat..."
Torino
"Really tasty food .. the best shawarma I tried in Jacksonville so far .. Falafel is good too but wouldn’t recommend wrap shish chicken! Restaurant..."
Hussain Almoamen
"Great food, service from a family owned restaurant. As you can see the plate of food looks great. It was more than enough,I was not able to finish it..."
Sayed “Issac” Hashimi
"Has been one of my favorite for local middle eastern food for many years. Highly recommend for shawarma wraps or platters. Great fattoush and baba..."
Joey Gabriel
"I've always had great dinning experiences at this restaurant. I highly recommend eating here. The food is always served hot, tastes fresh and is..."
Eula Mae
"Delicious food and beautiful presentation. The platters have plenty of food. We had to take some home! I got the Chicken Shawarma platter and would..."
Jesse Harrington
"What a beautiful wonderful restaurant. The food was amazing and customer service amazing. Tip.. Eat garlic sauce with everything !! We will be back..."
Ten K-Mor
"We drove up from Tampa and wanted a health meal so my looked up this place for us to try and the food was great. I had a plater and my wife had a..."
Curtis Matthews (Mobilewiseguy)
"Very good meal. Still have baba ghannouj. Moussaka and makanek left over. 1 of 3 halves of pets too. Very good..."
Neil 'Cidi AL-Masry' Sandage Sidi Al-Masri
"Karam's has great vegan options. I love the falafel, mujadara, hummus, and the fatoosh is so delicious, I get 2 sides of it everytime I go. I crave..."
Jessica Sarles
"One of my favorite places for lunch. Always fresh and tasty food. PLEASE Reopen after COVID is..."
Yury Kerimov
Marrakesh
Marrakesh
90/100 (3100 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Moroccan
Vegan Options
Mediterranean
Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
Middle Eastern
Moroccan
Halal
Halal
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Shawarma
Cucumber Salad
Moussaka
Salad
Kabobs
Salmon
Couscous
Fattoush
Filet Mignon
Lamb chops
Baba Ghanoush
Chicken Kabobs
Lamb
Hummus
Falafel
Beef
Sit down
Middle Eastern
Mediterranean
Moroccan
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Television
Reservations
Seating
Lunch
Brunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"Oh my goodness!! I have no idea how I haven’t been here before today. I have never tasted food so delicious and savory. I tried the Spicy Batata..."
jan tye
"Our table ordered the $50 meat dish to try a bunch of different ones and each of them were delicious! We also ordered the grape leaves appetizer and..."
DoritoBabe
"The service was the best part of the experience. The waitress was very happy, friendly and efficient. We tried numerous dishes falafel, hummus,..."
David Harris
"07/10/23 Ordered from this place again, and wasn’t disappointed. The food here is delicious. We ordered a bunch of appetizers again, and..."
Iga Kasprzyk
"Let me just go ahead and tell you about this DELICIOUS, beautifully decorated and friendly restaurant. We are in Jacksonville for a family emergency..."
Jessica Bass
"Beautiful atmosphere, great service, and delicious food at a reasonable price. I am happy to visit more frequently and to recommend to..."
Bren Feutz
"Really delicious! Food came out quickly and service was very attentive. Definitely a must eat for Jacksonville..."
Chioma O
"It was my first time coming here about three weeks ago and ever since then I’ve been getting take out. This place was delicious, will definitely..."
Zitlaly Gonzalez
"Love love love love the food, the staff, the dining experience! I wish I could remember my waitresses name, she was so pleasant and helpful, I went..."
Sara Fusaro
"THE PHOTOS I TOOK ARE IN DARK LIGHTING - LOOKS 172792927 TIMES BETTER IN PERSON! This Place is hands down the most consistently delicious place to..."
Amariya Medina-Searcy (Blexi)
"I haven’t been here in a long time. This place is still amazing, in fact is was better than I remembered. The food was awesome, the service was..."
E S
"One of my favorite places in Jacksonville! They have grown so much in the past few years since we moved away! Love the new entry and the expanded..."
David Harris
"Ask for STEPHANIE 🥰🥰🥰This place has some of the best food in ONSLOW COUNTY!!!! I definitely recommend this place to vegans and meat eaters..."
Frank Freitas
"three 3 adults and 3 kids. Food is amazing. We had lamb, chicken shawarma, gyro and moussaka. I could any of it over and over. My mother made these..."
adam abdul
"Highly recommended! Visited for the first time and the food is absolutely delicious, very authentic. The cocktails we had were very good too. Great..."
Carolina C.
"Definitely one of the best restaurants in the area! The food and flavors were very fresh and the staff was very..."
Crystal B
"Experience from atmosphere to service to food, is highly recommended. Portions are perfect the food is delicious we felt completely satisfied. Not..."
Lachime
"Love love love Marrakesh. We love coming here for date night, their lamb is absolutely delicious. The service has been wonderful every time, and..."
Tiffany Garces Mulliken
"Love the vibe and decoration. Great prices for awesome food. I will definitely come again. Friendly..."
Candace Coston
Kabob-e
Kabob-e
90/100 (537 ratings)
Restaurants
Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
Mediterranean
Halal
Middle Eastern
Afghani
Afghan
Vegetarian Friendly
Halal
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Shawarma
Kabobs
Sit down
Mediterranean
Afghan
Middle Eastern
Takeout
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"We love this place first the customer service is great. They have the sweetest people working here. Second all of this food is hand made fresh to..."
A Black Kayla
"The food is absolutely beautiful. They don’t have access to some of their menu currently because of the pandemic, but that is not stopping them..."
D C (Coconut Puff)
"We absolutely loved Kabob-E! The food was fresh and the owner was so nice. Large portions and well worth it. The kabobs take 30-40 minutes because..."
The Willis Way
"Had an absolutely delicious lunch this past weekend here. The food is fresh, sauces are tasty and the owners are really nice people. For those who..."
Kyle Milleret
"Been in the area all my life and somehow I never came to eat until now. Came during the lunch special and got a Gyro and Swarma platter with Hummus..."
Angelique Howard
"Business run by a family which is nice and they have lunch specials everyday for $8.99. You can also win FREE LUNCH by dropping your name in a box..."
Hussain Almoamen
"I have only had the same dish here, the times that I've been. And it is amazing. I combine the gyro platter, and kabuli palau. Unfortunately..."
No Name
"I ordered the platter, and this was how much was left after I was full! Delicious, fresh ingredients, and it tastes like the pita bread was made..."
Mia S
"Very authentic food! Haven’t had Shwarma this good since I left the Middle East. This shop is run by one of the friendliest and most hard-working..."
Rebecca Kruck
"Stopped in to get some togo food on my short stop in Jacksonville. The gentleman running the restaurant is very kind and we had a short conversation...."
Cameron Pratt
Beirut
Beirut
89/100 (1685 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
Lebanese
Halal
Mediterranean
Lebanese
Middle Eastern
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Halal
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Hummus
Falafel
Fattoush
Lamb
Salad
Middle Eastern
Mediterranean
Lebanese
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"We went here last night. Had the mixed meza platter and chicken shawarma with rice. I'm giving it 5 stars even though my chicken was dry but the..."
Alicia Santos Williams
"This place is amazing not only do you get amazing food but you get amazing service my fiance is diabetic and vegan and they catered to what he could..."
Jennifer Elias France
"I went with a friend early Sunday afternoon and it wasn’t very crowded. The music was a little loud, but enjoyable. The service was good and the..."
Liesa Roach Mitchell
"The food was delicious no doubt about it! We were pleasantly surprised. The music � was wonderful middle eastern, and the servers are very helpful...."
Diane Shamaly Peterson
"Amazing place . Friendly staff . Great hookah and great food! I come here to get away from life. It's that damn good! Highly recommend this..."
Amir Dabiri
"So happy to have found THE spot for the best Middle Eastern food in..."
Dustin Romans Van Antwerp
"The food was phenomenal and the service was as well! Our waiter went our of his was to make sure everything was perfect! We drive over an hour and..."
Toni Faulkner Rowdon
"Outstanding food . Amazing hospitality . Super friendly staff. Great Atmosphere . Reasonable..."
Akram Noah
"Perfect location, awesome atmosphere and amazing customer service. It's one of my favorite relaxation places. Tarek and his staff always treat my..."
Julia Farhat
"Been to beirut a couple of times its Great place , with great food, best lebanese food in North jacksonville while my mom is back home..."
Riad Taha
"Lebanon   is in Jacksonville,you will never taste the real Lebanese cuisine only in Lebanon and now in Jacksonville in Beirut restaurant and..."
Valerie Fares Khairallah
"We recently dined at Beirut Restaurant, and the overall experience was exceptional. The food exceeded expectations, and the manager, Elie, went the..."
Rima Ghazali
"Excellent food!! Great taste, not over done. Our chicken shawarma was delicious and the hummus was perfect. Their fresh bread was a great addition to..."
C Burgess
"Everything is delicious, perfect, and pretty. Had a hummus app, salsalada, and the sausage pizza. Way too much food for 2 people. We enjoyed every..."
Layla D. Smith
"Amazing authentic Lebanese food just like in Lebanon from North to South! We have been going there constantly. They also have a grocery shop right..."
Diana G
"Extremely great food and our server was new but did great service. Had beef tongue and it was amazing. Plus..."
Kevin Mader
"Great food and amazing service. The manager Elie is the best. Highly..."
Dalia Kontar
"Amazing food and atmosphere. I had the lamb chops and it was perfect. The drinks tasted good and the atmosphere was very nice. Definitely a more..."
Amanda Rotolo
"Really love this restaurant. Good prices and consistently delicious food. To be honest, the service is subpar and it's basically just a bunch of..."
Kelly and Ted
"We love sitting on the patio. Yummy hearty..."
Alannah Arnold Brown
"Finding the Beirut Restaurant was a happy accident. It is in a small shopping center and we were looking for a place to have lunch so we stopped..."
RalphFLA
"the authentic taste of Lebanese cuisine at the table. not all restaurants offer delicacies that I found on the beyrouth Restaurant menu. the makanek,..."
chabo damian
"My Lebanese grandmother used to make food just like this! This is one of our favorite places in town, we visit regularly. It's great for both dinner..."
Katherine Hooper
"Went to Beirut for my birthday lunch wit a couple of friends. I ordered the Chicken Sharwama platter with rice, it was so good! The servers must..."
NJ TravelGal
"Really cool place I would go to more often if I lived closer. The food is delicious and healthy. The service is fantastic and the servers are..."
Krie Massey
"This is the BEST food! We had a family event and we ordered catering from Beirut. The owner/head chef was able to work with us. My husband's family..."
Sarah Caffey
"Had to give a shot since I’m Lebanese . I tried the lunch buffet , came back tge next day . Super clean , flavor of dishes was amazing . Salad bar..."
Walid El Khechen
"The atmosphere is Mediterranean (Lebanese). I have been there only once, we left early because there was a graduation party and it was noisy. The tea..."
Basel Abuzuaiter (BaselAz88)
"Excellent food, but Eli's service ... impeccable. So profesional and friendly. I'll come back with family and..."
Lou Gomez
Yafa
Yafa
88/100 (1893 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
Halal
Fast food
Mediterranean
Fast Food
Middle Eastern
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Halal
Dinner
Lunch
Beef Shawarma Lunch Platter
Salad
Lamb Chop Platter
Kabob Plate
Hummus
Beef Shawarma Large
Falafel
Shawarma
Lamb
Chicken Shawarma Wrap
baklava
Chicken Shawarma Platter
STUFFED GRAPE LEAVES
Beef
Extra Pita
Beef Shawarma Wrap
Middle Eastern
Mediterranean
Fast food
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Cheap Eats
"Amazing middle eastern food! The beef shawarma wrap was my favorite 😊🌯and the experience was made better by the kind staff and the great..."
Sarah
"DELICIOUS! This is a real hidden gem! While in Jacksonville we were craving middle eastern food and this was the closest place to our hotel so we..."
Xiomara Osrod
"Excellent food! We are hummus, falafel, kabob plate, shawarma and baklava. All..."
Wallace Santos
"Really good food, the people working there were kind and obviously take pride in what they make. everything on my plate was delicious. Really..."
jana beckstead
"A must try first time eating here. Mohammad tended to us he was very patient and answered all questions with a smile. The food was delicious I had..."
Stephanie Sanchez
"We wanted a spot for dinner that had veg options and meat. We found a hidden gem. We were greeted as soon as we walked in the door, super-friendly...."
Phil NH
"Hands down some of the BEST Mediterranean food in Jacksonville!! Presentation on point, establishment was extra..."
Rico Aquino
"Been coming here for awhile and they never disappoint. Food is so good I can’t remember what I ate but I cleaned my plate 😂 I’m so confused..."
Sarah Flores
"Good thing I didn't let the empty parking fool us. Food was excellent! Just wish they would play Middle Eastern instrumental..."
grafwryta
"The staff were super nice. The falafels were amazing! Great place to..."
Nhon Vo
Istanbul Grille And Hookah Lounge
Istanbul Grille And Hookah Lounge
83/100 (1057 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Mediterranean
Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
Middle Eastern
Halal
Turkish
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Halal
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Hummus
Salad
Middle Eastern
Mediterranean
Parking Available
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"We have gone to their place even before they moved a couple of years ago to this larger location. Their buffet is VERY good with a large selection of..."
Alfredo Echeverri Arroyo
"Good place to enjoy Mediterranean cuisine. I have tried both buffet and à la carte and had a good experience both the time. Buffet is..."
Abinash Bishoyi
"I had the falafel pita and it was amazing. Good service until it came time to get the check. The table was cleared in front of me and the check never..."
Savannah Evans
"The food here is amazing! I'm a retired Army veteran and have deployed and traveled to the Middle East several times and tasted numerous dishes and..."
Santiago Jaramillo
"Chill Hookah Lounge. Went there late with a friend for a drink and some hookah. The service was a little slow but friendly. We really enjoyed the..."
Redmam7
"Went here for dinner and hookah last night with the family. Great relaxed atmosphere, there is a buffet or you can order menu items. It was a nice..."
Baymeadows_Foodie
"Great food, friendly staff, and a lunch buffet that is always..."
Happy Diner
"Great Food. I have had this type of cuisine while on delpoyment in the Med and the food here is excellent. We ordered the buffet and were..."
Chris DiFiore
"After having lived in Turkey for six years during my Air Force career, I have searched for an authentic Turkish restaurant ever since leaving Izmir..."
Kent Haines
"Awesome buffet! All very flavorful. Foods. Each unique to itself, the different types of meats and vegetables give your taste buds a rude thru..."
Dea
"Excellent platters & lunch buffet is the..."
Nlm
"I had the mixed grill and it was fantastic! The meats were grilled to perfection and the flavors were true Turkish flavors. I will definitely..."
Steve Rogers
"Great Turkish meal. I had the Iskender kebab and it reminded me of my days in Izmir and Istanbul. Will find my way here anytime I visit..."
AlohaSRQ
"Consistantly Good. Have been there several times for the Lunch Buffet and have always been surprised with really good food. Although in an old Waffle..."
Garfoo
"Long time customer. I have been eating there since this place opened and it has never disappointed me. The people there are friendly and just about..."
Big Rich
"Great vibe, food and hookah. Lambchops are delicious with some lemon...."
Ilovefood
"Great Time. We have visited twice now and both times were really exceptional. We had different servers each visit and both were helpful, patient and..."
Cazzatrav
"Terrific Food!. Istanbul has delicious food! I always have enough to carry some home and my wife loves the atmosphere. But, the best is, its really..."
Ensmith1
"Good Turkish food. When I was in the Navy, Turkey was always one of my favorite port visits because of the food. Turkish food can be sort of hard to..."
MJ
"Just ate a great dinner, with excellent service! Good atmosphere, will recommend to..."
Andi C
"Great food and great service. Best kebabs I've ever..."
The Badger
"Excellent Food. They have a nice hookah lounge and excellent food. The hummus is the best I`ve ever tried in Jacksonville. The service is great. It..."
Daydream
"Best hummus in the world. I came hungry and left satisfied and with new..."
K
"Delish! Excellent service, tasty hummus and gyro to die..."
Stef L
"The gyro - what can I say...I was very happy the minute I saw the meat - I knew that this was made fresh (almost all other restaurants whether Greek..."
Jax-Dining.com
"The people who run this business are very kind and we hope they do well! Their food is very good and they have a lunch buffet that we enjoy going to...."
Jay Maxwell
"I LOVED EVERY ORDER!! We just ordered a couple dishes for takeouts and they were absolutely amazing!! The mantoo, the bukhari rice, the chicken, the..."
Brouj “Bee” Douglas
"Stopped by for some lunch buffet. Delicious and filling. My favorites were the beef korma and chicken korma. Good..."
Jimmy P
"All of the food was really tasty and delicious! The Baklava was actually the best I've ever had! The owner is super nice and was bringing things out..."
Bryan Tucker
"Had the lunch buffet around noon on a Saturday. They had a variety of rice, chicken and beef stews, kebobs, salads, and deserts. All the food tasted..."
R Robles
"Went for an open buffet lunch. Convenient food variety, clean, valuable for families, and offers a great authentic tatse! New Manager; Mohamed knows..."
Ahmed Elhessy
"Ruz Bukhari is an absolute gem! The food is beyond delicious, bursting with flavors that will make your taste buds dance. The service is incredible,..."
Widmayer Jean
"I love trying new food and I love trying new restaurants when Im in town. This was a two-for-one for me a couple of Sundays ago. We were the only..."
Christine H.
""I can't eat another bite" I said, and then they brought out the mensef. 😂 Levant Grill is one of those restaurants where absolutely everything..."
Greg V
"Some of the best afghan food in town! Servers are extremely kind and place is very clean! Our whole team came together and we were able to feed..."
Faisal ahmadi
"AMAZING FOOD, and so welcoming. The owner a wonderful person, as well as the employees; Thanks to Elena, for how friendly! And attentive. The food is..."
Gabriela R. Mejia
"I loved the food. The food was fresh and tasty. The Service and Atmosphere were all excellent. The prices were also reasonable. I highly recommend..."
Sayed R. Naweed
"Lamb chops good rice was great!! Kabobs good as well!! Fast service in and..."
Haron Mansi
"So tonight our soccer team Caravan FC had our season opener against Sheriff FC and lost 1-0 but after the game we decided to go to Ruz Bukhari grill..."
Brady Boman
"Everything is great and food is very good I liked the lamb a lot and would also recommend you to have a try, I have tried multiple items which..."
SAI CHAITANYA PALAPARTHI
"Had the buffet. Food was fresh and hot or kept on ice. Owner was very friendly. Had the following: Chicken/Beef Kofta Kebabs - Chicken kofta was..."
Brian So
"Whenever we are in town we make sure to visit Ruz Bukhari! We've ordered off the menu and done the buffet - you can't go wrong either way. We've..."
Howard Hsu
Mandaloun
Mandaloun
82/100 (1117 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Mediterranean
Vegan Options
Lebanese
Middle Eastern
Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
Lebanese
Halal
Halal
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Beef
Shawarma
Kabobs
Fattoush
Salad
Lamb
Calamari
Calamares
Hummus
Falafel
Shrimp
Sit down
Middle Eastern
Mediterranean
Lebanese
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Full Bar
Dinner
Late Night
Lunch
Mid-range
"The food is beyond amazing. Loved seeing the owner working, serving, and visiting with all the customers. Ice cold Almaza and hot fresh bread...."
Renda Weidler
"Pretty good and authentic Lebanese restaurant. Food was all around tasty. They have an outdoor seating area that allows for smoking hookah and..."
Müs Chip
"Chef "Z" was extraordinarily personable and very friendly with us. Our first time in we were pleased to see how lovely the interior was. The food was..."
Karla Warsaw
"Romantic setting. Food was great. Next time I will try the..."
Tracey Bechtel
"My husband and I have been customers for 10 years. We went again this past Saturday and had an absolutely delightful experience at this authentic..."
Veronica Namur
"I went there for a Friday lunch buffet once. The server was very attentive. They have many different dishes to choose from, fresh and tasty. It is..."
Smily One
"The food at Mandaloun is probably the best food I've ever eaten. The little hole in the wall restaurant packs an incredible punch when it comes to..."
Dan Z
"My new favorite stop for grape leaves and strong coffee. The patio area reminds me of a place I used to go to in Chicago. Name something better than..."
Vincent Andrew
"My first time here and it was AMAZING! A hidden gem tucked away in a plaza off of Baymeadows. Every bite was so so good. Service was good. The owner..."
Natalia DiFerdinand
"Loved the Lamb here!!! Im usually picky about the way the lamb is made and last night we stopped by before closing and had a quick bite to eat here...."
Yekaterina Degtyareva
Tabouleh
Tabouleh
80/100 (1201 ratings)
Quick Bites
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
Halal
Mediterranean
Vegetarian Friendly
Middle Eastern
Greek
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Halal
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Gyro and French Fries
Lentil Soup
Turkish coffee
Kifta Kabab
Beef Platter
chicken gyro
Beef Skewers and Feta Cheese Fries
Lamb Shawarma Plate
Hummus & Pita
Hummus
Fish and Chips
Lamb Gyro
Falafel
Greek Salad with Chicken
Vegetarian Grape Leaves
Gyro Fries
Beef Kifta Kabobs
Falafel Patties
Gyros
Arabic Halloumi Cheese Pies
Lamb
Vegetarian Kibbeh
Fish
24 PC Baklava Tray Catering
Pita Bread
Sit down
Middle Eastern
Mediterranean
Greek
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"This is my favorite restaurant in Jacksonville. My family and I have been regulars at Tabouleh's for years, and I'm always impressed by their..."
Mayia Gustafson
"The employees were very friendly and helpful. We ordered the mixed pies and a Mediterranean sampler. Everything was ready very quickly and it was..."
Raven McMinn
"This place could use an upgrade in terms of looks but don't eat that syonyou from having some delicious shawarma and some platter. The seasoning of..."
Rohin J
"delicious! food was super hot and fresh and the best baklava i’ve had. the owner said he makes it fresh every day. i wish i lived closer so i could..."
mikayla gilchrist
"These beautiful platters will run you $15, but they’ll be worth every penny. The flavorful symphony of lamb and perfectly seasoned basmati rice and..."
Eric Zastavnetchi
"My son (1 year old) and I dined here after originally planning to have dinner at Haretna Mediterranean (which was closed, on a Friday). No-frills..."
Lori Taylor
"I order from this place an obscene number of times a month. My usual is the original Greek gyro, Mediterranean rice, Mediterranean salad with gyro..."
Laura Dubin
"Food was amazing, cashier was very cute as..."
Ninja Ace
"The food is unbeatable. Everything was just so fresh and the flavors were really well balanced. I tried a sampler and was not disappointed in a..."
Christine Morrison
"Tabouleh Cafe is a very casual place. Is A family-owned and operated. There’s plenty of parking. They offer take out, and the staff is super..."
Oriana S
"Honest review: my wife rated it as a 5 and I a 4, so it’s basically a 4.5 then. Food was great, we got a little bit of everything and it was..."
Mike Long
"A Mediterranean place I normally go to was closed due to holiday, I’m assuming. So I searched for a different place to sample some food. Stop what..."
Diane Scheirman
"Please stare on your orbs how much pita comes with the Mediterranean sample. Great food but petty serving of pita. We ordered the Mediterranean..."
Diana Escobar
"Returning from Atlanta we made a stop in Jacksonville, FL. It was almost 6:00 pm and we were starving, and desperately looking for a good restaurant...."
Yilian Sivoli
"I love the food at this place! The chicken kebabs are my favorite. They're a little pricey but the portions are large and everything tastes great!..."
Jessica Johnson
"Absolutely delicious ! Their lamb shawarma plate is to die for and I’ve ordered it 6 times since discovering this place a few months back. So..."
Kim Marsh
"Consistent good food! I LOVE the Addis soup which I’ve had numerous times and order each time I visit this establishment. The flavors on all the..."
Paul Ginnane