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 decided to give it a try and OMG! Im so glad we did. We almost walked away when we first walked in. The place does need a little TLC inside ?♀️ But we decided to order since we were already there. When we got the food, it was just like advertised on pictures! I ordered the lamb chops and my husband the Kafka ? and EVERYTHING was so tasty, nice portion! The meat was juicy, hummus was sooo good, yummy colorful pickles and the rice was delicious! I totally appreciate when a business fulfils my expectations and Yaffa did! That's why I'm taking the time to leave this review with a 5-start rating! Thank you for such a great meal. Definitely I will come back ?
Sarah Flores
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 with the 1 ⭐️ reviews. Unless it’s a concern for health reasons, I don’t believe the 1 stars are warranted, just my opinion ??♀️Btw, don’t forget to grab the pistachio baklava.
Nhon Vo
The staff were super nice. The falafels were amazing! Great place to eat.
Patty Hart
17.00 for a plate with 4 under seasoned falafels, 2 tbl of salad , 4 tbl of hummus, some roasted potatoes ( odd) and about 2 cups of yellow rice is overpriced and off balanced as a mediterranean plate..would have been nice to have tabooleh instead of the rice and the potatoes.
Phil NH
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. The food.... The best. We had HUGE portions that were even bigger in flavor and quality. Everything tasted fresh and full of flavor. You need to eat her. It is a great little spot, you will not be disappointed.Vegetarian options: Great options, and the pita bread is AMAZING. Served warm and fresh!
Hieu D
I went here for lunch and got their beef shawarma lunch platter. Everything on the plate was simply delicious. The plate was a bit pricey for lunch, but the meal was quite filling. The beef was deliciously flavorful, moist, and had a nice sear to it. The other side items were a nice touch and complimented the main dish well. I would like to come back and try their other menu items in the future.
Striker Vashlash
Probably the best thing i have eaten this year! The Shawarma is suuuuuper crispy. I've never had better Shawarma in my life. Also great Vegetarian options including soup.
Emily
Wow! They offer a lot of food on each selection. Everything was delicious. We all got a different plate and did some taste testing. It was my first time and not sure what the name of everything was...but it tasted amazing.I would have given 5 stars for atmosphere, except the facilities bathroom needs some help.
Kristina Dukhin
I tried Yafa grill for the first time today. I had their Chicken Shawarma platter. It was delicious. The chicken and rice were flavorful. The potatoes were perfectly cooked. The salad was fresh and the dressing delicious. And the pita was warm and soft. I ordered through drive thru. Service was very friendly and fast. The food was very fresh and hot. I will definitely be back to try some more of their food. I recommend this place if you’re craving some good Mediterranean food.
Tomas Garcia
Extremely satisfied with this restaurant!!! Not only was the food great but also the portions on your plate were huge.I would also like to add that their customer service is above and beyond. I will definitely recommend this place and come back.
This is not a review but an update. The last time I drove by the Yafa Grill location was about three weeks ago & all the signage is gone. The awning is still there, but it doesn't denote a restaurant or anything else. This could mean Yafa has gone out of business. The next time I'm in the area, I'll take a closer look...will update this if I remember to.
Rachel Y.
I came here with my mom and we ordered off of the menu instead of the buffet. I ordered the chicken breast dinner and my mom the falafel dinner. They were both excellent. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal and it was plenty! I made it into two meals. It's been said I eat like a bird. Lol. I would definitely recommend this place and the staff was beyond helpful and friendly. MOVED TO ST JOHNS BLUFF RD
Quality Installers
Food was just ok. Not even hot. We won’t be back here. Friendly service but that’s all it has going for it. Was here a few months ago and am just catching up on doing reviews.
Sarah C.
WARNING: you may get incredibly sick after eating here. I had severe food poisoning after eating lunch at Yafa Grill.. Even filed a complaint with the health department. I will never eat here again.
Savior of Misbehavior
What a terrible place. First time there and it was just disgusting. Chicken was undercooked. Staff was rude. Manager/Owner didn't care and said well, go across the street. I heard good things about this place but my first experience was so terrible I will never return.
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 decided to give it a try and OMG! Im so glad we did. We almost walked away when we first walked in. The place does need a little TLC inside ?♀️ But we decided to order since we were already there. When we got the food, it was just like advertised on pictures! I ordered the lamb chops and my husband the Kafka ? and EVERYTHING was so tasty, nice portion! The meat was juicy, hummus was sooo good, yummy colorful pickles and the rice was delicious! I totally appreciate when a business fulfils my expectations and Yaffa did! That's why I'm taking the time to leave this review with a 5-start rating! Thank you for such a great meal. Definitely I will come back ?
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 with the 1 ⭐️ reviews. Unless it’s a concern for health reasons, I don’t believe the 1 stars are warranted, just my opinion ??♀️Btw, don’t forget to grab the pistachio baklava.
The staff were super nice. The falafels were amazing! Great place to eat.
17.00 for a plate with 4 under seasoned falafels, 2 tbl of salad , 4 tbl of hummus, some roasted potatoes ( odd) and about 2 cups of yellow rice is overpriced and off balanced as a mediterranean plate..would have been nice to have tabooleh instead of the rice and the potatoes.
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. The food.... The best. We had HUGE portions that were even bigger in flavor and quality. Everything tasted fresh and full of flavor. You need to eat her. It is a great little spot, you will not be disappointed.Vegetarian options: Great options, and the pita bread is AMAZING. Served warm and fresh!
I went here for lunch and got their beef shawarma lunch platter. Everything on the plate was simply delicious. The plate was a bit pricey for lunch, but the meal was quite filling. The beef was deliciously flavorful, moist, and had a nice sear to it. The other side items were a nice touch and complimented the main dish well. I would like to come back and try their other menu items in the future.
Probably the best thing i have eaten this year! The Shawarma is suuuuuper crispy. I've never had better Shawarma in my life. Also great Vegetarian options including soup.
Wow! They offer a lot of food on each selection. Everything was delicious. We all got a different plate and did some taste testing. It was my first time and not sure what the name of everything was...but it tasted amazing.I would have given 5 stars for atmosphere, except the facilities bathroom needs some help.
I tried Yafa grill for the first time today. I had their Chicken Shawarma platter. It was delicious. The chicken and rice were flavorful. The potatoes were perfectly cooked. The salad was fresh and the dressing delicious. And the pita was warm and soft. I ordered through drive thru. Service was very friendly and fast. The food was very fresh and hot. I will definitely be back to try some more of their food. I recommend this place if you’re craving some good Mediterranean food.
Extremely satisfied with this restaurant!!! Not only was the food great but also the portions on your plate were huge.I would also like to add that their customer service is above and beyond. I will definitely recommend this place and come back.
Restaurantji Recommends
This is not a review but an update. The last time I drove by the Yafa Grill location was about three weeks ago & all the signage is gone. The awning is still there, but it doesn't denote a restaurant or anything else. This could mean Yafa has gone out of business. The next time I'm in the area, I'll take a closer look...will update this if I remember to.
I came here with my mom and we ordered off of the menu instead of the buffet. I ordered the chicken breast dinner and my mom the falafel dinner. They were both excellent. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal and it was plenty! I made it into two meals. It's been said I eat like a bird. Lol. I would definitely recommend this place and the staff was beyond helpful and friendly. MOVED TO ST JOHNS BLUFF RD
Food was just ok. Not even hot. We won’t be back here. Friendly service but that’s all it has going for it. Was here a few months ago and am just catching up on doing reviews.
WARNING: you may get incredibly sick after eating here. I had severe food poisoning after eating lunch at Yafa Grill.. Even filed a complaint with the health department. I will never eat here again.
What a terrible place. First time there and it was just disgusting. Chicken was undercooked. Staff was rude. Manager/Owner didn't care and said well, go across the street. I heard good things about this place but my first experience was so terrible I will never return.