Markook Authentic Mediterranean Eats

Great fast casual option off I-79 and by Hollywood Casino. Tasty food and great service.

This is second worst Shawarma I had ever.

Best Mediterranean food you can get!! Great owners will always be my go to place!

This place is a hidden gem. The food was absolutely delicious, and fresh. The staff are lovely. Best Mediterranean I have had in the United States.

Loved the food here! That was the freshest falafel I've ever eaten! The owners were very friendly and helpful. I highly recommend it!

Great food

Food is amazing!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Baklava, Hummus, Chicken Shawarma

The food is delicious! Its so fresh. Serving sizes are also very generous.highly recommend it

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chicken Shawarma, Salads

Food was absolutely delicious. Service was excellent and kind. 100% would recommend for fast and healthy Mediterranean food.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I visited Markook restaurant today with my toddler and 18-month-old baby, along with their uncle, and we had a truly awful experience. Right from the start, we were met with rudeness from the staff. We were told, rather harshly, that we couldn’t eat there because the dining area was closed. Fair enough, we decided to order takeout instead and eat outside.

As we were placing our order and looking at the display, the kids started to walk around the queue rope. There was nothing within their reach except tables and chairs, and three adults were keeping a close eye on them. Out of nowhere, the chef/owner came up and shouted at us, telling the mom to control her kids! It was completely uncalled for, and we were all in shock at his hostility. The kids weren’t causing any trouble!

We opted not to engage with him, not out of respect for him, but for the two tables still dining who witnessed the whole scene. We quietly said thank you and decided to leave without ordering anything. This seemed to enrage him further, as he continued to shout at us while the rude lady joined in from the background. When we didn’t respond, he yelled even louder in Arabic, using inappropriate language he thought we wouldn’t understand. However, since their uncle speaks Arabic, he responded, only to hear the owner dismiss our family and insult our kids, calling them names for simply being kids.

It broke our hearts to hear such words directed at young kids. This restaurant clearly has a pattern of mistreating customers, as seen in other one-star reviews, and we can confirm every single word written in those complaints. Coming from a family with experience running successful restaurants in the USA, it’s disappointing to encounter such unprofessionalism in the service industry.

It’s hard to believe that in 2024, there are still people in the service industry making others' lives miserable. We left feeling heartbroken, and it’s safe to say we won’t be returning. This place deserves some serious reprimand for their behavior towards families and children.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Food was good, portion sizes were light for the price. Dining area was closed.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 4

Service: 3

This is the best Arabic food and the cleanest place I have had in ten states ! It is important to note that this is something between a restaurant and a deli ! You will order at the counter and eat in disposable cutlery but I have no complaints whatsoever ! We finished lunch and took our dinner home with us ! It was that good. You first choose between a wrap , a salad , or a platter , choose the protein you want , then choose the sides. The shawarma and the falafel were so so yummy! The eggplant Moutabbal (aka baba Gannouj was beyond yummy ). Tastes like home
Made food for real ! The lady at the cashier was super nice - the rest of the staff were grumpy. Read the menu and really try it . We cannot wait to go back although it is a two hour drive for us ! We sealed our meal with date and pistachio maamul ! Super yum ! I wish we were offered coffee or tea with that .

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Baklava, French Fries, Steak Shwarma Platter, Fatoush Salad, Chicken Kabob, Spicy Hommus, Filled Cookie, Chicken Shawarma, Falafel Plate

Delicious food. Friendly staff. Super clean.
Overall at experience. We will be back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Steak Shwarma Platter, Chicken Shawarma

Seems to be locally owned. I came in before close, got some great food. Very clean, and friendly staff!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Baklava, Hummus, Chicken Shawarma

Parking: Other restaurants also in this plaza

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Steak Shwarma Platter