Middle Eastern Restaurants in Seattle, WA

“Love this place!! So delicious, quality dishes that aren't too pricy and love the staff!“

“This take out Palestinian restraunt hit the spot and is definitely worth stopping by.

The bread is chewy and crispy at the same time. It works well with both fillings without covering up any of the flavors. The mix of the beets falafel and veggies played nicely together and the eggplant was well seasoned.

The cost was very reasonable for what your getting. She was really nice and the food came within 5 minutes or so which is really fast. We were expecting to wait for a while but ended up being way early to our next appointment instead.

Overall a great place!“

“Had to check out the falafel and here's my review... I'd like to state up front that as someone who lived in Israel for years and has always been very critical of "hippie" falafel and most Americans attempts which always seem to include lettuce, which has absolutely no place in a falafel, this was as close to an authentic falafel that I have seen in the western states. That being said, I found no reason to go back. Been there, done that. (Although it is a Hummus Bar and I didn't bother to try that because I make extraordinarily good hummus at home.) I've been avoiding bread on my new diet but was intrigued that there was a new source in town for fresh pita, which can make or break a falafel sandwich. I tried to secure an end to taste, (the top section that is cut off to stuff the pita,) the ends are traditionally tossed but my attempt was rebuffed by the staff who claimed they used them so I went ahead and ordered the "stuffed falafel" sandwich. What I got when I ordered the Stuffed Falafel was better than any pita I've ever had in Seattle, but it wasn't up to snuff with a traditional pita. It was too bready and airy for me, but it held together very well, when it was completely full of all the ingredients and sauce. Everything inside was very yummy, a great tahini sauce and tasty falafel balls, though I thought the falafel was a bit under-cooked and soft. The mix of cucumbers, tomatoes & Israeli-style pickles was great but there was none of the expected red or purple cabbage. The waitress claimed that there was cabbage in there but it was white, but I couldn't taste it at, a definite let down. At my favorite falafel shops in Jerusalem and NYC you load your own veges and choose your own sauces and I always go heavy on cabbage & pickles. No problems though, I wolfed it right down... :) I also tried a side order of חצילים and it was good, but nothing to write home about. In conclusion it was the best falafel I ever had in Seattle, but I'm still looking for that completely authentic falafel shop to come around.“

“Delicious with great staff“

“Amazing food. Amazing service“

“Today, I had my long time favorite, the purple falafel wrap, at the Ballard farmers market after almost two years and it was just as yummy as I remember it… they make the best falafels in the greater seattle area… crispy outside, moist and cooked inside… and that lovely purple slaw 😋. I’m glad they’ve moved to this new location! One more reason to visit Ballard now 😀“

“Finally was able to try Homer. Been meaning to ever since it was introduced to the neighborhood. We arrived at 4:50 on a Tuesday Night. No line but the restaurant quickly filled up within 20 minutes. It was SO loud. We had to shout at each other from across the table and couldn't have a decent conversation. The service was prompt and friendly. We ordered the Pita and top 3 spreads, tahini sauce, Roasted Chicken, Whole Petrole Sole, Anchovies with Harissa Butter and Sourdough, Grilled Medjool Dates, Grilled Asparagus, Burnt Cabbage and Crispy Basmati Rice Cake. Out of the top 3 spreads the Labneh was our least favorite; a little too sour. We ordered so much food but still ordered another round of Pita bc the other spreads were THAT good. Special shout-out to the Pistachio and Whipped Garlic spreads. Reminds me of one of my favorite Mediterranean restaurants in New York. The real star of the show was the Burnt Cabbage. It was SOOO good. Perfectly charred on the edges and sweet and tender leaves. All the flavors balanced so well together. I could drink the sauce. Don't pass it up. The chili fruit sauce on the roasted chicken was a little too pasty and thick. It sat on a bed of soggy pita. Other than the crisp chicken skin everything just felt thick and dry. Especially coming from all the thick spreads we had for apps. The dates were delicious and could almost pass as a meat dish with how flavorful it was but just a tad on the salty side from the fish sauce. The fish was perfectly cooked and flavorful. I would pass on the Basmati Rice Cake. It wasn't as crispy as intended and a little chewy with no flavor. We would also pass on the Anchovies and sourdough. It was super salty and couldn't taste the Harissa butter. I definitely would come back and order the top 3 spreads, the DELICIOUS cabbage and try some of the other protein dishes. Thank you Homer! Will be back!“

“Went here for lunch and enjoyed my Gyro Shawarma plate!“

“Amazing service, our Server Marcos Augusto was super ⭐️‼️‼️‼️ the food was exquisitely delicious and had great presentation. Love us some Petra‼️😋“

“Can't wait to try it, especially the fresh juices and the yummy looking quinoa salad. From the other 2 sister restaurants, Mamnoon and Mamnoon Street, this place has to be great!“

“Great food and atmosphere!“

“It is a great place with very friendly &kind people who offer extremely delicious food. I really recommend it for everyone“

“I recently discovered a gem in Pike Place that has quickly become my go-to spot for takeout. The food here is consistently delicious and genuinely comforting. Every time I pick up my order, I’m greeted by the owner, who is incredibly friendly and always takes the time to ask how I like my food and if I have any preferences. It’s clear that they genuinely care about their customers’ satisfaction.

What sets this place apart is the freshness of the food. The owner ensures that every dish is prepared fresh, and you can really taste the difference. It’s rare to find such quality and attention to detail in Pike Place, but this restaurant delivers every time. If you’re looking for good comfort food with a personal touch, I highly recommend giving this place a try!“

“$14 for a bowl similar in size to Chipotle but much better flavor, ingredients, nutrition, and variety

Could do with more rice base for filling but the food is balanced

Recommend the chicken and chickpeas and all the veggies“

“Best Gyros around, I like that you can taste the meat...it doesn't taste like overly spiced mystery meat like other gyro places have. The hummus is excellent!“

“I can't believe I have lived down the street for almost a year before trying this place!
It's literally the best.
The falafel was crisp and light, the veggies were all fresh and tasty, but the flavorful and plentiful sauce was the star of the sandwich for me.
I also couldn't resist the pistachio baklava, which is also fresh and light and somehow both crispy and melty.
I'll certainly become a regular here. (And I'll be able to afford to be a regular here too somehow. )

Vegetarian options: They have the standard Mediterranean takeout menu with pictures of the items available. I feel that if you are a vegetarian you likely already understand this cuisine and generally what will be good to order.“

“We sat outside. Great service and cocktails !“

“The food is delicious . Everything is made with pride . It’s all fresh and made in house . Since it’s fresh and made to order , you will have to wait . It is worth it . I highly recommend the Greek french fries , amazing. Also I would not skip the chai tea or baklava, both so good. Friendly family business that appreciates its customers. The only thing I did not like was not their fault . Customers constantly talking loudly on cell phone , incredibly annoying ringers going off from multiple phones, some very loud voices . It’s a tiny place with close tables so hear everything. It has lovely lighting from beautiful lamps and is nicely decorated. I just wish some of the customers more considerate .“

“The food was absolutely wonderful, from preparation to presentation, very pleasing. We especially enjoyed the special Lamb Meal & Lamb Sandwich 😍 The team were super nice and friendly 👌🏼Thanks for the good experience we enjoyed the place and the food👏🏼“

“Samir is the the best!!!! Always delicious, clean restaurant with the most phenomenal customer service!!“

“Huge portions and delicious, but it was so dirty inside. The enclosed patio indoor seating is cool decorations but caked-on dirty all over the place. Do they wash the blankets or floor ever? It could use a deep clean. Electricity hazards with so many cords plugged in. I really did my best to ignore it all and enjoy the food, but as we were leaving the employee was washing their feet in the kitchen sink by the food. Wow.

Wheelchair accessibility: No handicap parking. You can get in on wheels but not to the bathroom.“

“The BEST Mediterranean food in town the gyros are on point and the portions are out of this world be Shure to visit them before Sundays as they are closed but open til 11 pm Mon thru Thur Until 2 am Friday and Saturday bomb food excellent customer service what more could you want what are you waiting for come on get down here“

“Shawarma King has the best food and the best employees!“

“Had the most amazing Chicken Shawarma Platter ordered thru Grub Hub~ it was “fine dining” delivered!! I highly recommend making an order ~ even if you’re staying in right now, it’s well worth it!!! Everything on the platter was delicious ~ the best shawarma that I’ve ever tasted!!! ✨“

“The food is ok. Nothing extra ordinary, but its really difficult for me to understand why they add 18% tips by default. Even for group of 4 or just one person for that matter. Price of food really on higher side with minimum quantity. Another thing is you cant split a bill. So on one table they only accept one credit card. This place is not for celebrating with friends for that reason.“

“They have the best falafel ever! ❤️“

“Ma chaine de restaurant préféré au États Unis. Toujours délicieux.“

“I'm very excited to add this place to my rotation of takeout spots in the neighborhood. I went Sunday afternoon to pick up a lunch order I'd called in, and in 15 minutes it was all ready for me. The lamb/rice plate comes with a small portion of salad and hummus, but the kind server gave me two pieces of bread, fresh out of the oven, and a free bottle of water due to the hot day! Overall, the restaurant has super lovely service and very tasty food. Inside, it's not fancy but comfortable enough that I'd consider dining in with family. My take on the meal: lamb was very flavorful, though a little more cooked than I usually like; I will not hold it against them. Rice was good, hummus great, salad fine (but useful to stuff in the bread to make a pita pocket). The bread is really excellent, definitely the big star for me: springy, soft, pillowy deliciousness. I'm pretty sure that bread will haunt my dreams, in a good way, until my next visit. Would give a 4.5 if I could.“

“Everything about the experience at the Mbar was fabulous! Great service-thanks to Oscar..amazing food, tasty, cocktails, excellent wine selection, and incredible views! Perfect place to celebrate my birthday with friends.“