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Goodies 2 Mediterranean Grill & Cuisine
92/100 (367 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Italian
Mediterranean
Greek
Middle Eastern
"The photo I'm posting doesn't do them justice, I wasn't able to get a picture of it right away (but it was still delicious!) The dining room isn't..."
Dallas B
"My wife and I had the pleasure of a delicious, authentic, and generously proportioned lunch. The owner was our server and made us feel like we were..."
Phil Gregory
"The food is amazing! The best grape leaves in Syracuse! We have also done catering and the food quality doesn't change! What's even better is the..."
andrea saya
"The best falafels ive ever had. Everything tastes fresh and the service is so friendly and quick! But you do not feel rushed. It's an amazing place..."
Rhiannon Payne
"I've eaten here about 30 times (usually take out) and the food is consistently great. Nice Lebanese family runs the place - if you're not sure what..."
Chris Donohue
"Excellent flavor and presentation! The Lebanese owner was our server. Baba ghanoush, hummus, grape leaves, tabouli were all fantastic. Prices very..."
PianoKids4
"Another great meal and great experience at Goodies 2 in Armory Square. Always fresh, homemade-style Mediterranean food - the hummus is outstanding..."
Thomas Mueller
"We stopped in to Goodies 2 in armory sq at 9pm.The website said open til 10pm.It was empty. The owner said they close at 9:30 But the Original..."
allison schad
"We had a wonderful first dining experience at Goodies 2! The service is wonderful and the food was fresh and delicious. The menu has a variety to..."
Christina Rotunno
"Great mom and pop shop! Amazing food; love their hummus, grape leaves, falafel and gyro! Really good menu and good prices. Definitely going..."
Janis Rury
Samir's Imported Foods
90/100 (225 ratings)
Restaurants
Middle Eastern
Middle Eastern
Dinner
Lunch
CafƩ
Middle Eastern
Dinner
Lunch
"A central Nys culinary glimpse into the holy lands... A gem!!! Not many..."
Michael McGrath
"Excellent selection of Halal foods. Lebanese Owned. In fact, if my car wasn't in the shop, I'd be there today. I know for a fact they just got a..."
Joel Romano
"Its the Holidays so I was looking for smoked whitefish and I found it at Samirs. I have been going to this store over a decade and I am always..."
Lotus
"An old established market for Middle Eastern and Greek food. The little sandwich shop next door that's attached make great Greek salads, shawarmas,..."
m00se
"Didn't find what I needed (a specific brand of fenugreek leaves), but the staff were friendly and tried to be helpful. UPDATE: They carry a very good..."
N N
"Wonderful family to do business with. Suhail is a very kind hearted man who puts his customers at the top of his list. Foods are fresh and well..."
Pamela Youmans
"This place is now my go-to for olives, but they have a ton of hard to find things as well. Great meat and cheese counter, awesome selection of feta,..."
Chris Somerlot
"It is always nice to visit this store in Syracuse, New York to buy Middle Eastern foodstuff. It has been reorganized and made much much better. The..."
Abdallah Bseirani
"Every time we come to Syracuse it's a priority to stop and shop at..."
Margaret Leary
"The women working today were funny and very personable. I went in with my friend who is Jewish, and I told her I was going to get her a Palestine..."
amber lynn
"Samir's is a gem. A Halal store with really good cheeses, a refrigerator case of various sausages, many different olives in liquid (scoop up as much..."
Ross Stuckless
"Best prices! Our go-to store for Italian cheeses. Also God for nuts, olives, dates and..."
Diane Colozzi
"Delicious food! Great place to stop by and get an affordable, middle eastern gyro or shwarma! It's especially nice during the summer where you can..."
Shonnan Usman
"I shopped here today to meet two very helpful and knowledgeable people a man and a woman who helped explain how to prepare and eat the things I..."
Brian Parent
"I am a regular consumer of their pickles, Ayran, yogurt, dates, jam and noodles. They pretty much have everything you need for a middle eastern..."
Pegah
"Can't beat their prices, especially for pita bread. Utica cannot even come close to their prices or the taste. Samir's is the best, and a very..."
Emile Charbel
"Get yourself out of those false facsimiles of import stores like at the Wegmans international aisle and go to Samir's to find out what a real..."
James Shattell
Sumera Restaurant
86/100 (1464 ratings)
Restaurants
Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
Halal
Arabic
International
Mediterranean
Vegetarian Friendly
Middle Eastern
Arabic
International
Vegan Options
Halal
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Falafel
Shawarma
Lamb
Hummus
Middle Eastern
Mediterranean
International
Arabic
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Delivery
Takeout
Reservations
Table Service
Parking Available
Digital Payments
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"This was our first feast at Sumera and we were very pleased! The food was very good and that's even after a long delivery wait (which was our..."
Michael LaBarbera
"Third visit. This place has changed for better. Everything was in order and the food tasted much better. The staff were great and quick. [My second..."
Marwan Tawfiq
"I believe this place is much better now. Taste of chicken tika over rice is out of this world and salad fultush is something with Great taste.. must..."
Fadi salam
"Our family loves authentic middle eastern food. We tried Sumera, and found it to be fantastic. The food was as authentic as it comes, was obviously..."
Shark Man
"Great chicken and beef shawarma plate. Everything was cooked to order, juicy and fresh. I also couldnā€™t resist a order of pistachio nut..."
Oliver Liu
"Absolutely blown away by the food. SO delicious. The atmosphere was bright and happy and busy. The service was attentive, friendly and kind. We..."
Gerri Dowling
"Delicious juicy Kebabs in ample quantities and reasonable prices. The service was quick and friendly. What else can you ask..."
Ash H
"I absolutely love Sumera! This is my first time here, and the whole experience is AMAZING. I had the sharwarma sandwiches. It tasteee so good. The..."
Dennison Frakes
"Casual dining with exceptional food, friendly atmosphere and staff. Our food was perfectly cooked and seasoned with generous portions. I like King..."
Vector 822
"You must try their knafeh nabulsi! It's a cheesy dessert that's out of this world! All the food here from the dolma (rice wrapped in grape leaves) to..."
Vocaloid_Victrix
"Lots of authentic vegetarian optionsšŸŒ± with huge portion sizes and friendly service. Highly recommend. Noticed a lot of locals and regulars which..."
Amandeep Gill
"First time trying out this Middle Eastern in the Westvale Plaza .... ' off the hook !! " ... Placed a cup of steaming lentil soup down in front us..."
Jim M
"Very nice fresh food. If you want to dine in, you will not be disappointed at all. We got complementary lentil soup. Good ambiance, fresh look. Good..."
S J
"One of the best middle eastern cuisine in Syracuse area. The food is simply awesome and the service was great during my visit last..."
H.M. aRiF
King David's Restaurant
86/100 (1050 ratings)
Restaurants
Mediterranean
Greek
Middle Eastern
Dinner
Lunch
Hummus
"Had a wonderful time there today with my grandfather. Staff were patient with us and were attentive. Made us feel welcome! The smell alone will guide..."
Joseph Medicis
"I really enjoyed this restaurant, mainly because of my affinity for Greek and Mediterranean food, but also because it's coupled with a fast casual..."
Branden Cherchio
"Charlie, the manager of the Marshall Street restaurant founded by his father, recently closed this campus favorite after a run of about 46 years. He..."
N N
"Delicious authentic food! Best Mediterranean food in Syracuse!! Everything was absolutely..."
Smalls L
"Food items are always accurate and fresh. Staff is helpful and efficient. I took off a star for personal preference because they put so much tahini..."
T M
"King David Fairmount is definitely the BEST restaurant in not only Upstate NY, but all of NYS! It is a restaurant where the food is so delicious that..."
Gina R.
"As always fantastic food!!! Fantastic..."
GoGo Guide
"Clean, friendly, quick, and good. What more can I..."
Michael Conole
"This is by far our go to place for fast service, delicious food and great atmosphere!! Let me not forget the most amazing baklava..."
Jackie elise
"So glad they opened one in Fairmount. Don't have to go all the way to Fayetteville. Best middle eastern food around and still at a reasonable price...."
Christine Gardinski
"Awesomeness! Went here on a whim and was really pleased. Friendly greeting and staff. Place was busy but efficient. Ordered the lamb gyro, chicken..."
D A
"Very nice build-your-own bowl recipe or try their suggested combinations. Friendly, helpful..."
Gregg Hanchett
"I've been coming to this place since ce I was a kid (and I'm no Spring chicken). My mother and I used to eat at the one up on Marshall near the..."
Kevin Lucas Art
"The food was delicious and fresh. We bumped into a man there who mentioned that this location was better than their other location. Their portions..."
Hoang Nguyen
"Fast, friendly service! Loved my falafel salad 10/10! Would..."
Heidi
"Best of the best!! Food is always fresh and well-prepared. Great service!! My favorite place to..."
Joan Ragland
Byblos Mediterranean Cafe
84/100 (323 ratings)
Restaurants
Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
Mediterranean
Lebanese
Lebanese
Halal
Middle Eastern
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Halal
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Falafel
Gyro
Falafel
Baclava
Kebab
Fattoush
Walnut Baklava
Tabbouleh Salad Uber Eats
Side of Hummus
Grape Leaves Uber Eats
Salad
Side of Steak Fries
Fried Kibbeh Balls Uber Eats
Hummus
Sit down
Mediterranean
Lebanese
Middle Eastern
Reservations
Seating
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
Mid-range
"best falafel wrap hands down it's a must try if you visit..."
William Fourcoy
"Phenomenal food and even better service..thank you..."
Sean Steuart
"Best Lebanese food!!!!! Vegan friendly and my..."
Brittany Davila
"Try the meat pie pizza. Byblos is awesome! Excited for them to open their 2nd..."
John DeSantis
"Amazing. Fantastic. Delicious. Highly..."
Christine Steele
"Been eating their grape leaves for 25 yrs none..."
Nicholas Patton
"So glad I looked up Food Network spots on my visit to Syracuse. Every bit of food was RIDICULOUSLY DELICIOUS!! ... but that garlic sauce ... OUT OF..."
Barbara Froilan
"Food Was EXCELLENT & I loved the servers were so..."
Desii Vermitte
"A cafe that packs a punch, small but mighty. This Mediterranean cafe has fresh and flavorful Mediterranean cuisine. The gyro bowl is certainly the..."
Bill O'Brien
"I ordered for the first time from Byblos this evening from GrubHub. I got the Meat Lovers Super Sampler with Tabbouleh. WOW. I was incredibly..."
Kimberly Siemers
"some of the best food I've ever had! the lady at the counter was incredibly patient with is through our unfamiliarity. If you love Mediterranean GIVE..."
Steveson Billson
"I wish I could give 10 stars ! I went to this beautiful cafe late in the evening, roughly a little after 8 pm which was not too long before closing...."
Vaniah Lynette
"great food. i work in the area and the byblos bowl is my go-to. as a midde eastern person i find it so frustrating when middle eastern restaurants..."
Ha Sal
"Cute little cafe, with very very limited seating. The owner is so sweet. She makes sure to go the extra step to make her customers feel welcome. If..."
Zainab Gilani
"One of the best Mediterranean restaurant in the downtown syracuse. Coffee here is the..."
Madhu
"I love this place. It's very small and cozy. The woman who works at the counter is very nice and friendly. The kid that was with her was adorable...."
Paty Flower
"Delicious food. Simply delicious. Some of the best gyros and falafel I've ever had. It is a very small place, but take-out is an option. Be..."
Jay B.
"Great place! The owner is really nice and makes really nice..."
Muzaffar Akhmedov
"Tiny cafe that seems to mostly do takeout, however our party of 5 was warmly welcomed (we even stayed for Turkish coffee + baklava dessert). I had a..."
Jamie Mullins
"Amazing!! My family and I needed a quick place to eat and we came up on this little hole in the wall but my husband and I love Mediterranean food so..."
Desiree Farnsworth
Goodies Mediterranean Grill And Cuisine
84/100 (1286 ratings)
Restaurants
Mediterranean
Greek
Middle Eastern
Lebanese
Mediterranean
Halal
Lebanese
Middle Eastern
Greek
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Halal
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Falafel
Kabobs
Lamb
Salad
Hummus
Sit down
Middle Eastern
Mediterranean
Lebanese
Greek
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"We were in our way to NJ from Niagara Falls and found this restaurant for a cup of hot soup. Actually, we didnā€™t expect that it will be that..."
Buse Yazıcı
"Excellent in every way! The food is delicious and the prices are very reasonable. Not once have I ever had a problem. One time something was missing..."
James O'Connell
"I really enjoyed the chawirma at Goodies. The chicken was perfectly cooked and seasoned and came with plenty of onions, peppers, and tomatoes. The..."
Gary Sheppard
"Ordered 5 apps to share with my partner. The tabouli was fresh and flavorful; the fries were piping hot, crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside;..."
Patrick Thomsen
"This was my 1st ever visit to a Mediterranean restaurant my waitress was very patient and explained just about the whole menu to me. I found the food..."
Will Cunningham
"The best Gyros and fries in the entire neighborhood and surrounding areas! Best part is the longevity they're gyros have tasted the same if not..."
Jianni Settineri
"Amazing food!! A cute and cozy place with great service! We ordered falafel, spanakopitakia, and grape leaves for appetizers. Then for entrees we had..."
Heather Neadom
"Edit 10/22/23 Finally went back and the food was still delicious. It was so good I had to get a second babaghanough to go! Even the spanakopita was..."
Angela Churchill
"Grape leaves entree served with tabbouli, hummus bin tahini, bread, and tzatziki. The Grape leaves were filled tightly with meat and rice and the..."
Lisa sellin
"Great service and delicious food. Grew up with authentic Greek food and this was so..."
Deb Milligan
"Had the gyro meat over the rice. It was really good, some of the better food in the area. Would go..."
Francis Mathew
"Better Mediterranean food I have had in a long time. Come back to Syracuse for a visit. So glad I tried this place. Save room for the..."
Jonathan Chamberlain
"My girlfriend and I just ordered from here for the first time and weā€™re very pleased and impressed. I got the chicken gyro and she had the chicken..."
paul bullock
"Very friendly and great food! Huge portions too. You won't go home hungry. I will absolutely be back next time I'm traveling through..."
Matt Walsh
"My wife and I found out about them at the farmers market during the summer and we decided to go for the first time a few weeks back, and we loved it!..."
Tim Whiting
"So yummy!! From the outside, Goodies seems like a hole in the wall restaurant. It's not exactly the prettiest on the inside either, but it definitely..."
Juan Robertson
"Delicious! This was our last meal at the end of a long trip to Niagara Falls and the Maine coast. We were headed back down to home and found this..."
monica celmer
Munjedā€™s Mediterranean Restaurant And Lounge
83/100 (347 ratings)
Restaurants
Middle Eastern
Vegetarian Friendly
Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
Mediterranean
Greek
Greek
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Falafel
Sit down
Middle Eastern
Mediterranean
Greek
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Still delicious. Munjed's moved to the other side of Westcott Street this winter. I'm happy to say that the food is still wonderful. I added lentil..."
PeggyL
"Great food!. This place has better food than King Davids, but the location, atmosphere, and customer service could be better. Did I mention they have..."
Becauseican79
"Always great food. Best middle eastern food in the area, much better than that King Davids stuff. Always good, reasonably priced and everyone is very..."
Elisabeth
"I love the loaded fries from here, but I just got a take out order. I asked for no onions, I hate onions and having to pick them out of my food. The..."
Susan Cody
"Absolutely amazing in every way! The best Mediterranean food Iā€™ve ever had! They have a nice selection of draft beer, too. Our server Bella was..."
PJB
"Munjeds' food is excellent. Love Kifta kabobs and Majidas chicken platter. Best hummus around. Samer and Debbie always treat customers like family...."
Kelly Grant
"We went a little crazy with a giant order...Absolutely amazing food and very nice, good people! Food was prepared in time and was the freshest we've..."
Meghan
"Had a haddock gyro for lunch. Was there early and place wasn't busy. Staff very attentive. Food so fresh and tasty. Pistachio baklava for dessert. ..."
Susan Frank
"The food was amazing. I've never tried this type of food before. Will eat here again at some point. The baklava cheesecake was to die for..."
Michelle Melendez
"Food is always excellent!! Staff are extra friendly and attentive. Highly..."
Andrea Waelder
"I got 3 meals out of my souvlaki plate! easy to eat at several available..."
Seth Hersh
"Great service and polite staff. The food is exquisite and the wait time is short. My sister and I absolutely love going to this place. I've been to..."
Div Patel
"Best mediterranean food in the area. Especially if you are a student near Wescott, I highly recommend. The inside is very nice looking in the food..."
Ally Duffy
"This is the ONLY place to go for Middle Eastern food in Syracuse. Everything is delicious from stuffed grape leaves (dolmas) to the pasticcio. You..."
Michael Zawacki
"My wife and I got takeout from here, we had received gift cards and we're excited to try Mediterranean food. We weren't disappointed, a variety of..."
Josh Maher
"Food is fantastic! Our server, Kimberly, was so much fun. So glad we met the owner/ chef and the previous owner. They are really great guys... down..."
Chef Ann
"First time ordering our take-out, and won't be the last. Also want to grab a booth someday when that time comes. The food was excellent, fresh, hot,..."
Mauri Stott
"Food was amazing! Our waitress was very nice and took great care of my friend and I. I didn't catch her name though but she had me at baklava..."
Amanda Denney
"We've been looking for good, Greek food since moving to Syracuse 7 years ago, and now we've found it. The gyros were all we have experienced in other..."
Steve Plank
"Phenomenal! Stopped in and placed an order for takeout, service was top notch. Food was amazing! I will definitely be going back! Don't forget to try..."
CW Nicholas
Byblos Bar And Grill
79/100 (98 ratings)
Restaurants
Middle Eastern
Lebanese
Vegan Options
Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
Mediterranean
Greek
Vegan Options
Lunch
Salad
Hummus
Falafel
Sit down
Middle Eastern
Mediterranean
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Mid-range
"Great restaurant. My friends and I shared a variety of the food and we loved all of it. Favorites were the grape leaves, sambousek and hummus...."
Karen Pribula
"The wife and I get tired of the same old restaurants, Byblos is something different. Great food, friendly staff, definitely..."
Jay Schiltz Jr.
"We all enjoyed our meals tonight. The food was fantastic. Everything from when we came in until we left was exceptional. Our waitress,Ashley was..."
Marybeth Smith-Giromini
"We had a great first experience- delicious food and great service! Many thanks to our waitress, Ashley, for being so accommodating with our little..."
Shannon Houston
"Best Greek food I've ever had, great service and atmosphere too! Will definitely be back..."
Danielle Del Favero
"Ashley our server was awesome such an amazing spirit and truly loves the food and is knowledgeable about the menu making our tasting experience..."
Tina C. Bennet
"Lucky enough to attend the soft opening the other evening, delicious food! Everything was fresh and tasty! The atmosphere was enjoyable too. Going..."
Jessica Selectris Majekka
"Loved the food, loved the service, atmosphere is great & the music is perfect!! Will definitely be..."
Hillary Knepper
"This was our first time and definitely, not our last!..."
Mary Abraham Johnson
"First time today live up north in city for business. ..owner met us out front amazing food we will be back...can see why Guy visited..."
Patty Thomas Rosenbarker
"Great food and intimate atmosphere. Have enjoyed eating there for lunch and..."
Lena-Rose Orlando
"Great food, service and atmosphere. Will definitely be..."
Kurt Finkbeiner
"We had a nice lunch here. Waitress was nice and the food was good. No complaints..."
Dee Schilling McClenthan
"Excellent food, excellent service, excellent all rounded audience. One of a kind for..."
Tesfahun Derbew
"Greatest owner I've ever met. You should stop in for a great meal if you're ever in the..."
Christian Ramsey
"I've gone here multiple times for a quick lunch during the work week. The service here is great. I always get the gyro because it is delicious. The..."
Samuel Kenyon
"Great food! First time visitors, and we enjoyed it. The was was nice and attentive . Get the garlic sauce - it is amazing..."
Kelly Murlick
"Authentic food great flavor garlic sauce to die for and prices are just right for any occasion. Nice..."
Natasha Oates
"Great food, great atmosphere. I love the live music and my salad was..."
Olivia Pitts
"Great food, nice atmosphere, and friendly waitress! What more can you ask..."
Ahmed Jay Nicklaw
"Food is fresh, authentic, cooked while you wait. Best in the area by..."
Sally White
"This place is great, love their meat plate, shish kebabs are..."
J. Chen (JChen)
"Good food,reasonable prices and yummy..."
Samar Alhihi
"Fady runs a spot on business. Great food and and excellent..."
David Ramsey (Diesel)
"Great food. Great staff. Great..."
Dan Frigolette
"Great place for food and..."
Ed H
"Best Mediterranean food in..."
Shawn G
"Good Lebanese..."
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Bamyan Kabob
73/100 (145 ratings)
Restaurants
Middle Eastern
Afghani
"Great kabob. Manto is delicious. The host is very nice. The interior design is..."
Nasser Sharareh
"My friends and I enjoyed lunch today at the Bamyan Kabab. When I came through the front door, the fragrance of cooking foods was exotic and..."
Karen Bradley
"A real authentic cuisine. Delicious and scrumptious kababs (chicken and lamb) and tasty rice. We tried a lot of items and loved all of them. Bolani..."
Haider Imam
"I love this place. Been here for several times and am never disappointed. The food is great and average price for the quality of the food and the..."
M Slh
"Today I had a spicy chicken and rice dish. Excellent. The owner was extremely pleasant . Food was piping hot. Served quick. Priced fair .. i will..."
Chad Hintze
"Best middle eastern beef and rice I've ever had. The beef was so flavorful and juicy. The white sauce is so good! I was blown away. When I'm back in..."
Melissa
"Syracuse finally has an excellent Afghan restaurant. My wife and I used to go to an Afghan restaurant in Ottawa when we visited that city. The ..."
Peter Baum
"They serve really nice food. It's not like an Indian food , it's more like an Afghani food. I really really like it and I will definitely eat there..."
Ibrahim Mohanna
"What a great gem! The food is great, good home cooked Afghan food. Wonderful service with a family friendly welcome. Definitely have the..."
Michaela Helliwell
"Authentic food with a quiet atmosphere. The Bolani appetizer is especially good. Great place for a date or catching up with a..."
Erik LaLone
"Very good kebabs and dishes to share. The naan with potatoe filling was delicious. Yogurt drink was fresh and minty. Happy to see good afghan food in..."
Teddy Daly
"Very slow service. Food was ok. But I have been there 3 or 4 times to pick up my order and ended up waiting 30+ minutes extra after arriving when I..."
Jeremy Raymond
"Everytime I didn't eat here was a failure. The food is amazing. The staff is..."
Daniel Brooks
"Very great and delicious food the kabobs are the best very nice people if you are in Syracuse area you should try it out..."
Hossein Rajabi
"With a cool atmosphere... Cool staff..... I love palak with red beans.... If I visit again I need to try palak once..."
Janardhan
"Great food and price is nice! Glad to see a unique place in..."
Marvin Mallari