Comments on: Mediterranean Grill, Bryn Mawr

By: Michele

Michele — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 21:55:30 +0000

I’ve been to this restaurant several times and am always pleased. Tahdeg is my favorite, veggie lasagna fulfilling, pita, hummus, moussaka always solid. I am disappointed by the falafel, though, I can’t seem to like falafel anywhere try as I may. I found it too salty. Pasta is good, prices are great, and it’s byo. Really can’t miss. There’s something for everyone!

By: Karen

Karen — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 02:42:15 +0000

We tried to make a reservation for dinner but the owner required that WE call back to confirm. I don’t want to work that hard to go out do dinner. What happened to making the customer feel special?

By: Natalie

Natalie — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 19:45:27 +0000

Casual and cozy place. The menu is diverse, which is a plus since my boyfriend is not very adventurous like me when it comes to food. Luckily we found a place with pasta for him and a variety of exotic dishes for me. It was cool to try out some persian dishes like the tahdig, for an appetizer and meatball dish with the amazing rice. If your a fan of trying new foods and don’t want to travel into the city , this is the place to go. It’s also a BYOB which is a plus since it drives the price of the bill down considerably.

By: anonymous

anonymous — Sun, 16 Mar 2008 03:19:14 +0000

The Mediterranean grill is nice casual restaurant. I agree that the service could be better but you have to consider the time you decide to go have your dinner. since i myself once worked in the restaurant business, i understand that it can get very hectic. And because the restaurant is so small reservations are the first priority in seating. so i suggest if your really picky about where you sit, call ahead. and regarding the food, it is probably the best Persian food i have had around the Philadelphia area. but because it is a different cuisine it may not be the best choice for all taste buds. and don’t judge the entire menu if you’ve only tried one dish. there are so many to choose from i am certain you will find one that you will fall in love with. also i suggest going during lunch hours its almost all the same wonderful food but a little bit less pricey and it doesn’t get as crowded as it does during dinner hours.

By: Work in Bryn Mawr

Work in Bryn Mawr — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 18:58:04 +0000

Wonderful meal to have when working extra hours. Other choices in area are Pizza, Subs and mo Subs. This is a breath of fresh air. We are fortunate to have authentic food such as this as these Persians restaurants are rare in Pennsylvania.

By: Jen

Jen — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 03:28:35 +0000

Eating at this restaurant was the WORST experience that we have had in years. The server was very nice but the food was horrible. The Tabouli was all parsley. It was not even recognizable as tabouli. The lamb was fatty and tasted gamey with very little to no flavor although it stated that it was spiced. And the deserts were partially frozen which made the Phyllo dough soggy. Considering the fact that for 2 people it cost over $80 for TERRIBLE food we would not recommend it or ever return.

By: Larry

Larry — Sat, 02 Feb 2008 23:16:03 +0000

The food is good, but it is impossible to get table as it is very small. The staff on the phone was not very helpful to make a reservation, which they only accept during certain hours before 5 or after 8 pm (what’s the point then of making a reservation).

By: John

John — Sat, 19 Jan 2008 02:18:50 +0000

I agree that the food is solid, which is probably the only saving grace for this restaurant, as I found the service (specifically our waitress) to be a bit pushy and might I add condescending. I find it extremely difficult to tolerate wait staff who insist that patrons be seated at a certain table, or area of the dining room (wedged in tightly between other diners) when the dining area is mostly empty and there are other tables from which to choose.

Having been to this restaurant dozens of times, I have realistic expectations of what the staff can reasonably deliver. On this particular night, my friend and I made a reasonable request to be seated at a table for two at an area of the dining room which we felt might afford some small measure of privacy, to which we were met with a condescending remark that “the restaurant is small,” the implication being that since the restaurant is small, there’s no difference where one is seated.

When we were, at last, seated at our table, our waitress said something to the effect that “now that you’ve had a tour of the restaurant, how about this?” That last sarcastic remark was not necessary, nor was it appreciated.
What was even more galling was when another party of two, who arrived after us, was seated, at their request, at a table which we were earlier denied.

Having worked in the restaurant and food business for many years, I understand the importance of positive first impressions. Although the food was good, the service and the initial encounter with our server undermined whatever continued goodwill we might have felt for Mediterranean Grill. Being an EXTREMELY and consistently generous tipper, my only regret was that I was not able to, nor did my conscience allow me to, tip as I generally do.

By: dee

dee — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 10:22:49 +0000

i had heard about the resturant alot when they open. i had been going there for a while and enjoyed the food, eventhough the service was something to be desire. The last time we were there,it was very embrassing, because no one came to our table for 15 minutes. Then we got all our food bread,salad,appetizer, and main course all the same time. We also were chrged for item that did not have ordered.I think the resturant is changing for worse.

By: mary

mary — Sun, 08 Jul 2007 16:30:13 +0000

Tables for two are a little on the crowded side–we felt like we were in the middle of the next table’s conversation. But the food was very good to excellent and the service friendly and professional. Great addition to the ethnic BYOB restaurants here on the Main Line.