Mary'z Mediterranean Cuisine

Mary’z – 5 Stars Mary’z is definitely the move—perfect for a chill date night or just a laid-back evening with good food and even better vibes. I came here on a date, and the atmosphere was relaxed, making it easy to focus on conversation and enjoy the night. The service struck the right balance: attentive enough to feel taken care of, but chill enough to let you vibe with your people. There’s both indoor and outdoor seating, and trust me—getting a hookah is a must. The flavors were smooth, and nearly every table had one. Some folks were even on laptops, so I could totally see this doubling as a cool remote work spot during the day. Now, the food? So good. I had the chicken kabob meal, and it was juicy, seasoned right, and super filling. I left full and happy, already thinking about what I want to try next time. They offer valet parking or self-parking in the back, so you’ve got options from the moment you pull up. Start to finish, this place delivered and gave me a reason to come back. Put it on your list.

Mary’z is delicious Lebanese/Mediterranean. Each time I’ve gone recently I’ve order the Mixed Grill. The meat is tender and cooked well. The sides are fresh and appetizing. My friends and I ordered Fatoush, spicy potatoes, fries, & fried cauliflower. The meal was served with fresh pocket pita that was so good. Our servers have been kind and informative. When planning your outing, just be prepared to pay to park or valet. The lot is a reasonable amount. The managers are kind and responsive to questions, concerns, & service. You can tell that decor, cleanliness, and orderliness of the restaurant is important to the management/owners.

Came here for a birthday dinner and it was fantastic. Service was great and very accommodating. The food was also amazing!

Beautiful place. Tranquil environment with different sections. Lots of options depending on the vibe you’re feeling for the night. The food is fresh and delicious. The outdoor patio is perfect for enjoying hookah, conversation and a delicious meal. My new fav spot. Will definitely be back! 10/10.

We visited Mary's Mediterranean Cuisine at 7 PM and called ahead to reserve a table. However, we later learned that if you're in the non-smoking section, reservations aren’t needed after 5 PM. We were seated at a table for six. Food Review: 1. Baba Ganoush – Good, smooth, and well-seasoned. 8/10 2. Marie’s Hummus – Creamy, flavorful, and one of the best hummus dishes we've had. 9/10 3. Fattoush – Unfortunately, this was a big disappointment. It lacked key ingredients like pomegranate molasses and sumac, making it far from authentic. 1/10 4. Muhammara – Perfectly balanced, rich, and delicious. 9/10 5. Stuffed Grape Leaves – Fresh, well-seasoned, and flavorful. 10/10 6. Fried Cauliflower with Tahini – Absolutely delicious, crispy, and well-paired with the sauce. 10/10 7. Chicken Liver – Cooked perfectly, full of flavor. 9/10 8. Bread – Fresh, warm, and amazing. 10/10 9. Tabbouleh – Well-balanced and refreshing. 10/10 10. Arak – Decent, but nothing special. 7/10 11. Makanek (Lebanese sausages) – Well-spiced. 9/10 12. Fried Kibbeh – Crispy outside, flavorful inside. 9/10 The staff was great—friendly, smiling, and attentive, which added to the positive experience. However, the valet parking was $10 cash or 12.5 credit card, which felt excessive for no apparent reason. Most of the food was great, and we would have given it 5 stars if not for the disappointing fattoush. It really needs key ingredients to be considered an authentic version of the dish. Overall, though, the experience was great, and we’d come back!

A solid 5 star. From the valet all the way to the people who brought the hookah to the waiter. The food is delicious the juices and fresh and top quality. I highly recommend this place.

***Definitely pass this up for the month of Ramadan*** On a slow Monday: This place This place has gone down a lot. I can see why all night long, only the smoking side had people sitting down. The food was not good. Our customer service was absolute trash. -Hummus was cold and taste like store bought -Beef sausage had a weird taste to it -Shawarma wrap had barely any seasoning and dry. And a big unwarranted pickle inside 30 minutes after food order, Waiter forgot to come back to us, also I never got my drink order, or to get my check. 15 more minutes passed by and i reminded him as he passed by, and then he was like I'm sorry." And then gets the check." ...Meanwhile, countless other people walked by and never once bothered to see what I was doing if I'm not eating. It gets better: I asked for 4 to go boxes to take it to go. And overhead guys in the back joking and chuckling saying "4 TO GO BOXES"?!? YOU SURE YOU DON'T 3? OKAY, I'LL GIVE YOU 5. YOU NEED MORE"?? Then they are making EVERY individual pay for valet parking. So not only have you gone up in price for bad food and bad service, but you are making everyone pay just to come to your subpar establishment.

Food was good. Went here for a boys get together to celebrate a friend's birthday, and enjoyed the food, the ambience and the hookah. The hookah was especially smooth even after using it for a long time. The lamb chops were exquisite to taste as well, would recommend to ask the waiter to make it well done in case you are not a fan of medium or medium- rare. We visited this place for a second day( with my spouse) this time, and tried the cauliflower and Lebanese bread, both were great.

Since the moment we entered, the experience was wonderful. The food was just fantastic -- fresh, terrific flavor, and perfectly cooked. Every dish was an authentic taste and hot and beautifully presented. You can see they have good-quality products. The food was also outstanding. The staff treated us with hospitality, were attentive but not aggressive, and did everything they could to make us feel at ease during our stay. They really treated us like VIP guests. The ambiance was warm and inviting, with a cozy and relaxed atmosphere that made it perfect for both casual dining and a nice night out. Everything about the restaurant felt thoughtful and well put together. Overall, this was one of the best dining experiences I've had in a long time. Highly recommend Mary'z Mediterranean Cuisine -- I'll definitely be coming back and bringing friends and family along.

I came to dine alone on a weekday evening and unfortunately felt that I did not have an experience where I would return. The place is set up nicely with seating both inside and outside and good vibes. However, the service is extremely slow and forgetful. I had come in search of the best falafel sandwich, and after much research Mary'z was a top contender. The sandwich itself was fine but nothing to necessarily write home about. The sauces were fantastic if you ask for garlic and spicy sauce on the side. However, I got double charged for them after my servers forgot to deliver them to me. Additionally, it took a half hour to deliver my check after repeatedly asking for it. I will not be returning here unfortunately.

I really like the vibe of this Mary'z compared to the Washington Heights location. I went on a Friday evening and it was pretty chill. They have valet available which was a plus and we sat in the main dining area (there's also a covered patio area as well). The lights were dimly lit which was soothing and chill. Hookah is available but I appreciated how the restaurant didn't feel overwhelming smoky inside. Especially as someone who doesn't smoke hookah it was still a comfortable, breathable (if that makes sense) while being inside. Our waitress was super pleasant and very attentive. I ordered the lamb chops with a pilaf which delicious! The portion was perfect and I loved the herb garnishes. I also ordered a pot of tea as my after dinner drink. I love how comforting hot tea is and I prefer to enjoy instead of a cocktail sometimes.

Still a great place for tea, hookah, & food while you're working from home or having a night out. Their patio is great for a nightcap on a nice weather evening. Their inside dining area is great for a cute date night or dinner. And their back den area is where most people do hookah and work from their laptops. They have a cool happy hour special. And parking is still valet at night for now $10 but free self parking during the early days.

The original location! Solid as a rock. Both locations have the same AMAZINGLY SMOOTH hookah and great food. I usually get the wings or the chicken shawarma sammich with EXTRA garlic sauce. The garlic sauce is SOOOO GOOD. Service is good at both locations, although I go to this one more frequently, so they know me. They make an excellent side car. I tried the raspberry martini on Friday and it was DELICIOUS. At this location you can smoke hookah on the 2 patios and on the inside. Larger than the one on Washington.

We got the Greek salad, duck and zalat bread. Solid 8/10! The salad was very flavorful and not just a basic dry side salad! The kitchen had ran out of duck so they put a lamb chop in my order and it was delicious. The duck was a little dry but still flavorful. The zaatar bread was okay with the dipping sauce but i don't think i would order that again.

I hadn't been to Mary'z in a while, so I decided to stop by for some hookah and food with friends. There's a charge whether you valet or self-park. Inside, there is some mood lighting, greenery, and some of Instagrammable spots. Along with the chill ambiance, the service was a bit slow. I ordered the flatbread trio. The cheese flatbread was warm and gooey. The zaatar flatbread had that tangy, herbal flavor you'd expect, perfectly balanced with the spices. The beef flatbread, however, didn't quite hit the mark for me; it had a slight sweetness that I wasn't a fan of. Personally, I prefer the sausage option!

It has been a while I haven't been to Houston. In the past I used to go to the other Mary'z location which used to be so authentic and the closest to Lebanese food we cook at home. We were staying at the Galleria and I decided to bring friends with me and check out this location. The food is really good compared to Lebanese food I get in San Antonio... it isn't the same like it used to be in the past. Now it is more Mediterranean to cater to the American palate. Don't get me wrong the food is still good but it lost the touch of homemade. The service was prompt fast and the waitress was really friendly and helpful The ambiance became like another hookah joint. We sat inside but seems outside is dedicated for smoking hookah. I didn't go out to check it out Will I be back? Maybe! My expectations aren't high like they used to be

Have driven by this place for many years as I live in the area(st george place) .... A friend was back in town and suggested here. Tucked away so can easily pass or miss the entrance.. 10$ valet I'm unsure if self parking is available. Beautiful luxury cars valeted from rolls Royce's to lambo's to rovers and plenty g wagons. They have indoor and outdoor seating there is a hookah allowed inside and it was a bit too smoked out for me luckily they do have a inside side that no hookah is allowed I was thankful as it was a little too warm outside for me. Was seated easily as it was about 945pm on a Monday evening. I went for the Caesar salad with grilled salmon and let me tell you that was by far the BEST tasting grilled salmon I have ever tasted !! Was juicy seasoned to perfection definitely can't wait to order that again. I will def be back ! My companion had the exact same dish and was equally impressed and gushed over the taste !! Good job chef

This was my second time at Mary'z but my first time at this location. I came with a friend on a Friday evening at 8:30PM. You have to valet your car as there doesn't appear to be self parking and it was $12. The ambiance is very nice. There were three separate rooms: a main dining area that seemed a tad bit more formal, a patio that was more casual and a third room that seemed like a combination of a dining room and a patio. We sat on the patio and while it was a bit humid they had a fan blowing over us so that was greatly appreciated. We ordered the beef Kebabs, lamb chops, and it came with a side of pita/ hummus and a salad. I enjoyed my lamb chops and the kebabs were okay, only problem is we ordered them to be cooked medium but then came nearly well done. I was okay with the lamb chops but we did have them remake the kebabs. I wasn't a fan of the pita bread and hummus to be honest. It didn't taste like your standard pita bread and the hummus had an unusual aftertaste to it. I also ordered a lavender drink but it did not taste like lavender lol no biggie though. I still finished it. We also ordered a love 66 hookah and it was fantastic. It pulled very smooth and lasted a while. Overall I think the service was okay, not the best but not the worst.

Best HH spot ever! I love to come here to get my work done after hours and enjoy a nice meal with cheap/good hookah. Service is fast and friendly. Ambiance is a nice chill vibe with easy/light conversation. I love Mary'z real baddddd.

A friend of mine mentioned Mary'z to me a couple of weeks ago. She mentioned it had a nice mid-day vibe for those who want to get some work done, chill, and do hookah. At the spur of the moment, after partaking in taco Tuesday and another spot, I decided to check out the night vibe and I truly enjoyed it. The service, atmosphere, snacks, and hookah were on point. I also noticed they have a nice patio and a second level. I will certainly return.

I go here for the hookah, the hookah is very affordable , and the customer service here is also very good.

Mary'z is one of the best hookah spots and chill vibes to relax and have a drink in Houston but customer service needs improvement. It took over 15 minutes just to get my order and even a glass of water when they were not at full capacity and saw me sit down. You can't beat the prices for the hookah and drinks but the wait times are not ideal and need improvement.

This is honestly my number one favorite place for Lebanese food! It never fails to impress. I always have to get the grilled lamb chop--it's perfectly seasoned and incredibly tender. The deluxe mixed grill is a must-try, packed with a variety of delicious flavors. I can't get enough of the roasted potatoes and vermicelli rice; they complement the main dishes beautifully. And let's not forget the labneh--it adds such a creamy, tangy touch. The sausage here is unique, too! The service is really good, making every visit feel special. Plus, the interior is cute and inviting, creating a wonderful atmosphere to enjoy a meal. If you're looking for an authentic and satisfying Lebanese experience, this is the spot to visit!

Very disappointed with my experience here. Came here for after dinner drinks. Service was the worst I ever experience. Took a long time for drink, food, refills. Never brought the things we asked for and as it was getting closer to closing time, they started to take things off the table without our permission even after we asked for a box for our food. Highly discouraged people from coming here

The staff here are always nice. One of the waitresses even stopped to chat with us and ask us why we weren't with our boyfriends. Lol (I guess we're the problems ) The food is always awesome. Its not loud and you can smoke your hookah/cigars in peace. The lights at night are an added bonus for a great quiet vibe.

I hadn't been here in a while, but my friend visited from out of town and had a dinner gathering there. As I entered the parking, a valet attendant stopped me. There was no such thing as free self parking. What? I could park on my own and pay $7, or have him park my car for $10. Excuse me? Since when did Mary'z begin charging folks who are coming to dine in their establishment to park? So each of my friends and I had to pay to park. Some of them had paid $10 to self park. The valet attendant could rarely speak English. And he was not clear why you pay $10 to self park. I paid $7. I asked to speak to a manager. Mary'z is contracting a parking service. Why? This area of town is not ritzy nor is it Downtown to be charging for parking. Unfortunately, you can't park on Richmond Ave. to avoid this fee. At least the manager said my friends who paid $10 would get a $3 refund. Now as to the food. ..I ordered a vegetarian sandwich with cauliflower. It's good. It has tahini sauce and pickled turnips. I was still hungry and ordered fava beans. They're tasty and the presentation is great. However, I find that $10 for that amount of beans is overpriced. So for a veggie sandwich, beans and parking, I paid a total of $31.63. At least our waitress, Maria N, only included a 15 percent tip on our bill. She was nice. As long as I have to pay for parking, I won't be returning.

Not gonna elaborate...got the after dinner hookah going now, but the food was great-love the cuisine! Best to do samplers and tapas, so you can really get the full scope. We ordered: Beef Shawarma Sandwich, Cabbage Rolls, Kibbi, Mixed Grill, Roasted Eggplant, hummus with Schwartz and ground beef, flatbread with cheese and sausage (like a delicious pizza), pita pockets, house salads, cucumber and yogurt... certain I forgot something, but, you get the picture. Nice little spot for groups, for dates, families, getting some work done (with the hookah, lol), and just a chill vibe. They've got rooftop seating in both the front and back, so lots of choices. The indoor dining area reminds you a bit of a greenhouse... Will return. The Heights location is great too!

Parking is valet only ...enter a narrow driveway before Drip car wash. $10 valet cash. Upon entering, you can smell the hookah and the delicious food wafting through the restaurant. We sat in the roomy back patio with partial roof and heaters. Service was awesome, fast and friendly. My friend had a hookah. We had our kids but we sat on the patio so it was ok. We ordered the cheese pita bread (cheese pizza) , baba ganoush, and a mixed meat platter. Everything was delicious. Definitely love the food. Especially the garlic sauce. Didn't like the only valet option.

This was my first time visiting this establishment. I can't say enough about the food. It was absolutely amazing! Will definitely be visiting again.

1 of the best spots to try around town! I've been a avid supporter of theirs since they first opened & just love it. The ambiance, food, music & service are always phenomenal! Since they renovated it's a lot better & more spacious. Highly recommend it.

i absolutely love lebanese food. Every single food item i tried was amazing. ambiance was very welcoming, felt like I was at my ex girlfriend's grandmas place. The service was pretty good as well. Will definitely be back when i come to houston

I am quite disappointed. I remember this place being good but it was TERRIBLE! RUN!!! It took our server 5 minutes to get to the table another 10 minutes for the drinks and another 10 minutes on top of that for the food. I only ordered a salad, grape leaves and a pickled plate. Honestly I won't even get into detail about the food because it was straight trash! The prices are outrageous, the food is mediocre and the service is horrible. How is this place still in business!!!

Uhhh-mazingggggg... I whole heartedly recommend this restaurant! This was a new experience for me all together. Ok so from the beginning.. parking is valet only! Let me rephrase that. Friendly cheap $7 valet only parking. Table is recommended to reserve. We reserve for 7 people outside patio seating. (Smoking is outside only/$10 hookah) Ok, now we at the table with menus... right! I never had any of this stuff but French fries lmbo. Everything was new to me. We ordered lamb chops, fries, hummus, rosemary quail and a butter herb rice. I have no complaints! Food was full of spices and it was delicious. Side note: ask for a mint lemonade!!!!! It looks like a green bean smoothie (I know gross huh) but it's goooooooooooooooooood

Excellent service. Delicious food. Amazing selection of cocktails. Chill vibe. Great hookah. Highly recommend. Note: you have to pay for self-parking. Valet too.

Okay place, decent food but a bit on the pricier side based on their wines and entree prices. Most annoyingly, why would you not offer a complimentary parking space and charge for even self parking on a Tuesday night? Definitely not going back just like many others. No wonder why this place had barely 2 other tables

I came here with my Jordanian friend on her recommendation; however, we both left disappointed in the quality of the food. My friend was especially disappointed; she used to love this place, and she said the quality's gone down. Also did I mention that parking is valet-only and $10? Hummus: 0/5, it tasted so plastic-y and artificial. Like some really bad grocery store hummus. I usually love hummus, but I didn't touch this after my initial bite. Halloumi cheese: 4/5. It's hard to mess this one up, but there was nothing special about it. Fattoush salad: 5/5. I would definitely get this again. The dressing was delicious, and the pita chips were perfectly crispy and seasoned. Beef Shawarma Plate: 4/5. The beef was fine, and I was hungry so I ate it. It was nothing special though. The best part of this dish was the rice -- that was special, it had a hint of sweetness and a great texture. Chicken Kabob plate: 2/5. The chicken was so dry and flavorless. Didn't touch this after my first bite. Overall, I would not come back here. There's plenty of Mediterranean places in Houston, you're better off going somewhere else.

Nice chill spot to grab drinks, food, and/or Hookah. I ordered a Margarita and a blueberry mint hookah. My margarita was okay, too much mix or syrup was used but it was strong! The hookah was made perfectly because a lot of times the mint can be over powering.

Mary'z was pretty good! The food was great and tasted (mostly) authentic, and the decor was super cute which was an added bonus. I ordered the lamb chop appetizer with a side of rice. The accompanying sauce was great, however, I wish the lamb chops didn't have such a charred taste. The cocktails were on the stronger side, and cutely presented (my lemon drop came in a tin cup...very sassy). If you're into hookah, they have that as well.

So I want to start this by saying the stars that I'm giving is based on the service. I enjoyed my food and second server. I had no issues there. So my friend and I went to eat dinner and catch up. You sit yourself and I am really sad I picked the table I did. It initially took more than 5 minutes for us to get greeted by the actual server. The lady came by and gave us water and another waiter came by to say hello and that I server would be with us. He would've waited on us but would've caused issues because we weren't in his section. AS a former server I understood and waited. After a few more minutes we were greeted by our server. I order the London mule and famous salad and kibbi. I did not like my drink-- it was too watery. I then proceeded to order my meal-- the mix grill. This is where it all goes down---- I didn't read. It was my mistake and I literally told the waiter this. I wanted the salad to be included as one of the sides and could I change it. I do not know her name but the waiter looks like she has gotten some plastic surgery to her lips. I asked her could she see if I could take it off but her whole mood was off. I did not like it and decided to cancel the meal and just take the salad as is. THIS LADY BEGAN TO GO QUESTION WHY I CANCELLED MY MEAL AND REPLACEMENT DRINK. I told her because I wanted to and then she proceeded to ask me why. Then she said I was giving her attitude when I kept telling her because I decided to. Now verbatim I told her. I chose to do what I wanted because I want to and that the discussion was over. She left never to be seen again. In all my years serving I never was confrontational with a patron. She was rude and it wasn't just us. When I was leaving another woman said the same thing. She had just parked her car and was leaving no less than 10 minutes from arriving due to the rude service of the same woman. I told the manager he needs to get her in line because she is going to cost them business. He said he had spoken to her but we all know how that goes. My fatoush and kibbi was awesome. The salad was fresh and crispy and the kibbeh was seasoned to perfection. I will probably not be back because of my experience. If I had a different server initially, I think my experience would've been totally different.

My favourite hookah spot in Houston!!! Drinks are great, prices are even better!! Love their lamb chops and shawarma. Mary'z never disappoints!!!!

Cabbage rolls and grape leaves were our top favorites. My boys liked their chicken shawarma's. My hubbie and I got the lamb and beef shawarma and it was dry. Needed some sauce or something more for flavor. For dessert we had the ice cream baklava and that was very tasty! Will definitely come back when we are in town again!

Eh. This was my first time coming here. We asked for patio seating when we arrived at nearly 11p. They said we couldn't sit outside because there was a party whose time was up at 10pm. Yeah didn't make sense to me either. We sat uncomfortably inside for 15 mins and then they came back and said we could sit outside. We only had drinks and maybe that's the reason our server wasn't attentive because we didn't order hookah. He was actually rude and never came to check on the table. Lastly, forced valet. You'll have to pay $10 because there is nowhere else to park. Their hookah prices are good but I don't see myself coming back here because there's hookah on every block in Houston.

Bottom line up front: Overpriced, regular quality food, sub-par service, and outrageous self-parking fee ($10). Food: Overpriced, small portions, and the baklava was stale (couldn't finish) Service: Slow with little enthusiasm. Waiter and waitress argue in front of customers. Ambiance: The place looks nice but I was seated in the food court section of the restaurant (internal non-smoking) which was not as nice. Additionally, they charge $10 for parking.

Upon arrival, valet stand greeted us and asked if we wanted to valet our car. When we declined, they proceeded to state self parking was $7. This was not how it was done in the past and for the scale of restaurant this shouldn't be a requirement. When entering the restaurant we were not greeted and there was no hostess to seat you. Not sure why we are being asked to pay for self parking with no alternatives.

Quick recap: - Food: Really Good - Portion size: Average - Service: Table Service, Nice staff - Environment: Modern - $: Medium/High - Perks: Hookah bar too More details: Went there for a dinner. We had a lot of different meals, sides and entrees. From labneh and hummus ($6.95 each), tabboule ($7.95), cucumber and yogurt ($6.95), babaganoush ($6.95), french fries ($7.95). All the entrees were really good. For the main we had kafta kebab ($17.95) and mixed shawarma ($19.95) with a fattouch salad ($8.95). Everything was really good. The lebanese bread (very thin flat bread) was really good. Absolutely loved the food The staff was nice and it came out fast. We finished with some desserts that we had in the hookah bar area, with 2 hookas Overall? Great ,great experience. Very good food. A bit expensive, but definitely the extra dollars compared to other Lebanese restaurants in the area! :)

Can't comment on the service because we did take-out, but I will say that the man on the phone was patient and helpful. I've had Mediterranean food dozens of times, but I think this is my first specifically Lebanese meal. Due to our own poor timing, the food was basically cold by the time we started eating, and we reheated a few items. That the food was still delicious despite not being "fresh out the kitchen" was evidence that the fare from Mary'z is well-made and packed with flavor. In terms of small plates, the Tabuli (citrusy and herbaceous salad) was crunchy and refreshing, the Hummus was thick and rich, but the Baba Ghannouj was my personal favorite with a heavily smoky taste. The little pita pockets were airy, fluffy, and perfect for dipping. Aside from those Mediterranean staples, we also tried Sujok, a kind of spiced cured sausage, and the Mary'z Sampler, which was an assortment of Falafel, stuffed grape leaves, and fried goodies. The sausage had a slightly tough texture, but the sourness and mild heat paired well with the mushy tomatoes and lemon. The sampler tray had a lot of delicious doughy pockets filled with mince meat and veggies, along with more familiar options -- not a bad deal for $14. For our larger plates, we opted for two varieties of Flat Bread and marinated chicken and lamb kebabs. All were excellent. The flat breads were like mini pizzas, but with the crunchy crust replaced by a soft and chewy pita-like dough. The Jebne, topped with Mozzarella and a salty Levantine cheese called akkawi, was a big hit. I also savored the Lahm Bel Ajeen flat bread, which was topped with minced beef that had a slightly sweet and complex flavor. The Lamb Meshwe and Shish Tawook were both super tasty and surprisingly tender, particularly the chicken. The cilantro and a splash of lemon further accentuated the charred elements. Enjoyable meal overall, and reasonably priced for the quantity!

I arrived kind of late so the kitchen was closed but The lounge is a nice vibe kind of an upscale feel, if you drive down Richmond you probably wouldn't see if even though it's on Richmond kind of feels like a low key spot definitely would come back at an earlier time.

It was good. It wasnt anything unique to make me return. The waitress was nice. For a small mom and pops place... pops didnt say a word to us. Nor did what looked like to be his kids. Wasn't a warm and friendly establishment like other Lebanese restaurants. Honestly, the food at Fadis is better...

Food experience was terrible for me... both Shawerma is a big no, the sauce in the chicken shawarma smells like expired.. meat shawarma was dry.. falafel was crispy from outside soft inside but taste like ready mixture.. (the meat vine leaves was tasty & good), the server insisted its only 3 pcs while the menu says its6 then it was 6 as per the menu ‍ Then we asked for 1 extra tahini not sure why we had 3.. not to mention that they forgot to bring it at first till we asked again.. Moreover we got Babaganoj while we did not order it, they didn't charge us for the order but no one knows why its served Finally we ordered home made ice cream then when it was the time for serving the dessert they informed us that they do not have it anymore... On the other hand, the place is really nice not like other Arabic restaurant,, also to be mentioned there is a waitress her name I believe is Jacki she was beyond kind, she cares to the most and trying her best to make everything more than perfect

Great place to enjoy a glass of wine and smoke hookah. Food is delicious! They have a second floor for private events that has an amazing view. Great service! They only downfall is that there's only valet parking. Be ready to pay cash for parking.

Off Richmond in the uptown/galleria area it's a great spot to hit up after a day of tiring shopping at the mall. On weekends (friday, saturday, sunday) it is valet only for parking. $5 when you pick up your car; not a complimentary tip only service like many other places. It's not really possible to avoid the valet; I went around back to find somewhere to park for free but you wouldn't be able to walk through to Mary'z from the back. Once you walk inside there's a hostess directly ahead and two rooms on either side; to the right is a bit darker and grungy looking (I suspect this is where you are to smoke hookah if you so wish) and to the left is a brighter area with an open kitchen and lovely modern industrial lighting. Mary'z Sampler Many of these were still frozen at the center. They are clearly frozen already cooked and then reheated afterwards. I wasn't concerned about food safety since they were cooked in advance, but it did make it a bit odd to bite into something warm but cold in the center. The seasoning and flavor, though, were absolutely amazing. Fries - I wouldn't recommend these. They come with regular ketchup and don't have any particular seasonings. McDonald's would be better honestly (well, in the sense that they would be the same but cheaper). Pies - the cheese pies are to die for. The beef are also very lovely; the spinach are bit sour and weren't really to my liking. They're rather large in size and will fill you up very easily with 2 or 3 pies. Tea Pot - a bit pricey at $8 for a pot of tea but you do get several glasses worth of tea for the pot. Cheese & Sujok Flatbread LOVELY. Just the right amount of sujok (rather small crumbles) but throughout the pizza so that every bite gets a flavor smash of the sujok. The cheese is rich and not too oily. The pizza crust is pretty thin but goes very well with the cheese and sujok combination. The makeup is actually round like a pizza and is probably ~12 inches; a great steal for just around $8. Service is sparse but friendly.

Totally agree with the reviews regarding their valet strategy. If you're going to mandate a fee for valet (with no other parking options), please make sure your staff knows how to properly tracks car keys. We got asked multiple times which car was ours after paying and handing them our ticket. 10 minutes later after we asked where our car was, he said he couldn't locate the keys (and wasn't even apologetic) so we literally had to open and look through each of the key drawers to identify our keys. This is a borderline scam. Service during the actual time at our table was also very poor. Our waiter hadn't checked on us 40 minutes after ordering and had been waiting for our items to come. The only redeeming factor this place has is the ambiance after the renovation and good food.

HORRIBLE service!! I had to sit myself. The pita bread was dry and cold. After I specifically asked for it to be fresh and hot. The hummus was tasteless. Once the waiter left my table he NEVER returned. I literally had to flag down another waiter to ask for service. I eventually just asked for my tab and left.It was not worth trying to order anything else. Clearly they do not care about their customers. I only have 1 star because I couldn't post this review otherwise

Rethink your valet strategy. It is extremely disappointing that the manager would use the excuse that we are in a dangerous area and that valet is the ONLY option. There are plenty of lebanese food/restaurant in the galleria and there are plenty more in midtown/heights Houston that doesn't force people to use valet. Look at El Tiempo Cantina which has supre valet parking and they charge ZERO dollar! They ran to get more car and got my car fast, and I would tip them. But never did they force me to pay them. What is even more shady is that they didn't even tell me upfront that there is a $5 charge neither did they give me any other option. They make me wait a long time even though there was barely any body in the restaurant. So like I say... for the sake of your restaurant, make the valet complimentary with tip optional. That's the way to do it. And please if you are going to respond with a smart comment about why the valet needs to charge $5, you can save it. How was the food? I honestly thought it was good until I got choke by the valet asking me for $5 before he would get my car. So not good enough for me to come back with this kind of service. We will just go to Cafe Layal and Fadi's instead.

If I could leave negative stars I would. First the mandatory valet parking and no other options for parking .This was our first time patronizing this place .Coming in we were greeted and seated with no problem. The menu was very informative and the waitress wasn't really any help. She barely checked on our table but for others they had her full attention. We had to flag her down a few times. We even had to tell her to bring the check. The most ridiculous thing was when she came back quickly with the bill and demanded we pay gratuity. I've never been to a place that made customers tip without automatically adding gratuity on the bill. That's extortion. Then we agreed to pay the tip she still came back with change. Like ma'am you just made us pay your tip and you didn't even take it . Upon leaving she literally argued why we didn't leave a tip and that's how she got paid lmaooo. Well we couldn't tell they way she ignored us the whole time. Very unprofessional. Mandatory valet and tip?! Never coming back. Good lucksShawarma

I thought the food was very good. The bread was tasty and warm. I really like the the eggplant dish very good

From the beautiful, classy decor to the attentive and friendly service and amazing amazing flavorful food...My fiancé is Lebanese and I'm Persian so I've been surrounded by middle eastern food all my life. We currently live in Southern California and let me tell you, I have yet to come across a Lebanese/Middle Eastern restaurant like this. Every single dish we tried was mouth watering and packed with so much flavor, I can't even tell you which dish was my favorite. All of the food is fresh and you can tell it's authentic. I could eat their fattoush every day with each of my meals or as a meal alone it's so good. We went on a weekday so there was no valet, like most people seem to comment on in the reviews. Having to pay for valet, however; has and would never deter me from delicious, authentic food. Can't wait to go back to Houston just so we can eat here again.