mezeh

Stopped here for dinner and mezeh classic with some falafel on the side and it was all absolutely delicious and flavorful! We didn’t have any wait time and got our food pretty quickly after ordering. The staff were helpful and kind and the restaurant was clean, organized, and designed well. Wish I had one of these back home!

Based on what others have said, I expected decent service. Maybe I got them in an off day, but no one was friendly or seemed to be in a good mood. Good selection of items available and all of them looked fresh. I ordered a make your own bowl with chicken schwarma. The food was good.

I visited the Mezeh location at National Harbor and was completely let down. They were out of pita bread, pita chips, tzatziki, and most of the hummus—which are core staples of their menu. It’s hard to enjoy a Mediterranean bowl when half the essentials are missing. To make matters worse, the bathrooms were out of service, adding another layer of inconvenience. Staff gave no apology or explanation, and the vibe felt disorganized and indifferent. At a high-traffic location like National Harbor, you’d expect better preparation, especially during meal hours. Instead, it felt like the restaurant was running on fumes.

Flavorless food even the tzatziki sauce we had on the side was tasteless, the bowl went straight to the trash —even the drink didn’t really make it up for the wasted food!

Food very solid. I had the classic bowl which had the perfect amount of spice and was super filling for the price. Service was so so. Employees just ignored me for first 5 minutes without acknowledgement. Son made a make your own bowl and didn't inform about upcharge for steak in it. Atmosphere terrible - no ac or bathroom and super cramped. We took food to go but it wasn't packaged with lids on tightly and a bunch spilled out. Would I try again, definitely based on the food. That said obviously needs better management based on facilities and staff.

Great little place for a lunch bite. Their winter shawarma bowl was excellent.

Very good Mediterranean options 👌 Open buffet style and reasonable price for such area

The food was fresh and really good. They had an all gluten free options and I couldn't have been happier with how good it was. It was simple to order and although it was Friday, the line moved fast and we got our food quick. I was able to finish mine but was very full and my date couldn't finish it all but loved it. Would recommend for something not fried, relatively healthy and good for the soul!

Mezeh has the same concept as Cava, a Mediterranean Chipotle, but with some variance in meats and toppings! I decided to build my own bowl. What stood out to me the most were the crunchy chickpeas toppings which were delicious. Wish I asked for more of that. I also appreciated that your portions for each item added weren't limited besides meat of course. They also give you a free pita on the side if you get a bowl. The server happily answered my questions, which is much appreciated. Service is quick and efficient. Note, the ventilation isn't super thorough so expect to smell like grilled meat if you decide to dine in. It's a casual eatery. This location is clean and modern. It's also one of the more affordable places within the National Harbor area.

One of the best spots for fast casual & healthy eats at the Harbor! Unless you hate Mediterranean food, this is definitely the spot to be and check out!! I've eaten here twice now and I have not but good things to share. The flavor, quality and portions are perfect. You get your monies worth here! Looking forward to coming back. . This place is located the National Jarbor, facing the pier which makes it a great spot to grab some healthy eats and.chill on the water while enjoying your meal. . You have the option of dining in or outside. Quick eat, delicious, and affordable! Definitely, you can't go wrong with this place!

We got to Mezeh when they first opened, so everything was fresh. The staff was friendly. The restaurant was clean with a good amount of seating. They offer 2 size bowls. We ordered the regular size which has unlimited toppings. The small bowl has 5 toppings max. I got grains and greens. It was a small upcharge because I wanted the greens on the side. I can't finish a bowl in one sitting, the lettuce gets weird if it's reheated. So on the side is how I prefer to get it. I got chicken and lots of different veggies, hummus , and sauces. The meats have an upcharge if it's not chicken. It also came with a pita bread. For about $14 my bowl was a good portion. The food tasted fresh and I liked the hummus and sauces. Very tasty. The pickled onions make it pop, and I really liked the crunchy pita topping. I'd definitely get it again. Check them out!!!

I've ordered here a few times through UberEats. I've never been inside of the restaurant, simply because I don't want to pay for parking at the Harbor. However, the National Harbor is a beautiful place and it's nice to have offerings fairly priced within the area. Now as far as my food review goes, I have always been please with my purchase. I'd say it comparable to other Mezeh locations I've been to in the area. I can't speak about the service, since I've never actually dined in. But I will say my food is always to my liking, that I happen to find myself ordering often enough.

Good food that feels light. We really enjoyed our meals. The portion size is good. The ladies behind the counter were helpful in making choices. The dining space is nice but the odor near the bathroom was terrible. It may have even beyond their control but it was not pleasant.

For quick, healthy, order and go Mediterranean food Mezeh is a fabulous option. The concept is similar to Chipotle or Cava - choose your option (bowl, salad, wrap), base (grains or greens - or both!), protein, and toppings. There are both included and premium toppings, and a variety of dressings. The nutritional and allergen information is available online so a person with dietary preferences or restrictions can order with confidence. The decor is clean and colorful and if you choose to dine-in there are plenty of tables/chairs. Pricing is on par for other dining options of this concept, and for nutritional bang for your buck, Mezeh is a good choice.

Good food at a decent price. Everything we had seemed fresh. The service hete was fine.

The traditional chicken shawarma wrap was fresh and flavorful. I asked them to make it as spicy as this could which for most other places is a problem. No issue here. The mango spicy sauce and a side of their spiciest sauce were very spicy and perfect. The baklava came two in a pack with a chocolate option and they were bother very good. If I was going to be picky I would say the standard baklava needed more honey drizzled on top but the chocolate version was so good, it wasn't a big issue. Server was professional and friendly. Can't wait to go back.

Four stars in general, but 5 stars for serving healthy and light fare in National Harbor where good, fast food is hard to find. We do a staycation a few times a year in National Harbor and we have to figure out how to feed a family of 6-7 ranging from a 7-year-old to a 70-year old. I also really can't stand eating heavily-processed, overly-salted food. This has good greens, good meat, and mostly fresh ingredients. You can get a bowl or a wrap or a flatbread pizza. I really like it. To be honest, the only downsides are (a) it can be hard to bring food back to somebody because so much of ordering is by pointing at ingredients as you go through the like, (b) my son really didn't like the pizza because even the plain pizza had herbs and tomatoes on, and (c) this might have been a fluke, but it was freezing inside when we went. Still this gets five stars for me given the constraints.

Mezeh is great for a quick, light bite in National Harbor. I went with 2 friends and we all ordered the make-your-own bowl with half/half meat. Like Cava or Naf-Naf Grill or Chipotle, you can add a bunch of different toppings which was great. The lamb kefta and steak shawarma were bland so ask for lots of sauce. We paid in order, but 2 of us were charged about $14, but the last person was charged $21! They claimed they gave her more meat (note: their meat portions are very small) when she didn't ask for double meat--Sadly the meat portion looked the same as the other bowls.

Great service and delicious food and well worth a stop for a busy weekend while on the island. I made it before the lunch rush on a busy Saturday and despite ordering for 3 people the process was painless. While I waited for my hotel roommates to figure out their orders, I got a large drink for 3 dollars and the free refills helped me get the caffeine I needed to stay awake until 4 AM while volunteering with no issue. I was able to get 2 meals out of 1 bowl and I would suggest only roasted or pickled vegetables with a protein (I got my usual shredded lamb) to make sure nothing gets soggy. My bowl was good for the rest of the day to snack on. I really enjoy Mezeh and this location did not disappoint, I will be back when I visit the island without question.

Great quick lunch spot! Came here during a conference for a fast lunch with a couple folks. Service was quick, food was tasty and reasonably priced. Nice toppings options and flavorful sauces! Tasty and lean meat and my wrap was awesome all around!

Food is okay...service needs to improved and workers need to be properly trained, specially the short dude with the tattoos. If I ask for cheese on a corner or on the side for allergies, does not mean that you can throw it in all over the bowl. When I tell the guy he says that it's the same thing as if it goes on the side. Shame that they don't care for the customers!

Looking for a quick bite while in National Harbor and also keep it healthy? Mezeh has you covered. Bowls are reasonably priced, lots of options and the ingredients are all fresh.

Very good dinner deal: bowl or wrap with dessert and drink for $15. Recommend the bulgur wheat and couscous, Turkish salad and sauces. Had falafel but lamb kefta looked good too. Very filling and the lady was very nice.

I was visiting National Harbor for work and personal events and I was determined to have some Mezeh while there. This location never misses. I ordered a custom bowl and when I tell you I cleaned my plate, I did. I live in Florida and the area I live in doesn't have a Mezeh location. The restaurant is always clean and quiet, even when busy. The staff is attentive and my food is always fresh and prepared well. You can never make me hate Mezeh, especially the National Harbor location. I can't wait to go back!

Everything is very fresh and tasty. The falafel was perfect. It's also very reasonably priced.

Mezeh Mediterranean Grill food I really like but the only problem have is when you pay for more tzatziki sauce they don't give you what you pay for.

My first time in this nice Mediterranean restaurant. I am looking for some new things in my reviews and one is keto friendly food and vegan options along with my usual review of the food, staff, menu, facilities. Food-delicious! I had seen on the website that they had a bowl with close to what I ordered. We went there for the bowl on website but it was build your own. Ok, still workable. Base-baby spinach, romaine lettuce, arugula, next chicken-I got the hot spicy chicken (mild had big chunks of onions and I can't eat onions-that was disappointing to not get the kabob flavor). The chicken lived up to its word and was spicy enough to require the feta cheese to balance out the flavor. The two hummus were spicy and plain and both delicious. I can say the bowl was more than I could eat in one sitting. 4/5 for food only because nearly everything had onions!! The restaurant was empty so we had our pick of seats and got a table/booth. The tables were clean and the restroom clean. It was quiet and relaxing. But bring milk for the spicy chicken:-). 5/5 for cleanliness, restroom clean and no overbearing loud music playing. Thank you . The fruit juice was an absolute amazing bonus for me. Tried all 4 & all great. I particularly like the far right one with turmeric, mandarin? Got some extra anti inflammatory into me naturally! Absolute perk 5/5 Overall I recommend this place for anyone. It is handicapped accessible but parking is not easily found so a drop off & go park is best if you are handicapped or disabled.

Came by Mezeh Mediterranean Grill for a quick lunch while walking around the waterfront. The first thing I noticed was that there were no prices on the menu, and it seemed like several others were confused as well. I asked the staff how much a bowl cost, but they didn't seem to speak fluent English or know off the top of their head. Despite everything, the staff was very nice and helpful but be prepared for some complications when ordering. Tip: I added a photo of the menu with the prices for anyone having difficulties finding it as I did. Hope it helps!! I ordered the greens & grains bowl with chicken shawarma (~$11.35) and overall, it was pretty good. They give decently big portions and it's about what you can expect from a good Mediterranean bowl. The toppings also add a nice variety of flavors and textures depending on what you get. My personal favorites were the roasted corn, pickled onions, and spicy hummus.  In short, I recommend going to Mezeh if you want to grab a quick & satisfying meal at a great value. Out of most of the places I've tried in National Harbor, this is one of the few places I would come back to again.

Excellent food! Friendly service! So many choices! I am glad I found this place! It's a great place to eat and hang out with friends, new or old!

Fresh! Great food and service ! I love that you can build your own bowl and choose from the freshest choices. Great location

Went there for lunch today. Had to park 2 streets away but a good walk that I needed. Was the perfect food to break my fast. I ordered the bowl with half spicy lamb meatballs and half chicken. With brown rice, , spinach, all of the hummus', tzatziki, pickled veggies that you could put in there. The service was quick and fast because it wasn't busy. But why do the workers always act like they are skimpy on serving the meat proteins. Fill it up! These fast casual places like this really never miss and this one was good today. Pretty sure I'll be back.

Great spot for a healthy light evening meal after our substantial lunch. It was very crowded but the line moved quickly. They were out of several items. They had no pita bread only chips and several salad items were gone. I enjoyed my mixed green salad with kabob chicken,Tabouli ,cucumbers and chickpeas with a nice tzatziki sauce. My wife loved her grilled chicken rice and assorted vegetable bowl. Daughter and son in law had the steak shawarma bowls and gave them two thumbs up. It was a quick healthy inexpensive meal. Just what the doctor ordered.

This was a carryout order, so I can't speak to what the parking situation may usually be, I was dropped & picked up at the door, so it was a fast process for me! Amazing location, right on the waterfront. There is covered outdoor seating in front, and seating indoors as well. I think the easy analogy is Greek/Mediterranean Chipotle? haha In my opinion it may be a bit higher quality than Chipotle actually, but that could be subjective. The takeaway is fast, customizable bowls, wraps and the like. I placed the order in advance online the night before for a set pick-up time on Saturday afternoon. I really appreciated being able to do this as it was a large order for 8 people and that was a lot of customization to do properly. The order was ready on time and all I had to do was go to the cash register, where I was helped immediately. All the orders were correct and most importantly in the bags! (You'd be surprised how many places don't always get everything in an order). Would certainly return to this location again :)

I love me some Mezeh. The National Harbor location has been around a while, and I get to stop in there on the rare occasion that I'm actually in the area. There is plenty of space to eat inside, and the line has never gotten too obnoxious in my experience. Though, most of the time I order through the app. The quality of the food is as great as it is everywhere else -- if I don't have my caramelized eggplants I feel like I'm doing something wrong! They did change up the juices, which upsets me to this day -- the Power Berry was easily the best. But what they do have is still good. I hope Mezeh continues to do well, because quite frankly -- I don't know what I'd do without them at this point!

There was a long wait line all the way to the doorway. The line was able to move fairly with three staff were working and serving. We had one chicken kebab bowl with arugula, spicy hummus, roasted vegetables, chickpeas, pickled onions and olives. Another one was chicken kebab in pita pocket also with arugula, spicy hummus, roasted vegetables, chickpeas salad, pickled onions and Turkish olives. They were both good and in fair prices in this tourist area on such busy Saturday noon.

This Mezeh location in National Harbor is quite slow. I come here as a stop for my cycling route to refuel pretty frequently. I used to use their app, but now I order in person so I can tell them exactly what I want. Last time I went was 8/23/22 and they were out of pita bread and roasted eggplants in the morning! :( I prefer mezeh over cava bc I think there is a bigger variety and I really like the roasted eggplants. They have a code to the restroom on your receipt. It is not a short code!

Fresh as promised. Falafel was light and crisp. Lentils were small and easy to eat. I would come back here again.

I recently attended a conference at the Gaylord National Resort. Before coming to town, we looked up restaurants in the area to try and find some semi-healthy options. We love Mediterranean food and were excited to try Mezah. Unfortunately, we were very disappointed. The air conditioning was out, the ice machine didn't work, and the bathroom was closed. They were out of several ingredients on the menu and gave me the wrong dressing for my salad. Speaking of my salad, the portion sizes were very small. The only reason I am giving 2 stars instead of 1 is because the flavors of the ingredients they did have were good. Either way, with all of the other options in the area, I don't recommend Mezah.

I have mixed reviews on Mezeh. My food was good and I did read on yelp before hand that it is similar to a chipotle where you move down the line and add items to your bowl. However, I was thrown when I went in and there wasn't even a menu on the wall nor were prices listed anywhere. When the girl asked me what I wanted I had told her it was my first time there and asked how I begin. She didn't even bother to take 5 seconds to explain. She told me to scan the QR code and look for myself. Really?! I did that because I wanted to order but honestly I won't be returning because of the poor customer service. If you are interested in still coming here, food is good and there is indoor and outdoor seating. Prepare to not have any of your questions answered.

I loved this place for a fast casual lunch. Build your own Mediterranean bowl. So many topping and sauce options! I'd definitely come back.

I had a vegan falafel bowl and it was great! The food was ready super quickly and reasonably priced for the region!

So glad I found this place! Friendly service, huge portions, delicious food and great atmosphere. I got the shawarma heat bowl. Yum!

As we plummeted down the 95 towards our destination, we realized that it was way past dinner time and we needed to make a turn off to grab some grub. I felt that falafels were the food of the moment and hubby found this place for us to try close to the freeway to make sure we kept to our timeline getting to the Carolinas. Parking was easy and accessible, but not enough disabled parking and required payment even though we were only there for a short time to grab food and go. We walked across the street to the restaurant and despite it being a huge space in a somewhat popular place, we were the only people in the entire restaurant other than the people working there. It was sort of a Chipotle like bar of pick what you want meal compilation options. You can pick a bowl, a pita, or a wrap and then you decide on protein, carbs, veggies, and sauces. The ladies behind the counter were more interested in talking to each other than really coaching us through the options, so we made our best way through and ended up with a pita ($7.50) and a wrap ($8.50), both with falafels. The food itself seemed fresh, including all fresh tasting sauces, crunchy and well-seasoned falafel, and pungent pickles with crispy veggies. The restaurant itself seemed pretty clean, other than the bathroom which smelled horrible. Prices were decent, with the food seemingly very fresh, and left us with a product that was exactly what we requested. The flavors however seemed a little strained, perhaps trying too hard or made by somebody who didn't necessarily taste their product before putting it in the steam trays. That said, I would probably return for a fast and healthy portable meal if I were in the area again.

Soooooo fresh and delicious! Had a build your own bowl and all ingredients were scrumptious! The falafel and kefta were divine. Second time at this little spot and did not disappoint. Cool ambiance and very clean establishment. The young ladies behind the counters were very helpful and attentive. Highly recommended.

This place has way more variety and options than CAVA. All the options were fresh. I think CAVA has better flavor than Mezeh offers. This is a healthy reasonably priced option in National Harbor. We would go back if we are in the area and need a healthy option.

Great, fresh and tasty food! Excites all of your tastebuds! Check it out the next time you are at the Harbor.

I weep because I'm here for a conference, and I wish I had a Mezeh back home. We happened to come across it as a recommendation for healthier dinner option. It is a fast casual place, and there is a bit of sitting room in the restaurant. There is an assembly line that works like Chipotle. You pick pita, flatbread, or bowl, pick a protein, and add on toppings and sauces. I had a pita pocket because I saw someone behind the counter pulling these off the flat top. I picked chicken shawarma as the protein and added salad, grains, veggies, hummus, dip, and sauces. It adds up to a lot more food than you think. There are many interesting choices, like the pickled beets and cilantro hummus. The food was delicious. The chicken was juicy and felt like it was cooked fresh. The veggies added lots of good crunches. There are toppings and sauces that let you add some more heat, if you're into that. (And I'm into that.) This was the only meal during my whole trip that I finished in its entirety. I kept stuffing myself, even down to the last bit of pita, which tasted as good as it looked. I can see that maybe for someone well-versed in Mediterranean, this place might not taste super "authentic". But I've only had it a handful of times, and I believe my sandwich hit all the notes I liked about it. It probably isn't super healthy, but you have the power to make it more healthy. On the flip side, there are a lot of toppings that have no explanation as to what they consist off. So if you're super new to Mediterranean food, it might help to do a little bit of research going in. I will probably never revisit the area again, but if I do or come across a Mezeh elsewhere, I will be going in to experience this again.

Awesome variety of foods! I got a bed of arugula with brown rice, spicy lamb, spicy feta, and as many of the salads as they could fit! And the selection of juices was cool, the wheatgrass is a bit of an acquired taste but very interesting. If only they had 2 more employees on staff to help during a busy time, but I'll look forward to coming back.

Very beautiful location! Great topic options for your bowl! The only thing disappointed me was there was no choice of lettuce and meats were cold. Pita bread seemed a little old but again we enjoyed eating in their front outside sitting!

Met friends for lunch at National Harbor and decided to try something new. Can't go wrong with Mediterranean. The inside presented a casual atmosphere with plenty of seating. The staff was very patient explaining the menu to me. I decided on a kids bowl which included a meat and 4 sides. I figured go hard or eat fast food. I tried the spicy chicken With brown rice, veggies, tomato salad and corn. The added taki sauce was perfect addition. This serving size was perfect! It filled me up that amazingly I had some to take home for later. I tried to finish it because it was so delicious. The spicy chicken was not too hot nor did it give me heartburn. If the kids eat spicy chips, they can handle the chicken with no hiccups. I give much credit to the security of the restroom ( being on the harbor and walk thru traffic) The security code to access the bathroom was at the bottom of your receipt. That was something I from now on will read my receipt more carefully but enjoyed that my safety was a priority to this business. The cleanliness of the restaurant made it a must come again for a friends lunch on the water. Better yet, time to see if one is my area for date night.

Great food lots of options. It seemed like they just opened. As the staff wasn't too knowledgeable on the menu. But, I'm sure there's a learning curve and they have gotten better. Food was delicious. Would definitely go back.

Mezeh is a-MEZEH-ing!! First off, the staff is so friendly and welcoming. Secondly, they offer good quality food that is quick and convenient, while being totally customizable to what you like. I went with a bowl of half grains and half greens, topped with the shawarma chicken (a bit spicy but delicious) and all of the vegetables, dips, sauces, and crispy toppings I wanted... seriously, there's no limit on what you can add! They're located right across from the water and offer both indoor and outdoor seating. I sat outside and enjoyed the beautiful view of the big screen in the lawn and the Ferris wheel lit up in the background.

Delicious. Definitely different from other Mediterranean fare. It's not like a lunch Lebanese Taverna, except the foods is as good. It's not like Egyptian Fava Pot, except the food is that good. It's got more choices than Roti or Mr. Shawarma. Falafel melted in ur mouth while still crispy on the outside. They have just about everything from every Mediterranean culture. If had to peg main style or flavor, Turkish. If u can't go right here then it's because u don't like food starting at Greece and ending at Egypt.

food is really good and fresh, love also having halal & vegetarian options available near me!

I stopped at this place for lunch today and was very disappointed to say the least. My salad choices were rushed and the only offerings that seemed available were at the very bottom of each container. The portions of each selection were tiny, given that my full order for 2 salads came to $29. Better customer service is needed and definitely better portions for the price.

Not the best atmosphere but the food was good. Basically like a Chipotle but for Mediterranean food.

Located along the waterfront of National Harbor. Mezeh at first glance resembles a Chipotle with its selection of bowls. Service was slow to start as they only had one counter person, who had to explain to another customer what can go into the bowls. I came here with the goal of getting something like a Gyro, but that was not achieved as they were out of Shredded Lamb. Selected the Chicken Shawarma bowl with brown rice. Had a large variety of items and vegetables you could get with the bowls including hummus and couscous. Shawarma was spicy but the Tzatziki sauce lacked flavor. The mixed vegetable option was also cold, something I didn't expect. Served with a pita-ish bread. The bowl was large enough that I could not finish. Boylan is the fountain soda, and the Cola was good. Mezeh might be a darkhorse for one of the best places to eat in National Harbor on a budget, as you leave VERY full. Even though I didn't get my initially desired order, I would absolutely return here.