Panini Kabob Grill - Carlsbad

We have never been here before so we thought we would give it a try. We went on a Thursday night and the place was nice and quite. We got right in and the wait staff were very friendly answered all our questions. The food came quick and the portions were bigger than we were expecting. The roasted onions, peppers and tomato's on top were seared to perfection. e had the Chicken Wrap, Rigatoni Bolognese, Beef Koobideh Kabob and the Charbroiled Chicken Shish Kabob. Every one has said this is the best food we have had on our trip. The flavors ae off the charts. Fantastic food and hope to come back.

Loud, even on the patio. Feels more like fast casual than a nice sit down place yet the prices are higher. They will charge $4 to split a plate so DIY! Server was nice and efficient.

My Wife and I arrived in California today for our first ever visit. We asked around about the Cuisine, Panini Kabob Grill - Carlsbad was Highly Recommended.. The food is amazing and service today, by our Server- Fabio is what made our dining experience. My wife and I are very happy that we got to spend our Afternoon lunch, enjoying good food with excellent service. Fabio was very professional and on top of it when it came to providing quality service. We hope to visit this Restaurant one more time, before we head back home to Kentucky. Thank you Fabio. And thank you to Panini Kabob Grill. Todd and Jennifer

We ordered catering for 20 people, due to a scheduling change we needed to get the food sooner than the alotted pick up time. Called and explained the situation and they were so incredibly accommodating!!! So nice, so fast, and the food was a HIT! Could not recommend them highly enough

We had a falafel plate and hummus trio. They both were fresh and super delicious. We also had tofu skewers and love it too. We ordered the falafel wrap and did not like it at all. The staff is great. They accommodated us even close to their kitchen closing time and gave us good service. This place is at a very nice location and ambience is great too. I recommend to definitely try few dishes from their menu.

We love the family deal!! The quality and quantity was amazing especially for the price. We also ordered their bread basket and a side of olives, which was small but still very satisfying. I’m surprised by some of the reviews about service and wait time, we didn’t experience any of that. Our experience was positive and we felt very welcomed. We’ll be back :)

I got a stomach ache and threw up the day after eating the salmon kabob with brown rice👍The falafel platter with different sauces was super good though. Seating is also bit cramped but doable.

The price, the QUALITY, and the quantity of food that is provided here is incredible! Such delicious flavors, their strawberry date salad is the best salad I’ve ever had. You just can’t beat this. I’m begging you to go here because I never want to lose this gem

Panini Kabob Grill - Carlsbad This place has it all: delicious paninis, flavorful kabobs, fresh salads, and even breakfast! The food is beautifully presented and the atmosphere is relaxed and family-friendly. Love that they have outdoor seating too. Highly recommend! Pro Tip: Try the grilled chicken kabob and the baklava - you won't be disappointed!

Love me a Panini Kabob Grill and was glad to find one in Carlsbad! After going for swim lessons for our daughter, we stopped here for dinner. It was a favorite affordable option for mediterranean food when we lived in Long Beach, so we were happy to find one locally! PKG is a Family friendly place with good portions, healthy options, and decent prices. Their chicken kabobs are A+. We had one of those, along with the beef ones and a falafel plate. The falafels were slightly overdone and a bit dry, but they do come with some good dipping sauces. Service was fast and prompt without being overbearing. We will definitely be back!

Such a yummy fun place. Came on a nice fall day and sat outside on the patio over looking Trader Joe's. Our meal was delicious and couldn't resist the baklava dessert Huge thanks to Emma for her amazing service and attention to detail- we will be back Suggestion- lunch menu

A good solid spot for lunch or dinner. We started outside on the patio and truthfully it was so loud that we moved inside much more peaceful. Nice open decor, easy menu and all the food looked good. I had the falafel wrap. My wife had the skirt steak kebab, they both came with sides, the kebab came with salad and rice. Mine came with soup or salad. I believe Erica was our server and she was terrific right on it. Smile on her face and happy to help. Easy parking right out back, which is nice, prices very decent. I guess the reason for the four stars is it's again quantity over quality just by a bit. Truthfully our bag to take home must weigh 2 pounds, so I guess I'd rather have smaller portions that I could eat at the restaurant. Probably a rare view From other customers, but that's me.

I don't know what happened to this place and why it has gone so far downhill. Tonight we witnessed multiple people walking out in disappointment after waiting way too long for their food. The restaurant and staff were busy dealing with to-go orders while patrons had to wait a really long time to order and get their food. After about 25 minutes of waiting, they brought out half of our order. By the time my kids and I were done eating, they still hadn't brought out the bread we ordered or my husband's meal. After complaining, the waitress brought out our bread bowl. THE BREAD WAS COVERED IN MOLD!!! My son had already started eating it, so hopefully he doesn't get sick! We canceled the rest of our food and asked for the bill. When we got the bill, I noticed they had still charged us for the food we didn't receive! So much carelessness. This experience has made us never ever want to come back here again!

If you've ever been to Luna or Bistro you'll know their biggest flaws are flavor and dry kabobs. Here at PKG you will find the opposite. Not only do they have the most flavorful Koobideh in maybe all of North County, but of the dozens of times I've been they have yet to dissappoint. The location is a little weird in that you can enter from both sides, but their real entrance is from the rear parking lot and what you see when you pull up is actually their back patio. They get busy, but you rarely have to wait more than a few minutes to be seated or the food is ready, hot when they say it will be (great packaging btw). Not only is it branded, but it's sturdy, to go orders feel near catered. Service is good, they could maybe staff 1 extra server, but the one's who do work here are good. When you look at the portions you will be not be left hungry, an entree is an entree and I have a big appetite and don't need extra, usually i'll take home leftovers from my family who i usually bring here. Price is nice, less than their nearby competitors and a fantastic value. What I like most is that they never have dry chicken or tough beef or 20+ minute waits for food when dining in which are complaints of their competition (not really). I have not tried the shrimp, but can say that the salmon is nice and firm, yet flaky. The flat iron, chicken, koobideh and lamb are all flavorful and tender. I've not yet tried the pastas, but only because if you have Kabob in the name that's what I'm gonna get. You don't go to Burger King for chicken. My only real complaint is that I feel like they could play with the sauces a little bit. I would love a sauce like toum or maybe something closer to a white sauce becuase I find their tzaziki a little boring. I find myself dipping the kabob veggies into the pomegranate vinagrete leftover from my salad bowl.

Unfortunately, I just had a steak panini sandwich from there and after eating over half, I was chewing on something that felt very wiry. It looked like a little wire as it was silver in color, maybe a Bristle brush in the sandwich. I cannot believe they would have wire in their steak sandwich. I really hope I did not ingest any but I will never trust this restaurant again.

Stopped by for lunch with a friend. She enjoyed a Mediterranean salad with salmon and I had the falafel wrap. Portions were generous and everything was fresh.

We had finished a long day at Legoland eating theme park food and was craving something delicious so picked up some panini kabob grill on the way back to the hotel. Wished we had the opportunity to eat there as it was lovely on a Saturday night. Food was delicious and prices were spot on! Definitely recommend.

Delicious Persian and Mediterranean food here. Stopped in for lunch. So many options! I had the beef koobideh, a ground spiced beef wrap and salad. It was so fresh. The Greek salad was mixed greens, Greek olives kalamata I think, tomato, onion and cucumber topped with a delightful grated cheese. Although not listed as low carb, the wrap had such a thin wrapper that I felt great about having plenty of vegetables, protein and some carbohydrates. Very well done. My friend loved her soup. Chicken soup as she wanted something light. The ambience is fresh and bright. Not too noisy. Service excellent. Friendly but not intrusive. All around a wonderful experience.

I have only ever ordered from DoorDash so I'm sure it's even better in person . Good portions and great flavors. The combo kebab is my favorite and it comes with a vegetable or a salad along with a hearty portion of meat and rice. This one is often in my to go order rotation!

Not very good .. will not go back . Ordered for pickup. Restaurant was empty. Our chicken kabob and kobideh kabon were totally dry. I picked the food up and waited.. so no excuse. My drive home was 7 minutes. Will not go back again.

The service here from the young female hostess was excellent. She answered all of my questions regarding the menu, and she even put together a custom meal for me. The Khoobiden & Jujeh Kabobs with rice were traditional Persian fare... The Avocado Romano salad was fresh and a great accompaniment with the tart vinaigrette. Also, the grilled tomato just hit the spot! Founded by a bodybuilder, this restaurant will definitely help you get your protein fix... Thanks, Mike!

Food 5 Service 5+ Ambiance 5 I haven't gotten past the chicken kabob yet! Not to mention the avocado salad...deee-lic-ous!!

The quantity of the dishes have changed since last I ordered. I used to order extra rice instead of the salad and now they're just giving you the same amount of rice in the same container to take out very disappointing because I really love the food there.

Soooooo good! Meat is cooked perfectly! Huge portions. Not over priced. Love this place

Terrible service. Hi can I order the family meal to go for $44? No that's 3 kabobs. You need to order 2 or 4 kabobs. Ok, I dont get why I can't get 3 kabobs but whatever. Food takes a long time to come out and then when I ask for some hot sauce. He says, yes we have some hot sauce but the kitchen has closed, sorry. How hard is it to put some hot sauce in a to go container? We get home and the kabobs are dry. Have to put TJ tzatziki on it to make it edible.

Food is always amazing! Family packs are well worth the cost and fresh! Grilled veggies and kabobs are very tasty and will always go back for more

As a vegetarian, I was really happy with my veggie filled meal that was a hefty portion! My sisters family really likes this places and remembered there's a tofu kebab, which pretty rare for a Mediterranean restaurant to offer. Even her kids like going here so that's always a draw. All the vegetarian platters here are $13.99 and offer a portion of everything you could want: salad, grain, grilled veggies and kebab. The server was very sweet and the food all came out hot and promptly. The hummus here is delicious and everything I had was flavorful and well seasoned: tofu kebab, avocado salad, bulgar pilaf, and grilled veggies. The value and quality is on point for this place- don't be deterred by their mysterious name!

This a favorite meeting place for my friends and me. The ambiance is warm and inviting. Every bite is a delightful surprise, leaving us wanting more. This is a must-visit for anyone seeking a decent Mediterranean food experience

Unfortunately another good restaurant that is inferior than what it was last time I visited. My girlfriend and her friend ate there today and she was shorted multiple items listed under menu item. She ordered the 2 skewer beef koobideh kabob. She didn't receive the grilled vegetables as well as the Tzatziki sauce with pita bread that is included with the entree. Her waiter on the receipt, Eduardo who was her server at restaurant failed to realize this. She didn't realize it as well until I told her with the half entree she brought home for me. I then checked receipt and confirmed it was correct entree ordered with items shorted. I called Panini and spoke to Manny, manager on duty and he confirmed it was shorted. Asked me if I wanted to stop by to pick up shorted grilled vegetables? Told him no, not worth time and expense to go back to restaurant. He made no offer to compensate us with free entree or gift card or credit her credit card used. After speaking to a friend about issue, she's in restaurant industry and said should've offered me this. The food brought home was over cooked, baby greens Mediterranean salad was soggy and didn't have tomatoes, olives and feta cheese in it listed on menu. So basically everything was bad as well as shorted without any effort to make it right for us. Wish I would've been at restaurant to let them know about the shorts and overcooked hamburger meat. It was so good around a year ago so really surprised this happened. Many restaurants have gone downhill recently due to inflation and increased labor costs. Seems like the quality control standards are no more and that's why I stick to places I frequent often and don't venture to new places. I would beware of ordering online if this happens inside restaurant. I guess you can refuse to pay if your order showed up like our entree today. Hate to leave bad review but feel it's my duty to inform others to avoid getting ripped off. I attached two pics of entree ingredients and pic of what kabob entrees look like. This is not what we got today.

Waited 30 min for a phone order pick up and at the r i ended up getting burnet charcoal food! Thank you you for your service

Really nice place inside! Modern but comfortable atmosphere! Freindly staff greeted us right away! We ordered chicken and salmon w salads! All were cooked w a great char and seasoned just right!

Love our visits to PKG. We sit outside which has a nice ambiance. Service is quick, accurate (important because I have food allergies), and professional. We love the quality and flavor of the foods. Portions are just right for a hungry person...not over the top or skimpy..just right. I always feel like I'm eating healthy when dining. I love the salads and Hubby's go to item is the koobideh kabob plate.

We picked up food last night and that was a really smooth process. The restaurant was busy but someone came right up and greeted me and helped me out. I liked that they checked my receipt and made sure all my items were packed and ready. I got the strawberry date salad with chicken and it was really good! My son got the Cesar salad with shrimp and the chicken soup and he was happy. We will be back. Thank you!

I placed an online order for pickup because we were on our way home from tennis lessons and PKG is on the way. The meal was ready at the time the app stated. The meal was all packaged up very nicely and the employee went through each item in the bag when I picked up to make sure "I" saw everything was included. I like it. We ordered the (4) Family Kabob Grill item and changed 2 chicken skewers to 4 koobideh skewers. We chose Mediterranean salad with no cheese/onions (which was visually verified upon pickup) and Basmati Rice. I'm happy to say, every thing was perfect. The chicken was very tender and everything was fresh and delicious. Oh yea, check out all the food we got in the attached pictures. I think we paid a fair price for what we received. I don't know that I would go to PKG if it was more expensive than what I paid.

The food here is incredible. Everything we ordered from the rice plates meat and pastas are all delicious. The service can improve alittle but overall great experience here. The restaurant itself has a an amazing atmosphere and super clean.

Got this for delivery over an app, it took a lot longer than expected which I felt bad for the driver since they hadn't properly anticipated how long it'd take to make the food. However, the order came in right and was packaged really well. I got the falafel wrap with the avocado salad and the salad portion was really large. The only thing is I didn't love the dressing as it was too thin and acidic, I think it needed something slightly thicker and sweeter. The falafel wrap was great. Adding the side of hummus and tzatziki helped give flavor and creaminess. My friends also loved their food. Their portions are generous and the food was good quality.

I want to give Panini Kabob Grill a very well-deserved applause for its consistency through all of their locations. I know what I'm getting and it is delicious! We stopped here during our trip to SoCal for a bite to eat after a day at Legoland. I love the other locations I have visited, and this one did not disappoint! The koobideh (ground beef/lamb) and chicken kabob were juicy, tender, and flavorful. The char on the vegetables was great! Grade: solid A The ambiance is different than most Persian restaurants due to their walk-up/diner counter present. My wife had never been to one like this, and it threw her off. Do you order at the counter? Does a waiter help you at your table? Do you sit anywhere you like? Grade: B-/C+ Expect some time spent because they are super busy whether it be in-dining or the takeout orders they receive. Timeliness grade: C+ Food is always better than all other factors, so my grade is a solid A- I will say that the wait is definitely worth it!

I love this place! The food is always delicious and fresh tasting. I feel that I am eating something healthy. I have had salmon, chicken, shrimp and beef kebabs and all of them are so good! The staff is courteous and accommodating. The indoor ambiance is warm and inviting, and they have nice outdoor patio seating as well. The price is reasonable for under $20 for the quality and the generous portion of the food. I have been to the different locations of PKG and all of them are pretty good, but this location is my go-to. Solid good food, service and price. I highly recommend!

Have been going to PKG in Carlsbad for years and the quality of the food is consistently superior to any other restaurant. Their food is always so fresh and delicious, and for every dish we have ever tried. In an era where many restaurants have really scaled back on quantity and quality to survive, Panini Kabob Grill has not changed their food at all and continue to offer great quality. Whenever I don't feel like cooking, this is my go-to choice to still have a healthy and delicious dinner, at a reasonable price too. Please keep it up, I am always so grateful that you are here!

Stopped by the area and was pleasantly surprised. I had an online order. When I came to pick it up, the person who greeted me was very friendly and made sure everything I ordered was correct. Ordered falafel platter, salmon and chicken skewers platters. Everything was delicious. Falafel was flavorful. It came with plenty of pita, hummus and tsatsiki. Only con was that some of the pita was dry. Both the salmon and chicken skewers was great and big portions. It comes with 2 sides that you can choose from an array of options. I chose basmati rice and salad. The meats were moist, and the grilled vegetables were amazing. I did like the chicken more then the salmon, but would get both again.

Planting its flag as a "True Scratch Kitchen", Panini Kabob Grill provides quality Mediterranean food focused on serving healthier offerings. They prepare their food from scratch, and in-house, each day and their vegetables, fruits, and herbs are delivered fresh each morning. Not a fan of MSG? Well take heart because it has been banned from their menu. Their kabobs feature healthy proteins like antibiotic and hormone-free chicken, all-natural beef, sustainably raised fresh Atlantic salmon, organic tofu, and elder mushrooms. If you'd prefer Vegetarian options you'll find several on this menu. We sampled the Charbroiled Chicken Shish Kabob (with salad and basmati rice) and it was excellent. The freshness was evident and the portions were generous. We found ourselves quite surprised by the reasonable prices. Food this good typically costs much more. If you sitting down here for a meal doesn't match your plans you should know that we observed a steady stream of customers fetching their "to go" orders during our visit. If you're in the mood for a fresh Mediterranean meal that won't weigh you down you should give this destination a go. And that's...Henry's Take. #carlsbadmediterraneanfood #freshmediterraneanfood

First time here. Ordered the rigatoni rosa with chicken, no visible sauce, possibly soaked up?, well even if it did, hardly any flavor, like eating plain pasta, yuck. The chicken with it had a good flavor though. We also ordered a kabob combo, chicken extremely dry, hardly edible! The beef was good, the Mediterranean salad also good, and the rice, unflavored, but ok for rice. All in all, below average, won't be back. Too many great places to get Mediterranean food.

Absolutely love this place! The food is always fresh, delicious and hot. I've had it delivered as well and they do a great job at packing it. Their dine in service has been great as well, very inviting. There's even outdoor seating that is dog friendly! Relaxing lighting and heating in certain areas. We're hooked on the hummus and bread basket, must try! Not pictured because we were too busy enjoying it.

Panini Kabob has quickly become one of my favorite restaurants! Their pesto chicken sandwich is amazing! I like to pair it with the strawberry date salad which is so flavorful with a yummy pomegranate vinaigrette. My SO had the Koobideh wrap which he said was delicious. I've had the falafel wrap as well and was a big fan. To be honest, out of the 3 times I've been here, I have not had anything I was disappointed in. Why did I knock off a star? Well, the service does tend to be slow. This is definitely not a place to go for a quick lunch as you will not be out of there in an hour. However, given that, if you want delicious food and don't mind waiting, Panini Kabob is amazing!

Latest visit was absolutely horrible! Wait an hour for our food at lunch and the restaurant wasn't even busy. absolutely zero service whatsoever. Also, our dishes came out cold which means that they had been sitting there for quite some time at our server just didn't bring them out. They also screwed up two of our orders. The whole experience was pretty bad.

Food is excellent. Service is good. Quality & serving size is on point here for me. I love the salmon and chicken kabobs. Salads are always fresh. Paninis are just as tasty. I enjoy the fact that the food always tastes fresh and not overly salty.

Carlsbad (Bressi Ranch) location. I give this location the Big Turd Rating! I ordered a lunch delivery the day before my meeting to make sure my out of town business associates would be served during our meeting. It was confirmed to be delivered by Door Dash. I even placed the time of delivery to land before rush hour. (11:15 to 11:30 delivery time). $100.00 dollar order Bottom line - it never arrived. With numerous updates saying it was being delayed. After 91 minutes I canceled it. We did not eat lunch that day. I give this location the Big Turd Rating!

First time to this restaurant and I loved it!! Super cute outdoor patio area with plenty of seating space, cute overhead lights. Huge food portions!! The flavor in all of the dishes was amazing, everything was super fresh and delicious. Definitely recommend this place

The food here is great, and the portions are extremely generous! Ordering pick up to go was a breeze as well. Their salads are delicious as well as their sandwiches and kebabs. They have a large menu, I love their soup as well. Prices are very fair and the food is good quality and nicely presented. Service was very friendly and fast, ideal for families as well.nice flavors, worth checking out!

This review is based on my order from DD this evening, 25 July 2023. I ordered a chicken kabob dish as well as a Greek salad; the entrée of the kabobs is nice- and very generously portioned; the accompanying salad had very rotten avocado. The Greek salad had a very small amount of chicken for the added charge- and very mushy vegetables: idk about you, but brown cucumber and wilted leaves of lettuce are not something I will eat if I'm not preparing it myself and know the prep [ie, if it's from the package; via prep; from added something else et al]. I was refunded for missing beverages I ordered/paid for that were not included, tbh, I was really annoyed about the food quality, as this business advertises heavily on our local TV channels.

I'm very disappointed to say that we didn't have a great experience today. Staying at Oceanside for the weekend with family and decided to order Mediterranean food. Got the family combo and the beef steaks where completely raw no was we could have ate them. When I called the restaurant to let them know and was willing to send pictures to show them hoping they would be able to send a cooked meal. But unfortunately the manager was not helpful . She apologized but said since we ordered from a 3rd party we would need to ask for a refund threw them and when I asked if we can get another meal delivered she said they don't offer delivery service. Wish I had a better experience to write about.

Couldn't be happier!! Panini Kabob Grill is my place to go to when we come to Carlsbad. It's not just the delicious food they serve, it's the amazing customer service too, and today's visit was nothing but that. Our food was super tasty, well presented and delivered with high quality of service. Our servers went above and beyond to make sure everything was just right. If you want tasty and healthy Mediterranean food then look no further. Come here and enjoy it!

Came here for lunch on a Sunday afternoon and was very impressed with the great customer service we received. We were greeted right when we walked in. There was outside and inside seating, we chose to sit outside. We were brought ice water immediately after sitting down which I appreciated. We ordered the appetizer combo which came with hummus, spicy red bell pepper hummus, and edamame hummus. blended with garlic and olive oil, then mixed with fresh squeezed lemon Juice. It also came with some falafel, a caprese salad and some delicious warm pita bread. For our main course, we ordered the family combo which included a variety of kebabs, grilled vegetables, and bulgur a type of wheat grain. Rice is also an option, but we chose the bulgar instead. This meal also came with two large salad, we picked the Mediterranean Greek salad and avocado salad. The chicken, ground beef and steak kebabs were flavorful and tender. All the food was delicious!

About once every 2 weeks I pick up a large order for my friends and I. I noticed pannini lately cutting corners. Today one item was a cup of Chicken vegetable soup it had about 1/4 tsp of chicken, 1 tblsp of veggies, the rest broth. About 11 cents of ingredients for $4.99. Not ever going back!

Food very good! Big plates, good enough for 2 people. Pita bread is extra. Overall a decent experience. No wifi and terrible reception, get some wifi guys! We Will be back!

PROS + Food is very delicious & portions are pretty large + Their hummus is very good + In a nice location with plenty of parking + Lots of indoor & outdoor seating (dog friendly outside) CONS - They may been understaffed the day we went, but service was awful and slow. While waiting for a table outside, there was a long wait for tables to be cleared and was given an attitude for requesting it to be cleared.

PROS: - Located in a nice plaza with plenty of parking and other eateries and stores nearby. - Lots of outdoor and indoor seating available. - The food here is delicious. You can't go wrong. CONS: - The service and wait staff. Very Lacking. - Management of this location needs a serious overhaul. - We had to flag down different servers to ask for everything. - NO garlic sauce, just FYI. Not sure if they ran out or if they just don't make it here.