Panini Kabob Grill - LBX

Perfection. Everything was amazing from this restaurant. My first order was SO good that I reordered the exact same thing the very. next day. Easy online ordering. Order was done on time and waiting for me. The staff were all very friendly, the restaurant was clean and organized. The chicken kabob was large and not dry at all. Great veggies that were nicely grilled. The salad was extremely fresh and the balsamic dressing is particularly good. If I had to call out anything it would the the rice which was fine but not particularly notable. The hummus was great as was the baklava. The Tzatziki was fresh and I enjoyed their pita bread. You would never know this is a chain with 30 locations. I don't know if the other ones are as good but I'm willing to bet they are. If you enjoy Mediterranean food you should not wait to visit the Panini Kabob Grill.

The food was fantastic and an excellent value, the place was clean and well-run, and the service was friendly and professional. My friend had the chicken kebab plate and I had beef. We both greatly enjoyed our meals. Everything was fresh and flavorful. I had the Mediterranean salad and it was fantastic - it wasn't just some head lettuce with dressing, it was mixed greens with plenty of toppings. My friend finished her plate, but I fill up easily and it's easily going to be a second meal. My tzatziki is better though. 😋😆

Food was great, Caprese appetizer was great and the main meal was amazing I got the Flank steak Kabob with the Rice and Cesar. Great atmosphere and enjoyed the great eats.

I ordered the steak kabob and requested it to be well done. However, when it arrived, it was surprisingly rare, with blood on my plate and on my rice, so I sent it back. While everyone else enjoyed their meals, I sat there for over 15 minutes without any food. When my order finally came back, it was charred. There’s a difference between well done and burnt. I cannot recommend this location.

The food was absolutely delicious, with the grilled vegetables standing out as a highlight of the meal. Each piece was perfectly charred, bringing out their natural flavors and providing a delightful smoky taste. The portion sizes were very generous, ensuring that diners left satisfied without feeling overstuffed. Additionally, the prices were quite reasonable for the quality and quantity of the food offered. Customer service truly enhanced the dining experience; the staff was not only friendly but also attentive, ready to accommodate any special requests or answer questions about the menu. Guests have the option to dine in a cozy indoor setting, which is elegantly decorated, or enjoy the fresh air on the outdoor patio, which is perfect for a sunny day. Furthermore, the convenience of plenty of free parking available nearby makes it easy for diners to visit without the hassle of searching for a spot. Overall, it was a delightful experience that I would highly recommend.

Super attentive and kind staff. Kudos Food was also so great that i ate so much. Must try are the salads and kebabs. Juicy inside The place was fully packed and had to wait for our turn

The food was great but if only the service was as good as the food. If you’re debating on trying this location I say you go for it, but just cross your fingers for some good service. My server was terrible. She came to take my order and then cut me off mid sentence and said “I’m going to charge this other table first” and did not return for 10 minutes. She was curt, inhospitable and no where to be found. I asked for a cup of water 4 times and the water never came. She was rushing me out the door while I was still eating my meal. Check this location out, the food is good! Just hope you don’t get Celeste as a server, she will ruin your experience as she did mine.

My favorite panini location! Food is always excellent and our server Ricardo always goes out of his way for my family and I, highly recommend the family style platter and their hummus and falafel appetizers. Overall delicious every time

I love this place,the food and they are very nice with the service, but oct 26, we went to celebre the birthday of my friend ,but the waiter Celeste was very rude and nasty with us and service worse.

Celeste and the food were amazing! second trip to this restaurant as avisitor to the area.

Great food & atmosphere. Our server Celeste was amazing and very quick with tending to our table. Thank you for a great mea.

I love Panini Kabob grill! But I love coming to this specific location for the service its always so much better. Our experience was delightful today thanks for our beautiful waitress Celeste. She went above and beyond to make sure we experience was excellent. My family and I appreciate that!

I originally gave a 3 but that feels mean. 4 seems too generous...a solid 3.5 It was fine. That's the only word I can think of. FINE. Chicken kabob, wheat pilaf, Mediterranean salad ...it was fine. I asked for Tzatziki because the plate needed just a bit more flavor or pizzazz No complaints Just nothing stand out Wouldn't seek out again

GOOD DEAL Mediterranean food is always a bit different. This one is Turkish/ Italian inspired. You got the usual hummus and kabobs. Falafels all around and all that. This review is for the family style. It's 54.99 and it's enough food for 3-4 people. Comes with two salads ( but extra for the strawberry date salad ) and a whole bunch of chicken kabobs on a platter of rice. Check out the photos. It was lacking sauces, or maybe they didn't ask. Fortunately we also ordered the falafel combo and that came with tzatziki and hummus. Service is okay.

My mom and I went to this place because it was the most packed on the whole block and smelled the best, it did not disappoint. Our server Quincy was so nice and very fast with everything. The beef kabob was honestly the best I've ever had, on the menu it says they make everything from scratch/in house and I believe it. It was so tender and flavorful! I couldn't eat it all because the portion was so big but I had it the next day

My husband picked me up after a flight and the Long Beach Exchange is near by. He'd been before and wanted me to try it. I ordered the Shrimp Kabob plate with Strawberry Date salad. ($22.98) He got the Flat Iron Kabob plate with the same salad. ($22.98) I was hard pressed to find the dates in my salad, my husband faired better. The shrimp were fine, my husband enjoyed his Flat Iron kabob. For me the meal was okay and the total was $50.79 pre-tip. We only had water, just the two entrees.

Everything was absolutely amazing. The food was tasty and large portions too! The prices were great. The food came out in a timely manner. The place is clean and there's plenty of parking. It's a casual location- family friendly or draw night. Our server, Marta, was friendly and professional. There were plenty of vegetarian options and I will definitely come back. This is going to be my new favorite place!!

I was highly disappointed in my restaurant experience at Panini Kabob Grill. So there was no hostess at the entrance to greet any patrons entering the restaurant. So I entered inside of the restaurant and the area where you place an order, there was no employee available to take my order. Mind you, there were 3 employees walking back and forth, each of them making eye contact with me. But never acknowledging me, nor telling me they would or someone would be right with me. So finally I asked one of them, if I could be taken to my table, to order. The female that escorted me, gave a look at me, like I did something wrong and it made her frustrated for having to walk me over. So then the waiter approached my table and introduced himself to me. Took my beverage and entree order. It was brought out pretty quickly. Although the panini I ordered was rushed in preparation. There was barely any Mediterranean chicken, a few slithers of artichokes and it was drowned in pesto sauce. So I are half of the sandwich, and the other half I only ate the chicken and cheese. So the runner who brought my food out, I asked for additional napkins, yet the runner never brought them out. The original server never refilled my drink order, and never brought my napkins. Dessert time. Okay so I ordered baklava. The pieces of baklava were so small, it was a joke and not worth $9.00. The server lacked customer service, and the food was lack luster. Its disappointing, because Ive had food from this location as my job is local and Ive never had a bad experience. It will be a long time before I go back to this location again

I am a regular at Panini Kabob grill. I always have a great experience. The service is always good and everyone friendly. The setting is casual and Lively. The noise level is moderate to loud. The interior decor and jazz music in the background is reminiscent of a restaurant in a by gone era. I Love their menu. The Kabob entrées are delicious. Today, for a change, I ordered the salmon wrap in a spinach tortilla and the chicken vegetable soup on the side. It was really good. Panini Kabob Grill is great for groups or a date night. I recommend this restaurant for anyone who has not tried it yet. My only complaint today is that the food took much longer than usual. I feel our order was borderline forgotten. It was probably a fluke.

We love this place!! The food is delicious, and the service is always the best, especially from our server Ricardo. He's very attentive and helpful. My daughter loved the kids' chicken plate.

I ordered a steak kebob cooked medium, but the one I received was completely burned and shriveled to the point of being inedible. When I complained, they brought me a replacement, and what upset me even more was how much larger the new portion was. The first one was clearly overcooked into a tiny, dried-out piece. When I asked why the size difference was so extreme, they told me well-done meat shrinks that much. I've been barbecuing for over 40 years--meat does NOT shrink 25~30% just from being cooked well-done. I felt like they were treating me as if I didn't know anything. Very disappointing experience.

Can't believe I've been sleeping on this place! I got here early (4:30) and there wasn't a wait at all-BEWARE** by the time i left, there was a wait. The staff was suuuuper friendly from the moment I walked in! It has a very casual vibe-good for families. I got the salmon kabob-I was apprehensive since salmon can dry out quickly- but I was assured it wasn't going to be dry. OMG-it was sooooo gooooooood!!! Soft and flavorful- flaky and delicious!! I also choose the brown rice and avocado salad. The rice had so much flavor (maybe a tad salty but so so good, especially for brown rice...) and the salad was fresh and delicious. It was a big portion on an oversized plate for $20.99. Amazing price for the huge portion-I took some home.

My daughter and I stopped by for a very early Sunday dinner (3:30) after running errands at the LBX. The restaurant was full indoors, with a few patio tables available. There were other guests waiting to check in/ get on the waitlist so we nabbed a patio table. Though they lowered the shades it was quite warm there, with the September heat. But our area was fairly quiet at least compared with the indoor crowd. We each ordered the lamb kabob plate with Mediterranean salad and basmati rice. They have a delicious looking menu with appetizers, wraps, sandwiches and pasta but we didn't want a heavy meal this time. They even have a breakfast menu. The wait to receive our dinners was very long, over 45 minutes. We were worried our order might have been lost, but upon having a server check we were told they got backed up with a high volume of take-out and delivery orders. Eventually we received our meals, a plate filled generously with each item. Server checked on us a few times after we received our food. Our lamb skewers were both cooked medium (as I had ordered, but my daughter had ordered hers medium rare); it was a little chewy but tasty. The grilled vegetables were delicious, the salad that perfect combination of salty, vinegary and savory. I liked that the rice and meat were not salty. We may or may not return, as there are many Mediterranean restaurant options in Long Beach, but it's a nice addition to the center for a healthy, flavorful meal. They seem to do a good amount of business. Prices are competitive with others for that type of food.

The two times I have been here the service and ambience of this restaurant is amazing. The staff is helpful and attentive to all your needs during your meal. Restaurant is beautiful inside and very clean. Great location for groups especially because it is located near the LBX food hall. Food was great and delicious! Both times I ate here, we ordered the family style Kabobs. We got the chicken and beef kabobs with the Mediterranean Greek salad, Strawberry Date salad, rice, and warm pita bread. OMG the strawberry date salad was my favorite. The dressing topped off the flavor with all the ingredients in it. I also enjoyed the chicken kabobs. They are grilled and have a great taste. Rice was spectacular too, soft and fluffy. The restaurant also offers vegetarian dishes so something for everyone. So if you are looking for a great lunch or dinner, definitely check this place out. After you eat, you are near many stores and dessert places to choose from within walking distance.

This place is my go-to when I want to eat like royalty and still have enough leftovers to feed a small army (or myself for the next three meals--no shame). The family-style meals here? Absolute legends. Massive portions, endless kabob platters, and rice so fluffy and saffrony it probably dreams of being on a cooking show. We're talking lamb, chicken, beef skewers--tender, juicy, and seasoned like someone's grandma whispered secret spices into them. Oh, and the family meals come with two salads! I've eaten here enough times to earn an honorary apron and can confirm: Caesar, avocado, Greek, strawberry--yes, even the fruit one--are all solid picks. The value? Unbeatable. You will leave full, and you will leave with Tupperware-worthy leftovers. It's basically a meal investment. Heads up: the parking lot is shared with what feels like every workout studio within a 5-mile radius, so you might spot people in yoga pants while you waddle out full of skewers. Balance, right? Service is decent, the vibe is casual and family-friendly, and did I mention--come hungry. You've been warned.

I thought the pita bread should be at the very least warm. However, this bread felt like it just came out the fridge. Which begs the question, is it really fresh? Well let's try the rest of the food I ordered. Then I can truly say how I feel about this place. Wow! The picture is the only thing good at this place. This was by far the least tasting Mediterranean food I have ever had! One for my wife and one for me! I don't get how this place was packed when the food we got was absolutely tasteless! Even the vegetables had no flavor. What went wrong here? The only thing that was right was the soda. My wife and I didn't leave the food because we were full but because it was so bad! Ps the waitress was very nice and she had no bearing on the food itself. Funny thing my wife had stated we should just leave from the very beginning but I was very hungry and now I'm upset about the whole experience.

I recommend this place every change i get, figured a yelp reviews might be helpful. I love this place! Great service, great vibes, and the food is delicious! I feel like you get a generous helping of good food for the price. I love that they have an indoor / outdoor option depending on what you're looking for. I hope they never change so i can keep coming here!

Deliciousness from start to finish. Panini Kabob Grill does not disappoint. The service and cleanliness is excellent. There was very little wait time during the lunch hour. The food is super delicious. The chicken Kabobs, salmon and steak are a must. This is a family favorite restaurant.

I've been here many times but not during lunch time. For some reason i end up walking with two other ladies/party and the greeter said party of three? And i said NO, and she told me I'm not talking to you!! So i said well you said party of three!! And she looked at me funny!!!! Must be busy? i tried to order to go.. walking at the counter and she said yes go over there and i looked at her and i said I've been here before! Trying to be smart or helpful? The tone of her voice and the way she speak is very rude!! While ordering i ordered 2 orders of combination plate which is chicken and beef.. different lady now. Then she asked me what kind of salad, i said Mediterranean on both and basmati rice, please. Then She said wait, you want another order? And i looked at her and i said 2 Orders of the same plate. ‍ must be Monday!!! Needs to pay attention!! Focus ladies!! customer service!!!!

I wanna start off by saying I love this place however when I put NO CHAR on my order and my food comes out like this it's hard not to be upset. Level 10 carcinogen stop burning my food guys please! Going to be throwing this all away tonight

I'm rating a 3 because the food is decent but for a Mediterranean restaurant it is lacking many aspects. I ordered a plate with a chicken kebab rice and a Greek salad. It seems that if they sprinkle saffron on the food that's enough to call it Mediterranean. It was no more than grilled chicken nuggets. If you wanted hummus, you had to pay for a full appetizer of hummus. In my opinion, a good Mediterranean restaurant hummus comes on every plate. The authentic Mediterranean restaurants I'm used to also have a nice garlic sauce. Drizzle. This place had nothing of the sort. They had a tzatziki sauce, but it was not very good. I wouldn't necessarily recommend this place but if you're hungry and there aren't other options, it'll be fine

Time and time again, I always write in the notes. Please do not forget my drink because constantly they forget my drink. Today they again forgot the almost $5 coke I purchased. And they did not give me a refund saying they had to submit a report and get back to me. It's pretty inconvenient when I order a drink with my food and I don't get it. The food is not enjoyable without a drink. It's rude and forgetting it once or twice OK but multiple times? With the note I put on the order?? "Please don't forget my coke" ridiculous

Believe it or not but I never been here so this is my first time eating on one of their branches. I'm not a big fan of chain restaurants but might as well give this a try. My girl and I went here cause we want to try something new.. I didn't expect this place to be solid! Their ambiance looks fancy with affordable menu :) Their services are on the point so that's a plus. I ordered their chicken wrap and wow that was surprisingly delicious. The ingredients are fresh and filling on my tummy. My girl likes it too and their lentil soup is not bad for a cold weather. Overall, a split spot to go to.. if you want something quick around the area.. I recommend this place a try :)

Overall a solid B. Nice location at LBX, friendly staff, plenty of parking in the big lot but watch out for the cars! Food was fine- I've had better but this was not bad either. My falafel was cooked nicely and I was provided some roasted serranos on the side for my mandatory zing- and they definitely helped. My lentil soup could have used some more flavor but texture with the extra veggies was nice. My friend had no complaints about her chicken kabobs, and the salads were fresh. Limited beer and wine list. Not a bad place to try out.

Ordered to the family meal to go recently. The skewers were very dry, overcooked, and vegetables were too charred it was bitter. I substituted the sides to the date salad which is still good. I was very disappointed about the quality in general. It was so different from what remembered dining in or my batch was just down right. This was the second time it happened take out. For the amount you pay also in other places it would come with a little pita already. Will probably be choosing another Mediterranean place next time.

I've eaten here a few times and never had an issue--until today. I ordered the spicy prawn pasta, but it was bland. No big deal--I figured I could fix that with some seasoning at home. The real problem? I found a long black hair in my pasta after I had already taken a few bites. Completely disgusting, and now I'm out $25 because I discovered it after I got home. Really disappointing experience. restaurants should really think about making all their employees regardless if they're cooking or not wear hair nets.

I've had PKG a few times already but have never set foot in at the restaurant so I can not review the service. I get this plate sometimes at work through a co worker who goes there all the time. I believe this is from the family combo. The beef and chicken are so good! Perfectly marinated. The chicken itself is the highlight of this meal. The rice is great as well. The plate does come with alot of tomato and onions but it compliments the meat well. The combo serves about 3 people and each plate comes with a salad. I hope to set foot in here soon and order for myself.

When you walk in, it looks like you're about to have steak or seafood. It looks like a really nice place for a Mediterranean restaurant. Aside from that the service is really good. As an appetizer, we chose the falafel pita bread to share. I went for the two beef kebab plate with plenty of salad and basmati rice. The beef was really good as were the roasted veggies that came with it. My girlfriend had the Panini sandwich with the salad and she said that the avocado salad was really good too. It has been a while since her and I had had any good Mediterranean and this place did not disappoint. We cannot wait to take people we know here.

I just love this place! My wife and I joined friend for dinner here on our last trip, and once again on a recent journey to Long Beach. We plan to be back as we're flying into town again this week. We ordered family style which left our group of six quite satisfied. I consider this place a hidden gem of deliciousness. Make it a priority and eat here. You will not be disappointed.

I visited 11/16/25 on a Sunday night about an hour before closing with my husband. The two wait staff who helped us were very kind and welcoming to us, especially Jonathan M. Who attended our table. He didn't pressure us and was attentive. When our pasta came out which was one of my favorite I have ever had surprisingly, my chicken seems a bit overly charred and before my husband could even express to me that he thought it was overcooked Jonathan came over and told us he thought it was overcooked and offered to get me some knew chicken without us even having to ask. A minute later he had brought me some chicken and I was so thankful and surprised. The music playing was very nice and created a nice atmosphere and my husband and I had a really nice dinner! Thank you so much and happy holiday's!

As always this spot is BOMB! Had options for me, my newly vegetarian hubby & for my hungry toddler. We love love love it here. The service was nice & tentative and the vibes were chill. Hubby got the falafel plate and loved all the flavors. He said everything paired so well together 8.5/10 I got the combo kabob with chicken and koobideh beef. BOMB as usual although I wish they had the option to give 2 chicken kabobs rather than having to pay for 2 chicken plates because I LOVE LOVE LOVE their chicken kabobs with the bell pepper, tomatoes and onions. Chefs kiss! 10/10 My son had the kids chicken plate which is basically a small version of chicken kabob plate without the salad and he went in on it. So I'll rate it a 10/10 for him lol

This is my coworker's favorite place to eat. If you don't want to wait, you can eat at the bar. Service is amazing. At the bar you can see everything. From the cooks to the servers, they are very hard working. The food is really good and great portions.

Love the food! Enjoy the location BUT service needs a lot of work! Slow, not attentive when one arrives and no sense of urgency or even acknowledgment at times. Even tho the food is good, the experience can be disappointing.

This location is right across The Hangar at LBX. I have visited this location a few times in the past couple of months and it has been an enjoyable experience every time. The first time I visited was on a weekend. It gets pretty busy, so be ready to wait a few minutes to be seated. It is family friendly and the patio is pet friendly. The other times I've visited have been earlier during the week so there is no wait time. The servers are very polite, and the food is very much worth it. I've tried their paninis a couple of their appetizers and kabobs. They are all so yummy and worthy of the price, considering how expensive single meals are nowadays.

First time there and I was not disappointed! I went for the chicken Parmesan panini and it was so flavorful and delicious! I also got the Cesar salad on the side and it was perfect. Waitress was no nonsense & flat but hey maybe it was just one of those days. We all have them! Would definitely come back.

The service was amazing Mario and Johnathan our server so attentive brought fresh bread and our meal Chicken kobos, rice and salad is my favorite. Nate the manger is amazing coming to each table to check if anything is needed.. This is our favorite spot see you soon

Celeste was our serve and was amazing! As always great food. Chicken Kabobs and Mediterranean Salad were so good.

Flat iron steak kabob Overcooked meat, super sour and not fresh. I dont know where the sour taste came from but the meat taste funky.

$22 for 3 small pieces of salmon, one of which I spit out because it was literally hard and chewy.

I came in on 11/30/2025 around 5:50pm with my family. I had asked for a manager and our server had said that they would arrive in a few minutes and we had waited until 7:45 and there was still no response or appearance of the manager. I had asked multiple times and even went to the front counter to ask for the managers name. I was told his name was Angel and that the staff did not have any clue when he would come back. I find this completely unprofessional and I also feel terrible for the staff who had to make do with what they had. Great food, terrible management. We left around 7:50pm with no answer or appearance of said manager Angel. Very disappointed won't be back.

This location is way more attentive than the one in Cerritos! Absolutely loved everything about our experience here. It was a bit chilly but the server was on it when we asked to turn the heater on. We've dined at Panini Kabob before but this was our first time trying the artisan bread and it was to die for!!! The salmon kabob plate and chicken plate were staples! Definitely will be going back to this location.

This place is a favorite! Always fresh and delicious, the service is always kind. The portions are huge but the food is healthy and great quality. We had so much left over! Quincy and Nate were both very sweet and hospitable. Can't wait to come back, thanks again!

Food is good and service too. Consistently. However today we ordered take out. And the meat was burned so bad and it's sad that they still served that to us. How did it pass quality control? The chicken and koobideh were way overcooked.

That old woman server with her stupid attitude, it's disgusting !!!!! she threw us straws at the table, was giving more attitude and then told me about her knee problems as if that's my fault!!!!! Because was tired of waiting for the glass that she totally forgot about!!!!! Then we couldn't wait until she'll come by so we can pay ! IT WAS MY FIRST AND LAST TIME AT THAT PLACE! I want her to be fired ! So mean and fake !!!!!!! I HAD A BIG EXPERIENCE OF SUCH SHITTY WATERS LIKE HER! Hated being there! Was scared that shell spit in our plates ! THE FOOD IS DELICIOUS! I'll be placing orders online !!!!!

Went there with my family today and despite how chaotic it looked, the food and service were phenomenal. Our server, Liz, was very attentive and on top of everything. Even though we asked for a few extras, she was very accommodating and made sure to check in with us regularly. I appreciate her patience with me and my family. The food, as always, was delicious. The cucumber tzatziki has a hold on me that keeps me coming back. Definitely hits the spot with this heat. Will for sure be back for the good food but especially back for the service.

A nice meal with excellent service and portions. Atmosphere is casual and laid back!!

Have dined in, ordered take out and delivery. 90% of the time the majority of the food has always been consistent with the exception that it seems every time I order delivery they slack off on the ingredients for my mediterranean salad either it has missed the olives or cheese &/or very and I do mean very little cheese. When dining in the service has been a hit a miss on timing but they do get busy and sometimes seem to be short staff. Overall this place is one of my top fav places. Have yet to try the pasta and I tell myself I will one day but I just love the panini and salad combo so much.