Pita Kabob

Great hummus, lively vibes, and filling portions—but keep an eye on the service and pita. ⸻ Food: We tried a solid spread of dishes that showed potential, with a few hits and minor misses. • The Cilantro Jalapeño Hummus was the highlight—creamy, flavorful, and well-balanced with just the right kick. Unfortunately, the pita bread fell short; it lacked the softness you’d expect and turned chewy and dry, making it hard to enjoy as a scoop. • The Spicy Wrap was satisfying and packed well, though it didn’t quite deliver on the “spicy” promise. Flavor-wise, it was good, but could benefit from a bit more seasoning to make it stand out. • The Vegetarian Bowl was a win—filling and well-portioned, with the flavorful pilaf acting as the hero of the plate. The falafels were crisp, and the salad and fried pita chips added freshness and crunch. • The fries were nicely seasoned, and served fresh and hot, great as a side. Service: Service was average—not terrible, but not seamless either. We didn’t receive plates until we were nearly done with the appetizers, and the ones we eventually got were wet, which was unexpected for a restaurant of this caliber. Other than that, the staff were pleasant and the food arrived in good time. Ambience: The outdoor seating area is beautifully done—string lights, warm wood, and ambient music made it an ideal spot for a relaxed evening dinner. The space strikes a great balance between casual and cozy, and it’s well-maintained both indoors and out. Pricing: Pricing was reasonable and worth it for the portion sizes. You can expect a hearty meal that doesn’t break the bank, especially considering the quality of most items. ⸻ Overall Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (4/5) Pita Kabob is a great casual dinner pick with strong Mediterranean flavors, generous portions, and a fun outdoor vibe. Some small tweaks in service and pita texture would take the experience from good to great.

We’re visiting the area and our family took us to Pita Kabob — so glad they did! The shawarma plate and chicken kabob plate were delicious and really filling. We sat outside and enjoyed the relaxed vibe and great service.

We ordered and ate in the deli. I had the Greek salad and added chicken swarma. It was good. A bit plain. 3 olives, 2 tomatoes, 4 garbanzo beans and a tablespoon of feta. All of the ingredients were fresh there just were not enough of them.i got a side of pita. Skip the pita it was too thin, cold, tasteless. I also had the fries. Get the fries!!!

I really enjoy the food here and the little market has niche items you dont see in many other stores. Specifically Mediterranean and halal foods. Today I got the Greek chicken sandwich on sourdough with a water. Yum. They also have pizzas, salads and desserts. I recommend the baklava as a dessert. Enjoy.

Our waiter was so polite and helpful. He fully explained the process of how they cook the meat as well as what my meal entailed. The flavors were very delicious, I had a wrap with lamb. The ambience of the restaurant is nice as well, I do prefer the patio but both indoor and outdoor are nice.

The food was amazing. You can taste the richness of the meat. The atmosphere is ok can get a little rowdy and crowded. The server is very nice and polite. Prices can be a bit expensive, but it's worth it. There are vegan options to choose from the menu.

Fantastic restaurant! We really enjoyed the food we ordered, especially the fries! Their gyro is really great too. Service was awesome and attentive. Everyone was very friendly and helpful.

Best Mediterranean food in the area hands down! Awesome menu with savory dishes that will leave you wanting more. It is a must try. Big servings with a fair price. This place has indoor and outdoor seating. Get the full dish to try a variety of flavors.

Honestly, this place is one of the better places in Visalia. I'm surprised to see it has lower reviews. Maybe the service? But tbh I've never had a bad experience there. The food is good and they give plenty of food. I was surprised when I walked in the first time. It's bigger than it appears to be on the outside. The falafel plate is probably one of the better falafels I've had in a while. This place gets the approval of a local middle eastern human, so that should give you an idea of the quality. I will say their deli is not the greatest. We've definitely accidents purchased expired products there and everything cost like double from other markets. So I would avoid that side of the market. But their restaurant is just fine for Visalia. There's not much in this town, which is why I've stopped eating out. Just got tired of getting sick at restaurants here. But when I just don't want to cook or life gets too busy, having pita kabob available is nice.

Super nice service from the girls at the togo counter Friday night. They gave us advice on the menu and their recommendations, along with fun conversations while we waited. Delicious food choices and we're happy with our dinner choices. The jalapeño cilantro hummus was very good! The gyro had a very good amount of meat in it. One down side was that they do have a sign at the to go counter explaining how the staff can make mistakes, and to double check your togo order before leaving the restaurant. We did, and noticed that our cheesecake wasn't in the bag. They went back and got it and we were on our way. After we arrived back to our hotel, we noticed the pita bread for both steak plates were missing. So nothing to dip for the hummus. This was really sad because this was a cheat meal for 2 in our party who had been doing carnivore for many months. So missed out on food there and technically money since we paid for something we didn't receive. So didn't enjoy that as a whole since togo orders have declined at EVERY establishment I go to now. So that's the reason for the 4 stars vs. the 5. It would be nice to be reimbursed some for the loss, but at this point we aren't holding our breath. Lastly, the pilaf rice seemed undercooked and a bit flavorless.

Came here on a weekday afternoon and they got very busy during the lunch hour. The staff member was friendly but the wait was long. I ordered a falafel pita and a side of fries and told it would take 20 minutes. I got the food in about that time, However, I got rice instead of fries and had to wait another 10 minutes. I was surprised that it took that long to replace fries and unfortunately by the time I was able to eat my wrap with the fries, the wrap was cold. I was confused that they call it a "pita" when it was thinner than a tortilla used for a burrito. The pita was also missing sauce to make it more flavorful. The falafel itself was standard, and the fries were beer-battered, which I was not expecting. I'm glad you can have the to-go orders in the deli/cafe/pizzeria attached, but I was disappointed in the wait times. I found it odd that I couldn't just put a phone order over the phone either, since it meant a longer wait time to get food to-go. Not sure I would return.

The Classic Gyro combined with tzatziki sauce was very flavorful. Large chunks of lamb and perfect amount of veggies and onions. The service was phenomenal, Alexia was always there for us and she was very friendly. The gastro feel inside was nice and there were tv's to watch sports on. Altogether great lunch with friends.

Every time I come to Visalia for work this is on my top 3 places to eat. Service is great, there's even a bar in the back with TV's it's a great vibe honestly. My favorite thing on the menu in the shawarma fries (I think that's what they are called). A crispy fry loaded with so many toppings I can eat them everyday. I judge a mediterranean restaurant by how good their rice is, here it's a 8.8/10

Delicious food! After my first time, I keep coming back. Seated pretty fast, it does get busy but the waiters and hostess are fast and friendly. Nice & clean every time and there's indoor & outdoor seating areas! Cilantro Hummus is AMAZING!

FOOD- not perfect, but petty good. The Sharma is very fresh and not dried out. The CILANTRO HUMMAS is probably my favorite. Balance of smooth, rich creamy goodness with a hint of heat and cilantro. And finally, the rice is nice and bright yellow, but a good palate clenser for the next bite. BEVERAGE- many choices for a thirsty palate from far and near. You're guarantee to be buzzed away. SERVICE - excellent, enough, not not so intrusive. CLEANLINESS- bathroom is clean. Usually a good reflection of how the whole restaurant is. COMMENT- too far.from my house, but we'll worth the it.

Sadly,the food hasn't been as good as it was a year ago, except for the hummus. Also, it's unfortunate that we have to listen to the longest message when calling and are unable to communicate with an actual person. It would be nice to have someone actually answer the call.

We love this place and drive down to Visalia just to eat here. I usually like to try something new but this time I went with the hearty shawarma fries knowing I'd take home half of it for dinner later. I'm obsessed with the cauliflower, which I think is a seasonal special right now. It was a beautiful day so we sat on the patio where we received great service. Inside seating is also great, but louder. There is also a bar area. They always have great beer, large variety on tap and in cans. Highly recommend Pita Kabob & Grill.

How this place doesn't have a Michelin star is beyond me. 10/10. Every food item I have gotten on this menu has been packed with flavor, and not to mention the portions are huge. Service has always been exceptional here. Their outdoor seating area is decorated cute and has a very welcoming atmosphere. Their chicken kabob plate was cooked perfectly. I personally like their garlic sauce, and the cilantro lime hummus with the Greek salad. Their shawarma fries are also a must! Whenever people ask me what places to go in Visalia, I always recommend this place. They also recently started to add cocktails/mocktails to the menu. I got the Lebanese mule, I personally did not enjoy the drink. However it could just be an acquired taste:) Will be returning!

Server was nice, had the lamb kebab wrap, a bit pricy for a fake greek salad that had banana peppers but no cucumbers. Screaming kids at 9pm, water tastes like it had chlorine in it. Weird taste. I'd say this is more of a drinking spot vs. The food. Well I tried. Bartender was nice.

Pita Kabob and Grill (aka PK) was one of the best restaurants during our visit to Visalia. It has the feel of a large gastropub attached to an outside beer garden and grocery store. Mediterranean cuisine is one of our favorite cuisines. No reservations accepted - so just show up! The portions are ginormous. I got the combo lamb kabob and lulu, which is a sausage version of beef-lamb gyro meat. One entree easily feeds two and the meats were so juicy. The sweet potato hummus was novel and great with a subtle hint of sweetness. Wife got the beef kabobs, which were still juicy despite cooked medium well. Salad, pita, and rice pilaf were all excellent sides. For the kids, you can't go wrong with chicken kabobs with pita and fries. Greek and Mediterranean restaurants seem to crank out amazing fries for some reason - long, thicker cut and crispy. Maybe its because you have so many different dipping options besides ketchup. The chicken is slightly peppery, so watch out.

The food here is absolutely amazing. Only problem is since we were a group of five. There's a rule there that if you have a group 5 or more you HAVE NO CHOICE, BUT TO GIVE YOUR SERVER A 22% TIP, WHICH FOR ME WAS VERY OVERPRICED. But I will say the food here is absolutely incredible. The service was OK. They did lag a little bit to take our order. For our family of five we spent around $165 with an appetizer. We went on a Friday around 5 PM and it was very loud. Couldn't even talk to the server without yelling recommend dining inside because outside they do have mist sprayers which to me don't like because water/mist gets in my food. But I mean hey! If you like a little mist while eating it, it's perfect for you to go outside.service though from the staff was incredible they are so nice!

I was out on a trip and my clients decided this was the place to stop for lunch. There is a nice patio and a full bar convinced them to sit and enjoy. There is also a connected Mediterranean Deli. So I thought I'd sit down and enjoy lunch as the college football was on the screen. Gyro's, pizzas, kabob's etc. Vegan, vegetarian, Halal. I ordered a spicy Gyro and a small Greek salad. Both were outstanding, fresh, fast, and a fair portion for the value. I was quite impressed with the presentation and true greek ingredients were so tasty. Defiantly worth a meal even if you're "not into" Med food. This good stuff here...thank you foodguy-martin

Everything about this place is so good and amazing!!!! To the service , drinks & food. Always my go to when I'm in need of a fix. They also have a deli next door to grab some baked goods! check it out!

Great people, Great service, Great food! Fantastic over and over! Congratulations you are running a fantastic restaurant!

Excellent meal and good service. I like the place and happy I decided to make the drive from the hotel . I will be returning when in the area. Two issues was being forgotten about for 10 minutes after being seated and running out of the beer in ordered. It happens - not worth a bad review.

This is hands down one of the best restaurants you will find in the area. Food: Serving classic Lebanese dishes this place is authentic and absolutely the best around. You can immediately tell they use fresh ingredients and know how to serve up good food. I am extremely disappointed to see negative reviews on here as I have been here a handful of times and I think the food is so delicious. My go-to dish is the kabob platter which I get with hummus and rice. It will leave you stuffed full! But wait... can it get better? It can. Throw in craft beer! This place has a wonderful craft beer selection with 10-20 taps you are bound to find something you are into. Great food, great beer.. what else do you need? Atmosphere: The place is modern and very clean on the inside. They have a bar in the back room you can sit at or you can grab a table. They also have an extensive outdoor seating area equipped with some overhead coverage to provide shade and there's misters for super hot days. Bathrooms have also been clean the few times I've used them. Service: I've never once had a problem here - the wait staff is wonderful. The bar tenders are knowledgeable and I can confidently say this is one of the best places around. My 1 and only issue is this place gets so busy sometimes its hard to get a table... which is a personal problem. If you enjoy Lebanese/middle eastern cuisine and don't eat here you are missing out. Period. Amazing food, beers, and service.

I have been a long time fan of Pita Kabob. Their biggest draw for me is their version of a Greek salad with chicken, featuring the best Mediterranean lemon vinaigrette I've ever had. It is very tart, tangy, and flavorful. This time we went to try their new cocktail offerings, as they just started offering liquor. I got the amaretto sour, which was pretty good, except it seems like it was topped with the egg white instead of actually shaken with it, so the drink was a bit tart and not as smooth as an amaretto sour could be. We also tried the whipped feta. There's not much of a description of it on the menu, but it turned out to have pistachios, honey, Kalamata olives, and red chili flakes mixed in to the whipped feta, which was different than I expected but delicious. This is a great restaurant with indoor seating and a beer garden with lots of beers on tap.

The Grill side is fast and convenient if you don't have time to sit down on the restaurant side. The pizzas are AMAZING! The crust is so good! I usually share a pizza and salad with my lunch date. The shawarma pie with beef is delicious with the Greek salad!

Some of the best Mediterranean food I've had. I loved how many variations there were like your choice of rice, hummus, tahini sauce. I order the Mezza bowl and the portion sizes and food quality was definitely worth the price. The cilantro jalapeño hummus was like nothing I've had before and had a good kick. The four falafels were big with great texture. Pretty casual setting and the wait staff was helpful as it was our first time going. There was a short wait to be seats but wasn't too bad for it being peak hours on a Saturday. My friend and I had a great experience and will definitely be coming back many times.

Kira was a fantastic server! She was friendly, knowledgeable, and so helpful! She definitely made our experience (which was already great) even better!

This is my favorite Mediterranean restaurant in Visalia; their food is absolutely amazing. I ordered the Shawarma Pita Wrap, and the balance among the beef, veggies, and sauces is just right--very flavorful. The beef was cooked to perfection. Their service is quick and friendly, and you can get your order in just a few minutes. They have both outdoor and indoor dining areas; the outdoor area has a few gazebos and fans, making it quite comfortable. They also have draft beer with plenty of options. It's located in downtown Visalia, but finding parking is fairly easy.

Planning to gather with a number of friends? Think again. I've always loved PK but today was very disappointed in service. They turned down a 14 member party because they didn't want our money. I tried calling the week before to make sure they could handle a party of this size. .....they do not have a way to communicate. I left two different messages at two different emails and nobody ever got back to me. All 14 of us left to go eat somewhere that wanted us. Too bad, I'm done after following you around town all these years. Nik the Greek will do just fine.

1 Star - Horrible Service, Never Got Seated If I could give zero stars, I would. We waited over an hour for a table, only to be completely ignored. The host kept telling us "just a few more minutes," but after watching multiple other parties (some who arrived after us) get seated, it was clear we weren't a priority. When we finally asked to speak with a manager, we were told Gia was "too busy" to come out. Too busy to address a frustrated customer but not too busy to let chaos run the front of house? Unacceptable. We eventually gave up and left, hungry and completely disappointed. If you're looking for a place that values its customers, this is NOT it. Save yourself the frustration and go somewhere that actually wants your business.

Walking up it was hard to tell if we were going in the right way. There is just an order counter inside the door. I think you could also enter through the bar side. We waited for a moment while someone got a to go order, and then were seated. We sat on the patio with our dog, which was nice. Our server came up quickly to grab some drinks. Their drink list was not up to date though, as he had to come back and tell us that both beers were out. It was good though that it was happy hour and beers were discounted. It would be great if they would out the HH specials on their website. We ordered the hummus combo. It came out with the cilantro jalapeno hummus and baba ganoush instead of 2 hummus dishes. Our server quickly ran back and apologized. He offers to get us the other hummus, but we were good trying the baba. Both the hummus and baba were really good. Hummus was creamy and flavorful. He came back again to make sure we liked the baba, which we appreciated. For food I got the Mediterranean bowl with chicken shawarma. The portion size was great. The salad was tasty and chicken had a perfect amount of seasoning and was tender. I kind of wish it came with tzatziki or garlic sauce also, but it was still really good. Overall had a couple minor issues, but they handled it well. Food was good and our server was very nice, so I would return if back in Visalia. Downtown Visalia has a lot of burgers and bar food, so this was a welcome change.

I really like the beef shawarma, the hummus is also really good with their pita bread

I have always loved Pita Kabob, but tonight WOW! We have not been here in about a year and they have added to their menu. I am in love with their whipped feta appetizer creamy with hot honey, olives and pistachios oh my!!! Great with pita, or cucumbers.

Have eaten here before, I can't believe I never wrote a review for this place. We have been loyal customers here for years since we moved to Visalia. We love their food as everything is fresh, made to order, and portions are very good! Becky made our lunch/dinner (Linnar), awesome and enjoyable! The ambiance was good as the main dining area is always packed we chose to eat outside. Thankfully, they have heaters outside and made the meal enjoyable. Thank you all, and we'll be back again! We love this local restaurant with the delicious deli with all sorts of goodies from the Middle East. Truly a gem in Visalia!

Inviting space with great food and attentive service. We were in town for a short visit and found this delightful spot for excellent food!

Very good place. We liked everything. The servings are large enough to feed Sasquatch. In fact, I think he was there. The service is fast and efficient, and marginally friendly. It has a trendy feel and was a bit noisy.

Again did not get my sauces for take-out order! Poor customer service. They will not answer phone. Disrespectful to customers trying to support their business. Recommend only going to eat there if you want to get what you order.

Thank you for letting me know you spray. It guess the exterminator needs to spray inside this time of year. We will be back. Love your place.

We had the lamb gyro and beef shawarma--both were perfectly cooked and it came with a salad too. Nicholas was very attentive and friendly. There is quite a wait because we came on a three day weekend, but the food and service make it all worth it! Would highly recommend.

We've come here a lot and the food is delicious! Healthier options can be hard to find while eating out so appreciate Pita Kabob's menu. Recently, we went on a Saturday night and it seems like a fluke, but we got food poisoning (couldn't pinpoint which food it was) and the service left much to be desired (we had to ask for water multiple times, they got my drink wrong, slow service) This will likely make us think twice about coming again for a while. However, I would typically recommend this place.

Ordered take out just today and in all our orders the sauces were missing and my husband paid for extra spicy tahini's and they failed to give it to us in the order. This was so inconvenient, considering that we do not live in Visalia. I tried calling but their automated system doesn't even have an option to get through to them, as if they know people will be complaining about their careless mishandling take out order's. For their high prices along with poor quantity of protein it's definitely not worth going back. Double check your bags.

Pros: Neat and clean dinning area. Food was alright. Cons: Food took a while about 30 mins or more. Average price for food portion size. Service was eh, there was a long wait time. I think they just forgot about us.

The salad that comes with entree is tastefully. I order the chicken kabob. I want to like this place but I feel their food needs more flavor. The grilled onions and tomatoes that come with your plate could be done better. It's practically burned. Simple technique slow grill it. I'll probably still come back and try different dishes.

Great food, service, and amazing selection of craft beers. Pita Kabob is not only a great restaurant with both indoor and outdoor seating but the also have a nice Mediterranean grocery store. They offered a Kabab burrito on the special menu and I am so happy I tried it. You can get chicken, beef , or lamb. I love lamb and theirs is really good. The burrito was off the chain, best burrito in the city!!! A great spot for lunch or dinner, quality food at reasonable prices.

If you want a true view of this restaurant...read the previous responses from the owner in response to unfavorable reviews! I am IN SHOCK! I will never darken this businesses' door again because I know their true opinion of who pays their bills! I won't be contributing to this business or supporting an owner who has such a low opinion of his patrons! I ordered a meal that cost $55 on Friday night. I specifically asked for NO ONIONS OR PEPPER on a chicken kabob and it came smothered with onions and a grilled pepper. I am highly allergic and didn't find out until I got home which is a half an hour drive away. I also found out I am not allowed to call and speak to anyone... I am only allowed to leave a message this way. This is very disappointing!! (Then I read the responses to the bad reviews and got a true picture...no thank you!)

We found this place thanks to Yelp, and couldn't be happier! They have a large enough menu to include kids items, and many Mediterranean favorites. My friends and I loved the food, perfect quantities and everything was fresh and tasty! They also have a large drinks menu, and beers from local breweries. I didn't get to take any pictures before the food was gone. The kids in our party really enjoyed heir meals as well. We dined in the patio. The servers were very accommodating and helpful with our 8 people party. They had several vegan and vegetarian options, so we were all set. I will definitely return next time I'm in town!

Fantastic food. You generally get good Mediterranean food in California but I was not expecting to find anything so good in the town of Visalia. In fact, Visalia had some good options but I selected this for dinner. We got chicken shawarma fries and spicy pita bread. I can't really tell which was better. The spicy pita bread was not overpowering in terms of spiciness and at the same time it had a nice flavor of mint chutney. Shawarma fries were no less. The only recommendation I will give is to get half a portion of fries if you are not sharing it with anyone. The full comes with a lot of quantity. Speaking about desert, I got pistachio baklava. I would just say I had better baklava. But that won't take the rating of this place down. In summer, it's a good idea to sit outside. They have a nice atmosphere outside. The service is quick and waiters here are knowledgeable about what they are serving.

I love this place so much. Service is great and the food is amazing! Don't skip dessert! I like to come here to study.

Went to the deli- wonderful food! Take a look at the products in the store and grab a cannoli for dessert- too good!!

I got the classic gyro it was really good my mom got the Shawarma plate and loved it. The service was great. It gave a welcoming vibe.

Always love coming here for Mediterranean food is one of the best in town and compared to other places that I have been in other towns. Fan of the garlic dip and spicy tahini. The service is great and place have plenty of seating.

My wife and I would make a trip to visalia once a week just to go to pita kabob, the last couple times we went the Mediterranean salad didn't have the taste and our wraps didn't taste the same either. Did you change your ingredients.

The Gyro tastes pretty good, the service leaves a LOT to be desired! I asked for the sauce on the side, I got NO sauce. But maybe because I practically had to yell because the music is so LOUD! To the rude looking dude walking around, maybe the manager, greet your customers! Smile! It looks like you have a booming place but the expressions on your face is a turn off!

The whole experience eating here was perfect. Drinks, food and service was top notch. The vibe and location of this place is amazing. We most definitely will be back! Highly recommend!