Quick and easy for take out. Best was the chicken and beef shawarma, then chicken kebab, and least favorite was the kafta which is usually our favorite. I can see how we have grown to like it a particular way and this may be someone else’s tastes, as it was not bad in any way - still tender and properly made; just the flavor profile wasn’t to my liking.Garlic sauce is pretty runny and consistency off but still a decent flavor. Tahini standard, not a fan of the spicy mayo type sauce.Rice was solid, flavorful. Iraqi bread is quite good as well.Overall still a 5 still for this area, esp. if they work on the garlic sauce.Recommend and will be back.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cindy H.
Very friendly with a relaxed vibe. A gentleman I assume is the owner greeted us warmly from the register upon entering. While we were there, customers arrived about every ten minutes mostly for takeout. That's always a good sign! Everything is served promptly and professionally. Even our waters were delivered to us on a tray. The food was very good. Everything is served on heavy ceramics and presented artfully. I ordered the veggie combo because I was starved after 9 miles of paddling around the Willamette. I judge Mediterranean food by the quality of the hummus. Moonlight's was a nice consistency, not watered down, hearty. I would have preferred more of a garlic hit but I say that about just every hummus I encounter! The baba ghanoush was fantastic, slightly tangy and perfect blend of spices. The absolute stars of the plate were the falafels. i am sure they are the best I have ever eaten. Moist with good flavor inside and a pleasant crunch on the outside. Not at all greasy or tough! Easy to cut with my fork. Dipped in the baba ghanoush --- heaven! Portions are quite generous and the prices are reasonable! I took home at least half of my dips. My plate was around $14. I pay $20 for a similar plate elsewhere. My husband said his chicken was good but nothing to write home about. It looked good! I told the chef how much I enjoyed the falafel. She beamed. This is a tiny place where the food is tasty and the staff take care of you with pride. Those two things right there is what I look for in a meal --- whether at a 10-table or 50-table establishment. Without them, you are wasting your money. You are spending wisely at Moonlight!
d lee
Due to the stellar reviews, our college baseball team chose Moonlight Grill for their post-game meal and they did not disappoint. The team needed 38 gyros, a mix of chicken schawarma, beef schwarma, and lamb meat gyros with homemade baklava and they were able to accommodate us on short notice. The friendly owner was a pleasure to deal with. I highly recommend Moonlight Grill if you want a delicious meal that will be well-received by all!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
T Towers
Food is always spot on and staff is friendly.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ricky Stephens
First time here and so far it’s the best Mediterranean food I’ve had in this area. Friendly service and amazing food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cat Kim-Witbeck
It's not fancy but the food is so good and the portions were gigantic ? I recommend trying it out! The owner gave us a free baklava to go ❤️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Falafel, Hummus, Kebab
Alan trucking Joe
It is great meddle eastern restaurant they have all iraqi food that people love shesh kabab and chicken mandi i love this place stuff are great and so
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Laura Sandow
So glad I finally tried Moonlight Grill! They have the best baba ganoush I've ever had. Everything was fresh and delicious. Great food, nice photos on the walls with Mediterranean music playing. The Iraqi proprietor waits on the tables himself...it is obviously a family operation.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Falafel, Vegetarian Platter, Baba Ganoush
Ahmad Zia
The food at Moonlight Grill is amazing and the service is not bad!For afghan people, you must serve them tea after meal.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
Greg Mason
Owners were extremely friendly and personable. I was excited to try the food as soon as I smelled the aromas. I was impressed with the meal. Also, one of the best baklava I have ever had.
Best falafel I have had in years! I had the "sandwich" and the wrap. The sandwich is like having two (it's so big) with the bread much like pita. The wrap was the bomb!! Chiken shwarma is also delicious. This is a great family run place. Food takes a but, but definitely worth the wait.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Falafel, Shawarma
Patty R
The best Mediterranean in Portland area. The food was delicious and made with so much love. The lamb shank was killer. Can’t wait to go back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shawarma, Hummus
Rolling Along ..
This is my favorite Middle East restaurant in town. The plates are delicious, the servings are large, and the staff is very friendly. Excellent flavors and a mellow environment.
Liz Butson
Our dinners were delicious and the falafel were probably the best I've ever eaten. The hummus and baba ganoush were flavorful, but I did not enjoy the tzatziki as much. Service was somewhat slow, but friendly. Prices were reasonable for good portions.
Quick and easy for take out. Best was the chicken and beef shawarma, then chicken kebab, and least favorite was the kafta which is usually our favorite. I can see how we have grown to like it a particular way and this may be someone else’s tastes, as it was not bad in any way - still tender and properly made; just the flavor profile wasn’t to my liking.Garlic sauce is pretty runny and consistency off but still a decent flavor. Tahini standard, not a fan of the spicy mayo type sauce.Rice was solid, flavorful. Iraqi bread is quite good as well.Overall still a 5 still for this area, esp. if they work on the garlic sauce.Recommend and will be back.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very friendly with a relaxed vibe. A gentleman I assume is the owner greeted us warmly from the register upon entering. While we were there, customers arrived about every ten minutes mostly for takeout. That's always a good sign! Everything is served promptly and professionally. Even our waters were delivered to us on a tray. The food was very good. Everything is served on heavy ceramics and presented artfully. I ordered the veggie combo because I was starved after 9 miles of paddling around the Willamette. I judge Mediterranean food by the quality of the hummus. Moonlight's was a nice consistency, not watered down, hearty. I would have preferred more of a garlic hit but I say that about just every hummus I encounter! The baba ghanoush was fantastic, slightly tangy and perfect blend of spices. The absolute stars of the plate were the falafels. i am sure they are the best I have ever eaten. Moist with good flavor inside and a pleasant crunch on the outside. Not at all greasy or tough! Easy to cut with my fork. Dipped in the baba ghanoush --- heaven! Portions are quite generous and the prices are reasonable! I took home at least half of my dips. My plate was around $14. I pay $20 for a similar plate elsewhere. My husband said his chicken was good but nothing to write home about. It looked good! I told the chef how much I enjoyed the falafel. She beamed. This is a tiny place where the food is tasty and the staff take care of you with pride. Those two things right there is what I look for in a meal --- whether at a 10-table or 50-table establishment. Without them, you are wasting your money. You are spending wisely at Moonlight!
Due to the stellar reviews, our college baseball team chose Moonlight Grill for their post-game meal and they did not disappoint. The team needed 38 gyros, a mix of chicken schawarma, beef schwarma, and lamb meat gyros with homemade baklava and they were able to accommodate us on short notice. The friendly owner was a pleasure to deal with. I highly recommend Moonlight Grill if you want a delicious meal that will be well-received by all!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food is always spot on and staff is friendly.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
First time here and so far it’s the best Mediterranean food I’ve had in this area. Friendly service and amazing food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
It's not fancy but the food is so good and the portions were gigantic ? I recommend trying it out! The owner gave us a free baklava to go ❤️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Falafel, Hummus, Kebab
It is great meddle eastern restaurant they have all iraqi food that people love shesh kabab and chicken mandi i love this place stuff are great and so
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
So glad I finally tried Moonlight Grill! They have the best baba ganoush I've ever had. Everything was fresh and delicious. Great food, nice photos on the walls with Mediterranean music playing. The Iraqi proprietor waits on the tables himself...it is obviously a family operation.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Falafel, Vegetarian Platter, Baba Ganoush
The food at Moonlight Grill is amazing and the service is not bad!For afghan people, you must serve them tea after meal.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
Owners were extremely friendly and personable. I was excited to try the food as soon as I smelled the aromas. I was impressed with the meal. Also, one of the best baklava I have ever had.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shawarma, Hummus, Lamb Shawarma, Baklava, Chicken Shawarma, Baba Ganoush, Chicken Kebabs, Kebab, Chicken Kabab Plate
Restaurantji Recommends
Delicious food as always and awesome staff!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Best falafel I have had in years! I had the "sandwich" and the wrap. The sandwich is like having two (it's so big) with the bread much like pita. The wrap was the bomb!! Chiken shwarma is also delicious. This is a great family run place. Food takes a but, but definitely worth the wait.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Falafel, Shawarma
The best Mediterranean in Portland area. The food was delicious and made with so much love. The lamb shank was killer. Can’t wait to go back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shawarma, Hummus
This is my favorite Middle East restaurant in town. The plates are delicious, the servings are large, and the staff is very friendly. Excellent flavors and a mellow environment.
Our dinners were delicious and the falafel were probably the best I've ever eaten. The hummus and baba ganoush were flavorful, but I did not enjoy the tzatziki as much. Service was somewhat slow, but friendly. Prices were reasonable for good portions.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Falafel, Vegetarian Platter