Medina Grill — Restaurant in St. Louis

First let me start by saying the gentleman who was making sandwiches, was very helpful when I walked in. It was my 1st time eating there after my friend let me taste her Mediterranean food from a different place. Everything was hot & fresh but unfortunately, it was not to my liking. I could taste the spices but it was tasteless if that makes sense...there was nothing that stood out. I thought the rice was seasoned but it didn't taste like it. The rice & chicken was dry. The pickled turnips did not taste like the other place...I should have followed my 1st mind & went to the place my friend went to. Again, customer service was great, ingredients were fresh but I'm not happy...

Fantastic experience here! My wife and I shared a Jerusalem with beef, grilled cheese, and some falafel bites. The Jerusalem was packed with an unbelievable amount of flavor. It's sort of like a Philly cheese but with less cheese and more peppers and onions. The grilled cheese was solid. The falafel bites completely avoided the common pitfall of being too dry and crumbly and had the perfect amount of moisture and texture to them. Not really a place where you talk about service because you walk in, place your order at the counter, and pick up when it's ready, but I do want to note the owner/manager (maybe cook, not sure) came out and asked how our food was and was friendly. I...

I ordered the Medina Bowl with extra meat. Honestly, it was a mixed experience. The bowl came packed with way more lettuce and tomato than rice, and even though I paid for extra meat, the portion didn’t feel worth the upcharge. The biggest letdown, though, was the falafel – dry, lacking flavor, and just disappointing overall.

On top of that, the price was astronomically high for what’s supposed to be a casual lunch. Service was just okay – not rude, but definitely not memorable or attentive.

Overall, I’d say Medina Grill is overrated and overpriced. If you’re looking for a satisfying Mediterranean bowl in STL, there are better spots that give you more value...