Mediterranean Market & Deli — Restaurant in West Palm Beach

My husband of Lebanese descent wanted to have an arab food dinner with friends and family. Me being of Swiss/Spanish descent only know how to make hummus and babaganush, so I searched for local places where I could order some food to go. The one that had the highest rating and the most authentic menu was this Mediterranean market, so I ordered food to go for a party of eight. After that, we've become huge fans! My take: The good: *Authentic cuisine made with fresh ingredients of very good quality. All the meat dishes I ordered were fantastic and loved by all my guests. *The staff has always been very friendly, even during crazy lunch time when they are "invaded" by people working in local offices; for me a good sign of quality and price. *They accommodated my request to leave meat dishes partially cooked so I could finish cooking them at home at dinner time; they even sent me instructions how to finish cooking the meat so it wouldn't get dry. *Family owned business with the feel of middle eastern souks (markets), which is what they are, a market. Expect typical friendly and loud service here if you go at any time off the busy lunch time when they are overwhelmed. What needs improvement: *The establishment does need some work, but again, they advertise themselves as a market, so don't expect a restaurant. *During lunch hour it gets very crowded and there's not enough space to "keep your distance" as required by Covid. Overall I really like their food, so much so that I'm organizing a birthday dinner for my husband and will be ordering from them...

I love this place! I’m from nyc. I love cultural foods and I love falafel. This is a special place though. You are immediately greeted by Tony. He is the owner and everyone in Palm Beach knows him. You will see locals walk by with their kids out for lunch, people walking their dogs getting a sandwich, groups of family and friends stopping by because this place is an institution.

Food: the menu is simple. I ordered the falafel pita and the pita is light with lots of green falafel. Lots of vegetables inside too. There’s plenty of other options on the menu if you’d rather have more protein or even just a salad. The market has plenty of Lebanese and middle eastern foods. My favorite part is the frozen falafels in the freezer ready for you to buy and cook at home.

Service: there’s no denying the quality. They make you feel special. Everyone who I saw stop by was friendly as though Tony is their neighbor, which he kind of is. Completely happy customer.

Atmosphere: the outside seating is so cute. I really think it helps make this place special. It’s quiet because the seating is on 5th street surrounded by trees. Lots of birds singing and a nice breeze because of the water a block away.

Immediately I marked this as a favorite. Can’t...

⭐ "Mediterranean Market & Deli: A One-Way Ticket to ‘Why Did I Come Here?’" 🥙🤦‍♂️🛑 I walked in hoping for a magical trip through the Mediterranean — Greece, Turkey, maybe a little Lebanon — but instead, I got a quick tour of Confusion & Disappointment Island. 🏝️😅

The Vibe: Imagine a deli that’s part storage room, part ghost town. I wasn’t sure if I was in a grocery shop or if I’d accidentally wandered into someone’s pantry while they were on vacation. 🥸

The Food: I ordered a sandwich that looked like it had given up on life halfway through being made. 🥪💤 The pita was so dry, I thought about using it as a coaster. The falafel? Let’s just say I’ve had crunchier marshmallows. 😬

The Service 😐: The cashier looked at me like I was interrupting something important… maybe a daydream? When I asked a question, I got an answer so vague I’m still not sure if it was in English or ancient Sumerian. 📜🤔

The Big Finish 🏃‍♂️: I left with my sad lunch, sat in my car, and stared at it for a moment before realizing I should’ve just gone to Publix for hummus and called it a day. 🛒🥴

Conclusion 📝: If you want a true Mediterranean experience, book a flight. If you want confusion wrapped in pita bread, this is...