Chrissy (CWattsOverThere)
Great experience and will definitely be back!! Prices were reasonable, and portions were generous. Ahmad was very patient with my slow selection process and then brought around sample baklava, which was amazing! Clean, quiet, and surprisingly busy for a weekday lunch. Loved the tea and drink area, which was a nice touch.
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… moreIbrahim Jadoon
The best Mediterranean food in Lexington. We have driven from Richmond to Lexington just to eat at Watan; it’s worth the entire trip. I’ve been here five times (maybe 10?!), brought my entire family multiple times, and will be going back many more times. The prices are also extremely reasonable. The food is delectable and perfectly grilled, the many options are easy to understand, and the service is beyond extraordinary. We’ve had the falafel, the grilled chicken kabob, the chicken shawarma, the rice, lentil soups, the hummus, the baba ghanoush, the tabouli, the grape leaves, the fattoush salad, the baklava, the sandwich wraps. A vegetarian or a carnivore, you’ll absolutely find great options easily. Each one is the best one we’ve had in all of Kentucky: full of flavor, especially the rice and the hummus and salads, which most restaurants don’t really think about. Even the grilled vegetables are wonderful: well-seasoned, flavorful, with a nice char. Even in the deep of winter, it feels like we’re in a huge summer BBQ. The service is the best gift you’ll get this year: it is just as good or even better than the food: ultimate kindness, generous, and very fast. The staff are hard-working and genuine, honest folks. They have complimentary tea, water, and lemonade. We always leave full (for days it feels like, haha) and always so content. Multiple times, the genuine owner / cook have offered us complimentary baklava that is precious and warm, and the warming lentil soup. I honestly haven’t had food this good and service this warm in years.
… moreKimberly Hasselbrink
Best Greek food you’ll ever have! With the best service of owner, Adam! The baklava can’t be purchased, they only give it away. Best I’ve ever tasted! Go see Adam and experience fresh Greek food like never before! You’ll thank him for sure!♡
… moreCarmine D’Alessio
My wife and I split a lunch platter and it was phenomenal. The service was excellent, the gentleman behind the counter gave us a cup of freshly made lentil soup due to the weather. The atmosphere was comfortable and we will definitely be back. I highly recommend!
… moreDarren Royse
Wish I would’ve got the girls name that helped us order. She was fantastic since it was our first time here and a little overwhelming. She suggested the sampler type dish for the 2 of us, and it was great. Had some chicken, steak, and lamb kabobs, all were cooked perfect, rice was delicious, grape leaves and falafel were also fantastic. Naan was tasty, hummus was a bit lacking in flavor, (in my opinion, could be a bit bolder) but did not effect my rating as we still enjoyed it. Also do not want to fail to mention the value. There is A LOT of food for the $$. GO!
… moreLarry Lauersdorf
Staff is amazing, food as well. The cost is absolutely justified. I only paid $9.99 for the lunch chicken shawarma platter and it came with a piece of fresh baklava. I’ve traveled the US and this place is top notch. Highly recommend!
… moreMichael Folio
One of the best Lex restaurants I’ve visited to date and the #1 Mediterranean restaurant.
First time diner. Food was delicious. Staff was warm and friendly. Menu is large. Watan is wonderful!!
… moreKC Massie
Super high-quality food! Made fresh! But the service was even better. It’s so nice going somewhere where the workers/owner appreciate you being there and treat you well. Owner was kind enough to give us an extra bowl of fries for our kids and some pita bread. Baklava and drinks are included in the lunch special. This is our first time going there and we will definitely be back. We got the falafel bowls. Lunch special is $9.52.
… moreKangwook Noh
This is hands down the best Mediterranean restaurant. Amal is amazing chef, friendly, and loves to talk with you. He always has new food items to try, and very accommodating for allergy restriction. And free perks to surprise you too! He gives a lot of food that I can easily make two meals out of it. Great quality of food. Thank you so much Amal!! You are amazing!!
… moreAliya Elzarad
Amazing Restaurant!! Truly will be back and everything was great. The customer service was outstanding. He went above and beyond and offered us to try more things . they also have free juice and tea available with your meal. He even offered us pita bread to go! Highly recommend the sampler platter and the baba ganouch
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