Al-Reef Mediterranean Grill - Mediterranean restaurant in Murrieta - 41539 Kalmia St STE 116, USA

Highly recommend... food was excellent... we had 4 different things, liked them all! Be patient, the wait is worth it. Chicken shwarma, gyro platter, Greek salad, grape leaves

Craving for a Mediterranean food? Head this way. Al-Reef is arguably one of the best Mediterranean Food spot in the Temecula - Murrieta Area. The Lamb Shank is amazing. Go try it now.

Had a taste of their food at work at a small catered event so I had to check them out when i was craving for chicken kabob. Owner was at the counter and was very nice and funny. Chit chatted with us as the place was empty. He said he's there everyday to make sure everything tastes as he wants them and quality stays consistent. Great food! Definitely recommend. Gave us complimentary most delicious baklava too!

Got the steak kabob plate and it was delicious. Spicy, but not overly. It's a small place, but I got my food to go, there is seating indoors if you'd like to eat there. The owner is friendly. They have different baklava to choose from in the restaraunt too, so yummy!

Absolutely thrilled with my experience at the charming Mediterranean gem! From the warm ambiance to the exquisite flavors, every detail was a culinary delight. The falafel was a crispy revelation, and the hummus, pure perfection. The staff's hospitality added an extra layer of joy to this culinary journey. A must-visit for anyone seeking an authentic and delightful Mediterranean dining experience!

So we were just here to order food. There was no one in the shop. So we had ordered a mixed combo plate and the young girl at the register informed me it was a lot of food and enough for two people. We decided to also order a Gyro plate. Mind you none of these combos come with a drink. So my husband had asked her if we can get a drink and she was snappy and said none of the combos came with a Drink. Our bill was $45. He said that he knew that but he would like a drink and then she repeated herself and said that it didn't come with he had his card out to show her that he was going to pay for it. The fountain machine was very flat! No ice came out at the dispenser. We had first tried the Coke and it was horrible so we had dumped it out and tried the Fanta orange soda and that was all We got home and saw the food and thought ok the food looks good. The portions are really big. But the food is definitely just mediocre. The meats were all dry. The hummus had a very bad after taste to it. The rice had no flavors. The pita bread was hard. I was really disappointed in this place cause I was really hoping to find a good Mediterranean place to my house.

Great food for great prices. The negative reviews made me second guess going, but I am glad we went. The food was simple and good quality. Each meal came in a styrofoam takeout container and with plastic utensils. They also had a soda fountain, iced tea, and other bottled drinks. There were vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-friendly options. The atmosphere was simple— well lit, tables with chairs, and a counter to order at. They played music in Arabic and had a nice bathroom.

Great tasting authentic Middle Eastern food. Large variety of menu items, including vegetarian dishes. Everything was delicious!! The owner was genuinely friendly and he was not wrong when he said I’d really enjoy the food. He has gained a new customer! I will be back sooner rather than later. I definitely recommend this restaurant to anyone. (The pictures below are all flavorful vegetarian plates. Yum!)