the vine mediterranean café and market

fantastic!. i was looking for a different place but once i got out of the car, the wonderful smell coming from the the vine inticed my family and me in. the appetizer sampler was fantastic! the baba ganoush was surperb and the falafels were full of flavo, especially when put in a pice of pita with garlic sauce, parsely, hummous, pickles, and tomoatoes. it all comes with it. the star was the chicken schwarma! it was the closest thing since i was living in the united arab emirates in 2003. i added a few french fries and it felt as though i was standing on the side of the street in abu dhabi. the vine's schwarma was very large (we shared) but extremely delicious! i'll definitely be coming back to the vine soon. absolutely fantastic!!!!

awesome!!. i actually know the owners and workers very well and i know 4 sure tht they make sure that their customers are pleased.

excellent. both the falafel and the seasoned beef sandwich that we had were very tasty. the fries were good but a little greasy and not very hot. the lebanses coffee and the baklava were great. i also tried the pastry that is neon orange and has cheese on the inside. the color was a little off-putting but i enjoyed it very much. we will be back.

the vine on grand. no you cannot see the mediterranean shore from the cafe' but you might as well pretend that you are in a balmy coastal town surrounded by white-washed houses and blooming vines! the food is authentic (to a fault! i don't know too many americans who can stomach the yoghurt salad or the super-sweet fruit sodas!)... i used to buy at the deli's when the place was only a grocerie store and was delighted that it turned into a cafe'. the best hummus in town - no doubt about it (not overly garilcked as many seem to do!). the baba-ganoush is respectable. the grape leaves are very delicate and moist. the schwarma to die for! the felafel and kibbi are very tasty.
i miss the savory lentil salad they used to sell at the deli... (hint, hint...).
people are very friendly and the ambiance is intimate, and the prices are quite reasonable for the amount of food they serve.
all in all, a great little find!!!!

fresh, filling, inexpensive. i'm glad we picked the vine over mokabe's for lunch. the decor is warm and inviting and the staff is friendly, service was good, if not too terribly prompt.

i recommend the chicken schwarma-a middle european fast food staple. get it w/ some freshly made hummus and the mediterranean fries. the small feta/oregano pastries were great too. share the rose water drink w/ a friend-it's too sweet to have one by yourself.

the chicken in the schwarma was tender, juicy, and flavorful. the pickled turnips in it added a needed crunch and color to the dish.

love it. we go there at least once a week and it is consistently delicious with extremely reasonable prices. their salads, wraps and fries are all good and the quality of the meat they use is impressive.

awesome!!!. i have family from the middle east and we tried the food at vine; the food was awesome and authentic. i am so glad st. louis has a middle eastern restaurant with food to die for. if you are a healthy eater, middle eastern food is some of the healthiest in the world. in fact i am going back tomorrow bringing my daughter and her friends. they are excited about it.

great food friendly owner and staff. if you want to eat healthy and eat great tasting food this is the place for you. real food made from scratch. even my girlfriend likes it a self-proclaimed food critic.

very good food and service. nice, small, calm, place. not all mediterranian restaurants in the area serve real mama-made quality of food. this one does!
the price is reasonable as well.

this place has it all............ my first visit to the new dining room but have been a fan of the deli and shop for awhile.i was thrilled to have the most delicious and authentic of lebanese delights. the baba ghanoush was smoky and lemony and addictive.we had the appetizer platter and so tried may wonderful mezze. ali and the ladies serve fresh, outrageously good food and the waiter was a jewel. shoukran! my favorite spot on s grand.

great food, warm sevice. i come form a lebanese family and the owner of this restaurant really captured the taste and feeling of a lebanese family. the girl who served us was friendly and had a great seance of hummer! the owner omar was hospitable and he had is family in the kitchen cooking the meals. it seemed to be a completely family owned and run business. not to mention the prices where cheap! i highly recommend this place!

this is the real deal falafel and shawarma joint!!

dear alex. alex sent you a message on urbanspoon‏
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alex sent you a message on urbanspoon: thank you for coming ,i wish you could tell me what you had so we can improve it. hopefully i could talk you into a meal on the house. thank you .

is it a bribe or date , now i can tell that ((alex )) with 3 reviews about the vine,is just a person who works there ,or maybe the owner himself ??!!!
am guessing all the reviews are made up by same person ;)


-----24 nov, 2009-----

salty food and bad service. it's a shame that such a beautiful decor is wasted to a bad restaurant like this. i went there twice and was unimpressed to say the least. i gave it the benefit of the doubt after my first attempt. but to no avail :(. it's simply not worth it.

the best restaurant in town. goog food exelent service relaxed atmosphire.keep the good job.

a hidden gem in stl….. a trip to stl would not be complete without a visit to this awesome restaurant. this place serves reasonably priced genuine middle eastern "classics" and absolutely delicious pastries, there is something for everyone. their chicken shwarma sandwich and the falafel sandwich are very authentic and delicious and so is the chicken kabob served with grilled seasoned veggies and rice cooked to perfection. it is simply soul food that takes your senses to another place and time. the irresistible baklava, fresh pita and garlic sauce are enough to make a visit to this place worthwhile. attentive service, courteous staff and elegant décor all add to the whole experience of eating at the vine.