Kalamata's
Nashville, TN 37215
Phone: (615) 383-8700
- Price:
- $
- Hours:
- Mon-Thu 11am-8pm, Fri-Sat 11am-9pm
Editorial Review for Kalamata's – by Mindy Merrell
In Short
This bright little storefront cluttered with cafe tables bustles with energy. You'll watch with awe as chef-owner Mehar Fawaz glides gracefully behind the counter keeping order and chatting with customers, all while stuffing a lamb gyro and plating falafel. The Mediterranean menu features customary falafel-gyro-tabouleh fare with a twist. Generous salads boast plenty of just-cut romaine and veggies tossed with Greek vinaigrette. Warm gyros bulge with spicy meat, crisp greens and cool cucumber sauce.
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Insider Tips
ParkingThe Glendale Shopping Center overflows during peak lunch and shopping hours. Best bet is on the Pier One side and down to lower level parking.
When to GoLunch can be a mob scene, but the service is swift and the line moves quickly.
Save TimeGrab a takeout menu and call or fax in your order ahead.
User Reviews for Kalamata's
09/23/2008 Posted by jessyhathaway
I see that some people have "fussed" about the 'lack of service' or 'bland food' that Kalamata's offers. Yet others comment on the wait because the line flows through the doors and onto the sidewalk. First of all, the atmosphere is as if the customer were family. I am of Greek heritage and much of my family's lifestyle focuses on food and togetherness. Imagine Mehar as an uncle, cooking at the family barbeque...you tell him what you want, he prepares it, you eat, and then you clean up your mess. It is meant to be informal, you are paying for the food not the service. Additionally, Mehar is still quite the conversationalist, even at the peak lunch hour. As for the food...It's not all Greek, it's Mediterranean, and is comprised of a myriad of recipes from different areas. As for taste...some foods, by nature, don't have a lot of flavor. By adding flavor to them, it takes away from the authenticity of "real" Mediterranean meals. I very much enjoy everything about Kalamata's, from the flash of a smile as I walk in the door all the way down to the baklava at the register.
Pros: Great food, great atmosphere, great experience.
Cons: Parking is limited to a shared lot within a strip mall.
08/28/2008 Posted by mil2ndbest
Everybody I take here loves it. The filet kabob is more tender than most places' filet mignon, the falafel is the best in town. Good hummus, and pistachio baklava! If they have gazpacho on special, get it. You can taste how fresh the ingredients are. I love it when the owner is front and center interacting with you instead of some bored teenager. The disposable dinnerware is a bit incongruous with the rest of the cafe.
Pros: Great fresh-tasting food
Cons: Disposable plates, silverware
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