2026-08-26T22:08:15.700Z

Been coming for the last 16 years. The food is excellent and beautiful atmosphere.

2026-08-19T11:27:23.734Z

Crab cakes were delicious. Ribeye was done perfectly. We will definitely be back. It is in a plaza so it has plenty of parking

2026-07-16T22:50:24.379Z

Hidden gem. Try it! Wonderful service and equally delicious food! Had babaganoush, chicken Tuscana, the tilapia and the salmon. Everything SO GOOD. The gentlemen that handled our order for takeout was great! Will definitely be coming again!

2026-06-05T22:46:02.807Z

We had the baba ganoush, spinach pesto salad with falafel added, and the Greek salad. All were amazing and the pita basket was kept filled with hot, fresh pita. The servers were nice and the music being played was soft.

2026-05-15T22:57:30.166Z

Food was fantasticVery friendly

2026-04-27T18:39:12.494Z

Wonderful food. I have been doing fie 20 years.

2026-04-03T17:28:42.946Z

I had a great experience at Mediterranean Sea Restaurant. The food was fresh, flavorful, and well-prepared. The staff was friendly and attentive, and the overall atmosphere was welcoming and clean. You can tell they care about quality and customer service. I’ll definitely be coming back and highly recommend it to anyone looking for authentic Mediterranean cuisine.

2026-03-29T00:20:43.793Z

Dinner was delicious, with serving sizes big enough for leftovers. Service was a little too slow, but our food was clearly made with care. We didn't get checked on during the meal, however we weren't forgotten because they were attentive to us finishing, and offering dessert/coffee. It felt very cold in the dining room. Some patrons had their coats on. So the ambiance was good, but the air temp was uncomfortable.

2026-01-04T11:59:39.167Z

We had a restaurant.com coupon and figured let's go try something different from our normal routine. We were greeted by a very friendly gentleman who made sure we were well attended to. We ordered a few different things, starting with a hummus appetizer plate which was almost too much on its own. The kabobs were great as was our overall service. Awesome experience!

2025-12-24T00:41:24.707Z

Can't wait to come back!! Food is delicious and staff is amazing.

2025-12-11T00:28:12.571Z

Honestly the best food I’ve had in the Albany area. Everything is fresh, well balanced in flavor and the portions are great. 100% a place to take a date. I strongly recommend the Mediterranean platter and the Chicken Toscana. The owner/head chef is such a lovely man taking care of customers and ensuring top tier quality.

2025-12-06T01:18:00.580Z

A hidden gem. Our server Tina, was excellent. The owner is so nice. The food is amazing we had the salmon with the Jasmine rice and grilled asparagus which goes perfectly with the meal. My hubby had the lamb kabobs he said it was so delicious both meals were cooked to perfection.the cucumber dressing for our salad very fresh I could drink it. The portions are great. The Spumoni desert was yummy. Give this place a try you won’t be disappointed. We will be back !!!

2025-10-05T14:15:46.027Z

This is a special place. We found it by happenstance on a trip from Cleveland to New Hampshire in 2008. And we have been returning whenever there is an opportunity even if it means more driving. It is that good. Nabil opened Garlic Lover’s Corner in 2007. It is in a small strip mall on North Greenbush Road. Our most recent visit was the first time back in a few years. Little has changed. The place is clean, comfortable, the decor pleasant and not ostentatious. The menu features meat, fish and vegetarian dishes but we come for the lamb. Simply put, the lamb kabobs are the best I have had and I have been eating them for over half a century starting with Momma Khalil’s in the Oakland section of Pittsburgh. In the beginning, GLC was a BYOB but now has a full bar. I’d recommend the Merlot, “Sideways” not withstanding, with the lamb. Appetizers include a tasting sampler but we enjoyed the tzatziki and pita bread; the former was smooth and creamy with just the right combination of cucumber, garlic, dill, lemon and mint. Don’t fill up on it. The lamb kabob comes with a house salad with homemade dressing; I enjoyed the cucumber dressing that reminded me of a good Green Goddess. The kabob lamb is a most generous portion; Nabil uses a special cut of lamb that is tender and tasty. It was perfectly cooked to medium rare. It was accompanied by jasmine rice and a fresh vegetable medley of zucchini, red peppers, and broccoli. Too much food, we had lunch for the next day. All this and remarkably reasonably priced especially after the “surprises” we’ve had recently living in Center City Philly. If you like Mediterranean and Lebanese, don’t miss this place. None of us are getting younger so don’t wait. And when you go, tell Nabil Jay and Joanne from Philly nee Ohio sent you.

2025-08-02T16:10:26.309Z

Fantastic food - will definitely be going back!

2025-07-12T18:51:22.934Z

Garlic Lovers catered our July 4th event for the third year in a row. The Ribeye steaks and mashed potatoes were fabulous and perfectly seasoned! Guests were wowed by the quality and portions. The hummus is so creamy I can’t find anything like it . Thank you so much.

2025-07-11T23:13:59.733Z

Continues to be a hidden gem! Unassuming and just all around great food! You have to check it out if you haven’t been!!!

2025-07-01T11:41:43.411Z

Absolutely delicious. The atmosphere was relaxing and the staff were wonderful.

2025-05-09T18:09:13.882Z

I thought it would be just garlic heavy as , I love garlic. It is an old school home cooked Mediterranean restaurant. The atmosphere is very fine dining in a small strip mall.Food is amazing,,, highly recommend 5* , a hidden gem

2025-04-29T00:09:17.742Z

Still my favorite Greek restaurant in Capital Region... must try!

2025-03-14T02:03:39.774Z

Really tasty,quiet atmosphere.. I’m excited to go back for more.

2025-02-26T02:07:38.133Z

Really enjoyed the fresh pita with hummus and tzatziki, and the eggplant was delicious! Really tasty, quiet atmosphere, I’m excited to go back for more!

2025-02-15T13:35:01.024Z

My wife and I went here for lunch this week. The food was soooooo great! We got the hummus with pita for appetizer. The pita was warm, cooked perfect and spiced well. And the hummus was so good. I could’ve just eaten it all day. Then I got the gyro pita and my wife got the Bedouin Chicken. They both were fabulous, cooked perfect and well balanced. And the fries are great too.The older man was the hostess and server. He was charming and funny.We will definitely be coming back and recommend it to everyone.

2025-02-08T21:45:08.491Z

Second time there and once again did not disappoint. The creamy Dijon chicken was out of this world. The owner always makes sure to check in on how your meal is. Will be returning to try more!

2025-01-22T17:11:34.110Z

Great food, and it is wonderful to get the individual attention from the owner during the week. The ambience is nothing to write home about, but the Mediterranean food is what you are there for...

2025-01-10T22:26:29.167Z

Fantastic experience. Apparently been here for 16 years! Easy to miss hidden gem, small restaurant. But when you walk in and look around you get that "it's gonna be good" feeling. Good wine selection and great drink prices. We were served by the owner himself and he was just a great guy. Went with a Moroccan stew and a chicken Toscana. Portion sizes generous both superb. Tzaziki dipping sauce with pita for an app. Will definitely come back. Great Mediterranean, Italian, and Greek style food. Very close knit family place

2024-12-11T04:17:08.213Z

Great hidden gem. Food quality is great as well as presentation. Consistency is key. Another businesses need to follow. Best falafels around!

2024-12-10T14:26:21.460Z

Food was quite good....chicken kebob and Mediterranean plate

2024-11-28T02:44:20.155Z

The chef/owner(?) came out to our table to chat and check in on us throughout our meal—sweet and genuine man. Authentic cuisine and kind staff, we had to roll out of our chairs after eating so much pita, the portions were perfect and meals delicious

2024-10-27T19:01:08.660Z

Not that cheap but they keep it classy and very respectful. The lamb is legit and everyone seemed to be in good spirits.

2024-10-26T12:10:57.143Z

A hidden gem. The food is exceptional. Service is very polite and professional. A really nice touch that the owner who is also the chef, will meet his guests at each table. At least something we have experienced each time we ate there