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Best Mediterranean in Forest Hills
Master Critic Review
OBA Mediterranean Gyro & Grill
7.8
A lively Austin Street Turkish-leaning Mediterranean room built for platters, kebabs, and gyro plates that come out fast and filling. It’s most reliable when you choose one skewer plate, add one appetizer spread, and stop before the menu sprawls into too many mixed plates.
Must-Try Dishes:
Lamb gyro plate, Adana kebab, Mixed appetizers with flatbread
Scores:
Value: 7.7
Service: 7.8
Consistency: 7.8
Food Quality: 8
Atmosphere: 6.4
Cultural Relevance: 7.6
What makes it special: Turkish-leaning platters and kebabs that play best as a tight, shareable order.
Who should go: Friends splitting kebabs and platters
When to visit: Early dinner before peak crowds
What to order: Adana kebab, lamb gyro plate, mixed appetizers
Insider tip: One platter per two people plus one app spread is the sweet spot.
Logistics & Planning
Parking: Metered street parking along Austin Street and nearby side streets; can be difficult after 6pm. Paid municipal garages are available within a few blocks.
Dress code: Casual to smart casual—jeans and sneakers are common, no need to dress up.
Noise level: Moderate to loud during peak hours; conversation is possible but not intimate on busy nights.
Weekend wait: 30–45 minutes without a reservation during peak Austin Street hours
Weekday lunch: Little to no wait most days
Dietary Options
Vegetarian options: Yes—meze spreads, salads, and vegetable-based appetizers work well as a meal
Vegan options: Limited—select dips, salads, and vegetable sides; confirm preparation details when ordering
Gluten-free options: Some naturally gluten-free grilled proteins and salads available, but no dedicated prep area
Best For
Better for: Fast-arriving platters, shareable kebab plates, and a high-energy Austin Street dinner with friends
Consider Alternatives If: You want a quiet, date-night Mediterranean meal or a deeply specialized regional menu—this is more crowd-pleasing than nuanced