Skewers Mediterranean Grille

A friend referred us to Skewers as unique dining spot. From the first 5 seconds we walked in the door, we were greeted warmly by a professional host. She offered to seat us at the bar (small, but clean) as she would get a table ready for us. We were immediately offered service by another server, who was behind the bar. No full alcohol, but the wine selection offered by the glass more than made up for it. We started with a delicious Sauvignon Blanc, and were then approached by the host to inform us that our table was ready. The server(bartender) asked if we were ready to be seated...and then offered to ""transfer"" the check to our table. Very calm, easy-going, and attentive....we already felt that we were in a more urban city with a more cultured night-life. After being seated and offered the menus, our server arrived within a minute. She greeted us and said she was ""Carmen"". She noticed we had drinks and went ahead and discussed the chef's features of the evening. We were intent on looking at the menu and were rewarded with knowledgeable, precise descriptions of the items discussed. We then proceeded to an unbeatable dining experience that thrilled my palate. The extensive menu will make it only more likely that we will drive to Melbourne to enjoy this unique gem sooner. Please keep it up Skewers! Well Done! Pros: Best service and food in town Cons: Can be a little loud more

horrible experiance, food not fresh, service is so slow and it feels like they dont care at all!! more

Very good lebanese food. There was an extensive menu, including many options for vegetarians. The specials included fresh fish. The service was good, and on a Monday night it was 75% full. The atmosphere is more suited for romance or friends, but if you have children that are well-behaved they may be ok. There is patio seating and a bar. Parking is in the rear. I had the Butterfly Combo (hummus, tabouleh, dolma, kebbah) and it was a very good value for the amount/quality of food. The waitress never let my glass empty. Extensive wine list, but no pressure to up-sell food/beverages. The decor is slate floor, multicolored glass lanterns and 1 hookah. It can be a bit loud b/c of the floor, making it easy to eavesdrop on other diners. Pros: atmosphere, price, food quality Cons: a bit noisy b/c of floor type more

If you've never had middle eastern cuisine, this is a great place to try it out. The food is always up to its fine standards and the prices are reasonable. The garlic chicken skewers with rice is highly recommended. more