Ark Mediterranean Grill
Today I’d like to share another local eating establishment in Northeast Fresno. Ark Mediterranean Grill is located right next to Yosemite Ranch at Champlain & Cedar. They’ve been open for about a year and half so why we hadn’t been there before? No idea!
Here’s a bit of what they offer –
- a fabulous selection of Kabobs and Platters
- wonderful Gyro Sandwiches and an array of wraps
- bright delicious salads
- wonderful desserts
- and a great array of beverages to go along with!
What’s not to like? We started off with their Stuffed Grape Leaves –
The flavors were bright and fresh. Very lemony and delicious – so yummy!
My hubby ordered a #2 which was a Chicken Kabob Platter – marinated chicken served on a bed of rice (which was amazing!) with hummus and a fresh cucumber tomato salad – it was sooo good!
Along with it was served pita bread. We shared this meal (meaning my husband ordered it and I picked at it too- he’s a really patient guy! 🙂 ) Couldn’t say enough about how delicious this meal was. Nothing fried here – everything grilled and fresh.
I ordered a traditional Gyro Wrap and it was also a winner!
Along with the meat it had crisp lettuce, juicy tomato and onions slathered in tzatiki sauce . We ate a bit of this and took the rest home.
We got to see the meat for our Gyro Wrap sliced off the rotisserie. Kristina explained building the rotisserie is quite the process! It starts with marinating the meat, then stacking it on the vertical rotisserie and then slowly roasting it as it turns.
The portions for both meals were really generous. We had the opportunity to meet the owner Kristina who took the time to explain their process.
Ark Mediterranean Grill prides themselves on authentic recipes and ingredients. Everything is healthy and grilled (not fried) and ingredients are GMO free. This equals complete deliciousness!
And then we had dessert too!
Baklava is a traditional Mediterranean dessert. Most often it’s served layered and cut into triangles. Baklava is filled with nuts, sugar, cinnamon and typically cloves, wrapped in phyllo dough and bathed in butter. At Ark Mediterranean Grill they roll the dessert – which made it the perfect melt-in-your-mouth bite! You’ll definitely want to grab a few of these!
If you haven’t dined at Ark you definitely need to give it a try! There is something for everyone vegetarians, vegans and meat-eaters alike! Everything was fresh and homemade. The staff was great – very attentive. It’s a casual Mediterranean Dining experience. The restaurant was so clean and nice. We gave it two thumbs up! I hope you give it a try!
Since this is my last share before the holiday I wanted to say Happy Holidays to you! I hope you have a wonderful Christmas and I’ll see you again next week!
Ark Mediterranean Grill is located at 1528 E. Champlain Drive Fresno, CA 93720. They are open 7 days a week 11-8pm.
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