Was introduced to Mavi by friends last year. Now, whenever I'm in town, I have to eat at Mavi. Love their Greek salad, kofte plate, hummus, and baba ganoush.
Pros: Great menu. The food here is always fresh and tasty! Prompt friendly service, and you...can order take-out.
Cons: Atmosphere and parking just OK. Restaurant is located on a very busy corner, so sometimes hard to get in and out. Last time I was there, the restroom floors were sticky (not mopped?) -- a big turn-off. Restaurant is never really full at any time. While phoning in an order, a young lady was startled by my order of Baba Ganoush and didn't know how to spell it; she also got my kofte order wrong and gave me the pita sandwich rather than the plate (perhaps she was new?). We ordered paninis on two occasions, and both were disappointments. Often when I come by, the entire kitchen/wait staff is sitting out front smoking and chatting (there's no place else to hang, I get it, but it just looks bad to your guests).
Despite the cons, I return because of the food. If they could improve the atmosphere a little, they would get five stars from me.More
