Khoury’s Mediterranean Island

I think that Khoury’s has closed. The landscaping is not being maintained and their sign says something about something new coming soon.

I didn’t even like Mediterranean food until I came to this restaurant. The staff is so friendly and helpful. The hookah is fantastic and the food is always tasty. I literally recommend everything from the hummus to the lamb platter, it’s all a good choice. I’ve tried tons of stuff from the menu (maybe not everything, but damn close). The food is moderately priced and well worth what you pay for! GO THERE!

Always dark and not friendly– food never impressive. Closed down due to owners retiring. Sign says «coming soon– taverna 52» hopeful for something with s neighborhood vibe !

Good place with inexpensive eats. I pass this place every day but have never taken the time to check it out (for one reason or another). Today was the day! The place is cute, very clean and has a good atmosphere. I was greeted promptly and ushered off to the buffet. The buffet had a bit of everything. There were falafels, gyro meat, some chicken thingy and lots of veggies. There was a salad bar that you can pretty much make as greek or american as you want. Warm pita bread was brought to the table soon after i sat down. Overall, this is a cute place with good food if you’re in the mood for Greek Grub. There’s also a bar area. Although it wasn’t open when I came for lunch, I’d imagine that the scene here can be pretty fun. Was there anything special? No, not really, but what they did have was good.

Food was delicious and service was wonderful! I’ll definitely be going back.

Khory’s has a lunch buffet that includes salad, pita bread, taboule, hummus, olives, roasted red peppers, rice, dolmades & feta (I’m sure I’m forgetting something*) for only $ 6.95 weekdays. [*Yes, I had forgotten, traditional gyro meat, babaganouch, falafel & the amazing picked beets!]
Not only is this an incredible value — but the food and service are very good!
As a parent, I’m always seeking ‘kid friendly’ establishment, and this is one I’ve somehow neglected to add. During the warmer months you can enjoy a nice breeze and bask in the sun on their patio while enjoying a refreshing beverage from their full bar.
Oh, did I mention they have Hooka? I’m not a smoker, but if you’re into that — it comes in multiple flavors.

I have been a diner and fan of Khoury’s Mediterranean Island for many years. In all of those years, I have yet to report a bad meal or otherwise negative experience. Khoury’s has proven that it is a restaurant that can stand the test of time. During my last visit, I asked the waiter how long the restaurant had been in existence. His guess what that they opened (in their current location) somewhere between 1979 and 1981. However, he mentioned that the owner may have opened it in another location in 1973. Regardless of when it actually came into existence, there is a reason that it has served Indianapolis for over 30 years: excellent ethnic food at fair prices.
My last meal at Khoury’s was memorable – and a memory I wouldn’t mind reliving. I had pasticchio (think of a meat-​stuffed lasagna made with macaroni), gyros, and garlic fries, which were served as a special. The waiter talked me out of just getting the gyro plate – and I was glad that he did. The meal was also served with a small Greek salad and plenty of pita. Whenever I go to Khoury’s, despite what entrée I may be ordering, I always start with the fiery feta dip. I think it is a must, and I’m giving you permission to forget about calories for a night. If you haven’t tried it, you’re not living life to its fullest.
Khoury’s is listed as a hookah bar – and it was. However, when the new smoking ordinance was passed (which stripped the rights of business owners to decide what lawful, adult activities could be enjoyed on private property), the owners had to decide between the hookah crowd and families with children. They chose to remain a family restaurant. In my opinion, this was the right decision. If you want to smoke hookah, there are plenty of other places in Broad Ripple where you can partake in this enjoyable activity. However, you are not going to find better food at any of these other establishment.
Give Khoury’s a try; you’ll thank me.

Absolute rubbish. Total rip off. Worst meal I’ve ever had.

The gyro was terrible. It was cold and tasted bad!

Came in for the lunch buffet. Really delicious and great service! Best hummus in town!

The waiter there is unprofessional — he was drunk at the time and he admitted that he was!- he insulted my friend when we first got there by telling him the place was closed when it wasn’t and giving him the look, while he told me it was open and welcomed me in. While my friends and I were sitting down smoking sheesha he came and sat down with us at the table — what waiter does that!- and extended his hand introducing himself to us! My friend refused to shake his hand and I saw how drunk the waiter was, to which he replied:“it’s a family business and I can do whatever I like.” CLASSY! I even tried to buy something from the grocery side and they asked me to be back on Monday! Seriously? Would never go there again.

Had a chance to sample some beers wines and food here. I was with a gathering so I got to see the staff function under that chaos and they did great. I however would like to see a bigger beer selection here. overall I thought it was a good spot to hit while I am in the Bripple area

I’ve been wanting to try this place for a few years now & finally got the chance. It was empty, save for 3 other tables, 2 of which were also first time customers, also 2 of which were elderly. Doesn’t Gordon Ramsay say something about if your entire clientele is elderly? Anyway, I wish I’d have gone next door to boogie Burger instead. I’ll never return, so here’s an itemized list of grievances:
Christmas & Valentine’s Day décor still up on last week of April. Pictures crooked.
Our table was wobbly. My husband actually folded a chunk of paper & wedged it under a leg. Fixed.
The silver was mismatched. Also, a petty grievance, but I don’t think this restaurant was going for the cute, kind of hipster mismatched boho/​shabby chic vibe.
Pitas were out of a bag & not even heated (Should’ve left at that point, given that this should be their bread & butter, pardon the pun).
Green beans were canned & the almonds sprinkled on them were burnt.
Spanakopita & tiropita tasted fine, but looked a little too perfect. i know this seems petty, but they didn’t seem homemade.
My husband’s chicken & beef literally sucked all the moisture out of his mouth-​They were that dry. They didn’t even vaguely resemble delicious shawarma he’s had elsewhere.
Dolmades were canned/​mushy.
The guy who served us saganaki was extremely lackluster. Seemed annoyed we were there. We saw him sleeping in a booth! as we were leaving. Real professional.
Flavourless potatoes. Greek potatoes should have some lemon. or taste.
Rock hard falafel from a mix
Salad was only iceberg & it swimming in dressing, though the dressing was light & decent.
They put uncooked onions on top of the ‘shawarma.’ Who does that?
Smoking is allowed. If that bothers you, stay away. I just would rather not smell cigarettes as I eat as the bar is kind of close.
The only bright spot was the waitstaff. The two college-​age girls that worked the dining room that day were both friendly & attentive, although ours mispronounced the word gyro. In a Mediterranean restaurant. That she works in. Sigh.

Good place to go to smoke but not so good of a place to go to eat. The food is pretty mediocre. Prices aren’t worh it. However, the hookah is reasonably priced and unlike the abomination of the Egyptian, you can actually comfortably socialize with friends here. Look, if you’re in Broad Ripple and want hookah, Khoury’s is solid. For food, hit up the Gyro joint instead.

Not awesome. Seems like it used to be better. Overpriced.

Khoury’s is mostly your typical Mediterranean cuisine with a few regional specialties.
Their lunch buffet was surprisingly good and affordable but does not have anything too exotic. I have also tried their lamb Kabob. I was not too impressed with this on. It was really tame flavored lamb and a little dry.
The only other time I have eaten here was for the International Supper club. This meal was non other than perfect. They went above and beyond to make this a memorable experience.
The owners and other workers are from the Bethlehem area (All of them are really awesome guys) so I did a bit of research and asked them if they would make an entirely regional meal. The menu consisted of: Hommous, Baba Ghannooj, Fried Kibby, Dulmathes, Kibby Niyah, Bastermai, Soujouk, Labneh, and Musakhan.
The dishes that really stood out as being exceptional were:
Kibby Niyah — Raw extra lean ground steak kneaded with cracked wheat and spices, topped with sliced onion, olive oil. It sounds like it might be weird to the average person but everyone loved this dish.
Bastermai — Spicy Sun Dried Beef Strips. This was almost like a beef prosciutto.
Soujouk– Spicy sausage with a touch of lemon juice. I love sausages served with citrus.
Musakhan — Roasted chicken over a taboon bread that has been topped with pieces of fried sweet onions, sumac, allspice and pine nuts. This dish was amazing. The onions were fried with balsamic vinegar and the combination floored everyone.
I would highly recommend this place for a special event like a birthday or anything else where you could get at least 12 people together. They will make it a night to remember.

I really liked Khoury’s. When I walked in, the place smelled so familiar that I was prepared for a great meal, and I wasn’t disappointed. There were several apps that i totally will get again– falafel, hummus, baba ganoush, plus a tartare like dish that I was crazy about. Then our entrees came, a chicken dish with flatbread underneath and rice on the side, and I was done. Our waiter encouraged us to eat with our hands, and I did a passable job with being neat. I loved all the sharp tastes of olives, onions, capers and I could easily try to work my way through this menu and enjoy myself. I will have to go here again so I can get started.

I’ve been during lunch twice. This place is the bomb-​diggity if you like Greek food! It’s easily accessible, especially for a Broad Ripple joint (we all know what parking is like in the land of the pretty people and their bipedal modes of transportation). Khoury’s is affordable ($ 8.99 for the buffet) and the food is actually pretty good! I’ve never seen them so busy they couldn’t seat you right away and the waitstaff is friendly.
I dig it. You should too. Tell ‘em I sent ya. They won’t know who in the world I am, but screw it, it’ll be funny to see the confused look on dude’s face.

Perhaps if this place had outstanding baklava, I’d be back, but it didn’t so I won’t.
Walking in felt like going into my Grandma’s favorite cafeteria. After seeing this place’s parking lot jam-​packed so often, I was expecting a cool, unique hookah joint and was disappointed, both by the setting and by the food.
The place looks like a low-​grade cafeteria from 20 years ago — not a relaxing environment to sit and smoke hookah for long. And even though I smoke hookah once in a blue moon, I don’t smoke cigarettes, and everyone else there did — the stench was overpowering.
Our dinner was forgettable, and for the most part tasted like it was frozen and then heated in the microwave.

I think that my last review was a bit too hard on Khoury’s. I recently ordered some appetizers there and they were delicious. The fiery feta dip, the saganaki, and a creamy yogurt spread that you eat with pita – the name of which escapes at the present – are especially good.
Honestly, it was only one time that I had a bad experience with the food, and perhaps it was just an off day. I really like the server Anwar, too – he’ll sit down and chat with you for a bit.