Garlic and Lemon – Mediterranean
The air at Garlic and Lemon is thick with the mouthwatering scent of spiced meats turning on the spit and the bright, zesty tang of citrus that defines its namesake flavors. Guests craft their own vibrant feasts from a colorful spread of tender shawerma, charred kebabs, and savory kefta burgers topped with the golden sear of grilled haloumi cheese. Whether tucked into a warm pita rollup or enjoyed as a generous plate, every bite offers a sun-drenched celebration of Middle Eastern tradition in a welcoming, casual atmosphere.
133, Harvard Avenue, Allston, MA, 02134 https://www.garliclemons.com/0Cuisine: Mediterranean
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Catering Buffets
Mediterranean inspired catering for groups of 10 or more.
- Shawerma Buffet - $18: Pick 2 Proteins (BBQ Chicken, Spicy Chicken, Original Beef, Spicy Beef, Falafel), 2 Salads, 2 Dips. Includes pita bread, rice pilaf, and house sauces. Dietary tags: Mediterranean Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kebab Buffet - $22: Pick 2 Meats (Original Chicken, Spicy Chicken, Beef, Lamb), 2 Salads, 2 Dips. Includes pita bread, rice pilaf, and house sauces. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veggie Buffet (Three Choice) - $16: Pick 3 sides from Greek Salad, Tabouleh, Fatoush, Hummus, Babaganoush, Cauliflower, French Fries, Spicy Potatoes, Mousaka, Rice Pilaf. Includes pita and sauces. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veggie Buffet (Four Choice) - $17: Pick 4 sides from Greek Salad, Tabouleh, Fatoush, Hummus, Babaganoush, Cauliflower, French Fries, Spicy Potatoes, Mousaka, Rice Pilaf. Includes pita and sauces. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veggie Buffet (Five Choice) - $18: Pick 5 sides from Greek Salad, Tabouleh, Fatoush, Hummus, Babaganoush, Cauliflower, French Fries, Spicy Potatoes, Mousaka, Rice Pilaf. Includes pita and sauces. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pita Rollup Buffet - $16: Choice of Falafel or Shawerma (BBQ Chicken, Spicy Chicken, Original Beef, Spicy Beef) and 2 buffet-style sides. Dietary tags: Mediterranean Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Shawerma Plate - $15: Choice of BBQ Chicken, Spicy Chicken, Original Beef, or Spicy Beef. Includes choice of salad, dip, rice pilaf or spicy potatoes, and signature sauce. Dietary tags: Halal, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kebab Plate - $16: Choice of Original Chicken, Spicy Chicken, Beef or Lamb kebab. Includes choice of salad, dip, rice pilaf or spicy potatoes, and signature sauce. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veggie Plate (3 or 5 Choice) - $14: Choice of 3 or 5 signature veggie sides, including house sauce and pita bread. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- G'nL Kefta Burger w/ Haloumi Cheese - $12: Signature burger with house-made haloumi cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and garlic sauce. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shawerma Pita Rollup - $11: Choice of BBQ Chicken, Spicy Chicken, Original Beef, or Spicy Beef shawerma in a pita. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetarian Falafel Rollup - $10: Pita rollup with falafel and choice of toppings. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
Bowls
- Protein Bowl - $15: Choice of shawerma or falafel, rice pilaf or spicy potatoes, house salad, signature sauce, and pita bread. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salad Bowl - $13: Crunchy iceberg lettuce topped with Greek Salad and served with pita bread. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Tabouleh Salad - $6: Parsley, bulger wheat, tomatoes, onions, olive oil, salt, and lemon. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Greek Salad - $6: Cucumber, onion, tomatoes, feta, sumac, garlic, mint, olive oil, and lemon. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fatoush Salad - $6: Toasted pita bread, cucumber, onion, tomatoes, sumac, garlic, mint, olive oil, and lemon. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cauliflower - $6: Marinated and roasted cauliflower. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- French Fries - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Potatoes - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mousaka - $7: Sautéed eggplant, tomatoes, onions, and chickpeas. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rice Pilaf - $5: Armenian style rice with vermicelli pasta. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hummus - $6: Tahini based dip with chickpeas and lemon. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Babaganoush - $6: Roasted eggplant and tahini sauce. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Falafel (Per Piece) - $1.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grape Leaves (Per Piece) - $1.75 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Coca Cola Products - $2 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic
- Regular Salty Ayran - $3.5: Yogurt drink Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Carnivore, TLC
- Mint Salty Ayran - $3.75: Mint and yogurt drink Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Mango Sweet Ayran - $4: Sweet mango yogurt drink Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Desserts
- Assorted Paklava - $3 Dietary tags: Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Osmalia - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Rice Pudding - $4.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
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