Basil Mediterranean opening in the old KFC location at 23rd and Harvey, per Uptown23rd's Facebook page. Great news!

Located in the old KFC at 23rd & Harvey. Per Uptown23's FB page. Great news!

Basil Mediterranean opening in the old KFC location at 23rd and Harvey, per Uptown23rd's Facebook page. Great news!

That is great news...

Must be related to the location in Midwest City:

Mediterranean Food Midwest City, OK - Basil Mediterranean Cafe (http://www.basilmediterraneanrestaurant.com/)

Awesome! Another lunch haunt.

Basil is good stuff, been to the one in MWC.

I was told that the original plans for a mediterranean restaurant was squashed because KFC removed ALL the HVAC equipment in the building when they left, making it too costly to put anything in there. Glad to hear that it's happening after all!!

$20,000 remodel permit for the former KFC at 211 NW 23rd.

Applicant name is Shayan Baradarn from Mustang.

$20,000 remodel permit for the former KFC at 211 NW 23rd.

Applicant name is Shayan Baradarn from Mustang.

I believe it was announced that this is going to be a restaurant named Basil Mediterranean Cafe.

I believe it was announced that this is going to be a restaurant named Basil Mediterranean Cafe.

yep they have a location in Midwest city

My wife and I had Basil for the first time tonight and it was just great. They do a good lunch business and their dinner has not picked up yet. I talked with the owner and he said they are planning on adding a patio to the west of the restaurant. He already has the plans, he is just waiting on a permit.

I have been there a few times and enjoyed it very much. I usually get the veggie sampler and think their spanikopitas are the best I have ever had.

They were previously located out in Midwest City area, it was one of my go-to lunch spots when I worked in the area. It makes me sad that shortly after I left midtown they moved so close. They honestly have the best Fallafel I have ever tried.

They were previously located out in Midwest City area,

They still have the Midwest City location.

I happened to try this place out last week and enjoyed it... had the 'governor' gyro since i wanted to try both their chicken and gyro meat and really enjoyed the roasted peppers on it. -M

We went to Basil Mediterranean on 23rd a few weeks ago. Here (http://www.hcpmarionette.com/?p=2479) is what they thought of it.

I really like this place. Eaten there a couple of times and the food was always good - not great - but good and not some fried mess that sits in your stomach like a rock.

Interior is a bit sketchy (as in low budget renovations), but the staff has always been friendly.

I also like Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill.

I really like this place. Eaten there a couple of times and the food was always good - not great - but good and not some fried mess that sits in your stomach like a rock.

Interior is a bit sketchy (as in low budget renovations), but the staff has always been friendly.

I also like Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill.

I wasn't as impressed as I wanted to be... partly due to the interior, I agree. Also, for the same people that own Zorba's, it didn't seem quite up to that level. Need to get back.

I have a hard time going to Garbanzo, even though I like the owner of this franchise and Ryan Parrot (his Director of Operations). There are just too many tasty, locally owned, cheaper places to go before a franchised operation. 'Ol Gyro is my favorite (was the Olive Branch in downtown).

I think I'm spoiled with Zam Zam's. This place didn't even compare.

food is definitely good, not great, but definitely good. the place was a little dirty the one time I have been though, hope that was an exception for them. I will be back.

I think I'm spoiled with Zam Zam's. This place didn't even compare.

Zam Zam's isn't anything close to what it was before the cook was deported. Before that, it was amazing.

All this place did was make me miss Europe :-(

It's not bad…but…we're really not even close to the Kebab's and Gyros you can find in Europe…A lot of it has to do with the quality of the meat, which here is very very very processed (as opposed to just very processed)

Zam Zam's isn't anything close to what it was before the cook was deported. Before that, it was amazing.

Well it's a shame I missed that. It's still my favorite in the metro.

Camilya's is by far and away my fave of them all. I've been to Ol Gyro, and even though I know it's owned by the Olive Branch folks, it's just not the same to me.

Where is Ol Gyro?

Well it's a shame I missed that. It's still my favorite in the metro.

I still think they're very good, but the guy that used to cook there was just amazing.

Went to NuNu's today. Really like the interior. Food tasted very fresh. Food tasted better and seemed fresher than either Basil or Garbanzo.

I really need to get to more Mediterranean places around here. Or, I could just go to Kabob 'n Curry more often. Win-win. But really, I should branch out.

Basil Med was fine for me, but I think I chose well. The other time I went, I had a beef kabob and rice and it was pretty much just like Zorba's. The pistachio baklava was my favorite. Had a bit of a kick to it. Zorba's has the yummy tomato-artichoke soup on Sundays that I've not had anywhere else.

Feel free to suggest places for us to visit! This next time we're going in the morning so we could use some breakfast places to try. We only have about 90 minutes, though, so it has to be close to the city center :) Last year we hit up Classen Grill and Cafe Kacao for breakfast.

I really need to get to more Mediterranean places around here. Or, I could just go to Kabob 'n Curry more often. Win-win. But really, I should branch out.

Basil Med was fine for me, but I think I chose well. The other time I went, I had a beef kabob and rice and it was pretty much just like Zorba's. The pistachio baklava was my favorite. Had a bit of a kick to it. Zorba's has the yummy tomato-artichoke soup on Sundays that I've not had anywhere else.

Feel free to suggest places for us to visit! This next time we're going in the morning so we could use some breakfast places to try. We only have about 90 minutes, though, so it has to be close to the city center :) Last year we hit up Classen Grill and Cafe Kacao for breakfast.


Kitchen 324 can be done, and without going crazy on pricing. Added bennie - they will smile all day long, making their other teachers wonder what they are up to.

Feel free to suggest places for us to visit! This next time we're going in the morning so we could use some breakfast places to try. We only have about 90 minutes, though, so it has to be close to the city center :) Last year we hit up Classen Grill and Cafe Kacao for breakfast.

Might consider Nic's for a breakfast review. Every time I've been for breakfast its never been very busy - while the menu doesn't have a lot of variety, it makes for a fun visit with real good (and big) food in a tiny establishment.

We've talked about Kitchen 324, and while I've not been there (yet) and hear such great things, we are concerned about finding parking for multiple cars during that time of day downtown. But it's definitely on the list!

I've never thought of Nic's for breakfast. Hmm. I'll throw that in the suggestion pile :)

We've talked about Kitchen 324, and while I've not been there (yet) and hear such great things, we are concerned about finding parking for multiple cars during that time of day downtown. But it's definitely on the list!


There are about 200 street spots to park within a 2-3 block radius, plus garages. And the Sandridge garage is free and open to Kitchen patrons on the weekend and evenings once we open for dinner on November 19. I attached a map. :-)

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bandnerd, when I go to 324, it is always early. I haven't needed to find parking, but the streets surrounding it were near empty when I depart. But then, I tend to arrive when they are just opening (not a fan of crowds myself.)

There are about 200 street spots to park within a 2-3 block radius, plus garages. And the Sandridge garage is free and open to Kitchen patrons on the weekend and evenings once we open for dinner on November 19. I attached a map. :-)

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Unfortunately, we are slaves to the school schedule (we only do reviews during a long block that happens once a month and the class period moves around...it's hard to explain) so this time we will be there around 9:30 on weekday. But I like the idea of the free garage on the weekends for my own culinary purposes!

bandnerd, when I go to 324, it is always early. I haven't needed to find parking, but the streets surrounding it were near empty when I depart. But then, I tend to arrive when they are just opening (not a fan of crowds myself.)

Yeah, we are just kind of bound to a schedule. I wish we could change it. Perhaps on a day when we get our class plus lunchtime (in total about two hours) we can go down there and really enjoy the experience!

Yeah, we are just kind of bound to a schedule. I wish we could change it. Perhaps on a day when we get our class plus lunchtime (in total about two hours) we can go down there and really enjoy the experience!

How many students involved? What restrictions do you have on doing in-kind services for advertising space? If you have any flexibility, perhaps a ride to/fm a place in exchange for some ad space with some local company which offers transport services for prom groups winter dances, etc.?

If straight out ad space isn't possible, what about a plug as part of the story, like the nods given to the companies who provide things for game shows.

Would you consider what is available at Caper's to be Mediterranean food?
We ate there once and I thought it was fantastic.

Have you thought about arranging a field trip with your students to Chefs di Domani (the cooking school at Platt College on Memorial)? We've eaten there a couple of times and I think that it is one of the hidden jewels of the culinary arts in OKC.

Would you consider what is available at Caper's to be Mediterranean food?
We ate there once and I thought it was fantastic.

Have you thought about arranging a field trip with your students to Chefs di Domani (the cooking school at Platt College on Memorial)? We've eaten there a couple of times and I think that it is one of the hidden jewels of the culinary arts in OKC.

RM, this is about Basil instead of Capers at 63rd and Meridian.

By golly . . . I see that you are right.

By golly . . . I see that you are right.

AGAIN!!!! :Smiley031

We have ad space available on our site, I'd just have to create the ad, unless they have something ready-made.

It's a small group, they're just nervous about parking downtown ;) Parallel parking and whatnot.

Oh, who am I kidding? I'm also nervous about parallel parking. We'll have to see if our next block schedule gives us the extended time, and I'll bring 324 up again. We really like to take our time!

Where is Ol Gyro?

NW 35th & Classen.

My GF is Lebanese and I've been trying to get her to try Basil to give an assessment. Incidentally she really likes the newish place "Hummus" is Moore on 19th.

They are planning an expansion:

http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/basil101618.jpg

Nice.... I don't know what their dinner crowd is like but it can be difficult finding a table in there during their lunch rush.

Good to hear they are expanding. My wife and I were hitting it pretty frequently when we lived in the area for awhile. I don't recall the guys name that owns/runs it but he was always super friendly when I would go in to grab it to-go and we always thought it was pretty good and very affordable.

Expanding their dining room.

http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/basil070619a.jpg

Now they need to bring the sidewalk closer to the building, separate it from 23rd with landscaping, and remove that legacy curb cut. Step 1 (of 490) to making 23rd pedestrian friendly!

I walked most of 23rd between Western and Robinson a few nights ago and there was trash and weeds everywhere.

This is a big problem just about everywhere in OKC. More trashcans (that actually get emptied instead of left to overflow, if there are any at all) would go a long way.

I'd be happy to pick up trash if there was someplace to put it and I know the cans would get emptied on a regular basis.

I walked most of 23rd between Western and Robinson a few nights ago and there was trash and weeds everywhere.

This is a big problem just about everywhere in OKC. More trashcans (that actually get emptied instead of left to overflow, if there are any at all) would go a long way.

I'd be happy to pick up trash if there was someplace to put it and I know the cans would get emptied on a regular basis.

There used to be that guy who cleaned up 23rd but they ran him off when they rehabbed the building where Hurts Donuts is now (had been his home and cleaning supply depot). I hope he's ok, whereever he ended up.

I walked most of 23rd between Western and Robinson a few nights ago and there was trash and weeds everywhere.

This is a big problem just about everywhere in OKC. More trashcans (that actually get emptied instead of left to overflow, if there are any at all) would go a long way.

I'd be happy to pick up trash if there was someplace to put it and I know the cans would get emptied on a regular basis.

Family Dollar parking lot is the absolute worst for this.

Im still sad that they left MWC. All that's there is Arkrpolis so all you can get is deep fried fatty crap. LaGreek is only open for Tinker lunch so its not any help. I ended up at Zorbas this weekend out of proximity to the place, and forgot how underwhelming it is. I really want some good mediterranean back in my area...wahhhhh.

The next closets place to me is just south of 240 on Western and it's prices dont match the food. :(

Looks like its a drive to 19th in Moore for me

The next closets place to me is just south of 240 on Western and it's prices dont match the food. :(



If you are referring to the place on the east side of the road in the strip center...it looked closed the last several times I have driven by.

If you are referring to the place on the east side of the road in the strip center...it looked closed the last several times I have driven by.

Mediterranean Grill... Yeah, they shut down about a year ago.

If you are referring to the place on the east side of the road in the strip center...it looked closed the last several times I have driven by.


Mediterranean Grill... Yeah, they shut down about a year ago.

that reminds me... i was getting donuts in that strip center this past saturday morning and noticed new signage in that spot for what (i think) is going to be a taqueria... can't remember the name, though.

really miss med grill... i think they had the best gyros in the metro outside of greek house in norman.

I ended up at Zorbas this weekend out of proximity to the place, and forgot how underwhelming it is.

If you're in the area again, go a little further south to Mediterranean Imports and Deli. Especially on a Friday because the hot special is their salmon. It's absolutely incredible and one of my favorite dishes in the city. I've never been disappointed there.

Oh yeah, i love Mediterranean Deli. I'm just never there when its open.

If you're in the area again, go a little further south to Mediterranean Imports and Deli. Especially on a Friday because the hot special is their salmon. It's absolutely incredible and one of my favorite dishes in the city. I've never been disappointed there.

Also one of the best places to build out a charcuterie board.

This renovation turned out very nicely, IMO. Building got a new paint job and some nice exterior lightning.