Ginger Cafe&Grill

Review №1

Rating: 5

This place is truly a Corpus hidden gem! The food is absolutely divine!! Everything on the menu is so so good. The staff are also some the sweetest people you ll encounter!!

Date: 5 days ago

Review №2

Rating: 5

CHICKEN SHAWARMA WRAP WITH SWEET PITATO FRIES! This is the most wonderful fusion of the melting pot that America is! This is what makes FREAKING AMERICA THE BEST! I can have Italian wine! Middle Eastern Shawarma stuffed with grilled onions and Indian fusion spiced chicken with wherever the heck in the world sweet potato fries come from! This chicken shawarma wrap is a deeply emotional experience that soothes my soul I literally made all of the groomsmen from my wedding eat here! This is the best of America full stop. Thank you for making the world better!

Date: 6 days ago

Review №3

Rating: 5

Date: a week ago

Review №4

Rating: 5

Lamb steak is awesome. Nice variety. Many flavors not available elsewhere in Corpus Christi.

Date: a week ago

Review №5

Rating: 5

Hey hey if you guys have not been here, you are totally missing out. The service is fantastic. The servant Grishma is truly amazing. I had the butter chicken and And garlic non-bread and it was heavenly Oh my oh my God it authentic got that flavor help me please come and join all the fun and delicious food. That part that!!!!!

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №6

Rating: 5

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №7

Rating: 3

Ive been wanting to try this place for so long because a few people had recommend it. Finally had the time to but sadly I think my expectations were too high. I used to live in San Antonio and I was obsessed with a restaurant called Shisha Cafe. Same style food. It was so so so good. But this place just wasnt as great of an experience. Thats my fault for thinking it would be as good. All in all.. the hummus was great. The fattoush salad didnt have a lemon flavor at all. And the amount of meat we got in the curry was embarrassingly small. Mostly potato. Only a little meat. And for $25 I expected a lot more. The garlic Naan was very good. Probably my favorite thing. The waitress was okay but we needed something and kept trying to wave her down but she was rolling silverware in the back and wouldnt look up at all to notice we needed help. That was a bit frustrating. We gave it a try but it just wasnt for us. Good luck

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №8

Rating: 1

I used to frequent Ginger cafe years ago and had stopped coming for awhile and decided to try it again. I was dissapointed to find that the portions were smaller, the items were way more expensive, the food was very bland, and the waitstaff was rude when it came time for me to pay. I dont think I would come back.

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №9

Rating: 1

Ive been a client here for 5 years where the service was perfect. But I dont know if the ownership changed or management is lacking entirely. However everything about this place was horrible now. I dont need to talk about maintenance since youll see what I mean when you get there. But the food was lackluster to say the least, absolutely bland and overcooked. Kitchen closed an hour before the actual restaurant was supposed to close to the public. So we were rushed by staff to hurry when we arrived at 7 pm. The pièce de résistance, was our waitress being rude to say if we were going to pay now and snatched the card from my relatives hand to hurry us out immediately after.

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №10

Rating: 5

I could not have chosen a better place eat my birthday dinner !

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №11

Rating: 2

Slow service, a mediocre restaurant

Date: a month ago

Review №12

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №13

Rating: 5

This place is fantastic. We ve been enjoying it for years. I m going to go have the lamb shank for lunch today.

Date: a month ago

Review №14

Rating: 5

Great restaurant!!! Our waitress Marissa was phenomenal. She gave us great recommendations on the menu and the food was fantastic. The best Mediterranean restaurant and Corpus Christi! 10 stars all around. Also try the mandarin juice it was super refreshing!

Date: a month ago

Review №15

Rating: 5

We lovedddddd the food . Wish we had you in Austin . Was really awesome and extremely satisfied. The Appetizers and the shawarma platter were amazing . Desert isnt mentioned in the menu but ask for it. They have the best Tiramisu !!!! Food

Date: a month ago

Review №16

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №17

Rating: 1

Been coming here for 3 years and the food and service has definitely taken a dump. The food used to be great with generous portions. The service WAS top notch. The portion sizes have been cut in half and the quality is not what it used to be. Im not sure if ownership or cooks changed, but either way it has made the restaurant terrible. Servers are not attentive and hangout in the kitchen on their phones. My wife and I will not be going back.

Date: a month ago

Review №18

Rating: 5

Great assortment of Mediterranean food, all tasting great. The service is fantastic, quick, and pleasant.

Date: a month ago

Review №19

Rating: 5

This is my second time at this place, the food is very tasty. and good attention from the service!!

Date: a month ago

Review №20

Rating: 5

The food is sooo good!

Date: a month ago

Review №21

Rating: 4

This was my first time eating here. The atmosphere was nice and so was the surrounding neighborhoods. I ordered the gyro sandwich which also came with a side Greek salad. The food was tasty and the server was good but I just dont know if it rose to the level of the price that I paid for it. The other thing that really bugged me was the cement floor. We got there right after they opened and it was apparent that somebody did mop the floor but it had a very greasy feel to it. Almost to the point that you didnt want to walk too fast in fear that you might slip and fall. Maybe the person that mopped the floors had too much soap in the water and it left a film. Maybe they should have mopped it one more time with nothing but straight hot water. I will come back and eat here again if Im in the area but I wouldnt drive clear across town.

Date: a month ago

Review №22

Rating: 5

Great food and service

Date: a month ago

Review №23

Rating: 5

Really delicious food. I ordered the chicken mushrooms plate. The chicken was spiced flavorfully. Veggies (squash) were fresh. Only complaint I wish there was more mushrooms. The tzaziki/yogurt sås was best Ive had here. Will come again, very pleased Dietary restrictions: Gluten free

Date: a month ago

Review №24

Rating: 1

I was hoping that the restaurant would get back to me when I contacted them regarding food poisoning right after eating their butter chicken, but they either dont check their email address listed on their website or they dont really care. Anyway, I am certain the food gave me food poisoning. I could barely drive home right afterwards. Looking at the bad reviews about this place was quite revealing in terms of the lack of cleanliness or hygiene in this place. All other reviews I read were spot on, small portions for the money, nothing special.

Date: a month ago

Review №25

Rating: 4

Pretty yummy food! I got the bunny chow which is chicken in an Indian sauce inside a bread bowl, with rice. It was a little grainy but great flavor. We also got salads & falafel which were delicious. The waiter was very nice, put the salads on the house because we originally werent going to try them, but he wanted us to. The prices are a bit high.

Date: a month ago

Review №26

Rating: 4

Date: 2 months ago

Review №27

Rating: 4

Here is another treasure find in Corpus for some tasty Mediterranean treats. They have a full menu, so it will definitely take a few visits to enjoy my favorites, but definitely worth the stop

Date: 2 months ago

Review №28

Rating: 4

4 rating just for their tea. Wow! The staffs are awesome.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №29

Rating: 3

We visited this place based on the reviews but our experience was completely opposite. The environment was very damp, server were not knowledgable about their product and no smiling during the entire experience. The food was undercooked, very salty and over priced. The serving quantity was also smaller than a typical Texan restaurant. We returned the food twice and then finally gave up. They have lost one of their customers as we will not be returning or recommending.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №30

Rating: 4

Food and service were both good. Choices were a little limited and prices were very high.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №31

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №32

Rating: 2

Have been enjoying this restaurant for years. Have seen a steady decline in food quality and service. Not sure I will return.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №33

Rating: 5

The service provided was excellent, and the quality of the food was exceptional.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №34

Rating: 5

Incredible food that was perfectly seasoned. Wait staff went above and beyond and were very attentive. Definitely coming back.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №35

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №36

Rating: 2

the chicken tandoori made here was so off from the authentic dish made at a real indian restaurant. i m honestly insulted by how bad it was. it would ve been better if i just followed a recipe and cooked it myself.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №37

Rating: 5

Food was awesome!! My only complaint is.. Indian food is served and chutney is not available!!! Got to have chutneys with Indian food!!! Food : 5/5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №38

Rating: 5

The food here is fantastic! The lamb shanks are incredible, highly recommend. The service is also great, everyone is very kind and attentive. We go out of our way to come here every time we re in Corpus. In my opinion, this is hands down the best restaurant in Corpus. So good!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №39

Rating: 1

Date: 2 months ago

Review №40

Rating: 2

The döner test is like a köfte.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №41

Rating: 1

Date: 2 months ago

Review №42

Rating: 5

Lynch with girlfriends? This is the perfect place.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №43

Rating: 5

Everything was wonderful! The moment we walked into the restaurant we were met with a friendly smile and amazing customer service. The staff was even friendly and accommodating to our two year old without any reservation. The food was AMAZING!!! Especially if you enjoy Mediterranean cuisine. Overall, we are satisfied and will add this to our list of places to stop at when we are in Corpus Chirsti.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №44

Rating: 5

Everything was delicious! The customer service was fantastic.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №45

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №46

Rating: 5

A variety of ethnic foods, Mediterranean, Indian, Turkish, and South Asain

Date: 3 months ago

Review №47

Rating: 5

Best lamb chops I had ever have in my life. Chef Jordan is doing an amazing job with his plates. My wife wasn t hungry when we went and she ask for a salad. That salad was out of this world. It amazes me how he combine flavors and present you with a memorizing plate. Do yourself a favor and visit Gingers cafe you won t regret.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №48

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №49

Rating: 5

First time there. Waitress was superb. Took really good care of us. Amazing collection of food to choose from. Homemade ginger ale was delicious. Prices about average. Portions good sized. Flavors were out of this world. Cant wait to go back.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №50

Rating: 5

Outstanding service and food. It will be a regular for me. Dietary restrictions: Gluten free options Recommended dishes Combo Platter

Date: 3 months ago

Review №51

Rating: 5

Whats most impressive about this restaurant is its diversity of food offerings. My focus in coming here was the Mediterranean food. Part of my family is Greek. So I was curious to try the menu and it did not disappoint as far as Texas goes. Probably would rank it #2 as far as Mediterranean food goes again in Texas. The staff was great and attentive. Prices are fair and family friendly. I ate so much that I had to do the penguin waddle to my ride, it was good Best calamari Ive ever had, and the lobster bisque was excellent. Kid-friendliness: Great options for picky kids although I dont let mine be picky.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №52

Rating: 5

This was our first time here, we ordered the smaller appetizer, the mixed grilled kebabs and butter chicken. While there were kids food options, such as burgers, and pizza, my 6yo ate off my plate- the kebabs. This entire experience was delicious. The appetizer, which came with several options, such as hummus, baba ganoush ( apologies for spelling) and others, was flavorful and promptly served. Be advised, their menu offers hand cooked items, and time is of the essence when preparing delicious foods. The butter chicken was so amazing, very mildly spiced and so flavorful, add a side of naan. You won t be disappointed. The grilled kebabs were fork tender, well seasoned and perfect for myself and my kiddo to share. I highly recommend this restaurant for their food, as well as their service. Our server was kind and helpful, suggesting her favorites and what she recommended. All around 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №53

Rating: 5

Was made to wait for another 15 to 20 mins, after the 30 mins drive to the place after we placed the order. THE FOOD IS WORTH THE WAIT. The quality and freshness of the food is excellent. We had the lamb masala, the shish tawook and mix sampler plate. All the ingredients used were good. No skimping on portion size. The food tasted excellent. I highly recommend this place and will return here, whenever we are in town.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №54

Rating: 5

Parking: Plenty of parking on the property. Wheelchair accessibility: Parking and ramps by the entrance doors. Food : 5/5 |

Date: 3 months ago

Review №55

Rating: 1

Rice was cold meat not fresh not cooked well.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №56

Rating: 5

Food was Delicious and our waiter was awesome. And the whole staff was very friendly all smiles. No complaints Ginger Cafe Cmon

Date: 4 months ago

Review №57

Rating: 3

Didn t have pita for gyros so they asked if we would like it in a wrap then came back and said they didn t have any wraps. Calamari was burnt and way too salty. lamb kabobs tasted like beef with a lot of spices. Not my favorite Iplace for sure!!!

Date: 4 months ago

Review №58

Rating: 5

My Fiancé and I shared an incredible experience at Ginger Cafe in Corpus Christi. The service was amazing with the engaging interaction pleasant demeanor. The food was out of this world delicious. The atmosphere was quaint, welcoming, and the background music is Mediterranean jazz on Pandora it was so beautiful and comforting!!! What a memorable experience!!!

Date: 4 months ago

Review №59

Rating: 5

We ve lived in metro Detroit and eaten more Mediterranean food than I can recount (and I ve also eaten it in the Middle East quite a bit), and I can say the chicken kabobs here are REALLY good! We also enjoyed everything in the combo appetizer platter. The baba ganoush was fresh and light; the tabouli was really good (not too over-the-top), and the Indian dish I had was also good, but I d say stick to the Arabic/Mediterranean dishes - that s their specialty. Service was fantastic. The pita bread is ok. Next time, I m going to call ahead and see if they can make toum for me

Date: 4 months ago

Review №60

Rating: 4

Food is good but expensive.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №61

Rating: 2

The food was AWFUL. The meat was overcooked and didnt resemble Turkish cuisine at all. When we asked for garlic naan, we received a Mexican tortilla with garlic instead. It seems like the cooks are not familiar with the dishes they are trying to make, as they attempt to prepare various cuisines and its not turning out well. I told the waitress that I would not pay for this garlic tortilla , but she said she could not remove it. This place is a joke. And their rating is FAKE. PS. By the way, the Turkish coffee was good, and the waitress was polite.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №62

Rating: 3

Whereas it used to be Mediterranean, it now is more Indian... including foods that arent intended to be Indian. My food was just ok; however, none of my friends liked theirs.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №63

Rating: 4

The taste was barely there ,and the hummus was smudged on to the plate with it drowning in olive oil ,wish we went somewhere else, wasnt worth what it all cost wont be going back again.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №64

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №65

Rating: 5

The hamburger was DELICIOUS!

Date: 4 months ago

Review №66

Rating: 5

I had the lamb cabob and it was great.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №67

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №68

Rating: 5

Absolutely wonderful experience. I went by myself and got the Lamb Chops. Super flavorful and juicy. The rice was great too. I don t remember what I got to drink, but I do remember finishing 1 and a half cups of it despite thinking it was a little too sweet. AND THE PISTACHIO BAKLAVA IS TO DIE FOR. Fannnnnnntastic. Hoping to bring some friends here soon.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №69

Rating: 5

First time here. The food was amazing and very reasonably priced. Our server, Marissa, was friendly and attentive. Will definitely be back soon!

Date: 5 months ago

Review №70

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №71

Rating: 5

Nice food and place And Davi help as a lot to choose the food Food

Date: 5 months ago

Review №72

Rating: 2

The food is not very good in my opinion. The rice tastes odd, meat is seasoned ok, but everything I ve had doesn t really satisfy my tastebuds. It s edible, but the flavor on everything is off. I prefer other Mediterranean places in town. Granted, the service is excellent.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №73

Rating: 5

The butter chicken curry is amazing!

Date: 5 months ago

Review №74

Rating: 5

Great food. Reasonable prices. Excellent service.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №75

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №76

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №77

Rating: 5

Amazing food! Great vegan options. The hummus and samosas were some favorites but everything is delicious.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №78

Rating: 1

Loud music where one cant even enjoy a conversation. Service is really bad brcaise them service guys are indians so annoying that they practically come constantly and make a person not very fed up of just being there. The place is full of little flying annoying gnat bugs due to the food on the floors and unclean tables. I will not be there as it used to be good but this time It seems that the quality of the place is gone.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №79

Rating: 5

The food here is delicious! Everything we ve ordered has been delectable.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №80

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №81

Rating: 3

Date: 6 months ago

Review №82

Rating: 5

Every time we go it is amazing. I highly recommend any dessert with the Turkish coffee service.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №83

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №84

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №85

Rating: 1

Too expensive foods and didnt match the change even paid with cash.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №86

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №87

Rating: 5

First time havin Mediterranean food and it was really great i got lamb chops my son got a gyro sandwitch he said was really great. Definitely a must try if youre looking to try something new oh an try the cheesecake its so good. The staff was super attentive an very friendly 10/10!!

Date: 6 months ago

Review №88

Rating: 5

Never had a bad meal here. If busy, can be a wait for food as prepared on order. Enjoy. Shwarma wrap with side salad a great lunch. Lamb shanks the best in area. Tiramasu is wonderful.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №89

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №90

Rating: 1

Zero rating service.. Dont waste ur time with the below false rating. The waitress is very rude.. No culinary given to eat, when asked the waitress wiped the spoons with her hand and I asked her to get me a new one and she replied we usually dont give spoons with our culinary (WTH). After waiting forever we asked her to get the food faster since we were waiting for really long time and kids were hungry , she started getting rude saying unnecessary statement like I get paid only 2 $/hr and dont have to serve u guys ,, she kept standing der not letting us eat our food kept saying we have to be more patient ( like waiting for an appetizers like hummus for more than 30 min was not patience enough) in middle of us eating she asked us to leave..... To note we were eating with our 2yo and 8yo kid and 70 yo mom.. This was the most unkind person and worst ambience She didnt care for the kids or elder.. Worst worst worst service and restaurant.. Never will recommend to any human..

Date: 6 months ago

Review №91

Rating: 1

Was seated at a booth that wasnt cleaned properly, the air vents that were blowing on me were incredibly filthy along with the walls having forms of molding on them. The bathrooms didnt have any paper towels. The food was not labeled correctly so I ordered something incredibly spicy without knowing then the server was incredibly quiet so I couldnt hear anything she said to me plus she never checked up on my table at all. When I got my food the food tasted bland and freezer burned and reheated. Overall horrible experience and would not recommend it

Date: 6 months ago

Review №92

Rating: 5

The customer service is superb. The atmosphere is great. The food is AMAZING!

Date: 6 months ago

Review №93

Rating: 5

I love this restaurant. I always order the gyro, but I taste test from our party. Tried the lamb shanks last night and they were delicious. I was nervous because I don t like much outside of beef and chicken. I would order it. Had the combo platter, everything was fresh and delicious. Loved trying something new.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №94

Rating: 4

Date: 6 months ago

Review №95

Rating: 4

WOW!! The food was awesome. Started with a Greek salad and mom and I shared the beef and chicken kabobs. It was so good. Next time Ill just have the chicken though cuz that was my favorite out of the three. Hubby really enjoyed the Shawarma combo. We will definitely be back again. Dietary restrictions: The gluten free options were clearly marked.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №96

Rating: 1

We ve been going to Ginger Cafe for several years but our recent visit will be our last. My wife decided to try something she hadn t had before but it was terrible, she kindly told the waitress that it was not good and the waitress offered to get her something else. The second entree was taking a long time to come out then the waitress notified us that we will be charged for the first plate that was inedible in our opinion, she said it was not possible to void it. After a bit of a discussion my wife asked for a manager and we were told there were no managers, in the end after they called the owner the our order was corrected and we only paid for my entree and the $7 fee for opening the bottle of wine we brought. The hygiene of one of the employees was terrible, that could ve caused the food to taste bad. Maybe ownership has changed recently or something because we ve always had great experiences in the past. Sorry Ginger Cafe but you need to get back to your old ways

Date: 7 months ago

Review №97

Rating: 5

I love ginger Cafe! Ive been twice now the first time I got tbe classic butter chicken it was the most authentic tasting butter chicken Ive ever had and made me crave so much more! The second time I ordered the Tikka Masala amazing flavors very spicy but delicious. The baba ganoush is so smooth. I wish I cought my servers name she was attentive and even remembered my family and I from the past time, she remembered I asked for a smaller spoon (personal preference) lol Dietary restrictions: My mom has celiac, and they were awesome about helping find foods for her restrictions and even offered her fresh veggies instead of pita chips with her hummus

Date: 7 months ago

Review №98

Rating: 5

This place is a hidden gem! The food and service were exceptional! I have never smiled so much in a restaurant!! The combo appetizer and kabobs were amazing! Will definitely be back!

Date: 7 months ago

Review №99

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №100

Rating: 5

Delicious

Date: 7 months ago

Review №101

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №102

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №103

Rating: 5

Wish I could live at the restaurant

Date: 7 months ago

Review №104

Rating: 5

Definitely exceeded our expectations. Wish we had a restaurant like this back home in Montana. Will definitely make this one of our go to dining places when e visit Corpus.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №105

Rating: 1

Edit #2: the food has changed since last time we came. The servings are much smaller, definitely not worth 20$, and has VERY little sauce on them. The naan was much smaller as well. The food was not spicy at all. After reading the review by an ex employee here a lot makes sense and we will not be returning. Disappointing when theres such a lack of Indian food here. Edit: After our second time here Ive gotta add that Luna is legitimately a reason for us to come back again. Their service is awesome and they are so friendly and sweet. Great food, surprisingly authentic and very flavorful. The servers were very friendly and attentive. We were however a bit surprised to find that the prices were completely different from the ones listed on their website and definitely more expensive. It was worth it but its more of a fancy stop than a regular one. I wish the hummus was slightly fresher/more flavorful. The naan was easily the best naan Ive had in a long time, amazingly fluffy and so well seasoned. Kid-friendliness: They had Styrofoam cups and offered one and they also offered us a kid size order of the adult entree our child requested.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №106

Rating: 5

Great restaurant. Lamb shank and chicken shawarma were awesome.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №107

Rating: 1

Date: 7 months ago

Review №108

Rating: 1

I am writing this review because I recently resigned from Ginger Café after working there for nearly a month 1/8/24-2/3/24. The night I decided to leave, a confrontation occurred between a server manager and another server, resulting in a physical altercation in the kitchen(2/3/24). This incident was the final straw for me. Leading up to the night of my final straw, my experience at Ginger Café was quite an eye-opener at the lack of passion and integrity some have to be a restaurant owner and Ive had the pleasure of working under great and not so great owners in my past. However Noone has never NOT paid me, 3 days late before aswell as with hold my tips from me from my last shift(2/3/24), until now of course, so lets write about it. So I figure Ill give them a $57 review in regards to my $57 tips that was stolen by there Head Manager J*n. I should recieve around 30 points for this review alone. So Lets get into it. The cooks at Ginger Café lacked cleanliness, which was a constant concern for me. Working in an environment that showed zero regard for health regulations was unsettling. It was disheartening to witness such disregard for basic cleanliness standards. While on shift, I made concerted efforts to promote the use of gloves, proper hand hygiene, clean rags, clean surfaces, and preventing cross-contamination. However, the limitations of being just one person became evident. Its important to note that I was only employed at Ginger Café for almost a month, and I was initially hired as a server with considerable experience, which led to an immediate promotion to a server managerial position. At Ginger Café, there was a lack of adherence to FIFO (First In, First Out) regulations, and items were not labeled properly, further compounding food safety concerns. The absence of these basic protocols raised serious doubts about the establishments commitment to maintaining sanitary and safe food handling practices. If you ever wonder why the air conditioner at Ginger Café is set to 60 degrees during our winter, its due to the infestation of cockroaches. Theres a fear that if they turn the air conditioning off, the roaches will appear which they do. The storage room at Ginger Café, where supplies for customers and everyday used items are kept, is maintained in unimaginable conditions. For example, there was a week when the storage room floor was covered in sewage and feces water and you would think they would throw away everything contaminated but they did not, just put everything back in there and we worked through those conditions flooding the restaurant main dining room. Despite the conditions, I persevered and performed my duties to the best of my ability out of necessity for income knowing since shift 1, this would not be a long term place for me. That night when the head manager relieved me(night of the altercation). She assured me that she would contact me at the end of the shift. She did at 11:23pm to inform me about my cashout, which she had. How else would i know it was specifically $57? The receipt trail will prove that, clipped along with customer signed receipts from 2/3/24. However, since that night, she has not uttered a word to me nor made any attempt to return my messages. Despite me reaching out once or twice every day since then, I have received no response. And I wasnt relieved of my duties the night of the fight. Instead, I found myself completely overwhelmed and nearly hyperventilating due to the shock of what occurred 40 minutes previous. It all hit me at once, and I could no longer continue working on the floor without melting down. I resigned that following monday respectfully before my next shift. So, you decide if you want to take any of this information into consideration the next time you plan on eating at this restaurant.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №109

Rating: 1

Date: 8 months ago

Review №110

Rating: 5

Most delicious food. Get the homemade ginger ale. It will ruin store bought for you. Super friendly staff.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №111

Rating: 5

Delicious! I do recommend dining in rather than take out..seems like I got way more of the delicious rice while dining in.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №112

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №113

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №114

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №115

Rating: 1

Went today with friend. Ordered two bowls of lentil soup and salad Soup which tasted wonderful but bowls were less than half full. Salad had rotten lettuce in it. Female host never checked on us and all servers were in the back while we ate. Never offered more water despite our empty glasses. When I brought up the salad issue, the gal got a slim male server to come over. He wanted to know why we hadnt brought it up. No opportunity since we were not checked on. His comment was it was a good thing we didnt eat it very flipently. Poor service and quality of salad was horrible. Never offered to take it off our bill. We used to love going there but things have changed. Management needs to address. Dietary restrictions: No option for non dairy salad dressing.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №116

Rating: 5

Good food and friendly staff. Love the hummus with chicken Shawarma, and all of the curries!

Date: 8 months ago

Review №117

Rating: 5

Date: 9 months ago

Review №118

Rating: 5

This is the best Mediterranean food I ve ever had. The baba ganouj was creamy and delicious, it came with regular pita and fried pita chips which I loved. The gyro salad was amazing, gyro meat was cooked perfectly and not dry. The service was great, the staff are passionate about their food and Luna was the best server for recommendations! I will definitely be back, and you should definitely eat here!

Date: 9 months ago

Review №119

Rating: 4

We love the food but have noticed a recent decline in quality. The rice has changed and not for the better. I think it s now instant rice instead of regular rice? Also, the once amazing salad dressing for the Fatoosh salad is no longer being used. It had a wonderful, spicy and garlicky flavor but now is very bland. It could just be thousand island now?

Date: 9 months ago

Review №120

Rating: 3

The food was quite a letdown. We ordered a lentil soup and there were barely any lentils in it, which is quite surprising as lentils cost close to nothing. The disnes and utensils were barely rinsed as they had soap stains remaining on them. The hummus plate had very little hummus on it, and as stated before, hummus isnt that expensive, so not sure why the management is holding out for these. The pita breads were quite cold and the crunchy one was unpleasant to even bite into. The place is alright, but wouldnt recommend.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №121

Rating: 2

Portions have gotten smaller. Beef hummus was old and the meat was not fresh or hot. The lentil soup was very watered down. The salad had some rotten bits. Overall an extremely poor experience. One salad, hummus and two small bowls of lentil soup was $50. This place, sadly, was not as good as it once was and I left feeling bad about the choice.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №122

Rating: 5

Everything was delicious. There was plenty of parking and the food was authentic!

Date: 9 months ago

Review №123

Rating: 5

Date: 9 months ago

Review №124

Rating: 5

Date: 9 months ago

Review №125

Rating: 1

I went there with my friends and there were roaches behind the booth crawling around. We saw it. We said okay thats fine. Its just a one off situation. We really like this place. Its probably just a fluke. So the next time I went. Service was fine. I got the braised lamb Greek salad. The next few hours of my life are spent vomiting and diarrhea on my toilet. I gave them two chances. Never again.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №126

Rating: 5

Date: 9 months ago

Review №127

Rating: 4

Nice selection of menue items from a very worn bill of fare. Service and food were good. Inflation has taken a toll on dining costs. Facilities were a little worn. Parking was scant, considering the low rainy head count in the dining room.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №128

Rating: 5

absolutely amazing food!!

Date: 9 months ago

Review №129

Rating: 5

Date: 9 months ago

Review №130

Rating: 1

We havent been in a while with work, etc., but I was so disappointed! The server was so rude, she obviously did not want to be here. I ordered a bowl of lentil soup that came to be barely half way full. I asked her for more and her response was, Its a bowl. There was a roach just walking around the restaurant like he owned the place. The building itself needs a deep cleaning and some updating. We used to absolutely love it here. Not sure well be back.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №131

Rating: 4

Date: 9 months ago

Review №132

Rating: 5

Omg loved loved this place its quaint ,and the food was amazing the kabobs the rice the potatoes wedges HAD A LIGHT CHEESE SAUCE and omg the LAMB CHOPS FOOD MADE TO ORDER ! FRESH Food

Date: 9 months ago

Review №133

Rating: 4

Dietary restrictions: Wheat,gluten,nut free restrictions available. Parking: Late afternoon-evening: no issues. Wheelchair accessibility: Easy access-ramp

Date: 10 months ago

Review №134

Rating: 5

Everything weve ever eaten here has been awesome, love this place

Date: 10 months ago

Review №135

Rating: 5

Wow the food here is so good I had the 3 kabobs chicken steak and lamb my husband had the jam chops they give you 4 we asked well on them and they were perfect .the potatoes wedges were so good also with a cheese and herb drizzled over them so fresh and tasty and MADE TO ORDER it was worth every penny and no one was there at 4pm and not were we glad lol

Date: 10 months ago

Review №136

Rating: 5

I highly recommend Ginger Cafe, the food is a little on the expensive side due to economy, but the quality, quantity, and freshness of the food has not been effected at all. The food is the best I have tasted in this area. Staff is very nice and efficient. Highly recommend the lamb shank or lamb chops.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №137

Rating: 3

Ginger Cafe may be least known restraint on the South Side. Curb appeal is impossible as it it tucked between other businesses in a small strip mall. I had carryout which took 10 or so minutes to prepare. Gyros platter with no sides. The meat was too dry and clearly not fresh off the spigot. The pita was hard and cold. The atmosphere was pleasant yet a very small footprint. The wait staff were nice enough in the brief experience. Clearly the staff are as friendly as minimum wage would allow. Overall I will not return anytime soon.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №138

Rating: 5

Get your gyro fix here! Great food experience!

Date: 10 months ago

Review №139

Rating: 5

Excellent, excellent, excellent

Date: 10 months ago

Review №140

Rating: 1

Ordered food here yesterday 25Nov23. The platter was ok but the chicken curry was very salty it was not edible! Ebery bite tasted like i was putting pure salt in my mouth. Such a waste of money!

Date: 10 months ago

Review №141

Rating: 3

Decent food but strange customer service. I ordered $60 worth of takeout and had a service problem: One of my four entrees weren t available but they only told me that when I came to pick up my food. They had my cell number and when asked he didn t have a reason why he didn t call me so I had to wait 20 minutes for a different meal while the rest of my food went Luke warm. They didn t offer any discount or anything either. I emailed them shortly after and they never responded.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №142

Rating: 2

Great ppl and atmosphere but food isnt that good. Its edible but cant call this middle eastern food. Not satisfied

Date: 10 months ago

Review №143

Rating: 2

Friendly people but I wouldnt say this is good Mediterranean let alone Mediterranean food at all.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №144

Rating: 5

Date: 10 months ago

Review №145

Rating: 5

I enjoyed my meal had the lamb shank. Good portions. Will go back.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №146

Rating: 5

The food is delicious! Everything on the menu we ve tried has been top tier. The service is 5 star too, our server Luna was fabulous!

Date: 10 months ago

Review №147

Rating: 5

Always great!!

Date: 10 months ago

Review №148

Rating: 4

Date: 10 months ago

Review №149

Rating: 2

Date: 10 months ago

Review №150

Rating: 5

Date: 10 months ago

Review №151

Rating: 5

We loved dining here. The staff was really nice and the food was amazing - not a cuisine I was expecting to be done well in a city like Corpus Christi which is overflowing with seafood and grills. The kitchen is able to make vegetarian and vegan modifications as much as possible. Dont let the mixed cuisine scare you, their pasta was as good as their mixed platter. They also allow alcohol BYOB at a small fee (best to call ahead and confirm if you plan to bring in your drinks). Vegetarian options: Falafel sandwich, penne Alfredo, mixed platter

Date: 10 months ago

Review №152

Rating: 5

Its always a good experience with friendly service. The food is as good as itll get here in Corpus.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №153

Rating: 5

Food is great! Service is great! Thank you!

Date: 11 months ago

Review №154

Rating: 4

Date: 11 months ago

Review №155

Rating: 5

Super fresh food excellent flavors

Date: 11 months ago

Review №156

Rating: 5

Excellent food. Great service everything on the menu is worth trying. Wish more places in Corpus would take a lesson from this place overall quality. Consistent.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №157

Rating: 5

This place is absolutely amazing! We try something different on the menu every single time we come here and it is always fantastic! The atmosphere is so peaceful and the staff is awesome and they really care about giving their customers the BEST service!

Date: 11 months ago

Review №158

Rating: 5

Everyone was so friendly

Date: 11 months ago

Review №159

Rating: 5

Hands down one of the best mediterranean Indian cuisines in town. A must try place.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №160

Rating: 5

The food was absolutely delicious. The best lamb I put in my mouth and it just melted away. Our waiter was friendly, but a little too much and tried to be part of our experience. Overall wonderful and I will be back. Kid-friendliness: Our waiter was very friendly but stayed too long at our table. However did not ruin my experience.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №161

Rating: 5

Great Mediterranean food. Pops of flavor you may not be accustomed to. Give it a try and you will not be disappointed. Many gluten free and vegan options. Highly recommended.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №162

Rating: 5

Oh man never had Greek food before and let me tell you that Curry was AWESOME

Date: 11 months ago

Review №163

Rating: 5

Date: 11 months ago

Review №164

Rating: 1

In light of recent experiences, I feel compelled to share my feedback, although I generally refrain from writing unfavorable reviews. Unfortunately, my interactions with this establishment have been deeply disappointing on two separate occasions, and regrettably, I will not recommend or eat at this restaurant in the future. During our most recent visit, we endured the longest wait of over an hour for our meals after lunch rush, which ultimately never materialized. Our order consisted of two butter chicken dishes and one chicken salad. When my husband decided he could wait no longer for his salad, the staff assured us it would be ready in five minutes. However, it was only after more than an hour had elapsed that they conveyed to us that they had run out of the sauce required for the butter chicken. Had this crucial information been communicated promptly, we could have made alternative choices. My previous encounter with this establishment was equally disheartening. On that occasion, I had ordered a chicken salad, which took over 40 minutes to prepare. To my astonishment, when it was finally presented to me, it contained no chicken. When I inquired about the missing chicken, I was informed that the grill had been turned off. Had I not inspected my order before leaving, I would have unwittingly paid for a chicken-less chicken salad. These experiences have left me with a strong impression of disingenuity and a sense that customers are not being treated fairly. I do wish to acknowledge that the waiter who served us provided a commendable level of service, and I have no complaints in that regard.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №165

Rating: 5

One of the BEST Mediterranean food I have ever had in the US so far. The shawrma plate was AMAZING. You must try it.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №166

Rating: 3

My wife and I went here for lunch. We ordered the combo platter appetizer which was very good. We split the mix grill kabobs which was also delicious. We did have to wait a while for our food. A few other groups that were waiting eventually left due to the long wait.

Date: a year ago

Review №167

Rating: 3

Date: a year ago

Review №168

Rating: 1

2nd time into Ginger Cafe our group of 4 waited for an hour for an hour for food. We ended up leaving without eating because of the wait.

Date: a year ago

Review №169

Rating: 5

The gyro sandwich is fantastic

Date: a year ago

Review №170

Rating: 5

Food was delicious! Staff were great. Food is made to order and definitely worth the wait! Food : 5/5

Date: a year ago

Review №171

Rating: 4

They were pleasant, a little under staffed so service was slow, but food and place was great! Vegetarian options: Definitely Mediterranean style veggie dishes and even Vegan options.

Date: a year ago

Review №172

Rating: 5

Delicios food. Great price. Friendly staff

Date: a year ago

Review №173

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №174

Rating: 3

Ordered online and turned away because they were busy. Tried again the following week, out of pita bread entirely but still sold me a hummus and tabouli plate and said nothing until I called when I got home. Service hasnt been great the past couple visits which is sad because I like the food.

Date: a year ago

Review №175

Rating: 2

Food was a little bland. Service was very nice .

Date: a year ago

Review №176

Rating: 5

On vacation in Corpus Christi my family and I happened upon the Ginger Cafe. What a gem! What a find, I wish I could award more than 5 stars! There are Mediterranean, Indian and American offerings, truly something for everyone. My son and I have multiple food allergies including a gluten and dairy allergy. There are several gf items clearly marked including shawarma and gyro among many others. Our server Bella took care that all of our dishes were safe for us. They took extra care and we did great with the food. We had stellar baba and hummus, flavorful delectable chicken lettuce wrap appetizer (a whole meal in and of itself!) also best lentil soup we ever had. The shawarma and gyro meats were perfectly seasoned and melted in your mouth. The dolmades were amazing as well. My husband had chicken tikka which he says tasted incredible along with awesome Turkish coffee. We loved it so much we went back two days in a row. Too bad we live 2000 miles away. If we lived locally we d be weekly regulars. Do yourself a favor when in the Corpus Christi area, support this amazing local family business, and treat yourself to an unforgettable ethnic culinary experience, you won t be disappointed!

Date: a year ago

Review №177

Rating: 4

I had a Greek salad with the gyro meat on the side. I did not think to ask at first for the dressing , but the tazaki was very lemony for my taste. It was very thick, I just thought it had too much lemon. The bread was hot and soft, maybe a touch underdone , but still good. My server was very nice, and she kept my water glass full and checked back often. It is out of my way for lunch , but I will go back. Nice inside , it was cool , very laid back ( of course, almost empty , it was after 1) Parking: This is in a small center with several other businesses, and if you go at peak meal time, you might find it hard to find a spot.

Date: a year ago

Review №178

Rating: 5

We went there for the first time in several years. I ve run out of places to get a good Gyro when I remembered these guys. The Gyro came out hot and stuffed with tomatoes, onions and a dose of tzatziki. I really enjoyed it though the tzatziki was a little to strong on the lemon or some spice I couldn t quite figure out, though not bad. I got the wedge potatoes which had some fattoush sauce on them and it was really a nice touch. The place was clean, the servers attentive and we look forward to coming back again, I really want to dive in and try their South Asian Cuisine Menu. Parking: Parking can be difficult during peak meal hours.

Date: a year ago

Review №179

Rating: 5

Out. Standing. I have never had such delicious Mediterranean food in my life. The hummus and babaganoosh was amazing, and the naan and gyro meat was phenominal. Affordable, friendly staff, and worth the wait.

Date: a year ago

Review №180

Rating: 5

Good portions and lots of vegetarian options! Would recommend the Mediterranean food on the menu, large combo platter was a great value. The paneer masala was just ok.

Date: a year ago

Review №181

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №182

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №183

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №184

Rating: 5

Servers aren t friendly, not quite people persons, very rarely smile when you arrive,or make conversation with them. Very cold. Once I payed at the register instead of the guy handing me my credit card, he held on to it, and walked to the entrance of the kitchen. I kept my eye on my card, but didn t get to see what he did. I was not waiting on an order, for him to go to the kitchen. If my card was compromised I ll know in a few of months. Just watch out if you notice this, and always pay at the register. Never give to server. I know what I m telling you.

Date: a year ago

Review №185

Rating: 5

I highly suggest the butter chicken, the gyro and the hummus. They will also make you homemade ginger ale! And the service is always fast and super friendly. Its a cute quite little place to have a nice lunch or dinner. They also have some great deserts, I have had their tiramisu and the baklava, both delicious. Vegetarian options: Many vegan and vegetarian options that are noted on the menu

Date: a year ago

Review №186

Rating: 5

FOOD IS AMAZING!!! Very tasty. The hummus is wonderful! Def rec the combo platter!!!

Date: a year ago

Review №187

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №188

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №189

Rating: 5

Food was great!!! Would highly recommend...

Date: a year ago

Review №190

Rating: 5

Great selection of vegetarian options! The food was delicious. Highly recommend trying the Combo Platter! Zach was wonderful and we will definitely be returning.

Date: a year ago

Review №191

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №192

Rating: 5

This place was lovely! We had a very kind waitress who was understanding of our allergy related needs. The butter chicken was delicious!

Date: a year ago

Review №193

Rating: 5

Delicious food and amazing service. A gem.

Date: a year ago

Review №194

Rating: 5

Great halal food. Amazing service. Friendly and helpful staff. Tasty Mediterranean meals. We were 5 people all family and everyone enjoyed the meal. Alexander kebab had a very tasty juicy sauce. Their humus was great as well. Thank you Bella and Hamza.

Date: a year ago

Review №195

Rating: 5

Loved the food and the service from taylor. I ordered the kabab combo. All kababs in dish tasted well.

Date: a year ago

Review №196

Rating: 5

They food is really good. Everything is fresh and hot. We will definitely be back.

Date: a year ago

Review №197

Rating: 5

Food was very good and the portion size was huge. Service is quick and the team is polite.

Date: a year ago

Review №198

Rating: 5

Awesome spot . Corpus light up on this.

Date: a year ago

Review №199

Rating: 5

Great food and service! Will definitely visit again!

Date: a year ago

Review №200

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago