110 Centre at Riverchase, Hoover (Hwy. 31 just north of I-459/Galleria area)
823-BABA (2222)
Middle Eastern/Persian fare. Casual dress, full bar. Shish kabobs, lamb kabobs, seafood, chicken, vegetarian specialties.

3443 Lorna Rd., Hoover, 978-1603
5891 Trussville Crossing Parkway, 833-5555 (New location as of August 2007, replacing Roebuck store)
Italian and Greek food, casual family atmosphere. Italian classics like lasagna, eggplant parmigiana and chicken marsala share the menu with Greek specialties such as Mousaka, Pastichio, and Greek chicken, and Middle Eastern style kabobs and gyros. Their gyros get raves.

2801 Highway 150, Suite 137-J, Hoover (John Hawkins Parkway, across from Wal-Mart)
402-PITA (7482)
Billed as Mediterranean American Specialties, The Pita Cafe offers the typical Middle Eastern offerings, such as gyros, falafel, hummos and kabobs, along with some American-style fare, including buffalo wings, ribeye steak, French fries and a grilled chilcken sandwich. Plenty of vegetarian offerings, including falafel, vegetable kabobs and salads. A nice alternative for casual eating to the many chains in and around the Galleria area, but a bit slow.