Panini Kabob Grill - Santa Ana

I had written a review of 3/4 before but today I took a friend and he loved it so much, that he asked that I write a review and rate it a 5. The atmosphere was great for lunch time, not so busy. The service was great and the food awesome.

Panini Kabob Grill really delivers when it comes to kebabs. The meat was tender, juicy, and perfectly seasoned—grilled just right with that nice smoky flavor. The portions are generous, and everything tasted fresh, from the grilled veggies to the brown rice. You can tell they use quality ingredients, and it shows in every bite. It’s not your typical fast-casual place—the food feels homemade but elevated. Whether you’re into chicken, beef, or koobideh, you’re in for a treat. Definitely one of the better spots for a solid, satisfying kebab without breaking the bank.

There's no atmosphere, service is slow and chaotic, and the food is not good. Under-seasoned, undercooked, and flavorless. Was served rare meat skewers, when I did takeout, and that was a ruined meal.

Very disappointed with the unwelcoming staff that was very rude, not trying to give me change back, no napkins or utensils and I had an absolutely terrible experience at this restaurant. From the moment we walked in, the service was slow, disorganized, and completely unprofessional. We waited far too long just to be acknowledged, and when someone finally came to our table, they acted like we were an inconvenience.

Went in for a casual dinner. Most of the servers are very young and did not have experience. We sat at our table 10 mins. before anyone said hello, this was after the hostess sat us. Noticed service was very slow so we had our drink and dinner order ready. It's best if you ask for everything you will need then because you will NOT see your server again. Tables around us sat a long while before anyone cleaned them and when they did, the busser stacked up about 7 cups on her arm then dropped them and breaking on the floor. Instead of grabbing a dish tub to clear a table. Food was good but would not come back to dine in. Staff needs more training in service.