Chef Ramona Murr didn’t grow up with silver spoons or gleaming kitchens. She grew up in a small town in Lebanon, where the kitchen was the heart of the home and food was the language of love. Some of her earliest memories are of her grandmother grinding chickpeas by hand, humming old folk songs as pots of lentils and tomatoes simmered on the stove.
When Murr moved to Mobile, she brought more than recipes—she brought a mission. She wanted to create a place where food could bridge cultures, where every dish could speak to someone’s soul. That dream became Chickpeas Mediterranean Grill.
But Murr didn’t stop at tradition. She fell in love with Southern cooking, and, like any inspired chef, she began to blend the two. The result is a menu that sings with fusion: sizzling shawarma alongside creamy grits and collard greens, falafel so good it’s becoming a local legend.
For Murr, food should be vibrant—not only in colors and flavors, but in feelings. “I don’t cook to impress,” she says. “I cook to connect. If someone walks in tired, lonely or homesick, I want my food to hug them.”
That philosophy shines through in the hospitality of her staff. Whether guests come in for a quick lunch, a family dinner, or their very first taste of Mediterranean cuisine, they are greeted with open arms, warm spices, and a plate full of flavor.
Chickpeas Mediterranean Grill has quickly become a local favorite known for its fresh ingredients, heartfelt welcome, and unforgettable fusion dishes. “Whatever you’re craving, we promise flavor that satisfies every soul,” adds Murr.
Location: 850 Blackburn Dr., Mobile. Open 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday; Sunday 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.; closed Mondays. For more information, call 251-264-2461 or visit Orders.cake.net/11500204
