Mary is the best! Service is very prompt and fresh. Food is amazing as always, I always get the shawarma dinner. Will be coming back asap.

In town on a work trip and did my homework before picking a spot, and this place absolutely delivered. Al Ameer isn't just another Middle Eastern restaurant, it's a cornerstone of Dearborn's food scene and a James Beard America's Classics Award winner, which already sets expectations high. Somehow, it still exceeded them. I went all in and the table told the story. Fresh hummus with that perfect creamy texture and olive oil finish, crispy falafel that was light inside and not greasy, stuffed grape leaves done right, and a shawarma plate that honestly took me back to meals I've had in the Middle East. Everything tasted clean, balanced, and authentic, not overdone or watered down. The bread coming out warm sealed it. That detail alone says a lot about how seriously they take the food. Service was just as strong. Juju took great care of me, attentive without hovering, and made the whole experience feel easy and welcoming. You can tell this place isn't trying to be trendy. It's just confident, consistent, and rooted in doing things the right way. That's probably why it's been recognized nationally and still packed with locals. If you're anywhere near Dearborn and want real Lebanese food, not a version of it, this is a must. read more

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New renovations look great! Very clean and classy. Food is still just as good. We got the raw kibbeh, cheese rolls, sambousek, hummus, chop chicken, fries, and tabouli. Food came out fast, fresh, and piping hot. Juju gave us awesome service, she was quick, friendly, and took care of us. read more

Al-Ameer - Chicken Chops Raw kibbeh Sambouski Cheese Rolls Hummus Tabouli - Middle Eastern Near Me - Dearborn, Michigan

I returned to Al-Ameer recently with my wife, for a far too delayed second visit. My first meal there was maybe about 10 years ago, and it was transcendent. Five stars, to be sure. I recall the hot fresh pita being a revelation, especially when dragged through the cool tart labneh. Why the drop to four stars? It may sound silly and petulant, but my biggest complaint and the thing that may keep me from returning, was the harsh chemical smell from the spray used to clean all the tables. The food itself smells amazing! The table adjacent to ours got a platter of grilled kabobs and the charred meat aroma was indeed able to cut through the industrial cleaner that hung in the air. But fundamentally the dining room is entirely unappetizing thanks to the restaurant's choice in cleaning products. Which is a shame, because the fresh fried falafel served still warm, crisp, and tender, were the best my wife has ever had. The hummus is great. The stuffed lamb was tender and aromatic. Prices are fair, especially considering the quality and quantity of the food. Portions are quite large, but this is intended to be family style, so order appropriately. Service was fine. Our waiter forgot to bring my wife's tea, but once we were able to flag them down, she got her drink. And the server took it off the bill without us mentioning the error. N.B. there is a 3% surcharge for using a credit card. I get why restaurants do this, but that does not make it any less annoying. read more

First time here and I can't wait to come back. Food is extremely delicious, the flavors are very authentic and unique. Al-Ameer Mazar in the picture, I will also recommend you add a side of kefta kebab to your order Our server Ameer was very kind and professional 10/10 read more

Al-Ameer - Middle Eastern Near Me - Dearborn, Michigan

Wow is this place great! When you walk in you be met with aromas that will make you happy. The service was so friendly. We were quickly seated and handed a menu. I went with a lentil soup to start with. It was flavorful and seasoned. The portion size was good too. They also brought out some freshly made bread. It was still warm and delicious! I ripped it open and filled it with my fatoosh salad. I ordered a medium salad and it was plenty to eat. The dressing had a wonderful zing to it. I also ordered a freshly squeezed juice. It had beets and carrots. It was earthy and flavorful. I felt like my body needed the nutrients. The service and food were both excellent. I would love to come back and try even more of the menu. Highly recommended. read more

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We looked up this place using chatGPT. What a great find! The food quantity is big and the quality is excellent! The service was prompt, courteous and friendly. The ambiance is modern. We had the boneless chicken which was so delicious. We also had the mixed shawarma and that was excellent too. They brought out these oven fresh pita pockets with dipping sauces---so good! Make it a point to come here over and over!!! read more

I feel this place must have been better in the past. Received a James Beard award in 2016. Looks like the exterior is currently being renovated. The restaurant itself is quite nice inside. Service wasn't the greatest the night I ate with a friend - slow, needed frequent reminders for food/drinks. The food itself was average. The meat was a bit dry. The freshly made pitas were fantastic along with the freshly squeezed juice. I would say average. Could probably do better in the Dearborn area read more

Al-Ameer - A black rectangular plate holds rice, grilled chicken, lamb, fried chicken, pita bread, and fried falafel, served on a wooden table. - Middle Eastern Near Me - Dearborn, Michigan

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I really had higher expectations seeing other reviews, but was left feeling disappointed with my meal. I ordered the combo platter with oriental rice and lentil soup on the side. All three meats were lacking in flavor and seasonings, and I had to drench in the sauces provided to make more palatable. The falafel was okay, not the best I've had but not the worse. The rice was also lacking flavor and the texture not very appetizing. The lentil soup was pretty standard, but the best part of the meal in my opinion. There was far too much bread in relation to the meat provided, and at nearly $30 I felt like it was overall very overpriced. This location is going through renovations so it was a bit difficult to find the entrance (at the back) for my pickup order. The cashier was not the friendliest. Overall, I don't think this restaurant lives up to its hype. I'll try another option next time I'm in town! read more

Al-Ameer - Combo Platter - A takeout meal featuring pita bread, grilled fish, rice, falafel, and various Middle Eastern side dishes, served in a black container. - Middle Eastern Near Me - Dearborn, Michigan

Al-Ameer is fantastically yummy and is a favorite of my work division. Most anyone can be satisfied with the menu, no matter their preferred diet. There are options for meat eaters as well as vegetarians and vegans. We've either eaten there or had them cater our holiday lunches for years. The hospitality is top-notch. Zaki always provides excellent service and so does the dedicated staff. The portions are generous. We always have enough to eat and leftovers for some people to take home. The menu is expansive with fresh delicious Lebanese/Middle Eastern fare. They have all of your favorites such as kebob, which the flame broiled chicken is absolutely delicious. My other highlights are the fresh crisp salads and the potatoes. The fresh juices are also yummy, as is the baklava. The value of the food is reasonable and well worth the amount charged. The restaurant accommodates parties of most sizes. read more

The food is pretty good yet there are a couple things severely lacking lately. The first thing is there is never fresh pomegranate juice. It seems like that should always be available. Secondly- we ordered sides of garlic in the bowl but it came in these really annoying packages like how you get dressings. It's messy and harder to get all the garlic dip out. I don't like touching it and inevitably the garlic falls out This truly ruined my meal and I'm pretty sure that I didn't get the amount I normally get from purchasing a side of garlic. they do this to the tahini sauce as well, which made my experience with the falafel less enjoyable. read more

Very tasty shawarma! This is a nice dining area with booth seating and an extensive menu offering platter combos. I appreciated that the service was quick and kind. read more

Al-Ameer - hummus - A basket of pita bread, a plate of hummus topped with herbs and paprika, and a glass of water are arranged on a wooden table in a restaurant setting. - Middle Eastern Near Me - Dearborn, Michigan

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Weekday lunches out came to a screeching halt in 2020 when the work from home era began. As life continues to try to return to pre pandemic, we were glad to see Al Ameer survives! A group of us stopped in for lunch recently and Mary was our server. She provided wonderful service and the food was every bit as good as we had remembered. Some had Fattoush with Shawarma, a couple had lamb entrees, and the others tried the sandwiches. Soon again, we will return. read more

This restaurant is one that I frequent much less in recent years. My family has been coming here for 30+ years, my Dad would often talk to Khalil, the owner way back when. Last I heard, his son is running the restaurant, but I'm not sure. Anyway, the quality of food has gone down over the years. We took a few friends today for them to try Al-Ameer for their first time. We ordered a few things to give them a sampling of the menu. We ordered a whole boneless chicken with rice and fattoush, also the Al-Ameer Platter with rice and spinach cabbage salad. Plus, we ordered hummus and 2 skewers of shish kabob. Our favorite dishes here were always the boneless chicken and the fattoush, both were underwhelming today. The chicken was cut so thin and seemed dry, the sauce wasn't as flavorful as it used to be. The fattoush was pretty bland and I'm not sure it even had the pita chips in it. Another thing I noticed was how small the salads were, the salad size seemed like something for 1 person, not shareable really. We enjoyed the meat shawarma, kafta, and kabob. The chicken Shawarma and shish tawook were also dry. We were happy to see that they are still making fresh pita. The hummus was very good. I forgot to find out our servers name, she was very sweet and attentive. The restaurant ambiance used to have such character back in the day, there were personal pieces/ travel souvenirs decorating the walls. They have remodeled the place, which looks nice, clean and modern, but lacking in charm. I'd like to give this 3.5 stars, as the food doesn't live up to what it used to be. I would use Al-Ameer as the standard I would measure other Arabic restaurants against. read more

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I had such a great experience thanks to our waitress, Mary. She was incredibly attentive, friendly, and made us feel welcome from the moment we sat down. read more

DELICIOUS. My kiddo and I stopped in around 4 p.m. for a late lunch/early dinner looking for some authentic Middle Eastern cuisine. Was surprised there weren't more customers. Our server was lovely and friendly. We ordered the Al-Ameer platter so we could sample a bunch of different items... this was easily enough food for a family of four, and reasonably priced. First "course" started off with a savory salad, silky smooth hummus and pickled turnips -- all fresh and flavorful. I could have loaded up just on this... but then out came a mouthwatering platter filled with chicken and meat shawarma, kafta and kebabs. Oh, and fresh pillowy pita bread. Every bite was better than the last... If I had to pick, my favorite items were the hummus, the kafta and the meat shawarma. We took half our meal home. Would definitely go back again when in Detroit. read more

Al-Ameer - Al-Ameer Platter - A large Mediterranean platter with shredded meat, pita bread, and grilled meat, accompanied by sauces, bread rolls, and a drink on a wooden table. - Middle Eastern Near Me - Dearborn, Michigan

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Great menu options including combo platter with shawarma and beef on rice, fried kibbeh and good sweet bread. They are all so good and excellent service included. Plenty of seatings inside. read more

My waitress was Mary, she was very nice and polite. She always checked up on us if we needed anything else. God bless her sweet soul.

The shish Kafka is heavenly. The lentil soup = best I've ever had. The hummus & tabouli = yummy too! JuJu's service was great! The owner also came over to chat with us & make sure everything was to our liking. Much appreciated! read more

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This was my first stop in Dearborn, and it was a great one. Our server Juju was so kind and her service was very fast. She recommended some great dishes. The Hummus with meat was great, and the portions were very good, we had so much leftover. The shawarma was very well seasoned and the fattoush was very fresh. It is a very family friendly establishment. read more

Al-Ameer - A restaurant table features a plate of falafel with salad, a basket of pita bread, a bowl of dessert, and glasses of water. - Middle Eastern Near Me - Dearborn, Michigan

Great service from Hassan. Ordered lamb chops that were fantastic. They were flavorful and grilled medium like I ordered. Great meal and enough to take home for another meal read more

It's been a while since I've been back but I use to go here a lot in college. The boneless chicken with the lemony garlic sauce was my go to and it still tastes the same. Love the grilled flavor. Our waitress was really nice. read more

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My family and I have been coming here for years and i always remember this place being better than what it was like during our last visit. The lamb was cooked perfectly and the boneless chicken was just alright. One container of bread was a little on the harder side versus another that was fresh warm and perfect. Salad portions have gotten smaller but for the price for 6 people to eat it was a pretty good deal. read more

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I finally got a chance to try this place out. I hear so many good things about this place. We ended up getting the meat platter, lentil soup, bread with garlic sauce, meat pastries, white rice and "brown rice" ( it's not American brown rice, just white rice cooked with meat and seasoning -it's good). What I really enjoy most were the meat pastries. I'd go there just for those alone. They were seasoned and cooked to perfection. They have a large menu so I wouldn't mind coming back to try some more menu items. Service was great, we were greeted and set we immediately, our food came in a timely manner and we have a good/attentive waiter. read more

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Al-Ameer is always our go-to for authentic middle eastern food. We got a platter and chicken livers. We also got the basics like hummus, baba, etc. Service is always good but if you don't know what you want sometimes you can be overlooked. It can happen anywhere when a restaurant is busy but our waitress could've been more attentive. The restaurant is clean and has a very cool vibe. I highly recommend checking them out! read more

Outstanding tabouleh, baba ghanoush, turkish coffee and combo platter. Hussein was a quick, attentive and fantastic waiter. Amazing restaurant! read more

The food was AMAZING, and the service was as well. The staff were all so kind and caring. The food came out at a great time and tasted so fresh and delicious. We immediately felt right at home read more

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Fantastic food, some of the best Middle Eastern cuisine I've ever had. Large portions. The hummus was very silky smooth, the roasted potatoes divine, and all the meats succulent. Some of the platters come with your choice of sides, don't just go with the default of rice or fries, choose from the larger selection of interesting sides. read more

I agree with earlier comments regarding the meat being dry especially the chicken shwarama. Also I found it odd that there were no pickles served with our Al Ameer platter. The service was also a bit slow. Although the staff was friendly. The ambience is nice and the place looked very clean. read more

Phenomenal. Delicious. Tasty! We enjoyed this meal thoroughly. The service was fast and the vibes were great. Everyone was enjoying and I cannot recommend Al-Ameer enough. This place has been around for many years and is always a reliable and delicious choice. I can't wait to go back! read more

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This is turning into a wonderful vacation-food wise. Our first visit to Al-Ameer was a huge success. We had no idea how large the portions are and everyone ordered something different. Lots-O-leftovers. They have a Beirut hummus that is spicier than anything. Jalapeños, you know. Their Sambouski is so well toasted it's burnt. The Moujadara was this side of perfect. The lentils and rice not overcooked, and it was served with Laban. These folks also have the very best chicken Ghallaba I've ever tasted. The chicken livers and rice were great, as well. I tried a piece of lamb chop and was very disappointed. Too cold and dry, decent flavour but not a good representation. The servers here are incredibly talented and attentive to their customers. It's a huge turn-on when a drink refill hits my table before I get the chance to request it. It's a fairly big dining room here but not the greatest use of space so seating is a bit limited. When we choose to eat there's hardly ever anyone else, so, I can't say what rush is like. 08/24 read more

I had a perfectly lovely lunch with an old friend this past week at Al-Ameer's W Warren location, the food was great, and our waitress Mary took great care of us, thank you! read more

Food is amazing! Every single bite, every time. I get hummus, boneless chicken, and tabouli. The service is also outstanding. Everyone is good; Juju is the best! read more

Food always amazing and JuJu the waitress is phenomenal and excellent service !! She works Friday-Sunday . Come and visit her and get the best service and food!!! read more

Every time I am in Michigan I make a trip to come here. Food is always an amazing and always a treat. Juju was a great waitress and I look forward to coming back. read more

Al-Ameer - Al-Ameer Platter - A large serving platter with rice, French fries, grilled meats, falafel, and dips is on a dining table surrounded by people eating and drinking. - Middle Eastern Near Me - Dearborn, Michigan

delicious food as always. ordered the Al-American platter and everything was excellent. fresh fatosh salad as well. Jcumma was a great server!! read more

Visiting MI must include a visit to Dearborn for Middle Eastern food. Having a brother in law born and raised in Beirut and growing up in Glendale, CA where Middle Eastern food is a major part of the culture, my expectations for Al-Ameer were high. Al-Ameer did not disappoint!! I wanted the mezze experience, but we were dining later in the evening and ordered just the kibbeh and falafel. Both were delicious, seasoned well, and definitely not dry. I ordered the shish kafta with rice and fatoush--the kafta was well seasoned juicy and the fatoush was fresh and well dressed. I felt like I was Sunday dinner at my sister and BIL's house. We waited a few minutes to be seated initially and the woman in the hijab seemed a bit distant, but we were seated and our server, Mo was very nice and accommodating considering how late we arrived at the restaurant. The ambiance is definitely family friendly and of course, we enjoyed our meal family style. Al-Ameer is definitely deserving of its James Beard recognition and has definitely become my go-to favorite when visiting my daughter in Michigan. read more

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Got this from Uber eats, 2 shawarma sandwiches and a dozen bread with 8oz garlic. Let me tell you, some of the best shawarma and garlic I've ever had. The garlic wasn't too attacky like other places, didn't leave me with horrible garlic breath. The meat itself was so tender and flavorful. And the dozen bread, omg. It was delicious, almost a bit on the sweet side, I'd never had it like that before it was very good. Would definitely recommend! read more

Al-Ameer is always our first restaurant stop when we have a guest come over from out of town. They don't have the largest portions for the price, or have top in class food of anything in particular (except maybe the stuffed lamb?) but you can always trust Al-Ameer to have consistently great food. On the last visit, we got: Stuffed Lamb w/ Fattoush ($22.99 + $1 fattoush upgrade) - This lamb was super tender and didn't taste gamey at all. To be honest, if you put this dish in front of me, I would have guessed that the meat was beef. The rice has a fragrant taste of cardamom and cinnamon, a refreshing cleanser to get through the fattiness of the lamb. It comes with one side: the waiter recommended the fattoush, which we didn't realize was a premium side. Oh well, it was a good salad regardless. Al-Ameer Platter w/ Hummus and Fattoush ($34.99 + $1 fattoush upgrade) - My entire family was raving about the meat - juicy, succulent, and perfectly spiced. The kababs and kafta are quite small compared to other restaurants in the area, but the quality definitely makes up for it. I forgot that you could substitute rice, otherwise i definitely would have gotten rid of the hummus, since I ordered a large one as well. The garlic is the only thing I'm not a fan of - this one has a lot of fillers and is quite a bit smoother and more runny compared to other places. This results in a toum that is is really lacking that fluffiness and garlic punch that you look for. Large Hummus ($13.99) - Al Ameer's hummus really leans more into the chickpea side rather than the tahini. This results in a drier hummus that really needs added olive oil to add moisture. It's still a good hummus, but just not top tier. A slight acidity from the lemon balances the hummus out. The hummus is served with a couple of pieces of freshly baked pita. Overall, you can always trust Al Ameer to serve you delicious food and I highly recommend going. read more

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Simply amazing food. The service was a little ... less than Midwestern-nice, I will say. But I don't need to make friends at a restaurant in order to love it. Just bring me delicious food and I will be happy. We got so much delicious food here. We started with the lentil soup, which was warm and earthy. Then we got the baba ganoush, which does not come with pita, so you need to order that separately. Then for the main entree, we ordered the combo platter, which came with shish kabob, tawook, kafta and falafel. This, combined with the soup, baba ganoush and pita, was enough to feed two people. It doesn't look like a lot of food when it comes out, but toward the end of the meal, I was struggling to finish. The combo platter also comes with hummus. The hummus and the pita were the only Mediterranean items that my children would agree to eat, but fortunately for me, Al-Ameer also had a lone hamburger listed at the end of their menu, so my children ordered that. The burger comes with fries, and it was big enough for my two children to split. I wouldn't visit Al-Ameer for the hamburger, obviously, but it's good to know that it exists on the menu. read more