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    Al-Ameer

    4.0 (811 reviews)
    ModerateMiddle Eastern
    Open 10:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    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

    A restaurant interior featuring a large window with blinds, wooden tables set for dining, and black chairs with cushioned seats.
    Keith F.

    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.

    A black rectangular plate holds rice, grilled chicken, lamb, fried chicken, pita bread, and fried falafel, served on a wooden table.
    Richard T.

    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

    Combo Platter - A takeout meal featuring pita bread, grilled fish, rice, falafel, and various Middle Eastern side dishes, served in a black container.
    Sam K.

    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!

    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.
    Grace J.

    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.

    Large hummus, very good - A large serving of hummus garnished with herbs and paprika, with a spoon, on a white plate at a restaurant table.
    Tara K.

    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.

    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.
    Amy L.

    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.

    Andrea D.

    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!

    A restaurant table features a plate of falafel with salad, a basket of pita bread, a bowl of dessert, and glasses of water.
    Mona E.

    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.

    Boneless chicken.
    Alyssa S.

    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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