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    Al Bahaar

    4.5 (113 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Interior
    Ree T.

    The first thing is how pretty it is inside. It is kind of a windy walk where I was seated. However, it gives the feeling of exclusivity. The server was Rose. Rose was knowledgeable and kind. The food was and the beverage was fantastic. I had the hibiscus tea. It was a beautiful color with a refreshing taste. The seafood tower was delicious. It was a whole lot of food. It says it feeds 2-3 people. My guess it could feed 5 people. They do not serve alcohol of any kind. This is a spot to return to. Oh and the cost is about $150 for two people.

    Lemon mint drink (L) & Strawberry Banana smoothie (R)
    Jaime R.

    Great food and good spot for a group meal! We had a group of 6 and ordered the kebab platter and the seafood tower and it was more than enough food! We all took leftovers home! The kebabs were good but I really enjoyed the variety of grilled fish on the seafood tower. It all came with several dips, rice, and pita. Also loved the lemon mint drink- super refreshing! The service was good and the atmosphere was cozy. Will definitely return to try more!

    Black tea
    Maricel J.

    This place is in the vicinity of the Orland Square Mall, and parking is ample. Came here to celebrate an early birthday. The staff is more than personable and welcoming--they are truly top-notch! And the host is dressed in traditional garb. The ambiance is rich and vibrant yet incredibly warm and inviting. We had two waiters, and I am sorry, I don't remember their names, but they were the best! They were more than personable and attentive; they had such humility and grace about themselves. Since it was our first time here, they recommended their most popular dishes, including their favorite dishes. For starters, we had Dynamite shrimp and marinated wings. They also give pita bread with hummus and another type of dip, the name of which I don't remember. My son and I shared the seafood tower, and hubby ordered the filet mignon platter. We also ordered a pot of their black tea, which was amazing. For dessert, we ordered their kenafa. We ordered a lot of food, and the portions were huge. But everything was delicious! On our way out, we may have been speaking to the owner. We didn't exchange names because after exchanging "thank you for coming in" and "we will be back again," we engaged in conversation, and he apologized for the noise level. We did not notice any noise because we kept admiring the decor, which he was happy to hear. Then he proceeded to show us why there may have been some noise. He was decorating the other side of the restaurant and asked us what we thought about his decorating skills. He was putting up flowers, and since hubby has a green thumb, he loved what he did. He even gave us a little history of the restaurant, which I loved and appreciated! From the history lesson, everything is imported from Dubai. This is definitely a great place to bring the family or have lunch or dinner after shopping in the mall.

    MORROCCAN SEAFOOD TAJIN
    Vianney F.

    I recently had the opportunity to dine at Al Bahaar and from the moment I arrived, the atmosphere was welcoming, cozy, a little too dark for the mediterranean feel they were trying to capture. However, the staff was attentive and friendly which made a strong impression on me since I decided to dine alone this particular day. I ordered the MORROCCAN SEAFOOD TAJIN found the dish to be flavorful, perfectly cooked, could have used a bit more shrimp. The presentation was, elegant and the portion sizes were generous. I felt that the prices were reasonable, the quality of the food was excellent and overall, the experience met my expectations.

    Small Turkish Coffee - if you know, you know. Strong and earthy.. unfiltered and delicious.
    Chris E.

    Al Bahaar, and it's sister restaurant Al Bawadi Grill in Bridgeview, IL, offer above average Mediterranean food, excellent service served in a beautifully decorated atmosphere. Al Bahaar focuses more on seafood than meats, but most of the traditional favorites are also available here. We recently visited for dinner on a Saturday evening, and were greeted warmly when we walked through the door, and were seated promptly in their gorgeous dining room. They really didn't spare any expenses on the interior decor, and you really don't feel like your n Orland Park in January once you're inside. Our server's name was "Smiley", and the service from him, and everyone else, was also absolutely fantastic. If you typically don't patronize Mediterranean or Palestinian restaurants, and maybe you're unsure about what to expect, please start at Al Bahaar (or the previously mentioned, Al Bawadi Grill). The staff is very well versed in the menu, and everyone we've dealt with has been extremely welcoming and as excited about your visit as you. 95% of the food we ate was delicious. I've attached some pictures. My oldest daughter ordered the fried calamari dinner, and it was good, but we're Sicilian and we've definitely had better. We had a parsley based dip with our pita bread, and we didn't care much for that, but all the rest of it was really good. The humus was creamy. The Baba Ghanoush is typically my jam, and their's was very good. Aside from the mussels on the Grilled Seafood Tower, it was all incredible. The mussels themselves were fresh, we just didn't care for the presentation (topped with fruit), but the Basa filet, the shrimp and lobster were all flavorful and cooked perfectly. We had no room for dessert, which sucks because they are now serving Kenafa, which I've had at Al Bawadi... it's amazing, so now I've got a reason to come back to Al Bahaar. Overall, a great dinner.. a little pricy, but very good!

    Dynamite Shrimp
    Juveriya M.

    I have to say that this is one of the nicest halal restaurants I have walked into in the Chicagoland area. The entrance is beautiful, the decor is on theme with fish scales everywhere, but also beautiful lighting that makes you feel you are about to eat off the coast of Morocco or Egypt. The decor is bright, floral but not cheesy. They have plenty of cozy booth seating but large tables that are set up for families of 10 or more. We ordered the dynamite shrimp as an appetizer with lentil soup, the Al Bahaar Fried Seafood platter, fish sayadieh grilled, and the signature kebab plate. The seafood platter had combination of scallops, fried fish, shrimp and calamari. It was great! The signature platter with kababs was one of the best steak and koubideh skewers I've had in the area. The sayadieh dish was drenched in a red sauce so I would try that grilled next time, I couldn't taste the fish. The portions were very generous and plenty of food for our table of six. We had two servers who took great care of us. We ended our meal with a small kenafa and black mint tea. The bill came out to be 50 per person with tip.

    Ann L.

    In town for work and was craving kabobs so yelped it as usual. Randomly came across this wonderful place and so glad I did. Wasnt too familiar with the neighborhood so naturally didn't have much of an expectation but wow prob one of the best kabobs I've had. Was torn between lamb chops and the mixed grill platter. The kind waiter was so thoughtful and recommended the mixed platter with a piece of lamb chops to taste. The kabobs back home often were more in the dry side so expected something similar but to my surprise the kabobs were all perfectly cooked to perfection and maintaining its juiciness and tender chew. The mixed grill came with kufta kebab, shish kebab, and shish tawook. On the side were onions, and two types of rice (yellow and red rice-liked the yellow rice better), and a separate large hummus plate. I believe it was two different types of hummus. In one side was the chick pea and believe garlic and the other side was with chopped tomato. Of note, the waiter told me the restaurant owner also has a farm with live stock where they get their meats directly so naturally fresh. Maybe this was the secret behind their especially tasteful dishes. Also ordered apple tea which was sooooo good. Apparently they import the tea from turkey. Was planning to order pistachio cake but honestly was so stuffed couldn't take another bite.

    Lorenzo H.

    Excellent place for family. We came here for my niece's birthday. There were about 18 of us, including some young children. We had an amazing time. We were seated and waited for the rest of our party. They were late but Jaser is just about the coolest guy you're ever going to meet. There was an unspoked understanding that our reserved tables had some kind of time limit but instead of being upset Jaser keep checking in on us and being pleasant. When everyone finally got there, the food service was instantaneous. They took the orders, brought out our water and drinks while we waited. When the food came it was like a buffet because we had so many different dishes. Between all of us, we order Dynamite Shrimp, mozzarella sticks, avocado salad, Greek salad, Lamb Chops, the al-bahaar mixed grill, red snapper, table side tomahawk steak, Sautéed broccoli, Filet Mignon, macaroni and cheese, and all kinds of teas, fresh orange juice, and a smoothie. I'm not even sure if that was all of the food but that's most of it. Also, Jaser and the crew went out of their way to make something for the children since they don't have an official "kid's meal". It was grilled chicken with rice, and they loved it. I know this was a long one, but I wanted to show my appreciation for a wonderful restaurant with top-notch staff, that deserves to be highlighted. The atmosphere was beautiful, the bathrooms were clean and well maintained, and there's plenty of parking. Definitely returning with my wife soon. Sorry about the photo quality, these were screenshots from videos

    Barbie C.

    5 stars: Restaurant decor was extremely well appointed. It was beautiful and quiet. 5 stars: Service was welcoming, quiet, and unassuming. Personable without intrusive behavior. 5 stars: Very clean everywhere you looked. Bathroom was spotless. Surfaces gleaming. 5 stars: Fish was perfectly cooked. On two visits, we had Pomfret, Halibut, Fish and Chips, and grilled Fish Sayadieh. Hummus, and Mothawma. The fries were exceptionally delicious and both versions of rice were really good. Tartar sauce was dilly and very good. The halibut sauce was especially good. Pita was hot, fresh from the oven and delicious. 5 stars: Seating arrangements are really comfortable. They have a well stocked buffet on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 11-3 pm for $25. We will try it next time. They change their menu every few months according to the owner. We will be back after Lent to try the meat dishes.

    FISH & CHIPS
    Amanda Jean D.

    We found Al Bahaar on Yelp while we were in the area. The reviews drew us in. We tried the Dynamite shrimp as an appetizer and the chicken kabobs and Fish and Chips for our entrees. The Fish and Chips stole the show hands down. Our first time trying Basa and would definitely order it again when we return. Our table was right beside the fireplace and was cozy and warm on this snowy day.

    Pita bread
    Elizabeth C.

    Yummy! Wow, this place has amazing food and service. I don't even know where to begin but their calamari was to die for, spicy shrimp on point and their spicy potatoes by far the best.

    FRIED CALAMARI
    Imran F.

    My wife and I had dinner here on a weekday and there were practically no other customers here. We both thought that was a bit odd but it could have been due to the cold weather. The ambiance was nice. We were seated by the fireplace per our request to be moved away from the window where they had initially seated us. The waiter was very nice and did a great job. The food was decent but I wasn't blown away by it. The fries were really good. We got the meat mixed grill platter which was plenty for us. I would like to try their fish options next time but I will not be ordering the meat portions. Overall a decent experience.

    Piña Colada (non-alcoholic)
    Angelina C.

    Our experience was incredible! Everything is so clean and well decorated, and the seating was sooo comfortable. The service was amazing, the manager was so friendly, he came up to our table and told us he wanted us to have the best experience, and the waiter was also very attentive and polite. The food was absolutely fantastic; the flavor was unmatched! Worth every penny! Can't wait to bring our friends here next time!

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    Can't beat this location. Great food, service and coffee! Need a break in your day? Here is where you can find it.

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