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    Al Shami

    4.8 (16 reviews)
    Open • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Katherine C.

    Took a to-go order of Beef Shawarma with fries which was very good and a 4-piece Syrian specialty dough, though lacked a bit of flavor honestly. Still I was able to finish the meal. Service was quick and the place looks a nice place to have dinner.

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    Adam K.

    A quaint escape from the throws of solo catch and the ex-wife, Al Shami sits off the edge of Baymeadows as a serene haven in hot summer days. I was in the area hopelessly searching for the keys to my temporal and incorporeal living situation when I found, not my key but, the source of my troubles: an empty stomach. Al Shami conjured a beautiful array of options and the service was respecteable and fast. I tried their Baba Ganough which was very well balanced and their Breakfast Fatteh was the kind of savor and freshness that would've added a second mitt to my game of catch in a another time. Atmosphere was super clean and cool and when I find my keys only to lose them again I know I'll be heading to Al Shami for another bite! Really great stuff!

    Chicken shawarma with rice,falafel, garlic sauce, and a chicken shawarma with fries
    Jaslyn C.

    After having a fun date at an escape room, we decided we wanted some middle eastern food and looked up places nearby and this one was the closest and the food looked good . I will say walking in and seeing the inside of the restaurant was a good sign the food would be good . The first thing I noticed is that it looked and smelled clean and it also wasn't super busy but we did go in for a bit of an early dinner and it was the night before thanksgiving ..so that could've had something to do with it . We had ordered chicken shawarma and falafel and I have to say this is the most authentic and home tasting shawarma I've ever had . You can tell everything is made from scratch .possibly even the falafel because they were still hot when they came out. I'm not sure what they are putting in the falafel but those can easily become addicting . Will for sure be back!

    Rachel D.

    Delicious Mediterranean food right off baymeadows. Simple yet the food was authentic and amazing. Simple restaurant and casual right off old baymeadows road in southside. This place is convenient as it's right in a plaza with other shops. Simple yet delicious. I ordered the lentil soup. Creamy and flavorful with lemon zest. Also the falafel was so fluffy and tasteful. The chicken wrap was delicious with many spices yet not spicey and the French fries were fried to perfection. Not oily at all. The service was on point and the server was so helpful. I will definitely be back again.

    Beef shawarma, hummus, salad , garlic sauce too that
    Mariana I.

    My new fav food for Mediterranean and Syrian food! I got the hummus that was delicious, salad , beef Shawarma! Everything I had was full of flavor. They also gave me a side garlic sauce too that I put on the meat. Just note they don't have lemonade or orange juice anymore.

    H J.

    Very fresh food, great staff. They make everything from scratch with quality ingredients. All food is great and authentic. Their shishtawook sandwiches are a must try

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    The food is amazing and authentic! One of the best Middle Eastern restaurants in town. You must try the kibeh, they make the best.

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    4.5(75 reviews)
    7.2 mi

    Family run business and they are some of the warmest people I've encountered! For example, today…read morewhen I ordered, I told them I would wait in my car with my son and they came out to deliver my food with a smile. Everything I have eaten here is incredible, but my favs are the Kibbeh balls, gyro and shawarma's. Oh and the roasted vegetables here are addictive! Please support this incredible business :)

    I'm not sure where to begin with this 10 star review and yes 10 stars! Five does not do…read moreit justice. First when you walk in it feels very authentic to the culture. Your greeted by the owners who work the restaurant and take pride in their establishment. They provided us with a complementary hot tea sample. That was so good. I could have drank that and been happy and had nothing else! The food where to begin? Typically I do not do sauces because that is not my thing but there's well let's just say I devoured it! It was so phenomenal and the chicken moist flavorful outstanding I cannot brag enough about how phenomenal that chicken dish was. Now let's talk about the vegetables. They were seasoned to perfection and cooked where they were still crunchy but yet they were soft enough that you didn't have to worry. The vegetables were outstanding and I wanted to get second helping on the vegetables they were that good! The pita bread looked to be homemade, but given it was Passover I was not able to try it. So long story short I'm coming back Friday night because that pita bread looked like it was in-house made and it looks so so good! This restaurant I have to say is out of this world and worthy of 10 stars! This is somewhere you definitely must try and I believe you too will give them 10 stars!!!!

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    Beirut Restaurant & Spirits

    4.3(302 reviews)
    2.1 mi•Goodbys, Southside
    •$$

    Everything was spot on , the servings were huge I will be enjoying my Chicken Swarma Bowl for a…read morecouple a days . Anna was very sweet and efficient checking on us repeatedly. I definitely will be back and encourage you to try Beirut Restaurant you will be very pleased. Also want to add that the entire team works so well together , when Anna was busy Mayra filled in seamlessly. Great visit.

    I really wanted to love Beirut and will give it another chance, but my first impression wasn't…read moregreat. I came in as a solo diner and was seated quickly, although my table was kind of nestled underneath the high outdoor bar. That meant hearing some of the bartender's phone conversations. I ordered a glass of Lebanese rose wine and liked it! But my meal wasn't impressive. The vegetarian grape leaves (one of my favorite dishes, generally) were OK, although several were split up on my plate (but hey, it happens). I thought the flavor was underwhelming; there was a lot of acidity but nothing else. I also ordered a side of "extra crispy seasoned potato fries" which just turned out to be generic crinkle fries with salt. Definitely wouldn't order those again. I thought maybe there would be some sort of twist on them? The big frustration was service. The restaurant was far from full when I went -- I counted maybe a dozen seated tables. After I finished eating, I spent more than 30 minutes trying to get my waiter's attention to get my check even as I sat with my plates pushed away, glasses empty, and credit card out. He walked by multiple times to wait on and check with other tables, and I saw at least five other employees working in the front of house and walking by me. Even when I got his attention for the check, it took quite a few minutes to get it, despite him walking out to other tables. (Although I will note he seemed busier than the other employees!) My check before tip came to $24, which felt on the pricey side for what I got. I hope I'm wrong, but I got the vibe that I wasn't exactly their favorite type of guest -- a solo diner who wasn't smoking hookah. (I noticed another solo non-smoker go similarly unnoticed by staff.) Maybe they heavily favor regulars, too. But they weren't at capacity, and I'd have gotten out quicker had I been able to pay. Maybe it was just an off night. But it's just not a great feeling to be ignored.

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    Gahwa Café

    4.6(88 reviews)
    10.4 mi•Greater Arlington
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    Stepped in here with my friend for a good cup of tea and was immediately impressed. The atmosphere…read moreis phenomenal and the decor is delightful. When you walk in the owner is often the one to great you, the cash register to the left of the entrance, and a lovely assortment of trinkets to the right. The food itself was nice and light. I enjoyed the Knafeh. We also got an assortment of drinks. My personal favorite was the Salep (like a more savory creamier hot chocolate, hold the chocolate). The masala chai was a decent price for a pot and had a delightful flavor, I've since taken multiple people and a variety of different pallettes enjoy the flavor. This is a great date spot, but also low key enough to just enjoy if you want a place to relax, there's a small bookshelf if you wanted to un plug and read while you enjoy your tea. Ps. The owner is a professional guitarist, my friend who is also a professional musician has a wonderful time chatting with him about their shared passions.

    Cute, Vibrant & Such a Unique Experience!…read more Gahwa Cafe was such a cute Turkish coffee spot! I had never experienced Turkish coffee like this before, so it was a whole new experience for me. The owner was so attentive and welcoming, and one of my favorite parts was getting to see him show us how they make the Turkish espresso in hot sand! I had never seen anything like it, and it made the experience feel so much more special. And let me tell you...the Turkish espresso was AMAZING! The flavor was rich, smooth, and honestly just perfect. Definitely my favorite part of the experience. We also tried the pistachio baklava, and it was tasty! The food was good overall. Since this was my first time trying Turkish food, some of the flavors were definitely new to my palate, but I enjoyed getting to try something different. The café itself is vibrant, colorful, and full of character, but when we went, it was just us, so it was also super quiet and peaceful. I really enjoyed the ambience. They even have a hookah area, which adds another fun element to the experience. The only downside for us is that it's pretty far from where we live, so I'm not sure I'd make the trip again just for the café. But if you're already in the area or live nearby, I'd definitely recommend checking it out! Turkish Espresso: 10/10 Pistachio Baklava: Tasty Ambience: Vibrant + peaceful Service: Attentive Experience: Unique & memorable Cute spot, great vibes, and definitely glad we tried it!

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    Casbah Cafe

    4.0(395 reviews)
    9.1 mi•Avondale, Murray Hill
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    I've come to Casbah Cafe a few times now and think it has some of the best vibes in the city…read more I typically sit outside, where -- heads up -- the ground is a bit uneven, so be aware of that for your chair and table. The outdoor environment feels like it could fit in with any city, and the indoors is beautiful and cozy. Service has always been friendly, and I've enjoyed all of the food I've gotten. I love that they have a meatless option for grape leaves (their vegetarian options in general are plentiful), and the fried jibneh is a highlight I don't see on many local menus. Their hummus is good stuff, too. I will note that I have only ordered from their appetizers and desserts, so I'm not sure how their entrees stack up. In general, I do appreciate the variety they have. They have some great teas to order, and the kunafa dessert is delicious. I've only done hookah here once, but they were attentive with the hot coals and the setup was just what you'd expect. This is one of the first places I consider when I'm in the area. I will note they get very crowded on the weekends, but it's one of my favorite spots for a weeknight hangout.

    The ambiance here was super nice! We had live music and it…read moretransported us into a place we have never been to before. We had great service and the food was really fresh! I loved my Kibbeh, and the seasoned fries. This is a go to spot for us as we do not live to far from here and it is never a miss here. Even to just sit and have a drink with some hookah outside is also a good plan for us. I was happy that inside was smoke free, it helps non smokers not deal with smoke of that is what they desire.

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    Hummus, fried jibneh and labneh with pita

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    Al Shami - syrian - Updated September 2026

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