It's easy to maybe walk by this townie bar style spot. But it really worked out. The Mediterranean…read moreflavors are spot on, and their blends include the simple sandwiches packing good flavor. I was torn but left my choice up to the bartender recommendation for the main, augmented with falafel. I was not disappointed. If you get stuck just flip a coin and it'll probably work out. If anything the worst part is the shopping center where the nearby stores throw you for a moment before you commit to the eclectic variety bar. Their interior decorations are a ridiculous blend of whatever holiday they have left up, and a death or 70-80s heavy metal bar. It is whimsically metal? Hard to even compare it, it works. At the bar you can get rock concerts on top of sports, again - a mix you don't get everywhere.

What a gem! We stumbled upon it, didn't know what we were getting into. The service was amazing,…read morethe food was great and its like a mix of a ski lodge, Turkish flair and Iron Maiden. Check it out, great food!

I have been a long time customer and the food has always been excellent. The food is always fresh…read moreand delicious.

I was craving Persian food and was thrilled to discover Babajoon was conveniently located near my…read moreoffice. I indulged in a variety of dishes to sample the diverse menu. Each item I ordered was incredibly flavorful and satisfying. I highly recommend trying the ghormeh sabzi; it was an absolute delight. Herb Stew -Ghormeh Sabzi Makhsus Combo Kabobs - Chicken & Beef Yellow Split Pea Stew-Ghaymeh Bademjoon Kabob - Sultani - King's Beef Eggplant & Herb Spread (kashk bahdenjoon)

I've eaten here several times, but had not been in for awhile. I brought a friend. This is a…read morefamily-run business. The space is basic, but comfortable. The staff is very welcoming and helpful. The food is fantastic and the portions are generous. Prices are very reasonable. We shared the Baba Ganoush to start. This is pureed, baked eggplant. Here tahini and pomegranate molasses were added. I am not a big eggplant fan, but this was phenomenal. The presentation was gorgeous with the puree spread out beautifully on a large dish, topped with olives, paprika, parsley, and a very generous dollop of delicious olive oil. An outstanding version of this dish. We received a large plate of very fresh pita triangles to go with the baba ganoush. These were great. We definitely used them to scrape every speck of eggplant off that platter! We both ordered the Gyro Plate. The gyro meat was very authentic, extremely tender, and very flavorful. The plate included a large tower of savory rice, a rich tzatziki sauce, a nice side of silky hummus, some pickled vegetables, and more pita. Another delicious offering and a huge portion. We also had soup as the entrees come with soup or salad. My friend tried the lentil soup and said it was flavorful and tasty. I had the tomato soup which was hardy and richly-flavored. This was a great meal. There's a pastry case with a choice of many Middle Eastern desserts. My friend selected several to take home and we staggered out of the restaurant with lots of leftovers that will make a delightful lunch tomorrow. A wonderful experience.

We ordered through DoorDash while staying at a local hotel. We got the chicken kabobs and the…read moreflavor was ok but the chicken was dry. It comes with The house salad with Greek dressing and there was also hummus included. Overall I'd give that meal a 2.5/5. We also ordered chicken shawarma plate and rate it the same. This is my favorite type of food but this place was mediocre. I'm not sure if they were having an off day because it was my first experience here.

I've wanted to visit Istanbul Cafe for YEARS and finally made it to the Highlands location with a…read morefriend. Still need to check out the original ones. I can't believe this one is essentially located in the lobby of an apartment building - feels hidden. Walking through the line, I ordered a Doner Wrap, Spinach Feta Borek, and Pistachio Baklava. Don't let my picture fool you - it doesn't capture how flavorful each item is. Great spot to stop for lunch (or a snack) regularly, and if I worked around here, I would!

A gem of an addition to our village in Denver. Superb coffees (and teas!) and a divine offering of…read morebaked goods, both sweet and savory.

I went to Safta's brunch with my family, and I was skeptical that it was a buffet, but I'm so happy…read moreit was. The buffet allowed me to try everything - and it's nothing like what you're picturing. There was constantly warm, fresh pita to try the hummus, whipped feta and tabbouleh. There was constantly fresh fruit out with honey yogurt that was to die for. While there was a ton of meats and cheeses to try from, the star of the show was the falafel. You can't miss trying it, it was the best falafel I've ever had. The vibes were great for brunch, and I highly recommend going for buffet style if you want to try a bunch of things on the menu.

No wonder this place is hard to get a reservation at and Michelin recognized. It is stellar!…read more The hotel it's in also has nice vibes. The restaurant has this nice open feeling to it with a full bar (you can order off the full menu if a solo or pair dining) and then plenty of tables. I recommend coming with a larger group if you can so you can try lots of things. Servers are nice and attentive. Obviously you have to try various hummus plates. The foraged mushroom and brussels sprouts were my favorite. I especially loved the jalapenos on the brussels sprouts one. The hummus itself was creamy and rich and the pita they bring is warm and fresh. The tabbouleh was fine but nothing spectacular and it says it has avocado in it but I didn't detect it. I love muhammara and theirs did not disappoint. The pickled vegetables were nice but I also love pickled anything. Absolutely make sure to get the bright green falafels. Probably my favorite of the night. Perfectly crispy exterior with a soft warm center that I'd eat over and over again. We ordered the duck but I was quite full so did not taste it. The only reason I'm giving 4/5 stars is the scallops were incredibly underwhelming and quite bland. The scallops themselves were cooked fine but no flavor and the pomegranate sauce didn't add much. There desserts were also just so-so.

Well that was amazingly delicious! My wife and I loved the food here. We're both big fans of middle…read moreeastern/mediterranean food and this was some of the best in Denver hands down. The flavor on everything is elevated and fresh!! We had hummus w/pita, falafel, and fries to start. Amazing falafel! Perfectly crispy outside and pillowy inside. For entrees, I had the lamb gyro which was one of the best I've had. The lamb is perfection and they wrap it in a roti instead of pita which was absolutely the move! The house-made pickled veggies served with it were amazing as well and really balanced the nice waiting of the lamb gyro. My wife got the Caesar salad with chicken Shawarma. That was Incredible as well! Try a side of the Harrissa in the zhug sauces to add a little fresh heat! The restaurant has great ambience with some Moroccan type vibes and a great patio. There is a 20% service charge automatically added to every check which is what it is. But for this level of flavor, it's worth it plus tip!

Treated myself to a solo dinner and my oh my the food (and the music!!) did not disappoint. The…read moregnocchi was my favorite . Unique flavors and a good portion size. It's a but of an untraditional Mediterranean spot, but the food is so good you don't notice! Only reason for 4 stars is the non-negotiable 20% charge that isn't part of gratuity, even though the waitress said that it goes into a pool of money that's used for the staff...

I love visiting the spot for a nice quiet lunch. The food is very good. Our favorites are the…read morehummus appetizer, the falafel appetizer, chicken kebab dinner, chicken kebab sandwich (there's some kind of garlic sauce on here that's just amazing) Their Gyro is also very good, not overwhelming with a bunch of vegetables and sauces. You can also add falafel to Gyro. Everything is homemade and fresh , consistent each time

Good quality ingredients, but no flavor. Chicken kabobs were slightly overcooked, but looked…read moreamazing; just no flavor. Same with the hummus and falafel. Maybe ieverything just needed some salt. The chocolate toffee baklava was cloyingly sweet and inedible. Pistachio was edible, but boring.

Every time I order from Sultan grill, which is 2-3x/month, they get everything right. The dolmas…read moreare to die for. The salad is the perfect sharing portion. Falafel sandwich, YUM! My husband loves the gyros.

As a new customer tonight, I ordered the chicken kabob, gyros, pita bread and rice pudding…read more Everything was wonderful. The portions were very generous, well plated, and every dish was delicious. This is my go to now for Middle Eastern cuisine. 10 out of 10!!!

The food was amazing. 5 stars for that! The ambiance was also really cool with authentic looking…read moreMediterranean decor and accents. The only thing I would mark it down for is how short the tables are compared to the chairs. I couldn't get my chair pushed in at all so eating was a little awkward. But other than that, I would highly recommend this place!

The atmosphere is so cool and comfortable! The service was friendly and quick. The beet juice was…read moredelicious and inexpensive considering it was clearly fresh squeezed. However, we ordered the mango juice which was not fresh squeezed, it tasted like nectar. Not bad, but not fresh squeezed. Next time I will order the lemonade, it looked so good. The food was fantastic! We had friends that had been just 5 days before and wanted to go again. It was very reasonably priced and delicious. We will definitely be back!! YUM

It seems Pointless to review this too often but it's consistently a five star experience…read more We come every time we are in Golden for a hike. Service is always spot on. Some newer staff but great service. Chicken shawarma platter with half hummus and half baba s a favorite. The two skewer platter with chicken always makes me happy. Rice. Hummus. Salad. We always start with the falafel which could be a meal in itself. Well done. Crunchy and soft served with tahini or hummus. My favorite thing here. The fresh hot bread or pita is always piping hot out of the oven and more than enough for two. This is really one of the things that separates Amir from other Lebanese or middle eastern restaurants. It's crazy good. Love. Love. Love. This place.

I married a Lebanese man. Coming from out of state and finding this gem was initially exciting…read more Service and food were okay. Husband says no, we won't be back. Grape leaves - I like that it wasn't sour. It was a neutral taste. Usually at other places, it tastes sour. Falafel - same thing as grape leaves. Neutral flavor. It was crispy. Hummus - same thing as the rest of the food. It needed some garlic, lemon, and nutty flavor. Turkish Coffee - it's Turkish coffee. They didn't wait for the coffee to cool and the grounds to settle, so a quarter of the cup was filled with mostly coffee grounds.