$20 for 4 tiny pieces of kibeh (was supposed to get 5, they shorted me). Ordered the meat platter…read moreand they gave me previously frozen beef, unseasoned chicken, and 2 pieces of stale bread not even in the original bag (costs you $1 to give me a full sealed bag from Byblos). This place has gone down the gutter. The mtabal was good I'll give them that. Won't be coming here again.

This place is great for it's great staff, great people and awesome service. You can easily get a…read moresmile out of the waitresses/waiters. The owner, his name is Bashar and he always walk around and have a friendly chat. Price is very reasonable and food is very delicious. I highly recommend going to the Ishar restaurant and have a fantastic place. I did not see many kids here, but good for huge groups and couples.

Delicious food! A true hidden gem on 17th Ave. Perfect for…read moreboth dine-in and take-out. I ordered a variety of their meat and cheese pies to freeze for my kids' lunches--such a lifesaver for busy moms who are tired of packing lunches every day! The dough is always fresh, and everything tastes amazing. Highly recommend!

Don't go there!! Just went on the weekend before we left Calgary!! Management was horrible, service…read morewas non existent and good was mediocre to say the least. Don't waste your money at this restaurant!!

Update: The new management have ruined what was once my favourite shawarma place in town…read more Food is now dry, tasteless, and a chore to finish. Breaks my heart because I LOVED this place before the ownership changed hands. Google reviews from many longtime patrons will confirm the same. Can't recommend this place anymore and I'm not happy about that. :(

I like the beef donair more than the chicken wrap. The beef was tasty and tender. The vegetables…read moretasted extra good to me. I could taste the freshness of the parsley and the sweetness of the turnips. The red onions added a nice crunch to it. Even the tomatoes were juicy. The best part of the donair is the meat and the bread itself. The outer layer is crisp from the grill yet chewy from the sauces. The double wrapped donair also makes it less messy to eat because it holds in the sauces and juices. I like the garlic sauce but next time I would opt out of the sweet sauce. It was too sweet for my taste. Service was very good. The staff there were friendly and welcoming. Special care it put into the carving of the meats, grilling it, and assembling the wrap. To date, this is my favourite place for a donair wrap in Calgary.

A super helpful and kind woman assisted us. We ordered shawarma which was delicious. We also…read moreordered an assortment of fatayer to go. We r looking forward to eating those later! There are a few places to sit and eat here, and a bar height table against the window. Though it seemed most people were taking their orders to go. Would come back!

I'd recommend either the freshly baked chicken pocket or the mixed pocket (beef/chicken). The…read morechicken pocket is only $11 bucks, and one pocket fed two of us. The portion is huge. I could detect a little cinnamon in the chicken. Garlic sauce wasn't overpoweringly garlicky. Pocket remained crisp despite the sauciness lurking beneath the crust. The wraps are more reasonable in size. I also hear the four cheese pocket ($5.99) is good as well. There are two other places nearby, but the freshness and service is far better at Beirut Bakery. The owners are very friendly.

Excellent. One of the best shawermas in north america. Syrian here from Damascus and makes my own…read moreshawerma. This one competes Sandwich has pickles, toum, and pomegranate molasses! No added BS! Grilled kibbeh is legit kibbeh meshweah Fattoush is well done Tawook is good Berek is good Service is good and very nice people Ambience is good. It's a cozy place.

Seriously some of the best food I have ever had, such friendly employees, it really feels like…read moreyou're welcomed there with open arms!

Came here after we landed in Calgary and this place did not disappoint. Quick, easy, and super…read morefriendly. I will say, this place has one of the best falafels I've ever had.

My husband and I chowed down on BSF's Donair and Swarma. Although they were "regular size" - they…read morewere actually quite substantial! Be prepared to have enough for an extra snack. I am chowing down on the remainder while I write this! The meats are fresh, favourable, and a good quality as are the sides. I didn't try the tabouli or humus which is also available for taking home. The cookies with carmel chips also yummy and available to take home. The interior is modern and very clean. My food was take out, but I'd be happy to sit inside. This owner works hard and you can tell she cares about her food. I recommend Beirut Street Food to anyone. You will enjoy it! I wish she had one in Airdrie...

Greta food and we had the belly dancing when we visited. Interactive and entertaining evening!!read more

I have mixed feelings about our visit. Ambiance was interesting. We all ordered the "feast" (which…read moreI think is the better value). Service was friendly though a bit slow for the place being empty on a Wednesday night. I thought the food was pretty good but the less-adventurous palates in my party did not appreciate some of the spicing or presentation of some of it. I liked the pacing of our courses and the tea and small deserts on offer. We found the price of our food a bit high but that was less of a concern than the disappointment of part of our group.

Once again I was not disappointed by this Gem of a Shawarma place on Bowness Road. I stop by here…read moreoften on my way home from work to grab 1 platter which is enough to feed both my daughter and II (their portions are more than generous and worth every penny!) Today I phoned in an order from work for 8 people for pick-up. When I arrived the food was ready and hot, the service was excellent and there was not a single thing missed. Thank you!

My favourite shawarma place. Love the food. BUT, apparently tips at debit/credit machine don't go…read moreto the frontline staff. If you want to tip the staff bring a lil cash to put into the tip jar.

Best Persian kabobs in Calgary! All types are great but our favorite is chicken and kobedeh kabobs.read more

The only place to get Persian kabob from in Calgary! The Soltani truly tastes like its counterpart…read morefrom a very high end kabob place in Iran! Highly recommend!

Came here for our one year wedding anniversary and the staff were so sweet. We got complimentary…read morechampagne, which was a nice surprise. Our server offered to take pictures of us at dinner which was also thoughtful. The vibe was chill but fun!

We were originally going to another brunch spot but they were way too busy so we looked up more…read moreoptions on Yelp and came across Porch. We saw they were going to open at 11am, and decided to try our luck by getting there right at opening since we didn't have a reservation. We got lucky and got seated right away! - PARKING - Street parking, make sure you take note of how long you paid for! - SERVICE/ENVIRONMENT - The ambiance inside is so nice and airy, with greenery and natural light shining through. There's also a super cute swing area next to the bar area that you can sit. I really liked the overall interior design! The staff was very attentive for our large party throughout our meal. There are bathrooms downstairs as well. - FOOD - Bacon Jam Benedict ($20.00): Loved the flavor combination in this! The sweet savory maple bacon jam worked so well! We upgraded to the fried potatoes ($4.00) and they were pretty tasty. Carrot Cake French Toast ($24.00): We got one to share with the table, and I'm glad we didn't commit because it was just OK to me. I wish there was more mascarpone filling, and also a different sauce than chocolate because it didn't pair well for me. Winter Nights ($19.00): We wanted to get some greens in and chose this salad. I enjoyed the mix of greens and also the fennel salami which gave a salty bite! Truffle Parm Fries ($13.00): We also got this to share with the table and you can't go wrong with these! - OVERALL - Great brunch option if you have a small or large group! Really nice airy ambiance for a nice start to your day.