Incredible hospitality and fantastic food. We couldn't resist trying many things from the menu. Our server was the owner, and it was so clear he was passionate about the food! He gave detailed explanation about the dishes that made it taste even better. And the flavors were on point--from the refreshing sourness of the shafuta to the crisp fatoosh salad to the veggie marboka (so good slathered with the green chilis!) to the lamb fasha with fresh hot bread. Flavor and texture combos you won't find elsewhere! And of course we tried the spiced Yemeni coffee. When I mentioned it was my sister's birthday, he brought out a delicious, complementary piece of semolina cake with a honey syrup and two cups of shai So good, and even better with a little shai poured on top! From a cost perspective, you get large portions for a fair price, so be adventurous. Come for the food, stay for the hospitality. This is not an in-and-out-spot: it's a time to linger and enjoy. This place has to be next on your list of places to try. read more

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I finally made it to Marin after reading so many positive reviews. We were some of the first dinner guests and were greeted warmly by an older gentleman who I believe is the owner. The menu has a lot of options, so I guided my choice by photos in reviews. I ended up going with the kofta lamb, which was served with rice, a side salad, and grilled onions and peppers. Overall, it was delicious. I loved that everything tasted fresh and homemade. The prices were a tad bit elevated (entrees average $25-30), especially for Fredericksburg, but I'm glad I tried it. Overall, the ambiance was welcoming and authentic. read more

DELICIOUS! Amazing! Try it! First time having Yemenise food. It's similar to what you'd call Mediterranean cuisine with slightly different and delicious spices. Service a great! Faris took time to tell us about the menu and recommended an amazing grill combo! We had grilled lamb chops, chicken,koftah, rice, side salad, fresh pita, and salsas. Two of us couldn't finish it all! The flavors were amazing! I really enjoyed the lentil soup we had with our hummus starter. The soup came out the perfect temperature. Not too hot not too cold legit just right! I had the shai which was delicious! Black tea with spices. And Faris was kind enough to give us each a sample of the shai adani , black tea with condensed milk and spices. I'll for sure order a cup next time. Think chai latte flavor! The restaurant itself is very nice inside and there's an outdoor patio as well! We will for sure be back! read more

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Marib is an excellent place for a family meal! The food is fresh and full of flavor, and you can really tell it's made to order. The service was outstanding ... friendly, attentive, and welcoming from start to finish. The atmosphere is warm and comfortable, making it the perfect spot for a large family outing. We had a wonderful experience and will definitely be coming back! read more

YES, YES & YES!!! Don't make a mistake and miss out on this fantastic restaurant with the most mouth watering lamb to die for. The restaurant is very clean and nice decor. The staff and very friendly. The owner is an amazing person. He truly cares about how the guests are doing throughout the entire dinner. We started out with the lime ‍ drink which was super refreshing. The lentil soup is delicious. We had a chopped Yemeni salad for the table. The lamb haneeth will blow your mind. INCREDIBLE. So tender and amazing. An abundant amount rice and so very tasty. You can taste the freshness. Ended the night with the traditional Kanefe. What a great place! read more

Marib Restaurant - Main Dining Area finally a table where all the guests can face each other! - Middle Eastern Near Me - Fredericksburg, Virginia

Read many positive reviews about Marib since they opened and finally went in to give them a try recently, going on a weeknight for dinner. They weren't busy at all while we were there, which is sad considering how incredible the food is. It's a Yemini place and their menu is loaded with many of the tasty Mediterranean items and kabobs that are quite popular, as well as some items I'd never heard of before, but they sounded pretty good. We started with their hummus - it was smooth, creamy, and very tasty and the bread was really good too. The olive oil in it was very nice as well. I also got a cup of their Shai' (black tea with mint) to enjoy with it - really good! Like the addition of mint, in what's a typical Middle Eastern style chai, but without cardamom. We also enjoyed an amazing bowl of lentil soup - their lentil soup is incredible!! Our entrées were really good and included so much food! Their Yemini Kabob (ground lamb with spices) was excellent! And their chicken kabob was flavorful, spiced nicely, and cooked perfectly to not be dry. The kabobs each came with a large amount of rice, which was really tasty and also a side salad with a tasty dressing on it. Definitely enjoyed this visit - not sure why people in the area complain about there not being nice restaurants when we have places like this that hardly get business, yet all the typical chain joints are busy - Come here... give them a try! read more

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Unbelievable food here. We wanted to wait out some traffic in Fredericksburg and ended up stopping by chance. What a find! I'm in the car writing this down so I don't forget. We had the Lamb Shank Mandi which was great. The meat just slid right off the bone. It comes with amazing rice, some onions, and some salsa. My ever so smallest request would be for the salsa to be room temperature or warmer. My wife had the Fahsa & Saltah combination. Absolutely amazing stew combining a veggie dish with the lamb version. This was a perfect communication. It comes with some bread/pita (I'm sorry to not know how to describe this well) and two types of salsa, one red/mild and one green/spicy. I will eat this every time I'm coming up and down 95. Next time I'm planning to get the Lamb Haneeth which was also recommended by our waitress. The waitress was very helpful and kind. The restaurant is beautiful. Some high tops running up the left and regular seating in the middle and the right. There is a nice fireplace right before the bar area too. There is also a cool sitting area to the left before the bar. TVs lined the walls but weren't on. They had outdoor seating with a guy running a barbeque. They had bbq but it wasn't on the menu. Next time! Can't wait to come back. read more

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After shopping I was craving for something unique and I found this new place (formerly Aladdin). It's located off Rt. 17 in the strip mall of Target, Petsmart and on a corner lot. As you walked in, the interior decor of dining area is modern, cozy, spacious and comfortable. They have tall tables on the left with a padded bench that stretch from window to wall. They have other tables on the floor as well. I ordered 4 items: 1) Lentil Soup 2) Baba Ghannouge 3) Lamb Chops 4) Fahsa and Saltah. First the lentil soup arrive to the table in a cup, saucer with a lemon wedge. The soup was well seasoned, smooth and silky. By squeezing the lemon juice into the soup, it enhances the flavors even more. It was very delicious. The second item that arrive to the table was the baba ghannouge which is a roasted eggplant, tahini, garlic, olive oil and garnish with bits of eggplants. It was served with fresh tandoori bread that was very airy, light and soft. Pulling apart the tandoori bread and then scooping some of the baba ghannouge, it was the most unique flavors on my palate. I enjoy it very much. The next item that arrive to the table came in two parts. First it was a bowl of chopped salad with simple ingredients such as iceberg lettuce, diced tomatoes and diced cucumbers; along with 3 separate sauces. The second, is your choice of protein which I chose chicken. The chicken was shredded with vegetables served in clay pot along with fresh tandoori bread. There wasn't a right or wrong way to eat this dish but just be very careful when taking your first bite. When the clay pot arrives to the table it's still bubbling and piping hot. The flavors were very complex and with each bite, it enhances your palate in deep richness full of umami. The next platter was the lamb chops that were perfectly grilled with a good charred on them. It's plated with a very aromatic and fluffy rice in the center; 4 lamb chops, and a few grilled vegetables in between. Maannnnn .. when I took that first bite of the chops. It was SO tender, well seasoned and you can just taste that charred. It was beautifully prepared, delicate in flavors and very delicious. I wish I had more time to spare so I can order some of their desserts. Overall it was a great experience. I had immaculate service from my server Farsi. He was very attentive, friendly, genuine and knowledgeable. They also have outside seating available and take out too. I will definitely make another visit to try other items on their menu including their desserts. read more

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We look for mediteranian/middle eastern cuisine whenever we travel. Found this small place in Fredericksburg, Va. We had the humus with the lamb, tabouleh, and baba ganoush. All was excellent! I highly recommend them. read more

This is strictly for the service, the food was good little overpriced but Good !! The service was horrible the waitress was very rigid dealing with us, never check on us not even once as we were there for couple hours! They pre charge you for the tip which was okay if the service was worth it, not even water was served only a small bottled for 9 people we had to ask every time for water, the waitress even forget about bringing the check, we had to walk to the cashier to pay! Our I'll was around $277, the food cost $198 only the rest was added tax, Tip, and transaction fees !!! Which was the first time I see that! Overall I will not recook it!! read more

Walking in, the restaurant was clean but empty. One staff member came up and let us choose a table. Business was slow so he was on his phone playing chess. We got drinks and he got us our menus. The salad was delicious to pair with our main dishes. I absolutely loved the larb and it had a smoky flavor. All of it was really good together and I found myself struggling to stop shoveling food into my mouth because of how good it was. When we were waiting for our meal, a man came in to ask for money though but the server quickly handled the situation. Overall a good place to stop at and I can't stop thinking about the flavors. read more

This new dining experience is an absolute winner for the Fredericksburg area. The atmosphere is cozy but elegant with attention to detail. Our server was attentive and informative as we experienced the menu for the first time. The food was different but absolutely amazing REQUIRING and retire for our further exploration! read more

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I've been to the Middle East several times and this place transported me back to some of my favorite travel memories! I'm not Muslim, but they have a special buffet during Ramadan for iftar and the owner (who is very friendly and professional) invited us to try that out, so we did. The food was all incredible, but particularly the roast lamb! The place was packed with people from that party of the world, so it's definitely authentic. This is one of my new favorite places in Fredericksburg. read more

Marib Restaurant - A plate of food from the iftar buffet - Middle Eastern Near Me - Fredericksburg, Virginia

Delicious! Don't miss this. We loved the Shafout, a cold cucumber soup and bread. The Fahsa was also so warm and yummy. We had ours with lamb. read more

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The food and service was great. I definitely will be going back. The only reason I gave them four stars instead of five was that they had gotten my order wrong, and the dish they gave me cost more than the one I ordered. To be fair, they offered to redo my order however, I didn't want to wait because I was in a rush. (I had put in a phone order). I also believe that the cost for the quality and amount of food receive was appropriate. The restaurant was clean and inviting. read more

Marib Restaurant - Lamb Haneeth & Lamb Mandi. Got takeout on V- Day. Warmed it up and had a nice romantic dinner. The lamb was fall off the bone tender. - Middle Eastern Near Me - Fredericksburg, Virginia

Very good food, but I have to say the service is 0, I was with my wife the waitress I guess from Egypt, has no knowledge how to be a waitress, we ask for water several times and she give us at the end, customer service 0, we ask for bread and give us at the end 'cold bread ' she was distracted because she was on the phone all the time, even while she took the food order she was speaking on her bluetooth, that was rude!!! so what is the point to dine in if we had no service, We won't coming back again but we will order to go. read more

Went for the Ramadan Buffet, worst buffet ever. Food not good, undercooked and you had to wait 15 min to put new food. The buffet was half empty most of the time. To add to that it $42 a person! Never again! read more

Delicious! We were traveling through looking for a restaurant and came across Marib. This was first time having Yemenise food. It was delicious! We had the mixed grill and every bite was had great flavor. The gentleman who greeted us was awesome. read more

A must visit to enjoy delicious Yemeni cuisine. The atmosphere and music excites your inner soul allowing you taste fantastic food . White linen tablecloths with beautiful decor on each table adds a subtle touch of elegance. The staff is so friendly and helpful with any questions or recommendations ! read more

Marib Restaurant - Kanafeh - Middle Eastern Near Me - Fredericksburg, Virginia

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Best lamb we've ever tasted (Lamb Haneeth). Both lamb and chicken kafta, amazing. Baba ganoush and lentil soup, delicious. Service was slow (our odd late afternoon timing may have contributed) but it was worth it. Even the bread was unusually good: none of that anemic store bought pita: this was more like naan. We were grateful for the opportunity to really enjoy some authentic Yemeni cuisine. read more

Marib Restaurant - Lamb Haneeth on R. Lots of sauces! - Middle Eastern Near Me - Fredericksburg, Virginia

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First, the food is so delicious. We ordered two apps, the falafel (ok) and veg sambousa - esp loved those! We then had fattoush salad (which needed a bit more sumac and riper tomatoes) lamb haneeth and chicken kabobs that were both AMAZING- the flavors!! Succulent meat perfectly spiced - truly delicious. Our server was young and needs a little training but is a nice kid. The food is not fast (we were the only folks there for lunch on this holiday) because they are cooking it so well. While we waited they comped us their lime and mint juice which is luscious, like a virgin mojito. I think I like it even better boozeless! The food is halal and they don't serve alcohol which was fine with us. It's a pretty, clean, bright place tucked in the back of mall and they do have outside seating. We will be back to try a few more of their dishes! Technically 4.5 stars read more

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We thoroughly enjoyed the food, the ambiance, and the overall atmosphere. We ordered the lamb shank and lamb chops, and we had a wonderful experience. The service was on point and the prices are reasonable. We definitely plan on returning with family next time so they can also enjoy the experience. Adding to our favorite spot list! read more

One of the best restaurants in fredericksburg. Delicious and authentic Yemeni cuisine. The people here are so friendly and patient. They took time to explain the menu and made great recommendations. Finger licking good food. Highly recommend the lamb tarb, lamb haneeth and babaganoush. read more

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Delicious shrimp dish. Lamb shank was tasty but had enough (also tasty) rice for 5 people! No alcohol served (I'm Irish and my husband Norwegian ancestry, so have our proclivities) and even so we'll be going back! read more

This was our first visit and we'll definitely be back! Hamad greeted us, seated us next to a window, listened to my high maintenance food requirements (vegetarian and gluten free), and made excellent suggestions. We chose the cheese sambosa for an appetizer. I don't believe the pastry on the outside was free of gluten, but I had my trusty gluten cutter on hand. Definitely worth it. Cooked to perfection, the outside crust was delicate and crunchy. The cheese inside was warm enough to show stretched cheese when pulled apart, but wasn't molten lava hot thank goodness. So yummy. We likened it to the Yemeni version of mozzarella cheese sticks. For my main dish, Hamad recommended the Saltah. It came in a dark gray stone pot and was still sizzling (just like fajitas) when placed in front of me. The Saltah contained large chunks of potatoes, carrots, and beans in a yummy stew. Normally it comes with pita bread, but Hamad suggested rice instead to eliminate gluten for me. So thoughtful! This would be a wonderful dish on a cold day. When you need something to warm your soul to take back on the harsh weather outside. My boyfriend chose the Lamb Fahsa which was basically a lamb stew. It arrived in the same stone pot as mine and was still sizzling as well. Hamad instructed him to use the pita to eat the dish. If you've eaten Ethiopian food with Injera bread, it's a similar experience. After our meal, my boyfriend ordered a Shai' Adeni which is a black tea with cardamom, nutmeg, and evaporated milk. Of course I had to try it. So yummy!!! Highly recommend this place. Don't be shy if you've never tried Yemeni for before. Hamad will help guide you to something you will enjoy. We will definitely will return. read more

Medicore food. I got their lamb haneeth. The lamb was dry like it was reheated in microwave and the rice were rocks. The ownership is friendly to selected people. I will not be coming back to this establishment read more

We love Middle Eastern food but we're not impressed. We always eat inside and bright a group with us. The service was quite slow, though the experience was clean and well done. I wouldn't say the food stood out at all -it's typical Middle Eastern food marked way up. We dos also have an issue where the lamb was grossly overcooked. Due to service and average flavors, we left unsatisfied. There are far better options for better prices elsewhere. Look for the hole in the wall joints. read more

Lovely, comfortable, crisp white tablecloths, quiet atmosphere, enabling conversation (a relief compared to many restaurant spaces these days). Polite, friendly staff, food is beautifully presented and delicious. Met close friends, we each drove 1+ hour to meet in Fredericksburg, Marib added to our reunion, we will do this again. Thank you for making us feel welcome and cared for. Saturday, November 15, 2025 dcr read more

The food and atmosphere is top notch. Frankly the best and freshest food of its kind in FXBG. Been here twice, both times soups and salads were tasty and fresh. Meats were tender and perfectly seasoned. Service is a bit slow, but considerate. Give yourself time to enjoy and you won't be disappointed. read more

We were so disappointed in Marib Restaurant. We were there on a Saturday night, the place was packed and we were told by the only person working that ordering off the menu would take a minimum of 45 minutes so we decided on the buffet. However, the buffet was out of almost everything and we were told more food would be coming. An hour later we were still waiting for food to come out and decided to leave but not before we were charged for the buffet we didn't eat. Obviously, we will not be going again. read more

Now I understand why this restaurant averages 4.8 in customer reviews, it is ahhh-mazingly delicious. We ordered to go and while it was a bit of a wait, it is so worth the time. I can't remember the last time I was this overwhelmed by a restaurant. We ordered many things from shaksusha to falafal, lamb with hummus, just to name a few, and next time I'll order a separate order of hummus at it is divine. Bravo Marib, thank you for the incredibly delicious food. read more

Delicious food and outstanding service. We were pleasantly surprised to find such amazing food from such an unassuming restaurant. The service staff went above and beyond to make sure we had a great dining experience. Highly recommended! read more

Excellent food! This place is legit. Wonderful taste profile of each dish. Most interesting item: Lamb broth soup. First time ever experience: Lime drink with mint. Wonderful preparation: Roasted chicken read more

The waiter was very helpful by explaining the entrees. The entrees were delicious and well presented. The restaurant was kept clean. Nice and savory food for a change of the ordinary. read more

the food was sooo delicious! the waitress so sweet and attentive being it was my first time. they had a buffet for ramadan so i got to try a little bit of everything will definitely be returning! read more

Marib Restaurant - tabbouleh hummus sautéed shrimp chicken kabob fattoush salad bamieh sambousick sheese sambousick veg lamb mandi rice yemeni kabab - Middle Eastern Near Me - Fredericksburg, Virginia

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The food was an adventure in taste and culinary delight. I had the fahsa beef and it was a new tasty experience. The owner was so helpful in teaching me how to eat the dish properly. He even provided a sweet ending - he was too kind! The ambiance is high end industrial with white fabric tablecloths... so nice. Will definitely return! read more

Marib Restaurant - Our lunch meals - Middle Eastern Near Me - Fredericksburg, Virginia

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The food was very tasty and plentiful was clearly fresh as well. The service was attentive but not overbearing. He helped us with suggestions and they were good choices. The ambiance was basic but quite acceptable. We recommend this restaurant and will come back. read more

Service was wonderful, ambiance average . Food: items I would return for: Babaganoush, hummus, falafel. Half chicken with honey glaze a little dry, vegetable "stew" tasty but was not a " I must have more !!! " , experience. Rice , wonderful. We will go back but stay with what we liked best. read more

I ordered food from here on Sunday. I went to dine in tonight because it was that great. I had lamb haneeth and my sister ordered shrimp. What an amazing experience from the time we entered until we left, everything was top ten. Our server was so professional and just very welcoming. For what we ordered, and the whole positive experience, I would give this elegant place a hundred percent more for everything they offer. I highly recommend this restaurant. Thank you Marib for the awesome relaxing evening. We enjoyed our time tonight read more

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Really good! Excellent service. Lovely atmosphere. Everything we ordered was on point. No pics because we devoured the food. Especially loved the Shai Aleni after our meal. read more