Amira is located on a strip mall next to several other places. There is parking right out front…read more You order at the counter and then seat yourself. We got the grape leaves, baba ghanoush, and meat combo plate. The grape leaves were (3/5) because i liked how vinegary they were but the rice was a tad overcooked and I found a hair rolled in one of mine....... Baba (4.5/5) because it had a great flavor! Meat combo (3.8/5) because the chicken was a bit hard and dry but the lamb kebab was good and so were all the sides it comes with. The chicken just didn't quite have the charcoal flavor that i love. Overall, I'd consider coming back because i love supporting small, local, businesses. But our total was quite pricey to find a hair in the food and for hard chicken.

Wow - so impressed with the chicken shawarma plate! Very flavor chicken, charred peppers and…read moretomatoes were perfect and the dips were better than expected. A new favorite.

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.

This is definitely about to be a new staple restaurant for me, the chicken shawarma was amazing!…read moreThe dining area is really pretty with the plants and water fountain as well

The service is very good. the decorations make me feel like i'm on greece. the lamb felt very…read moreauthentic. 10/10 would recommend!

How do I even start. From the very beginning the atmosphere is so welcoming, Chris, our host,…read moreimmediately started genuine conversation with us and made us feel at home from the start. Our server Zeke was so attentive and never left us waiting. No joke we never had to wait for anything. The food was pipping hot and everything was served so quickly. The food was 10/10, i've never eaten anything better than this menu. We ordered almost everything and shared it all, definitely get the hummus, labneh, the tahini caesar, and the half chicken. absolutely divine. cannot recommend this place enough.

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!

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.

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.

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

Food/ Service/ Ambiance/ beverages options…read more One of my favorite places to eat. Highly recommended YUMMY

We loved this place!…read more We came about a half hour before closing, and, despite the late hour, felt that we still received friendly service and fresh food. The hummus be shawarma was excellent and great for those who love hummus, but probably won't be able to finish a full hummus appetizer. I love having zaatar pie and cheese pie any where it's offered. Overall, I would say this is an excellent choice for a Mediterranean meal out. I'm on the fence between 4 and 5 stars, but regardless I think this is a great spot.

Yummy dinner here last night before a show. We made a 5:00 reservation, showed up a few minutes…read morebefore, and may have been the first restaurant patrons of the night. Many more had shown up here before we left, however. As it was happy hour, we tried three different appetizers: falafel with hummus, dolmas, and harissa carrots. All were delicious and ended up being rather filling. My wife and I both had the lamb gyros, while my daughter had the chicken shawarma. While the dishes didn't appear to be a huge amount of food, they ended up being plenty. Everything had really nice flavor. As it was my wife's birthday, she got the free baklava for dessert. My daughter and I both thought it was fantastic...maybe one of the better baklavas we've had in a long time. My wife thought it was fine but has had other versions she'd liked better. Service was quick and strong from the start. All food came out surprisingly fast. We'd come here again if on/near Tennyson Street and in the mood for a good Mediterranean experience.

We had a wonderful lamb tagine that was flavorful and delicious along with the baba ghanoush and…read morepita for an appetizer. it was plenty to share along with a salad. The baba ghanoush was wonderful creamy and perfectly seasoned. Great waitstaff and we were seated and served quickly. She checked on us an appropriate number of times. She did interrupt our conversation once, which could be better as it is a bit impolite to not come back when there is a break in the convo. Otherwise, nice experience.

As part of our diversifying & including international cultures - beyond Japanese - in my Women's…read moreSushi & More group, of which I'm an organizer, I decided to initiate "Food Diplomacy" tonight, per my U.S. Department of State professional experience at U.S. Embassy Majuro, in the Republic of the Marshall Islands, as well as based on my 3-years living in multi-cultural Chicago, IL, 10+ years living inside the Washington, D.C. beltway (the most diverse, educated, and international part of the United States of America), working in New York City, and 5-years living in San Francisco & Silicon Valley, CA. This venue, as such, reminds me of "East West Grill - Arlington," near Clarendon, in Arlington, VA, just outside Washington, D.C., which my Pakistani-American BFF showed me, over 20+ years ago, around 2005, when we met, and where I took my Sierra Leone-American BFF in 2018, given she's also Halal. The customer service was exquisite, and Aqeel made our experience so hospitable! He told me they do not accept reservations, however to call ahead 15-minutes in advance, and later 5-minutes in advance. He ensured we had a table all set-up for our group of 6 women, and was so very attentive with us, ensuring we had everything we needed, while ordering. In my case, I ordered one of the fresh juices - Lemon with Mint - after seeing nearly every delivery order ordering it, and it was superbly delicious! Then I tried the Cucumber & Yogurt, of course, a favorite. I skipped the dolmas, as I was filling up fast! :-) And I ordered their signature dish: "26. Lamb Haneeth حنيذ لحم," which was superb! The lamb was so very tender, juicy, and a delicious taste, and I'm thrilled to have an ample amount remaining, for my lunch tomorrow! Highly recommend!

Absolutely delicious! We ordered the gyro plate, the chicken and lamb kofta plate, and baklava and…read moreeverything was amazing. The meats were juicy, tender, and packed with flavor. You can really tell they season everything well. The rice was just as impressive super flavorful and not just a plain side. Portions are very generous, definitely enough to leave full (or share). The baklava was the perfect way to finish the meal , beautifully layered, rich, and flavorful without being overly sweet. And the piece was big too! If you're in Aurora and craving Middle eastern food, Yemen Grill is a must-try. We'll definitely be back!