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Shamiat Restaurant

4.7 (21 reviews)
Closed • 9:00 am - 3:30 pm

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Menu Back (Oct 2023)
Albert T.

We saw Shamiat Restaurant while driving on Greenfield one day and thought it looked very interesting after seeing the photos of the Syrian style donut-like falafels. It's been a couple of months since then, but we finally decided to visit recently for breakfast. Unlike the Lebanese breakfasts places around Dearborn, this restaurant was pretty empty with only two other tables with patrons. Falafel, 1/2 Doz ($5.99) - The quality is evident in these falafels and you can tell they are made to order. They have a very delicate crisp on the exterior throughout and the interior is more mashed and fine as compared to a typical falafel. It seems like it's purely chickpea, without the addition of herbs. It comes drizzled with tahini and comes with a nice lemony yogurt sauce on the side. The mix of chickpeas and spices is phenomenal - these are some of the best falafels I've had. Spicy Potatoes ($6.99) - A good size portion of pan fried potatoes mixed with cilantro and a small amount of pepper flakes. I wouldn't really call these spicy - there's barely any pepper in it at all. The potatoes are fluffy and come with a yogurt dipping sauce on the side. Fatteh w/ Meat, Large ($16.99) - I'm no expert on the difference between Lebanese and Syrian food, but from what I can tell, this Syrian-style fatteh has pomegranate arils mixed in and is quite a bit less liquidy. This allows the pita chips on the bottom to still retain a nice crunch, unlike how soggy the chips are in the Lebanese fatteh I've had. The dish had a very nice mix of yogurt, giving and tangy taste, and hummus and chickpeas. Then it's topped with a mixture of lamb and beef (it has a bit of a gaminess to it) and toasted cashews. I think this is the best fatteh I've had so far. We actually also ordered a medium hummus as well but they forgot to bring it out. To be honest, though, when we saw the size of the fatteh, we were glad they forgot the hummus! It's huge - between the two of us, we only finished maybe 1/4 of it. On the side, they give you a plate of fresh mint, pickles, onion, and tomato to use as garnish. We also got 4 whole pitas to eat everything with. I would definitely come eat at Shamiat again - in fact, I'd probably rather go here than to AlTayeb, because of the fact that Shamiat is just a whole lot less crowded and is equally delicious. I highly recommend trying out Shamiat if you're in the area.

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Diego A.

The thing that almost made me give this place 5 stars is their food (which is the most crucial part about the place). The food was absolutely delicious! We ordered eggs with beef, Fatteh, Falafel, and all of it was delightful. The Turkish coffee was also a different experience. The spices mixed into the coffee were very pleasant and made it feel different from any other coffee. The place itself is small, the tables are positioned tight enough that it's hard for people to sit back to back on two tables next to each other. The thing that really made me deduct 1 star is how lost I felt. The menu does not have enough explanation about the meals for English-speakers. The woman who tended to us was very nice, but she was not fluent in English, so any question we asked about the menu was kind of half-answered or not at all. I'd suggest the place gets at least a better description of each meal in English.

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Katherine F.

Shamiat is a phenomenal Syrian restaurant that needs more attention from the community, I wish I could give them more than 5 stars! Their falafel is some of the best I have ever had, especially considering the competition in the area. As soon as we walked in, we were warmly greeted by one of the employees and a cook from the back (might have been the owner) brought us free samples of their delicious falafel to try while we ordered! This is a spot you CANNOT miss, I can't recommend it enough! Check out my Instagram for more @hangry_detroiter

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Hanan J.

If you're looking for authentic Syrian cuisine, @shamiatrestaurant is the place to be. The chef used to own a restaurant in Syria and be the chef there, so you know you're definitely getting authentic Syrian food. We tried many items from the menu, and my most favorite items were the falafel and the eggs with meat. These Syrian style falafel were made fresh to order. What sets them apart from the other style falafels is that these have a hole in them to ensure the falafel is properly cooked and has a crunchy texture on the outside and a softer texture on the inside. When you break into these falafel, they're more yellow in color and that's because they only use chickpeas, whereas other Middle Eastern falafels can be made with chickpeas and fava beans. Honestly the best falafel I've ever had. Definitely coming back for more. I highly recommend checking out this place if you're looking for an authentic and delicious breakfast/brunch. Their location, although it's small, is nicely decorated. They also plan on opening up a bigger location, so definitely follow @shamiatrestaurant to stay updated. They are 100% Halal. For more food reviews, check out my Instagram page @detroithalaleats

Syrian style breakfast food: Falafel plate (half doz) Foul with oil  Fateh with meat

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This place is very small however it has amazing food. The service is amazingly great as well. Would highly recommend.

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Wonderful food and welcoming people. We came on a Saturday morning and it was not too busy. Highly recommended.

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Amazing flavors and options. Something for everyone with different palettes. We loved the falafel and fetah.

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Amazing food, great service and very nice people. Overall and amazing food selection with amazing taste

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Good service. The food was delicious and taste amazing. Beef Fattah and the falafel was supreme. Highly recommended

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absolutely delicious and everyone's so nice here. the vibe is so nice. this is such a wonderful place to relax with some yummy food

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4.0(197 reviews)
6.7 mi•Corktown
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Loved this food and place! Cute, quaint inside with amazing, fresh options. We got the farm Sammie…read moreand biscuit brekky. The biscuit brekky was a great option for having a little bit of everything for breakfast. We also got the cinnamon roll, which was fantastic and they warmed it up for us. We both got cold brew as well, which was great. Highly recommend!

Of course, I arrived ridiculously early for our reservation since I always worry about parking. I…read moreparked farther away just to be assured of a spot. I need not have worried; there was parking closer by. Oh well. The restaurant is tiny. And it maximizes the space by lining its walls with colorful bottles of wine, chic and cher containers of olive oil, and pots of artisanal honey hiding here and there. My friend pointed out the breathtakingly beautiful bouquet of dried flowers hanging over our table. I should have taken a photo when I had the chance. I started with the spiced brown sugar latte, made with oat milk. Delicious and sweeter than I thought. Even though the menu is small and curated, I could not decide between the nosh plate, the biscuit brekkie, or the quiche, which was the special of the day. So I ended up with the quiche but added the biscuit and bacon - I did not want to miss out. The crust of the quiche was fine, but the custard-like filling was divine, more like a savory crème brûlée or flan. Service was quick and efficient. Our reservation was made for one of the predefined 90-minute blocks, so the staff was on top of getting and delivering our meals and bussing tables as soon as they emptied to make room for the next group of guests.

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4.4(1.6k reviews)
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Went for my sons 38th birthday dinner We arrived early and…read moresat at the bar where our bartender Tyler patiently answered all of my chatty husbands questions about every drink he made Then had an amazing meal We ordered way too much food but wanted to try everything on the menu Our favorite hands down was the roasted cauliflower and grilled cabbage All of the staff were so friendly Shout out to Cathryn our server. She was amazing

Came here for special event. Unfortunately just thought it was mediocre…read more In terms of service provided by the waitress, it wasn't bad. The menu was explained, and she gave us her preferences. However the real gripe about service was regarding that we brought our kid and the only item on the menu was buttered noodles. That is okay, but after a few bites, even my kid who doesn't know many words informed us it was too oily and stopped eating. We wanted to buy something nearby and bring it back so he could have food, as he wouldn't eat the other items that we ordered. However, after multiple attempts, we were denied outside food or drink, solely for the kid. The restaurant's inflexibility because of their own dish being too oily and buttery, resulting in our kid being mostly hungry for the duration of our dinner . In terms of the dishes we ordered, the taste was unique for some dishes and average for others. We ordered cabbage, beef tartare, seafood pasta, and halibut. Of those dishes, surprisingly, the cabbage was the most flavorful and unique, and we rated it an easy 5 out of 5, as we never knew cabbage could taste so unique and tender. The beef tartare was good, but nothing special, as I think other restaurants serving beef tartare would taste about the same. The seafood pasta was interesting, as it had a slight crisp to it, but other than that, there were just a few pieces of octopus, which made it unique but not overly so. The halibut was tender, I'll give it that, and they prepared it in a unique bean sauce, which was also good and light. But again, nothing that beats halibut that I've had at other restaurants. The ambiance was dimly lit, packed. Plenty of servers and managers walking around. People were obviously well dressed. We sat in a corner, a dark and very cold area, so much so that we needed to put on something heavier. It is not a small dining area. The kitchen you can see on the way to the restroom was bright, well-lit, and open, with plenty of workers and chefs. The plating was pretty good, the service was quick. The food came out pretty quickly as well. However, it is a 1 to 2-hour dining experience. I don't think I would come back, as I don't think the flavor profile, service, and ambiance matched my expectation of this commonly noted number one restaurant in Detroit.

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I just love their catering - this morning we tried the muffins for the first time, and they're so…read moredelicious and homemade. As soon as you opened the container, you could smell the fresh baked sweetness. I really appreciate the care they put into their food. Always on time, excellent customer service, great homemade food.

This was catered for a brunch meeting. I would say the process was smooth and the food was warm…read morewhen it arrived.  Breakfast Burritos: A pliable tortilla surrounds scrambled eggs, cheddar cheese, onions, and bell peppers, and is wrapped in a sheet of foil. I normally do not like breakfast burritos since I find them really dry, but the eggs were moist and tender and ditto for the tortilla. I had the sausage, and it was diced and mixed in with the other ingredients, but it was more of a processed sausage (maybe chicken?) with a bouncy texture. Western Potatoes: This dish has diced red skin potatoes with thinly shredded cooked red onions and bell peppers. It has a coating of spice on it which made the ketchup unnecessary as it was already so flavorful. The inside was fluffy, but the outside had no crisp and was slightly oily. I know part of it was due to the fact that it was delivered, but I wasn't a fan still.  Veg Life Quiche: This was a good quiche. The egg were tender with the addition of buttermilk, and it was teeming with spinach, tomato, onion and topped with cheddar cheese. The crust was a standard crust.  This is a solid option for catering if you want to have a more unique place than the standard chain restaurants. I liked how everything was almost all pre portioned out too.

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Lady of the House was such a great spot for a night out. The vibe was cozy but stylish, and the…read morestaff was super friendly and welcoming. We ordered a bunch of dishes and tried several cocktails--everything was really solid. But the potato donut holes with thyme? Easily the highlight. Seriously so good. Overall, just a great experience with good food, good drinks, and a great atmosphere. Definitely a place I'd come back to!

This was such a delightful and unique meal. And I'm so glad we came her for our friend's birthday…read moredinner. Since there were 4 of us we were able to order a bunch of stuff to share and have a taste of everything (my preferred way of dining out). You put in your entire order at once and the serve will course it out so it worked out perfectly for our group! Among so many interesting dishes I think the standouts were the carrot steak and the mushroom fettuccine! But honestly everything we ordered was good! I think the steak tartare was the only thing that was slightly underwhelming; I don't think it was super flavorful. We also got the potato donuts for dessert and those were fantastic and had such a great texture. The restaurant itself was gorgeous and felt really nice and intimate without ever feeling unapproachable. Our servers were great but it definitely felt like they were understaffed since there were a few times we wanted to ask a question or order more drinks and couldn't find anyone. Overall though definitely a great experience and would love to come back!

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We visited Hudson Café while spending a beautiful day exploring downtown Detroit, and it was an…read moreexcellent experience. The city was bustling with people, and I was pleasantly surprised by how gorgeous the downtown area was. The café had a vibrant, energetic atmosphere that perfectly matched the excitement of the city. Our server was absolutely amazing and made excellent recommendations. The portions were generous, and the food was delicious. Based on the recommendation, I ordered the corned beef hash with the cinnamon pancakes, and both were fantastic. Next time, I definitely want to try the red velvet pancakes! My friend ordered the Triple Triple Omelette with the original buttermilk pancakes, and we both chose the cheesy grits. The cheesy grits were very creamy, though I would recommend adding a little more butter to enhance the flavor. That was really my only critique. The restaurant was busy, but after dining there, I completely understand why. Despite the crowd, we were greeted immediately, and the service was prompt throughout our visit. Overall, Hudson Café delivered great food, outstanding service, generous portions, and a fun atmosphere. I will most certainly be back the next time I'm in downtown Detroit!

We arrived about 10 AM on a Sunday morning, not knowing that people actually make breakfast…read morereservations to eat here. It was a rainy morning and we chose not to go anywhere else, and waited our 20 minutes to be seated. This restaurant is bustling, and you can tell it is well liked. My fiancé had the omelette, and I had the Berry waffle. My waffle had fresh strawberries and blueberries on top along with compote. It was not quite what I was expecting, it seemed to be more like stewed fruit juice, but I enjoyed it. My fiancé enjoyed his omelette as well. I ordered a side of bacon, and it came with four very large slices of bacon. It's definitely not a cheap place to breakfast, as my waffle with bacon on the side was nearly $22. But if you want a green breakfast place the various breakfast options, including multiple types of waffles, grapes, eggs, pancakes, benedetc., then this is the place.

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