My rant isn't about the food, but the service. I was watching what was happening around me. It's either the customer are wrong or the cashier isn't listening I'm seeing order after order customer saying I didn't order this or that.. Anyways , I finally received my food.. took about 30+ minutes for a Friday special . I was recommended by grok in my Tesla to come to this restaurant. I might to think twice after my experience. I live in the area and whenever it is up to me to choose I lean towards Mediterranean food. The annoying thing was Everyone that ordered after me received their food first even though it's the same item. My order was sitting at the counter because the cashier said that order wasny mine.. so I continue to wait. Long story short, when there was no more lines she finally realized that it was my order . I really hope the food does taste good even though it sat out. Update*** Nancy responded to my rant which was nice. About the food.. I ordered the Friday special lamb shank and beef Shawarma for the wife... Long story short the order of lamb shank was devoured not a piece of rice left. With Nancy responding and the food so yummy I changed my negative review. read more

Stopped by for lunch around 1pm on a Thursday. They have daily lunch specials but I opted for a Chicken Shawarma Sandwich, instead of the fries that come on the side, I was able to substitute it for a salad! I love that they allow for substitutions. Generally the sandwich comes with no onions, so I asked to add onions. They offer fountain drinks and canned drinks. We ordered at the front, then we sat at a table with a number for them to bring the food to the table. The chicken shawarma sandwich had moist chicken and crunchy veggies.The sandwich comes in a pita which was soft and warm! The side salad was very fresh tasting. I love the crispy pita topping. It added great texture! read more

Shish Grill - Shish Lamb Sandwich - Mediterranean Near Me - San Ramon, California

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This place means business, everytime is always a hit! tried a new to me plate, spicy chicken with rice and pita bread. tender chicken pieces and that spicy sauce is absolutely incredible, has some spice but not over the top where its not enjoyable. read more

Shish Grill - Chicken Shawarma with rice and pita bread - Mediterranean Near Me - San Ramon, California

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Another terrific dinner as we keep exploring their menu, and we came on Friday to try their lamb shank, which was delicious over their seasoned rice topped with sliced nuts. The lamb was tender and flavorful. The accompanying cucumber tomato salad was fresh and had just the right amount of salt for our taste. We also enjoyed their outstanding spinach pie appetizer which was fluffy, warm and had a sumac-flavored filling with a tangy tzatziki dipping sauce on the side. The hummus was terrific as usual, as was the service during a busy Friday night dinner rush. Will be back again soon! read more

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Best Chicken Tawook place in town. Chicken is well cooked and delicious, yummy rice, and lentil soup. Fattoush is excellent too. Very welcoming staff, quick service. We drive a while for this dish, and it hits the jackpot every time. Always the best choice. read more

Great experience. Inside and outside casual dining. I really appreciated the food and service. Very clean. We really enjoyed it and will be going back. read more

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Absolutely the best food. The Maklouba, Hummus and Kabobs. Big generous portions and very affordable prices. Atmosphere is excellent, We feel home when we com here. The quality of the food and atmosphere will make want to come back daily. The desserts are delicious. Baklava, Ashtalia you are a rare find. Service is excellent. Me and family love coming here to eat or take home food weekly. Recommend Shish Grill to anyone who loves and wants to eat healthy affordable with good quality and delicious food. Thank you Chef Nancy read more

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Great service Top tier food My favorite Lebanese restaurant in the bay. Never fails to satisfy my taste buds. read more

Shish Grill - 2. Shish Kabob - Mediterranean Near Me - San Ramon, California

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My partner and I just had Asian food the other day, so we wanted a different cuisine today and opted for Mediterranean food! Because we wanted to go to Sports Basement as well, Shish Grill was the perfect spot for lunch (same plaza with plenty of parking). I've personally never been there, but my partner has and remembers the food here being great. Thus I had some expectations going in. After browsing their menu online, I knew I wanted to try an appetizer that I don't see too often - Spinach Pie with a side of vegan sauce. I also wanted to try the Lavash Wrap (with a side salad) as I've never had that too. My partner opted for the Shish Kabob, with lamb as choice of meat and a side of soup. And of course, we had to try the housemade Baklava. Ordering is all done at the counter and they're supposed to give you a number sign so servers know which order goes to which table, buuuuut our cashier / counter guy forgot to give us our number sign. I think that's why there was some confusion with our order when we went back to also order a side of fries. The guy wanted to input the fries into our current order, but couldn't find our order number or something. Food came fairly quick though so that's a plus. Though the place is kinda small, it seems to get quite a lot of food traffic. We were able to get a table inside, but there's tables outside as well. First came the Spinach Pies (3 pieces). I also thought that the side of vegan sauce was supposed to come with this appetizer since the menu said to "ask for vegan sauce" if needed for this specific menu item. It normally comes with tzatziki. I asked about it, but the sauce came with our entrees instead. The spinach pies itself was pretty interesting. It has a light, puffy, thin outer layer and inside is filled with cooked spinach. I like that the spinach was nicely flavored and didn't have the gritty texture it normally comes with. Although it was tasty, I would probably opt to try a different appetizer next time. As for my entree, the side of salad was a nice touch. There were crunchy, thin pita or lavash pieces sprinkled in my salad. Portion size for a side salad was good and it provided a nice and light contrast to the entree. My Lavash Wrap was served on a bed of rice and it was a good size portion (very comparable to what I usually see in similar styled Mediterranean restaurants). The outer layer of the wrap was crunchy and the meat inside had really good flavor to it. The garlic sauce it came with was a perfect pairing too. I didn't end up finishing my entree, but I'm happy to have my second half sometime later so that I can enjoy these flavors again. If they had Lavash Wrap as a menu item just by itself, and not as an entree, I would probably love it even more. Lastly, the Baklava. This was so delicious as well. The layers weren't hard to cut through at all like some Baklavas are. That being said though, I think it would be because there's less syrup or honey mixed in. So less sweet, but the layers were really crispy and flakey! We were almost tempted to get more to try, but maybe next time we'll try a different flavor Baklava! Overall, food was fantastic. Decent and comparable pricing for the portion you get. My partner thought his lamb Shish Kabob was made really well. Better than our usual, more local favorite spot, so that's saying something. Service was okay - a bit confusing at times, but all in all, I can see why this spot has such nice reviews! read more

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There is a dearth of Lebanese restaurants in the Bay Area. I no longer care because Shish Grill exists and it is perfect. Fresh, perfectly done, authentic Lebanese food! The staff is friendly and very helpful. Order the special, whatever it is, even if you've never had it. There is even a little grocery attached, so I can stock up on sumac, zahtar, labne, and tahini, as well as some prepared food. read more

Food is really expensive here, not big amount though!! Place is small with limited seating,

Stopped by on a Tuesday evening and ordered at the counter (togo). There are quite a few tables inside along with a big tv that was showing the WNBA game. The food took around 10-15 minutes. I ordered the spicy chicken, which was flavorful and well cooked. The house salad along with the white sauce paired very well with the chicken. I would say that there was a little bit too much spicy sauce (which wasn't spicy), which made the rice soggy. The plate was also a good size and could be shared between two if you are not super hungry. I also ordered the shish salad, which was a lot bigger than I thought, but look forward to trying it later! read more

Shish Grill - 12. Spicy Chicken - Mediterranean Near Me - San Ramon, California

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Came in here mid day sometime last week and I had a shish tawook plate. The chicken was extremely flavorful and so was the rice. As a true middle eastern foodie that I am I know that this truly hits the spot. Born and raised in a Arab household you know what's truly great and what is not and this place truly was the best I've had in a very long time. The people working there were very kind as well and service was for sure top notch. They got the best garlic as well literally. Can't wait to get back even though it's a 45 minute drive from my house I'm more than happy to make that drive frequently for it. read more

Taste: Delicious Service: Good. They initially gave us the wrong fries. But they corrected it. Price: it is expensive. $18 for a sandwich. $23 for an entree Portion: Mediocre at best read more

No menu looked familiar to me so I ordered the chefs special lamb shanks with yogurt creamy sauce. It turned out to be the best bet - I absolutely loved it! Lamb shanks were cooked perfectly, tender and moist, and with the seasoned rice and roasted almonds, they were so spoonable! The portion was honestly huge so I ended up bringing half of it home and was still full. Will return to try more menus!! read more

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Can't believe it's taken me this long to try out Shish Grill! Small eatery with seating inside and outside. They have a wide variety of sandwiches and entrees to satisfy your Lebanese craving! There are also chef daily specials that I will need to come back to try. The chicken shawarma sandwich was very flavorful. Don't forget to put some red chili sauce on it! The combo plate was a great way to try a variety of meats. The lentil soup was also delicious! read more

Shish Grill - Shish Combo Plate - Mediterranean Near Me - San Ramon, California

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What an experience at Shish Grill. This review is longtime overdue. One of the best Lebanese and Mediterranean restaurants in California. I used to come here for work all the time but now I moved here with family and it's our favorite restaurant. Love their Mansaf, Maklouba, Hummus, Tabouli and Knafeh. Chef Nancy is amazing. It feels home when I come here. Atmosphere inside and outside patio are amazing. Will be back! Thank you Chef Nancy! read more

Shish Grill - Chicken Shewarma Sandwich - Mediterranean Near Me - San Ramon, California

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Dropped in for lunch, I got the Chicken Swarma sandwhich and my buddy got the gyro plate. The meat was so tender and flavorful it just melted in my mouth. Came with fries - crispy, hot, well seasoned everything you could want from a good frie. My buddy ordered the hummus with some pita bread as well. I usually hate hummus but god damn, I could drink that stuff all day and nights so goooooood Tying it all together, these nice people had chili hot sauce at the counter. Didn't even tell us about it but grabbed it and threw it on everything just elevated the flavors to a whole new level. Such nice and welcoming ladies at the front and it is a cool casual dine in experience. Next time I'm in San Ramon you know I'm coming back for that hummus. Please go here and experience Mediterranean bliss read more

Glad I went back and had a great experience. The meat was delicious and the lentil soup better than ever. Definitely a spot that I need to come back to more. The service was fast and clean, as well as the restrooms. The whole place smelled delicious. I had the mixed grill with the soup, and some ayran (yogurt drink). Really great. read more

Sheeshhhhh or should I say Shish?! I usually have to be in the mood for Greek or Mediterranean food, but this place truly hit the spot. Everything tasted like a nice home-cooked meal and was presented with such care I felt like the only thing that was missing was the terrace water view. The lady helping us had a smile on her face the whole time and the atmosphere of the place was inviting and cozy. The menu was pretty vast and the prices were reasonable enough that we decided to "splurge" and go for the entree option since it had a side option of lentil soup or the salad. Entrees came with a bed of rice pilaf that was so soft and tasty. The thoughts: The side salad was incredibly refreshing with a vinaigrette dressing and combined seasonings. The crunch from the pita chips really did wonders as well. Beef shawarma was tender and seasoned really well / not salty. I liked how it was cut up small and had the same seasonings as the salad! The tzatziki sauce was more creamy and less dill-y than the usual. Everything was cohesive and accompanied each other. Definitely a hidden gem and would love to come back again and try new things! Appreciated the friendly service. read more

A little tucked away gem. Excellent food and service. The beef is flavorful, tender, juicy, and fresh. A little pricey, but the quality speaks for itself. read more

Shish Grill offers massive portions of homecooked Lebanese food and is attached to the adjacent Shish Market, offering a variety of Middle Eastern ingredients. The Shish Combo Plate came with grilled chicken, beef, and kafta kabobs, served with grilled onions/peppers, yellow rice, house salad, and a creamy garlic sauce. The Vegetarian Plate came with an assortments of mezzes including dolmas, falafels, baba ghanoush, and a thick and creamy hummus, perfect for eating with pita bread. Both of these plates were solid and showcased the best of Middle Eastern flavors! However, the even more memorable dishes were yet to come! For each day of the week, Shish Grill does a daily special, and on Fridays, they offer a massive, super tender Lamb Shank, served over rice cooked with ground lamb and ouza spice blend. But the standout dish for me was the Spicy Chicken, made of chicken breast cubes stir-fried with onions, bell peppers, and garlic in a delectable, creamy red hot sauce. The spicy sauce was addictively delicious and went perfectly with the chicken, veggies, and rice underneath--no wonder this is one of their most popular items! read more

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Dropped by here on a long drive back from Alameda back to Mountain View. I was recommended the spicy chicken plate as their most popular dish and I had no hesitation in going for it, description had everything I love - chicken breast, grilled/roasted onions and peppers along with spicy and garlic sauce! What more do you need? I must say it was bomb! Everything went so well together. Chicken breast itself was tender and not too try, it had a perfect kick of spice (through the sauce) along with the onions and peppers (maybe slightly higher in oil but it added to the taste). I had it with the bulgar and loved that too. It was a change up from the rice that I usually have. I have had freekeh before but not bulgar. You will not need extra sauce because it's already pretty saucy. Garlic sauce on the side was also amazing (as in picture). Opted for the Lentil soup along with the dish (comes for free) and the warm soup on a cold day definitely helped! Was pretty soothing for me. Seems to be family owned and the service was extremely friendly. I will definitely stop by again whenever I'm around this area. Highly recommend! read more

Shish Grill - Lentil soup - Mediterranean Near Me - San Ramon, California

Came here tonight after playing pickleball. Just searched for nearby food and this one popped up. 3 stars for the food, but 4 stars for service and ambiance. So I guess it bumps it up to 4 overall. We came around 7:30pm and they had decent amount of tables. The worker at the counter was very patient with us as we changed our mind on the order serval times. He knew we were sharing and gave us two plates and two sets of silverware, so that was nice. He was great! The bathroom was also super clean and smelled nice. Big mirror inside of it. The trash was full, but it was the end of the day, so no biggie. I was quite impressed with the bathroom. We decided to share the Monday & Tuesday Special. It was Mansaf. A lamb shank over rice with some sauce. The lamb was nice and tender. But the sauce and the flavor was a bit off for us. We both thought it was a bit too creamy and sour tasting for our liking. I would come back again if I was in the area and try something else. read more

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This food gets better and better every time you taste it. You're missing out if you don't come try this, I guarantee that. I love the ambiance here and Chef Nancy was the best host, thank you for the hospitality! read more

Shish Grill - Spicy Chicken - Mediterranean Near Me - San Ramon, California

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This place has decent Mediterranean food, can't say it's my favorite, but has a good selection. A bit on the pricer side unfortunately, but probably San Ramon rent. Good if you're craving Mediterranean food, but unfortunately can't say it's my first choice. Will probably be back to try again will update with a review next time. Overall, taste and quality I'd give them a 3.5 stars, nice ambiance though the decorations inside and seating outside are nice. read more

The spicy chicken is amazing. Used to order this a lot when I worked in San Ramon because it was halal and prices were moderate at $14 per plate. Came with a delicious soup and soft bread. Now??? ITS $30, for this order. Still comes with soup but no bread. It's already hard to find halal options when eating out, and when you find a good one, they have prices like this. I was floored. read more

Family-run, spices from Lebanon, and 10 years of local love... welcome to The Shish Grill. Everything here feels thoughtfully made. The pita is light and thin (won't fill you up before the main course!), and perfect for scooping up their super smoky babaganoush and fresh, airy hummus. The lentil soup is comforting and feels like home. It is hearty, spiced just right, and packed with good-for-you ingredients like onions, carrots, and cumin. The lavash wrap was one of my faves, packed with different flavors and textures. Made with beef and lamb (same meat as kafta), it's fresh with onions and parsley and still juicy with a nice crunch. We also got the combination plate with chicken, kafta, and beef. The chicken was perfectly charred on the outside and tender inside. Delicately amazing. The charred veggies on the side brought everything together. The spicy chicken deserves its own spotlight: you will not find this at a traditional Lebanese restaurant! The meat is ridiculously tender, super saucy, is sweet, sour, spicy, and smoky all at once. Their housemade hot sauce is their own creation, blending flavors from different cultures into something unique to The Shish Grill. We were lucky to get to try the baklava fresh out of the oven. It's packed with 4 nuts: cashews, almonds, pistachios, and walnuts. The ashtalieh, a creamy rose water and orange blossom pudding drizzled with honey and pistachios, is light, floral, and the perfect sweet ending. You can tell this place is a true labor of love. Nancy, the owner, is so kind, humble, and proud of her roots, and it shows in every bite. Plus, there is a mini market next door run by her dad if you want to take a little taste of Lebanon home with you. read more

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Delicious food, incredibly welcoming and warm environment. The owner came out to chat with customers and ask what they could improve on. Will definitely visit again! read more

Love Shish Grill! It's a small place but has outdoor dining. But we love getting take-out! It comes with meat, salad, rice pilaf , roasted veggies and sauce! Great portion!! They also have a market next to the restaurant! Highly recommend this place. read more

Shish Grill - Chicken Kebab - Mediterranean Near Me - San Ramon, California

It was our first time dining here, and we decided to sit outside because of the beautiful lights and cozy heaters, it added such a romantic touch to the evening! The food was amazing. We ordered the chicken kabob sandwich, which was delicious, great quality and perfect price. My husband and I shared it, and it came with seasoned fries that were unlike any fries I've ever had -- absolutely loved them! We also tried the spicy potato appetizer and the baba ghanoush (eggplant dip), both of which were excellent. We'll definitely be coming back to try more dishes. Best restaurant in San Ramon! read more

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The food was good, nicely seasoned and very saucy. The salad had a lot of meat on it which was a plus. The fries were nice and crispy but could use more seasoning. The pricing was a bit on the expensive side for what you're getting. Service was typical casual where you order at the front and given a number. Ambiance is welcoming, with portraits of Lebanon on the walls. read more

Shish Grill - Beef Shawerma wrap and beef shawerma salad - Mediterranean Near Me - San Ramon, California

Great service! Awesome food! I love the chicken shawarma!! Everyone is super nice and the food was made with love you can tell!

Friendly staff, nice ambiance, tasty food. You get a lot for price. My favorite lately has been the Philly Cheesesteak!

I almost cried picking up a couple togo lunch plates today. first and foremost the food was amazing. seasoned, juicing, charred.... And of course that garlic white sauce! but that's not the reason I'm writing a rare yelp review from me. now mind you I was part of her original yelp community in sf, helped start this community, and wrote a ton of review since 2005 when I started here . only a few times since have I witnessed something so genuinely kind did I have to write a yelp review (post about it online) to share with EVERYONE I can. We support people and businesses that support our community. The wife and kids and I were on the way to movie and we stopped by here to grab a quick lunch to eat in the car while the kids finished watching Kpop demon hunters in the car (for the 7th time?). Wife wanted to try this place for awhile now and this was a perfect chance to. I walked in and waited for my order. It was empty except for me and an elderly man, mid to late 80s. His order was called and the owner started to talk to him. If you need anything give me a call. This is my number. I'm texting it to you right now. See this number? That's me. Call me if you need anything. This is my son, he can come to you anytime. If you need to go to the hospital, call us. We will take you. You don't need to call those services. We will take you. You are not alone. I've been through a lot of shit my life, I've dealt with incarcerations and buried way too many friends. When I say I almost lost it then and there, I am not exaggerating. the genuine kindness this owner showed this elderly man is what we need more of. When I grabbed my food, I had to fight back the tears. Asked the owner her name. Nancy. now I know this place is popular already and I know the food is great, but I wanted to share how amazing these folks are. read more

Always amazing choices for everyone's tastes and diet. Philly Cheesesteak on a nice crisp bed of greens. read more

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Great food! Unfortunately the $28 dinner (just one dinner) did not come with bread. But the dinner purchased was made to be eaten with bread ... even came with garlic sauce to go with bread. When I asked for bread they tried charging me an additional fee. Really!? These are the tactics restaurants are using to maximize their profits. This is why I rarely eat out. This is why I won't be returning to Shish Grill when I do decide to eat out again. read more

The absolute best food ever! Shish Tawook, hummus, pita bread and tabouli. All AMAZING. THANK YOU NANCY read more

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This is one of the better Mediterranean/Greek places I've had in the east bay! Service was on point as well and the food blew me away! I got the shish combo plate and it had all the main meats on it, beef, chicken, kafta kabob. My mouth is watering as I think about it. The meats were all super juicy and tender. Usually chicken would be dry in most places, but here, it was nicely seasoned and soft! Everything was perfectly seasoned and the rice was good as well. Something about the sauce makes me want to smother every thing I eat from here on out with it. Yes, it was that good! It kind of reminds me of mayo, but it wasn't mayo. It was creamy, sweet, yet savory, and with every taste of it it just kept on drawing me to eat more of it! I wish I could take a full bottle home! read more

Shish Grill - Shish Combo Plate - Mediterranean Near Me - San Ramon, California

Shish Grill is an amazing Lebanese family owned restaurant that truly feels special the moment you walk in. Chef Nancy is absolutely incredible, and you can taste the love and care she puts into every dish. The lavash wrap is genuinely one of the best things you will ever put in your mouth. Everything is fresh, flavorful, and comforting in the best way. This place is a gem and I will always come back read more