Fast paced and great food! Line could be a little long at the register but it's all worth it. I personally didn't have to wait long to get my food but my friend had to for his falafel burger! I got chicken shawarma plate with Greek salad on the side. Everything tastes fresh and portion is really good! My only complaint is that chicken was too salty. Grilled veggies were also delicious. Vibes are just regular diner vibes but they have booths at the back if you want more privacy. Street parking is available but limited due to construction in the area. read more

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Always delivers great food and a good vibe. We get take out and have friends who have done catering. Hummus, falafel and the chocolate dessert was awesome. Except way more than market rate! Enjoy. Parking on street and lots of other shops nearby. read more

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Came by for an early dinner. You park on the street. You wait at the register and place your order and pay. The clerk will give you a # and stand. We ordered the hummus and falafel appetizers and tried the lamb and chicken curry. The food was delicious. I love supporting small businesses and we will be coming back. read more

Beautifully decorated restaurant with seating available indoors and outdoors. You walk in, place your order at the counter, they give you a number placard and they'll bring out your food to your seat. I got the kebab trio to try because I'm a glutton and couldn't decide. Husband got the lamb curry. The meat for the kebab was incredibly tender and juicy, even the chicken breast. Husband can't take much spice so he said it was just on the edge of his spice capability. The kebab trio and saffron infused rice were delicious. It could have used a touch more salt but when you combined it with the garlic sauce, it was perfect. I put that sauce on everything. I believe it was the owner who brought out my food. He was pretty funny. He apologized for the wait (didn't seem long to me, or at least I didn't notice it, if it was) and said, but it was worth it. I asked for utensils and he joked, $5 for utensils, then that the server will need to be fired for not giving utensils. I'm not sure if maybe we should have grabbed them from the front after ordering but it wasn't mentioned. Anyway, no big deal. The best things, and something I wasn't expecting, were the cakes. We had the Dubai chocolate inspired cake and the orange phyllo cake. They were both sooo good, the bright, orange flavor was so lovely--not too sweet. The Dubai chocolate inspired cake also was delicious. I knew I was gonna regret not ordering that giant slice of carrot cake. Dang it. read more

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I had the Hummus Bowl with Gyro meat. Awesome and filling. My wife (photo) had the Lamb Curry with basmati rice. She described it as amazing. We have put this on our list of places worth the trip. read more

Shish - Lamb Curry - Middle Eastern Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

It's was pleasant experience despite the construction that was going on along the road.the staff was friendly and the place looks pretty clean . Food the gyro bowl I got was flavorful although the meat was a little bit on the dry side but my daughter did like the crispy parts of it . Price was good for the portion and the lemonade was pretty refreshing! read more

Shish - Gyro Bowl - Middle Eastern Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

Delightful gyro sandwich...have had several times, and consistently delicious loaded with plenty of meat, tzatsiki, tomatoes and onions on Greek style pita. Yum. Baklava isn't that special though. The ambience is welcoming, beautiful and clean. Live this little area of Grand Ave, too. read more

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Wow! We've been here a few times now and it's quickly become one of my husbands favorites. He loves the grape leaves and we devour the babaganoush every time - I don't know what it is because I hate eggplant but it's so smooth and full of delicious flavor I can't help but gobble it up with the warm pita bread. The interior setting is decadent and warm, pulling the whole meal together. The only reason for 1 less star is staff can be a bit unpredictable in what they're willing to accommodate or change. I am not a huge vegetable person so on this first occasion they let me do double rice instead of the side salad but it's hit or miss if they'll swap it out. Either way, food is delicious, just depends on how much I am able to eat. read more

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Tried this place for lunch. It's a casual spot where you order at the counter and they bring it to your table. Many people were also getting takeout. They sell larger containers of their sauces if you want to take their flavors home. I tried the gyro bowl and enjoyed it. The tzatziki sauce was creamy and flavorful and the salad toppings added a fresh crunch. The gyro meat was a little too crispy and thin. It had a nice flavor but curled up on itself. I also ordered a side of fries which was a very large portion. A nice side dish to accompany the flavorful bowl. I also tried the falafel which wasn't my favorite but had a nice crust. There was an odd blend of spices that didn't agree with me. To finish off lunch I shared some baklava and a turtle brownie. The baklava was nice and flaky and the brownie was very rich and chocolatey. This is a cute spot to try if you are craving Mediterranean near Macalester college read more

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Every time we visit MN we have to make a trip here. The fancy hummus is just that. Fancy and delicious. The atmosphere is lovely. The staff are kind and make you feel very welcome. Love the iced tea. Be sure to get some baklava to take home with you. read more

Shish - Beautiful welcoming decor and staff - Middle Eastern Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

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Fantastic food! Everything we are and shared was delicious (chicken schwarma, gyros, babganoush, turtle cheesecake, etc.). Our server KALLIE was so helpful with seating and attending to our big family. Overall everyone working was helpful and kind. If I was a local, I would come every week! read more

Shish has been a favorite go to of mine for many years. I have never had a dish that has been disappointing. Every single time, my entries have arrived with overflowing portions and fresh ingredients. It is clear that the owner takes great pride and not only the quality of his meals, but the presentation. I would not be surprised if someone told me he personally hand pics every single vegetable that is used in the kitchen, that is fresh quality focused each meal is. Their garlic sauce is incredible and I often get the Mezza platter if I want a variety of fresh meal eastern appetizers. Their gyros are overflowing with tender meat and the pita bread is always pillowy, hot and fresh. read more

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Place looked alright I definitely didn't order what this restaurant specializes in but I ordered a cheese burger from he the cheese was so bad on it it was like rubber and my burger wasn't even cooked it was so bad I had to just throw it out also the fries they were so Soggy it was just very unpleasant if u can't make a cheese burger right I don't even want to try what they specialize in read more

Great food can be a little salty if you have high blood pressure. Good for takeout as well as dine in. The pita and hummus is amazing. They sell them hummus just like they sell it at the grocery store if you wanted. read more

If you like Mediterranean, Middle Eastern food here it is! My two favorites are the Falafel and the Curry. Get in the Falafel in a pita or wrap with some Tzatziki (yes, the tzatziki is great here) and be happy! The Curry comes with rice and a side salad. Both the chicken and lamb are delicious! I should mention that they also serve breakfast, lattes, espresso, cappuccino, etc. With the surrounding neighborhood and college close by they do a lot of take out. Even with the high levels of take out orders the service is always good. Whether you get take out or dine in it is always good! read more

Not the most economic meal you'll ever have but MAN is it tasty!! I got the chicken shawarma wrap and would definitely get it again! The taziki sauce and flavor was great. Service was quick, but I could tell they were under staffed so we bussed our own table and got our forgotten silverware. Super not a big deal though!! read more

food was good and the ambiance was beautiful. However we were asked to get up from the table even though we were still finishing our food because they were busy and the tables were needed. We are still willing to give them another try because we had a wonderful 1st experience. This is our 2nd experience, food was still good just being told to get up was a little embarrassing. read more

Went there on a gorgeous Sunday morning as from the reviews looked like they had sit down breakfast options. Beautiful place, great outdoor seating area. Plenty-ish street parking. Our server was very helpful and friendly providing suggestions and patiently answering our questions. The food itself was fantastic! I got so mesmerized by the food that totally forgot to take pics but I will definitely be back to try brunch/dinner options and will put pics out. If you are here for breakfast, make sure to try the rosemary potatoes and lamb bacon! read more

I am surprised I had not written a review of Shish as yet and its one of my favorite Mediterranean restaurants in the cities. I had their Gyro plate over rice and a side of lamb bacon. The lamb bacon was a little too fatty for me. The gyro plate was delicious and very balanced. I loved that I had seconds for later in the afternoon. My Arabic tea tasted very wholesome and calming. In the past I have enjoyed their pastries but did not indulge this time. All I will say is the sweet options are as solid as their savory options. read more

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Loved the food here! Lowkey place with lots of options! I really loved their Turkish coffee! Huge food portions!! The staff were super polite! read more

Shish - Turkish Coffee - Middle Eastern Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

Since one of my fave Mediterranean places closed recently, I've been searching for another that is close by, and up came Shish in that search. I may have a new fave. First to note, portions are pretty big, easily splittable for 2 adults, or save half for leftovers. It's counter service here, so you order then grab a seat and have your meal brought out. Tried the gyro plate and the only thing I would have added was some pita bread to make more of a sandwich. You definitely don't NEED it, just personal preference. The meat is accompanied by large servings of rice and roasted veggies. There are also lots of spreads to take to go l, so you can fill those hummus or baba ganoush cravings at home. The desserts in the case also looked divine! read more

Service was quick! And I love the fast food but sit down restaurant feel, the food itself was good. The sauces served were impressive the dishes themselves were average. For my family of four to eat was about $70. Including dessert and an appetizer. Not a bad price in my opinion. read more

Way too much squash in kabob side dish. Needs some mushrooms. No birthday dessert. read more

Food 4/5. We ordered the Jerusalem Hummus, Falafel Burger Chicken Kebab Plate, Chai Latte and Red Tea. Everything was plated nicely, huge portion and tasted flavorful! Service 4/5 We went on a Sunday evening and it was very busy. Plus, they only had one employee in the front - super nice young man who took all dine in and phone orders, cleaned the tables, and brought us our foods. Props to him for being so quick and attentive. Once we ordered our food at the register and found a table, I was surprised at how quick the food came out. Every now and then the employee would check up on us... Water was self served too. Ambiance 3/5 Very comforting and home-like vibes. The glass lights added a nice Mediterranean touch with the natural lighting through the open window. read more

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Fresh, flavorful food! Generous portions. Fast, friendly service. shish! Highly recommend to feed your cravings! read more

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Can't say enough great things about this place! The service was amazing, the employee gave us great recommendations as to what to order. There were plenty of options and the food was fast and delicious! Get the cauliflower hummus! But really you can't go wrong here. Bathrooms were clean. Free street parking. Order at the counter and pick a table. Mostly indoor options but a few tables outside on the sidewalk as well. read more

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Food 4/5 - A cute neighborhood Mediterranean restaurant! My two favorite dishes were the traditional hummus and the steak on the feast combo. Personally, I don't think I would get the Roasted Vegetables Bowl again it was okay but lacked flavor. Service / Ambiance 4/5 - This is an order at the counter then sit down and wait type of restaurant. It wasn't very packed for a Saturday night and we got our food within a timely manner. The place was clean and well maintained. read more

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Stopped here for a quick dinner during a class reunion at Macalester. It's a small fast food style restaurant. Order at the counter there and get your drinks and find a table. Has your standard Mediterranean fare like kebabs, hummus, gyro but also burgers and soups and salads. The food was pretty tasty and came out fast. The service was adequate for a fast food type restaurant. Though the food was better than most of your fast food places. Overall not a bad option for a quick meal which is also not extraordinarily expensive. read more

Decided to finally give Shish a try! I live in Mpls, so I tend to visit other spots to get my Mediterranean food fix. However, this time my friend and I decided to visit because of many great reviews. As you walk in, the big menus are posted up and the counter has friendly staff. You basically order your food, are given a number to put on your table and a server will bring your meal. I ordered the fattoush salad with chicken shawarma and the maza mix (to share) my total was $38 with tip. Servings were big, i couldn't finish my fattoush salad so I got a to-go box for it. The falafel and hummus were DELICIOUS at this place. I highly recommend. I was satisfied with my meal. We sat at a booth and spoke for hours. The ambience at this location is laid back, parking is not so easy to find but it's free-- so walking a little is okay. read more

this place has a great atmosphere and the food was fantastic! The service was pretty good too, we were very happy with it and the portions are very large so you get a lot for what you are ordering. Highly recommend. read more

What a delightful place! I was looking at the menu at this fast, casual restaurant, and I couldn't decide on any one thing and I knew if I got everything I wanted I would have leftovers for days and be broke. The girl at the counter suggested a sampler plate. (Shish maza mix) How perfect! Everything was divine, the baba ghanouj, the hummus, the pita, the tabouli, the salad, the olives. My boyfriend had the euro plate, an absolute delight! We sat outside, no better way to spend a Sunday afternoon! read more

The service, or lack thereof, was an instant turn off. Food was pretty good overall. Falafel - excellent. However, I don't care for their tahini. I don't know why it's green, but something in the mixture throws it off for me. Baba Ganoush was very good but quite lemony for some reason. Hummus was good but my gaw, thy olive oil runneth over. And why do they pile that cucumber & tomatoe mix in the corner of the hummus and baba ganoush?? I don't eat either so there's a whole section of the appetizers that I had to waste...which I hate doing. And this mixture is not listed on the menu description, otherwise I would've omitted them. Really peeved about that. Fries were good and very well seasoned. They come with a vegan garlic sauce, but I couldn't taste any garlic. I tasted a lot of lemon? Weird. Overkill on the lemon and olive oil. read more

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We went in around 6:30 and it was busy for a Monday! The service staff were very friendly and interactive, and the food, as always, is fresh and amazing! We greatly appreciate the vegan options! The ambiance never disappoints here. Hands down the best Mediterranean food in the area! read more

Shish - Falafel Bowl - Middle Eastern Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

I visited on a Monday for dinner and there were plenty of tables inside and out so I enjoyed a summer night on the patio. The patio is very close to the street and sloped towards the road so it quickly became uncomfortable. I moved to a table close to the restaurant but then the music was literally in my ear for the whole meal. The food was decent but not stellar and the service was at a counter (tip 25% to stand in line). It was ok but there are better options. read more

Went in for a meeting and wasn't sure what to expect. Here's an overview. Food was really good. I mean I wouldn't have expected the flavors to be this good. Portions were quite big so consider sharing an appetizer and a big meal. Ordered babaganoush. A little more lemony than I am used to. Olive oil was doused like I do w humus... But not needed here. Otherwise good. Chicken Sharma is actually seasoned chicken w cumin and it was so well prepared. Just fantastic. Shishkabob trio. Chicken was excellent. Beef was very good and the lamb needed seasoning. I recommend cumin and garlic. Madison got French fries. I know... She's a kid. But guess what? These were seriously good fries. We also got a flourless cake brownie thing. It was delicious. Reminded me of Cafe latte. read more

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Location: Cute part of grand avenue and not overly busy area. I always feel like it's easy to find parking even though it's street parking. There is a parking lot near by. Fun and quiet part of grand. Atmosphere: You order at the counter and they give you a number so it helps to look at the food beforehand, because they don't always have descriptions on the big menu. Plenty of seating. Food: We tried and ate so many great items. The chicken curry was a must and their gyro is one of the best we've had in a while. Also loved their appetizers. Can't go wrong with hummus, falafel, and babaganoush. Service: Everyone was very friendly, but I think they were behind on orders. The food did not come out all at the same time, and someone's entree came way before everyone elses. They also forgot about the curry and apologized. This was our first experience, but I would still come back and try again. read more

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Shish is a fantastic Mediterranean restaurant that I've been going to whenever I'm in town. I went to St Thomas and remember going to Shish over 10 years ago and the exceptional quality and taste has not changed since then! I usually order the Lamb Gyros but this last time with my family we ordered the Babaganoush which was roasted eggplant with garlic, lemon, tahini, olive oil and spiced, drizzled with extra virgin olive oil served with pita bread. It's a great vegetarian alternative. This restaurant has really reasonable pricing and we usually order takeout by calling about 10 minutes ahead of getting to the restaurant. Shish has great management and the staff are superb. I'd you're in the area, you have to try Shish! 10/10 would recommend when you're craving Mediterranean food. read more

My favorite thing here is the falafel burger! It's super flavorful and you get a large portion at a very fair price. They also have a nice selection of dessert read more

The business is cute and is located in a nice area, but I wasn't amazed by the food. I would be interested to come back and try something else. The counter ordering and service was really good plus there is tons of seating! The pita came wrapped in foil so it was pretty soggy once I opened it. This unfortunately made it impossible to pick up and eat. If I come in again I might try a plate or a wrap instead - the rice looked good. Take care when ordering vegan - my friend ordered something marked as vegan but it came topped with yogurt sauce. They did change it out quickly though with a new yogurt free plate! read more

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Sheesh!!!!! I came in with a friend of mine and we were the first group in to order. Then 4 other groups came after, about 3-5 mins apart and they received their food first. People who came in to pick up orders received their food as well. My friend then received his food. I watched him eat. I then received my lamb bacon and 5 mins later, my pancakes. Not sure if they had to kill the lamb first. Yet, we wonder why chain restaurants are alway doing well. If I want to wait three years for basic food items, I will definitely come back to shish. read more