Everything about Shish is awesome- the food, the atmosphere, the friendly and chill people who work there. Shish is rad. I usually get the Gyro wrap which is SO GOOD- lots of veges and meat and everything fresh, great sauce- but when I'm feeling frisky I branch out and I am never disappointed. If I had to choose one restaurant in the Twin Cities that I would eat at forever, it would be Shish! read more

Updated from 2 stars to 3. The food is good, my first experience they forgot my order so after reminding them they brought it out and it was tasty. 2nd time I thought the same thing happened again and instead of waiting again I asked for a refund. Spoke with the manager a few days later to do this and turns out the cashier didn't take down my order (it was an order for 2 ppl) It was really nice that the manager refunded the entire meal anyways. Ill come back one more time and hopefully my first two experiences with the service were outliers. read more

Thought I would try Shish again after 14 months. Definitely will not return. Order the gyro bowl and was given a bowl of ice cold gyro meat on top of 6 cups of hummus. Picture attached. Absolutely ridiculous - place will be out of business by the end of 2020. read more

Shish - One lousy meal. - Middle Eastern Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

Always fresh, scrumptious and above average. Try everything. The hummus is the most buttery smooth goodness ever. Tender meat. Extra fresh veggies. Treats are fresh and yummy. read more

Shish - Middle Eastern Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

The ONLY reason I'm giving this a 5 star is because of Toni. She was phenomenal! Let me explain. You walk up to the counter and order and they give you a number. We had waited about 30 minutes and saw other people who arrived after us get their food and leave. I went inside to ask somebody if maybe our order got lost. I was very kind Because they were very busy and I didn't think it was malicious. The lady snapped at me and told me everybody has to wait at least 30 minutes and to go sit down. I saw another customer going inside and out multiple times and bringing food. So I asked another waitress if I was supposed to pick up my own food, and she said no. After being there for 45 minutes I decided to go back up to the counter. While I was in line, Toni approached me and asked "you still haven't gotten your food?" I said no I think maybe it got lost. She brought mine out and it was cold and soggy and she didn't realize it. She said that was completely unacceptable and she apologized profusely. She was getting ready to bring me a new one and my daughter her food but we need to leave so she packed in a to go box. She was incredibly gracious and kind. Our food was good, but not amazing. Toni is the absolute star performer of this place. She deserves to be recognized. I really wish you didn't have to tip beforehand because I would've made sure that only Toni got my tip. read more

Shish - Baklava - Middle Eastern Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

Finally tried Shish. Had it on my list for so long and expectations were high given the great reviews. Overall I would say it missed the mark for me by a little bit. Mostly because my falafel bowl was a little underwhelming. It had 5 balls, which is a good portion and they tasted really good but the sad lettuce/onion/tomato wasn't enough for me. Besides that, it was the rice which was unseasoned but cooked well. The whole bo was $11 or so with tax/tip so it felt a little not worth it. Personally I prefer Naf Naf which has better toppings and is cheaper. All this being said, the fries are really delicious and my boyfriend enjoyed his chicken and hummus. The hummus and pita bread were delicious. But what I come back? Probably not read more

Shish - Middle Eastern Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

Perfect breakfast! The literal best food - foul medammas was fantastic! Please try it!

I arrive to find things that are vegan, and their only limited to things that are vegan on their menu. Plus there is only one employee working. I was under the impression that she would know the Wi-Fi password to work on my homework and she didn't know. I tried using the guest Wi-Fi but it's extremely slow. It's really unfortunate because it does seem like a really good area to eat but I guess if your not vegan it would work for you. read more

Simply Amazing!!! hands down one of thr best places to eat authentic mediteranian cuisine! Chicken kebab was cooked to perfection. So tender and full of flavors! We would defintly come back whenever we are back in the area. read more

Shish - Middle Eastern Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

The food is AMAZING. The flavor is so great. I got the chicken platter and it came with chicken, hummus, pita, and veggies. You order at the front and wait for them to bring it to your table. read more

I loooooove this place. The food is really good. Only down side is no alcohol, but I guess I'll live. I haven't been here since the Vid struck, but prior to, you'd walk in, order your food at the counter and then someone would bring it to your table. Best time to go was right before the lunch or brunch rush since the place isn't too big. I like that they have a bit of variety on the menu although it can make it tough to decide what to eat. read more

I really wanted to like this place, but will probably head to Holy Land next time. While the gyros are huge at Shish, the flavor just paled in comparison. There was a ton of meat, but very few vegetables. Lettuce and tomatoes were lacking as was the sauce. But for .75 extra cents could have had more. Fries were the shoestring sysco esque fries made to look better then they were with some parsley (?) sprinkled on. They were a bit too greasy. My little piece of Pistachio Baklava didn't taste that Pistachio-ish. While the crust was buttery and light, the filling missed the mark. Maybe it was just the piece I received which bummed me out because I was looking forward to that part the most. It left me super thirsty. read more

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Food: Their classic gyro on a pita is the best. I always add spicy feta spread to it as well for an especially tangy treat. Venue: Decent amount of seating for a smaller store front with a back room Parking: Street parking read more

A Grand Avenue staple! Shish just got a makeover and it looks amazing. The decor is fresh, light, and bright. The food is the same: yummy, fresh, and authentic. I usually come for lunch, but this time I came for breakfast. My friend and I got different versions of the same thing, the "Shish Breakfast." Mine was with the delicious gyro meat and hers with the chicken shawarma. Both meats were tender and tasty. The potatoes that came with it are well cooked and seasoned. My only gripe is that the eggs were very soft. For fried eggs, I expected a runny yolk, but mine were so soft the whites weren't even set. I didn't eat the eggs. I've been for lunch many times and can't speak highly enough of their hummus, fries, falafel, and chicken sandwich. If you have dietary restrictions, their menu is labeled well with vegetarian and gluten free options. Definitely worth stopping by! read more

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I stopped here for a quick bite after the Celebrity Crunch Classic at St. Thomas. I feel in love with the ambiance of this place. It's welcoming and clean. The lighting is beautiful! The food are fairly priced and delicious. read more

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Bad food We ordered chicken shawarma and we get something completely far away from the shawarma The worst food i ever had read more

Shish - That should be chicken shawarma???? I don't think so I don't recommend that place Stay away please - Middle Eastern Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

I'm updating my review because so many things have changed. Mostly for the best. I feel like they're making a effort to make it more traditional. They now play very traditional music which is actually really nice. Especially since they modernized the interior. It brings that small cohesive identity back. They also got glass water jugs at the tables which I like very much. They used to have a little water station. They also added a couple sauces at the table. A green one that is tart twist on a classic verde sauce. Also a red sauce which is a less spicy version of your classic red sauce. Kinda like Cholula and Tabasco mixed together. They also had a fun special "Jerusalem style caramelized lamb belly with mint". The server explained it like bacon pieces because it's very fatty. I did not like the lamb belly that much to be honest. To me it tasted like super crispy fat and skin (like overcooked). The flavor was there I just wished it had more tender pieces like bacon would normally have. The relish that came with this dish was 5 stars. For me at least. I thought it was the star of that dish. We also ordered our (my best friend and I) regular dish, chicken curry. It comes with a starter salad. It used to come with a simple Italian dressing which I actually really liked. But it used to have large chunks of onion in it which they don't have as much of now. They did change the dressing though. It looks like orange jelly. It was very bland to the point I don't know how to explain it. I missed the old dressing. The curry itself I feel like had much more traditional developed flavors. The chicken was just as tender as it used to be. But they didn't have as much cauliflower in it which I was sad about. They also had mushrooms in there which they didn't have before. The only complaint I have about the curry was how soupy it was. It used to be much thicker. Though we agreed it might just be the batch. We'll have to see. Then my boyfriend ordered a gyro bowl. It looked killer. And the gyro meat was amazing! It was super moist and tender. He did say he thought it was a bit bland. I think they just added this to the menu. Not sure. I suggest they add that relish type stuff to this to bring more flavor into it! Maybe even some fresh veggies like tomatoes and a little onion! Overall I'm for the changes. I just feel like they need to be a little more polished to get the last star! read more

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Very delicious burgers. The restaurant has very nice decorations. I would go again if I would have a chance

Eating dinner in the time of COVID-19 Pandemic: Take-Away Food! Got a lamb burger and side salad from here the other night. A call was made to order. Was told that food would be ready within 15 minutes - and it was. Burger was very tasty; however, I would prefer my lamb burger to be more tender and juicy, not "well-done" and kinda tough as it was. It's very different "lamb burger" from what I remember eating here when they first opened more than 10 years ago. Side salad was ample and tasty, too! read more

I went there for Eid breakfast... we waited for our order about an hour or so! Legit one plate every 15-20min. After an hour of waiting I went up and I asked what is going apparently they are running "little late" we couldn't start to eat because not all of us got our plates... we asked them to reheat the plates.. yet, took another 15 minutes. Bad service didn't eat just left.. read more

Shish is a great place for a quick bite and the price is just as appealing. You'll spend only $6 and get one of the better gyros you'll find in the twin cities. Check out their cakes too, they're mouth watering. Oh, and it's halal! Win win in my book read more

Very good, freshly prepared Mediterranean food with friendly, efficient staff and a pleasantly bustling atmosphere.. I recently purchased a takeout order and was very pleased. Started with the Shish Maza Mix ($10.95 - A mixed plate of hummus, babaganoush, falafel, feta cheese, tabbouli, tomatoes and olives). An excellent assortment, generously portioned. Tossed in some extra pita bread for $3.00. Added a Gyro Dinner Plate ($14.95 - choice of gyro or chicken shawarma served with a side salad, sauteed vegetables, tzatziki sauce & signature saffron cardamon rice) and a Shish Trio Kebab ($19.95 - one lamb, one beef and one chicken kebab. Served with saffron cardamom rice and sauteed veggies). This was enough for four hungry adults. Splitting the cost between the four of us made it quite a value. If dining in, seating might occasionally be at a premium. Parking might also be an issue depending on time of day But if in the area, Shish is well worth a visit. read more

their food is great, but do not order from them online. I ordered from their website to pick food up and they claimed they never got the order. I paid online and showed them the charge and they told me it would refund back automatically because they never fulfilled the order. I was never refunded and eventually was put in contact with Beth, the owner, who said she would refund me. I showed her all the proof of the charge and she just stopped responding to me. it's been weeks and I have yet to get my refund. I ended up having to report them to my bank for fraud. super shady business practices. I love to support local, but not when they are stealing from their customers. I will never order anything from them anymore and I will strongly encourage anyone I know to go up the street to Spicy Feta read more

Our first time here and we will be going back. I like that you can have breakfast for lunch. The Mediterranean menu was great. The Greek omelet and Jerusalem breakfast were excellent. So was the Turkish coffee. Still, my son could still have his cheeseburger! Well worth a visit! read more

The ease of order was a ray of sunshine during the cold and rainy week I tried it. You can even schedule your pickup which is great. So the food. I ordered a trio kabob, a mezze to share and a roasted vegetables bowl. The meats were tender and flavorful. The rice has good flavor as well. Make sure you ask for extra garlic aioli because when paired with any single item or all of them it just lifts the flavors to a whole other level. I like the fact that all the food came in recycled and compostable paperboard. Anything that makes me use less plastic is a plus. The menu clearly identifies gluten free and vegan dishes which I'm sure is a nice touch for people with dietary restrictions. Picking up food there was easy aside from parking, it's better if it's a two person job that way one could drive around the block while the other is picking up the food. The only bad thing or, one item with room for improvement, is the pita bread. It's just not good. It looks like a supermarket brand that was microwaved. It was crumbly and just blah. All things considered, a solid 4 star place for takeout. read more

Shish - Roasted Vegetables Bowl - Middle Eastern Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

I absolutely LOVE this place I cannot believe I didn't write a review any sooner! The Shish burger is to die for Also a big fan of the Chicken Shawarma Bowl. You definitely have to check them out and grab a slice of cake too! Definitely worth the wait but I typically order ahead. read more

Shish - Shish Burger - Middle Eastern Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

Used Yelp app to order delivery. Got a gyro, gyro bowl, fried cauliflower, and fries. I should have known not to order fries, delivery fries never work no matter how awesome they were to begin. The gyro and gyro bowl were very good. Very good. I am becoming a bit of a gyro snob and this one very definitely passes muster. The cauliflower was good but suffered through delivery. Very happy with the delivery - driver was friendly. We can't wait to dine in here in the future. Recommend for take out/delivery. read more

The chicken shawarma pita and the side of baba ghanouj were robust and satisfying. A great bargain and fast service!

Shish is a nice stop for a casual lunch or dessert stop. It's not a huge place and can be really crowded during the lunch rush. The last time I came here I tried their Falafel for the first time and surprisingly I liked it even more than my Chicken Gryo. The dipping sauce was so good! The Gryos are pretty good, can be messy to eat but they pack it full of lettuce, onions, and tomatoes and a tasty sauce. Not the most amazing gyro ever but still very satisying. I've tried their Moussaka before which was just ok, a little on the dry side and not a whole lot of flavor. Moussaka was one of my favorite dishes in Greece so it's hard to find something that will even compare in MN. Overall, it's a nice spot for a fairly quick meal and great price on Grand Ave. read more

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

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I was pleasantly surprised by my visit to Shish. Generally this isn't the type of cuisine that I would opt for but I thought it would be an interesting experience either way. The restaurant is on the smaller side but had more than enough seating for the lunch crowd that was there at the time. It's pretty casual here but still has a sophisticated vibe . You order at the counter and then someone brings food to your table when it's ready. I thought the menu had a good variety of options to choose from. I ended up ordering a gyro. It didn't take long for it to arrive. The first bite was delightful. I thought the meat had a distinct, well flavored taste and there was a lot of it! I was also pleased by the sauce ratio, which was perfect and not runny. Underneath, some veggies were hanging out and completed the insides of the pita. Speaking of which, the pita was soft and chewy. Everything was super yummy. read more

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

Shush is an excellent place with a good variety of food with Middle East flare. Loved the falafel burger! Can't go wrong and the price is nice too. read more

Always looking for new places in my neighborhood to try. I drove past this restaurant over the summer and finally tried it last week thanks to their Instagram post featuring a gyro wrap. I placed an order online. Yay for convenience and picked up my chicken swarma wrap. The area is tough to find parking in due to the college. I absolutely loved my wrap. It was messy but tasted so good and was so gill read more

This Chicken Shawarma is everything but a chicken Shawarma! Its a roasted curry chicken! I'd be embarrassed serving this to customers. Bad food ugh! read more

Shish - Chicken Shawarma - Middle Eastern Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

Shish is serving up some good Mediterranean eats. I got the Chicken Shawarma and it was very tasty. The chicken was still juicy and not dry. I usually get dry chicken at most casual sit down places. The shawarma oozed sauce and flavor. The owner is pretty interesting as well. I recommend giving Shish a try. You can't go wrong with the Chicken Shawarma! read more

Shish - Middle Eastern Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

Ate lunch at Shish today and I don't know why I didn't come here sooner. Falafel Benedict was perfect--sorry no pics as I ate it. Super friendly staff too. read more

If you love Mediterranean food, chances are you will really enjoy Shish ! It's located on a quieter stretch of Grand Avenue so you will be limited to off street parking. Also, this is quiet the popular location amongst both residents and college students , so based on the time you go, it might be very busy. I recommend the hummus, chicken ShawarmaPlate or the sampler. But honestly , it's all good! read more

Shish - Middle Eastern Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

I love this place. Been enjoying it since way back in the indoor smoking days (showing my age here, ha). It's nothing super fancy but it still has a special feel. Just a nice place to grab some food when you don't want fast food or a fancy pants sit down place or some loud obnoxious pub. Not a fan of any outdoor seating on Grand Ave. with all the traffic both foot and car so if you're like me it's grab and go or dine in when they have that option. read more

I ordered the gyro bowl. Very tasty. Good flavor. Friendly person at the counter. Lots to choose from. Will likely be back.

My family has been long-time patrons of this restaurant. The food is great, we love that it's halal. However we are pretty much done ordering from here. We literally cannot remember the last time we made an order that they didn't mess up. It's just constant, they cannot get an order right. For example my husband ordered a Greek omelet from here on Sunday. He was very hesitant because he hates olives and he suspected they would ignore his request to omit the olives. Sure enough, they left olives in. This kind of thing happens every single time. We've started to wonder if this level of attention is also applied to cleanliness, hygiene, basic food safety. I can't imagine why on earth this issue has persisted for so long at this place. I hope management starts training their staff better. read more

Amazing food! Great service! We got the lamb and beef kabobs, both amazingly tender and flavorful. It comes with a side of butternut squash medley, rice, and the delicious white sauce! Not sure what it is but I ordered more of it! We also got falafels as an app and it was also delicious. Also, the pita chips are yummy which come with the same white sauce as the kebabs. They are crispy with sprinkling of salt. Last we got a choco toffee coffee cake for dessert. It's super rich and sweet but tasted great for washing the garlicy hummus taste from our mouths! I will definitely be back. In total, including a drink, it was just under $40. This is now one of my fav restaurants in the twin cities! read more