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BY: Tamara Wong Azaiez/ Contributing Writer
Itching for some delicious Arab eats? We have compiled a list of 100 of the highest rated Arab restaurants across the country. Arab Americans have been establishing popular restaurants across the country for decades. As the general American public grows to love Arab food more every year, some eateries deserve praise! Visit one of these delicious delicacies the next time you travel for business, family, or vacation. Each dining establishment can make you feel as if you’ve entered a city in the heart of the Arab world!
*Note: All restaurants are equally listed in alphabetical order and not by numerical ranking.
1. Kobee Factory – Los Angeles, California
Yelp Rating: 5 Stars
Famous for: “The Kobee”, Hummus, Baklava
2. Mini Kabob Glendale – Los Angeles ,California
Yelp Rating: 4.5 Stars
Famous for: Portion Size, Spicing, Tender Meats
3. Joe’s Falafel – Los Angeles, California
Yelp Rating: 4.5 Stars
Famous for: Falafel, Wraps, Tahini Sauce
4. Skaf’s Lebanese Cuisine – Los Angeles, California
Yelp Rating: 4.5 Stars
Famous for: Chicken Sharwarma, Rice, Halloumi
5. Hayat’s Kitchen – Los Angeles, California
Yelp Rating: 4.5 stars
Famous for: Baba Ghanoush, Hummus, Fries
6. Old Jerusalem Restaurant – San Francisco, California
Yelp Rating: 4 Stars
Famous for: Lamb, Kofta
7. The Flying Falafel – San Francisco, California
Yelp Rating: 4.5 Stars
Famous for: Vegan Arabic Food, Falafel Pockets, Hummus
8. Yemen Kitchen – San Francisco, California
Yelp Rating: 4.5 Stars
Famous for: Lamb Beyti, Zucchini Fritters, Kunefe
9. Ariana Kabob and Grill – Jacksonville, Florida
Yelp Rating: 4.5 Stars
Famous for: Banjon Borami, Lamb Shawarma Platter, Mantu
10. Karams – Jacksonville, Florida
Yelp Rating: 4.5 Stars
Famous for: Falafel, Tabouleh, Baba Ghanoush
11. Mandaloun – Jacksonville, Florida
Yelp Rating: 4 Stars
Famous for: Samboush, Fattoush, Baba Ghanoush
12. Hala Cafe and Bakery – Jacksonsville, Florida
Yelp Rating: 4.5 Stars
Famous for: Pita Chips, Cashew Baklava, Lentil Soup
13. Tabouleh Mediterranean Cafe – Jacksonville, Florida
Yelp Rating: 4.5 Stars
Famous for: Meat Plates, Delicious Cheese Pies, Fattoush
14. Fresh Bites – Tampa, Florida
Yelp Rating: 4.5 Stars
Famous for: Hummus, Tabouleh, Grape Leaves
15. La Pita – Tampa, Florida
Yelp Rating: 5 Stars
Famous for: Best Hummus in Tampa, Stuffed Grape Leaves, Chicken Platter
16. Mays AlReem Usa Pita House – Tampa, Florida
Yelp Rating: 4.5 Stars
Famous for: Hummus, Tabouli, Baba Ghanoush, Grape Leaves
17. Petra Restaurant – Tampa, Florida
Yelp Rating: 4 Stars
Famous for: Hummus, Baba Ghanoush, Grape Leaves
18. Grape Leaf Express – Tampa, Florida
Yelp Rating: 4 Stars
Famous for: Grape Leaves, Lamb Gyro, Tabbouleh
19. Taste of Lebanon – Chicago, Illinois
Yelp Rating: 4.5 Stars
Famous for: Lamb Wrap, Hummus, Lentil Soup
20. Zam Zam Middle Eastern Grill – Chicago, Illinois
Yelp Rating: 4.5 Stars
Famous For: Lamb Chop Platter, Roasted Tomatoes, Textured Fries
21. Taza Cafe – Chicago, Illinois
Yelp Rating: 4.5 Stars
Famous for: Chicken shawarma, Gyros, Kifta Plate
22. Noon O Kabab – Chicago, Illinois
Yelp Rating: 4 Stars
Famous For: Fresh Vegetables, Pomegranate Mushrooms, Vegetarian Fesenjoon
23. Troy Mediterranean Grill – Chicago, Illinois
Yelp Rating: 4.5 Stars
Famous For: Potato Skewers, Salad, Kabob Platter
24. Oasis Falafel- Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Yelp Rating: 4.5 Stars
Famous for: Falafel, Vegetarian
25. Zaytoon Mediterranean Grill – Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Yelp Rating: 3.5 Stars
Famous for: Gyro, Falafel Wraps, Chicken Sharwarma
26. Oleana Restaurant – Boston, Massachusetts
Yelp Rating: 4.5 Stars
Famous For: Sultan’s Appetizer, Baked Alaska, Spinach Falafel
27. Sarma – Boston, Massachusetts
Yelp Rating: 4.5 Stars
Famous for: Doughnuts, Brussel Sprouts, Fried Chicken
28. Tangierino – Boston, Massachusetts
Yelp Rating: 3.5 Stars
Famous For: Tuna Tartar, Hummus Plate, Lobster Mac and Cheese
29. Moody’s Falafel Place – Boston, Massachusetts
Yelp Rating: 3.5 Stars
Famous for: Beef Wrap, Falafel, Lamp Kofta
30. Cafe Jaffa – Boston, Massachusetts
Yelp Rating: 3.5 Stars
Famous for: Lamb Kabob Pita, Tabbouleh, Hummus
31. Al Ameer Restaurant – Dearborn, Michigan
Yelp Rating: 4 Stars
Famous for: Fattoush, Falafel Platter, Mujadara
32. Sheeba Restaurant – Dearborn, Michigan
Yelp Rating: 4 Stars
Famous for: Lamb Haneeth, The Zorbian, The Massaloug
33. Al Sultan Restaurant – Dearborn, Michigan
Yelp Rating: 4.5 Stars
Famous For: Shish Tawook, Deboned Chicken, Chicken Fattoush Salad
34. Shatila Bakery – Dearborn, Michigan
Yelp Rating: 5 Stars
Famous for: French Pastries, Arabic Sweets, Fruit Tarts
35. Al Chabab Restaurant – Dearborn, Michigan
Yelp Rating: 4.5 Stars
Famous for: Meat Platter, Masareen, Pacha
36. Harmonie Garden Cafe – Detroit, Michigan
Yelp Rating: 5 Stars
Famous for: Chicken Kabbouli, Arabi Falafel, Hummus
37. Anita’s Kitchen – Ferndale, Michigan
Yelp Rating: 4.5 Stars
Famous for: Vegetarian Grape Leaves, Lemon Lentil Soup, Shish Tawook
38. La Palma – Detroit, Michigan
Yelp Rating: 4.5 Stars
Famous For: Pita Pockets, Chicken Lunch Special, Rice Pudding
39. Byblos Cafe & Grill – Detroit, Michigan
Yelp Rating: 5 Stars
Famous For: Lebanese Salad, Fattoush Salad, Garlic Sauce
40. Royal Kabob – Detroit, Michigan
Yelp Rating: 4.5 Stars
Famous for: Hummus Topped Chicken, Garlic Paste, Baba Ghanoush
41. Al Basha Restaurant – Paterson, New Jersey
Yelp Rating: 4.5 Stars
Famous for: Meat Platter, Mint Lemonade, Mixed Grill
42. Sam’s Falafel Stand – Jersey City, New Jersey
Yelp Rating: 4 Stars
Famous for: Falafel Wraps, Homemade Bread, Mixed Combo Plate
43. Gypsy Grill – Jersey City, New Jersey
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Yelp Rating: 4 Stars
Famous for: Lamb Chop Platter, Chicken Sharwarma Platter, Gypsy Mixed Grill
44. Abbey’s Pub and Grill – Jersey City, New Jersey
Yelp Rating: 4.5 Stars
Famous for: Sweet Plantains, Grape Leaves, Mixed Grill
45. Lavash City – Jersey City, New Jersey
Yelp Rating: 4 Stars
Famous for: Lula Chicken, Baklava, Fatooush
46. Abu Rass – Paterson, New Jersey
Yelp Rating: 4.5 Stars
Famous for: Large Mix Plate, Kibbeh, Baba Ganoush
47. Al Raouche – Paterson, New Jersey
Yelp Rating: 5 Stars
Famous For: Beef Sharwarma Sandwiches, Cheese Pies, Home Made Hummus
48. Taj Lebanese Restaurant – Paterson, New Jersey
Yelp Rating: 4.5 Stars
Famous For: Musabaha, Salmon Platter, Vegetarian Mezzah
49. Al Kumah – Paterson, New Jersey
Yelp Rating: 4.5 Stars
Famous for: Kufta Kebob, Shawarma, Grape Leaves
50. Salahedin Middle East – Paterson, New Jersey
Yelp Rating: 4.5 Stars
Famous for: Lamb Kebab, Seasoned Burgers, Mint Tea
51. Taim – New York, New York
Yelp Rating: 4.5 Stars
Famous for: Falafel, Harissa, Banana Date Lime Smoothie
52. The Family Store – New York, New York
Yelp Rating: 5 Stars
Famous For: Semolina Cheesecake, Potato Salad, Lentil Cakes
53. Manousheh – New York, New York
Yelp Rating: 5 Stars
Famous For: Homemade Labneh, Kati Rolls, Thelewala
54. Omar’s Kitchen and Bar – New York, New York
Yelp Rating: 4.5 Stars
Famous For: Chicken Sharwarma, Spices, Eggplant Salad
55. Ali’s Restaurant – New York, New York
Yelp Rating: 5 Stars
Famous For: Garlic Cilantro Fries, Falafel, Bean Salad
56. Monapita Mediterranean Grill – Raleigh, North Carolina
Yelp Rating: 4.5 Stars
Famous For: Hummus Platter, Fatooush, Lamb Gyro
57. Bosphorus – Raleigh, North Carolina
Yelp Rating: 4 Stars
Famous For: Lamb Pizza, Cigar Bourek, Baba Ghanoush
58. La Shish – Raleigh, North Carolina
Yelp Rating: 4.5 Stars
Famous For: Spanikopita Appetizer, Shish Tawook, Athenian Platter
59. Sitti – Raleigh, North Carolina
Yelp Rating: 4.5 Stars
Famous For: Beef and Lamb Sharwarma, Hummus Appetizer, Mezze Plate
60. Neomonde Bakery & Deli – Raleigh, North Carolina
Yelp Rating: 4.5 Stars
Famous For: Tabouleh, Hummus, Baba Ghanoush
61. Maha’s Falafel – Cleveland, Ohio
Yelp Rating: 4.5 Stars
Famous For: Hummus Wrap, Pickled Turnip, Fries
62. Sittoo’s Pita and Salads – Cleveland, Ohio
Yelp Rating: 4.5 Stars
Famous For: Pita Wraps, Hummus, Kofta Kabob
63. Dolce Wraps – Cleveland, Ohio
Yelp Rating: 4 Stars
Famous For: Chicken Wrap, Hummus Wrap, Lamb Moroccan Wrap
64. Taza A Lebanese Grill – Cleveland, Ohio
Yelp Rating: 4.5 Stars
Famous For: Fatteh, Turkish Coffee, Kofta
65. Zahav – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Yelp Rating: 5 Stars
Famous For: Crispy Halloumi, Fried Cauliflower, Zapas
66. Mama’s Vegetarian – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Yelp Rating: 4.5 Stars
Famous For: Falafel Sandwich, Latke Vegetable Patties, Grape Leaves
67. Saad’s Halal Restaurant – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Yelp Rating: 4.5 Stars
Famous For: Kafta Kabob Sandwich, Chicken Maroosh, Baklava
68. Lazeez Grill – Allentown, Pennsylvania
Yelp Rating: 5 Stars
Famous For: Spinach Pie, Aranabeet, Lamb Kabob
69. Damascus Restaurant – Allentown, Pennsylvania
Yelp Rating: 5.0 Stars
Famous For:
Fried Cauliflower, Kabob Platter, Deluxe Salad
70. Aci Halal – Allentown, Pennsylvania
Yelp Rating: 4 Stars
Famous for: Eggplant Lunch Special, Beyti Kabob, Iszkender
71. Falafel House – Portland, Oregon
Yelp Rating: 4 Stars
Famous for: Sharwarma, Kibbeh, Fries with Tahini
72. Mediterranean Exploration Company – Portland, Oregon
Yelp Rating: 4.5 Stars
Famous for: Octopus Kebab, Moroccan Egg Dish, Mixed Grill
73. DarSalam – Portland, Oregon
Yelp Rating: 4 Stars
Famous for: Chickpea Stew, Curry Lentil Soup, Potato Tomato Grill
74. Wolf & Bear’s – Portland, Oregon
Yelp Rating: 4 Stars
Famous for: Sabich, Olea, Falafel
75. Egyptian Bros – Portland, Oregon
Rating: 4.5 Stars
Famous for: Falafel, Lamp Wrap, Chicken Kabob
76. East Side Pockets – Providence, Rhode Island
Yelp Rating: 5 Stars
Famous for: Falafel Plate, Dolmas, Gyro Wrap
77. Opa The Phoenician – Providence, Rhode Island
Yelp Rating: 4.5 Stars
Famous for: Hummus, Bird’s Nest, Kofta
78. Providence Byblos – Providence, Rhode Island
Yelp Rating: 4 Stars
Famous for: Hummus, Bird’s Nest, Kofta
79. Oasis Grill and Market – Providence, Rhode Island
Yelp Rating: 4 Stars
Famous for: Hummus, Baba Ganhoush, Falafel
80. Tea in the Sahara – Providence, Rhode Island
Yelp Rating: 4.5 Stars
Famous For: Turkish Tea, Goat Cheese and Figs, Oil Cured Olives
81. Leyla Fine Lebanese Cuisine – Charleston, South Carolina
Yelp Rating: 4.5 Stars
Famous for: Baba Ghanoush, Tabouleh, Cheese Rolls
82. Ali Baba Mediterranean Food – Charleston, South Carolina
Yelp Rating: 4.5 Stars
Famous For: Shwarma, Stuffed Zucchini, Bell Peppers
83. Arabesque – Columbia, South Carolina
Yelp Rating: 4.5 Stars
Famous For: Damascus Bread, Lamb Shawarma, Chicken Hummus
84. Sanaa’s Gourmet Restaurant – Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Yelp Rating: 5 Stars: NATIONALLY RANKED!
Famous For: Mussakhan Fatayer, Falafel Fatayer, Shish Tawook
85. Casablanca Restaurant – Memphis, Tennessee
Yelp Rating: 4 Stars
Famous For: Chocolate Mousse, Sultan Mezza Combo, Egyptian Hawawshi
86. Al Rayan Restaurant – Memphis, Tennessee
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