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Grandma's Bakery
97/100 (466 ratings)
Restaurants
Cafe
Middle Eastern
Persian
Cafe
Middle Eastern
Persian
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Persian
Café
Middle Eastern
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
"I live out of state and I really wanted to find a place i felt truly comfortable on ordering a cake from. Grandmas bakery did an excellent job and..."
Andi Bustos
"Best cakes in Dallas!! My baby shower cake was so delicious and moist. The owners are so nice and sweet. I went in to place my order and wanted to..."
Krysten Diaun
"The cake I ordered for my husband's 40th birthday was exactly what I wanted. It was very easy to place the order and they exceeded my expectations. I..."
Cortney Lucky
"I love supporting ANY small business especially when you get great quality , wonderful customer service, and affordability. I’ve purchased two..."
Summer SoL
"I had the best experience at Grandmas’ Bakery! I brought in a photo of a custom cake idea and she executed it perfectly! She matched the color..."
Kelsey Morris
"Grandma’s Bakery made a custom cake for my daughter’s Birthday and it was everything we hoped for. The cake was absolutely delicious and the..."
Clare Graca
"Absolutely loved the cake. Best tasting vanilla cake. Was a last minute order. Grandma's Bakery was able to bring the vision to life. Will definitely..."
Miranda Razzi
"I am beyond satisfied with grandmas bakery. they didn’t just made me a beautiful cake/cupcakes for my engagement party, but also they tasted like..."
Bilqees Zalmai
"I purchased a cake for an office reception we held for my husband's birthday. I asked for a large coconut flavored cake with a guitar on it...."
Lynette Elliott
"We selected Grandma’s bakery, partially because of the great reviews, and then while visiting it and discussing the desired cake, we knew we had..."
Cynthia Bills
Mezze Tapas
94/100 (499 ratings)
Restaurants
Mediterranean
Greek
Spanish
Middle Eastern
Persian
Eastern European
"Love everything about this experience. The hospitality when we came in, to the kindness of our waiter, to the food taste and display! We ran out of..."
Tula Hahn
"Wonderful dinner and amazing live performance! The staff were amazing and very friendly. Best meal I've had in a long time, try the lamb chops. The..."
Ramonya Anderson
"If I could give this place six stars, I would. The food is so delicious and flavourful, tender seasoned meats, the sauces and warm breads. The..."
Barry Fitzpatrick
"Great food, great atmosphere, great music. The owner is a really nice person, very helpful. I would recommend that you ask the chef for a tasting..."
fady attia
"Food was pretty good. Sat out on the covered patio, it was nice. Loved the spicy hummus and olives as an appetizer. The saffron chicken was good...."
Mark Cascio
"10 stars. Truly! The service was amazing from the second we entered. The food is amazing. There was nothing I wouldn't eat again. It's like a 40 min..."
Taylor Anglea
"Parking for Izmir isn't obvious. The eatery is located behind Gloria's and next door to a large pizza place. The parking lot, which is sizeable,..."
EA
"Food was extremely satisfying. The entire staff was very hospitable and helpful. Dim lighting, candle lit-tables, live acoustic music, and fancy..."
Ryan
"Beautiful and cozy little Mediterranean spot. Family-owned (from Iran). Super friendly staff. Good food. They made my birthday extra special as well...."
L C
"Only valet parking, they don't charge for it mondays and Tuesdays. My waiter was very polite and helpful. The place was tidy and clean, I loved the..."
Diana Alcántara
Sahara Restaurant
88/100 (922 ratings)
Restaurants
Mediterranean
Grill
Greek
Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
Middle Eastern
Halal
Greek
Persian
Persian
Grill
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Halal
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Kabobs
Beef
Salad
Hummus
Café
Persian
Grill
Middle Eastern
Mediterranean
Greek
Wheelchair Accessible
Buffet
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Takeout
Highchairs Available
Television
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Credit Cards
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Reservations
Seating
Cash Only
Table Service
Accepts Discover
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"Authentic. Tasty. Attentive waitresses. Pricing was average. Loaded with obtains in the middle of a Saturday afternoon. Also has a grocery section...."
Lawrence Cole
"Love the chicken kobideh! Delicious. Like beyond phenomenal. The basmati rice is sooooooooo goooood! On a general note I don't like basmati rice (I..."
Yasmine Gharib
"Tried this place out for the first time, here are my thoughts. The food is reasonably priced and the service was friendly. The chicken kabob was..."
Motian Music
"I recently had dinner at this restaurant and was blown away by the quality of the food and service. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted..."
NeverHood 17
"Wow the kubideh beef was so good. Absolutely fabulous 👏. Hot Persian tea also was a great match. Only one waitress tending to all the tables there..."
Max
"The Sahara is a quite surprise. Service is great and the food was very good. Ordered the ground beef kabab and chicken kabab. The ground beef was..."
Tobin D.
"It's good. Foremost, they no longer have a buffet. It's a very cute, authentic Persian place. My chicken kabob was well prepared with a great..."
Douglas Spicer
"I’ve come here from the time I was a child. The food is always fresh, authentic and delicious. Staff are kind and this place is truly a staple in..."
Jonathan Pajouh
"Not a fancy restaurant but food is amazing. Don't miss..."
Behrooz Shahriari
"The food is amazing! We just had a party and ordered food from them. It was great. High quality and very delicious. Highly..."
mehdi vaghefi
"Sahara is a decent place to pick up some Mediterranean eats. With a solid selection on the menu I'm sure you could return a few times and find..."
Chase Nelson
"Very good and authentic Persian food. Affordable, good service, overall fantastic experience. A must try for Persian food..."
Sasha Motlagh
"Today was my first time very clean nice cozy place for having a tea and eat Mediterranean food. I just bought a foot to go for a friend so I didn't..."
GCG Hazzard
"Really delicious Persian food! The Turkish coffee was strong with a nice finish of cardamom. The hummus was creamy and the meat was tender with..."
Sam C
"10 stars if I could! Excellent choices of Persian food with all you can drink Persian tea. If I could eat here everyday, I would! The white rice..."
Duane Luis Magpali
"Exceptionally delicious and portions are very good! I ordered beef kebabs and Isfahan chicken and both are flavorful and juicy. Prices are also..."
Mariam Guirguiss
Samad Cafe
86/100 (282 ratings)
Restaurants
Middle Eastern
Persian
Middle Eastern
Persian
Lunch
Sit down
Middle Eastern
Persian
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Easily the best Persian food I’ve found in the metroplex, definitely worth the drive! Everything was so fresh and delicious, food came out hot and..."
David Ginther
"A cozy and friendly place with nostalgic decorations. We had Chelo Kabab and Ghorme Sabzi, both of which were delicious. It's not just about the..."
Saeed Manouchehri
"So glad my coworker found this place. There are daily specials and we tried the Thursday daily special along with the beef kabob. The owner was..."
Urooj Wahid
"A hidden gem and family-owned Persian restaurant. The owner is so lovely and welcoming, he continued to check on us and ask if we needed anything at..."
Jennifer Rhima
"This little restaurant has hands down the BEST kebabs in Dallas! The owner is so kind and has owned and solely operated the restaurant for 35 years!..."
Bethany Wood
"One of the best lamb shank we ever had . The kebabs were tender and taste amazing ! This is a true hidden gem..."
Akhilesh
"Don't get fooled by the look of the place. This place has amazing and authentic food. The beef kabab was amazing. It feels like homemade..."
Junaid Jafar
"Chicken kebab is perfectly grilled and still juicy. There is a lot of rice and it is pretty dry, even with the..."
Aoi Miyamori
"Love their food. On of those hole in the wall kind of place. Food is homemade style. Amazing Customer service. Got the lamb shank which is Friday..."
Araby Abouzeid
"I have been going to eat at Sam's since 2006, his food is fantastic, and Sam is amazing. Five stars is not enough, in my book he gets 100. It's that..."
Steven Bennett
"Excellent food. Very kind older gentleman serves it. It’s a one-man operation. The place isn’t aesthetically great but the man cooks it right...."
Sean Bahrami
"I'm in love, the food was so good! Not fancy but so good. The lamb shank was so tasty and the texture was so tender! The gentleman who runs the place..."
James Llamozas
"Sweet, friendly owner. Great tasting home-made food with generous..."
Kevin Sadeghian
"If there ever was a “hole in the wall”, this is IT! Absolutely unassuming little restaurant behind a chain link fence and yard full of abandoned..."
Ali Emam
"This is the kind of place I love finding. The owner has been making this food since I've been born and it's so hole in the wall it's crazy. I ordered..."
Chase Nelson
"Amazing food and service from the owner. Will definitely be back again. Had lamb koobideh -..."
My Google
"Amazing kind person who makes you feel great to visit him! If I'm back Dallas I'll go there again and..."
Mohammad Reza
"Hidden gem in Dallas!! The quality of food is as good as any family run top class place. Quiet and peaceful environment and amazing food. Excellent..."
Abdul Rehman
"This restaurant is literally a hole in the wall concept. The location is almost hidden and there is hardly any available parking in front of the..."
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Shiraz Mediterranean Grill
85/100 (1303 ratings)
Restaurants
Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
Persian
Vegetarian Friendly
Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
Halal
Persian
Vegetarian Friendly
Halal
Dinner
Lunch
Kabobs
Lamb
Beef
Salad
Sit down
Middle Eastern
Mediterranean
Persian
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"When I first walked in I said to myself wow this place looks nice and also clean. When I looked at the menu I was like wow these prices pretty high..."
Victor Guzman
"There are only positive things to say about this place. From the exceptional service and ambiance to the amazing food, everything was outstanding...."
Ani Avetisyan
"Excellent food and excellent service. Meat was so perfect and tasty. Soup was very nice. Yogurt drink was very good. Finally we had tea and it was..."
Irfan Khan
"The food was delicious…definitely try the appetizers. If you can…go with a group and order family style. Each dish is unique and you won’t be..."
Sohail B
"This place been the standard for Mediterranean food for me in Dallas, the meat is quality. A little too expensive but I like to come and indulge once..."
Abdallah “Dooly” Ismail
"I came here after work while visiting Dallas, and it was really good. The saffron rice is very delicious and the ground beef kabab (Koobideh) was..."
Ben Peck
"Shiraz is both my son and I’s favorite place to eat in Dallas. We both love the koobideh and we have been treated exceptionally well by the staff,..."
Ryan Badii
"Great shishkabobs! Nice presentation. Bar service is so-so. Every time I come that’s their weakest point. Appetizers are ok. But main courses are..."
Aleksandra Morel
"The food is great specially the kabob kobideh which has a special place in my heart, the ambiance and service is fine too but I took one star because..."
Leila G
"Awesome food. Great quality. Love the atmosphere. Little pricy but worth..."
misa Alaei
"The food was exquisitic! The kabobs were juicy and very tasty. Also, they have baby station which I was super grateful for! Definitely recommend this..."
Oishi Rubaina
"Shiraz Restaurant in Richardson, owned by the respected Mr. Amini, offers a genuine Persian dining experience. The ambiance is authentically Persian,..."
Sam Mirbaha
"Came all the way from New York to Dallas on a trip with my friends and I’m very happy that I was able to come by here. The service was exceptional..."
Arhum
Nora Restaurant & Bar
83/100 (801 ratings)
Restaurants
Afghan
Vegetarian Friendly
Middle Eastern
Halal
Middle Eastern
Persian
Persian
Afghani
Vegetarian Friendly
Halal
Dinner
Hummus
Kabobs
Lamb
Sit down
Afghan
Middle Eastern
Persian
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Dinner
Mid-range
"I thought Nora was excellent. There were 12 in our party and we started at the bar for happy hour. Most of our group had wine, but i had the..."
Jan Washington
"One of our favorite places in Dallas for amazing middle eastern cuisine. The drinks at the bar are divine! Service is fantastic. Highly recommend..."
Branden Williams
"Great food, great atmosphere. Service could have been better, but it was alright. Definitely will recommend and will come..."
Maria Soto
"The food was delicious, fresh, and portions were plentiful! Service was on..."
Adrian Leigh Varnadore
"Nora has super yummy food (the kabab combo w/lamb, steak and shrimp is my goto), great rooftop vibes with amazing timeless music made with..."
Diana Castañeda
"Loved the Lamb Korma with Basmati rice! Nice ambience and service was prompt and staff..."
Akhil Saklani
"We ended up at Nora on accident, and it was a very happy accident. We were a large group And sat at the bar for drinks and appetizers, where we were..."
Maria McLendon
"A favorite of ours. Excellent in every way from the taste of the food, to its presentation, the atmosphere, the drinks made by a lovely bartender..."
Nicole Zules
"Excellent Mediterranean/Afgan food, wine and impeccable service. Great selection of Single Malt. Michael is a great..."
Ken Fickes
"The food here is more than just 5 stars; it's an experience. The service is even..."
Michael J Gilbert
"Delish!!! Super friendly staff and great atmosphere..."
Jennifer Van Riper
"First visit on a date last night. I was very impressed. Staff was awesome. Food was awesome. I will go..."
Candice Renee Wagner
"We absolutely love this place !! Amazing food , we love the atmosphere and the service. Great place for a very romantic date..."
Veronica Lucatero
"One of the best secrets in all of Dallas. Simply love the unique flavors you cannot find anywhere..."
Oddie Freehling
"The food was amazing, service was exceptional, and the atmosphere was beautiful. Can't wait to go..."
Jessica Hill Talley
"Service, food and upstairs rooftop DJ's are amazing!!! Shout out to Dom and..."
Heather Cohen
"Incredible flavors and owned and operated by an amazing family who have their heart in the..."
Elizabeth Dry
"Perfect Night! Private Room for a birthday partu, incredible food, fantastic service!!! So much fun. Can't wait to come..."
Taylor Goblowsky Leonoudakis
"What a pleasant surprise - this may be the best kept secret in Dallas - certainly in the happening Henderson - Lower Greenville area ! A classy and..."
Kent Poynor
"One of the best places in the neighborhood!! Great food and service! The atmosphere is relaxed and the rooftop deck is..."
Steve Vigilante
"Beautiful rooftop with awesome fire pit and amazing view. Spoke with the owner and he and his team are passionate about delivering an excellent..."
Becky Fyffe Clifton
"Great food!! Service and wonderful owners!! You can not find that food anywhere in..."
Lana Blekher
"One of the best experiences dining out I have ever had. After many years in the restaurant business, I can usually find something glaringly wrong..."
Hunter Barnett
"Consistently delicious food. The lamb rules. The atmosphere is inviting. The new upstairs patio is a fun happening place. We love..."
Allan Glauberman
"Great ambiance, fabulous food and drink and the rooftop music is a wonderful touch. DEFINITELY going..."
Eve Holder
"My son had the rehearsal dinner at Nora Restaurant. It was a wonderful choice. Everything was perfect. Thank you Matt for a wonderful..."
Linda M. Goodgion
"Food and drinks are excellent! Great rooftop bar,..."
Kenny Marchetti
"I love this place. I just moved here from Missouri and I been looking for a good bar and I love it. I also love the roof top. I will be back for..."
Jen Walz
"Had a wonderful meal prior to attending the theater. Beautiful atmosphere, delicious food and attentive service at a great..."
Fran Riggs
"Excellent food and excellent staff, great for parties..."
Maria Garcia-Esquivel
"We love us some Nora! Great good, great drinks and awesome..."
Sean Burdette
"We enjoy the food, service, the rooftop view, and mellow..."
Cecy Gonzalez Muir
"Very good!! We were looking for an authentic afghan restaurant since my husband is from there. He was impressed with the food. He knew exactly what..."
Christie
"Afghani food that will change the way you look at life. Matt and his wife (who named the place after their daughter) are driven to make..."
James Sims
"Everything is delicious - Afgani cuisine is our new favorite! Great service - fun to sit outside - easy parking..."
Catherine
"Great food! Especially the small plates. All the flavors combined were..."
Kmack
"Everything we tried from the small plates to the stews....and especially the baklava was incredible! Can't wait to go back...as many times as I..."
Katie Miller
"Such a lovely experience. The food was amazing, the chef came out and introduced himself and then cooked us extra food free of charge. The food,..."
Jessica Brown
"Love it. Family run, nice atmosphere, delicious food. Lower greenville is trying to come back. Hope this little gem makes..."
Drew
"Wohoo for Afghan Cuisine!. I love to try new types of food and learn about new cultures. Still, I had never heard anything about Afghan cuisine and..."
Jacque O
"Classy and Tasty. Stopped in with a friend to try out the Nora Restaurant and Bar and it's Afghan offerings. It was a great visit.The..."
Sooner Traveler
"The Ghabili palao I ordered was simply delicious. The flavors were rich and well-balanced, and the tender lamb complemented the fragrant saffron rice..."
Mahrokh Amiri
"Exotically delicious! The lamb shank fell of the bone... spices were out of this world! Note: I came on a Saturday, the restaurant opened at 1pm, not..."
J. C.
"We got the sampler, chicken on skewer, lamb korma, spicy chicken meatballs, simmered spinach over rice and a few other dishes. The place is..."
Handan Bao
"Very cute little restaurant with an outdoor patio sitting area. First time here and trying out different culture food was awesome. Bartender was very..."
Ashley Martinez
"Hidden gem in Bishop Arts. I’ve been a couple times now and the food nor their unique cocktails have missed. Pro tip for dog hoomans: order the..."
Deena Smith
"We saw this restaurant features in Triple D so decided to check it out. Small but cozy, white table clothes. Good service, frequent checks by the..."
kirk iliev
"Nora is an upscale, beautiful restaurant in a very neat, fun, walkable little part of Dallas. Lots of cool little bars and shops around. It's a bit..."
Rich Reinauer
"Every part of our dining experience at Nora last weekend was as a complete delight! The staff was so friendly and consistent with their service. ..."
Amy Rash
"By the time I get to Nora, I didn’t really realize that they were getting ready to close in about an hour after our arrival. I ordered food for my..."
Arash Jafary
"Prime location in the eclectic Bishop Arts with a bit of parking behind it, the decor for this Afghan/Middle Easter/Indian restaurant is pleasant, as..."
Brian Smith
"Fabulous service and food here! Matt the owner took good care of us as well. :) The lamb shank was divine- meat fell off the bone kind of tender..."
Melissa Piquette
"Just stopped by for a quick bite. Very flavorful dishes and I absolutely love the saffron rice so I just got a side of that. Will come back for the..."
Allison Nicole
"Love the food here. Ambiance is lovely. Drinks are good. Wine selection is great. Will come back..."
Todd Hayes
"The first time I visited Dallas last summer, my friends and I stumbled across Nora’s because the place we planned to go was closed. What a happy..."
Charli M
"Came here for a friend's brunch birthday. Beautiful restaurant, great food, friendly staff, cool neighborhood and some parking in the back. Like I..."
Joslin Doan
"Excellent Afghan restaurant. The atmosphere is vibrant and relaxed, but it was also a very nice place for a special meal. The appetizers were..."
Mark Liniado
Lezzet Cafe
82/100 (2270 ratings)
Restaurants
Pizza
Mediterranean
Pizza
Middle Eastern
Mediterranean
Turkish
Middle Eastern
Persian
Persian
Turkish
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
Middle Eastern
Mediterranean
Turkish
Persian
Pizza
BYOB
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"Holy Moly this place was absolutely awesome. I just moved to the area and have been amazed at the quality and variety of restaurants up here. I..."
out2eatfood
"I love the food here!! I’m a regular and I love everything they make. They have new items on the menu now but the old one is also used. The last..."
Soumya Mukhija
"Food taste was excellent no doubt about it but my personal opinion was that quantity was less compared to other restaurants. Service was good even..."
Irfan Khan
"We tried the chicken wrap plate, adana kabob plate and the beef and veggie pide. Everything was so..."
Amanda G D
"yummers it was good the pide i ordered was very crisp and crunchy on the edges. the hummus was good. they didnt serve much pita with the hummus but i..."
Mara A
"Even though the Adana Kebab didn't have the glistening color, the taste was indeed no less satisfying. The Grilled Chicken was juicy. The "chapli"..."
Matha Goram
"All the food was great no matter what we ordered, and server was so nice. 11/10 would come..."
Jessica M. Torres
"We went to this restaurant last week to celebrate my friend’s birthday. The ambiance was good, the decors were nice. I ordered chicken kebab and..."
Alisha
"Excellent Turkish food. Yogurt drink (doogh) was amazing. The baklava was fresh . Turkish coffee was amazing. The only thing I didn’t like was the..."
d j
"Husband and I got the mixed platter and it was delicious! A generous amount of rice and the amount of meat was perfect for two people! They gave us..."
E P
"We got the lamb chops & they were the bomb! Also liked the pistachio baklava.. their food is..."
Arlo Blanco
"Had a great and relaxed lunch here. We were in from out of town and had been eager to try this place and it didn't disappoint. The my pride was..."
catherine ramos (thelonebamf)
"Glad we found a Turkish style restaurant. The chicken kebab was grilled perfectly. Nice and juicy. The Adana kebab was a bit too dry for us...."
Ian J.
"Excellent food. We tried Sagara Boregi, Lahmacun, Mix Kabab Platter, Turkish Coffee that comes with Baklava. Everything was fantastic. I especially..."
Qasim Javed
"Wonderful service, with the owner giving us such great advice on what to eat and what we might like. He was also very knowledgeable about ingredients..."
Caelyn Hunkler
"Great food. The staff is super friendly, and they know how to cook. It is also really clean. So, if you are in the area and need great tasting food..."
useini :
"Absolutely phenomenal. The meats are done to perfection. You can immediately tell the dough(s) are fresh and perfectly baked. I cannot speak highly..."
Matthew M