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Middle Eastern cuisine: the best places to taste it in Grand Rapids

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Shiraz Grille
90/100 (558 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Middle Eastern
Persian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Shrimp
Beef
Salad
Hummus
Kabobs
"It is a wonderful place to eat. I had lighter portion lamb shank, Shiaz Grille house Salad and Pistachio ice cream for dessert. Everything was..."
Sherrie Hoebbel TerMolen
"Finally went yesterday. Delicious food and lovely ambience at a reasonable price. Our server was knowledgeable, and attentive but not overly so. ..."
David Blaszkiewicz
"Ate here for the first time last night before attending a concert at VanAndel arena. Food was excellent! We were all newbies to Persian food and our..."
Carolyn Pemberton Hoover
"My first experience at Shiraz was tonight. The food was a unique flavor to me (although it kind of tasted like a beautiful crossbreed between Indian..."
Irene Kivinen
"It has such amazing food and service!! Can't wait to go back...the shrimp kabob and salmon kabob are the..."
Mary Lareau Weber Smith
"Scrumptious food. Nice ambiance. Friendly staff. Really expensive..."
Muhammad Haseeb
"What an awesome place to have dinner. The best place to experience Persian food and..."
Mohsen Ghoreishi
"Awesome place to eat. We've been here many times and have never been disappointed. Great food, great service, and uniquely quiet..."
Russ Knights
"Love this restaurant! Everything we have tried has been very good, from the salads, to the soups, to the appetizers, entrees.....all good. They are..."
Bryan Safranski
"The food was amazing as was our service. Our waitress was knowledgeable, helpful, and friendly. Tonight was our first visit, but it won't be our..."
Debby Radmacher
"Only Persian restaurant in the area and its superb. The herbs and spices are from Iran. Nothing is overly spiced. Just the right amount. It's like..."
Shelle Wyskochil
"Wow! Can't believe I haven't come sooner! This place is so classy with a comfortable ambience and excellent..."
Veronica Strouse
"Spectacular food and terrific service. We appreciated the variety of vegetarian and vegan options. The location is attractive and classy with..."
Todd Gardner
"Restaurant ambiance was nice, quiet at the time of our visit. Ordered Baba Ghannouj (grilled mashed egg plant with tahini soauce ) as an appetizer,..."
Saja Abu Hassan
"I haven't had Persian food before so keep that in mind. I would describe the food as having a warmth and not a heat, aka not spicy. The manager/..."
Josh Stewart
"WOW.... Called a refined Persian food. I call it delicious. Middle eastern food tends to be my favorite food in my culinary diet, but a man who loves..."
I'm Popeye The Sailor Man
"LIFE-CHANGING FOOD! The staff is very knowledgeable about the dishes and can give great recommendations. I wish I could ear here everyday! Also,..."
Zander Willoughby
"Excellent experience..back again this week food still amazing, they now have a smaller servings little less money still a good portion. Desert was..."
Thomas Durso
"Food was great. I came here twice. Once because my husband has never has Persian food and the 2nd time was for the belly dancing every 1st Thursday..."
M Walls
"Attentive service, beautiful atmosphere, peaceful dining. Food is a delicate blend of flavors, delicious. Wonderful dining..."
Diane Gomez
"It was quiet. The music was low and calming. The food, as always was delicious. The service was exceptional. I love the traditional wedding..."
Cocoa Brown
"Excellent. Lamb shank was worth the hype, absolutely delicious. The eggplant appetizer (sorry, forget the name) was also..."
Paul Bratt
The Pita House
85/100 (1198 ratings)
Quick Bites
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Mediterranean
Lebanese
Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
Greek
Greek
Middle Eastern
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Hummus
Falafel
Gyros
Sit down
Middle Eastern
Mediterranean
Lebanese
Greek
Takeout
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Dinner
Cheap Eats
"I want to add important update: The last time we went there was two months ago. We forgot my husband’s lumbar support. I called them after two..."
Ahlam Soliman
"I love this place.I have been coming to this place pretty much ever since I moved to Michigan witch is now 7 years ago. I don't think I have ever had..."
Anthony Lawrence
"This gem is always a delight. The fresh food, great colours and textures are truly what makes this restaurant. The new way of ordering, different..."
Lisa Phillips
"Sami’s gyro is absolutely fantastic. It’s very neck and neck with some of the great Greek places in Chicago. They give a very generous amount of..."
Oblivion Gaming
"Great gyros and kibbe. Friendly service. Convenient free parking. Love..."
Matt Robinson
"This is the best place to get good gyro in Grand Rapids. After moving here I was in withdrawal missing my old gyro place. I was so lucky to find..."
Coercri Seareach
"Love this place! So many options of meat and other fillings for pitas, as well as other Lebanese foods such as hummus, salads, falafel and..."
Kirsten Harder
"Very good food, the owner was super nice, came around to ask us if everything was..."
Nadira Younes
"They provide a consistently good product and have been for the 20 years I have been eating..."
eric boyer
"Sami's Gyro and the Falafel Sandwich are both absolutely amazing and very filling. Add a triangle of walnut baklava for a sweet perfection end to..."
Karl Bloss
"I love the gyro. Been eating here forever, before it moved from across the street. Love..."
Ro Bie
"This place rocked my socks. Such a cool place, great comfortable atmosphere. Their gyros are pretty..."
Stephen Nichelson
"Food & service was great! Serving sizes were big and full of meat! They do not skimp on anything. Enough for 2..."
Michele Geldersma
"Stopped in for takeout. Was in an out pretty quickly. Got a shawarma chicken salad which was pretty tasty. The paste/dressing that was added was a..."
Emily Lynn
"I have been eating here for 20 years and it is always good. Delicious falafel and rice bowls for amazing vegetarian meals. Classic gyros. Lots of fun..."
Grand Cast
Parsley Mediterranean Grille
85/100 (1053 ratings)
Quick Bites
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Mediterranean
Mediterranean
Greek
Middle Eastern
Greek
Middle Eastern
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Hummus
Falafel
Shawarma
Sit down
Middle Eastern
Mediterranean
Greek
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Delivery
Takeout
Reservations
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"We stopped in here for lunch during Artprize. Every where in the city is currently mobbed by visitors that it was hard getting in anywhere. Parsley..."
Soykac
"OK riff on Arabic Food. I've eaten at a lot of authentic Arabic restaurants and Parsley does the food justice. The restaurant is bright and inviting..."
D Reid
"I go here on a regular basis and don't have any complaints! Everything I've eaten there has been delicious and affordable, the service is fast and..."
EugeniaBennington
"Very impressed by the service and speed that my food was prepared.good environment ad manager met our personal..."
Matt Wright
"Fantastic Mediterranean Food. My boyfriend and I get the chicken shwarma with everything but olives and it's delicious and healthy. I always feel..."
T
"Wonderful service, great food!. Every time I have been to Parsley (at least a dozen), I have been greeted at the counter by a very friendly member of..."
Maria
"I have to say the first time I walked into Parsley's I didn't think I would like it. However, this was not the case. Thanks to the great service I..."
Joshua Sallee
"Great Food at a Great Price!. Since Parsley opened, I have been there several times. Everytime I go the food is excellent, its always fresh and fast...."
Noor
"Located on the corner of Monroe Center and Ottawa, this restaurant is a fairly new addition to Grand Rapids. It's fairly close to Sami's Pita House..."
Eatingourwaythroughgrandrapids
"The mango smoothie was so fresh and refreshing. Best tasting mango smoothie I have had in quite some time! Also, thoroughly enjoyed the chicken..."
Michele Sauers
"Great food, friendly service, every..."
Debbie
"We ordered catering for a party and are so happy with everything! They delivered and set up the food. The quality of the food was awesome and all..."
Renee A
"Excellent food! This was the first time I had Chicken Shawarma and it was..."
Jill Flynn
"Best place for Mediterranean food in downtown. Rice bowls and wraps are awesome. I would recommend their chicken shawarma bowl or chicken curry bowl..."
M C
"Each food item I have tried here, I love. Fast service, and great employees. I highly recommend stopping in for some amazing quality, and fresh made..."
Raven Lessard
"Lentil soup was great also the Tabouli. Good location..."
Jacob
"Stopped for lunch and was pleasantly surprised. Very flavorful shawarma and fresh humus. Service was quick and..."
Mike Finton
"Stopped in to try their Greek Salad, very satisfied with the service and food. I would definitely stop here again. Large salad with plenty of..."
Matthew Curry
"Always delicious, I've been coming here for years! Very relaxed place, perfect for the casual meal, and don't forget your..."
Christen Burdette
"I just wish I had one where I live!!! Excellent food. Great location. Staff were all super friendly. Oh...and did I mention the excellent..."
Jared Kail
"Parsley is the best take out option in Downtown Grand Rapids. Zaid is one of the kindest humans I’ve met, and he runs a fantastic restaurant. The..."
Michael Stutz
"Just had the daily special chicken stir fry and holy smokes. Please make this a menu item permanently! SO good...."
Drew Fortier
"Some of the best Mediterranean food I’ve had in Michigan with very authentic flavors. Food was given to me in a couple of minutes. Restrooms are..."
Ayman Mannan
"Great food and super nice..."
Timothy Flynn
"I enjoyed my chicken bowl. The spicy rice wasn't too spicy yet flavorable. Service was quick and..."
Olivia Reed
"Steak kabob wrap was very tasty, and the new fries are extra crispy. Staff are far more friendly and helpful than most. Cheerful, fast,..."
Neil Carlson
"I vacationed in Greece for 2 weeks. This place is spot on! Authentic, great atmosphere, and the food sent me back to the Mediterranean. Thank..."
Jason McCoy
Osta's Lebanese Cuisine
85/100 (341 ratings)
Restaurants
Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
Lebanese
Dinner
Lunch
Beef
Salad
Hummus
Falafel
Shawarma
Fattoush
"Been coming here for at least 10 years now. The food is the best Lebanese I've ever had. Tawook���� and the owners are friendly and amazing...."
P.J. Dee
"One of the best meals you’ll have! So fresh, so flavorful and the service is..."
Alyssa Slamp
"Such great food!! So I have a new addiction! The authentic food in this cozy family owned restaurant is so good. the service is friendly, fast and..."
CI Holley
"We drove from Whitehall to Grand Rapids to try this restaurant located in the gaslight district and we were very pleased. The waitress was wonderful,..."
Betty Barnard
"Had dinner there tonight for my birthday. We always have had the best service and amazing food! Their shawarma and kafta are the best we've ever had...."
Caitlin Stedman
"Discovered this place by accident.....good to the last bite...awesome friendly people...you can't go wrong! One of my new..."
Kathleen Rusek Smith
"WOW - I had a fabulous dinner here last week, and brought a larger group of colleagues back on the following night because the food, ambience, and..."
Linda J. Smith
"My family loves this restaurant. The food and service is always..."
Leslie Donaghy Quist
"We love this place, the food was excellent the drinks were great. It's a real fun place to dine..."
Carolina Soto
"Delicious!! Everything is so fresh and tasty! Very friendly,..."
Chris DeMaagd
"My favorite restaurant! My family and I have tried the whole menu and have never been disappointed! The Aouad's are kind, welcoming, and never fail..."
Marijke Kremin
"Fantastic food, people and authentic atmosphere. I came here during my vacation twice. Be sure to come hungry as you will want to try so many..."
Jeff Brennan
"Some of the best Lebanese food I have ever had! The service was impeccable as well! We even grabbed some of the house lebanese dressing to go home!..."
Jennifer McCabe
"Today, I hosted a bridal shower for 15 people. The food was so wonderful and Diane was so kind. My guests were oohing and ahhing with every bite...."
Jan Slenk-Hammersmith
"Osta's serves up fresh authentic Lebanese food. The menu is wide and there is not a bad choice on it. It is delicious. The service is impeccable. The..."
Georgia Kazma Clough
"This was excellent food, comfort food, and the employees are very kind and..."
Miriam Andrews
"Great food, Great service. Can't go wrong with that..."
Salim Paunwar
"I always get the hummus pita sandwhich. Everything is always fresh including the pitat bread. Diane is the owner and we are on a first-name basis. I..."
Dave Duggan
"A friend of mine had suggested we visit here since I was seeking more Lebanese/Mediterranean Restaurants in GR. My friend and I headed out on a..."
Faith Reyes
"Diane, who normally takes my order goes the extra mile always. She knows I like extra parsley on my hummus, so I get it no questions asked. I think..."
Kathy De Mey
"One of our absolute favorite restaurants. The food is so flavorful. They never disappoint! My only recommendation would be to use "leftover" boxes..."
KB
"Simply the Best Lebanese food I've ever had we continue to go back on special occasions, though the price is reasonable you don't have to wait for a..."
J S
"Returned home tonight w/ a take-out order for my fam of pita sandwiches & salads; thumbs-up all around. Very happy Osta's is open again. So glad to..."
Tom Townsend
"Great Lebanese food. The gyro sandwiches are delicious. Never dined in but i love to get takeout from here. The food is great for the price. They..."
Joe G
"5 big Mediterranean stars for Osta's in Gaslight Village! Simply the Best Mediterranean food in this area hands down. Osta's is family owned and..."
Ed Buck
"Totally love the service and quality of the food. Locally owned and they typically know you by name! I highly..."
Brice Bossardet
"I absolutely love this restaurant. I work across the street and I order about once a week. Everyone who works there is so sweet and genuine. I always..."
Nakayla Miller
"Great place for dine in Mediterranean. Moderately priced, very authentic, fresh and flavorful. Terrific service. .. you feel like family. Cozy and..."
Tamara Dabney
"Definitely recommend! Large food & drink menu Plenty of vegan options Cozy intimate environment Family owned Pleasant and helpful..."
Ry Wii
"Just a enjoyed a terrific dinner and Lebanese wine at Osta's.Hubby and I celebrated our anniversary with the combination lamb,beef and chicken..."
Donna Plesner
"Delicious and authentic Lebanese food. Family owned and operated. The service was excellent, very friendly. Would def recommend it to my friends,..."
Angel Aslo
"Great food. We have been eating here for years. Great quality. Owners are always on their..."
Krupp Law
Sheshco Mediterranean Grill
84/100 (2434 ratings)
Restaurants
Lebanese
Halal
Vegetarian Friendly
Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
Arabic
Arabic
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
Halal
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Shawarma
Eggplant
Kabobs
Salad
Juice & Smoothies
Lamb
Chili
Hummus
Falafel
Juice & Smoothies
Sit down
Arabic
Middle Eastern
Mediterranean
Highchairs Available
Cash Only
Free Wifi
Accepts Discover
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"I had never tried this style of food before. We shared a sample platter with everything. I had eggplant, meat in grape leaves, garlic paste dip, and..."
Michael W Reynolds
"Was FINALLY able to try Sheshco after years of wanting - it didn't disappoint! The garlic sauce is so delicious, the portions you get are worth the..."
Leah Raczka
"Everything I have had here is top notch. The hot fresh rolls are to die for. Their garlic dip is amazing. The entrees are full of flavor. I always..."
Steph Carter
"I have eaten here several times and have always been delighted at how delicious each dish is. For me, the highlight is the garlic spread they offer..."
Dan DiLorenzo
"This is genuinely the hidden gem of GR. If you even kinda like Mediterranean food, you NEED to try this wonderful place! I honestly didn't like..."
Carmen Elizabeth Roth
"If I could give this place 10 stars, I would. The Mixed Mazza is the best thing to get and you’ll have leftovers for days. Also, their garlic dip..."
Nadira Kharmai-Freed
"As someone who has lived in the Middle East, I can attest that this is one of the finest places to eat in Michigan. The waiter was excellent, the..."
Don Semora
"The food is amazing !! I took my mother for the first time yesterday and even though it was packed for lunch our service was great and the food even..."
Crystal Medina Arizola
"Excellent food knowledgeable staff and great atmosphere. One of my favorite places to bring friends and share great..."
Kelly Petty
"Great place and the food was excellent. Service staff were super friendly and took care of everything efficiently. We tried several appetizers and..."
Samer Sam Nadda
"Had a hankering for Mediterranean food, and this place hit the spot! Great flavors, great service, and large portions to have a snack later. We'll be..."
Elyse Marie Welcher
"Great food and service. Food was excellent and hot. Bread was fresh out of the oven. On our favorite..."
Dave Burley
"This was my first time at a Mediterranean diner. I was really impressed with the service and the food. Everything we had was really good. We will..."
Drew Munchbach
"08/22/23, another fabulous lunch! So delicious. Excellent Mediterranean restaurant! Humus, Tabulie, Chicken Tawook fresh and wonderful flavors!..."
John Geha
"One of the best restaurants in Grand Rapids. The service was exceptional and the food was ridiculously good. I stumbled upon it randomly and I'm so..."
Matt
"One of the best mediterranean restaurants I have tried so far! I absolutely recommend this place, all I ate was delicious. They bake their own pita..."
Sandy Bautista
"I've been going to Sheshco for over 8 years now, and I can say without a doubt that it's my favorite restaurant ever. Not just because of the amazing..."
Nick W.
"This place was great, the host was very friendly, the service was great and the atmosphere made me feel like being back in the middle east. The..."
JC Olson
"The wife and I decided to eat here last minute before we watched a movie at Celebration North... We both agreed this restaurant was the best part of..."
Ben McEwan
"Everything we ordered was delish! Fast friendly efficient service. If we lived here we would be regulars! Some of the best bread warm right from the..."
Dawn Doleh
"Tried this for the first time last week and I'm SO glad we did. Had one of the best meals I've had in a long time. Ordered the Greek Salad and added..."
Davie Torres
"We stopped in for dinner prior to a movie tonight and were amazed by this place. All of the staff we interacted with were fantastic and did an..."
David Malin Jr
"For $20-$30 a visit I get the best Mediterranean food I can find in a long time. I am always happy to get something at Sheshco. They have cheaper..."
Allen Leland
Gita Pita
83/100 (1251 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Fast food
Mediterranean
Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
Middle Eastern
Greek
Fast Food
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Lunch
Dinner
Falafel
Shawarma
Café
Middle Eastern
Mediterranean
Greek
Fast food
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Lunch
Dinner
Cheap Eats
"Nice vegan food, not overly cheap but a fair size portions. Became one of my favourites in GR. Also have a large indoor sitting area, if you have a..."
Olia
"Probably one of my favorite restaurants in GR. Food is amazing and fresh. Prices have raised significantly so we don't get to visit as much when it's..."
C Smith
"Had a steak shawarma that would blow you away. Service was quick, we were in a hurry and the guy had us in and out within 10 minutes. Prices were a..."
Doctor Matty
"Their food is SO GOOD! We ordered a couple of different entrees/appetizers to split between our family of 4 and we all devoured it! The flavors are..."
Sheri Monroe
"*I have nothing to compare the authenticity of the food to so my rating has nothing to do with that* The workers were quiet but started talking and..."
Sarah
"Love the pita they use, not too dry, not too soft. A perfectly warmed pita wrapped around your choice of protein. Also they do bowls if you want..."
Wyatt McCulley
"No-nonsense joint offering all kinds of Greek staples. The falafel pita (with as many toppings as possible) never..."
Jacob DeWeerd
"This place is really the best. We’ve been eating there since they were in Cascade and their quality has remained awesome. Biggest critique is how..."
Charlie White
"A phenomenal gyro salad bowl. No sugar in any of the dressings. I tried the garlic dressing...so delicious. They let me try a sample of the gyro..."
Karen
"First time there. Got a quick wrap. Nice to see different ingredients and it it was delicious. They sell beer too which is..."
Alley Saenz
"Guy Fieri !!YOU must taste this Pita! The best Pita joint around!! The bread is made fresh daily. All fresh ingredients go into to making each pita..."
Ginny
"Great food, I mean absolutely delicious, and good service. The only problem I found disturbing was the way they made my pita shawarma. They placed my..."
C K
"Best gyro I've ever eaten. Hands..."
Steve Katerberg
"This family owned restaurant has been serving great food and great vibes to the community for years, even through cov19 and continues to deliver top..."
TW Business
"I've been coming to this EXCELLENT place since 2016. If you are a vegetarian, the falafel pita is the most delicious thing I've had without meat, it..."
Bill J
"This pic is the aftermath of a delicious chicken shawarma pita! OMG sooooo good!! Pickles, cabbage, cucumber hash, and a cool garlic sauce that gives..."
Don Whidden
Pita House
82/100 (620 ratings)
Quick Bites
Vegetarian Friendly
Mediterranean
Lebanese
Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
Greek
Greek
Middle Eastern
Lebanese
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Greek
Middle Eastern
Mediterranean
Lebanese
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Found this gem amidst the miles of chaos of shopping choices along 28th Street -- just across from TJ Maxx. What a find!!! Lots of choices, huge..."
Laura Huth-Rhoades
"This was our first time eating here. The food was amazing and the portions are huge! The falafel sliders were as good or better than we have ever..."
Joni Troeger
"The best gyros, I drive from Northern Michigan and always stop in for a..."
Traci Smith-Delaney
"I visited yesterday and the cuisine couldn't have been more authentic. GREAT food, full of flavor. I think everyone should visit & try something..."
Amanda Lee Hart
"First timer here today and the food was amazing. I will definitely be..."
Heather Bausick
"The food is as authentic as the people who own and operate their many locations. The portions are huge, and everything is..."
Omar Flores
"Food is amazing. A bit pricey, but everything is these days. I've been here multiple times and meat is always fresh and well seasoned. Super quick..."
Kayla LaBeau
"Pita House has been one of our familyfavoritese for years, and for good reason. Whether it's their mouthwatering gyros, hearty bowls, or fresh..."
Jacob R
"We came here with our family to celebrate a birthday. Mediterranean food was New to most of us. Time was taken to explain the variety of choices. The..."
David Bouwkamp
"This place is great! Fast, fresh food. It is nice to find something similar to the Middle Eastern you can find in the metro Detroit area. I’ve only..."
Lara Zacharewski
"We made a pit stop here tonight after running errands, and we were not disappointed. My family has been on a gyro kick lately, and this definitely..."
Bri
"Counter serve Mediterranean food. Delicious gyros, fast and friendly service, and the staff are the best. Large portions. Great for..."
Alaine Banninga
"This is absolutely the best gyro in town. Everything is made to order with all fresh ingredients. Something for everyone on the menu. The staff is..."
Stephen Bozeman
"Despite some of the bad reviews I was craving a gyro so I decided to give it a try. Was not disappointed the gyro was delicious and huge. The..."
D Turk
"Food was ok, but expensive with portions being too small. We ordered 2 bowls with chicken shawarma and a sandwich, all 3 ended up not enough for..."
UmaMaheshwar Reddy
"Got the veggie platter and the veggie pita to split between hubby and I. It was very filling and tasty, and staff was knowledgeable about helping us..."
Jessica Spicher
"Best gyros ever. They cut your portion off the spit right in front of..."
Enoch Alvarez
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