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100 Best Arab Restaurants Around America!

posted on: Sep 27, 2017

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

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2. Mini Kabob Glendale – Los Angeles ,California

Yelp Rating: 4.5 Stars

Famous for: Portion Size, Spicing, Tender Meats

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3. Joe’s Falafel – Los Angeles, California

Yelp Rating: 4.5 Stars

Famous for: Falafel, Wraps, Tahini Sauce

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4. Skaf’s Lebanese Cuisine – Los Angeles, California

Yelp Rating: 4.5 Stars

Famous for: Chicken Sharwarma, Rice, Halloumi

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5. Hayat’s Kitchen – Los Angeles, California

Yelp Rating: 4.5 stars

Famous for: Baba Ghanoush, Hummus, Fries

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6. Old Jerusalem Restaurant – San Francisco, California

Yelp Rating: 4 Stars

Famous for: Lamb, Kofta

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7. The Flying Falafel – San Francisco, California

Yelp Rating: 4.5 Stars

Famous for: Vegan Arabic Food, Falafel Pockets, Hummus

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8. Yemen Kitchen – San Francisco, California

Yelp Rating: 4.5 Stars

Famous for: Lamb Beyti, Zucchini Fritters, Kunefe

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9. Ariana Kabob and Grill – Jacksonville, Florida

Yelp Rating: 4.5 Stars

Famous for: Banjon Borami, Lamb Shawarma Platter, Mantu

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10. Karams – Jacksonville, Florida

Yelp Rating: 4.5 Stars

Famous for: Falafel, Tabouleh, Baba Ghanoush

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11. Mandaloun – Jacksonville, Florida

Yelp Rating: 4 Stars

Famous for: Samboush, Fattoush, Baba Ghanoush

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12. Hala Cafe and Bakery – Jacksonsville, Florida

Yelp Rating: 4.5 Stars

Famous for: Pita Chips, Cashew Baklava, Lentil Soup

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13. Tabouleh Mediterranean Cafe – Jacksonville, Florida

Yelp Rating: 4.5 Stars

Famous for: Meat Plates, Delicious Cheese Pies, Fattoush

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14. Fresh Bites – Tampa, Florida

Yelp Rating: 4.5 Stars

Famous for: Hummus, Tabouleh, Grape Leaves

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15. La Pita – Tampa, Florida

Yelp Rating: 5 Stars

Famous for: Best Hummus in Tampa, Stuffed Grape Leaves, Chicken Platter

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16. Mays AlReem Usa Pita House – Tampa, Florida

Yelp Rating: 4.5 Stars

Famous for: Hummus, Tabouli, Baba Ghanoush, Grape Leaves

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17. Petra Restaurant – Tampa, Florida

Yelp Rating: 4 Stars

Famous for: Hummus, Baba Ghanoush, Grape Leaves

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18. Grape Leaf Express – Tampa, Florida

Yelp Rating: 4 Stars

Famous for: Grape Leaves, Lamb Gyro, Tabbouleh

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19. Taste of Lebanon – Chicago, Illinois

Yelp Rating: 4.5 Stars

Famous for: Lamb Wrap, Hummus, Lentil Soup

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20. Zam Zam Middle Eastern Grill – Chicago, Illinois

Yelp Rating: 4.5 Stars

Famous For: Lamb Chop Platter, Roasted Tomatoes, Textured Fries

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21. Taza Cafe – Chicago, Illinois

Yelp Rating: 4.5 Stars

Famous for: Chicken shawarma, Gyros, Kifta Plate

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22. Noon O Kabab – Chicago, Illinois

Yelp Rating: 4 Stars

Famous For: Fresh Vegetables, Pomegranate Mushrooms, Vegetarian Fesenjoon

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23. Troy Mediterranean Grill – Chicago, Illinois

Yelp Rating: 4.5 Stars

Famous For: Potato Skewers, Salad, Kabob Platter

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24. Oasis Falafel- Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Yelp Rating: 4.5 Stars

Famous for: Falafel, Vegetarian

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25. Zaytoon Mediterranean Grill – Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Yelp Rating: 3.5 Stars

Famous for: Gyro, Falafel Wraps, Chicken Sharwarma

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26. Oleana Restaurant – Boston, Massachusetts

Yelp Rating: 4.5 Stars

Famous For: Sultan’s Appetizer, Baked Alaska, Spinach Falafel

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27. Sarma – Boston, Massachusetts

Yelp Rating: 4.5 Stars

Famous for: Doughnuts, Brussel Sprouts, Fried Chicken

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28. Tangierino – Boston, Massachusetts

Yelp Rating: 3.5 Stars

Famous For: Tuna Tartar, Hummus Plate, Lobster Mac and Cheese

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29. Moody’s Falafel Place – Boston, Massachusetts

Yelp Rating: 3.5 Stars

Famous for: Beef Wrap, Falafel, Lamp Kofta

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30. Cafe Jaffa – Boston, Massachusetts

Yelp Rating: 3.5 Stars

Famous for: Lamb Kabob Pita, Tabbouleh, Hummus

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31. Al Ameer Restaurant – Dearborn, Michigan

Yelp Rating: 4 Stars

Famous for: Fattoush, Falafel Platter, Mujadara

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32. Sheeba Restaurant – Dearborn, Michigan

Yelp Rating: 4 Stars

Famous for: Lamb Haneeth, The Zorbian, The Massaloug

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33. Al Sultan Restaurant – Dearborn, Michigan

Yelp Rating: 4.5 Stars

Famous For: Shish Tawook, Deboned Chicken, Chicken Fattoush Salad

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34. Shatila Bakery – Dearborn, Michigan

Yelp Rating: 5 Stars

Famous for: French Pastries, Arabic Sweets, Fruit Tarts

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35. Al Chabab Restaurant – Dearborn, Michigan

Yelp Rating: 4.5 Stars

Famous for: Meat Platter, Masareen, Pacha

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36. Harmonie Garden Cafe – Detroit, Michigan

Yelp Rating: 5 Stars

Famous for: Chicken Kabbouli, Arabi Falafel, Hummus

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37. Anita’s Kitchen – Ferndale, Michigan

Yelp Rating: 4.5 Stars

Famous for: Vegetarian Grape Leaves, Lemon Lentil Soup, Shish Tawook

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38. La Palma – Detroit, Michigan

Yelp Rating: 4.5 Stars

Famous For: Pita Pockets, Chicken Lunch Special, Rice Pudding

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39. Byblos Cafe & Grill – Detroit, Michigan

Yelp Rating: 5 Stars

Famous For: Lebanese Salad, Fattoush Salad, Garlic Sauce

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40. Royal Kabob – Detroit, Michigan

Yelp Rating: 4.5 Stars

Famous for: Hummus Topped Chicken, Garlic Paste, Baba Ghanoush

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41. Al Basha Restaurant – Paterson, New Jersey

Yelp Rating: 4.5 Stars

Famous for: Meat Platter, Mint Lemonade, Mixed Grill

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42. Sam’s Falafel Stand – Jersey City, New Jersey

Yelp Rating: 4 Stars

Famous for: Falafel Wraps, Homemade Bread, Mixed Combo Plate

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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

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44. Abbey’s Pub and Grill – Jersey City, New Jersey

Yelp Rating: 4.5 Stars

Famous for: Sweet Plantains, Grape Leaves, Mixed Grill

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45. Lavash City – Jersey City, New Jersey

Yelp Rating: 4 Stars

Famous for: Lula Chicken, Baklava, Fatooush

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46. Abu Rass – Paterson, New Jersey

Yelp Rating: 4.5 Stars

Famous for: Large Mix Plate, Kibbeh, Baba Ganoush

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47. Al Raouche – Paterson, New Jersey

Yelp Rating: 5 Stars

Famous For: Beef Sharwarma Sandwiches, Cheese Pies, Home Made Hummus

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48. Taj Lebanese Restaurant – Paterson, New Jersey

Yelp Rating: 4.5 Stars

Famous For: Musabaha, Salmon Platter, Vegetarian Mezzah

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49. Al Kumah – Paterson, New Jersey

Yelp Rating: 4.5 Stars

Famous for: Kufta Kebob, Shawarma, Grape Leaves

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50. Salahedin Middle East – Paterson, New Jersey

Yelp Rating: 4.5 Stars

Famous for: Lamb Kebab, Seasoned Burgers, Mint Tea

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51. Taim – New York, New York

Yelp Rating: 4.5 Stars

Famous for: Falafel, Harissa, Banana Date Lime Smoothie

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52. The Family Store – New York, New York

Yelp Rating: 5 Stars

Famous For: Semolina Cheesecake, Potato Salad, Lentil Cakes

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53. Manousheh – New York, New York

Yelp Rating: 5 Stars

Famous For: Homemade Labneh, Kati Rolls, Thelewala

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54. Omar’s Kitchen and Bar – New York, New York

Yelp Rating: 4.5 Stars

Famous For: Chicken Sharwarma, Spices, Eggplant Salad

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55. Ali’s Restaurant – New York, New York

Yelp Rating: 5 Stars

Famous For: Garlic Cilantro Fries, Falafel, Bean Salad

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56. Monapita Mediterranean Grill – Raleigh, North Carolina

Yelp Rating: 4.5 Stars

Famous For: Hummus Platter, Fatooush, Lamb Gyro

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57. Bosphorus – Raleigh, North Carolina

Yelp Rating: 4 Stars

Famous For: Lamb Pizza, Cigar Bourek, Baba Ghanoush

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58. La Shish – Raleigh, North Carolina

Yelp Rating: 4.5 Stars

Famous For: Spanikopita Appetizer, Shish Tawook, Athenian Platter

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59. Sitti – Raleigh, North Carolina

Yelp Rating: 4.5 Stars

Famous For: Beef and Lamb Sharwarma, Hummus Appetizer, Mezze Plate

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60. Neomonde Bakery & Deli – Raleigh, North Carolina

Yelp Rating: 4.5 Stars

Famous For: Tabouleh, Hummus, Baba Ghanoush

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61. Maha’s Falafel – Cleveland, Ohio

Yelp Rating: 4.5 Stars

Famous For: Hummus Wrap, Pickled Turnip, Fries

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62. Sittoo’s Pita and Salads – Cleveland, Ohio

Yelp Rating: 4.5 Stars

Famous For: Pita Wraps, Hummus, Kofta Kabob

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63. Dolce Wraps – Cleveland, Ohio

Yelp Rating: 4 Stars

Famous For: Chicken Wrap, Hummus Wrap, Lamb Moroccan Wrap

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64. Taza A Lebanese Grill – Cleveland, Ohio

Yelp Rating: 4.5 Stars

Famous For: Fatteh, Turkish Coffee, Kofta

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65. Zahav – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Yelp Rating: 5 Stars

Famous For: Crispy Halloumi, Fried Cauliflower, Zapas

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66. Mama’s Vegetarian – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Yelp Rating: 4.5 Stars

Famous For: Falafel Sandwich, Latke Vegetable Patties, Grape Leaves

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67. Saad’s Halal Restaurant – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Yelp Rating: 4.5 Stars

Famous For: Kafta Kabob Sandwich, Chicken Maroosh, Baklava

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68. Lazeez Grill – Allentown, Pennsylvania

Yelp Rating: 5 Stars

Famous For: Spinach Pie, Aranabeet, Lamb Kabob

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69. Damascus Restaurant – Allentown, Pennsylvania

Yelp Rating: 5.0 Stars

Famous For:

Fried Cauliflower, Kabob Platter, Deluxe Salad

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70. Aci Halal – Allentown, Pennsylvania

Yelp Rating: 4 Stars

Famous for: Eggplant Lunch Special, Beyti Kabob, Iszkender

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71. Falafel House – Portland, Oregon

Yelp Rating: 4 Stars

Famous for: Sharwarma, Kibbeh, Fries with Tahini

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72. Mediterranean Exploration Company – Portland, Oregon

Yelp Rating: 4.5 Stars

Famous for: Octopus Kebab, Moroccan Egg Dish, Mixed Grill

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73. DarSalam – Portland, Oregon

Yelp Rating: 4 Stars

Famous for: Chickpea Stew, Curry Lentil Soup, Potato Tomato Grill

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74. Wolf & Bear’s – Portland, Oregon

Yelp Rating: 4 Stars

Famous for: Sabich, Olea, Falafel

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75. Egyptian Bros – Portland, Oregon

Rating: 4.5 Stars

Famous for: Falafel, Lamp Wrap, Chicken Kabob

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76. East Side Pockets – Providence, Rhode Island

Yelp Rating: 5 Stars

Famous for: Falafel Plate, Dolmas, Gyro Wrap

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77. Opa The Phoenician – Providence, Rhode Island

Yelp Rating: 4.5 Stars

Famous for: Hummus, Bird’s Nest, Kofta

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78. Providence Byblos – Providence, Rhode Island

Yelp Rating: 4 Stars

Famous for: Hummus, Bird’s Nest, Kofta

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79. Oasis Grill and Market – Providence, Rhode Island

Yelp Rating: 4 Stars

Famous for: Hummus, Baba Ganhoush, Falafel

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80. Tea in the Sahara – Providence, Rhode Island

Yelp Rating: 4.5 Stars

Famous For: Turkish Tea, Goat Cheese and Figs, Oil Cured Olives

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81. Leyla Fine Lebanese Cuisine – Charleston, South Carolina

Yelp Rating: 4.5 Stars

Famous for: Baba Ghanoush, Tabouleh, Cheese Rolls

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82. Ali Baba Mediterranean Food – Charleston, South Carolina

Yelp Rating: 4.5 Stars

Famous For: Shwarma, Stuffed Zucchini, Bell Peppers

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83. Arabesque – Columbia, South Carolina

Yelp Rating: 4.5 Stars

Famous For: Damascus Bread, Lamb Shawarma, Chicken Hummus

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84. Sanaa’s Gourmet Restaurant – Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Yelp Rating: 5 Stars: NATIONALLY RANKED!

Famous For: Mussakhan Fatayer, Falafel Fatayer, Shish Tawook

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85. Casablanca Restaurant – Memphis, Tennessee

Yelp Rating: 4 Stars

Famous For: Chocolate Mousse, Sultan Mezza Combo, Egyptian Hawawshi

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86. Al Rayan Restaurant – Memphis, Tennessee

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Yelp Rating: 4 Stars

Famous For: Chocolate Mousse, Sultan Mezza Combo, Egyptian Hawawshi

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87. Mediterranean Pita Sandwich & Grill – Memphis, Tennessee

Yelp Rating: 4.5 Stars

Famous For: Fried Cheese, Tabouleh Salad, Baba Ghanoush

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88. Zam Zam Mediterranean Grill – Memphis, Tennessee

Yelp Rating: 4 Stars

Famous For: Rice Platter, Spicy Chicken, Gyro

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89. Castle Restaurant – Memphis, Tennessee

Yelp Rating: 4.5 Stars

Famous For: Gyro, Lamb Salad, Falafel

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90. Tannor Grill – Memphis, Tennessee

Yelp Rating: 4.5 Stars

Famous For: Gyro, Lamb Salad, Falafel

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91. Marciano – Memphis, Tennessee

Yelp Rating: 4 Stars

Famous For: Crab Cakes, Bread and Pesto, Hummus

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92. Al Aseel Grill – Houston, Texas

Yelp Rating: 4.5 Stars

Famous For: Meat Platter, Chicken Muskhan, Sumac

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93. Mary’s Lebanese Cuisine – Houston, Texas

Yelp Rating: 5 Stars

Famous For: Meat Platter, Falafel, Hummus

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94. Aladdin’s Mediterranean Cuisine – Houston, Texas

Yelp Rating: 4 Stars

Famous For: Eggplant Vegetable Dish, Spicy Hummus, Lamb Meatballs

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95. Fadi’s Meyerland Mediterranean Grill – Houston, Texas

Yelp Rating: 4 Stars

Famous For: Fillet Mignon Kabob, Couscous and Quinoa salad, Pomegranate eggplant

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96. Ranoush – Houston, Texas

Yelp Rating: 4.5 Stars

Famous For: Hummus Sharwarma, Turkey Meatballs, Mint Tea

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97. Mamnoon – Seattle, Washington

Yelp Rating: 4.5 Stars

Famous For: Hummus Sharwarma, Turkey Meatballs, Mint Tea

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98. Cafe Munir – Seattle, Washington

Yelp Rating: 4 Stars

Famous For: Shish Taouk, Hommus Balila, Baklava

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99. Gorgeous George’s Mediterranean Kitchen – Seattle, Washington

Yelp Rating: 4 Stars

Famous For: Nazareth Appetizer Platter, Spring Lamb Ribs, fried cauliflower appetizer

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100. Goodies Mediterranean Market – Seattle, Washington

Yelp Rating: 5 Stars

Famous For: Lamb Chops, Falafel Sandwich, Gyro

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