My favorite spot for Middle Eastern food. We usually get the King Combo, heavy on meat, but also plenty of greens. The kobideh kabob is probably our favorite dish on that combo. It's tender and flavorful. Our least favorite is the cut of lamb kabob. It's been too chewy. But the chicken is tender. They give two of everything except grape leaves. They only give one. The baba ghanouj was very tasty, the hummus was good, the pita was ok. It was warm, but small pieces. Salads and felafel were good. The service is generally good. And the ambiance is uniquely Lebanese. read more

The atmosphere is so cool and comfortable! The service was friendly and quick. The beet juice was delicious and inexpensive considering it was clearly fresh squeezed. However, we ordered the mango juice which was not fresh squeezed, it tasted like nectar. Not bad, but not fresh squeezed. Next time I will order the lemonade, it looked so good. The food was fantastic! We had friends that had been just 5 days before and wanted to go again. It was very reasonably priced and delicious. We will definitely be back!! YUM read more

Ali Baba Grill - beef tenderloin kabob, veggie sampler playe and lentil soup..so good! - Mediterranean Near Me - Golden, Colorado

I have dined at Ali Baba and picked up food several times over the last few years. I particularly enjoy their Baba Ghanouj, Falafel, and lamb dishes. The service is helpful and never rushes. The Middle Eastern decor is beautiful but not pretentious. In the world of generic cookie cutter restaurants, it is wonderful to frequent a place that fully embraces its owners' culture with its food and ambiance. read more

Same beautiful restaurant that I remembered from when I used to visit. However, it looks like the food has changed. Heart-shaped falafel made me giggle, but I wasn't laughing when I tasted it. Spongy, with no flavor aside from a strange, off celery taste. Were these frozen? They looked and tasted like dino bites. But heart shaped? read more

Hahaha I can't believe people rated this good to great - maybe they had a different chef then The chicken shawarma was like jerky n tasteless The beef was tough n tasteless I do agree the hummus was 5 * They really need help! read more

Been coming here for years and they have great vegan Mediterranean food. I had the vegetarian plate. Great baba ghanough, Hummus, falafel and grape leaves. Fabulous ambiance. read more

Have been here multiple times with family. Staff is very friendly and helpful. Food is good and prompt. Typically isn't super busy or noisy for Sunday lunchtimes. read more

The food was amazing. 5 stars for that! The ambiance was also really cool with authentic looking Mediterranean decor and accents. The only thing I would mark it down for is how short the tables are compared to the chairs. I couldn't get my chair pushed in at all so eating was a little awkward. But other than that, I would highly recommend this place! read more

Where to start! Everything was excellent! The hummus is perfectly smooth and deeply flavored. We asked for vegetables on the side and they provided beautiful cucumbers and tomatoes that were actually ripe. What a concept! The gyros were fantastic. The meat was tender and the taziki sauce was perfect. We always add hummus to our gyros for a little extra creaminess. The pitas were clearly made in house... soft, fresh and flavorful. The biggest surprise was the Muhamara Pie... how they make a bread dough that is this smooth and tender is beyond me. The flavor of the filling was perfect with the bread. It was exquisite. Service was friendly and fast. The decor is lovely with comfortable sofa seating a nice option. We will be back! read more

Got take out, chicken kabob and chicken shawarma. Food was meh, no worth the money. Hummus was the only good thing. Chicken kabob, was nothing special, just grilled chicken. Chicken shawarma was gross, basically chicken curry- tasted slow cooked in a crock pot. Togo came with store bought pita instead of fresh homemade. read more

Did a take out and had to come back for a second time just before our flight back home (yes it was that good). The price, the selection, the meat...everything was par excellence. Will absolutely revisit should we come back to Colorado & do recommend. read more

I have been going to Ali Baba Grill since about 2014 when I attended the Colorado School of Mines in beautiful Golden, Colorado. As students, my friends and I would go there for their reasonable prices and large servings on some of their dishes and I am glad to report that has not changed. My favorite dish to get there is the lamb kabsa which has lamb shanks, vegetables, rice, and a yogurt sauce. This can easily be eaten for 2 or 3 meals depending on how much you eat. A little tip is to ask for the red hot sauce that tastes amazing with the dish! With full-size entrees, naan, hummus, and a side salad is provided as well which all taste awesome. If the weather is good, ask for the outside table to enjoy the mountain view with your meal. read more

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We had a wonderful experience for a late lunch at Ali Baba! The inner dining room is just beautiful! There are so many details that make you feel warm, welcomed, and comfortable. Our server could not have been better. She was very helpful and kind. Our food was delicious. We enjoyed kebab plates with lentil soup and hummus/pita. The green and mint teas were lovely on a snowy day. Our only suggestion would be to improve the rice and pita. They were both dry. We plan to return to this great Spot and highly recommended it! read more

We stopped in after a long hike and were very hungry. I grabbed a chicken shawarma plate to go. The food was inexpensive and was a good volume. It came with chicken, rice, hummus, pitas, and I subbed in baba ganoush in place of (I believe) salad. Everything was well seasoned and had great flavor. The staff was great, especially about subbing items, and the place had a calm and quiet vibe to it. read more

Ali Baba Grill - Mediterranean Near Me - Golden, Colorado

Authentic cuisine with generous portions! The hummus had me hooked at first bite, and honestly, it is what keeps me coming here. It is smooth, creamy, and flavorful. It is topped with paprika and olive oil and comes with soft, warm pita bread and I literally could have it as a meal. When you step into the restaurant, it is like you are immersed in the essence of the culture. It is beautifully decorated in golds, oranges, reds, and yellows. They have a fountain in the middle of the restaurant, although I have never seen it working. There are no windows, which makes it a bit darker, but it does add to the ambiance. My usual is the hummus be-shawarma with chicken. It is a large portion of hummus topped with chicken shawarma. The chicken is thinly sliced and has been marinated in garlic, oranges, and various spices. When ordering this dish, you do have the choice of chicken or gyro meat or a combination of both. The chicken is unbelievably tender, and the portions are so big that I always have leftovers for a few meals. Overall, I think this is a neat place to try and the food is delicious. My 4 star (instead of 5 star) rating comes from the fact that I am not the biggest fan of their gyro meat. I also think that the restaurant needs a good cleaning. The salt and pepper shakers looked and felt really dirty, and the glass on the front door is always smudged and dirty, which makes me a little uneasy thinking about their cleaning methods or lack thereof. read more

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We were looking for a close place to grab lunch in the area and stumbled across this place. Not much to look at from the outside, but I'm always interested in Lebanese food, so we gave it a shot. Well, once you go inside you enter a completely different region of the world! The decorations, wall coverings, lighting...everything takes you to Lebanon. Quite impressive and immersive. Service initially was quick, brining us water and our salads in minutes. Once we ordered though, it took quite a while. Lunch specials were affordable and very well seasoned. My Lamb Kafta was delicious but overcooked. Rice was done properly and the salad fresh. We enjoyed our time and chatted but never again had a visit from our waiter, so I had to go to the front and wait to get our bill and a to go box. Poor owner was swamped with incoming orders, questions and waiting customers. She eventually got our check and we headed out with barely enough time to get my friend back to work on time. Overall, lots of potential, just need more staff. Worth a visit though and I would definitely go back when I'm up that way. read more

Ali Baba Grill - Wall decor - Mediterranean Near Me - Golden, Colorado

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I've always loved this restaurant, except for tonight. The Spinach Sambusek had no taste and looked like a taquito instead of the triangle shapes we've had before, and you only got 3 instead of the 5 as listed on the menu. Both the Chicken and Beef Kabobs were dry and overcooked. The hummus was still very good. My husband and I were both disappointed in the food. read more

Oh my goodness, truly amazing and authentic Lebanese food. My boyfriend and his brother are half Lebanese and they said this place holds up to their standards. I got grape leaves and a shawarma plate and both were fantastic. The hummus is out of this world. Sharwarma was a little more cinnamon-y than I normally like but I will 100% be coming back ASAP for more. Also the gyro sandwich, baklava, and tabbouleh were fantastic. read more

Ali Baba Grill - Mediterranean Near Me - Golden, Colorado

Stopped by after a beautiful hike in Golden Gate Canyon State Park! We weren't looking for anything specific and randomly pulled into the parking lot when we saw "GYROS" and we had to go inside! We ordered ours to go so we can eat outside in the patio. The do have available seating! Feel free to enjoy your meal inside too :) We all ordered the Gyro Sandwich and it was pretty good! Definitely hit the spot. I'd say it could've used feta! Maybe that's an option you can add :) We also tried a side of fries... beware! It's a pretty decent portion and can be easily split between 2 people. Seasoning on them is somewhat non existent but still pretty good. Service was great! He was quick and very nice. read more

Ali Baba Grill - Gyro Sandwich - Mediterranean Near Me - Golden, Colorado

This was our first time eating at Ali Baba Grill . We found it to be a charming environment that did not feel like a cafeteria! The place was buzzing with guests, staff and carry out orders being processed!! We placed our order and started with lentil soup that tasted delicious even though it was not served steaming hot. We also received pita and hummus although we ordered baba gannoush. This was not troublesome as it was delicious. When they corrected the mistake the baba gannoush it tasted like humus...we found that odd but feeling satisfied and patient we did not question the server. The staff were very pleasant even though they appeared to be a bit overwhelmed. Our main course was delivered and we enjoyed two chicken dishes and veggie kabob. We noticed that many customers were walking out with to go boxes because the serving sizes were very generous! We took our extra food home too! We will return again soon! read more

I visited during a busy Saturday dinner rush. The food is great. Everything tastes homemade and fresh. The falafel is super crunchy on the outside and nice and fluffy soft on the inside. A must order. Now I'm not normally a hummus fan but I gave this places a try and wow I'm glad I did! It's creamy and flavorful and goes perfectly with their warm pita bread. My entree was the gyro sandwich. It was good but the meat was sliced thick so it didn't have the crispy edges I usually love in a gyro. The flavor was good however. Desert... baklava and real Turkish coffee!! Oh my goodness! Flaky sweet pastry and earthy hot Java. Yumm Service was okay. They were very busy. We did have to make multiple requests for things because the server forgot about them. They also made a mistake on our check. However they were quick up correct it and given how bust they were I think they did well. read more

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when I tell you this place is good I mean THIS PLACE IS GOOD! thank god I exist in the same time as this restaraunt because their chicken kebabs are heaven, literally. the chicken is cooked to perfection, nice and juicy, and it's flavored so good that it doesn't even need sauce. but also the garlic paste is addictive and so perfectly balanced. my favorite place to eat, no questions whatsoever. And the service at this location is amazing. Been to the Boulder one and service and food both good but not great. This place tho, EXCELLENT! read more

When I walked in, I could have sworn I had stepped into a whole new place and time. Amazing decoration, noises, fountains, and smells coming from all directions. Service was so quick and friendly. So much so that our wonderful waitress Tika sought out our needs at the next level! She was conversational and warm, making us feel right at home. I ordered the Greek Salad and added chicken, perfect combo!! So savory, refreshing, and tangy in every bite! I want another! And the baklava + chai is to die for -- a must order!! Overall we spent an awesome chunk of time wining and dining in beautiful, warm, Ali Baba Grill. See you again soon!! read more

Ali Baba Grill - Baklava and Chai Tea - Mediterranean Near Me - Golden, Colorado

We just did a big order tonight for the family and it was absolutely delicious. We live far from the restaurant so we had it delivered and even with the long ride, everything stayed fresh. Everyone gave it rave reviews and 10/10. The gyro was some of the best we have ever had. Hummus and baba perfect. The chicken kabob was fantastic!!! Portions are also spot on. Can't wait for the next order. Thank you!!!! read more

Amazing Mediterranean food. The humus is SO good. Great salad. Highly recommend checking this place out for some fresh, good food! read more

Ali Baba Grill - Vegetarian Combo Vegetarian Combo - Mediterranean Near Me - Golden, Colorado

We showed up with very little time due to traffic and the weather (on our way to the Polar Express). We asked if they could rush our order and they said they could for non grilled items. Sure enough, they arrived within about 5 minutes and were delicious! The waitress was very fast with waters, food, and our bill. Fun decor, quiet and a fun water fountain behind us. We hope to go back soon when we can relax and really enjoy the place. Very pleasant experience! read more

VERY disappointed - after being a very regular customer of this establishment we spent over $80 bucks on a dinner of over-fried falafel - soggy fries and strange tasting under cooked beans. This is our second time in a row of low quality take out from Ali Baba. Contacted the owner who promised to "make it up to me" but it was just an empty promise. Stopped by on a day he promised to be there. He was not. And all that was offered was to fry us up a few falafels. This is no way to care for return customers. This will be our last visit. Too many other reputable restaurants to spend our hard earned cash on. read more

My wife and I came here on a Monday afternoon at 5pm we ordered the King combo, and added gyro and chicken shawarma with garlic paste. All I can say is the food was Outstanding !!! The service was Great and you simply can't beat the atmosphere. My wife and I both had an great experience. I highly recommend this place especially if it's a date night! We were loving the food so much I even forgot to take a picture of it! Also forgot to mention we tried a spinach Pie which was also very good. And, did I mention the great and kind service. I cannot recommend this place more highly. read more

Ali Baba Grill - Mediterranean Near Me - Golden, Colorado

The place was very attractive inside but the food was average. We both had the chicken skewers along with the rice and it was a little dry but still good I would definitely give them another try read more

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Ali Baba Grill is one of my new favorites. They serve Lebanese & Mediterranean dishes that are full of flavor! We ordered the Tabbouleh as an appetizer. It was a fresh, light start to the meal. Entrées are truly a complete meal as they come with rice, hummus, salad and pita bread. The hummus is simple, creamy and delicious. For the main course we ordered the Meat Lovers Combo which includes 3 kabobs: chicken, lamb & kobideh. Every single item in the plate was seasoned perfectly and the meats were all very tender. The rice also comes seasoned and I couldn't believe how delicious it was. Between two people we had plenty of leftovers to take with us which I couldn't wait to eat the following day. I also had a Chai tea and mango drink. Both were very good. This will be my go-to for Mediterranean food and truly satisfies my craving for flavorful dishes that can accommodate vegetarian and meat lover diets! read more

The food is so delicious The atmosphere is gracious The staff is friendly and helpful This is my favorite restaurant in golden. read more

What an amazing place in Golden! Customer service was A+ , Food was A+ and plentiful !!!! Atmosphere was a nice touch too! Thank you Tika for the warm welcome !! read more

Ali Baba Grill - Great interior !!! - Mediterranean Near Me - Golden, Colorado

I tried the baba ghanoush and chicken curry, both were delicious! The atmosphere is very cute and charming, a great spot for a quiet dinner on a Tuesday night. The staff was also extremely nice and service was fast. read more

Amazing restaurant, amazing service, amazing food. One of the best, high quality dining experiences I have had the opportunity to partake of. The food was absolutely unreal good, my son got the pizza and it was extremely good. The highlight of the visit was the tour my son received from our server who was the most professional, hospitable young lady. Rating this restaurant a 5 star and if I could rate it higher I absolutely would. Kudos to the ownership. read more

Ali Baba Grill - Amazing environment, amazing food. - Mediterranean Near Me - Golden, Colorado

As a Middle Eastern person, I grew up eating this type of food, so I am thankful for Ali Baba Grill here in Colorado. Whenever my family visits from out of town, we come here for lunch. We love and appreciate that the menu has something for everyone. The Falafel sandwich is the best. The service is always great whether dining in or getting takeout. read more

What a gem! Service was prompt. Food was delicious! Enjoyed the starters. Looking forward to going back!

This is one of the Golden restaurants I keep coming back to. The King Combo is my go-to for a variety of tasty menu items, my favorites including the meat kabobs, tabbouleh, and baba ganouj with warm pita. The interior space is beautifully decorated. Definitely recommend for a great Mediterranean-Lebanese food experience. read more

The place is beautiful stunning the food to me was just okay I got the chicken kabob with the appetizer mushroom kabob they didn't have authentic dressing for the salad I think they used Italian dressing I just didn't like the flavoring read more

Ali Baba Grill - the interior of a restaurant - Mediterranean Near Me - Golden, Colorado

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Best Middle Eastern food near Denver. I've tried most places here, and I'm from Detroit so I'm picky about my Lebanese food- Ali Baba is always on point and not overpriced like most places in Denver. read more

Great food, great service, friendly people in a business that has been successful for a long time.