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    Amba Mediterranean Grill

    4.7 (102 reviews)
    Closed 10:30 am - 8:30 pm

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    Lemonade And Bowls
    Steve A.

    Better than expected fast casual Middle Eastern restaurant in Joliet. It happens to be another one of those build as you go along the counter places. Amba is a place to get tasty food in a hurry. Only thing is it may be long calling on you to make an order. The lines usually move quick though. A pretty easy ordering process many other places have copied from a chain that happens to be everywhere. It's a series of steps. The first is to choose a bowl, pita, or wrap. A few reasons to make the right choice. You can fit more in some things and get better values. It's about $12 for bowls. We got these because more fit in these compared to pitas and wraps. After this, choose a base. There's bulgur and tomato pilaf, mixed greens, or saffron and turmeric basmati rice. After this choose a sauce like baba ghannouch or hummus. They also have a few ones that are seasonal. After this choose a protein. There's chicken, falafel, gyro meat and other things. Each of ours certainly was filling. They have plenty of sides we couldn't get, but maybe the next time we'll explore more stuff. For sure we could go here again. It's located on Route 59 close to Theodore Street. There's tons of choices for vegans and vegetarians.

    Sara Mae K.

    Always amazing! This "fast food" restaurant has incredible, consistent, fresh, delish and safe for gluten free peeps food and even better service. The employees are always kind and the food is always amazing. They also give back to the community which is such a kind thing to do. I've been here many times and I'll be back many times again.

    Mindy K.

    Amba is our favorite healthier fast food option in the area. Everything they make here tastes fresh and the portions are huge so you get two meals for the price of one. Definitely get the pita chips and hummus. Delish! Everyone must try it.

    Falafal bowl. Vegetarian deliciousness

    Fresh and delicious! I've had their rice bowls and few times and I'm in love!! I DREAM of them! The food here is so good. The rice bowls are so full of fresh food and flavors that I'm obsessed. The owners are so nice and patient when I order. It's such a cute restaurant, very clean. Stop in for a great choice of Mediterranean food!

    Strawberry Dubai chocolate cup!

    I have been wanting to try Amba out for the longest time because I love Mediterranean food. Let me tell you, it did not disappoint! The staff were so kind and our portion sizes exceeded my expectations. My daughter went crazy over the strawberry Dubai chocolate cup! I can't blame her because it was delicious and the strawberries were so fresh and sweet. We will be back!

    Already half eaten when I remembered to take a photo. Gyro meat bowl.
    P. W.

    I can not believe how AMAZING this food was! The picture does not do it justice at all but trust me when I say, it was DELICIOUS! All of it was so fresh and the flavors all complimented it so well. I got the bow with gyro this time but I am anticipating what I order next time because there will be many more times to come. The staff was all so kind and sweet. Everyone greeted you with a beautiful kind smile. The setup was similar to like the Chipotle concept so you could custom make your bowl, wrap, or pita. They also have entrees and dessert.

    A make your own bowl.
    Crystal B.

    The freshest veggies and falafel in the area! Delicious hummus, dressings, and sauces.

    My order on 1/14/22

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    Thank you Diana. We are glad you enjoyed it.

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    Excellent food! The eggplant dip is fantastic! Great service and friendly staff. Will definitely be coming back.

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    4 years ago

    Great food! Great service! Come back regularly. Do yourself a favor and try it! Yummy

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    I ordered the falafel and they were freshly made. Great flavor and tons of sauce options that are unique.

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    4 years ago

    We've Been here twice now. The service is great. Food is delicious. Fresh ingredients. Plenty of room to dine in. We love it!!!

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    Love the variety of options and the build your own concept. Food quality and quantity were excellent. I will be a regular here.

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    Mousa

    Mousa

    4.4
    (32 reviews)
    6.3 mi

    06/23/2026 Second stop on the road heading West and my wife…read morefound this excellent restaurant in the middle of Joliet. Our waiter, Nick was very patient in answering all our questions and very personable. We started with the spread sampler which was plentiful. My wife had read how their steak was "amazing" so we went with the Mprizola (a 16 oz steak) that was served perfectly and was an excellent cut of meat. Paired with the steak we shared the grilled vegetables which were also excellent. Knowing we were heading for a wedding and probably "too much" food, we passed on any dessert. Thought about stopping in on the return trip, but ended up taking a different route. Next time though...

    Located in downtown Joliet, this is a Greek restaurant conveniently located near the parking…read moregarages. There's also a parking lot next to here for closer spots. It's in an old bank. It's cool to see the vintage interior designs. We went in the evening and it was pretty quiet. The staff were extremely friendly. I appreciate that they take a couple of minutes to engage with you in conversation. We got an "appetizer" that was a shot of alcohol. I believe it was called an Aperitif drink. The server said it's a tradition before you start a meal and helps encourage your appetite. It was good. I ordered the lamb burger and fries. It was delcious. It was cooked perfectly with a lot of flavor. I was full after that meal. I had no room for dessert! The prices were reasonable, too. It's a sophisticated yet informal type of restaurant if that makes sense. I don't visit Joliet often, but I would come back and try something else off of the menu.

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    Taste of Jerusalem

    Taste of Jerusalem

    4.7
    (147 reviews)
    2.8 mi

    Do not let the strip mall fool you. Do not let the kiosk ordering fool you. Do not let the…read moreunassuming interior fool you. Just go. Taste of Jerusalem is the kind of place that reminds you why you should never judge a restaurant by its zip code or its signage. Tucked into a perfectly forgettable strip mall in Plainfield, this little spot is quietly serving some of the best food in the area and I am genuinely annoyed it took me this long to find it. The chicken kabob plate was a revelation. Massive portions of beautifully marinated chicken laid over a split of white rice and spicy rice. That spicy rice deserves its own paragraph. Fragrant, deeply spiced, with a slow building heat that lingers just long enough to keep pulling you back for another bite. Addicting is the only word for it. The hummus was exactly what hummus should be, fresh, delicious, also addictive. I added falafel and pita and those falafel were genuinely among the best I have ever had. Perfectly cooked, not a trace of that greasy heaviness that ruins lesser versions. Just fragrant, spiced, crispy little bites that I genuinely savored. My partner got the chicken wrap and said every component worked together without competing, tasted fresh, and left him full without feeling heavy. High praise from a man who knows his way around a wrap. The space is clean and simple. You order from a kiosk. None of that matters because the husband and wife team running the grill are pouring obvious passion into every plate and it comes through in every single bite. Plainfield has a gem here. Treat it accordingly.

    The food was great. I ordered the chicken and beef shawarma with the half white half spicy rice…read more The meat was seasoned well and the beef had a great char on the edges. I never enjoy ordering from a kiosk, but would return for the food. With a water my bill was $22

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    Kebab combo with spicy rice and falafels
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    Richardsons

    Richardsons

    4.4
    (28 reviews)
    6.3 mi

    Every year. Every. Year. I make the 45+ minute drive to get gumbo from this establishment, and I am…read morehesitant to write about it because then there'll be less for me, but it must be said: that dish is absolutely delicious. I buy multiple plates of it and freeze it in case I'm having a bad day or there's a freak snow storm in May. I'm not sure if the man who makes the gumbo is also the owner, but he needs a raise. It comes with cornbread. The most delicious also, and not a sliver; they give you a brick of cornbread. Such a friendly place, and actually this time while I was enjoying the quirky signs around the bar, I did take a peek at the rest of the menu. It looks like everything they have is equally worth eating. I tell you what, my soul was pretty happy walking out of there.

    This seems like a fairly new, but very nice little place. We did not get to take advantage of the…read moreoutdoor seating as it was kind of chilly in a little bit rainiy that day as we went to the Rialto Theatre for a concert. This place is directly across the street from the theater, so the convenience cannot be beat. It is a comfortable place with a decent bar and excellent bartender. The customer service could not be beat. The owner was on hand, making sure everything went well through the rush prior to the show across the street. waitresses and food runners were busy, thorough and efficient. The sandwiches we got were fine, but the fries were excellent! Seasoned perfectly and had a great crunch to them. The appetizers were a basic fare. Nothing to write home about, but they hit the spot.

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    Took my gumbo to go; yours won't be served on my personal plates lol...
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    Beer and fried food when your concert at The Rialto gets canceled. Not a bad consolation prize!

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    Beer and fried food when your concert at The Rialto gets canceled. Not a bad consolation prize!

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