This is a stellar example of Middle Eastern Food. Personally, I love the lunch buffets - they give me a chance to sample around the menu without committing to just one dish. Casablanca is located on Brady Street in a building that has been there as long as I can remember. They recently expanded, and now there is a large main dining room, and a large room on the second floor that can be reserved for banquets, parties, etc. There is also some seating near the bar - although these seem to be reserved for the tables that order a hookah as they have the large air vacuums above them that keep the facility clear of smoke. Here's the quick scoop: Extensive vegetarian lunch buffet 6 days a week; Sunday brunch buffet has both vegetarian and meat options and costs a few dollars more. Expect a few soups to pick from, as well as an assortment of typical Middle Eastern dishes prepared very well. I think you will pretty much always see aba ghannooj, hummos, tuboleh salad, potato salad, and falafel in the buffet. There are other options as well - usually a great assortment of salads (vegetable and lettuce based). There is fresh naan style bread as well that is definitely worth sampling. Make sure you try the assortment of relishes and chutneys - they are a great way to add different levels of flavor to your dish. You can expect a few choices for dessert - eschew the other choices and go for the baklava. Service is always pleasant and efficient; not overly effusive, which is fine. Tip: Sunday is probably my favorite day to go, as I'm a bit of a carnivore; several of the lamb / beef and chicken dishes are outstanding and leave me purring with satisfaction. In particular, look for the lamb / beef in the creamy almond sauce - it's making my mouth water just thinking about it! read more

Casablanca - A sampling of the brunch buffet - Middle Eastern Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

So...I take it all back...maybe going with my parents on a cold packer sunday afternoon (when even the much loved vegetarian buffet is replaced with a meat filled one) was not the best representation of this place. I've since returned to sample the place from the second level at night. What a difference!! A galpal and i sat at the upstairs bar on a friday and stayed way longer than expected. Its not exactly a dance club but with the dj, hookahs, belly dancers, red lights and overall slightly scene-y (or to quote a fellow yelper 'it gets a little Kardashian at night') atmosphere it definately makes for a good time. I sat on the balcony for dinner with "the dude" and with the palm trees swaying, $5 martinis flowing (select ones thurs til close!) And falafel-full belly appropriately covered wi th a black dress for a second I swore I was in dubai/morocco/moorish-Spain, etc, instead of steps away from home on Brady. On the past visit I hadn't been thrilled with service but both our bartender (Fri) & waitress (thurs) were very friendly and helpful. How have I lived a few blocks from here and never come??? Well done! read more

Casablanca - My little corner of the world - Middle Eastern Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

The food is good but the server women are dumb. Straight UP DUMB. I asked specifically for grape leaves BEFORE THE MEAL and she said no problem. Then our food comes. And more than half way through the meal, we cancelled the grape leaves. Wtf r we waiting for? She deliberately littered pieces of lettuce in the floor for her to get closer to us to check on us and she swept them up and ignored us. Way too much. Bye. read more

Solid place for brunch. Every time I step into this place, they always remember me and my family. Nasir and his wife are always welcoming people, and their staff shows it as well. I love the mimosa's they have there on Sunday morning/afternoon's. They have Mango, Orange, Grapefruit, and a mix of Strawberry and Orange, simply very good to pair with the delicious food.The buffet offers a lot, from Traditional American Bfast, with eggs, sausage, french toast, and roasted potatoes to grilled lamb, falafel, baba-ganoush, Persian Rice, Roasted Veggies, BBQ Chicken Wings and delicious pasta. So many options to choose from, and there's noooo limit! ha! And once you're done with the main course, you can move on down to the dessert table, and they have all traditional middle eastern treats. PLEASE give them a try with some hot tea or coffee, you will not regret it! The outdoor heated patio is awesome for cold days, with a wonderful view of Brady street. The Hookah bar is not for me, but it attracts others for entertainment and small talk. Very good service, decor and food. read more

Wow - I can't believe that we'd never been to Casablanca before last week. You really can't miss it now, as the new addition looms over the rest of Brady St. Apps: A+ I love hummus. Casablanca goes above and beyond by offering it with meat. I was worried it would be greasy or gross but honestly it was delicious. Try it with beef - amazing! Falafels here are also 1st rate - crunchy and full of flavor. Soup: A I love the lentil soup served at Middle Eastern places, and Casablanca's version is far above average. It's thick and loaded with spice flavor. Entrees: A I've tried the veggie sampler (hummus, baba ganouj, falafs and spinach pie) and wondered if the chef was a secret vegetarian trying to convert carnivores because everything was packed with flavor. On the next visit, I tried a combo of chicken kebabs and shwarma - again, just full of flavor, juicy and not greasy in the least. I don't know what they do to their rice but even that is flavorful. Service: B+ for the most part, attentive and pleasant. Other bonuses: a beautifully remodeled interior which is great for groups. Also, a pretty decent wine list. Reasonable prices. Free off street parking during the week. Nitpick: The pita here is pretty crappy. It's clearly out of a bag. That really my only complaint. Bottom line - Casablanca brings the flavor and it's deservedly popular, so expect a wait during peak times. read more

5 stars. That's right. Daily vegetarian buffet! YES please! This was my first time here, and I had an overall great experience. The wait staff was very friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive to our needs and questions. The food was fresh, and very delicious. Try the Rose Water infused Lemonade - it was excellent. This might just be my new favorite buffet in Milwaukee! read more

Casablanca - Middle Eastern Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Soooo good, when I'm in town I snag their vegetarian lunch buffet whenever possible. The buffet has tons'o'options that take you from a lovely lentil soup ("ooohh") all the way through desert options ("ahhhhhh") with many dishes in between. There are only a handful of non-vegan dishes and the servers are more than happy to answer any questions you may have. They will even let you take a buffet to go, by providing a big container, another for soup, and some foil for pita. Lot's of places don't play that game but in my opinion it's much better for business. When I lived around there I more often than not only had time to run and grab something to bring back to work and I came to Casablanca much more because of this. If you can't get to the buffet the falafel sandwich is awesome, they don't use the usual pocket pita from a bag. I forget the official spiel of where their bread comes from but it's a flat bread without a pocket, so it's more like a wrap. The bread is soft and works really well, it's frickin delicious. Also, they toss pickles in the falafel sandwich which I wish I saw more often. Wow this sucks. Typing this just made me so hungry it's not even funny. read more

The food really was delicious and flavorful. The lentil soup is special, in this case opt for that instead of the salad. My meal "chefs favorite" baked lamb was very good, but I have to say I was a bit disappointed in how small the meat pieces were (no big hunk of moist meat to cut into) and the fact it was JUST meat & rice on a plate, nothing else. Dying for veggies, I ordered a side. Came out totally plain, just steamed which is fine except for the fact that they charged me a whopping $4 just for that. Even the baklava was only $2. (Yum on the baklava!) Pricing seemed off. First time trying Hookah. It was different. The triple x had a flavor that we all liked. But... Hookah just isn't for me. I am a former smoker and I just don't like smoking things anymore. Lol Casablanca is a place that I'll recommend again. I can hang while others Hookah ;) The cucumber martini was excellent.. With a hint of St Germaine. I'll stick to my booze! :) read more

Great food, great atmosphere, great time. Saturday nights get busy so there is usually a wait for upstairs dining but they have a beautiful downstairs dining room that's more of a lounge setting versus a club setting, also drinks are amazing. read more

We were passing through Milwaukee and looking for something different. We went a little out of our way to check out Casablanca and I have to say we were really liking this trendy and yummy all mixed into one experience. Being a nice sunny late summer evening the rooftop area was so cool and totally not expected. It was a really fresh look and having the sunset was a total bonus. We are vegetarian so everything we tried was in that category. We started with the hummas platter which was excellent. The Falafel pita wrap were really really good and have to say the pickles were an really nice touch. We also tried a Falafel platter which was honestly maybe even better since it was not to heavy. We topped it off with some amazing desserts all which was delicious. The only reason I am not giving Casablanca 5 stars was for 2.5 reasons... 1st though i love the hookah mixed in with the menu ...but the only thing I have to say is that the smell is a bit overwhelming even though we were sitting outside it really interfered with enjoying out food. Don't take that the wrong way but the smell kind of messed with enjoying with the food. 2nd our server was a little - not with it. He admitted he just woke up prior to coming into work (this was at like 6PM BTW) and it was apparent he forgot a few things and spilled a drink twice on our table. All other staff was on their game but our waiter... not so good. and finally .5th - the music was a little to loud. it was a bit hard to talk at time and one of the folks in our party end up with a headache since it was to loud. With all that being said ... I am going to go out of my way to come again. Very well done and I like the attention to details and the fact that Casablanca's atmosphere and food won me over! Thank you! read more

Very delightful staff members make this place feel like home. At least for me they do! The décor is very intimate in the terms of the feel you get when your dining here. The belly dancers add a special touch that other eateries in the city have not been able to duplicate. Now to make favorite part! The food is great. I am a poultry eater so all of my food reviews will be based on poultry. The chicken breast Kabob or sumac are great dishes. Spoiler alert: The plates are a good size so if you are looking for a small meal I would recommend the sandwich wraps. I like to finish my meal with a hookah; the passion fruit is my favorite flavor. Once you bring all of the elements together you welcome a wonderful dining experience. I would recommend this to anyone those familiar and unfamiliar with the Middle Eastern culture. read more

Randomly walked past this 2-story place on our way to the piano bar. Long story short...we never made it to the piano bar. Description?...Saturday late night, dark intimate interior, packed with people, aromatic/fruity fumes of hookah, & a DJ playing electro/feel-good music. Overall, great experience....my rating is not for the food. Definitely a younger crowd when we went on a Saturday night. DJ starts after 10pm. $18 flavored hookah that surprisingly lasted 2 hours. They change the coals frequently. Made friends with the super tall Middle Eastern dude...dude is cool and super friendly. Only Con? They should have sofas or lounge couches!!! read more

Casablanca - Saturday night! - Middle Eastern Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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I love meat, but, I have got to say that this place has some great vegetarian buffet for lunch. It's about $8 per person, and you won't even miss the meat (almost). They have great, out-of-the-fryer falafels (yum, and has a nice little kick), great cucumber yogurt salad, okay rice, a good spinach pie, decent hummus and baba ghanouj, and an okay selection of desserts (baklava is a total miss, but their kanasa (my favorite, which is honey, shredded phyllo dough, nuts, and cinnamon) is quite darn tasty, and their harissa tastes like a not-too-sweet coconut bar. We all left with a filled stomach. Parking is available across the street. +falafels +kanasa +AYCE lunch buffet available read more

I had really high hopes for Casablanca and while they did not hit on all cylinders I will be going back to give it another try. We went in for the Sunday Brunch Buffet which goes from 11-3. We arrived about 10 till 2. While being seated I asked the server if the buffet would be replenished because there was only an hour left and she told me yes they would be bringing out fresh items. Our server was super friendly (cannot remember his name) and he came back to check on us often. Hubby decided to order off the menu but I went for the bottomless mimosas and buffet. We both ordered a mango mimosa and it was just not good. I never tasted mango and honestly there was no fizz to the mimosa. I ordered another one thinking it would get better but unfortunately they just did not taste good. The bar did not get replenished when i was there. They were out of hummus, and the meat was over-cooked (sitting there awhile). The lamb shank was good and the cucumber yogurt salad was good as well. I will be ordering off the menu next time. Hubby had the beef schwarma and went on and on about how delicious it was. I ended up eating some of his food and it was really good. The rice was cooked perfectly. We both ended up with the baklava which was delicious! I really liked the atmosphere...if felt very cozy and romantic and again we had fast friendly service. So, I hope to go back and have a 4-5 star experience...it just won't be off the buffet. read more

My date and I were really hopeful for this location even though it wasn't rated as high as other restaurants in the area. There wasn't much of a crowd when we arrived, but our hostess seemed stressed. We were sat, and our server came immediately. That was the end of his attempt to make sure our experience was a pleasant one. He seemed to rush us for cocktails and food. We decided on a hookah that was not worth the money because the flavors weren't there. It was just puffing flavorless air. All of the food was dry. We ordered the wings, loaded beef shawarma fries, and the choose 3 platter.We both ordered Palomas for $9. The only flavor present was that of ocean spray ruby red grapefruit juice. We decided to try something stronger. I ordered a Hendricks based martini called the cucumber rose. I have enjoyed many martinis, but for some reason they served mine over ice, and not in a martini glass. Our server wasn't as attentive as he could have been since he was given the duty of assisting the live music performer that evening. He spent a solid 30 minutes with the saxophonist, and never touched our table during that time. I was hoping for the belly dancing that was promoted on the website, and disappointed that wasn't available either. I had quite a few good experiences while visiting Milwaukee, but sadly Casablanca on Brady was not one of them. read more

I'd been to Casablanca before, but not since they renovated. I have to start out this review with, the parking situation is still awful. Moving on, We arrived around 6:30 pm. We did not have reservations and the bar area was pretty full of hookah smokers, but the restaurant had a couple of tables and 3-4 large booths left. We took a table next to the stage and I proceeded to knock a bunch of crap off of it. After I picked up my mess (can't take me anywhere) we checked out the menu and noticed a lot of pita. My friend is gluten-free, so that was an issue. We inquired about substitutes and she said fresh veggies were available but were an up charge. :( Our server was really nice and made suggestions. After we asked if the stuffed grape leaves could be compared to egg rolls, she kindly began to describe the food suggestions she made and was so patient about it. The grape leaves arrived, and, if any of you are wondering, they are not like egg rolls at all. They were kind of sour, soft, and stuffed with couscous. They came with a yogurt sauce that I dabbed my grape leaves in. We each ordered the Combination - Pick 2. I ordered Lamb Kifka and Chicken Schwarma and the lentil soup as my side. It was a cup (no joke, a very small mug) of lentil soup that was tasty, but I doubt I would have paid money for it. When the food came out it came with a pile of rice, tomatoes and a couple of onion quarters. It was a nice texture and the meat was not dry, but the Chicken Schwarma should come with tahini sauce! Instead, it was a .50 up charge. Two waters, five stuffed grape leaves, a salad, a soup, and two combination plates ran us $43 + tip. We both took left overs and left a 20% tip since our server was so nice. The only complaint I have besides my standard Brady Street parking complaint is that it seems like there are a lot of up charges. I think for that price they should throw in the sauce and let you sub veggies for pita, but I don't make those decisions. I noticed there's a buffet in the corner that someday, I'd like to try so that I can sample other flavors without committing to a whole meal. read more

Casablanca - Lamb Kifka and Chicken Schwarma Combination - Middle Eastern Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

The food is to die for. Anything you get on the menu is very tender and flavorful. The music is great and the service is fast even when it's crowded. read more

Listen I get they busy as hell... BUT I was standing outside in 36 degree weather waiting 20 plus minutes for a spot inside. The place is busy BUT people was obviously coming out this place, but the security team of big men outside would only let their buddies in. Yo yo yo man come on in (fist bump, shoulder tap) while we got a long line of people standing out here. This place is a joke. And the big dudes at the front need better organization skills. Than when I finally sat down, it took another 25 mins for a waitress to take our order. The bathrooms were clogged so we had to use the mens room to wash our hands and when we told the guy, he gave no fucks. Not to mention I pump for my newborn and I couldn't even pump cause the bathrooms were filthy. read more

Casablanca - The guy in the black and dude with the hat security dudes - Middle Eastern Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

The service was awful and the food was mediocre. We were at the establishment for a birthday for 2 hours. We told our waitress it was a birthday and NOTHING was done for the birthday. The waitress also told us the restaurant was out of one of the menu items as the rest of the food was brought out. Not a song, desert, anything. We were at the establishment for 2 hours and I was not asked once if I wanted a new drink. We were checked on twice and our menus were never taken from the table. Will not be coming back. The overpriced drinks are not worth the lack of quality food nor the terrible service. Absolutely awful. read more

Now that the renovations are done, I need to double my recommendation that young and old run to Casablanca for a top notch night. I first came here when I moved to Wisconsin because us Minnesotans haven't caught on to the Hookah craze that ya'll rave about. Well, turns out you weren't blowing smoke up our ass (!), it's pretty tasty. I will go here on any night of the week. On the busier nights, like weekends, they have professional belly dancers that make the rounds through the restaurant. Good full bar, and not crazy overpriced either. I love the lentil soup, however the hummus is a little runny for my taste. All the meat is awesomely seasoned, and tastes very traditional. Try and go on a nice day and sit outside to Brady-People-Watch. If nothing else you will be able to smoke starburst flavored smoke and watch a man walk his pink poodle as big as a horse, whilst not wearing shoes. Any place able to literally DOUBLE their capacity and design the building to look like it's straight from Arabian Nights, is worth checking out in my book. read more

I went to Casablanca on the night of October 27, 2018, and remained there until October 28th at 2am. My bill was $50.93. When I signed the bill, I left the tip line blank (my friend left a cash tip by our drinks). I then wrote the same total below the empty tip line - $50.93. I have the customer copy receipt that proves the bill was $50.93. When I checked my credit card records two days later, I noticed that I was charged $60.93. I called the business immediately (10/30/18, around 5pm). A girl answered, and I asked for the manager. She said she would try to find the manager, but came back and said he was too busy to talk to me. She asked for my name and why I was calling. I told her, and she said the manager would call my back within 30 minutes. He never called back. After about 5 hours of waiting, I went online to their website and wrote a message to them through the form on their website, detailing my issue again. I never got a reply to this message. The following day, at around the same time and after never hearing back from anyone, I called Casablanca again. A girl picked up, and I asked to speak with a manager. She asked who I was and what I wanted. After I told her, and explained I'd called yesterday and been promised a callback that never happened, she got the manager on the phone. His name was Andrew. He was very nice, took all my information, and said he would get back to me that night once he found the receipt. I waited all night and all the next day, and never heard back from him. The following day (11/1/18), around the same time, I was frustrated with the business blowing me off three times. I then called my credit card company to dispute the charge. The first lady I talked to asked if I would do a conference call with Casablanca. She called them on a recorded line, and the girl who answered the phone now claimed that there was no evening manager. All restaurants have an evening manager, and I had just talked to him the day before, so this was false. After being brushed aside, we ended the conference call, and I finished by filing a dispute through my credit card company. I do not know why I was charged $60 instead of $50 - perhaps it was a slip of the finger by the bartender that night, or maybe something less accidental - but the way this company has now four times lied to me, promised me callbacks, and brushed me off is unacceptable. These people stole my money, did not try to resolve my problem, and are now hiding from me. read more

Would recommend skipping. The beef shawarma was so dry it was not edible and there was very little vegetables in my plate. Save your money and skip this place. read more

Love this place and their menu last time I was here they create my plate so good and everything was vegan it was so delicious. Also, the music is good and the atmosphere really nice too. The service was great. I recommend this place if you are looking for a night out. read more

Pros: Good food, with lots of vegetarian options. The baba ganoush is spectacular. Love their salads, too. Oh, and hookah of course -- so fun to have a drink, order some baba, and smoke hookah! Cons: Poor lighting (mostly ceiling lights downstairs that they dim way too much for dinner). Over-seating (and stressing out) their servers. Weak drinks. We love Casablanca before they added the upstairs. Now the place feels more like a bar than a restaurant. Their food is so good, though, that we know we'll keep going back. But seriously -- fix the lighting! read more

Casablanca - Middle Eastern Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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My buddies and I ended both nights here, on our weekend trip to Milwaukee. They have good food, great music, and hookah, what else do you need! Places like this are hard to find in Chicago that provide all 3. This place is great for small or big groups. The atmosphere is pretty lively and turns almost into a club. One of my fav spots in Milwaukee!! read more

I had called and made a reservation for 8 PM. I had heard that the place had a belly dancing show on Friday nights. The reservation person stated that yes, they were having belly dancing the Friday night of my reservation. When Me and my friend arrived, we were told that the belly dancing is only on the first Friday of the month, not that night. We had a meal anyway. I liked the potato ball with beef in the center, but by and large, the food was grossly over-seasoned and very, very salty. I couldn't finish the meal. Perhaps if there were dancers it would have been better, but the place is mostly a hooka and liquor bar with the restaurant as an afterthought. I would not recommend the food. read more

The food was ok. Not as good as it used to be, but ok. Good enough that I might consider a 4 star review, or at least a 3 star plus. But prices have risen steeply, and previous low cost options like the lunch buffet or weekend brunch menus are now gone. And, they impose a mandatory 18% gratuity to every bill. I hate the the feeling I am getting nickel and dimed. My son's girlfriend asked if she might be able to substitute a small side of Hummus instead of some other side that came with her dinner, and she was told no, if she wanted hummus, she had to do an entire order. My son and I asked for hot sauce, which they brought, then charged me $4. What is next? Will they charge extra for ketchup, or salt and pepper? Water? That feeling is enough for me to consider not going back. Finally, as a non smoker, I don't like the whole houkah lounge thing they are doing. I am sure it is profitable, but keep the smokers separate from the non smokers. So I regret to say that you won't see me back anytime soon. Which is too bad as Casablanca has been one of our go to places for 25 years. read more

Great food but pretty slow service. We came on a Sat. night and it took a while for our waiter to acknowledge us and it took forever to get our appetizers. I was getting hungry! We ordered the hummus and grape leaves as starters and both were tasty. We split them between 8 of us. My main entree was the beef kabobs which had great seasoning and great flavors. It came with red peppers, onions, and unique and tasty rice. It also comes with lentil soup which was most excellent since it was spicy; best soup I've had in a long time! I'm definitely a fan. The bar area has hookahs which would be fun to try sometime! I also heard they have belly dancers on some nights. I'd love to check that out as well. read more

Love the lunch buffet (this, coming from me who HATES buffets in general). The food is fresh, delicious, and ample at all times. I could eat the eggplant and carrot dishes almost every day. Salad and appetizer selections as well as the desserts are also great. So, why not 5 stars? The hookas make me cough. Sorry, this is smoking and should be outlawed. I never come to the restaurant at night because of this, but usually at lunch no one is smoking. Health department? read more

I've eaten here once, a long time ago. The food was good, although the falafel was rather dry. The weird thing was that at 9:30pm it went all clubby with pumping music, weird lights, and a dance floor. Anyway, we stopped in here recently for a drink and the renovations are lovely. The bar tender was super nice and the drinks were reasonably priced. Since I haven't eaten here in a while, I'm giving it three stars with the hope that I will eat here again soon and be able to bump it up. read more

Ordered the shawarma platter it was good, but we started off with the fallafel & hummus app so by the time the food came I wasn't that hungry anymore. It was all delicious tho. The lentil oh my word soooo soo good!!!.The falafel was some of the best I've ever had. It was crunchy, moist and garlicky. If the place was closer to Chicago I'd go just for that. The shwarma was good, but nothing out of this world. I do know the leftovers leakes through the hotel fridge and has our whole room smelling lol. read more

Casablanca - Shawarma dinner - Middle Eastern Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

I would give this place 3.5 stars. My husband and I decided to try this place out, but did so after I had a long day at work so maybe I was a little crabby and tired going in. :-/ Note that the restaurant is currently undergoing some upward expansion, so as of the time of this review you might hear some construction going on around the place. Not very loud, but it's there. The place is separated into two sections. One side of the restaurant is for hooka smokers (we didn't even know they had these... what is in a hooka anyway?!) and the other side just for dining. We chose the dining side. We arrived just as they were removing the last pieces of equipment for their vegetarian lunch buffet. After a few minutes we ordered our meals and an appetizer to share. The appetizer was served first, followed by cups of lentil soup and then our entrees. What we ordered and break down (Note that my husband doesn't eat much spicy food, even jalapenos are too hot for him. I, on the other hand, love spicy.): *Baba Ghannoj: I thought it was very good. My husband thought it slightly spicy, but was chowing down so it couldn't have been too bad for him. Comes with pickled cucumbers and some other magenta hued yummy veggie thing as well as a basket of pita bread. Recommended. *Lentil Soup: Very tasty, again a bit spicy for my husband's taste but he cut it down a bit with some bread. Nice, basic lentil soup. *Grilled Salmon (husband's entree): He loved it. The salmon comes with basmati rice and grilled veggies. He finished the whole plate, happy as can be. I didn't try because I'm vegan, so no opinion on my part. *Couscous: It was okay. I saw a sea of giant carrot pieces with two hunks of eggplant on top, a few bits of cauliflower, some onion, and a little bit of zucchini, all on top of a bed of couscous and tomato sauce. Compare my photograph of my meal to the one on their website, quite different in veggie ratio. The taste was okay, but overpowered by the carrot. I thought for a while that there was no zucchini until I realized they were hiding on the bottom, overtaken by the carrots. Okay, I like carrots, but this was too much carrot. I was looking more forward to some serious zucchini and eggplant and cauliflower. Not recommended... unless you like carrots. I took half of it home. The service was good, we had a nice waitress and our food was hot. Not knowing what's in a hooka, I wonder what is in second hand hooka smoke? Yes, the rooms are separated but by an open hallway. However, my side was not at all overpowered by the perfume, in fact I really had to pay attention to smell anything. I'm pretty sensitive to anything in the air (perfume, smoke, pet hair, etc.) and it didn't bother me. I did have to pass through that area to use the ladies room, so I could smell it more there, but it's not overpowering. The bathroom: Please use some brighter lights! I walked in and noticed two things right away: dark and the toilet stalls use red lights instead of white. Very hard to see, I thought it was strange. There were regular lights by the sink, but still a bit on the dark end. Makes me wonder how clean it is. ;-P Since they're doing some major construction already, maybe they should consider remodeling the bathroom. Would I go again? Maybe. It is not my first choice, but I would go with a group and easily be able to get something to eat. Maybe we'll go again someday for the buffet. read more

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This is my favorite Middle Eastern food Place in Milwaukee. May be the best Shawarma Chicken with rice pilaf I have ever had. Awesome and superior interiors, great vibe during the weekends. Food never disappoints. If you are planning to during the weekends, better reserve a table. They have great cocktails menu too.. read more

If you want to try some great Middle Eastern/Mediterranean food, this is the place! I had the couscous with chicken, amazingly fresh. My dinner companions all had the lamb and chicken kabobs which were also delicious. Service was exquisite. read more

Casablanca - Chicken couscous! - Middle Eastern Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Casablanca is a great place for brunch, cocktails and appetizers, they throw an amazing New Years Eve bash, and of course...hookahs! What? I haven't written a review of this outstanding neighborhood haunt yet? Shame on me! --Brunch. Casablanca is a two story venue with a fabulous outdoor patio of inviting spaces to chill and enjoy the great outdoors. Combine that with a brunch buffet with at least 20 items and bottomless mimosas for one price and folks, you've got a winner! I've been many times to enjoy the delicious Mediterranean food and I'll continue to head back. It's just that good, especially on a crisp early fall morning with the weather warm enough to enjoy the patio. Equally great on a cold winter morning! --Appetizers half price on Wednesdays. Recently Casablanca started offering half price appetizers on Wednesdays. Man, this is a great deal. A friend and I had 3 appetizers (they all looked so good we had a hard time deciding on just 3) and drinks for our dinner. We were stuffed to the gills on our choices and had a lovely meal with drinks for not a lot of coin. May I say that as I don't drink alcohol, I am always delighted with Casablanca's non-alcoholic selections. I had a rosewater lemonade that was delicious. --New Years Eve bash. My neighbor and I made Casablanca our home base for NYE 2016. Wow what a most excellent party that was. Casablanca' s luxe furnishings and glamorous interior lent itself well to a dazzling evening. We grabbed prime seats at the bar on the lower level and had a wonderful time celebrating while we saw and were seen. We were all dressed up, in a crowd of others doing the same, and had a blast. Excellent time and the free pizza at the end of the night was a wonderful bonus! --Hookahs. Did I mention that I don't drink alcohol? With my doctor limiting everything fun in my life I shamelessly admit I have enjoyed the hookahs because there's just a twinge of a buzz to enjoy. We've enjoyed the watermelon mint - it's honestly delicious. I would caution a newbie that first time hookah use is a bit addicting - and overuse can lead to inactivity the next day. LOL! So many reasons, so little time to talk about everything that's great about Casablanca. I've got to get back right away! read more

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The food is fine. Service is absolutely terrible. Only go if you're willing to wait an extra 30 minutes to get what you ordered or have the staff check on you for water. read more

Went in expecting normal Vegg buffet and intent on ordering my meat side or two only to fine a BREAKFAST buffet for $20 . FOOD ALL COLD their regular vegetarian dishes absent it was like cold nutella on toast.. OK there were meat dishes and some other vegetarian dishes but this was all GARBAGE.... Mentioned it to "manager" ( lol ) she freaking "thanks me" offers no compensation for my stress. Another once descent restaurant down the tubes . Thank goodness we still South second street and Bay view ... Avoid both locations of Casablancas now like the plague. Took Grand kids , wifie daughter to the Brookfield loation last summer, it might as well have been middle eastern old country buffet ! ridiculous ! Casablancas officially sucks now. They couldn't even make the Cucumber rose drink properly today. Seriously ...? Its just a hooka place for kids now apparently ? read more

I just moved here not to long ago, and it was my birthday. I asked a co worker where I should go and she recommended this place. So we went, it was four of us. I was completely understanding it was going to be busy since it was Saturday night. We got there at 9:00 we were seated at 9:30. We didn't actually talk to our waiter until about 10pm. Took 20 mins to get drinks and almost an hour and a half to get DIP!!!! There were other tables that had been seated after me and my party were seated who had multiple rounds of drinks, and dinner and PAID before we even got to put our order in for our entrees. At first the manager was understanding and nice and then once it went all the way left and we had been there for TWO HOURS and no food, he refused to talk to me again. For this being my first experience, it was by fair the WORST impression I have ever had at an establishment. I definitely want to give the one in Brookfield a chance but I would NEVER return to this location again. read more

Hands down the worst "dining" experience ever. The only thing worse than the service was the food. We were a table of 4 and it took 30 minutes to get our aps and then another hour and 20 minutes to get our dinner. No one ever cleared our appetizer dishes, the waiter never asked if we wanted more drinks. The roasted lamb was the worst meal I've ever been served. It was dry, over cooked, shredded lamb (didn't taste at all like lamb). I would have sent it back, however the waiter never came to ask how dinner was. My sons salmon was like a hockey puck. The table next to us flagged down a server and asked for another wait staff due to similar issues. Waiter seemed more interested in what the bartender was doing and couldn't be bothered to wait on tables. Save your money and don't go here, you'll be so disappointed! First time I've ever left a bad tip. read more

Came here while on vacay, great spot to mingle. Fantastic ambiance!! Everyone was super nice and accommodating. The location is prime and the views are nice. Lake Michigan is nearby, so there's lots to do. Ordered the hummus with veggies, spinach pie (it was just ok) and stuffed grape leaves. Food was good but the drinks were awe-some! Yes I'll have another sidecar cocktail please. It's gets crowded at this place which is always a good sign. This was my first time doing hookah- it was a blast (in between my chocking)....Lol. I must say I'm officially hooked. Next time I'll try the pineapple hookah. The music could have been a little better even though the DJ wasn't spinning just yet but nonetheless I will be sure to hit this spot up when I come back for a visit. It was a great experience...can't wait to do it again. read more

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