We ordered take out while we got a beer at Cooper Hop. It was convenient and didn't take too long. The falafal pita was filling but nothing special. I liked the lentil soup. My partner's lamb plate wasn't something he'd get again. I thought the rice was tasty. They gave us SO much extra pita. I'd order here again in a pinch but otherwise I'd eat somewhere else. read more

Food was great! This is one my favorite spots in St. Clair Shores for Mediterranean. Both the hummus and garlic sauce are amazing and delicious. read more

Delicious and authentic food. Very flavorful. Taboulli and salads dressed so well. Tzaziki thick, yogurt, amazing. Mixed crushed and whole lentil soup- soooooo good. Eat her le multiple times a week. read more

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Great food and service! Not yet reopened for in-dining since COVID to my knowledge. Take out only. Works for me. Very friendly staff.

While the dining room has been under reconstructions for years it seems, the cuisine holds up and consistently delicious. Haven't tried much beyond the grilled chicken shawarma with hummus and fatoush. read more

Still open for carryout. Always fast and friendly haven't been disappointed yet. Got the chicken tawook and the whipped garlic read more

Pretty good hummus and tabouli when you're in a pinch. I prefer Emily's on Mack but Cedar Garden is also tasty. I can't wait to try the Chicken Shawarma I've heard a lot about read more

It has been over 9 years since I was in the Detroit area and able to try this place again. It is just as good as I remember it. The place was empty when I arrived but that did not deter me from ordering some of my favorite items. I was greeted warmly by a gentleman who may have been the owner. He was very pleasant to talk to and very helpful as I tried to remember items I wanted to order from several years back. The chicken was tender and flavorful in the sandwich. I added lettuce and tomato for extra textureand taste. The crushed lentil soup was hot and delicious with a hint of lemony flavor. The falafel was crispy on the outside and paired well with the Tahini and extra garlic sauce I ordered on the side. Definitely recommend trying this hidden gem out if you are in the area. read more

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place looks dirty kitchen definitely dirty no gloves hair nets food not very good breath smells bad afterwards eating

Food- grandma's recipe for grape leaves is unmatched Service- super friendly Ambiance- is under construction Great food, nice family restaurant read more

Solid food and service. They have been renovating for quite some time, so hopefully it will become a good dine in place.

Been going here for years, and for reason I always crave when i'm feeling sick. service is always friendly too.

First time to this location, was really craving some Arabic food! What a disappointment I ordered a shish kafta sandwich there was barely any meat, but they sure didn't skip out on the onions terrible. Also ordered a chicken Shawarma the garlic sauce that was sour as well terrible . A lentil soup it's literally water. The hummus looked really good, but unfortunately it tasted very sour and I ordered some hot bread which was not cooked all the way through. I usually don't write reviews and I'm not a picky person. I've eaten Arabic food for many years so I know what good food is supposed to taste like this place just missed the mark. Especially being carry out only they should be on top of the ball... read more

I went there last night because their website said they were open during construction. However, once we got there the sign on the door said carry out only! So we left and went to the Park Grill in Grosse Pointe Park since we were in the mood for Mediterranean cuisine. read more

Cedar Garden is a little gem in downtown St Clair Shores. I've been here quite a few times, and love everything they have to offer. It's a large location, and they have a huge menu, but even though the menu is huge, all the items come out hot, and super fresh. What's even better is that the food is relatively inexpensive too! read more

Food was great the last time I had it about five years ago... ever since Covid, they haven't opened the dinning room! Now they are renovating and it's been going on forever so, now you still can't dine in... what a disappointment... How long are they going to keep this going? I've been trying to eat there for years just to have a quite meal... I doubt they will ever go back to normal. read more

I won't go back, ever. The silverware was dirty. Like, bits of food still on the fork dirty, not water spots type thing. I had the fattoush salad with chicken shawarma. The "toasted" pita was burned. The dressing was basically just oil and had zero flavor. The chicken was....eek. It was not hot, but not cold...just that magical temp that makes you wonder if it was supposed to be served hot or cold. It was also very weird looking pieces. It was mostly dark meat and just looked, and tasted, off. Fattoush is supposed to be light and flavorful, this was oily lettuce with burnt pita, and some iffy looking meat. The service was alright, but nothing to rave about. read more

I was really hoping this was a hidden gem, I have lived in the area forever and had never noticed it. Came in with my dad for lunch and was shown to a table, which ended up being dirty and had to be cleaned as we were sitting on it. I ordered the shawarma salad, side of roasted veg and my dad got the spinach pie and a falafel. We also ordered a take out of the shish combo for my brother at home. So to start, the shawarma salad does not state that it has pita in it, which it does. I started to pick it all out and my waitress kindly noticed and got me a salad without the pita in it. The salad was poor though. The chicken was so dry and SO dark. I know shawarma is typically a mix of chicken parts, but this seriously looked like some gizzards dark. I didn't want to eat it. Also the rest of the salad was super bland, just like romaine and cabbage. Have never not finished a shawarma salad so this was a first. Side of roasted vegetables was so covered in oil I also was not interested :( Ate it only because I paid $5 for it, and tried dabbing the oil off My dad's spinach pie was not what we expected. We were expecting a feta spinach pie in phyllo, this is a baked bread with just spinach in it. With a huge floral taste- almost cardamom, I couldn't eat it- however my fathers taste has kind of declined so he was able to tolerate it. This may be a very ideal flavor for someone expecting this presentation, however I was just thrown off. Also, my dad's falafel was very meh- it also was served cold which was disappointing to him and served alone (no hummus or spread) my brothers order of the combo was also meh. huge amount of pita and salad served on the side which was a plus, but he couldn't even decipher between the lamb and the beef. we all tasted it and weren't sure if somehow we were given two beef kebabs. also the chicken with it was so dry he ended up just discarding that kebab :( I really wanted to love this place, and the waitress was very nice but just would not return. also was a bit annoyed a staff member cleaned our table (like wiping it down) while we were literally still sitting there. also strangely saw staff opening bags of some brand of pita and slicing them up and putting them in different bags?? i'm not sure if this means they use a store brand pita in the restaurant or what but it was just awkward that they were doing this in the booth next to us. along with eating some potato chips. read more

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I have no idea how this place only has 3.7 stars on Yelp. It is mostly takeout but can dine in as well - Authentic, fresh, amazing tabbouleh, fattoush and fresh juices. My friends and I go every single time were in town. read more

Gets better every time I eat it! I have been getting DoorDash or carry out from here a lot to support my favorite local Middle Eastern restaurant during our coronavirus restrictions and I swear it's even better than when I used to dine in somehow! Every thing is always so fresh. My hubs always gets chicken and I always get lamb dishes. My absolute favorite is kibbee with Hashwi although I have had most lamb on the menu and have never had a bad dish here. They have fantastic garlic sauce. They're lemon rice soup and crushed lentil are both my favorites anywhere. They will bend over backwards to accommodate your requests and truly appreciate their customers I can't say enough good things and can't wait to get back in the dining room. Keep up the great work! read more

Cedar Garden - My delicious lamb Shish kebab delivery from Door Dash so good! - Middle Eastern Near Me - Saint Clair Shores, Michigan

This is our go to Lebanese place in SCS/GP area. It does not disappoint. We normally due one of the family/feast platters and there is more than enough for our family. My personal favorites are the chicken with hummus, lentil soup and potassium broth juice. read more

I love this place, i have come to this low key spot, since high school they literally have the best garlic sauce ever!!!! Its family owned and it seems like the dad runs the business with a loving stern fist.. I definitely would highly recommend a family atmosphere, they really do give you a Mediterranean family Vibe, they don't serve alcohol but your food comes so fast you can drink water! read more

This has been my go to middle eastern restaurant for a year since moving to the Shores area. Inside has a decent amount of seating areas to accommodate both small and large. Comfortable and charming place to grab a meal. To be honest most of my meals from here are carry out. Start off with a side of garlic spread and hummus. If looking for vegetarian dishes Love the tomato kidney and mujadra (ask for extra grilled onions). My favorite is the chicken with hummus dinner. Comes with a side fattoush salad makes for a filling meal. Also recommend asking for the "puffy" bread to compliment your meal. They do have fresh pita bread which is very good, but the warm "puffy" bread is so tasty read more

My family has been eating here for 20 years. The food never disappoints! The freshest hummus and tastiest baba in town are here. The shawarma and kebabs are great...and lentil kibbe! I can't not mention the crushed lentil soup - it is sublime. Ok. I've gushed enough. But seriously the food here is solidly great! The staff is wonderful....try it! read more

We get lunch here once a week. Lebanese food in Dearborn is everywhere. All the places I've been to has been a little different. The fattoush salad here is cut up into smaller bites. My youngest son didn't care for Lebanese food, before eating here. Service is always good. Rarely do I have to wait in the drive thru to pickup our order. If there's a line they come out to assist people in line. read more

Decent Middle Eastern on the east side. If you can't get to Anita's in Ferndale or to Dearborn, this isn't a bad option. Food was plentiful. I don't recall liking the falafel, but I think those are hard to not dry out for most places. read more

Good God, I was not expecting to experience a restaurant this good during a random visit to a Detroit suburb. I ordered a vegetarian platter which cost $14 and I was provided with enough spinach rolls, hummus, homemade pitas, grape leaves, rice, and salad to feed a small family. I ordered a mango smoothie to go with it and they made enough that my sister-in-law got a free drink. The food was incredible. I don't have the right adjectives to describe it - just know it's fresh, plentiful, and delicious. I want it again and it's only been 5 hours since I ate it last. I hope the residents of this area appreciate their amazing Mediterranean restaurants because there is nothing this good and plentiful where I live in Kentucky. Thank you for an amazing experience, Cedar Garden. I don't know if I'll be back, but I hope I have the chance. Yum!!!!! So good! read more

Food is always very good and fresh, especially the salads! Never a wait for carry out. I do wish they would finish construction soon. Love my Cedar! read more

We moved away from the SCS area in 2008 and we haven't been back to the area since then (we now live in TX). Any time my husband and I talk about what we miss in MI, we always talk about Cedar Garden. Such good food. I loved their mango smoothies when I was pregnant. This place never disappoints. Hopefully we will be back some day. read more

Cedar Garden has been a staple here in St Clair Shores for years. Whether you're walking in for lunch or sitting down for dinner getting carry out or dining in this place is perfect. The food here is amazing the hummus and tabouli are to die for if you are looking for the perfect Cuisine I recommend coming here this place is doing something right the flavors are incredible and their food is amazing it's great for dining in is a couple or if you have a party of 10 there's never a wait the waitresses are always polite and nice and I'm pretty picky with my food but here I've never once had a problem. Also be sure to try their soup read more

Cedar Garden - Store front - Middle Eastern Near Me - Saint Clair Shores, Michigan

As another reviewer states Cedar Garden is NOT a gem. Though it may have been. To start the restaurant is dirty as others mentioned. The woman who greeted and served was nice, but her appearance was poor: worn clothing, run-over boots, not a good look (front of the house speaking). Perhaps owner, but you step yourself up to present your establishment or pay someone else to. Once settled in, I really noticed dust and grime. Dirty carpeting, light fixtures -- all in a groady state. My salad and entree were good but later at home I had an upset stomach: burpy and sour. Symptoms of when meat is spoiled and/ or under-cooked. Thinking back on the gross partial view of the kitchen, I can see how something may have gone bad with what they were cooking. No way could this restaurant compete in east Dearborn where an abundance of middle-east, Mediterranean options flourish, in strong 'competition' of each other. I feel Cedar Garden needs to temporarily close: deep clean, rehab, and relaunch towards what I'm sure they were in the beginning. I'll be happy to return when they do. read more

This place has been a frustration as I want to really love it. It's a mom and pop and I hope they get out of their rut. The food is hit or miss; often very oily. Service is low on their list of priorities. By service, I mean taking orders, money. Saint Clair Shores is not known for a ton of dining options outside of pizza, burgers and diner food so they kinda have you by the balls if you want some type of middle eastern food. Your best bets here are their salads. It still is the best bet for Lebanese food in the area. read more

I cannot believe I went my whole life without eating at this place when it's so close to home! I tried it a couple weeks ago and fell in love! This is my third time back since then, and it's great everytime! The Fattoush and Tabbouli salads are both amazing, and the Hommous is the best I have had from a restaurant. The food also tastes so fresh, I feel like I actually ate a healthy meal whenever I get this place. The staff was kind as well, and there was a short wait time. I will for sure be going back in the future!!!! read more

Cedar Garden - Fattoush Salad with grilled chicken, Small Hommous, Small Tabbouli Salad, Chicken Shish Kabob, and Crushed Lentil Soup - Middle Eastern Near Me - Saint Clair Shores, Michigan

Our family Rojas enjoyed this place for about 20 years. Star dishes : - Hummus and Tabbouli ( it's amazing, way more delicious than store bought) - Tomato Kibbeh(no raw meat, interesting flavor) - Crushed lentil soup (my favorite, lemony and smooth) - Shawarmas with garlic sauce (the sauce is to die for and the wraps are loaded with meat and sauce !!) - Fattoush salad with dressing, dressing is light and lemon eyes, we could eat it every day A Must try for Detroit Middle Eastern food ! You won't regret it ! read more

Oh my Gosh I've been here ever since I was a little girl, I love this place so much I wish I could just die with this food it is amazing and it just amazes me all these years they've kept up the consistency, quality, and standard of their delicious delectable Shawarma and Smoothie-juice. I wish so bad I could have the recipe for everything especially the garlic paste and naan. ; just had it again tonight too for the first time in a long while. THANK YOU CEDAR GARDEN GOD BLESS read more

Picked up a carry out today..... everything was delish ! I would recommend the next time you are looking for middle eastern.

Hummus! I stopped by to get carryout a few days ago, and I'm glad to see that they're still open. The carryout hummus I got was MASSIVE. I did a comparison to the usual grocery store stuff we buy - for the same price as the grocery store, Cedar Garden gave us TWICE the amount of hummus. Lordy! And delicious as I have come to expect. Seriously, why haven't you been here yet? read more

I've always liked coming here ! the bread is warm and fresh and the food is good! the staff isnt great but i love the food so i'll put up with it. read more

This place has the best Mediterranean food in town. I've been to a couple of different restaraunts in the area and Cedar garden has consistently great food. My family tends to get Chicken Schwarmas and Fattoush salads. The staff is super nice, and food is always done in a short amount of time. read more

Very in-expensive yet delicious food. This includes almost all traditional Lebanese or mid Iraqi cuisine. The only thing I don't believe they offer is legs, or shoulders of lamb. They offer dine-in and carry out. The waitstaff and chefs are genuinely middle eastern. They know what they're talking about, and know how to take care of you. No this is not a burger joint, no you should not ask them to make you american food. Ask them about some of the best sandwiches and entrees on the menu. Don't wimp out. The ingredients and veggies are seemingly always fresh. Hot bread is made hourly. Try their homemade lentil soups, or fruit smoothies. Cedar Garden is one of the best small diners in the Shores- hands down. I've eaten there 50 or 60 times, and my bill has never been more than 15 dollars, if that tells you anything. read more