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    Jerusalem Grill

    4.3 (160 reviews)
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Kefta wrap
    Khalid F.

    We were looking for a new place to eat after shopping at Fashion Outlets. We went to Halal Dz at noon and walked in, only to be told they wouldn't open till 12:30. After driving around a little we found Jerusalem Grill. Street parking was tight, but apparently there's parking in the back. The interior looks decent and is more spacious than the exterior suggests. Service was kind of non-existent, but maybe we caught them at an off-time. No one greeted or seated us, so we just grabbed a booth. I then got up and asked if we order upfront, but the guy told me he would come to our table shortly. There were also no napkins or cutlery at the table, so we had to ask for those after the food arrived. We ordered a kefta kabob wrap and a mixed shawarma bowl. The meat in the wrap was tasty, but the kabob quantity was small compared to the amount of bread. The shawarma bowl was also pretty good. Too much lettuce on top, but the rice and meats were good, especially after I asked for garlic sauce. Their garlic sauce tastes different than other places. The food wasn't bad, but nothing different or exceptional compared to other Middle Eastern restaurants. The bill came to $26 with tip, which is not bad at all. Decent food, good value, and relatively nice interior. Just need to work on service.

    Gyro bowl
    D M.

    6 years since my last review. This place does not disappoint. Stopped by this evening for a gyro bowl and still very clean place , friendly staff, and delicious food.

    CHICKEN SHAWARMA MEAL
    Jose C.

    I rarely get delivery and I mean like I haven't had any delivery in the past 2-3 years maybe only some pizza when it's snowing bad. But other than that I always pick up my food. This time we decided to get delivery. They didn't answer their phone at first. We then messaged them on Facebook, and they apologized and asked us to call again. They did finally answer. Their quoted delivery time was spot on. My wife ordered their chicken shawarma, and I opted for their beef shawarma with a small side of hummus. The beef was very flavorful and the rice was perfectly cooked. You definitely get a lot of food and it is very filling. The plate came with grilled onions, tomatoes and even a grilled jalapeño. I have never seen that before but it added some heat. The hummus was tasty and very inexpensive for the amount of hummus they give you. They also had some salsas. I did not care for these. One tasted odd, and the other was like Louisiana sauce or Tabasco. Whatever it was, it definitely doesn't belong on Mediterranean food. I wouldn't mind returning.

    Shawarma sandwich
    Berenice S.

    After multiple Google searches for a chicken gyro, we ended up a Jerusalem grill. They didn't have such thing on their menu, " it doesn't hurt to ask we thought" We asked for a chicken gyro? Or chicken on pita? The cashier seemed confused when the cook approached us and simply said " I got you" OMGGGGG he wasn't lying this sandwich? Wrap? Pita pouch? Whatever you want to call was DELICIOUS!! So flavorful he did not disappoint at ALL. Shoutout to the cook working on 12/22 at 7:30ish! Please put this on your menu it's MOUTH watering. I'm so full yet already planning on my return for that specific dish. Also - excellent staff! Very friendly

    Phil S.

    I was looking for a place to eat this afternoon after getting my haircut. I found Jerusalem Grill on Narraganset just south of Belmont Ave. I ordered the beef & lamb shawarma w/onions, pickles & a few slices If tomatoes. All of this came on a bed of hummus. The food was kind of middle of the road. It was tasty, but nothing exceptional. The lamb & Beef was over cooked and very salty as was the hummus. The food was a bit pricy for lunch ($11.99 + tax $13 & change) Nice restaurant, very friendly people, decent food but nothing exceptional (too salty).

    Grilled cheese and honey dessert.
    Erick M.

    Awesome place. It has parking in back. Food is great. Customer service is top. Very clean. Treatment given is VIP. You gotta try their Kenafeh (grilled cheese dessert)

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    This place is the Bee's Knees! Everything I get from here is amazing and the portions are ridiculous.

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    Their food is so delicious! The vegetarian platter is my favorite; they seriously make the best falafel!!

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    The lamb was cooked to perfection and the hummus is one of, if not the best I ever had. My new favorite spot.

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    Hummus is really great! Got some via Uber eats. It was a big portion, really tasted great.

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    This place is great! Clean inside, friendly staff and fresh food! I will be back for sure!

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    Food is actually really good, made in front of you. I got chicken shawarma and it was the best I ever had.

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    Best Baba Ganoush in the area. Real lamb kabobs, perfectly spiced. I love this place.

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    Delicious and good quality food. Thus far, their customer service has been outstanding!

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