$20 for 4 tiny pieces of kibeh (was supposed to get 5, they shorted me). Ordered the meat platter…read moreand they gave me previously frozen beef, unseasoned chicken, and 2 pieces of stale bread not even in the original bag (costs you $1 to give me a full sealed bag from Byblos). This place has gone down the gutter. The mtabal was good I'll give them that. Won't be coming here again.

This place is great for it's great staff, great people and awesome service. You can easily get a…read moresmile out of the waitresses/waiters. The owner, his name is Bashar and he always walk around and have a friendly chat. Price is very reasonable and food is very delicious. I highly recommend going to the Ishar restaurant and have a fantastic place. I did not see many kids here, but good for huge groups and couples.

Delicious food! A true hidden gem on 17th Ave. Perfect for…read moreboth dine-in and take-out. I ordered a variety of their meat and cheese pies to freeze for my kids' lunches--such a lifesaver for busy moms who are tired of packing lunches every day! The dough is always fresh, and everything tastes amazing. Highly recommend!

Don't go there!! Just went on the weekend before we left Calgary!! Management was horrible, service…read morewas non existent and good was mediocre to say the least. Don't waste your money at this restaurant!!

Update: The new management have ruined what was once my favourite shawarma place in town…read more Food is now dry, tasteless, and a chore to finish. Breaks my heart because I LOVED this place before the ownership changed hands. Google reviews from many longtime patrons will confirm the same. Can't recommend this place anymore and I'm not happy about that. :(

Amazing food, service and atmosphere. This is authentic shawarma…read more We'll sized portions, affordable and flavourful. Definitely a must visit

A super helpful and kind woman assisted us. We ordered shawarma which was delicious. We also…read moreordered an assortment of fatayer to go. We r looking forward to eating those later! There are a few places to sit and eat here, and a bar height table against the window. Though it seemed most people were taking their orders to go. Would come back!

I'd recommend either the freshly baked chicken pocket or the mixed pocket (beef/chicken). The…read morechicken pocket is only $11 bucks, and one pocket fed two of us. The portion is huge. I could detect a little cinnamon in the chicken. Garlic sauce wasn't overpoweringly garlicky. Pocket remained crisp despite the sauciness lurking beneath the crust. The wraps are more reasonable in size. I also hear the four cheese pocket ($5.99) is good as well. There are two other places nearby, but the freshness and service is far better at Beirut Bakery. The owners are very friendly.

Excellent. One of the best shawermas in north america. Syrian here from Damascus and makes my own…read moreshawerma. This one competes Sandwich has pickles, toum, and pomegranate molasses! No added BS! Grilled kibbeh is legit kibbeh meshweah Fattoush is well done Tawook is good Berek is good Service is good and very nice people Ambience is good. It's a cozy place.

Seriously some of the best food I have ever had, such friendly employees, it really feels like…read moreyou're welcomed there with open arms!

Came here after we landed in Calgary and this place did not disappoint. Quick, easy, and super…read morefriendly. I will say, this place has one of the best falafels I've ever had.

My husband and I chowed down on BSF's Donair and Swarma. Although they were "regular size" - they…read morewere actually quite substantial! Be prepared to have enough for an extra snack. I am chowing down on the remainder while I write this! The meats are fresh, favourable, and a good quality as are the sides. I didn't try the tabouli or humus which is also available for taking home. The cookies with carmel chips also yummy and available to take home. The interior is modern and very clean. My food was take out, but I'd be happy to sit inside. This owner works hard and you can tell she cares about her food. I recommend Beirut Street Food to anyone. You will enjoy it! I wish she had one in Airdrie...

I have mixed feelings about our visit. Ambiance was interesting. We all ordered the "feast" (which…read moreI think is the better value). Service was friendly though a bit slow for the place being empty on a Wednesday night. I thought the food was pretty good but the less-adventurous palates in my party did not appreciate some of the spicing or presentation of some of it. I liked the pacing of our courses and the tea and small deserts on offer. We found the price of our food a bit high but that was less of a concern than the disappointment of part of our group.

This is the perfect date night restaurant! very romantic to sit in your own boothz. And the food…read moreis out of this world! We always share a 4 corner salad, have the authentic soup and share a tajine with bread! It's our favourite restaurant in Calgary xoxo

I have been to the other Shawarma Palace located in NE and I have always liked their food. Portion…read morehas always been big and price has always been on the cheaper end (given the portion size). I have been to the their Falconridge location. So this time I have decided to try their Montgomery location. They basically have a location in every quadrant in Calgary except SW (Could be one of their goals - Who knows?). I ordered my usual- Chicken Shawarma Platter with everything except no hot sauce and with nothing that is spicy (example jalapeno). The chicken shawarma platter was huge. It basically worked out to be 2 meals. It came with potatoes, chicken, rice, salad, pita bread and hummus. I do find that they are not as generous as the Falconridge location when it comes to the garlic sauce. Darn... The platter with taxes was $14.16. This is considered to be cheap for the portion size. It was super tasty. I do find their platter a better deal than their wraps. The potatoes were a bit over baked and the chicken was a bit dried compared to the Falconridge location. They are also not as busy as the Falconridge location. Overall, good Mediterranean food. Restaurant decor is ok. Not bad. It is definitely cleaner than the Falconridge location. Only issue I have is the area. It is out of the way for me and I usually try to stay away from Montgomery (the other is Forest Lawn).

Great food, decent portions for reasonable prices. Small mom and pop looking shop but the food is…read morefresh. little intimidating to go in honestly with the crowded interior but worth a try! They also have late hours which is super convenient.

Best Persian kabobs in Calgary! All types are great but our favorite is chicken and kobedeh kabobs.read more

The only place to get Persian kabob from in Calgary! The Soltani truly tastes like its counterpart…read morefrom a very high end kabob place in Iran! Highly recommend!

We were originally going to another brunch spot but they were way too busy so we looked up more…read moreoptions on Yelp and came across Porch. We saw they were going to open at 11am, and decided to try our luck by getting there right at opening since we didn't have a reservation. We got lucky and got seated right away! - PARKING - Street parking, make sure you take note of how long you paid for! - SERVICE/ENVIRONMENT - The ambiance inside is so nice and airy, with greenery and natural light shining through. There's also a super cute swing area next to the bar area that you can sit. I really liked the overall interior design! The staff was very attentive for our large party throughout our meal. There are bathrooms downstairs as well. - FOOD - Bacon Jam Benedict ($20.00): Loved the flavor combination in this! The sweet savory maple bacon jam worked so well! We upgraded to the fried potatoes ($4.00) and they were pretty tasty. Carrot Cake French Toast ($24.00): We got one to share with the table, and I'm glad we didn't commit because it was just OK to me. I wish there was more mascarpone filling, and also a different sauce than chocolate because it didn't pair well for me. Winter Nights ($19.00): We wanted to get some greens in and chose this salad. I enjoyed the mix of greens and also the fennel salami which gave a salty bite! Truffle Parm Fries ($13.00): We also got this to share with the table and you can't go wrong with these! - OVERALL - Great brunch option if you have a small or large group! Really nice airy ambiance for a nice start to your day.

Our party of 12 arrived to Porch right at opening at 11am on a Saturday morning without a…read morereservation. Luckily, they were able to seat us right away. As the morning went on, it seemed to fill up fast so I recommend making a reservation. Vibes: Bright, airy space decorated with lots of plants. There were many tables available including 4 swing seats by the bar. Very cute inside! Bathrooms are downstairs. Street parking only. Service: For a party of 12, our servers provided great and quick service. Food: -Cold Brew ($6) with Sweet Cream ($1): it seemed that the cream curdled in the drink. The taste was okay but it got the job done. -Breakfast Bowl ($24): braised beef short rib with 2 poached eggs on a bed of caramelized onion fried potatoes. Large serving, it was perfect to share with 2-3 people. -Kale Caesar ($19): topped with cheese croutons which were interesting. Also great to share with 2 people. Overall: Porch is a cute brunch place that can fit a large party. If you're looking for an aesthetic place, I recommend this place!