This place serves very fresh and tasty Lebanese food. The inside is clean and inviting and the staff is helpful and friendly, which makes the overall experience a positive one. When I was there recently, I ordered the beef kabobs cooked medium rare, the owner assured me that the beef would turn out tender and flavorful. He was right! The 2 kabobs were on a bed of rice and came with a platter of zesty salad and a generous pool of hummus with olive oil. On the side came slices of warm pita bread. The owner even graciously brought out a complimentary sample of their freshly cooked falafel after learning that it was my first time visiting. If you're looking for a place that serves fresh food, I recommend Kabob G's. read more

Kabab G - Beef kabobs cooked medium rare. Came with rice, salad, hummus with olive oil, and few slices of pita bread. - Mediterranean Near Me - Peoria, Illinois

Delicious! The people managing and cooking are absolutely delightful. Such a gem! Peoria is lucky to have such cuisine.

Am I an expert on Mediterranean or Lebanese food? Nope. have I eaten way to many kebabs in my life? you betcha. Kebab was one of my staples when working in the UK o I miss donner kebab generally any meat on a stick or in tube form is ok by me I should probably get to the point. This place was super clean and I was suprised about the review saying the old man was scary. He was super nice and chatted up a storm honestly I'd go back just to chat with him he seems like he's got some stories. The food was great I had falafel, beef shawarma, and kebab combo (yeah yeah yeah I a sucker for kebab). The falafel was really good nice and crunchy and moist inside. Char on the meats was very good also. If I find myself back here again for work I will def be making a stop here again. Maybe I can swing by before my flight tomorrow night read more

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Yeah this became our to go place for consistent great food and friendly people. It's a family run business with great food. Try the black eyed bean soup with lemon, or the veggie Fatteh, the Fattouche. Yum! read more

We stopped here for lunch after getting the suggestion from a local television reporter who checks out restaurants. We were not disappointed. You can't go wrong eating a healthy Mediterranean diet. We'll be back along with a few friends. read more

Delicious! We were in Istanbul a few months ago and were craving some Lamb Kebab so seeing this place on Yelp was a Godsend. The Lamb Kebab was great and was the better meal we had. We also had the Mixed (chicken and beef) shawarma which was actually a plate as opposed to a sandwich (I've always ever had Shawarmas as sandwiches). The owner said they could probably make it as a sandwich even though it's not on the menu but I figured I'd rather have it the way they intended. It was good but next time I would stick with a Beef only one as the chicken was a bit dry. We were also graciously offered some Falafel for free which was definitely the best we've had. Highly recommended. Otherwise, it's a great place for lunch. Nothing too fancy, nor was fancy necessary. Great place! read more

It's one of the most amazing Lebanese food I liked the flavor. The hummus meat was delicious. I will definitely go back to eat there again. read more

Stopped by on a whim for something different. This place is great. We had the lamb kebabs, and they were tender and well cooked on the grill. The owner (I think he was the owner) was a great guy. Super friendly and patient with us as we were not familiar with the cuisine. Overall, a great experience. We will be back read more

Great food. They seem like nice folk, and genuinely asked about my day. Id recommended it

What a nice clean Lebanese café...a warm welcome by the owner who mans the ordering counter! The Lamb kabob plate includes delicious rice, 2 thick grilled lamb strips and hummus side with pita bread and lettuce salad with tomatoes (vinegar & oil dressing) The Lebanese spices were prevalent in all the meats (a tiny bite) The Dolmas (stuffed grape leaves) were delightful...served warm with lettuce salad. Except for a small bit of background TV sound it was a quiet experience (2:30 pm-3:30) occasionally some traditional Middle Eastern/Turkish music would pleasantly break the blissful silence. Other patrons were quietly chatting and seemed to be enjoying the serenity. I almost forgot...the kind owner serves complimentary falafel and tahini sauce-Delicious!!! read more

Great food, excellent service. Generous cooks. This is the premier Mediterranean cuisine in Peoria. Do not miss out on this food!!

Get the Baba Ghanouj and/or the hummus!! Sooo good! The chicken is the way to go on the meat.

We had Veg kabab and falafel sandwich. On veg kabab, salad and rice was very sour plus rice was dry and little hard. Pitas were not hot.

Good food. good prices. They need to work on making sure the mask covers the nose of the staff.

We absolutely love this restaurant from the great customer service to the delicious food and huge portions!!! We are here at least once a week. Try it!!! You will be so happy you did!! read more

They have the best lamb I've ever had. Lamb chop and ground lamb are terrific, very tender and juicy. Salads and grilled veggies are very fresh, I suggest you try their spicy sauce, wonderful. The owner is a very nice gentleman, he takes cooking seriously and puts thoughts into making each kabab. Best restaurant in Peoria, a must try. PS. You can swap hummus, pita and rice with more veggie and salads, this is what I did when I tried to lower my carbs. read more

Kabab G - Lamb chop with spicy sauce on the side. So good - Mediterranean Near Me - Peoria, Illinois

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Kabab G is a great place for Lebanese food. The kabobs are prepared over a charcoal grill, so they have a great flavor. We tried the beef, chicken, and cheese kabobs. All of them were very good, but the cheese was the best. The kabobs are served with salad and hummus. We also ordered the falafel platter - it was equally tasty. I know we'll be going back to try some of the other menu items. read more

Kabab G is one of Peoria's real gems. The owner/cook is a wonderful gentleman, taking time to get to know his customers and welcome them, especially if you return. The menu is a wonderful mixture of Lebanese classics, the best of which (for me) are the following: Chicken Shawarma - I doubt that the Shawarma at the end of the Avengers movie tasted any better than it does here. Intensely flavorful, with a slight bit of char on each piece, it pairs perfectly with the lightly seasoned bed of rice. There's also a small cup of an egg-based sauce, which provides a sour counterpoint to the unctuous flavor of the chicken. Kafta Kabob - This is a heavily spiced (but not spicy) lamb and beef sausage, grilled on a kabob and served with onions. A great choice if you're feeling a bit more adventurous. Hummus - Easy to do and easy to find in Peoria, but Kabab G has the best. There's a wonderful freshness to the hummus, and the olive oil drizzled on top has just the right amount of rich, green flavor. Combine that with the warm, slightly moist pitas that come with it, and I'm hard-pressed to think of any other appetizer that I'd rather have. Oh wait, he does falafels here too... Falafels - Standout on an incredible level. He hand-shapes each one, ensuring that they're not too dense, but still hold together. Fried fresh-to-order, and served with a light yogurt sauce (similar to a tahnin), these flavorful bundles of sesame and spice are the best I've had across Illinois. I suppose that shouldn't be a surprise, given how dedicated to his food the owner is, but I never expected it. Other highlights include the baklavas and the yogurt soup. In short, though, Kabab G gets it all right. If you want a clean, friendly, and delicious bite, this place should make it on your list. read more

The food here tasted so fresh and delicious, it was like we made it at home! The Felafel Sandwich and fatteh were outstanding. Our first time there, but will most definitely be back to try the other menus offerings! Excellent portion size for the price. Do not expect fine dining ambiance, but do expect fine dining quality and taste in the food. read more

Best falafel in Peoria!! Staff is very friendly! One of my favorite places to grab a quick lunch or dinner!

This is as good as Lebanese food gets and I keep going there very often as all dishes are just great. I tend to choose the Kefta Kabab plate which is just awesome. The hummus is the best you can get miles around and beats all fresh market, Snucks or Kroger's. The owner is so friendly and does a terrific job at satisfying its customer with food mixed with fresh ingredients and free samples. He sure does care a lot Top Notch (Going back just now again for the 20th time) read more

We tried the beef and chicken shawarma, chicken kabobs, falafel and baba ghanouj. The beef was a little tough and the taboleh was average. The chicken dishes were fantastic! The falafel was great, the hummus and baba ghanouj were both homemade and delicious. I wish the pitas were better but the dips were so amazing it wasn't that big of a deal. The price was pretty reasonable and the service was good. I will be back for sure and would recommend it. read more

This is my new favorite restaurant in Peoria. It's amazing and the hospitality is tremendous, above and beyond. The food reminds me authentic Lebanon cuisine. If you ask what suggest to eat...EVERYTHING! read more

Kabab G saved my life while visiting my sister! I was burned out on boring midwest food and needed something slightly ethnic and delicious. Kabab G provided just what I was in need of. Excellent kebabs! Delicious hummus! Amazing baklava! The owner was super friendly, calling many of the patrons by name. I will definitely go back and visit the next time I'm in town. Also, super kind. When I placed my order I forgot to tell the owner that my mom was allergic to hummus so when I showed up and asked if there was hummus on her kebab he said yes and made us a new one on the spot. No extra charge, no rudeness, just a kind smile and said no problem, we'll make you a new one. Check Kabab G out and enjoy delicious Lebanese food in the heart of the midwest! read more

This is a very nice little place and the staff is friendly and welcoming. Down to business: The Food: I had the chicken shwarma dinner and it was excellent. The chicken was well seasoned and just spicy enough to let you know its middle-eastern roots. While I was enjoying my meal a staff member brought out some falafel (on the house!) that was also very good. It was crispy and savory and was not dried out like what some places pass off as falafel. The food alone is reason enough to frequent Kabab G. The Decor: The place has a diner-like atmosphere and was very clean. Even the washroom was clean and neat. You do have to bus your own table, but this place does not try to present itself as a fine dining establishment. The Staff: Friendly and willing to answer my questions. The food was brought to the table quickly and I could tell that it went immediately from the cooktop to my plate. It was fresh, hot and delicious. I will definitely go back to Kabab G often. read more

Friendly service and good food. My favorite is the shawarma platter. Always good & very filling.

Came by on a Friday night for take out. Great food. Staff is really nice too. They make you feel welcome. Will definitely be coming back read more

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I come here every time I can when I am in town for work. Today for lunch I got the Mahi Mahi plate (blackened). It wouldn't be something that jumps off the menu at you at a Kebab place, but it should. This is an amazingly high quality dish packed with flavor and a giant deal at $13. Guy that ownes it is still super nice and very hospitable. read more

Kabab G - Fantastic. Highly recommend it if you like fish. - Mediterranean Near Me - Peoria, Illinois

Truthfully, I've only eaten at one other Lebanese restaurant, but this one was 10x better. Not a fancy place and you'll never find it if you aren't looking for it. I saw my fellow yelper reviews and headed over yesterday to try it out. They did not disappoint! Like most others said, the owner was super friendly and like everyone else, gave free Falafel to us since it was our first times. Personally, I wasn't excited by them, but the garlic sauce with them was phenomenal. We got the Kabab combo (cheese, beef and chicken) and the Mixed Shawarma. Both were great although I would say that the Shawarma was the better with a lot of flavor. Not spicy or garlicky, but flavors that pop. I don't actually prefer Humus which comes with the plates, but this was mixed well with everything. The Cheese Kabab was my favorite of the three, but eating them all at the same time was great too. Anyway, not a fancy place, but absolutely a great place to take the kids or to bring it home with you. read more

We stopped in today for our Mediterranean fix, and were very pleased with our food, service, and the cleanliness of the restaurant. We had a chicken shawarma sandwich and a falafel sandwich, both of which were among the best we've had in Peoria. We were given complimentary falafel by the very kind owner, and it was delicious - hot, fresh, crispy on the outside and well seasoned. We will definitely be back. read more

Love the Fatteh! But end a lot of mints afterwards! So much garlicky goodness. Discovered Burma cookie! Yes! Get these!! read more

Kabab G - Burma cookie! So good!! - Mediterranean Near Me - Peoria, Illinois

The very best Mediterranean Salad I have ever put in my mouth!! The lentil soup was pretty awesome as well. I am already craving another salad, will definetly be back! read more

We tried this place for the first time and the food was excellent. We've seen this place multiple times but never stopped. We'll definitely be adding this place to our locally owned restaurant rotation. I got the mixed Schwarma and it was excellent. The Falafel was also great. The owners made our food and they were Extremely kind people and the service was excellent. The restaurant was also very clean. I wish we'd known about this place earlier. read more

What a gem...in Peoria or elsewhere. Down home Lebanese falafel/shwarma restaurant in an otherwise dreadful shopping center. Food is very good. The plates are generous. The beef was very flavorful. They gave me a free falafel and it was very tasty. Nice, efficient staff too. read more

Kabab G - Beef shwarma plate. - Mediterranean Near Me - Peoria, Illinois

One word: delicious! I had the kabsi with a side of cucumber sauce; I've never had a dish like it before, the flavors were really tasty. I took my picky mother and my three young children and all of them ate the chicken kabobs with much enthusiasm! The chicken is marinated with wonderful spices and very moist. I will definitely be back!!!!! read more

Came in here for a great Lebanese meal, and I wasn't disappointed. In fact, I was treated like a king. Many thanks, and I'll be back!

Just a heads-up, they are now closed Sundays and Mondays. Still one of the best restaurants in Peoria.

A 4.5 star to this place! Great Food! Great People! Going to make it definitely my regular go to! I had the mixed plate. Came with delicious chicken kebab, beef kebab and lamb kebab served on a bed of rice with hummus and salad on the side with grilled peppers and tomatoes. The owner is super nice. He served falafels on the house. Give it a try, I bet you'll like it! read more

Dining room open. Great authentic Lebanese cuisine. Chef's specials change in addition to regular menu. Terrific vegan and meat dishes. I recommend the soups, the zatar and the kababs. Good portions. We like to get a few items and split them. read more

Service: The service was fantastic. The guy running the restaurant was incredibly friendly, and even gave us free falafel because it was our first time. The only small issue I have is that one of the guys working was wearing basketball shorts and flip flops. That part didn't exactly scream, "Sanitary environment," but that was the only problem. Food: Delicious! The chicken kabab was incredible, the hummus was perfectly spiced, and the falafel was crispy and flavorful. Things were a bit salty overall, but not too bad. read more