Back for the lentil soup. True confession: I'm addicted to it. You think you've eaten lentil soup…read morebefore? Think again. This is culinary art. Prepared with an age old recipe from yaya, the best ingredients, a secret preparation (at least they won't give it to me). You owe it to yourself - it's the best eatery in Birmingham.

I called in my order at 6:06 PM. It is now 7:00 PM, and I still have not received my food…read more I even went inside to pay and ask about my order, but no one acknowledged me or provided an update. The customer service was very disappointing, and the lack of communication made the experience frustrating. Based on this experience, I would not recommend ordering online or calling in orders from this location.

Hands down the best Mediterranean food in Troy. The quality and taste are always consistent, and…read moreI'm never disappointed -- it's become my go-to spot for weekly takeout. The grape leaves, chicken cream chops, and beef kafta are absolute favorites, and their chicken lemon rice soup is the best around. Whenever I'm feeling under the weather, I order a large quantity of that soup -- it's that comforting and good. The service is amazing every single time, which makes the experience even better. Truly love this place and highly recommend it.

Food was not completely Lebanese had a little twist on it but it was great! All the food came out…read morehot (temperature). They also have some spice levels to choose from. Their homemade bread was amazing! The portions are enough for two hungry guys. Try the Middle Eastern beer it's really good. Services was good and fast and personable. Very nice and clean chic and luxurious, but relaxing uncomfortable especially for all the food! Don't forget to try the stuffed grape leaves!

The food would have been fantastic, however my fish (Wahoo) was raw and no one ever came back to…read morethe table. I would have liked a second glass of wine. My husband's tenderloin was excellent. I wish that I had ordered that. I left almost the entire fish on my plate, but the person clearing didn't even question it. The flavors of everything we did eat were interesting and delicious.

Middle eastern restaurants are a dime a dozen where I live. This one is by far the best. The…read moreportions are huge, the kitchen seems relatively sanitary (you get a full view of the galley while waiting for your order) and the staff is friendly. The chicken shawarma isn't overly seasoned with cinnamon and they cook tiny pita breads in an oven behind the counter. 100% A+ food. Love this place!!

Every time I am in Birmingham, Michigan, Market North End is always a staple. While we waited…read moreawhile for a table (large party), it was worth the wait. The house bread is a must order. The service is slow, so never be in a rush. Food comes quickly once you are able to order. You really can't go wrong with anything on the menu. You can expect large portions that are perfect for sharing or enjoying by yourself. The homemade ranch is a must order for whatever you choose to get. Its in the perfect location and the best area for walking around and shopping. Unfortunately, I was not able to get other pictures, but the salads, pizza, and turkey reuben sandwich special were amazing.

My group arrived around 7:00 p.m., put our name on the waitlist, and were told it would be about a…read more30-minute wait. There were multiple open tables when we arrived, so that estimate seemed reasonable. Instead, we waited until nearly 9:00 p.m. During that time, we went up to the hostess stand several times to ask for an update, and every single time we were told that we were "next." Yet we continued to watch numerous other parties get seated ahead of us. As the only white group waiting, it left us feeling like we were being treated differently. I can't say for certain why we were repeatedly passed over, but the experience made us feel unwelcome, especially after watching so many other groups be seated while we were continually told we were next. This is particularly frustrating because this isn't the first time I've felt this way at Market North End. I've continued to come back because the food is genuinely very good, but great food isn't enough to make up for feeling ignored and disrespected as a customer. This is consistent with all of the rumors we have heard about this restaurant being unfair to certain races. No one should have to wait an hour and a half while being repeatedly assured they're next, only to watch other parties be seated instead. I hope management takes a serious look at how the waitlist is managed and ensures that every guest is treated fairly and consistently.

Our party of five settled into a cozy booth at Elie's this past Friday evening... Thanks to my…read morefriend Ali for making a reservation. Elie's was the perfect place to grab a drink and some dinner after a travel day and to fuel for a big weekend ahead. We ordered some drinks (wine and martinis) and shared the Mixed Appetizer plate that had hummus, baba ghannouge, and tabouli and was served with a basket of warm mini pita bread. Our waitress was attentive and refilled the pita basket a couple of times and so was the water service. For entrees, I had the lebanese salad with salmon, and others at the table had the fattoush salad with chicken, baby back ribs, and chicken shawarma. It was a lot of food and we did not finish it all... and while it was very good, nothing stood out as something you can't find elsewhere either. No complaints however. I would definitely recommend Elie's if you're in the area and looking for a solid bar/restaurant with Lebanese and Mediterranean cuisine. Elie's offers both indoor and outdoor seating and they also host private parties and offer catering. It is clearly a neighborhood favorite and has been around for decades.

Food is amazing, staff is great, and overall a great place! The hummus is wonderful and a great…read morespot for patio seating

If you can't possibly find anything to eat inside of Papa Joe's, this little stand is right inside…read more It's by the fruit section and desserts. They even have a spit for the rotating meat. A lot of good salad options to carry out. Baklava for days. Feature sandwiches mostly. It's quick, easy and decent middle eastern food to go.

Everything is so fresh! My favorite is the chicken shawarma with garlic sauce. Very good!read more

I'm in town visiting my mom. My friend since high school lives across the street from this place…read more My mom loves my friend and wanted me take her out on her. We choose Grape Leaves because of convenience, but she also does carry out from here quite often. There were not many people in the restaurant and you could tell that they do a very good carry out business by the to go bags waiting on the counter. She had the shish tawook dinner (chicken) and I had a wrap with grape leaves, Jonas, and tabbouleh. It was like having a trio appetizer all in one, and it wasn't a bad concept. For just $7.50, I was only able to eat half, and had the other half for lunch the next day. My friend had leftover chicken too, which I took to my mom in her senior living place the next day. They did forget to take off the beets (on the receipt, but that's OK. MY mom likes beets! Overall, an enjoyable meal with a great friend.

10/10. Fantastic service, great quality food, always delicious. I frequent so much that they…read moreremember my order and my name.

A really nice build-your-own Mediterranean food place!…read more I'm not usually one for this type of food but wanted to give it a try in a more controlled way where I could choose what I wanted and ask some questions. The employee that was building my bowl for me was very helpful and easily could tell that it was my first time. I guess I selected the right ingredients because my bowl was outstanding! High quality ingredients and my chicken was excellent and full of flavor! Will definitely come back!

This is one of my favorite lunch spots. Whether ordering for the office or picking up my own, I…read morereally enjoy their food. It's an assembly line-style ordering process, allowing you to pick your favorites. I have noticed in the last few months it's gotten VERY expensive. I came in for a single bowl, and it was $20. Apparently, some of my selections, like feta, were extra. I think restaurants really miss the mark when they start nickel-diming toppings. Overall, the food is great and it's fantastic for catering, but it's not an inexpensive lunch option.