4.5/5 stars Let me start by saying I have personal biases…read moreI'm battling here. I have newly moved to the Milwaukee area from Metro Detroit (home to the largest Arab population outside of the Middle East) and therefore not only did I grow up with great food our restaurant options have always been elite. If I seem nitpicky I'm sorry but let's get to it! I got the mixed grill plate, Turkish salad, and a lentil soup. Highlights: the shish tawook was perfect, juicy, not over cooked, the kafta loaded with flavors, the hummus was solid, I loved the bed of rice it was on, and the soup delicious... "so T, what happened to the half star?" This is where I might be overly critical... the chopped veggie salad was in dire need of salt, or consider dressing it with the jalapeño mix that was on the hummus. The Turkish salad put me in quite a conundrum... was it delicious? Oh hell ya, was it spicy? Yes (inject it my veins), so what's the issue? My issue here was just that it wasn't a salad. It was an excellent salsa, but I didn't have chips to eat it with and this isn't a "salad" you can eat by itself. If they had fried the Arabic bread and seasoned it like the fattoush chips and gave me a bag of it with the Turkish salad that might be the greatest combo known to Milwaukee. Finally, the only true criticism of this place, the beef kabobs... flavor was amazing, it was tender too but it was severely overcooked. I don't blame the restaurant because as an Lebanese person I grew up with way too many over cooked bbqs and aunts and uncles thinking red meat was blood despite eating kibbee nayee (beef tartar-Lebanese style) but if that had two minutes less on the grill it might have the holy grail of mixed grill plates. All of this to say I was very impressed, Milwaukee has some good spots and I wasn't sure what to expect when I moved here but this place does it for me, will probably make it a rotational spot

They serve the best Middle Eastern food in the state! Not a sit down restaurant. Just take out…read more Amazing!

My friends and I came in for dinner on a Wednesday evening and had an excellent time! We had a…read moregroup of 8 people and made a reservation, which I'm glad we did because it was busy! The restaurant itself is so cute. I really appreciate all the cozy touches, beautiful art, and amazing pink tree in the middle. This place would make for a great date night or girls dinner! Our service was amazing. Everyone was so kind and helpful. We ordered the hummus trio to start which was colorful and delicious. We were brought so much fresh, warm bread with the hummus. We also asked for a side of veggies for the hummus, and they quickly brought us some. Everyone in the group enjoyed their entrees. We especially enjoyed the side of spicy fried potatoes.

Visited this restaurant with a group for dinner on a busy weekend evening. The dining room was…read morepacked, so I'd definitely recommend making a reservation in advance. The interior is beautifully decorated with Middle Eastern influences and creates a warm, inviting atmosphere. Service was a bit inconsistent during our visit. After being seated, it took longer than expected for someone to come by, and a drink order was forgotten and didn't arrive until near the end of the meal. We started with the hummus trio and fresh pita. The paprika hummus was flavorful and stood out, while the other varieties were pleasant but a little mild for my taste. We also ordered the pistachio chicken bites, which were unique and offered a nice combination of flavors. For the main course, I tried the chicken shawarma. The chicken itself was excellent--tender, juicy, and packed with flavor. My biggest disappointment was the side of roasted vegetables. Based on the menu description, I expected a more substantial portion, but the serving was surprisingly small. Overall, the meal was a mix of highs and lows. The atmosphere and some of the dishes were very enjoyable, while the service and a few portion sizes left room for improvement. Still, since the restaurant is well regarded and there were several menu items I didn't get a chance to try, I'd be open to giving it another visit in the future.

Food was excellent! I can't say enough about how flavorful it was. Kind and sweet server. Very…read morewelcoming place. Great vibe. Highly recommend!! I will definitely be back.

We tend to come here when my parents visit bc it is a favorite of my in-laws. The food is ALWAYS…read moretop notch & fresh. The regular size Family Platter is easily enough for 7 people, even 6 if they're all hungry men. So did a family this is amazing deal. The chicken is phenomenal. The pita is perfection.

Was at my kid's sports tournament down the street at the "Milwaukee County Sports Complex" and was…read morelooking for a healthy place to eat. Found this place online. Friendly and quick service. Clean. The food was delicious. I ordered the shawarma mixed plate. The meat, veges, hummus all tasted fresh. The rice had a nice flavor without any overwhelming spices or herbs. The only recommendation I can make is to have more of a selection of drinks. Other than that, I'll definitely be back next time I'm in the area.

Staff was nice. Ordering process was fast. Food was fresh and took a liitle time to cook, but…read morewas absolutely worth the wait. The portion size is large with plenty to take some home. Wasn't busy, but steady. Restaurant is clean and tables are nicely spaced. Music was nice, but a little too loud.

One of our new favorite spots! I have been meaning to try…read moreBread House for a while. I don't live in Milwaukee, but Madison is not so far away. So, of course, we had to try a bunch of different items. All the dips, the topped hummus, baba ghanoush, and skillet tomatoes (forgot the name) were amazing! The hummus alone was so silky and smooth. The bread is super soft and fluffy; we had the flatbread with different toppings. Very good! My favorite was the za'atar one. We had something I've never had before called Stromboli (stuffed roll) with Akkawi white cheese, and it was my favorite. So, so good! And we can't forget the falafel, with the hummus and the fluffy bread, just goes together perfectly. Staff were all super informative and friendly. They have the cutest Budgerigar birds, a blue and a green one, so cute!

A Taste of Home in Wisconsin! Bread House is my absolute…read morego-to spot whenever I crave a traditional Arabic Middle Eastern breakfast. Stepping inside truly feels like home. The service was wonderful and the staff made the experience even better. Perfect for breakfast or lunch, everything is made fresh on the spot and you can really taste the difference. We ordered the spinach pie, potato pie, Akkawi cheese pie, hotdog pastry, and the egg manqousha. Every single item was delicious. We also had two Lotus cheesecakes for dessert and they were amazing. If you want authentic manaqeesh and a welcoming atmosphere, this is the place to be. Highly recommended!

Started off on the wrong foot because they don't have water options other than having to buy a…read moreplastic bottle. No glasses available even for tap water. I don't like single use plastic containers. Not difficult to just give someone a glass or cup of water. He offered to fill cups with tap water, but we had to go to the car and even provide our own cups. Music at our table was so loud that it was disturbing and noise pollution. If you want to hear it in the kitchen, then put the speaker there, don't blast it from the dining room. Greek salads with pita meat added were fresh and good. Bathroom very clean and nice smelling.

Shoutout to BOSS! Got the Philly steak sub with some fries. And it's very important to note he…read moredidn't mess it up... plus he asked do I wanna make it spicy? Yes.. yes I do. I think it is very easy to mess up a Philly steak by overcooking the beef because it's a shaved ribeye gyro type of meat. The French fries had good crunch and appreciate that they were seasoned... if I'm being picky (personal preference here) I like my subs more Dearborn Michigan style where it gets out on a sandwich press and the outside gets crispy but that said the bun held up well didn't fall apart I got zero complaints. Excellent sub, great service, clean restaurant and most importantly all halal!

I LOVE this restaurant! Just stopped in yesterday and brought home a family style meal for 7 of us!…read moreSuch a hit!! EVERYONE loved it. Al Bazzar is my go-to restaurant when I have to pick up friends and family from the airport. Staff is always friendly, food is delicious, and it is truly a treat!!

Their new location is on S 13th Street, only a little ways from Layton. There are still lots of…read morepictures from their old location on Layton, but as of April 2025, they are inside Rayan Market & Restaurant, a Middle Eastern market (see pictures). It is a small family owned business, and mother cooks all the food. It's only been a month since they moved here from Layton, so they don't have a sign yet, but just go in to the Rayan super market, and navigate yourself to the back of the building. They do have a table off to the side inside the market if you're in a pinch and need to eat there, but I'd recommend taking the food to go. The family is friendly, and if you aren't too familiar with Mediterranean food, they will help you navigate their menu items. They have 2 types of rice. One is a smoked rice (first time I tried it, and it was good!), and the other one is cinnamon. I didn't care for the latter, but the smoked rice was delicious. I was only going to try a bite or two, but I ended up kicking myself off of keto and ate a whole bowl. Chicken special - with rice and salad Salad was a small portion of very fresh lettuce, tomato and cucumber in light oil dressing. Chicken was a bit dry for my taste. They did have the chicken in a warmer plate (like the buffet style) and it must have been sitting there a while. The flavors were good, but the dryness was disappointing. The menu says "half chicken", but we got 2 pieces of thigh+drum. In a way that's good, cuz any breast meat would have been so much more dry. Lamb special - with rice and salad We ordered the cinnamon rice for this dish and the smoked one for the chicken dish. Like I said, the smoked rice was better for my palate. The lamb was delicious. It was falling off the bones, but it wasn't dry. We got 3 large chunks of lamb with bone and one little piece boneless. In both plates, our server piled the rice so high! I hope they don't go out of business giving so much rice! But I'm not complaining. Overall, the meal was delicious and I would definitely go again. I'd love to try some of their appetizers and other meat items.

We had actually ordered catering from this place for our office several times before ever visiting…read morethe restaurant, and every catering order was consistently excellent. After hearing so many positive comments from coworkers, I finally decided to stop by in person and I'm glad I did. The restaurant was clean, comfortable, and had a relaxed atmosphere. I especially appreciated the music selection--it was pleasant and low enough that you could actually have a conversation without shouting across the table. The food was just as good as I remembered from the catering orders: fresh, flavorful, and generously portioned. Everything came out hot and well prepared, and it's easy to see why this place has become a favorite among our team. As someone who looks for halal options, I also appreciated that the food is halal, which makes it an even better choice for group lunches and family meals. The staff was friendly and welcoming, and the overall experience felt smooth from start to finish. It's always nice when a restaurant lives up to the expectations created by its catering service, and this one definitely did. Between the quality of the food, the comfortable atmosphere, reasonable prices, and the fact that it's halal, I can definitely see myself coming back regularly. Highly recommended.

Love this place!! The family who owns it is very nice, helpful, and they are Zabiha Halal. They…read morehave a pretty wide menu and is a great example of Mediterranean food done right. Located on Water St, street parking is available, but availability of course fluctuates. The interior is very clean and they have plenty of seating.

The food was great! I order the Kebab and my friend ordered the Lamb Chop. We share the portion…read more It just taste perfect. I like Pita bread, and the dishes came with it. No fault of Mr. SHAWARMA. One small problem, the door getting into the food court is faulty, we it was hard for patrons to get into the food court.

In town for volleyball . . . again, and needed some sustenance before our drive back home…read more Mr. Shawarma looked promising and it got the job done. This review is a bit of a mixed bag, since I'm going to include the reactions of my wife and son. First, it is a food court. You order at the counter and find a table in a common area. We had no issue, given that we were there on a slow, Sunday evening. The service was pleasant. The food: I ordered the mixed shawarma plate, which includes both chicken and beef shawarma, rice, hummus, pita, and a salad. The shawarma was a bit dry. I would have been down for some garlic sauce. I am at a 3.5. My wife got the chicken shawarma plate. Same as above without the beef. She's at a 3. My son got the gyro "wrap" and fries. I put 'wrap' in quotes because it was more of a gyro pita (like a taco). He agreed with his mom, a 3. The portions were substantial and, to be fair, we all finished our food. In the end, I recommend trying Mr. Shawarma. Peace!