Best Mediterranean Egyptian food out there! a generous, serving excellent price, but most of all extremely delicious!!!

Didn't have a lot of what I wanted. The place is expensive for an all-you-can-eat buffet, and they don't have unlimited drink options where you can refill your own drink. One of the only items I chose was the Veggie Samosa (4 pcs), which somehow had jalapeños stuffed inside them. That completely ruined my experience. The ice cream was good, but in my entire life, I have never left a buffet still hungry. read more

Marhaba Mediterranean Grill - Buffets Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Incredible array of Middle Eastern food available on the lunch and dinner buffet. It's also possible to order individual items off the menu. Lunch buffet is about $20, Dinner about $25 (both really good deals if you can afford it, because the range of food available is vast. This includes salads, appetizers, entrees and desserts). As of Feb, 2026, this is a place, on "Eat Street" in Mpls that is challenged because of ICE in Mpls - many regular customers not coming in. Free parking in lot in front of restaurant or on street Strongly urge coming here for best of all reasons - food is outstanding. Restaurant deserves support. read more

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Came here toward the end of the day, and overall, the food was just okay. Nothing really stood out. My biggest issue was that many items were lukewarm, and some were even cold. It's not a pleasant experience when, for example, you grab a lamb leg piece and it's cold on the outside. The inside of the restaurant is decent. I wasn't a fan of the desserts--mostly standard buffet fare without much variety. That said, I did really enjoy the gyro meat and the spiced rice with okra tomato sauce; those were the highlights. The service was good, which I appreciated, but for the price, I wouldn't say this place is worth it. I do want to say, though that I am willing to give it another try in the future, I believe that a lot of times restaurants can just have a bad day. read more

Food was okay, nothing that special as the quality is compromised. Service was not good! As their communication is not clear and the amount of ice they put in the drinks was very low! My cup had three ice cubes! We walked in at 2:20pm and checked out at 3:30pm. At checkout, we were asked if that was our first time at the restaurant, we said yes. Then the guy said "since this is your first time here, I will charge you the lunch price!" Almost he is doing us a favor and make sure we were happy customers!!! Didn't know dinner time was at 2:20pm!!! As someone who grew up eating this kind of food, I don't recommend this place! it was way below average tbh. The good thing was their bathrooms were clean! read more

So delicious, everything! service was exceptional! the the buffet is supper clean! I will be returning with my family again! thank you so much! May Allah keep blessing your restaurant! read more

Such delicious fresh food! They have a buffet which is great to try all the different items. The tabbouleh was so good. The owner was also very kind. read more

The food is delicious and abundant and the atmosphere is always buzzing with families. read more

Marhaba Mediterranean Grill - #3 combo plate. A huge amount of food for 10.99 and all of it delish!!! - Buffets Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

This food was very tasty and the portions were perfect. We got the platter for 2 and it was amazing!

All food had been out a long time and was over cooked. Will not be returning. Bad Baklava

Very disappointed. I ordered food this evening. I got a call twice saying it was ready. Whoever was calling was rude in the first place. I picked up my food at 8:45pm before they closed. I drive all the way back to St. Paul where I live and my WHOLE order is wrong. Like so disappointed. Joy sure who is in charge but that ain't right. read more

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This is one of my favorite spots in all of Minneapolis. The food is very good quality for buffet style and the price. I keep coming back for more. The lamb and beef dishes are amazing. Desserts are delightful as well! Highly recommend this authentic Egyptian food spot! read more

Price and food doesn't match. Better off eating one good meal somewhere else. They charged a 12 yrs old kid that eats chicken and fries adult price read more

"This is my new favorite restaurant". Spice and freshness perfectly blended in everything I tried on the family platter for 2. Every bite was delicious and unique to anything I've eaten before. The rice is addictive and so is the salad - and I never eat salad! The value for the price is fantastic, I highly recommend getting the platter if you're sharing. Baklava , every meat, the sides, all 10/10. Can't wait to come back. And having parking is always a plus! read more

Love, Love, Love this place! Food is fresh and really delicious. My husband and I chose the buffet and we were not disappointed. I don't remember the last time I was this full. I sincerely did not want to stop eating. It was decently priced and the staff are very nice. The parking was ok. Just packed right at the front. Fortunately there were plenty of spots right next to subway. The decor is not much to look at but they were very clean and you could really feel and see the culture through the people, which made the decor not matter. We'll more than likely become regulars. Thanks to the staff for our great experience!! read more

For ~$16 for buffet lunch, it's a good deal and fun experience. The food itself was hit or miss. The hummus, gyro meat, and salad bar were the best part. There were an assortment of chicken and fish dishes that were fine but not particularly tasty. The mashed potatoes were flavorless (should have avoided in the first place, lol). The dessert bar had a lot of variety and was fun to try. Overall go for the experience of buffet but food is nothing to write home about. read more

Really enjoyed this place. Got the buffet. Great selection, tasted very good, super reasonable price, really great hostess who really cared about taking care of myself and friend i was with. Not a fancy place but clean and comfortable, clearly a go-to regular place for many locals. If i lived nearby I'd be there at least once a week. read more

First of all I want to say I am a brown person, very familiar with desi & middle eastern restaurants. So this review is not about culture shock. I am vegan and so I always ask if restaurants have vegan options. I am fine being told no-- but when I asked here, they told me they had many. They immediately rushed to charge us $38 for two buffet meals without explaining that we could have paid by weight. We only found that out later. Then at the buffet we found that their only vegan options were some rice dishes, pita, and raw vegetables. Their beef samosas are mixed with their vegetarian ones. The buffet is messy and nothing is hygienic-- serving spoon handles fall into other dishes, utensils are kept in huge baskets for everyone to grab from, and people take things with their hands. Mask wearing is clearly optional. Why lie to me and make us pay for an all you can eat buffet where almost nothing is edible to us? Just say no, we don't really have vegan food. That's why I asked. read more

Outstanding dinner made of appetizers. Falafel, lentil soup, samosa, salad, rice, grape leaves. Our family of four ate as much as we could and we still have more than half left of our $40 dinner. Amazing. read more

Unappealing exterior but very good food. Prices are very reasonable as well. Buffet has a pretty good variety, not too much that it is overwhelming, but enough for variety. 5-6 different meat dishes. 7-8 vegetable dishes, 2 soups and a large dessert selection. All tasted wonderful. It's a great spot read more

I got takeout today that included hummus, tabboule, kofta, kebab, gyros and some sides. They were a few minutes late than what the website said but they said my order was larger than average. The packaging was leaky and made a mess. The hummus was runny and spilled in the bag. It was also very salty. The tabboule was fresh but had some variations that I'm not accustomed to. The kofta and kebab were good. The gyros were average with not enough flavor and a lot of lettuce and filler veggies. read more

This is an ultra-casual, family friendly place that offers up a generous buffet of well prepared and flavorful items. All at a reasonable price. Ate here with a friend of Turkish origin who lived in Greece for a number of years. He's a semi-regular. He says this is among his top choices locally for Mediterranean food. Beginning with what I'll call the salad station, I very much liked the fresh, light Tabouli, the smooth, smoky Baba Ghanoush, the Greek salad, the Hummus (Tahini?) and the Kalamata olives (NOT pitted so take note). At hot item station one, the Gyros with peppers and onions were a bit oily but good. The Kofta had a pleasing texture and flavor. The Greek chicken breast was nicely charred and had a lemony zip. The seasoned rice was a fine accompanyment. At hot item station two, the smallish, triangular spinach pies were very good. The falafel were a bit dry but brightened up with a generous dollop of Cucumber sauce. The vegetarian samosas were a bit too dense and lacking in seasoning to my taste. The salmon was not surprisingly overcooked but still not bad for a buffet setting. There were numerous other savory, tempting offerings that I passed up this time around. I suspect I'll be back for more sooner than later. I found the desserts to be worth the extra caloric intake. The Baklava was moist and flaky. the Krima rich and satisfying. The various cookies were crisp, airy and not overly sweet. They were especially good with a cup of their hot, minty tea. Over the prime dinner hour, food went quickly but stations were promptly refreshed. This meant that most items had little time to dry out and lose their appeal due to prolonged exposure to a heat lamp or a steam tray. Table service was a bit laggard. Water wasn't refilled and it took a long time for our tea to appear. But, to be fair, as others have pointed out the emphasis here is on buffet style self-service. Overall I had no qualms about the food. The floor and some tables were a bit sketchy. But I found a clean four top in a sunny part of the restaurant so it was all good. The parking lot is way too small given how popular this place can be. You'll be lucky to find an open spot. Be aware that some slots are reserved for other establishments and you may risk getting towed if not observant. Street parking can be a bit of a challenge. read more

First time in Minneapolis. This one of the two best places I've eating while visiting. Food tasted fresh, and there was a variety of food to choose from. Everything I ate had a distinct taste. Really good thank you guys read more

My review is for a take out order. We got the Marhaba Family Platter, added falafel and it was amazing! Flavors everywhere and plenty of food. The Hummus and Baba Ghanoush are super creamy. I will be a repeat customer! read more

UNREAL deliciousness and phenomenal price. So many different options of: Meats: chicken, beef, wings, ribs, you name it. Assortment of different rices, the spicy one with dates was phenomenal. Variety of salads: shirazi salad, tabouleh, iceberg, coleslaw So many different fruits and desserts So many different stews with beef, eggplant, potatoes, okra I honestly can't say enough good things about this place. It's the perfect fusion of Mediterranean style meats and Indian style spices. If I lived in Minneapolis I would eat here at least once a week. read more

Fantastic buffet with lots of choices including vegetarian options. I especially enjoyed the yogurt chicken and the salmon. Wonderful salads and far too many desserts to try them all. Everything was fresh and reasonably priced. Fantastic lunch! read more

5 out of 5 stars for food. We ordered the chicken kabob and a beef plate and loved both plates. The seasoning was spot on and the meat was juicy. Even the grilled veggies was delicious and I don't even like vegetables. Plus, You also get a lot of food for the price. I really wanted lamb but they were sold out (must be that good). They also have a pretty extensive buffet option (perfect for those who are looking to fill their bellies up with meat) and that's what 99% of their customers choose to go with. Since it's sort of a hole in the wall and given the fact that 99% of their customers choose the buffet option, you can guess that service is so-so. You do have to flag down an employee but they were always super nice to get you what you need. And you may have to walk up front to get and pay for your bill. They just arn't going to check on you like a typical sit down restaurant. This was our first time giving this place a try and was very impressed with the food. It's easy to miss this place since it's way at the end of eat street. read more

Delicious samosas!! This was a great buffet spread of various Mediterranean meats and vegetables. read more

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This place is a gem. For $16 you can visit Marhaba's buffet. The buffet consists of so many great things. The have goat, lambshanks, chicken, biryani rice, sambusa, fish, desserts, and a whole lot more. The place is fairly quiet and a lot of families enjoy this place together. I truly enjoyed every single thing they offered. I found myself visiting the buffet bar numerous times. If you want to cure your hunger for under $20 I highly advise you check this place out. Remember to be respectful while on Marhaba property. read more

Marhaba Mediterranean Grill - Buffets Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

My new fave MiddleEastern spot in the twin cities. Their Ramadan Buffett was amazing and all of the dishes were as authentic as it gets. This family owned establishment won me over today. read more

Been here a couple times. Food is always good. Its Gyros, various lamb and mid eastern dishes. Some amazingly good hummus and baba ganush. Yay sty desserts too. read more

Marhaba Mediterranean Grill - Buffet. But really good. - Buffets Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

We ordered for two people and it's plenty to serve 5. The food is fresh, beautiful and delicious. The no contact delivery was amazing, the driver left food outside door, texted us to let us know, including a photo of it at the door. He waited in his car for us to get it, we exchanged a friendly wave. We recommend this restaurant to everyone, you won't be disappointed! read more

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Envision yourself at a place like Castro Bistro on Washington Avenue where you are indulging yourself with kebabs and fried tomatoes. However, once you receive the bill, it is over $20 and you shocked. Now imagine there is a buffet-style of Middle Eastern food that is at a price of $15. That is Marhaba Mediterranean Grill over on Eat Street, Minneapolis. This is a great restaurant that offers excellent price for someone who is looking to further broaden their palate and learn more about this cuisine. I was able to experience so many great dishes from lamb kebabs, some terrific ribs, to mysterious dessert. The only let down were there were so many options, so some of the dishes were not as good in quality and consistency. Overall, I had a fun time enjoying this place and learning more about a new culture and style of food. read more

This is my new go-to restaurant for Mediterranean food in Minneapolis. The customer service is so friendly. The people I saw wore masks inside, too. We ordered take out, because of the current limitation on service. We got the family platter for two and baklava, and there was so much food!! This is a small, family-owned business and they clearly take care of each other and their local community. I went inside to pick up my order and they were putting together food for homeless people in the area. I was also escorted to my car due to the amount of food that came with my order (a platter and a big bag- so much food!). Local, family-owned restaurants like these are such gems, and I will definitely recommend this place and keep going back there due to the service I received. read more

Delicious and an amazing value! They have a very extensive buffet offering. It looks hot, fresh but we've always ordered from the menu. The beef sambusa are the best. They are flaky, a little spicy and really flavorful. We've tried both the family platter for 2 and today we had the chicken kofta kabob and the beef kofta kabob. The dinner platters come with salad, hummus, amazing pita bread, rice and a drink. The portions are generous and the kofta kabobs offer a really great grill flavor. Having said that, it is a dive and not a place for a first date. The owners are most accustomed to folks ordering from the buffet so the experience can be a little odd and at times uncomfortable....but worth it for the taste of the food. read more

Marhaba Mediterranean Grill - Chicken kofta kabob....amazing! Ordered it with a beef sambusa (equally amazing)! - Buffets Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Great place to eat, second time here. Awesome customer service. There was a man asking for money outside (he said he was homeless), my husband didn't have cash but offered to buy him a meal. The owner or manager told my husband "don't worry about it" and went out to offer the man food. There was a dinner gathering downstairs and when the sister was paying for her group the manager wasn't worried about it being exact again said "don't worry about it." Very rare customer service. Plus they keep everything clean and have disposable gloves to use while serving your plate. read more

I hired Marhaba to help me with food for a party. We bought Falafel, Chicken, and Tabouleh and it was all very tasty. In addition, the prices for our large order was reasonable and it was all hot and ready right on time. Thank you Marhaba! read more

I was excited to try here after an Uber driver boasted about it. I go there about 1.5hrs before closing. I was just really underwhelmed. The food just didn't have much flavor, was lukewarm, and the decor was blah. The food, flavors, quality, and decor was about on par with a high school cafeteria. I'm glad I tried it, but would never go back. :-/ There are just too many other better options in town. read more

Amazing food! I loved the buffet! Lovely and friendly staff!! also if there is something you like but they are out of, ask for it and they will make it read more

Really good food. Try to get there early if you're going for dinner-- at around 8pm it started getting crowded. I particularly liked the lamb shank-- moist and tender. If you are a fan of okra, the stewed okra over rice was quite tasty. read more