Can't say enough about this restaurant. If you're willing to try something new, just go. What's the worst that could happen? But I think you'll be back. Not sure? Want to start with something "safe"? Order the Chicken Breast Kebab and get the carrots and raisins if you like a touch of sweetness. read more

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I celebrated my daughter's birthday here, they gave us an area that was semi separate and private. The food was very tasty and the service was excellent. My daughter ended up picking a dress with the color blue so the decor went great with our theme. They also have in-house decorating such as balloons and backdrops so that's another plus. I would recommend this restaurant if you are craving authentic Afghani food and great service. read more

Mazar Kabab - Semi private room for party up to 30 ppl - Kebab Near Me - Glen Cove, New York

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After seeing their violations I should have known not to book an event with them. So many health violation from this past year. They rushed everything and did not give the guests an opportunity to enjoy anything. They are unorganized and charges for many things that did not exist. They take back any extra food you have and does not even ask if you would like to take your leftovers. I wonder what they do with the leftovers. It's a strange business. I wouldn't trust these people. It's all nice up front but once you experience an event with them, you realize it's all a scam. read more

Dawg good service and the food is to die for. Bring your families here!!!! Scenery is very elegant. They have various drinks to choose from. Nice paintings on the wall. read more

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Decided to try this place after a couple of name and ownership changes. The place has been renovated and the interior looks nice and the quality the food is good but not amazing. My chicken was super tender, almost too much and the meat kebab did not taste great and the portions were small compared to other Middle Eastern restaurants. I wish him good luck but the location is set back from the main road, so it doesn't have great exposure. I recommend making the portions a bit bigger and maybe revamping the recipe a little bit. read more

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Food was very tasty and was ready for pick up promptly when I arrived I did not eat in the restaurant but can say that it looks like a good place to eat read more

Very good Afghani food. Much better than Sami's. All dishes we ordered had no visible oil at all. Extremely clean taste and delightful. The white, green and red sauces are all just simply great. No preservatives no artificial added. The beef triangle dumplings were interesting too. Side dish carrots with raisins were naturally sweet with nothing heavy added in. This spot is a definitely keeper for us. read more

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Let me start by saying what an aesthetically pleasing restaurant this is! Subtle grey washed tables and chairs that allow the vibrant wall murals to shine. Hues of blue and white that give the space a clean, orderly look. A small mosaic tiled area that could be used for dancing (they do have live music on certain nights) and some seating areas where soft pillows invite you to lounge with friends. After walking in, the warm vibe continued as we were greeted by our server. She welcomed us with a smile and showed us to a table. We called ahead and knew that alcohol was not sold at this establishment. We brought wine and we're given a corkscrew and some glasses. We had a Groupon that entitled us to an appetizer (besides the complimentary salad provided to us), two entrees, two desserts and two soft drinks, teas or other beverage. After my inquiry she (our server's name escapes me) explained that Mazar Kabab was formally Sami's Kabab House. New owners took over last year but, the outside signage is recent. The menu cover and the dessert menu have yet to be updated. Our meal consisted of the Bolani Kachalu and Borani Banjan (served with bread) appetizers, two Uzbeki Qabuli Pulao entrees and two traditional Afghan desserts and two green teas. Each dish was fresh and delicious!! The flavors, smells and tastes all combined made the meal memorable! The service was exceptional! Look them up on social media, make a reservation and fill your belly! Thank me later.... read more

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Oh man where do I start.... It started amazing. Ordered apps... great. At the same time I ordered apps, I ordered food for the kids at 8:30 pm Kids food didn't come out till almost 10:30 pm!! She told me it would take "16 minutes" when I asked why is it taking so long. Um ma'am it's been almost 2 hours... They brought apps for adults and even entree for most of the adults and kids nothing. My meal never came out. After waiting for 1.5 hour. No problem but the waitress tries to argue with me that I never ordered!! What?! Am I here to just look at the wall?!! I usually don't write bad reviews but after how many mistakes can you look the other way?? I would have still looked the other way if the waitress was nice about it. Every time she kept trying to blame it on me. On a positive note, food was good but don't come on the weekend. They don't have the staff or a big enough grill. If you want to come, try on a week Personally I would not come again. I paid $200 and barely ate. read more

Mazar Kabab - Food that I received.... I had apps tho. - Kebab Near Me - Glen Cove, New York

The lamb was super tasty! Service was efficient. The decor is interesting and unique...it was a bit loud due to part of the restaurant being reserved for an event that night, but overall great place to grab some afghan food in a casual setting. read more

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Delicious food! Incredible flavor. Reasonable prices. The three sauces they put out as condiments are each equally delicious. You'll want to take the leftovers home. The food is so delicious and consistent. We've never had a bad meal there. I usually get the Sabzi Chalou, but with chicken instead of lamb - the spinach itself is good enough for a meal! That said, the lentil soup is amazing too! Don't forget to get the Naan bread read more

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Wonderful food! Even for a pescatarian like myself, there are options in this restaurant. Meat eaters have many choices, and the lamb is a favorite. We had to wait a little while for the hummus, which I thought was peculiar, until I realized it had just been freshly made. It was delicious, with warm spices that made it a different experience than the usual hummus. We ordered the Afghan bread, which is somewhere between naan and pita... and great! They brought out a salad to start, along with a tzatziki like sauce and a couple of spiced chutneys. There is no booze, but you can bring in from the wine store just a few store away. Service was good, and this is a family owned and operated place. Very friendly and ready to help with the menu. I'd give it five stars if it weren't so bright inside! On request they dimmed the lights a bit. It's me, but I like a softer ambiance. Other than that, all is great with this restaurant! Oh, yeah, there's an upcharge for credit cards, so bring cash if you can. But that's due to the credit card companies, not the restaurant. It's not different than paying more at the gas station for credit cards. read more

The food was delicious . This was a take out . The food was ready on time The beef was tender . The chicken breast was delicious and tender .The rice was perfectly cooked . The addition of carrots and raisins made the rice more delicious. read more

Awesome food. Not many hala food around so it was a delight to have some good food here. The chicken Kabob was ao good and buttery. Very nice staff and the place is very clean read more

Best kebab I had in a long time. Loved the traditional rice with the carrots slivers and raisins. Appetizers were tasty! Service was friendly and professional. read more

Love the restaurant. So tasty, fresh, delicious ...... food. A very warm & professional welcoming at entryway. Beautiful calm and nice atmosphere. Over all prefer to everyone to come have the real Afghan food and hospitality. read more

I wish i could do 10 stars believe or not their mazar pulao is so yummy delicious and you can't find it anywhere a true hidden gem we often go there food is one of the kind lamb chops are must have things chicken soup is different and tasty.....definitely highly recommended restaurant if you are looking for something different and afghani authentic stuff. read more

Coming from a big Afghani family, we love coming together to celebrate and have pretty high standards when it comes to kebabs. Mazar Kebab is a great location if you're looking to host a large get together with friends and family. We dined here with a group of around 60 people. You might recognize this place as it previously was Sami's Kebab House. They started us off with potato bolani and mantu dumplings, and then had this extravagant buffet set up. The food was on point! All the meats are grilled on a charcoal grill, so they have a really nice smokey flavor to them. Although lamb chops are usually my go-to, my favorite of the night was the chicken thigh - it was so, so tender. Follow for more Long Island content: TikTok: @illstartmydiettomorrow__ Instagram: @illstartmydiettomorrow__ read more

Great food. Great service. Get their lamb kabob with bread only. It's very very good. The owner is a good person and service his community well read more

Great food. Last time we were here salad was included with dinner, this time we were charged for two salads, (no mention of an extra charge when placing the order) Also no mention of adding a 5% charge for using a debit card and/or an added 20% service charge plus an additional request for a tip. We feel somewhat duped, on our prior visits we never had extra fees added to our bill, I know times are hard, however I'm a big believer in fairness, honesty and transparency when catering to your guests. read more

Mazar Kabab - Bill with added fees that were not mentioned at the time of placing the order. - Kebab Near Me - Glen Cove, New York

This is the former Sami's Kabab House and it continues to rock! I visited there last night for the first time and found out that Sami sold the restaurant to his close friend who will operate as Mazar Kabab House. I was greeted by the very friendly and capable owner's daughter, Farida who told me that her father began operating the restaurant about a week ago. I was first served a hearty size salad and I prefer the "white dressing" that was served at the table. I enjoyed the Beef Kafta Kabab that was deliciously prepared. The restaurant is clean and inviting. Food is cooked fresh to order. Prices remain reasonable. There is no alcohol to purchase but (just like Sami's) they don't mind if you bring your own. And don't worry, there's a liquor store close to the store that you can walk to. Welcome to Glen Cove Mazar Kabab! I wish you much success. read more

We had a Groupon and heard Sami's in Astoria used to be the owner. The sign of the restaurant still says Sami's though. We called ahead of time asking about the Groupon and the rep was very kind and answered. There is parking in front of the place shared with the neighboring businesses. When you walk in, the place looks very clean and pretty. It could be a great party hall. We were seated and given menus, the menu is almost if not identical to Sami's. The staff were very kind and accommodating, we got all our food in a reasonable time. The food was just as good as Sami's and the mantu was amazing! Salad was very fresh everyone at the table was happy for coming. Would recommend and support this place. read more

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Great food! The restaurant is clean and attractive. Great atmosphere. Everything I have eaten there is delicious. You should definitely end your meal with the baklava! read more

Food is excellent. Lamb kebabs are the best I've ever had. Service is slow though but I guess it is worth waiting for.

The food is excellent, reasonably priced and the people are friendly and welcoming. Please support these folks and make their venture prosper! read more

Picked Up "take out" on a random Wednesday. Impressive, flavorful & straight forward. Bamia was a home run. Permanently added to the "Go To" list read more

Excellent food, service and ambiance. Do not hesitate to experience this wonderful addition to Glen Cove's dining scene !!!!