The hummus bowls at Babas were amazing!…read more I ordered the chicken buffalo bowl. At first, I was a bit hesitant about the flavor combination but it turned out to be delicious. We also ordered a pita pizza-style and it was good as well. My personal favorite is the chicken buffalo and would recommend to anyone that plans to visit. It is located in uptown, parking isn't the easiest but it's worth it. Overall, food was good, restaurant was clean, service was also good and fast. I will return!

Baba's has never disappointed on its mini pitas and hummus bowls. However this time I was craving…read morea Shawarma wrap and their new menu mentioned they had one and a Wagyu one! They also now have pizza. I was super excited to try the new items and unfortunately they weren't a hit. The Shawarma wrap was disappointing; not enough fillings, lacked flavor and wrap was dry and crumbly and not in a desired flaky way either. And at $17 I felt some kind of way. The pizza was undercooked and soggy. Service was excellent as you order at the walk up counter. The lime and mint slush was delicious and refreshing and made fresh once I ordered it! The calm ambiance and vibe there never disappoint! But I do hope they rethink the new items and make some adjustments to them. I love Baba's and will continue to be an avid customer but I will stick with the hummus bowls and pita and hope they keep that summer lime refresher on the menu!

Outstanding food and ambience; great service and the menus had so much to try…read more Will be going back the next time I'm in the area

Delicious food. Super staff. The lamb chops were amazing ! Highly recommend…read more this restaurant.

The brunch has been on my list for a long time and I'm so happy I finally got the chance to go…read more There were so many options to choose from, and plated all so beautifully. There was even a chocolate fountain! The restaurant itself is beautiful and the waitstaff were patient and kind. Upon arriving, you get to complete an egg card for custom made eggs brought to table. This was explained by our waitress, and she explained what the brunch items included and even mentioned for us to visit for their tea experiences

I ate at Mara following a Candlelight Concert at the Four Seasons. I sat at the bar and had the…read morebest service from the bartender (a young gentleman, wish I could remember his name)! I started with a glass of white wine and then tried the Potato Croquettes, at the suggestion of the bartender. They were delicious! They came topped with prosciutto; it was too much for me, but it was easy to take off. The light sauce that accompanied was amazing, and the Parmesan cheese on top was a delicious touch. I was alone so it made most sense to sit at the bar during my visit (and the ambiance was beautiful), but I'd love to return and try out their dining room and other items on the menu! Parking was also convenient with the attached underground parking garage!

Great food and ambience. I'm so impressed with Minneapolis. Definitely reminds me of Istanbul for…read moresure.

Lumi was one of my favorite restaurant discoveries this year. The atmosphere is modern,…read morecomfortable, and inviting without feeling overdone. It's the kind of place where you immediately want to settle in and take your time exploring the menu. The service was just as memorable as the food. Instead of simply taking my order, the staff walked me through several dishes, explained what made each one unique, answered my questions, and helped me decide. That kind of genuine hospitality made the experience feel much more personal. I ordered the Lumi Special, one of the restaurant's signature dishes. Thin lavash is wrapped around seasoned beef, chicken, and melted mozzarella, then finished with a rich butter pepper sauce and served with a perfectly cooked egg in the center. Mixing everything together creates a great balance of crispy lavash, savory meat, creamy cheese, buttery sauce, and silky egg without any one flavor taking over. What I appreciated most is that Lumi has its own identity. The menu offers dishes you won't find at most Mediterranean or Turkish restaurants, making it a place that's worth exploring rather than ordering the familiar. If it's your first visit, ask the staff for recommendations. They're passionate about the menu and happy to explain it. Between the welcoming atmosphere, exceptional service, and creative food, Lumi is absolutely a restaurant I'll be coming back to.

Is this the best dinner I've had in Mpls? It might be!…read more Came in for Valentine's Day on an almost accident. My partner said, "ever been to Fhimas? I think it's French?" And I was on board. We made reservations without another thought. I ended up googling the menu and realizing my partner was a little off on what type of cuisine this was and I was in unfamiliar territory though still excited to try. We loved every second of our experience here! The decor was amazing, the service was exceptional, the food was to die for. They had a special Valentine's Day menu which included beef Wellington for two, so we got that. Asked if it had sides and they said no. I asked if a veg was possible, expecting frozen, microwaved bland veggies. We got beautifully roasted, seasoned veggies that were amazing. Plus the beef Wellington was melting in our mouths. Cocktails were also exceptional. We had an espresso martini and old fashioned which came with a table side experience. We ended our adventure with the sticky toffee torte which was another exceptional dish. Our server was so kind and so so knowledgeable about every item and restaurant in the owners catalog. Very impressive all around.

Wanted to like this place. Inventive cocktail menu. Interesting M.E. Food options. Ultimately not…read moreserved water for 30 minutes until flagging someone down. Tables all around the restaurant, including the bar, left from previous patrons. Looks like a bomb went off. After 1+ hour, most of the tables are still covered in dirty plates and napkins. It's not that busy, maybe 10-20% full from 8:30 pm and beyond. Vibes = 2/10. What about the food? I've traveled all over the Mediterranean and Middle East. I'd give the Shashuka a 5-6 out of 10. It was supposed to be served with crepes and I had visions of Saluf and Sons Yemeni restaurant in Tel Aviv (now closed). Here it was served with a French bread / hot dog bun. Crepe???? I guess French bread and crepes are from the same country, but count me as unimpressed.

If you love French fries + Mediterranean food, the. I highly recommend you order their gyro. Very…read moredelicious components of meaty goodness, sauce, and vegetables all wrapped up for you to enjoy. As my hunger demands, I had also decided to opt in for a side dish and was curious about their fried pita strips. It was worth it. Highly recommend: nicely seasoned, crispy bread, and the hummus sauce is always delicious to me. Need to come back to try their other dishes and perhaps desserts.

Great fast casual bite! My first time having it but my brother frequents this spot…read more Great rice bowl - tons of Mediterranean flavors from roasted chickpeas to cucumber, sauces and meat. I went with one of their signature bowls with chicken. Quick and easy - we'll be back!

Incredible array of Middle Eastern food available on the lunch and dinner buffet. It's also…read morepossible 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.

Didn't have a lot of what I wanted. The place is expensive for an all-you-can-eat buffet, and they…read moredon'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.

Let's start with the positives! The atmosphere is cute and very clean. I like that they have games…read moreto play while you wait for food. The server was nice. The crispy chicken shawarma was good as well. I wasn't a a big fan of chicken 65 ( which were boneless buffalo wings), za'atar fries ( maybe could have added feta or lemon zest to it), and the garlic naan was sad and floppy. Overall cute place with okay food.

Stopped by this evening and grabbed dinner to go. I don't normally eat Indian influenced food but…read moregot the butter chicken and it was so good. The beef shawarma was tough so I won't get it again. Family said the samosas we're ok and naan, which was also ok but didn't have much flavor; it's probably to offset any overwhelming flavors. The green spicy sauce has just the right of heat and the garlic sauce omg I need to get extra next time. I will be back for the butter chicken but looking forward to trying the chicken 65 because l enjoy a good spicy dish. Support this small local business. 1