Before I start my review let me state that I am not Persian and had never had Persian food (although plenty of Middle Eastern/Turkish/eta), so my review might be slightly biased. We came here with a Groupon since my family was in town and I always wanted to try it. It's such a small cute place. The host/hostess are absolutely adorable and they treated my whole family with great respect. Our serves was absolutely delightful. As for the food, the appetizer was soooo good. The lentil soup and salad were okay..nothing to brag about. The lamb shack and lamb rack were absolutely great. My foreign ass mother who loves complaining about everything only had good things to say about her lamb dish (that's when you know it's a good restaurant). My brother's hispanic girlfriend who is not too familiar with middle eastern food loved her chicken dish (not sure what it was). My little brother who is so picky its annoying -loved his beef kabob. Overall I would totally recommend. read more

The food at this place is amazing! I had the chicken koubideh. It was full of flavor and it filled me up really quick. The rice side was also pretty amazing. My sister had the hummus salad and she realized that she's been having bad hummus all her life. This hummus was beyond good! Highly recommend this place! I'm gonna come back really soon. read more

Incredible food and service. One of the best Mediterranean meals I've ever had. The kabob meal for 2 came with an appetizer sampler, salad or soup, a full entree with plenty of food, and baklava and ice cream. All of this was $55. You can't beat the price and quality. Very covid friendly with outdoor seating and safe indoor seating. read more

Pars Cove Restaurant - Kabob meal for 2 - Middle Eastern Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

My concern was the bread felt like not fresh, and the eggplant "baba ghanoch" was oily. The chicken was nicely cooked but the dressing didn't feel like Persian traditional sauce. read more

Ass. To start, there was a big struggle by the staff to simply honor our Groupon deal. We waited a long time for the food to be prepared, which was average quality, at best. Our night came to a nice happy ending when we found a long strand of hair in our ice cream dessert...there was no effort from the staff to reduce the cost of our meal afterword. Average food. Below average service. Great hair in the ice cream. read more

This restaurant is great! I went here with my wife back in February. We sat underneath the window towards the front of the restaurant, which was a pretty cool feature. The service was very attentive. The owner was also around that night, and he was pleasant to interact with. The food was pretty good and the portions were enough to take home. He gave us dessert on the house, a scoop of vanilla ice cream with cinnamon and honey. I would recommend this place to others. read more

Awesome restaurant. The food and service were all excellent. They have a really great Groupon special for two or four.

10/5 first experience! My bf and I ordered the sampler, lamb soltani, and lamb fasenjan - all which were amazing! The flavors of the soltani had a great savory with a smokey flavor mix. The fasenjan was falling off the bone and had a sweet, earthy flavor. We started off with either lentil soup or salad; we got both, which was a great decision! The flavors really balanced each other out, so you weren't overwhelmed with too much of one dish. We also got complimentary vanilla ice cream with honey and cinnamon and a rose at the very end! Finally, our server was super knowledgeable and attentive. Great atmosphere, service, and food! Definitely returning in the near future! read more

If you are looking for a place that has amazing Persian food, this is your place. My husband and I ordered the Persian tray. It had a Lamb shank and chicken in a lovely Pomegranite sauce. The lamb was so tender that it fell off the bone. The soup that came with the meal was also very tasty. I have been to other Persian restaurants here in the city and I have to say this is now my favorite place. The atmosphere is very casual. That's the only reason I have given this place four stars. The staff are very attentive and kind. When the waitress handed us the check, she gave us a rose. Wow! What a nice touch. I definitely would recommend this restaurant. read more

Just awful. We were a party of 5, and paid $69 for a Groupon that included 1 appetizer, 2 salads/soups, 2 entrees, 2 small ice creams and one sangria. Additionally, we ordered an entree with a soup, and an appetizer. We got YELLED, literally YELLED by the owner, indicating that we cannot order so little since we were using a Groupon. Who does that?!?!?! Extremely unprofessional and fake. I was forced to order an additional entree. Seriously... if I wasn't with more people, I would have literally walked out. The food was meh, the sangria tasted so bad I didn't even finish it. Very overpriced ($18-20 for a "ok" tasting entree). I will not be going there again and will not recommend it to anyone else. read more

Absolutely loved this place. Went for dinner for my son's birthday and it didn't disappoint. The owner was very friendly, including bringing a complimentary appetizer since he thought one wasn't enough. I had the lamb kobudeh (small, tender chops). There were five of them and it was wonderful. Out here on vacation, will definitely come back. Also would be nice for a date, small an intimate enough plus unique. Go and enjoy! read more

Pars Cove Restaurant - Excellent lamb chops and the rice was awesome! - Middle Eastern Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

SPECTACULAR MUST TRY! Everything I consumed on the menu was amazing! Service is great and food came out relatively quickly. Got the Kabob Tray for 2 with the included appetizer sampler and everything turned out amazing! More than enough food for 2 people. Finished it with dessert, I am not a big dessert person, but this was irresistible. Currently writing this review while dining at the pizza joint next door and desperately wishing I was eating at Pars Cove instead. read more

I went to this restaurant on a day where it was snowing. By the time I got there the owner was about to close because there were no people in the restaurant. However they open the restaurant just for us party for two. This restaurant has amazing service they also asked what kind of music we wanted to listen to us we dine. The owner gave us free dessert and a rose for the lady. What a class act. I can't say this experience equals to any other experience in any restaurant in Chicago. The food was amazing. Prices are not bad, the wine Was good also and competitively priced. I recommend this restaurant to anyone who is looking to have an amazing experience. read more

This place is amazing! When walking in, you have to go down stairs and it opens up into a small restaurant. Since it is small, it is very intimate. I ordered the chicken mediterranean, while the person I was with ordered the beef kabobs. Both were absolutely amazing. The chicken was so tender, and even the rice was amazing. For dessert, we had the ice cream, which in itself was great! The sauce over the ice cream made it even better. At the end, they bought out a rose with the check, which was a nice touch. The service was on point, and we were checked on multiple times which was appreciated. The price was not bad either! I would definitely come back again! read more

It's hard for me to give 2 stars. But being honest, this place is overpriced. I would give 5 stars for the kindest of staff and the owner. But the interior looks outdated, sampler platter tasted funky, lags on the check waiting. Lambs was good though, but not for 20$. Also the temperature! I was asking few times to make it warmer, but it didn't help. Overall what's important: Not the place for a date. read more

Overall a great experience - the food was delicious and for a reasonable price. Service was average - not speedy, but we weren't neglected either. We shared an olive appetizer, which came with feta cheese and a large piece of bread, all of which were quite delicious. We shared a lentil soup, house salad, spicy lamb kofta, and chilean sea bass in lemon garlic sauce. All were delicious; the spicy lamb was not very spicy (if you want it hot, definitely ask for it to be extra spicy) and the sea bass was perfectly cooked. At the end, we were brought ice cream with fruit and honey on top. The ice cream was not too sweet, and it was a great end to the meal. An added bonus was at the end - when our check came, I was brought a beautiful pink rose. It was a nice touch, and I very much appreciated it. read more

This is probably one of my favorite restaurants in Chicago! Very down to earth, authentic, friendly and warm service. If you are new to Persian cuisine or want to impress your guests with authentic Mediterranean, this is the place to go. Although the place looks a little dated, but this is the restaurant where owner would come to your table, personally take your order and refill your water. I highly recommend Pars Cove to everyone! read more

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If you're looking for a one of a kind dining experience look no further than Pars Cove. Cozy, low key, slightly romantic yet family friendly. Thanks to my friend yelper Andrea for giving me the heads up! This is authentic Persian cuisine served with awesome hospitality. Over visits we've had: Wine and different martinis A + Hummus Good Lentil Soup It was ok. Sea Bass with veggies It was ok. I think my partner wished for a bigger portion. Appetizer Platter With Hummus, Mediterranean salad, roasted eggplants, olive tepenade, mozzarella pieces, grape leaf rolls stuffed with fillings, and fresh hot pitas. Fantastic! So many different flavors and all well made. I loved it all. Seafood platter special With scallops, shrimp, and white fish with veggies on rice I always get this!!! So well seasoned and light but filling. A must!! Lamb with walnut and pomegranate sauce with veggies He didn't like it. Everything is well plated. They give a long stem rose to every table with the check! And Max Pars, the owner. He's just the kindest and funniest and honest guy. Our second visit he flagged us for a drink on him and mentioned he almost never drinks, but will make exception. We each had a toast to Lakeview and life. Then had a deep yet amusing discussion about business and the city. He's a class act and cares about his customers. I recommend for some Persian food with good service. read more

Food was really good. Got the sampler platter as recommended by other reviewers. Getting a rose was a nice touch. Unfortunately it is too expensive. For that price you sort of expect a lot of food. But the portions were not big enough to fill either me or my date up. Also we had this awkward moment where we had no idea who to talk to in order to get a table, there wasn't a clear hostess. read more

I'm in love. I'm a sucker for a good neighborhood place, even more so for a place where the owner is present. Not only is the owner present here, he is actively involved with every table. Leave it to Groupon, once again, to bring us to a great place. Now I'm kicking myself for overlooking it for so long. Once we were seated, our server and the owner came over to take our order. The owner is friendly and enthusiastic and told us he would take care of us. He immediately ordered the appetizer samplers for us to share and then moved on to recommending wines and food. When I was looking at the menu, I noticed that all of the wines are the same price. I liked it, makes choosing a wine with a group much easier. None of the selections are super fancy but the malbec and riesling we chose were both very good. I also noticed on the menu that they offer prix fixe dinner deals that are very reasonable for a night out. On to the food. The appetizer platter was delicious. I think we all but licked the plates. We had hummus, mediterranean salad, roasted eggplant, olive tapenade, and mozzarella. Everything was fresh and tasty. As a nice surprise, they also sent over lentil soup for the table. Very good and an interesting preparation. I'm glad we didn't miss it. For my entree, the owner recommended the sea bass with tomato and garlic sauce. I was already so stuffed after cleaning all of my previous plates but I just couldn't stop eating it. The sea bass was light but full of flavor. I loved how it was prepared with tons of veggies as well. I had about a sliver left over and I still brought it home. So good. Two others of our party ordered the lamb and could not stop talking about how delicious it was. I hate lamb so I didn't try it, but from the sound of it, I might have been a convert. On second thought, probably should have tried it. I was so stuffed but I couldn't pass up the ridiculously good spice cake with apple and honey-drizzled ice cream for dessert. Yep, there's always room for that. Our evening was topped off with a rose for the ladies at the table and a fond farewell from the owner. I love this place. Did I mention that? I'm so happy to have finally found it. Now I have go-to mediterranean place in the neighborhood. And our out of town guests were raving. I love this place. (just in case you were wondering) read more

By far one of my favorite spots in Chicago. The food and service couldn't be better. The hummus - and amazing warm, golden bread served with it - is the best I've found. I always get the walnut pomegranate chicken... simply orgasmic. They always serve complementary lentil soup, ice cream with honey and cinnamon for dessert, and give the ladies each a red rose... I heart you, Pars Cove. Will you marry me? read more

OMIGOD! Max the owner is such a charming stud muffin. The establishment is very romantic, dim lights, real flowers on the tables, intimate and cozy. Each item on the menu is unbelievably wallet-friendly while the portions are tummy-friendly! We were at a local bar around the area and stopped by to check out the restaurant, not knowing what to expect. We had a couple drinks and wanted food. I'm so glad we decided to stop by here. It was a Friday night and wasn't too packed. We walked in and were sat right away. We ordered the appetizer sampler and dolmades. The dishes came out in a timely manner. While we were enjoying our late snack, Max came by asked us how we were doing and left. He then came back with a bottle of wine and offered us a glass of wine! Of course, I can't say no to such a cute man like him. So when we asked for the check, Max came back with a rose for the man and the check for me! How ah-dorbs!! Overall, my first experience at Pars Cove was an unforgettable one. I can't wait to go back! read more

Need a cozy place for date night that will not break the bank? Give these guys a shot. My wife and I rocked a Groupon for date night on a cold, snowy February night and down into the bowels of Pars Cove we go. I recommend sitting in the back, nice and toasty back there thanks to the space heater, and dark too. Parking can be tricky due to the area so if you drive allow time for that. Kudos to the ladies on dates that night because all were dolled up well including my girl ;) The food is Persian and comes in multiple courses - here's the Groupon breakdown $49 for a four-course dinner for two (up to a $104 total value) Each dinner includes the following per two diners: One maze platter with hummus, dolmeh, tapenade, baked eggplant kashk, fresh mozzarella olivieh, shirazi salad, and feta (a $16 value) Two soups or salads (up to a $10 value) Two entrees (up to a $36 total value) Two servings of ice cream (an $8 value) A bottle of wine, pitcher of vodka lemonade, sangria, martini, or bottle of San Pellegrino or Badoit water (up to a $34 value) As for the food, it was all good, no slouchers. The only thing that was average was my lentil soup, other than that the food was good. For drink my wife opted for the sangria, we noticed the other tables did as well. She thought it was a bit tart or dry and would probably go with the bottle of wine next time. Due to the Groupon the bill was just tax (very small amount) so cash was preferred over credit. A nice touch by the owners, a single rose for the lady at the end of dinner. Atmosphere was warm, cozy, low lighting, and romantic, very conducive for date night and that was definitely the crowd that was in there this night. Service overall was good. A few things noted - Our first table choice against the wall was for four (we were a party of two) and our server asked if we would sit at a two person table instead because other customers were coming. Our dinner reservation was at 8pm and the place was pretty empty so I had my doubts, but I gave her the benefit of the doubt. Of course no one ever came and sat at that table. The second table was too wobbly so we moved to a third. Due to all the table moves, we did not end up with a lit candle, so I had to steal one from another table. Our server, young gal, did not have much of a personality, but that could also have been lost in translation (language/culture). I was drinking water and could have benefitted from more frequent refill visits. I appreciate the quick peek to check on me and not disturb our quality time but keeping my water glass full is appreciated too. Snow/slush/sidewalks/curbs/parking - downtown was a mess and galoshes were in order for walking around, don't ruin your good shoes Plenty of places nearby to hang out - bars/rests/etc We would use a deal here again read more

Oh Pars Cove, how on earth did you last so long like this? The stained glass on the wall in the back said something about Pars Cove opening in the 70s. I really didn't need it spelled out for me, the rest of the decor made that perfectly clear. It's almost charming though. It's intimate and dark and warm and all the things you want for a good date. And it was, but that had nothing to do with Pars Cove. The food was good. We ordered the hummus, salmon with a walnut pomegranate sauce, and chicken kabobs. We ended up eating an appetizer sampler, lentil soup, salad, salmon with walnut pomegranate sauce, chicken kabobs, and ice cream with honey and raspberry something for dessert. Apparently Pars Cove has more food than they know what to do with. It was all very good. The salmon was especially good, the chicken didn't knock my socks off (it didn't even budge my boots). Actually, the Manhattan I ordered was maybe one of the best I've ever had. Now let's talk about the service and such. The server was very nice, although she seemed a tad distracted. I thought she smelled like alcohol, and that made me jealous, but it also explained the distraction. She began by asking if we were paying with a groupon or if we had a coupon. When we said "no" she explained the special to us; a 4 course meal and drinks. As I mentioned earlier the decor was a tad...odd. There was a fish tank in the back part of the dining room, above it an electric fireplace. I'm not a fire marshal, but that seems like a poor decision. In the bathrooms (both men's and women's) there was a fake fireplace on the walls. Why all the fireplaces?! When I got back from the restroom after our meal the bill was on the table and so was a rose. I believe my exact words were "what that?" and he said "Oh, it's not from me!" (incredibly romantic, huh?). I picked it up and half the petals fell off. Apparently there's a discount if you pay cash, something less than 10%, I didn't do the math to figure it out. Considering all the pushing of the specials you'd think they'd be all discounted out, you'd be wrong. So, in summation....mostly decent food (more of it than you order), distracted servers, odd decor, discounts galore, and sad roses. Will I go back? Doubtful. read more

Really, Yelpers? We went here based on that awesome 4 star rating and WOW were we disappointed. We walked in at 6 on a Thursday and no one else was in the place. For the next hour and half, no one ever came in. The restaurant smelled bad which almost inspired us to walk out (we should have.) The only thing tasty was the flat bread and hummus. The main courses (chicken with pomegranate walnut sauce and a lamb dish) were disgusting. Even the ice cream everyone raved about was just okay. The worst part was it wasn't even cheap - $50 for a bad meal makes me really cranky. read more

I went there for the second time yesterday; this time on a date. I can't say enough good things about Pars Cove. A friend and I stumbled into the restaurant after seeing a film at Landmark Century Cinema. The service and the food are exceptional. Last night, we started with the Cool Sampler, which consists of dolmeh, salad, hummus, feta, and baba ganoush and it's served with piping hot flatbread. Then came the vegetarian lentil soup. For an entree, I had the chicken in lime and herbs over rice. You have to let it rest in your mouth for a moment before chewing it up because the flavor is unlike anything else I've ever had (and oh so tasty). Though, I liked mine a tad better, my date's chicken was cooked in a honey type of sauce and was succulent. For dessert, they bring out vanilla ice cream with honey drizzled on top; a perfect end to a meal. As mentioned in another review, all ladies do get a rose with the check. This kind of a place is almost nonexistant. Anyone who wants something above par on every level, this is the place to try. EDIT: I was one of the people with food poisoning after eating the hummus at the Taste. I'm heartbroken, really heartbroken since this restaurant will likely fizzle out due to the incidents at the Taste and it was quite good. Bad things can happen in multiples. read more

This is more of a 2.5, and would have been a 3.5 or a 4 if I didn't feel like the owner pulled one over on us with the bill. A girlfriend and I went with a Groupon for the fixed price meal, and were both really excited given the good reviews. The atmosphere is nice and cute, and everyone was very friendly. We had a decent bottle of wine, and a good selection of the food. Everything tasted pretty good (except the spicy sauce on my sea bass was so packed with jalapenos it was inedible - and I love spice). Anyways, it was all fine and good until we got the check. Basically, the owner added 50% of our total bill in tax and tip - now, we all know Chicago taxes are high, but not that high. I tip 20% standard, and would have happily tipped 20% for this meal. I imagine that this is because people using the Groupon in the past have shorted out their waitstaff, but I do not feel I should have to make up for that. The worst part is that the actual value of the meal was listed on the menu and it was not much higher than the Groupon, so that did not make up the difference. We didn't want to be rude and fight it, but I did feel that it was sort of a sneaky and not-so-nice move to add that much tip for a meal that would not have cost that much even at full price listed on the menu. I was disappointed that this was the end to what was otherwise a nice meal! read more

Went there with a friend. Staff never bothered to welcome us nor did they help us get seated. I had to ask them. The food was good and you have a lot of options to choose from. You also get ice cream after the meal. You have two choices for the ice cream, yes or no. Overall the service was horrible other than the time they had to bring us the bill. That part they did a very good job. After you pay the bill don't forget to thank yourself on the way out because that is also not part of the service. read more

A neighborhood staple! The first time I tried Pars Cove, a courier had accidentally picked up my order. The owner recognized this mistake, poured me a glass of wine while he re-made my order. An incredibly friendly and passionate guy. But THIS FOOD! Oh my god. Everyone needs to try this place!! The hummus is phenomenal and anything with the fesenjan sauce is out of this world. High quality service and food. If you're craving a home-cooked meal, this is the place to go. read more

Gosh the food is the best Middle Eastern I've ever had...and within my top 5 favorite restaurants in Chicago. The hummus appetizer with their homemade, unlimited, "naan-like" pita, D-Lic! Well that is if the rest of the food included with each entree isn't enough! Every entree begins with a delicious Lentil Soup and pita. Then you have your large portioned entree which is followed by not just vanilla ice cream but vanilla ice cream with honey and cinnamon. Who knew simplicity could be so yummy?! All of their meat is absolutely flavorful and tender. My personal recommendation is the Lamb Fesenjan which is marinated meat in a walnut pomegranate sauce with basmati rice (if you're not a lamb fan get the chicken). I also enjoy the multiple people meals because they come with plenty of food, give you a good variety of dishes and are reasonably priced. The owners and staff are what make this place pop. The other day, one customer didn't care for her meal (I think she was just picky though) so the waitress offered her something else which was denied. The cook then brings out a brand new steak cooked differently and on the house to make her happy. The lady loved it after all. The staff is always wonderful by being super friendly and active in the community by participating in Dine Out for Life (with 50% of the meal donated to AIDS organizations!!) and many other promotions. The cutest part is that all the women (or men if you ask) get a rose at the end of the dinner. If you're looking for a great meal, a nice outdoor eating area (or interior), and somewhere without a wait but a quaint-feel don't pass up Pars! read more

In an attempt to make my Mom try all kinds of ethnic foods, I took her to Pars Cove. She got the chicken in walnut pomegranate sauce and I got the chicken in honey and bayberry sauce. Both dishes were EXCELLENT! We also got the appetizer for 2 and the hummus was to die for! Once again the meal was finished off with complimentary dessert and a rose. My Mom was very impressed and kept saying "This is delicious!" Once again, well done Pars Cove. Your service and food is fantastic! read more

My parents were in town this week and we were looking for a place near their hotel to get lunch. After using the yelp app to check out places nearby we decided that Mediterranean food sounded like a good idea and settled on trying Pars Cove out due to it's good reviews, we certainly were not disappointed. Although we were a bit early (they open at 4 and we got there about 2, I think the listed business hours on Yelp are incorrect) the owner, Max, welcomed us right in. I'm not sure exactly how the dialogue led to this but we ended up just telling Max to go ahead and serve us a meal of his favorite dishes. We ended up with 4 courses starting with their excellent hummus and cucumber salad, followed by chicken salad, eggplant, tepanade, lamb chops (amazing), salmon, and finished with ice cream drizzled in honey and topped off with a black berry. All the food was fresh and delicious. When we were finished Max brought all the ladies a rose and then he let us pay what we thought was fair for the meal. I hope we were generous enough because we definitely left completely satisfied. Highly recommended if you are in the mood for Mediterranean. read more

I got a rose! OK, everyone gets a rose, but it's such a nice finishing touch to an already wonderful dinner. AMBIANCE: * The restaurant is tucked away underneath the street level, it's a cozy place for a weekday dinner, where your eardrums won't be blown out club music. FOOD: * Lamb shank: The fiance, having been away from Chicago, wants to eat this dish first whenever he comes back to town. I totally get why: the lamb has been cooking to a point where meat is so tender, it falls off the bone. SERVICE: * Perfect. They are attentive so you get your food on time, your drinks refilled. But once you start eating and talking, they are mindful and let you eat in peace. I love this cozy little restaurant, and can't wait to stop by every time we visit Chicago. read more

What a gem! We went in a large group for a New Years brunch and we left so happy! The owner is so involved in making sure he customers are happy! He offered to serve us "family style" and basically brought us a wide variety of EVERYTHING! Right from appetizer to soup to entree! And we felt like one big family! The hummus was to die for and so was the lentil soup. Very reasonable. Definitely recommend. read more

Pars Cove Restaurant - Middle Eastern Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This is my favorite place to dine. I love the people, the atmosphere, the food, the menu...everything. It always make me feel like I might be in love--that's how enjoyable the experience is. Always. I used to go with the ex, and nowdays I'm roping in new people to go with me. We always get one of the specials, depending on how much we want to drink. For one sticker price, you can get wine, appetizers, main course, dessert, and if you're a pretty gal (every girl is), a rose too. Everything tastes good here. I am partial to the chicken fasenjen. I recommend it to one and all. As far as atmosphere goes, it's quiet and quaint. It's not razzle dazzle shiny brand spankin' new. It's endearing, and makes you think of the stuff that matters--what's behind the facade. It works for them. It won't work for other places the same way. It is, however, romantic. The atmosphere does not distract. If you've got problems with your significant other and need to avoid talking to each other by being distracted and fascinated and dazzled by a restaurant's atmosphere, I suggest going elsewhere. Also, I suggest going in for couple's therapy. It will boil down to what you're looking for. Are you looking for pretentious with uncomfortable seating? Are you looking for overpriced? Are you looking for snobby waiters, invisible owners? Or are you looking for something that's like a frat party? Then this isn't your place. For a laid back, enjoyable, stress free meal, I love Pars Cove, Max, the waitresses (who know what I order now...), the food. It's pretty great! read more

Good food. Bad service. Really dirty. Dirty napkins and broken glass on the floor. Must have had only one server on duty because it took forever. We were using a Groupon which was good for the entire meal: appetizer, two entrees, dessert and a bottle of wine. At the end of the meal we were given a bill for the tax and an 18% tip.....$28 or $25 if I paid cash. I could be wrong but I think that was based on the "total value" ($100+) of our dinner rather than the actual price listed on the menu ($55 or $60 I think) for this "special". Unless these guys deliver, they've lost my business. read more

This is probably more of a 3.5 star if it were just based on food, but the service easily brings it up to 4. We used a groupon here and felt like it was an excellent value. I fell in love with the owner. I could of sat and talked with him all night! Max (the owner) was kind enough to allow us to each do a half bottle of wine instead of one since we have such different taste in wine. We enjoyed the appetizer platter with the hummus being my favorite item of the evening. Persian food isn't necessarily my thing so keep that in mind. We ordered pretty boring. I had a beef-ka-bob or something. It was really good though. The ice cream with honey/berry topping for dessert was perfect. I thought the rose for the women was sweet. I'm not saying it would be the deciding factor in me going back, but it was a nice touch. We actually ended up sticking around after dinner for more wine while we chatted with Max. I loved hearing about the history of the restaurant. The food here is absolutely A-OK and the service is excellent! How anyone has a bad time here is beyond me. read more

A 4 star restaurant with absolute potential for 5. This place had THE BEST hummus I have ever had!!! Try the cool sampler platter and you'll get to taste a bit of everything from the appetizer list. I also had the beef tenderloin marinated with the walnut pomegranate sauce. The sauce is real sweet, usually not to my liking, but it was terrific! The beef was extremely tender without a bit of fat or hard to chew bites to be found. It was served with rice and a cucumber type salad. My experience here was so excellent it left me questioning why it was so dead there. Granted it was a Monday night, but i hope my review will spark peoples' interest in going here. You don't even really have to love Mediterranean to like this place, as the beef w/ walnut pomegranate was not a dish I would classify as being Mediterranean cuisine. Look for an update to a 5 star on this one next time I go back. read more

The owner here is so very friendly!! I only stayed for the first course, which was a delicious appetizer platter. I really enjoyed the house-made hummus, and noticed that they have some pretty meal deals. Their meal plans range in price, but if you do their no-booze deal, it's very inexpensive for two people. Appetizer platter, two entrees (up to $18 each) and ice cream for dessert for a little over $40. It's only $20 more to add on a standard bottle of wine. And at the end of the meal you get a nice red rose. This is a perfect place to take a date! read more

Good Mediterranean food, good deal. Don't get the groupon, they have the same $49 3 course with bottle of wine deal at the restaurant. Ps: I don't get what other grouponers are complaining about: $16 appetizer + 2x$20 entree (with soup or salad) + $25 bottle of wine + 2x ice cream. That's a good $90 plus meal, anywhere else in this neighborhood. You are complaining you got it on groupon? Guess what doodo head, the restaurant has to pay groupon 30-50% for your idiocracy ... read more