best yemeni food in cleveland.. never disappoints.. must try.. huge portions.. reasonable price.. always crowded.. read more

Reef Al yemen - Mediterranean Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

I ordered take out so I didn't experience the service if I ordered in. This was my first time here and won't be the last! It is pricier but the portion sizes are amazing. I really enjoyed the meal I got. Just make sure to double check they gave you soup if you asked for it as they forgot but I didn't have to wait long. The workers were all extremely nice. read more

Reef Al yemen - Lamb zorbian with soup - Mediterranean Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

After trying other Yemeni places in the area, I have to say this place is 5/5. Their takeout tasted as good as eating there. read more

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Visited Reef Al Yemen for dinner since I wanted to try Yemeni food for the first time and I had heard about this restaurant from other reviewers. When walking in there were 2 workers at the counter and neither of them greeted us when we walked in. I am a firm believer in first impressions and not being greeted was a bad one. I will say the food was actually very good which almost takes the poor service away almost. We tried the malawah bread which was served hot and boy was it huge. We also tried the hummus which was the perfect dip for the malawah bread. For our entrees we tried the lamb haneeth which was served with vegetables and rice along with lamb soup. The dish was huge and the lamb was very tender where a knife was not needed. I enjoyed all of the flavors of the dish and were very unique. We also tried the Pompano fish that was served with rice and was also very delicious and was very perfectly made. Now going back to the service at the conclusion of our meal neither server came to our table to ask about leftover boxes or to ask us about dessert or whether or not we were ready for the check. We actually had to get one of the servers attention a couple of times until she finally noticed. Now what is going well for this restaurant is the delicious food which is the first of its kind in Cleveland however where this restaurant lacks is the service which ultimately will affect the longevity of this restaurant. I do hope the service improves since I can tell what an asset this restaurant potentially could be to the restaurant landscape of Cleveland. read more

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A friend and I ordered takeout from here during out recently catchup and it was very tasty! We ordered thr mixed appetizer (hummus, baba ganoush and fattoush) along with Yemeni malawah bread (bigger than our heads!). We also ordered the Lamb Akadah which was tasty and the Areeka which we basically ate as dessert. This was our first taste of Yemeni food and honestly I'm ready for more! read more

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Great Friendly Service, the food is so tasty , came for breakfast and was amazed of the flavors!! read more

Reef Al yemen - Faba Soup & Cheese!! - Mediterranean Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

Stopped in after seeing a recommendation on instagram. If you, like me, had never tried Yemeni food, I highly recommend trying for yourself! We ordered two dishes to share between two people. They brought out a very flavorful soup to start the meal that was a kind of rich and fatty broth and was delicious. The rice was amazing, and well seasoned with spices such as cardamom and saffron and I think coriander. I LOVED the lamb stew-- savory, in a spiced sauce. The veggies and meat were so tender and went really well with the amazing bread. The mixed grill was also good, my favorite was the tender and juicy chunks of steak. Ambience in here is casual, lots of deli kind of booths and tables. Would definitely recommend this spot for anyone looking for a great meal to share a few familiar and unfamiliar dishes with friends or family. read more

Reef Al yemen - Lamb Akadah Lunch and Mixed for 1 - Mediterranean Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

We literally tried 7 dishes and all came up with perfect taste. Come to try Lamb mendi read more

Reef Al yemen - Traditional seasoning that you can not taste anywhere elese - Mediterranean Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

We stopped in for lunch to try something new and loved this place! TLDR - Go try this place!!! Food was delicious and service was outstanding. They did a great job remodeling the interior and it is a comfy spot for lunch with nice decor. The waitress was beyond great - she gave us suggestions, guided us through the menu, and was genuinely friendly and helpful the entire time. For an appetizer we went with their combo platter which had hummus, tabbouleh, baba ganoush and fattoush. All were delicious. I typically don't like baba ganoush but always try and was very glad I did in this case - theirs was smoky and the texture was so much better than anywhere I've tried before - I loved it. We tried an assortment of entrees and all shared so that we could try as many things as we could fit in lol. We got to try Turkish haneeth, fahsah, pompanos, and chicken ghallaba. All were good but the Turkish haneeth was my favorite - the presentation was so cool too! Everything came with lots and lots of fresh flat bread. For dessert we got the honeycomb and Areeka. The main part of the meal was great but the dessert was out of this world. I was not sold by the description of Areeka but it had the perfect balance of sweet (not overly) and the texture was fantastic. The honeycomb was sweeter than the Areeka and fantastic as well - little balls of dough stuffed with a sweet cheese and topped with honey. read more

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From the moment we walked in, we were treated like family. The food was phenomenal and the people were even better. Salma and Eva, our waitress, were both incredibly friendly--always greeting us with bright smiles and offering top‑tier customer service. Their warmth truly elevated the entire experience. We were also amazed when the Chef himself came out to bring us some of the dishes. That personal touch was such a "wow" moment! The young lady at the counter was just as wonderful--super friendly, welcoming, and full of great energy. Now the food... absolutely AMAZING! The bread was so huge it practically covered half the table, and every bite was delicious. The fahssah was rich, flavorful, and unforgettable. The Mashawi were perfectly seasoned, fresh, juicy, and bursting with incredible flavor. Mashallah, everything was spot‑on. This place has officially become one of our favorites. Great food, great people, and an atmosphere that makes you want to come back again and again. read more

Salma was amazing waitress really kind. She was really helpful and the food was amazing

We did the mixed grill (kebab, kefta, etc with rice) and and order of bread. It was exceptionally prepared. Very moist, tender not dried out and tasty with some nice spices and the flavors if the grill coming through nicely. read more

Very authentic cooking & flavors! A budget restaurant, mom n pop vibe, with very friendly staff. Interesting selections and huge servings. read more

Clean, hospitable staff. However Youll pay $30 for an entree thats mostly just rice. Its good but not $30 good. Avoid.

The good : Food The food at this place is excellent! We enjoyed it thoroughly. Nobody felt sick after eating it. Reheated perfectly the next day. Time from order to ready was very reasonable. If my review for this place was based on food only this would be an easy 5. I cannot stress enough how good the food is. I feel like I have to say that because the rest of the place is a train wreck. The bad : Ordering - first few tries there was just an instant recording to let us know the call can't go through. Finally got through and the person on the phone didn't understand anything we said. Call "dropped". Called back and placed the order. Got there and paid for the meal. Wondering why the total is higher than the meal price. Because I'm using a credit card. If you're gonna pull this crap on your paying customers I feel like it should be disclosed at the time or order. At least have it on your website. Don't just ambush your customers at the last minute with a made up charge and still have a tip option. Tip or punishment for using a card. Pick a struggle. Ordered the Mix for four. Even asked what kind of soup came with it and let them know I definitely wanted the soup. Why did the soup look and taste like a salad? (Because it was a salad, not soup). If my review for this place was based on service alone it would be a 0 or a 1. I'd actually love to eat here again because it really was delicious but it's too expensive to deal with the difficulty ordering, the punishment for using a card and the complete incompetence of the employees (other than the cooks). If they ever get their act together this place would be amazing. Avoiding it until I see an "Under New Management" sign. read more

Food is on point very clean and nice restraunt must try out you will not be disappointed very new to the area and it's one of its kind.

went here with my family while in town visiting and had one of the best restaurant meals I've had in ages. The service was fantastic, kind and attentive, happy to answer questions and make recommendations. The food was FANTASTIC. The portions are massive and everything was so fresh and well cooked and seasoned. I can't wait to go back. read more

Reef Al Yemen offers authentic and delicious Yemeni dishes. I really enjoyed the food quality and freshness. It's my favorite restaurant in Cleveland. read more

I'd give the food a 'C'. Ordered hot tea - it was self-serve in one of those large commercial coffee makers. Grab a styrofoam cup and sugar was in a community sugar bowl (gross). Asked for water and waitress brought a bottled water. Charged $.99 on the check. Restroom was disgusting. A strange, dirty place. Will not go back. read more

Reef Al Yemen has great food. Quantity is very good for its price and delicious. When I am back in Cleveland again, it is definitely a place I would go back. read more