Service was great, food was awesome and flavorful and it is laid back atmosphere. I found this…read moreplace and was not disappointed. It is tucked away in a neighborhood.

I really wanted to like this place, but unfortunately it was a disappointment…read more The highlights were the lentil soup and the hummus. Both were fresh, flavorful, and the portion sizes were generous. Unfortunately, everything else missed the mark. The chicken kebabs had an unexpected sweetness that just didn't work for me. The side salad looked wilted and didn't seem very fresh, and even the dressing was overly sweet. The rice was bland and had almost no flavor. The biggest letdown was the garlic sauce--it tasted like it was made with mayonnaise instead of a traditional garlic sauce, and I found it unpleasant. The overall atmosphere didn't help. The restaurant didn't seem particularly clean, the décor and ambiance felt like they had been thrown together, and the employees came across as disconnected rather than welcoming or engaged. I can easily overlook a place that's been put together on a budget if the food is outstanding, but in this case, it simply wasn't. Aside from the lentil soup and hummus, I didn't enjoy the meal. Based on my experience, I wouldn't recommend this restaurant.

Yummy dinner here last night before a show. We made a 5:00 reservation, showed up a few minutes…read morebefore, and may have been the first restaurant patrons of the night. Many more had shown up here before we left, however. As it was happy hour, we tried three different appetizers: falafel with hummus, dolmas, and harissa carrots. All were delicious and ended up being rather filling. My wife and I both had the lamb gyros, while my daughter had the chicken shawarma. While the dishes didn't appear to be a huge amount of food, they ended up being plenty. Everything had really nice flavor. As it was my wife's birthday, she got the free baklava for dessert. My daughter and I both thought it was fantastic...maybe one of the better baklavas we've had in a long time. My wife thought it was fine but has had other versions she'd liked better. Service was quick and strong from the start. All food came out surprisingly fast. We'd come here again if on/near Tennyson Street and in the mood for a good Mediterranean experience.

This place is DELICIOUS and BEAUTIFUL. I got the gyro plate and my friend got a falafel sandwich,…read moreand together we paid about $38 + tip for our meals. The only reason this isn't 5 stars is because the price differential between these two items is about $5 and instead of itemizing our receipts, our waiter just split it in two, overcharging my friend and undercharging me. It seemed very incongruent to the rest of our otherwise excellent experience here.

Outstanding food and service. The staff was super friendly and very helpful with ordering their…read moremany dishes. They were spot on.

Maria was our server she was awesome, and the food came out to our tables super quick-The fried…read more Cheese was the garlic sauce 12/10. Went with my sister and we had a wonderful time the lighting and the plants were a nice touch definitely good for a week day / or weekend dinner!

Ash'Kara absolutely lived up to the hype! We started with the hummus, and it was some of the…read morecreamiest, most flavorful I've had. Paired with the warm, incredibly soft pita bread, it was the perfect way to kick off the meal. The falafel on the side was crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and seasoned beautifully. A special shoutout to our server, Abigail, who made the experience even better. She was genuinely friendly, attractive, attentive without hovering, and everything arrived quickly. Great food is always a win, but great service is what makes you want to come back. If you're looking for fresh, delicious Middle Eastern cuisine with outstanding hospitality, Ash'Kara is definitely worth a visit. I'll be looking for an excuse to return soon!

This place started as a 5 star experience and slowly worked its way down to 3…read more The hummus, fresh pita, shishito peppers, cocktails, and front of house service were all excellent. The bartenders and waitstaff were attentive, friendly, and professional. If I were rating only those things, this would be an easy 5 stars. Then the yellow rice arrived cold and crusty. We sent it back. It came back slightly improved but still not properly hot. After a few bites, we found a piece of plastic in it. The half chicken was a mixed bag. The crispy skin was delicious and well seasoned, but the chicken itself was served only lukewarm. Some pieces were moist and enjoyable, while others, especially toward the end, were noticeably dry. It wasn't bad, but had I known it would be served that way, I probably would have ordered something else. The kitchen issues alone would have dropped this to 4 stars. What pushed it down to 3 stars was the billing. A 20% service charge had already been added, yet the payment process still encouraged an additional tip. If you're not paying close attention, it's very easy to leave 40% on an already expensive meal. Whether intentional or not, it feels confusing and misleading. Even if it's disclosed somewhere on the menu, that doesn't make it customer friendly. Customers should not have to do math or hunt through fine print like a budget airlines to figure out what their meal actually costs. Build your labor costs into the menu price and be transparent. Surprise fees create frustration and leave customers feeling misled, regardless of how many disclaimers are printed. To their credit, they removed a couple of drinks from the bill, and I want to be clear that the staff handled the situation professionally. The problem was not the servers. The problem was a kitchen that missed the mark and a shady billing practice that leaves customers with a bad taste in their mouth at the end of the meal. Great hummus. Great pita. Great cocktails. Great service. Cold rice. Plastic in the food. A chicken dish that didn't quite live up to the hype. Confusing service fees. That's how a restaurant that could have been 5 stars ends up with 3.

We usually get the felafel sandwiches which are quite authentic and good for Denver…read more I like being able to choose all the ingredients as they assemble it in front of you. And specify how spicy. Having squeeze bottles of amba and tehina for the table is also nice. But I especially appreciate how friendly and helpful the employees are!

Went in thinking, by the name its an authentic Mideastern Eatery, only to find out it's not so,…read morealthough the place seems clean, The Flafel was over fried in an old oil, Hummus tated came stright out of a can, chunky not smooth, bread microwaved but soft, it was neither flat, like Greek Pita, nore Pocket Pita like everywhere else in Mideast. Their dishes is what I would say is their interpretation of Mediterranian food NOT as authentic as one would expect a Greek, Turkish, Lebanese, Palestinian...etc. Hence why I was somewhat disappointed.

Went here on a Saturday afternoon and there was thankfully easy prime street parking. The…read morerestaurant is small, but plenty of seating and outdoors as well. You know the place is legit with the amount of chicken they are roasting up! I got their #2 with chicken and chimichurri sauce. Super tasty, all ingredients fresh. If you're in the neighborhood, you can't skip on this spot!

I travel here a lot and the food in Denver has gotten so much better. So I hear about Sonny's and I…read morelove med food so let's try it. Wow! The taste profiles are fantastic. Scratch kitchen and it's the best med in Denver. Small place on 32nd but has a few tables inside and outside. The rotisserie chicken is to die for (I'm back the second day in a row). The spices are flavorful on the chicken but it is so juicy and they cut the side order into pieces. Easy to eat and I love their tahini. Nutty, earthy and subtle. Pairs excellent with scratch pita from the oven. The salads are excellent. Very fresh, lots of cool ingredients, falafel a must as well. Fresh is the key here. Everything tastes like it was just made with quality ingredients. People are friendly and price is affordable. Again some of the best rotisserie chicken I've ever had. A must try in the he Highlands

Had a wonderful dinner tonight. Our server Amby was great! Brandon stopped by our table, checked in…read morewith us, and sent a bucatini pasta on the house which added to our experience. The whole team was very accommodating and the vibe was on point.

Easily one of my favorite places in Denver. You need to go with a big group so you can try…read moreeverything. Here's some of the best things we got: Lemon bucatini is a must. The pasta was el Dante and it was the perfect mix of lemon. Mushroom aranchini was delicious. I was doubtful but it was easily one of the best. Corsican frites could be over looked but they were a crowd pleaser. I could've done without the rigatoni, nothing special about it. I also could've done without the mussels, they were a little fishy but my friends loved them. The service was amazing. It was my friends birthday and the waiter brought over espresso martini shots with a candle and a cake. Everything came out super quick but timed well.

This was a fantastic meal from start to finish. The open kitchen lets you watch the cooks at work,…read morewhich adds a lot to the atmosphere, and the inside has a lively, welcoming vibe that's perfect for a date night. The food really stood out. The lamb kabobs were tender and flavorful, the grape leaves were excellent, and the shrimp appetizer so goooood! Loved the pickled onions as a garnish too!

I was surprised. I was looking for a local place to have dinner with my wife and we simply couldn't…read morefind anything in the area of Denver we were staying in. So we settled for Crave Mediterranean Grill and I have to say it was a good experience. I didn't fall out of my seat surprised at the food or the ambience. But the service was good and that always matters.