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    Sawa Restaurant & Grill

    4.6 (302 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Sampler Combo plate with tabouli, hummus, kibbeh, falafel, and dolmas.  Everything was so good!!

    Another great visit! New server was lovely. Attentive, courteous. Food as always was delicious. Forgot to get a pic of the mixed kebab plate. Place is always clean and while an older building I like the old architecture- it's interesting! We continue to return for the great experience.

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    Eldon F.

    Ok. So. The restaurant from the outside is nothing to write about. HOWEVER, the food is absolutely amazing. I got the sampler platter: Tabouli, Hummus, Kibbeh, Falafel, stuffed grape leaves, and pita. Guys! This is all freshly made to order and is quite possibly the best I've ever eaten (and I've eaten this food in country). The falafel was on point, crisp outside, moist and tender inside. The same with the kibbeh. I'm not a big fan of stuffed grape leaves, but I would order these by themselves. They were tender, had a great filling, and just enough of a tang to make you want the next one. The tabouli was so good, I ate it like a regular salad. Of course I used my pita bread with it, but it was amazing. In my culinary classes, the rule was this: if you have to add salt and pepper to the food at the table, then it's lacking. The blend of spices in all of this food was fantastic. No extra anything needed. The owner served us and was a very gracious host. You could see the pride in his face as he served us. Do yourselves a huge culinary favor... try this place at least once. My next visit will be sampling the kabobs.

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    Taylor S.

    I ordered online for carry out and food was ready when I arrived. I ordered the sampler combo so that I could try multiple items... and it did not disappoint! The food was delicious!! I will definitely be back to try more.

    Chicken Shawarma with fries
    Brooke K.

    Sawa Restaurant & Grill have great Greek dishes. The outside appearance of the restaurant is lackluster, but the interior is much nicer. Their menu may be simple, but the quality of their Greek food makes up for that. The menu prices are decent. The chefs at Sawa only use real ingredients in all their dishes. Some of the menu items are dairy free or gluten free. There are vegetarian options too. The staff are patient, considerate and kind. Sawa Restaurant & Grill also does catering, they'll offer treats that are only exclusive for parties. I'm definitely coming back to Sawa Restaurant & Grill next time I'm in the area.

    Beef shawarma, balanced flavors. Fries were quite fresh and got inhaled as I worked through the shawarma wrap.
    H K.

    First time getting food from here and I was offered delicious tea while I waited for the food to be ready. Looked and tasted freshly made, the fries got inhaled and the shawarma was flavorful. Was fortunate to order their Harisi dessert and it was freshly made, delicious ! For sure a good place to come and eat.

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    Amazing salads and very friendly surface. The falafel in hummus are excellent as well!

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    Delicious and reasonably priced! Very sweet and helpful waitress. Not fancy but comfortable.

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    Another great meal!! Love this place!!! The humus, salad and chicken kabobs are amazing! The service is great too!!

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    Perfect Arab food with great sauces and an excellent experience, if you are arabs in the area go here

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    The food was delicious. The owner is so nice. Service is amazing. Mint lemonade was tasty. Definitely coming back

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    The Mint lemonade smoothie is worth the trip here for sure! Great service! No complaints

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    I ordered a gyro greek salad to go and it was one of the best I ever had! I will be back!

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    I hosted a baby shower at Cafe Petra on Saturday, April 25, 2026, and overall had a great…read moreexperience. I booked the event back in February and worked with Muhanad Rantawi, who made the entire planning process smooth and easy. On the day of the event, the two servers assigned to us were absolutely phenomenal. They helped with setup and were attentive in serving food and drinks to our guests throughout the event. The space itself was clean, cute, and cozy--perfect for an intimate gathering. The food was delicious as well. Although we didn't receive the rice we had ordered, they made up for it by providing extra pita. One challenge was that the AC wasn't working, but the staff handled it as best as they could by bringing out a large kitchen fan to help keep guests comfortable. Overall, it was a wonderful experience. I would definitely use them again for catering and would consider hosting another event there in the future.

    I went here with good expectations since it's very close to where we live my husband and I decided…read moreto try this place today. When we entered the vibe was relatable to the name of the restaurant but after a few minutes we heard Bollywood songs and I love Bollywood songs but I feel like the vibe of the restaurant should relate to the cuisine and ambiance. It automatically gives an impression that the restaurant isn't Greek or Lebanese for example. Anyway, we had ordered kibeh and lentil soup for appetizers. The lentil soup was the worst lentil soup I've ever had it was frozen we asked them to heat it but it still tasted disgusting. I couldn't eat it. The kibeh was alright the dip with the kibeh was good. For entrees, we ordered the chicken shawarma plate and combo kebabs. The plates came with a salad the dressing was interesting but I'm not a fan of feta cheese so I didn't have the salad. The shrimps and chicken kebab of the combo kebabs were not bad I really liked the shrimps. The hummus was okay and the rice was very bland. The service was quick I believe because everything felt like it was pre-cooked except for the kebabs but the beef kebab wasn't cooked entirely one of the pieces it was raw. The shawarma was not good at all! Very disappointing Our bill was $60 and we were charged a 2.5% fees for credit card!

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    It pains me to give this 3 star rating, because I absolutely love their beef shawarma platter. It's…read moremy go-to dish, and when I crave Mediterranean food, this place comes first to mind. We have a young child, so we opt for takeout most of the time. Today, I got off of work early, so my husband and I wanted to dine-in child-free. We arrived close to the end of lunch hour. We saw the sign advertising for the chef combo, which I wanted to order after perusing the menu. The waitress was not friendly. Her demeanor and tone were not customer centric. She said I couldn't order the chef combo anymore. I told her it wasn't 3 yet. She said that they ran out of sides, so it wasn't an option. The message was fine, but the delivery was rude. I picked something else and was confirming what it came with, and rather than point me in the right direction, she went back and forth with me. My husband has worked in the restaurant business and was shocked at the interaction. I wanted to order an alcoholic beverage, but after the negative interaction, I opted to leave it at food only. I didn't want to stay longer than needed. I wish I could give this place a higher review, but I'm going to go back to take out if I come back. I'll think twice about dining here again.

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    Chicken schwarma is my favorite!
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