Dinner here with a group turned out to be a fun and lively experience overall. We were about 10…read morepeople and opted for the **Royal Feast dinner**, which lasted close to two hours and came with a variety of dishes served in a shared, group-style setting. From the moment we arrived, the **host and servers were warm, welcoming, and very polished**. The service felt attentive without being intrusive, and the staff did a nice job keeping the evening moving at a relaxed pace. The Royal Feast included several dishes that were brought out over the course of the evening. We started with **cinnamon pastries**, which were warm and a nice way to begin the meal. The spread also included **couscous, rice, chicken with lemon, Italian-style chicken, lamb, and kebabs**. The portions were generous and worked well for sharing with a large group. One thing to note: **vegetarians don't have many options here**, so if someone in your group has dietary restrictions, it might be a bit limiting. The meal ended with **tea**, which was a pleasant way to wrap up the dinner. Part of the experience here is the **belly dance performance**, but it doesn't start until **after 6:30 pm**. If you're expecting dancing throughout the dinner, you might be disappointed. The performance itself was okay, but the dancer mostly performs in the center area rather than around the tables, so it feels a bit distant. Personally, I've seen more engaging belly dance performances elsewhere. Parking is something to plan ahead for. The restaurant **does not have its own parking lot**, so you'll need to rely on **Seattle street parking, nearby garages, or paid lots**. Like many parts of the city, you may also see a few tents from unhoused residents while walking to the restaurant. If you're familiar with Seattle, this isn't unusual. Overall, the experience was **fun for a group dinner and worth the price**, especially if you're looking for something a bit different with entertainment included. That said, the food and performance were **good but not quite top-tier**. Still, it made for an enjoyable evening with friends.

Received a call from this business that they needed to cancel my reservations for two this Friday…read morenight as they are permanently closing. No mention of this on their site, Google nor Yelp though. Makes one think if this is true.

Overall, a great meal. The lamb shanks were very flavorful and tender. The goat not as good, but…read morestill tasty. 100% authentic

This was my first time trying Somali cuisine, so I had to ask for suggestions on what to order, and…read morewas recommended the goat and rice plate. No regrets here! The goat was flavorful and tender, and came on a mountain of perfectly cooked and seasoned rice. They also provided hot sauce and a lemon wedge. Others in my party got the chicken suqaar plates, and enjoyed their meals too. We all were obsessed with the bisbaas/basbaas (green hot sauce) that came with our meal, and I really liked the dynamic flavors in the food. Pricing is a little high, but the amount of food you get is generous. I'd definitely come back again and will plan to take leftovers home or share an entree.

Gyro sandwich was great with good flavor…read more Staff were friendly too. Pleased with experience.

Love coming here to get lunch to go. Lentil soup was amazing, gyros and plates are all great. Staff…read moreis very friendly and food is fast.

The service and food were excellent - well above what I expected and super tasty (and bonus - they…read morewere quick!). The meats were very soft and delicious. All of the items were flavorful - like extra flavor - even the rice was particularly delicious. All of the people working there seemed joyful and happy. We had the lamb and chicken plates. Highly recommend! I wish we lived closer.

Great late-night spot for a quick Gyro. (I say late-night because nothing is open anymore past 9pm…read more- 10pm these days) Plates are epic too. Great food!! Staff is always friendly. Be ready for that hit of flave'a.

For good food in a cozy environment, pop into Cafe Sulliman. Visiting Seattle for a quick weekend…read morefor a best friend's memorial service, I walked into this tiny restaurant inside Melrose Market, a small food hall inside old automobile buildings. On a Friday around 5:30pm, I was one of three people there before all the tables filled up 30-45 minutes later. Sitting at the bar, I got to watch the open kitchen create each dish with detail. To eat, I ordered the red pepper dip with molasses and walnuts. It comes with several thin pita straight from the oven. There's a slight kick to the dip making it perfect. I could eat just that as a meal. For my main, I got an entire roasted cauliflower with charred shallots, labneh, apricot, and more. The apricot added a sweetness to the savory. With a perfectly cooked cauliflower, it was divine. To drink, I ordered a glass of French white wine. The entire experience is among the best I've had in Seattle. (I come here twice a year.) Impeccable service seals the deal.

James Beard-nominated Arabic cafe serving delicious dishes in a charming bar, tucked inside Melrose…read moreMarket. Loved the lamb hummus and charred cauliflower. Wonderful owner, simple service. Very cozy space, gets slammed during peak hours, so be prepared for a wait! **As of May 4, Cafe Suliman might be closed, per CHS Seattle blog :(

Gyro Saj is sort of lumped in with a few other takeout spots, chain or otherwise on the Madison St…read more stretch of First Hill. My friend and I have gotten takeout here a few times and it's been consistent each time. She typically opts for the gyro falafel platter - Falafel Served with Rice, Greek Salad, Hummus, Tahini & Pita Bread. whereas my go to is the sandwich - Falafel with Hummus, Tahini, Lettuce, Pickles, Tomatoes, Cucumber, Onions & wrapped in Warm Pita Bread. The pita is indeed warm and the vegetables indeed taste fresh. We usually grab it to go and I'm usually hesitant to do take out, but the food is exactly as advertised at a decent enough price. There aren't a whole lot of remarkable food places in the area, which sort of pushes you to Capitol Hill blocks away, but Gyro Saj has come through a few times without that hassle.

The lamb shawarma was sooooo good! Falafel and gyro were great too but the shawarma was . I'd…read moredefinitely come back here again.

Vegan review: Highly recommended for vegans! Very accommodating and the menu calls out which items…read moreare vegan/dairy-free. Came here on a sunny Sunday in Seattle. Outside seating was perfectly located where the sunshine hits you to keep you warm in the breeze. We started with drinks, Coconut mojito and Strawberry kiss. I really enjoyed my Strawberry kiss, but my partner wasn't the fondest of the mojito. She said it was good without the foam on the top. Otherwise, *everything* was a 10/10. The eggplant fritters were delicious! Aliza switched the tiziki sauce with this green sauce. Delicious! I think they would have been even greater with hummus and/or eat with the shirazi salad. My partner ordered the Harissa spiced lentil curry and she tore it up!!!!!!!!!!!!! I was able to get a few bites, and we both agreed it's a 100/10, will order again! I ordered the chickpea burger with no feta. The fries that came with were *perfectly* cooked. Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, yum! I added some of the shirazi salad on my burger and that made it even better. I recommend adding that to the burger ;) it worked like a Mediterranean pico de gallo. For later, I ordered the falafel wrap, which is a new item. Based on everything else, I already know it's going to be a 10/10. Aliza, our waiter, was the sweetest and gave us a piece of a baklava; It was filled with pistachios. We enjoyed that, as well. If you're in the Roosevelt/Greenlake area, stop by this place. You won't be disappointed, but overjoyed and belly full. Thank you!!

Very cute place! They had the garage door open while we were there and it is decorated beautifully!…read moreThere were a few comfy couch spots that seemed like the perfect spot for a chill drink or hang! At my table we got the lemon chicken, tzatziki burger, shrimp tacos, and Mediterranean nachos. We also tried the strawberry kiss drink We did end up sending the strawberry kiss back. The menu and the waitress said it was made of strawberry syrup, white grape juice, and coconut milk but that was not the flavor profile we experienced. It almost tasted like there was Tabasco or something else thick and salty in there. We all thought our dishes were pretty good, but weren't overly impressed. Not bad but just not 5 stars. Definitely edible. It could've just been the dishes we chose as other reviews rave about this place! Our favorite part of this meal was definitely the Mediterranean nachos! 5/5 for sure! The chips were yummy, and the meat was packed full of flavor and juicy! I would recommend this place purely for the nachos. Overall I'd say this is a great hangout spot to get a drink and appetizers with a group! Again, we did not try the most popular food items so we definitely could've missed out on the dishes people were loving, but the nachos alone tell me they probably do have more 5/5 food

Me and my boyfriend did the 1 hour trail ride and we had so much fun! The whole experience was just…read moreso easy and stress free. The horses were very kind and sweet. Also Darla was an amazing tour guide and made sure we were knowledgeable and safe. I would definitely recommend this misty acres to everyone looking for an amazing experience.

Exceptional time! Darla is so sweet and knowledgeable. She makes the experience very calming and…read moresafe. The trail is so beautiful!! It is the perfect activity. It was SO easy to schedule.

We booked for a birthday party of 12 year olds. Each horse was led by someone walking while we…read morerode. Safe, but not too exciting for 12 year olds. This was otherwise great for a birthday party - close to town, everything provided for riding, beautiful location and trails, nice staff, good horses. Would be a good birthday party for 6 to 8 year olds.

Dressage Dancers moved to its permanent home in the Bear Creek neighborhood in Woodinville a year…read moreago, and just today, the full-size, brand-new covered riding arena was completed! Soft footing, spacious clean stalls, and a location on a very quiet street equal healthy horses and happy riders. Dressage Dancers has two trainers, both of whom have a few openings in their riding instruction calendars. In addition, Carol will be teaching two separate weeks of intensive riding camps for children this summer. Past camps included two daily individual riding lessons, horse-related crafts, baking, and other fun camp activities (including playing in the hose on really hot days!) I've helped Carol with students and horses at dressage shows and here in the arenas, and have also taken riding lessons here. You will learn the right way to here and you will always be encouraged to do your best and to enjoy your time with the horses. I'm so glad it's a low-drama barn; kids and adults alike can learn here in a supportive environment.

I have been riding here for 3 years and love it. Not only is it close the the city, but it's…read moreaffordable, covered, and the horses are great. Lynda has tons of experience to share and makes everyone feel welcome. I have been taking private lessons and have grown tons as far as my technique and confidence. My goal is to feel comfortable enough to find a horse to keep and board here as well when the time is right.

While the quality of the horse camp is good the customer service is not. Linda, the woman who owns…read morethe barn and the camp is not the friendliest to children or their designated adults. I would personally suggest a different camp if you have the choice.