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    Sheesh Restaurant

    4.1 (290 reviews)
    Open 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Intimate
    Quiet
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Ground Lamb Kebab
    John K.

    After we ordered the hummus appetizer our waitress brought us some complimentary lentil soup. The soup was delicious. The soup has some heat plus great flavors. The hummus was pretty typical. I ordered the ground lamb kebab. The lamb was a little overcooked. We had to find our waitress to place our order.

    Grape leaves
    Lucy M.

    First time trying Turkish food. I never heard of this place before. But we were so impressed with the food they offer- we all get complimentary lentils soup with the Turkish bread fresher out from the oven. We ordered three appetizers: humus, grape leaves and Turkish Kunafa. They were all so delicious and the portions are very generous. Our main entrees are shrimp, mixed grill, and lamp shank. I must say we all LOVED our order! The owner kept offering us the bread whenever he has fresh ones! More than half of us needed boxes to take home! It was Sunday night, so they were not as busy. But I hope more people come out to support their business. We want to come back again for sure!

    Lentil soup
    Haleh M.

    The food was absolutely delicious and an entree came with a ton of food so basically another dinner at home! The vibes are great with lots of seating and nice decor. The service was nice and we got our food quickly with complementary lentil soup. We didn't know payment was at the front though but that was also quick

    Whitney S.

    Sheesh is a must experience restaurant on South Grand! The restaurant has such a great atmosphere and the food is delicious! My favorite dishes are: Appetizer Combo, Grape Leaves, Beef Doner, & Mixed Grill!

    Kuzu (Lamb Shank)
    Lucy Y.

    Wonderful experience at Sheesh! Beautiful restaurant with a great atmosphere. (Though the tables are a little short for tall individuals) Staff is incredibly friendly and attentive. We didn't need a reservation for 6:45 on a Thursday night. The lentil soup was a perfect starter. The combo appetizer was delicious with the red pepper spread being my personal favorite. The falafel was just right!! Would definitely recommend the lamb shank. It comes with tasty rice and was so tender. Fell off the bone! Will definitely be coming back!

    Sheesh Tawook
    Ali H.

    The restaurant itself is super cute and super authentically Turkish. The food was delicious- I highly recommend trying the bread and humus, and the rice I got with my chicken was superb! However, our waitress was super disinterested- she had an AirPod in the whole time and basically never checked on us once we got our food. I think we waited 20 minutes after we finished eating to get our check, and even then we had to ask another employee. Overall I would go back but would be cognizant of the service issues.

    Seating area
    Jeremy G.

    This place has so much potential! They have some incredible food like the Mixed Grill and the Ice Cream Kunafa that I would definitely recommend. But they also had a Lamb Biryani that was just a leg of lamb over rice (they include other things on the side too which will be in the pictures) and was not seasoned well compared to the other meats. The service was a bit sporadic as they seemed to be a bit disorganized. The ambiance is great homage to the culture and receiving a lentil soup upon arrival was a nice touch reminiscent to Arabic hospitality. This place could easily be a 5 star place with just a few tweaks!

    Lentil soup
    Jackson D.

    Great ambiance! The light fixtures and whole setup of the restaurant made you feel like you were not in St Louis. The staff was all very nice and we got our food within a reasonable amount of time. I felt like I got a fair amount of food for my meal except I didn't get that much meat on my entree which would have been nice to get a little more. There was lentil soup and zucchini soup that both came with the meal which definitely added value to the 17.99 pretax price point. I got the tawuk and it was very savory between the well prepared chicken, the rice, and the cream sauce that was served with it. Lentil soup was also very good - was a good level of creamy and had a small kick to it. The zucchini soup was alright but nothing to write home about.

    Lexi M.

    Ahhh I've really missed Middle Eastern food! This place has the food, the ambiance and the service! The food tasted just as I remember. I lived in Adana, Turkey and they had an Adana Kebab on the menu so I had to try it. I was so impressed with it!!! They even offer the full tea and Turkish coffee presentation! I was wowed by this place and can't wait to come back!

    Busted being basic
    Sean M.

    Wow. We've ordered Sheesh a few times for carry-out, but to have it at the restaurant is a totally different experience. First off, the restaurant is beautiful, and they have a wonderful outdoor patio where we sat last night. Second, everything is served on the most beautiful Turkish dishes that were imported from Turkey. We began with a lentil soup that was so flavorful and balanced that I could have eaten just that and have been plenty satisfied. We then had the hummus, labneh, and baba ghanoush trio served with their bread, which is almost pastry-like. Delish. Entrees pictured were all to die for. For those of us less familiar with halal restaurants, they do not serve alcohol here. The food is so delicious, however, that it deserves to be the star and sole focus!

    Lentil soup
    Kelly B.

    Sheesh is a Turkish restaurant located on S Grand. It's very ornate inside. Great built in seating areas create a nice atmosphere and they add all types of ornate tableware to bring it together. Great for groups and shared dining experiences. The food is tasty and the apple tea is good too! Service was a little slow. We had to call our young server over for every part of the service, but we enjoyed ourselves. They provide a large complimentary bowl of lentil soup. It is delicious, but way too much before a meal. A small cup would be better. They also include an eggplant stew and large cucumber salad with the meals. It ends up being soooo much food. I hope they aren't losing money on all of the extra stuff. Good food and atmosphere. Recommend! .

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    Delicious food, so happy we dined in. The lentil soup was rich and flavorful, the hummus was amazing, and chicken was perfect.

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    Very good service. They give complimentary soup that is very yummy. Food is amazing.

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    3 years ago

    Great food and service. Restaurant was cute. Happy with my experience!! Affordable. Would love to come back at night. Recommend!!!

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    2 years ago

    Very good food I recommend everything and the coffee as well. The service was great and ambiance was cool and unique.

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    Great food and amazing service. I would recommend this to anyone who's looking for a nice quiet place to explore their palet

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    4 years ago

    Lights off and appear to be closed at 6:30pm on a Thursday. No signage out front to indicate hours or that they are closed.

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    3 years ago

    INCREDIBLE environment! This place is worth a visit, both for their food and their atmosphere separately! (two trips? I recommend it!)

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    I stopped by Taste of Lebanon on a visit to the Central West End, one of St. Louis's most beautiful…read moreneighborhoods, all lush tree-lined streets and gorgeous architecture and even without sitting down for a full meal, this place left an impression. I spent the evening on the outdoor patio with a hookah, and it was genuinely one of the more pleasant ways I've spent time in this city. The setting is perfect for it: the neighborhood has a calm, almost European energy, and the restaurant leans into that with its outdoor setup. The hookah was smooth, well-prepared, and the service was attentive without being intrusive. I didn't get to try the food this time around, but the place has the feel of the real thing. You can tell it's a family operation that takes the cuisine seriously. The menu looks legit. Will be back, and next time I'm eating.

    This family-owned business has been serving the St. Louis community for more than a decade, and…read moreit's easy to see why they've built such a loyal following. Great food and an inviting atmosphere inside and outside including a huge patio for diners and a separate indoor Hookah room in the back away from the diners for those who wish to partake. The chicken shawarma is amazing and their hummus is fantastic, especially with a little chicken or beef added for a filling appetizer that can easily become a meal on its own. The menu is expansive from traditional middle eastern dishes to pizza and spicy fries ensuring their is truly something for everyone in your group. Between the outstanding food, flavorful hookah, generous portions, and genuinely hospitable atmosphere, this place is a staple in the Central West End and worth coming back to again and again (and most people do!). It's clear this family has put heart into their business, and it shows in every part of the experience including the friendly and attentive service. Highly recommend giving it a try and supporting one of my favorite small businesses in St. Louis!

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