Overall ambience is bright and inviting. Warmly greeted upon entering which is a nice surprise given we entered between lunch/dinner time. Provided Pita bread was warm and fresh made combined with garlic paste (mmmm so gooood) set the tone for our salad/soup course. Island combo was both lightly seasoned to allow natural flavors to surface as well as juicy which is not the norm for many other ME restaurants. Service was attentive and very polite. Definitely will return. read more

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Hands down one of the BEST food I've ever had! Not only is the price good, the menu full of choices but the portions are big. Come hungry for sure or plan on taking home left overs. I tried their Kabob with lemon and oregano and this is now the ONLY way I will order. The chicken is always so juicy and the sauce .... Oh my yummy! The lentil soup always delicious especially paired with the fresh hot bread. If you haven't been here what are you waiting for? I highly recommend you check this place out and enjoy a wonderful meal. read more

Shish Island - Salad, lentil soup and fresh bread! - Mediterranean Near Me - Troy, Michigan

One of the best spots ever. Food is always fresh, customer service 10/10. Everything is mouthwatering, I try to come once a month. They also let me try a new sauce that was delicious! read more

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It doesn't matter what you order, the portions are always huge! We ordered what we thought was enough for two people with some leftovers for the next day and ended up with a feast that we enjoyed for several days. I thought I made a mistake because the amount of food for the price was exceptional but the staff assured me this was correct. The food is fresh, delicious and service is fast. I've only done carry out orders so I can't speak to dine in experience but Shish Island quickly became my favorite carry out spot for Mediterranean food! read more

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I ordered the "Shish Tawook"- charbroiled marinated chicken breast kabob with lemon & oregano. Make sure you ask for it! EXCELLENT! I also had the house salad, lentil soup and the exquisite salsa (best I have ever had!) with garlic spread for their piping hot pita rolls. Fresh, service superb, & quick. Friendly waiter. Refilled my ice water several times without asking. I will be back! read more

Our experience was absolutely amazing! The entire staff was super friendly and tried to accommodate our needs without any issues. The bread and garlic was one of the best I've had, we devoured the first basket, so they brought us another one with more garlic! I could live just of these two... garlic was super garlicky, yum! I got the Majadara dish that comes with only one side, so I got the lentil soup. Substituted yogurt with tahini. Soup was delicious and nicely flavored with cumin, majadara was also very good. Did I mention the bread and garlic? Hubby got the chicken Sajji as this is something we have not seen in other Middle Eastern / Mediterranean restaurants, and he liked it a lot. Very interesting sauce that is served with it. And the bread.... Portions were generous. We had plenty of leftovers including more bread and garlic.... oh my. The restaurant was very clean. I would give them 5 starts, but the only thing that bothers me are the prices. It's quite expensive in comparison to other similar places. I'll be back to try other vegetarian/vegan dishes, and of course for the bread... and garlic... read more

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Tried Shish Island recently, and had a very nice experience. Our server was friendly and efficient. Large menu with varied and interesting offerings. I got the quail, which was quite tasty, and a generous enough portion that I took some home. The co-diner got a half boned chicken, with a lemon butter sauce. He enjoyed it very much. The menu continued so many items that we will have to return and try something new. Glad to find a new Middle Eastern spot at a reasonable distance from home.. read more

We didn't get a picture because it was so good and we were starving!! The staff was nice in person and over the phone. The food was fresh and my hubby said that it was a quick and easy process to get in and out of the restaurant. We will definitely be back here!! My only wish is that there was more lemon oregano sauce on the chicken but it was still tender and flavorful read more

The best! You will not be disappointed! Excellent food consistently! Great service too!

Quaint restaurant with excellent service! Stumbled upon this restaurant as a halfway meeting pinpoint for our family. My kids were being extra rambunctious, but the staff was kind and understanding about their energy. Food was delicious. The fresh bread was absolutely devoured by everyone at our table. We shared a quart of smoothie, which was also a big hit. I had the Shish Tawook with rice and a Fattoush salad. The lemon oregano sauce was perfection. We had plenty of leftovers to take home too. My oldest started wandering the restaurant near the end of the meal and was grumpy. One of the restaurant staff found him and placed a chef hat on his head, calling him the head chef. It completely turned his night around. He was so happy! Thanks to the thoughtful staff! We will definitely come back. read more

Shish Island - Inside of the restaurant. - Mediterranean Near Me - Troy, Michigan

First time here with my wife and I, the staff is very friendly and attentive. I usually get kibbie balls wherever I go. I ordered them here received them. They were hot, but I think they deep-fried them too much. They were very crispy and crunchy and a little dry, not what I'm used to. I guess I've been spoiled by Ikes in Sterling Heights where we've been going for the last 40 years. read more

Wonderful service every time, fast, reliable fresh amazing food. More than happy to accommodate your needs for catering orders. Love this spot! read more

This place is trash , the taste of the beef Shawarma sandwich was so gamey..... it felt I was eating lamb that wasn't seasoned.. I don't understand the star rating for this place. Also, I got two sandwiches and I asked for extra beef on one and to be honest with you. It wasn't that much bigger. read more

Craving shawarma, I decided to give this place a try. The service was friendly and quick, but unfortunately, the food didn't live up to expectations. The fries were overly greasy, and despite asking for just a drizzle of tahini, my sandwich was completely drenched in it. The decor feels dated and the place could definitely use a deeper clean. The only thing that was somewhat enjoyable was the kafta skewer decent, but nothing special. Overall, good service, but the food and atmosphere need serious improvement. read more

I shifted to a Mediterranean diet and Shish Island was recommended. Love this place; great food, friendly and welcoming personnel, and wonderful service. A great value in a casual environment. read more

I tried this place for the first time. There's a nice fire oven making small puffy pita breads (yum). The interior is new and clean. There's a counter in the front and tables off to the side. I ordered a lunch special for around $12 that came with deboned chicken, rice, two grilled carrot slices, bread and garlic. It also came w lentil soup or salad so I tried the soup. All were very good. Carrots were tender and great, no black char all over which is great. I dislike when I order grill vegetables and it comes w so much black char grilled marks. Rice has vermicelli noodle mixed in and nuts. Just want to share for those that are gluten free that it has noodle in it. Lentil soup was great. Next time I will come try a sandwich and I also want to try fattoush salad here. There's a lot of competition so if taste is all good, differentiating factors come down to 1) prices/combo availability 2) distance 3) puffy warm bread vs flat pita skins 4) customer service for me! Sam helped take my order and also gave me a nice ice cold water while I waited. Overall great experience so I will be back read more

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I got the dinner combo with the three meats beef chicken and lamb. This included rice and lentil soup. The portions were generous, the meat was tender, the soup was excellent and wants me coming back for the other types of soup, the rice was soft, and the carrots were soft and warm. The service was also welcoming despite being a pickup order. I asked for a lot of recommendations and came to the conclusion that I wanted to try all three meats and it did not disappoint. However do know that the dinner combo comes with a price of around $30 so it is not your typical cheap fast food Mediterranean place. I would come back if I wanted a generous portions of Mediterranean food and willing to splurge a little. read more

Shish Island - Mediterranean Near Me - Troy, Michigan

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Happy that numerous Yelpers find culinary delight here. Considering other middle eastern fare I've enjoyed over decades, their dishes, quality and flavors was found wanting for more, for example tabouli. Service was good and ambiance is okay. I wish their team continued success. read more

Placed a carryout to take home to my mom, et al. Mom was craving good Mediterranean since her favorite place closed down years ago. I've eaten here a handful of times, but this was my first carryout. Every time I have been greeted immediately upon entry, today was no exception. The gentleman at the counter asked if it was my first time, I told him no, but it will be first for my family. They doubled my bread order, added a hummus to try, and gave me a larger order of the salsa! Even without all the wonderful extras they added, I walked out with a ton of food! If that wasn't reason enough to return, the food was A-MAZING. All the entrees come with two sides. We ordered chicken tawook, shawarma combo, sajji beef and for sides fattoush, vegetable soup, and grilled vegetables, and salsa. The salsa is some of the best I've EVER had and I love good fresh salsa. The beef was sooo tender with lovely grill marks and a hint of heat from the sauce. I will order it on repeat. The vegetable soup was loaded with vegetables. Chicken and lamb nicely seasoned and tender. I was too full to try the baklava, but I'm told it was very good and not too sweet! Sooo much delicious food! Highly recommend! read more

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As someone else mentioned... The Bread & Garlic....Yum ! They also bring the red salsa with the bread which is far better than some Mexican restaurant's salsas, but the garlic is where it's at! Been here 4 times total, 3 dine in, one carry out,. All 3 dine in's were great. Deboned chicken is super flavorful, very juicy and a generous amount of chicken. The lamb kabob was superb, so tender and tasty and cooked to order. The chicken shawarma was very good, not the best we've ever had but still very good, not dry and again a generous portion. Had rice and salad all three times, the salad dressing is very good, the rice is very good and what I expect from a Mediterranean establishment. The carry out was just a chicken shawarma sandwich and was good but nothing special. Service is great, very friendly very professional. We will definitely be back ! read more

Service - A+ - Sam was very friendly, smiled and attended to our needs. Didn't hover but refilled drinks and answered all our questions. It was a really lovely meal. What would we order again? * Hummus - Smooth and not overly tangy. Perfection. * Garlic dip - Oh my this was heaven! * Salsa - Lovely and mild * Veggie Plate Combo with rice * Creamy Chicken pita with rice * Lamb pita with rice What would we not order again? Nothing. It was incredibly good! read more

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What a delight it was to eat dinner here today with my 2 daughters (ages 3.5 and 1.5). Anita was our server and she went above and beyond to make us feel comfortable. We started with a small order of hummus and then ordered the lamb combo. Everything tasted perfect and was cooked perfectly. The restaurant is very clean and very nicely decorated. We loved the music playing as well. Not too loud and created a nice ambiance. It was a spur of the moment decision and I'm always nervous taking 2 toddlers to a restaurant but the staff made it such an enjoyable experience. I will definitely come back any time I am in the area and I highly recommend them! read more

The food was fantastic. Sajji and Shwarma were delicious and great portions. The team at Shish Island is very friendly and provides great service. Great experience! read more

The food is excellent. Great quality and they give you huge portions. The chicken lemon rice soup is loaded with white meat and has a great flavor. The fresh baked little pitas are to die for. The best pita I have ever had! The Chicken Tawook lunch special is such a good deal and they have many dishes to choose from averaging around $12 which includes soup or salad. The staff were so kind and considerate. They make you feel welcome and appreciated. And they make sure you don't leave hungry. Great work guys! I will be back every week to try new items on the menu. Thanks so much! The restaurant has many large booths to fit four or possibly six people each. It looked clean and orderly and the service can't be beat! Show em' some love and go there. You won't regret it. read more

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Food is very good and tasty, but service is fairly slow. A couple more helpers and this place will be a solid 5 stars.

Great Mediterranean place. Staff was super friendly picking up a takeout order. Got three shawarma sandwiches, pitas, soup, spicy potatoes, and rice. Everything was good. I would eat here again. read more

Food is good and fresh and fast. Staff is friendly and competent. Menu is large and inclusive.

Once again- excellent food- good sized portions. Totally friendly staff. After reading reviews,I'm going to have to try the lemon rice soup next time. read more

I came here the other night for carry-out. I have really mixed feelings about the food. The good: the carrots in the grilled veggies were some of the best I've had, savory and al dente. The garlic sauce was strong in consistency and flavor. The hummus was pleasantly garlicky with a silky texture. The puffy oven-baked pitas were soft and warming. The not so good: my salmon filet seemed overdone and dry. The grilled veggies had too much onion in them and I wish that the green pepper seeds would have been removed. My fattoush could have used more dark greens and less onion. My wife's hummus with lamb could have used more lamb. The hummus leaked on the way home (perhaps the styrofoam container should be covered with plastic wrap). Disclaimers: I got carry-out, which may have affected the salmon (though it has not done so from other Lebanese restaurants with similar dishes and distances). Others may enjoy more onions in their grilled veggies. My taste may align to a different Lebanese style (more like La Marsa, Pita Cafe, or Cedar Garden) than this restaurant has. Finally, this review is based on one experience with particular food choices. I have a feeling that there is a lot to like here - props for having the cauliflower appetizer - but it fell short of my expectations this time. read more

Very good middle eastern food!! Will be coming back again. Ordered a huge platter for a part and everything was perfect

Just stopped in for lunch with my son. Service was great and everyone was friendly. Restaurant was clean. The hummus and garlic were both awesome and the bread to dip was soft and warm. Split the chicken shawarma and rice entree with my son. Portion was large and we had some to take home with us. Chicken was really good too. All around positive experience. Will be coming back. read more

Really exceptional food. I have visited most of the countries in the Middle East + Turkey and enjoyed a lot of great food along the way. It's something I'm always on the lookout for when I travel. Tried this place while passing through Troy based on strong Yelp reviews and loved it. Kafta Kebeb was very juicy with a perfect char flavor. Would definitely get it again. They also serve homemade pitas which are also very good. Would definitely come back here next time I'm in the area! read more

The food was delicious, the service was impressively quick, and the team was warm and welcoming. It worked perfectly for both a quick meal and as catering for a party! read more

Best pita and garlic spread around! Everything here is good. Service is great, restaurant is clean.

Wow just wow! I almost wanna move to Detroit just so I can have this every day! Every single dish was amazing! So much flavor! Must try!! read more

Shish Island - Complimentary bread - best I ever had - Mediterranean Near Me - Troy, Michigan

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Great Food and Service. We will definitely come back here whenever we are in town for events

There were many great aspects of our meal at Shish Island. We dined in, and the server was very friendly, and got our extensive order accurate without writing anything down. The bread was so fresh and tasty and the salsa type dip was very good. The salad was seasoned very well and extremely fresh. It was my favorite part of the meal. They do the rice right, by still having the slivered, toasted almonds, which many restaurants now skip. The hummus was very tasty as well. We will definitely be back. read more

Excellent food and service. Came with the family and everyone's food was delicious. Generous serving sizes. Hummus and pita are exceptionally delicious. Shawarma was excellent. Sandwiches were also delicious. Will be back! read more

Shwarma and kabob sandwiches were fantastic but the best was their "salsa" and bread. and service was great too!!

I will keep it simple. We went this afternoon, a group of 8. We ordered food across the board. The food was not of that great quality, especially the chicken shawarma. Bur every dish was pricey as hell. These are California rates and not Michigan prices. The second thing - the waiter was super rude. He messed up the order but was still rude. The ambience is of a third class place - does not justify the price one bit. Overall, please visit this place ONLY if you DO NOT value your money. Please go to another Mediterranean place. You will be much better off. read more