I enjoy eating at this place on a Sat or a Sun for lunch. The buffet is great with variety of different dishes. Eggplant dishes are awesome, very tasty and a little sweet. Three kinds of rice and some vegetables and kabobs. I think they just need to add one authentic dessert , soup and falafel. I haven't had any problems with the service here. All workers are friendly. read more

Kabob lunch special is priced well and a really good portion of food. The rice is really good and if you are a fan of Mediterranean food - try the buffet! It looked like a lot of options!! read more

Went here for lunch with my wife. I had the lunch buffet and it was great for the price!! The only flaw is the speed at which they refilled their dishes which I think is because this place is a mom and pop place. Will definitely return if I have the chance! Also the buffet was only $8 which is great price for the vast selection of delicious Persian food read more

This place have a great gyro and the price was $4.99. I was very impressed how fast and great my food tasted. I will be frequenting this place again. Try the gyro you won't be disappointed. read more

Great casual lunch. No fuss, just walk in and enjoy the plethora of prepared food. The kababs, hummus, rice, and salads are solid. My suggestion for improvement would be to add fresh baked bread and feta. I like that they offer hookah now! read more

This place has good food WHEN FRESH! The owner NEVER puts out new food on the buffet. He opens the buffet at 11 AM and during the weekdays he is slow so he never renews the food. Beef and meats get dry just sitting there and are not even that hot. The bread is cold and dry and hard. The owner just needs to be generous or not offer a buffet option. read more

First experience - Had the buffet for lunch and got a Gyro to go. The buffet was great, I tried a little bit of just about everything they had to offer. They had a nice balance between veggie food and meats to choose from. Everything sampled was either good or great. About 6 hours later I had the Gyro which I reheated in the oven. Still tasted fresh, quality was good. Waitress was both skilled and cute. read more

The food was ok but I wouldn't call it good. There weren't many choices for people that don't eat red meat.

I had a very good lunch from their weekday lunch buffet. The building is nothing special and could use some brightening but the food made it worthwhile. read more

The food is okay! But they served me a rotten roasted tomato with my entree, plus I ordered the lamb rack but got lamb chops. With the money I spent vs the food quality, don't think I'll be going back. read more

The lady who seemed to be manning the register and running drinks was very pleasant, but the other waitress seemed either to be disinterested in her job or not very fluent in English. I never tried to press her on anything since she looked like she didn't really want to talk, but the lady from the register normally made up for it by refilling drinks and responding when spoken to. I think the manager was also walking around, but I think he was more interested (and I can understand this, it's not a complaint!) in people who were regulars, many of whom seemed to speak Farsi. The food was pretty darn good, especially for a buffet! The shish kabob and eggplant stew were pretty good, and definitely a cut above the rest of the offerings. The chicken and the kufta kabob were pretty good, but not quite to the level I would have preferred. I also didn't see chelo kabob anywhere on their menu or buffet, which I just can't understand since it's so much better than kufta kabob! Oh well. The salad and pita weren't very good, which was surprising for me since those tend to be on point at the good Persian places I've visited before, but again that might be because it's a buffet and not a sit-down restaurant. The restaurant itself is odd, aesthetically speaking. I assume that the front room is intended for the hookah customers, but the dining room, which is a little dingy, has another room at the back that I couldn't tell whether I could sit there or not. The layout seems like the building must have had a couple of extensions in its past, but it wouldn't seem to have been done by the restaurant as it comes across that the restaurant is just working with what it has. read more

From outside I was expecting a low-quality place. We go in, see the tables and they don't really excite me either. What's great about this place is the food, plain and simple. The kabob meat is phenomenal. My wife is from the middle-east and tells me that it's as close to the real thing as she has found here in the states. The buffet is worth the price and the service is decent. read more

yummy food! i did a to-go plate of the buffet items and had the following: - khoresht bademjan - i love eggplant, and this dish combines it with beef, tomatoes, and onions. yummy with rice. - chicken kabob - really good; love the sides with extra love from the grill - koobideh kabob - very good; craving it right now i also had another beef kabob (steak?). it wasn't as good as the other kabobs. and i had some yummy saffron rice and i can't remember the name. and it's halal! =) read more

Had the $9.99 Buffet! The food was very good! Especially the Shish meats and the various choices of rice. My only complaint was the customer service...not that great! I'll just say that! read more

Admittedly a neophyte when it come to Mediterranean cuisine but not shy to try new things and found this to be an adventure. Opted for the Sunday Lunch Buffet and particularly enjoyed the cucumber and yogurt salad, cranberry rice and a grilled beef as well as the grilled vegetables. The dishes all were well seasoned and nothing too exotic. The servers were somewhere between efficient to non existent. I mean that in a kind way, was very little interaction but the glasses stayed full and dirty dishes disappeared. Seemed very popular with the "home cooking" crowd. I want to go back and work through the menu some. read more

What an amazing lunch buffet! I have to come here for dinner. There is something amazingly different that sets this place apart from the rest. They really put their passion into the food. Thumbs up! read more

nom nom nom nom. I've been here on three occasions now for lunch and haave this on my list to come back for dinner. The buffet is complete with flavorul rice, lots of kabobs, meats and veggies plus some sides of yogurt and hummus. not to shabby for under $10. Definetly a good place if you want to fill for on a big meal for lunch! The Gyro wrap is delicious - meat is nice and tender and the tzaziki is great. Its just the right size for lunch - doesnt leave you too full. My latest was a falafel wrap which was also pretty good - I had it with tzaziki since i prefer this over tahini on my wraps. the little balls of garbanzo goodness were flavorful but just a little too oily. I could tell my wraps were being freshly made because I had to wait 10 minutes to get my to-go orders. :-/ meh it was worth it! :) read more

Wasn't very busy when I went but definitely had tasty food. I'll be back if I'm in the area and looking to get some good "med" food.

I happened to find this place when I was lost in Marietta and I am very glad. Place is not anything fancy which is not important to me. Food quality is more important and I was not disappointed. I ordered kabob kubideh and it was excellent. Probably one of the more authentic I have had. Rice was great and service was fantastic. Everyone was full of smiles and very pleasant and friendly. And they have hookah too. I would recommend Shish kabob to anyone. read more

If you were like me and have eaten here in the past then you probably weren't that impressed. The meat in the buffet use to be dry and tasteless and many of the other dishes were just bland. It wasn't to the point were it was terrible, but it wasn't anything to write home about. However, my opinion of this restaurant has now changed since going back there today for lunch. Everything in the buffet was incredible. The meats were tender and juicy and bursting with great flavor. The 3 choices of rice were also great - moist, fluffy, and tasty. I told the server that I wasn't impressed before but really enjoyed my lunch today. She told me that they got a new cook cause the old one didn't understand how to cook the food properly. So I urge anyone that has been there in the past and found the food just marginally above acceptable to please give them another try. read more

worth every penny of the 8 bucks if it wasnt 20 miles from my house, i'd be there every day read more

A few months ago, this would have gotten 4 stars because of the great buffet value. But they keep hiking the price and so the buffet prices are getting closer to the likes of Persepolis. The price for buffet is somewhere around 11.50 now. So I have t judge the place on food quality alone and it is good for some items and mediocre for others. The good: The kobideh is juicy and flavorful. The stuffed grape leaves are tasty , even if a tad oily. They have three types of rice variations. The beef meetballs are OK. They used to have plenty of veggie kabobs with zucchinni, squash, peppers. BUt on a recent visit, they downgraded that to mere onions and sliced green peppers. Pretty sizable buffet spread. The chicken drumettes are flavorful enough. The bad: No feta cheese in the buffet. The bread is nothing special and the weakest among the persian places (though not bad like the crap you get in Fanoos). The general dining room looks like a cheap fast mexican place which was not a problem when the prices were 10 or below, but now that the prices keep going up makes you look at the atmosphere too. no boneless chicken in the buffet. read more

Very good food, the homemade bread goes well with hummus. Lamb rack is my favorite, good quality meat also. Must try the "frozen rice noodle" deserts! read more

Best quality food for prices you won't find in any mediteranian restaurant. Their kabob is perfect. their service is superior to other persian restaurants I have been to. Smiling faces and great food makes me go back here all the time. read more

The lunch Buffett is great! It's very affordable at about $8.99 a person. Make sure to try the kobedeh kabob and chicken! It's kind of a hole in the wall place but the food is excellent and the people are very friendly! read more

I just love the meat. WELL seasoned and well cooked One of my Favourite places NEAT and good ambience Platter and buffet is what always opt for read more

great lunch buffet for a great price. I'm not that picky actually, but my boyfriend is native Iranian. When it comes to food he is hard to please. He raved about this place, in fact, we ate there two days in a row. the atmosphere is not fancy, very simple/humble, we were both skeptical at first based on outside appearance, but the food was perfect, and the waiter was very attentive and friendly. my boyfriend gave this place an 8/10, and just to put that in perspective he gave zafron in sandy springs a 5/10, which is much more upscale and twice the cost. The Persian buffet back home he gives a 1/10.... like I said, hard to please. This place got his seal of approval though, I wish we lived closer! read more

I have been to this establishment many times. I have experienced the restaurant during the lunch buffet (WOW!) as well as for dinner. I have never had a bad meal at this place. The restaurant serves traditional Persian food..moist and tender kabobs as well as the stews that make Persian food famous (khoresht bademjan, ghormeh sabzy). The decor has changed a bit...it looks like they have simplified things. It looks great! They have built a bar and started offering hookah! I will probably hang out and smoke once they get alcohol permits!! The service is always friendly and prompt. Great little place to relax, especially on their patio! Try it! you won't be sorry! read more

Awesome lunch wrap sandwich. You can request just sabzi (greens) on the wrap, totally adds a new dimension to how delicious the food is. I try to eat here once a week, and it might just be the best part of my work week! read more

Went there for lunch buffet, all the reviews are accurate this place is good and fairly healthy. Also its halal so its grain/grass fed meats and hand killed. read more

What a gem! I haven't tried the much vaunted buffet but the regular menu is delicious, cost effective and better than anything I could ever hope to try at home. The service (most likely from the owner was thoughtful and unobtrusive. I've tried many new dishes (beyond my comfort zone, hey I'm picky) and they delight me every time. Belly dancers on Saturday, good food, year round. read more

For some reason I think their website states they only do buffet Mon - Sat (Until 4pm) I went today just to grab something off of the menu and was surprised the buffet was up. OK I will give that a shot instead. Good selections of veggies. They had this amazing crunch kind of cauliflour that is pickled in vinegar and some chilies I think....amazing, I had never had anything like that before. Chicken, Lamb and Beef were all really good, probably the most flavorful and as someone else mentioned not dry like regular buffet food. The rice was probably the best rice I have ever had!! This is Atlanta, however anything other than ice water is charged for each refill. So remember when to keep count of your cans of Soda :-) No alcoholically charged drinks just bring your own flask !! They have applied to the office of dick heads for a license. Parking is plenty, seating is well laid out. Place is clean and pleasant. I'll go back with my 2 litre bottle of 7up :0). read more

Had an amazing dining experience here. The food was excellent and the service was amazing. Definitely one of the most authentic Iranian/Persian restaurants I've been to in a long time. Do yourself a favor and check this place out! read more

I printed their online coupon for a free drink. But since my order was to go I was denied my online coupon. When I said the coupon does not specify dine-in only, I was told impolitely to go to the gas station and get a drink. So rude. read more

If the run-down Falefel Cafe represents the dark sides of a third world society (e.g., corruption, lies, broken promises, theft by deception, unpleasant odor in an eatery, and rude behavior), the Shish kabob restaurant, undoubtedly, represents the bright and positive sides of a third world society- hospitality, friendliness, taste-savoring, and honesty and transparency to name a few. I recommend this restaurant to all individuas and families full-heartedly. read more

For a Persian buffet the kabob and rice is awesome. It is also well priced.

Stop passing through from Chattanooga to Atlanta based on Yelp reviews. Food was fresh. Service great. For vegetarians the Ada's Polo rice dish was superb. read more

The pita bread was dry and stale. Looked like packaged and store-bought. Went in the evening, the place was dead. We were the only ones there. It's a bit gloomy inside. Food was just ok, nothing special. Mandatory 18% tip. read more

Had the Persian dishes with some friends and they were wonderful. Especially liked the stew with eggplant. Excellent spicing.

Kabob meats are awesome, house-made lemonade is good too - it's like a refreshing lemon water. A good spot for a quick weekday dinner.