Always good. The new (to me) fried feta was AMAZING. Pretty quick in/out for take-out order. read more

Wonderful atmosphere and wait staff very attentive. The food is amazing. This was my first time will definitely be back!

Really great food. Large portions!! Everything was super fresh and the rice and shish kebabs were so flavorful. Staff is absolutely lovely!! Atmosphere is very casual. read more

Great service and the food is A+ on consistency and taste. I like the atmosphere as well.

Made reservations and had a wonderful dinner for 4 this Monday evening. The service was outstanding and the appetizers, entrees, and desserts all even better! Absolutely a go to favourite! Had the opportunity to sing happy birthday to our friend and dinner guest, Nick read more

From Louisiana and in town on business. Awesome place. Definite marker. Food, Ambience, Service. All the above.

Let's start with the good aspect. The belly dancer was good and the staff was decent. Ambience is like a funeral home. I don't need bright and shiny, but it feels like it was hiding things in the dark. The table was easily cleaned as it was like a leather feel. It also smelled of heavy perfume. Food tasted like they microwaved most of the hot food. Falafel was cold in the middle and burnt on the outside. The yogurt to accompany it was at best a cheap Greek yogurt. Pita was not fresh and super dry with little flavor, store bought in sure. The entrees were not the worst thing I had eaten. The rice tasted like rice-a-roni with a little bit of dry "kafta" mixed in. Think dirty rice that was old. The salad was meh tassted like it just sat in oil and had no other flavor. Feta was good. Never had potato wedges with Mediterranean but here I am. Prime was okay, au just was good. Lamb was the same flavorless. Dessert was frozen and uber sweet. I had the baklava which was again, from frozen. The ratios were off, pistachios were present? filo layers separated and fell apart. To say it was not good would be correct. I don't recommend or will return. I'm sure the many patrons will enjoy it, but for me, it is anything but Mediterranean or worth the price. read more

Excellent as always!! Great service, delicious dinner. Always a pleasure. Warm comfortable surroundings. read more

Went to Desert Inn on a Saturday. Food was good as always. The problem was the service. Our waiter spilled an entire drink down the front of me. He never apologized, I had to ask for napkins, and never sent a manager over. I sat eating my dinner in wet, cold, and sticky clothes. Luckily none needed dry cleaning. Never came back to see how we were doing. Not the way you want to be treated at a restaurant. read more

My husband and I went there to celebrate a special occasion. Unfortunately, we sat there for 20 minutes without anyone noticing us. We had no water and no menu. I am sad to say that we got up and left. When Mark was there the service was outstanding. Unfortunately, we won't be back. read more

Service was decent. Prime rib was not actually prime rib, undercooked, over seared in old oil. I've been dining here for twenty years, they have definitely lost a step somewhere. read more

Loved eating here! Wasn't sure if we would be able to get in, because it was a Saturday night and we didn't have a reservation. Since it was later in the evening, 8:30 pm, we were able to get in with no problem. Staff was super nice and helpful. Very attentive. The food was delicious! The meat on the kebabs was tender, cooked to order and seasoned perfectly for Mediterranean food. Portions were substantial. Enjoyed how the food was served too. Comes on a platter with rice, potatoes, salad, and rolls. Save room for dessert! Come hungry and enjoy the tasty food adventure here! read more

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It pains me a little to write this because I have been a loyal customer since the 90s, but I feel like something needs to be said. Desert Inn is my go to in Canton for delicious food but it has gone steadily downhill since Mark handed it over to his son. The flavors aren't the same. The portions are smaller. And they are changing or adding to the menu. Why are we putting non-Syrian dishes in a Syrian restaurant? Desert Inn was perfect the way it was. I went recently and the meat and skewer veggies on our family platter were almost nonexistent. The chicken was very burnt and dry. We should have sent it back but did not. The salad, rice and bread weren't as good as normal either lacking some of their usual spices and flavor. I hope this restaurant can be turned around to what it was 2 short years ago. If it's not broke don't fix it. Please don't get me wrong, they still have great service and it's better than most food in Canton, but it is dropping off fast. read more

First visit in more than 10 years and it seems the place has not changed that much. There were four of us - one ordered a beef kabob, one a lamb kabob and two of us ordered a chicken kabob. Two had soft drinks and two had water. We were pleased with the family style sides of salad, potato wedges, rice and bread. The person ordering the lamb had never had lamb before, so his review is not meaningful, though he said it was OK. The beef kabob was very good. Both ordering the chicken had the same opinion--the chicken and vegetables were overcooked, and the chicken was dry. Service was attentive and the server was helpful. There was a $3.00 upcharge for using a card. Total bill without tip was about $111.00 and change. It is a different type of place and worth a visit but will not be a go-to place for us. read more

Desert Inn is a classic in Canton. It was about the only place to get Mediterranean food. Now with all these gyro places you have more options. Kind of looks old but it's not bad. They have a fun desert oasis theme. It costs a little more compared to these fast food Greek places popping up around here. It's more of a lounge. They even advertise themselves as a lounge on the signage. Atmosphere therefore is decidedly better for dinner. They are open for lunch with a smaller but cheaper menu. It has some great cocktails. The best I've had is the blueberry martini. It's about $9 at the happy hour. The food is good too. Falafel is the best appetizer. It's $6 for a pretty large portion. This comes with pitas and sauce. It has some menu structures you should know. They serve everything in family style. This is putting large portions in a bowl or on a plate and putting it in the middle of the table for everyone to take portions themselves. read more

The Desert Inn - Blueberry Martini With Falafel And Pitas - Middle Eastern Near Me - Canton, Ohio

Love, love, love this place! I've been coming here for over 30 years. They serve family style meals with your choice of protein. Choose from lamb, beef, filet, shrimp, prime rib or others. Your meat is prepared to order. Then everything is served family style on a large platter with amazing salad, rice pilaf, roasted potatoes and garlic bread. Yum Yum Yum! I know you'll come back again. And be sure to save room for their signature dessert cocktail "Dirty Mother". Desert Inn is family owned with amazing food and incredible service. I highly recommend you make reservations in advance. Enjoy! read more

The Desert Inn - Family Style - Middle Eastern Near Me - Canton, Ohio

Always my favorite. We Had company in from out of town so I ordered multiple meals of the kabobs salad rice potatoes and garlic bread Dessert inn did not disappoint. Plenty of food and everyone raved about it. read more

Very outstanding food. I had the filet and lobster tail. The steak was at least as good as I would cook for myself at home (which says a lot! I have some skills!). The lobster tail was the best I've ever eaten. It was perfectly cooked and came right out of the shell. My daughter had the orange roughy, and it was also the best I've ever had. The Grecian salad was excellent and I'm sure the dressing was made from scratch. Syrian rice was similar to other Middle-Eastern rice dishes I've had, but something made it a little different. It was very tasty! My wife had a blueberry martini which was great. I went with a signature desert lemonade mixed drink along with another drink made with bourbon, ginger and apple. Those were stellar too Our server was Joe. He provided great service, and we'll definitely be returning. read more

The Desert Inn - Salad and Syrian rice - Middle Eastern Near Me - Canton, Ohio

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Amazing food. Huge portions. Great service. I recommend the lamb shank, delicious moist and better than any other I have ever eaten.

Awesome service very clean. Great tasting food. This place has been a staple in the area for years. It's a must. You can't get enough of the salad. read more

Consistently superb. Love this place and their staff. Kabob, prime rib, family style. Don't sleep on the egg rolls and get extra tzatziki to dip your potatoes in. Dirty Mother for dessert. read more

Don't be scared off by the sketchy locale. This place is an incredible dining experience. The ambiance is so interesting. Great service... correction the service was outstanding. This was our first time and the waitress was patient with us, also kind of excited for us to be here. We got the chicken kabob. The meat was seasoned to perfection, with just the right char. So tender. The salad was beyond exceptions. Beside the chicken it was my favorite offering. Really everything was just right. What a treat. Can't believe I waited so long to try this place. We WILL be back... also, it's very reasonable price wise. Desert Inn thank you for making the night memorable read more

Had a taste for Middle East Food!!! The Desert Inn did not disappoint!!! (We went a hour before closing,they had ran out of several different meats)I had the beef kabob and he had chicken kabob.... I prefer my meat medium rare the meat melted in my mouth it was soooo delicious flavors was exploding sooo juicy scrumptious, sometimes chicken can be dry, but the chicken had just as much flavor and was tender!!! The sides is served on a nice size tray which included rice, Jojos and salad the salad was good but sorta soggy it was drenched in salad dressing... The inside gave a intimate vibe sorta dark, dated but clean. Bathroom one stall clean as well.Parking could use more lighting it's on busy street so getting in and out was sorta hectic Idk if I'll make the 37 minute drive again but for the beef I just might lol read more

So I was a little baffled that when I walked in the guy hosts sat there and talked to this woman who was leaving. Looked me in my face. He didn't acknowledge me.I had to literally interrupt the conversation. He even pretended to not see me right in his face. They both looked at me as if I was a Muriel on the wall. Of coarse me being black made me question the situation because it was completely rude! Then they couldn't figure out who my party was. This made it more humiliating! Till a young waiter woman said it's right there the whole time! My friend had to come and get me . Terrible. I will not be back here! However this is my second time being here. There was some good things that's was ok . I had a table of five. They had live music. This is definitely a required taste if you love Middle Eastern food you will do fine. I am a fan of ethnic diverse foods, so I enjoy the food and culture. The dirty mother was so delicious. My dinner guest said I must try one afterwards. Boy I am happy i did! It was rich and creamy . I had the shrimp kabobs. They were good not very big. Two of my guest didn't like the rice or the salad. They we not fans. The falafel was not that great. I had better. I am not saying it because my unpleasant racist introduction. The French martinis was very good . read more

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A mirage in the Canton dining scene. I believe I dined here years ago, but it was nowhere near as memorable as my dinner here last night. I had the lamb shank and it physically fell off the bone. Flavorful and tender, I pretty much devoured it. It is served with a gigantic platter of rice, salad, potaotes, and garlic bread. All of it was beyond delicious. Washed that down with a nice appletini cocktail. A little sweet for my taste, but still tasty. Service was very friendly. Sidenote: I am glad I did not come here for my birthday, because there was a kazoo involved, playing "happy birthday" for two other tables. Mildly annoying, but not enough to taint our dining experience here. Just gave us a little chuckle. Baklava for dessert, because.....it's pretty much illegal not to have baklava at a middle-eastern restaurant. This charming oasis was everything I hoped and more. read more

The Desert Inn - Middle Eastern Near Me - Canton, Ohio

Great family style middle eastern cuisine. The rack of lamb was served lollipop style and was fantastic as was the salad and rice. The lemon thyme Bourbon cocktail was on point. Rolls were the only food item that was not great. I'm giving 4 stars instead of 5 because they were a bit understaffed and the waitstaff was less than friendly, especially the young lady who was the hostess. read more

The Desert Inn - Middle Eastern Near Me - Canton, Ohio

A most definitely five star restaurant serving the best Indian cuisine and great customer service and great food!

We have always loved the food & ambience at Desert Inn. A Canton, Ohio staple that has been serving delicious food for over 50 years. The portions are huge. Best Prime Rib around. I love to mix the salad & the rice together. If you have room for dessert, the "Dirty Mother" is the BEST after dinner treat! read more

The Desert Inn has been a staple in Canton for as long as I can remember. It used to be attached to a house in the same location. The desert inn has excellent service, delicious food and a nice environment. It is more expensive than other sit down places in Canton so be prepared to spend a few dollars extra per person. Next time I'll add photos of my food! read more

I was craving Mediterranean food on a Friday night and decided to pay a visit to Desert Inn. The atmosphere in the restaurant was unique, giving off a great restaurant vibe. The entire restaurant was packed and upon entering they asked if I had a reservation (which is expected as tables were being filled up fast.) Service was as expected from a restaurant, where we were asked what we would like to drink before they took our order. My friend and I started with the hummus and chicken wings appetizer. The pita bread was okay, but the hummus was awesome. I really highly recommend trying out the hummus, it's the perfect amount of savory and compliments the bread so well. The chicken wings were not like your usual wings, it consisted of slightly less breading and had much more of a crispy texture. I thought this was really interesting, but not sure if I would order it again. For our entree, we decided to go with two beef kebobs (which is priced 19.95$ each strip). However the kebobs come in a large tray that carries salad, rice mixed with beef bits, four garlic breads, and four potato wedges. Since it was a Friday, they brought out a belly dancer for entertainment. A lot of people seemed to enjoy it, but it was a little to hectic for my friend and me. Not a big deal, but I saw the belly dancer hit three people while dancing including my friend, which I feel as if she should be more weary of. Atmosphere 4/5 (would be 5/5 without the dancer) Food 3/5 (The food isn't bad, but nothing stood out) read more

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A lovely family size meal! I ordered the lady fillet kebabs slightly pink in the middle which was me to perfection. I love their rice and the salad and the potatoes and the bread. The waitress was lovely. She was very friendly and exceeded our expectations last but not least. The ambience is very nice. read more

The Desert Inn is just a fantastic experience. Get the Lamb shank. It is out of this world. The service staff is kind and helpful. My husband avoided going for a long time for no real reason but now that I've convinced him, he's hooked. read more

Great food and a fun atmosphere. The Server was thorough. Will definitely visit again sometime.

Everything was too salty, overcooked and cold. The lamb was very tough & chewy. Maybe in person dining is a different experience but after wasting over $80 on takeout that was terrible I'm not in a hurry to try again. read more

High class. Tasty food. Classy and calm environment. You go to the Desert Inn for an experience, not just dinner. They're accommodating with my allergies, too. read more

For over 25 years this has been my fav restaurant in the entire state! I got hooked on the Sat night prime rib at an early age and am hard pressed to get any other entree. So big and spiced perfectly. I never fail to start with an 'egg-roll' and end with a Dirty Mother. Fabulous service and gorgeous atmosphere- classic dining done superbly by a great owner. read more

The Desert Inn - King cut prime rib - Middle Eastern Near Me - Canton, Ohio

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Quality food and service in a nice comfortable atmosphere. The servers were attentive and made sure you had everything you wanted. You get a ton of food with the family style meal. I've had the lamb shank twice and it's been fall off the bone tender and tasty both times. My fiancé had the cod which was seasoned well and a nice sized portion. read more

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Good food but the dining room really needs to be separated as most people are rude and so loud we couldn't hear each other at our own table. And for a 200.00 dollar bill i expect a little nicer dining ecperience read more

Fun place to dine with friends and family. We were celebrating two birthdays. Entree side dishes are served family style. Appetizers are ample for sharing. Service was prompt and friendly. Very accommodating to any special needs or requests. Food was all very tasty. The beef on the kabobs was somewhat tough but had a good flavor. No one in our group saved room for dessert but the birthday kids were encouraged to order something to go. We both chose baklava which there was no charge and of course delicious! Would definitely return! read more

The Desert Inn - Middle Eastern Near Me - Canton, Ohio

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In an attempt to support one of our favorite local small businesses , we ordered from Desert Inn last night. BIG mistake! We ordered a steak kabob and shrimp kabob family style. Normally we have a huge amount of food this time we were sadly disappointed. There was literally a spoonful of soggy salad with brown lettuce, barely enough rice to share, the potatoes were under cooked, the egg roll grossly full of grease, my shrimp was BURNT and the steak was completely raw in the middle (ordered med well). The food was so awful we threw the entire meal out! A Waste of 50.00! We have supported Desert Inn for years, having family parties there and I am sad to report I probably won't be back after such a negative experience read more

The Desert Inn - Small portion... burnt shrimp... brown soggy salad YUCK - Middle Eastern Near Me - Canton, Ohio