Al Ameer

The food was just okay, not really worth the hype. The stuffed grape leaves had way too much cumin, I couldn’t eat them. Hummus was pretty good, but the chicken liver platter was the best part.

We recently visited Al Ameera restaurant in Dearborn, Michigan, with a large group, and the service and food were absolutely excellent! It was quite a diverse crowd, including vegetarians, meat-eaters, and several people with food allergies, yet everyone was perfectly accommodated. The family platter was an all-time favorite, and the falafels were to die for. Having lived in the Middle East many years ago, I can confidently say this was the best Middle Eastern meal I've had since leaving the region in the early 90s. Our server, Mary, was exceptional and incredibly attentive. We highly recommend Al Ameera!

First time at this restaurant in Dearborn. The parking lot is a bit small, making parking a challenge. There were plenty of seats available when we arrived. The restaurant looks clean, including the restrooms. The decor is a little outdated, but it was still okay. The food was quite tasty. We ordered the Stuffed Lamb bowl, Al Ameer Platter, and fried eggplants. We enjoyed it very much. The side white rice with Almond, however, was bland with no taste, so it's best to skip this. Service was decent. The waiter was friendly. With so many similar restaurants in Dearborn, I'll try others in the area for comparison.

Nice and spacious restaurant with alot of delicious options to choose from. Super quick food prep and tasty, falafel were amazing and a must have. Eggs with sujak is a must for early risers. However the hummus was not authentic and didnt taste as i expected from this place. Overall its a great spot

Nice large place. Friendly customer service. Falafel deluxe sandwich was the best we’ve ever had. Lentil soup was good. Tomato kebbie was ok. Fried eggplant and cauliflower was just ok.

One of my favorites in the area. Eating here always makes me feel like I am having a personal feast. Our waitress Mary, who warmly welcomed us at the door, always made sure we had warm bread and recommended excellent vegetarian options. The flavorful table olive oil and perfect fresh falafel were my favorite parts of the meal. I can’t wait to go back.

The shish Kafka is heavenly. The lentil soup = best I’ve ever had. The hummus & tabouli = yummy too! JuJu’s service was great! The owner also came over to chat with us & make sure everything was to our liking. Much appreciated!

The family platter was incredible! It fed 5 of us, and we had lots left over. Also, Juju was incredibly kind and provided amazing service. Definitely recommend!

Mary was a great server and the food was delicious! The food came quickly and it was a lovely overall experience!

We brought a group of 21 on Fathers Day evening and the staff at Al-Ameer was fantastic. Very informative, kind, and professional. Ju Ju is a great server! She took care of all of us beautifully. We loved the food! Shukran and God bless you!

The food is pretty good yet there are a couple things severely lacking lately. The first thing is there is never fresh pomegranate juice. It seems like that should always be available. Secondly- we ordered sides of garlic in the bowl but it came in these really annoying packages like how you get dressings. It's messy and harder to get all the garlic dip out. I don't like touching it and inevitably the garlic falls out This truly ruined my meal and I'm pretty sure that I didn't get the amount I normally get from purchasing a side of garlic. they do this to the tahini sauce as well, which made my experience with the falafel less enjoyable.

This restaurant is one that I frequent much less in recent years. My family has been coming here for 30+ years, my Dad would often talk to Khalil, the owner way back when. Last I heard, his son is running the restaurant, but I'm not sure. Anyway, the quality of food has gone down over the years. We took a few friends today for them to try Al-Ameer for their first time. We ordered a few things to give them a sampling of the menu. We ordered a whole boneless chicken with rice and fattoush, also the Al-Ameer Platter with rice and spinach cabbage salad. Plus, we ordered hummus and 2 skewers of shish kabob. Our favorite dishes here were always the boneless chicken and the fattoush, both were underwhelming today. The chicken was cut so thin and seemed dry, the sauce wasn't as flavorful as it used to be. The fattoush was pretty bland and I'm not sure it even had the pita chips in it. Another thing I noticed was how small the salads were, the salad size seemed like something for 1 person, not shareable really. We enjoyed the meat shawarma, kafta, and kabob. The chicken Shawarma and shish tawook were also dry. We were happy to see that they are still making fresh pita. The hummus was very good. I forgot to find out our servers name, she was very sweet and attentive. The restaurant ambiance used to have such character back in the day, there were personal pieces/ travel souvenirs decorating the walls. They have remodeled the place, which looks nice, clean and modern, but lacking in charm. I'd like to give this 3.5 stars, as the food doesn't live up to what it used to be. I would use Al-Ameer as the standard I would measure other Arabic restaurants against.

DELICIOUS. My kiddo and I stopped in around 4 p.m. for a late lunch/early dinner looking for some authentic Middle Eastern cuisine. Was surprised there weren't more customers. Our server was lovely and friendly. We ordered the Al-Ameer platter so we could sample a bunch of different items... this was easily enough food for a family of four, and reasonably priced. First "course" started off with a savory salad, silky smooth hummus and pickled turnips -- all fresh and flavorful. I could have loaded up just on this... but then out came a mouthwatering platter filled with chicken and meat shawarma, kafta and kebabs. Oh, and fresh pillowy pita bread. Every bite was better than the last... If I had to pick, my favorite items were the hummus, the kafta and the meat shawarma. We took half our meal home. Would definitely go back again when in Detroit.

The shish Kafka is heavenly. The lentil soup = best I've ever had. The hummus & tabouli = yummy too! JuJu's service was great! The owner also came over to chat with us & make sure everything was to our liking. Much appreciated!

Al-Ameer is always our go-to for authentic middle eastern food. We got a platter and chicken livers. We also got the basics like hummus, baba, etc. Service is always good but if you don't know what you want sometimes you can be overlooked. It can happen anywhere when a restaurant is busy but our waitress could've been more attentive. The restaurant is clean and has a very cool vibe. I highly recommend checking them out!

This was my first stop in Dearborn, and it was a great one. Our server Juju was so kind and her service was very fast. She recommended some great dishes. The Hummus with meat was great, and the portions were very good, we had so much leftover. The shawarma was very well seasoned and the fattoush was very fresh. It is a very family friendly establishment.

Excellent food and even better service from JuJu... she went above and beyond to make sure our children are happy! Thank you so much JuJu for the exceptional service you provided! Always great at that restaurant!

It's been a while since I've been back but I use to go here a lot in college. The boneless chicken with the lemony garlic sauce was my go to and it still tastes the same. Love the grilled flavor. Our waitress was really nice.

The food is delicious, our favorite middle eatern restaurant. During our lunch, Mary was very attentitive, helpful and friendly.

My family and I have been coming here for years and i always remember this place being better than what it was like during our last visit. The lamb was cooked perfectly and the boneless chicken was just alright. One container of bread was a little on the harder side versus another that was fresh warm and perfect. Salad portions have gotten smaller but for the price for 6 people to eat it was a pretty good deal.

I finally got a chance to try this place out. I hear so many good things about this place. We ended up getting the meat platter, lentil soup, bread with garlic sauce, meat pastries, white rice and "brown rice" ( it's not American brown rice, just white rice cooked with meat and seasoning -it's good). What I really enjoy most were the meat pastries. I'd go there just for those alone. They were seasoned and cooked to perfection. They have a large menu so I wouldn't mind coming back to try some more menu items. Service was great, we were greeted and set we immediately, our food came in a timely manner and we have a good/attentive waiter.

The food here is completely delicious and amazing fast service with very fresh Lebanese food. You will be dreaming about their fattoush and craving it. The next time you go, you will consider not ordering it because you had so much left over last time. The serving sizes are in no way skimpy, but you will order it again because it's delicious if you go here it's nice to go with a group that you're comfortable with and then you can eat family style because the entrées are really large and they're great for sharing and that way you can have a larger variety of deliciousness.

Fantastic food, some of the best Middle Eastern cuisine I've ever had. Large portions. The hummus was very silky smooth, the roasted potatoes divine, and all the meats succulent. Some of the platters come with your choice of sides, don't just go with the default of rice or fries, choose from the larger selection of interesting sides.

Every time I am in Michigan I make a trip to come here. Food is always an amazing and always a treat. Juju was a great waitress and I look forward to coming back.

This is turning into a wonderful vacation-food wise. Our first visit to Al-Ameer was a huge success. We had no idea how large the portions are and everyone ordered something different. Lots-O-leftovers. They have a Beirut hummus that is spicier than anything. Jalapeños, you know. Their Sambouski is so well toasted it's burnt. The Moujadara was this side of perfect. The lentils and rice not overcooked, and it was served with Laban. These folks also have the very best chicken Ghallaba I've ever tasted. The chicken livers and rice were great, as well. I tried a piece of lamb chop and was very disappointed. Too cold and dry, decent flavour but not a good representation. The servers here are incredibly talented and attentive to their customers. It's a huge turn-on when a drink refill hits my table before I get the chance to request it. It's a fairly big dining room here but not the greatest use of space so seating is a bit limited. When we choose to eat there's hardly ever anyone else, so, I can't say what rush is like. 08/24

Phenomenal. Delicious. Tasty! We enjoyed this meal thoroughly. The service was fast and the vibes were great. Everyone was enjoying and I cannot recommend Al-Ameer enough. This place has been around for many years and is always a reliable and delicious choice. I can't wait to go back!

Visiting MI must include a visit to Dearborn for Middle Eastern food. Having a brother in law born and raised in Beirut and growing up in Glendale, CA where Middle Eastern food is a major part of the culture, my expectations for Al-Ameer were high. Al-Ameer did not disappoint!! I wanted the mezze experience, but we were dining later in the evening and ordered just the kibbeh and falafel. Both were delicious, seasoned well, and definitely not dry. I ordered the shish kafta with rice and fatoush--the kafta was well seasoned juicy and the fatoush was fresh and well dressed. I felt like I was Sunday dinner at my sister and BIL's house. We waited a few minutes to be seated initially and the woman in the hijab seemed a bit distant, but we were seated and our server, Mo was very nice and accommodating considering how late we arrived at the restaurant. The ambiance is definitely family friendly and of course, we enjoyed our meal family style. Al-Ameer is definitely deserving of its James Beard recognition and has definitely become my go-to favorite when visiting my daughter in Michigan.

Great find and definitely deserves the reputation of great home made food. Service was fast and location was very homey and clean.

Unbelievably good food!!!. I was totally blown away. They're using old-school charcoal methods of cooking up the meat. Don't expect juices to be running down your arm. The grill adds the flavor and the garlic sauce is the perfect addition. Not an A on the cleanliness scale, but if you can turn a blind eye to it, the food and service are both worth the visit.

Some of the best middle eastern fare I. Dearborn. From the sampler and latter to the entrees, the food is top notch and the service is exceptional.

Came here with a group of 4. We got this sa pler to try everything and it was very good. We also ordered a rice dish, kafta, and lamb and those were delicious as well. This was our second time here. And our first time was takeout from an event and we knew we had to come try it out. The service was good. The waitress was very knowledgable when we wanted to try something new.

I think we arrived here 20 minutes to closing. I have to give a big awesome props to Al Ameer not only were they patient. They were incredibly kind and humble so let just say they represent what they serve and that satisfaction of the heart. The lighting is perfect at this place. There is a lot of servers ready to take your order. From the look and feel of things I felt right at peace ready to enjoy my food. We had the combo platter and it was enough for both of us. The beef was grilled just right its seasoning divine and tenderness just like Texas bar b q. Remember they close 10 but remember I am not recommend last minute. This restaurant PINCHE OUTSTANDING That is all. Chief The reality of evil people is that they will fear men that fear God.

Food is outstanding every time. We prefer to take out, but if you dine in Mary is the waitress you want!

Al-Ameer is always our first restaurant stop when we have a guest come over from out of town. They don't have the largest portions for the price, or have top in class food of anything in particular (except maybe the stuffed lamb?) but you can always trust Al-Ameer to have consistently great food. On the last visit, we got: Stuffed Lamb w/ Fattoush ($22.99 + $1 fattoush upgrade) - This lamb was super tender and didn't taste gamey at all. To be honest, if you put this dish in front of me, I would have guessed that the meat was beef. The rice has a fragrant taste of cardamom and cinnamon, a refreshing cleanser to get through the fattiness of the lamb. It comes with one side: the waiter recommended the fattoush, which we didn't realize was a premium side. Oh well, it was a good salad regardless. Al-Ameer Platter w/ Hummus and Fattoush ($34.99 + $1 fattoush upgrade) - My entire family was raving about the meat - juicy, succulent, and perfectly spiced. The kababs and kafta are quite small compared to other restaurants in the area, but the quality definitely makes up for it. I forgot that you could substitute rice, otherwise i definitely would have gotten rid of the hummus, since I ordered a large one as well. The garlic is the only thing I'm not a fan of - this one has a lot of fillers and is quite a bit smoother and more runny compared to other places. This results in a toum that is is really lacking that fluffiness and garlic punch that you look for. Large Hummus ($13.99) - Al Ameer's hummus really leans more into the chickpea side rather than the tahini. This results in a drier hummus that really needs added olive oil to add moisture. It's still a good hummus, but just not top tier. A slight acidity from the lemon balances the hummus out. The hummus is served with a couple of pieces of freshly baked pita. Overall, you can always trust Al Ameer to serve you delicious food and I highly recommend going.

Simply amazing food. The service was a little ... less than Midwestern-nice, I will say. But I don't need to make friends at a restaurant in order to love it. Just bring me delicious food and I will be happy. We got so much delicious food here. We started with the lentil soup, which was warm and earthy. Then we got the baba ganoush, which does not come with pita, so you need to order that separately. Then for the main entree, we ordered the combo platter, which came with shish kabob, tawook, kafta and falafel. This, combined with the soup, baba ganoush and pita, was enough to feed two people. It doesn't look like a lot of food when it comes out, but toward the end of the meal, I was struggling to finish. The combo platter also comes with hummus. The hummus and the pita were the only Mediterranean items that my children would agree to eat, but fortunately for me, Al-Ameer also had a lone hamburger listed at the end of their menu, so my children ordered that. The burger comes with fries, and it was big enough for my two children to split. I wouldn't visit Al-Ameer for the hamburger, obviously, but it's good to know that it exists on the menu.

Was really looking forward to eating here after my friend said it was her new favorite Mediterranean restaurant (we have had a lot of middle eastern food together and know what's up haha). The beef and chicken skewer along with the fattoush were good. The falafel, babaganoush, and pita were fantastic! The ambiance is very classic, clean, and family oriented. I am taking off a star mostly due to how unwelcomed we felt. When entering and leaving the establishment nobody greets you or even smiles, which made us feel a bit awkward.

This was my first experience dining at a Middle Eastern restaurant in Dearborn and my expectations were high. Unfortunately I was disappointed. While the salad, hummus, and rice were good, the chicken shawarma was awful. We have dined in many Middle Eastern restaurants, yet this chicken was the worst. It was incredibly dry (I am wondering if it was reheated from days before) and flavorless. I can make better tasting chicken. We selected this location due to the James Beard nomination and this experience is making me question the validity of this award. We brought guests from out if state with us and I was embarrassed this was where we took them. Not a good representation of how good this cuisine can be.

I love the lamb stuffed grape leaves that they make here. They are phenomenal, as closer to homemade as possible. Affordable menu, nice atmosphere and special shout-out to Mary our waitress who always does s a great job service. just the right amount to be helpful.

Came in for dinner and shared the Al-Ameer platter. Very tasty, great seasoning and alot of variety. Hanadi was an excellent server. Recommended the Strawbeery mousse cake...perfect ending!

This place has the best Lebanese food outside of Lebanon. Mary was such a pleasure to have as our server who was very sweet and attentive. We got the family platter 1 and it was enough food to feed at least 10 people!! It includes everything you could ever want and more. I am so full.

Dearborn is known as the capital of great Middle Eastern food in America and Al-Ameer is an amazing example of it. We stopped in here for a late lunch and had the most amazing meal. The tabbouleh was perfect. A big portion that started off looking absolutely amazing. But then after digging in, it is fresh and flavorful and crunchy and oh-so-yummy. We also had a big bowl of pita breads. Hot and fresh from the oven and delicious, this is where my keto diet went on vacation. I couldn't help myself. Main course arrived and I had a mixed shawarma. A plate with both lamb and chicken with a skewer of grilled vegetables. This didn't just hit the spot; it obliterated it. Moist, delicious, lots of it. Yummy! Warm and welcoming service, a good value for great food. I would definitely return to Al-Ameer without question. [Review 17959 overall - 355 in Michigan - 1480 of 2022.]

Before I moved away from Detroit, I had been visiting this restaurant with my family on a regular basis. Since I had to be back home, I decided to take my husband on a tour of all the restaurants that I miss. This place is still top notch. My husband had the lamb sauté with grilled vegetables and rice. I had the sujuk with fattoush salad, rice and vegetables. I had forgotten how much food this restaurant serves as an entree. Everything was amazing and spot on with flavor. I only wish that I had a larger stomach.

The food was so delicious! We had the 1/2 chicken, kabobs, and lamb liver. Our waitress Mary was very sweet and attentive. Will be returning soon!

The Al Ameer platter was delicious! We savored the meat variety, flavorful and tender! The fattoush salad was savory: the pita chips were crunchy; I loved it! My friend ordered Mambo Mango; a bit sweet for my liking but my friend liked it! The service was fair but they were busy! The ambiance is relaxed but loud! I always come to Al ameer is my go to for middle eastern in Dearborn!

I have never had bad Lebanese food in my entire life until this day. There was not a single dash of seasoning to be found on this platter. Really had me pull out the salt and pepper tryna make this into something, but just look at that photo!!!! The meat tasted so low quality and bland. Like they microwaved some frozen Tyson grilled strips and put them on a cheap carry out plate. Baby, there is no way this is Halal. You can't convince me somebody prayed over this SaveALot meat. I had to trash it. $50 door dash order and was still hungry. The whole experience felt cheap and lacked any kind of soul or care for the food. There was no grilled vegetables, beets, or pickles on the platter like you would find at other places. No dressing on the Lebanese salad or on the side. The "garlic sauce" is...so confusing. It's a flavorless runny sauce and nothing like a garlic paste you might be use to. Just sad. This order made me sad!

This place used to be my family's go to Mediterranean restaurant in the area. The food is so flavorful and good quality. The kafta and shish kabobs are my favorite. The spicy hummus and cheese rolls were delicious. The portions are a bit smaller than I think it should be for the price. The restaurant is quite spacious, but our table was a bit dirty and there was so much food on the floors. Service was good and attentive.

The food at Al Ameer was amazing! I recommend the Al Ameer platter. We also ordered the lentils with rice and crispy onions. This dish was surprising so flavorful. The food was amazing. I would go back often if I lived close by.

Came here for dinner when my friends and I were in the area this past summer. This place was also recommended to me by one of my colleagues, who grew up outside of Detroit. We were served pretty quickly and our server was very friendly and helpful. This place may not be the best place for a vegetarian, but I did end up ordering a veggie kebab and some rice, which was pretty good. One of my friends got their lamb specialty dish, and she raved about it. We all loved their yogurt garlic sauce and while we enjoyed our meal, I do wish my choices were a little less oily. Still, this felt like a solid place to get some Middle Eastern food at in Dearborn.

Food was delicious and customer service was excellent. was quiet and clean But they need to add the place for prayer for people who travel from the far

Had to write a quick review on White's Auto Glass & Trim I took my f-150 truck in cause the sunroof would not close and the forecast stated freezing rain in the up coming days so as you can tell I needed this fixed fast and today! So they took care of me,Eric White the owner knew exactly what I needed the sunroof arm brackets needed to be replace but I didn't have the cost of repairs at the moment so he said he could close it til next time I can had it fixed the proper way 15 mins later these guys are calling me that it's done. ( super fast ) This place reminds me of those old school 80's repair shops that don't exist anymore. No BS and not trying to rob you just straightforward honesty and I love that Thanks again guys, you are one of a kind for sure and very professional which is what returning customers need today.

Mary! You're the best "honey" Great food, great service and Mary was the sweetest and most attentive. Falafel, baba ganoush and shawarma were delicious. A visit to Detroit should include lunch at Al-Ameer in Dearborn.

What happened to this place? Been going here the last 15 years and the quality of the food has just gotten worse the last year. Is it new management? Kind of embarrassed that I've hyped this place up every time family or friends visit. This was a family go to every time they visited but now I have to find a new place.

All time favorite restaurant in Dearborn! I can always count on great food when I visit. This time I kept it simple with tomato kibbeh and hummus! Delicious!!!

Al Ameer is our go to for Middle Eastern food. We eat here or get to go at least 1-2x a month. The portions are HUGE which allows for plenty of leftovers for a lunch the next day! We try to go here right when they open to enjoy the first pieces of Shawarma of the day. Everything is very well seasoned and tastes authentic. The team is and service are great. Always fast and perfect for a casual meal out. Highly recommend you check it out!

A friend brought me as this is one of the best Middle Eastern restaurants in the area. The food was amazing with lots of flavors. The portion is huge so make sure you either share or have room in the fridge for left overs.

Always delicious. My favorite middle eastern restaurant. This place is a must when I visit my family in Detroit. Everything is always fantastic--meat, salad, hummus, bread, soup, everything. I want to order the entire menu. This place is great, year after year. The homemade bread is divine. The meat is very tender. Easy parking and plenty of seating inside.

What a gem! There are lots of mediterranean restaurants in Dearborn but Al-Ameer is a shining star among the many contenders. The Chicken Shwarma sandwich was hands down the best I've ever had and the Hummus was thick and delicious. There was a garlic sauce that elevated the whole experience. If you have never tried Mediterranean, this is the place to try it...you can't go wrong. If you are a mediterranean foodie, this will become your next favorite. Highly Recommend.