Al Ameer

My husband and I both worked near Dearborn at different times and used to have lunch at Al Ameer so we've been familiar with the restaurant for over a decade. The food is always excellent and since we retired we don't go there often enough so this year we decided to go there for Thanksgiving. My husband is a meat eater. I am not. We were both able to get food we loved. We had lentil soup, hummus, and a feta Fatoush salad. For my main course had majadra, a dish made with lentils, carmalized onions and rice. My husband had something with meat. I think it has chicken, beef and lamb. He said it was excellent. For dessert I had baklava. Everything was excellent. Portions are generous and we had enough leftovers for three meals. The restaurant is very pretty and the staff is always very friendly. Malik, our server was professional, polite, accommodating, friendly and a lot of fun to talk to. He was our server and our dinner companion. We also spoke with a very nice young lady named Zahraa for a few moments. She shared that she's in high school and wants to become a doctor. The food, the atmosphere and the company of Malik and Zahraa made for an excellent Thanksgiving dinner. Sure, it wasn't traditional, but I don't eat meat so I'm really not into turkey anyway. I do love Middle Eastern food, though, and Al Ameer has excellent food. It's my favorite Middle Eastern restaurant. The restaurant is clean and the ladies restroom was tastefully decorated and immaculate. That's important to me. I took a lot of pictures, including the entire menu, so you can see everything they have to offer. Thank you, Malik and Zahraa, for making our dining experience so enjoyable.

Al Ameer Restaurant in Dearborn sets the standard for classic Lebanese dining. The kefta kabob was juicy and perfectly seasoned, with that signature charcoal flavor that makes every bite irresistible. The lamb chops were tender, flavorful, and cooked to perfection—rich without being heavy. Each dish felt fresh and thoughtfully prepared, true to tradition yet vibrant in taste. The warm and attentive staff made the whole experience feel like being welcomed into a friend’s home.

My partner and I came here during lunch and we were quickly seated. The lunch menu is a good value with big portions. The food here was amazing, especially the chicken! The bread is homemade. Worth a stop if you’re craving Middle Eastern food!

First and foremost the service is horrible, and to the owner just to let you know there is a girl with the letter L is a very rude person. She says sorry only to continue arguing and making excuses for not properly making sure the food is how the customer wants it, not how she wants it. I don’t want her to get fired or anything, just to adjust her attitude at work and have better communication skills. I work and do the same job she does and it gets just as busy, and I check everything single order to make sure it’s what the customer asked for, when a person asks for medium rare lamb chops you make sure that the cook made it right, and if it’s not right you send it back and get it right before the customer gets it. Not burnt to a crisp, then proceeds to say that’s how she likes it and eats it, I don’t care how you like it, I ordered it a specific way because I like to eat it like that. There is no excuse to not properly make sure that the customer is getting what they ask for. And I honestly don’t know or think that the owner actually cares for his business if he allows this kind of service from his employees to his paying customers. But I guess whatever floats your boat. And please tell me after seeing the picture, even if you like your meat cooked well done if you would still eat this piece of charcoal passed on as meat. I got the order remade and checked it before I left and I was finally done right. But why I wrote this was because of her arrogance. But she likes it that way, and I guess I should to. But sorry….

Al Ameer was fantastic. We visited from Toronto for a wedding in Dearborn and had a great experience. The kababs and chicken liver came in good portions, and the service was excellent, our server Malik was very pleasant and attentive. We appreciate the quality food and service, and hope to return soon!

Excellent Middle Eastern Dining Experience! Al Amir Restaurant is truly a hidden gem! The food is always fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. Their shawarma, hummus, and kebabs are absolutely delicious — authentic taste that feels homemade. The staff are friendly, attentive, and make you feel welcome every time you visit. The atmosphere is cozy and inviting, perfect for families or friends gathering for a meal.

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.

First time in Dearborn and had to check out this James Bread award winning spot. Food was super fast fresh & delicious. And we had outstanding service by Marie who was super lovely & sweet.

I absolutely love Al-Ameer, been a loyal customer for years. Their half boneless chicken dinner is absolutely delicious, my favorite. So imagine my surprise when I order my favorite dinner from one of my favorite places and they CHANGED the type of rice they use with NO warning. Deeply upsetting. I'm sure I could have gotten the type of rice I need if I asked but I was unaware i had to ask. I am deeply hurt, but will come again.

Wow is this place great! When you walk in you be met with aromas that will make you happy. The service was so friendly. We were quickly seated and handed a menu. I went with a lentil soup to start with. It was flavorful and seasoned. The portion size was good too. They also brought out some freshly made bread. It was still warm and delicious! I ripped it open and filled it with my fatoosh salad. I ordered a medium salad and it was plenty to eat. The dressing had a wonderful zing to it. I also ordered a freshly squeezed juice. It had beets and carrots. It was earthy and flavorful. I felt like my body needed the nutrients. The service and food were both excellent. I would love to come back and try even more of the menu. Highly recommended.

Al-Ameer is fantastically yummy and is a favorite of my work division. Most anyone can be satisfied with the menu, no matter their preferred diet. There are options for meat eaters as well as vegetarians and vegans. We've either eaten there or had them cater our holiday lunches for years. The hospitality is top-notch. Zaki always provides excellent service and so does the dedicated staff. The portions are generous. We always have enough to eat and leftovers for some people to take home. The menu is expansive with fresh delicious Lebanese/Middle Eastern fare. They have all of your favorites such as kebob, which the flame broiled chicken is absolutely delicious. My other highlights are the fresh crisp salads and the potatoes. The fresh juices are also yummy, as is the baklava. The value of the food is reasonable and well worth the amount charged. The restaurant accommodates parties of most sizes.

I feel this place must have been better in the past. Received a James Beard award in 2016. Looks like the exterior is currently being renovated. The restaurant itself is quite nice inside. Service wasn't the greatest the night I ate with a friend - slow, needed frequent reminders for food/drinks. The food itself was average. The meat was a bit dry. The freshly made pitas were fantastic along with the freshly squeezed juice. I would say average. Could probably do better in the Dearborn area

I really had higher expectations seeing other reviews, but was left feeling disappointed with my meal. I ordered the combo platter with oriental rice and lentil soup on the side. All three meats were lacking in flavor and seasonings, and I had to drench in the sauces provided to make more palatable. The falafel was okay, not the best I've had but not the worse. The rice was also lacking flavor and the texture not very appetizing. The lentil soup was pretty standard, but the best part of the meal in my opinion. There was far too much bread in relation to the meat provided, and at nearly $30 I felt like it was overall very overpriced. This location is going through renovations so it was a bit difficult to find the entrance (at the back) for my pickup order. The cashier was not the friendliest. Overall, I don't think this restaurant lives up to its hype. I'll try another option next time I'm in town!

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.

Great menu options including combo platter with shawarma and beef on rice, fried kibbeh and good sweet bread. They are all so good and excellent service included. Plenty of seatings inside.

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.

Very tasty shawarma! This is a nice dining area with booth seating and an extensive menu offering platter combos. I appreciated that the service was quick and kind.

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.

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.

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!

I agree with earlier comments regarding the meat being dry especially the chicken shwarama. Also I found it odd that there were no pickles served with our Al Ameer platter. The service was also a bit slow. Although the staff was friendly. The ambience is nice and the place looked very clean.

delicious food as always. ordered the Al-American platter and everything was excellent. fresh fatosh salad as well. Jcumma was a great server!!

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.

Got this from Uber eats, 2 shawarma sandwiches and a dozen bread with 8oz garlic. Let me tell you, some of the best shawarma and garlic I've ever had. The garlic wasn't too attacky like other places, didn't leave me with horrible garlic breath. The meat itself was so tender and flavorful. And the dozen bread, omg. It was delicious, almost a bit on the sweet side, I'd never had it like that before it was very good. Would definitely recommend!

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 was AMAZING, and the service was as well. The staff were all so kind and caring. The food came out at a great time and tasted so fresh and delicious. We immediately felt right at home

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!

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.

The best food. Fresh, tasty, palate pleasing. Incredible service. I loved the appetizers, the hummus, the baba ganoush, the salads, everything. The meats taste authentic and not industrial store bought. Highly recommend it.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Went for lunch today, and the shawarma was excellent! Mary was quick and courteous, I'll definitely keep it at the top of my list if I am thinking about eating in Dearborn.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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 was hosting a group of Japanese tourists for dinner, and they were very interested in trying Middle Eastern food. Juju was our waitress and she was fantastic! She recommended the Family Tray 1, which gave us a wide variety of different foods to try. Everyone loved it. I already knew I loved the food at Al Ameer, but the service was excellent. Juju really went above and beyond to make sure my guests had a wonderful experience. Highly recommend!

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.]

The Food here was fantastic, definitely the best Mediterranean food I've ever had, the food was all on point the chicken was well seasoned and very juicy and the kafta was SOOO GOOD without a doubt the best I've had. And the service was just as good as the food, We were instantly seated when we walked in and was left a glass jar of water to refill when needed. Nothing came out late and I believe it was the owner coming around asking if the food was good. The restaurant has a very classy ambiance and feels very welcoming from right as you walk in the front door. 10/10 would recommend to anyone looking for good Mediterranean food!

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.

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.

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!

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

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!

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.

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 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!

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

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