Charcoal Grill Restaurant & Bar

I searched high and low for authentic charcoal chicken like I’ve had in Mexico and the Middle East, and I finally found it at Charcoal Grill in Glendale. The flavor is absolutely spot on — smoky, juicy, and perfectly seasoned. The service was awesome and welcoming from start to finish. There were four of us, we split just two entrées, and still had leftovers! The tacos and the half chicken plate (pictured) were amazing. Highly recommend if you’re craving real charcoal-grilled flavor.

I just left this place today of this review. The girl working there was sweet and polite. Now let’s get to the more important topic, the food. I got the lamb kebab for my grandmother who was craving hummus and Shawarma. The girl forgot to put the chips in there for my grandmother‘s hummus. I ordered chicken because it was on the menu and a salad. The chicken wasn’t great. I ate four pieces out of 12, my grandmother ate two and I threw the rest away. The only thing that was decent was the baklava, salad, and french fries. My grandmother said the lamb kebabs tasted OK. We are used to the Mediterranean food in Dearborn, Michigan. Still searching out here in Arizona for Something comparable. This was not it. This was not worth the nearly $70 but you live and learn.

I was able to walk in and get seated right away. I ordered the beef shawarma wrap with a tortilla and the baba ganoush with pita. Honestly I was kind of disappointed by the food given its very high rating. There was just some flavor and contrast missing with the wrap and the baba ganoush was not as good as I have had other places. That being said I appreciated the quick service, the food came out fast, the restaurant and bathrooms are clean and well maintained, I just can’t justify giving it 5 stars without the food being top tier.

I’m not sure why I waited so long to try this place. The food tastes amazing. I was never a fan of humus, but theirs is delicious and now it’s usually the first item I finish on my plate. They serve with a small side of what I think is mayo based sauce, but I request the taziki sauce instead. If you like grilled meat then give this place a try.

Amazing place, service, and atmosphere! Food is always delicious! I highly recommend this place! Everyone that works there is kind and polite! Matt is the guy! He is very kind and hard working! 10/10 place

Oh I'd give this place much more than 5 stars if I could! I had 30 mins for a quick bite, stumbled into this wonderful place 😲. Super spacious, perfect to bring my team here in the future for lunch! They recommend beef shawarma (~$13) for my first time visit and it was fantastic. Each bite was super flavorful 💯 Highly recommend for quick lunch bite or a slow dinner.

This place was phenomenal! You clyld smell the deliciousness from a block away. Enough on a plate to share amd still have left overs. I read the other reviews about the hummus and its a mild neutral hummus so if you like a lot of flavor in that, maybe not the place. We had the lamb kebabs and chicken Sharawma, meat was tender and flavorful. Rice, salad and garlic sauce were all incredibly flavorful.

This place wasn’t far from where I was working this past week. After working and a run to Home Depot to grab some things for the next morning I looked on my phone for restaurants nearby. This really looked interesting, good reviews and close by. I arrived and was seated right away. I said I had never been there before so the server recommended the mix plate (chicken, steak & lamb). Everything from the salad to the meat and rice was delicious, hummus was really good with the fresh pita bread. I didn’t try any dessert items. Great service and atmosphere.

The perfect trio: 5/5 That plate was so good it steak ,chicken and lamb. My favorite surprisingly was the chicken. Service: 5/5 They were all so pleasant and they took care of us like we were family. Ambiance: 5/5 I love that the tv had sports on just so I can catch up on my highlights and you can tell they really put some thought into their decor layout. Overall love this place and you're welcome.

(3.5) We ordered from this place through Door Dash recently. My first gripe is that the door dash menu isn't set up for you to choose rice or fries as a side even though it says you can choose. So that was annoying. My second gripe is that this food is pricey!!!! My husband and I both ordered the mixed Shawarma plates, which were $35 each. The food was delicious though. Third gripe is that the $8 single piece of baklava we ordered was not that good. It was nice and flakey, but it wasn't very sweet. I would not recommend the baklava The rest of the food was good though, so maybe dining in would be the better option. But it's not cheap.

Looking for a new place to try Mediterranean food? If you are in the Glendale area, look no further! Charcoal Grill is very popular for their grilled meats such as lamb kabobs, shawarmas, and chicken tikka. They also offer loaded fries, Greek and vegetarian options. Casual setting with a cute bar if you're feeling spontaneous for a margarita with your meal! The service was quick, and the waiter was attentive and soft spoken. He made sure that we were comfortably enjoying our food and experience. Everything came out piping hot, fresh and sooo delicious!!! Even the rice had a flavorful punch in my mouth. Plenty of parking space and reasonable pricing with a generous portion. I think I found my new GO TO spot.

Dinner with my sister, service was great and friendly, food was fantastic. Will definitely go again.

Easily the best shawarma that I've had in the area. Meat was juicy and flavorful, portions were very large, every aspect of the meal was worth it. Service was also wonderful. The owner came by to greet us himself to ensure we had a great experience. I'll be back anytime I'm in the area and would highly recommended to anyone interested!!

Charcoal grill was fantastic. The wings were excellent, the pita was soft and warm, the lamb chops were phenomenal. Our only complaint is that we couldn't finish all of the food! The plates were large and easily shareable. I will definitely return.

My husband and I came here really late on a Friday night. It was nice to have this as an option for a late night meal. We got the hummus flight, the mix kabob/tikka plate, and the mix shawarma plate. We both really enjoyed the original and spicy hummus. The jalapeño hummus was alright, but it wasn't spicy. The lamb was our favorite of all the meats we got. The rice was very good, we definitely recommend it over the fries. I didn't give a 5 star rating because the shawarma and chicken kabob was a little dry. The server was really polite and very quick to take our order and refill our drinks. We will definitely be coming back.

Beef tikka was delicious. It would definitely be ordered again. Plenty of food. The rice and salad were both quite tasty. Fast and friendly service. Great neighborhood place. I would come back for sure.

Omg. When you walk in, you can smell the smokiness of the meat and the wood. You can tell they are passionate about how the food is. We went at an "off peak" time, so with some restaurants it's hit or miss if the food/presentation would be good. The food looked delicious and it was. I got the beef schwarma plate. It was huge. I was starving and I knew on sight it was going to last at least 2 meals. The salad is exactly how you'd want, lots of toppings, everything was fresh. Yassss. The pita, super tasty, it was soft, had a good amount of tenderness and chew to it. Hummus-balanced, they finished it with olive oil, which adds to the richness, it had a good amount of tahini, I don't like hummus when it has too much in it. Rice-not too salty, flavorful, cooked to a good texture Beef schwarma meat- tender, flavorful and delicious. Garlic sauce- vampires stay away (lolll sorry I had to say it), this garlicky sauce is a nice compliment to the beef and it also tastes good dipping the pita in it. It doesn't shy away from the garlic, and it seems similar to a Mayo but not as thick. He got the beef schwarma combo, a beef schwarma wrap, fries & soda. The fries are crispy and cooked nicely but not that many places mess up frozen fries. Service was nice, incorrect soda was brought but we didn't care to fix it, it was not a big deal We got food to go, a kids meal with the chicken schwarma and fries, she said it was so good. She gave me a bite of the chicken and I thought it was pretty good, but still liked the beef better. She liked the chicken better than the beef bc I brought it home and she had some too. Would I come back? Obvi. It's not too far from me, service was very nice and the food was tasty. Would I do anything different? Order more pitas and hummus.

We don't have anything like this where we are from but we wish we did.. this is fantastic Chicken Shawarma done over charcoal which takes it to a higher level... hummus is smooth and very flavorful... Service is great and there is plenty of parking. I saw these loaded French fries on the menu but we ordered too much food already so next time we are trying those. Highly recommend the hummus appetizer with your choice of meat.. it comes with these light and crispy puffy chips that you won't get anywhere else.

The service was amazing. The staff. Brought a coloring menu for my child and was very polite to her even though she had toddler behavior lol. Good was great and tasted so healthy. I'm not a beef eater but the shawarma that I got for the children's plate so soo good!

Went here after the gym for the first time and the customer service is amazing and the food is even more amazing and delicious, seems like everything is cooked to perfection and tender and juicy. The place is clean and well taken care of too.

Food was delicious! I got the kabob plate and the rice, meat and garlic sauce were great. The rest of my family got wraps and they loved them. Portions are generous. Order was warm and exactly correct.

A great spot to fine in or take out. A bit pricey but the food is very good. I came back the next day to try another wrap. Definitely worth a try.

We had couple of schwarma wraps takeout couple days ago. This was similar to a burrito style because it was wrapped in pita. Very good on the go as it came wrapped nicely. The beef was little greasy but tasty. The chicken was better of the two. The meats are charcoal grilled which gave them a nice flavor. They had live band playing on a Friday night too. Staff were friendly and welcoming. Highly recommend!

We had a wonderful time together. They were coming to town and asked if we wanted to meet up. We had never been here and they picked where to go. We had the falafel wrap and it was delicious. Toasty and great taste. They all had kabob's and they said they were great. Great little place and very nice atmosphere and service. Fun night and great place to get together. Thank you Charcoal Grill for a great time!!

Charged me like $10 extra for chicken on a salad... didn't give me the chicken. Check your to go orders

When you walk in it smells amazing. The restaurant is clean with an open kitchen design which I appreciate. The food was fresh and excellent! The server was very attentive without being in your grill....get it....grill! Ha ha ha We will for sure be back!

Love love love! Super close to my house and I'm just getting a chance to sink my mouth into some of the offerings from Charcoal Grill! I was invited here and was pleasantly impressed! The delicious smell hits you as soon as you walk in the door! Lots of choices and it was hard to decide what to pick! I wanted one of everything, but settled on the whole chicken platter since it would be plenty for later! The white garlic sauce is a tasty accompaniment! I simply enjoyed everything from the salad, hummus, pita, and even fries! The happy hour discount on drinks is even available on Saturdays! I highly recommend this place when you are in the area, or better yet, make a trip to this side of town. You will taste why the rating is so high! I will definitely be back for more!

Excellent food, very friendly service. Not the fastest, so if you are in a hurry plan ahead. They clearly take their time to provide a quality meal. This was our first time, and definitely not the last! *only one handicap parking space, but if there is a driver, it's pretty easy to drop off your person at the door.

We've been coming here since they first opened. We love the mixed appetizer plate (all veggie stuff), as well as the chicken/beef Sharma. Great choice for a casual Mediterranean meal.

On a recent trip, I found an amazing Turkish kebab place and wanted to find a local place that had similar food. Charcoal Grill was a great find. Right up front when you walk in are two rotating spits slowly turning juicy meat over charcoal. The menu has lots of options but we selected a skewer trio and a mixed shawarma plate. Whoa! Hugely generous servings on a pizza-sized plate. We barely made a dent in our portions. The great news about that is...leftovers! The staff was attentive and friendly but but not hovering. The tables were somewhat basic restaurant quality tables but this could easily be a upscaled later as the tasty food was suitable for a tablecloth and cloth napkins -- though I'm sure it would be messy and expensive to manage a linen bill with rice and olive oil in abundance! Definitely go check out Charcoal Grill for something local, tasty and different from your run of the mill night out.

The service is amazing, The staff was very kind. The restaurant itself has a good amount of seating and its very clean, nice aesthetic to it. The food is good, i got the shawerma hummus with chips, & Shawerma wrap. I liked the shawerma hummus more than the wrap haha, but it was still very good. Only thing was the wait was pretty long, but i would recommend and would come again.

My picky kid steals my leftovers every time I eat here, so you know it's good. Both the beef and chicken shawarma are excellent and if you can't decide, get the combo plate. I don't know if they make their own pita, but theirs is SO SOFT and pillowy, so good, way better than anything at the grocery store. Service is kind and fast. Hummus is great and the appetizer platter is very good (but a TON of food, so get it to share). Get the rice, not the fries.

holy moly! this place is soooo yummy, i got the loaded fries with beef sharwarma and the beef is juicy and flavorful, the fries are the good chunky fries, the jalapeños add a nice lil kick to it and overall it's a party in your mouth, the customer service was great, he greeted us right away and we got our food within 5-7 mins, the food was fresh and i'm excited to come here after the gym from now on, the place is spacious and they have a mini bar in the back, the prices range from $4-$20 depending on what you get, my fries were $11 and i was so full i couldn't even finish it, definitely worth a try if you're in the area craving mediterranean! :)

Best Mediterranean restaurant in San Diego. We had the most amazing appetizer and the entrée where delicious all around we were a party of six and everyone was delighted.

The food was beyond amazing and the service was quick, friendly, and professional. I highly recommend staying for the hookah service as well, we tried it and it was really great RAMI Did a great job

The food was excellent. The garlic sauce was top-notch. Hummus was tasty and pita fresh. Chicken swarma was great along with the rice. Staff was friendly, but service was a bit slow

Amazing food and service! This was our first time here and Matt was wonderful. I asked for no pita with my entree platter because I can't have gluten. A few minutes later, Matt came over and asked if I could have corn. When I said yes, he gave me a plate with two freshly warmed corn tortillas to enjoy with my hummus. So thoughtful. We will definitely be back. The entrees are an amazing value as well - so much food it could definitely be shared.

Location was easy to find. I walked in for a pick up order. Location was clean. Service was good. I had an order for 4 and it came out 5 after so no biggie. The food though. The Sharma Tazza was good. I got it as a medium heat and didn't taste any spice so next time I'll get the hot. Next was the mix kabob plate. The kabob was delish. The chicken and beef were both over cooked and not that tasty. The fries were decent and the salad and hummus were pretty good too but the meat is the crux and what matters.

Best Mediterranean food I've had in a while. Food is amazing with big portions, service is quick and super helpful. They also played great music.

Have been here 3 times in the past week. First dine in experience was great food was amazing. Second dine in ordered the same food - the wrap had little meat and missing the pickles. The lamb tasted terrible. Third visit was online order. When I god home this is what I saw. It's terrible they allow food that is burned to be served. Very disappointing

This was a great place to try. The food was so good. I had the tacos with chicken and they did not disappoint. The service was amazing. Can't wait to go here again.

We enjoyed the chicken and steak schwarma. It was really good and this location is next to my daughter's fav boba shop. Will be back!

The food was great. I appreciated the IPA beer. Service was attentive. I liked the open kitchen which added to the Mediterranean atmosphere. We had a wonderful lunch.

The food is delicious and fresh with attention to detail. Their service staff is always friendly. I have been going atleast once a week once I discovered it about a month a go :)

I had the beef shawarma plate with a skewer of lamb. I really enjoyed the meat, rice, hummus, and pita bread. Everything was delicious. The charcoal does give the meat a delicious flavor. Definitely coming back when I have a craving. It's close to the gym I go to so it will be a nice meal to have after the gym. Service is friendly and fast. Very clean inside, low music and low lighting. You can hear the charcoal popping from the kitchen.

The food was so tasty and filling! Great serving sizes! I got the mixed app platter and the beef wrap. Very filling food:) such a hidden gem and will definitely be back again, loved the dim lighting as well. Service was top notch our girl was great! (8-29-25 @1230-130 ish). We so appreciated the great service, food and prices! Thank you guys!

Second time ordering from this place. First time, the food was good but the order was wrong. When ordering the dishes with the "rice or fries" option, like the beef swarma dish, there is no actual way to indicate if you want rice or fries when ordering online.. so that's stupid. To give you and option but not give you an option. The second time we ordered food, everything was super, super, SUPER greasy and the beef shwarma and lamb tasted old and gamey. Never again.

Hands down the customer service is EXCELLENT! It started with a phone call asking if they had gluten free options. The woman on the phone said, everything is gluten free with the exception of the pita bread. I felt like angels were singing. We got to the restaurant around 5pm. We were seated right away and given menus. Our waitress told us she would be right back to answer any questions she was just going to close out another table. We didn't mind, as it gave us the opportunity to explore the menu. Once the waitress came back we were ready to place our orders. We let her know I had celiac and the rest of my family has a gluten intolerance. She remembered we had called and told us not to worry. We all ordered different plates (Tikka Beef Plate, Beef Shawarma, Mixed Kabob plate) and my youngest son asked for a side of French fries in addition to his plate. Our waitress was so amazing she came back to tell us the fries are fried in a shared fryer with the flour tortilla chips and asked if we still wanted them. The level of customer service is simply outstanding. Once our order came out, we were excited to dig in. You can taste all the different spices in each of the dishes, but the beef shawarma had a flavor that did not disappoint. The ribeye meat from the tikka dish was cooked to perfection. Not overcooked or tough, just right. The mixed kabob plate, was a hit! The lamb skewer was rich and delightful. The rice was so good that my boys ordered 2 additional sides of it. Overall fantastic experience and will definitely visit again.

Had a lovely dinner today . Matt was a gracious host . For appetizers we had Babaganush which was superb followed by Shwawarma Tazaa which was superb also the Tabbouleh . Having travelled all over the Middle East and Greek Isles haven't savoured a dish like the Shwarma Tazaa a must try for all . We also had the trio of kebabs . The breads were soft and delicious, the restaurant was busy every one seemed to be having a lovely time . It felt like home excellent food . The food a perfect blend of Iraq Lebanon Greece Egypt Morocco Cyprus a real gem . Thank you

Best Greek food I have had! I order from here weekly. Service is great and food is great!!

We tried this place for the first time since we work across the street . They have a lot of lamb on their menu which we are not fans of but that's ok . We order the beef shawarma because it wasn't lamb but as soon as i bit into it i tasted lamb . It was very gamy .my coworker and I were like this has to be lamb . It's gross . We ask that non personable waitress if we ordered lamb or beef and she said it's beef but cooked in lamb fat . Please if ur gonna do that put it in ur menu because u can taste the gamy lamb . We paid 45 dollars for lunch and it was gross . That's something you should have told us if we are ordering beef . The rude waitress just walked away and we were not even done talking to her . No we will not be going back . If you like lamb and gamy meat this place is for you but as a non lamb eater i thought it was gross . Oh I forgot to mention the meat was also cold and very fatty .

Charcoal Grill is a falafel-free Mediterranean restaurant located in Glendale. They are a little different from other Mediterranean restaurants in the area. They do have a bar, and they offer their version of tacos. I also noticed that falafels were not on the menu. We tried a variety of things. We shared the mixed appetizer plate, The mixed shawarma plate, and the mixed plate. Portions were large and the food seemed fresh. Flavors were good. For the most part this gets an A-OK. I would recommend getting the shawarma over kabobs at this time because the kabobs ran a little dry. A stand out was the garlic sauce. It isn't like any other in the area. It's light as air and fluffy. This restaurant has lots of potential and all the help seemed nice. At this time I think they have a few bugs to work out but Yelp doesn't have a new restaurant rating that I think is needed. 3 stars according to Yelp means A-OK and this restaurant sure does have potential for more.

Great food and service. Delicious Chicken shawarma plate, hummus, pita and Protein Bowl. Ruby was friendly, helpful and efficient. Protein chicken salad bowl was good as well. We will be back.

Customer service zero plus I was order box fries he give me old one The guy told me this is as usually!!!!

Love this place and it's my wife's go too spot. I love the mix grill she likes the beef plate. If we don't visit during the week, we order on door dash.. it's a must try!!!

Delicious! Look mom no leftovers! Seriously the loaded fries were so good. The sauce on them was creamy and yummmmmmmms

I can say if you don't know about this one you better go find out. Best in town. The food is so hot and fresh and people are the friendliest. Just go, tell them I sent you