• Customer Favorites

    Our most frequently ordered and highly rated selections.
    • AL BAWADI MIXED GRILL

      Three skewers of our most popular natural wood mesquite grilled kababs (shish kabab, kufta kabab, chicken tawook kabab), a shawarma garnish and grilled tomatoes & onions, along with your choice of humus or house salad.
      $33.74
    • CHICKEN TAWOOK SANDWICH

      One skewer of our homemade chicken tawook kabab chopped with tomatoes, onions, lettuce, pickles and our homemade sauce on markouk bread.
      $12.49
    • HUMMUS

      Al bawadi faborie. vegetarian. chickpeas puréed with tahini, olive oil and lemon juice.
      $8.74
    • CHICKEN SHAWERMA SANDWICH

      Our homemade chicken shawerma with tomatoes, onions, pickles and our homemade garlic sauce on markouk bread.
      $12.49
    • MEAT SHAWERMA SANDWICH

      Our homemade meat shawerma with tomatoes, onions, pickles and our homemade sauce on markouk bread.
      $12.49
    • KENAFA (SERVES 3-4 PEOPLE)

      $22.49
    • LENTIL SOUP

      Vegetarian. lentil soup, made with red lentils, onions, salt, pepper, and cumin, served with lemon slices and pita chips.
      $4.99
    • CHICKEN TOSHKA

      Two whole pieces of baked pita bread stuffed with chicken, syrian cheese and a special garlic spread.
      $17.49
    • BABA GHANOUJ

      Grilled eggplant, pureed with tahini, olive oil, garlic & lemon juice.
      $8.74
    • FRIES

      Vegetarian.
      $4.99
  • COLD APPETIZERS (MESA'S)

    • AL BAWADI APPETIZER SAMPLER PLATTER

      Al bawadi favorite. vegetarian. falafel (4 pieces), grape leaves (2 pieces) feta cheese and a sampler of our famous humus and baba ghanouj.
      $19.99
    • BABA GHANOUJ

      Grilled eggplant, pureed with tahini, olive oil, garlic & lemon juice.
      $8.74
    • EGGPLANT WITH TOMATOES

      Vegetarian. grilled eggplant, tomatoes, garlic, scallions and olive oil.
      $8.74
    • Feta Cheese

      $11.24
    • HUMMUS

      Al bawadi faborie. vegetarian. chickpeas puréed with tahini, olive oil and lemon juice.
      $8.74
    • HUMMUS LARGE

      Chickpeas pureed with tahini, olive oil & lemon juice.
      $13.74
    • HUMMUS WITH MEAT

      Chickpeas puréed with tahini, olive oil and lemon juice, topped with sautéed chunks of beef and roasted silvered almonds.
      $17.49
    • LABANAH

      Authentic tangy middle eastern yogurt topped with kalamata olives, olive oil & mint.
      $8.74
    • Large Baba Ghanough

      $13.74
    • Large Mothawma

      $13.74
    • MAKDOUS

      Tiny tangy eggplants stuffed walnuts, red pepper, garlic, salt & olive oil.
      $11.24
    • MUTHAWAMA

      Vegetarian. puréed garlic and potato dip garnished with parsley, mint and olive oil.
      $8.74
  • HOT APPETIZERS (MEZA'S)

    • ARAYES WITH CHEESE

      Two whole pieces of baked pita bread stuffed with syrian cheese.
      $12.49
    • ARAYES WITH MEAT

      Two whole baked pieces of pita bread stuffed with minced beef and lamb, parsley and an array of spices.
      $14.99
    • BAWADI SHRIMP APPETIZER

      Ten butterfly shrimp that has been marinated in a garlic, pepper and lemon spice only to the batter and deep fried to perfection.
      $24.99
    • BAWADI WING

      10 party size wings that are marinated in bath of garlic, lemon, olive oil and roasted red peppers then grilled over our mesquite wood flame grill.
      $18.74
    • CHICKEN TOSHKA

      Two whole pieces of baked pita bread stuffed with chicken, syrian cheese and a special garlic spread.
      $17.49
    • Chicken Tawook Toshka

      $18.74
    • EGGS

      $9.99
    • EGGS AND MEAT

      $13.74
    • FRIED KIBBEH

      Four pieces. a shell of bulgur wheat and minced beef stuffed with ground beef, pine nuts and an array of spices deep fried.
      $12.49
    • FRIED POTATOES

      Potatoes, sauteer with cilantro, garlic, roasted chili and lemon juice.
      $9.99
    • FRIED SYRIAN CHEESE

      Vegetarian. larger chunks of syrian cheese deep fried, garnished with parsley, tomatoes and pickles.
      $12.49
    • FRIES

      Vegetarian.
      $4.99
    • Falafel 6 Pieces

      $6.24
    • JUMBO SHRIMP SCAMPI APPETIZER

      10 pieces of jumbo shrimp sautéed with garlic, butter sauce, topped with our homemade lemon pepper sauce and garnished with cilantro.
      $23.74
    • MEAT TOSHKA

      Two whole pieces of baked pita bread stuffed with minced beef, lamb and syrian cheese.
      $17.49
    • MOZZARELLA STICKS

      Vegetarian. six pieces. fried mozzarella sticks served with marinara.
      $12.49
    • SAMOSA

      Spicy. medium. fried pastry with a savory filling such as potatoes, onions, peas, lentils and an array of spices.
      $11.24
    • STUFFED GRAPE LEAVES

      Al bawadi favorite. vegetarian. chilled grape leaves stuffed with rice, garlic, parsley, tomatoes and an array of spices served with a cucumber yogurt side for dipping.
      $12.49
  • SALADS AND SOUPS

    • BABY ARUGULA SALAD

      Vegetarian. baby arugula, cherry tomatoes, onions, walnuts, feta cheese and fine bulgur wheat.
      $11.24
    • CHICKEN SALAD

      Our house salad topped with a skewer of our succulent chicken tawook.
      $16.24
    • CHOPPED ARABIC SALAD

      Al bawadi faborie. vegetarian. finely chopped parsley, tomatoes, cucumber, lemon, fresh mint, onions and olive oil.
      $8.74
    • Chicken Mediterranean Salad

      $22.49
    • GHAZAWI SALAD

      Vegetarian. finely chopped parsley, tomatoes, cucumber, lemon, fresh mint, onions and olive oil mixed with our homemade hot sauce.
      $8.74
    • HOUSE SALAD

      Vegetarian. diced tomatoes, cucumber, romaine lettuce, scallions, olive oil and lemon juice.
      $8.74
    • JERUSALEM SALAD

      Vegetarian. finely chopped parsley, tomatoes cucumber, lemon, mint onions, olive oil and tahini.
      $8.74
    • LARGE FATTOUSH SALAD

      Mixed lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, scallions & parsley, topped with pita chips.
      $13.74
    • LARGE MEDITERRANEAN (Greek) SALAD

      $16.24
    • LARGE TABOULAH SALAD

      Finely chopped parsley, bulgur wheat, tomatoes, mint, lemon juice and olive oil.
      $16.24
    • LENTIL SOUP

      Vegetarian. lentil soup, made with red lentils, onions, salt, pepper, and cumin, served with lemon slices and pita chips.
      $4.99
    • Large Arugula Salad

      $16.24
    • SEAFOOD SALAD

      Our house salad topped with one skewer of salmon or shrimp.
      $18.74
    • SMALL FATTOUSH SALAD

      Mixed lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, scallions & parsley, topped with pita chips.
      $9.99
    • SMALL MEDITERRANEAN (Greek) SALAD

      $11.24
    • SMALL TABOULAH SALAD

      Finely chopped parsley, bulgur wheat, tomatoes, mint, lemon juice and olive oil.
      $9.99
  • KIDS MENU

    • KIDS ARAYES W/ CHEESE

      $12.49
    • KIDS ARAYES W/ MEAT

      $12.49
    • KIDS CHICKEN FINGERS

      Fried chicken tenders served with fries.
      $12.49
    • KIDS CHICKEN TAWOOK KABAB

      Skewer of chicken tawook served with yellow rice.
      $12.49
    • KIDS MOZZARELLA STICKS

      Fried mozzarella sticks served with fries.
      $12.49
    • KIDS SHISH KABAB

      Skewer of lamb shish kabab with yellow rice.
      $12.49
    • Kids Kufta Kabob

      $12.49
  • SHAWERMA PLATTERS

    • CHICKEN SHAWERMA PLATTER

      Succulent layers of chicken, served with rice, grilled tomatoes and onions. includes 1 cup of garlic sauce.
      $23.74
    • MEAT SHAWERMA PLATTER

      Succulent layers of lamb & beef, served with rice, grilled tomatoes and onions. includes 1 cup of tahini sauce.
      $23.74
    • MIXED CHICKEN & MEAT SHAWERMA

      Succulent layers of lamb & beef and succulent layers of chicken, served with rice, grilled tomatoes and onions.
      $24.99
  • SANDWICHES (WRAPS)

    • CHICKEN KUFTA KABAB SANDWICH

      Two skewers of our homemade chicken kufta kababs with tomatoes, onions, lettuce and our homemade sauce on markouk bread.
      $13.74
    • CHICKEN SHAWERMA SANDWICH

      Our homemade chicken shawerma with tomatoes, onions, pickles and our homemade garlic sauce on markouk bread.
      $12.49
    • CHICKEN TAWOOK SANDWICH

      One skewer of our homemade chicken tawook kabab chopped with tomatoes, onions, lettuce, pickles and our homemade sauce on markouk bread.
      $12.49
    • CHICKEN TIKKA SANDWICH

      One skewer of our homemade chicken tikka kabab chopped with tomatoes, onions, lettuce, pickles and our homemade sauce on markouk bread.
      $12.49
    • FALAFIL SANDWICH

      4 pieces of our homemade falafil with jerusalem salad on our markouk bread.
      $8.74
    • FISH FILLET SANDWICH

      Fresh made fillet of basa fish, topped with tomatoes, pickles, bagduncia and fresh mesculin.
      $12.49
    • KUFTA KABAB SANDWICH

      Two skewers of our homemade kufta kababs with tomatoes, onions, lettuce and our homemade sauce on markouk bread.
      $14.99
    • Lunch Special Sandwich

      $18.74
    • MEAT SHAWERMA SANDWICH

      Our homemade meat shawerma with tomatoes, onions, pickles and our homemade sauce on markouk bread.
      $12.49
    • SHISH KABAB SANDWICH

      One skewer of our homemade shish kabab chopped with tomatoes, onions, lettuce and our homemade sauce on markouk bread.
      $12.49
  • GRILLED ENTREES ON WOOD FIRE

    • 1/2 CHICKEN TIKKA PLATTER (BONE IN)

      Spicy. marinated curry flavored bone in chicken, grilled onions and tomatoes.
      $21.24
    • AL BAWADI MIXED GRILL

      Three skewers of our most popular natural wood mesquite grilled kababs (shish kabab, kufta kabab, chicken tawook kabab), a shawarma garnish and grilled tomatoes & onions, along with your choice of humus or house salad.
      $33.74
    • CHICKEN KUFTA KABAB

      Three skewers of our special recipe of ground chicken breast mixed with parsley, garlic and an array of spices, grilled onions and tomatoes.
      $26.24
    • CHICKEN SHISH TAWOOK

      Two skewers of our tender pieces of chicken breast with an array of spices, grilled onions, tomatoes and marinated in our own in-house marination.
      $27.49
    • CHICKEN TIKKA (BONELESS)

      Spicy. two skewers of marinated curry flavored boneless chicken, grilled onions and tomatoes.
      $27.49
    • FILET MIGNON KABAB

      Two skewers of filet mignon kabab, marinated in our own in house marinade, served with grilled onions and tomatoes.
      $31.24
    • Grilled Veggie Plate

      $18.74
    • KUFTA KABAB

      Three skewers of our special recipe of ground lamb mixed with parsley, garlic and an array of spices, grilled onions and tomatoes.
      $28.74
    • LAMB CHOPS

      Four lamb chops marinated with our special seasoning and grilled to your liking, served with grilled onions and tomatoes.
      $34.99
    • LARGE MIXED KABAB PLATTER (5-6 PEOPLE)

      A total of fifteen skewers of 5 shish kabab, 5 kufta kabab, 5 shish tawook, shawerma, grilled onions and tomatoes served over our famous biryani (red) and saffron (yellow) rice and garnished with fresh parsley and roasted silvered almonds. ($4 charge for any additional item change).
      $174.99
    • LARGE MIXED MEAT PLATTER (SERVES 5-6 PEOPLE)

      A mix of shish kabab, kufta kabab, chicken kufta, shish tawook, quails, lamb chops, shawerma, grilled onions and tomatoes served over our famous biryani (red) and saffron (yellow) rice and garnished with fresh parsley and roasted silvered almonds. ($4 charge for any additional item change).
      $174.99
    • SHISH KABAB

      Two skewers of out in-house home cut tender pieces of lamb with an array of spices, grilled onions, tomatoes and marinated in our own in-house marination.
      $27.49
    • Special Of The Day

      $31.24
    • VEGETARIAN SKEWERS (ADD TO ANY MEAL)

      $4.99
    • WHOLE CHICKEN TIKKA PLATTER (BONE IN) CARRY OUT ONLY

      $27.49
  • MEAT CASSEROLES

    • KUFTA CASSEROLE WITH TAHINI

      Oven baked minced beef and lamb, parsley, onions, garlic, and array of spices and potatoes cooked in tahini sauce.
      $24.99
    • KUFTA CASSEROLE WITH TAHINI & TOMATO MIX

      Mix oven baked minced beef and lamb, parsley, onions, garlic, and array of spices and potatoes cooked in tahini and tomato sauce.
      $27.49
    • KUFTA CASSEROLE WITH TOMATO

      Oven baked minced beef and lamb, parsley, onions, garlic, and array of spices and potatoes cooked in tomato sauce.
      $24.99
  • SEAFOOD GRILLED ON WOOD FIRE

    • AL BAWADI SEAFOOD MIXED GRILL

      Al bawadi favorite. a mix of salmon, fillet of basa, grilled jumbo shrimp marinated with lemon, garlic and olive oil, served with tahini sauce and your choice of hummus or house salad.
      $37.49
    • FILLET OF BASA

      Two generous pieces of basa fillet marinated with lemon juice, garlic and olive oil, served with tahini sauce.
      $24.99
    • Fried Shrimp Dinner

      $27.49
    • GRILLED SALMON KABAB

      Grilled salmon marinated with lemon juice, garlic and olive oil, served with tahini sauce.
      $31.24
    • JUMBO SHRIMP KABAB

      Jumbo shrimp kabab marinated with butter sauce, garlic and an array of spices.
      $27.49
    • JUMBO SHRIMP SCAMPI

      Jumbo shrimp sautéed with garlic, butter sauce, topped with our homemade lemon pepper sauce and garnished with cilantro.
      $27.49
    • POMPHRET FISH (FRIED)

      Pomphret fish marinated with lemon juice, garlic and olive oil, served with tahini sauce.
      $31.24
    • RED SNAPPER (BROILED)

      Al bawadi favorite. red snapper marinated with lemon juice, garlic and olive oil, served with tahini sauce.
      $37.49
    • SAYADIEH SHRIMP OR FILLET

      Authentic fish or shrimp, infused together with our rich spices and rice, served with our special fresh homemade tomato salsa, topped with almonds, parsley and sautéed onions.
      $31.24
  • COCKTAILS-FRESH JUICES

    • APPLE JUICE

      100% juiced in-house apples.
      $8.74
    • BANANA MILK

      The perfect combination of banana and milk blended with ice and creamy yogurt.
      $8.74
    • CARROT JUICE

      100% juiced in-house carrots.
      $8.74
    • MINT LEMONADE

      100% squeezed lemons, mint, ice and a pinch of sugar blended to give you one the most refreshing tastes ever.
      $8.74
    • MIXED FRUIT

      Made with an alluring combination of strawberries, bananas oranges and pineapple blended with ice and topped with whip cream, honey and nuts.
      $8.74
    • MIXED FRUIT WITH FRUIT BITS

      Made with an alluring combination of strawberries, bananas oranges and pineapple blended with ice and mixed with pieces of fresh fruit and topped with whip cream, honey and nuts.
      $9.99
    • ORANGE & APPLE JUICE

      $8.74
    • ORANGE & CARROT JUICE

      100% squeezed oranges mixed with 100% juiced carrots.
      $8.74
    • ORANGE JUICE

      100% squeezed in-house oranges.
      $8.74
    • ORANGE, CARROT & APPLE JUICE

      100% squeezed oranges, 100% juiced carrots and 100% juiced apples all mixed creating a mouth infused taste like no other.
      $8.74
    • STRAWBERRY BANANA MILK

      The perfect combination of strawberries, banana and milk blended with ice and creamy yogurt.
      $8.74
    • YOGURT DRINK

      Yogurt mixed with a special array of spices and minced mint.
      $8.74
  • BEVERAGES

    • BAVARIA, BARBICAN & LAZIZA NON-ALCOHOLIC BEER

      Regular, apple, strawberry, pomegranate malt flavors.
      $3.74
    • BOTTLED WATER

      $2.49
    • CANNED SODAS

      $2.49
    • PERRIER

      $3.74
  • DESSERTS

    • BAKLAVA

      A middle eastern pastry made of many layers of paper-thin dough with a filling of ground nuts, baked and then drenched in a syrup of honey.
      $7.49
    • FAMILY SIZE KENAFA (SERVES 6-8 PEOPLE)

      Delicate layers of shredded phyllo dough soaked in syrup, topped with crushed pistachios, and filled with a sweet cheese mixture. serves 6-8 people.
      $42.49
    • KENAFA (SERVES 3-4 PEOPLE)

      $22.49
  • Sides

    • 1 Piece Lamb Chop

      $9.61
    • 1 Skewer Chicken Tawook

      $11.24
    • 1 Skewer Filet Mignon

      $14.99
    • 1 Skewer Kufta

      $9.99
    • 1 Skewer Of Basa Fish

      $11.24
    • 1 Skewer Onions

      $3.74
    • 1 Skewer Salmon

      $14.99
    • 1 Skewer Shish Kabob

      $12.49
    • 1 Skewer Shrimp

      $12.49
    • 1 Skewer Sweet Peppers

      $4.99
    • 1 Skewer Tomatoes

      $3.74
    • 1pcs bread

      $1.88
    • Garlic Sauce

      $0.89
    • Garlic Sauce Plate

      $7.49
    • Hot Sauce

      $0.89
    • Hot Sauce Plate

      $7.49
    • Khiar Eb Laben

      $7.49
    • Laban (Yogurt)

      $3.74
    • Mix Pickels

      $1.88
    • Mix Pickels Plate

      $4.99
    • Red Rice

      $4.99
    • Tahini Sauce

      $0.89
    • Tahini Sauce Plate

      $7.49
    • Yellow Rice

      $4.99

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