La Marsa West Bloomfield

When I'm in the mood for Mediterranean food, La Marsa--specifically the Orchard Lake location--is my go-to spot. I've tried both dining in and takeout, and each experience has been consistently pleasant. The restaurant never seems overly busy, but that might just be because I've visited during quieter times.My usual order includes their salmon, but my absolute favorite is the chicken shawarma. I typically pair it with the rice pilaf and garden salad, and the freshly baked bread that comes with the meal is a great touch. Everything is always flavorful and well-prepared, which keeps me coming back. I'll definitely be visiting again soon!

Unfortunately I have to change my review for this location. A friend and I came here yesterday for dinner before going to a show at the Fisher Theater downtown. I usually get their chicken kabob sandwich (tawook). We sat down and nobody came over to take our orders for a long time. My friend and I both got that sandwich and she also got a side of rice. We asked for some water as well, and I asked for the complimentary bread and garlic.The sandwiches arrived before everything, then the bread and garlic (which I prefer as an appetizer). We had to ask again for water, the waiter finally brought it but never brought refills. My husband wanted me to bring him some bread and garlic home, as he loves their food, so I asked the waiter if I had to order both separately or if the garlic came with some bread. He said separately, so I asked for a half-dozen bread to go and an 8 oz garlic. He finally updated our receipt and only put a 2 oz garlic on there. My friend had to bring the receipt up to the counter to get them to change it.We paid our bill and were waiting and finally I went back up to the counter to ask for the bread and garlic, which took another 5 minutes - I don't really understand that unless they were out of bread, and I don't believe they were. This experience was a two-star one for me - the food is always very tasty here, which is why it was not a one-star. However, I have dined in here two other times, and both times were better than this one, albeit with slow waitservice both times, so I am downgrading my review to three stars instead of two stars. Unfortunately I will probably not dine in here again, but I would continue to do takeout. They also have coupons in some of the local coupon books, I had a 15% off coupon to use but unfortunately forgot to use it yesterday.

I really hate to give bad reviews in these times because I try to help out any restaurant that is still in business. However, my lunch experience yesterday was extremely bad. The place was completely empty. I think there may have been one other table when we arrived at about noon on a Saturday. Yet there were two tables filled with empty dirty dishes from previous customers. The staff was just sitting around talking and eating the entire time. Our service was horrible! The food was absolutely terrible! And nobody working there seem ed to care at all. My girlfriend and I asked our waiter turn the music down because it was so loud and there was nobody else in the restaurant. So they turned the music down. And then five minutes later, sat a mother and young child right behind my seat of the booth so the backs of our heads were about 4 inches apart. So I couldn't hear my girlfriend speak because I heard this child and mother behind me talking the entire time. We were the only two tables there so why would they see us right next to each other? It was the most unfriendly atmosphere ever. Almost like they didn't want us to ever want to come back. I will never go back sadly.

We just moved to the area and wanted to try something new so we stopped here for dinner. The service was prompt and friendly. The portions were huge, and the food was fresh and delicious. Everything from the shish kebab to ghallaba and koshary was wonderful. We will definitely be back.

Let me preface by saying I love the La Marsa on Grand River and have never had a bad experience there. Unfortunately this location is very miss--I have had rotten tomatoes in a salad, then most recently rotten cucumber. The veggie grape leaf sandwich I ordered had meat in it, and the falafel tasted off. I think the quality control and cleanliness is off at this location.

Super tasty. The pita comes out of the oven piping hot and served with garlic right when you sit down. I think I filled up on this. I ordered the appetizer size hummus with chicken shawarma. It was very good and I have left overs going home. My husband got fattosh salad with chicken. And he enjoyed his as well. We will come back.

Ordered 1/2 deboned chicken whiteMeat off entree menu. The chicken was dry, stringy and had NO sauce--Their classic or lemon org-- the rice pilaf was so dry and had no slivered almonds-It was like microwave white rice then dried out and reheated. The pitas which my family loves most were rock hard. I am so disappointed andfeel like we wasted our money, time, and gas driving to pick it up.

I love their food! Great service, had a party of 8 and everyone was happy and went home with even better leftovers. Best hummus and even better lamb chops!!! Then the toum. It makes everything go up a star. Super yummy even crave worthy salads and pita.

We absolutely loved the food. It was fresh, delicious and large portions. Best hummus we have ever had. Rita was our server and she was a true professional. We had 29 in our party, and Mehdi accommodated us with warm and cozy atmosphere. We thank them for a wonderful experience. Will return again.Sally and Tom from Nashville TN

Ordered dinner for 6. It was delicious and enough food for a few more people. Containers were used for several people to take home leftovers.