Habibi Grill

delicious as always you truly get what u paid for in quality and quantity, the food is cooked to perfection every time and the service is always amazing.

Update: I found out despite speaking with the manager and not getting my food after ordering online they still charged me the $80.50. I sent an email but no response.

Service was slow. But when she came , we knew what we wanted to order. Ordered simple drink order and 1@ minutes later no drinks yet. The food took quite a bit of time to get. Probably 20-25 minutes. There was 1 hostess also acting as cashier, table cleaner, order taker and sometimes helps in the kitchen. Understaffed. Lentil soup. Very good flavour but not hotShish taouk, tikka beef, lamb kabob hummus baba Ghanoush were all 5 stars. Really good flavours, bigPortions. Ambiance was ok. WouldI come back for the food ? For sure.

The food was freaking phenomenal. Super authentic place with very flavorful food with great textures (tender smokey meats and mouth watering dishes all around). We ordered the chicken platter and the mixed grill platter of steak and lamb. Both were incredible. Loved the soups, super flavorful. The chicken soup has little pasta stars and tastes kinda lemony and blew my mind. Green lentil soup was fantastic as well.Falafel delicious crispy and steamy. All the food tasted super fresh. So good. Hummus and baba ghanoush come with pita bread. Those were super good too. And the hot sauce that came out with the grilled platters was awesome and tasty too! Running out of adjectives haha it was good! Flavorful with a kick and went nicely with the Mandy rice (rice cooked with lamb broth).The only downside is the parking lot can get packed. We actually tried eating here last night and couldn't get a parking spot. The lot and the lot for the market next door were completely full. Also, the service moves at a glacial pace (don't come here if you're in a rush). I ordered hot tea at the start and didn't receive it until the end of the meal with our falafel and before we got the check. The food seems to come out in a somewhat random order? And kinda dirty as mentioned in other reviews (cigarette butts etc).All the reviews I read before coming here have been accurate: painfully slow service and kinda dirty (we sat on the outdoor patio). I called beforehand to check if they allow dogs because of the outdoor seating and the woman on the phone was kinda ambiguous and weird about it, asking if the dog was small and saying that they had other customers (we have a Saint Bernard) implying without saying it that customers would be uncomfortable with big dogs but I think she was probably projecting because nobody cared. In the end she admitted that they had a table available and said she would prepare it for us (the patio was empty besides one table). It's definitely kinda dirty but I also think that there's maybe not enough wait staff to handle the customer load.The review is basically just for the food. You get a ton of it, it's all incredible, and so worth the wait. Definitely will return again! Next time we'll try the desserts!

Great food, nice people, ehh ambiance.Really really good food--middle eastern bar b que--lamb beef chicken cooked on wood

Habibi Grille is an absolute delight for anyone seeking a taste of authentic Middle Eastern cuisine. I personally ordered the lamb mandy and I loved it. The lamb was tender and cooked perfect for me. The lamb fell off the bone. The mandy rice was bursting with rich flavors!! The menu offers a wide array of Middle Eastern dishes. For a delicious journey through Middle Eastern flavors, Habibi Grille is an absolute must-visit.

Fast service, delicious food, travels well, favorite mediterranean spot in town! I recommend this place for anyone looking for authentic mediterranean food. Will definitely be going back every week for the foreseeable future!

How is this place getting such great stars?? I just got my Shish Tawook sandwich and the chicken was raw! And the pita was falling apart with rotten lettuce clinging for dear life.

If you want great Middle Eastern food with generous portions in a casual atmosphere, this is it! Habibi Grill is centrally located off of 440 & Western Blvd in Raleigh. The dining area is very informal. Service provided by our server was very attentive despite being obviously understaffed. The food here is the stand out. We all ordered the mixed grill platters. All platters come with soup and 2 sides. What we didn't expect was the quality and quantity of food. Usually a side of hummus is a tiny scoop on the side of your plate. This was appetizer sized portions for all the sides! See my pics...it was a lot of food! The food overall was excellent and well flavored. The kebabs had the wonderful grill flavor that only charcoal grilling can create. If you're in the mood for Middle Eastern food, you can't go wrong with Habibi Grill!

I had an amazing dinner here last night. Great food, excellent service, and a cozy atmosphere. Definitely coming back soon. Highly recommended to everyone.