Al Bawadi Grill
Gary Hamm · 126 Google reviewsAl Bawadi Grill — neighborhood middle eastern in Bridgeview. Straight from the source, no adjustments. Staff that genuinely cares how your meal goes. "The meat was juicy, smoky, and seasoned just right" — Mal M [$$]
What 7,319 diners keep saying
What 7,319 diners keep saying
verbatim, from Google
“I really liked this place. They have parking in front of the restaurant and back. I highly recommend a reservation on Friday-Sunday even if you are just one person. I called them because I wasn’t sure if the online version would be too slow. We were a group of three that came in Saturday night at 7 pm. It was moderately busy. The staff were all welcoming with smiles on their faces and attentiveness. Prices were fair for the amount of food you receive. Food portions are colossal so I would recommend one appetizer and one entree if you are a couple. They give you a complimentary dish. We ordered arayes with meat, meat toshka, mixed grill with baba ghanouj, fillet of basa fried, and mint lemonade. They also offer you fresh Arabic coffee before you leave. This is about a 4.5-5. -arayes with meat 4 - this was not bad. It’s like a tamer version of the meat toshka. -meat toshka 5 - I prefer this over the arayes because they add the Syrian cheese. This one was bursting with flavor the moment you took a bite out of it. The minced beef and lamb just melt in the mouth. -mixed grill 5 - this came with 3 big skewers (shish kabab, kufta kabab, and chicken tawook. It also has tomatoes and onions to help cut down the meat when digesting. There are two heaping portions of biryani and saffron rice and baba ghanouj. The baba ghanouj was creamy and flavorful. It goes well with the pita bread. The meats were cooked medium well unless you want something. I think next time I’ll ask for the shish kababs to be cooked medium rare or medium for a more juicy taste. The chicken tawook and kufta were both succulent. -fillet of basa fried 5 - the two pieces of basa fillet were astronomical. It also comes with two different kinds of rice. The fish was flaky, moist, and seasoned. Make sure you add the lemon and eat it with the sauce. -mint lemonade 5 - this was very refreshing after eating a heavy meal.”
“Very beautiful restaurant, I’ve been invited by one of my friends, the food is awesome, served by very professional with great smile.”
“My first time here and first time to dine in Middle East restaurant. I was amazed. Big serving and selection. We had so much fun and enjoyed the experience. We are group of 6. Its worth the wait as they are full. Highly recommended! Best Restaurant in the area!”
“Shukran Jazeelan!! What a pleasant experience we had dining at this location. The food was very authentic and savory. The detailed presentation of the dishes and drinks did not go unnoticed. We will definitely return.”
“Absolutely loved this place! We were recommended by multiple friends. The food was incredibly flavorful and clearly made with care everything tasted fresh, well-seasoned, and authentic. The meats were tender, the portions generous, and the sides were just as memorable as the mains. The refreshing mint lemonade needs a special shout out!!!! The atmosphere was welcoming and cozy, and the staff were friendly, attentive, and happy to explain dishes or make recommendations. You can really feel the pride they take in their food and hospitality. This is the kind of spot you come back to again and again—highly recommend for anyone craving comforting, delicious Middle Eastern cuisine. Edit: I woke up missing the food I ate last night. Even the water there is good. They have crunchy ice. 10/10, do yourself a favor and go.”
“Great food and Grill and cook great history restaurant food reminds us about the old coffee service before starting thanks a lot it's worth a a visit always”
“It was busy and we got our food extremely fast! Friendly service and amazing food!”
“Pretty cool spot to get some Jordanian/Palestinian food. The mixed grill was flavorful and the fish was flaky and not dry and the rice was really flavorful. Samosa was okay but not my favorite kind of samosa. Salad was fresh and refreshing and I really liked the pomegranate molasses they drizzled on top. Inside is very well put together and you’re somewhat partitioned off from other tables which gave the illusion of privacy while also being somewhat closing to other tables. Very pretty on the inside with lots of mood lighting. Service was okay and they bring out the food pretty quick after ordering.”
“I'm going to be what I think is fair by giving 3 stars. As long time customers, my family has eaten here with 5 star experiences many times. I've never had a problem with any servers or staff. They've always been very hospitable and welcoming. The food is usually very good and without error, even with delivery orders in the past. The past 2 times have not been so great though in terms of food. First we went for a birthday dinner and we're pretty grossed out to discover the shrimp had not been deveined meaning we had been served and ate poop. The second time we ordered delivery and much of our $80 order was missing or wrong. At first we thought the driver might have taken some out and reported it, but ubereats did nothing despite having photos. The restaurant also did nothing. After reading reviews of similar situations I don't know if it was the restaurant or the driver. They responded to another review saying the hummus with the mixed grill is both hummus and baba ganouj but we received hummus that was missing a large portion from container to be able to see the bottom of it. There was no baba ganouj. The mixed grill only had a few pieces of one meat instead of the 3 it was supposed to have. We were given the wrong soup and were missing 2 sides. There's was more bread than food to eat with the bread. Very disappointing experiences. With money being so tight right now, when we spend to eat out we want it to be a good experience.”
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