Sarra Grill
Sarra Grill — Skokie middle eastern that sets the standard. The cooking is rooted in real tradition. The welcome here is real, and affordable. "The meat was tender and juicy, and the baba ganoush tasted so fresh" — Christine Han [$]
What 691 diners keep saying
What 691 diners keep saying
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“The food was excellent, and came very presentable not just thrown on a platter mixed with the rest. The service was amazing, i felt like i was back in my country where even the simplest of meals are talored to you as if you were in a fine restaurant. The employee came with my cup of soup and pita bread, gave me time to finish it then came with my main course, a simple lunch special with pieces of tender chicken a falafel and lamb served on a bed of rice. The pita was perfectly toasted and went very nice with the baba ganoush, had a nuanced zest to it, not too spicy not too subtle either. The ambience was quiet with subtle cultural music playing, not too loud to where you cannot concentrate on enjoying your meal, the tables and chairs were very clean. I will be coming back here and trying other dishes.”
“I have been going to Sarra Grill For many years now The food is always fresh, flavorful, and cooked to perfection. The grilled meats were tender and well-seasoned, the rice was excellent, and the lentil soup and salad were the perfect complement to the meal. Everything tasted authentic and made with care. What really stood out was the hospitality. Nadine and her team made us feel welcome from the moment we walked in. It’s clear that they take pride in both their food and customer service. If you’re looking for delicious Mediterranean food, generous portions, and a warm atmosphere, I highly recommend Sarra Grill. I’ll definitely be coming back!”
“The best Mediterranean restaurant near the area. I had a wonderful experience and friendly hospitality. The garlic sauce is elite. Shukran Edit 2 I got extra garlic sauce! Thank you so much to the cooks and cashier! Edit 3 came back with my friend after karate class. Very happy. Edit 4 I got complimentary soup whole waiting fory takeout! Thank you so much Nadine and team! Edit 5 I had dinner with my mom and Nadine brought out 3 complimentary dishes! Thank you so much. We enjoyed dinner and your kindness :) Edit 6 brought my mom and had an amazing time with the best person! Thank you Nadine! Thank you Nadine, very welcoming and happy she remembered me”
“If you miss the feel of home cooked delicious food, then you’re at the right place. Our server Nadine was amazing and suggested some great dish. The fish grill was hands down the best in the Chicagoland area. Great falafel and salad as well. My kid loved the food. Highly commended.”
“Very warm and cozy restaurant with Halal food. Excellent service and a great lunch special. They even gave me a complimentary hot soup until the food was done. Highly recommended.”
“Food was amazing, Nadine is a legend! Such a great restaurant!”
“Nice spot to get some Mediterranean food. I liked their lunch special since you could try a little bit of everything and there’s decent portion sizes as well. Everything was super flavorful and the meat was tender. You have to pay for bottled water if you want water since they don’t give water out.”
“This was my second time to Sarra Grill and the food is so fresh! Nadine has wonderful customer service and takes pride in the food the restaurant prepares. This place is a true five star review.”
“We went there to try the catfish they serve and that was really good. The shawarma wasn’t as useful one and had spices in it mainly their food is full with spices flavors. The Chelfray was fine and I enjoyed it its spicy but doesn’t say that on the menu. The fries need to be better and have some salt on them. The staff was nice the lady who served us was super nice and friendly. Alos they served us a free appetizers Hummus and Baba ghanoj.”
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