Ghawar restaurant — Restaurant in Stickney Township

A True Gem of Flavor and Hospitality

If I could give this place more than 5 stars, I would! From the moment we sat down, it felt like being welcomed into someone’s home. Every time a regular customer walked out, they’d smile warmly at us, clearly happy to see us enjoying the food they love — and now, I completely understand why.

The lamb chops? Absolutely incredible — perfectly seasoned, juicy, and tender in a way that makes you pause mid-bite just to savor it. The chicken was so moist and flavorful, it honestly didn’t need a single drop of sauce (but I still happily dipped). The fresh bread, creamy hummus, and smoky baba ghanoush were like a masterclass in Middle Eastern comfort — you can taste the freshness and care in every bite.

We came here for the first time with my cousins — who are VERY picky eaters — and left with full bellies, big smiles, and a new appreciation for flavors we’d never tried before. From the vibrant tabbouleh to the crispy falafel tucked into warm pita with tangy pickled veggies, everything was bursting with freshness, texture, and love.

This isn’t just a restaurant — it’s a place that feeds your soul. I could literally eat here...

I've been driving past this place for months and finally stopped in with my family since our usual go-to places were fully booked. Now I wish I'd tried this place sooner. What stood out right when I walked in was how clean the restaurant smelled, which is pretty rare for small places like this. As for the food, the falafel was amazing with a crispy outside but not dry at all inside. So many places serve them completely dried out and crumbly. My young son loved the chicken, which was a big surprise since he's usually pretty picky. He finished the fries too. I really liked the shish tawook. It has this subtle curry flavor that was definitely worth trying. My wife thought their rotisserie half chicken was great. The hummus actually has a chickpea flavor and doesn't just taste like tahini which is what it tastes like at other places. The staff was friendly and attentive, and they even gave us water bottles without us asking, at no charge. Little things like that matter. What makes it even better is that their prices were much lower than similar restaurants in the area. We're definitely...

The food was ok but pricey for what they served. I ordered shakshuka and as you see in the picture that was just eggs and crushed tomatoes!! It felt like an omelet!

Barely had seasoning and all shakshuka that I’ve had before was served with some herbs on top but this was pretty plain.

The bread was served cold, I don’t know if that’s the way they do it or they forgot to warm it up!

My mom and my husband ordered kebab sandwiches and their sandwiches were filled more with salad than the kebab itself.

The service also was not good. We didn’t have plates and silverware till after the food was served so I had to call someone to bring us. I am middle eastern but not Arabic, so every time I had to repeat myself that I am not Arab and please speak in English.

Nobody checks on you to see if you need anything, we finished our food and expected them to bring us the check waited almost 15-20 minutes and no one came! Finally, my husband walked to their desk to pay!

This place needs a lot of work and attention! I don’t think I would...