Middle Eastern Restaurants in Sterling Heights, MI
The best Middle Eastern restaurants in Sterling Heights, MI offer clear choices for counter-service lunches, Lebanese dinners, and meals with live music. Saj Alreef Restaurant at 4100 Metro Pkwy and Chickpea Kitchen at 39525 Mound Rd share the highest Google rating in this guide, 4.7 stars, with 6,160 and 1,268 reviews respectively. Saj Alreef serves breakfast through dinner and opens daily from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Chickpea Kitchen focuses on custom bowls, soups, and salads with counter service.
Mound Road also has Kabob Hut, rated 4.6 from 1,228 reviews, whose menu includes falafel, kebabs, and shawarma. It shares the guide’s lowest listed price level with Chickpea Kitchen. Farther along Mound Road, Alrafidyn Restaurant opens at 10 a.m. daily, serves breakfast, and has a quiet, casual atmosphere.
For a table-service dinner, La Saj Lebanese Bistro on Southcove Drive pairs Lebanese specialties with wine, cocktails, and a fireplace. Ishtar Restaurant at 3625 15 Mile Rd offers live music and stays open until 10 p.m. every day. Baghdad Market, also on 15 Mile Road, combines shawarma carryout with a bakery and grocery shopping.
4.3(6,728)· Google4.3 out of 5 from 6728 reviews (Google rating)
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Ishtar Restaurant at 3625 15 Mile Rd in Sterling Heights, MI serves Middle Eastern and Mediterranean fare, ranging from soups to spit-cooked meats. The menu includes small plates, comfort food, healthy options, and vegan and vegetarian choices, along with desserts, cocktails, coffee, and tea. Its setting is described as elegant and music-filled, with live music among its listed features. Brunch, lunch, and dinner are available, as is late-night food.
The restaurant accommodates groups and solo diners, and families have access to a children’s menu and high chairs. Reservations are accepted, though a wait is usual. Guests can choose dine-in service, takeout, or delivery, including no-contact delivery; catering is also available. Free parking is listed both in a lot and on the street. The entrance, parking, restroom, and seating are wheelchair accessible. Ishtar Restaurant has a Google rating of 4.3 from 6,728 reviews.
4.7(6,160)· Google4.7 out of 5 from 6160 reviews (Google rating)
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Saj Alreef Restaurant serves Middle Eastern specialties at 4100 Metro Pkwy in Sterling Heights, MI. The setting is contemporary, with a casual, cozy atmosphere. Breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner are available, along with coffee and dessert. Offerings include small plates, comfort food, and vegan and vegetarian options. The restaurant is listed as popular for lunch and dinner and suitable for solo diners, families, and groups. Its Google rating is 4.7 stars from 6,160 reviews.
For families, the restaurant provides a children’s menu, high chairs, and changing tables. Reservations are accepted, and a private dining room and catering are available. Guests can dine in with table or counter service, order takeout, or use delivery, including no-contact delivery. The entrance, parking, seating, and restroom are wheelchair accessible. Parking options include free lot and street parking, paid lot parking, and valet service. Wi-Fi is available, and payments can be made by credit card, debit card, or NFC mobile payment.
4.5(2,045)· Google4.5 out of 5 from 2045 reviews (Google rating)
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La Saj Lebanese Bistro is a Middle Eastern restaurant at 13776 Southcove Dr in Sterling Heights, MI, serving Lebanese specialties for lunch and dinner. Its Google description emphasizes a sophisticated setting, while listed atmosphere attributes include casual, cozy and quiet. A fireplace and an on-site bar are among its features. The offerings include small plates, comfort food, vegan and vegetarian options, plus wine, beer, cocktails, coffee and tea. Google lists a 4.5-star rating from 2,045 reviews.
The restaurant accommodates solo diners and groups, accepts reservations and has a private dining room. Families have access to a children’s menu and high chairs. Dine-in table service, takeout, delivery and catering are available. The entrance, seating and restroom are listed as wheelchair accessible. Parking options include free lot and street parking, as well as paid lot parking. Listed highlights include fast service, cocktails, wine, coffee, tea and desserts.
4.7(1,268)· Google4.7 out of 5 from 1268 reviews (Google rating)
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Chickpea Kitchen is a counter-service Middle Eastern restaurant at 39525 Mound Rd in Sterling Heights, MI. Set in a strip mall, the Mediterranean eatery serves custom bowls, soups and salads, with vegan, vegetarian and health-focused options among its offerings. Small plates, comfort food, coffee and dessert are also available. The casual setting accommodates dine-in meals and takeout, with brunch, lunch and dinner service, plus catering. There is no table service or delivery, and reservations are not accepted.
Popular for lunch and dinner, Chickpea Kitchen also accommodates solo diners, families and groups, and is popular with students. Children are welcome, and high chairs are available. Practical features include free parking in a lot and on the street, Wi-Fi and a restroom. The entrance, parking, restroom and seating are wheelchair accessible. Credit cards, debit cards and NFC mobile payments are accepted. Its Google rating is 4.7 stars from 1,268 reviews.
4.6(1,228)· Google4.6 out of 5 from 1228 reviews (Google rating)
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Kabob Hut is a compact, casual Middle Eastern restaurant at 37867 Mound Rd in Sterling Heights, MI. Its menu includes falafel, kebabs, shawarma and other Middle Eastern dishes, with vegetarian and vegan options, small plates and a salad bar. Lunch and dinner are served, along with coffee and dessert. The setting is described as cozy and quiet, and the restaurant is listed as popular for lunch, dinner and solo dining. Its Google rating is 4.6 stars from 1,228 reviews.
Diners can choose dine-in, takeout or delivery, and catering is available. Kabob Hut offers both counter and table service and accepts reservations. Families have access to a children’s menu and high chairs, while groups are also welcome. The restaurant identifies as LGBTQ-welcoming and a transgender safe space. Accessibility features include a wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking, seating and restroom. Free lot and street parking, Wi-Fi and a unisex restroom round out the practical amenities.
4.1(727)· Google4.1 out of 5 from 727 reviews (Google rating)
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Baghdad Market at 11540 15 Mile Rd in Sterling Heights, MI combines a Middle Eastern carry-out restaurant, bakery and grocery store. The prepared-food menu includes shawarma wraps and platters, while the bakery offers fresh bread and pastries described by the business as inspired by centuries-old recipes. The grocery section stocks spices, herbs, specialty ingredients and fresh produce, bringing meal ingredients and ready-to-eat food together in one location.
This small business offers in-store shopping and pickup, but delivery is not available. Free parking is available in a lot and on the street, and both the entrance and designated parking are wheelchair accessible. Payment options include credit cards, debit cards, NFC mobile payments and SNAP. For those comparing local options, Baghdad Market has a Google rating of 4.1 out of 5 from 727 reviews.
4.4(328)· Google4.4 out of 5 from 328 reviews (Google rating)
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Alrafidyn Restaurant is a Middle Eastern restaurant at 44633 Mound Rd in Sterling Heights, MI. It serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert, with lunch and dinner listed among its popular uses. The atmosphere is described as casual and quiet, and the restaurant accommodates solo diners and families with children. Its Google rating is 4.4 from 328 reviews.
The offerings include comfort food, small plates, vegetarian options, healthy and organic choices, a salad bar, and coffee. Guests can dine in with seating and table service, order takeout, or use delivery; catering is also available. The restaurant accepts reservations and has a children’s menu. Free parking is available in a lot and on the street, while the entrance, parking, restroom, and seating are wheelchair accessible. Credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments are accepted.
