MIDDLE EASTERN
BABYLON CAFE 7724 Maple St. 314-0010 Don't miss the gyro plate, heaped with tasty spiced ground lamb and beef, tahini, hummus, and fresh salad. The vegetarian sandwich is guaranteed to scratch your veggie itch, offering grilled eggplant, spinach, garlic, tomato, and feta, all grilled to toasty perfection. Reservations recommended for large groups. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards and checks. $
BYBLOS 1501 Metairie Road, Metairie 834-9773; 3218 Magazine St. 894-1233 Although Byblos belongs to a popular row of very casual Magazine Street eateries, it's a decidedly stylish destination for upscale Middle Eastern food. The kebabs are always a hit, as is the eggplant crabcake, made with a creamy parmesean dressing. Thursday nights is $3 martini night. Takeout is available. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
CAFE PYRAMIDS 1113 Decatur St. 569-0041; www.cafepyramids.com This new French Quarter spot serves up authentic Mediterranean cuisine, such as eggplant dip, grilled shrimp kebabs and tender lamb chops. All of this can be enjoyed in their cozy space or out in the courtyard. Belly dancing performances liven up Wednesday and Friday evenings, and hookahs are always available for your smoking pleasure. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
CASABLANCA MOROCCAN AND MIDDLE EASTERN RESTAURANT 3030 Severn Ave., Metairie 888-2209; www.kosherneworleans.com North African classics like pita sandwiches, hummus, stuffed grape leaves and baba ganoush are all represented. No reservations. Lunch Sunday through Friday, dinner Saturday through Thursday. Credit cards. $$
CLEOPATRA MEDITERRANEAN CUISINE 2701 Manhattan Blvd., Harvey 361-1113 Whether it's appetizers (hummus, baba ghanoush, spinach pie), entrees (lamb shish kebab, chicken shawarma) or the Cleopatra Super Special (beef or lamb shank, stuffed squash, potato, tomato, eggplant, bell pepper and rice), Cleopatra is never in denial of quality food. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
DIXIE GYROS 110 Carondelet St. 523-6614 Gyro and falafel sandwiches and leafy Greek salads studded with olives and feta provide a lunchtime oasis. The Greek omelette is a popular dish, stuffed with peppers, tomatoes, onions and gyro meat. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and early dinner daily. Credit cards. $
LEBANON'S CAFE 1500 S. Carrollton Ave. 862-6200 Lovers of garlic rejoice when dining at this Mediterranean mecca. The hummus is spicy and well seasoned, the chicken and beef shawarmas are tender and the baklava melts in your mouth. The menu includes many vegetarian options. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
MONA'S CAFE 504 Frenchmen St. 949-4115; 3149 Calhoun St. 861-2124; 3901 Banks St. 482-7743; 4126 Magazine St. 894-9800; www.shopno.com/monas This casual Middle Eastern eatery now boasts four locations that all serve favorites like grilled lamb chops marinated in herbs, beef shawarma and the gyro topped with tahini sauce. Vegetarians appreciate the platter loaded with hummus, baba ghanoush, tabbouleh and falafels. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
PHOENECIA 4201 Veterans Memorial Blvd. (Independence Mall), Metairie 889-9950 All the exotic flavors of the Middle East can be found at Phoenecia. Vegetarians and meat eaters alike always find something satisfying on the menu of hummus, falafels, stuffed grape leaves, tabbouleh, vegetarian platters and lamb kebabs. Reservations recommended on weekends. Lunch Monday through Friday, dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
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