My recent dining experience at Open Sesame was nothing short of exceptional. From the moment we arrived, we were greeted warmly and made to feel at home. Despite not having a reservation, we were pleasantly surprised to be seated within 15 minutes. The food was like a home-cooked meal, incredibly authentic, and bursting with flavor. Each dish was a delightful experience, and it was evident that great care was taken in preparing them. The service was also outstanding, exceeding all expectations. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a memorable dining experience with delicious, homestyle food and impeccable service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Party Platter, Hummus, Beef Shawarma, Lentil Soup, Open Sesame Combo, Chicken Tawook
Shane Neugass
The food here is positively delicious. I'm all about the Open Sesame Combo.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A B.I.
People who set up this place are on top of the game .Great food !1000 stars from my son !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Perry Sperling
Small place 3 tables lamb kebobs rice hummus Mediterranean chicken pita bread stuffed grape leaves and
Staff and the menu off the hook. Great to sit out front and eat some amazing food ! Lamb chops , hummus, veggie plate , baba ganhoush, houlumi everything is goodVegetarian options: Plenty of optionsDietary restrictions: Gluten free optionsParking: Go early like 5
Such a great spot for locals and visitors alike! The previous reviews speak for themselves. This place has an outstanding vibe, great service and even better food. We got the party platter for 4 and it was so good and so much food... And that garlic sauce... **chef's kiss** Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mezza Sampler, Party Platter
Kkalqu Alqubaisi
One of the best restaurants it’s a must to try in LAI HIGHLY
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mezza Sampler, The Sultan, Spicy Garlic Potatoes
Monica C Abreu Diaz
LOVE LOVE LOVE!! Cannot recommend this restaurant more. The food was delicious. Would definitely recommend the lamb chops which are cooked to perfection! The service is impecable and the atmosphere is great for a nice night out. We’ll definitely become regulars at this spot!
Whoever was managing the restaurant on Friday night 2/16 is very passionate about what he does. Warm welcoming and excellent service despite the immense crowd tonight. Food is authentic and delicious! I will be frequenting the long beach location since it’s just a few minutes from my house! :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sebastien Elkouby
Great food, great service, great music!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jianna M.S.
**update** - updating this review. After calling a few times I finally got a hold of the owner and he refunded our meal, which we appreciated. He was upset none of his staff told him what happened and explained the kitchen got backed up with to go orders. In this case our persistence eventually got through.I have been looking forward to coming here. I’ve been wanting to try it for a long time as Lebanese food is one of my favorites. Unfortunately, my first dining experience here was pretty bad. I want to make it clear the server is not to be blamed because we watched them put the order in right after we gave it to them And continually go to the kitchen window and ask for it, but the kitchen just must’ve forgotten to cook it.We waited for over an hour for the food that just never came and then finally came and we had to box it up and leave because by that point my friend had such a bad headache and was getting really sick - so we couldn’t even eat at the restaurant. To go in and pay full price for dining experience, including a full tip, and not to eat in the restaurant is inexcusable. We watched three different parties come in sit down, make their order, get served, and pay a bill before we got our food. I think it was pretty bad that we weren’t discounted, that we ended up paying full price and that no one even really apologized. The server did apologize but the kitchen didn’t do anything, the manager didn’t do anything. it wasn’t like it was so busy because we got there pretty early on a Friday evening - well before the rush. They just forgot to cook it. And didn’t even bother to admit it or come over to the table and make amends -so I followed up with a phone call and was told thanks for my feedback.they must not need repeat business.What we did end up eating at the restaurant, french fries and pickles, tasted good, but the dining experience was pretty crap.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
shiki hooks
Took a friend here, had been once before and ordered the main shrimp. Order it again because it was yum and this time it had two bitten pieces of shrimp tail in my dish. Found the first one and thought it weird but when I went for another found a second shrimp tail that looked to be half bitten. Lost my appetite as there’s no reason shrimp with meat in its tail should have come separated from the entire body. When I raised this concern with the waiter, which was great, he called over the manager. At this point the experience took a real dive as the manager proceeded to explained how the shrimp is prepared and that it was impossible as the shrimp are loaded onto a skewer. I said exactly! and this was my concern; then he proceeded to say I was lying and wanted a free meal. Not about the money at all I said and that I simply don’t want the dish anymore. He was soo rude and acted like as though we just wanted to get a free meal, which wasn’t the case, he then proceeded to ignore me, and only speak to my male counterpart as though I weren’t even there, when I was the one experiencing this. Never sent a meal back or had anyone be so disrespectful, I will definitely not be recommending this place to friends anymore and won’t be returning myself. Absolutely the worst dinning experience I’ve ever had.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 1
Gaby Ruiz
Excellent place to delight yourself with exquisite Mediterranean dishes...
Really large portions, definitely worth it
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My recent dining experience at Open Sesame was nothing short of exceptional. From the moment we arrived, we were greeted warmly and made to feel at home. Despite not having a reservation, we were pleasantly surprised to be seated within 15 minutes. The food was like a home-cooked meal, incredibly authentic, and bursting with flavor. Each dish was a delightful experience, and it was evident that great care was taken in preparing them. The service was also outstanding, exceeding all expectations. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a memorable dining experience with delicious, homestyle food and impeccable service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Party Platter, Hummus, Beef Shawarma, Lentil Soup, Open Sesame Combo, Chicken Tawook
The food here is positively delicious. I'm all about the Open Sesame Combo.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
People who set up this place are on top of the game .Great food !1000 stars from my son !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Small place 3 tables lamb kebobs rice hummus Mediterranean chicken pita bread stuffed grape leaves and
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Kebab, Mezza Sampler, Party Platter, Hummus, Chicken Shawarma, Lamb Chops, Pita
Chicken
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Staff and the menu off the hook. Great to sit out front and eat some amazing food ! Lamb chops , hummus, veggie plate , baba ganhoush, houlumi everything is goodVegetarian options: Plenty of optionsDietary restrictions: Gluten free optionsParking: Go early like 5
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mezza Sampler, Hummus, Lentil Soup, Lamb Chops
Such a great spot for locals and visitors alike! The previous reviews speak for themselves. This place has an outstanding vibe, great service and even better food. We got the party platter for 4 and it was so good and so much food... And that garlic sauce... **chef's kiss** Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mezza Sampler, Party Platter
One of the best restaurants it’s a must to try in LAI HIGHLY
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mezza Sampler, The Sultan, Spicy Garlic Potatoes
LOVE LOVE LOVE!! Cannot recommend this restaurant more. The food was delicious. Would definitely recommend the lamb chops which are cooked to perfection! The service is impecable and the atmosphere is great for a nice night out. We’ll definitely become regulars at this spot!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mezza Sampler, Chicken Shawarma, Fattoush Salad, Lamb Chops, Pita, Arayes
Restaurantji Recommends
Whoever was managing the restaurant on Friday night 2/16 is very passionate about what he does. Warm welcoming and excellent service despite the immense crowd tonight. Food is authentic and delicious! I will be frequenting the long beach location since it’s just a few minutes from my house! :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food, great service, great music!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
**update** - updating this review. After calling a few times I finally got a hold of the owner and he refunded our meal, which we appreciated. He was upset none of his staff told him what happened and explained the kitchen got backed up with to go orders. In this case our persistence eventually got through.I have been looking forward to coming here. I’ve been wanting to try it for a long time as Lebanese food is one of my favorites. Unfortunately, my first dining experience here was pretty bad. I want to make it clear the server is not to be blamed because we watched them put the order in right after we gave it to them And continually go to the kitchen window and ask for it, but the kitchen just must’ve forgotten to cook it.We waited for over an hour for the food that just never came and then finally came and we had to box it up and leave because by that point my friend had such a bad headache and was getting really sick - so we couldn’t even eat at the restaurant. To go in and pay full price for dining experience, including a full tip, and not to eat in the restaurant is inexcusable. We watched three different parties come in sit down, make their order, get served, and pay a bill before we got our food. I think it was pretty bad that we weren’t discounted, that we ended up paying full price and that no one even really apologized. The server did apologize but the kitchen didn’t do anything, the manager didn’t do anything. it wasn’t like it was so busy because we got there pretty early on a Friday evening - well before the rush. They just forgot to cook it. And didn’t even bother to admit it or come over to the table and make amends -so I followed up with a phone call and was told thanks for my feedback.they must not need repeat business.What we did end up eating at the restaurant, french fries and pickles, tasted good, but the dining experience was pretty crap.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
Took a friend here, had been once before and ordered the main shrimp. Order it again because it was yum and this time it had two bitten pieces of shrimp tail in my dish. Found the first one and thought it weird but when I went for another found a second shrimp tail that looked to be half bitten. Lost my appetite as there’s no reason shrimp with meat in its tail should have come separated from the entire body. When I raised this concern with the waiter, which was great, he called over the manager. At this point the experience took a real dive as the manager proceeded to explained how the shrimp is prepared and that it was impossible as the shrimp are loaded onto a skewer. I said exactly! and this was my concern; then he proceeded to say I was lying and wanted a free meal. Not about the money at all I said and that I simply don’t want the dish anymore. He was soo rude and acted like as though we just wanted to get a free meal, which wasn’t the case, he then proceeded to ignore me, and only speak to my male counterpart as though I weren’t even there, when I was the one experiencing this. Never sent a meal back or had anyone be so disrespectful, I will definitely not be recommending this place to friends anymore and won’t be returning myself. Absolutely the worst dinning experience I’ve ever had.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 1
Excellent place to delight yourself with exquisite Mediterranean dishes...
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5