AL SHAMI
8600 Baymeadows Rd Suite 22-23, Jacksonville
(904) 739-9410
Customers' Favorites
Falafel and Baba Ghanoush
Muhammara Tabbouleh Salad
Greek Salad with Chicken
Grounded Chicken Kabob
Rolled Grape Leaves
Grounded Beef Kabob
Chicken Shawarma
Lentil Soup Bowl
Pickled Veggies
Falafel Arabi
Featured items
Kabab Combo
A skewer each of grounded Angus beef and grounded chicken breast. Served with fresh basmati rice and grilled Roma tomato.
Chicken Shawarma Sandwich
Chicken cooked to perfection, wrapped in oven hot pita bread with Arabic pickle and garlic sauce spread.
Knafeh
Sheesh Taouq
A skewer of marinated chicken breast in different spices and saffron. Served with fresh basmati rice and grilled Roma tomato.
Falafel
Grounded up chickpeas and fresh herbs, deep-fried to perfection. Served with mixed greens and special homemade sauce.
Beef Shawarma Sandwich
Authentic tasting Mediterranean beef tender strips, wrapped in oven-hot pita bread with Arabic pickle, onion, tomato, parsley, and tahini sauce spread.
Sheesh Taoud & Beef Kabob
A skewer each of one marinated chicken breast and grounded beef. Served with fresh basmati rice and grilled Roma tomato.
Beef Kabob
Two grounded Angus beef kabobs grilled to perfection. Served with fresh basmati rice and grilled Roma tomato.
French Fries
Thin and crispy hand-cut potatoes served with a side of garlic dipping sauce.
Tabouleh Salad
Finely chopped parsley, with tomatoes, mint, onion, bulgur, and seasoned with olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and sweet pepper.
Grounded Beef Kabob
One skewer of grounded Angus beef kabob. Served with, fresh basmati rice, and grilled Roma tomato.
Hummus
House-made daily consisting of mashed chickpeas, tahini, and fresh lemon juice, served with oven-hot pita bread.
Cheese burger
Served With French Fries.
Cucumber Yogurt
Freshly strained plain yogurt mixed with English cucumbers and fresh garlic. Garnished with dried mint.
Appetizers
Falafel
Grounded up chickpeas and fresh herbs, deep-fried to perfection. Served with mixed greens and special homemade sauce.
French Fries
Thin and crispy hand-cut potatoes served with a side of garlic dipping sauce.
Hummus
House-made daily consisting of mashed chickpeas, tahini, and fresh lemon juice, served with oven-hot pita bread.
Cucumber Yogurt
Freshly strained plain yogurt mixed with English cucumbers and fresh garlic. Garnished with dried mint.
Kibbeh
A mixture of bulgur wheat, onions, and ground beef forms a hollow shell for a delicious stuffing.
Baba Ghanoush
Roasted eggplant mixed with creamy tahini, fresh garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil, served with oven-hot pita bread.
Beef Tongues
Steamed cooked beef tongues with fresh lemon juice and parsley served with oven-hot pita bread and Arabic pickles.
Rolled Grape Leaves
With your choice of rice and vegetables or rice and ground beef.
Hummus with Ground Beef
House-made daily consisting of mashed chickpeas, tahini, and fresh lemon juice covered with ground beef and served with oven-hot pita bread.
Cheese Rolls
Fried egg rolls filled with our special mix of cheeses, a hint of chopped parsley, and black sesame seeds.
Pickled Veggies
Made from fresh local produce hand-cut and made in-house.
Salads
Tabouleh Salad
Finely chopped parsley, with tomatoes, mint, onion, bulgur, and seasoned with olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and sweet pepper.
Chicken salad
Fattoush Salad
Chopped romaine lettuce, cucumber, tomato, and onion and tossed with pomegranate molasses and topped with fried pita chips.
Greek Salad
Organic lettuce, tomatoes, olives, feta cheese, pepperoncini, and cucumbers topped with olive oil and red wine vinegar dressing.
Fatteh and Fava Beans
Fava Beans (Foul Mamas)
Traditional middle eastern savory breakfast dish of fava beans, fresh tomatoes, lemon juice, parsley, and your choice of olive oil or tahini sauce, served with oven-hot pita bread and Arabic pickles.
Chickpeas Fatten
Toasted pita bread, cooked chickpeas, fresh lemon juice and garlic covered with our special spices and tahini sauce spread then your choice of ghee or olive oil served with Arabic pickles.
Fatteh with Beef Tongues
Toasted pita bread, cooked chickpeas, fresh lemon juice and garlic covered with our special spices and tahini sauce spread then ghee with beef tongues on top, served with Arabic pickles.
Fatteh with Ground Beef
Toasted pita bread, cooked chickpeas, fresh lemon juice and garlic covered with our special spices and tahini sauce spread then ghee with ground beef on top, served with Arabic pickles.
Sandwiches
Chicken Shawarma Sandwich
Chicken cooked to perfection, wrapped in oven hot pita bread with Arabic pickle and garlic sauce spread.
Beef Shawarma Sandwich
Authentic tasting Mediterranean beef tender strips, wrapped in oven-hot pita bread with Arabic pickle, onion, tomato, parsley, and tahini sauce spread.
French Fries Sandwich
Cheese burger
Served With French Fries.
Turkey sandwich
Served with French Fries
Falafel Sandwich
Grounded up chickpeas and fresh herbs, deep-fried to perfection. Wrapped in oven-hot pita bread with pickles, tomato, parsley, lettuce, and tahini sauce spread.
Sheesh Taouq Sandwich
A skewer of marinated chicken breast wrapped in oven-hot pita bread with Arabic pickle, tomato, and garlic sauce spread.
Beef Kabob Sandwich
Ground beef skewer and grilled wrapped in oven-hot pita bread with Arabic pickle, onion, tomato, parsley, and tahini sauce.
Chicken Kabob Sandwich
Falafel Arabi Sandwich
Hot pita bread stuffed with crispy hot falafel balls and diced into 4 pieces, surrounded by cool and crunchy diced tomatoes, Arabic pickles, and drenched with tahini sauce.
Entrees
Beef Kabob
Two grounded Angus beef kabobs grilled to perfection. Served with fresh basmati rice and grilled Roma tomato.
Sheesh Taouq
A skewer of marinated chicken breast in different spices and saffron. Served with fresh basmati rice and grilled Roma tomato.
Chicken Kabab
Two grounded chicken breast kabobs grilled to perfection. Served with fresh basmati rice and grilled Roma tomato.
Lamb Chops
Marinated lamb in our special house blend, skewered and grilled. Served with fresh basmati rice and grilled Roma tomato.
Grilled Shrimp
Seasoned grilled shrimp served with fresh basmati rice ,grilled tomato and shrimp sauce.
Platters
Kabab Combo
A skewer each of grounded Angus beef and grounded chicken breast. Served with fresh basmati rice and grilled Roma tomato.
Sheesh Taoud & Beef Kabob
A skewer each of one marinated chicken breast and grounded beef. Served with fresh basmati rice and grilled Roma tomato.
Chicken Shawarma Platter
Authentic tasting Mediterranean chicken shawarma served with your choice of rice or French fries.
Mix Grill (feed two people)
Two skewers of kaftan, two skewers of sheesh taouq. Served with fresh basmati rice, tabouleh or fatoush salad, and your choice of Hummus or Baba ghanough.
Beef Shawarma Platter
Authentic tasting Mediterranean beef tender strips shawarma served with your choice of rice or French fries.
Family Feast
Six skewers of beef kabob, three skewers of sheesh taouq, three portions of basmati rice, Fattoush salad, and your choice of hummus or baba ghanoush.
AL Shami
Marinated and skewered filet mignon and your choice of a skewer of sheesh taouq or kaftan grilled to perfection. Served with fresh basmati rice, grilled tomato and side of salad.
Soups
Lentil Soup
Red lentils cooked with a hint of spice flavorings, bay leaves, and a touch of fresh lemon.
Chicken Soup
Veggies soup
Kids Menu
Grounded Beef Kabob
One skewer of grounded Angus beef kabob. Served with, fresh basmati rice, and grilled Roma tomato.
Sheesh Taouq
One skewer of marinated chicken breast. Served with, fresh basmati rice, and grilled Roma tomato.
Chicken Nuggets (7 pcs)
Five pieces of chicken nuggets served with french fries, ketchup, and garlic sauce.
Grounded Chicken Kabob
One skewer of grounded chicken kabob. Served with, fresh basmati rice, and grilled Roma tomato.
Extra Skewers
Sheesh Taouq
Grounded Beef Kabob
Garlic Sauce
Grounded Chicken Kabob
Grilled Onions
Grilled Tomato
Desserts
Baklava
1 piece
Knafeh
Beverages
Yogurt (Doogh)
Bottled Water
Hot Tea (Cup)
Arabic Coffee (Cup)
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Recent Reviews
The food was very good-- mediocre score for service--virtually none. (Other guests gave rave reviews on service, but maybe that is dinner time?) We had a young man who took our orders and then we just sat. Food came out with nice presentation and we began eating. We had to flag the Server down to get beverages (there were only 3 other tables)-- we never received our drinks prior to the food? Server never came back to check on us and most of us needed drink refills. (A lady at...
September 2025
I recently tried this restaurant and absolutely loved it! The foul and traditional Syrian fattat were full of authentic flavors that reminded me of home. The portions were generous, the ingredients tasted fresh, and the presentation was simple yet beautiful. The staff were warm and welcoming, which made the whole experience even better. If you’re looking for real Syrian comfort food, this is definitely the place to go!
September 2025
my friend and I grabbed a late lunch there, and we ordered Fatteh. They made it just how we wanted, and it tasted amazing! The food came out super fast, too. I'd totally tell everyone I know to go there.
September 2025
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