A nice family owned restaurant. The hummus can't be beat. And their kabobs hit the spot with the flavors. VERY generous portions.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
L M
Food was very good but very upset at the server. I was the second person to dine in. The server took a while to see what I wanted. I asked two kids there if I could order and that’s when they retrieved the waiter from the back. I ordered the food. I was expecting my lentil soup to be served first. Well, the waiter never asked if I wanted the soup first which is common courtesy to ask! I waited and he brought the soup along with the food. I can tell the waiter lacks restaurant staff training! I won’t be going back because I was so dissatisfied with the poor customer service. At the end, I asked for a box to go, he brought it and disappeared. Again, I had to ask one of the kids to get the server so I could pay. Very poor customer service!!!!!! The bathroom was poorly cleaned too.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 4
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Mixed Grill, Lentil Soup
Eri Bail
The best hummus and falafel sandwich in town. I don’t know what the spicy red pepper sauce is- that’s new since I’ve been ordering but it’s really good.Best value of food for your dollar as well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Falafel Sandwich, Damascus Tour
Sarah P.
An old school mom n pop Syrian Muslim owned restaurant with fantastic hospitality, and excellent falafel and hummus dishes - as well as really good lentil soup. The Syrian rice pudding is a perfect end of meal treat. I absolutely adore Damascus Gate, and also enjoyed reading about the Damascus Gate while eating here.
Bruce Heilbrun
Kafta wrap excellent.Fries had many bad spots. We ate around them.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Marilyn N.
The food was amazing! The service was so kind and helpful! The ambiance was welcoming and inviting! 10/10!
Sam Wahlberg
Great food and service. Always a great meal and very hospitable owners/staff. Don’t let the building construction out front deter you from some great eats! Vegetarian sampler app is a great choice for lunch.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Megan Shallcross
Burnt and flavorless falafels and when is the last time you changed your fryer oil? Ordered the falafel wrap today for lunch. When I opened it up it looked amazing, but after that first bite I tasted nothing but over-cooked burnt falafels and old fryer oil. The falafels themselves had no taste along with every ingredient within the wrap. I literally dissected my wrap, pulling almost everything out, especially the wilted wet slimy lettuce. I would not order from here again.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Amy L.
Left two entrées out of our takeout order. Recommend the spinach pie over the cheese. Get yourself an extra spinach pie.
MistahZ
Went to the Damascus Gate and I was glad I did! The building itself, aside from some reconstruction going on outside at the moment, is pretty spacious, atmospheric and pretty on the inside! The service inside was nice and quick, friendly, and git me my food soon after taking my order! Side food was really good! Falafel, meat and rice dish, hummus, and on a lessee note lentil soup amd bread were all tasty and at a good affordable price! Aside from the soup and bread JUST NEEDING to be a pinch better and the area the restaurant was in being a little shady, I liked Damascus Gate and would suggest giving it a try once if you're in the area!Video and Pictures are of the inside of the building, menu, and food I got!Vegetarian options: Plenty of non meat poultry or chicken options on the menu!Dietary restrictions: Most menu items are clearly there to read and what details aren't, you can ask about!Parking: No GOOD lots and seems more street based!Kid-friendliness: It seems like a kid friendly place but aside from the French Fries? I dunno if kids would like the food!Wheelchair accessibility: Didn't seem like a difficult place for wheelchair bound folks to get into!
Took my family for dinner tonight. We had the family meat platter and the appetizer sampler. There was so much food !!! we all had food to take home. It was amazing. Best Kofta We've ever had. We will definitely be back Make sure you get the house made hot sauce. I wanted to drink it!
Stephanie G.
Took a friend here for lunch and honestly we were both blown away by how flavorful and delicious this meal was. The protein was cooked perfectly, still juicy and seasoned so well. It's hard to tell from the picture but it's actually a ton of food. My favorite part was the little side of hot sauce-- it's decently spicy with tiny pieces of olives and pairs well with literally everything on the plate. The service was great, the owner was so nice and we got delicious red tea from him. Everything was so fresh. I will absolutely be returning.
Mitch J.
Came here based on the good reviews. I agree with other reviewers saying it's probably better to do takeout from here. They have plentiful seating if you need it, but it's in a rougher part of town and the atmosphere could use a little face lift. Between two of us we ordered the hummus, chicken sandwich, and kefta kabob sandwich. All seemed very good and had good portion sizes. The hummus was different than any I'd had before. One thing to keep in mind that yogurt/milk is in every sauce they make (and that sauce is all over every sandwich) and it's not listed on the menu from what I remember. I have a dairy allergy and after ordering our food I found all this out, so now I'm writing this review with a bad stomach ache. Super disappointed. They really need to list that on the menu.Family owned and run business and the staff mostly seem friendly.
Nate Heinen
Damascus Gate is absolutely fantastic. The food is excellent, especially the chicken, hummus, falafel...you can't really go wrong. The food tastes exactly as it does in the Levant. Expect a simple ambiance without frills if dining in, with warm service and cheap prices. You can fill your table with options for several adults for $50. I highly recommend DG to anyone looking for Middle Eastern food as an authentic, delicious option, and some of the best in the Milwaukee area. Give it a try!
A nice family owned restaurant. The hummus can't be beat. And their kabobs hit the spot with the flavors. VERY generous portions.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food was very good but very upset at the server. I was the second person to dine in. The server took a while to see what I wanted. I asked two kids there if I could order and that’s when they retrieved the waiter from the back. I ordered the food. I was expecting my lentil soup to be served first. Well, the waiter never asked if I wanted the soup first which is common courtesy to ask! I waited and he brought the soup along with the food. I can tell the waiter lacks restaurant staff training! I won’t be going back because I was so dissatisfied with the poor customer service. At the end, I asked for a box to go, he brought it and disappeared. Again, I had to ask one of the kids to get the server so I could pay. Very poor customer service!!!!!! The bathroom was poorly cleaned too.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 4
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Mixed Grill, Lentil Soup
The best hummus and falafel sandwich in town. I don’t know what the spicy red pepper sauce is- that’s new since I’ve been ordering but it’s really good.Best value of food for your dollar as well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Falafel Sandwich, Damascus Tour
An old school mom n pop Syrian Muslim owned restaurant with fantastic hospitality, and excellent falafel and hummus dishes - as well as really good lentil soup. The Syrian rice pudding is a perfect end of meal treat. I absolutely adore Damascus Gate, and also enjoyed reading about the Damascus Gate while eating here.
Kafta wrap excellent.Fries had many bad spots. We ate around them.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
The food was amazing! The service was so kind and helpful! The ambiance was welcoming and inviting! 10/10!
Great food and service. Always a great meal and very hospitable owners/staff. Don’t let the building construction out front deter you from some great eats! Vegetarian sampler app is a great choice for lunch.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Burnt and flavorless falafels and when is the last time you changed your fryer oil? Ordered the falafel wrap today for lunch. When I opened it up it looked amazing, but after that first bite I tasted nothing but over-cooked burnt falafels and old fryer oil. The falafels themselves had no taste along with every ingredient within the wrap. I literally dissected my wrap, pulling almost everything out, especially the wilted wet slimy lettuce. I would not order from here again.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Left two entrées out of our takeout order. Recommend the spinach pie over the cheese. Get yourself an extra spinach pie.
Went to the Damascus Gate and I was glad I did! The building itself, aside from some reconstruction going on outside at the moment, is pretty spacious, atmospheric and pretty on the inside! The service inside was nice and quick, friendly, and git me my food soon after taking my order! Side food was really good! Falafel, meat and rice dish, hummus, and on a lessee note lentil soup amd bread were all tasty and at a good affordable price! Aside from the soup and bread JUST NEEDING to be a pinch better and the area the restaurant was in being a little shady, I liked Damascus Gate and would suggest giving it a try once if you're in the area!Video and Pictures are of the inside of the building, menu, and food I got!Vegetarian options: Plenty of non meat poultry or chicken options on the menu!Dietary restrictions: Most menu items are clearly there to read and what details aren't, you can ask about!Parking: No GOOD lots and seems more street based!Kid-friendliness: It seems like a kid friendly place but aside from the French Fries? I dunno if kids would like the food!Wheelchair accessibility: Didn't seem like a difficult place for wheelchair bound folks to get into!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Took my family for dinner tonight. We had the family meat platter and the appetizer sampler. There was so much food !!! we all had food to take home. It was amazing. Best Kofta We've ever had. We will definitely be back Make sure you get the house made hot sauce. I wanted to drink it!
Took a friend here for lunch and honestly we were both blown away by how flavorful and delicious this meal was. The protein was cooked perfectly, still juicy and seasoned so well. It's hard to tell from the picture but it's actually a ton of food. My favorite part was the little side of hot sauce-- it's decently spicy with tiny pieces of olives and pairs well with literally everything on the plate. The service was great, the owner was so nice and we got delicious red tea from him. Everything was so fresh. I will absolutely be returning.
Came here based on the good reviews. I agree with other reviewers saying it's probably better to do takeout from here. They have plentiful seating if you need it, but it's in a rougher part of town and the atmosphere could use a little face lift. Between two of us we ordered the hummus, chicken sandwich, and kefta kabob sandwich. All seemed very good and had good portion sizes. The hummus was different than any I'd had before. One thing to keep in mind that yogurt/milk is in every sauce they make (and that sauce is all over every sandwich) and it's not listed on the menu from what I remember. I have a dairy allergy and after ordering our food I found all this out, so now I'm writing this review with a bad stomach ache. Super disappointed. They really need to list that on the menu.Family owned and run business and the staff mostly seem friendly.
Damascus Gate is absolutely fantastic. The food is excellent, especially the chicken, hummus, falafel...you can't really go wrong. The food tastes exactly as it does in the Levant. Expect a simple ambiance without frills if dining in, with warm service and cheap prices. You can fill your table with options for several adults for $50. I highly recommend DG to anyone looking for Middle Eastern food as an authentic, delicious option, and some of the best in the Milwaukee area. Give it a try!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Grilled Chicken, Chicken Sandwich
All foods were tasty and fresh!!! Very recommend to visit this place!!!