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!
Our favorite Middle Eastern food in Milwaukee. Owned and operated by Syrian refugees, we used to get their Damascus Tour appetizer platter as takeout during the pandemic. The staff are very friendly and the dishes delicious.
All the food we tried was delicious!! Very nice couple that owned the restaurant served us.
This is a beautiful restaurant with a very swet and humble staff BUT
THE FOOD IS AMAZING! I always tell people there is something about cooking with love and this place does it and I'm so happy Milwaukee has such a unique and amazing place to provide it.
Delicious Middle Eastern option. Not much ambiance but food is so tasty. Be patient, all food scratch made with limited staff.
Our party of four was one of only two tables seated on cold Saturday night but they were also moving a fair amount of carry out. Son ordered the vegetarian app sampler. I got the two children skewers, probably the best flavor I have have experienced with chicken. Wife and other son got the two skewer sampler and side of lentil soup. All included delicious hummus.
All in all a good experience at a hidden gem on near south side.
A nice family owned restaurant. The hummus can't be beat. And their kabobs hit the spot with the flavors. VERY generous portions.
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.
First coming in, it’s very welcoming. One of the few restaurants that offers orange soda!! Damascus Gate offered a large variety of food. They even made a custom order for me when I told them I wasn’t hungry. They served me the BEST DISH! It was so delicious, I had never tasted anything like that in my life. They had yellow rice underneath little chunks of mildly spicy chicken and strips of lamb (sorry about the picture, everybody dug in before I could get a good one haha) 11/10 would come here again. Service was amazing.
The restaurant lays in the heart of historic Milwaukee. It’s cozy, nicely decorated. When you enter the world of Damascus from the music to the pictures and the smell of delicious food. The owner welcomed us warmly and the service was very quick and nice. The Yalngi ( Vegan stuffed grape leaf) melted in my mouth and I didn’t even need to chew it. The Kebbah (a thin layer of bulgur stuffed with finely ground lean meat with Middle Eastern spices, then fried) reminds me with my mom’s Kibbah and there were the best I ever had in a restaurant. The Kabab, rice and hummus were yummy.
This is the most authentic Syrian food I've had in a long time! This is a restaurant run by a person from Syria who still has the touch of true Syrian food. The taste and quality are unbeatable! Highly recommend to anyone looking for a good experience and soul satisfying food!
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.
All foods were tasty and fresh!!! Very recommend to visit this place!!!
Food was absolutely amazing! So fresh and flavorful. We arrived right as they were opening so the service was a bit slow but well worth the wait. I will definitely be returning and recommending to friends.
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While I have had the desire to visit this place for the last 8 months, it being listed on Milwaukee Magazines "52 restaurants to visit in 2020" moved it to the top of the list. Located in the historic section of Mitchell Street, you need to really look to find it. As I visited this restaurant at 3:30 PM, it was less than crowded. I was immediately seated, and some of the entrees were on display in a case, and also described by the waitress. I started with a Turkish coffee, and placed my order. About 20 minutes later the waitress apologized, and informed me that the kitchen's printer had malfunctioned and they had just received my order.
In about 15 minutes I received my appetizer, the Spinach Fatayer, a type of savory tart with a filling of spinach.
In another 10 minutes I received the Mixed Grill entree. A mix of a large Kefta Kabob and four pieces of grilled chicken, flanked by a roasted tomato and grilled onion, all set on a generous bed of saffron rice. A small salad, a small dish of hummus, and pita bread were included. Everything was incredibly fresh, hot, and well seasoned.
At the close of the meal I commented to the waitress how much I enjoyed everything, especially the appetizer. She offered to get me samples of a couple of the appetizers that were off menu. I also ordered an order of grape leaves, and a dessert of Kunafa (baked sweet cheese) to go. At a sum total of less than $26.00, I will be returning.
I called to see if they could host a special meal for friends celebrating their retirement and it was fabulous!! They created a custom menu for 45 people, set the tables beautifully and served delicious food. Everyone in our group loved the food and appreciated the kindness of the owners!
Absolutely delicious Middle Eastern cuisine, served with the profound love and authenticity that immigrants in search of the American Dream put into everything they do. We were treated like family and the food came out quick and at a very reasonable price. Exquisitely seared and seasoned mixed grill chicken/beef kabob with fresh hummus, tabbouleh, mousakka, salad, and lentil soup. Muhalaya (Syrian rice pudding) for dessert was smooth, creamy, and refreshing!
Highly recommended, and we'll be back again and again ☺️❤️🙏
Spectacular food and service! Ordered catering from here for my son's birthday after trying it at another party. Food was hot and came on time, was excellently priced, and the portions were incredibly generous (we have leftovers even after giving away multiple boxes of food). The food is amazing and delicious, so aromatic, and even typing this out is making me crave more! Meat was tender and juicy, rice was expertly seasoned, and the desserts were so good I forgot to take pictures. Owners and staff are so humble and it was a pleasure dealing with them for our special event. I 100% recommend them to anyone looking to try excellent middle eastern food, or to anyone looking to cater food for a party. Thank you from me and my family for an excellent experience on our son's very special day!
Its super delicious. The staff are friendly. Highly recommended. If you get hummus as an appetizer, be aware it also comes with the main dish. So it will be extra :) The Felafel is great!
Our office had a DoorDash group order for lunch, so a dozen people ordering various dishes. Every person agreed the meals were excellent. Even with the large order and delivery time the food was fresh and tasty. A definite re-order location!
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