Al Bawadi Grill – Middle Eastern
Al Bawadi Grill captures the vibrant spirit of Middle Eastern hospitality, welcoming guests into a space where the bright, herbaceous aromas of the Levant fill the air. Crisp, garden-fresh salads like zesty Taboulah and sumac-dusted Fattoush provide a refreshing burst of color and crunch, perfectly balanced by the comforting, earthy warmth of traditional lentil and toasted freekah soups. This is a culinary oasis where ancient recipes and sun-ripened ingredients come together to create a soulful, communal dining experience.
7216 West 87th Street, Bridgeview IL 60455 https://albawadigrill.com/Rating: 5/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Price range: $
Dietary options: vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free, nut-free, low-carb, gluten-free, high-protein, keto, halal, mediterranean, pescatarian, heart-healthy, plant-based, low-fat, sugar-free, whole30, paleo, diabetic, weight-watchers, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, anti-inflammatory, atkins, south-beach, clean-eating, volumetrics, tlc, raw-food, detox, alkaline, carnivore, mayo-clinic, slow-carb, pegan, candida, sirtfood, macrobiotic, lectin-free
Currently open
Hours
- Sunday - Thursday
- 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Friday - Saturday
- 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM
What diners are saying
Guests rave about the delicious brunch offerings and consistently highlight the polite, welcoming staff who provide a warm and hospitable dining experience. Celebrated for its high-quality flavors and friendly service, this spot is a top recommendation for travelers looking for a satisfying meal in an inviting environment. Reviewers particularly appreciate the attentive care from the entire team, noting that the delicious food and professional service make it a standout choice for a memorable morning meal.
Menu
Salads & Soups
- Taboulah Salad - $8.99: Finely chopped parsley, bulgur wheat, tomatoes, mint, lemon juice and olive oil. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Sirtfood
- Fattoush Salad - $7.99: Mixed lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, scallions & Parsley, topped with pita chips. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Weight-Watchers, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
- Mediterranean Greek Salad - $9.99: Romaine lettuce, tomatoes, kalamata olives, cucumbers & feta cheese served with house vinaigrette & olive oil. Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, Detox, Mayo-Clinic
- House Salad - $6.99: Diced tomatoes, cucumber, romaine lettuce, scallions, olive oil and lemon juice. Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Pegan, Candida
- Chopped Arabic Salad - $6.99: Finely chopped parsley, tomatoes, cucumber, lemon, fresh mint, onions and olive oil. Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida
- Ghazawi Salad - $6.99: Finely chopped parsley, tomatoes, cucumber, lemon, fresh mint, onions and olive oil mixed with our homemade hot sauce. Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Sirtfood, Pegan
- Jerusalem Salad - $7.99: Finely chopped parsley, tomatoes cucumber, lemon, mint onions, olive oil and tahini. Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Pegan, Candida
- Baby Arugula Salad - $9.99: Baby Arugula, cherry tomatoes, onions, walnuts, feta cheese & fine bulgur wheat. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Lentil Soup - $3.99: Red lentils, onions, salt, pepper, and cumin, served with lemon slices and pita chips. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
- Freekah Soup - $3.99: Cracked wheat, onions, and chunks of chicken breast in a homemade chicken broth, garnished with parsley and served with pita chips. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
Appetizers
- Al Bawadi Appetizer Sampler Platter - $15.99: Falafel (3 Pieces), Grape Leaves (2 Pieces), Feta Cheese, Hummus and Baba Ghanouj. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic
- Hummus - $6.99: Chickpeas pureed with tahini, olive oil & lemon juice. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
- Hummus with Meat - $14.99: Chickpeas pureed with tahini, olive oil & lemon juice, topped with sautéed chunks of beef & roasted slivered almonds. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Slow-Carb
- Baba Ghanouj - $6.99: Grilled eggplant, pureed with tahini, olive oil, garlic & lemon juice. Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
- Bawadi Wing Appetizer - $14.99: 10 wings marinated in garlic, lemon, olive oil and roasted red peppers then grilled. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Candida
- Fried Kibbeh - $8.99: Bulgur wheat and minced beef shell stuffed with ground beef, pine nuts and spices. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free
- Falafel - $4.99: Chickpeas, onions, parsley, garlic and spices deep-fried. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Slow-Carb
Main Courses
- Al Bawadi Mixed Grill - $28.99: Shish kabab, kufta kabab, chicken tawook kabab, shawarma garnish, grilled tomatoes & onions. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Candida
- Shish Kabab - $22.99: Two skewers of home cut tender pieces of lamb with spices, grilled onions, and tomatoes. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Slow-Carb, Candida
- Lamb Chops - $29.99: Four lamb chops marinated with special seasoning and grilled. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Carnivore, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Meat Shawarma Platter - $18.99: Succulent layers of lamb & beef served with rice, grilled tomatoes, and onions. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free
- Chicken Shawarma Platter - $18.99: Succulent layers of chicken served with rice, grilled tomatoes, and onions. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating
Beverages
- Mixed Fruit Cocktail - $7.99: Strawberries, bananas, oranges, and pineapple blended with ice, topped with whipped cream, honey and nuts.
- Mint Lemonade - $7.99: Fresh squeezed lemons, mint, ice and sugar.
- Arabic Coffee - $2.99: Traditional Arabic coffee.
- Non-Alcoholic Beer - $3.49: Bavaria, Barbican or Laziza malt flavors.
Desserts
- Kenafa - $17.99: Phyllo pastry or semolina dough, sugar syrup, sweet cheese and pistachios. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Mediterranean, Pescatarian
- Baklava - $6.99: Layered paper-thin dough with ground nuts and honey syrup. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian
Frequently Asked Questions about Al Bawadi Grill
- What's the best way to experience this restaurant?
- Enjoy a budget-friendly brunch featuring high-quality Middle Eastern flavors and attentive service from a polite, welcoming staff.
- What percentage of this menu works for vegan, keto, gluten-free, or low-carb diets?
- Vegan and keto options include salads and shish kabab, while gluten-free and low-carb diets are supported by the house and Arabic salads.
- How extensive is this restaurant's menu selection?
- The extensive menu features diverse Middle Eastern options including various salads, soups, and grilled meats that accommodate over 35 dietary preferences.
- What is this restaurant's overall rating?
- Al Bawadi Grill has an overall average rating of 5.0/5 based on customer feedback and reviews.
- What type of diner would most enjoy this restaurant?
- Travelers and health-conscious diners seeking budget-friendly Middle Eastern brunch, halal options, and hospitable service would most enjoy this restaurant.
- What makes this restaurant unique or special?
- Al Bawadi Grill is unique for its 5.0/5 rating, exceptional Middle Eastern hospitality, and highly-praised brunch offerings served by welcoming staff.
- Does this restaurant have good options for group dining with mixed dietary needs?
- Al Bawadi Grill accommodates diverse diets with halal, vegan, keto, and gluten-free options like Fattoush, Shish Kabab, and Lentil Soup.
- Does this restaurant have a website or online ordering?
- Al Bawadi Grill has a website at https://albawadigrill.com/, though the provided data does not specify online ordering capabilities.
- How does this restaurant compare to others in the same cuisine type?
- This budget-friendly Middle Eastern restaurant stands out with a perfect 5.0/5 rating, celebrated for its high-quality flavors and hospitable service.
- Is this a good spot for a date or special occasion?
- With a 5.0/5 rating, guests recommend this spot for memorable moments due to its hospitable staff and inviting environment.