Dar 525 – Middle Eastern
Sunlight dances across a vibrant, welcoming space where the air is thick with the fragrant steam of slow-cooked tagines and the savory sizzle of cumin-spiced shakshuka. Guests linger over colorful Mediterranean spreads and hearty Syrian egg bowls, savoring a menu that artfully bridges the gap between traditional Moroccan soul food and modern brunch favorites. From the golden, toasted crust of an egg and cheese sandwich to the aromatic depths of fish sayadia, every bite offers a soulful journey through the rich culinary landscapes of the Levant.
525 Grand Street, New York, New York 11211 https://dar525.com/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Price range: $
Dietary options: halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
What diners are saying
Diners rave about the perfectly cooked burgers, noting them as a standout choice for a satisfying family meal. Celebrated for its relaxed vibe and welcoming atmosphere, the experience is further enhanced by attentive service staff who are frequently praised for their friendly and regular check-ins.
Menu
Brunch
- Moroccan Egg & Cheese Sandwich - $16: Tomato egg scrambled with mozzarella on a brioche bun. Served with salad & Fries Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Syrian Shakshuka - $20: Two poached eggs in a tomato and pepper sauce, served with a side of hummus and pita Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Mediterranean Breakfast - $18: Two scrambled eggs, labne, home fries, shepherd salad, and zaatar bread Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Open-Faced Mediterranean Omelet - $18: Lamb sausage, black olives, tomato, zaatar bread, parsley, and feta. Served with shepherd salad, home fries, and pita bread Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Syrian Egg Bowl - $18: Herbed yogurt, poached eggs, kale, blistered cherry tomatoes, and rustic potatoes finished with zaatar Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Open-Faced Veggie Omelet - $18: Green and red peppers, mushrooms, spinach, onion, Parmesan, and mozzarella. Served with shepherd salad, home fries, and pita Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- French Toast - $18: Challah, whipped halva, toasted almonds, and fresh fruits, topped with homemade date Molasses Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
Main Courses
- Dar Burger - $19: Char-grilled house blend topped with feta. Served with lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, and choice of sweet potato fries or French fries Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fish Sayadia - $23: Mediterranean inspired fish with walnut, almond, and spiced rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetables Tagine - $20: Carrots, zucchini, turnips, prunes, and apricots. Served with raisin couscous or rice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lamb Shank Tajine - $34: Slow cooked tender lamb shank served with vegetables, choice of raisin couscous or rice Available at: dinner, lunch
Soups & Appetizers
- Syrian Rolls - $7.5: 2 pieces. Fried filo rolls stuffed with choice of ground lamb or cheese and parsley Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kibbeh - $10.5: 3 pieces. A shell of ground lamb, spices, and bulgur wheat stuffed with lamb and onions Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jawaneh - $13: 7 pieces. Baked then fried chicken wings, served with garlic aioli Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lentil Soup - $8: Pureed red lentils with lemon and spices Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Soup - $10: Shredded chicken with potato, carrots, rice, lemon juice, black pepper, and cilantro Dietary tags: High-Protein, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Juice-Cleanse Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Bites - $10: Crispy, golden-brown chicken nuggets served with fresh lettuce and a side of creamy dipping sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads and Bowls
- Garden Salad - $18: Greens, tomatoes, mushrooms, cucumber, artichoke, black olives, capers, parsley, feta cheese, and green pepper in a pomegranate molasses vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fattoush Salad - $18: Greens, cucumber, tomatoes, green peppers, parsley, toasted pita chips, mint, and sumac in a pomegranate molasses vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shepherd Salad - $10: Diced plum tomato, cucumber, bell peppers, parsley, topped with feta cheese with zaatar, cumin, and pomegranate molasses vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Halloumi Salad - $19: Mixed greens, dates, grape tomatoes, mint, cucumbers, and green peppers. Drizzled in zaatar red wine vinaigrette Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Atkins Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kale & Falafel Bowl - $18: Baby kale, falafel, beets, hummus, cherry tomatoes, bulgur wheat, radish, and dates. Drizzled in tahini Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken & Rice Bowl - $18: Grilled chicken, rice, shepherd salad, zaatar chips & chickpeas. Drizzled with garlic aioli Available at: dinner, lunch
- Meatballs & Rice Bowl - $18: Syrian meatballs with red gravy over rice with almonds and parsley Available at: dinner, lunch
Pita Wraps
- Falafel Wrap - $10: Fried croquette of chickpeas, onions, and herbs Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Shawarma Wrap - $12: Shredded rotisserie chicken with garlic aioli, pickles, tomatoes, parsley, and turnips Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lamb Kebab Wrap - $13: Chunks of char-grilled lamb tenderloin Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetable Kebab Wrap - $11: Roasted mushrooms, tomatoes, onions, and peppers Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kofta Kebab Wrap - $13: Ground house blend meat seasoned with onions and parsley Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Kebab Wrap - $12: Char-grilled marinated chicken breast cubes Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Gyro Wrap - $12: Baked chicken breast in a lemon pepper marinade Available at: dinner, lunch
Dips & Tapas
- Muhammara - $10: Spicy roasted red pepper, cashews, and spices. Comes with pita bread Available at: dinner, lunch
- Labneh - $10: Homemade strained yogurt topped with olive oil and dried mint. Comes with pita bread Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Moussaka - $10: Sautéed eggplant, tomato, peppers, onions, and garlic. Comes with pita bread Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hummus - $10: Chickpea puree with tahini, garlic, fresh lemon juice, and olive oil. Comes with pita bread Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cucumber Yogurt - $10: Yogurt mixed with chopped cucumber, garlic, and fresh mint. Comes with pita bread Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Stuffed Grape Leaves - $10: Rolled with rice and spices. Chilled and served with yogurt sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Marinated Olives - $10: House mix of Mediterranean olives Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tabbouleh - $10: Chopped parsley, tomato, onion, bulgur, and fresh lemon dressing Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beet Salad - $10: Beets, roasted garlic drizzled with honey vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Paleo, High-Fiber, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pan-Fried Cauliflower - $10: Crispy pan-fried cauliflower drizzled with tahini Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Batata Harra - $10: Rustic potato cubes with Aleppo chili, olive oil, and spices. Comes with pita bread Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baba Ghanoush - $10: Char-grilled pureed eggplant with tahini and garlic. Comes with pita bread Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chipotle Hummus - $10: A mildly spicy & sweet version of our famous hummus with pistachios Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Assorted Mezze Plate - $25: Served with your choice of 5 cold mezze. Comes with pita bread Dietary tags: Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Platters
- Falafel Platter - $15: Fried croquette of chickpeas, onions, and herbs. Served with house salad, rice, hummus, baba ganoush, and pita Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Shawarma Platter - $18: Shredded rotisserie chicken with garlic aioli, pickles, tomatoes, parsley, and turnips. Served with house salad, rice, hummus, baba ganoush, and pita Dietary tags: Mediterranean Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetable Kebab Platter - $17: Roasted mushrooms, tomatoes, onions, and peppers. Served with house salad, rice, hummus, baba ganoush, and pita Dietary tags: Mediterranean, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lamb Kebab Platter - $22: Chunks of char-grilled lamb tenderloin. Served with house salad, rice, hummus, baba ganoush, and pita Dietary tags: Mediterranean Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kofta Kebab Platter - $20: Ground house blend meat seasoned with onions and parsley. Served with house salad, rice, hummus, baba ganoush, and pita Dietary tags: Mediterranean Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Kebab Platter - $20: Char-grilled marinated chicken breast cubes. Served with house salad, rice, hummus, baba ganoush, and pita Dietary tags: Mediterranean Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Gyro Platter - $20: Baked chicken breast in a lemon pepper marinade. Served with house salad, rice, hummus, baba ganoush, and pita Dietary tags: Mediterranean Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dar Mixed Plate - $32: Includes your choice of 3 platter items. Served with house salad, rice, hummus, baba ganoush, and pita Dietary tags: Halal, Mediterranean Available at: dinner, lunch
Flatbreads
- Garlic Bread - $10: Pita topped with olive oil, fresh garlic, and parsley Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pistachio Flat Bread - $19: Crushed pistachio, chopped onions, and rosemary over a layer of mixed cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- 6 Cheese Flat Bread - $13: Monterey Jack, cheddar, mozzarella, asadero, romano, and Parmigiano cheeses over marinara sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Zaatar Bread - $10: Olive oil and a blend of zaatar spices are spread atop a crisp flatbread Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Breakfast Pizza - $21: Grilled onion, mushrooms, parsley, scallion, mozzarella, feta, Zaatar, and two poached eggs Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Chicken Flat Bread - $19: Chicken breast in a lemon pepper marinated with red pepper, scallion, with mozzarella & sumac Dietary tags: High-Protein, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Goat Cheese Flatbread - $19: Goat cheese, mozzarella cheese, diced red peppers, and chopped onions, topped with fresh basil & a dash of zaatar Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Dar 525 Fries - $8.5: Hand-cut and served with our harissa aioli Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sweet Potato Fries - $10: Hand-cut and served with our harissa aioli Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Halloumi Side - $11: Four grilled slices of Halloumi cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rice - $3.5: Flavorful rice dish Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fresh Pita - $1.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pickled Vegetables - $8.5: Medley of crisp vegetables marinated in a tangy vinegar brine Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fresh Pita Chips with Zaatar Moroccan Honey - $3: Homemade pita chips with two sides of zaatar honey Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Add-ons
- Large Tahini - $8: 8-oz container. Comes with pita Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic
- Large Garlic Sauce - $8: 8-oz container
- Large Hot Sauce - $8: 8-oz container
- Large Harissa Mayo - $8: 8-oz container
Desserts
- Baklava - $5: 2 layers of crunchy buttered filo dough stuffed with crushed walnuts and cinnamon, drizzled with honey and pistachio Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Basbousa - $4: Honey cake made with semolina flour and rose water. Drizzled with honey and pistachio Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Flourless Chocolate Cake - $10 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Chocolate Mousse Cake - $10 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Beverages
- Coffee - $3: Freshly brewed aromatic blend
- Hot Mint Tea - $3: Slowly brewed using mint leaves and a dash of ginger Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Orange Juice - $4: Classic citrus refreshment
- Iced Coffee - $3: Chilled refreshing brew
- Iced Mint Tea - $3: Refreshing blend of mint-infused tea Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Soda - $3: Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Ginger Ale, Seltzer
- Arabic Coffee - $3: Espresso size Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Strawberry Lemonade - $6: Refreshing strawberry-infused lemonade
- Espresso - $4
- Cappuccino - $5
- Macchiato - $5
- Latte - $5
- Cafe Mocha - $5
- Americano - $4
- Lait Au Chocolate - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Iced Hibiscus - $12: Brewed hibiscus tea with a vibrant red hue and a refreshing, tart flavor Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic
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