Lentil soup, made with red lentils, onions, salt, pepper, and cumin, served with lemon slices and pita chips
Freekah Soup
$3.99
A chicken based soup, made with cracked wheat, onions, chunks of chicken breast in a homemade chicken broth, garnished with parsley and served with pita chips
Wrap Sandwiches (Panini)
All sandwiches wrapped in markouk bread (pita bread available upon request) Add $3 to include fries or house salad
Falafil Sandwich
$5.99
4 Pieces of our homemade falafil with jerusalem salad on our markouk bread
Add Fries
$3.00
Kufta Kabab Sandwich
$7.99
2 Skewers of our homemade kufta kababs with tomatoes, onions, lettuce and our homemade sauce on markouk bread
Add Fries
$3.00
Chicken Kufta Kabab Sandwich
$6.99
2 Skewers of our homemade chicken kufta kababs with tomatoes, onions, lettuce and our homemade sauce on markouk bread
Add Fries
$3.00
Shish Kabab Sandwich
$6.99
1 Skewer of our homemade shish kabab chopped with tomatoes, onions, lettuce and our homemade sauce on markouk bread
Add Fries
$3.00
Chicken Tawook Sandwich
$6.99
1 Skewer of our homemade chicken tawook kabab chopped with tomatoes, onions, lettuce, pickles and our homemade sauce on markouk bread
Add Fries
$3.00
Chicken Tikka Sandwich
$6.99
1 Skewer of our homemade chicken tikka kabab chopped with tomatoes, onions, lettuce, pickles and our homemade sauce on markouk bread
Add Fries
$3.00
Fish Fillet Sandwich
$6.99
Fresh made fillet of basa fish, topped with tomatoes, pickles, bagduncia and fresh mesculin
Add Fries
$3.00
Meat Shawerma Sandwich
$6.99
Our homemade meat shawerma with tomatoes, onions, pickles and our homemade sauce on markouk bread
Add Fries
$3.00
Chicken Shawerma Sandwich
$6.99
Our homemade chicken shawerma with tomatoes, onions, pickles and our homemade garlic sauce on markouk bread
We proudly serve Pepsi-Cola fountain drink products
Glass$1.49
Pitcher$6.99
Canned Sodas
$1.49
Dana Yogurt Drink
$1.69
Coca Cola, Pepsi Cola or Orange Crush In Glass Bottle
$2.99
Bottled Water
$1.25
Perrier
$2.49
American Coffee
$2.99
Cocktails - Fresh Juices
Mixed Fruit
$4.99
Made with an alluring combination of strawberries, bananas oranges and pineapple blended with ice and topped with whip cream, honey and nuts
Mixed Fruit with Fruit Bits
$5.99
Made with an alluring combination of strawberries, bananas oranges and pineapple blended with ice and mixed with pieces of fresh fruit and topped with whip cream, honey and nuts
Banana Milk
$4.49
The perfect combination of banana and milk blended with ice and creamy yogurt
Strawberry Banana Milk
$4.99
The perfect combination of strawberries, banana and milk blended with ice and creamy yogurt
Mango
$4.99
The perfect combination of mango with ice drizzled with berry puree
Orange Juice
$4.49
100% squeezed in-house oranges
Carrot Juice
$4.49
100% juiced in-house carrots
Mint Lemonade
$3.99
100% squeezed lemons, mint, ice and a pinch of sugar blended to give you one the most refreshing tastes ever
Yogurt Drink
$3.99
Yogurt mixed with a special array of spices and minced mint
Apple Juice
$4.49
100% juiced in-house apples
Orange & Carrot Juice
$4.99
100% squeezed oranges mixed with 100% juiced carrots
Orange, Carrot & Apple Juice
$4.99
100% squeezed oranges, 100% juiced carrots and 100% juiced apples all mixed creating a mouth infused taste like no other
Breakfast Menu
Al Bawadi Vegetarian Combination Plate
$12.99
Falafel (3 Pieces), Grape Leaves (2 Pieces), Feta Cheese, and a sample of famous homemade Hummus and Baba Ghanouj
Omelette (Ijja)
$5.99
Eggs
$4.99
Eggs and Meat
$8.99
Mufarrakeh
$6.99
Scrambled eggs & potatoes
Galleyeh
$6.99
Tomatoes, onion, garlic and an array of spices
Gallayeh with Meat
$9.99
Beef, tomatoes, onion, garlic and an array of spices
Fatteh Humus
$7.49
Fatteh Humus with Meat
$9.99
Musabaha
$5.99
Falafil
Chickpeas, onions, parsley, garlic and an array of spices deep fried and served with tahini sauce for dipping
6 Pieces$2.99
12 Pieces$4.99
Foul
$5.99
Sausage
$7.99
Ground beef sausage spiced in an array of spices, & served in a lemon garlic sauce
Makdous
$6.99
Tiny tangy eggplants stuffed walnuts, red pepper, garlic, salt & olive oil
Fried Syrian Cheese
$7.99
Larger chunks of Syrian cheese deep fried, garnished with parsley, tomatoes and pickles
Hummus
Chickpeas pureed with tahini, olive oil & lemon juice
Small$5.99
Large$7.99
Hummus & Foul In Center
$8.99
Baba Ghanouj
$5.99
Grilled eggplant, pureed with tahini, olive oil, garlic & lemon juice
Muthawama
$5.99
Pureed garlic & potato dip garnished with parsley, mint and olive oil
Labanah
$5.99
Authentic tangy middle eastern yogurt topped with kalamata olives, olive oil & mint
Kids Menu
Kids Chicken Tawook Kabab
$7.49
Skewer of Chicken Tawook served with yellow rice
Kids Shish Kabab
$8.49
Skewer of lamb shish kabab with yellow rice
Kids Arayes
$4.99
A whole baked pita stuffed with lamb, beef and spices served with fries
Kids Chicken Fingers
$4.99
Fried chicken tenders served with fries
Kids Mozzarella Sticks
$4.99
Fried mozzarella sticks served with fries
Kids Orange Juice
$1.99
Kids Apple Juice
$1.99
Desserts
Layali Lebnan
$4.99
Cold semolina pudding with Caramel Syrup, Fresh Fruit and an almond pistachio nut topping
Baklava
$4.99
A Middle Eastern pastry made of many layers of paper-thin dough with a filling of ground nuts, baked and then drenched in a syrup of honey
Traditional Chocolate Cake
$4.99
Carrot Cake
$4.99
Rice & Milk Pudding
$4.99
Cooked rice is combined with milk, sugar, and egg and flavored with butter and vanilla in pudding and topped with a pinch of ground pistachio and almonds
Creme Caramel
$4.99
A sweet baked custard dripping with golden caramel over a thin chocolate cake
Cold Appetizers (Meza's)
Al Bawadi Appetizer Sampler Platter
$12.99
Falafel (3 Pieces), Grape Leaves (2 Pieces), Feta Cheese, and a sample of famous homemade Hummus and Baba Ghanouj
Hummus
Chickpeas pureed with tahini, olive oil & lemon juice
Small$5.99
Large$7.99
Hummus with Meat
$9.99
Chickpeas pureed with tahini, olive oil & lemon juice, topped with sautéed chunks of beef & roasted silvered almonds. Sauteed Chunks of Beef & Slivered Almonds. Substitute with Meat Shawerma. Substitute with Chicken Shawerma
Labanah
$5.99
Authentic tangy middle eastern yogurt topped with kalamata olives, olive oil & mint
Baba Ghanouj
$5.99
Grilled eggplant, pureed with tahini, olive oil, garlic & lemon juice
Muthawama
$5.99
Pureed garlic & potato dip garnished with parsley, mint and olive oil
Makdous
$6.99
Tiny tangy eggplants stuffed walnuts, red pepper, garlic, salt & olive oil
Syrian Cheese
$6.99
Syrian cheese diced in small pieces with olive oil, garnished with parsley, tomatoes and pickles
Eggplant with Tomatoes
$5.99
Grilled eggplant, tomatoes, garlic, scallions and olive oil
Stuffed Grape Leaves
$6.99
Chilled grape leaves stuffed with rice, garlic, parsley, tomatoes and an array of spices served with a cucumber yogurt side for dipping
Hot Appetizers (Mesa's)
Bawadi Wing Appetizer
$9.99
10 Party size wings that are marinated in bath of garlic, lemon, olive oil and roasted red peppers then Grilled over our mesquite wood flame grill
Bawadi Shrimp Appetizer
$9.99
6 Butterfly Shrimp that has been marinated in a garlic, pepper and lemon spice only to the batter & deep fried to perfection
Jumbo Shrimp Scampi Appetizer
$14.99
10 Pcs of Jumbo shrimp sautéed with garlic, butter sauce, topped with our homemade lemon pepper sauce & garnished with cilantro
Fried Kibbeh
A shell of bulgur wheat and minced beef stuffed with ground beef, pine nuts and an array of spices deep fried
4 Pieces$7.99
Samosa (Hot)
$5.99
Fried pastry with a savory filling such as potatoes, onions, peas, lentils and an array of spices
Fried Syrian Cheese
$7.99
Larger chunks of Syrian cheese deep fried, garnished with parsley, tomatoes and pickles
Falafil
Chickpeas, onions, parsley, garlic and an array of spices deep fried and served with tahini sauce for dipping
6 Pieces$2.99
12 Pieces$4.99
Fried Potatoes
$5.99
Potatoes, sauteed with cilantro, garlic, roasted chili and lemon juice
Foul Moudammas
$5.99
Pureed cooked fave beans, tahini, garlic, lemon juice and olive oil
Arayes with Meat
$7.99
Two whole baked pieces of pita bread stuffed with minced beef and lamb, parsley and an array of spices
Arayes with Cheese
$7.99
Two whole pieces of baked pita bread stuffed with syrian cheese
Chicken Toshka
$9.99
Two whole pieces of baked pita bread stuffed with chicken, syrian cheese and a special garlic spread
Meat Toshka
$8.99
Two whole pieces of baked pita bread stuffed with minced beef, lamb and syrian cheese
Sausage
$7.99
Ground beef sausage spiced in an array of spices, & served in a lemon garlic sauce
Fries
$2.99
Mozzarella Sticks
Fried mozzarella sticks served with marinara
6 Pcs$6.99
Grilled Entrees on Wood Fire
All meats are grilled medium well unless advised otherwise. All entrees include our famous biryani (red) and saffron (yellow) rices
Al Bawadi Mixed Grill
$19.99
Three skewers of our most popular natural wood mesquite grilled kababs (shish kabab, kufta kabab, chicken tawook kabab), a shawarma garnish and grilled tomatoes & onions, along with your choice of humus or house salad. Side Portion: Humus; Baba Ghanouj; Muthawama; 1/2 Humus, 1/2 Baba Ghanouj; 1/2 Humus, 1/2 Muthawama; 1/2 Baba Ghanouj, 1/2 Muthawama
Shish Kabab
$15.99
Two skewers of out in-house home cut tender pieces of lamb with an array of spices, grilled onions, tomatoes and marinated in our own in-house marination
Rib Eye Kabab
$19.99
Two skewers of Rib Eye Kabab, marinated in our own in house marinade, served with grilled onions & tomatoes
Kufta Kabab
$15.99
Three skewers of our special recipe of ground beef & lamb mixed with parsley, garlic and an array of spices, grilled onions and tomatoes
Chicken Kufta Kabab
$14.99
Three skewers of our special recipe of ground chicken breast mixed with parsley, garlic and an array of spices, grilled onions and tomatoes
Chicken Shish Tawook
$14.99
Two skewers of our tender pieces of chicken breast with an array of spices, grilled onions, tomatoes and marinated in our own in-house marination
Lamb Chops
$20.99
Four lamb chops marinated with our special seasoning and grilled to your liking, served with grilled onions and tomatoes
Quail Platter
$17.99
Three baby birds marinated in garlic, lemon, olive oil and an array of spices
Chicken Tikka (Boneless)
$14.99
Two skewers of marinated curry flavored boneless chicken, grilled onions and tomatoes
1/2 Chicken Tikka Platter (Bone In)
$12.99
Marinated curry flavored bone in chicken, grilled onions and tomatoes
Whole Chicken Tikka Platter (Bone In) - Carry Out Only
$17.99
Marinated curry flavored bone in chicken, grilled onions and tomatoes
Large Mixed Meat Platter (Serves 5-6 People)
$99.99
A mix of shish kabab, kufta kabab, chicken kufta, shish tawook, quails, lamb chops, shawerma, grilled onions and tomatoes served over our famous biryani (red) and saffron (yellow) rice and garnished with fresh parsley and roasted silvered almonds. ($4 charge for any additional item change). 1 Round Plate - Humus; 1 Round Plate - Baba Ghanouj; 1 Square Tray - Fattoush Salad; 1 Round Plate - Muthawama; 1 Dozen Pita Bread; 1 Round Plate Mixed Pickles & Olives
Large Mixed Kabab Platter (Serves 5-6 People)
$99.99
A total of fifteen skewers of 5 shish kabab, 5 kufta kabab, 5 shish tawook, shawerma, grilled onions and tomatoes served over our famous biryani (red) and saffron (yellow) rice and garnished with fresh parsley and roasted silvered almonds. ($4 charge for any additional item change). 1 Round Plate - Humus; 1 Round Plate - Baba Ghanouj; 1 Round Plate - Muthawama; 1 Square Tray - Fattoush Salad; 1 Round Plate Mixed Pickles & Olives; 1 Dozen Pita Bread
Shawerma Platters
All platters include our famous biryani (red) and saffron (yellow) rices
Meat Shawerma
$13.99
Succulent layers of lamb & beef, served with rice, grilled tomatoes and onions
Chicken Shawerma
$13.99
Succulent layers of chicken, served with rice, grilled tomatoes and onions
Mixed Chicken & Meat Shawerma
$14.99
Succulent layers of lamb & beef and succulent layers of chicken, served with rice, grilled tomatoes and onions
Meat Casseroles
All casseroles include our saffron (yellow) rice
Kufta Casserole with Tahini
$14.99
Oven baked minced beef & lamb, parsley, onions, garlic, and array of spices & potatoes cooked in tahini sauce
Kufta Casserole with Tomato
$14.99
Oven baked minced beef & lamb, parsley, onions, garlic, and array of spices & potatoes cooked in tomato sauce
Kufta Casserole with Tahini & Tomato Mix
$15.99
Oven baked minced beef & lamb, parsley, onions, garlic, and array of spices & potatoes cooked in tahini and tomato sauce
Seafood Grilled on Wood Fire
All entrees include our famous biryani (red) and saffron (yellow) rices
Al Bawadi Seafood Mixed Grill
$24.99
A mix of salmon, fillet of basa, grilled jumbo shrimp marinated with lemon, garlic & olive oil, served with tahini sauce and your choice of humus or house salad
Grilled Salmon Kabab
$19.99
Grilled salmon marinated with lemon juice, garlic and olive oil, served with tahini sauce
Fillet of Basa (Broiled or Fried)
$17.99
Two generous pieces of basa fillet marinated with lemon juice, garlic and olive oil, served with tahini sauce
Pomphret Fish (Fried)
$17.99
Pomphret fish marinated with lemon juice, garlic and olive oil, served with tahini sauce
Jumbo Shrimp Scampi
$18.99
Jumbo shrimp sautéed with garlic, butter sauce, topped with our homemade lemon pepper sauce & garnished with cilantro
Jumbo Shrimp Kabab
$18.99
Jumbo shrimp kabab marinated with butter sauce, garlic and an array of spices
Red Snapper (Broiled)
$22.99
Red snapper marinated with lemon juice, garlic and olive oil, served with tahini sauce
Whole Tilapia (Broiled or Fried)
$22.99
Whole tilapia marinated with lemon juice, garlic and olive oil, served with tahini sauce
Red Mullet (Fried)
$24.99
Red mullet marinated with lemon juice, garlic and olive oil, served with tahini sauce
Sayadieh Shrimp or Fillet
$19.99
Authentic fish or shrimp, infused together with our rich spices & rice, Served with our special fresh homemade tomato salsa, topped with almonds, parsley and sautéed onions
Large Platter of Mixed Seafood (Serves 5 People)
$124.99
A mix of salmon, jumbo shrimp & filet of basa served over our famous biryani (red) and saffron (yellow) rice. ($4 charge for any item change). 1 Round Plate - Humus; 1 Round Plate - Baba Ghanouj; 1 Square Tray - Fattoush Salad; 1 Dozen Pita Bread
Vegetarian Delights
Al Bawadi Vegetarian Combination Plate
$12.99
Falafel (3 Pieces), Grape Leaves (2 Pieces), Feta Cheese, and a sample of famous homemade Hummus and Baba Ghanouj
Falafil
Chickpeas, onions, parsley, garlic and an array of spices deep fried and served with tahini sauce for dipping
6 Pieces$2.99
12 Pieces$4.99
Hummus
Chickpeas pureed with tahini, olive oil & lemon juice
Small$5.99
Large$7.99
Baba Ghanouj
$5.99
Grilled eggplant, pureed with tahini, olive oil, garlic & lemon juice
Eggplant with Tomatoes
$5.99
Grilled eggplant, tomatoes, garlic, scallions and olive oil
Muthawama
$5.99
Pureed garlic & potato dip garnished with parsley, mint and olive oil
Labanah
$5.99
Authentic tangy middle eastern yogurt topped with kalamata olives, olive oil & mint
Stuffed Grape Leaves
$6.99
Chilled grape leaves stuffed with rice, garlic, parsley, tomatoes and an array of spices served with a cucumber yogurt side for dipping
Makdous
$6.99
Tiny tangy eggplants stuffed walnuts, red pepper, garlic, salt & olive oil
Arayes with Cheese
$7.99
Two whole pieces of baked pita bread stuffed with syrian cheese
Syrian Cheese
$6.99
Syrian cheese diced in small pieces with olive oil, garnished with parsley, tomatoes and pickles
Fried Syrian Cheese
$7.99
Larger chunks of Syrian cheese deep fried, garnished with parsley, tomatoes and pickles
Fried Potatoes
$5.99
Potatoes, sauteed with cilantro, garlic, roasted chili and lemon juice
Come savor the flavor of authentic Mediterranean food prepared at our restaurant in Bridgeview, Illinois. Al Bawadi Grill is a full-service Mediterranean restaurant where you can enjoy traditional cuisine for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Our family-owned-and-operated establishment serves the finest Mediterranean food using recipes and techniques our mother used throughout the years. Our Bridgeview restaurant can also cater our menu for your special event