Welcome to Omar's Mediterranean East Midtown
Discover the flavors of the Mediterranean at Omar's Mediterranean East Midtown. Located in New York, this Middle Eastern gem offers a wide range of options from salads to soups to signature dishes like the Chicken Shawarma. Customers rave about the generous portions, fresh flavors, and top-notch service. Don't miss out on their mouthwatering platters and delicious sides like Baba Ghanoush and Tabouli. Whether you're dining in or grabbing takeout, Omar's is sure to satisfy your cravings with their flavorful dishes and heavenly garlic sauce. Give it a try and experience a taste of the Mediterranean in the heart of the city.
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154 E 55th St New York, NY 10022 Hotline: (212) 207-8302
Introducing Omar's Mediterranean East Midtown, a Middle Eastern and Mediterranean restaurant located at 154 E 55th St in New York City. This casual eatery offers a variety of dishes that cater to different tastes and dietary preferences. With options for vegans, good for groups and kids, and even catering services, Omar's Mediterranean East Midtown ensures a welcoming dining experience for all.
Known for their fresh flavors and generous portions, customers rave about dishes like the Chicken Shawarma and Veggie Platter. The garlic sauce is a standout favorite, adding a delicious touch to every bite. The Lamb Kabob and Chicken Adana on pita are also highly recommended for their juicy and well-seasoned meats.
While some customers find the soup to be slightly over salted and the prices a bit high, the overall dining experience at Omar's Mediterranean East Midtown seems to leave a lasting impression. From the attentive service to the cozy ambiance, this restaurant has become a go-to spot for many looking for flavorful Mediterranean cuisine in the heart of Midtown.
- Highlights:
- Generous portions
- Fresh flavors
- Delicious garlic sauce
- Juicy and well-seasoned meats
- Feeling: The combination of delicious flavors, friendly service, and cozy atmosphere make Omar's Mediterranean East Midtown a must-visit for anyone craving authentic Middle Eastern and Mediterranean dishes in Midtown Manhattan.
Yum! Love the fresh flavors! Depending on who serves your to-go, your portions will vary. We got a guy who wasn't so generous, but still decent portion. Chicken Shawarma was on the saltier side. The pita helped balance that out a bit, but still salty.
Amazing food! Ordered the chicken Adana on pita with extra garlic sauce. Their garlic sauce is unreal. Definitely a place that I'm going to frequently visit. Really tasty flavored food not super oily and don't feel food guilt after eating it all, unlike a lot of the other places I love.
Speechless. I wasn't expecting it to be this good. Daniel service was top notch as well.
Second Visit here! Still Amazing! Veggie Platter: Super Yummy. Fresh, Great Flavors Chicken Schwarma Pita: Very Good as well Great Portions Clean Restaurant Very Nice Staff Great Service
Ambiance (4/5): The back dining area is well lit and quiet! There's plenty of seating and was pretty busy on a weekend lunch hour. Service (2/5): The front part of the restaurant is a fast plate ordering to go. There was about 3 staff members working both stations so it was difficult to get service in the back dining area. Omar Signiture Dish (5/5): Everything on the platter was delicious! The lamb kabob was my favorite and the chicken was incredibly juicy. The protein is seasoned wonderfully with pronounced spices. The seasoned rice complemented well w the meats. The portion was enough for 1.5 persons. The table has bottles of yogurt sauce and hot sauce. Both were delicious complements to the dish but the flavors didn't need it! Sharing plates incurs an extra $5 fee. Groups with 5 or more has an included 20% tip.
I ordered Soup of the Day it was chicken soup There were real pieces of chicken and noodles, but it was bit over salted . Second dish was Chicken Shawarma Quality of the chicken itself is good. Tomato in the shawarma was unrip. Place is overpriced. The atm terminal was not working.
Nice small dining room in the back of the restaurant. Good service. We went early (5:30pm) on a Monday. It wasn't busy. I got the chicken schwarma plate with eggplant salad and rice. My husband got Kaufta Kabob with fries and hummus. A basket of pita was also served to the table. Chicken schwarma was very tasty - lots of spice and nice and moist. Rice was good and eggplant salad was ok. My husband loved his Kaufta kabob - said it was the best he has had in NY/NJ so far! Fries were also excellent and hummus was spot on. It was also the owner/managers Birthday and staff brought out a nice mango cake and even gave customers small piece which was really nice ( and good!). Also, the service was super friendly and helpful. I will definitely come back!
Love Omar's for lunch. The platters always so big and even tho the lines are super long, they know how to get people in and out of there. Their garlic sauce is heavenly and the little balaclava is something I always look forward too. Always have leftovers for dinner
I ordered takeout from here because I work close by, so while I can't comment about service or ambience, I can assure you that the food is great! I got the chicken shawarma platter, which came with a solid amount of flavourful chicken and a choice of some sides. I opted for the Baba Ghanoush and Tabouli. Both were great, but I particularly enjoyed the Baba Gnanoush which was smokey but not overpoweringly so. The pita is also amazing - it's thick and fluffy, just the perfect complement to everything else in the meal. I'd definitely order an extra portion of this next time. Overall, this is definitely going to become one of my go-to post-work takeout spots in Midtown! I'd definitely say it's worth a try, especially for the portion sizes you get for the price.
Best schwarma I've ever had. Period. Everything from the sauces to the chicken was just perfect. Everyone in there is just so nice. The complimentary little piece of baklava they give you is a nice touch.
