Interested in trying some new Mediterranean spots in Denver? You're in luck: we've found the freshest businesses to fill the bill. Here are the newest places to check out the next time you're in the mood for Mediterranean food.
Ali Baba Grill
2207 E. Colfax Ave., City Park West
Ali Baba Grill is a family-owned and operated Middle Eastern restaurant with additional outposts situated throughout Colorado.
On the menu, expect to find Lebanese and Mediterranean offerings like fresh hummus, chicken shawarma, beef kebabs, bone-in lamb shanks baked in tomato sauce and a variety of Mediterranean-style pizzas and pies. (You can view the menu on Yelp here.)
Yelpers are generally positive about Ali Baba Grill, which currently holds four stars out of 15 reviews on the site.
Raoul B., who reviewed the restaurant on July 20, wrote, "We both opted for lentil soup and a meat pie. The soup was bright green and yummy, served with crispy pita bits and lemons. The pies were flat, round with a yummy ground lamb and onion topping. Can't wait to try the gyros and more!"
"Some of the creamiest hummus I've ever had and just the right amount of garlic and spices!" added Yelper Maz M. "The gyros and kebabs are on point and the baba ghanoush, while creamy and different than I'm used to, is oh so yummy."
Ali Baba Grill is open from 11 a.m.–9 p.m. daily.
Dead Battery Club
2420 17th St., Suite 103, Highland
Dead Battery Club is an all-day lounge and Mediterranean spot encouraging you to come in and "unplug," re-creating the vibe of an old-school bar.
Enjoy cocktails like the Pal V consisting of vodka (or gin), apricot liqueur, lemon and luxardo cherry; or starters such as poached eggs with seven-grain toast and sweet chili-charred sherry mushrooms with wine peppers. (You can view the dining menu here.)
An extensive wine list is on offer as well, along with beer, coffee and tea. (Check out the full drink menu here.)
Dead Battery Club's current Yelp rating of 4.5 stars out of 17 reviews indicates positive feedback from clientele.
Yelper Jordan L., who reviewed it on June 27, wrote, "If I could only eat the veggie cream cheese schmear for every meal for the rest of my life, I would die happy! The stuffed buns are a must as well."
And Yelper Alexis B. added, "Great staff and pretty awesome cocktails. We also got the fruit board, which was literally massive and so yum."
Dead Battery Club is open from 7 a.m.–10 p.m. on Monday-Wednesday, 7 a.m.–midnight on Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m.–midnight on Saturday, and 10 a.m.–10 p.m. on Sunday.
Best of Babylon
2160 S. Holly St., Goldsmith
Best of Babylon is a traditional American and Mediterranean spot, offering authentic Middle Eastern fare in the form of kebabs, shawarma, grilled fish and more.
Come try menu offerings like the veggie combo featuring Mediterranean favorites such as falafel, rice, hummus, tabbouleh, baba ghanoush and grape leaves; or a beef tikka sandwich with french fries. (You can view the menu on Yelp here.)
Best of Babylon is still getting its social media footprint started, so stay tuned for more from the business on Yelp.
The eatery is open from 10 a.m.–1 a.m. daily.
