If you've got Mediterranean on the mind, a recent opening is need-to-know. Called Ishtar Grill, the newcomer is located at 2060 S. University Blvd. in University Park.
Appetizers, soups and salads are available. Entrees include a falafel plate, which includes six fried veggie patties served with hummus and a choice of salad and a side of rice. Or try any number of kebabs or curry dishes. Vegetarian options are also available. (See the full menu here.)
With a 3.5-star rating out of three reviews on Yelp so far, it's off to a solid start with locals.
Hayat C., who was among the first Yelpers to review the new spot on Dec. 3, wrote, "Everything is... so delicious. I ordered the lamb shank and that was scrumptious, so tender and packed full of flavor. My husband ordered the lamb kabsa and that was full of very aromatic spices, such as nutmeg, cinnamon and allspice—it was absolutely a delight."
And Aleks W. wrote, "Authentic Middle Eastern food and atmosphere. Nice and friendly waiters and chef. Large portions. Reasonably priced. We went there twice during last month and are already planning to go back."
Interested? Stop by to welcome the new business to the neighborhood. Ishtar Grill is open from 11 a.m.–midnight daily.
