The Desert Inn

I hadn't been here since the early 00s, and it's just as good as I remembered. I took family members their last night for their first visit, and they loved everything, even the picky ones!

Fantastic first visit! My husband and I, along with my dad and his wife, visited for the first time. We didn't have a reservation (went at 530 on a Saturday) so were told the wait would be around an hour. We were leaving when a man ( the owner?) came after us and said he had a table for us! Sat us right away. The dining room is well lit and tastefully decorated. Our server Joe was patient with explaining the family style concept as we were first timers and was attentive during the entire service. For the starter, we ordered a platter of hummus, grape leaves and falafel. The falafel was the most moist version I've ever had..so delish! The grape leaves weren't bitter at all, And the hummus was tasty. We ordered lamb shank, prime rib, and chicken, steak and shrimp kebobs. All were delicious and cooked to perfection .The family style platter of bread, salad, rice and potatoes was good. Fantastic dinner out and can appreciate why this place has been in business so long!

Good food. I had the gyro tho. It comes with fries. But I bet the other stuff is good too.

This is always a great place to get together with friends or family. Sometimes it's greater than others. Tonight was just okay. Slow service, with a mediocre waitress and an overdone filet mignon are not the norm.

Service was phenomenal! My favorites were the falafel,salad and the Syrian rice. The lamb shank was in a league of its own. If I can recommend a main dish at this establishment I would say the lamb shank!