Kasbah - Middle Eastern restaurant in Sacramento - 2115 J St, USA

What a great place. The flavor experience I had while eating the lamb chops was out of this world. After eating I had to wipe the plate clean with the pita that came with the meal. Also the pilsner they have on tap was perfect to wrap my dinner up.

Went here with a friend and the moment we walked in the decor made it feel like you were transported to a restaurant in the middle East. My friend even said she felt like she was eating at her uncle house. (She's from the Middle East). The food awakened flavor palates I didn't know I had. Season to perfection. You can also do Hookah after you finished your meal. (Outside only). 20 minutes after we arrive it became super busy, not sure if they was expecting it because itnlook like the only had one server and one bartender. Had to wait while to be checked on, the only reason why this isn't a 5 stars. Will definitely be back next time I'm in town.

Walked in for dinner with a friend. Staff was a bit attentive. They mentioned regular tables were reserved, so they had us sit awkwardly on the side. While we dined for an hour and a half, the tables were not filled, so not sure why were sat in an uncomfortable seat. There is not enough table space as well. We ordered the fries, kefta kabob, and chicken kabob. Fries were ok. Proteins for both dishes were dry, and overly salty. Not the best. Staff messed up order and kept bringing other people's order to our mini table. Had to keep reminding staff to get refills on water. If you do plan to visit, definitely recommend getting sat at the table, so you aren't uncomfortable. Street parking only.

Will never go back here again !! We had been waiting for over an hour and finally served the food without silverware. We were screaming our lungs out until someone finally came and gave me a fork and knife to eat rice , really are you guys serious? Finally the owner of the food place arrived with the worst attitude ever yelling why am writing a low review about her restaurant, mind you I was just reading the reviews to see if we we’re the only ones complaining and she came and yelled at us again. Steer away from this place unless you want to be bullied and disrespected. I visited you guys from San Francisco hoping to have a good dinner .

Delicious food! Nice servers (once I felt rushed when talking to a friend, after our meal, but otherwise great experiences). The restaurant is on the small side, dark and dimly lit, great for romance, not necessarily for seeing the menu and others. There’s a shared complex bathroom and a small outdoor patio. The food really is amazing!

Food is good. Location is nice. Ambiance is awesome. Prices are okay. Serive is very poor. They didn't give us much attention or catered to a large group. They are nice but don't seem to be staffed to serve when they are a bit busier. When not so busy service is better. I adjusted stars from 3 to 4

My wife and I really enjoyed ourselves here. The atmosphere was dimly lit and intimate and the music was a modern take on middle eastern and Mediterranean mixed with some Rock. I liked the cozy couches along the wall of the restaurant. Our service was great. I wish I had gotten our server's name because she was hustling. Even with being short staffed, she was attentive and interactive. I was a little disappointed when their menu shows over 15 "Anise & More" style spirits but my server was not aware of which spirits they had stocked. Come to find out, they only had 1 and I'm not sure if it was even on the menu. So, for drinks, I ordered Corsair Red Absinthe (only one they had), and my wife ordered Habibi's Elixir. I'm not too familiar with red absinthe but it tastes like black licorice. I later learned that anise and fennel, which is what the drink is made from, have similar flavors. It was less harsh in ice and it was awesome to see the transparent red liquid turn to an opaque white when mixed with H2O. For starters, we did Fatima's pallet which is the hummus, lebne and baba ghanoush, served with pita bread and papadom. Flavors were exquisite and unique. Also, it was a nice appetizer to satiate our hunger without being too filling. For entrées, I ordered the Kefta Tagine Stew and my wife ordered the Kasburger with a salad. The cilantro tomato sauce in the stew was a perfect combination of balancing flavors. The spiced meatballs were tender and complimenting, the rice was cooked perfectly and the Lebne in the middle is the proverbial cherry on top that completes this dish. Highly recommend this dish 👌. My wife's burger was pretty good too. I only had one bite but I remember the bite being soft with subtle essence. Her salad was on another level as well. Those Mediterranean flavors are fresh and dynamic. Lastly, there was this awkward confrontation between the bartender and some guests that were complaining about the way a drink was made. The bartender felt the need to speak to the guests from the bar which wasn't really loud but loud enough for everyone in the restaurant to hear and for my wife and I to give each other raised eyebrows. The bartender needs to talk to the server so the server can relay the message. Not talk to the guests across the restaurant. Overall, really good. Food was amazing, service was good and atmosphere was vibrant. Small adjustments; menu needs to reflect inventory, server's need to brush up on bar stock and bartenders need to be aware of their actions. I do recommend this restaurant and my wife and I will be going back

This place is truly amazing. I had the best time for NYE! The ambiance was great.bi love the way the restaurant is decorated. The food was so good. I ate way too much. The staff was very friendly, and the dancers and musicians were truly amazing. Great place. Great food. Great people. I will be back. Much love in 2024!