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Aladdin's Eatery
Rating Details »
- Price Range:
-
$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Good for:
- Lunch
- Alcohol:
- Beer & Wine Only
8 reviews for Aladdin's Eatery
Okay - so after three hours of wine tasting (yes I know, I know - *IN OHIO* - shut it, already Bevis) where there were only snacky-bits to soak up seven glasses of vino - food was NECESSARY.
It was a wonderful night and it was determined that it was necessary to find a place where we could not only obtain a more solid meal to sustain us in our evening of debauchery; but, one where we could sit outside and consume more wine. (Because - come on, Yelp - it is ME and these are MY FRIENDS... when have I ever really been done drinking wine at 8pm on a Friday night?)
Now, I feel that I have to precede this by saying that I don't really like Middle Eastern food. I never got into babaganoush and falafel and hummus and the like. I occasionally will have a gyro (but, that is more Greek than Middle Eastern) - so I was skeptical when my HCWTBFF (Andy) suggested Aladdin's.
Aladdin's is located in a neighborhood of Crackron called Highland Square. It is the artsy-fartsy neighborhood of the city, with one of Crackron's two true punk/dive bars next door; a indie-movie theater called (shockingly) The Highland; Mary-Coyle's ice cream parlor - which has been there since the 1940's and has some of the best ice-cream on the planet; and, a cadre of little, cool restaurants. I lived in Highland Square with my ex-husband in the early 90's. It's a cute, fun little place.
ANYHOW: Back to Aladdin's. We got there and the place was packed. No bigs - we were waiting for some people in our party - we were content to wait a few minutes for a swank table out on the patio. Once we were seated we were quickly serviced by a sweet young lady (Aubrey) who didn't even flinch at how loud and silly our entire table was being... nerves of steel this one had. Granted, given our level of inebriation I'd say that we were pretty low to maintain as a table - just plop a couple of bottles of some 2005 Syrian wine in front of us and we were content as little kittens.
I don't really remember what it was that I ordered (a lamb-wrap-something or another with a pickle and no onions - something like that) but, it was goooooddddd! Yum yum yum!
And, cheap! Did I forget to mention cheap? Holy crap! My HCWTBFF had invited some friends from law school to join us - including my new GBFF (gay best friend forever), Jonathan and Rachel who grew up two blocks away from my parent's house & who's basically is my new OSBFF (old skool best friend forever.) Now, my OSBFF and I were on a check together and we ordered a bottle of wine, hummus and two dinners... Forty bucks.
FORTY BUCKS.
For a bottle of wine, an appetizer and two dinners?
When I threw down the Andrew Jackson my OSBFF was like "Oh, are you sure?" (Because my dinner was way cheaper than hers.) Yeah, I was sure - I can't remember the last time when I went out and only spent $20... come on, OSBFF! I'm from THE CITY. Le cheap, cheap, cheap!
So all else aside - the grub was good, the service was great, the check was cheap and the ambiance (80 degrees, not too humid, cute little neighborhood, pretty purple-pink-orangie sunset, wine, funny people) was FANTASTIC!
Again, if you're ever in Crackron, Ohio?? Check out Aladdin's.
This place is good, which is a blessing because it is really the only option for middle eastern food in the area.
We had gotten take-out food from Aladdin's Independence (OH) location back in 8/03 and were very pleased with the portions & delicious food - although that one is in a strip mall and has no ambiance, whereas this one is very cozy and pleasant. We happened to drive by the Akron location on a Saturday in mid-10/07 while exploring the lovely and charming Highland Square neighborhood and gladly stopped for dinner. The food was delicious, portions were generous, prices were very reasonable, and our server (a college student) was terrific & friendly. I complimented the manager afterwards and she was also very nice. Highly recommended! (Note: also see my review for the Angel Falls Coffee Company, which is just a few doors down from Aladdin's. Had we not decided to have dessert at Angel Falls, there were some very tempting dessert options at Aladdin's).
This used to be a 3 star place but then they became chain-y and changed how they prepare some of their items and I've been disappointed. Its a small place in Highland Square, cool to eat outside when the weather cooperates, great people watching.
This might be the only chain restaurant I would eat in, every day. The food is excellent and nutritious. The price is right too! This particular spot is popular. Fortunately they are open until 10pm. I wish there were more places like this.
Food is okay. I think this place is ok for lunch.
I went to Aladdin's with the wifey and son. The food was less than stellar. Our server was rude, and my four year old had the pleasure of hearing some women swear and talk loudly about her thong. After the experience, I had the pleasure of dealing with the 18 year old manager when I found out they double charged my credit card. I will never go back.
the food is fabulous and while the service is less than steller, it's OK because getting your stuff TO GO is where it's at. the music is the same stuff over and over again (middle eastern tunes) and there isn't a lot of seating. the patio fills up quickly in the summer. try the loubie bzeit next time your get hummus/baba/pita. not to be missed: garlic sauce, hot sauce, fattoush.
