Open Sesame

If you're hungry, go with the combo plate. Otherwise, chicken tawook is the best choice. Throw in a couple of sides and that awesome garlic sauce and you're set. Great Mediterranean fare.

Best Mediterranean in the states ! The owner imports spices and ingredients from all around the world. The service is top notch. This place is a landmark in Belmont Shore, and for a good reason.

The lamb pita lunch is excellent. Juicy chunks of lamb wrapped in pita . There is comfy outdoor seating . Nice vegetarian options . It can get a little noisy inside.

The service here was decent, though not super attentive, but they were busy. I had the Seabass plate, the Seabass was tender and really tasty and the rice and salad were really flavorful and well-made

You must start off with the fried potatoes . The chicken schawarma, chicken tawook, baba ghanoush and open sesame salad are all amazing. Oh, and don't forget to ask for extra garlic sauce .

This is by far my favorite place to eat. Never have had a bad meal. Party platter is great for sharing with a group of people. Garlic potatoes are to die for.

The food was delicious and the service very friendly . At mid day the place was busy but not overcrowded. They had both indoor seating and streetside outside tables .

This place is great. Chicken Tawook is delicious, and don't forget to take home some garlic sauce ! Only negative is they need to work on their presentation.

They have PERFECT chicken ! (coming from the pickiest chicken eater) Everything here is top-notch! I get: Fried Potatoes / Moroccan Iced Tea / Chicken Tawook Plate with Fattoush Salad and Spicy Hummus

Authentic and delicious. Great atmosphere and great food. I'd highly suggest it if you want an authentic Mediterranean meal.

Try their fried potato and Kibbi. The chicken shawarma is the best. Falafel pita is good.

Great place to eat! Everything is good quality and delicious + they have really well done expresso

Open sesame has been one of my favorite restaurant for nearly 15 years. Zaataar!!

The fried potatoes are outstanding! The garlic dip is out of control! Get there early though... the place is very small so it fills up quickly.

The fried potatoes as appetizers are the bomb. Order a side of garlic paste makes them that much better

Best lebanese food i've had in a while! The lamb kebob is incredibly juicy and the sides are healthy and tasty. 5 stars!

Trendy cafe with an awesome mediterrenean food! hey, I just had a chance to practice writing the hardest word in English - "mediterrenean" - hope I got it right! :)

Come here for lunch ! Little wait, great specials. We had leftovers for days, and they were delicious.

As already stated , the fried potatoes are a must have and so is a extra side of large garlic sauce . Or 2 or 3

The chicken is awesome. The babaganoush is awesome. The garlic purée is awesome!

Fried potatoes and chicken tawook were awesome, although the chicken shawarma was so disappointing!!

Try it all you won't be disappointed

For just .99c each, order a trio of falafel a la carte and be sure to spread with plenty of creamy Kefir cheese . Maybe some chilis too if you're feeling spicy .

It's all about the chicken shawarma & garlic sauce ! Just make sure you bring an appetite. :-)

I love this place! Friend Potatoes , Open Sesame Salad and the Combo is the most!

Make sure to get the garlic sauce . The beef kabob entree is awesome.

Everything is good. I always have to get the fried potatoes and chicken tawook ! They also have wheat pita but you have to ask!

Thier chicken shawrma is a must , Hummas is yummy. 100/100

Have the Fried Potatoes for your appetizer . You won't regret it. Oh, and they have amazing service!

Can't recommend the Vegetarian Combo enough - loved it! Opted for lettuce and tomatoes instead of the pita bread .

Try the deep fried potatoes ... You wont be sorry! Very lemony, tangy , and delish. Also tge baklava ! Yum-o

Awesome... Get the petite noir Lebanese wine with the open sesame platter!

Open sedame Gatlic potatoes tahini red sauce

Chicken tawook, hummus and open sesame salad .

The roasted potatoes and grape leaves are yummy.

The hummus at open sesame is the best ever! U can't leave this place without trying it!

Great food! I'm a loyal customer though I live in Irvine. Hope they open somewhere in OC soon. U can not go wrong with anything u order.

Good Mediterranean food . Can eat by sidewalk.

Fried cauliflower . Doesn't sound like it would be good but you will be surprised! Crazy good.

The tips say try the fried potatoes but I think the fried cauliflower tasted better. You be the judge.

Everything's good here, what a stupid question Foursquare!

Try their garlic potato ... Absolutely delicious

Vegetarian heaven ♥︎

Long wait ? Offer to eat @ the counter; more attentive service when it's busy since you're staring at them right there. Open Sesame Combo a great sampler.

Generous portions , tasty hummus , great Fattoush and falafel

Get the spicy vegetable soup & a side of rice . Combine them for a yummy lunch ! Also the Morraccan iced tea is GREAT!

Adding EXTRA garlic sauce to the beef shwarma pita is a must....so YUMMY!!

Fried Potatoes and Fried Cauliflower...to die for!!!♥

Fattoush salad is great!

The fried potatoes are lovely