Al Bawadi Grill

It’s hard to imagine how you could turn an old Arby’s into a pasha’s pleasure den, but that’s what Al Bawadi has done. The over-the-top decor is matched by a superb hand with wood-grilled meats, producing kebabs, chicken and seafood with perfect juiciness. Psychedelically bright green falafel, tart fattoush salad and smoky baba ghanoush also pop with flavor, though the tastiest thing of all might be a freebie: the complimentary garlicky eggplant dip that starts the meal. An attached hookah parlor (with separate ventilation) is next door.