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Alabama


Petite Jamilla
Ali Baba Restaurant
1110 Riverchase Center
Hoover, AL
Contact: Alex Mims
205-620-1233 for reservations
Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 5pm-10pm Sunday Brunch 11am-2pm
Food: Middle Eastern food, particularly Iranian
Dancing: Thurs, 7pm & 8pm
Stage Type: Floor level between tables
Musicians: Recorded music
Dancer: Petite Jamilla
Parking tips: Close and plentiful
Last updated: Jan. 26, 2004- Connie

Arizona


Kathryn

Susan

Ramona
Aladdin Restaurant
3699 N Campbell Ave (Campbell Ave. and Prince Rd.)
Tucson, Arizona
520-320-0468 for reservations
Contact: ?
Hours: Lunch and Dinner (call for specifics)
Food: Chicken, Lamb, Beef, Falafel, Baba Ghannouj, Hummus, Taboulee, Hamud, Lentil Soup, drinks, deserts, and other assorted Middle Eastern foods
Dancing: belly dancers every Friday and Saturday night.
Stage Type: floor level among tables
Musicians: recorded music
Dancers: Xanadu dancers (Sandra, Kathryn, Ramona, Susan, and others)
Parking tips: Close and plentiful


Last updated: 12-16-03 by Susan

Café Istanbul & Market
1310 E. Apache,
Tempe, AZ
480-731-9499
Contact: ?
Hours: Lunch and Dinner Tues. thru Sunday
Food: Wide selection of M.E. appetizers, sandwiches and platters. Homemade desserts and fruit drinks.
Dancing: 7:30 & 8:30pm shows Fridays and Saturdays
Stage Type: floor level among tables
Musicians: recorded music
Dancers: Mahin, Lara, Neena and Zoraya of Zahr Jamil M.E. Dance Co.
Parking: Plenty available
Last updated: 10-21-05 by Mahin

Café Sahara
3641 E. Baseline Rd.,
Gilbert, AZ
480-633-1217
Contact: ?
Hours: Lunch and Dinner, closed Sunday
Food: Traditinal Middle Eastern, a good selection of daily specials. Many vegetarian and vegan items.
Dancing: Fridays and Saturdays 6:30 & 7:30 shows
Stage Type: floor level among tables
Musicians: recorded music
Dancers: Mahin, Jazmine, Athene, Zoraya, Neena and Shaliney of Zahr Jamil M.E. Dance Co.
Parking: Plenty available
Last updated: 10-21-05 by Mahin

Efes Turkish Cuisine
1701 E. Guadalupe Rd.,
Tempe, AZ
480-897-3017
Contact: ?
Hours: Lunch and Dinner
Food: Turkish appetizers, platters and sandwiches. Full bar.
Dancing: Saturday nights 7:30 & 8:30 shows
Stage Type: floor level among tables and raised area with traditional seating
Musicians: recorded music
Dancers: Mahin, Lara, Jazmine, Athene, Neena and Shaliney of Zahr Jamil M.E. Dance Co.
Parking: Plenty available
Last updated: 10-21-05 by Mahin

La Vigna
3539 W. Bell Rd.,
Phoenix, AZ
602-978-5507
Contact: ?
Hours: Lunch & Dinner Tues.-Fri., Sat. 4:00 to 2 am. , Friday till 2 am.
Food: Italian and Middle Eastern. Hookas available.
Dancing: Fridays and Saturdays starting at 10:00pm
Stage Type: ?
Musicians: Live Band: ?
Dancers: Mahin, Lara and Athene of Zahr Jamil M.E. Dance Co.
Parking: Plenty available
Last updated: 10-21-05 by Mahin

Mythos Bistro
2515 N. Scottsdale Rd., (in Wilshire Plaza)
Scottsdale, AZ
480-947-6896
Contact: ?
Hours: Dinner 7 nights a week - open till 2am on weekends
Food: Greek traditional. Hookas available.
Dancing: Friday and Saturday nights, starting at 10:00pm
Stage Type: floor level among tables
Music: Live Band: Cosmos- a 6 pieces playing Greek contemporary music
Dancers: Mahin, Lara, Athene, Zoraya and Jazmine of Zahr Jamil M.E. Dance Co.; Early show on Saturdays by Domba.
Parking: Plenty available
Last updated: 10-21-05 by Mahin


Mahin

Domba member
Oasis Cafe
1314 E. Apache Blvd
Tempe, AZ --(metro-area of Phoenix)
602-214-4440
Contact: Edward at 480-966-6388
Food: Gyros, hummus, other assorted Middle Eastern foods
Minimum Order or Cover Charge: Stage seating has a $2 cover for bellydance nights and you must order dinner. 2 hour limit.
Dancing: bellydancers every Fri and Sat night
Stage Type: ?
Musicians: ?
Dancers: Tribal Dance with Domba on Friday nights Cabaret on Sat. nights by Mahin, Lara, Jazmine and Athene of Zahr Jamil ME Dance Co.
Parking tips: Excellent parking
Other: Hookah rental with your choice of flavored tobacco
Last updated: 10-21-05 by Mahin

Persian Garden
1335 W. Thomas Rd.,
Phoenix, AZ
602-263-1915
Contact: ?
Hours: Lunch and Dinner Monay thru Saturday
Food: Extensive vegetarian and vegan meals. Persian traditional dishes and Mediterranean inspired dishes. Many daily specials.
Dancing: 1 Saturday night per month - call for date
Stage Type: floor level among tables
Musicians: recorded music
Dancers: Mahin, Lara, Jazmine, Athene, Zoraya, Neena and Shaliney of Zahr Jamil M.E. Dance Co.
Parking: Plenty available
Last updated: 10-21-05 by Mahin

 


Colorado


Maria
Casablanca Moroccan Restaurant
2488 S. University Blvd.
Denver, Colorado
303.871.0522
contact: Said Benjelloun or Saba
Hours: Monday through Sunday 6 pm to ?
Food: Moroccan Cuisine
Minimum Charge: $27 four course dinner
Dancing: Fridays and Saturdays 1st show and 2nd show times varies
Stage Type:
Musicians:Recorded music only
Dancers, Maria, Selayma plus others
Parking: excellent side street parking, plus parking lot behind restaurant and small one to the side!
Last updated: Maria 1-20-04

 


Eva

Siovana
Mataam Fez
4609 E. Colfax Ave
Denver, CO
(303) 399-9282
www.mataamfez-denver.com
Contact:
Hours:
Food: Moroccan cuisine
Minimum Order or Cover Charge:
Dancing:Belly dancing nightly.
Stage Type:
Musicians:
Dancers: Eva, Siovana, Rooshana and more.
Parking Tips: Good street parking
Last updated: Siovana 2-17-03

Mataam Fez Boulder
2226 Pearl Street
Boulder, CO
303.440.4167
contact:Kay, owner or maitre-de on call
Hours: Monday through Sunday 6 pm to ?
Food: Moroccan cuisine
Minimum Charge: $29 for 5 course dinner
Dancing: Thursday through Sunday- 7:30 1st show - 2nd show various times
Stage Type:
Musicians: Recorded music only
Dancers: Maria, Selayma, plus others
Parking: excellent close parking along side streets - can also walk to famous Pearl Street Mall from restaurant
Last updated: Maria 1-20-04


Casablanca Moroccan Restaurant
2488 S. University Blvd.
Denver, Colorado
303.871.0522
http://www.azeats.com/coloradoeats/casablanca/index.html
contact: Said Benjelloun or Saba
Hours: Monday through Sunday 6 pm to ?
Food: Moroccan Cuisine
Minimum Charge: $27 four course dinner
Dancing: Fridays and Saturdays 1st show and 2nd show times varies
Stage Type:
Musicians:Recorded music only
Dancers, Maria, Selayma plus others
Parking: excellent side street parking, plus parking lot behind restaurant and small one to the side!
Last updated: Maria 1-20-04


Louisiana

Byblo's Restaruant
3218 Magazine St.
New Orleans, LA
504-894-1233 for reservations
contact:
Hours:
Food: Middle Eastern, Lebanese & American
Dancing: Thurs 8pm-10pm
Stage Type: Floor level between tables
Musicians: Recorded music
Dancer: The Sisters of Salome (2-3 dancers)
Parking tips: Lot adjacent to restaurant and Street
Last updated: Kryss 11-27-04


Sisters of Salome

Jamila's Cafe
7808 Maple St.
New Orleans, LA
Contact: Moncef
504-866-4366 for reservations
Hours:
Food: Tunisian
Dancing: Sat 8pm-10:30pm
Stage Type: Floor level between tables
Musicians: Recorded music
Dancer: The Sisters of Salome(1 dancer)
Parking tips: Street
Last updated: Kryss 11-27-04

Hookah Cafe
502 Frenchman Street
New Orleans, LA
Phone:
Hours:
Contact:
Food: Indian Influenced Fare, Extensive wine, beer and liquor menu, Shisha
Dancing: Sun 9pm-11pm
Stage Type: Floor level between tables
Musicians: Recorded music with occassional solo drummer and flutist Dominic
Dancer: The Sisters of Salome (2-3 dancers)
Parking tips: Street
Last updated: Kryss 11-27-04

Cafe Pyramid
1115 Decatur St
New Orleans, LA
Phone:
Hours:
Contact:
Food: Middle Eastern
Dancing: Wed & Fri 8pm-10pm
Stage Type: Floor level between tables
Musicians: Recorded music
Dancer: The Sisters of Salome (1 dancer)
Parking tips: Street
Other:Shisha Rental available
Last updated: Kryss 11-27-04


Minnesota

Beirut Restaurant
   
1385 Robert St S
West St Paul, MN 55118-3141
(651) 457-4886 
Contact:
  
Hours:
 Mon-Thu 11:00am- 9:30pm · Fri 11:00am-10:00pm · Sat 12:00pm-10:00pm
Food:
 Greek/Middle Eastern
Minimum Order:
  
Dancing:
Friday: 8 PM and Saturday: 8 PM  
Stage Type:
 Yes  
Musicians:
    
Dancers:
   
Parking Tips:
 Lot  
Last Updated:
 11-10-05 by Parisa   

 

Java
   
2801 Nicollet Ave
Minneapolis MN
(612) 870-7871
Contact:
  
Hours:
 Mon-Thu 11:00am-10:00pm · Fri-Sat 11:00am-11:00pm · Sun 11:00am-10:00pm
Food:
  
Minimum Order:
  
Dancing:
3rd Saturday, 2 dancers. Call for details and times  
Stage Type:
    
Musicians:
    
Dancers:
   
Parking Tips:
    
Last Updated:
 11-10-05 by Parisa   

 

Jerusalem's
   
518 Nicollet Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55403-2720
(612) 871-8883
Contact:
  
Hours:
 Mon-Thu 11:00am-10:00pm · Fri-Sat 11:00am-11:00pm · Sun 11:00am-10:00pm
Food:
  
Minimum Order:
  
Dancing:
Friday: 7:30 and 9PM & Saturday: 7:30 and 9PM  
Stage Type:
 Small Stage  
Musicians:
    
Dancers:
   
Parking Tips:
 Lot  
Last Updated:
 11-10-05 by Parisa   

 

Santorini
   
9920 Wayzata Blvd
St Louis Park, MN 55426
(952) 546-6722
Contact:
  
Hours:
 Mon-Sat 11am-1am · Sun 10:30am-12am
Food:
 Greek/Middle Eastern
Minimum Order:
  
Dancing:
Sunday: 7:00 PM  
Stage Type:
 No  
Musicians:
    
Dancers:
   
Parking Tips:
 Lot  
Last Updated:
 11-10-05 by Parisa   

 

Mediterranean Cruise
   
3945 Sibley Mem. Hwy
Eagan, MN 55122
(651) 452-5991
Contact:
 Jamal
Hours:
 Mon-Fri 11am-10pm; · Sat 12pm-10pm; Sun 5pm-10pm · Bar: Sun-Thu 11am-11pm; Fri-Sat 11am-1am
Food:
 Mediterranean, Shisha Rental available
Minimum Order:
  
Dancing:
Thurs: 7 & 8:30 PM, Fri: 7, 9 & 10 PM (if busy enough)
Sat: 7, 9 & 10 PM (if busy enough)		  
Stage Type:
 yes  
Musicians:
    
Dancers:
Kristina, Mirah, Julianna, Cheryl, Leslie  
Parking Tips:
 Lot  
Last Updated:
 Erin 10-21-05, 11-10-05 by Parisa  

 

Sinbad's
   
2528 Nicollet Ave S
Minneapolis
612-871-6505
Contact:
  
Hours:
  
Food:
  
Minimum Order:
  
Dancing:
Two shows every Saturday (7:30 & 8:30)  
Stage Type:
    
Musicians:
    
Dancers:
   
Parking Tips:
    
Last Updated:
 11-10-05 by Parisa  


Nebraska


Ayshiya

Naajidah
The Parthenon
Lincoln, Nebraska
402-423-2222 for Reservations
Contact: Ashiya for entertainment info- 402-540-1221
Hours: ?
Food: Greek Restaurant
Minimum Order or Cover Charge: none
Dancing: 2- 4 times a month on weekends
Stage Type: ?
Musicians: varies- Greek band once a month
Dancer: Ashiya and Naajidah perform monthly on weekends
Parking Tips: lot available
Last updated: 12-5-06 by Naajidah


Ohio


Shakira
Nazareth Restaurant
Columbus, OH
(614) 899-1177
Contact:
Hours:
Food: Middle-Eastern, Greek, & American cuisine
Minimum Order or Cover Charge:
Dancing:
Stage Type:
Musicians:
Dancer: Shakira
Parking Tips:
Last updated: Nahid


Oregon

Green Onion
15 SW 2nd (downtown Portland)
Portland, OR
(503) 227-2372
Contact:
Hours:
Food: Persian
Minimum Order or Cover Charge:
Dancing:
Stage Type:
Musicians:
Dancer: Saqra, Zariouhi, and more
Parking Tips:
Last updated: Nahid


Pennsylvania

Little Marrakech
1825 Lime Kiln Pike
Dresher, PA 19025
(215) 643-3003
Contact: Terry Manfa /Terry@littlemarakesh.com
Hours: open at 5pm Tu-Sun
Food: Moroccan-Mediteranean cuisine
Belly Dancing:
Stage Type: 3ft high n 16ft/8ft stage n dance their way through out the dining room
unless we have a live band...(ed-then they get the stage?)
Musicians: Recording Artists such as Karim Kadiri, Barry Sames, East meets West..etc..
Dancers: Belly Dancers such as Sheriffa, Tamarra, Kim, Omar, Jasmine, and Troupe Hypnosis
Parking Tips: Free Parking
Last update: annonymous management email 1-6-04


Texas


Tamra Henna

Al-Amir Lebanese
Restaurant and Club
7402 Greenville Ave.
Dallas, TX 75231
214-739-AMIR (2647)
Contact: Haithem or Philip
Hours: Wed - Thurs., 6pm - 10am; Fri - Sun 6pm - 2am
Food: Lebanese, Price: $10-$20
Minimum order/Cover: after 10 pm
Dancing: Wed-Sun. nights, 8:30, also 10:30 shows on Friday & Saturday
Stage type: 4 stages, 3 on floor level w/dancefloor, 1 sunken (in Al-Amir II room)
Musicians: no more!
Dancers: Rotating Schedule-- NAMES please!
Parking tips: Large parking lot, valet available Fri./Sat.
Other: Shisha (hookah pipe) rental available
website: http://www.alamirdallas.net
Last update: 4-20-09 by Dee

*Al-Amir now has a second location:

3885 Beltline Rd.
Addison, TX 75001
972-488-AMIR (2647)
Contact: Haithem or Philip
Hours: Mon - Sun., 11am - 2am
Food: Lebanese, Price: $10-$20
Minimum order/Cover: cover after 10 pm
Dancing: Wed-Sun. nights, 8:30, also 10:30 shows on Friday & Saturday
Stage type: 1 dance floor
Musicians: Arabic musician on Sunday nights
Dancers: Rotating schedule
Parking tips: Large parking lot, valet available Fri./Sat.
Other: Shisha (hookah pipe) rental available
Last update: 4-20-09 by Dee

 

Byblos Lebanese Restaurant
1406 North Main
Fort Worth, Texas 76106
817-625-9667
Contact: ?
Hours: ?
Food: ?
Minimum order/Cover: ?
Dancing: ?
Stage type: ?
Musicians: ?
Dancers: ?
Parking tips: ?
Other:?
website: ?
Last update: ?

Café Istanbul
5450 West Lovers Lane
Dallas, Texas
214-902-0919
Contact: ?
Hours: ?
Food: ?
Minimum order/Cover: ?
Dancing: Fri and Sat nights
Stage type: ?
Musicians: ?
Dancers: ?
Parking tips: ?
Other:?
website: ?
Last update: ?


Giovanni's Italian, Mediterranean and Persian Restaurant and Bar
18484 Preston Rd.
Dallas, TX 75252
972-596-8610
Contact: ?
Hours: Tue-Th 11:30am - 9pm; Fri 11am - 10pm; Sat noon - 11pm; Sun noon - 8:30pm
Food: Persian & Italian, Price: $10-$20
Minimum order/Cover: none
Belly dancing: Fri & Sat, 7:45pm & 8:45pm
Stage type: raised stage
Musicians: n/a
Dancers: Rotating schedule
Parking tips: Large parking lot

Stratos Greek Restaurant & Taverna
2907 W. Northwest Hwy.
Dallas, TX 75220
214-352-3321
Contact: ?
Hours: Mon-Tues, 11am - midnight; Wed-Sat, 11am - 2am
Food: Greek
Belly Dancing: Thursdays, 2nd & 4th Saturdays
Stage Type: dance floor
Musicians: DJ
Dancers: Harem Fitna troupe
Parking tips: Lot
Other: Harem night 1st Thursdays with guest dancers
Last update: 9-20-16 by Dee

 


Virginia

Casablanca
Address 1504 King St.
Alexandria VA
703-549-6464
Contact: ?
Hours:?
Food: Moroccan and Mediterranean cuisine
Belly Dancing: nightly with dinner
Stage Type: dance floor
Musicians: Saturdays
Dancers: Zahra Gamal, Kawakib, and more

Parking Tips: street parking
Last update:Kawakib 12-30-03


Washington D.C.


Kawakib
Marrakesh
617 New York Avenue NW
Wash D.C.
202-393-9393
Contact: ?
Hours: 6pm-12 midnight
Food: Moroccan
Belly Dancing: every night (closed Thanksgiving)
Stage Type: raised
Musicians: no
Dancers: Kawakib, Zahra Gamal, Nesmah, Aleta, Lisa

Parking Tips: valet ($5)
Last update: Kawakib 12-30-03

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Wisconsin

Casablanca Middle Eastern Restaurant
728 E Brady St.
Milwaukee, Wi 53202
(414) 271-6000

Contact:
Hours: Mon 11am-4pm; Tues-Thurs 11am-10pm; Fri-Sat 11am-11pm; Sun 11am-10pm.
Call for bar hours.
Food: Middle Eastern. Hooka rental available.
Dancing: Every other Friday 8:30 & 10:30 p.m. (call for dates)
Stage type: Stage in dining room, open floor area in bar/lounge
Musicians:
Dancers: Samantha, Zahira, Mirah, Laurie
Parking Tips: Lot and on-street
Last update: Hanna 8-22-06

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