Jerusalem Garden Cafe

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    $$ Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, Tapas/Small Plates
    Open11:00 AM - 8:00 PM

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    78 Patton Ave

    Asheville, NC 28801

    Mon

    • Closed

    Tue

    • 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM

    Wed

    • 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM

    Thu

    • 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM

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    Fri

    • 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM

    Sat

    • 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM

    Sun

    • 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM

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    Farouk B.

    Family owned and operated for over 20 years, Jerusalem Garden offers authentic Middle Eastern & Mediterranean cuisine. We serve lunch and dinner daily- with tapas plates, sandwiches/wraps, entrees, and desserts. Enjoy unique and delicious brunch on Saturday and Sunday, or live music and bellydancing on Friday and Saturday nights! We hand-brew specialty Turkish Coffee and Moroccan Mint Tea, and have a nice selection of local and imported craft beers- bottles and on draught. Our wine list is extensive and includes wines from major Mediterranean wine producers as well as Lebanon, Turkey, and Israel. While regular tables are always an option, we also have an exotic "tent" room, with traditional floor seating at low tables. We pride ourselves on quality food and service, and look forward to serving you soon!…

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      Michael L.
      Atlanta, GA
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      Mar 4, 2024

      My wife and I had lunch here recently and loved it. She had the Triple Kabobs and I had the Lamb Shawarma. Both were excellent. Everything was cooked perfectly and was absolutely delicious. If you are a fan of Mediterranean/Middle Eastern cuisine (and even if you think you aren't) you should dine at Jerusalem Garden. Great food, authentic atmosphere, and attentive service. We will be back.

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      Madison T.
      St. Augustine, FL
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      Jan 25, 2024

      Jerusalem Garden Café was the best spot we ate in Asheville. My husband and I both had a lamb bowl and baklava. It was impeccable.

      The flavor profile of both of our bowls was fresh and authentic. The meat was seasoned perfectly. The hummus had just the right about of spice.

      Samual B. was the only waiter working (Thursday at 1:00pm, rainy) and he did an excellent job taking care of us and being personable. We were seated comfortably.

      Us Georgians will be back for sure!!

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      Liliana E.
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      Delicious food, no doubt about that but they do skim on the metas a little. Flavorful food and good service.

      $18 delicious, very very good but a little more Kofta would have been nice.
      Lamb gyro. Very good but not enough lamb for $14.
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      MA L.
      Winston-Salem, NC
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      Apr 13, 2024

      We loved the food! I forgot the names of the dishes we had; but I believe anything on the menu would be delish! The service was excellent too.

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      Joshua B.
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      May 9, 2023

      I recently visited Asheville for the weekend and was looking for a light Sunday morning meal before heading back home. A buddy had suggested Jerusalem Garden, so I decided to check it out.

      I stopped in for brunch on Sunday late morning. They were not very busy. I was greeted and seated immediately. Service was fast and friendly. I looked over the menu and decided on a lamb gyro. I added hummus and feta to my gyro.

      The food came out quickly and it looked good. It was tad messy, but that was my fault due to the added hummus and feta. The flavor was very good. The lamb didn't seem like the standard commercial meat product that one would normally find in most gyro shops. I was happy with my meal.

      Overall, I enjoyed my visit with Jerusalem Garden. The food was good and the service was great. Would definitely stop again next time I am in town.

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      Joy E.
      Raleigh, NC
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      Mar 29, 2024

      We were visiting Ashville and the Biltmore and someone had recommended we try this place. Don't let the faded canopy outside deter you from entering. We had the best lamb shwarma and dolmas we've ever had! Can't wait for a return trip to try more!

      Delicious!
      Beautiful lighting!
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      Carlos C.
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      This is our first time here, the restaurant is nicely decorated with authentic tables and chairs resembling Mediterranean style (not for tall people like myself). Since it was a late lunch we had water for drinks, my wife had Shak Shuka Kafta (Poached Eggs, kefta, Hummus, Batata Harra, Feta, Crema, Marinara, Pita Chips) that tasted very good and a good portion. I had the Chicken Gyro which was real good with a side order of Potatoes Harra. Although the service was adecuate we were never asked it we needed anything and the only thing I would suggest is that Claudia, the waitress, could use a little more people skills/friendliness training. We will return to try some of the other dishes though.

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      Abbey S.
      San Francisco, CA
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      Apr 7, 2024

      a DIVINE meal! we got the hummus, chicken bowl, washed it down with a mango mimosa and finished everything off with baklava of course!!

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      Chris H.
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      Dec 18, 2023

      We went here with a party of 8 on a Friday for dinner. The restaurant looked very authentically Mediterranean . So did the menu. They had great specials and everyone found something that they really enjoyed. One of the best looking items in the restaurant was Dima, the belly dancer! We all had a wonderful evening with the very friendly staff
      And Dima and the great food, wine and beer at Jerusalem Garden. Thanks JG! See you next time we are in town!

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      Karen H.
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      I was in town for a work trip and stopped here for lunch with my friend/coworker. Its a super cute little place. We enjoyed our server and the food. The food was delicious. We got the cheese plate appetizer and the shared the baby lamp chops plate. We were in a rush to get back to our meetings otherwise we would have stayed longer and enjoyed some of their dessert options.

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