by Frank W.

It is nicely decorated though I think the plasma TVs in the dining area playing an Arabic version of MTV are out of place.   Their mezze, an assortment of appetizers, seemed outrageously overpriced at $24, so we ordered baba ghannou, roasted eggplant with lemon juice and garlic dip served with warm pita triangles.  It was good, but I thought the addition of olive oil detracted from the taste and texture.  My wife's entre was kafta kabob, minced lamb with chopped onion and spices and served with tziki sauce while I ordered lamb kabob.  The kafta kabob was too light on the spices.  I ordered the lamb kabob medium rare and it ended up being both fatty and overcooked.  Our entrees were accompanied by rice and a bland salad.

by Naaila H.

the filet mignon kabob thingies with rice is something i get everytime i come here.its never been busy when i went so i cant say the service was bad because the ratio was like 5:1. its no something i eat everytime i go back to vegas but it is something i try to eat.ps try the cheese appitizer. =)

by Mia M.

I have not been to this place in a year since leaving Vegas for LA, but the times I went it was really good. I have been here so many times I pretty much know most of the waiters. Love the mezze!! Everytime I come here I always get the "mint choco" Hookah. I'm sure there are other places that are better then this one.

by Poorna R.

This place was great when it first opened. I remember the owner used to give us free appetizers and the customer service was great...but my return trips to Almaza have been progressively disappointing. Customer service has declined considerably, and while the food and hookah are good, it's not worth being ignored half the time, or shooed to another table for another party, even though you made reservations in the first place. A lot of the old waiters/bartenders have left, and their replacements leave something to be desired. I recommend checking out Chandelier on St. Rose and Eastern...it's a lot better.

by T L.

I ordered a lamb kebab which was fine. My friends ordered a beef shwarma (a bit unrecognizable, unlike the traditional shaved but it arrived in big shred) and a filet kebab (inedible as completely well done)They were having a happy hour special that included a free app with entree. It took three discussions to get them to honor it as they insisted it was only 1 free app for our 5 person, 5 entree table. Ordered Tanqueray cocktails but Bombay Sapphire arrived. They charged for the more expensive Bombay Sapphire.Really, if you are going to keep pulling fast ones on your guests, please do everyone a favor and close.

by Caren B.

First thing to mention here for anyone wanting to go here is look forward to POOR POOR SERVICE! If you like being ignored when you need service you will love this place.  I WILL say that this place has a fun atmosphere, is decorated nicely, and has some good music.  BUT, the hookah is so, so - the strawberry was decent but when your coals die out better cross your fingers someone comes by to replace them.  Don't bother asking because they will just nod their head and do nothing.   The food is so so-nothing amazing.  Our party had reservations for 10 pm on a Saturday night and at 10pm the table was given to someone else!! I love hookah lounges and even though this place seemed like a fun place the HORRIBLE service ruined it for our entire group.  I doubt any of us will ever return.

by Evon D.

CHECK YOUR RECEIPT BEFORE YOU LEAVE AND DON'T PAY USING YOUR CREDIT/DEBIT CARD!!! i have gone here a dozen times and it never fails, one of our cards will always get over charged.. They will add to your tab so don't ever leave your card on an open tab. Pay for drinks as they come. The food is good but very very overpriced. The hookah is also very expensive as are the drinks. At night they try to turn into a club and have bottle service and a DJ so forget having a nice quiet dinner. After the last experience of being overcharged last month i vowed never to go back.

by Patrick C.

I give it 3 stars due to the food was okay but not great.  The hummus was so-so...and the beef was dry.  Though it gets 4 stars for the atmosphere....with a live DJ and great music.  O...and another 4 stars for the females...HOT!!

by EJay D.

Great hookah lounge and Great location for a club. You do not need to go to the strip. The bouncers are hella cool and the crowd is quite alright. Everyone gets a table! I have not eaten here so please take my review with a grain of salt, lime and tequila.

by Michael P.

Been going here on and off for years now and the place is kinda a mixed bag. The hookah and the food have always been pretty consistant and good. The service has seen better days and seems to be high in turnover. Turns into a mini-club on the weekends which can be fun. However, underage wannabe douches can creat havoc some nights. Just go with an open mindset have fun and enjoy your hookah and food.

by Meo B.

Long story short....I'm from Vegas, now live in Oakland, but went back to Vegas for my birthday.Which means I HATE the strip.All I wanted was to groove to some hip hop and it's very hard to do that off the strip and without a cover charge (think...Poetry...now that it's half celeb owned, they think they can charge $30 for ladies....)Friend of a friend led us here and I was pleasantly surprised.We got a table for 5, really nice waitress (who is from the bay area by where i live), a coconut hookah   (which lasted ALLLLL night because they kept refilling the charcoals...which is unheard of at most hookah joints) and the $12 for 16 oz drinks weren't watered down like the Red Rock casino ones I just paid for an hour prior.I was too full from Chicken and Waffles at hash house, but i will be coming back for midnight snacks.My favorite part about this place, was the variety of music from hip hop (my FAVORITE), dance, ummm arabic-esque (don't know the right term for that genre)...but once that music came on everybody in the place did the arabic version of the bunny hop...only it wasn't a like watching a bunch of drunks at a wedding make a fool. It was genuinely amazing to watch dancing other than club bumping, grinding and groping.Oh--and it wasn't a meat market...You can tell it was a lot of locals just relaxing and grooving.The only reason I'm skipping out on a star is because it was kinda busy, and it took awhile to get our first round of drinks...so long my friend walked up to the bar to order ours. BUT...they were worth it. (Bahama Dream was yummy)So, for those of you giving crappy reviews....I think they must've read them, because it was a great enough experience to bring my friends and I back....

by Seth Y.

How are you guys giving this place bad reviews???I came here with a couple of people, we got two hookahs with awesome flavored tobacco; mango, mint, watermelon, and strawberry. I ordered a pizza smothered with lamb, olives, mozzarella cheese, sauce. It was out of this world and my mouth is watering just thinking about it.The only drawback to this place would be the loud music before prime hours, and that is my only complaint. Hands down loved it, can't wait to go back.

by Crystalia Y.

Service here is terrible unless you know someone. Hookah here is terrible unless you like herbal hookah. Herbal hookah is much harsher and lacks flavor unlike your average tobacco based hookah. The only thing this hookah lounge has going for it is that it serves alcohol which appeals to the 21+ crowd.

by Yasmin G.

I'll never go back. The food is mediocre, the hummus tasted like beef jerky! The kebabs were dry...The lowest point of all is the service. Unless you have a reservation, be prepared to be moved around the restaurant when someone who has one comes in. Even if you have one, be prepared to be asked to move or leave if the owner's friends come in and need a table.The hookahs are a rip off, they pack the coals too tightly to ensure that your smoke doesn't last for more than 20 minutes. When we complained they played stupid, when we rearranged the coals ourselves to get a better smoke, they became very irritated.

by Allison J.

Thursday night salsa night is fun. I arrived at 10pm and was surprised to hear no latin music and was greeted by a relatively empty restaurant. But as the next hour passed, I could see the place filling up and by 12 midnight the place was packed.What the heck?This place is in a Smith's shopping center? It was a great vibe though the DJ music was a hodge podge of everything latin. Yes... even the tubas.Don't expect a strong drink or an amazing bartender. I think these guys were hired for their looks not their skills. Stick with the beer, shots and simple 2 ingredient drinks. You'll be happier and I'm sure they will too.