Mediterranean food like no other. SHAKS is the prime restaurant for fresh and authentic Middle Eastern and Lebanese delicacies . With 30 years of restaurant experience our family brings the authentic flavors of the Middle East with original recipes passed down from generations. Formally known as The Armenian Cafe located in Carlsbad for over 27 years changes both name and location. Located conveniently in the heart of downtown Vista off the 78 freeway, we are operating under the new name of SHAKS.
Based on 569 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.6 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ No-contact delivery
Address:
406 Main St, Vista, CA 92084
Phone: (760) 536-3326
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Hours
| Friday | 4–9 PM |
| Saturday | 4–9 PM |
| Sunday | 12–9 PM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 4–9 PM |
| Thursday | 4–9 PM |
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Reviews
Carolina Arzate
This place had friendly staff, good service, and the food & drinks were amazing! My drink was pretty AND DELICIOUS (good amount of alcohol, too)! My salad with the chicken kebob is the BEST chicken salad I’ve ever had! I waited a while for the salad.. but it was totally worth it! The salad and chicken portion was perfect, it was refreshing, the dressing was simple but so flavorful & not heavy. Everything about that salad was perfection! And that garlic dip—WOW!! I will be returning regularly.
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Gabe Briel
Food and staff were great! I didn’t take any pictures of the food bc I was starving but the humus with the side of cucumbers was so good and the chicken kabobs were very delicious also. I ordered a water to drink bc I don’t drink enough of it for the most part. I’ll def be returning for sure. I highly and strongly recommend this joint.
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Tiffany Lindholm
We got the shaks burger and beef filet mignon plate. Both were excellent. Customer service was awesome, and the patio is dog friendly. They brought our pug a bowl of water. For dessert we had something with cheese and it was surprisingly tasty. It was just sweet enough but not too sweet. We also ordered the Arabian night cocktail which was Devine. It was sweet from honey but very refreshing from the citrus.
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Juan Campa
This is a great place. My wife found this spot last week and brought me to it. I was not disappointed. The staff was very welcoming and quick. The food was delicious. Their mix drinks are awesome. The bar is fully packed with great options. I will definitely be back and recommend them 100%.
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Rodica Luca
Awesome service and food. Very clean, and very friendly staff. Plentiful choices and good portions of delicious food! We arrived just half an hour before closing, and they had treated us like there is no problem at all. Andrew and Gracw were exceptionally nice!
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David Cowart
Just amazing food, and drink and the best part, an amazing staff! Love this place… definitely will be back!
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Lysa Solano
Food was so good I forgot to get pictures! This restaurant is top notch. Loved the menus, the decor and the staff were so courteous and friendly. I had been driving my this restaurant for months and finally got a chance to stop in. The chicken kabob plate was excellent and a lot of food! The hummus was so fresh! And that garlics sauce! Chefs kiss! I will be back to try more!
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Logan Deal-Figueroa
Because I didn’t get a picture last time and the food for price ratio ($16 for a basic Gyro) was not what I would consider equal or fair. This time I was thinking the Gyro plate would be a better option for the money. I was completely wrong, in fact I think it’s worse. I paid $25 for the Gyro plate and it’s literally 1 pita, 6 of the tiniest pieces of meat, and enough rice pilaf to feed 6 people. Absolutely ridiculous.
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Logan Figueroa
Because I didn’t get a picture last time and the food for price ratio ($16 for a basic Gyro) was not what I would consider equal or fair. This time I was thinking the Gyro plate would be a better option for the money. I was completely wrong, in fact I think it’s worse. I paid $25 for the Gyro plate and it’s literally 1 pita, 6 of the tiniest pieces of meat, and enough rice pilaf to feed 6 people. Absolutely ridiculous.
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Brian Deitz
Excellent service from Grace, she went above & beyond to serve and guide us. The lamb shish kabob & falafel were top notch. They were the best I’ve had in the USA and I get around. The schwarma and dolmas were excellent. The rose water tiramisu was different, but exquisite very happy. I will be back soon.
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