Elie’s Menu

Welcome to Elie’s, a Mediterranean haven located in Birmingham, MI, where culinary tradition meets modern dining elegance. This classy establishment is perfect for a memorable evening, offering a comprehensive menu that delights both meat lovers and vegetarians alike.

Among the highlights, the Lamb Shawarma takes center stage, featuring succulent rotisserie lamb paired with creamy hummus and fluffy couscous. The Shish Kabob presents char-grilled beef tenderloin, a testament to Elie’s commitment to quality. For seafood enthusiasts, the Baked Salmon with its lemon-herb crust is a refreshing choice that sings with flavor.

Vegetarian offerings, like the Veggi Combo Plate, exemplify the richness of plant-based dishes, proving that delicious doesn’t have to mean meat. With outdoor seating and a welcoming atmosphere, Elie’s is ideal for groups and families, making every meal feel special. With their full bar and free Wi-Fi, it’s not just dinner; it’s an experience!

Maza/Appetizer

Elie's Bruschetta

Crispy pita crostini, olive tapenade, tomatoes, Feta cheese.

$10.00

Baba Ghannouge

Char-grilled eggplant, sesame paste, lemon and garlic.

$10.00

Mediterranean Olives & Pickled Turnips

$6.00

Vegetarian Kibbee

Cracked wheat, onion, tomato, jalapeno, herbs and spices.

$10.00

Mediterranean Fries

Crispy potato wedges tossed with cilantro, garlic lemon juice and spices.

$8.00

Calamari

Sauteed or flash-fried, tomatoes, capers, green onions, banana peppers, field greens and lemon beurre blanc.

$11.00

Lebanese Cheese

Fresh Mediterranean cheese, zaatar.

$10.00

Roasted Tomatoes

Basil, Mozzarella, pine nuts, balsamic vinegar reduction.

$10.00

Spinach and Feta Pie

Spinach and Feta cheese, layered between crispy phyllo.

$11.00

Arayes - Crispy Pita Meat Pie

Lamb kofta thinly spread between grilled pita bread, served with Greek yogurt sauce.

$10.00

Spicy Tomato with Cheese

Sliced sauteed tomato with jalapeno topped with Lebanese cheese over spinach.

$10.00

Kibbee Nayee

Lamb tartar, cracked wheat, onions, herbs and spices.

$12.00

Fried Kibbee

Ground lamb, cracked wheat, pine nuts, onions.

$11.00

Eggplant Rollatini

Thinly sliced eggplant, rolled with tomato, mushroom, onion basil and spinach, fresh Mozzarella cheese.

$12.00

Muhammara

Red pepper, walnuts, breadcrumbs, lemon juice, pomegranate molasses, jalapeno, spices and olive oil.

$10.00

Crab Cakes

With yogurt-honey apple slaw and red pepper tartar sauce.

$13.00

Baba Ghannouge with Sauteed Tenderloin

Onions, pomegranate, molasses and pine nuts.

$17.00

Crispy Cheese Rolls

With roasted pepper marinara sauce.

$10.00

Labneh Salad

Strained Lebanese style yogurt with garlic and herbs, diced cucumber-pine nut relish, baked pita chips.

$10.00

Feta Stuffed Portabella Mushrooms

Roasted pepper marinara sauce.

$11.00

Samboosik

Crispy pastry filled with ground lamb, onion, yogurt sauce.

$10.00

Mediterranean Sliders

Home-made brioche bun, kafta, Feta cheese patty, roasted red pepper "ketchup" and shoe string fries.

$12.00

Makanik-lebanese Sausages

Ground beef, lamb and veal encased with pine nuts, sauteed with onion, tomato and pomegranate glaze.

$11.00

Sauteed Dandelions

Sauteed dandelions topped with onions served cold.

$10.00

Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Grilled chicken breast served with tomatoes, carrots and 2 specialty sauces.

$11.00

Eli's Maza

Hummus, baba ghannouge, grape leaves, arayess, samboosik and fried kibbe.

$24.00

Vegetarian Maza

Hummus, baba ghannouge, veg. grape leaves, mjadara, bulgur and falafel.

$24.00

Appetizers To Share

Soups

Mushroom

$6.00

Beef-barley

$6.00

Clam Chowder

$6.00

Chicken Noodle

$6.00

Whole Lentil

$6.00

Quinoa Tabbouleh

Parsley, mint, tomato, onion and quinoa.

$9.00

Barley Salad

Barley, tomato, green onion, cucumber, parsley, mint, olives, Feta cheese and toasted pine nuts - lemon-olive oil dressing.

$9.00

Chopped Mediterranean Salad

Tomato, cucumber, onion, parsley, topped with crispy chickpeas - lemon-garlic- olive oil vinaigrette.

$9.00

Multi-grain Salad

Chickpeas, barley, quinoa, lentils, tomato, arugula, spinach, onion, garlic, herbs and spices.

$9.00

Greek Salad

Fresh romaine, beets, tomatoes, pepperoncini, olives, Feta cheese tossed in home-made Greek dressing.

$9.00

Classic Caesar

Fresh romaine lettuce and croutons tossed in our home-made Caesar dressing. No egg.

$9.00

Fattoush

Lettuce, cucumber, tomato, onion, radish and crispy pita sumac-lemon dressing.

$9.00

Salads

Hot Small Plates

Sauteed Chicken Livers

Cooked with caramelized onions and pomegranate sauce.

$10.00

Bite Size Kafta Meatballs

Ground lamb, onion, parsley, cherries, crispy pita.

$11.00

Eggplant (Moutabal) Ajami

Char grilled eggplant puree mixed with tomato, onions, basil and light spicy tomato sauce.

$11.00

Eggplant and Arugula

Kalamata olive tapenade, sun-dried tomatoes shaved Parmesan cheese, toasted pine nuts.

$12.00

Caprese

Roasted tomatoes, fresh Mozzarella, toasted pine nuts, basil, balsamic vinegar reduction.

$13.00

Flatbreads

Vegetarian/Vegan (Lunch)

Lima Bean

Stew lima beans, carrots and potatoes, stewed in our home-made tomato sauce.

$11.00

Loubyee

Fresh green beans cooked with onions, garlic and tomato sauce.

$11.00

Crispy Cauliflower

Crispy cauliflower, parsley and lemony tahini sauce - bulgur.

$11.00

Bulgur and Tomatoes

Cracked wheat cooked with tomatoes, onions and green peppers.

$10.00

Mjadara

Lentils and cracked wheat cooked with onions and olive oil - crispy onions - yogurt sauce.

$11.00

Vegetarian Grape Leaves

Stuffed with rice, parsley, onions, tomatoes and herbs cooked in lemon sauce.

$11.00

Quinoa Stuffed Zucchini

Toasted almonds, basil and roasted pepper sauce.

$12.00

Falafel

Crispy bean croquettes - lettuce, parsley, onions, tomatoes and pickles - tahini sauce.

$10.00

Chicken Diane

Breast of chicken sauteed with, mushrooms, artichokes, peppers and garlic - rice.

$13.00

Lemon-herb Chicken

Marinated chicken skewers - zesty lemon and fresh herb aioli.

$13.00

Chicken Shawarma

Sliced rotisserie breast of chicken, hummus, couscous and marinated shaved onions.

$12.00

Home-made Chicken Pot Pie

Carrots, celery, peas, potatoes and chicken.

$11.00

Tony's Chicken

Pan fried breast sauteed with mushroom, red and green peppers, onion, cream sauce - rice.

$13.00

Moroccan Chicken

A citrus glazed chicken breast - seasonal vegetables and couscous.

$13.00

Shisha Tawook

Char grilled traditional chicken brochettes.

$12.00

Jefrey's's Chicken

A breast of chicken sauteed with portabella, cooked in cream sauce over linguini.

$13.00

Chicken Gallaba

Breast of chicken sauteed with onions, carrots, peppers and tomatoes - rice.

$13.00

Poultry (Lunch)

Meats (Lunch)

Lamb Shawarma

Sliced rotisserie lamb, hummus, couscous and marinated shaved onions.

$12.00

Kibbee Bissayniyeh

Baked minced lamb and cracked wheat layers, filled with seasoned lamb, onions - rice.

$11.00

Beef Gallaba

Tenderloin sauteed with onions, carrots, peppers, banana peppers and tomatoes - rice.

$13.00

Shish Kabob

Char grilled beef tenderloin brochettes.

$13.00

Warak Enab

Grape leaves stuffed with rice, lamb, onions, tomatoes and herbs cooked in lemon sauce.

$11.00

Shish Kafta

Char grilled ground lamb, onion and parsley.

$12.00

Baked Salmon

Lemon and herb crust, mushroom-asparagus quinoa, caramelized onions, capers and olives.

$16.00

Spicy Whitefish

Broiled and topped with tomato, walnuts, jalapeno, cilantro and tahini sauce.

$15.00

Jefrey's's Shrimp

Sauteed with portabella, cooked in cream sauce over linguini.

$16.00

Lemon-herb Salmon

Lemon and jalapeno, fresh oregano, arugula, apple salad.

$16.00

Pistachio Encrusted Whitefish

Broiled and dusted with pistachio, arley and artichoke risotto.

$15.00

Seafood (Lunch)

Sandwich/Roll Up (Lunch)

Portobello Mushroom Sandwich

Char grilled Portobello sauteed with fresh garlic, wine, red pepper, Monterey Jack cheese and served with fries.

$10.00

Gourmet Hamburger

1-2 pound extra lean Angus beef, topped with lettuce, tomato, onion and served with fries.

$12.00

Vegetarian Roll-ups

$5.00

Santa Fe Vegetable Sandwich

Char grilled fresh vegetable medley sauteed with garlic, wine, served on sourdough bread and served with fries.

$10.00

BBQ Chicken Sandwich

$10.00

Meat Roll-ups

$6.00

Aspen Burger

Mixed of squash, zucchini, eggplant, tomato, parsley, potato, char-broiled and served with fries.

$10.00

Veggi Combo Plate

Combination of bulgur, mjadara and veg. Grape leaves.

$18.00

Lima Beans Stew

Lima beans, carrots and potatoes, stewed in our home-made tomato sauce.

$16.00

Vegetarian/Vegan (Dinner)

Seafood/Vegan (Dinner)

Sauteed Great Lake Perch

Sauteed in garlic, scallions, tomatoes, capers, herbs, lemon-white wine sauce.

$25.00

Jumbo Prawns

Sauteed with cilantro, tomato, garlic and scallions served with rice.

$26.00

Moroccan Spiced Swordfish

Grilled swordfish steak - seasonal vegetables, couscous and harissa sauce.

$27.00

Jeffrey's Shrimp

Sauteed with portabella, cooked in cream sauce over linguini.

$26.00

Baked Chicken

Lemon and garlic half chicken, whipped garlic sauce, vermicelli rice.

$18.00

Shish Tawook

Char grilled traditional chicken brochettes, grilled vegetables, vermicelli rice.

$21.00

Mediterranean Chicken and Rice

Roasted chicken, basmati rice, toasted pine nuts, tomato-herb relish.

$20.00

Jeffrey's Chicken

Breast of chicken sauteed with portabella, cooked in cream sauce over linguini.

$24.00

Poultry (Dinner)

Meats (Dinner)

Mixed Grill

A combination of shish kafta, grape leaves, baked kibbee and rice.

$25.00

Mixed Shawarma

Sliced rotisserie chicken and lamb, hummus, couscous and marinated shaved onions.

$24.00

Grilled Lamb Chops

Char grilled and served with sauteed spinach, artichoke hearts and rice.

$39.00

Braised Lamb Shank

Fall off the bone, served with stewed potatoes and carrots.

$25.00

Combo Grill

Shish kafta, kabob, tawook, rice and seasonal vegetables.

$26.00

Sweet Breads

Middle Eastern delicacy char-broiled and sauteed in a lemon garlic sauce and rice.

$24.00