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Middle Eastern

Ishtar Restaurant

4.3 ★ · 6,728 reviews on Google · $$

Closed now · 3625 15 Mile Rd, Sterling Heights, MI 48310

Ishtar Restaurant at 3625 15 Mile Rd in Sterling Heights, MI serves Middle Eastern and Mediterranean fare, ranging from soups to spit-cooked meats. The menu includes small plates, comfort food, healthy options, and vegan and vegetarian choices, along with desserts, cocktails, coffee, and tea. Its setting is described as elegant and music-filled, with live music among its listed features. Brunch, lunch, and dinner are available, as is late-night food. The restaurant accommodates groups and solo diners, and families have access to a children’s menu and high chairs. Reservations are accepted, though a wait is usual. Guests can choose dine-in service, takeout, or delivery, including no-contact delivery; catering is also available. Free parking is listed both in a lot and on the street. The entrance, parking, restroom, and seating are wheelchair accessible. Ishtar Restaurant has a Google rating of 4.3 from 6,728 reviews.

Ishtar Restaurant

Know before you go

  • Mediterranean soups and spit-cooked meats
  • Live music in an elegant setting
  • Vegan and vegetarian options
  • Notable coffee and tea
  • Late-night food
  • Reviewers often praise the service (1 mentions)
  • Reviewers often praise the food (1 mentions)
  • Some reviewers mention food (2)
  • Some reviewers mention quality (1)
  • Some reviewers mention price (1)

From 3 recent reviews

Amenities

  • Dine-in
  • Takeout
  • Delivery
  • Open late
  • Live music
  • Kid-friendly
  • Takes reservations
  • Good for groups
  • Wheelchair accessible

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Excerpts from public reviews

  • The food was good; however, the service needs improvement. As soon as I sat down, the server asked if I was ready to order food without first asking what I would like to drink. Also, when I reques… — Google, 4★, September 16, 2026
  • How sad. Doesn’t qualify as authentic Iraqi food. Rushed with poor quality. A messy blend of bunch of spices. Complete waste of time and money. — Google, 1★, September 13, 2026
  • Im not going there no more prices high teast no good and food its coming worm — Google, 1★, September 11, 2026

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