Open Sesame brings the taste and flavors of the Middle East to the heart of Des Moines with authentic Middle Eastern fare such as falafel, baba ghanoush, and other delicious Mediterranean dishes. Inspired by the ancient tastes, flavors and culinary traditions of the Arab, Roman, Phoenician, Greek, and Ottoman cultures, Open Sesame presents a menu of made-from-scratch dishes like tabbouleh, fattoush, baba ghannouj, chicken tawook, beef shawarma, and kafta. The restaurant has a petite, casual dining space with colorful décor and has a full-service bar that serves a range of non-alcoholic beverages such as Moroccan tea, Turkish coffee, tamarind juice, and coconut water. Open Sesame is open for lunch and dinner, Tuesday through Saturday.
Open Sesame, 313 E Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309, Phone: 515-288-3151