Dalia’s Grill is a Mediterranean restaurant, found roughly at the corner of Peachtree Parkway and Holcombe Bridge Road. The strip mall in which Dalia’s is found has things like an IHOP and a Chik-Fil-A, and is opposite a Target and Publix. Dalia’s is not that easy to see, but if you can find the sign to a local Mellow Mushroom, then walk under the sign. Dalia’s will be right in front of you.
This restaurant has something of a history in the Atlanta metro area (see here and here), having been preceeded by Joha Grill and a version in Alpharetta. I recall trying Joha Grill, and the same older man who cooked kababs at Joha is definitely manning the burners here. Just, this time, he has substantially more help.
Meditarranean cuisine, with its emphasis on meats and vegetables, fits well with what I can eat. I can control the amount of carbs I eat, and I don’t have to eat a lot of carbs to have a meal. That said, the family that runs Dalia’s has a knack with chickpeas. Their falafel is well respected, and the spices they threw into the chickpeas I had were notable.
Also notable that day was the lamb shank special they served. Dalia’s is good with more exotic meats such as lamb, the rich selection of salads, the choice. You can eat fast here, by grabbing a couple of salads – they’re laid out almost buffet style – or you can take your time, let them grill your meat and have a kabab or gyro along with some green veggies.
Recommended, a true Atlanta original.
Dalia’s Grill
6135 Peachtree Parkway
Norcross, GA 30092
(770) 687-2448
December 12, 2011 at 11:05 am
I wonder if this is the same Dalia’s I used to go in Alpharetta off North Point Parkway??? If so, I definately must stop by. I wondered what happened to them! If it’s same, I am glad they (just) move!
December 12, 2011 at 1:22 pm
Yelpers, in the link I give above, claim this is the Dalia’s from Alpharetta, and that the Alpharetta location had leasing issues.
December 12, 2011 at 2:02 pm
I miss them for my lunch! My taste and my budget. It’s sad that I can enjoy them for lunch but I will stop by soon! Thanks for the info.
December 12, 2011 at 2:10 pm
That lamb shank looks OUTSTANDING. Is that one of their regular menu items or was it a special?
December 12, 2011 at 3:37 pm
Maybe, that’s new item?? I remembered they always had curry and grilled chicken for entree choices but I always got Gyro w/sides. I love their variety of sides! I love their Dolmas! (stuffed grape leaves)
December 13, 2011 at 2:00 pm
I hated to see these guys leave Alpharetta. They were a bright spot among the junk near the mall. Glad to see that they’ve landed someplace else.