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After a walk around Canton Museum of Art, many visitors stop by this restaurant. The Desert Inn offers its clients Mediterranean cuisine. It's a pleasant experience to order nicely cooked garlic rice, lamb shanks and grilled chicken. Taste good baklava, greek dessert and ice cream. Delicious martinis or good wine will make your meal tastier and you'll surely come back. Great bread drink is the most popular drinks of this place.
The homely atmosphere of this spot allows guests to relax after a hard working day. The cheerful staff welcomes people all year round. Cool service is something that visitors highlight in their reviews. Prices at this restaurant are worth attention because they're fair. As most reviewers state, the decor is homey. As for the Google rating, The Desert Inn received 4.6.
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rose schleappi
2 months ago on Google
Price per person: $100+ Recommendation for vegetarians: Somewhat recommend Vegetarian offerings: Clearly labelled vegetarian dishes Parking space: Plenty of parking
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Ken Eschbacher
2 months ago on Google
Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Price per person: $20–30
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Andrew Oser
12 months ago on Google
The Desert Inn in Canton is one of those places that makes you wonder why you ever bother eating anywhere else. It’s easily one of the finest Mediterranean restaurants around—and honestly, at this point, I treat it like a second home with better lighting and much better rice. The food is phenomenal across the board: kabobs that are so tender they basically fall apart out of respect, rice and potatoes that redefine “comfort food,” and salads that are fresh, bright, and loaded with flavor (so you can pretend you’re being responsible while demolishing half the amazing bread on the platter). But I have to give a very special shoutout to their raw kibbeh, available Thursday through Saturday. It is absolutely outstanding—silky, beautifully seasoned, and clearly made with real care. It’s one of those dishes that makes the whole table go quiet for a second because everyone’s having a tiny spiritual experience. What truly sets The Desert Inn apart for me, though, is not just the food—it’s the heart. I’ve brought families and clients here after funerals, when people are coming together to share in fellowship and to celebrate a loved one’s life. Those are tender, emotional gatherings, and the staff has handled them with so much grace, warmth, and sensitivity. They’ve given us comfortable, quieter spaces; moved at a gentle pace; and created an atmosphere where people can laugh, cry, remember, and just be together over a really good meal. That combination—exceptional Mediterranean food and genuinely caring, gracious service—is rare. The Desert Inn isn’t just a great restaurant; it’s a place I trust with important moments. Go for the kabobs, the potatoes, and definitely that raw kibbeh—but know that you’re also stepping into a place run by people with truly generous hearts. Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Order type: Dine in Price per person: $20–30 Recommendation for vegetarians: Highly recommend Vegetarian offerings: Clearly labelled vegetarian dishes Parking space: Plenty of parking Parking options: Free of charge parking lot
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204 12th St NW, Canton, Ohio, USA
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Wheelchair accessible
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Сredit cards accepted
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Opening hours
| SundaySun | Closed |
| MondayMon | Closed |
| TuesdayTue | 11AM-9PM |
| WednesdayWed | 11AM-9PM |
| ThursdayThu | 11AM-9PM |
| FridayFri | 11AM-9PM |
| SaturdaySat | 2PM-9PM |
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