Menu

Dar 525 is a Mediterranean and Middle Eastern restaurant located at 525 Grand St, Brooklyn, NY. Known for its cozy ambiance and delicious food, customers rave about the flavorful falafel platter, light and flaky pita, and friendly service. The menu offers a variety of vegan and vegetarian options, including a unique pistachio pizza and rich hummus. The staff is knowledgeable and always kind, providing a warm Mediterranean experience. The restaurant also offers outdoor seating, catering services, and happy hour specials. With positive reviews highlighting the quality and value of the dishes, Dar 525 is a must-visit for those seeking authentic Mediterranean cuisine in a laid-back atmosphere.

Drinks

Drinks

Soda

$2.00

Fresh Squeezed Strawberry Lemonade

$5.00

Orange Juice

$3.00

Coffee

$3.00

Arabic Coffee

Espresso size.

$3.00

Iced Coffee

$3.00

Hot Mint Tea

Slowly brewed using mint leaves and a dash of ginger

$3.00

Iced Mint Tea

$3.00

Ginjan Organic Ginger Juice

$5.00

Coney Island Mermaid Pilzner

Must be 21 to purchase.

$5.00

Tecate Original

Must be 21 to purchase.

$5.00

Principato - Pinot Grigio - White Wine

Must be 21 to purchase.

$20.00

Chateau Ksara - Lebanese Blend - Red Wine

Must be 21 to purchase.

$20.00

Carakale Dead Sea-Rios

Gose-style sour wheat ale, with Jordanian dead sea salts, grapefruit, and coriander seeds. Must be 21 to purchase.

$8.00

Carakale Esb Ale

Medium-bodied beer with notes of toasted bread, biscuit, and caramel with a dark chocolate bitterness finish. Must be 21 to purchase.

$8.00

Carakale Blonde Ale

Light and dry golden ale. Hints of orange and citrus aromatics, semi-sweet body with notes of honey and vanilla. Must be 21 to purchase.

$8.00

Carakale Red Sea-Rios

Berliner weisse brewed with pomegranate and blood oranges from the Jordan valley. Must be 21 to purchase.

$8.00

Carakale Red Ale

Ruby red imperial ale brewed with dates. Must be 21 to purchase.

$14.00

Carakale Black Camel Spider

Imperial porter brewed with middle eastern dates and bedouin coffee. Must be 21 to purchase.

$14.00

Carmenet Reserve - Pinot Noir - Red Wine

Must be 21 to purchase.

$20.00

Bud light

Must be 21 to purchase.

$5.00

Campo Viejo Rioja - Garnacha - Red Wine

Must be 21 to purchase.

$30.00

Trapiche - Malbec - Red Wine

Must be 21 to purchase.

$20.00

Carletto - Montepulciano - Red Wine

Must be 21 to purchase.

$20.00

White Claw Hard Seltzer 12oz

Gluten Free. 5% alcohol. Must be 21 to purchase.

$5.00

Back Home Sumac Gose

Tart & fruity Gose. Brewed with cured sumac, Persian blue salt & sour cherry. -4.6%- NYC

$9.00

Wine and Beer (Must be 21 to Purchase)

Wine and Beer (Must be 21 to Purchase)

Lunch Special Menu

Lunch Special Menu

Lunch Open Faced Veggie Omelette

With green and red peppers, mushrooms, spinach, onion, Parmesan and Mozzarella. Served with shepherd salad, a choice of fries and a pita.

$15.00

Lunch Open Faced Mediterranean Omelette

With mergues (lamb sausage), black olives, tomato, zaatar, parsley and feta. Served with shepherds salad, a choice of fries and a pita.

$15.00

Lunch Mediterranean Breakfast

Two scrambled eggs, labne, a choice of fries, shepherds salad and zaatar bread.

$15.00

Lunch Syrian Shakshuka

Two poached eggs in tomato pepper sauce with a side of humus and pita.

$17.00

Safiha Pizza Lunch Special

Traditional pizza with ground lamb, beef, tomato, parsley, onions, and spices.

$13.00

Chicken Pizza Lunch Special

Lemon marinated chicken breast with red pepper, scallion, light mozzarella cheese and spices.

$13.00

Vegetable Pizza Lunch Special

Fresh tomato, green peppers, spinach, mushroom, black olives, thyme, sesame seeds, and fresh mozzarella cheese.

$13.00

Breakfast Pizza Lunch Special

Sauteed onions, mushrooms, parsley, scallion, mozzarella and feta cheese.

$17.00

Brunch Syrian Shakshuka

Two poached eggs in tomato pepper sauce with a side of humus and pita.

$18.00

Brunch Herbed Eggs and Mergues

Scrambled eggs with parsley, cilantro and scallion. Served with labne, shepherd salad, grilled lamb sausage and pita bread.

$18.00

Brunch Mediterranean Breakfast

Two scrambled eggs, labne, French fries, shepherd salad and Zaatar bread.

$16.00

Brunch Grilled Breakfast Pizza

Sauteed onions, mushroom, parsley, scallion, mozzarella, feta, Zaatar and two sunny side up eggs.

$19.00

Brunch DAR Burger

With feta cheese and hartissa cilantro mayonnaise and choice of sweet potato fries or french fries.

$19.00

Brunch Open Faced Veggie Omelette

With green and red pepper, mushroom, spinach, onion, Parmesan and mozzarella. Served with shepherd salad, pita and French fries.

$15.00

Brunch Open Faced Mediterranean Omelette

With lamb sausage, black olives, tomato, zaatar, parsley and feta cheese. Served with shepherd salad, pita and French fries.

$15.00

french toast

Challah, whipped halva, toasted almonds, fresh fruits, topped with homemade date molasse

$18.00

Brunch

Brunch

Salads and Bowls

Salads and Bowls

Garden Salad

Lettuce, tomatoes, capers, mushrooms, cucumber, artichoke, black olives, parsley, feta cheese, lemon juice and olive oil. Served with fresh pita bread.

$18.00

Fattoush Salad

Lettuce, cucumber, plum tomato, parsley, mint, sumac, green pepper, toasted pita chips, lemon juice and olive oil.

$17.00

Shepherd Side Salad (Small)

A mix of diced plum tomato, cucumber and parsley, topped with feta cheese in lemon vinaigrette. Served with fresh pita bread.

$9.00

Swiss Chard Soup

Traditional Syrian Soup of Swiss chard, brown lentils, mild Aleppo chilis and spices

$7.00

Kale and Falafel Bowl

Baby kale, Falafel, beets, humus, cherry tomatoes, bulgur wheat & dates. Drizzled in tahini.

$18.00

Chicken & Rice Bowl

Grilled chicken, rice, Sheppard salad, zaatar chips & chickpeas. Drizzled with garlic aioli.

$18.00

Muhamara

Roasted red peppers, walnuts, olive oil and spices. Served with fresh pita bread.

$10.00

Moutabel

Baked eggplant blended with tahini, parsley, garlic, cumin, aleppo pepper, lemon juice and olive oil. Served with fresh pita bread.

$10.00

Labne

Homemade yogurt spread with olive oil and mint. Served with fresh pita bread.

$10.00

Mousaka

Sauteed eggplant, tomato, peppers, onions and garlic. Served with fresh pita bread.

$10.00

Tabouleh

Fresh chopped parsley, tomato, onion, bulgur and lemon juice.

$10.00

Beet Salad

Beets, garlic, parsley, olive oil, vinegar and spices.

$10.00

Hummus

Chickpeas mashed with tahini, garlic, lemon juice and olive oil. Served with fresh pita bread.

$10.00

Foul

Fava beans with tomato, parsley, cumin, garlic, olive oil and lemon juice. Served with fresh pita bread.

$10.00

Babaganouj

Grilled eggplant blended with tahini, garlic and olive oil. Served with fresh pita bread.

$10.00

Stuffed Grape Leaves

Stuffed with rice and spices, chilled and served with yogurt sauce.

$10.00

Pan Fried Cauliflower

Crispy pan fried cauliflower drizzled with tahini

$10.00

Cucumber Yogurt

Yogurt mixed with chopped cucumber, garlic and fresh mint. Served with fresh pita bread.

$10.00

Marinated Olives

A house mix of Mediterranean olives.

$10.00

Syrian Humus

Traditional Syrian mezze of whole chickpeas, tahini, olive oil and spices

$10.00

Batata Harra

Rustic potato cubes with mild Aleppo chilli, olive oil and Syrian spices

$10.00

Syrian Green Beans

Sauted green beans, mild Aleppo chilis, olive oil and spices

$8.00

Assorted Plate

A combination with choice of five items. Served with fresh pita bread.

$20.00

Loubieh

Black eyed peas with Swiss chard, tahini and spices

$6.00

Tapas and Dips

Tapas and Dips

Soups & Appetizers

Soups & Appetizers

Pita Bread

Homemade and baked fresh to order.

$1.50

Kibbeh

A ball of ground lamb and burgul wheat stuffed with lamb, onions and almonds and deep fried.

$10.50

Syrian Rolls

Two rolls. Fried filo dough stuffed with your choice of ground lamb or cheese and parsley.

$7.50

Jawaneh

Baked then fried chicken wings marinated and served with garlic creme sauce. Seven pieces.

$12.00

French Fries

Hand cut and served with homemade harissa cilantro mayonnaise.

$8.50

Sweet Potato Fries

Hand cut and served with homemade harissa cilantro mayonnaise.

$8.50

Zaatar Bread

Pita topped with olive oil, sesame and thyme.

$10.00

Garlic Bread

Pita topped with olive oil, fresh garlic and parsley.

$10.00

Syrian Bread

Pita topped with olive oil, onion, sesame, and Syrian Harissa.

$9.00

Spinach and Cheese Pie

Calzone style with onions, sesame seeds, lemon juice, spices and feta or mozzarella.

$10.00

Lentil Soup

Pure of select red lentils.

$8.00

Chicken Soup

Cilantro, potato, carrots, rice, lemon juice and spices. Served with fresh pita bread.

$9.50

Dar Burger

With feta cheese, lettuce, tomatoes and a choice of sweet potato fries or french fries.

$19.00

Chicken Tajine

Stewed chicken with apricot, prunes, figs, honey, sesame and almonds, served with rice.

$18.00

Lamb Couscous

Lamb stew with potatoes, carrots, zucchini, turnips, sweet potatoes and sweet green peas. Served with raisin couscous.

$19.00

Chicken Couscous

Chicken with rustic stew of potatoes, carrots, zucchini, turnips, sweet potatoes and chickpeas. Served with raisin couscous.

$19.00

Vegetable Couscous

Potatoes, carrots, zucchini, turnips, raisins and chickpeas in a vegetable broth.

$13.00

Grilled Mergues Couscous

Grilled Mergues with Potatoes, carrots, zucchini, turnips, sweet potatoes and chickpeas served with raisin couscous.

$21.00

Dar Specials

Dar Specials

Sandwiches

Sandwiches

Falafel Sandwich

Fried croquette of chickpeas with pickles, turnips, lettuce, mint leaves, tomatoes and tahini in a fresh baked pita.

$10.00

Vegetable Kebab Sandwich

Grilled mushrooms, tomatoes, onions, peppers and rosemary. Served with lettuce, tomato and tahini in a fresh baked pita.

$10.00

Lamb Kebab Sandwich

Chunks of lamb, marinated, seasoned and grilled over charcoal. Served with lettuce, tomato and tahini in a fresh baked pita.

$12.00

Kafta Kebab Sandwich

Ground lamb and beef seasoned with parsley, onions and spices. Grilled over charcoal. Served with lettuce, tomato and tahini in a fresh baked pita.

$12.00

Chicken Kebab Sandwich

Chunks of boneless chicken breast marinated, seasoned and grilled over charcoal. Served with lettuce, tomato and tahini in a fresh baked pita.

$11.00

Chicken Gyro Sandwich

Lemon marinated chicken breast, baked in the oven. Served with lettuce, tomato and tahini in a fresh baked pita.

$11.00

Chicken Shawarma Sandwich

Shredded rotisserie chicken wrapped in a fresh baked pita with garlic creme sauce, tomato, pickles, parsley, pickled turnip.

$11.00

Mergues Sandwich

Lamb sausage with garlic and Syrian spices. Served with lettuce, tomato and tahini in a fresh baked pita.

$12.00

Falafel Platter

Fried croquette of chickpeas, with pickles and turnips. Served with pita, salad, rice, hummus and babaganouj.

$15.00

Vegetable Platter

Grilled mushrooms, tomatoes, onions, peppers and rosemary. Served with pita, salad, rice, hummus and babaganouj.

$17.00

Lamb Kebab Platter

Chunks of lamb marinated, seasoned and grilled over charcoal. Served with pita, salad, rice, hummus and babaganouj.

$22.00

Kafta Kebab Platter

Ground lamb and beef seasoned with parsley, onions and spiced and grilled over charcoal. Served with pita, salad, rice, hummus and babaganouj.

$22.00

Chicken Kebab Platter

Chunks of boneless chicken breast marinated, seasoned and grilled over charcoal. Served with pita, salad, rice, hummus and babaganouj.

$20.00

Chicken Gyro Platter

Lemon marinated chicken breast baked. Served with pita, salad, rice, hummus and babaganouj.

$20.00

Mergues Platter

Lamb sausage with garlic and Syrian spices. Served with pita, salad, rice, hummus and babaganouj.

$19.00

Chicken Shawarma Platter

Shredded and spiced rotisserie chicken. Served with pita, salad, rice, hummus and babaganouj.

$20.00

Mixed Grill Platter

A combination plate with a choice of three items. Served with pita, salad, rice, hummus and babaganouj.

$30.00

Platters

Platters

Individual 10" Pizzas

Individual 10

Safiha Pizza

Traditional pizza with ground lamb, beef, tomato, parsley, onion, and spices.

$17.00

Pistachio Pizza

Pistachio, onion, Parmesan cheese, mozzarella and rosemary. Served with spicy honey on the side.

$18.00

Sun-Dried Tomato Pizza

Sun dried tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, sesame seeds, and herbs.

$12.00

Goat Cheese Pizza

Goat cheese, roasted red peppers, fresh basil, light mozzarella, sesame seeds, and herbs.

$18.00

Shrimp and Calamari Pizza

Shrimp, calamari, garlic and parsley, light mozzarella and tomato sauce.

$18.00

Chicken Pizza

Lemon marinated chicken breast with red pepper, scallion, light mozzarella cheese and spices.

$18.00

Vegetable Pizza

Tomato, green pepper, black olives, thyme, spinach, sesame seeds, and fresh mozzarella.

$17.00

6 Cheese Pizza

Monterey Jack, cheddar, mozzarella, asadero, romano and Parmigiano cheeses.

$13.00

Kafta Kebab

$7.00

Lamb Kebab

$8.00

Mergues

$8.00

Vegetable Kebab

$7.00

Chicken Kebab

$7.00

Grilled Halloumi Cheese Side

Four grilled slices of Halloumi cheese

$10.00

Falafel

$5.00

Rice

$3.00

Fresh Pita Chips with Zataar Moroccan Honey

Homemade pita chips with two sides of zaatar honey.

$3.00

House Salad

$3.00

Chicken Gyro

$7.00

Sides

Sides

Lunch Individual 10" Pizza

Lunch Individual 10

Sun-Dried Tomato Pizza Lunch Special

Sun-dried tomato slices with fresh mozzarella, sesame seeds, and herbs.

$10.00

Falafel Sandwich Lunch Special

Fried croquette of chickpeas mixed with garlic, onion, parsley and spices. Served with pickles, turnips, lettuce, mint leaves, tomatoes and tahini.

$9.00

Vegetable Kebab Sandwich Lunch Special

Grilled mushrooms, tomatoes, onions, peppers and rosemary. Served with lettuce, tomatoes and tahini.

$9.00

Kafta Kebab Sandwich Lunch Special

Ground lamb and beef seasoned with parsley, onion and spices grilled over charcoal. Served with lettuce, tomatoes and tahini.

$10.00

Chicken Kebeb Sandwich Lunch Special

Chunks of boneless chicken breast marinated, seasoned and grilled over charcoal on skewers. Served with lettuce, tomatoes and tahini.

$10.00

Chicken Gyro Sandwich Lunch Special

Lemon marinated chicken breast baked in the oven. Served with lettuce, tomatoes and tahini.

$10.00

Mergues Sandwich Lunch Special

Lamb sausage with garlic and Syrian spices. Served with lettuce, tomatoes and tahini.

$7.00

Chicken Shawarma Sandwich Lunch Special

Shredded rotisserie chicken with garlic creme sauce, tomatoes, pickles, parsley and pickled turnip.

$10.00

Lunch Specials Wraps

Lunch Specials Wraps

Lunch Platter Specials

Lunch Platter Specials

Falafel Platter Lunch Special

Fried croquette of chickpeas, mixed with garlic, onion, parsley and spices. Served with pita bread, green salad, rice, hummus and babaganouj.

$12.00

Vegetable Kebab Platter Lunch Special

Grilled mushrooms, tomatoes, onions, peppers and rosemary. Served with pita bread, green salad, rice, hummus and babaganouj.

$12.00

Kafta Kebab Platter Lunch Special

Ground lamb and beef seasoned with parsley, onion and spices, grilled over charcoal. Served with pita bread, green salad, rice, hummus and babaganouj.

$13.00

Chicken Kebab Platter Lunch Special

Chunks of boneless chicken breast marinated, seasoned and grilled over charcoal. Served with pita bread, green salad, rice, hummus and babaganouj.

$13.00

Chicken Gyro Platter Lunch Special

Lemon marinated chicken breast baked in the oven. Served with pita bread, green salad, rice, hummus and babaganouj.

$13.00

Mergues Platter Lunch Special

Lamb sausage with onion, garlic and special seasoning. Served with pita bread, green salad, rice, hummus and babaganouj.

$10.00

Chicken Shawarma Platter Lunch Special

Shredded and spiced rotisserie chicken. Served with pita, salad, rice, hummus and babaganouj.

$13.00

Baklava

Chopped walnuts, cinnamon and honey in filo dough.

$5.00

Basbousa

Semolina cake with yogurt, almonds and walnuts drizzled in Moroccan honey.

$4.00

Desserts

Desserts

Large Side Sauce

Large Side Sauce

Large Garlic Sauce

$8.00

Large Tahini

Comes with pita

$8.00

Large Hot Sauce

$8.00

Large Harissa Mayo

$8.00