The food was amazing! A bit pricey, but money well spent. A great place to spend some time and really enjoy a meal. I highly recommend the lamb kabob.
Samira's is one of my very favorite reastaurants in Bloomington, and there are many excellent ethnic restaurants in Bloomington. I've only eaten at Samira's at lunch time for the buffet, and it's outstanding. Very good food, pleasant atmosphere and friendly staff add to an excellent place for lunch.
I LOVE Samira!!! I go at lunch for their buffet. Vegetarian heaven (there is meat too), comfort food, high quality, yummy goodness, variety, baklava (need I say more), yum. Wonderful owner/staff.
We found this in a rating for top ten places to eat in the area when we were visiting. We had lamb and shrimp kabobs, they were all delish!! Great place, fun to try new types of food,!! Great service too!!
Food was absolutely amazing and our waitress was so welcoming and helpful in what to order and good tips on how to eat it ! I wish I can take this amazing restaurant back to NJ with me � best food ever � thank you
The food is so flavorful! Each dish was fantastic. The spinach and lamb was delicious. And my vegetarian granddaughter raved about all the choices she had. Service was just ok but the food was wonderful.
Every time we visited Bloomington it was too early to get to Samira. Luck was in our favor as we drove through yesterday. It was well worth the wait!! The eggplant that was served first was wonderful and I had one of the best Lamb skewers I've ever ordered out! Everything was delicious and our whole expierence was great!
Great service, fresh warm naan, and the best baba jhanouj I’ve ever had. YUM!
Samira is the best restaurant in B-town. Plain and Simple 🍽❤️. I'd eat there Afghan and Afghan and Afghan.
One of the best restaurants in all of Bloomington, and that’s saying a lot because the town is full of great ones.
Delicious! Excellent food. This is the place to eat in Bloomington.
I visit Bloomington often (usually in connection with musical performances I am giving), and I love exploring the ethnic restaurants the town offers. Of those, Samira stands out- fascinating, very tasty, and accompanied by quite good service! I have eaten there often, and have never been disappointed!
This was a delightful experience. The food was wonderfully prepared and the service excellent. We will be back whenever we are in Bloomington again!
We went here for my daughter's birthday. She researched all the restaurants in Bloomington and Samira's got such good reviews, we had to go! I had the lamb kaabob and my daughter had the cod. My Mom had the combo of lamb and shrimp kaabob. Everything was amazing! My most favorite thing was the hummus! It was so creamy and smooth and delicious! The lamb was amazing as was the cod and shrimp. Everything was delish! I would definitely go back!
Melissa Bach-Millspaugh
+5
One of our family favs!! Amazing food, beautiful presentation, and fabulous service. We just moved here and usually try several new local restaurants, but since finding Samira we barely go anywhere else.
Excellent service. I've never had Afghanistan fare. Excellent food. We'll be back.
Great restaurant with delicious vegetarian dishes and a relaxed atmosphere.
Amazing meal, as can be seen from the before and after photos. This is the Dumpling Combo with basmati rice. My family all cleaned their plates, as well. Staffing was short this evening but they went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect!! Best meal we have had out in a long, long time. Thank you!!
Great food. Loved the babaganoush and hummus. Great vegetarian dish. Service was excellent despite being a busy Saturday night. Nice little outdoor patio with about 8 tables.
Unique dining experience, accentuated by the medditeranean and middle-eastern flavors and excellent service. An absolute must-visit when in Bloomington. Samira will take your tastebuds international, and you will salivate at the thought of coming back. Dave was our server and he was funny, kind, professional, and attentive. 5 stars through and through.
The Garden of the Wisdom
+5
Food was great but little salty at the restaurant. However, their catering is excellent 👍👍👍.
Good service. Always thought about going, never did. My daughter doesn't eat red meat so took her here while visiting. Lots of delicious non meat options. I had lamb ... Delicious. Food has deep flavor and you leave very satisfied. Highly recommend.
Such a nice place. Everything we ordered was good! We were a big group of about 15. But, our food and drinks came out pretty quickly. Would recommend the chicken manto. Dave, our server was awesome. Thank you Dave for making our dinner experience memorable! Definitely going back :)
I can't believe this is my first time going to this restaurant. I've heard nothing but positive reviews about Samira, and the positive feedback holds up. We loved our meal, service, and the patio ambiance. We ordered the eggplant appetizer and the kabob combos for dinner. They also have a great wine selection! If you enjoy delicious food, then you'll love Samira!
My husband and I went for our anniversary. We told the waitress it was our first time and asked for her recommendations. Cornish Hen and shrimp kebaabs and Samarok Lawang with Lamb. Both were delicious. Even before we ordered she brought an Eggplant and carrot with bread appetizer that was very good. The house soup (lentil and tomato) was yummy as well. I would definitely go back.
An error has occurred! Please try again in a few minutes