Open Sesame Grill - Long Beach
Long Beach, CA
5215 2nd St, Long Beach, CA 90803, USA142 itemsUpdated May 24, 2026
Structured menu data
A La Carte
Beef Kafta Skewer
$12.00Beef Skewer
$145188.00Chicken Kafta Skewer
$10.00Chicken Tawook Skewer
$125158.00Cucumber + Lettuce
$5.00Garlic Sauce 8 oz
$6.00Grilled Vegetable Skewer
$8.00Homemade Habanero Sauce 2oz
$1.50Housemade Habanero Sauce 8oz
$6.00Lamb Chop
$9.00Lamb Skewer
$155198.00Roasted Onion + Tomato Skewer
$6.00Tahini Sauce 8 oz
$6.00Wild Cucumber Pickles
$3.00Add to Salad
Beef Shawarma
$13.00Chicken Shawarma
$11.00Falafel Patty
$63.00Kafta Beef+Lamb
$10.00Kafta Chicken
$9.00Lamb or Beef Kabob
$135168.00Shrimp
$135168.00Authentic Lebanese & Mediterranean Dishes
Chicken Tawook
Falafel
French Cut Lamb Chops
Garlic Potatoes
Hummus
Shawarma
Tabbouleh
Beer
Almaza
$7.00Pilsner - Lebanon
Daura Damm
$9.00Gluten Free Lager - Barcelona
Daura Damm GF Beer
$7.00Barcelona beer crafted to remove Gluten.
Estrella Jalisco
$7.00Mexican Pilsner. Pale golden in color. A refreshingly light beer. 4.5%ABV
LBC IPA
Modern Times Orderville
$10.00Hazy Ipa - San Diego
Stella Artois
$7.00Pale Lager - Belgium 5%
Stella Artois Liberte - Non Alcoholic
$7.00Floral Aroma, balanced malt sweetness, hoppy bitterness, dry finish- Belgium
Strawberry Blonde
$8.00Belmont Brewing Company. Long Beach.
Cocktails
Grapefruit Paloma
$11.00Tangy grapefruit and tart lime with roasted agave and tiny, refreshing bubbles. 14%ABV. Served over ice with a lime. Gluten Free
Jalisco Mule
$11.00Blue Agave wine cocktail made with real juice and ginger. 10.5%
Mojito
$11.00Mint and Lime cocktail served over ice with a lime. SABE takes a genuine Japanese sake, with a smooth and immensely natural flavoring, and blends it with traditionally sourced hard liquors. Gluten Free.
Cocktails & Mocktails
A-Rak Star
$16.00El Massaya arak, green chartreuse, soda, lime, Madagascar clove
Ali Baba - Mocktail
$13.00Jalab, hibiscus, orange blossom, lime
Amira - Mocktail
$13.00Sweet blend of orgeat, tumeric, anis
Beirut Sunrise
$16.00Sparkling wine, watermelon, mint, lemon
Black Manhattan
$16.00Rye whiskey - sweet with complex subtle earthiness, spice
Carolina - Mocktail
$13.00Watermelon, ginger, falernum, spices, lime
Den of Thieves
$16.00Rum, velvet falernum, ginger, seasonal spices, lime
Lemonada
$16.00Tito's vodka, lemon, orange blossom, complex citrus notes
Milk of Lions
$16.00El Massaya arak traditional way - with h2o + three ice cubes
Old Fashion
$16.00Bourbon - orange essence, lightly sweet
Sandia
$16.00Mezcal + tequila, watermelon, serrano, agave, lime juice
Sesame Standard
$16.00Bombay sapphire gin, cucumber, mint, lime, pink Himalayan salt
Tamarita
$16.00Tequila blanco, tamarind, grapefruit liqueur, agave, lime
Teta - Mocktail
$13.00An apothecarial blend of herbs and florals
Yalla Baby Yalla
$16.00Tito's vodka, lavender bitters, raspberries, sage, lemon juice
Entrees
Kabssa (Saturday Special)
$24.00Five hours braised lamb shank cooked over a low flame with tomatoes, a special blend of spices + herbs. Served over basmati rice cooked with green bell peppers, onions, carrots, raisins, spices. Sprinkled with pine nut + almond slivers.
Mediterranean Sea Bass
$34.00Sea bass, grilled lemon, arugula, seasonal grilled vegetable skewer, basmati rice
Molokhia (Sunday Special)
$21.00Garden mallow leaves simmered with shredded chicken, garlic, lemon juice, roasted chili sauce. Served over basmati rice with your choice of marinated onions or fresh lemon wedges.
Mujadara & Lebanese Salad
$19.00Lentils, basmati rice, caramelized and crispy onions. Organic heirloom cherry tomatoes, Persian cucumbers, red onion, mint, parsley, dressing.
Party Platter
$120.00Suggested for 4-6 people | Lamb, beef, chicken tawook, kafta, chicken kafta, chicken shawarma, beef shawarma, roasted onion, tomato, parsley, sumac, basmati rice, tahini, garlic sauce. (our Basmati Rice contains gluten)
Skewers
$27.00Two skewers: beef, lamb, chicken tawook or kafta - basmati rice, roasted onion, tomato
Vegan
$18.00Hummus, baba ghannouj, tabouleh, two falafel patties, grape leaf
Vegetarian
$17.00Hummus, baba ghannouj, tabouleh, two falafel patties, grape leaf
Main Plates
Ali's Favorite
$26.00Prime top sirloin, spicy roasted tomato, onion, basmati rice. Served with pita bread + your choice of one dip & one salad
Beef Kabob
$26.00Prime top sirloin, parsley, onion, sumac, basmati rice. Served with pita bread + your choice of one dip & one salad
Beef Kafta
$24.00Prime ground beef + lamb, parsley, onion, spices, basmati rice. Served with pita bread + your choice of one dip & one salad
Chicken Kafta
$20.00Ground chicken, parsley, onion, mint, spices, garlic sauce, basmati rice. Best enjoyed with yogurt dip + fattoush. Served with pita bread + your choice of one dip & one salad
Filet Mignon Kabob
$31.00Grass-fed Filet, Parsley, onion, sumac, basmati rice. Served with pita bread + your choice of one dip & one salad
Grilled Tiger Shrimp
$26.00Garlic, cilantro, extra virgin olive oil, housemade shrimp sauce, basmati rice. Served with pita bread + your choice of one dip & one salad
Lamb Kabob
$27.00Parsley, onion, sumac, basmati rice. Served with pita bread + your choice of one dip & one salad
Open Sesame Combo
$24.00Chicken tawook, beef kabob, chicken or beef kafta, garlic sauce, parsley, sumac, basmati rice. Served with pita bread + your choice of one dip & one salad
Rice
$2.00The Sultan
$31.00Lamb chops, tiger shrimp, filet mignon, parsley, onion, sumac, basmati rice. Served with pita bread + your choice of one dip & one salad
Manoushe Lebanese-Style Pizza
Feta Cheese
$3.50Yassmina
$10.00Feta cheese, tomato, dry basil, extra virgin olive oil
Zaatar
$10.00Thyme, sesame seeds, sumac, mint, olives, tomato, extra virgin olive oil
Mezza - Appetizers
Arayes
$14.00Grilled pita stuffed with prime ground beef + lamb, tomato, parsley, onion, sumac
Baba Ghannouj
$10.00Fire roasted eggplant, garlic, yogurt, lemon juice, tahini, extra virgin olive oil
Beef Shawarma or Kibbi Stuffing
$8.00Falafel Patties
$10.00Chickpeas, fava beans, garlic, onion, herbs, spices, tahini / 4-pieces
Flash Fried Cauliflower
$12.00Onion, tomato, tahini, with almond slivers
Foul M'damas
$13.00Chickpeas, fava beans, garlic, lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil - served with onion, wild cucumber pickles, radish, cucumber, tomato, fresh mint
Fresh Vegetable Plate
$10.00Lettuce, cucumber, tomato, green onion, olives, wild cucumber pickles, radish, mint
Garlic Sauce
$1.00Grilled Halloumi Cheese & Watermelon
$12.00Halloumi cheese, watermelon, mint
Housemade French Fries
$8.00Hand cut potatoes
Kibbi
$10.00Prime ground beef, bulgur, pine nuts, almond slivers, onion, herbs, yogurt dip / 2-pieces
Kibbi Stuffing, Chicken or Beef Shawarma
$7.00Labne
$9.00Kefir cheese, mint, extra virgin olive oil
Marinated Olives
$8.00Marinated Lebanese unpitted olives
Mezza Sampler
$21.00Vegetarian grape leaves, olives, hummus, tabouleh, labne, yogurt dip
Olives
$7.00Lebanese olives
Spicy Garlic Potatoes
$9.00Cilantro, garlic, roasted chili, lemon juice
Spicy Hummus
$10.00Hummus, roasted chili, extra virgin olive oil
Vegetarian Grape Leaves
$9.00Rice, parsley, bulgur, tomato, onion, mint
Yogurt Cucumber Dip
$9.00Yogurt, cucumber, garlic, dry mint
Yogurt Dip
$3.00Paninis
Chicken
$16.00Tawook or shawarma, garlic sauce, wild cucumber pickles, arugula. Served on artisan french bread
Halloumi Cheese
$14.00Halloumi cheese, cucumber. Served on artisan french bread
Pita Sandwiches
Cauliflower
$12.00Onion, lettuce, tomato, almond slivers, tahini
Shorba - Soups
Lentil
$8.00Onion, garlic, celery, lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil
Spicy Vegetable
$8.00Pureed vegetables, red + yellow lentils, lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, herbs, spices
Slata - Salads
Fattoush
$12.00Green leaf lettuce, tomato, cucumber, green onion, parsley, radish, bell pepper, mint, sumac, house dressing, pita croutons
Lebanese Salad
$13.00Organic heirloom cherry tomatoes, persian cucumbers, red onions, parsley, mint, dressing
Open Sesame
$14.00Green leaf lettuce, tomato, cucumber, green onion, parsley, radish, bell pepper, mint, sumac, house dressing, olives, feta cheese
Rocca Salad
$17.00Arugula, organic heirloom cherry tomatoes, Persian cucumbers, watermelon, feta cheese, red onion, mint, parsley, lemon dressing
Tabouleh
$12.00Parsley, bulgur, green onion, tomato, mint, spices, extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice - green leaf lettuce
Wine - Red
Catena
$14.00Vista Flores, Argentina - Malbec
Chateau Heritage Saint Elie
$1348.00Bekaa Valley, Lebanon - Cabernet 80%, Cinsault 20%
Chateau Kefraya
$60.00Bekaa Valley, Lebanon - Cabernet Sauvignon 50%, Syrah 30%, Cabernet Franc 20%
Chateau Musar Hochar Pere Et Fils
$65.00Aana - Bekaa Valley, Lebanon - Cinsault, Grenache and Cabernet Sauvignon
Chateau Musar Jeune
$58.00Bekaa Valley, Lebanon - Cinsault, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah
Complicated
$1348.00Monterey - Pinot Noir
Imagery
$14.00Monterey - Pinot Noir
Ixsir Altitude
$60.00Batroun, Lebanon - Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Caladoc, Tempranillo.
Juggernaut Hillside
$1348.00Hillside, California - Cabernet Sauvignon
La Posta
$1348.00Mendoza, Argentina - Malbec
Les Coteaux
$1452.00Bekaa Valley, Lebanon - Syrah 30%, Cabernet Sauvignon 22%, Cabernet Franc 18%, Tempranillo 15%, Marselan 15%
Les Coteaux De Chateau Kefraya
$13.00Bekaa Valley, Lebanon - Syrah 30%, Cabernet Sauvignon 22%, Cabernet Franc 18%, Tempranillo 15%, Marselan 15%
Massaya La Colombier
$1452.00Bekaa Valley, Lebanon - Grenache Noir 35%, Cinsault 35%, Syrah 15%, Tempranillo 15%
Pessimist
$1348.00Paso Robles - Petite Sirah 76%, Zinfandel 12%, Syrah 10%, Lagrein 2%
Querceto
$1348.00Tuscan Red - Central Italy - Syrah 50%, Merlot 25%, Sangiovese 25%
Wine - Rose
A to Z Rose
$1452.00Old Vine Sangiovese, Pinot Noir - Willamette, Oregon
Ixsir Grande Reserve
$69.00Batroun, Lebanon - Mourvedre, Cinsault, Syrah
Massaya Rose
$50.00Lebanon - Cinsault
Shes Always Rose
$13.00Pavia, Italy - Pinto Noir
Wine - Sparkling
Alberto Nani
$55.00Organic Prosecco Brut - Veneto, Italy
Alberto Nani (Organic)
$55.00Veneto, Italy - Organic Prosecco
Mimosa - Mangosa - Pomosa
$9.00A glass of Prosecco with a splash of orange, mango, or pomegranate juice.
Zonin
$13.00Veneto, Italy - Prosecco
Wine - White
13 Celsius
$1348.00Marlborough, New Zealand - Sauvignon Blanc
Chateau Ksara - Blanc de Blancs
$1452.00Bekaa Valley, Lebanon- Sauvignon Blanc 55%, Chardonnay 25%, Semillon 20%
Chateau La Freynelle
$14.00France - Bordeau Blanc - Sauvignon, Semillon, Muscadelle
Drylands
$59.00Marlborough, New Zealand - Sauvignon Blanc
Eroica Reisling
$1452.00Columbia Valley, Washington
Ferrari-Carano
$15.00Sonoma - Chardonnay
Ksara Blanc de Blancs
$13.00Bekaa Valley, Lebanon - Sauvignon 55%, Chardonnay 25%, Semillon 20%
Lunardi
$1348.00Venezie, Italy - Pinot Grigio
Massaya Blanc
$1348.00Bekaa Valley, Lebanon - Obaideh 35%, Clairette 35%, Chardonnay 15%, Sauvignon Blanc 15%
Mimi Chardonnay
$1452.00Columbia River, Washington
Stoneleigh
$14.00New Zealand - Sauvignon Blanc