Channahon gatherings
Mediterranean Food Near Channahon for the Whole Crew
When you need Mediterranean food near Channahon, IL, for a family dinner or a backyard full of people, take I-55 north to Route 59. AMBA Mediterranean Grill is at 1522 Illinois Rte 59 in Joliet, and we love feeding a crowd.
How to get here from Channahon
Channahon sits southwest of Joliet, where US 6 meets I-55 at exit 248. Hop on I-55 north and it’s a short run up to exit 251, the Route 59 interchange in Shorewood. Route 59 starts there and runs north, so take it north and you’re on our road. Look for 1522 Illinois Rte 59.
Channahon folks also have I-80 nearby, but for us, I-55 to Route 59 is the simple one. For hours, check our visit page.
Coming up for a pickup? Order before you get on I-55 and it will be ready when you walk in. More on that below.
Why Channahon orders big
If you’re making the trip up from Channahon, you might as well bring home dinner for everybody. That’s why the family meals and party trays are what we push for Channahon.
The Family Feast Meal feeds four to six. On the menu board it’s built around chicken shawarma, tawook (Lebanese-style grilled chicken), roasted veg or falafel, and it comes with a large saffron turmeric rice, hummus, pita, salads, sauces and a half gallon of ginger mint lemonade. Steak shawarma or gyro can be swapped in for an upcharge.
The Party Trays are chicken shawarma or tawook wraps with fresh-cut fries and your choice of dip. Steak is $10 more. They travel well and disappear fast.
Catering a Channahon party
Graduation in the backyard. A birthday with the whole family. A gathering after a day out by the rivers. These are exactly the events we cater. Our favorite setup is the build-your-own bowl bar. Guests walk down the line and pick a base, a dip, a protein, toppings and a drizzle, just like at our counter. Picky kids, vegetarians and gluten-free guests all find something, because most of our bases, dips, toppings and drizzles are vegetarian, gluten free or both.
To get started, send us the date, the headcount and what you’re celebrating through our catering inquiry form. You can also call (815) 566-8881 or email ambagrill1522@gmail.com. The more notice you give us, the easier we can make it.
What to put on the table first
If this is your family’s first taste of AMBA, here’s how we’d set the table:
- Hummus with pita crisps. Made in house. Everyone dips, nobody argues.
- Falafel bites. Crispy chickpea fritters, vegetarian and gluten free. Get the 12-piece for a crowd.
- Phoenician fries. Fresh-cut fries with sumac and a garlic dip. Sumac is a tangy, lemony red spice.
- Baklava. Flaky pastry, walnuts and honey. Grab the 4-piece walnut baklava for dessert.
- Toum on the side. Our Lebanese garlic sauce. Ask for extra. You’ll want it.
Order ahead so it's ready when you pull in
For family meals and bigger orders, order on our online ordering page before you leave Channahon. Walk in, grab the bags, head home. We’re also on DoorDash and Uber Eats, but whether those apps cover your address is up to them.
Prices here are from our in-store menu and can change, so double check when you order.
“Excellent food, great prices, very friendly and kind staff. I would definitely eat here anytime. Very good value for the food. Pick up some baklava too, it's delicious.”
Good questions
Asked at the counter.
How do I get to AMBA from Channahon?
Take I-55 north to the Route 59 exit (exit 251) in Shorewood, then head north on Route 59. We’re at 1522 Illinois Rte 59 in Joliet.
Do you cater parties in Channahon?
Yes. We cater birthdays, graduations, family gatherings, office events and weddings, including build-your-own bowl bars. Use our catering inquiry form or call (815) 566-8881 to start.
What's the best AMBA order for a family of five?
The Family Feast Meal, $49.99 on our in-store menu, feeds four to six with rice, hummus, pita, salads, sauces and a half gallon of ginger mint lemonade. Prices can change.
Can I get AMBA delivered to Channahon?
We’re on DoorDash and Uber Eats, and the apps decide which addresses they reach. Pickup through our online ordering works every time.
Do you have options for vegetarian and gluten-free guests?
Plenty. Falafel and roasted veg are vegetarian proteins, and the saffron turmeric rice, mixed greens, hummus, baba ghanouj and nearly every topping are gluten free. A bowl bar lets each guest build around their own needs, and we’re happy to walk you through the labels.
Come hungry. Leave family.
1522 Illinois Rte 59, Joliet. Mon to Sat 10:30am to 8:30pm, Sun 11:30am to 7:30pm.
