Flare Guys brings bold, flame-kissed Mediterranean flavor to Wood River, Illinois. Every bowl starts with fresh vegetables, house-made sauces, and meat cooked low and slow for that signature charred, juicy bite — piled high with pickled turnips, tangy tomato-cucumber salad, crisp pickles, and our creamy garlic sauce drizzled on top. Whether you're craving a hearty shawarma bowl or crispy, golden falafel, every plate is built to order and packed with flavor.
Welcome to Flare Guys
Shawarma & falafel bowls made with fresh ingredients, bold sauces, and real flame — right here in Wood River.
Shawarma & falafel bowls made with fresh ingredients, bold sauces, and real flame — right here in Wood River.
10% off $40+
10% off on orders more than $40
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Free Cheesecake!
Free Cheesecake! on orders greater than $40.00
2pcs of Falafel!
Free 2pcs of Falafel! on orders greater than $40.00
Bold Flavor, Made Fresh Daily
Good Food, Good People
We believe good food brings people together, and that's exactly what we're building here in the Riverbend area — a welcoming spot where quality ingredients meet fast, friendly service. From our kitchen to your table, Flare Guys is all about fresh, flavorful, feel-good Mediterranean food you can taste in every bite.
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Flare Guys
Flare Guys is a fast-casual Middle Eastern restaurant located on the corner of Vaughn Rd and Greenview St in Wood River. The restaurant offers a convenient quick-service dining experience and is known for serving Middle Eastern-inspired fast food, with its menu and delivery listings emphasizing affordable meals, pickup, and delivery. Flare Guys is well known for serving mouth-watering, flame-kissed shawarma, gyros, hamburgers, salads, rice bowls loaded with rich flavors and signature sauces, alongside crispy, perfectly tossed signature wings so make sure you drop in or place your order for pick up or delivery today!
Cuisines
BBQ
Grill
Gyro
Hamburgers
Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
Salads
Sandwiches
Wings
Wraps
Atmosphere
Casual Dining
Chill
Food Types
Kids Menu
Business Hours
| Mon - Fri: | 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM |
| Sat: | 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM |
| Sun: | 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM |
Carryout Hours
| Mon - Fri: | 10:00 AM - 8:30 PM |
| Sat: | 11:00 AM - 8:30 PM |
| Sun: | 11:00 AM - 7:30 PM |
Delivery Hours
| Mon - Fri: | 10:00 AM - 8:30 PM |
| Sat: | 11:00 AM - 8:30 PM |
| Sun: | 11:00 AM - 7:30 PM |
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What Our Fans Are Saying
★★★★★
We had our first experience today and it was absolutely divine.
My father got the Chicken Shawarma Plate, he says he's never had hummus before and was in love with the kind provided. Said the rice was cooked "10/10 perfection" and the pita felt and tasted fresh. My mom got the Catfish Nuggets, she couldn't put it down. She loved the crunchiness of them and they had a wonderful flavor. She did wish there was some more tartar sauce provided. I ordered just the Baked Potato from the sides menu just to see how big it would be. I was pleasantly surprised by the size and weight of the potato. It had a little cheese already melted inside of it and was piping hot. I only wished they provided sour cream, otherwise it was perfect.
The interior of the restaurant was quite welcoming and clean. The woman at the register was polite and friendly. The tables are spaced out in a way that made the restaurant feel bigger than it did when it was a different business. We will absolutely return!
Destiny B.
★★★★★
Excellent first impression! Amazing flavors, good sized portions, and fair prices. Happy to have such a tasty new option around here, and I will definitely be back to explore more of the menu. The drive through was pretty quick and I could tell the food was fresh. The woman at the window was very nice as well!
Drew P.
★★★★★
Flare guys is a great place to eat. We ordered fish fillets and a gyro. Both were large portions and very hot. The employees were very friendly. The restaurant was spotless and very inviting. We will be eating here again.
Shelly G.
★★★★★
My daughter and I stopped in for the first time last night, and I'm so glad we did! We had a great experience. I had the mixed shawarma bowl, and my daughter had the shrimp bowl. You are given a choice between three sauces, and seeing as how it was my first time there, I ordered all three on the side to try them out. Between the garlic sauce, tahini, and white sauce, the clear winner for me was the white sauce. SO delicious.
Really a great experience overall. The cashier was so friendly, and very helpful with every question that we had. The restaurant was impeccably clean, and the food was fresh and delicious. So happy to see some diversity of cuisine in our area. We'll definitely be back!
Katy G.