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Grill On The Go
96/100 (1813 ratings)
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"There's a lot of really good mediterranean food in Portland, and a lot of good mediterranean food trucks at that. I imagine it must be very difficult..."
Jacob Stallings
"I was NOT expecting this place to blow my mind with flavor, but WOW. juicy, flavorful chicken, perfectly cooked rice, and the best part is the..."
Maritza Messer
"Beef shwarma plate was fresh and delicious. Yellow rice was flavorful and the beef was cooked perfectly, tender and very flavorful. Comes with a..."
Danielle Amaya
"This is one of my favorite food d carts in the area, their baba ganoush is the best Iā€™ve had in..."
Jesse Lindsay
"I ate beef shawarma platter and itā€™s delicious! They cook fast and prices are reasonable. Will definitely stop by again and recommend this food..."
Sergey Groz
"Amazing! The food tastes like home cooking. Some of the best middle eastern for Iā€™ve ever had. They give great sized portions for amazing prices...."
Kent Xu
"The hummus is leagues better than what you pick up at the grocery store. They don't skimp on the tahini. Wish they had a larger..."
Rarian Rakista
"One of Portlandā€™s best food carts! Always fresh, always delicious, and AFFORDABLE!!!!! I will come here..."
kaia oliveros
"Falafel was good but the salad not so much(tasted a little bit..."
Anna
"Very flavorful and fresh with good portions! The mezze was fantastic (!) but the shwarma and rice, while delicious in flavor, was so super dry -..."
Erica Hunsberger
"food was very good, tried the greek salad and lamb gyro, was very..."
Jill Wilson
"Delicious gyros, great shawarma, this is where I take all my friends and family from out of town. Very fast, easy place to pick up lunch for cheap..."
Denney
"Really great falafel. Though the falafel plate says it comes with tzatziki which is not true, it comes with tahini. I would reccomend the sandwich..."
Kathryn Hoffberg
"Extremely happy to find a Mediterranean sandwich without raw onions! I had the tasty beef kafta kabob + well seasoned fries. Good amount and so..."
aqiylah collins
"I get my falafel fix here. I have tried all of their vegan dishes and I am always happy with the quality, consistency, portion size and friendliness..."
Jacie Walters
"The owners were friendly and welcoming. I got the vegetarian mezza platter, and they were able to accommodate switching out the baba ganoush & dolma..."
B Markarian
Olive Cafe
93/100 (458 ratings)
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Middle Eastern
Lebanese
Vegetarian Friendly
Mediterranean
Lebanese
Gluten Free Options
Middle Eastern
Vegan Options
Mediterranean
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Shrimp
Shawarma
Beef
Kabobs
Couscous
Fattoush
Salad
Lamb
Fish
Tapas
Fish Taco
Tacos
Hummus
Falafel
Sit down
Mediterranean
Lebanese
Middle Eastern
Delivery
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"I'm visiting from Seattle. I happened to find this gem & had one of the best meals of my life. The food was spectacular- seasoned just perfectly...."
Brooke Lavender
"We loved this place!! Nice atmosphere, friendly staff, and really fresh yummy..."
Barbie Smart-Damen
"We had bought a Groupon that was expiring soon so we went on a whim. The food was amazing. Beef shawarma pizza was perfect on pita bread. The lamb..."
Brenda Brown Twitchell
"Delicious fresh, Mediterranean platter! It felt like an oasis stepping into Olive Cafe. Wonderful friendly..."
Sarah Pritchard Sanford
"The best hummus Iā€™ve had! We also loved the fried cauliflower on the Beruit salad (as well as the salad). The olive plate is nothing special, and..."
Taylor Lanxon
"We had a very nice dinner here! It was a nice change from all the seafood we've been eating the past few days. The hummus was delicious as was the..."
Kevin Conod
"Wonderful! We ordered the brussels shawarma (pictured) and falafel gyro for take-out. The brussel sprouts were seasoned so well and roasted..."
Isabella BriseƱo
"Our favorite lunch in Portland. Finally some delicious and good for you food! It was much harder than expected to get a decent and healthy meal in..."
Millie Smith
"The best Mediterranean food Iā€™ve ever had. They have both meat and non-meat dishes, all of them delicious. The atmosphere is relaxed and casual. A..."
Carolyn Turcio-Gilman
"A trip to heaven for your tastebuds. This place was super tasty and yummy. All the food was super fresh and served in generous portions. The..."
Jonathan Redaelly
"Awesome food. Some of the best baklava I've ever had, and the vegetarian options were..."
T. Carter Ross
"Husband and I both agree that this was a great lunch experience! The lamb gyro and beef gyro were both AMAZING and the best we've had in a long time...."
Kirsten Lesage
Riyadh's Lebanese Restaurant
90/100 (1034 ratings)
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Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Mediterranean
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Halal
Vegetarian Friendly
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Halal
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Salad
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Kabobs
Baba Ghanoush
"Excellent Lebanese restaurant. There are several to choose from in the neighborhood, but this is the best by far for value, taste and friendliness of..."
Jenny Stelzer
"There are few places in Portland that have good Lebanese food, but, I found Riyadh's to be the very best including service. Their bread is baked as..."
Mike Escobar
"I'm a picky Mediterranean food eater. This place was so amazing. The lamb was perfect, the homemade pita to die for. If I lived close, we'd be..."
Amy McKelvy
"AMAZING FOOD! Had the Mezza beef kabob for 2, with rice, hummus, falafel, and pita! Thank you for such a great meal! We just happened upon this place..."
Bobbie Bannach
"We haven't been to a whole lot of Lebanese places in portland yet, but it's my favorite cuisine and Riyadh's does not disappoint! Probably some of..."
Danielle Elisha Kern
"Went for lunch today, haven't been in over 10 yrs. Was stoked to learn it was still there, and still super..."
Tracie Hawk
"We loved our food so much that we ordered more to take home after our..."
Coppi Lynn
"Always great food and service. Makes we keep coming..."
Rick Donaldson
"My most favorite food in Portland! Possibly in the..."
Laurie Holland Klein
"Delicious! The lentil soup was so yummy. Make sure to try the..."
Trina Johnson
"Found this lil gem by accident as we were heading to the food carts across the street. Simply put, this lil gem is delicious and..."
Jim Shields
"The Baba Ghanouj here is amazing. The atmosphere is as authentic as you can get without leaving the USA. The Pita is fresh baked, I mean on demand..."
Josh Bradley
"Great lentil soup, great bread, basically everything is great...."
Mark Montoya
"I tried Riyadh's on the recommendation of a friend and I was not disappointed. The pita was served warm, delicious, and huge, and the hummus is so..."
Amanda Wilson
"Great chicken shwarma wrap! I love it when thereā€™s fries in the wrap, that tells you that they know what is good! Their pita is kinda thick tho and..."
Bhargav Poudel
"Five stars is not enough. I had such a wonderful meal and the service was excellent as well. We ordered hummus, baba ganouj and falafel for..."
Renee Langley
"This was a very pleasant meal with delightful service. The food was prepared with lots of flavor and well presented. I enjoyed it all. The..."
Chris Davis
"Randomly went in here when the plan for Cartopia was way too cold and it was between Lardo, Burgerville, a Thai place and here. Well simply, I have..."
Casey ā€œFlashā€
"This place is amazing, it's cute, the people are so nice and the food is ridiculously good. Most authentic Lebenese food we have had. I wish they..."
Athena Casciano
"First time trying Lebanese food and was pleasantly surprised! Everything tasted fresh and delicious but hands down the hummus with the pita is..."
Ulianna Pavlova
"The chicken gyro and dolmas were tasty, but they had me at their hummus. Particularly excellent hummus! And the fresh, warm pita was..."
Stacey Marolf
"Very delicious food..Lamb Meat was so tender..& tasty ..The price is average & quality of food..."
Neeraj Lal
"The service was great, the prices were great, and the food was amazing. I highly recommend Riyadh's. It really hit the spot for us. Lots of..."
Fernando Ruiz
Karam Lebanese And Syrian Cusine
90/100 (2397 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
Lebanese
Mediterranean
Lebanese
Middle Eastern
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Middle Eastern
Mediterranean
Lebanese
Highchairs Available
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
""The" best food on the planet...every dish owner Wadie brought to our table was extrodinaire...when in Portland...go straight to Karam...sit..."
Jeff Michaels
"I had the appetizer vegetable mezza plate: the falafel was fresh and hot, the stuffed grapeleaf was fresh and hot, the hummus and baba ganoush were..."
Amy Morgan Seiders
"Love this place, quaint atmosphere and wonderful owner! Ha walked us though our food choices with a great variety plate so we had lots of flavors to..."
Roxanna Quirino
"Gluten Free Pita!!! Stopped in for lunch and was completely pleased with the quality of the food. GF pita was a joy with the tasty humus plate. Rice..."
Ann Vine
"The absolute best meal I ever had was here. When they heard my kids say it was my birthday, they went a made a special dessert not on the menu...."
Denese Brown
"We stopped here on a whim. We were starved and ordered a mountain of food. Everything was absolutely amazing. I love Lebanese food and this was..."
Nathan King
"Lovely place with warm, welcoming decor. Our service was fantastic - fun yet attentive and helpful. Highly..."
Sara Miller Chonaiew
"Wonderful food, great atmosphere and excellent service. Fun place to go for your birthday with..."
Sara Canida
"Best food and service! Highly recommended for everybody who loves middle eastern food. Every bite worth to come to Portland and spend lunch and..."
Linda Sandaklie-Nikolova
"I went to this restaurant in July. It was amazing! The service was quick, great bread and amazing spinach soup, I don't remember the name of the rice..."
Anirudh Rajagopal Naig
"The best meal I have had in a very long while! Great food....Great staff...Great..."
William Dollarhide
"Very authentic; I particularly loved the fresh pita bread. The rose water soda is also..."
Philip Graham Willoughby
"Consistently the BEST atmosphere, food, and staff. Thank you..."
Jordan Niles
"Superb place for a family dinner or date night. Everything is perfectly seasoned and delicious, from the dolmas appetizers to the perfect dessert mix..."
Shellie Eakin
"Nicholas Restaurant is absolutely fabulous. They are PACKED and from what some locals told me that is ALWAYS. I will start with the decor. Beautiful...."
Meek K
"This hummus is smooth and velvety. Pita the size of a manhole cover that is so soft and warm. I wish I could curl up with this, a book and a good..."
Cin Treece
"Our first time here we !! The food is absolutely FRESH , DELICIOUS!! Beef is perfectly seasoned! Service is great ! Our waitress was very nice! The..."
TJ Howard
"This is the best Middle Eastern food we've had in years. We are on vacation and visiting Portland and we wanted to find an authentic Middle Eastern..."
Peter Assad
"Something to note right off the bat: the food here is five stars. Full stop. Itā€™s awesome. Fresh, flavorful, and tasty as all get out. The kitchen..."
Kurt Knotts
"Ordered take out and it was so good - feed us leftovers for days. Loved the saffron rice the..."
Jenn Islam
"I had a great time at Nicholas Restaurant, we tried arnabeet, baba ghanuosh, falafel with tahini and a chicken kabob plate. The arnabeet was amazing,..."
sindhu rudraraju
"Decent restaurant in the Gresham downtown. Their veggie Kabob plate is a MUST have. Being an indian brought up on spices, I was still blown away with..."
Suman Hosmane
"EThey serve this huge pita bread to start off things, meat was cooked to perfection and juicy, pretty good baba ganoush anf hummus. Baklava i felt..."
John Wilson
Ray
88/100 (85 ratings)
Restaurants
Mediterranean
Lebanese
Israeli
Mediterranean
Arabic
Lebanese
Arabic
Israeli
Dinner
Sit down
Lebanese
Arabic
IsraelĆ­
Mediterranean
Reservations
Seating
Serves Alcohol
Free off-street parking
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Delivery
Takeout
Dinner
Mid-range
"Dined at Ray with my family last night for the first time and I absolutely have found my new favorite Portland restaurant! Every single thing we..."
Annika Marek-Barta
"Dining at Ray restaurant is a delightful and delicious experience. I am thrilled that there is an Israeli food expression in Portland, OR and so..."
Jinnalee Marek-Barta
"Not many Israeli cuisine around town. Get the lamb flat bread...."
Pablo Bravo
"Everytime I come here the experience is outstanding. The food, the service, the atmosphere... all are first-rate. The lamb-burger and fried chicken..."
Andrew Rhodes
"So good! We had the beet hummus with labneh, the chilled seared tuna, and the shakshuka! Plus the chili margarita and a cocktail made with beet juice..."
Katy Weaver
"Great destination for tasty Israeli food and fun..."
Seiji Nanbu
"Food was excellent! Customer service was also exceptional- I never felt unattended to. Unfortunately a very small menu and undetailed titles left me..."
Mitus Gladius
"This restaurant is one of Portlands best, and my favorite. The food is unique and amazing. I highly recommend the octopus, cabbage, and quail. I need..."
Samantha Wolf-Saxon
"Drum roll PLEASE, Ray Restaurant, an Israeli-inspired restaurant...WOW, would not be the proper proclamation sufficient of such a lovely dining..."
Rachel Carlson
"Great Mediterranean food in a small setting featuring an enjoyable cocktail program, good wine selection and pleasant service. The dates are..."
Ian Ronningen
"The first time we dined at Ray, we were so blown away by the vibrant food and uplifting atmosphere that we've made dining there a monthly ritual. ..."
Lisa Rome
"Israeli food is in a class of its own. The shakshuka was great, as was everything else. If you like tartare, try it here. Lots for vegetarians, too...."
Julie Moncrieff
"Nice place, cozy staff and delicious Food! I loved the rice and lentils it's..."
Fernando Carvalho
"Tried to eat here for Valentine's day (with reservation and set menu) sat for over an hour and only got an appetizer. Maybe they're better other..."
Sarina Martinez
"My wife and I went to Ray this evening. We started off with the coffee braised egg, beet hummus and labneh. We then had the Shakshuka with merguez..."
Jed Ralls
"One of the best restaurants in Portland. Superbly executed Israeli cuisine with a great cocktail and wine list to boot! Outstanding service. Love..."
Chris Schultz
"I urge you to eat here. Very good service, excellent food, and at a good price. Split a few small plates with the table and then order one or two..."
Jerry Levy
Wolf And Bear's
88/100 (314 ratings)
Quick Bites
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Fast food
Middle Eastern
Vegan Options
Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
Lebanese
Fast Food
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Hummus
Falafel
Middle Eastern
Fast food
Takeout
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Had the Oleo...so good. Fair price and good service. I appreciated that it was open on Monday when many other food cart/trucks were..."
Martin Redmond
"Best falafel &variations in the world! Portland is lucky to have your carts in our..."
Ken Diener
"Menu has a great selection, the food is awesome, get down there and tell him the food cart that sent you and keep Portland weird eat at the..."
Rick Humphrey
"Great food, thanks for also supporting safer streets in the..."
Bjorn Warloe
"My favorite food cart in..."
Dar Sernoff
"Great. GET THE..."
Chip Brokaw
"Amazing..."
Jenn Hart
"Bowls and wraps with personality. Super fresh ingredients, tangy, savory, well balanced, and healthy. All wraps and bowls can be made vegan which I..."
Sarah Kirk
"One of my favorite falafels in Portland, comes close to my favorite falafel shop in London. (London knows how to do falafels right). Add pickled..."
R M
"Some of the best falafel ever. Vegan friendly. Great covered patio and set off the street for a romantic little spot. Very yummy sauce and they give..."
AJ Amr
"One of the best spots we stopped and ate at in Portland. The flavours in each dish we had were unreal. This location is on one of the popular streets..."
K W
"Really good food. Over several visits we've had the falafel (served deconstructed, as a salad), and the Sabich (way tasty). The Out to Lunch is next..."
Mickey Sattler
"Had the most delicious falafel wrap and dry kombucha here. Love that they are 100% local. Food is delicious and well worth stopping for..."
Sil Knezevic
"Amazing wraps! I got the olea and it was the best pita wrap I have ever had. Saucy, loaded with veggies and killer tapenade. I traveled in the..."
kyle robeson
"This is the best falafel you'll have in Portland. And it's like no other falafel wrap else you'll find in Portland. I usually get the Out to Lunch:..."
Christopher Bayerle
"Great completely vegetarian place. Amazing food with cozy self service seating. We had the "out to lunch" and "olea". The "out to lunch" was..."
Nandan Phadke
"Great tasting falafel and fresh greens. For the price the food has room for improvement. An improved wrap and improving the falafel consistency (or..."
t walla
"I got the Olea wrap and it was really, really good. The combination of flavors worked well and played off each other. Truly a must go if you are in..."
Dylan Filkins
"It tastes so good! Also it's great if your vegetarian. But if you want something that's an explosion of flavor without the heavy weight of fatty..."
Alex Miller
"Love this place. Food is amazing. I go whenever I'm in the area. I like the olea pita wrap the best. Extra green sauce is a must! Yum...."
Marjie Van Der Laan
"Love these guys. They made me want to learn how to make my own falafel, and hummus..... So good. O go back as often as I..."
Dameon t. Canary
"Loved it! The falafels are really good and the home made iced tea lemonade was just perfect with..."
HĆ©lĆØne G
Gyro House
88/100 (3366 ratings)
Quick Bites
Mediterranean
Lebanese
Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
Greek
Greek
Middle Eastern
Lebanese
Turkish
Dinner
Lunch
Lamb
Fast food
Middle Eastern
Mediterranean
Lebanese
Greek
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Oh my goodness this place is delicious! Fresh food and flavors. Itā€™s clean too! We ordered lamb gyro, kebab gyro, fries, and hummus (hummus with..."
Olivia Robbins (Marquez)
"I've been here many times and the food is always excellent. They are constantly busy, which speaks to what they are putting out. My gyro's are..."
Randy
"The food was fresh and very delicious, welcome change from the..."
Shannon Mallory
"We enjoy their Gyros and the Greek salad. I saw that they had pizza and thought we would give it a try. I ordered the lamb pizza and added pepperoni..."
Clay Tyler
"The customer service is more than supreme and the food is divine. The ambiance was so relaxing. The dough is fresh and you can watch them preparing..."
Raven Wood
"Amazing food and good service. We've been getting food from here for years and it's always delicious. The fries with gyro meat on top is my..."
Jenna Boettger Boring
"We only do carry-out so can't speak to the dine-in atmosphere but the food is very good, freshly made and hot. Authentic gyros and delicious shawarma..."
Theresa Lowery
"The lamb kabob gyro was grilled to perfection with light charred pieces and flavor was amazing! The spicy sauce wasn't over powering but just the..."
Ceder Rowe
"Both the spicy and regular lamb gyros were pretty good. You can order ahead with grubhub and pick up inside. The staff was very friendly and..."
E.
"The best gyro I've had in a long time!!! I got the chicken kabob gyro and it came with this delicious spicy sauce. It was also way bigger than I..."
Christina Giles
Rose City Fresh Deli & Subs
88/100 (43 ratings)
Restaurants
Deli
Lebanese
American
Deli
Lebanese
American
Sit down
American
Lebanese
Deli
Cheap Eats
"This place is OLD SCHOOL. The guys who work the lunch shift hustle hard every day and know their customers' names and orders. Service is at the 1950s..."
Ryan Burgeson
"This place is great... The food is just the way I like it and the owner does his best to make you feel welcomed. I am now a regular..."
Jesse Macias
"This place had the freshest ingredients and best tasting food around! My favorite is the hummus and gyro bowl. And the garlic sauce is to die..."
brianna Addis
"Excellent fresh food. Delicious sandwiches. Very good friendly service. Clean restroom. We would go back every..."
Biff Maggs
"Atmosphere is awesome, owner super friendly and helpful and the chicken Schwarma superb. Definitely going back, with more..."
Richard Guse
"Great food. Great price. The girl was working all by herself and did..."
Aaron Engel
"Love the food. Especially the fresh bread that they make . Shwarma, falafel, and gyro are..."
Dean Worldofhookah
"A spur of the moment decision turned out to be one of my smartest acts yet! You can taste the love in these..."
Phaedra Gibson
"Friendly staff and good food at the right price. Will be..."
Anthony Phillips
"Friendly staff, great food, good..."
Ashley Wimsatt
"These guy's rock the burgers...love the mushroom..."
Tim Barringer
"Really friendly staff and great..."
mark-antony Nijmeh
"The lamb plate with hummus is the..."
John Schuring
Nicholas Restaurant - Ne Broadway
86/100 (2390 ratings)
Restaurants
Mediterranean
Lebanese
Vegetarian Friendly
Middle Eastern
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
Lebanese
Halal
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Halal
Dinner
Lunch
Shawarma
Gyros
Beef
Kabobs
Lamb
Salad
Hummus
Falafel
Sit down
Middle Eastern
Mediterranean
Lebanese
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Wow this place is amazing It was my first time here I got the meat mezza plate I was amazed at the amount and quality of the food I have told..."
Allen Burt
"Every time we come here it is always 5 stars. The best gyros, falafel and giant pitas! The food is amazing and our favorite little place to go..."
Michelle Eimon
"This restaurant has authentic lebanese food, the bread is to die for ! Everything tastes so homemade, the portions are big and the price is right. Im..."
Andrea Bull
"Excellent food service. If you like authentic Lebanese food, this place is for..."
Mirna Abraham
"I visited them last weekend when in Portland for a class, great food, friendly helpful staff and comfortable atmosphere,..."
Martin Mohr
"Some of the best food I have ever eaten! And the service was fast, efficient and friendly. Would definitely go there..."
Tina Griggs
"My first time having Lebanese food and I was amazed. The service was great and the food was delicious. I will be..."
Alma Hetrick
"What a great experience! First time ever at Nicholas, celebrating my daughter-in-law's birthday. To start with, I didn't know how good flatbread..."
Tim Irwin
"Every bit as good as everyone says, and the veggie grape leaves were perfect! Could happily eat here every day for the rest of my life. Super..."
Erin Atkinson
"Fantastic food and service. Loved the interior decor and design. Highly recommend..."
Nāhid Sultānā
"Yum yum YUM!!! Great food, great service, great location! I can't wait to go back and try something..."
Kristy Arnett McCaskell
"Always a family tradition when in town...great people ..great..."
Lisa Manthe
"Food is fantastic. Wait staff is attentive and courteous. Portions are large. Beer selection is incredible. ..."
Ryan Laird
"Amazing food! Love the huge pita at the table for sharing. Great service, intimate..."
Bob Barrett
"This place smell like Mediterranean food! The environment is also pretty Arabic. The food was awesome.. they were pretty full but we were seated in..."
Neelam Daniyelyan
"Exceptional restaurant! Very good food. Lamb Kebab was tender and flavorful. Rice was very tasty. Their bread came out like a 14" pizza steaming..."
Walter70
"Had the veggie kabobs. It was delicious! Had a great pesto sauce. Also ordered fries and they had a great pepper seasoning and weren't oily. This..."
A Ortega
"Hands down this is my favorite Lebanese restaurant in Portland. I particularly love this location for the ambiance! Pitas are always fresh and huge,..."
RevƩs
"It was a beautiful grey day in SE Portland. With no plans but to enjoy the day and each others company. Long lost lovers reunited. With empty..."
Megan Petersen
"The bread is as good as it gets .. portion are good and full of flavor ā€¦ however since itā€™s a small place and kitchen was right next to seating..."
Nicole Smith
"I went here 5 months ago after a procedure and it was the best meal I've had in ages! Came here again this week and my girlfriend and I barely talked..."
Alyssa Davis
"The food was amazing. Large portions filled with lots of flavor. Parking is easy and well lit. Prices were good. Service was good, they were really..."
Jen G
"Really good service and flavorful food. I enjoyed how they decorated the place. The rice was really really..."
Emmaleena Wood
"Always good. The hot fresh pita is best with their hummus. And the fried cauliflower is delicious. I've gotten adventurous recently, trying different..."
D. Lewis Champie
"We actually did take out for 7 adults and two children pre-holiday. The food was delicious, well-prepared and with generous portions. The lamb,..."
Anne Wagner
"I really promised myself I wouldn't tell anybody when I found my perfect restaurant but I can't help giving them the compliments, they deserve it not..."
Sess'ion ā€œAyoā€ M'ou
"Deep flavor with bright notes. My Shawarma chicken was tasty with it's minty garbanzo/cabbage salad and gorgeous, flavorful rice. The fresh flat..."
Victoria Robinson
"Nice Location!! Great Atmosphere !! Seating arrangements booths isolated. If you drive past too fast you could miss it other than that perfect! Now..."
Tiffany Jackson
"I can't say I am an expert in Mediterranean food.. but I do enjoy it. And this place had amazing food. I had the Lamb kabob plate. I can not..."
Jono Merritt
Nicholas' Restaurant
86/100 (3286 ratings)
Restaurants
Mediterranean
Lebanese
Vegetarian Friendly
Middle Eastern
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
Lebanese
Halal
Halal
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Shawarma
Beef
Gyros
Kabobs
Baba Ghanoush
Pasta
Cakes
Salad
Lamb
Pesto
Hummus
Falafel
Sit down
Middle Eastern
Mediterranean
Lebanese
Accepts Discover
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Delivery
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Reservations
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Seating
Accepts Visa
Table Service
Accepts American Express
Wheelchair Accessible
Buffet
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Fantastic choice for anyone, really. They have many veggie and vegan options as well as omnivore dishes. This place is off the chain delicious, their..."
MairƩad Quinlan
"This is the best Lebanese restaurant I have ever tried! The tomato pesto sauce is so awesome!!! Meat are very fresh and flavorful, unlike other..."
OreoHappyEveryday
"I enjoyed lunch with friends at Nicholas. Lamb-anything is always my go to. I had the lamb kabob bowl. It was tasty and the perfect lunch size. The..."
She Ash
"This pita bread is the thing of dreams. Fluffy and perfect. The drinks are really creative & refreshing. The baked Mac & cheese -- even if you don't..."
Allie Marini
"Went for dinner and had the Lamb Kabob plate. The lamb was very tasty and cooked perfectly, and I don't even eat lamb. The rice was soft and..."
John S
"Loved the atmosphere in here. Nice ramp into restaurant gets you right into the main dining room (I can take my elderly mother, so I will be back!)...."
Rebecca Doll-Suppes
"First time going to this restaurant and I would go back again. The food was very good as well as the atmosphere and service. I love the big fresh..."
Rebecca B
"Nicholas is absolutely fantastic. It's a true staple of Portland food culture. The food and drinks are excellent and the new location has a lovely..."
Cory Schademann (CS)
"Excellent. Incredibly reasonable on price. You are brought the flat bread and dipping oil. I got a sample of the dips (walnut red pepper was probably..."
Rochelle Kendrick
"I got the chicken breast skewers, which came with a delicious scoop of rice and some v garlicky and mouthwatering sauces. 10/10 They also brought us..."
Jamie Jefferson
"Nicholas brought its A game with this new location!!! Did lunch on Tues. Had the beef kebab plate. Kebab was outstanding, rice and salad excellent. ..."
Aaron Lones
"Decent Mediterranean food that has vegetarian options. They have some classics cocktails as well. Each table starts with a large plate of pita fresh..."
Brett Gottfried
"Very good food. We were absolutely full and very very satisfied with the food. We had a lot of food but also honest, healthy and genuine food as you..."
Mascha Geisler
"Best Mediterranean food I've had since I lived in Detroit. Started with the Nicholas mimosa and Amazing meat-stuffed grape leaves, tzatiki with a..."
Theresa Lowery
"Great middle eastern cuisine in a nicely appointed place. You always get a large pita for the table. We had the vegetarian mezza, meat stuffed grape..."
Peter Fernandez
"Iā€™ve been going to Nickolas restaurant for 10 years. I just went there on Valentineā€™s Day to get some takeout for my wife and Itā€™s always been..."
Stanley Dogood
"Very happy with my first meal in Portland. It was tasty, homy, flavorful, and fresh. The chicken Shawarma platter was great! The amount was huge...."
G
"We have dined in here with my family a few times. Very great atmosphere, food, and..."
Yekaterina Blashchishchin
"The new and improved location is great. More spacious and brighter as well. Last night's visit was my first visit since they moved from the SE Grand..."
manny267
Ya Hala Lebanese Cuisine
86/100 (1592 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Mediterranean
Lebanese
Middle Eastern
Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
Lebanese
Halal
Halal
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Lamb Three Ways
Shawarma
Lamb Shawarma Plate
Kabobs
Lamb Shawarma Sandwich
Lamb
Butternut Squash Hummus
Eggplant
Falafel wrap
Mezza Sampler Platter
Salad
Gyro
Kabob Plates
Tuna
Wine
Lamb Roast with Roasted Cauliflower Braised Tomato and White Lentil Rice Piaf
Greek salad
Lebanese Country Breakfast
pita
Kafta with Seven Spice
Juice
Turkish coffee
Hummus
Lentil Soup
Falafel
Batata Harra
Chicken Shawarma Wrap
Lamb Wrap
Sit down
Middle Eastern
Mediterranean
Lebanese
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"A great place to eat family style! The homous is amazing and their homemade pita cannot be beat. Try a little bit of everything: fresh tabouli,..."
Laura Herrera
"This food was amazing! We had the chefā€™s feast - $25 for 10 different items. Totally worth it and..."
Erin Jones
"Some of the best food I have had in the last several years. Lebanese cuisine. Very fresh and inviting flavors served with freshly baked pita. Was..."
Dustan E. Johnson
"Very nice wait staff. Really good food! Nice, big space that stays cool when it's hot outside and is kid..."
Heidi Moore
"Delicious mezza, friendly service, great place! ..."
Jennifer Johnson
"We had an amazing dinner here tonight. Everything was delicious and perfectly spiced. On top of that our fabulous server, Pasquale, never missed a..."
Erica Peirson
"amazing experience everytime , wonderful seating and attentive..."
Rachel Pavlicek Martell
"It was busy due to burger week, but didn't take too long. The food was delicious and the hosts were quite nice. Got to try arak, which was quite..."
Sean Flindt
"Absolutely delicious food and kind service. I can't wait to come..."
India Winds
"Loved the Gyro . Nice fresh salad,..."
Kathryn Townsend
"We hadn't been there for a while and happened to be in the neighborhood and to discover that they serve a wonderful middle East breakfast. Will..."
Susan Rezendez
"Great food and atmosphere! Authentic Lebanese..."
Nick Karim
"You can't go wrong here Simply the best and freshest food you can get..."
Cam Scott
"Pros: lamb and lemon chicken is halal and tasted delicious! Beautiful decor and atmosphere. Cons: I donā€™t think the meat portions are the best for..."
Myrah Rafiah Beverly
"Authentic šŸ‡±šŸ‡§ food. We took the falafel wrap. Very tasty and satisfying portion. The kebab and rice taste like home šŸ˜‹. Hummus ant tabuli..."
Dr. Asmaa Alfadhel
"I love Ya Hala! My favorite is sharing the mezze platter on a picnic table out front. Itā€™s just such a great sampling of foods, with their..."
Krista Vogel
"Came here for lunch on a Monday right at noon. Plenty of seating, you order at the counter. The place is open and bright. I've always enjoyed the..."
R Y
"Ya Hala for ya boy, because this place is fresh like the Prince of ŲØŁŠŁ„ Ų§ŁŠŲ±! My wife and I have been meaning to stop in here for years, as we..."
Jason Van Camp
"We LOVE YaHala. They are great for dine-in but their takeout is amazing and so convenient. We order extra so we have plenty of leftovers for the..."
Monica Bourgeau
"This one is different. I say this in a good way in hopes they fix a simple problem, which is communication. My girlfriend and I are always open to..."
Antonio Nelson
"Super crazy good. The kabobs are mouthwatering. Really well seasoned and juicy. We tried both the chicken and lamb. Not at all disappointed. They..."
Sesar Urkaregi
"Cutest spot!! They have a good selection of cocktails and lots of seating. The orange blossom lemonade is a perfect refresher on a hot day. The..."
Elise Dixon
"We walked in shortly after opening on a Saturday. It was a chilly rainy afternoon. We were greeted by a friendly person at the counter. I ordered the..."
Krissi Beckel
"Great local Lebanese joint. Way better than Tusk and half price. Get the Mezza plate. Great deal and good..."
Jessica Hughes
"Food and service were fine. We got the mezza and falafel which are vegan plates. You need to pay extra for pita which is not usual. Restaurant could..."
Erick Nagy
"My partner and I went here for a date night and were absolutely blown away. We loved every thoughtful element that the chef incorporated. We..."
Idan R
"Came for wing week and was happy they had a different take on it, instead of spicy like most places they went with savory and it paid off...."
Ricardo Diaz
"Good Lord this is one of my favorite places to eat in Portland area! They have such a fun atmosphere and they are so kind and welcoming. The decor is..."
Therese Malin
"Ya Hala has been a favorite spot for many years. They've adapted well to the times of Covid, essentially having a walk-up window inside the..."
John Kutasz
"The Ambiance of the restaurant will make you feel like you have time traveled to Beirut in the 60s and the food is almost as good as you will get in..."
Amir Norouzi
"AMAZINGLY DELICIOUS AND AUTHENTIC!!!! I am so glad I made it in here. The gentleman that showed us to our table was super friendly. Our server was so..."
Mallory J.
Tangier Moroccan & Mediterranean Cuisine
85/100 (2421 ratings)
Restaurants
Halal
Vegetarian Friendly
Moroccan
Mediterranean
Gluten Free Options
Lebanese
Vegan Options
Middle Eastern
Moroccan
Mediterranean
Greek
Middle Eastern
Lebanese
Halal
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Shawarma
Kabobs
Eggplant
Baba Ghanoush
Salad
Lamb
Hummus
Falafel
Sit down
Middle Eastern
Mediterranean
Lebanese
Moroccan
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Dinner
Late Night
Lunch
Mid-range
"Delicious! Best service and every dish is so flavorful. The veg mezza has all our favorite things including zaatar pizza! Highly recommend the..."
Lindsey Hasham
"So I grew up in Brooklyn New York and I was surrounded by tons of middle eastern food. I definitely know what to look for. This place is beyond..."
Chef Buds
"Found this place thanks to Google and very happy we did. The vegetarian mezza which was yummm and added a zaalouk as well as a side of grape..."
Krishna Shastry
"I've been here a few times now and I will continue to come here when the chance permits. I love their calzzones, the sausage they mix up is amazing..."
Stephen Chernishoff
"The food was delightful and made to share! I highly recommend trying the rice pudding, it was unlike any rice pudding Iā€™ve had in America. The lamb..."
Budi Maharaj
"We loved the food. Eggplant rice combo on the Moroccan Chicken and Tagine of Lamb were excellent. Meat was juicy and soft in both the dishes. The..."
Shams Imam
"Was very glad to find a Moroccan restaurant while visiting Portland. I had the meat combo and it was absolutely delicious!! The pita bread is..."
Amira Ashraf Eldemerdash
"Very good experience trying Moroccan food here! Tried the Lamb Tagine and it was done perfectly. The Moroccan tea was also really good! Would love..."
Shervin A
"The food here was very flavorful. I ordered the Vegetarian Mezza Platter. The falafel was delicious. The zattar pizza was not something I've had..."
Maria DeFosse
"Simply best in their category. The food is absolutely delicious, we tried Kabobs, chicken. Me a etc all were excellent The food tasted slow cooked..."
fm1844
Hush Hush Cafe
85/100 (853 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Barbecue
Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
Lebanese
Arabic
Vegan Options
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Hummus
"Delicious food. Great people. Go..."
Veronica Traverso
"If you LOVE Mediterranean food, this is THE place to visit!! My son ALWAYS gets a Turkish coffee, which they bring to the table and pour into the..."
Phyllis N
"Fast, yummy food for a good price! This is a sit down or takeout experience, we saw people do both while we were there. I got the lamb shawarma..."
Ben McGann
"Found this place by chance. Was late in the day and happened upon it. The staff was great. I was hungry and didn't know what to get. Still not sure..."
Shawn hensley
"Update: 12/9/2023 still the best Kunafa Very delicious food, remind us our home. High quality food. Very good service. And the fast service was..."
shatha kiztovitch
"High quality food. Great vibe. Friendly staff. Tiny suggestion, use less mayo and sauce on the food and ask the guests whether they want..."
Rouzbeh Shirvani
"Updated 2022 Review!!: Listen man, Iā€™m normally not the one to post a picture of my freshly finished plate I just ate off of, but let me just say..."
Christopher Wilson
"EXCELLENT FOOD! Everything was very flavorful, somehow a little different and better than other Middle Eastern spots. The gyro meat is ridiculously..."
Ryan
"We live in Salem. Totally worth the drive. Never fails and always taste fresh and..."
Alice Nguyen
"This is my go to for Mediterranean in the Tigard side of LO. My husband and I love to get their grill combo and grape leaves plates. It is great..."
Melissa Dasaro
"Great food, always busy. The staff there are great and friendly. Food is usually surprisingly quick to come out. Lots of options and the grilled..."
Foodie Guy
Aladdin's Cafe
85/100 (1226 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
Lebanese
Halal
Mediterranean
Lebanese
Middle Eastern
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Halal
Dinner
Lunch
Beef
Salad
Hummus
Shawarma
Kabobs
Lamb
Sit down
Middle Eastern
Mediterranean
Lebanese
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"This restaurant is a highly recommended! You can tell that the food is made fresh, itā€™s full of amazing mouthwatering flavor, and the service is..."
Deborah Kirkendall
"I love that it is family owned and operated. Lovely people. The food is also freshly made. The pitas are to die for. There is just enough to choose..."
Kirsten Magnuson
"I love this place so much! The food here is truly exquisite and flavorful. Definitely brought back some great memories from back home! True authentic..."
Mohammad Khan
"The best! A must when visiting Portland if you like Mediterranean food in a "Cheers" neighborhood atmosphere. Quaint, quality and..."
Christie Blancher Cox
"First time visiting Portland n it was great to find Arabic food. So fresh n yummy ! family owned and operated lovely people n service is great ..."
Jomanah Alamir
"A new favorite for us. Everything was so good from the meat to the sauces, the bread and the rice. I'm glad we got the platter for 2 so we could try..."
Cheryl Oakes Forster
"I would have driven by and not noticed it. Don't be put off by the exterior. The food and service is..."
Margaret Fraser
"Aladdin's has great food and the owners are really nice. They have a belly dancing show once a month that brings some joy and life to the..."
Robin Holm
"Love Love Love!! Amazing food, and very friendly..."
Angie Porfily
"Chicken and Lamb Schwarma are delicious ! Awesome service , definitely..."
Cecilia Passano
"Excellent service and delicious foodā€™..."
Sandy Martinez-Pelle
"The Veggie Mezza at Aladdin has been my favorite for years, the food an people are always..."
Michael Thier Hawke
"Authentic, delicious food and great service. Excellent value for the price!..."
Paige Khan
"The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, and the food is delicious! I love seeing the beautiful belly..."
Sumona Gomes
"Great food, I had the Lamb shawarma. Also, we had chicken and rice, flat bread salad, fries, with garlic flavored, dipping sauce. Premium cut, great..."
TB Styles
"I met up with my future husband here after his first day of work due to the desire for something flavorful and newā€¦yes, of course we were hungry. I..."
Angelina Positeri
"Upon being seated, I was pleasantly surprised to find , freshly baked pita bread placed on my table, compliments of the restaurant. This small..."
Thy Bach
"Where to begin? All the food was super delicious and flavorful! Try the Falafel fries, they are really good. The lamb shawarma and gyro rice bowls..."
Adam G-Mann
"Went in by random chance because itā€™s close to workā€¦ Iā€™ll 1000% be a regular customer. Super friendly service, everything was delicious, and..."
Frank DeLorenzo
"If you're looking for delicious Mediterranean food in a cozy and inviting atmosphere, look no further than Aladdin's Cafe! The menu offers a range..."
Vijay Vaibhav Sunder
"Chose this place on a whim and Iā€™m so glad we did! The restaurant has been there for 20 years and I can tell why. The food and service was amazing!..."
Shannon Miller
"This is hands down one of the best Mediterranean restaurants I have ever eaten at!! It is as good as homemade and the taste is absolutely delish...."
Mubeena Ahmed
"My new favorite Middle Eastern restaurant in PDX and iā€™ve tried A LOT of them. Amazing Pita Bread. Amazing Falafel. Everything is always fresh and..."
Kaylee Bo Bell
"Had a wonderful experience at Aladdin's the other night! We were a party of 5 and everyone absolutely raved about their food. My father in law had..."
Maddie Foley
Zaatar
84/100 (585 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
Lebanese
Halal
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Halal
Dinner
Lunch
Shawarma
Baba Ghanoush
Beef
Salad
Hummus
Falafel
"Absolutely delicious, and a new place for us to get our Lebanese fix when in Portland. The Mezza for two was an excellent value and afforded me and..."
Erin
"Beautifully presented and delicious Lebanese food. The menu includes all of my favorites including Mujadara . The service was excellent and the..."
Alice
"Spendy good food. Nice atmosphere, prompt and friendly service, good food. Both the hummus and the baba ganoush were a cut above what you usually..."
Fennd
"I ordered Falafel small plate, baba ghannouj and ice tea. The plate contains 3 Falafel pieces, salad and tahini sauce. Itā€™s crispy and..."
Nawaf Alharbi
"I'm a native to Portland and a huge foodie. Extremely Picky! I rarely take the time to write a review. I also like Lebanese Food, I've been to..."
J
"Amazing food! Really recommend it. We tried the Falafel salad, hummus with beef and a lebanesse pizza with lamb, Lebanese wine and Lebanese beer. A..."
Mapa Calderon
"Great authentic flavors, just wish I had more sauce (also very good, i just ate it too fast is all). I'd come back..."
Michael Fox
"Wow, some of the best Lebanese food Iā€™ve ever had. And extra inexpensive. Super fresh. More of that fresh baked pita..."
NFN Scout
"I have been at lots of different restaurants but this one is the best one, Really good food, the staff are really nice, I love everything about this..."
Get it Done
"So, good great food and atmosphere. Ate almost everything befor thinking to take..."
Oliver Todd
"Zaatar has a really wonderful lunch buffet on Wednesday and Friday. If you like middle eastern food this place is a great one. For essentially the..."
Vito Aiello
"Wonderful small restaurant nestled in the Pearl. Perfect location and delicious food. I had the combination platter, and all 3 meats had fantastic..."
Gabrien Clark
"So I just gotta share my love for Zaatar! My partner and I found this place by accident while wondering around the Pearl incredibly hungry. We..."
Louise Shoop
"I wish I lived in Portland so I could come here again! I'm stuffed but I already want to eat this food again! Probably the best Mediterranean food I..."
Stephanie Rothman
"Price in window didn't match what was on the menu, but the waitress honored it. She was a bit disturbed about this for a brief moment, but was great..."
Sean Younk
"Yum, truly delicious everything, I keep going back, when ever I am in Portland. The vegetarian mezza plate is my favorite along with the homemade..."
Mazy Mason
"Just finished going here for lunch with my wife, and everything from the second we were greeted, to the the time we left, was such a great..."
Russell T
"This was everything I ever want in a Lebanese restaurant and more. Exceptional fare, friendly and welcoming service and dessert choices that were..."
Dr. Douglas G. Scott
"Had a delicious lunch and the finest hospitality imaginable at this modest restaurant in the Pearl District. The server was attentive and friendly...."
Carole Zoom
"My wife and I were shopping in the Pearl District when we found this restaurant. It looked interesting for lunch and we could see a few open tables...."
John B
Al Hawr
84/100 (1307 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Mediterranean
Mediterranean
Lebanese
Middle Eastern
Middle Eastern
Lebanese
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Hummus
Middle Eastern
Mediterranean
Lebanese
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"This place is a hidden gem in Downtown Portland PDX! Incredible Mediterranean food, I canā€™t even begin to describe the tastes of the food here. The..."
Studio Motorsports
"The food is incredible. The service is very fast. The atmosphere vibes are amazing. I highly recommend..."
adees gulbenkian
"The ambiance of this restaurant was very nice, modern but warm and inviting. The staff was also very nice and accommodating. The food was very good..."
Abbie Lu
"Great food, drinks, service, and atmosphere. I enjoyed coming into AL Hawr and plan to visit again. The owner is great and very..."
Lena Eidi
"I was visiting my daughter and son in law from Palm Springs CA. They raved about this restaurant and with great reason. Honestly, it was the best..."
Thea Brigham
"We had such a delightful meal at this restaurant. The service was very courteous, the ambience was very cozy but classy and the food was mind..."
Nidhi Talwar
"I honestly loved the vibe in this restaurant, the decoration is excellent so it is an excellent choice for your special days ( Birthday, Valentine,..."
Mona Almogeerah
"Never thought I would have authentic Lebanese food as good as my momā€™s and even better! It is 100% like home and much better! The service is..."
Joyce Balta
"Al Hawr is absolutely spectacular! The food is not only the best Iā€™ve had in Portland, but some of the best ever! A family run restaurant, the..."
Misha Brigham
"I can not say enough how amazing this establishment is. The atmosphere is warm and inviting. The owner and his son are truly amazing people. The..."
Jodie Aronhalt
Al Amir
83/100 (1530 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Mediterranean
Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
Lebanese
Lebanese
Middle Eastern
Halal
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Halal
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
Middle Eastern
Mediterranean
Lebanese
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"This resto is a personal favorite. The only thing I've not liked is their falafel, which is a little dry and grainy for my taste. Their dolmas are..."
Erin
"Our first visit to Al-Amir. Wonderful dining experience. Authentic garlic sauce (toom) and excellent lamb. The owners/family were very welcoming and..."
Daledfood
"AMAZING FOOD AND SERVICE!!!. Great ambiance and even more amazing food. Everything from the hummus to the grape leaves to the chicken/shrimp were..."
Elisha.burns
"My favorite restaurant in PORTLAND...for over a decade I have been holding life event celebrations, business lunches and ordering catering from Al..."
Akdouglas
"Good and Recommend this place. This place have good service and the owner is really nice. Good food and drinks. I recommend going to this place. I..."
Amanda Sa.
"I love this place! The atmosphere is friendly, the service is great, and the food is terrific. Try the..."
Jeanette
"Old standby. We always enjoy Al-Amir. The food is reliable, tasty, and fairly priced. Owners Lydia and Joseph have always made us feel welcome, and..."
Squidderz
"We haven't been here since well before the pandemic and remember it as having amazing food, service, and atmosphere - it still does. I love..."
Brian K
"This place is the real deal! My husband and I used gift cards to dine on a Wednesday. We had not been to downtown Portland because the homeless/drug..."
Rhonda Neu
"Ordered the family style meal. The apps were amazing. Can't even decide which was the best. Then the main course comes out, omg, the Kosta and lamb..."
Jean Edwards
"First off there are quite a few good Lebanese food places in this city, so the competition is high. We ordered take away Kafta Kebob, Shish Kebob,..."
jbucky
"This place is the real deal for Mediterranean food! You cannot match the hummus, pita, grape leaves, and baklava here. Mom and Pop restaurant of 33..."
Carly
"Not only is this the finest Mediterranean restaurant, but it is one of the best restaurants in Portland. They've been there a long time and a crafted..."
Anthony Calderon
"This was our first time at this restaurant and it was absolutely delicious, flavorful and fun to try something new. The server was very helpful in..."
Cheryl I Zentz
"We celebrated my birthday dinner at Al-Amir and it was amazing! Mo and every single person we spoke with went above and beyond to make my day..."
Maria Wilson
"Amazing. Moe is all about giving each customer friendly service. He does it all even before you ask. The atmosphere is cozy and relaxing. Such a fun..."
Carolina Hathaway
"My husband is in security in downtown Portland and the owners had him and a co-worker come in for lunch. The next day during their 60 yr anniversary..."
Claire Wallace
"We had dinner for a large party with a pre-set menu. Everything was delicious and the service was efficient, friendly, and hospitable. A memorable..."
Sabina Magliocco
"The Best Lebanese food you will find in Portland, right in the heart of the city. The service is tremendous and you feel like an old friend with the..."
Jeffrey Brodzinski
"Incredible! Best Lebanese food Iā€™ve had in a long time. Went here for a holiday party and really regret not taking pictures of our table! Interior..."
Maria Davidoff
"Wonderful!! Quiet, early in the evening. Kind service, especially from the owner who proudly shares his culinary techniques. Generosity, meeting and..."
Lulu M
"Very good, fresh food. My one critique is that the bread was fresh that day, but not fresh out of the oven like at other restaurants nearby. The..."
Fehmi Sami Yasin
"This little "hole in the wall" has a great old time and intimate vibe. The decor makes it feel very home-y. I had the lafta kebab with lentil soup,..."
Craig Sprout
"Mo at Al Amir was wonderful to work with for our catering order. He was easy to communciate with, flexible and accomodating when our plans shifted..."
Rebecca Shively
"I highly recommend Al-Amir. We had their three course meal and it was so delicious. The lamb shank fell off the bone and the chicken and shrimp..."
Shelly Murray
Al-amir Lebanese Restaurant
83/100 (2099 ratings)
Restaurants
Mediterranean
Vegetarian Friendly
Lebanese
Middle Eastern
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
Lebanese
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Baba Ghanoush
Lamb
Shrimp
Salad
Hummus
Falafel
Shawarma
Kabobs
Sit down
Lebanese
Middle Eastern
Mediterranean
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"We haven't been here since well before the pandemic and remember it as having amazing food, service, and atmosphere - it still does. I love..."
Brian K
"This place is the real deal! My husband and I used gift cards to dine on a Wednesday. We had not been to downtown Portland because the homeless/drug..."
Rhonda Neu
"Ordered the family style meal. The apps were amazing. Can't even decide which was the best. Then the main course comes out, omg, the Kosta and lamb..."
Jean Edwards
"First off there are quite a few good Lebanese food places in this city, so the competition is high. We ordered take away Kafta Kebob, Shish Kebob,..."
jbucky
"This place is the real deal for Mediterranean food! You cannot match the hummus, pita, grape leaves, and baklava here. Mom and Pop restaurant of 33..."
Carly
"Not only is this the finest Mediterranean restaurant, but it is one of the best restaurants in Portland. They've been there a long time and a crafted..."
Anthony Calderon
"This was our first time at this restaurant and it was absolutely delicious, flavorful and fun to try something new. The server was very helpful in..."
Cheryl I Zentz
"We celebrated my birthday dinner at Al-Amir and it was amazing! Mo and every single person we spoke with went above and beyond to make my day..."
Maria Wilson
"Amazing. Moe is all about giving each customer friendly service. He does it all even before you ask. The atmosphere is cozy and relaxing. Such a fun..."
Carolina Hathaway
"My husband is in security in downtown Portland and the owners had him and a co-worker come in for lunch. The next day during their 60 yr anniversary..."
Claire Wallace
"We had dinner for a large party with a pre-set menu. Everything was delicious and the service was efficient, friendly, and hospitable. A memorable..."
Sabina Magliocco
"The Best Lebanese food you will find in Portland, right in the heart of the city. The service is tremendous and you feel like an old friend with the..."
Jeffrey Brodzinski
"Incredible! Best Lebanese food Iā€™ve had in a long time. Went here for a holiday party and really regret not taking pictures of our table! Interior..."
Maria Davidoff
"Wonderful!! Quiet, early in the evening. Kind service, especially from the owner who proudly shares his culinary techniques. Generosity, meeting and..."
Lulu M
"Very good, fresh food. My one critique is that the bread was fresh that day, but not fresh out of the oven like at other restaurants nearby. The..."
Fehmi Sami Yasin
"This little "hole in the wall" has a great old time and intimate vibe. The decor makes it feel very home-y. I had the lafta kebab with lentil soup,..."
Craig Sprout
"The best Mediterranean restaurant. The best portions. The best service... other places give you tiny portions of non-authentic, more hipster-style..."
C R
"Mo at Al Amir was wonderful to work with for our catering order. He was easy to communciate with, flexible and accomodating when our plans shifted..."
Rebecca Shively
"I highly recommend Al-Amir. We had their three course meal and it was so delicious. The lamb shank fell off the bone and the chicken and shrimp..."
Shelly Murray
Tarboush Lebanese Bistro & Bar
83/100 (875 ratings)
Restaurants
Lebanese
Middle Eastern
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
Lebanese
Halal
Mediterranean
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Halal
Dinner
Lunch
Kabobs
Lamb
Beef
Salad
Hummus
Shawarma
Sit down
Middle Eastern
Mediterranean
Lebanese
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"This is must try place for amazing Lebanese food right on Hawthorne! Celebrated our anniversary here, and had the lamb shank and lamb kabobs! They..."
Travis Sigler
"Phenomenal food. Seriously, this is a must try restaurant. The hummus was creamy, the salmon was cooked to perfection, the felafels were divine. Even..."
Bassline Pixie
"Absolutely delicious food, we've been coming here for over six years and they have been consistently amazing all this time. We always bring family..."
sam mandel
"Everything was so tasty and amazing. We ordered the TarBoush Deluxe Banquet and added on the TarBoush Samboussek. This was the perfect amount of food..."
Kry Gorum
"Remarkable meal. I got the Walnut Salmon and it was cooked perfectly. Inviting atmosphere. The owner went above and beyond to help us celebrate! 100%..."
Teresa Coats
"A real gem of a place. The staff are very friendly and polite, and serve excellent food. The flavours are balanced and thankfully, nothing is..."
Moosh Ahmed
"Awesome experience! The food is as unique as the location. Flavorful, delicious, would absolutely return..."
Claude Louis
"Tarboush has always been one of our favorite restaurants, especially for family gatherings and birthdays. The food is good, the setting gorgeous, the..."
Allen Poole
"Had an excellent dinner here the other night with family. First off, the atmosphere is stunning! Itā€™s so cute how they converted an old house into..."
Blaze
"Food are delicious, I got the lamp shank and it is big portion. Would..."
Yuan Gao
Bar Maven
80/100 (1051 ratings)
Restaurants
Mediterranean
Lebanese
Mediterranean
Lebanese
Dinner
Sit down
Mediterranean
Lebanese
Dinner
"This bar is legit and very southeast...a bit gritty, a bit hip, a bit dive, and a bit Portland style. But, it's all hella cool. They always have a..."
Tim Ahaus
"If you're in PDX looking for a good Portland bar then you should hit this place up. Bunch of locals, chill enviroment, good food and drink menu...."
Smith Ronan
"Service is always dope and the food is always ļæ½- HH burger is the best deal in town. It feels like theft, tbh...."
Richard Malach-Fuller
"Great food, drinks and service! Clean pub with a great..."
Rebecca Dittmar
"Wish I would have checked this place out sooner. Friendly service, great beer list and late night happy hour. Will definitely be..."
Dustin Bagby
"Love this place! ļæ½ both the food and cocktails are great and a nice patio..."
Elizabeth Bre
"Great Mediterranean food, excellent rotating tap selection and specialty drinks, along with a great vibe. My go-to for grub+grog in the FoPo..."
Billy Carnese
"So far, Bar Maven has the best high ball of all of..."
Kim Ivie
"Excellent adult beverage choices, friendly staff, super delicious food, and usually good music on the..."
Derek Bangs
"Great bartenders, super bomb food, friendly and clean. Love attending the Patio Parties and all the people who work there are..."
Mena Lynn
"Best place for a quick drink & bite to eat in our neighborhood!! Hate to think this place will be too busy to get a table at pretty soon, but that's..."
Jessica Green
"I have never once had hummus that si have liked. Not once, in my whole life. This is delicious. Chicken skewers. Hummus. Pita. Get this. And the..."
Amethyst Kahler
"Great dive bar. They are open late which is wonderful. They have outdoor covered and heated patio. The food is good and agree with others sometimes..."
Amanda
"The food here is beyond reproach. So delicious and wonderful. It has the feel of a locals-only neighborhood bar, but the atmosphere and service are..."
Mattiey Gaunt
"Update many years after my original review - they still have it. Great drinks, food, and atmosphere. They also have N/A and CBD drinks! Comfortable..."
Hillary Larsen
"One of the best burgers we ever had. Very friendly..."
Nicole Gottemeier
"Best late night dive bar food around. Vegan options, gourmet burgers and Syrian owners make sure the Falafel and gyros are on point. We very much..."
Danielle Amaya
"Really chill environment. Drinks are good and the food...(yet to try but will update this review when I do). The decoration is awesome. The tables..."
jerrald silalack
"Fantastic hidden gem. The staff and owner are the best. Fun and friendly, great service, they make tasty cocktails and are knowledge about craft beer..."
Tim Ahaus
"Solid variety of alcoholic beverages on hand, including a well curated craft beer & cider taplist. Features two sizable patios & a tasty..."
Warren Wills
"The burgers are really excellent. Happy hours here are..."
Anastasia
"Great bar and decent/good bar food. The drinks are always a good strength and the bartenders are friendly. The food is overall pretty good though..."
Stephanie Faber
"Tyler was an amazing cook and food runner. Everything was prepared great and with an amazing conversation! Will be coming back for tyler and those..."
jennifer volke
"Although I miss the bacon covered dates, the new menu is also..."
Curly Sunshine
"Came here for nacho week to have the chicken taki nachos! They were a pleasant treat and certainly something different which makes them a good..."
Burk Jackson
"Local dive bar vibe with really good Mediterranean food (incl veg & vegan) and a big outdoor enclosed patio and..."
Linda McGeady
"Great tap selection (from someone who likes to see more than just IPAs on tap, I had a great sour beer here), nice patio, air conditioning, jukebox,..."
A M
"This became my new favorite place because they have delicious vegan options. Because of my severe intolerance to eggs and cream so it's nice to know..."
Sarah Duff
"Food, drinks, and service are all incredible. We couldn't choose one menu item and ended up with 3. The gyro nachos are beyond..."
Cherice R
Hoda's Middle Eastern Cuisine
79/100 (1897 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
Lebanese
Mediterranean
Halal
Lebanese
Middle Eastern
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Halal
Dinner
Lunch
Lamb
Beef
Eggplant
Salad
Hummus
Falafel
Kabobs
Sit down
Middle Eastern
Mediterranean
Lebanese
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Dude. Yes. This is my friend groupā€™s celebratory destination. We get 8-10 of us and order the Hodaā€™s Feast and some bottles of wine. Eat and..."
Marshal Turner
"We went here for my mother's birthday and it was excellent. Drinks were tasty and fresh. Food was amazing. I have no idea what they do to make..."
Andrea Jones
"Best Middle-eastern food that I've ever had. Everything on the menu that I have tried blew my hair back. I was a bit confused by how salty the..."
Ben Sourbeer
"Hoda's recently catered a party for me. I received so many compliments on the food, and several people thanked me for choosing Hoda's as the caterer...."
Phoebe Shen
"An excellent spot for some really delicious meals. The vibe inside is energetic and buzzing. Arrive early to avoid having to wait or make a..."
Nolan Rumble
"So grateful for this place. This is my 4th time visiting Hodaā€™s and each time itā€™s a wonderful experience. The food is AMAZING, the drinks are to..."
Adriana Lopez
"Came here for my cousin's birthday tonight as well as to taste the food because they will be catering an upcoming wedding event for us. We enjoyed..."
Anees Ahmed
"Excellent portions and variety on an extended menu of farm to table organic selection. These folks start with quality ingredients and shine with..."
E.J. Ecolango
"This place was great. The staff were super friendly. Food was wonderful. Great experience overall. Only thing was that it got busy so it took forever..."
nancy xiong
"Our friends and family loved the amazing meal Hoda's catering provided for our gathering. The meat was tender, the salad was crisp and your Hummus..."
Kurt Whitman
Habibi Restaurant
78/100 (1936 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Mediterranean
Vegan Options
Lebanese
Middle Eastern
Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
Lebanese
Halal
Halal
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Vegetarian Mezza at Top Chicken Salad at Bottom
Shawarma
Shawarma Plate Beef or Chicken or Lamb with Humus or Rice
Beef
Kabobs
Shawarma Lentil Soup Chicken or Lamb
Lamb
Vegan Tabouli Salad
Quesadilla
Vegan Mezza
Eggplant
baklava
Hot Syrian Coffee
Salad
heineken
Kafta Kabab Sandwich
Red wine
Vegan Foul Medammas
Zattar Pizza
cabbage rolls
Hummus
Cucumber
Shawarma Sandwich
Falafel
Chicken Kabab
Hummus and Pita
Kebab
Sit down
Middle Eastern
Mediterranean
Lebanese
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"This place is gold! The owner was so friendly and hospitable. I ordered his recommendation to go and while I was waiting he brought me a dish of..."
Angela Vittori
"I have been coming here since it was a 1/3 the size, selling mostly Lebanese Pizzas..."
Michael Reynolds
"Always great service and good food. The restaurant has a nice homey feel with several window tables. They also have outdoor seating for sunny..."
Shawn Dudley
"Years ago we went there for a Wonderful vegan meal! At checkout I realized they had Babaganoush and I had missed seeing it on the menu. Its one of my..."
Connie Keith-Kerns
"Food was great, solid customer service. I love the small salad that came with the combo sandwich meal. We got the hummus, pita, falafel, chicken..."
Foodie Man
"Ate here for dinner last night, staff was perfectly attentive and comfortingly pleasant, the place is clean and the aesthetic and decor is fun yet..."
Jordan Whitewolf
"Iā€™m a sucker for a Mediterranean sampler plate. This place had a unique twist of some of my favorites. The falafel was lighter in color than..."
Judson Cato
"Place is really good and the food is damn amazing. Its a Lebanese and Syrian cuisine and the food tastes fresh and itā€™s really delicious. Average a..."
Manish Manchegowda
"The meat combo was delightful. Also recommend the mango iced..."
Charles Fulton
"Gracious host, wonderful meal in a cozy family style Lebanese restaurant. Neighborhood is great and we felt very safe, and welcomed. Thank..."
Fred Christensen
"Lunch was so delicious and the owner was super friendly and made us feel at home. Weā€™ve lived in Portland for decades and just discovered this gem,..."
Sophia Sahm
"The food was very good. The veggie kabob was unreal. The rice is made with some herb/ingredient that makes it very tasty. The warm pita bread is..."
none of my business
"It's really hard to go wrong with Mediterranean food. The service was friendly and helpful and the food has large portions and is pretty tasty. I..."
AJ Park
"The best Mediterranean food in Portland! The creamiest hummus, the fluffiest pita bread! If you need a place to eat please go check them out! Oh and..."
RocĆ­o Olivera Torres