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    Al-Amir Restaurant

    4.3 (424 reviews)
    ModerateLebanese
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    Updated over 3 months ago

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    AL-AMIR RESTAURANT ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    WW T.

    Authentic Lebanese food. The chicken, lamb, and pita bread were fantastic. Having spent many years in the Middle East it's hard to find a restaurant which makes dishes perfectly. The service was nice and the atmosphere was just like being in Lebanon. Some people may say this is a rougher part of the Portland city but I felt safe coming and going. Would recommend and will be back.

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    Melissa E.

    What a downtown PDX gem! Cozy restaurant filled with life, great food and excellent service. We got the joy of seeing a family celebrate a marriage and live belly dancing. The menu has quite a sampling. The chicken schwarma with hummus was full of flavor. The baklava was homemade and not too sweet. Try the Lebanese hot tea...it was perfect on a PNW fall evening!

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    Nick C.

    This is the best Middle Eastern/Lebanese restaurant I have found in Portland. All the food is so delicious and fresh. Here I had the best falafel I have had in my entire life. The lamb shank simply falls off the bone. You have to start with the sampler platter. The hummus and baba ghanoush are so creamy and delicious. And save room for the baklava. Shout out to Lydia and Simone! We'll see you again soon.

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    Great Lebanese food. All your favorite, kibbe, shawarma hummus. Great family run restaurant.

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    Came here on a work dinner w/a large group. Service was wonderful, food is amazing! Every dish was so flavorful!

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    Ask the Community - Al-Amir Restaurant

    Any suggestions as I'd like to take a friend to Al-Amir but she needs a walker and I noticed that they have only street parking?

    Yes, there is only street parking, but there is also a paid parking lot next to the building that would be ideal for your friend with a walker.

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    The Food Was AMAZING! Highly recommend ordering from here…read moreif you want delicious, authentic, flavorful and down right loving food. Nicholas is where it's at. The Lamb Kabob, chef's kiss Hummus and pita sooo good. The Falafel has so much flavor, a must try. You can tell the restaurant uses quality ingredients in their food

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    Nicholas Restaurant - Lamb kabab bowl and lamb shawarma bowl

    Lamb kabab bowl and lamb shawarma bowl

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    Shalom y'all in SE Portland. This might be my favorite tapas-style Mediterranean spot in the city…read more Went for the first time and got lucky snagging a seat at the bar, always the best way to experience a place like this. The vibe is warm and lively without being overwhelming, and the staff were genuinely helpful and welcoming. Every plate we tried delivered. The pita alone deserves a shoutout, fresh, warm, and dangerously easy to keep eating. Standout dishes: Hummus & Spicy Lamb Merguez Gravlax Lamb Carnitas Street parking wasn't too bad, which is always a win in SE. Honestly, I'd come back for the atmosphere as much as the food. Couldn't recommend it more. Go. No need to thank me later.

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    Oasis Lebanese Cuisine - 9/18/2022

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    4.5 miMontavilla, Southeast Portland
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    UPDATE: I did brought my luncheon group here, 2023, there were 10 of us, and I forgot to do a…read morereview or post photos of that day. Everyone was quite satisfied, they love Lebanese Food! I believe, they also shopped their little store for some take home treats! We will be having a food-to go, again, so we can compare the difference in how they fixed lamb. During Easter, that's what I was craving, and I didn't get that. UPDATE #2: Because it's Easter, I craved for lamb shanks. Instead of traveling to Vancouver or SW PDX, for two of our favorite restaurants, that have also lamb, I DECIDED to have to-go from Ya Hala, another of our favorite restaurant, because they're only 7 mins. from home. After searching for their menu, I ordered: Spring Lamb Pomegranate-glazed leg of lamb served with spinach-pomegranate sauce, basmati rice, and fresh peas -- $28. (See photo, why I am deducting a star). THIS is not worth $28, and it is something you'd find at a Food Cart for $14. It was also tough! I was so disappointed, and I'm not sure I'll be going back!

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    Ya Hala Lebanese Cuisine - Lamb kabob cooked to perfection.

    Lamb kabob cooked to perfection.

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    What a sweet quaint little restaurant. My daughter and I went there yesterday for Mother's Day. It…read morewas a beautiful day and while they have outdoor seating we elected to eat inside. Reviewing the menu, there were lots of yummy things to choose from but ultimately we both could not resist the Lamb shank. I'm sad I didn't take a picture of it. It was so tender and delicious. It came with perfect Basmati rice and a side of eggplant stew that was exquisite! I've never had eggplant stew and it was luscious. I dream to about it all night long. It was quiet, comfortable, music was great; songs we all know but with native instruments and flare. We had house red wine - not a big selection of alcohol, which is fine the food is and should be the star. Our sever (Sorry my old lady brain forgot his name) but the good looking bald guy(LOL) was nice and personable. It was such a great low key dining experience that just made the day even better. I highly recommend this cute place and we will be back- there are a lot more wonderful food to try!

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    Dar Salam - 2/13/2023 - Lots of eye candy everywhere in the restaurant while you smell your amazing food cooking.

    2/13/2023 - Lots of eye candy everywhere in the restaurant while you smell your amazing food cooking.

    Dar Salam - Vegan falafel Mezza platter

    Vegan falafel Mezza platter

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