I came here on a Friday night to grab dinner with my date. This place is cozy and the food is amazing! I love that i was able to order gluten free and dairy free. I got the mixed meat plate which comes with chicken, steak and lamb. Everything was full of flavor and hit the spot. Overall, I would be back again for some delicious food and drinks. read more

Amazing, fresh food. Delightful, genuine staff! A TV with rotating pictures of menu items helps you know which things you might want to ask your server about. We keep coming back. Soooo yummy! read more

Food is forgettable and not that great. On the upside they have a nice and clean restaurant with good service. If food wasn't factored into my review I would give them 5 stars based on the ambiance and service but don't come here if you are looking for authentic delicious middle eastern food. read more

A definite must try!!! The ambiance and hospitality were top notch and their food, fresh and delicious! Loved their appetizer sampler! We had their chicken kabob and chicken shawarma (I should have gotten the lamb, next time) were delicious!!! read more

Some elements are good and some are curious... but the staff has always been 10/10. Came in with the family, first time in quite a long time. We ordered a hummus trio to start, and some french fries for our toddler. I ordered a steak mushroom hot appetizer and a halloumi salad as my dinner and my family all ordered meat entrees. The hummus was ok, but the star was the traditional flavored one, the pita bread was really good, especially with the tzatziki sauce. My steak app fell flat... it was a one-note tasting dish, and needed salt or acid to lift it out of feeling too oily. The halloumi "salad" was bizarre, as was just tomato and cucumber served on limp half-dead iceberg lettuce. The grilled cheese was pretty tasteless, everything needed a vinaigrette, a crispy chickpea, or SOMETHING. I also felt it a bizarre addition to add store bought pickle chips to the side of the grilled chicken entree. The husband and both my other family members thought the cumin margaritas were weird tasting and would have preferred a different taste in their cocktail. I've definitely had better visits in the past here. Maybe we didn't order the right items this time round, or maybe it was an off day in the kitchen. Will be back in the future since we live next door but I wasn't as pleased with this dinner all in all. read more

Al Hawr - Halloumi salad - Lebanese Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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I've had this place bookmarked for a long time, and finally had a chance to try it with a friend from out of town. It did not disappoint! I made a reservation because it was a Friday night and the check in process was smooth and quick. We sat at a corner booth and it was very dim and romantic. There's a lot of street parking and we were lucky to find a spot right in front. Our server was also the one that sat us down and he was very helpful. We asked him for recommendations and he basically told me everything he thinks we should try and to share. We did exactly as he said and were happy campers. You've got to get the sample platter and cheese rolls for appetizer. We also got the wings and filet mignon hot appetizers, but both meats were a bit overcooked in my opinion, although still tasty. We ordered the filet mignon and mixed meat entrees and those were tasty as well! Portion size is decent for price points. We ended our meal with the knafeh and some Lebanese coffee. The coffee was very strong and full of cardamom flavor. It was my first time trying knafeh and I was in love with it. The texture is a bit chewy with the layer of cheese at the bottom with the perfect amount of sweetness. Although I'm not sure if it's super authentic since it didn't seem to have shredded phyllo dough. I will definitely be back to try other dishes! read more

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This is a great spot in the south waterfront for some Mediterranean cuisine. The service and ambience are classy - it was quiet so you could have a conversation, and they had a full bar for cocktails. The standouts were the lamb and beef hummus, the lamb shank, and the mix appetizer platter. I'm sure everything what on the menu is just as delicious and we'll be back for more. Don't forget to get the khafne dessert! read more

Al Hawr is still my number one Middle Eastern food! They have a wide range of food varieties In their menu that you can't not skip any of them! For example, if you want to order main dish, you are going to have to pick one of these : Lamb chaps, tendered chicken shawarma, beef mix ( Ras asfoor) or sheesh kabobs chicken or beef! They also do great grilled chicken you can get a half or full, It tastes better than any chicken you have tried anywhere else! My last to tell you, if you want to have a good quality food plus quality place, then you should go to AL HAWR RESTAURANT!! read more

First time at this restaurant, and I tell you, it won't be the last! Amazing food, great atmosphere, and excellent service - that's what makes this restaurant great! We had a large group of 10 people, but waitress quickly set up the table for us. She was always smiling and helping us explaining the menu. We ordered several appetizers and meats family style. Everything was very delicious. We will definitely be back to this authentic place. read more

Great food wonderful service lovely space and location. El Hawr team took great care of our family party of twelve from start to finish we would all highly recommend this restaurant for food, location and service. read more

Very friendly staff and servers. The cuisine was excellent and delicious. The manager was a good host. read more

Amazing drinks & food, great service and a very nice restaurant. Some of the best hummus I have ever had a must try.

Superb. Absolutely fresh and delicious. I would dine here once a week if I lived in the neighborhood. Excellent selection of gluten free dishes. 10/10 read more

We had the best time - the restaurant is for sure an experience- we ordered hummus, tried the liver, and the lamb which is not pictured (we ate that before even thinking of a picture). Highly recommend, the price definitely reflects the quality of the food! Be sure to try the cotton candy dessert! We had not tried anything like it! read more

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I love this restaurant. I came all over from Seattle. It's my favorite. Spot in Portland, Oregon the food customer service everything it's wonderful. read more

We came to Al Hawr with a group of friends on a recommendation, and it did not disappoint! Good flavors, good size portions of food. The ambience was nice, and staff was kind. The pita was also tasty! I was a big fan of the beet salad. We ordered the sampler platter and I also had the Kafta Arayiss. It was almost the equivalent of a Lebanese quesadilla - but better! The one thing I didn't love was the price, it seemed but pricey for what you get. But it also could be a product of the location of the restaurant. The average price for the meals we had was $25. Aside from all that, it was a good experience and a tasty meal! read more

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The ambiance of this place is amazing and very upmarket. The wait staff treated you like royalty. The food is authentically Lebanese, tasty and reasonably priced. We will definitely be returning. read more

What a gem of a restaurant in the OHSU South Waterfront area! You might miss it if you don't know about it but this Lebanese family run restaurant got a massive space cozily decorated, making it perfect for a casual meal or a special occasions. I like how well-crafted their menu is. It's not too long or small, you can feel that they put thoughts into what goes on their menu. There are a good mix of familiar items as well as unique ones, especially in the hot appetizer section. We were so enticed by their appetizers that we actually went with the Sampler Platter, Ras Asfoor, and Mixed Dough for our meal. The Sampler Platter seemed expensive at first but it did not disappoint! You get a great amount of Hummus, Baba Ganoush, Beet Salad, Tabouleh, and Dolmas with freshly made Pita Bread on the side. This could be a meal on its own or split between at least four people. Everything in the platter was super fresh. I was particularly a fan of the Beet Salad with lemon peels on top. The Ros Asfar was the most unique dish we had there. It's pieces of filet mignon cooked in a savory sauce with mushroom and pine nuts. Again, their portion was great. The meat wasn't the most tender but the flavors were really good! Lastly, the Mixed Dough was also a platter of fried dough appetizers, great for sampling. All the items were freshly fried. I liked the Cheese Dough and Meat Dough the best out of this order. Service was very friendly. All in all, a very pleasant experience and great bang for your bucks. We'll definitely be back! read more

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Everything here is amazing. We ate family style and we reordered the Lamb Cocktail it was so good. The chicken Schwarma was amazing as was the beef and lamb grilled Kafta. The sampler platter was effectively a meza. The pita kept coming. Such great service!! Narameme was awesome! If you haven't tried the best Lebanese restaurant in the area, get on over there!! read more

Al Hawr - Kabob, rice and salad Lamb Shawarma - Lebanese Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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I came here with a group of friends and had the best time. As my friend ordered everything, I'm not 100% of what we got, but I just know that it was all delicious. Service was so friendly, fast, and fun throughout the whole evening. We started off with fresh, warm pita bread and two kinds of hummus that were so flavorful and paired perfectly with the fluffy bread. Then we had two little pots of meat (I believe rad asfour and liver) and the fire underneath kept it warm as you ate them. For entrees, we had a platter of different meats, kibbeh, salad, and more. The portions were generous and everything was family-style. It was so delicious and I'm not sure if I've had better Lebanese food in Portland. Highly recommend. read more

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Ordered takeout so I could work at the hotel. The taste was absolutely delicious of each item. The mixed dough appetizer was a great way to try different items. All delivered in taste ! The grape leaves were delicious. Soft leaves with a great lemon and mint flavor! The baklava was excellent. It was delicately sweet. Mixed Dough Deep fried Kibbeh, Samboosik, Spinach, and cheese rolls $14.00 Warak Enab Delicate organic grape leaves filled with rice, fresh parsley, mint, tomato, onion, lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil (VG/GF) $12.00 Baklava (2pc) $6.00 Definitely would return ! read more

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Food, atmosphere, and service are amazing! We are vegetarian and there are great options. . read more

Love this restaurant! We've eaten here several time and it's absolutely delicious every visit.

The food was excellent, the service was exceptional! The vibe was perfect. We will be back.

Beautiful restaurant, can't say enough about the food. It was excellent and the service was spot on. Our waiter and the whole waitstaff were so friendly and welcoming. One of the best experiences I've had. We were traveling through and didn't have a reservations and they accommodated us and gave us a great table. Highly recommend this wonderful restaurant. read more

Came for lunch and shared a lamb and beef dish and hummus appetizer and mint lemonade. The food and service were amazing and the ambiance was very pleasant. read more

The service was very good and the staff was super helpful. Food was excellent with a lot of flavor. Had a relaxed ambiance.

Great food and service. Lovely family owns. Such an addition to South Waterfront. Highly recommended.

Good but not amazing. I ordered the salmon kabobs with an appetizer beet salad. Everything tasted okay, but nothing was what I would characterize as fantastic or amazing. The beat salad was a bit disappointing. I purchase steamed beets all the time from trader Joe's and dice them in a bowl with some olive oil and a tiny touch of rice vinegar. The beat salad was a little less than that. In fact, it tasted like some fresh steamed beets that had been diced up and put in a bowl and that's about it. The salmon kabobs were okay. The salmon tasted good, but it was honestly kind of boring. I kind of expected something a little bit more special. The rice was, well, rice. But the broccoli was actually the highlight of the meal. My Diet Coke was kind of flat. Service was Good, and the restaurant was spotless. Even the bathroom was nice. I guess I just expected a lot more. read more

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Family owned. Amazing food. Amazing service. This place does not miss! If you are in the Portland area this is a must. I've been going here for 5 years, take business clients, family and friends. The service and the food are A+ and the family owners are even better. Love Al Hawr read more

Good food, great service. The lamb beef shawarma was a little chewy for my liking. The salmon kebab was amazing! Decorations are interesting, referring to the antler salt and pepper shakers. Overall pretty impressed and would love to try again. read more

Al Hawr - Lamb Lamb and beef shawarma Salmon kebab - Lebanese Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Date night with Wife N, and we're on a quest for Portland's best shawarma. This Friday evening found us at Al Hawr along the waterfront. For starters, we ordered the "Mixed Dough", their fried appetizer sampler platter which had Kibbeh, Samboosik , Spinach rolls and Cheese rolls. They were all great, very fresh and flavorful. We both ordered a shawarma platter, combo of beef and lamb. This meat was very flavorful, seasoned perfectly, though we thought it was a bit overcooked and slightly tough. Still quite enjoyable. In all, a decent little Lebanese place and a good spot to grab a bite. read more

Al Hawr - Shawarma plater, beef and lamb combo. - Lebanese Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Amazing food. Amazing customer service. had such a wonderful experience at this Lebanese restaurant! The food was absolutely delicious--full of rich, authentic flavors that truly stand out. Every dish was fresh, well-prepared, and beautifully presented. What really made the visit even more special was the warm and welcoming service. read more

Tried this place on a Friday evening and it wasn't crowded. You could get a reservation pretty easily. Ambiance: The place has a very beautiful ambiance with middle eastern vibe altogether. Service: The only disappointment at this place was their service. It took an hour for them to get our food. If you are really hungry, I wouldn't recommend this place. If you have sometime in hand and want to explore a Mediterranean place, this is good. Food: We ordered some starters and main course. It was very filling because the food was on heavier side. It was dense. So we couldn't get to our main course and just got it to go. We ordered chicken starters, they were served authentically and they were absolutely delicious, but the food was very dense. Not sure why. We ordered al hawr special cocktail and it was pretty good. The price point is a little bit on expensive end. Overall, the service was very slow. Food was good but very dense, so order carefully. read more

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We had an excellent experience at Al-Hawr a week ago. Food was delicious and could try a wonderful array of hot appetisers that normally we don't get to see like sojok, Ras asfoor & Sawda. Lemon pepper wings were delicious as well. Lamb chop meal, shank and mixed grill were good. Rice that came along with it was full of flavour. Service and ambience- excellent Do try this place if want to Lebanese with a difference read more

So yummy. Great customer service. Food is incredible. Took my mom out for her b day she LOVED IT. Will be back again

Great food, great staff, reasonably priced food in a warm, friendly environment . Can't wait to go back!

I had to come and update my review! Al Hawr is about a 5 min walk from home. When friends come over they love going here with us. The food here has continued to be awesome every time we come. Their pita bread is really delicious. Pita bread is simple in of itself but something about theirs makes it unique. The service continues to be impeccable. Refills of bread, water etc. come even when they are busy. Definitely recommend . read more

Very cozy family owned eatery! Really nice folks and great food. I was specially pleased with the sampler plate (the hummus plate), as the portion was nice and big and it came with plenty of bread! Not to mention everything tasted fresh and delicious. I will definitely be coming back! read more

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Best Lebanese restaurant in Portland. No complaints. 10/10 food. Their sauces were flavorful, meat cooked to perfection, and I have never had such well seasoned rice. Came in with a hangover and now I'm cured! read more