Mashallah the food is amazing I love it the shawarma was really good and very well seasoned and the owner is very welcoming and polite I enjoyed the Lebanese experience and the food was amazing thank you :) read more

Amar Middle Eastern Cuisine - Mediterranean Near Me - Riverview, Florida

I have to say it's pretty close to what I'm used to growing up in an area surrounded by middle eastern restaurants. The chicken shawarma could've used a little more sauce but it was fresh and good quality. I also tried the falafel which was fresh, but I wasn't crazy about the spice mixture. They use didn't quite taste how I like them, but nonetheless. I ordered a side a falafel so it didn't come with any sauce so they were pretty dry and a little expensive for you get all in all in my opinion. read more

The place is new, spacious and lots of space cor sure. To an extent the AC is oow and it is warm inside. Food wise is ok, but we had better before like Little Greek, etc. yes yes, they are different but both have similar dishes which is what we have tried. The beef was ok but a bit hard and dry. The sauce was missing to be flavorful. The prices feels, darn america... this is inflation. Anount if food you get is nit a lot based on the price thus the experience is... it is expensive for a so so food taste. It sill be awhile before we will cime back again and hopefully by that time, it will be a lot better. read more

Amar Middle Eastern Cuisine - Mediterranean Near Me - Riverview, Florida

Went last night had the baba ganouch excellent . also had the seafood platter was also excellent. Great service great people

This place is really amazing! The service is top notch and friendly and the food is tremendously good. I recommend this place to anyone that's looking to try something different read more

Amar Middle Eastern Cuisine - The Red Snapper and fries - Mediterranean Near Me - Riverview, Florida

Is the menu riddled with typos? Yes. But is the food absolutely banging? Hell yeah brother. The staff were knowledgeable and friendly, portions were generous, the food was delivered to our table quickly and piping hot, and the batter on the gizzards was stupendous. If they put in a few dividing half walls, perhaps with product for sale, to give the place a sense of space, I think it would be very helpful for their ambiance. read more

Can't say enough good things about this place. My wife and I stopped in for a Friday night dinner because we wanted to try a new place. When we arrived we were warmly greeted by the owner who promptly took our order. Short wait for the food but it's all prepared fresh. We had the skewer plates and the meat was melt in your mouth good. Perfect seasoning and the rice, beans, and chop chop salad were a delicious addition as our 3 sides. After the meal owner personally came up to thank us for dining. Outstanding service and clean and welcoming dining room. Highly recommend! read more

I was so excited to try this place as I saw it being built. Once I learned it was open, I was there within days. This is a large restaurant, no ambiance, and air conditioning was barely working on an over 90 degree day. The style is very industrial. You have to go to the counter to order from the overhead menu (no paper menus), yet. The girl waiting on us didn't seem too happy to be there, and she wasn't very knowledgeable about the menu. You get a number, find a table then someone brings out your food when it's ready. I ordered the falafel sandwich. I asked the girl what was in it. Everything she told me was NOT in the sandwich. Honestly, I don't know what was in it. The falafel was chopped up, not good. I like to bite into a good piece of falafel. I was told it had tzatziki sauce in it, but I didn't taste any cucumber. It tasted ok though. It was wrapped in a large tortilla which was grilled, nice touch. I also ordered a small bowl of hummus. It came with pita bread. It was quite bland and loose. I like my hummus thick. I ate it all, just different than what I prefer. I totally get this is a new place and it has to work out its kinks, but I must admit I was a bit disappointed. I guess I was expecting a middle eastern feel to the place, but it was blah and sterile looking. Oh, and it's a bit pricey for what you get. Falafel sandwich -$10.99 (no sides) Small Hummus - $6.99 They also had Pepsi products so I drank water. Will I return? Not sure. Perhaps in a few months once the kinks are worked out. I really want to like this place! read more

Amar Middle Eastern Cuisine - Hummus with pita bread - Mediterranean Near Me - Riverview, Florida

There are only a few places in Riverview that are truly worth spending your money on, given Riverview's reputation for poor customer service and low-quality food. Amar is definitely NOT one of those places. In fact, it stands out as a gem! The food at Amar is absolutely fantastic - every dish bursts with flavor and is prepared with the fresh ingredients. The owners are equally amazing and are always welcoming every time we visit. Amar is a must-visit spot in Riverview!!! ***it's can be warm inside because the building is brand new and the landlord hasn't fixed the A/C. read more

We have been to Amar at least a dozen times since their opening, and the food, service, and overall experience have been consistently excellent. We love Middle Eastern cuisine so naturally we tried every item on the menu. Every dish is delicious, and we particularly enjoy the Lebanese influence, especially in the shawarma options. Highly recommend the mixed grill platter, grilled fish platter, chicken shawarma platter, shawarma sandwiches, mutabbal, and falafel. The portions are generous, and the pricing is reasonable given the quality and quantity. As for service - the young lady at the front is always kind, professional, and patient. The wonderful family that owns the restaurant works seamlessly together, ensuring everything runs smoothly, from creating a well-rounded menu to maintaining order accuracy, food presentation, flavor, restaurant cleanliness, and overall professionalism in service. We've grown to admire and adore the team at Amar; they are kind, humble, & hardworking people. It's evident that they know how to run a successful restaurant business. I was surprised to see a few three-star reviews. We visit 1-2 times per week because each experience has been consistently great. It's important to note that they literally just opened, therefore, ambiance will evolve once they've established a proven business model. AC is the landlord's fault and i hope for the restaurant's sake, it is fixed soon. Thank you for coming to Riverview, Amar! read more

Food is ok but the smell inside the restaurant is gross. It's acceptable because there are very few options in Riverview. Honestly, I would just make that trip to Temple Terrace area where there are far more better options if you want Middle Eastern food. read more

Went in January and the food was excellent; we must come back. NOT fast food at all, so it takes a little longer to prepare than a McD or anything like that, but you won't be disappointed. read more

The best food ever this time I tried cheeseburger and fries last time red snapper with chop hop It was sooo good read more

Amar Middle Eastern Cuisine - Cheeseburger with - Mediterranean Near Me - Riverview, Florida

I was waiting for this place to open for so long, I love middle eastern food and there aren't a lot in Riverview. Safe to say this place is everything I hoped for. Dropped in to try it with a couple friends, the location is a great. Very hospitable staff, I think they are family owned. Comfortable interior, amazing service, and excellent food. The chicken shawarma and gyro were very good, they came out in 10 mins and were fresh and hot. Fries were good as well. Will definitely be coming back more and highly recommend! read more

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The food was enjoyable, the service was outstanding, and Emily was incredibly friendly. The staff and owner were welcoming, creating a great atmosphere. The space itself is simple but offers plenty of seating. read more

Very good gyros and good service Muy buenos los gyros y buena atención al diferente visítalo read more

Super Clean customer Service The food is delicious we love it! We will come back. Location is convenient to us. Thank you Amar! read more

The food was outstanding!!! The beef and chicken were so tender and juicy, the vegetable plate, the service, all fantastic! Can't wait for the next delicious meal there. Will definitely be returning. read more

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My honest and fair review - The food is good but the serving sizes lack like if you order your 3 sides of rice it's not enough of a serving of rice(should be 3 adult servings if it comes with 3 sides) . Today I went to use the bathroom and I'm 8 months pregnant and the girl didn't care she was cleaning the bathroom and could care less vs letting me in before starting. We got a mixed seafood platter and we only wanted the Fish grilled , the other two items we wanted fried as pictured but they said they either all come fried or grilled. We asked for to go boxes as we got a lot of dips (hummus, babaganoush) and the same girl said $1 each container like they can't wait to nickel and dime you. So three times the same girl was just not accommodating or providing great service so that's why I'm giving it 3 stars when you run a business, specially one that is never jam packed with customers you have to bend a little in some areas it can't just be your way or the highway so instead of gaining a loyal customer they lose one over charging a $1 for each small round clear to go containers that cost Pennies to make. Not very business savvy. read more

Great food and great people, thank you. Place is clean and spacious, it's authentic Lebanese food, the best.

The best Fatush ever... I'm eating this plate for the last 40 years, different restaurants, different countries, but yours with peppermint was above and beyond... Thank you for be in the neighborhood, we wish you the best of the best... Just waiting for Kibbeh and Muhammar... Will be there many time... Thank you... Pancho... read more

Food itself was very disappointing. I've been to plenty of Mediterranean spots and my go to is Beef or Chicken shawarma with fries on the side. I got the beef shawarma which was very dry. Also fries are like wedges that weren't seasoned at all. 2.2/10 Service- very straight forward didn't have any recommendations for food options. Restaurant- very spacious on inside but expect a hot seat... Temp was set to 81 degrees no joke so enjoy that. Honestly I would not recommend it but maybe try in the next couple of months after they find there feet I know they just opened. Just keeping it honest ;) read more

Y'all, we went to Amar Middle Eastern Restaurant on 301 yesterday and the food was soooo good. I have missed ME food since moving here and I am so happy that they are open. We had the Falafel and Beef Kafta, hummus, rice and chop chop which is a tomato/cucumber mixture in a vinegar sauce. So yummy! read more

Amar Middle Eastern Cuisine - Beef Kafta, rice, chop chop, hummus and pita - Mediterranean Near Me - Riverview, Florida

This is a Lebanese restaurant without pear. I had a trio of kebabs...chicken, beef and sausage that were as close to perfection that anyone could want. The three sides were well seasoned and ample in portion. As both a professional chef and culinary educator I really find it difficult to simply say "just go there." If there was one dish to pick on it would be the falafel....simply not to my liking otherwise Just Go There and enjoy the food and customer friendly ambiance. Enjoy!!! read more

We ordered the mixed grill and an original gyro sandwich with fries. The food was excellent and the atmosphere was nice at this family owned and operated restaurant. 10/10 would recommend this if you're in the mood for great middle eastern cuisine! read more

Very good, fresh food. I will definitely be back. The outside showcases as a formal restaurant but it's counter ordering with tables and chairs for seating. Not fancy as I thought but a nice place to grab a bite or lunch. read more

I was impressed! Food and service is outstanding! I've been here 3 times now and tried different meals. All 3 times the food tastes very fresh! I will be back and I will recommend others to give them a try! read more

We got the family meal and everything was delicious! Friendly owners and great service! A must try! read more

Amar Middle Eastern Cuisine - Mediterranean Near Me - Riverview, Florida

This restaurant has great food and the owners are really nice. The service has been great each time I've been there. read more

Amar Middle Eastern Cuisine - Mediterranean Near Me - Riverview, Florida

Amazing food! Legit Lebanese fresh food! I will give them 10 stars out of 5! Highly recommended!! read more

Amar Middle Eastern Cuisine - Mediterranean Near Me - Riverview, Florida

Hot as hell inside. Counter service with prices rung up higher than what's stated and owner is rude. I'm glad we walked out.

First time visiting and plan to return. Customer service was great the food came fast and delivered at correct temp and had great flavor

The Gyro platter is delicious. Very flavorful and a good portion! Loved every bite of jt

I had the mixed grill and falafel tonight! Everything tastes amazing! I will definitely come back to try more stuff on the menu.

Their menu, service was outstanding. I had the most yummy Basa fish salad. Their ingredients were fresh and the taste outstanding! We will be back for dinner! read more

The service was amazing from the moment walking in! They made everything to perfection! Will be returning here quite regularly. read more

Amar Middle Eastern Cuisine - Smaller, side of lamb(gyro), chop chop and rice with a mango/blueberry smoothie - Mediterranean Near Me - Riverview, Florida

Their shawarma sandwiches are delicious and their fries are good too! Their service is always quick and the people working there are really friendly. The place is very clean and is a great choice for families as well. The prices are typical of an Arabic restaurant. Overall this is a great choice for Arabic food if you're in the area. read more

Please don't come so I can have enjoy this delicious food for myself. 10 out of 10, I highly recommend!

Nice clean place and amazing food. The lady at the front was helpful and kind. Nice work read more

Amar Middle Eastern Cuisine - Mixed grill meats - Mediterranean Near Me - Riverview, Florida

Amar Restaurant offers a delightful fusion of Middle Eastern flavors; a variety of options, attentive service and great food! Everything was super fresh and tasty. I highly recommend trying them out. read more