I had a great experience here. The food and service were both really great. I enjoyed eating hummus…read moreand pita, which was delicious. I totally recommend coming here.

Tried Nicholas Restaurant in Portland and went with the gyro and babaganoush…read more The gyro was really solid--tender, well-seasoned meat with that classic savory flavor, wrapped up with fresh toppings and sauce that tied it all together. The babaganoush was smooth, smoky, and super flavorful without being too heavy. Portions were generous and everything came out fresh. It's one of those spots that feels consistently reliable when you're craving good Mediterranean food done right. Definitely a place I'd go back to for a casual but satisfying meal.

I came here on a Friday night to grab dinner with my date. This place is cozy and the food is…read moreamazing! 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.

First time at this restaurant, and I tell you, it won't be the last!…read moreAmazing 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.

I really don't recommend spending your money here. I'll say as a disclaimer my review is based on…read morean Uber eats order. I think sometimes restaurants have a different level of quality or care for to go orders and I want to call that out. However, the food is quite expensive, and VERY disappointing. Things I ordered Pita bread - was extremely dry, leathery, un-chewable. Must have been stale. Dip mezza - hummus not smooth, no flavor, Lebneh was ok, baba ghanoush almost tasted of artificial smoke flavoring. Shatta - absolutely not shatta. It was oil with chopped herbs that has definitely gone bad. Again absolutely no flavor. Paid $5 for a tiny to go condiment cup of it! What a rip off. Falafel - meh. Lamp gyro - fiance thought it was ok, but also, very bland. There are so many good middle Eastern restaurants I will definitely never order from this restaurant again. It's really sad when you can tell that an establishment simply does not care about the quality or the culinary technique that goes into their food. Especially when they charge so much!

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

Good Food nice staff, good prices and big portions. I will absolutely eat here again. I wished we…read morehad Israeli restaurants in my home country also

If you're traveling with dietary restrictions, Shalom Y'all is the kind of place that makes you…read morefeel instantly taken care of. I came in with friends who are vegan and gluten-free, and before we even had to ask, the staff marked up our menus with everything they could eat. Not just a couple sad options either. A ton of them. This kind of consideration is something I've noticed across Portland, and it's a big part of why I love visiting. Food-wise, we had some real standouts. The roasted carrots were deeply flavorful, the curried black lentil salad had that perfect balance of hearty and bright, and the tahini ice cream was one of those desserts you keep thinking about after the trip ends. Also, do not skip the beer with a slushy float. It sounds chaotic, but somehow it works. Fun, refreshing, a little unexpected. Come hungry, especially if you're dining with mixed dietary needs. Everyone will leave happy

Amazing food, a wonderful atmosphere, and great service. The dishes were so delicious that I didn't…read moreeven get a chance to take photos--but I'll definitely be back and can't wait to capture them next time!

For sure the best Lebanese food in Hillsboro, maybe the best in all of Oregon!…read more I've had Falafel in many restaurants surrounding Portland and this is the best by far. Very moist, tender and loads of flavor, unlike most places that serve it drier than a week old biscuit. Their Hummus is creamy and delicious. The best I've had anywhere and it comes with a huge piece of flatbread. The rice was light and fluffy, steamed to perfection. Atmosphere is warm, cozy Mediteranian; service was fast and attentive; food was abundant and delicious; prices are fair and very reasonable. Seriously nothing not to love about this amazing restaurant! My only complaint is their takeout boxes are made of single-use plastic.

The food is delicious. I strongly dislike that they changed from table service to counter service…read moreafter the pandemic but never switched back.The restaurant went from being a warm Mediterranean restaurant that I would bring family to, to someplace to grab a quick bite. It lost ambience. The food is still very good, but it feels like a cafeteria now. :(

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!

My friend and I decided to eat here for lunch as it was convenient and a nice day outside. It had…read morebeen awhile since I've been back here. The interior is spacious. We started off work some Moroccan tea while we waited for our food. The tea was good (slightly sweet for me), but had a good aroma to it. I ordered the meat combo plate which included - lamb, chicken, and kaftan. The meat were properly seasoned and flavorful. We also preferred a pita bread and asked for some of their spicy sauce. The spicy sauce definitely had a kick and if you like spice, I would suggest getting it. Overall, we had a decent lunch.

Don't really know what I was expecting coming in but I ordered the Moroccan chicken and got just…read morethat, some rice and some chicken lol. The chicken was good but it was not the biggest portion which was a little upsetting. I cannot say I was too wowed by it either, a part of me feels like I may have been better off ordering some kebab or a sandwich or something. The service was fast because we were the only people in the restaurant and the woman who took our orders was awfully kind. Overall though, I do not know if I would come here again, perhaps to try something else on the menu.

Al-Amir Restaurant has been in Portland forever and is the classic spot…read more We had a big group gathering and the restaurant were quite easy to work with, great service, ambience and a big back area with multiple table. They also had a special dinner buffet with selective vegetarian & non-vegetarian options for a fixed price. We also had the option to order off the main menu. There is also a bar area up front with smaller tables. The staff were very friends and kudos to them to handling a bigger group without any issues. We were also surprised by the belly dancing artist, which definitely made for a memorable night. To sum it up - Delicious Lebanese food, fun music, lively conversations, and an unforgettable belly dancing performance that brought such fun energy to the night!

DELICIOUS. I had…read morenever tried Lebanese food and can still smell the cardamom in my warm memories of the Al-Amir experience. Service was a pure delight. You can tell they are happy to be there and share their cuisine. We started with warm Meat Warak Enab (Grape leaves filled with seasoned ground beef, basmati rice, and chick-peas, simmered with lemon, olive oil, garlic, and herbs) and they were some of the best I've had if you compare them to dolmas. The pita bread was served in a plastic bag which is a bit off-putting (but worked great for a to-go bag and did keep the pitas warm). It was soft and fresh and tearable for their incredible hummus and baba ghannoj. I got the Maza Al-Amir "Lebanese Tour" with kharouf (which is Arabic for lamb). It was the most succulent lamb I've had in my life on a bed of basmati rice with a few raisins (they blended in well) and a tangy fresh parsley/onion/tomato/lemon mixture alongside generous portions of hummus and baba ghannooj, a chilled veggie warak enab, and a crispy and flavorful falafel with some tabooli. They also served a special house red sauce and said it was to go with the rice. I loved it; it was like a beautiful homemade marinara. My friends had Turkish coffee and the aroma of cardamom around the table made my heart warm. I'll be back! Bisehetkon! (Cheers to a group)

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!

Great vibes and flavors found here! The beet margarita had a vibrant color with an earthy tone that…read moremixed well with a salted rim. The shredded lamb is rich and flavorful and the chicken and beef were deliciously moist and so good with the tzatziki sauce! The staff were helpful with suggestions for dessert which was a sweetened crispy dish with what seemed like melted cheese underneath. I cannot recall the name of it but if you like something not too sweet this is it! Enjoy!

The owner is so kind and the food is amazingly delicious! I can't wait to try everything on the…read moremenu.

Stopped by here for a quick snack before I headed off to the airport because it was recommended by…read moreEater... maybe I ordered the wrong thing or just got done dirty by Eater but I really couldn't finish my food. Got the falafel plate and za'atar fries and I swear they were just frozen foods reheated and put on a plate with a little garnish. Fries tasted just like OreIda crinkle cut fries with za'atar tossed on the top which were just gross and a whopping $8 (a bag is $4 at Walmart). The falafel was definitely also frozen and reheated, rock hard and flavorless. Maybe they're better at meat dishes but I can't recommend this place based on my experience.