Never thought I would equate Middle Eastern cuisine with Baton Rouge. But it's a cuisine that…read morecomes to mind when I think of this city thanks to this spot along with the stellar reviews that accompany it. This is one of three Albasha locations in the southeast Louisiana area. Thank god this location is near our field office in Baton Rouge which is where I was assigned to in early October allowing me to dine at this spot for lunch. The dining area spacious with plenty of seating. It does get a lot of traffic during the weekday lunch hours; probably cause of the lunch specials that are offered which we took advantage of. The menu consists of your typical Mediterranean eats such as hummus, baba ganouj, stuffed grape leaves, spanakopita (spinach pie), chicken/beef schwarma, lamb shank, moussaka, and kabobs (just to name a few). Lunch specials involve plates which include a feta cheese salad, rice pilaf, and hummus that accompany the entrees. Ranging from $14-18, this is quite the steal, especially during times like these. The Lamb Shank lunch I ordered was delicious with plenty of food that I had to have a to-go box to bring the remainders with me. The chicken shwarma and vegetable platter were ordered by other parties who both loved them. And we also started with the fried cheese which is served in a bed of olive oil and spices with some cucumbers, tomatoes, and olives. Very tasty, especially with the vegetable garnishes. I need to get another assignment in Baton Rouge so I can come back here again!

The food at Albashas is wonderful ... High protein dieters rejoice ... the meat is wonderful... of…read morecourse so are all the sides. The portions are big. Service us fast and very friendly. SO glad it is close to home

The food is very delicious, the atmosphere is very nice everything they offer is very good and the…read morewaitress Mel gave us an excellent service she is very friendly, affectionate, I recommend them as a waitress, I would come back again and again

Food was really good. Give them a try. Nice ambiance. Restaurant was clean and service was fast.read more

Used to love going there for lunch. Went to the new location today for the first time and was…read moredisappointed. Prices are up and portions are down. Food not as good as old location. There are better options in Baton Rouge.

Met a friend here for lunch…read more Atmosphere - great energy, fresh and bright, casual Service - welcoming, joyful, efficient, very friendly Food - knuckle sucking. I had this magnificent fish that was stuffed with crab deliciousness and a fresh salad! fantastic!

My family and I love Albasha, and have for years! Throughout my 20+ years living in Baton Rouge,…read morewe've been to Albasha at least 100 times. The service is fast, the environment is calm and serene, and it's hard to find better Lebanese food in BR! My go-to order is the chicken shawarma plate, but every so often I will get the chicken alfredo with shawarma - unexpectedly so good EVERYTIME! I've never had to wait for a table or been unhappy with my meal - always consistently good! Highly recommend Albasha to anyone looking to try Lebanese.

I walked in and placed an order for a gyro plate to go, since I was in a rush. Before I could get…read morecomfortable for any kind of wait, they appeared with my order, packaged neatly and ready to go! Literally, less than 5 minutes! Talk about fast! The plate came with lamb/beef, greek salad and hummus with some pita. The portions were generous but the flavors just ok. It was a decent value but I would probably give other places in the area a try before revisiting.

One of the most underrated spots in BR. Shawarma is juicy perfection, the hummus is impossibly…read moresmooth, and the portions are generous. Simple, bold, comforting food that deserves way more attention.

We did a pick up order for a chicken plate, fried cheese, and Lebanese tea. I recommend it! Order…read morewas ready, service was quick on a Friday. Will visit again

Came here for dinner on a whim, and couldn't believe what I have been missing out on. Having lived…read morein Houston previously, where there were many great Greek and Mediterranean fares, this restaurant surpassed them all. The portions were perfect, the flavors all blended nicely, with nothing too salty, too bland, or overpowering other flavors in the dish. Their hummus and pita are all made fresh in house, and a must try for appetizer. I then ordered the rice, chicken and lemon soup bowl along with the politika meatballs. The soup is best described as slurping down comfort food. The meatballs were a blend of beef and lamb, which helped to bring down the bold flavor of lamb, and allowed all the flavors of the saganaki tomato sauce to complement. All of that still some left room for desserts. I don't think you can go wrong with any of the choices. They all looked good. I went with this custard filled filo that was drizzled with honey. It's baked to order, so it was fresh, warm, crispy flakes of filo, and sweetened with honey and a hint of orange zest. Honestly, it's difficult to put it into words to describe it perfectly, but it was very good.

Best Greek in town! These folk know how to properly cook…read moremeat and maintain its maximum juiciness and flavor! And they are so warm and genuine. I felt like I was back in the 80s at the bar Cheers. The regulars have been gate keeping but their secret is out now. One of their bartenders--Logan--was exceptional! Logan made me the best paper plan that I've ever had. I liked it more than my beloved Old Fashion. They've got a new regular in me.

Love this place! Fave comfort food when we don't know what to eat. Best chicken shawarma and…read morefalafel in town

Albasha is on another level!…read more From the moment you walk in, you're welcomed with amazing service. The entire staff is friendly, attentive, and professional. They take the time to walk you through the menu and offer great recommendations based on your taste. The food? Absolutely delicious! Every dish was perfectly prepared. The hummus was creamy and flavorful, the lamb incredibly tender, and the rice seasoned to perfection. You can tell they use high-quality ingredients and cook with real care. Everything was plated beautifully--like something you'd expect at a Michelin-starred restaurant, but with the warmth and hospitality that makes you feel right at home. One of my favorite spots by far. I'll definitely be back, and I highly recommend it!

Ordered combination plate and got chicken. Extremely dry chicken. Wife ordered chicken and had…read moremuch more on her plate than I did leading me to believe they just forgot. The waitress didn't return until the end. I would not suggest ever trying this dump. I know why there were only a few tables taken there. I will go grab some McDonalds now to get something to eat. Don't go to this dump!!!!

I have been to Beirut and tons of Lebanese restaurants in U.S. This is hands down one of the best…read more Simple menu but everything is super legitimate and extraordinarily fresh. I recommend this restaurant without reservation. Please ignore any type of negative comments . Been here twenty times and never any issues.

I have celiac. They have a menu for gf. I ordered a salad and it was so good. I took half home…read more Server was attentive to me being celiac.

The Greater EBR area is completely full of great Greek & Lebanese restaurants. To stand out, you…read moreneed to do all the basics REALLY WELL and give a little extra to stand out. Cafe Phoenicia's menu provides that, with some of the best chicken shawarma and gyros you'll ever put between a piece of pita bread. However, what makes us drive from Baton Rouge are the pasta dishes. Their creme blanche wine sauce is PHENOMINAL! I want all the dishes they serve with that sauce! pair it with any of their perfectly cooked proteins and you got yourself a grand meal. I enjoy any of their seafood dishes featuring that sauce, especially their Seafood Mediterranean. We also enjoy the simple Pasta Phoenicia with Chicken Shawarma. To keep me on my toes they'll have a seasonal menu item or two written on the chalkboard out front - Grilled sea bass or stuffed flounder were the last ones I saw. It's a fun place to try something new, but we can't get past our love of their pasta dishes! Maybe that's the one problem with Cafe Phoenicia, picking your entree!

The food is always great! Service is impeccable! I always have and always will love Albasha's food!…read moreThe ambiance is okay.

Ordered the steak kabob medium. Got it very well done, dry and unseasoned. I opted not to get feta…read morecheese on my salad and no humus but was charged an extra 1.50 for salad dressing! This has been the best Albasha restaurant between Lafayette,Baton Rouge,Gonzales,Covington, Metarie and New Orleans but they missed the mark today and then charging extra for salad dressing when I didn't get the humus was not a wise thing to do. Food was subpar and portions small and charged a fee for using my debit cart. Won't be back to this one!