We went on fine Sunday evening with little to no people around. At first glance, the place had the middle-east charm. Started with my favorite Labneh and multi-wheat pitas/Zaatar which was absolutely amazing. Experimented with Grape leaves mezze which was little on sour side and mild. Then main course of perfectly seasoned grilled lamb chops, scallops kebabs and lamb kebabs. Out of all the tender lamp chops are must try. Roasted potatoes and basmati rice on the side plays well. Ended up with another favorite Baklava (unexpectedly had right sweetness) and tea. read more

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We went to Chez Mansour expecting to eat because, well, it says "RESTAURANT" in large letters right outside the window. Apparently, this was our first mistake. We sat down and the server who is also the chef's wife, a fact she made sure we understood throughout the evening, asked what we wanted to order. We asked how many lamb chops came with the lamb chop plate. She explained that they were priced by weight and that, because it was dinner, they could only serve us a large plate. Fine. We ordered the large plate. She then began repeatedly reminding us that they are not a restaurant. Despite the giant "RESTAURANT" sign behind her. According to her, it is a wine bar. This distinction became particularly important because we had five people in our party, including a two kids. We tried to order an item off of the kids menu and were told they don't serve it at dinner because, again, this is a wine bar, not a restaurant. Okay. We ordered beef, lamb and chicken shawarma, a chicken kebab plate, and the large plate of lamb chops. Then things got weird. The chef, the husband, came out with a plate of 3 small lamb chops. I had read a previous review mentioning that someone felt they'd been shorted on the portion size by the wife, so I very specifically asked him whether the plate was the small or large portion. Without hesitation, he said small. I told him we had ordered the large. He looked confused and said, "I can get you whatever you want." At this point, the wife came storming outside and insisted that it was a large portion. She then proceeded to show me photographs of the raw lamb chops placed on a cutting board on her phone as visual evidence of the weight of the meat. All while I was eating. I suggested she speak with the chef about it, at which point she very aggressively said: "HE'S MY HUSBAND!" And I said, "Well, I never denied that fact." I was no longer sure if I was at dinner, witnessing a marital dispute, or participating in an episode of reality television. The food, unfortunately, did not redeem the experience. It was terrible, even for a wine bar that insists it is not a restaurant. The vibes were completely unhinged. And, as if the evening hadn't already provided enough entertainment, at one point a baby fell down at the bar. Five stars for the experience if you enjoy chaos and confusion. One star for the food and hospitality. I still have no idea whether we ate at a restaurant or a wine bar. One thing is for sure, I'm not going back! read more

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I was very disappointed with the dish I picked up. It was the chicken Alfredo and there were 3 things negative about it: 1 - the container n serving were very small 2- the price was outrageously high $28.00, fettuccine Alfredo was $18 and adding chicken was additional $8.50 plus tax was $28 something. 3 - it was awful, it was watery, not creamy, the cheese tasted old, my grandson almost threw up with the first bite. Very disappointed, had to throw it out and since it was already late about 8:40 pm, I called to complain, the lady said I'll get the manager for you and left me on hold for 15mins!! I had to hang up. The only good thing was the delicious soft hot bread and butter. Most expensive bread & butter I have ever bought. I suggest to stick to pizza and cocktails!!! So disappointed!! read more

This is our third time and likely last The place is great as a wine bar to socialize with friends and we saw plenty of that, but we went for the food and hope some live music No performance that night which is fine but the food was bland, servings seem smaller than I remember even though they were the large /dinner size. I guess what made the difference before was the music Again, if drinking wine with friends is your thing, it's definitely a place for that. Just lower your expectations with the food read more

Chez Mansour - Lebanese Near Me - Albany, California

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We arrived at 8:15 PM on a Sunday after checking that both Yelp and Google showed the restaurant was open until 9:30 PM. When we walked in, someone immediately jumped up, waved their hands at us, and told us, "We're closed." There was no apology, no explanation, and no acknowledgment that we had arrived based on the hours they had publicly posted. I completely understand that unexpected situations happen and restaurants may occasionally need to close early, but the way we were treated was disappointing. A simple "I'm sorry, our hours are incorrect" or "I apologize, we had to close early tonight" would have gone a long way. Instead, we were made to feel like we had done something wrong simply by walking in, and we were dismissed without basic courtesy. read more

I was actually shopping on Solano and what attracted me was the Wine Bar sign. Once inside I was greeted with a warm smile and served a lovely glass of Cab. Then I decided to order something light so I ordered the stuffed grape leaves which were pretty tasty. I ended up having a friend join me and we had such a wonderful time. read more

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We went to Chez Mansour on Solano for dinner on a Tuesday night. The restaurant was nearly empty, just a few people at the bar. Our waitress assured us the food was fresh and delicious--not authentic, but good--and that the shawarma meat was on the grill, on the spit, and shaved per order. So we decided to give it a try. When it came to wine, we asked for a recommendation and explained what we liked. She mentioned they had a new wine list and suggested a Sauvignon Blanc from Lodi for $16 a glass, saying we were "getting a deal" because the new menu would soon list it at $18. We ordered that along with a glass of Santa Margherita, a simple, safe wine you can't go wrong with--and it ended up being the best part of the meal. The food, however, was a disaster. The baba ganoush was slimy, bitter, and had no trace of eggplant. The pita chips were burned, and when we pointed it out, she insisted they were "homemade and darker by design." Later, she brought what were clearly Stacy's pita chips. The shawarma, despite being described as freshly shaved off the spit, was anything but--it was dry, chewy, overly spiced with cinnamon, and tasted as if it had been sitting around for hours. The bartender noticed our disappointment and kindly brought both wine bottles to our table, telling us to pour what we liked and that he'd only charge for two glasses. That gesture was appreciated. But our server still returned with a bill charging us for three glasses, made no effort to fix anything, and even asked my husband how he liked his meal while his plate sat completely untouched. This level of food and service might pass in Paris at 4 a.m. (if you know, you know), but it's absolutely unacceptable at 8 p.m. in Berkeley--especially with so many great restaurants nearby. As a longtime Berkeley local who values supporting neighborhood businesses, I left feeling like this place only cares about grabbing money, not serving good food or hospitality. We spent $130 and still left hungry, ending up at Jupiter for pizza afterward. I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone--not even my worst enemy. read more

Chez Mansour - The shawarma plate ... absolutely disgusting - Lebanese Near Me - Albany, California

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This restaurant is so lovely. The staff is amazingly sweet. The ambiance! The food is not only great but really healthy. Please support if you can! 10/10 read more

Chez Mansour - The best red wine - Lebanese Near Me - Albany, California

This is one of my family"s - and definitely my kid's - favorite restaurant (and not because of a "kids' menu"). We always get the mezze platter, which is plentiful, fresh, and delicious. Then we follow up with a chicken kabob plate and green salad to share. Sometimes we go crazy and get a side of olives and/or a side of labneh, too. We don't know how he does it, but the chef cooks moist, well seasoned, and perfectly grilled chicken every time (and we've been here dozens of times). Almost no restaurant in the East Bay makes us this happy this often. And the chef / owner makes us feel like family. See you there for a meal to remember! read more

My daughter and I were very interested in having a Lebanese meal accompanied by Lebanese wines. We hit the jackpot at Chez Mansour. Our host/bartender could not have been more gracious, charming and informative. All dishes were freshly prepared and delicious and the Lebanese wine pairings were perfect. This was my first experience with Lebanese wines and learning of the mixture of grape varieties and their resulting tastes has led me to look for these wines in several wine shops. We have to thank Chez Mansour for such a wonderful dining experience. read more

This is a very warm and welcoming spot, but it's a bar not a restaurant. Food is awful. You can get better prepared foods at Safeway. We ordered the Mezza Plater and ate only the okay Hummus, the rest was nearly inedible. Grilled salmon fine not great. Grilled lamb chop was super overcooked, dry and horrible. Incredibly pricey food and totally mediocre to terrible. Felt like a rip off. Music was nice and wine was good, because this is a bar not a restaurant. We won't be going back. read more

Stopped in for an afternoon drink, impeccable service, nice people, watched them help an elderly lady load up her car with catering and they were so dutiful and kind with her. 10/10 read more

Visited recently for dinner and we had a great night! The food was delicious and high quality. We sampled hummus, pita chips, eggplant dip to start. Then beef and chicken skewers with either roast potatoes or rice and a nice salad. Seems like a great deal. Wine selection was good and the owner helped us pick a bottle that really delighted us. Charming setting, a real neighborhood spot. Some outdoor dining too on Solano avenue. read more

Just walked out of Chez Mansour--didn't even make it to ordering. We arrived excited to break fast and celebrate Iftar with high expectations after reading great reviews. Instead, we were met with rudeness from the moment we sat down. Before even welcoming us, the server bluntly informed us about a belly dancer and that we'd lose our table in 45 minutes. No water, no hospitality--just pressure to order immediately. When I asked for a menu, she brought it over but only addressed me and one of my friends, completely ignoring my other friend, who wears a hijab. When I tried to include her in the order, the server cut me off with an abrupt, nonsensical explanation about plate sizes. Her harsh tone and interruptions made it clear: we weren't welcome. Without hesitation, I told my friends we were leaving. We walked down to Zaytoon, where we were greeted warmly and enjoyed a wonderful meal. The contrast couldn't have been more stark. read more

HORRIBLE! STAY AWAY! This restaurant allows customers to dictate who 'deserves' to be here. My toddler fussed for a moment, and we were asked to leave because an elderly group complained. Instead of treating us fairly, the staff backed them up and made us feel completely unwelcome. To make matters worse, the food is horrible, the servers are incredibly rude, and despite being forced out, we were still charged for our food. If you have kids--or just expect decent service or food--spend your money somewhere that actually respects families and customers. read more

Despite there being a full food menu, this place describes itself as a wine bar. This was communicated to us as we were looking at the menu and thinking about what to order. It is best to look at this place as a wine bar with tapas-style food to share. Food (ordered for a table of 4 people): - Meaza Platter (forgot to get a photo): this was a good starter. With one member of our party being allergic to eggplant, we asked if the baba ghanoush could be put into a separate plate. It was then communicated again that this place specializes in wine and not food. We tried to understand what was going on and were told that the baba ghanoush could be replaced with more of another item (like hummus), but it would not just be put on another plate separate from the platter... - Chicken Shawarma: this was everyone favorite dish as the chicken was tasty. Size is enough for one person's meal or can be shared with others if more dishes are ordered - Beef and Lamb Shawarma: seemed to not be a fan favorite, but was still good. Size is enough for one person's meal or can be shared with others if more dishes are ordered - Cucumber Salad: tasty and a nice addition to the meats and rice we ordered - Basmati Rice: both shawarma plates came with basmati rice, but we also ordered an additional side to have more. - Pita bread: we were told the pita bread was homemade and made fresh. Half of the bowl tasted like the Stacy's pita chips you buy at the grocery store, and the other half was soft wheat pita bread. Regardless, the mix of textures was not ideal, especially with the softer pita bread warming up the crispy ones Miscellaneous: - Bathroom available in the back just past the hostess stand that leads to the kitchen - Parking is available via street parking - Reservations available on Yelp read more

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Excellent spot. Monsour is a calm, wise presence. His staff are all friendly too. Wine list is minimal, nothing exciting. Every dish on the straightforward middle eastern menu is delicious...nothing fancy and everything fresh, well-spiced so subtle flavors and peak of season goodness shine through. I Love the outdoor seating. Clean and comfy indoors too. Mansour gives local musicians opportunities to entertain. Mostly jazz. The place is always warm and fun. This ain't Yoshis. This is chez Mansour: 1/4 the price of dinner and music at the best jazz-joint Japanese resto in the bay area. Like Yoshi's, Mansour's never disappoints. Unlike Yoshi's you need no reservations, come as you roll out of the house w/o prep or primp, and enjoy hearty standards instead of more inventive fare with more wine selections read more

I don't understand the negative reviews below! This restaurant may not appeal to everyone, but I enjoy its European atmosphere, excellent food, and impressive wine selection. The Chef personally prepares and cooks high-quality food while entertaining customers at the bar with endless stories. I recommend visiting on Friday and Saturday nights when local bands perform, and people dance. Being there feels like being back in Europe. The international crowd enjoys the atmosphere, shares wine, and talks about their lives, while the Chef serves a variety of appetizers and bites from the Mediterranean menu. I've met amazing people there, from famous professors at UC Berkeley to Alameda shipyard owners, businessmen, IT professionals, students, actors, dancers, and interesting folks from all sorts of trades. I bring my friends there, and they keep coming back with their families and friends. The customers share an international experience, as they are either foreign-born or have lived and worked overseas for an extended period. If you enjoy meeting people from different cultures, this place is perfect for you. I love the wine tasting and belly dancing performances. The food is fantastic, and I enjoy relaxing and engaging in conversations. Meeting new people who broaden my perspective is always a delight. We call this place 'CHEZ LAMOUR' for a reason--it reminds me of Paris, Madrid, Prague, or Athens. If you like to meet the World, taste great wine, and enjoy sophisticated food - this place is for You! Cheers, see you there - Giovanni read more

I live in the area and have always wanted to try Chez Mansour. I kept waiting for the right occasion as it seemed kind of upscale judging purely by ... I don't know ... maybe the word "Chez." Silly of me. Sadly, it was by far the worst middle eastern food I've had in the bay. To be fair, I've only eaten their food once and it was delivery. I ordered the Mezza plate and it was flavorless, like... no spices, no salt, nothing... Falafel and baba ganoush were edible and the least offensive. Hummus (which was the majority of the container) tasted like it was about to turn and other than that had very little flavor. Tabbouleh was not lemony had almost no bulgur that I noticed (I like my tabbouleh with mostly parsley but... this was not good, again.. FLAVOR PLEASE). Mujadara which is usually lentils, rice, and onions (and salt and spices) may have had all those ingredients somewhere but truly seemed like only lentils (and al dente at that). Grape leaves were forgettable. I also ordered the green beans and tomatoes which is a favorite dish of mine. It came swimming in oil. This dish seemed like it had the remnants of a flavor but what may once have been there got drowned in oil. Finally, I had ordered a side of Toum. When everything else tasted like nothing or worse, I thought to myself "At least there's toum - what could go wrong with that?" Dipped my (stale) bread into it and it was so sour I did not go for a second dip. And I LOVE toum. I had my son try it to make sure I wasn't imagining it and he agreed. He said the flavor kept tasting worse and worse on his tongue. Over $50 later I was still hungry and incredibly disappointed. In terms of ambiance, I have only seen it from the outside. It looks cute. I will not be going in. read more

Stay away. We were intending to go for dinner but when we told the server we weren't ordering drinks she immediately made us feel unwelcome. She said, "We're not a restaurant, we're a wine bar." She then took our order for a falafel appetizer and said some very confusing things about how the kebabs labeled small on the menu weren't available at dinner so we would have to pay almost $30 for a kebab plate that was apparently not large even though it was labeled large on the menu. It was then clear that we weren't welcome for dinner (she repeated multiple times that the plates were small and they were not a restaurant). She said it was ok for us to go even though the falafel order was in. We left. Since we spent some of her time and got water, I felt like we had to leave something. We only had a $20, which seemed like the right thing at the time but in retrospect I really regret it. I have never had a less hospitable experience in a hospitality business. read more

Delicious food, great wine selection, friendly service, and warm decor. I enjoyed the beef and chicken skewers, shrimp, crispy pita chips, hummus, baba ghanoush, tabouleh, dolma, and falafel. In particular, I went back for seconds of the crispy pita chips, hummus, and tabouleh. I could've kept snacking on that for a while if I weren't so pleasantly full! read more

The service is so so good. The lady was so kind to me and the food was wonderful. I would recommend it to anyone! read more

Chez Mansour - mezza platter - Lebanese Near Me - Albany, California

Dined outdoors at this lovely restaurant a few weeks ago. They have a nice setup out front with heaters. It is a small family run gem. They were a little short staffed on the night we were there but if there are two people in the world that can make it work, it was the two that were working that night. They were both working hard and hustling with smiles on their faces. Hours - We called ahead for our party of 3 children and 4 adults intending to dine at 230pm on a Saturday afternoon. Luckily we did because their posted hours did not reflect that they were closed from 230-430. We went at 430 instead with the caveat that the bar would be open and the kitchen would open up closer to 5. The timing ended up working perfectly for us. Meals - The food was good, the meats were tasty, the plates are good sizes. I do wish I could have ordered additional skewers/meats/veggies to add to our plates instead of the rice and other fillers. They said they couldn't do anything off menu or in addition which I understand but for those of us that don't eat a lot of carbs this is little tough. Salad/Apps - The cucumber salad was more of a yogurt sauce or dip; tasty and a lovely side for our meals but note it is not really a salad if that is what you are looking for. The mezze platter was lovely, gave us the chance to try a little bit of everything including dolma, falafel, baba ganoush, hummus and Wines - They have a lovely selection of wines and are happy to make suggestions depending on what you like/are looking for. Between us we had reds, whites and roses; all great recommendations! Pricing - The veggie kabob plate costs the same as the meat plates and we were advised the lunch and dinner portion of meat and/or veggie is the same but just priced differently depending on time of day. Because we couldn't add skewers/kabobs to any plates, we wound up ordering 4-5 plates (which can get pricey) to ensure we had enough meats/veggies; we ended up having quite a bit of rice/potatoes left over. Service - Again, service was great despite being short staffed. The tone was always kind and even when things got busy, we were taken care of. In the end, I asked a question about the bill and not only did the owner happily answer/explain but he unexpectedly gave my sister and I a bottle of champagne because were celebrating our birthdays. Lovely gesture to top off an already lovely evening! Overall, great night!! read more

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The food is outstanding. The vibe is warm and wonderful. but what really sense this restaurant apart is that is the owners are the hosts. Often I go to restaurants because the owners are so wonderful, but when I return, the owners have already moved onto another venue while depending upon people they have hired to follow their recipes and service. But this does not happen here. The owners remain to provide culinary delights and hospitality. read more

What a darling place! So cute and we found the hostess/server perfectly sweet. Plenty of seating, no reservations required. We ordered a bottle of St Francis Chardonnay $54, the Mezzo platter and the baked eggplant with feta and pine nuts. Mezzo platter comes with hummus, dolmas, babaganoush, tabuleh salad, a lentil thing and lovely seasoned pita crisps and pitas. Everything was fresh and delicious. Very relaxing vibe here. My friend and I sat, drank, ate and talked and never once felt hurried. We had to ask for the check when ready to leave, that's how laid back it was. It was a wonderful afternoon. read more

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What a bizarre place. Let's get the simple stuff out of the way. The wine list at this "wine bar" is terrible. Mid-shelf Safeway, Joel Gott-level. Nothing remotely interesting. The waitress helpfully told us that women like Sauvignon Blanc. The food is mediocre. Kebabs small and overcooked, shwarma flavorless. Pita bread from the store (and tonight, stale). Ditto the pita chips. All the salads, falafel, hummus -- plain, unremarkable, nothing to suggest they're actually made in-house. The "large" kebab portions are around $25 for a single skewer of small pieces, a scoop of rice, and an unremarkable green cafeteria salad. BUT THERE WAS DANCING! It's like visiting a Twilight Zone episode. Picture interior decor of mid-80s fern bar meets Antiques Roadshow saloon. Add a woman wearing a forced smile while performing 30 minutes of sort-of-belly-dancing to recorded music, while patrons tucked dollar bills in her skirt. Hands down, one of the strangest dinners I've had. read more

This place is my healing place to renew my spirit. The food, the people and the service is amazing. For the bad review below, I was there and you were RUDE AF to your server . I'm glad you left with your toddler tantrums. You embarrassed yourself . read more

I already entered a review, I hope this isn't a double post-- my friends and I love the belly dance on performance + music tgf other night!

I saw on Yelp that this place does curbside pickup so I called in to confirm. Unfortunately they do not. You would have to go in to pay to pick up your order. Would this be considered false advertisement? ‍ Anyways I ordered the Mazza plate and the lamb kabob: Mazza plate: it came with pita bread and chips. The actual plate includes hummus, 2 falafel, 2 grape leaves, baba ghannouge, tabouleh, and mojadara. I must admit everything tasted a bit bland, but very filling! Can definitely make a meal out of this with the pita bread and chips that it came with. Lamb kabob: came with 7 pieces of lamb, salad and choice of rice or potatoes. I chose rice. The lamb was not bad, a bit tough but not very gamey. Food was bland so I dipped it in homemade garlic olive oil and balsamic vinegar and that was delicious! read more

Chez Mansour - Outside - Lebanese Near Me - Albany, California

Mansour himself does the kitchen (He loves to cook!) and he's also Front of the House. Oh, and I think he's the owner too. His Lebanese food is wonderful, and he often has unique entertainment. For example, belly dancers. His wines are very good, too, from behind the old Britt Marie bar on Solano. Lovely experience each time we go. read more

The food was unfortunately cold and not very good. We were disappointed in the cost for what the quality was. As someone who is from Michigan where there is great middle eastern food, this was not good at all. It wasn't fresh.. chicken was dry.. the falafel dry and somehow bitter. The baklava was the only good item read more

Absolutely divine food and pleasant atmosphere. Authentic Lebanese menu and flavors. Thank you so much for the great experience.

Food was delicious and the staff friendly. Nice decor. I would like to see more drink options and I would rate it a 5, but otherwise this place is fantastic!!! read more

LEBANESE: impromptu lunch plans with one of my fave people and we picked this spot to check out ! It was a beautiful Saturday we got here right when they opened and sat outside in their parklet. Great to be outdoors . Absolutely great home. We ordered the lamb kebab with basmati rice and it came with green salad. Two kebabs - loved the lamb chunks they were not dry and very well flavored . We also had the hummus and naan appetizer and their hummus was super fresh and delicious . Drinks was Prosecco and a cappuccino at the end which ended up pretty delicious . Ordered the veggie kebabs to go for my daughters . Service was excellent and parking was plentiful on Solano Avenue . I highly recommend Cafe Monsour. read more

Chez Mansour - Outdoor seating - Lebanese Near Me - Albany, California

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We tried their Mezze Plate, Lamb kebab and beef kebab through uber eats, and it definitely hit the spot. Our favorite was the mezze plate with the delicious baba ganoush, hummus, and tabbouleh - so good! It comes with some pita chips and pita bread for pairing/dipping. The lamb kebab was also really good - super tender and gamey in a good way! The grilled meat flavors the rice really well. The only thing we didn't love was the beef kebab. It was definitely on the chewier side. The sauces that came with our order were good too - we weren't sure what sauce was for what, but the pink colored one has a kick and we both loved that one! Another thing worth mentioning is, if you have any allergies/food sensitivities or if you're ordering with friends you aren't sharing with, make sure to let the restaurant know to mark your dishes, since our dishes weren't marked which one was lamb kebab vs beef kebab. Luckily I was eating with my partner so we just tasted the dishes to figure out which is which, but it might be an issue if you don't eat beef or lamb. read more

Chez Mansour - Beef kebab (not the best), mezze plate (very good), lamb kebab (yummy and tender) - Lebanese Near Me - Albany, California

Very friendly service and really tasty food. We just happened upon Chez for a glass of wine and ended up staying to eat. We just needed something light and Chez was perfect. We had the Meza platter. The hummus was creamy and fresh. It was sprinkled with pomegranate seeds, which totally worked with a surprise punch of flavor. The eggplant was also very creamy and seasoned so well. The tabouli was so fresh and was a great compliment to the platter. The lentils were perfectly cooked and savory goodness. The grape leaves had a hint of citrus that made them pop. The falafel was a bit underwhelming. The pita was interesting as the traditional pieces and then some crunchy seasoned crispy pieces. Now those crispy pitas made just the right dipping vessel. For as good as the Meza platter was the beet salad was the highlight for me. The beets were perfectly cooked and the balsamic they used was just right. The arugula was a supporting cast member as the bowl was loaded with beets. Stop by after work and soak in the casual outdoor atmosphere, good food and great service. We each had a glass of wine which were what we expected. An average size pour for the price. read more

I was meaning to try Britt-Marie's when it was around, though to be honest, the sound of live music intimidated me since I assumed a crowd had gathered and you literally became part of the captive audience. Well, my procrastination reduced my window of opportunity until I read the same owners decided to revamp their place into a Mediterranean eatery, which in turn, amped up my motivation to give their new identity a try on a recent saunter on Solano. I was pleased to see an appetizing menu with several healthy options. For lunch, I decided on a two-plate approach. Before my order arrived, a robust basket of pita wedges arrived, some overly toasted or grilled, some not, and a ramekin of five Kalamata olives (photo: http://bit.ly/2w5xiaY). Less pita and more olives would have been preferable but no big. My first dish was the $8 Beet Salad with a combination of red and golden beets, arugula, and pomegranate seeds (photo: http://bit.ly/2We5g87). Fresh and delicious though I wasn't sure what the dressing was since there was no mention of it on the menu. My second plate was the $6 Baked Cauliflower which was similarly flavorful and similarly lacking a description. The cauliflower was charred, mixed with pomegranate seeds, and drizzled with a green dressing that I presumed was a pasto tahini sauce (photo: http://bit.ly/38QaTMb). The lack of detail didn't bother me because it was tasty but those with food allergists may want to probe. The server (and presumably co-owner) mentioned there was a weekly belly dancing show. Hopefully that isn't an audience participation thing. FOOD - 4 stars...healthy, flavorful Med options at reasonable prices AMBIANCE - 3.5 stars...gratefully not overly decorated SERVICE - 3.5 stars...pretty efficient, more detail in the plate descriptions would be helpful TOTAL - 4 stars...please don't ask me to shake my belly RELATED - Sauntering on Solano? Here's a collection of places I've tried and reviewed: http://bit.ly/2HvcTQH read more

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Food: It's low quality, small, cold, dry, no spices, so very basic, unimaginative, , ... I thought I give their food another try & they didn't disappoint to disappoint!! Service: only one server, hurried, impatient with questions regarding the menu, brought one entree after we were all done. Drinks came after dinner was served , food came out 5 min after appetizers which we had hardly even started, also tasted oddly fermented & cold. Ambiance: it's nice & cozy, OK band.. I think they should stick to being a wine/music bar with some professionally made small plates.. Will not go back. read more

Came by at 1:30 pm with my hungry son and wife and host told us the place was closed for a private event. So we stepped outside and my wife decided to call to see if that was the case since there were other people already dining in. Host said yes they were open but if we had kids that we had to seated outside. WTF!!!! Host got caught with a lie and she basically lost her restaurant some good money. She was so rude for no reason. She should be fired. We are visitors from Hawaii. Thank you for upsetting my wife and my hungry son and ruining our afternoon here in the Bay Area. Negative five stars read more

Chez Mansour - Host is a big pooper!!! - Lebanese Near Me - Albany, California

I had the caesar salad which was great and it was a generously ample portion. That's always appreciated! There was a really good band playing that night. Kind of an Americana style. The wine selection is quite good and the owner was there whom I talked to for awhile. Very friendly. He's Lebanese which explains the cuisine. A very neighborhood type of place with nice people. I spoke to several and they all live close by. Although I only had a salad, I looked around and the food looked really good. I was told the lamb chops are excellent. I'll have to come back with an appetite and order them. On a particular Saturday night, they will host a havdalah concert with a Middle Eastern flair. Sounds good! read more