Gorgeous upscale dinner spot in midtown! We came as a group of 7 and were seated comfortably, lots…read moreof room within the restaurant. Great place to share several food items with a group. It was a little hard to hear and converse at times as it gets crowded, but the food was delicious and there are really unique items on the menu. Food: The duck shawarma was one of our favorites! The lamb and scallops were also flavorful and tender. The dips were delicious with the pita, but I wish the serving size for the dips were bigger. The fries were great - well seasoned! Also recommend the milky pudding, it was a nice refreshing way to end the dinner. Service: Our server was super helpful in letting us know what items are more shareable and his suggestions for cocktails. Definitely try some of the arak based cocktails. Vibe: Gorgeous interior, the mirrors and lighting really elevates the space and makes it a lovely spot for group dinners or dates.

This was a really awesome meal. The food was incredible. So much flavor and they made sure we…read morealways had enough bread to eat everything with. The cocktails were also really interesting and delicious. I highly recommend the lamb shank, fries, and octopus but I can't imagine there is any way to go wrong. The lighting inside the restaurant was cozy and relaxing. My family and I had a great time. Our server was super helpful with our order and very nice to talk to. Highly recommend. Really delicious.

We sat outside on a nice sunny day and ordered- all the plates and stuff were wrapped up so dust…read moreand grit would not get on it. We got spicy falafel, salad, labne, and beef sausages. Several sauces and pita bread came on the side- tahini, red, and green sauce. The food was light and healthy and everything was good. Great place in east village.

Came here for dinner with a friend who has also never had Lebanese food, so it was a first for me…read moreboth of us! We started with the rekakat jebne which was delicious! It basically a mozzarella stick but in fried phyllo which made it lighter. We also decided to do the Mezze & Dips spinner. My favorite dips and mezze from the spinner : foul medamas, batata harra, baba ghanoush & the hummus. My least favorite were the tabouli salad and arnabeet bi tarator. For our entree we did the mixed grill platter. For the price paid we expected the portion to be bigger. Our beverages were the Lebanese please and golden days. Both were on the moreso tart side. Parking in the area may be challenging however the L train is about 3 blocks away. The restaurant itself is on the smaller side. We had to ask for another table to hold our food and drinks comfortably. Overall , I would come back here. I would love to try the table side shawarma!

What an amazing experience!!! The service was great, the food was so good, and the ambiance was…read morephenomenal. Anytime I have a more than great experience I feel compelled to rave about it. The menu here is so extensive and may be overwhelming, I do recommend everything we ordered: falafel, grilled halloumi, tabouli salad, hummus beiruty, fatayer sbanek w jabne (spinach pies), frozen jellab, frozen mint lemonade, lahme bi ajin (flatbread), shish tawook platter. We split all of this amongst four people and we were stuffed. Our bill was around $260 without tip so I think it was well worth it. If you enjoy Lebanese food, this is a MUST try!

One of the single best meals we've had in the entire city of NYC, and that's saying something!…read more Amazing, welcoming, friendly service once seated. More than happy to provide recommendations, explanations of dishes, and complementary pairings that made our experience one to remember. The FLAVORS they got into every single dish were exceptional. We love to visit the city and experience something new every time, but this is one of the few that we'd make an exception for and re-visit. Such and enjoyable experience, and EXPERTLY crafted food and cocktails made this meal an Adventure! 100% highly recommend checking out Au Za'atar - but if you do, Make a Reservation before you go!

Salma in NYC was somewhere I was excited to try, and I'm so happy to write about how much I enjoyed…read moreit. The decor makes it feel like you're dining in someone's home, which immediately sets a cozy, welcoming tone. Our waitress was incredibly friendly and attentive, adding to the overall experience. The vibe was very jovial when we went, with nearly every table enjoying wine [but it's important to note that Salma is BYOB, so don't expect to see alcohol on the menu]. We started with the muhammara, which was absolutely incredible. The pita wasn't anything special, but it didn't matter at all; it was simply a vehicle to get more muhammara into my mouth, which I was more than happy with. For mains, we ordered the filet mignon sandwich, the kafta kabob sandwich, and a side of seasoned fries, and everything was delicious. Overall, a wonderful, chill dining experience with great food and an inviting atmosphere. Absolutely recommend if you're in the area, and if you're not, I recommend anyway!

So So good- cute little spot (not huge venue but comfy). Service was great and BYOB which is a nice…read moreoption. Went with a couple friends and able to share dishes which was perfect- ended up getting a couple platters (chick and steak) along with dips (tziki and hummus). Everything so good and great atmosphere- recommend

Maria was an excellent server. We were unsure of what to get and she easily suggested great items…read more Would eat here again!

This was a stunningly great meal! We had the Tabbouleh (best I've ever tasted), Hummus Beirute…read more(delicious), Balade Falafel (more below), and shared a Mixed Grill Platter (SO good and so much food!). We eat a lot of Mediterranean food but haven't had anything like the Balade Falafel before. Instead of the usual patties, the falafel was formed into cups and filled with tahini, pickles, and fresh herbs. Excellent balanced flavors and such a great presentation! The service was extremely friendly and attentive. Pleasant, quiet interior. Very good value for the money. Only wish we lived in NYC so we could revisit this wonderful place!

Live music was great, ambiance was very pretty, food was portioned well with plenty of different…read moreoptions. The menu was huge, and waitstaff were ready to answer any questions and make any customizations to menu items. Would recommend this place for upscale dining with a relaxed pace or for a nice celebration. Food was flavorful.

The service here was very nice and the hostess was super accommodating as we got caught in traffic…read moreand were 30 minutes late for our reservation. The food was good but not spectacular. We had babaganosh and two other mezza. I will say the lamb chops were perfectly cooked and delicious. The ambiance of the restaurant was nice for a date night dinner

Fast and inexpensive Huge wraps - tried the chicken gyro…read moreand the lamb gyro - very good Hole in the wall but excellent food

As a Lebanese gal, it's no surprise that I love Balade Your Way. I'm so lucky that it's only around…read morethe corner from my office. The zaatar manouche is one of my all time favs and they make it just like my family. Their baba ghanouj is also excellent - super light and refreshing (I like to sprinkle a little paprika on top). It's the perfect spot for a delicious and healthy lunch!

My friends and I arrived fairly early on Friday to dine in for brunch/lunch. We were greeted warmly…read moreby the cashier who told us to sit. The seating area is fairly small, which surprised me. We ordered the crispy garlic rice, the Piri Piri chicken sandwich, and the famous knefeh and chicken pancake. The server was so nice, she offered us a sample of the seasonal lemonade, which had rose water and turmeric. It did take a little bit of time for all the food to come out. We chit-chatted while we shared the garlic rice (a little crunchy, very mild) and the chicken sandwich. The PiriPiri sandwich came with a huge piece of fried chicken that was spiced and fried well. The chicken was juicy and not super dry. The little bit of pickled cabbage helped keep things from becoming too greasy. After a bit of wait, the pancake was served. It was such a fun experience with the crunchy kadayif noodles and the cheese hidden underneath a super fluffy pancake. The salty and cheesy flavors of the pancake went well with the rose maple syrup. The spice from the chicken added another note to the dish that made it such a great combo of flavor. I could not stop picking at this huge pancake. It's definitely meant to be eaten by at least two, if not three. If we had known, we probably wouldn't have ordered the other chicken sandwich. Overall the contrast in the chicken and knafeh pancake alone was enough to want me to visit again. The textural crunch, the melted pull of the cheese, the sweet syrup against salty and spicy flavors of the chicken. Not only was the whole presentation beautiful, but the dish itself tasted amazing. I would visit Hen House again for the experience.

All I had heard about Hen House was their cozy, innovative dishes and was excited to go. They're…read moreknown for their falafel and other creative flavors and I went with the staple shawarma plate. It was served with lackluster presentation, standard ingredients, and lack of creative flair I was expecting and heard about. I wouldn't count Hen House out, but believe this was a one-off, standard, experience.