The Grilled Chicken Salad was healthy, delicious & gluten-free. Looking forward to returning.read more

I've been to Safura's several times as it's conveniently located near my wife's place of employment…read moreand we both love mediterranean food. Ambience - Kinda a cafeteria vibe to me. But tidy and orderly and functional. Service - very courteous, friendly, and attentive. Food prepared in a timely fashion. Food - modest homemade tasting food. At this juncture, we've tried just about everything on the menu. I personally find the food a little bland and think some improvements could be made in this regard. It reminds me of a home cooked meal in which you are having a large number of friends over and want to have the broadest appeal... but not really cooking for your family nucleus and going all out.. it's safe...but not really interesting win any regard...utilitarian....if that makes sense. It's a solid OK establishment all around. But I'm glad it's here in Lacey and we will definitely return again... at some point, I'm sure.

Tanoor has been my personal go-to place when I craving for kebab and Lebanese cuisine!…read more This time I hosted my team event at Tanoor Seattle ~3O+people, private dining, booked just one day ahead, and they pulled it off beautifully. Service was excellent from start to finish. They helped us with storing our birthday cakes, took great care of our vegan teammate without us even having to ask twice, and the portions were generous across the board -nobody left hungry. We even got to sing happy birthday to our teammate, which made the night! Huge shoutout to the entire Tanoor team and to Ali the manager for making it seamless on such short notice. Would absolutely come back for another group dinner (and personal dinner for sure!)

The food here is pretty good. The fresh bread that is served at the table is the highlight. This…read morerestaurant has a modern vibe and is a nice dine in option in the area. I highly recommend the combo for two to three people as you get a variety of different appetizers and all of the main kabobs. However, a couple of things that really made this experience mediocre. First, the meat was overcooked even though I asked for medium rare. Most of the meat came out medium well. The rice was undercooked and hard when you bit into it. The server could have been more attentive.. didn't come back to check on us, even though the restaurant wasn't super busy. The biggest disappointment is that this establishment passes on a 5% fee to help pay for their staff's benefits. They stay it's optional and they can take it off but it's very distasteful. The owner should reconsider this and build this expense into the pricing of their menu. Otherwise their wait staff is going to feel slighted when customers leave less tip because of this additional fee. Overall, this is a solid place, but the experience was just average considering all aspects, and therefore the three star rating.

Damoori Kitchen is one of those places that will eventually catch your eye after you've driven past…read morea million times over the course of a decade and you finally take a minute to veer off course to get a closer look only to find out it's closed because they're not open three of seven days each week, then you make a mental note to come back on a day it's open, forget about it again, and suddenly veer off course a second time when you're hungry after having just spent a couple hours traipsing through Discovery Park. Ordered two pita sandwiches as an introduction to Damoori, one with marinated chicken and one a traditional falafel. The chicken sandwich was delicious. Turns out, I'm not a huge fan of falafel. Don't get me wrong, the flavor was great, but I need me some meat. I also highly recommend their homemade pita chips and hummus. Actually, I recommend most everything they package up for purchase in their fridge. This place is literally a hidden gem.

One of my favorite experiences in Seattle from July 2025 was getting food to go from Damoori…read moreKitchen and then hiking to the beach in Discovery Park to have lunch. Everything about this place seemed to have the mark of greatness, from the incredible food and customer service to the quaint neighborhood location. So, I'm sad to discover that it's now listed as permanently closed on Yelp.

Came here for dinner this past Tuesday to celebrate a couple of friend's birthdays. One of my…read morefriends called a head for a reservation since there were five of us just in case for 6pm. Service was friendly and patient as we tried to make decisions and asked questions. I have a friend that kind handle chile spice due to medical condition they were very accommodating when it was needed by having certain sauces on the side. We shared a number of dishes and two bottles of wine. We started with the Hummus bil Lahm ou Snobar, my favorite dish of the evening a hummus with bubbling spiced lamb. Baba Ghanouj, Bisara Munir, Arnabeet, Alhalaioun and the chicken and beef Shish Taouk. Everything was delicious. Flavorful, the proteins were cooked perfectly nice and tender. One of our friends likes meat a lot and hadn't cause he thought it was a vegetarian restaurant. We had to have the green chile sauce on the side of the asparagus dish cause of my friend but that was ok we were putting it in other items we loved it so much. Also the whipped garlic that came with the chicken and beef was a big hit! We had never had Lebanese wine and enjoyed our selections. Love that it felt like a healthier meal with the vegetables and spreads. Didn't feel stuffed after but definitely satisfied. They even comped dessert for my friends birthday which I believe was an orange rose water pudding. Welcoming warm space. Parking is fairly easy on a Tuesday night. Looking forward to visiting again

Great intimate family-friendly restaurant with authentic Lebanese food. Street parking…read more My favorites ares the lamb hummus with pine nuts and the squash grounded dip. Both were very flavorful and well balanced. Love the different textures. The roasted broccoli was OK, it was on the less cooked side The entree skewers were pretty good too. Shoutout to the kind service that let me combine and do half beef and half chicken because at the point I was too full from all the appetizers I ordered but still wanted to try both. One thing I really loved about the skewer is the sauces that came on the side: one tahini, one garlic, and one tomato. Such delicious sauces! Entrees were a little pricey though. Last but not least my party enjoyed the special Lebanese wine.

I went and had dinner with my son and my boss for my thirty fifth anniversary dinner at the Boeing…read moreairplane company. I have to say that the 2 cowboy steaks, me and my son had were cooked perfect. We had a variety of potatoes. My son had the French fries. I took the mashed potatoes. They were creamy and smooth. The vegetables were just really great. I would say anybody wants to go to a steakhouse and get the best Bang for the buck for a high quality steak cooked perfectly, Mazza Grill is the place you go to?It is the best halal restaurant. For high quality food, South of Seattle it was my boss's first time going to the restaurant and she enjoyed it also.

Came across this restaurant employees were not extremely helpful, food took forever, a lot of…read moreoptions were not available to order. They brought out items in an odd order. I don't think I would try this place again unfortunately. Ambiance was very large inside, no music or entertainment and with not a lot of people inside it wasn't pleasing. Decor was nice.

My friend and I went there to check out their banquet hall, which is beautiful for small weddings…read moreand parties. We tried the food and fell in love with it. The staff were awesome and friendly. We stayed there a little later after the closing time, and the staff were cool with it and didn't even rush us to leave. We loved the lights, food, and staff. Definitely recommend.

Tl;dr: this is a hidden gem in Bellevue. You will fall in love. Bring friends. Or family. Or…read morestrangers, as long as they don't smell. Came here for a work dinner and was taken aback by the menu options. Its authentic as it gets. What makes it special: can't figure out what you want? Order the family platter, since it pretty much comes with everything. We enjoyed the coffee and knafeh afterwards and if you don't have room, take it to go or live with regret of never knowing true love. This place was so great that I'm convinced my Lebanese mother would approve of it.

We came here around 8pm, and were greeted by a lovely host. Our server recommended a couple dishes…read moreto start off with, and we ordered a few drinks. The drinks were great and the ambiance was lovely, our party was sat at a large round table which really emphasized the family-style approach of this spot. My favourites of the night were the chicken, the cauliflower, and the dips! Unfortunately we were not informed that the kitchen was going to close about 20 minutes after we sat down. This meant that we weren't able to add more dishes, as what we had ordered wasn't enough for all of us to feel completely full. It was a solid spot with good vibes, but for the price point, I would hope that the service and communication would be more attentive.

I love Mamnoon's new Happy Hour! From 5:00 - 6:30 every evening you can pick from a smaller happy…read morehour menu at steep discounts. As always, they have excellent vegetarian and vegan options. The cocktails are unique. I recently enjoyed a cocktail with vodka, pineapple, passion fruit, and cinnamon simple syrup, with some kind of interesting dried leaves or seeds on the rim. Delicious!

Great food, ambiance, staff…read more Obnoxious vegetarian here- highly recommend the falafel on pita with a side of tzatziki. (Pro tip: you will need a roll of paper towels. You know the food is good when it looks like a hurricane hit you mid-meal) The staff- warm, friendly, helpful and genuine. I'm a newbie to Mediterranean food and these guys never make me feel bad over stumbling over words/pronunciation. Plus, they have great recommendations. Finally, people actually eat inside! Ever since Covid I've found it depressing to walk in to a beautiful restaurant, only to find the only folks inside are door dashers. I can eat inside and not feel like a weirdo loner (though half the time the dog insists we take it to go so he can get half the fries). Highly recommend!

It has been a while since I've been here. Had to order take out which was fast and convenient!…read more Everything done online. When I came in to pick up my order the interior still looked the same as before. No updates in the restaurant. The customers looked like they were all enjoying their time with the chill vibe or energy that Olive Tree gives. The cashier/clerk is very nice! She greeted me with a warm smile and my food was ready to go. As for my order, I ordered something different from before, which was the shawarma chicken platter. I really enjoyed this dish and I would order this again. Lots of chicken!

We stopped in thinking we'd be grabbing a quick kabob, and it was certainly quick but WOW. I don't…read moreknow when I've had such good food. The meat was so tender you barely need a knife. The pitas may have been the best I've ever had - when you walk in, you can see the balls of dough resting by the oven, and they are so fresh when they come to the table that they're still fully inflated. Even the drinks are incredible- the kids ordered pineapple juice that tasted so fresh and even had pulp, and my husband ordered mint lemonade that was made with fresh ground mint and was so incredibly refreshing. I don't think there's a bad order here but be aware that the portions are huge. The prices are quite high - much more than we had expected when we walked in - but the quality absolutely matched the price so we didn't even mind. The decor is lovely, with lots of attention to detail, and huge windows with light streaming in. Finally, the service was fast and friendly. Our waitress knew the menu backwards and forwards and knew a lot about how the different items are made and what combinations taste good. So good. We'll be coming back!

Tanoor is hands down one of our favorite spots, and it was the perfect place to spend Valentine's…read moredinner. The ambiance is warm, intimate, and beautifully set up. Our go-to order every time is the meat platter for two, and it never disappoints. It comes with three veggie sides, which balance everything perfectly. The meat is incredibly juicy, flavorful, and cooked just right, tender with that perfect char. You can really taste the quality and seasoning in every bite. The portions are generous, the presentation is great, and the overall vibe makes you want to stay and enjoy your time. Whether it's a date night or just a nice dinner out, Tanoor always delivers. Service was excellent as well, our server was fast and polite. Already looking forward to our next visit!

I finally got to tried Homer and it didn't disappoint! We…read morewere a big group and waited about 1.5 hours before getting seated. I'd recommend getting there early and explored the neighborhood while you wait. The restaurant was a bit loud so it's a little hard to chat with big group. We chose the Family Feast option, which came with 3 course of food, desserts. This option is fantastic for big group to share, as well as to try different menu items without having to choose. They brought out a lot of food for each course, and pack up whatever we didn't finish for us to take home. Since their menu changes often, it was a great experience for both first-timers and guests who have been before, to try seasonal menu items. Our first course consisted of 3 dips, grilled medjool dates, anchovies with sourdough, and unlimited pita bread. All of the dips were delicious, and the grilled medjool dates were one of my favorites of the meal. Our second course were summer tomatoes, shaved kohlrabi, and grilled little gems salad with nectarines, and dill emulsion dressing. All of them were so refreshing, and the flavors were on point. The summer tomatoes were sweet. We were already pretty full at this point. Our third course were roasted chicken with chili-fruit paste, and grilled pork with rainier cherry. The chicken was super tender, the chili-fruit paste was not spicy, just the right amount of sweet and spicy. The grilled pork was tender and sweet, it was definitely one of my favorites. Desserts were ice cream and warm cookie with sweet cream. It was absolutely tasty and a great end to the meal. Our server was very attentive and nice. We didn't feel rushed during our time dining here. Overall, the restaurant was super worth the long wait, and I love all the dishes I tried that day.

I organized a reunion for our group, the first time we'd all been together in over 10 years. We've…read moreall been through life experiences none of us expected, so this dinner meant a lot. I arrived 20 minutes before opening and was first in line. One friend joined me 10 minutes later. At 5pm it was just the two of us, so I asked for a table for 4 and explained that I'd happily order food and drinks for everyone immediately, even though the rest of the group was still fighting the weekday traffic. The hostess refused, so we stepped aside. 2 minutes later our 3rd friend arrived. I asked the group behind us if they minded us getting back in line. They laughed and said it was no problem because they had just had their 3rd person arrive as well. When I got back in line, the hostess deliberately skipped over me and called the next group instead. After seating them, I stopped her and asked for a table for 3. She asked if it would "really" be just 3. At that point I honestly didn't know. Our 4th friend was driving from Everett and had texted that she was stuck in standstill traffic. I said yes, seat the 3 of us. The hostess told us to wait while she seated yet another group, taking the last indoor table. We were then placed outside on a hot day. Despite how the evening started, I did exactly what I'd said I would. We ordered dinner for the entire group, including 2 bottles of wine to avoid inconveniencing them with making drinks. Then, incredibly, the hostess came back to our table and removed the 4th chair to make absolutely sure our last friend couldn't join us if she arrived. It felt petty, unnecessary, and frankly embarrassing. What should have been a joyful reunion became a stressful experience because of one person's rigid and unwelcoming attitude. The food was equally inconsistent. The labneh was extremely sour and came with cold, slightly stale pita. The squid & lamb were overly salty. The kohlrabi with peaches was so aggressively smoky that we left almost the entire dish untouched. The mushrooms were fine. The grilled pork was excellent and easily the highlight of the meal. The cod was just okay, and the desserts were average. We spent ~$500 for the meal. People don't spend this kind of money just for the food. The price reflects the entire experience, and that's where this restaurant failed. The service felt cold, impersonal, and overly focused on rules instead of hospitality. Rather than making guests feel welcome, the hostess made us feel like a problem she had to manage. I've had warmer, friendlier service at fast food restaurants. I won't be returning, and I took the time to write this review because no meal, especially one marking such a meaningful reunion, should be overshadowed by such an unnecessarily unpleasant welcome.