Literally saw the sign while walking and I have no regrets! First off, the ambience is beautiful. The dim lighting and candles are super romantic. I got a seat with a bit of sunlight coming in from the window and that felt like the perfect touch. Avery is so kind. She immediately mentioned the Soup of the Day and the blend for the herb water and I knew I had to get both! They rotate both out every single day depending on what they have on hand, which is a great indicator that they source their ingredients fresh. The soup was puréed eggplant with a coconut milk or cream base and it was the creamiest eggplant dish I'd ever had in my life. Very smooth, no seeds. I didn't even know eggplant could get to that consistency. It's a beautiful soup and I would come back just for that. Arabic tea was not as strong as I'd had in other restaurants but for a nice dining place like this, I think it's good that it wasn't so bitter. Maybe it's also because I dunked a whole packet of honey in mine beforehand Beef stew was great. There were only a few beef chunks but if you're a fan of the vegetable you're choosing (I love zucchini so that worked out well for me), then it's a perfect portion for one. I can't believe I've just been passing this gem behind for so long! Will definitely come back with some company next time around. read more

So glad we stopped in! This will be one of my go-to restaurants for fresh and flavorful Lebanese dishes. We were seated outside on the patio, we were treated to live music on this evening as well, there is additional seating both inside and at their bar. Highly recommend the fattoush salad, it was bursting with fresh flavors and herbs, we also appreciated the fresh pita and hummus that was served with our meal. I'm already looking forward to returning. read more

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This is a favorite restaurant of one of my dearest friend's daughters. We were offered a table outside which was charming and featured a three piece band, but we wanted to talk so we chose a comfy booth inside. Inside was exotic and eclectic. Our server was named Rodrigo I believe....so attentive and hospitable. The food was amazing, fresh, delicious, and fun to share. Our beverages from the herb infused water to the cocktails were superb. I have nothing but positive things to say. What an enjoyable experience! read more

Had a great meal with a group of friends! Good vegetarian options. The cauliflower was fantastic. Ordered the tacos with falafel, the platter for 2, hummus and baba ghanouje tabbouleh and wings. Also had the lamb kafta. Everything was prepared well with great service. We all loved the food and will definitely go back. read more

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Located in downtown fullerton off the recently opened to traffic "walk on wilshire", this was a restaurant I really wanted to like, no...LOVE. Unfortunately, it was a big NOPE. Here's why: 1) Live music! LOVE LIVE LOVE it. But it was cold, so we opted to sit inside. Inside the owner is blasting music completely discordant with the outside. I see your audio setup inside, just pipe the outside to the inside. So the night began with an aural assault. Can't hear the family at the table nor can we hear our server (who keeps apologizing and asking us to repeat things because she can't hear us.) 2) The food. Taste was OK, but for a senior chicken plate with hummus (1 stick = 4 squares of dry chicken) $15, and anemic shawerma wrap $17, and my full plate (2 skewers) which i asked to try a lamb and a steak. Lamb with 2 skewers would have been 28 and 2 steak skewers are 27... SO 1 of each is.. 28! Ok i can deal with that, but the lamb had the texture of liver. Pasty. Bleach. I washed it down with a glass of Adyar red wine $15. Total for 3 people, 3 dishes, no apps or dessert, and 1 drink (wine) $95 with tip. It also pisses me off when they suggest the tip starting at 20% AND they calculate it on top of the tax. You don't tip on tax! read more

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Vibe & Service This spot easily handled our 10+ group on a quiet night. Staff was genuinely helpful and attentive throughout our meal. Menu Surprises Lebanese-Mexican fusion sounds exciting, but feels more like two separate menus living side by side. The tacos? Purely Mexican--no Lebanese twist in sight. Standout Bites The appetizer sampler played it safe with standard baba ganoush, labna, and grape leaves. However, the fried cauliflower stole the show! The warm pita arrived with that perfect soft-meets-crispy texture we all crave. Sip Worthy Their pomegranate cream soda packs a tangy yogurt punch rather than sweetness--unique and refreshing. Main Event My chicken shawarma wrap was decent but forgettable. The side potatoes arrived disappointingly soggy, though the powerful garlic toum sauce nearly saved them with its bold flavor. Bottom Line 3/5 stars. Great for groups and solid service, but the kitchen hits and misses. With those soggy potatoes and identity-confused menu, I'm not rushing back despite the cauliflower's valiant efforts.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ read more

Les Amis Restaurant & Lounge - Sampler - Mediterranean Near Me - Fullerton, California

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This is my new favorite place! The parking is easy. You have to pay after 9pm but it's free before. The service is on-point and the food is absolutely delicious. The house rice is amazing!!! It comes with ground beef, nuts and cilantro on top. I am sure you can get it without the toppings. The owners are nice. She even got woman of the year. So humble and kind. I will be a regular for sure. Can't wait to go try more items. Oh, the iced tea was so fresh and tasty! Please go! read more

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One of my favorite places to eat in Fullerton. The owners are very friendly and they have an amazing menu. I was sad to learn they lost use of the side patio but still an amazing location and you will absolutely love the food!!! I can eat a whole plate of fried cauliflower myself. read more

The most delicious food, kindest service, and wonderful music and ambiance! I've been eating at Les Amis for about 15 years now--since my college days--and it's always been an authentic, cozy space. I still remember the first soup I ever had here; it had flavors I'd never experienced before, and I've been coming back ever since. I love bringing my friends, family, and partner here. The owners are the sweetest, and the service always makes you feel at home. Everything on the menu is delicious, but I especially love the cauliflower dish and the mint tea. Les Amis will always be one of my favorite spots, and I'm so grateful for the many memories made here. read more

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I brought 2 of my friends here for lunch today & all of us ordered the trio kabob combo which came with a side of salad, rice, hummus, & garlic sauce. We were also served pita bread & pita chips as starters. As for the kabobs, I had the lamb, chicken, & steak. Everything was delicious! I was glad my friends enjoyed it as well. This is my 3rd time here including pre-covid times & the quality of food hasn't changed which goes to show why they're still open! The texture of all 3 proteins were tender & perfectly seasoned. I was hesitant to try the lamb bc it can taste gamey but it wasn't at all. The salad tasted fresh & clean. The basmati rice was so light & good. I love their hummus & garlic sauce. Service was beyond excellent. Can't say much about the ambiance inside since we sat outdoors & it was nice. read more

Les Amis Restaurant & Lounge - Mediterranean Near Me - Fullerton, California

Fun Middle Eastern Experience..... Pros: Excellent food. Big menu. Very friendly service. Cons: Parking can be tough during weekend evenings Star Ratings: - Overall: 5 - Location: 4 - Ambiance: 4 - Menu: 5 - Food Quality: 5 - Food Portions: 5 - Service: 5 - Price: 5 - Value: 5 - Parking: 3 My wife and I were in the eastern suburbs of Los Angeles during the Veterans Day weekend to celebrate a milestone birthday in the family. On Saturday night, 9 of us went to a long time favorite restaurant in the heart of Fullerton.....Les Amis. Here are the pros and cons: Pros: - Location: Central. Right in the core of downtown Fullerton (which is also a con...see below). - Menu: Large. Les Amis bills itself as "Lebanese", but the menu had lots of Middle Eastern favorites from areas outside Lebanon. - Quality of Food: Excellent. My wife and I had the "Mediterranean Shrimp" platter ($31) which they describe as "skewers of shrimp with vegetables in a cayenne pepper, lemon zest marinade and garlic butter sauce accompanied by hummus, pita bread and side salad". It looked and tasted as good as it sounds. I don't know what other members of the family had, but everyone seemed satisfied. The table shared 2 plates of a dessert called "Chocolate Biscuit" ($9) which was pudding inside a soft biscuit served in bite sized pieces. It was mighty good. - Service: Very friendly. The owner's family took care of our large table and were always around to help out. - Atmosphere: Casual and popular. Most of the tables in the main room and large outdoor patio were occupied during our 90 minute meal. Nice vibes. - Parking: Plenty when it's not busy. Not much on a weekend evening. Cons: - Location: About a block from the Times Square of Fullerton which means the location is easier to find than parking on weekends.....even though there's a big lot right behind the restaurant. - Parking: See above. It just depends on the day and time. Overall, Les Amis is a fine choice for Middle Eastern food with a focus on Lebanese specialties. read more

Les Amis Restaurant & Lounge - The Mediterranean Shrimp Platter ($31). Lots of great food for a reasonable price. - Mediterranean Near Me - Fullerton, California

This place is awesome and I'm going there again real soon! The manager JC was awesome and hooked me up with the VIP treatment. Our waitress was on point and super cute! lol and the live entertainment volume was perfect, I was front row and was able to have a conversation with my company. FIVE STARS! read more

Decent food overall. Meat was a little dry. But the sides were pretty good. Owner lady is kinda rude. But the rest of the staff are fine

It is always a pleasure to return to Fullerton. Les Amis is always on the menu - especially when the Dixieselics are in town. The service is always gracious, and you just can't beat a summer evening outside in Downtown Fullerton! If you're looking for a memorable evening with good food, good friends, good wine, and good times, then Les Amis is the place for you! read more

Les Amis Restaurant & Lounge - The Dixieselics - Good Old Time Dixieland under the stars! - Mediterranean Near Me - Fullerton, California

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We did not expect service and food and ambiance to be so excellent here. It was a last minute decision to stop in to try Les Amis. The music playing outside caught our attention. Very relaxing type jazz music. There is plenty of seating outside, however, we decided to make ourselves comfortable at the bar for this warm Saturday evening. The inside is darker and more romantic but both inside and outside are good choices for either dining in options. Our super attentive and enthusiastic bartender Edward was our server for the evening. Always smiling and always checking in on us. I absolutely loved this service. We ordered appetizers and drinks for the evening. The Labneh and the Kraidis were our apps of choice. I was suprised with how much I liked the Labneh, Arabic cheese that tastes similar to sour cream. Of course, you need to like sour cream in order to enjoy this app. The Kraidis was a sauteed shrimp app and very delicious with that garlic flavor. We will be back to visit our new friend Edward real soon! Thanks for the amazing service and food! read more

Les Amis Restaurant & Lounge - Shrimp app - Mediterranean Near Me - Fullerton, California

Finally got to try this place! Second time's the charm! We ordered two platters of chicken kebab and one plate of beef shawarma (not pictured). Both were great! The chicken was a little bit dry but overall great. The waiter was very patient with all of our questions and checked in on us as well. Great customer service experience. The vibes indoors were great as well, had a nice ambience and the decor was intriguing, tying up to a cozy vibe all around. I got the baba ganoush and it had a smoky eggplant flavor. The soup of the day was good as well, I think the waiter said that Wednesdays was more of a vegan day but other days, the soup can be meatier. It really had a variety of choices, from hummus or baba ganoush, basmati rice or house rice, to salad or soup of the day. Wonderful place! Oh and they also serve chips and hummus before your meal. read more

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Really cute, great food The service is a bit slow but it's just one guy manning the whole place for lunch. I loved my 4 appetizer plate, the cauliflower was great, the watermelon salad was bright and fresh, and the hummus and dips were delicious. I will definitely be back. Get the fries with the garlic sauce. read more

Les Amis Restaurant & Lounge - Chicken Wrap - Mediterranean Near Me - Fullerton, California

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Decided to give Les Ami a try for lunch based on positive reviews from friends. They were able to accommodate our large group + dog outside on a Sunday afternoon. Since we hadn't eaten here before, our hostess gave us a wonderful rundown of the menu. Based on her recommendations, we tried the potato ball appetizer (yes, they were better than Portos), the salmon couscous salad (a wee bit too lemony), a cauliflower pita wrap and a lamb shawarma wrap, the house rice, and the chicken shawarma quesadilla. We all enjoyed our food. Memorable mentions would be the house rice and cauliflower pita wrap. We would eat here again! read more

Server today was amazing. Handled multiple parties like a boss! Food was delicious! I can't wait to go back and just enjoy the vibes again and again! read more

Les Amis Restaurant & Lounge - Fried Cauliflower, falafel platter, and shrimp platter. - Mediterranean Near Me - Fullerton, California

Food is amazing! Service by all staff is exceptional. Clean interior. A Fullerton staple for sure. We got the Les Amis platter today and a steak shawarma and the food was delicious. read more

Les Amis Restaurant & Lounge - Mediterranean Near Me - Fullerton, California

We visited for Valentine's Day and they got us right in at our 7 pm reservation. We sat up at the bar and found the place charming. It's small inside but the outdoor patio is large. I'd definitely like to sit out there for lunch when the weather warms up. Anywho the patio is heated and they have blankets for guests too! Service was good but they were packed for the holiday. We waited over 45 minutes for our meal, but thankfully the food was tasty. I had as house salad with chicken and a side of hummus. My boyfriend did the steak pita quesadillas with rice. All was very flavorful and the perfect temperature. Give it a try! read more

The food at Les Ami is excellent! It's a Mediterranean vibe and the decor is amazing. They even have live entertainment some days, you can call ahead and find out. There is a large, nice patio to dine on or inside at tables or the bar and there's also a speakeasy that opens at night. We were just popping in for a drink and appetizers, so we tried the garlic shrimp and the fried cauliflower. Both were wonderful! I highly recommend Les Amis and will be returning again soon. The owners could not have been any nicer. read more

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Been here for years, food is always great. The owner and son are great people. Support small businesses in Fullerton read more

Everything about this restaurant is top notch! The outdoor seating is one of my favorite aspects, and food is delicious. The ambiance and service has always been amazing. read more

Les Amis is an absolute hidden gem! This is Lebanese food at its finest--everything we ordered was amazing. We had the steak kebab and falafel, and both were incredibly flavorful and perfectly cooked. The portions were generous, and the freshness of the ingredients really stood out. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, and the service was great. We will definitely be coming back! read more

Les Amis Restaurant & Lounge - Mediterranean Near Me - Fullerton, California

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Very cute restaurant with fun decor and a sunny patio in downtown Fullerton. The service was very friendly and accommodating in confirming whether dishes contain dairy. I enjoyed the Fattoush salad with shawerma lamb (no dairy). The crispy, thin pita chips add a nice crunch and satisfy you, and the bright, herby dressing pairs well with the rich, savory flavor of lamb. Crave worthy. They also have "regular American style" coffee that's not on the menu, and I thought the way it's served on a tray is a cute touch. While somewhat pricey, I would come back here again. read more

Les Amis Restaurant & Lounge - Fattoush with Shawerma Lamb - Mediterranean Near Me - Fullerton, California

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Great atmosphere, great food, convenient parking. We came here for lunch on a weekend and sat outside. Our server was very attentive. The baba ganoush was great! Pita was fresh and portion was fair. For entree we shared an appetizer sampler and lamb wrap. The wrap was smaller portion than I expected, but overall all was delicious. Would definitely come back here read more

Les Amis Restaurant & Lounge - Baba Ghanouje - Mediterranean Near Me - Fullerton, California

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I've dined at Les Amis several times and usually enjoy it, but this visit was a real disappointment due to poor service. The food was great -- we ordered cauliflower and garlic naan (basically a single slice of garlic pita for $7 -- pricey). Our server, a tall younger guy with a beard, gave us minimal attention. I spent about 10 minutes trying to flag him for refills, and when he finally came over, he said, "I saw you looking around, do you need help?" -- as most of our drinks sat empty. Inside wasn't busy (maybe five tables and a few at the bar), but we got almost no service. We had to ask the owner, Juan Carlos, for more pita, and even though the restaurant was slow, it took 15 minutes to get it. He just put in the order instead of grabbing it himself. To close out, we had to ask the server multiple times for the check -- he walked away and went back outside to clean the patio. I eventually had to go to the bar to pay, and when I mentioned the bad service, I got attitude from the bartender. Les Amis has great food, but this experience really missed the mark. Hope it was just an off night, but it left a bad taste. Will try again but hopefully things will be changed read more

Everything!! The food here is the BEST in Mediterranean cuisine! Beats out all the other competitors!

Never been to les amis after five years living in Fullerton. What have I been missing..did take out Friday night and had the chicken plate with a side of potatoes ball's. I was hooked and went for an early dinner this afternoon. Such a nice quaint mom and pop style restaurant. Food is excellent.. service is excellent.. ambiance is superb.. situated off wishire and harbor. And surrounded by other great restaurants.. your not bothered by traffic...and great place to people watch..going to other places.. lebonese stew was so full of flavors..I'm hooked... drinks refreshing on a warm afternoon...and lemon mint water was refreshing too they offer instead of regular water.. I enjoyed my meal ..was relaxing.. outside..with music to soothe the savage beast who had a long day...this will be my taco Tuesday instead of tacos... read more

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I absolutely love coming here. The atmosphere is delightful and the food is delicious!!! Some personal favorite - the falafel quesadilla, salmon cous cous dish, and cauliflower tacos. Every time I've come, the very kind owner comes by to check on the guests. The happy hour menu is awesome as well. Highly recommend read more

Had the pleasure of dining at Les Amis while visiting the area for the weekend. We didn't have reservations, the restaurant was busy but accommodating despite how busy it was. We started at the bar for wine while we waited for a table and then made our way to the outdoor patio. The food was delicious and authentic! My mouth is watering just looking back at my photo. For our visit we opted for small bites and enjoyed the live music they had that night. The restaurant is family owned and you could tell they take high pride in service provided and ambiance. 10/10, I wish I was closer so I could go and try the full menu! read more

Les Amis Restaurant & Lounge - Mediterranean Near Me - Fullerton, California

Went here as a dinner location from the Time Left app. Food was excellent. Planning to go again!

service was good, the waiter was nice and made jokes. ambiance was nice, cool little atmosphere but i can't lie i felt a little claustrophobic cuz its a small place. the food was pretty good, nothing too crazy but it was good and filled me up. feels like a home cooked meal by a random arab mom. read more

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Food looks great! Staff is super accommodating for our large party. Come here with friends! read more

Les Amis Restaurant & Lounge - Shwerama Baked Potato - Mediterranean Near Me - Fullerton, California

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My friends and I decided to catch up here with our previous plans being diverted and Les Amis was a pleasant surprise. The interior decor and the ambiance was perfect for a nice and intimate moment. The lighting and individual decorations all reflected Lebanese culture and really brought us to a finer dining experience than other restaurants. We started with hummus (3 out of 5) and pita chips (2/5), and then moved to some baba ganoush and pita (4.5/5). For my dinner we had falafel wraps with fries and toum (4.5/5) and my friend had the tacos arabes (she said they were really good I can't rate them). I would say the falafel was well seasoned and retained good texture and flavor in the wrap. Very good! The service was really good, and she even gave us infused water yay! read more

Les Amis Restaurant & Lounge - Mediterranean Near Me - Fullerton, California

Ambience was wonderful, staff super friendly, great location for walking! Food was delicious and aesthetically pleasing as well. read more

Les Amis Restaurant & Lounge - Les Amis Platter (Single) - Mediterranean Near Me - Fullerton, California

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I keep coming back for that chicken wrap and garlic spread! You may smell like garlic after but it's worth it.

The servers were polite. The food was wonderful. I had the wrap and my friend had the salmon couscous salad. Both recommended. We ate outside on the patio... it was a lovely day and it was clean and not too noisy. read more

It's a nice cozy little place in downtown fullerton and we came on a friday night for dinner and were able to get seating easily. It was nice they even have lap blankets in case you get cold sitting outside and need something to cover up to keep warm. We lived the ambiance and service. We ordered the fried cauliflower which I felt the vinegar was a bit heavy handed where some pieces were move sour than the others. Gf got a wrap and I got the curry shrimp which was good. They ran out of salad or soup i wanted so gave me a choice for a lentil soup which I thought gf would enjoy since she likes lentils, but the soup was a little too heavy handed on the aromatics too. All I could taste of the soup was the mint flavor which was a bit overpowering. Given it could be my lack of experience with the cuisine but other than the curry shrimp which was good, the other two were a bit too much even for me. Server did note that I hadn't drank a lot of the soup so I did mention it was too aromatic for me. read more