From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was warm, trendy, and inviting. The food was beyond amazing!! Every dish was beautifully presented and packed with flavor. You can truly tell how much creativity and care goes into the menu. The wine was also fantastic and paired perfectly with the meal. The service was just as impressive -- attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable without ever feeling rushed. MeeshMeesh is the kind of place that makes dining feel like an experience, not just a meal. One of the best restaurants in Louisville, and definitely a spot we'll keep coming back to. Highly recommend for a date night, celebration, or anyone who loves trying unique and delicious food! Just beware it is pretty much reservation only! It took me 3 months to get a reservation for a Wednesday night!! read more

Meesh Meesh is highly rated do a reason: they're doing it all well. Located in NuLu, this place has had buzz from the beginning, and it's still a hot ticket. I was able to score a visit recently on Derby Week, and that will be one of the highlights of Derby Week this year for me. We arrived shortly before our reservation time after hearing that our table was ready. I was seated at the bar, to be joined by my good friend a few minutes later. The cocktail menu sounded intriguing, and I started with an Oopsie Daisy and she sprung for Fighting Words. As we sipped our drinks, we perused the menu and decided on an array of mezze as our meal that night. Crispy cauliflower arrived first, followed shortly by tuna tartare, then whipped labneh and spring pea hummus. They even provided a gluten free pita option for the gluten sensitive in our party. Out of our choices, the cauliflower and the spring pea hummus were my favorites, although everything was very good. Throughout our meal, the staff was attentive and kept our waters full, cleared plates as appropriate, and made sure we didn't need anything else during our visit. Worth every one of its 5 stars, I think you'll enjoy Meesh Meesh just as much when you go, too! read more

MeeshMeesh Mediterranean We had the most lovely night at MeeshMeesh tucked right into the heart of NuLu. From the second we walked in, it felt warm and welcoming, like being invited into someone's home for dinner. The space is intimate without feeling cramped, and we were lucky enough to grab a cozy window seat. It had that perfect hum of conversation where you feel the energy of the room but can still talk easily. Our waitstaff were incredible, thoughtful and genuinely kind in a way that made the whole night feel relaxed and personal. We started with an olive oil washed martini that was crisp, silky, and honestly just really good. A simple drink done beautifully. Then we decided to go all in and order the Shefa, Chef Noam's guided family style feast. You choose a main and then the kitchen takes you from there. Plates started arriving in waves and the table slowly filled with color and texture. The first taste included chamutzim pickles, fresh herbs and vegetables, matbucha, and labneh with za'atar. We added the tuna tartare, which was bright and fresh and such a nice contrast to the richness of the spreads. Everything invited you to tear into the warm pita and pass plates back and forth. The salatim followed with shawarma spiced chicken and crispy cauliflower, full of flavor but not heavy. It was the kind of food that makes you slow down because you don't want to miss anything. We shared a bottle of Chateau Musar Musar Jeune from Lebanon's Bekaa Valley, and it paired so beautifully with the warmth and spice of the meal. The star of the night was the lamb merguez with cucumber yogurt, dill, and pistachios, served alongside jeweled rice with pepitas and cranberry chutney. It was deeply spiced, comforting, and somehow both bold and cozy at the same time. It honestly felt like being wrapped in a hug. You could taste the care behind it. Dessert sealed it. Warm chocolate babka and coconut malabi with seasonal preserves. Sweet but balanced and the perfect way to end the evening. More than anything, what stood out was how personal the whole experience felt. Nothing about it felt trendy or forced. It felt rooted, intentional, and full of heart. You can sense there's a story and a family behind this food. If you're in Louisville, MeeshMeesh is truly special. Perfect for a celebration, a date night, or just a night where you want to sit at a table, share plates, and feel taken care of. read more

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This place has been a hard one to get into but the wait for the reservation was always worth it. Service was top notch - Lennon was very knowledgeable and could make recommendations. The olive martini that might or might not stay on the menu is a delicious adult libation. The chicken thigh was definitely one of the moist-ess meat ever and full of exotic flavors! The restaurant is a just a delight and wonderful setting to have a small table of 4 and share an amazing dinner and make another picture book of food memories :-) read more

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Well worth the wait to finally get there! I'll admit I did not know the term Levantine cuisine (Eastern Mediterranean/Middle Eastern), but I'm delighted to have made its acquaintance. If you want to do this right, go with friends and do the shefha--mix of appetizers and dessert, and depending on how many guests you have, you get to pick one or more mains. You won't go hungry, and there's not a miss on the menu. The fried cauliflower could make me consider a vegetarian life (light, crispy, delicately seasoned)...but then I try the harissa shrimp or branzino and decide I'd at least need to go pescatarian...then the steak and chicken arrive, and I'm back in my omnivorous heaven. Cocktails are creative and tasty. Love the unique wine selection which I'm told changes often because no one else really orders them...had a delightful Turkish red (never had a Turkish wine) and saw some other interesting ones. Ambience is relaxed, and the servers are outstanding. Very helpful and welcoming, as if you're sitting down to dinner at a friend's house. Absent incredible luck, you will need a reservation. But don't be discouraged by how far out you need to go...it'll be worth the wait, and if you have some flexibility, join the wait lists, as seats open a fair amount, though often on short notice. read more

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Although the space is tight I love the ambiance of the place, everyone is very chatty and close and the bar is nicely put together, service is amazing and quick and their food is delicious! Not over hyped and worth the wait! read more

Meesh Meesh - Tuna tartare - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

Meesh Meesh is our favorite restaurant in town. We sign up to be notified for an available table at least once a month if we can't get a reservation first go. The salatim is a perk--both of us get it as long as one of us orders an entree, and you get refills. My husband always orders the steak with the jalapeño shatta & sauce that tastes like tahini dressing mixed with chimichurri. We usually get the tuna tartare, too, served with perfectly crisp pani puri. Sad the hummus isn't on the salatim rotation right now, but glad the baba ghanoush still is. The Turkish coffee & halva sundae (dairy-free) are a perfect end to the meal (or worth going in for alone). read more

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We were here for bock fest and happened upon a line outside Meesh Meesh. They don't open until 5 and had no reservations but had a limited menu to go for fest goers. We got the smash kebab pita and the sumac aid drink, and they were both delicious! The sumac aid would've been even better mixed with a lemonade! The staff serving the line was so friendly! Hoping to be back for a meal at the restaurant next time! read more

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Rarely have I had an experience worth 5 stars, but this is one of them. Walking into a medium/low lit room with beautiful wooden floors and earth tones covering the walls. Honestly if you have a group of 3 or more I'd recommend getting the Shefha, you get to try so many different things within the courses. Choose the upgrades every time.. all the way down to the dessert this place doesn't disappoint. read more

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I honestly didn't know what to expect but I have zero complaints. The service was good and the food was even better. We had a table of 5 and did the option where we shared items amongst the table. I will definitely be back. read more

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Meesh Meesh was such a culinary experience! I taught in Bahrain and traveled around to some of the surrounding countries. My palette had deja vu with the flavors! Shefha is the way to go if it's your first time visiting so that you can try a large variety. Everything was phenomenal but my favorites were the matbucha, fresh pita, (AMAZING, saffron + pumpkin seed) rice, and the pumpkin dish in the Salatim platter. The service was on point, with the next plate arriving just as we finished the previous plate. read more

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I understand the hype. It's more than hype. It's pure magic. Three of us strolled in around 7:30p on a Friday evening knowing full well there was little-to-no chance of us getting seated given this place is booked out months in advance with a long waitlist. Lo and behold the dining gods and goddesses were shining down upon us because the host was able to seat us immediately with a 50-minute time constraint before the next guests arrived. No problem. Deal sealed. The interior is a twinkly-light dream, reminiscent of an outdoor Mediterranean terrace but crafted indoors. The server was friendly and direct and gave us great suggestions on how to smartly pair our dishes since we were ordering a variety of apps to share. Everything we enjoyed was life-defining, the best of everything I've ever had: the best hummus, the best beets, the best pickled veggies, the best falafel. I've never had whipped labneh or Zaatar fries, but I'm sure they are the best I will ever have. They also had gluten-free pita, and that was the best (and only) I've ever had. My cocktail was also out of this world, and I'm still dreaming about it: the Two Birds, One Stone, and the ratio of ingredients made it the smoothest, silkiest, most deliciously understated drink of my life. For everything we ordered, I felt the price was extremely reasonable. And the service was perfect. Between ordering and eating, we strolled out of the restaurant one minute before the next reservation was scheduled to arrive. Only snafu was we split the check in two ways between 3 guests, and the server added the written-in tip to the wrong check, which I discovered a couple days later. I emailed management, and they very graciously and quickly amended the error. Very impressive response time for a busy and popular restaurant. I am in love with this place, and will make every effort to return the next time I'm in town. read more

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First and foremost, waiting months for a table at Meesh Meesh is absolutely worth it. As is our tradition, my wife chose Mesh Mesh for her birthday dinner. I made the reservation and we eagerly counted down the days on the calendar. When the night finally arrived, we headed out excited to be trying a new place despite the challenge of finding parking with snow piled high around town and limiting available parking spots. Once we found a place to park, we walked in and were warmly greeted by the host, who cheerfully checked our coats and escorted us to our seats at the bar. The bartenders were gracious and welcoming, asking if we'd been to Mesh Mesh before and helping guide us through the drink menu. After a few minutes of deliberation, I ordered the "Curd Your Enthusiasm," and my wife chose the "Barrel Aged Mesh Manhattan". We shared sips of each other's drinks and both were outstanding--so good that we ordered a second round. The friendly and knowledgeable bartenders also walked us through the menu and explained how everything worked. We started with several appetizers: Crispy Cauliflower, Entered Beets, and the Original Hummus. There wasn't a bad choice among them. The hummus, in particular, was some of the best I've ever had--smooth, flavorful, and unforgettable. For our main course, we ordered the Freedom Run Farms Lamb Merguez. Saying it was "good" doesn't do it justice. Even though we were already getting full from the appetizers, the lamb would not be denied. We ate every bit of it. We finished the evening with a warm chocolate babka. As incredible as it tasted, we had to take most of it home. Just like that, the night came to an end. The bartenders exchanged warm goodbyes, the front of house promptly retrieved our coats, and we stepped back out into the cold--completely satisfied. Mesh Mesh has officially earned a permanent spot in our restaurant rotation. read more

We've heard about Meesh Meesh for so long and finally had the opportunity to visit with some friends that planned a few months in advance! Yes, it's true, you have to make reservations 60+ days in advance. We were lucky enough to get invited to share a table with friends. We arrived a little early and the table was ready for us. There were six of us so we had a cozy circular booth towards the back of the restaurant. As a table, we ended up ordering a la carte but shared several appetizers including the hummus and cauliflower. It was also recommended to purchase extra bread to accompany our dishes. The appetizers were beautifully presented in circular bronze dishes. They were all very good on their own. The bread was the real show stealer... fluffy and moist and accompanied the dips perfectly. Then came out another appetizer that accompanies all main dishes of smaller apps including pumpkin hummus, pickled vegetables, etc. that also came with bread! Next up, main dishes and I was pretty stuffed at that time. My chicken dish was a half chicken, so extremely large. It was served on more crispy bread, which soaked in all the sauce and onions. Pricing was $45. My husband ordered the branzino fish, which was open - the presentation was beautiful but many bones were found. This dish was $71! All in all we enjoyed the meal, but it was on the pricier side. Glad we finally got to try it. read more

Meesh Meesh - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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Our dining experience for 2 was above and beyond. Reservations are a must, but once you have those in order here were some highlights! 1.) Table Service was amazing, very detailed and attentive. 2.) Cocktails were some of the best in town! 3.) Atmosphere is very intimate and warm, very relaxing. 4.) The food is out of this world, you have to get the Turkish coffee alongside the dessert! read more

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We were finally able to score bar seats for 2 on a Saturday night. I had been excited to try Meesh Meesh for months and was very happy with our experience. The place is small so I can see why it is difficult to make a reservation. I loved the looked and feel of the restaurant. We sat side by side at the bar and ordered a round of cocktails. I enjoyed my apricot margarita and for dinner a delicious Greek white wine. Each entree comes with their appetizer tray. We loved everything on it especially the hummus. They even had gluten free pita for my husband that tasted amazing. For dinner he ordered the delicious steak and I got the whole branzino. Wow--what a dish. It had pine nuts and crispy melt in your mouth toppings. The flavors of everything were so unique to the usual Louisville restaurant scene which explains its popularity. Even though we had plenty of food we topped the night off with the Halva Sundae--cherries, roasted hazelnuts and bits of halva on top. Yum! This restaurant is a must try. It was so good that I made another reservation with the host before we left. He said that is the best way to do it. But note: they are booking at least 2 months out. It is worth the wait! read more

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This restaurant is worth the hype! One of the best meals I have ever had!!! I chose to celebrate my 44th birthday here and everyone was so gracious and accommodating. Originally when I placed the reservation, about two weeks before hand, I was told I could sit at the bar because that was all that was available. I stated that I preferred not to sit at the bar and the staff stated that they couldn't make any promises but they would try. When I checked in the hostess remembered and said we were able to get you a patio seat on this beautiful day. Way to go MeeshMeesh! My server was phenomenal! I ordered the Sefha which is a ton of food! It's a traditional tasting with three courses and the Saltim. The server let me try two Mezzes which was great but I didn't eat it all bc the first dish, which I'd like to think of has spiced tomatoes was Exquisite!!! I could have licked the bowl. If I had to make a dying wish for one last meal, it would be it. I had a dish similar to Steak Frites as the main and it was cooked correctly and delicious. It was served with rice and the that was great too! The server brought me all three deserts one which was vegan. They were all lovely! I had a ton of leftovers which was boxed up for me to take home. What's was suppose to be a $100 meal ended up being $70 because the server and others on the team decided to treat me for my birthday. MeeshMeesh is truly EPIC!!!! read more

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I have passed this place countless times driving to the coffee shop and other local businesses in Nulu but I have never stopped in till today. I had to book about a month and a half ago just to get in but seeing that it is not a large restaurant, I can see why it would take time. Out of everything I had, the pita bread was the most delicious. It was soft, pillowy with just the right amount of that glutinous chew making it the perfect vessel for the rest of the small side dishes that surrounded it. The dessert - knafeh (which is not pictured because it was inhaled) was probably of the same memorable caliber: absolutely delicious and decadent. Some of the small side dishes were not my favorite such as the olives and pickles - they were bitter and left an unpleasant aftertaste. I also felt the price was steep for the portions that were served. The tables are also very close to one another so privacy was lacking... all in all, I had a good experience aside from these things and would recommend for a fancier night out. read more

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MeeshMeesh lived up to the hype! Great food, friendly and attentive service and casual but nice ambiance. Typically, you have to wait several days to weeks to get a reservation, but we were able to get two seats at the bar with little notice. They were polite and gracious to work us in. In summary, the food was amazing. We started with a couple of drinks - the olive martini and another one the bartender recommended - fighting words. Both were so good! For MEZZE - SMALL PLATES & SCHMEERS, we chose: - ZA'ATAR FRIES served with garlic confit, parsley, toum - the fries were very good, the whipped garlic toum was so well seasoned and full of flavor - WHIPPED LABNEH served with mint, olive oil, zaatar, garlic confit - served with pita - this was amazing with really good flavor The MAIN dish was served with rice and SALATIM - PICKLES & OLIVES *CONTAINS PITS*, HUMMUS, AMIRA'S PEPPERS, WATERMELON, BABAGANOUSH, MARINATED BEANS, CUCUMBERS, FETA & MINT We ordered MILLER FARMS HALF CHICKEN MUSACHAN with sumac braised onions, pine nuts and crispy pita - The chicken was moist, the skin was crispy, and the flavor was incredible. For dessert, we decided on the BROWN BUTTER KNAFEH. It is Middle Eastern dessert featuring delicate, crispy layers of shredded kataifi dough soaked in fragrant orange blossom syrup. It is filled with a sweet cheese this treat is finished with crushed pistachios and dried rose for the perfect balance of texture and flavor. It was very different, but we couldn't stop eating it. In the restaurant, there are several seats on the left at a large bar, and there are tables in the front, all the way down the right and along the back. It also looked like there may be seats outside, but we couldn't see that area well. read more

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MeeshMeesh feels like visiting family on a holiday. Every seat in the place today feels like sitting in your grandma's small but powerful kitchen. The encouragement is to eat family style with a bunch of courses shared among the table (or close seats at the bar, which is generally also reservation-only). The menu will direct you towards the family-style options and it can be worth taking that advice. The main courses are paired with table shared Salatim Platters. The real treat is with an adventurous table to take the full Shefha experience where you pick a main course (or two depending on your table size) for your table and then share multiple delicious courses together. I deeply appreciate about every meal at MeeshMeesh that there are few other restaurants I know of where every bite can have an incredibly varied flavor from every other one. It's easy to feel spoiled like royalty or, alternatively, family that hasn't shown up to grandma's in too long and needs be fed everything all at once from the simplest appetizers to the largest kitchen sink entree to a garden's harvest of pickles. The Salatim platter alone is often a bountiful harvest of flavors to share with your table (or bar mates). In other restaurants each of the sides of the platter might make a great entree, but are presented as MeeshMeesh as "just" the sides to your entree. Don't overlook what they contribute to the flavors of your meal, they aren't "just" sides. Even the mains are often surprisingly deep dishes. One bite to the next can pick up new flavors as you find new layers of sauces and richness. The menu changes with the seasons and often showcases fresh seasonal ingredients. The cocktail list is well tended and also tends to showcase seasonal pairings. (Of the mainstays I like to especially point to the Olive Oil Martini's ability to pair really well with the entree course and the Turkish Coffee 'tini is my personal "must have" with the dessert course.) It's too easy for me to take the big family sharing meal as a personal challenge, just like visiting my grandmothers, to eat all the things they prepared, to enjoy seconds and thirds. Like those old holidays, it's very easy for me to leave MeeshMeesh (perhaps too) stuffed and happy and looking forward to the next visit. read more

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Impeccable food, wonderful staff and phenomenal drinks. It may take a while to nab a reservation, but highly worth the wait! read more

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Walked in for bar seating at 5:00 today with a couple friends and was not disappointed! Katie picked food for us and all was amazing, and Ali took great care of us as well, very entertaining and enthusiastic! Great drinks, apps, mains... highly recommend Meesh Meesh! read more

Meesh Meesh - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

It was everything that I've heard. The service was great and our waiter was incredibly knowledgeable and helpful. Our group had the lamb, steak, and roasted chicken, all of which were delicious. read more

I was skeptical, I admit. We've had Mediterranean food around the world, and Mediterranean in the U.S. often leaves us feeling we could've done it better ourselves at home. Not so at Meesh Meesh. The flavor combinations were so unique and the Chefs obviously took great care in the preparation. Emily's wine pairing suggestions were spot-on, and we loved that an obvious (and successful) attempt was made to source meal components (including wine and spirits) from countries in the Mediterranean region. It may sound dramatic, but this meal actually made me proud to call Louisville home, because Meesh Meesh has proven that not only is Louisville a place where true Mediterranean/Middle Eastern flavors can exist, but they're celebrated and appreciated too. read more

Got lucky and we were able to snag a table outside upon walking in! We were told that tables inside are booked months in advance and we totally understand why. Food was incredible. Best bite out of our whole trip. Didn't meet a dish we didn't love. Everything was well-balanced, great for sharing, and just amazing flavors even the drinks. Service was also pretty attentive even though we were seated outside. The inside is decorated even more beautifully. Wish we could come back more often; definitely add this to your list if you're visiting! read more

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Food was delicious and service was great! Highly recommend!! My favorites were the crispy cauliflower,hummus with pita bread & the steak. In case you don't read bottom of menu ( I didn't) you will be charged 3% for employee healthcare. read more

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The hype is real. This place is fantastic! Excellent and friendly service throughout the night (we sat at the bar). We had to have a reservation in advance. Street parking. Every food item we tasted was wonderful! We did the shefha tasting sampler menu ($59 a person and everyone in your party has to partake). It came with 4 apps/shareables to start, then you pick a main for the table, and finishes up with a dessert. Every dish was flavorful. Cannot wait to come backs read more

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Yelp recommended this establishment on a day it's closed. I have to eat there to review my visit. I've heard great things so I'm giving them a provisional 5 stars subject to change when they're open and I actually eat there. read more

I cannot recommend this place enough. If you're lucky enough to get a reservation, you will have the best meal of your life! The food is so flavorful and unique, there's truly nothing else like it in Louisville. We had a private reservation in their upstairs dining room, and it was perfect for our large group. read more

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I want to treat myself as solo dating and want to have a real good meal and just a little expensive. I highly suggest that you make the reservation in ahead of time because they are always booked and sometime they will turn you away. But it is very rare that you will get seat. For me, I already book the reservation in two weeks advance. I was greeted by the hostess and told my name. I was sitting at the bar. The bartenders were so nice. They want to make sure everything is smooth. They make sure that the water is keep filling. I had cocktail called 2 birds 1 stone. It is really good and mild sweet. I saw the Brussel sprouts on the menu. I knew that I had to try it. It is really good and rich in flavors. Then I had Moroccan Style Salmon with crispy chickpeas. It is so good. It is include with turmeric rice which is also so good! One thing, when you order the entree, you will get to eat the Salatim which is two pita bread with 8 different small dishes to enjoy it. I love them all. It might be a little too much for single person but I love it. (I am runner so I eat a lot). The vibe is very homey to me. I enjoyed it a lot. I would love to come back again and try the dessert too! read more

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Was lucky to get a reservation for four people on a Saturday night! We went with lots of hunger and much anticipation. We were not disappointed!!! The restaurant is super cute. They have some tables outside but we were glad to be inside on such a hot day. The restrooms were the coldest part of the restaurant haha! We were sat with Colton and we started with a round of drinks- I had the Straw Hat and my husband had the Apricot margarita, which was our server's favorite cocktail. It was tasty, I tried it. Our friends had gin and tonics. Colton suggested the pre fixe menu at the bottom of the menu, which the whole table must participate in, and it's $59 per person, and it's an easy choice to pick two main dishes with everything else included. However- being the hungry hippos that we are... we declined the prix fixe menu and ordered almost everything on the menu! lol The crispy Brussels were amazing- tossed in some sauce with nuts? and raisins on top. The cauliflower was delicious. The sauce in that dish was so fresh and tangy. The falafel was standard, would not order again, but the green sauce that came with it was outstanding. The tuna tartare was a favorite among our table, as well as the squash hummus. We ordered extra bread too. We had so many appetizers we decided to order two main dishes and share. We knew we could order more food if we desired. Plus- dinner comes with the bread with all the fixins- which includes marinated carrots, pickles, baba ghanoush, marinated feta, garden hummus, some sort of potato salad???, fava beans and a stack of bread. Yum! We ate everything. And of course, we had another round of drinks- I had the 2 Birds 1 Stone and it was great. Liked that one better than the first. Our friends had beer and my husband switched to wine. For our main dishes, we had the half chicken and the lamb. Both were outstanding. Who has room for dessert? Don't we all have that second stomach? I ordered the knafe for the table since they had never had something like that before. It came on a large plate, topped with pistachio ice cream and over warm cheese. It was so freakin good. Everyone kept saying what a weird combo but the textures and tastes were so pleasant as a combination. I highly recommend that. Their dessert menu had cocktails- i had their version of espresso martini. We also had both types of Tableside Arak and a glass of port. So overall we almost ate and drank everything on their menu. Suffice it to say we had a well rounded experience, which was evident in our rounded bellies as we left. Colton was a great server. Our food was amazing. They catered to our friend's food allergy. We had a wonderful time. I would recommend this place. read more

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The ambiance was very nice, but unfortunately did not care for the food at all. The pinky promise beverage was good. The waiter were super nice and pleasant! read more

I don't say this lightly or often - but this place is perfect. I went in skeptical because the hype is so strong, but it's completely warranted. I started with an apricot margarita - perfectly balanced with tanginess, sweet, and salty. We had the crispy cauliflower and falafel as appetizers. The sauce with the crispy cauliflower made the entire dish. I had the steak as the main dish. The flavor was really nice. Very salt forward with a nice sear - this enhanced the flavors of the meat. One of my favorite parts was the salatim that comes comes with every entree. The pita was warm and thick. I mixed the different dips and salads to make the perfect bite on the pita. We finished with the brown butter knafeh. It was unlike anything I've ever had and the perfect sensory experience. It was crunchy and soft, hot and cold, sweet and salty - all in one bite. The service was great! Very attentive without hovering. We had some in our party that had food sensitivities and they were very attentive to that. Definitely check this place out. You usually have to wait a while for a reservation, but it's completely worth the wait. I can't wait to go back! read more

For a James Beard best regional chef finalist establishment, I was underwhelmed. We sat at the bar; inside was packed with reservations on a rainy weekday. Inside is small and seating encourages communal dining. The bartenders were attentive and respectful with the service- not overbearing in the slightest. Food: - Chicken shilshlik: smoky scent, pleasantly juicy large cubes, tasty sauce -- 4/5 - Salatim: hummus was smooth and above average, red peppers were great, everything else was simple but pleasant. The platter is generous and substantial to share with one other. I do wish the pita was sourdough and freshly baked to order -- 4/5 - Lamb merguez: the meat was flavorful and fatty but quite salty. The yogurt sauce helps to cut through it and the pistachios are a great textural addition -- 3/5 - Rice accompanying the main -- 4.5/5 - Brown butter knafeh: crispy, beautiful presentation, disappointment. There was no glorious hot stringy cheese pulls as is so cherished with knafeh, only a cream cheese like base which was hardly adequate --2.75/5 Value: Overpriced and just fine. This is a place neither my friend and I would care to revisit. Try it out for the salatim novelty and communal style but upscale Mediterranean here had a lot left to be desired. Perhaps the cocktails or better. While this might be a regional standout, the praise seems excessive for someone accustomed to traveling for food and is immersed in the culinary scene. read more

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My husband and I had been trying to get a reservation here for months and finally got to try it this weekend! Overall we had a great experience. It's a small space and filled with people at each table. I loved all of the Arabic music playing the entire night. Flavors of the food were very authentic. To start, we had the hummus, whipped labneh, and tuna tartare. The hummus was so smooth and creamy and the tuna tartare was delicious. Presentation and function of the tuna was great with there being a chip cracker to load the tuna into. The mezze that comes with the entrees was delicious. For entrees we had the branzino and musakhan. Flavors of the musakhan were perfect and reminded me of the way my mom makes it. The branzino was delicious and spiced in the best way - highly recommend both. For dessert, we had the brown butter knafeh which was a twist to traditional knafeh. The ice cream added was a nice addition to it, but overall felt a bit salty. The table over had the chocolate babka and as a chocolate lover I'm going to try that one next. Overall loved our dinner date night here and we will definitely be back! read more

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It's like Christmas in my mouth!! If I could give 10 stars I would. Definitely worth the wait and EVERYTHING WAS AMAZING!! Felt like I was in a foreign country with good food and eating at 8:45 pm lol. RUN, Don't walk!!! read more

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Wow just wow. It was really hard to get a spot to eat last minute and it is clear why. What a great little restaurant with friendly staff and delicious food. Came in right at opening and the staff were able to squeeze us in with the restriction we are done by 6 since they have a fully booked seating. Very grateful for the flexibility where most places would have turned people away they made space and made sure to get orders in quick. I was a little surprised when I ordered the Highlife and got a quart of beer but I tell you what it was a great deal and the yuzu paired with the Highlife. It was a nice touch. It would have been worth it just to come in for the Salatim. All the dishes were delicious and they offered more as they were finished off. The Lamb Merguez was cooked perfectly and was a pretty decent size. I also recommend the Cod. Honestly everything that came out was a 10/10 would recommend. No Notes. read more

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One word : DELICIOUS!!!!! Well worth the wait for reservations , staff is great and they navigate the small space very well read more

Wow. Delicious food. My expectations were high going in and they were exceeded. The tuna tartar and chocolate babka were life changing, I would go back solely for those two things. Every single dish I tried was delicious and flavorful. It's absolutely worth the cost to do the shefa! Our server was friendly and efficient. The only downside is it's a small restaurant and we were seated quite snugly with other tables. Absolutely amazing experience, I already can't wait to return! read more

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One of my favorite places to dine. Atmosphere is lovely, staff is incredibly friendly, and I've never had a dish I didn't love. I feel so lucky that I have such a fantastic restaurant so close to home. read more

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