I have been a long time fan/patron of MeJana b/c of the friendly, welcoming staff, beautiful ambiance, and consistent delicious dishes. I especially appreciate the thoughtful presentation, tableware and glassware. One of my favorite go-tos for lunch is the Chicken Shawarma with salad. Light, healthy and tasty, presented on a board. Now that the weather is pleasant, try dining on the patio like I did today. Enjoy! read more

9 years later and I am back- I have seen this place very busy on weeknights so I decided, it's time to go back. They pride themselves as a healthier spot and the food definitely reflected that. We started off with drinks (they only do happy hour at the bar) and got the Mojito and the mediteranean martini. Both were good but the purple mojito was definitely the star of the show. For appetizers we got the "fried" cauliflower and the hot appetizer platter. The cauliflower definitely felt more baked then fried and the portion was quite fair. The hot appetizer platter comes with 2 cheese rolls, 2 falafels, and two kibehs. I will say, for $17, I would love perhaps 3-4 of each item instead of just 2 each. The kibeh were super tasty and so were the cheese rolls, but the falafel were a bit dry. For our mains we got the lamb chops and the steak kabob - both were fantastic. Simple flavors but really well done on both ends, with both cuts of meat cooked to order. I will say, I would love a little bit more side veggies- especially for the $45 dollar lamb chops but I assume they expect you to order more sides like we did. Quick service, Arlington prices, a bit cold inside on a cold day. Will definitely be back to try more! read more

Food 4.0/5.0 Service 3.5/5.0 Value 3.0/5.0 Decor 4.0/5.0 Overall 4.0/5.0 The grilled meats are very good. The location is convenient and they have good outdoor seating. Solid spot, but nothing to per se write home about. read more

We had a really great experience here! The interior is beautiful, the place is well laid out, and the atmosphere feels warm and relaxing. Service was attentive and friendly the whole time. The food was absolutely delicious, and that's what I call authentic Lebanese food. We were a group of four, and everyone left impressed and gave it two thumbs up. The menu isn't huge, but it covers most of the famous classic Lebanese dishes, and everything we tried was spot on. Definitely a top-notch spot and worth visiting! read more

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The food (other than the pita bread) is very good. So the question is: was it good enough to return for the prices? This is tough but ultimately the answer is no. If I spend $40 on a kabob dish the portions or quality must be immense. The portion was mediocre and the quality was just very good. The specialty items (fatty meats and niche dips) are worth a trip but not necessarily a return. read more

Stellar lamb chops (best in DMV), legendary kebabs -- dinner dreams do come true here. Top tier customer care and a great vibe all around! read more

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I stumbled upon Mejana 15 years ago and I have been a steady client throughout these years. The welcoming staff, succulent food, consistent quality and genuine care Khalil and his staff provide his clients, are what makes Me Jana a special place to break bread and create long lasting memories! Once you try once, you will be hooked. read more

Mejana - Mediterranean Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Really excited to find this place open in the mid afternoon hours when my friend was ravished with his quest for protein and they really delivered. Cute and very on theme spot for middle eastern food and their hummus and baba ganoush did not disappoint. The mixed grill plate was huge and hearty, and to be honest very well value / price driven because I'm just used to such a different scale in SF. The staff were friendly & nice, and the service was super fast. I almost couldn't believe how quickly the food came out. Seems like the afternoon lull is a hang out spot for folks doing business since it is so close to DC, so many business meetings were happening around us. Great flavors so definitely a nice go to! read more

Another long time eater and fan of Mejana. Loved the Lebanese beers and lamb dishes my son and I ordered. Nice environment and wait staff. Will be back. read more

A Lebanese restaurant known to serve up delicious falafel, hummus, baba ganoush, and a standout mixed grill with tender lamb. Our waitress & staff were welcoming & attentive. The outer patio was romantic warm & inviting but rainy tonight. We sat indoors, our booth was tight and next to the restrooms & there was traffic. There were round tables with loud women & small children it was very noisy. The restaurant is right out around the corner from our Marriott and the aroma of lamb & spices reminded us that they are here! We started with a Smokey baba ganoush appetizer on warm homemade pita. The falafel was good & prepared as expected. The mixed grill came with lamb, chicken & ground beef skewers on a unique grill with an onion relish & aioli; everything was cooked to perfection. We had a side salad & could have had rice or fries. Dinner was reasonably priced & portions were generous. read more

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I had been craving Lebanese, so this restaurant really hit the spot. I went with a couple girls and we decided to do a bunch of appetizers. The baba ghanouj and hummus were delicious and creamy, and they kept our table stocked with pita for them. The beef shawarma was very flavorful, and portioned out well. The falafel was the best that I have ever had. I also loved the grape leaves, they had great flavor. I personally didn't love the cheese rolls, I wished they had a sauce, but the other girls I was with liked them. I also got a blackberry margarita that had a very refreshing flavor and I could taste the alcohol. The inside of the restaurant is so pretty, it looks just as pretty as the pictures. The only negative was the service, it was a bit hard to order. We would have to get the waiters attention to get help, he didn't ever just check on us. The location is by the Courthouse metro, so you can find street parking or parking garages close by. read more

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My family and I had an early dinner here on Sunday. We wanted to try somewhere new, and this restaurant had great reviews. We opted for items we have never tried and were not disappointed. Even my 12 year old nephew ate everything on his plate, which rarely happens. We started with warm appetizers of Chicken Shawarma Sliders, and Shrimp Provençal. Our cocktails were the French Garden (gin & lavender) and an original Margarita. Both were strong and had really nice flavors. For entrées, we ordered the Branzino, Mejana Grill (mixed grill - organic chicken, lamb & kafta), organic Beef Skewers, and Lamp Chops. Everything was delicious! It's a small restaurant with a lot of charm. It is decorated in a blue theme, has a full bar, and awesome customer service. read more

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This is the case when I really need Yelp to allow half stars. I would be happy to upgrade it for 3.5. Positives: beautiful atmosphere, nice plating with matching colors of walls and plates, and really carefully mastered serving of every single dish. Amazing service,beautiful floor management,parking is free with validation and very convenient for busy area like this. Negatives: food was underwhelming and disappointing. We tried dip sampler and fattoush salad as shared starters and organic shish taouk for entree. Dip sampler was really small,it's really sampler like one bite if you share it for 2. I didn't like anything,muhamara tastes wrong,I didn't feel any fresh peppers,it might be just pepper paste ,not spicy,not tangy. Same with hummus variations,they were bland. Fattoush salad was just simple garden salad with pita chips,no complexity,not a sumac taste. Shish taouk dish had overcooked and burnt chicken,but rice side was best part of the night. Rice was perfectly seasoned and vermicelli mixed with rice were toasted and full of flavor. So,it was pleasant dinner with nice surrounding but with disappointing food. read more

Mejana - Fattoush ( plain and underwhelming) - Mediterranean Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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Great experience. Very professional, patient and welcoming service. :) We tried the dipp mix, the tabouleh salad and the mixed grill. All of them were very good and I strongly recommend them. :) Very good wine choice, after having tried a few. As dessert we ordered Kanafeh and it was the best I've eaten so far, very light, delicate and tasty. Ambiance is elegant and not pretentious, perfect for many occasions: dates, friends outings and to celebrate special occasions. read more

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Loved returning to Mejana in Courthouse on a Sunday afternoon. We were greeted by the hostess and sat right away. Ambiance was great and cozy per usual. We ordered the Dip Sampler with bread and Hot sampler (2 fried kibeh, 2 cheese rolls, 2 falafel) which were both great. I loved their bread with the beet dip, definitely a standout. The lentil soup was rich and creamy. For main entrées, we went with the Kafta Skewers and Beef Skewers. I absolutely loved the Kafta skewers as the flavor of lamb was not overbearing. It was just perfect. We were so full we couldn't fit dessert in, but I have had their Baklava so many times, just delicious !! read more

Mejana - Beef skewers - Mediterranean Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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A soon to be favorite, this spot is warm and inviting. The wait staff are quick and keep an eye on you! I sat at the bar and had such a lovely meal! they have sampler platters that are perfect for one person. The Kibeh was out of this world! The pine nuts and beef are such a terrific combo. read more

While staying at the Residence Inn (next door to this restaurant) my coworker and I came here for dinner. The folks here were very friendly and they accommodated us, even though we didn't have a reservation. They were moderately busy on a Monday night. Their menu is loaded with many Mediterranean specialties, small plates, entrées, etc. All of the items we ordered were great! Lots of flavor and freshness to the ingredients which showed through in the dishes were enjoyed. Some favs were their beef shawarma, toum, and beef kabob. But save room for dessert, they have Aschta here and that's an amazing dessert. They also offered mango sorbet on the night we went and it was great too. Service was decent. The venue is beautifully decorated. Prices are decent too. read more

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Amazing quality food. So delicious! The service is awesome and staff very professional. If you want a true Mediterranean and authentic Lebanese food, MeJana is your choice! Dessert is out of this world!! read more

I really enjoy Mejana and wish I had visited this Arlington legend sooner. It's very pretty and warm inside. Service has always been great. I love their baba ghanoush, which is absolutely delicious. I highly recommend the meze sampler, consisting of fried kibbeh, cheese rolls, and falafel. All were great. I also really enjoy their cauliflower and shish taouk as well. I do wish their pita was a little bit better, as I find it bland, and I'm used to absolutely delicious, addictive pitas, but this is not it. Bakalva was good and I've enjoyed the cocktails I've had. I look forward to returning to Mejana. read more

Mejana - Baba ghanouj and hummus - Mediterranean Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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It was a nice afternoon so we sat outside on their patio for lunch. The patio is nice, aesthetic and the inside decor is modern with a nice vibe. Service was friendly and the menu had a lot of good options, especially for apps... we wanted to make room for our main entrees... But failed we ordered the cheese sticks and they were delicious! We came for their mixed grill and it did not disappoint! The meat was flavorful and tender plus presentation is always a plus for me. I loved the rack they served it on. The lamb was my favorite. My husband opted for the chicken shawarma. And he was very happy with his choice. We would definitely return! There are more things on the menu I'd like to try. read more

Mejana - Cheese rolls, yummmmmm - Mediterranean Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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Server was aloof and curt. Food was bland and boring. I ordered the garden vegetable plate and my guest ordered the Faroe Island Salmon. Ambiance was spot on, one of the main reasons that I chose this restaurant besides Mejana's great reviews but unfortunately as you are well aware that is not enough. I don't recommend Mejana. read more

I love Lebanese food. Unfortunately, this was easily the most forgettable Lebanese food ever. Let me start from the beginning, though. I arrived before the friend that I was dining with, but I thought she was already there. I spoke to the hostess who told me that I was the first to arrive. At that moment, my friend called-- she was lost-- so I stepped outside to take the call. Less than 5 mins later I walked back inside, but the first hostess I spoke to was now seating a party, so I went to the hostess stand and spoke to the other two hostesses who were there. I said "I have a 1 pm reservation" and one of the hostesses looked at the computer and then looked at me and just said "yes." So now I'm like...? (just looking at her bc surely I don't have to ask to be seated? Why else would I be at the hostess stand?) The other hostess steps in and says "would you like to be seated?" And I'm like "... yes." (Again, what else would I be doing at the hostess stand?) Anyway, once seated I ordered two starters: halloumi with watermelon and dates and the fattoush. The halloumi was fine, but the fattoush was easily the worst I've ever had. It was way too acidic and there were not nearly enough crispy khubz pieces. We decided to order the mixed grill which was extremely overpriced and under-portioned-- three little skewers of meat and a side of rice for $37 is madness. The flavor of the skewers was fine, but nothing to write home about. The rice was super bland. The only thing actually tasty on the platter was the toum. TL;DR: overpriced and underwhelming. read more

Mejana - Mediterranean Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

One of my very favorite restaurants. Consistently excellent for 20 years or so. Such delicious food, and attentive service from friendly, warm, staff. Comfortable seating indoors and a large outdoor patio too. When my father was old and declining, I took him there for lunch every week. The staff welcomed him - even when he got a little sloppy with crumbs on the floor, etc. They graciously parked his walker for him, retrieved it, and more. Could not be more impressed with them as chefs, restaurateurs, and people. read more

Came for lunch 2x in a week. Both times I got the trio of spreads and the lebne. Both were excellent. Loved the hummus especially. The eggplant spread tasted smokey. The red pepper one was a delightful surprise. They happily replenished the "bread". I tried the falafel but found it hard and dry so I didn't order it the second time. I also got the mixed grill which was a lot of food. The presentation was beautiful. It was served with the rice, roasted tomato, slides onion, and a garlic spread. Service was excellent. Highly recommend. read more

Mejana - Mixed Grill - Mediterranean Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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Me Jana is a unique and very yummy Lebanese and Mediterranean food restaurant in Arlington. I found their menu to be different, most likely because of the Lebanese influence, from other Mediterranean restaurants and was eager to try quite a few things on the menu. We ended up ordering the falafel, haloumi, and Branzino to share. I found the falafel to be a little dry, the haloumi to be delicious, and the Branzino to be cooked in a unique way that was flavorful and unexpected. We ended our meal with the kanafeh, which was so yummy and the perfect end to our meal. For dinner I ordered a Pinot noir but switched to a Lebanese red at the recommendation of the server. I found it to be very good and it complemented the food nicely. The restaurant itself is beautifully decorated and provides a warm and inviting atmosphere. I ate here with a friend and the server gave us just the right amount of space to socialize and catch up while also being attentive to our needs. I would love to return and try the Me Jana grill with multiple meats and some of the other items on the menu. Truly, everything that came out of the kitchen looked and smelled delicious. read more

Mejana - Branzino - Mediterranean Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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We had a mixed experience at Mejana. My martini was perfect, but the Lebanese Spring didn't taste like it had any gin. We shared the haloumi & hummus Beiruiti, which were both the highlight of the meal. The whole branzino was a disappointment, it wasn't very thick and seemed to have less meat than others I've tried. Our server was semi-attentive and we had to call him over multiple times to order then bring the check. read more

Stopped by got lunch and got their new beef lamb burger. It was cooked just right. Maybe needed more quality toppings in terms of tomatoes and lettuce. Side salad was ok and nothing special. Their cottage cheese desert was great with Lebanese coffee. Avoid the white coffee. It's deceptive name. Our server didn't tell us correctly what it was and landed up being warm rose water!!! read more

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It has a nice ambiance but I was not impressed with the food. Left a lot to be desired and lacked flavor

Overall, we found the food to be okay and expensive, but everything else from the dining experience and service was wonderful. Food - Dip Sampler: Hummus, Hummus Beiruti, baba ghanouj, mhamara, Labneh, Beet, $20. This was the best thing we ordered. It would be better to split between 2 people, but you got to try 6 different dips. the bab ghanouj was the best I have ever had. It also comes with bread and they will bring you more if you need it...we may have gotten 3 servings... - Kafta Skerwers: Ground lamb & beef, sumac onion, tomato, garlic whip, rice, $27. Mine was tough, almost hard to cut but the rice with it was good. - Mejana Grill: Chicken, lamb, kafta, with sumac onion, tomato, garlic whip, rice, $36. The presentation for this is amazing. My friend said it was undercooked. Ambiance Lovely outdoor seating with lots of space inside. Service The staff was amazing. So fun, so helpful, very engaging. 10/10 service! read more

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What an absolutely beautiful spot! Had the pleasure of meeting one of the managers (Khalil) who was extraordinary in his hospitality and I must say, I may just be their newest regular given how phenomenal everything was and naturally is, haha. Very well deserved on all aspects in regard to food (absolutely delish) ambiance (very chic and exotic) , and even more on the service spectrum (they say Arabs are the most hospitable for a reason). Will definitely be back, thanks to Khalil read more

Ambiance, service and food were excellent. 6 of us walked over from the Residence Inn. We were seated quickly despite no reservation. We ordered a bunch of appetizers and 3 entrees to share. Strongly recommend the Dip Sampler. The red pepper dip in particular. This vegetarian was very satisfied and the meat eaters of the group were happy too. read more

Mejana is great, we went as a girls night dinner. The decor is lush and colorful, and I can't wait to come back in the warmer months to take advantage of the outdoor space. We had a very patient and attentive server, who got our various drink orders flowing. We ordered a table of appetizers for sharing, and the Octopus was perfectly cooked and tasty read more

Service was great. Atmosphere was elegant. Food was spectacular. I will return to sample the rest of the menu that was not available due to Valentine's Day. read more

Came with a very large group (~20) and they made wonderful accommodations for us. The server was very helpful and patient with the group. Lots of different dishes were ordered and everyone enjoyed their meal! I'm no expert in Lebanese cuisine but it was excellent! read more

Mejana - Mediterranean Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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Absolutely loved this place! Excellent atmosphere Fresh creative food and friendly staff.

One of my favorite Lebanese spots!! My colleagues and I frequent Mejana for lunch and business meetings and they NEVER disappoint. Every meal is made fresh, the service is great and the price is right. The venue is fitting for any occasion and offers ample indoor and outdoor seating. read more

Mejana - Mediterranean salad with grilled chicken. - Mediterranean Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Yes! This is a real and authentic Lebanese restaurant. I was introduced to Lebanese cuisine through my wife's family (she is half Lebanese) and the food tasted as if it was made by her grandma. I've also been lucky enough to visit Lebanon to confirm this is as real as it gets. The service is attentive and cordial. I went for lunch with my wife and ordered a bunch of appetizers (mezze) the kibbeh was divine. You could tell the high quality of ingredients from tasting the peppery olive oil on the hummus (great olive oil should taste peppery and with some acidity). The lentil soup was well balanced and the labneh and tabbouleh tasted fresh and touched all my taste buds. read more

Mejana is a jewel among Lebanese restaurants. Truly authentic in every sense of the word, from their perfectly seasoned grilled meats, to their amazing selection of Lebanese wines and beers, to the hospitality of their owners & their wonderful staff. The ambience is also beautifully decorated and welcoming. Highly recommend, and make sure to get the lamb! read more

A MUST TRY restaurant. The food is absolutely delicious. For starters, there's street parking (harder to find) and, within about 2 blocks, a parking lot, which means there's no reason not to go. The service is very good here, with attentive, friendly staff. And the setting is very pleasant. It's the perfect place to take someone special. I took my wife for our anniversary. We started out with arnabit and fried kibeh. For entrees, I had the shish taouk (OMG), my wife had the shrimp skewers, and son the kafta skewers. It was all so delicious. We topped off the evening with desserts, ordering the knefe, warbat, and baklawa. Honestly, as much as the appetizers and entrees were fantastic, the desserts were something I would hold off on. The war at was good, but the knefe and baklawa need work. Overall, you MUST TRY here. read more

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I've never been to Lebanon but I have been to the Middle East and have enjoyed my fair share of shawarma. I ordered take out from here a while back just to get a sense of what they had to offer, assuming that if their shawarma is good then everything else must be as well. When I order a chicken shawarma wrap I expect moist and well seasoned mix of dark and white meat chicken, pickled turnips, maybe even some fries inside the wrap and last, but most importantly, a really garlicky Toum sauce. Unfortunately, that's not what you'll find here. It lacked flavor, was dry, and had no textual nuance. I won't be back. read more