i had the most amazing experience here! the place is fully decorated in jordanian style interior. it's very interesting to see how they mix different colors and textures while still maintaining a balanced look. the place feels very homey and comforting. when we first walked in they let us pick between tradition seating and regular seating. i opted for traditional seating since i wanted to get the full experience. while deciding on what to order, i asked the staff what he recommended, and he became very excited. he was so happy to share his culture and explain the dishes to us. we shared the maqluba because it is a dish i have been interested in trying for a very long time. he did a handwash for us before the food came out. he also gave us some complimentary hot tea and even refilled it without us asking for it. his service was truly above and beyond. the maqluba was so delicious. the meat was super tender and fell apart so easily. the flavors were so deep and rich, i can tell they put a lot of care into the process of cooking. the sauce was slightly spicy which only added to the diversity of flavors. i can't put into words how good it was. we also got katayef for dessert, which had a crispy crust and came with vanilla ice cream. that was unlike anything i've had before. the contrast between the warmth of the pastry and the vanilla ice cream made such a good combination. our server even mentioned that he makes the dough himself! our server truly made this experience very special and heartwarming. i'm so happy he was able to share a part of his story with us. read more

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Update: I forgot to add, what we ate, and photos I took! Sorry! I ordered a Lamb Shank, and the waiter told me to suck with a straw, to get to the bone marrow! Everything was excellent! My plan for 2027, to bring my luncheon group here. read more

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When I fly into a town, usually hungry, I often opt for something cuisine I'm familiar with. Checked out Yelp and decided to give Petra house a try...Jordanian cuisine isn't an option I'm faced with often... more than anything the adventure and unknown lead me here. Very immersive and beautiful decor! Never seen a commitment to showing their culture via decor like this in a very long time. I ordered: nothing I've ever had but looks sort of familiar. 1) Sambousak- reminded me of Samosas in Indian cuisine...a little more crunchy and a hint of a flavor I'm not familiar with...still very good. 2) Mixed Safiha - round bread, topped with something different (meat, cheese, shattah, spinach, and zaatar). The various combinations were good...my only comment was the bread part was very inconsistent..some of the bread was fluffy and soft while others were the chewiness of a bagel or English muffin. I preferred the softer bread, lol 3) katayef - loved the crunchiness of the pie like pastry, the ice cream was good and the sauces rounded out the sweetness...reminding you, yes this is a dessert. I ordered a mango yogurt drink that was smooth and sweet. Overall, I got what I wanted a food adventure of deliciousness. My only comment is the uneven service...I wasn't offered water, I guess they wanted me to ask?! And the person didn't come around very often of course there was no reason. Mostly, the server wasn't very welcoming to me. They did their job well otherwise. I'll come back for the unique cuisine but not the service. read more

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Waitress had a horrible attitude to the point it felt discriminating. I was with my sister and my 4 year old nephew. She only brought waters out for the adults gave nothing for the child to drink. Took a while to take our orders. Once the order was taken only came back to give the food and get the check. Food was bland and had no substance for the cost. The shawarma wrap had a few pieces of lettuce a few other things like 1/16th slice pickles a slice of tomato and maybe 2tbsps of "lamb". Waitress then took my card when it was time to pay walked over to the table she was giving a majority of her attention to and placed my card on the table which was facing up with all the details present for the couple at that table to see and she started showing pictures to the couple. I will never be going back I am clearly not white enough for them. read more

Entering this restaurant is like going to the Middle East. It is nicely decorated, middle eastern music. The place is big with lots of tables and a section where you can sit on the floor taking in the complete experience. We went on a Tuesday evening and since it was a slow night we were able to choose the table we wanted to sit. We chose traditional middle eastern floor seating. We ordered the Baba Ghanoush, the Salmon Kebab Plate, Tabouli Salad and the Jordanian Signature dish Maqluba with chicken. Everything was so delicious!! I can't say which was our favorite. The explosion of flavors in each dish was extraordinary. The Maqluba chicken sauce has a touch of spicy (just in case you can't handle spicy foods). We didn't have space for dessert so we can't tell you about that. They do offer arabic iced and hot teas as well as Turkish Coffee. Definitely a place to keep coming for good food. Feels like they are cooking you in a home. The perfect touch is felt in each dish. Ambiance is perfect for groups or date night. Great service. read more

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This is best little hidden gem in all of East Vancouver, maybe even all of Vancouver...it's such a refreshing getaway, wonderful ambiance, super friendly people who are very happy to share their beautiful culture and food....of course the food, it's all so good, I'm not even sure where to start. Every single item on the menu is so well curated and considered. You can tell instantly that these are recipes that have been prepared and presented with love for many, many years without compromise. The portions are generous and really hard to choose, but the one thing you can't not order is the sweet mint tea...it's like heaven. Everything you order will delight, promise! read more

I love Petra House. I generally order the mezza for four and the vegetarian sambousek to go. Everything always tastes perfect, well-balanced, and flavorful, rich but not heavy. The hummus and baba ganouj are a perfect match for each other. read more

I lovee the hummus and pita bread. The hot tea is always a treat as well. I go every time i'm in town

Today is Halloween 10 /31/25 and we give a try first time on this place I we like it. We highly recommend it good food and very friendly people. We are very happy read more

Petra House - First time here and we love it super good highly recommended very friendly place - Mediterranean Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

My granddaughter's favorite place. We have been coming here for six years with no complaints. Food delicious, service is excellent and good sized servings. Highly recommend read more

DELICIOUS food paired with excellent service--even for when you do takeout! My husband and I have not had the pleasure of dining inside yet, but we can't wait to do so because it feels inviting and warm. read more

We had the classic gyro and schwarma wrap. Both were delicious. As were the side salad and French fries. The service was excellent! We'll definitely come again! read more

The food is always excellent. I try something different each time and I haven't found anything I haven't enjoyed. One of our favorites is the bouba ganoush. We always order the appetizer tray to start us off. The staff is friendly and polite. The ambience is authentic, and I can say that, having spent time in Taif and Jedda, Saudi Arabia. read more

My partner and I happened to come across this place a few months ago when he moved into the area- and I'm so glad we did! The food is super delicious. This time around we got the mezza for two which is a shareable platter with a little bit of everything from the appetizer menu. The service is great. They start you off with a rose water handwashing at your table before you look through the menus. The staff is super polite and receptive to questions about dishes. The area we ate at was on the floor in the more traditional seating and it was great! We had the option to close the curtain to make the dining experience more private if we had wanted to. We've been back twice already'! Looking forward to a third time and more. :) read more

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Really nice workers, we met a very nice server who spoke our language! I had the lamb gyro, very amazing. The sauce was good. It had a lot of meat. Hot tea is very good! Yummy and sweet! read more

Please change the quality of your desserts. Service was good! Main dishes where good as well, but desserts was so so bad more like they defrosted and added some syrup with dash a pistachio. read more

Petra House - Mouhalabieh - Mediterranean Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

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I don't know if we ordered the wrong thing or just caught them on a bad day, but we were really disappointed in our food. Nothing we ordered tasted fresh. We ordered the mixed safiha, which was kind of hard and tasted really oily and old. We also ordered the mezza for two, which was fine. The tabbouleh and grape leaves were alright but didn't taste as fresh as they should have been. It tasted like they were a few days old. The hummus was a little too rich for me, but the pita wasn't bad. Overall, we were just really disappointed. read more

Dinner at Petra House was delicious last night. I had the Lamb Kabab with Mint Lemonade to drink. Really moist lamb and buttery rice. The dipping sauce was tangy and complimented the lamb and rice beautifully. My DIL ordered the hummus plate and Falafels as an appetizer and the Gyros Plate as an entree. She loved them all. The best thing, however, was Tasha our server. She was helpful, patient and friendly with the 2 year old we he with us. She even told us (after our food was served that her favorite thing on the menus is the Mansaf. We'll get that next time! Our 2 year old loved the low table we sat at and enjoyed all the fun decorations. We will be back! read more

Petra House - LAMB KABAB - Mediterranean Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

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A quick discussion about where to eat some Mediterranean food given the time and other plans pointed us at Petra House. That was one of the best decisions of the month. Petra House is a very traditional and you have the option of sitting at a typical restaurant booth, or in a more traditional seating on low couches. We opted for the booth. Prior to the meal, your server brings a huge jug of water and the traditional hand washing bowl, in Middle Eastern tradition. We ordered traditional Middle Eastern tea, which was pre-sweetened and minty. Note that you CAN get it unsweetened if you ask. We then started with an order of baba ghanouj with pita, while we contemplated the main meal. My partner opted for a Petra House salad with lamb added, and I ordered the Ouzi made with lamb and served with a side of lentil soup. The service was magnificent. We felt like honored guests at all times. The meal absolutely did not disappoint. If you love Mediterranean food, and want to stay on the north side of the river, this is absolutely the best choice around. Very highly recommended. read more

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Wow! What an overall incredible experience. Obviously, the setting is super adorable and authentic. What is also authentic? It's their food! After spending time in the Middle East, I came to this restaurant with a hope that it was legit and I have to tell you... They delivered true, authentic Mediterranean food. We had the sweetest server that explained everything and made sure that we were well taken care of. This was not difficult one to hand out a five star! They earned it:) read more

Petra House - Mezza for 2 - Mediterranean Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

The service here was incredible. We sat in traditional seating which felt very private and added to the ambience of the restaurant. The art and decorations were great my friend and I were admiring them during our visit. I ordered a Turkish coffee and Halabieh, both great, and hope to have more than coffee and dessert next time. read more

Petra House - Mediterranean Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

First time here and it was a great experience! The service was attentive and they were very nice. They had an option of traditional seating and regular seating, which was awesome! The ambience was calming and the decor of that culture was amazing! I ordered the Chicken kabab plate and it was great! It came with a side of salad and bread. The combination of it all was top tier! The only thing was that the rice was bit oily for my liking. Would definitely dine in again :) read more

Petra House - * CHICKEN KABAB Plate * - Mediterranean Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

The food is top notch. Service is fantastic and friendly. We've been here a few times and will go again next time we're in the area!

First time here. The food is super delicious. The atmosphere is amazing. Def will come back read more

Petra House - Lamb chops and Kebbeh - Mediterranean Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

Disappointed. We always go here when we're in town for games. Today showed up to sit and eat and they said they closed in 40 minutes and would not seat us. Their website says closes at 10:00 they would not seat us at 8:20. Will make other plans next time we're in town. read more

The food here is always amazing. I love the gyro platter. There is traditional floor and table seating. The service is the best and they wash your hands with rose water. It's not just a meal but an experience. The tea is amazing too. read more

Came here for dinner with some family. The food is good and good portions. The staff was friendly and there's good amount of parking here. They provided suggestions to us on what to try, we tried a little bit of everything. read more

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Super disappointed with the food. The hummos is very runny and bland. The lamb was lacking flavor but it was tender. I've never had braised meat in my hummos. Usually it's shawarma or crisped up meat with a flat top/griddle. My ex is middle eastern. I grew up with a ton of middle eastern folks and eating the cuisine often. I'm not sure what region this reflects but it's nothing I've had before and doesn't compare well. I would not recommend what I had (Hummos with meat). Also my sister had the shawarma plate. Same deal. Lacked flavor in the meat and rice. The best thing was the bread that comes with the dishes. It's wonderful. But I only had a bite because I try and eat less carbs (starches) as much as possible. I would consider giving them one more shot and trying different items on the menu but don't have high hopes. Hopefully it was just an "off day." read more

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Rarely I give 5 stars to a restaurant, and Petra definitely deserves it. Went with bunch of friends and the experience was so good and I'll remember it definitely. As we entered Petra, we were welcomed by a warm host and he promptly seated us in 5 minutes, we went on a Sunday evening and it wasn't crowded. The entire place is decorated with Middle Eastern decor, carpets, curtains and camel figurines, gives you the authentic feel of how Jordan is. We were given a choice of either taking tables or traditional method of floor seating, we took that, there were cushions to provide support and comfort. We were greeted with our server who brought a huge jug and bowl to wash our hands with rose flavored water per Middle Eastern tradition. Once we settled down we ordered Mezza for Two, extra side of bread, Mansaf and Maqluba and got Lentil soup as a side for one of the dishes. Their tea was good, refills are unlimited. Lamb was very flavorful, fresh and authentic, mind you its not like usual Middle Eastern lamb, its strong in its taste and cooked with yogurt sauce, the taste is very unique and I would love to try it with Chicken next time. Chicken dish was a bit sweet, but tasted good. We tried the Mouhalabieh a Flan type desert and it was way too sweet for our preference. Overall, definitely a good experience and I'd love to come back to try other dishes on their menu. read more

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Truly the most mid food I've ever had. Not sure where all the good reviews are coming from- likely people who haven't had good Arabic food. The hummus, the bread, and the tea were pretty delicious and the only reason I didn't give the establishment one star. Every meat item was undercooked and gamey/chewy/had an odor. Very bland, unseasoned, and tasted old. Almost like they made a big batch of every meat and have been reheating it multiple times throughout the day. The rice was dry and flavorless. Highly underwhelming. However, the tea was very delicious and a house recipe. But I truly wouldn't ever visit again. Especially not for that price point. read more

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I wish I could give this 4.5 stars because this place truly is special! I loved the ambiance and the food was fantastic! The only thing I didn't love was the price, but to be honest, everything now is pretty spendy! I went here for a friend's birthday and the waiter gave us two free desserts for a group of 3. Very generous of him to do so. We enjoyed the apps and did a family style thing between the three of us with two dishes. The birthday girl still had leftovers to take home! This was a unique experience and everything was so gorgeous! Will be coming back but only for special events. read more

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Such a cool ambience!! We chose to sit on the ground and we felt like we were in the Middle East. Food was delicious, especially their taziki and shrimp. Service was good as well. read more

I've been to this restaurant on a couple of occasions and I have to say that it is a gem in Vancouver. The decor is beautiful and the ambience is very calm and relaxing. They have private booths were you sit on the floor and regular dining booths. They also have a large private area for group settings. The service has always been excellent. They will come out with water and wash cloths for your hands. This was definitely a first for me but it is an enjoyable experience. Soon they had tea out for us and our orders taken. The food was simply delicious. I don't think the photos do the dishes justice. I can't wait to return and try more of their tasty cuisine!! read more

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My family and I have been visiting and enjoying the food, staff, and ambiance of Petra House for over 10 years. It is the place we bring family and visiting friends to. It is where we celebrate birthdays and other life milestones. The food is delicious, the service is warm, friendly, and fast. The hand washing ritual, the carpets, drapes, lighting and ambience inside make you forget you are in a mall front restaurant. We are relocating to a new city soon and we williss the chance to dine and even door dash from Petra House. I wish the staff and owners all continued success and happiness. read more

Great ambiance and selection of authentic food. The staff is friendly and I would recommend

Pretty ok. But I don't really understand what all the fuss is about. I moved near this establishment 8 years ago. I assumed it was super expensive, and I already have my casual gyro spots in rotation, so I never dropped in. My fam doesn't prefer this kind of food, and it seemed like a place that you go to sit down with friends and family. That part of my assumption turned out to be accurate. I was craving the sushi lunch special from a place a couple of doors down, only to find that they're closed on Mondays. I was starving, so I decided to give Petra a whirl. This place had top-notch decor, which made me feel very optimistic, and I even questioned myself for not going there sooner! I had what was basically a chicken gyro (it's called something else on the menu- couldn't find it on the menus posted here on yelp). The chicken? Pretty dry and room temp. The fries? Hot and delicious. VERY well executed with the fries! I actually wasn't sticker-shocked with the prices. Fair for the experience. I will say that I'll hit the drive-through gyro spot down the street moving forward instead. No disrespect. I may go back to try their falafel. This would be a fun place for me to take a group... but note that they don't serve any type of alcohol. Kind of a deal-breaker for the crew that I would potentialy take there. read more

Petra House - Mediterranean Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

Good, service, and ambiance was wonderful. 6 of us had lunch and all food was good. Our server was very pleasant and helpful. read more

Fabulous cuisine and the ambiance is thoughtfully curated including the washing of hands before eating!

Used to love the food here especially the lamb shanks. It does seem that service is still excellent but the food has downgraded. The shrimp was very rubbery and frankly inedible. I would have personally sent it back in the old days but it's just hard to trust food that comes back out again. My kabob plate with both chicken and lamb were also very dry and tough. Probably not coming back here again. Nowadays, with the price of food at restaurants, a lot of people are not unforgiving so it has to be perfect every single time. read more

Petra House - One rubbery shrimp. - Mediterranean Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

The shrimp kabob was super dry and rubbery. Almost inedible. I had a hard time chewing the shrimp. It looked like the shrimp was cooked or reheated a bunch of times. Same with the chicken/ lamb kabob plate. It was very dry. Beware of the hummus. We paid $14 for a hummus thinly spread on a small plate. Not a generous serving at all. I was here several months ago and the lentil soup was overly salty. I had to add hot water. The server actually agreed and was aware of the saltiness of the soup. I did not write a review back then. I wanted to give them another chance. This time with the cost of eating out went up dramatically, as an expectation restaurants should be able to match by providing quality food. We were disappointed. I gave 2 stars because we liked the service otherwise I would have just given 1. read more