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    Taboon Mediterranean

    4.6 (711 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Yumi T.

    We looooove Taboon! My husband and I typically get Chicken Shawarma and ask for extra pickles. The garlic sauce is delicious!! The meat is always perfectly cooked, the 2 types of rice is delicious, and you just can't go wrong here. And the wait time on your food is not very long at all. My only thing I'd say is, add a hint more lemon in the hummus. But we love it here, quick, delicious, generous portions, plenty of seating and a neighborhood joint!

    Karen H.

    What an absolute hidden gem. We arrived about 30 minutes before opening by accident, and instead of turning us away, Ivan welcomed us in so kindly and let us sit down early. That alone set the tone for an amazing experience. The service was incredibly courteous and thoughtful -- they kept checking in on us and even surprised my friend with a few pieces of baklava for dessert, which was such a sweet and unexpected gesture. The food was fantastic -- truly authentic and full of flavor. You can really taste the culture and richness in every dish. Everything we tried was delicious, and the whole experience just felt warm and genuine. This place does such an excellent job, and it feels like one of those spots not enough people know about yet. We will absolutely be coming back. Highly recommend if you're looking for authentic food, great service, and a welcoming atmosphere.

    Mixed Plate
    Sushil P.

    We recently dined at Taboon Mediterranean when we were craving for some mediterranean food. It was a working day night but the restaurant was almost empty and the ambience wasn't very inviting. We were seated inside and were looking down another inside room with some chairs in a store room. Ambience was definitely a bid let down in that regard ! Service was good, our server gave some good recommendations and food arrived on time. We got Chicken Shawarma : which was OK. Did not appreciate few cartilage pieces in the plate. Mixed Plate was again average , Lamb was quite mushy and lacked flavor. I am big on my cola drinks and If a restaurant cannot get their Pepsi/Cokes right , its a big let down for me. I got Diet Pepsi it tasted funny. I could tell it came out of their fountain dispenser but it had a wierd taste and that killed my experience ! I am giving them an extra 1 star for good service and appreciated their sauces and pickles and salads that came with the plate - but I will not return.

    Medium cooked Lamb Kabab Wrap
    Vince B.

    Sandwiched between two sessions of chiropractic adjustments with Dr. Ward, I picked this lunch spot because Mediterranean food is always a welcome healthy choice for my partner and Taboon happened to be open, has great reviews and not too far from the clinic. We were the first customers of the restaurant when we arrived at a tad over 11am and sat on the patio on this beatiful Saturday (12/29) morning. We each ordered an item which we will share. She picked the mountainous Greek Salad and I, the Lamb Kabab Wrap with the meat cooked Medium. Having your meat cooked per your preference is an option that is not so common at Mediterranean or Middle Eastern restaurants, so this is a welcome surprise! Biting into this 'Greek burrito' with its thin wrap instantaneously brought my pearly whites in the center of a large chunk of tender lamb. It was so good that I can't help myself from making 'Mmm, mmm' sounds after a few chews. Tha salad too was satisfying, especially with its numerous black olives - I ate every single one of them! We accompanied our meal with hot black tea with mint leaves. The place was beautifully decorated according to its dishes of origin...the hanging oval celiing lights are pretty and caught my eye. The marble-lined restrooms are clean and roomy. The service: prompt. The price: just right! The verdict: added to my favorites!

    Agnes D.

    Love that they have great seating indoors and some outdoor seating where you can people watch. Excellent customer service. The staff was mindful and helpful in letting me know which meats are dairy free. He even made it a point to address the garlic spread have egg whites. That was sweet! Food was excellent! They prolly by far, have the best hummus i've ever had. The meat is very tasty without it being too seasoned. Will def bookmark!

    CHICKEN KABAB BOWL
    James C.

    The food is delicious. Chicken kebab is juicy and tender on the inside while nicely charred on the outside. Rice is spiced nicely and the pickled goodies are a nice touch. Hummus is delicious. Also, Arabic coffee with Cardamom is the bomb dot com.

    Anita G.

    This was my second visit to Taboon Mediterranean. I was excited to recommend it for a group outing and everyone loved it! To go as located in the heart of Bixby Knolls. There is plenty of street parking. I made reservation reservations since it was New Year's Eve and I was running about five minutes behind and called the restaurant to let them know. They were very friendly and told my guests had already arrived. They have an amazing lemon, mint water. It is a must try! I had a salmon and spicy hummus, cooked perfectly and served well. The waitress was flexible as they mentioned to her. I had some dietary elements and I appreciated her compassion. Everyone at my table, enjoyed their food and said they would return. This is definitely a restaurant that I will continuously return and bring More guest too. The food is fresh and delicious. I will say that, try to come as early as possible, I noticed as it gets closer to closing, the staff is a little rushed to get you out the door.

    Fried potatoes
    Kathy M.

    Went on a Monday night so it was fairly empty. Friendly staff & explained food items when we asked about a few. Food taste is comparable to other Mediterranean restaurants. We ordered the "family meal for 3-5 people" for the 4 of us. Plenty of food & we had left overs. I appreciated the waitress explaining what is included & what items will cost extra. We celebrated birthdays & took a cake. They kept it refrigerated & brought it out with plates & a cake knife when we asked after our meal. My friends came from farn& they enjoyed the meal.

    grape leaves
    Abigail D.

    Came here with friends and enjoyed a lovely time over delicious food. I wasn't too hungry so I had a light bite of a kefta kabob & a small side of grape leaves. Great flavor and well-made. Very satisfying. I will definitely come back to try more off the menu. Service was friendly and attentive. Interior is clean, simple, and charming. Street parking was a bit tough on a friday night but very doable.

    Delicious pistachio ice-cream! A must order!  @ojbaylen
    Olivia B.

    I keep forgetting how good the food is here! It's been a while but glad we came in last night for our team appreciation dinner. Service and food were great! We need to frequent this palace again more often. (Just a side note, please update your hours on Yelp--they really close at 8pm--wished they were open later!) We did "family-style" and shared everything. To top of the yummy dinner was the pistachio ice-cream! Delicious! It can accommodate big groups too, like our Team from St. Barnabas! Can't wait to come back again!

    Greek salad with salmon
    Debra R.

    I had the dip trio which included labne, baba ganoush and hummus. All 3 were delightful -very flavorful and great texture. I also had a Greek salad with salmon and the salmon was very tasty.

    Beef Shawarma wrap.
    Lisa B.

    The service was nice. It was between lunch and dinner on a Friday afternoon around 3 o'clock. The restaurant was mostly empty. It has extensive seating and a lovely area near the bar. I've been meeting my bonus son for lunch once a week. He's a UPS driver in that area. He wanted the beef Shawarma wrap. I didn't taste it, but he said it was pretty good. He'd never had Shawarma before. We also got the fried cauliflower and the cold mezza. The cold Mezza comes with hummus, baba ghanoush, mixed pickles and salad. I was disappointed because most of the food, more specifically the cold mezza dishes were tasteless and bland. The baba ghanoush was chunky and actually had very little salt, lemon or flavoring. The hummus was beautiful in the container but again was bland. The dishes come with plenty of fresh, pillowy pita bread. Maybe it was just an off day for the kitchen or because of the time of day. My favorite dishes were the mixed pickles and the cauliflower.

    Jacob D.

    BFF chose this place for her birthday lunch and I had never been (excellent choice)! Made reservations for a 1pm Sunday lunch but didn't need them (very quiet). We were immediately greeted and seated outside. Our server (Nicholas) started off with our beverage order (water and a bottle of wine) and then took our order (we chose the meal for four for 89.00) which consisted of 3 cold apps, 2 hot apps, and 6 skewers of our choice with rice, grilled tomatoes, and onions. Nicholas graciously moved us over to a bigger table as he stated that we would have many plates coming. Food was served promptly and everything was delicious and fresh! We ordered the baba ghanoush. yogurt cucumber dip, spicy hummus, roasted cauliflower, and grilled haloumi cheese. I mentioned to Nicholas that it was my friend's birthday and he surprised her with a complimentary baklava for dessert! I rarely frequent this side of town, but I will definitely be back! There seemed to be plenty of street parking although there wasn't a designated parking lot. The service was amazing from Nicholas and he was awesome!

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    Very delicious food extremely healthy for you if you don't like it here then there's something wrong with yoo

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    Highly recommend anyone. Great food. Very clean restaurant. Had a great time enjoying with my friends.

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    Quite possibly the best Mediterranean food in Long Beach! Went there with my wife and were very happy.

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    The best food! I've ordered catering from them 4x now. They are so friendly and the food is so darn good. Strongly recommend!

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    Will you please roll up those heavy clear coverings in your patio area? The outdoor patio would be more enjoyable without them...it isn't really "outdoor" seating with them covering up the patio like walls. Please and thank you.

    Thank you kindly for your visit and taking the time to share your thoughts with us. Yes absolutely l, we normally do but we we had some dust coming from road work near by therefore we rolled down the coverings! Will make sure to keep them up and… Read more

    Hi. Do you use halal meat?

    Hello Lubna, Sorry for the delay in replying.… Read more

    Does Taboon have air conditioning?

    Hello Jolene, yes we do have air conditioning for indoor sitting area. You can book your table in advance online. Visit: www.taboonmediterranean.com

    Is the rice vegan friendly?

    Yes!

    Is this place open for outdoor dining yet as allowed by the city?

    Yes we just opened our patio dining two days ago

    I went today with my family and I noticed the suit of armor in the center dining room. Is there a story behind it? Looks very interesting! Thank you!

    Thank you kindly for your kindly for your support and for your encouraging review :) Well these we inherited there suit of armor! In fact I had 3 if them we left two and I… Read more

    Is the shawarma always ready being cooked on the rotteserie?

    We make it on grill but we offer rotisserie shawarma(beef & chicken) during buffets and special events

    Is the beef and chicken shawarma always cooked on the rottserie or do you have some already prepared and warmed up on the flat top?

    All our food is made to order we prepare each order upon request nothing is precooked or heated. we offer shawarma wraps and plates with two sides of hummus and salad served rice, garlic cause and pita.

    Is beer and wine available yet? I know it was in the works.

    Just announced today, 13Sept19, over social media. YES! It is!

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    Willmore Wine Bar

    Willmore Wine Bar

    (230 reviews)

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    A list minute visit with friend for a glass of wine was needed. I stopped in for a quick visit and…read morequite surprised how cute this place is. There's a small patio right infront of the main area inside. Their wine selection was quite impressive. So much things to choose from. Not only wine, but they also have beer on tap available. I stopped in half an hour before they closed and it was still pretty busy. They have a tasting menu is you were into sampling some wine. What was offered for the tasting menu was quite nice. I think there's only a flight of 3 and the selection was quite nice. One was bold which was really nice. Also, the beer on tap was great. I believe that you could be members of the place as we noticed the orders for pickup. It's quite a nice cool spot for tasting. The main bar area was nice, service was great and friendly. Seemed more like all the locals and members. Quite an impressive selection of wine for purchase.

    Visited Willmore Wine Bar as a solo date last Saturday evening. Parking was surprisingly open and…read moreavailable on the street directly in front of the establishment. The inside is cozy, with both table seating available (for normal sized groups- 2, 4, mayyybe 6 ppl) as well as bar seating (where I was seated). It's easy to pick up on the fact that this is a favorite local spot, with the owner and staff immediately recognizing several patrons by name upon arrival (I was envious! lol) The wine selection is impressive, and they have a simple menu of a few Sammie's, salads, and appetizers such as cheese boards, baked pretzel, and other items. Along with my glass of Malbec, I enjoyed a cheese board and quite possibly the BEST Caesar salad with chicken I've had in a decade or more! Dietrich was tending bar, and while not extremely well versed in wines (which he admitted openly), he was knowledgeable enough to pull solid suggestions based on your taste/preference. He was warm and friendly (and busy!). The owner was present the whole evening as well, and though I tried to engage, he didn't seem very interested in making chat with a non-regular like me lol. (It's ok!) There was a guitarist, which added vibes, but mostly just noise...his speakers were very loud, and the selection felt a little out of place. I would've stayed longer than the hour I did, if the music were a little lower and enjoyable (maybe jazz or something?). Maybe there'll be a different musician the next time I visit...I WILL be back!

    The Vintage LBC - Ham and cheese sandwich

    The Vintage LBC

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    I mean what can I say except The Vintage always hits. Always a great experience, great ambiance,…read moreand of course great food. My fiance and I are both pescatarian and there's plenty options. The veggie sandwich though is our favorite. It is out of this world. Our server every time we go is Brandon and he's such a vibe and always makes the best wine recommendations. This place is in a family friendly neighborhood and the restaurant accomodates children so don't be surprised if there's kids when you go. It's pretty normal.

    What a gem this wine and cheese bar truly is. I don't live in Long Beach, but thankfully the drive…read moreis less than 20 minutes and even if it were longer I would happily make it. It's located in Bixby Knolls, surrounded by coffee shops, restaurants, bars and breweries, yet it's the only true wine bar right there. Honestly, Long Beach has more wine bars than most surrounding areas, and since the South Bay is packed with breweries, if you're tired of beer this is your sign to switch it up. You will not regret it. The food menu has cheese boards, salads and sandwiches, and everything I've had here has been delicious. The cheese boards are better than sex. There is seating indoors and outdoors. It's minimal, but somehow we always manage to find a table. The service is consistently great and the owner is wonderful. She will be leaving soon and she will absolutely be missed, but what she has built here will definitely be cherished. The new owners fell in love with the place, so you can expect it to be well taken care of and to remain just as charming. Parking is street only, so read the signs carefully so you don't end up with a ticket. If you go on a Sunday there are no restrictions or time limits, which makes it even better.

    Baby Gee - boilermakers

    Baby Gee

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    This has become my home bar. It's a great spot for locals to hang and make friends, but also I've…read moremet lots of people who drove from LA to have a Long Beach day, which is fun. Definitely worth it! The vibes are unmatched. It's a unique blend of "top notch cocktail crafting" and "beer and a hot pretzel after work." You can dress up, you can dress down, it's very 'just be yourself' which I love. I've literally had caviar AND hot dogs there in the same night at an event. They know how to blend high/low. Incredible knowledge and ingredients but not snooty patootie. Super inclusive and fun, with cool popups and events happening all the time. It's a full bar so you can get any cocktail you would normally order if you're keeping it simple, or beer, wine, boilermakers, etc. There's a span of offerings and price points, so something for everyone. (Also really good N/A cocktails!) The menu is super inventive and creative! And the cocktail menu changes out every so often so there are new things to try. This area is vintage vibes and Baby Gee speaks it fluently. Really cool decor, curated by the owners who design everything from the playlist to the cocktails to the invention of never-before-seen flavors and shapes of jello shots. Try the Baby Gee appletini while you're there. Mezcal, tequila, sake appletini you ask?? Yes. Trust. And get a hot dog. Do it.

    This is definitely a place with a very Long Beach vibe (so it really depends on what you think…read moreabout Long Beach in general). The seating is a little funky, but the drinks are solid. The food is definitely bar food that's ideal for late night eats while buzzed, and the service is fast! Food: 3.5/5 Drinks: 4.5/5 Service: 4/5 Ambiance: 4/5 Value: 3.5/5 Overall: 4/5

    Art Du Vin - Natural Wine Bar

    Art Du Vin - Natural Wine Bar

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    Art Du Vin is such a cute, low-key natural wine bar. I've lived downtown LBC for almost two years…read moreand somehow never noticed it before, but I ended up there for a date and it turned out to be the perfect Sunday afternoon vibe. It's a small, charming spot with a relaxed atmosphere. Just a heads up- there's no indoor seating, so everything is outdoors with a small patio setup. That said, when the weather is nice, it's actually ideal. It feels very laid back and intimate, like one of those hidden neighborhood gems you stumble upon. The employee working when we went was super friendly and welcoming, which always makes a place feel even better. The wine I tried was really good, you can definitely tell it's natural wine (in a good way!). They also have small bites available if you want to snack while you drink, though we didn't end up ordering food. Parking is street parking in the area, which wasn't too difficult to find when we went. Overall it was just a really pleasant experience. If you're looking for a casual place to enjoy a glass of natural wine outside on a nice day, this is definitely a spot worth checking out.

    I absolutely loved this wine bar. Places like this are a rarity in LA County, and if you disagree,…read moreplease send recommendations my way. The fact that I've passed by this area so many times without noticing this little gem feels like a true tragedy. Though petite and easy to miss, this spot is something special. They specialize in natural wines, thoughtfully and selectively curated since they're not a winery themselves. The selection offers great variety, and because seating is limited, it's very much a first-come, first-served situation, arrive early if you want a seat. There's some indoor seating, with more available outside. The wine servers were friendly, welcoming, and knowledgeable, which made the experience even better. They also host food vendors. There is a sushi spot right next door which is conveniently located next to the theater where you can score discounted bottles if you're catching a movie. Wines rotate as they sell out, so if you fall in love with one, do yourself a favor and grab a bottle before it's gone.

    Thunderbolt Pizza

    Thunderbolt Pizza

    (751 reviews)

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    So yummy!!! Had lunch here the other day for the first time after a friend of mine said they have…read morethe BEST ITALIAN SUB so I had to try. SHE WAS RIGHT! It's delicious!!! They don't serve it all day long so make sure you go early to get it! Everything about it was perfect. We also got a slice of their pizza and it was great! Great patio for seating outside and a few cute tables inside! We will be back!

    Thunderbolt Pizza in Long Beach has become my go-to pizzeria. After trying a wide range of their…read moremenu, two dishes stand out above the rest: the Pizza Margherita and the Garlic Knots. Pizza Margherita - 5/5. This is a perfect example of the care and craft that go into their food. The crust strikes a rare balance - it has that signature leopard-spotted char and slight floppiness you'd expect from a Neapolitan-style pizza, but also delivers the chewiness and airy structure of a great New York-style slice. It never tips too far into being overly crispy or dry. What really sets it apart, though, is the sauce. While many pizzerias treat sauce as an afterthought, Thunderbolt clearly does not. Their tomato sauce is rich, vibrant, and juicy, with a depth of flavor that avoids being overly acidic, salty, or tannic. It enhances the pizza beautifully without overshadowing the dough, which is exactly how it should be. Garlic Knots - 5/5. - Easily some of the best I've had anywhere in LA. These are essentially bread rolls with a super chewy interior and a thin, lightly crusty exterior, served alongside their excellent marinara sauce. They're incredibly satisfying and consistently a crowd favorite. I've brought visitors from Japan, Germany, and New York, and every single one of them couldn't stop talking about these knots. My only small critique is that I wish they had used fresh garlic instead of canned, which would have taken them to an even higher level. Still, even as they are, they're outstanding. Overall, Thunderbolt Pizza delivers thoughtful, high-quality food that stands out in a crowded pizza scene. It's the kind of place you keep coming back to--not just because it's good, but because it's consistently memorable.

    Taboon Mediterranean - mediterranean - Updated May 2026

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