We stopped in thinking we'd be grabbing a quick kabob, and it was certainly quick but WOW. I don't know when I've had such good food. The meat was so tender you barely need a knife. The pitas may have been the best I've ever had - when you walk in, you can see the balls of dough resting by the oven, and they are so fresh when they come to the table that they're still fully inflated. Even the drinks are incredible- the kids ordered pineapple juice that tasted so fresh and even had pulp, and my husband ordered mint lemonade that was made with fresh ground mint and was so incredibly refreshing. I don't think there's a bad order here but be aware that the portions are huge. The prices are quite high - much more than we had expected when we walked in - but the quality absolutely matched the price so we didn't even mind. The decor is lovely, with lots of attention to detail, and huge windows with light streaming in. Finally, the service was fast and friendly. Our waitress knew the menu backwards and forwards and knew a lot about how the different items are made and what combinations taste good. So good. We'll be coming back! read more

Tanoor is hands down one of our favorite spots, and it was the perfect place to spend Valentine's dinner. The ambiance is warm, intimate, and beautifully set up. Our go-to order every time is the meat platter for two, and it never disappoints. It comes with three veggie sides, which balance everything perfectly. The meat is incredibly juicy, flavorful, and cooked just right, tender with that perfect char. You can really taste the quality and seasoning in every bite. The portions are generous, the presentation is great, and the overall vibe makes you want to stay and enjoy your time. Whether it's a date night or just a nice dinner out, Tanoor always delivers. Service was excellent as well, our server was fast and polite. Already looking forward to our next visit! read more

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My husband and I came in for dinner tonight and the service was exceptional! I had forgotten how much excellent service improves the dining out experience. It has become so rare in the PNW. And of course the food was delicious as usual. (For owner/manager reference, our server moved here from Alaska, sorry didn't catch his name) read more

Second visit to Tanoor, and the ambiance remains the highlight--warm, inviting, with soft background music that makes for a relaxed meal. The fresh bread and zaatar are a nice, unique touch, and the hummus is authentic and well done. The main dishes didn't quite deliver. The chicken was dry and lacked flavor, which was disappointing given how strong the starters were. Overall, 4 stars for ambiance, service and bread, closer to 3 stars for the mains. Worth including in your rotation, but not a spot I'd go out of my way for. read more

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The food was absolutely amazing! It was colorful and flavorful. tasteful, healthy, great meal! Service was amazing. I was greeted at the door by all the people behind the bar, food came out quick, and the ambiance felt peaceful. I am on a work trip and whenever I'm in town again, I will be back! read more

We were invited by my son and daughter-in-law for dinner and we had a good dinner experience here. The place is beautiful with a nice view. The food portion is big and shareable. My son and daughter in law recommended some of the dishes and it was all delicious! The service is excellent, friendly, staff was knowledgeable of the dishes and shared the history of the culture and the restaurant The portions are big but the food is not heavy and not overwhelming at all. I highly recommend this Lebanese restaurant. We also enjoyed the ice cream offerings they have and it consists of different toppings pistachio covered, baklava crumble, mango, strawberry, guava purée and affogato with Turkish coffee, we are all impressed and we will surely return. . read more

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Food is good. Service is lack of, which is ok, food makes up for it. BUT... They add a 5% default service charge (already included in the bill), and, at the time of the bill, the default tip is set to 18%. It was the 3 of us, so if I didn't look and just went with it, it was 23% just to have the honor to dine there. What a bad taste it leaves... read more

This is one of my favorite places on the east side. The food is kind of expensive but totally worth it. And the service is really good no matter what time of day you come. The place is really clean too. read more

Tanoor - Shish Tawook - Lebanese Near Me - Sammamish, Washington

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Authentic food with a view. Easy parking I would suggest the family meals there is more than enough food for the number indicated on the menu get an extra size of the pickles . You can order online you're picking up then enjoying a meal in the restaurant is so much more fun location is easy to get to and I understand now they have three locations bread is fresh and hot out of the oven. Service is always excellent. read more

Tanoor - Main dinning area - Lebanese Near Me - Sammamish, Washington

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I've been here a few times now and it's good not great. The service can be good but it can also be slow and clunky. Example is waiters disappear to the back for long periods. Or when clearing the table asking (expecting) the diners to pass the dirty plates. Food can be great but overall average. Hummus and pita bread is the best at a 5/5 The mains can be inconsistent. Vegan options available. As for ambiance, cute, good for large groups or small parties. However, the food smell is strong , very strong. read more

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Tanoor!!! What a gem. The food is 10/10. I'm so disappointed that we haven't tried this years before now. We had the gyro sandwich and chicken shawarma are delicious. The hummus is silky smooth and pita light and fluffy. Service was attentive and oh so friendly. We went on a late summer evening and the windows were open so the treetops peek in. What a joyful dining experience. Tanoor, you've got new diners for life! YUM!!! read more

Nice ambiance, wonderful staff. I'm always treated with care and lovely service when I dine in or order takeout. The food is fresh and so delicious. Pictured is my recent to-go lunch order. Sooo yummy! We dug in before I could snap a pic. read more

Tanoor - Chicken Skewers, Tabouleh, Hummus, Babaghanouge, Stuffed Grape Leaves - Lebanese Near Me - Sammamish, Washington

What's not to love!! I love Lebanese food but Tanoor does it so well. I have amazing experiences here. Everything from their fresh bread to the delicious cardamon coffee: yummmm! Love: Cardamon Turkish coffee Hummus Family combo platter Kabob combo Shish tawook Beef kabob - yummmm Lahma Ba jeen Nutella Manoushe Manoushe Fries Kenafeh Turkish coffee All so good!!! Get a big table since portions are huge. I always have left overs. Yumm yummm! Service is a hit or miss. Mostly friendly. Love the ambiance. So much bright lights. And parking can be challenging: but if you come during non rush hour, you'll be ok. read more

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Holeeeee heaven! I ordered takeout from this spot in Sammamish a long time ago and frankly, the hummus is like meh but I went back w my husband for date night and WOWZA!! The plain hummus is still meh but the REST was SOOOO good! Here are my exact thoughts from the day of: Napkins are thick ! Like NICE thick! Spicy sauce is amazing- like spicy+fresh herby The Batata Harra w garlic sauce! Fave dish. The garlic comes through amaaaaazingly. Server was amazing - I had mentioned that I was vegan but Unf got the grape leaves which has the yogurt-based sauce on it and we kept the dish but she bright me two plain grape leaves just because which was really considerate. Rose soda was so delicious The bread was warm and delicious and FRESH Their oil at the beginning w zatar was bland. The last thing I'll say about the ambiance was that while I was there w just my husband, there were large families seated from Indian toast Middle Eastern to Asian and white and it was such a warm environment for families. I saw them re-arrange tables for a large family group and it was really heart-warming. Unsurprisingly, we ordered from there the day after and I'm so looking forward to bringing my kids soon! Oh! And the rose soda!! It's vegan and delish! read more

The food is all delicious. Just be careful because everything is spicy. I have to order my food separate with no spice and even then it can be a little too much. The shish ka ibobs were different than I normally eat but I think theirs are better. Go early because they get very crowded read more

Love this place. Travis the manager is one of the most customer service oriented people I've come across. I worked restaurants for years and I know how hard it can be and not only is their food divine but they really care about their customers. Go Tanoor! read more

Dropped by this spot while touring the area for my friends who were thinking about moving to Washington. None of us had Lebanese food before specifically! The view from the seat we had was excellent-- several floors above the ground level. There were a bunch of flies in the restaurant (maybe not surprising because the windows were fully open), but because the ceilings were so tall, they didn't get anywhere close to the food/interfere with the eating experience. Loved all the dishes that I ate. There were so many things I wanted to try, so I got the mezze medley. I hadn't had fatayir spaneekh before-- very sweet, salty, tangy flavors; the arambeet was perfectly fried without being overly oily; and I really like their babaghanouge. It was way too much food and I had to take it home, but I was delighted to eat it as leftovers anyway. read more

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Ambiance was great they had the garage like window open , plenty of fresh air and great views of the mountains and trees. Food was pretty good I won't say it's the best Mediterranean food I've had but the lamb and beef plate was ok. The salads that they had were really flavorful, a bit salty. Went during the weeknight service was pretty slow for only maybe 3 tables. Would go back in a pinch maybe better experience on a weekend. read more

We never had Lebanese food before so this was an interesting experience for us. The restaurant decoration looked great and it window seats had great view in the summer when the windows were fully open. The food was fantastic. In fact we loved them so much that I even forgot to take photos. I also see a lot of people dinning there in their ethnic clothing thus I think this place must offered real authentic Lebanese cuisine. Overall it is definitely a restaurant I will revisit. read more

Tanoor - Lebanese Near Me - Sammamish, Washington

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I love Tanoor and I love their food, service and ambiance. I've been multiple times and it's always pretty consistent. They're fairly busy at any given time but they take good care of you even through that. This time we went, I REALLY wanted to try their pistachio ice cream and normally, we would be informed of last call but we weren't the last time and when we were ready for dessert, we were told that it was too late and that it would take 10 mins for the machine to come on. Apart from that, love their food every time. I would be back again and probably mention that I'd like to order it while placing the order for food and maybe just ask them to bring it later. read more

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bit on the pricier side and falafel is a bit too dry but overall decent veggie options!

We ate here with a party of 12. They were pretty efficient bringing the platters of food out. We had a lot leftover for probably 2 more meals at home. The chicken was moist, the steak and lamb was good and well seasoned. Since it was week of Ramadan, there were a lot of families here feasting. The fresh pita bread was a hit. The dolmas a bit sour. It is 18% tip tacked onto the bill. read more

Had a great time. The mezze platter was delicious - arambeet and spinach fatayir stood out. Muhummara is consistently good here. Our waitress Zara was attentive and made great suggestions. She heard the kids talk about Andes mints and was sure to add a couple extra. The falafel rice reminded me of Sam's falafel in NYC. Solid experience. read more

This is our go to place. They have lot of options and filing portion sizes. the seating is good, and cozy ambiance. The service is excellent. one of the days , we went in pretty late for pickup and needed dairy free options and Travis there was able to provide with many options.Kids love the pita bread, hummus and french fries. read more

I'm surprised this place is only 4 stars. I thought the food was amazing as well as the service. I got the beef shish kabob and got the yellow rice with fries as my side. The fries were fried perfectly. It was literally the perfect French fry. The kabob was tasty and seasoned well. My brother got the dajaj mishweh (house special chicken). Soooo flavorful. Never tasted a chicken with that much flavor. Highly recommend. I loved all the sauces they provided. This is my kind of place. Service was attentive, friendly, and warm. read more

Tanoor - Turkish Coffee with Cardamom and Hot Tea - Lebanese Near Me - Sammamish, Washington

We've been back 4 times since. Gets better and better. We've come to call Tanoor our favorite local Restaurant and we don't even live in Redmond read more

The food was delicious, our server a wonderful young man, and the atmosphere/ambiance beautiful. But BEWARE, they add a 5% surcharge to your bill. This is not legal or ethical! The owner should be ashamed of himself :-( read more

Amazing food. Generous portions. The pita bread was out of this world! Fresh handmade. The humus was so creamy and smooth. Best tzatziki imaginable. Must try if you're nearby. Atmosphere was sophisticated without being overly pretentious. Good service and friendly server. read more

Terrible food. Not sure how there are so many good reviews, could they be fake? Cold. Small portions. Staff is rude and ignores you. Slow service. read more

This location has spectacular views of the mountains. Food is fantastic albeit a little pricey. Definitely try the specials and not just the standard stuff you can find at any Mediterranean restaurant. I've never been disappointed by anything on the menu. Dine in is a must to get the fresh hot baked pita. The restaurant isn't that big, so if you come at a busy time you might have to wait. read more

Tanoor - Lebanese Falafel Plate - Lebanese Near Me - Sammamish, Washington

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Every one of their locations is absolutely fantastic! I've mentioned before how much I love their hot and cold appetizers--delicious every time. The service is consistently top-notch, and this particular restaurant is a visual delight. Plus, parking is a breeze with plenty of spaces available. read more

This restaurant is a gluten free dream! Most of the menu is gluten free and the gluten free pita is incredible! It's nice and chewy and made fresh to order. The service was great and the view and decor is AMAZING This is my new favorite spot and can't wait to bring all my friends and family here read more

Who would have thought Monday evening would be busy? We didn't have a reservation. Waited about 15 mins for a table. It was fun watching them make fresh pita breads in the big oven while waiting for our table. I have no idea why we never dined here ever. So glad we finally did. Since it's on the top floor with huge windows, the interiors are very brightly lit and decorated tastefully with those big, beautiful chandeliers. We were seated at a table near the window. Our waiter brought out fresh, hot pitas and a sumac, zataar oil dip of sorts. We ordered the mezze platter of 5 mezzes - spicy hummus, baba ghanoush, Muhammara, arambeet and spinach fateyr. I love that they have so many different options to choose from. The cauliflower was perfectly fried and a good sized portion. The dips were all plenty. He brought in more pitas to mop everything up. We also got a falafel plate that came with rice and a side order of fries. And the size of fries was huge! Everything was lip smacking good. Also got a rose soda that was very refreshing and a Turkish coffee. Ended with a piece of baklava. We couldn't finish half the food and brought it back for a nice lunch tomorrow! Loved every bite of what we ate. Definitely going back when I crave a mezze tray! read more

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We arrived at 6:45 on a Friday night- even during the busy hours, we were seated quickly and with a smile. FOOD Mixed Grill for 2-3: An artfully arranged platter with grilled chunks of marinated chicken breast, sirloin steak, lamb, and kofta (patty of ground beef and lamb). Comes with your choice of rice (yellow rice or lentil rice), grilled veggies (zucchini, bell pepper, tomato, red and yellow/white onions), and tzatziki (fresh yogurt based sauce) and toum (garlicky, paste-like white sauce). Also has 3 sides included. Chicken was, in my opinion, over seasoned and too salty. Beef was perfect- from the juicy cook to the rich aroma of meat mixed with spices and the lean yet tender texture. Lamb was good, I heard- most of it went to my dining partners. They said it had quite a gamey flavor. Kofta was a bit on the dry side (but we did ask for well done on that one due to it being ground meat) and flavor was interesting. Gamey, almost too much for my taste, but this was due to the ingredients used and not the actual cooking. I'd say the spices were perfect on that one. For the beef, chicken, and lamb, portions were about one kebab each. Our sides- we picked the babaghanouge (eggplant and tahini dip), spinach fatayir (flatbread filled with spinach and pomegranate molasses), and fatoush (but they gave us Greek salad instead). Babaghanouge was extravagant. Sour flavor from the yogurt, creamy and toasty flavor from the tahini (sesame based sauce), and nice texture from the minced eggplant. I had it with the fresh housemade pita- I was full but ended up eating 2 and a quarter pitas because that dip was so damn good. Don't sleep on this one guys. Portions were generous too- even with 3 people using it quite liberally we had enough to take home. Spinach fatayir had a really nicely baked bread shell, hearty wheat flavor. The filling was a bit too sour for my taste but spinach was cooked perfectly and I liked that it was dairy free. Greek salad, while not what we ordered, was pretty good. A bit too heavy on the dressing and cheese (even though we asked for dressing on the side- must have been lost in the process of transcribing our order.) The herbs and veggies were super fresh and tasty. Rice was perfectly cooked, not oily and salty like some other places. No, this rice was light and delicious with hints of herbs and spices throughout. Portion was perfect for a family of three. The flavor paired with the meats and grilled veggies perfectly. Speaking of the grilled veggies- divine. There was oil on them, as one does when cooking vegetables, but not too much, and they were thoroughly cooked while still retaining that fresh, crisp crunch. The seasoning was perfectly light, allowing the natural deliciousness of the vegetables to shine through. The sharp sweetness of the onions paired perfectly with the richer meats and savory rice, and the umami from the grilled tomatoes and mushrooms turned the flavor of the whole dish up at least two notches. And how could I forget their housemade pita? It's a complementary part of the dining experience- brought out still fresh and warm from the oven, all puffed up with the heat of baking, and served with a simple olive oil and herbs dip. In one bite, you will be buffeted with a cloud of sweet fluffy, chewy, warming dough, with a flavor of light wheat that reminds one of a grassy field on a summer afternoon. Great on its own and even better with a housemade dip. I'd eat ten of these if my stomach and metabolism allowed me to. Of course we had to get dessert, so we opted for the baklava trio. Delicious and flaky and not as sweet as other places (though still quite sugary for my taste). Perfect portions to share with a family. Our waitress was extremely patient with us as it was our first time there and we weren't sure what to order, and cracked a few jokes with us and tolerated a few of our own as well. She also let us order dessert after the bill came because we were indecisive about it. Great service, even with so few staff members on a busy night. Food also came surprisingly quickly for the quantity and quality of it. Bathrooms and dining area were well-maintained, clean, and very modern/sleek looking. It's summer right now so they had the huge windows open, making the whole restaurant essentially outside seating. View from the table was killer. The one thing I will dock points for is that they got part of our order wrong. We ordered fattoush salad with dressing on the side and instead got Greek salad with dressing mixed in. Fine this time, but if they got the order wrong for, say, someone with severe allergies, and no one noticed, the outcome could be quite disastrous. All that aside. Food was killer, people were friendly, and place was clean and pleasant to be in. Lovely little place- check them out! (And check metropolitan markets for their hummus and babaghanouge, they sell these flavor deposits!) 4/5, 7/19/2024 read more

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Absolutely wonderful. Everything is fresh and delicious. Along with excellent customer service

Very different Mediterranean food with complementary breads. Service is fast and unique cooking style

Been here many times, AMAZING!! I would give it 6 stars if I could. staff is super friendly and accommodating. Ambiance is cozy and inviting! food is always spectacular, and portions are huge! prices are good!!! read more

The food at best is not consistent and its a hit a miss. The service is just awful. A bunch of teenagers who care barely communicate. They will get your order every time. The so called managers not sure how to handle dispute and make up rules as they wish if you demand a refund for an order they screwed up. The demand a minimum 18% tip. I don't think anyone should tip let alone order from them. I am never stepping a foot in this place and anyone who wants value for their money should not. read more

The view from this place was great! It has this big restaurant in a small town kinda vibe. We were super hungry when we went to this place so my opinion might be biased heavyset of the hunger ! We ordered the lentil plate and the falafel plate along with some spinach pie. The spinach pie was cooked right and I enjoyed the taste! Coming to the lentil rice, we were hoping to see a lot more of those caramalized onions similar to mdadra. That didn't seem to be the case ! The falafel was fresh and so was the hummus! This is a decent place in the Sammamish area if you are a local and don't want to drive far to get some lunch/dinner read more

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Great food, great ambience, amazing view and, lot of vegetarian options. I was really impressed by service. I ordered Zatar, it came over-cooked. A server who was just checking on us if we need anything else, noticed that the Zatar was not up to quality. He then took it inside and got us new Zatar. Additionally, he gave an ice cream and dessert on the house. I was really impressed with their honesty and attention to detail. read more