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    The Diplomat Eatery and Tavern

    4.3 (987 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    THE DIPLOMAT EATERY AND TAVERN ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials

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    Dinner
    Paige A.

    Came here after my girlfriend has been raving about this Mediterranean restaurant for months and honestly, the fact that she's been coming here for years with her family already said a lot. We finally made it a girls outing after a Pilates class, and I'm so glad we did. The restaurant itself is simple, a decent size, and very minimalistic. The food, though, was way better than I anticipated. My only regret? Not listening to my friend and ordering what she got. She had the beef kabob, and I ordered the gyro. Don't get me wrong, the gyro was delicious, but her meat was absolutely mouthwatering. I also ordered a tequila mule... mmm, so tasty. The salad and hummus were super fresh, and the service was great, very friendly and genuinely helpful when it came to deciding what to order. That always makes such a difference. Safe to say this spot has officially been added to my list of favorite restaurants in Monrovia. Will definitely be back and next time, I'm ordering the beef kabob.

    Eggplant cold appetizer
    Wilver T.

    The Diplomat never disappoints! I wanted to celebrate my birthday with a place I knew would definitely have good food and Im beyond happy with my choice. The hummus is always delicious along with the rice. Service is always friendly and I love that there is an option for indoor and outdoor seating available. Will definitely be back :)

    Amaya P.

    Every plate was just spectacular. Service was top notch. My group requested off the menu drinks specalized drinks and they made it so delicious. They did it with a smile and did a fantastic job. Great pricing for the quality of food. Definitely recommend

    Aftin J.

    This spot was pretty good. I ordered a mixed plate and a chicken kebab plate. The star of the show was the chicken and I also really enjoyed the pickled cabbage. The hummus fine, not as smooth of a texture as I prefer but still tasty. I did not dine in but the interior is really beautiful and has a very nice bar. Would love to dine in at some point.

    Rosa R.

    I came here for a birthday celebration. Decor was nice however tables seemed a bit plain. Like they needed some linens or flowers. Not sure! Anyway, food was tasty. I was missing some garlic sauce or something . I like eating my chicken with garlic but I guess they don't have that here. Rice was ok and portions were ok too. Service was ok, she could have been better. The restaurant was basically empty. So having to ask for napkins 3 times wasn't ok. I do think it's worth coming back though. lamb chops were so tasty!

    Jason Y.

    Love the vibes. Great bar area and drinks. Service was great. Food was just average. The rice is different. Hummus was ok. I would just come to have some drinks.

    Peter D.

    I went to The Diplomat in Monrovia because people kept telling me to. Simple as that. When enough folks say the same thing, you eventually listen. I wasn't planning on writing a review, but the food ended up being good enough that I felt like I should. Joey, the guy running the place, is cool and easygoing. You can tell he's been around restaurants his whole life. I was looking at the menu thinking I'd get a lule kabob (I like kabobs, never had a bad one anywhere), but Joey walked over, took the menu out of my hands and said, "You're getting the lamb chops." So I went with it. Good call. The lamb chops were really good -- not dry, not tough, just juicy and full of flavor. I don't pretend to be a food expert, but you know when something is done right, and these were. I had them with a side of eggplant and rice and honestly didn't need anything else. The place itself is kind of interesting. It's not one of those spots with flags and pictures all over the walls trying to look "Mediterranean." It feels more like a modern bar and restaurant, but with food that's actually worth eating. I liked that. The drink menu is serious. Tons of bourbon and gin if you're into that. I wasn't drinking because of Dry January, but I noticed Coors Light was only five bucks, which is cheap these days. Most places charge almost double. I didn't try everything, but from what I saw coming out of the kitchen, there's a lot more than just kabobs. Steaks, chicken, other stuff that looked good. It's not a one-item kind of place. Is it the best restaurant in Monrovia? I don't know. I haven't been everywhere. But I do know I left full, happy, and thinking about when I'd come back.

    Wrap (beef)
    Kara S.

    It was my first time coming to this place. My old co workers often go here so I've definitely heard of the place. The food is pretty good. We went during lunch and my friend and I both got the wrap. She got a side of fries and I got a side of baba ganoush. Service was okay except for the fact that she was hesitant in giving us more to go containers and almost lost my friend's credit card. Come at lunch as it isn't that busy (I heard this place is poppin at night though). We sat next to the cabinets of alcohol and whisky (I heard they have a really good whiskey selection for all the whiskey lovers out there).

    Hummus and Moroccan eggplant, and some emaciated pitas
    Cynthia W.

    Meh. This is how I feel about the food. I got the salmon. I was kind of disappointed that they didn't have salmon kebabs, but nonetheless.... another reviewer said the salmon was "well done". I use this phrase when I mean something is done well - like, it's good - like, "Well done on your class presentation!" In this case, I mean...cooked well done salmon. Not delicious, juicy, tender, medium rare salmon like salmon should be cooked.....but well done, hard-ish, dry-ish, having all of the soul and joy sucked out of it salmon. For $22. *sobs dramatically* The rice that it sat on was pretty delicious though. And our friends had gotten the 2 person combo to share - which comes with chicken, beef, and lule kebabs. They seemed to like it very much. We also got the hummus (good), the moroccan eggplant (very good), a lentil and chard soup (we were sort of wondering where the chard was in the soup), and the spinach boreg (this was like a fried wonton with spinach inside - I was sort of hoping for a denser packet here - there was a lot of air). Oh, and the pitas were the flat boring ones that you can get at the grocery market. I think we have been spoiled by pitas the likes of Zaatar's in Fresno, Ammatoli in Long Beach, and Mazal in LA, where they are fluffy and freshly made. They do give you pita refills if you need. Service was good, and we enjoyed time with our friends. Just wish the actual food was a bit better, especially at the prices these were at. $14 for a bowl of soup? $12 for a small serving of hummus? *Sigh* Bathrooms are gendered and multi-stalled....and of course, the women's bathroom is the one that has the diaper changing station. *sigh* Street and lot parking aplenty in Monrovia.

    Menu Jan. 2026
    Bob S.

    Indoor and outdoor seating available. High tops and low tops and bar seating, too. Started with fried cauliflower. Yum! Had the chicken kabob plate. The chicken was seasoned well...but a bit dry. The rice was fabulous. It also came with pita bread (no humus). Brewed iced tea to drink and followed up with the baklava. There are 2 small bite sized pieces. Order your own because one bite won't be enough. It was good. Server was attentive and great at refills. Parking available on the street or the free parking lot.

    Hummus with beef
    Lauren L.

    Went here on a Sunday afternoon, the place were pretty empty when we arrived. My friend and I shared the hummus with beef appetizer and the combo for 2 platter. We can definitely taste the authenticity of the food served, especially the hummus. One thing is that we wished that the platter would be served warmer, that would make it more enjoyable for us. Server was very nice, she actively went to our table to see how we're doing. Thank you so much! Overall a great Mediterranean spot in Monrovia (with happy hours too!)

    Greek salad with chicken
    Mary Ann V.

    Great spot serving Mediterranean food and great drinks too. Came with a group, our server was attentive. The apps were delicious- olives and hummus with beef, shareable for a group of 6. I ordered the Greek chicken salad, I enjoyed the dressing. I had a bite of the gyro wrap- it was yum! Love the decor inside

    Combo for Two (Chicken, Beef, and Lule Kebabs)
    Jason L.

    My wife and I were in the mood for some Mediterranean food and stumbled upon this fun restaurant. It was a nice surprise that they were a whiskey bar and also had beer on tap. The restaurant had a cool, chill, and fun atmosphere. We came in with our stroller and the waitress/hostess was very nice and accommodating. They provided a seat where we could park our baby right next to us. We browsed the menu and noticed they had happy hours and specials on certain days, so we definitely want to come back for those! We ordered the Baba-Ghanouj (grilled smoked eggplant with sesame paste) and the Combo for Two (Chicken, Beef and Lule Kebabs). For drinks, we got the Dilomat Pilsner and the Trumer German Pilsner. The Baba-Ghanouj was good and flavorful. It came with pita bread and my wife really enjoyed it. The Combo for Two was a good first time order that allowed us to try the chicken, beef, and the lule kebab (lean ground fillet beef mixed with onions and spices). It also came with rice pilaf and pita bread. The chicken was a bit dry but the beef and lule kebab were delicious. We will probably just order the beef kebab and lule kebab next time. The beers were refreshing. Both were good but we enjoyed the Trumer more. The Trumer was more flavorful and it also comes in its own special glass. Overall, we would return and look forward to experiencing their happy hour menu!

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    Not very often do well made drinks go with great Mediterranean food... they did it well. Will definitely be going back!

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    Is the food halal/is there halal dishes?

    I just called them today and someone confirmed that everything is halal.

    Do they take reservations?

    I think you have to call in and they only take resy if you have 6+ people (updated 2/24/22)

    Is indoor dinning open?

    I believe so, with limited seating, if my info regarding the latest California safety ordinances is correct, but I would call them first, just to be sure.

    Is it pet friendly for outdoor seating?

    Yes, we are!

    Good for a date night with my beautiful wife?

    It's pretty casual but yes, it would be a cool date.

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    Janet's Mediterranean Cuisine - #2 plate (Feeds 2) but I finished this myself ;)

    Janet's Mediterranean Cuisine

    4.3(947 reviews)
    1.5 mi
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    Halal
    Casual dining

    Amazing food !!! My wife and I loves this place!! Amazing…read moreemployees !!! And amazing management!!! The best Mediterranean in LA!!! And also I just wanna share what we experienced on Sunday, February 1, 2026 a customer was having an altercation with an employee named Marissa and the customer was being so rude because we got our food before her and the employee was being super nice and kind about it, and just wanted to note that it was also her birthday that day. I just love how the employee handle rude customers and I feel like this place and have more support and she was always saying kind things the customer. and after that altercation, the customer left with the middle finger in her hand.

    Janet's Mediterranean Duarte, CA…read more Date went 5/6/26 Time went 10:37am it didn't appear to be too busy Establishment Clean and had ample table seating for in house eating; I ordered at the touch screen kiosk placed right in front of the entry when you enter. Staff weren't present at the counter when I arrived, but greeted me when they came out to bring somebody's else's food to the dining area. Ordered food at 10:38am Got my food at 10:43am 5 minute wait time, quite possibly the quickest wait time I've seen at an establishment Food ordered Chicken and Beef Combo $24.49 With taxes grand total was $27.06 Food ratings Chicken and Beef Combo - 6.5/10 I was so sadden by the amount I spent for this combo. While the chicken and beef looked aesthetically pleasing the texture was a little bit on the drier side for my taste. The rice was good. The salad looked sad and not appetizing, I didn't even eat it and I HATE wasting food. My pita bread came inside a "PITA DOUX" package; as if it was purchased from a store and left in the bag it was purchased from. I essentially paid $27 for 5 pieces of beef and 6 pieces of chicken and some rice :( I won't be coming here again.

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    Janet's Mediterranean Cuisine - Grape leaf wrap. First time trying it ever and it was little sour for me. The falafel was amazing. I ate one before the photo

    Grape leaf wrap. First time trying it ever and it was little sour for me. The falafel was amazing. I ate one before the photo

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    Sahara Middle Eastern Cuisine - Combination Kababs

    Sahara Middle Eastern Cuisine

    4.5(903 reviews)
    5.9 mi
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    My family and I frequent a lot of Mediterranean/Middle Eastern restaurants, whether it's a sit…read moredown restaurant or takeout--and Sahara might just be the best we've ever had! We heard good things about Sahara and decided to check it out yesterday; and it exceeded expectations. I had the beef kebab plate, while my mom and brother had the chicken kebab plate. We loved how they had complimentary snacks (olives, cheese, and cucumber) and also that the plate came with either soup or salad. The meat dishes were so flavorful and honestly the best we've had at any restaurant. They gave a lot of meat too; 8 pieces each dish. The baba ghanoush was also great. Last but not least, Mary, our server, was extremely pleasant and attentive. We can't wait to go back!

    How many times have I driven past this restaurant and never noticed? A lot, but now that I'm…read moreacquainted, well, that's going to change. My first impression was how friendly everyone is, both employees and customers. I also noticed the aroma of mesquite smoke, which is a principle difference between their food and many others that use gas grills. The wonderful lady at the counter welcomed me and suggested the split kabob plate with half each beef and chicken. She also gave me the lunch and dinner menus to peruse. I grabbed a table and didn't wait long before my order was ready. Lots of rice pilaf, hummus, and tabouli. Additionally, there was a portion of garlic sauce. The portion of meat was equally impressive. I was still afflicted with recent dental work so I had to eat slowly and carefully. Their food is very crushable if not for that. They also quarter the pita bread which allows easier dipping or making mini wraps. Anyhow, I'm sure I'll be back sooner than later to try the Lula (aka koubideh), lamb, and other unique house specials. The essence of wood smoke is especially good, so that's a high mark. 4.5 overall My only criticisms are the rice could have been warmer, and the sauce more garlicky.

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