Food was great. Can't believe it is hidden inside of a gas station. These guys could have a…read morestandalone restaurant and it would do great

One of my favorite things about living in southern LA is finding little places off the beaten path…read moreto enjoy some great food. This place is just that. As soon as you walk into this convenience store you smell pleasant aroma from the food in the back. The lamb here is fantastic. I got the gyro platter for 7.59 and only finished all my food because it's that good. The lamb melts in your mouth. My man Ben gave me a little piece of lamb to sample before my meal, and stated better than filet mignon right?! And I had to just nod my head and smile. The side salad, cucumber white sauce, and hummus the meal comes with are all on point. I'm so satisfied, and thankful it didn't break the bank, which is rare nowadays. Friendly service, fantastic food, I'll back here everyday till my class is done here at southeastern. Another Hammond gem!

Celiacs, rejoice! There's a spot in town for us…read more My husband is Jewish and has wanted to try Tavi for awhile. The problem is we live in Houston and only come to the area to see my parents twice every year. On our final night, he said he wanted to go to Tavi. Wish granted. We got a reservation on Open Table (highly recommend) and headed that way. Will was our server (and was also the bartender). He was incredible. He explained how the kitchen has a dedicated fryer for gluten-free items so celiacs and gluten intolerant folks won't react. Words cannot express how much that means to us. Additionally, they could do the fried chicken hummus and use rice flour to bread it instead of wheat. We ordered it. Upon arrival, it was so incredibly good. They brought fresh vegetables (crudite) to use instead of pita (it's $8, but they are homegrown and fresh). My husband, who can have all the gluten in the world, enjoyed his with pita. He put it on his plate. The pita also came with olive oil and is made in house. You can watch them bake it in the wood-fired oven. The pita is also the base for the flatbreads. When it came time to order our real food, I got the shrimp and subbed couscous for the rice. It was like a fried Israeli rice with pistachios. Lots of crunch and excellent. The shrimp came in a New Orleans style bbq sauce. I could have drank just the sauce (and taken some years off of my life cause it was butter). My husband had the lamb shawarma since they were half off on Saturday. His came with fries. He was so impressed. If you come and split an appetizer, you could easily split a shawarma. The portions are huge (not on the shrimp, though). You definitely need reservations if you have a larger party. It's not too loud inside, but there's ongoing chatter in the background. I'd also recommend planning on staying at least an hour. They won't rush around. Parking can be a pain, so allow extra time for that. We will definitely be back!!

Dined at Tavi in downtown Covington on a Sunday and as always, it was quite good. My wife and I…read morestarted with the Tahini hummus appetizer with fresh warm pita and it was great. We each followed with the Fattoush salad. Crisp and tasty! As we have come to expect, service was excellent and the surroundings tastefully comfortable. Excellent desserts and a full bar are available. Tavi is the go to place in Covington for elegant Mediterranean dining.

I came in 30' before they closed and got the Mousaka plate. it came so fast that I got worried it…read morewas preplated. Not true! Man that was good! This mousaka was the recipe that uses both potatoes and bechamel sauce and, of course eggplant. The recipe was executed to perfection, soft ingredients that melted in your mouth Came with rice and a side salad and on top of the greens there was an aioli version called in Greek, made with love and lots of garlic. The pita came handy with it. I enjoyed the meal and was in my car before they closed at 9

The chicken was unseasoned! That was the worst experience I have had. Everything else was…read morefine...fried cheese, salad, etc.

Had the chicken Schawarma (?) it was very very good.... Chicken was moist not overcooked and…read morehard.... I was really surprised ... the spice mixture was perfect so was the Hummus all that came with ... Could be my fave Lebanese / Greek food. Wish they had a nice restaurant... food like that deservers a dining room !!

Ordered the combo shawarma plate and the steak fried cheese again a few days ago. Man if you want…read morethe real deal, you must give Sam's a try! The flavors are all there for your taste buds to savor. The fried cheese was a little small this time around and didn't have all the yummy garlicky oil/butter it's usually sitting in, but was still just as tasty. But the star dish for my wife and I is that combo shawarma plate!! The Grecian sauce and hummus along w the jasmine rice and meats jut make my mouth water for more. Their Lebanese tea is also the best around. We tried the others around town and were only disappointed after the first bite. No more shopping around for Greek/Lebanese food for us. It's always gonna be Sam's for the win.

Just off the St Charles streetcar line (near its shops, actually) is this cool little place with…read moretasty Mediterranean food, including maybe the best stuffed grape leaves I've ever sampled. My lula kebab platter was pretty good too, particularly the accompanying hummus. My waitress was a pleasure as well, not only because she was good at her job but because she came across as a genuinely nice person. If there was a letdown of any kind it involved the baklava, which though still pleasant was drier than what I prefer. Still, Lebanon's was in every respect a worthwhile stop (and a pretty economical meal too).

My husband and I have been trying to eat healthy, and after eating traditional and spicy New…read moreOrleans food for a few days, we just wanted something different. Lebanon's Cafe was exactly what we needed. It was delicious and healthy. Their homemade hummus was fresh and wonderful. The Greek salad was terrific. My husband had the gyro plate, which was equally wonderful. Our server was "Jack," and she was attentive and cheerful. It is clear that this is a family-run business, which we love to support. The food was made with love, and we took leftovers home to enjoy tomorrow. We will definitely be back.

We try to visit Baton Rouge and least a few times a year because our three grandchildren live…read morethere! When we do, Cafe Phoenicia is our "go to" Greek style restaurant! The restaurant is beautiful inside and that's both locations, the service is top notch from the hostess to waiters and the food is amazing! That's what keeps us coming back each time we are in town!.

Stopped in and tried the Cafe Phoenicia and it was worth the stop. Great food and service. Really…read morenice place with good vibes. Great selection on the menu. Would recommend and we will be back.

I come to eat here for lunch every time I'm working in the area. However, the last time I was here…read morewas over a year ago, so I was curious if it was just as good as I had remembered. I'm happy to report that their food is still awesome! Also, their dining atmosphere is really cozy, although very open with plenty of seating. Very nice music, appropriately themed, playing in the background. I was greeted by my hostess at the door immediately, and she was my server as well. Very friendly, happy and checked on me at just the right times. I always go for that Combination Plate, because I just can't steer myself away from it. The Chicken Shwarma and Gyros meat are always tender and flavorful. The Grecian Sauce, aka Tzatziki is amazing! The pita bread is fresh, and the hummus is a nice side along with the feta salad.

Found this place driving up to Natchez. Loved the lentil soup which was spicy enough to be…read moreinteresting as was the hummus. My major concern was the kefta kabob which was not served hot and it was rather dry unfortunately . I think I it's because a tour bus had arrived and they were overwhelmed. Otherwise, good service!

OMG! The best Greek I have ever had…read more The owner took amazing care of us and made some great recommendations. The restaurant has a lovely comfortable ambiance.

While visiting NOLA with friends, we were riding the green street car around. We were actually…read moreheading to another restaurant but as soon as we saw Olive Lebanese food, we stopped immediately! We ordered from a super friendly waiter who may have been part owner but was very proud of his establishment, as he should be. It's a cute place. Small but intimate. Clean bathroom! Always a good sign. We ordered a variety a fan favorites if you're familiar with Mediterranean foods as well as Rose Tea and Turkish Coffee. All of the above were truly legit!!! I have eaten Lebanese food many times all over the world. This is top two easy! Come for the food, stay for the cool staff!

Standard Greek and Lebanese menu, standard offerings all around. That's a good thing! The only…read morething missing here is a lunch menu (i.e. smaller portions). While the menu items look "standard," the execution and presentation are better than average. The royal hummus is loaded with tomatoes, feta, and olives. The vegetarian plate is fantastic. The falafel is very good, the grape leaves are perfect, and the moussaka is just lovely. And unlike other Greek/Lebanese places, the garlic is not overpowering and did not give me indigestion all day long. Can't go wrong here. Four stars - it's worth being a regular here!

2/29- hot the lamb shank plate. Lamb over rice pilaf, salad and hummus. Lamb was moist. But lacked…read moreany flavor. It looked and tasted like it was just boiled in water. Wasn't a fan. The Sharma fishes are excellent and I always get gyros. Tried the lamb chops last year and they had hardly any meat on them.

I'm not sure who i spoke to if it was the owner or not but i was picking up an order and he was…read moreextremely rude. Definitely won't ever come back!!

Hands down favorite Greek restaurant in all of Louisiana (and perhaps the world, yeah I'm looking…read moreat you too Greece) The owner (Mr. Kamal?) is the friendliest most down to earth guy you'll meet. Then, the food, oh my gosh the food. I didn't even like hummus until I had Kamals hummus. I didn't even like tea until I had their Lebanese Tea!!! Everything from their gyro to their chicken , to their fried cheese to their spinach pies and the flowing drinks. This is a must visit place, rather you want a nice sit down or had a rough day at work and don't feel like cooking? Hop through their drive through to pick up your order! (Don't let the word "drive-thru" fool you, this is not fast food, this is very good quality food that has a convenient window for people placing To-Go orders) I wish I took photos of all the food, but I tend to put my phone away when I'm here and truly enjoy my time and the company.