Amardeen Cafe
Amardeen Cafe
A blend of chickpeas, tahini, fresh garlic, lemon and olive oil. Vegan.
Large hummus topped with choice of chicken or lamb and beef shawarma and roasted almonds.
A blend of smoked eggplant, tahini, fresh garlic, yogurt, lemon and parsley, topped with olive oil.
A fluffy spread made of a blend of fresh garlic, lemon juice and canola oil. Vegan.
Yogurt, garlic, cucumber and mint.
A cream Kefir cheese dip topped with olive oil and served with zaatar.
A cream Kefir cheese dip topped with olive oil and garlic and served with zaatar.
Roasted Red Peppers, Walnuts, Pomegranate Molasses, Aleppo Pepper, Sumac
A baked seasoned mixture of lean top sirloin and crushed wheat made in layers and stuffed with spiced ground sirloin, roasted onions and pine nuts. Served with tzatziki.
Seasoned mixture of crushed chickpeas, parsley, garlic, onion and spices. Served with tahini. Vegan.
Stuffed grape leaves. A vegetarian favorite. Seasoned rice, parsley, chopped onions and tomatoes. Rolled in grape leaves. Vegan.
Delicious layers of toasted pita, eggplant, marinated lamb and beef, topped with homemade yogurt sauce and roasted almonds.
Fried cauliflower topped with tahini sauce, sumac and roasted almonds. Vegan.
Vegan.
Simmered fava beans, flavored with garlic, lemon juice and olive oil.
A deep-fried seasoned mixture of lean top sirloin and crushed wheat stuffed with spiced ground sirloin, roasted onions and pine nuts.
Half dozen. A blend of French Feta, akawii, sweet cheese with mint, stuffed in our home-made dough and baked in our stone oven.
Esfiha. Half dozen. A delicious mixture of ground lamb and beef, tomatoes, pine nuts, onion and spices, stuffed in our home-made dough and baked in our stone oven.
Half dozen. Spinach pies filled with a mixture of spinach, onions, tomatoes, walnuts, sumac and lemon juice. Vegan.
Half dozen. Deep fried fatayer stuffed with ground sirloin, onion, pine nuts and spices.
A refreshing parsley salad mix of bulgar wheat, fresh tomatoes, onions, fresh mint, lemon, salt and extra virgin olive oil. Vegan.
Hearts of romaine lettuce with flame-broiled chicken breast, feta, tomatoes, pistachios and fresh cilantro tossed in our home-made balsamic dressing.
Chopped iceberg lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, black olives, sun-dried tomatoes, feta cheese, pistachios and flame broiled chicken breast tossed in our home-made Greek dressing and topped with carrots.
Hearts of romaine lettuce, 3-color peppers, tomatoes, carrots, French feta, red onion and then topped with char-broiled shrimp and pistachios. Served with our home-made passion fruit dressing.
Hearts of romaine lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers and onion topped with Greek feta cheese, Kalamata olives and oregano. Topped with our home-made Greek dressing.
Hearts of romaine lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers and onion topped with Greek feta cheese, Kalamata olives and oregano. Topped with our home-made Greek dressing.
Crisp hearts of romaine, Persian cucumber, fresh mint, Roma tomatoes, radishes, green onions, feta cheese and croutons. Topped with oregano-garlic flavored chicken. Served with our home-made lemon and olive oil blended dressing.
A Mediterranean blend of toasted pita bread, tomatoes, Italian parsley, radishes, romaine lettuce, onions, cucumbers and seasoned with herbs. Served with our homemade lemon and olive oil blended dressing. Vegan.
A Mediterranean blend of toasted pita bread, tomatoes, Italian parsley, radishes, romaine lettuce, onions, cucumbers and seasoned with herbs. Served with our homemade lemon and olive oil blended dressing.
Spinach, red onion, feta cheese, walnuts, tomatoes, beets, olives, cranberries and mushrooms tossed in our home-made Greek dressing and topped with carrots.
Spinach, red onion, feta cheese, walnuts, tomatoes, beets, olive, cranberries and mushrooms tossed in our home-made Greek dressing and topped with carrots.
Imported zaatar (thyme), labneh, tomatoes, tomatoes, cucumbers, olives and fresh mint. Served with choice of side.
Eggplant, lettuce, tomatoes, parsley and garlic spread. Served with choice of side. Vegan.
Crispy cauliflower, tomatoes and pickled cucumbers topped with tahini sauce. Served with choice of side. Vegan.
Marinated strips of beef and lamb charbroiled on open fire. Topped with tahini sauce and tomatoes, rolled in pita bread. Served with choice of side.
Marinated strips of chicken charbroiled on an open fire. Topped with garlic sauce and tomatoes, rolled in pita bread. Served with choice of side.
Charbroiled strips of chicken breast, marinated in a tasty garlic lemon saffron sauce and rolled in pita with garlic and tomatoes. Served with choice of side.
A seasoned blend of ground beef sirloin, parsley and onions charbroiled and topped with hummus, tomatoes and herbed onions. Rolled in pita bread. Served with choice of side.
Marinated cubes of lamb, hummus, tomatoes, green bell pepper and onions, charbroiled to perfection. Served with choice of side.
Vegetarian sandwich rolled in pita bread and topped with tomatoes, radishes, frsh mint, parsley, lettuce, turnip pickle and tahini sauce. Served with choice of side. Vegan.
Broiled chicken marinated in a blend of herbs and topped with garlic sauce and tomatoes. Rolled in pita bread. Served with choice of side.
Seasoned with a blend of more than 12 herbs, thyme sesame seeds, oregano and extra virgin oil. Topped with Roma tomatoes, French feta, Parmesan and mozzarella cheese.
Baba ghanouj, topped with assorted grilled fresh vegetables, roasted peppers, fresh tomatoes, basil and thyme. Topped with mozzarella cheese.
Marinated pieces of meat, herbed onions, 3 color peppers and fresh tomatoes with homemade tahini sauce base. Topped with mozzarella cheese.
Spicy barbecue sauce, Gouda cheese, marinated chicken, fresh cilantro and red onions. Topped with mozzarella cheese.
Fresh basil pesto sauce, marinated shrimp, Roma and sun-dried tomatoes, red onions and dry mint. Topped with mozzarella cheese.
Home-made garlic chili sauce, peppers, red onions, tomatoes, mushrooms, Parmesan cheese, oregano and grilled chicken marinated in special spices. Topped with mozzarella cheese.
Marinated strips of chicken shawarma, herbed onions, fresh tomatoes, red onions, in home-made herbed tomatoes sauce. Topped with mozzarella cheese.
Pepperoni, home-made tomato sauce and fresh spices. Topped with mozzarella cheese.
Cheese with fresh spices and home-made tomatoes sauce. Topped with mozzarella cheese.
Warak areesh. A dozen grape leaves stuffed with rice, ground sirloin and spices. Served with tzatziki.
Brown lentil, bourghol, olive oil and spices topped with crispy onions, served with side salad. Vegan.
Stew of eggplant, garbanzo beans, onion, tomato and spices. Served with rice. Vegan.
Marinated strips of chicken grilled and served with basmati rice, hummus and garlic sauce. Comes with fresh baked pita bread and choice of side.
Marinated strips of lamb and beef grilled and served with basmati rice, hummus, tomatoes and tahini sauce. Comes with fresh baked pita bread and choice of side.
2 skewers of marinated cubes of lamb served with basmati rice, hummus, tomatoes, green pepper and onions. Comes with fresh baked pita bread and choice of side.
2 skewers of marinated chicken tenders served with basmati rice, hummus, tomatoes, and garlic sauce. Comes with fresh baked pita bread and choice of side.
3 skewers of chicken, koufta and lamb served with basmati rice, garlic sauce and hummus. Comes with fresh baked pita bread and choice of side.
Fresh cut lamb chops charbroiled to perfection and served with basmati rice and hummus. Comes with fresh baked pita bread and choice of side.
Combination of kafta, chicken, lamb kabobs and lamb chops. Comes with fresh baked pita bread and choice of side.
2 skewers of marinated shrimp, charbroiled on open fire to perfection, served with basmati rice, hummus, tomatoes and garlic sauce. Comes with fresh baked pita bread and choice of side.
Two skewers of marinated New York steak cubes served with basmati rice, hummus and tomatoes.Comes with fresh baked pita bread.
Two skewers of ground top sirloin mixed with onions, parsley and seven spices. Served with basmati rice, hummus, tomatoes and fresh baked pita bread.
Hummus, tabouleh, baba ghanouj, chicken and beef and lamb shawarma, dolma, falafels, baked kebeh, tzatziki, tahini, garlic sauce and pickles. Comes with fresh baked pita bread.
Hummus, tabouleh, baba ghanouj, dolma, flat kebah, tzatziki, pickles, borak chicken and koufta kabob, garlic sauce and baklava. Comes with fresh baked pita bread.
Hummus, tabouleh, baba ghaouj, garlic tahini, fattoush, dolma, falafel and mixed pickles. Comes with freshly baked pita bread.
Made with highest quality ingredients including aged basmati rice and served with roasted nuts.
Made with highest quality ingredients including aged basmati rice and served with roasted nuts.
Made with highest quality ingredients including aged basmati rice and served with roasted nuts.
Tomatoes, cucumber, onion, mushroom, squash, pepper, carrots, peas, green beans and corn. Served with roasted nuts and regular rice. Vegan.
Tender chunks of lamb served over basmati rice and a side of yogurt. Cooked with ground sirloin and 7 spices sprinkled with pine nuts and almond slivers.
Milk Ashta between two layers of shredded crispy wheat, served with pistachios and a rosewater reduction
Mozzarella and Sweet Cheese base topped with a semolina soft cake and baked. Served with pistachios and a rosewater reduction
Rolled phyllo baklava with cashew nut and topped with pistachio
Cream pudding, topped with pistachios and rosewater reduction.
Apricot drink.
Tamarind drink.
Date drink served with pine nuts.
40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Syrah, 15% Cinsault, 5% Carignan
65% Viognier, 20% Chardonnay, 10% Obeidi (Lebanese native varietal; Ancestor grape of Chardonnay), 5% Muscat
50% Sauvignon Blanc, 25% Chardonnay, 25% Semillion
40% Syrah, 30% Cabernet Franc, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon
60% Cabernet Franc,40% Syrah
English Beer
German Beer
Chicken Kebab, Basmati white rice, Lebanese salad with lemon dressing, hummus, cucumber pickles, side of garlic whip. Individually wrapped Pita Bread included (contains gluten)
Eggplant Moussaka, Basmati white rice, Lebanese salad with lemon dressing, cauliflower tagine, side of hummus. Individually wrapped pita included on the side (contains gluten)
Beef Kafta Kebab, Basmati white rice, Lebanese salad with lemon dressing, hummus, turnip pickles, side of tzatziki. Individually wrapped pita included on the side (contains gluten)
Freshly grilled balsamic chicken, heart of romaine lettuce, French feta, pistachios, parmesan, cilantro, balsamic dressing, side of hummus. Individually wrapped pita included on the side (contains gluten)
Includes Greek salad, hummus, fresh pita bread, falafel, tahini, chicken kabob, garlic, and basmati rice.
Includes fattoush salad, hummus, falafel, tahini, chicken kebab, beef kebab, basmati rice and fresh pita bread.
Includes 20 assorted half wraps, salad and baklava. serves 8-10
A delicious middle-eastern blend of garbanzo beans, tahini, fresh garlic, lemon juice and topped with olive oil.
A tasty blend of baked eggplant, tahini, fresh garlic, lemon juice, topped with olive oil.
A cream kefir cheese dip, served plain or with garlic.
A seasoned mixture of rice, parsley, chopped onions, and tomatoes, rolled in grape leaves.
A vegetarian delight of a seasoned mixture of crushed garbanzo beans, parsley, garlic, onions spices and served with tahini and vegetables.
Mediterranean spiced meat wrapped in a delicate pastry shell and lightly baked to a golden crisp.
Mediterranean cheese and spices wrapped in a delicate pastry shell and baked to a golden crisp.
A seasoned mixture of spinach, onions, tomatoes, walnuts, sumac and lemon juice stuffed in our home made dough.
Deep fried fatayer stuffed with ground sirloin, onion, pine nuts, and spices.
Cocktail size pizza seasoned with a blend of more than 12 herbs, thyme, sesame seeds, oregano, and extra virgin olive oil. Topped with Roma tomatoes, French feta, and parmesan cheese.
A deep fried seasoned mixture of lean top sirloin and crushed wheat, stuffed with spiced ground sirloin, roasted onions and pine nuts.
Hearts of romaine lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, topped with Greek feta cheese, Kalamata olives and oregano topped with Greek dressing.
A Mediterranean blend of toasted pita, tomatoes, parsley, radishes, romaine lettuce and mixed springs, onions, cucumbers and seasoned with herbs. Served with our home-made lemon and olive oil blended dressing.
A refreshing parsley salad mix of bulgur wheat, fresh tomatoes, onions, fresh mint, lemon, salt and extra virgin olive oil.
Hearts of romaine lettuce with flame-broiled chicken breasts, feta, tomatoes, pistachios and fresh cilantro in our home made balsamic dressing.
Chopped iceberg lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, black olives, sundried tomatoes, feta cheese, Greek dressing and topped with carrots.
Hearts of romaine lettuce, 3 color peppers, tomatoes, carrots, French feta, red onions, topped with char-broiled shrimp and pistachios and served with our home-made passion fruit dressing.
Crisp hearts of romaine, Persian cucumber, dry mint, Roma tomatoes, radishes, green onions, feta cheese, croutons, topped with our oregano-garlic flavored chicken and served with our lemon and olive oil dressing.
A traditional vegetarian casserole. Layers of eggplant, garbanzo beans, onions, tomatoes and spices baked to suit your taste.
Layers of patties of kafta made from ground sirloin with onions and parsley, potatoes, and tomatoes baked to your liking.
A traditional lentil pilaf made with brown lentils, onions, and spices. Topped with crispy onions and served with the house salad.
24 Grape leaves stuffed with ground beef, rice and spices and cooked to perfection.
Baked kibbeh. A baked seasoned mixture of lean top sirloin and crushed wheat made in layers and stuffed with spiced ground sirloin, roasted onions, and pine nuts.
Tender strips of marinated chicken sauted with spices and herbs on a bed of bryani rice made with the highest quality aged basmati rice and topped with roasted nuts.
Marinated strips of lamb on a bed of bryani rice made with the highest quality aged basmati rice and topped with roasted nuts.
Grilled garden vegetables on a bed of bryani rice made with the highest quality aged basmati rice and topped with roasted nuts.
Jumbo marinated shrimp grilled on a bed of bryani rice made with the highest quality aged basmati rice and topped with roasted nuts.
Tender chunks of lamb served over basmati rice and sprinkled with almond slivers.
Long basmati grain rice famous for its fragrance and delicate flavor.
Marinated skewers of chicken tenders grilled to perfection.
Skewers of ground sirloin beef mixed with onions, parsley and spices and charbroiled to perfection.
Marinated shrimp on skewers and charbroiled to perfection.
Marinated cubes of lamb on skewers and charbroiled to perfection.
Strips of chicken marinated and grilled to perfection.
Strips of lamb marinated with lemon juice, oil, special spices and grilled to perfection
Priced per chop.
Per lb. A cold sauce made of sesame paste blended with lemon juice and garlic.
Middle Eastern pockets of bread.
Per lb. A traditional sauce that goes with the chicken and made of fresh garlic blended with lemon and olive oil.
Per lb.
12 pieces. A fillo-dough pastry rolled into tubes containing pistachios and cashews fillings. Baked and served with our home made rose syrup.
a plate of food
a plate of food and a bowl of yogurt
Outdoor seating.
Amardeen Meza Platter
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Jack's worker bees are serving up some tasty Supreme Croissants this morning. Yum-yum!
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Karen M.
Jun 11, 2024
Your review is detailed and conveys your positive experience well. Here's a slightly refined version for clarity and flow:A fantastic place for Mediterranean food! The food is amazing, the ambiance is nice, and the service is outstanding with very friendly staff. Our server, a wonderful guy from Lebanon, impressed us with his perfect Spanish and English. He smoothly switched to Spanish when he heard us talking, which really delighted us.This time, we ordered the shared Meza platter to try a variety of items. It was so good and offered a huge amount of food! My husband and I ate until we were beyond full and still had leftovers. The only thing I would change about this platter is to swap the baked kibbe for the fried one, as I'm not a big fan of the baked version and was craving the fried one. However, this is obviously a very personal preference. The platter options are absolutely fantastic.I checked in with Yelp and received a free Fatayer Sampler, which included one of each of their three fillings: cheese, beef, and spinach. All three were delicious!I personally felt that the Meza platter, given the huge amount of food, was a really good value, and we were very happy with our bill.
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Holly S.
May 1, 2024
I was a bit nervous when I walked in the door because around 6:15pm the dining room only had 1 large party and two tables seated. But low and behold it was the calm before the storm. I was seated promptly and while I reviewed the menu and took my time to order, the flood gates opened and the dining room was maxed out. I ordered: cauliflower tagline: cauliflower was crispy fried on the florets but stems still had a bit of a crunch. I omitted the tahini and had a small side of garlic sauce - there's is great! 1/2 hummus: creamy and well balanced. Cucumbers instead of pate - cucumbers were Persian variety and extremely fresh. Turnip pickles: this was my favorite of everything I ordered. Super duper vinegar-y... I could eat a bucket of these!Side grilled vegetable skewer... mega for a single skewer/side - packed full of peppers, onions, squash and zucchini. Well flame charred and excellent seasoning. My only compliant is that there was only one baby mushroom. Dining room is basic. There is a large outdoor patio seating area. The staff did a tremendous job handling the rush and worked together to take care of all the tables. Will definitely be back for more!
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Karan S.
Feb 17, 2024
As a frequent diner who values transparency and fair pricing, I recently visited Amardeem with a group of five people. I was taken aback by the establishment's policy of imposing a mandatory 20% gratuity for parties of just five people.While I understand the need for gratuity in the service industry, especially for larger parties where servers may exert more effort, it felt disproportionate and unjustified for such a small group. This policy seemed more like a revenue tactic rather than a reflection of the service provided.Furthermore, this policy can inadvertently penalize diners who may have had less satisfactory experiences but are still obliged to pay the predetermined gratuity.In summary, while the dining experience at Amardeen was enjoyable, the mandatory 20% gratuity for parties of just five people left a sour taste in my mouth. I hope the management reconsiders this policy to ensure a more equitable and customer-friendly approach to tipping.
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Marva S.
Aug 7, 2024
Crisp and warming breakfast today! I had the Supreme Croissant with cheese and egg, topped with either turkey bacon or "the Real McCoy!"
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Anne H.
Jan 17, 2024
Good food and good for groups. We had our work luncheon here and it was nice to be able to make a reservation for 12 of us. The food overall was good. The baba ghanouj and Labneh was good. I ordered the shrimp biryani (pictured). The shrimp was cooked well; I probably shouldn't have eaten all of it. My coworker got the lamb chop entree and I had one of the chops. It was delicious. The lamb was so tender and there was enough to share with 2 people. Another person said the Moussaka was standard and the lamb kebab was a little tough
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Alicia B.
Jul 3, 2024
Delicious and super authentic! Authentic Lebanese restaurant I highly recommend! Plenty of vegetarian options too
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Sheila C.
Dec 13, 2023
Been here twice and loved it both times. The food is amazing and the ambience is nice. The service is outstanding, very friendly staff.We tried the Meza platter, so we could try a bunch of different items. So good and so much food! There were four of us and we all went home with another meal! Everything tastes fresh and is delicious. I checked in with Yelp and got a free offer, which we used as well. A Fatayer Sampler. The was a bit small, but still delicious.
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Tiana F.
Apr 11, 2024
This family run restaurant is the top spot for authentic Lebanese cuisine in San Diego. The atmosphere transports you straight to Lebanon, and you can even enjoy a cold Almaza beer imported from there. The staff are welcoming, and every dish is seasoned just right. It's also an ideal choice for catering. The mezze platter offers a bit of everything - don't miss out on the tabbouleh, hummus, kibbeh, and your preferred meats. It might sound odd, but their French fries are out of this world. And definitely leave space for dessert; the kanefe is a must-try and won't let you down.
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Sam B.
Apr 23, 2024
We had a delicious spread last night. I highly recommend the mezze platter and the mixed kebab plate. That is plenty of food to be shared and also gives the opportunity to try all the delicious offerings.Sorry I forgot to take pictures. The kebabs were perfectly cooked. All the spreads were great. Don't forget to get a bottle of Lebanese red wine. That was good wine as well.
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Scott S.
Aug 8, 2024
Absolutely delicious highly recommended. Everything was very fresh and high quality. Our waitress was very sweet and accommodating. Quaint ambiance. If you haven't been here you are missing out
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Rated: 4.4 (842 reviews) · $$
Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Greek
