Habibi Lebanon

My son and I stopped into Habibi Lebanon last night for dinner. From the moment that we stepped into the restaurant, we were treated like family. The owner, Perry introduced himself and walked us through the menu options. The trio platter was an amazing start. You can tell by the presentation of the babaganoush, tzatziki and hummus that a lot of work and care was taken into the dishes. I had a Seafood Grill, which was insanely good. Without a doubt, it's the best salmon and scallops that I've ever had. My son had the Mixed Grill Trio which was so much food even he couldn't finish the entire plate (even with me stealing bites). The only word that I can use to describe the baklava and Banoffee Pie is: heavenly. Dessert was the perfect punctuation mark on the night. Do yourself a favor. Do your taste buds a favor. Have dinner at Habibi Lebanon. You will thank yourself.

This place was fantastic. The menu had so many things that we wanted to try that we way over ate. We started with the trio, which was hummus, babaganoush and tzatziki. We also had the falafel appetizer and the cauliflower appetizer. Everything was so delicious! For dinner we had the mixed grill, which was a chicken skewer, a steak skewer and one kofta skewer. This was served with rice and tabun (garlic sauce). We also had the beef shawarma. Everything was fantastic. We finished the meal with the Banoffee Pie, which was amazing. I just reheated my leftovers (I mean with all that food for 4 people there were bound to be leftovers). They were just as good as in the restaurant. The service was impeccable. We weren't rushed, nor were they slow. The owner was working the floor and was super kind! If you are looking for good Lebanese food look no further. This place was phenomenal.

This is such a great addition to the food scene in Cornelius! The owners are so wonderful; the service and food were incredible! I truly enjoyed myself.We sampled Cilantro Shrimp on our visit, and they were heavenly. Even after the shrimp was gone, we wouldn't let the server take the dish because the sauce was so yummy!The Triple Dip comes with Hummus, Baba Ghanoush & Tzatziki, topped with olive oil, and Served with a side of pita bread. This was good, but not my favorite appetizer. The Hummus was solid and creamy, and the Tzatziki was also pleasing but both weren't "special". None of us liked the Baba Ghanoush, it was too heavily smoked for us.Sambousik Cheese is a deep-fried hand-crafted pastry pocket filled with a blend of white cheeses, onions & parsley. This was far and away my favorite dish we sampled. These homemade delights are filled with feta cheese, but it isn't like the feta we are used to. This was creamy with a lovely pull. We shared 2 different entrees. The first one was a Shawarma Beef Platter consisting of classic Angus beef shawarma oven-broiled in-house with marinades and spices, served with Lebanese rice, hummus, onions, parsley, sumac, pickled turnips & side of pita. I wasn't crazy about the beef, it was a little tough for me. I preferred the chicken.The Shawarma Chicken Platter was more to my liking, but even that left me a little underwhelmed. It's oven-broiled sliced chicken breast in house marinades and spices, served with Lebanese rice, hummus, pickles & a side of pita. Next time I will try the kebab, and there will be a next time!We indulged in dessert as well. We all got baklava. It was amazing! you get two small pieces made with pistachios (this is the Lebanese way) and the other two are made with walnuts (this is the Greek style).A wonderful restaurant, I can't wait to go back to try new dishes!

Perry, the owner was the best! Felt very welcome. The food was fabulous - will definitely be back!

Don't let the modest facade fool you, the food here is stellar! We were seated quickly and greeted warmly by our server, who was very helpful with drink and meal selections. This is a family run restaurant, and you can tell they want you to feel welcome and happy to return, which we will do! Our dinner was fresh and delicious, seasoned and cooked to perfection. And I'm so glad we decided to get dessert, mama's Banoffee pie was outstanding! We will absolutely be back to try some more of the tasty temptations on their menu!

What a great little neighborhood spot! This is a tiny little restaurant with a Lebanese menu, and when you walk in, you just feel like you're walking into a family-owned, local-loved spot. We came on a Saturday night for a casual dinner, and it was great. We weren't that hungry and decided to split the chefs plate with 4 kebabs (chicken, kafta, steak, and shrimp), and it was perfect! All of the meat tasted fresh off the grill, and it came with a great portion of rice and a grilled onion and tomato. Would definitely return to try more of their dishes! A few people around me ordered the lamb shank, and it looked phenomenal.

Last night, my fiancé and I, along with two friends, had a double date at Restaurant X Bistro. I opted for the lamb shank, and it exceeded my expectations. The tender meat easily separated from the bone, and the accompanying au jus was delightful. Mashed potatoes and sautéed veggies complemented the dish well, and the portion size was surprisingly generous--I even had leftovers. We tried the Avia Riesling, which had a tart flavor; not my preference as I lean towards sweeter wines. My fiancé enjoyed his BLT burger and fries, although he noted it had a unique twist from the typical American burger. Unfortunately, my friend wasn't impressed with her salmon, citing a lack of seasoning. Her partner liked the Mediterranean rice with his beef kafta but wasn't a fan of the kebab itself. The atmosphere was intimate, and our friendly and helpful server added to the cozy ambiance.

Menu is very confusing as it doesn't feel like it is one specific cuisine. We came for the falafels and they were very fresh and tasty. Seating inside and outside. Parking available in plaza and on street.

A cute little restaurant with a large patio allowing for both inside and outside dining. It was clear the dishes were made in-house, with a level of care and authenticity that set it apart.Every item on the menu we tried was a testament to traditional recipes, crafted with the freshest ingredients and an amazing attention to detail.What truly elevated the experience was the incredible staff. From the servers to the chef, everyone was genuinely enthusiastic and knowledgeable about the menu, and eager to interact and share stories. Their passion was contagious, making us feel like we were not just diners, but welcomed guests at a family gathering.We can't wait to return and work our way through the rest of the menu!

Very good, friendly service. Comfortable, clean dining area. Excellent, tasty food.We tried the shawarma chicken platter and the lamb kafta. Both were very good. That said, the lamb kafta was my personal favorite.This was our first time at Habibi Lebanon. It won't be our last. We look forward to returning with friends. There's plenty of good food to go around!We had a red wine and a white. In hindsight, I'll opt for the red next time even though the white was very good.Check it out. Worth the visit.