Shish Taouk

I was in the area for my daughter's volleyball tournament and after a long day of enduring screeches and screams, the food here hit the spot. It's authentic Lebanese food. Unfortunately, these days there are a lot of pretenders... "shawarma" places that put ketchup in the shawarma wrap.

This place is amazing! I've been coming here for a year now and I have never been disappointed. The restaurant is always clean, Bilal is always welcoming and helpful, and the food is the best Lebanese food I've ever had! The food is made fresh and quick right in front of you. Make sure to try the falafel and tasty deserts!

The customer service was great, and the dolma had a flavorful filling with deliciously seasoned ingredients. However, the grape leaves themselves were canned, making them quite dry and tough to eat, even though the stuffing was tasty. The shawarma was also on the dry side, and it seemed like it hadn't been sliced fresh, likely because we visited around 4:30 pm, so the meat may have been pre-cut earlier. We were expecting to see the traditional shawarma machine with the meat roasting on the spit, especially since the photos of the gyros looked so appealing, but the meat was already sliced when we arrived.Despite these minor setbacks, the restaurant is a clean, family-friendly spot that offers relatively healthy food options. There's plenty of parking and the place is wheelchair accessible, making it convenient for all guests. The interior decor is charming, styled like a traditional Lebanese café with beautiful paintings that add to the welcoming ambiance. Overall, it's a pleasant place to dine with a few areas for improvement.

The food was really good and fresh. The owner was very friendly and informative and the service was friendly.The patio was nice and clean.

Having many family members, fly in from Lebanon, and share our cultural dishes, I pride myself on my knowledge / love of Lebanese cuisine. Personally I have experienced many restaurants "claiming " to be authentic Lebanese Cuisine, esp. from LA to San Diego, - many I have found questionable. However.., Shush Taouk has Numerous Menu items that were spot on, accurate, correct and true to the Lebanese Cuisine ! I am extremely impressed, by the authentic cooking style. Such as the ingredients, plating, & aroma /fragrance of the food, In addition, the numerous Lebanese cuisine menu choices are impressive. For me the roasted cauliflower was superb. In addition, above par were the roasted potatoes, & the Lebanese Lamb / Beef Shirk. The cooking style - over the open roasting fire, made the dining experience authentic to my own family's cooking. The owner and chef, personally greeted each and every customer, and chatted with them. We spoke French to each other as well, and shared some Lebanese language, and shared some cultural food experiences.The other eager patrons, many of whom I chatted with, were very familiar with this location's cuisine and were regulars. The chef would give salutation by name and ask, "The usual?" He is very passionately proud of his love of cooking, thereby enhancing our overall positive impression. I can't wait to go back and see if they offer international coffees, and try their desserts, especially the Baklava !

Shish Tauk is an amazing spot! Their shawarma is one of the best I've ever had--perfectly seasoned and full of flavor. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, and the service is outstanding. It's a friendly restaurant with a great vibe, and the patio is a nice bonus for outdoor dining. Highly recommend!

This place is phenomenal. Not only is the owner the funniest and kindest man and truly cares about all of the customers, but the food is phenomenal!! It's so good I literally had a dream about the stuffed grape leaves and came back to get more food. When he heard this he gave me some extra sides and was so happy and joking that my partner has to bring me more often to keep me happy haha. Overall this place is great and the prices are not bad at all for all that is packed on the plate of home made food that he and his wife make!!

The food is so good, fresh and tasty. I love the chicken but husband preferred beef. The salad and pickled vegetables were perfect and pita bread light. The owners, husband and wife were very kind. We recommend and will be back. Thank you!

The owner was incredibly friendly and the food is excellent! The family restaurant isn't anything fancy, they focus on providing delicious food, and let that speak for itself. They were serious when they said they have the best falafels in town. I will definitely be going back!

Food was great and the owner was super cool. Will definitely go back soon, glad that I got to finally try this place!