Lebanon's Cafe

I've been going to this place over 10yrs, and while it's not the traditional "New Orleans" meal, I rarely come to the city without visiting Lebanons. The Chicken with hummus dinner is the only meal I've gotten for the past decade and it never disappoints. The chicken is always juicy and the vegetables are always plenty. The hummus is always fresh. The servings for to-go have gotten a bit smaller over the years, but the food is still good. Back in the day, they also used to give out 3 candied almonds with each meal. I'm sad they've stopped that the past few years as it was something I'd always look forward to receiving. I think now you can pay for the almonds. The service is typically good and everyone is usually kind. Maybe only once or twice over a decade haveI encountered an unpleasant server. I hope the serving size remains consistent and the food quality remains high. I highly recommend Lebanon's and I'll be back!

Lebanon's Cafe has been serving the New Orleans area for over 22 years and has great middle eastern ambiance. One thing that I noticed right away is the friendly staff and cozy environment. I ordered a bunch of appetizers: falafel, vegetarian grape leaves (they do have one with meat as well), cauliflower with hummus and pommergrante vinaigrette. The falafel is crunchy and moist on the inside. Often times, I found falafel can be dry at some places but not here. It's the best I've had. 5 starsThe cauliflower/ hummus was great but the pommergrante sauce tasted more Like balsmic. 3 stars hoping for a thicker true pommergrante sauce.Grape leaves: didn't like the extremely acidic rice stuffing. 1 star (would not recommend the vegetarian version)My friend had their standard gyro meat platter. Which is juicy and well made and first time seeing it in thick cuts vs flat. 5 stars. Outside of this, when I saw it was Lebanese based i was super excited to try the "authentic " experience but I was disappointed with not seeing toum on their menu. Lebanese cuisine specifically has this over tahini/ taziki. Toum, meaning "garlic" in Arabic, originated in the fertile lands of Lebanon. Its rich history dates back centuries, where it was cherished as a staple in Lebanese cuisine. It's savory and garlicky flavor and silky smooth. Other than this, I can't differentiate the food from greek or lebanese. Having toum would seal the deal. Besides all this though...overall 4/5 for food and friendliness/speed. Parking is limited to street.

Ducked out of the rain and decided to share a gyro plate. Everything was seasoned perfectly and very fresh. Loved the humus! The server was friendly and attentive. If we lived here, we'd be back. I'm guessing from all the take out business they had, we're not the only ones who feel that way.

Let's pretend you're on a budget but want a quality dining experience that delivers on taste and atmosphere. Voilà! Lebanon grill has a fabulous patio dining option on S. Carrollton while also offering a spacious and bustling atmosphere inside with servers that really know the menu. The hummus will likely come as a side with your dish so I recommend the babaganoush to start off the meal. I love how they top it with sumac and herbs. If you're inclined to eat simply, try the gyro plate. It comes with a side salad and hummus, and the meat is outstanding. If you're wanting to get two meals out of one or if you're looking for something hearty AND healthy, try the Sautéed Vegetable. It's sautéed eggplant, onion, carrots, tomato, zucchini, cauliflower, broccoli, celery, red bell pepper, etc. etc. served over Basmati rice and topped with feta and mozzarella cheese. It's pricey, but you can share it as your main (even add in a protein) and then get a few appetizers. At Lebanon Grill, you've got a meal that'll fill you up but won't break the bank.

I've eaten here for the past 20 years. It is not what it used to be. They seem to have changed their recipes during COVID and the food is unrecognizable. I gave them a good 4 tries, after the changes, because I was not willing to let Lebanon's go yet. The chicken shwarma wrap is so flavorless, that I brought it home and repurposed it as a burrito. The labnah is made with a new recipe that makes it runny and tastes like tzatziki sauce. They got rid of the pine nuts in the Lebanese tea, and when I asked why, they said that pine nuts are too expensive. I've finally let go. RIP.

I'm thrilled to have stumbled across Lebanon's Cafe while wandering through the Leonidas neighborhood! A secret gem that's a favorite amongst the local community, the cafe serves up Lebanese and other middle eastern delicacies at budget-friendly prices. I went with my gf and our waiter was wonderfully attentive. We sat at a sidewalk table so we could hear excellent music coming from a bar next door. I got lentil soup and a lamb shank special entree. Both were delicious. We also split a cauliflower hummus appetizer that rocked my world. Between these dishes, i had enough leftover for another large meal. What value!

Lebanon cafe is my goto restaurant for Mediterranean food in the city. They are located on S. Carrollton steps away from the streetcar line and there is plenty of street parking in the area. Every time we go here this place is busy, but not too busy. If you can't get a table inside they also have five or six tables outside so you can soak up the uptown streetcar scenery while dining.I also need to point out that if you need to wait for a table it is well worth it because Lebanon Cafe serves the most authentic Mediterranean food in the city! On our visits we start with hummus, but this is not so simple as they have the most extensive selection of hummus available at any restaurant I have been to. So far I have tried Red pepper hummus, feta dip, humma with fried cauliflower and they were all delish. Plus they have many other items available like zaater bread and of course falafels. After our starters If we are lucky we have room to enjoy lamb shish kabobs, chicken shawarma and vegetarian plate if we are with a picky eater.

This is my daughter's favorite Mediterranean restaurant in all of New Orleans. She brought me here for dinner recently, and I'm so glad she did. I love this place! We had a bunch of her favorites including: Stuffed Grape Leaves, Falafel, Hummus, and Whipped Feta Dip. Everything was prepared perfectly. Service is great, and prices are reasonable. I can't wait for my next visit!

Absolutely delicious! Please go and support this awesomely yummy place. Friendly staff and great food

Yall I just had the best time at Lebanon's cafe, the service was absolutely on point- my drinks were always full