Al Hawr

I've had this place bookmarked for a long time, and finally had a chance to try it with a friend from out of town. It did not disappoint! I made a reservation because it was a Friday night and the check in process was smooth and quick. We sat at a corner booth and it was very dim and romantic. There's a lot of street parking and we were lucky to find a spot right in front. Our server was also the one that sat us down and he was very helpful. We asked him for recommendations and he basically told me everything he thinks we should try and to share. We did exactly as he said and were happy campers. You've got to get the sample platter and cheese rolls for appetizer. We also got the wings and filet mignon hot appetizers, but both meats were a bit overcooked in my opinion, although still tasty. We ordered the filet mignon and mixed meat entrees and those were tasty as well! Portion size is decent for price points.We ended our meal with the knafeh and some Lebanese coffee. The coffee was very strong and full of cardamom flavor. It was my first time trying knafeh and I was in love with it. The texture is a bit chewy with the layer of cheese at the bottom with the perfect amount of sweetness. Although I'm not sure if it's super authentic since it didn't seem to have shredded phyllo dough.I will definitely be back to try other dishes!

Tried this place on a Friday evening and it wasn't crowded. You could get a reservation pretty easily. Ambiance: The place has a very beautiful ambiance with middle eastern vibe altogether. Service: The only disappointment at this place was their service. It took an hour for them to get our food. If you are really hungry, I wouldn't recommend this place. If you have sometime in hand and want to explore a Mediterranean place, this is good. Food: We ordered some starters and main course. It was very filling because the food was on heavier side. It was dense. So we couldn't get to our main course and just got it to go. We ordered chicken starters, they were served authentically and they were absolutely delicious, but the food was very dense. Not sure why. We ordered al hawr special cocktail and it was pretty good. The price point is a little bit on expensive end. Overall, the service was very slow. Food was good but very dense, so order carefully.

I'm sorry but airport/prison food with sour garlic paste and no salad (although was in description) with dry chicken for $22 is not what I expected from this highly rated restaurant. Workers were friendly but wait was long and a bit awkward when I came earlier than other people but was served after them. Can't recommend.

The inside of this restaurant is really cute! We ordered the beet hummus, which if you love beets is really good, and very beet-forward. The pita bread was gone within minutes. Their chicken breast plates we ordered were also very good and definitely Mediterranean style with some yellow rice that was tasty. Foods good, place is nice, fancy vibes. Would come again!

The best Middle Eastern dining in Portland! Friendly, great drinks, amazing food! Have been back 3 times. My Iraqi partner and his Kurdish friend love this place too!

We came to Al Hawr with a group of friends on a recommendation, and it did not disappoint! Good flavors, good size portions of food. The ambience was nice, and staff was kind. The pita was also tasty! I was a big fan of the beet salad. We ordered the sampler platter and I also had the Kafta Arayiss. It was almost the equivalent of a Lebanese quesadilla - but better! The one thing I didn't love was the price, it seemed but pricey for what you get. But it also could be a product of the location of the restaurant. The average price for the meals we had was $25. Aside from all that, it was a good experience and a tasty meal!

What a gem of a restaurant in the OHSU South Waterfront area! You might miss it if you don't know about it but this Lebanese family run restaurant got a massive space cozily decorated, making it perfect for a casual meal or a special occasions. I like how well-crafted their menu is. It's not too long or small, you can feel that they put thoughts into what goes on their menu. There are a good mix of familiar items as well as unique ones, especially in the hot appetizer section. We were so enticed by their appetizers that we actually went with the Sampler Platter, Ras Asfoor, and Mixed Dough for our meal.The Sampler Platter seemed expensive at first but it did not disappoint! You get a great amount of Hummus, Baba Ganoush, Beet Salad, Tabouleh, and Dolmas with freshly made Pita Bread on the side. This could be a meal on its own or split between at least four people. Everything in the platter was super fresh. I was particularly a fan of the Beet Salad with lemon peels on top. The Ros Asfar was the most unique dish we had there. It's pieces of filet mignon cooked in a savory sauce with mushroom and pine nuts. Again, their portion was great. The meat wasn't the most tender but the flavors were really good! Lastly, the Mixed Dough was also a platter of fried dough appetizers, great for sampling. All the items were freshly fried. I liked the Cheese Dough and Meat Dough the best out of this order.Service was very friendly. All in all, a very pleasant experience and great bang for your bucks. We'll definitely be back!

Very good food and service. Try the desserts - excellent! We have been a couple of times and always look for an opportunity to go back

I visited Al Hawr for a company work party and WOW. First, the service, even for a larger group with every other table full was amazing. The food. It was incredible. I have not only sent several to Al Hawr myself as a suggested must try since, a co-worker from the party came back the very next day after the company party with his fiancé he liked it so much.Now, the humus. How much can a person write about humus? Let me put it this way. At the end of the evening, when the remaining handful of individuals were packing up what leftovers remained, people were SCRAPING the humus bowls to get as much as they could out to take home. Humus!! It was amusing to watch. Highly recommended place to try downtown.

Really good Middle Eastern food. We will be back. We look forward to making this a regular stop.The staff was friendly and attentive, the prices good and the atmosphere bright and inviting. Easy to get to, easy to park.Thank you for a great experience.