Lebanese Taverna Pentagon
Lebanese Taverna Pentagon
Pureed chickpeas, tahini, garlic and lemon. Gluten free.
Housemade harissa. Gluten free.
Fresh and roasted garlic. Gluten free.
Halal. Beef and lamb. Gluten free.
Halal. Hommus special, spicy hommos with tomato and feta, garlic hommus with chicken shawarma and veggie dippers. Gluten free.
Halal. Ground beef and lamb, pine nuts. Gluten free.
Spicy, garlic and traditional hommus and veggie dippers. Gluten free.
Halal rotisserie chicken. Gluten-Free.
Halal. Rotisserie sliced chicken, grilled onion, cilantro, almonds and tzatziki.
Pureed eggplant, tahini, garlic and lemon pomegranate (when in season). Gluten free.
Halal. Stuffed beef and lamb fritters, bulgur, pine nuts, almonds and labneh.
Fried cauliflower, chickpeas, pine nuts, tahini.
Sumac, cumin and garlic sauce. Gluten free.
Chickpea and fava bean fritters and tahini sauce. Gluten free.
Lebanese yogurt, cucumber, garlic, mint and lemon and olives. Gluten free.
Rice, chickpeas, tomatoes, onions and mint.
Halal rotisserie beef and lamb. Served with lettuce and tomato.
Halal rotisserie chicken, served with lettuce and tomato.
Roasted eggplant, scallions, tomatoes, garlic and pomegranate molasses dressing. Gluten free.
Semolina dusted fried artichoke hearts and garlic lemon butter sauce.
Halal. Chicken wings, garlic, lemon and cilantro.
Halal American Lamb tartare, bulgur, onions, mint, made to order.
beef and lamb, lebneh for dipping
sauteed onions, garlic, cilantro, lemon-arak sauce
semolina breaded fried calamari, lemons, capers, chiles, mint, tomato-garlic sauce
oven roasted eggplant, chickpeas, tomatoes, onions, garlic
creamy "farmer's cheese" dip made from strained yogurt garnished with olive oil. Gluten-free.
Sauteed beef and lamb sausages, lemon and pine nuts. Gluten free.
Halal. Cheese, spinach, beef and lamb pastries.
Sheep's milk French feta, roasted pistachios, mint and sea salt. Gluten free.
Halal. American Lamb, warm baba ghanoush, pomegranate and grilled zaatar flatbread.
Traditional-style pan sauteed cheese, arugula, tomato, cucumber, olives and mint.
Halal. Lamb and beef sausages, spicy tomato sauce and almonds.
roasted pistachios, mint, sea salt
Spinach, potato, lemon and cilantro. Gluten free.
Romaine, cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, feta, mint, Lebanese Taverna house dressing. Gluten-free.
Parsley, tomatoes, onions, mint, bulgur and lemon dressing.
Kale, red quinoa, tomatoes, onions, mint and lemon dressing. Gluten free.
Arugula, orange, feta, pine nuts and pomegranates (when in season). Gluten free.
Romaine, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, radish, mint, sumac, pita chips and pomegranate dressing. Gluten free.
Halal. Taverna salad, rotisserie chicken, mixed greens, feta, onions, LT house dressing. Gluten free.
Spring onions, radishes, mint, tomato, tabouleh and tahini dressing.
bed of tabouleh, pickled onion. Gluten free.
Halal. Beef and lamb roasted on a vertical rotisserie, hand carved, tomatoes, pickled onions and tahini sauce.
Halal. Roasted on vertical rotisserie, hand-carved, lettuce, tomatoes, garlic sauce.
Halal. Lamb and beef burger, harissa mayo, feta, fried onions, arugula, kaskaval and brioche.
Chickpea and fava bean fritters, mint, radish, scallions and tahini sauce.
Halal. Ground beef and lamb, parsley, onions, lettuce, tomato and hummus.
Halal. Sampling of hommus, baba ghanoush, tabouleh, grape leaf, falafel, chicken samosa, kibbeh, lebneh, and m'saka.
Hommus, fattoush, Lebanese rice and choice of 1: chicken shawarma, beef and lamb shawarma or falafel.
Halal. Rich, slow-cooked American lamb with artichoke hearts and Lebanese rice pilaf.
Yogurt, chickpeas, pine nuts, garlic, pomegranates (when in season) and pita chips.
Yogurt, chickpeas, pine nuts, garlic, pomegranates (when in season) and pita chips.
Yogurt, chickpeas, pine nuts, garlic, pomegranates (when in season) and pita chips.
Halal. Braised American lamb, spiced rice and yogurt salad. Gluten free.
Halal. Chicken, potato, bell pepper, coconut milk, chili pepper, quince-mango chutney and Lebanese rice pilaf.
Halal. Roasted, deboned half free-bird chicken, roasted vegetables and zaatar potatoes. Gluten free.
Grilled salmon fillet, roasted vegetables and bulgur pilaf.
Halal. Sliced American lamb loin, roasted vegetables, zaatar potatoes and 3-herb sauce. Gluten free.
Pan sauteed Mediterranean seabass fillet and jumbo shrimp, roasted vegetables, Lebanese rice pilaf, pita chips and eggplant-pomegranate chutney.
Halal. Marinated grilled chicken, roasted vegetables, and Lebanese rice pilaf.
Halal. Marinated, grilled American lamb, roasted vegetables, and Lebanese rice pilaf.
Halal. Marinated grilled kafta, roasted vegetables, and Lebanese rice pilaf.
Halal. Marinated grilled chicken, American lamb and kafta, roasted vegetables, and Lebanese rice pilaf.
jumbo shrimp, Lebanese rice pilaf, roasted vegetables, eggplant- pomegranate chutney, grilled lemon
slow cooked lamb shank, artichoke, green chickpeas, tomato, lamb reduction
A traditional comfort dish of pureed lentils, rice, cabbage salad, crispy onions.
boneless chicken breast served on a bed of spiced rice with almonds and pine nuts, with yogurt salad. Gluten-Free
Grilled eggplant and zucchini rolls, stuffed with vegetable rice pilaf, tomato sauce, yogurt sauce, nuts and mint. Gluten free.
Gluten free.
Gluten free.
Gluten free.
Gluten free.
Harissa, tahini and garlic sauce. Gluten free.
Yogurt drink.
Sweet yogurt and mango.
Matcha green tea, pomegranate, lemon juice, and simple syrup.
Freshly squeezed, mint spring.
Pomegranate, lemonade and orange.
Freshly squeezed.
Passion fruit puree, lime juice and fresh ginger.
Each kit comes with dough, zaatar spice, olive oil and cheese
Make your own pita bread at home, 10 dough balls
5 lbs flour, 5 oz yeast, 1/2 cup olive oil
served with Oven Roasted Potatoes, Lebanese Home Salad and garlic sauce
baked Kibbeh, yogurt Salad and Lebanese Home Salad
lentils, rice & onions served with cabbage salad, arnabeet and grape leaves
2 lbs Hommus, garlic, harrisa, ground meat, pine nuts, olive oil, veggies and bread
4 rolls toilet paper, 2 paper towels, box of gloves and all purpose bleach spray
1 gallon milk, 1 doz eggs, 1 lb unsalted butter
Garlic Hommus & Baba Ghanoush at Lebanese Tavern Pentagon
Mixed Grill Kabob
Inside Lebanese Tavern Pentagon
Overview of the restaurant
a plate of food on a table
Visiting so excited first time here
Inside
Baba Ghanoush
Inside Lebanese Tavern Pentagon
Pita and olive oil
Kibbeh appetizer
Beautiful lamp at Lebanese Tavern Pentagon
Birthday dessert
Outdoor sign at Lebanese Tavern Pentagon
Interior dining room
Falafel
food
Lebanese Bread, complimentary as part of the service.
Mezza fries
Kids chicken shawarma
Mixed Grill Kabob Plate at Lebanese Taverna Pentagon City (5/5) Stars!
Outside of the main entrance to the restaurant.
drink
Eliu E.
Oct 25, 2024
The ambience is soothing and relaxing, the food was good. I started eating a Halloumi, which is a pan sautéed cheese. As main course I ordered Lamb Sharhat. In addition, I needed to try the dessert, and I went traditional with a Baklava. The service was fast and timed, enough time to enjoy first the Halloumi. I liked the taste, and overall service. The staff were friendly and helpful.
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Gellie E.
Feb 16, 2025
This Lebanese Taverna is averaging a 3.5-star rating on Yelp, and that's right on the money.We made a reservation on OpenTable in advance, but it really wasn't necessary - plenty of seating was available for a weekend dinner. Service was curt and not the warmest. Drinks were not refilled, and anytime we needed anything, we had to flag service down.Food was tasty overall and prepared quickly. The meal started off with complimentary pita bread, which was hot and fresh from the oven, and came with a sesame seed and za'atar spiced olive oil for dipping.Entrees were good portion sizes and were fair for the price (considering the area). The Chef's Platter is a great sampler of Lebanese cuisine. It also had cute presentation ~ this dish caught everyone's eye and will definitely be ordered next visit. It also pairs well with the pita bread. Aside from the dips, it's not really meant to serve as an appetizer for sharing. The Shawarma (beef and lamb) sandwich was a hefty portion of meat (they really STUFFED this thing with meat) and comes with your choice of a salad, rice, or fries. Though it is served with tahini, I would've preferred a garlic sauce or tzatziki. The shawarma sandwich was adequate but nothing to write home about. It comes in the same type of pita provided at the beginning of the meal.We were celebrating a birthday, and management was kind enough to provide a small dessert to the birthday girl on the house, which is always a nice gesture.They do offer a military discount, but it's only available on weekdays (corporate rules, apparently).Though food was good, I'm lukewarm on service - 3.5 stars.
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Grace R.
Oct 2, 2024
We were visiting from NYC and want to try something new. This place was easy to find and it is located near many shops. The atmosphere was energetic with lots of people enjoying their meals.The food was delicious, the bread was served warmed. We ordered the hummus and the ouzi. The lamb was cooked to perfection and the hummus was creamy. Yummy!!!I would definitely recommend that if you are visiting Washington DC stop by this spot and enjoy it!!
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Michelle W.
Dec 14, 2024
Came here with a large group and they were easily able to accommodate us. We ordered the red wine sangria to start. It was very sweet and didn't have that much fruit. When we mentioned this, our server brought out a small bowl with chopped apples that we could put in our drink, but I do wish that there were more fruit in the sangria to begin with. As for food, the warm pita bread that they bring out is very delicious! I think that, along with the sesame dip may have been the highlight of my meal. For my entree, I opted for the kebab Taverna platter, which comes with a protein + rice + hummus + fattoush salad. The salad was assertively tangy and drenched in the salad (possibly too tangy as a result of too much salad dressing). The kebab was on the blander and drier side. I ended up eating the hummus with another piece of warm pita. I'm so glad that they brought out another basket of it.
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Tanusree M.
Dec 13, 2024
Came here for a quick dinner with my coworker while I was in town. We ordered the hummus and I got the pita with a side salad. The hummus was amazing! I added some onto the pita and it made it super tasty. The staff here is also very nice and friendly.
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Olga M.
Aug 14, 2024
Had the most delicious dinner at Lebanese Tavern Pentagon in Pentagon City. We recommend the following:-Mixed Kabob plate with chicken, lamb, Lebanese rice pilaf and roasted vegetables. The creamy garlic sauce that comes with it was so delicious!!-Mouzat plate is slowed cooked Lamb shank with artichoke and spicy rice.-Hommus with their freshly made Lebanese bread. The service was great with nice ambiance. There's only indoor seating.Give this place a try when in the area.Happy Yelping :)
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David S.
Jan 15, 2024
We've been coming here regularly since 2018. It's def my fav restaurant in Pentagon city. The food, service and ambiance are all spectacular!Food: The food is delicious, it starts with the complimentary pita and olive oil. The entire menu is fantastic. I always get the salmon barra and chicken shawarma sandwich plus everything else below in the pics. The kids menu is supreme as well.Service: this restaurant is run very well, they have an excellent GM. The hosts are always very friendly, the servers are also quite friendly plus very efficient, you always get speedy service, food comes out fast.Ambiance: the ambiance is very elegant and relaxing. You immediately chill out as soon as you sit down. All in all, if your in pentagon city def stop by and get a taste of Lebanon!
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Sherman M.
Nov 29, 2024
Food was excellent I had lentils soup and lamb kabobs. Very nice service and setting . I will definitely put this restaurant in my rotation because I love Mediterranean food
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Sergio F.
Aug 27, 2023
This was where a few coworkers and I stopped for dinner this past Friday after a day of meetings. A coworker suggested this spot and it was a great find for middle eastern food! Service was also top notch; our server did not rush the group out and explained the ingredients and dishes. As it were, it was raining and we lingered a little bit for it to pass after we finished eating. Our server didn't rush us out. That definitely ensures the 5th star!Our group ate family style. We ordered a variety of appetizers & sandwiches, and we all sampled. The portions were very generous, well flavored and filling! My chicken shawarma sandwich was served on a fluffy pita bread, with a light (not overpowering) garlic sauce, fresh tomatoes and filled with tender chicken breast. With a side of crispy fries, this could easily have been a meal on its own. The fries were hot, and as good with zaatar (thyme) seasoning as well as with the ketchup brought to our table. The lentil side i ordered was also a yummy & generous portion. This hearty soup had plenty of beans and a hint of heat I enjoyed. The cool baba ganoush was a refreshing and tasty contrast.Lebanese Taverna is located in the Pentagon City mall and in line with a DC Metro station as well as walking distance of the other cafes and breweries. It's another wonderful dining spot downtown I found and I'd highly recommend as well.
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Nikos E.
Feb 21, 2025
Disappointed. I used to like this restaurant but the quality has gone down. The dolamades I had with the platter tasted exactly like the canned ones I get from Lidl. I'd be surprised if these weren't bought from there. The rest of the platter was average. The waiter was good. Will likely not return.
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