My best friend wanted to take me to Phoenician Taverna for the longest time. She raves about this…read moreplace and been coming here for years. Finally she made reservations for Saturday evening (it is recommended because they get super busy). We got there and was greeted by the owner. BTW, was very down to earth. So their menu looked good (Lebanese food). There is so much to choose from and hard to decide. I especially loved their drink menu, especially wines. We ended up ordering: Appetizers: Baba ghannouge M'hammara Taverna falafel Dinner: Shawarma chicken Kebab mixed grill Drinks: Chateau kefraya, Les Bretches Almaza Pilsner My favorite from the appetizers is the eggplant and falafel! Super fresh and the bread that came with it was so good. Even the dipping sauce was amazing. My Shawarma chicken was super delish. You have to put the garlic butter on the rice! It gives it great flavor. My Mr enjoyed his meal as well. We definitely had to get a to go box because there was so much food. But we will look forward the next day to eat it. Overall, the service was great and I loved the experience. We can see ourselves coming back for more! I can see why my best friend loves it here! Highly recommend you try it.

A couple very close friends of ours recommended we try this spot with them and we're definitely…read moreglad we did. The food was fantastic, the service was awesome, and the atmosphere was very laid back. We even met the owner who was immensely friendly and welcoming. We went for dinner on a Saturday evening. For weekends, reservations are strongly recommended because they get busy FAST. They're only open for dinner hours too. Their menu is pretty big with a plethora of options to choose from including lots of appetizers, flatbreads, shawarmas, kebabs, falafel, and lots of tasty desserts. Their libations menu was very nice too, with numerous options for beer, wine, and spirits. (Try the Almaza for a crisp and tasty Pilsner) all at great prices. Here's what we had: Appetizers: Baba ghannouge M'hammara Taverna falafel Dinner: Shawarma chicken Kebab mixed grill Drinks: Chateau kefraya, Les Bretches red wine blend Almaza Pilsner Hoegaarden Belgian wit bier They also give you unlimited fresh pita bread with a delicious dipping sauce. Everything was incredible and cooked to perfection. We'll definitely be coming back here again. Unfortunately, this time, we had no room for dessert, but maybe next time.

This was my first time having Lebanese food and definitely won't be the last! It was very good, and…read moreI really enjoyed the sauces. The chicken was cooked perfectly and had excellent flavor. The grape leaves were better than I was expecting and really refreshing. I would have liked a little bit more seasoning on the chicken, but it was excellent!! The service was great , despite a slight language barrier. Very accommodating :) I will add that the inside of the restaurant was very warm. It made the 85 degree weather feel cool, haha. Would not stop me from going back, but just a heads up!

I ordered takeout online and the food was done in less than 15 minutes. No frills interior. The…read morestuffed grape leaves were inconsistent as some had hard rice. The meat shawarma was delicious. The meat was well-seasoned and the vegetables/pickles had a good crunch.

Delicious food and friendly service, even at a table of eight. Prompt and courteous, a large menu…read moreof soups and salads that interested all of us.

Love this restaurant! Delicious food, good service. A great restaurant for a quick and delicious…read moremeal!

Updating my review bc I got takeout for dinner with friends and it was so much better than the…read morefirst time I had it. We got labneh (SO GOOD), hummus, a falafel platter, and a chicken shawarma platter. The chicken was amazing! As was the falafel (not dry at all). The garlic sauce was a little spicier and less flavorful than I'm used to, but I was glad to try it. The only negative was that the hummus had a bit of an odd flavor-- a little spoiled tasting? Though I'm sure it wasn't!

I ordered the gyro platter, which comes with two sides. I chose rice and salad, and the crunch and…read morefreshness complemented the gyro meat perfectly. I opted for sauce on top and the garlic flavor was a great addition. My friend ordered a wrap and fries on the side. Overall, great portions and delicious food! Nice workers and ample seating for a casual meal.

Wonderful first visit! The owner was very welcoming and you could sense his genuine interest in…read moreus enjoying our experience at his restaurant. The food was timely and beautifully presented! The ingredients were very fresh and the flavors were incredible! I will definately return to try the rest of the menu!

This is a wonderful family-run business that delivers more than just delicious food. Ahmed, the…read moreowner, once went out of his way to gather ingredients to fulfill our order that included tabouli. When I went in to pick up our order, he apologized for the extra wait to make our food and explained he hates telling customers that he is out of a certain type of food. This truly touched my heart, I wish I could support their business more than I do. I fully endorse the five star rating both in this review & the name of the business.

My family visited Cafe Mediterranean last night and had an outstanding experience. I feel that the…read more'personal touch' of a family owned restaurant is both unique and becoming harder to find. If this appeals to you, try this place. Their service makes you quickly feel right at home, and that continues throughout the meal. There were five of us, so we ordered several dishes to share. The hummus was fresh, the falafel was crispy on the outside and tasty, the lamb was tender, and the lahmacun ('Turkish pizza' for those that haven't tried this) was outstanding. The Lahmacun reminded me of my visit to a Turkish restaurant in Kazakhstan many years ago -- it was that good. My adult kids also had the salmon and a chicken sauté and loved both... I almost lost a finger getting a nibble. The drinks and desserts were also spot on. It's a very relaxed atmosphere and has seating to accommodate larger groups, so bring your friends and family and share. One recommendation for the Cafe -- we wish the lighting were a bit dimmer. Seemed a little bright in the main dining area. Other than that, thanks for a great night.

Amazing food and great service!! The tabouli and baba…read moreganoush were stupendous and the main dishes spectay!!!

I had never been to Oakley Kitchen and loved that it had a variety of options. I was ECSTATIC to…read morefind Olive Tree, a Middle Eastern restaurant with shawarma and felt so welcomed by the guy that was working. You could tell that he really enjoyed the work and making the delicious food. There was also a younger boy (his son?) helping out. Please look at the picture, is that dish not beautiful?!! And it's just as tasty. Oakley Kitchen has ample space and seating- great for large groups. My friend ordered from another place and we both had our fresh food within ten minutes and then ate upstairs. 10/10 will be back.

Amazing tabouli salad. Sucks they only cater. They do not have a walk in restaurant.read more

This is a family run business. I got the gyro and fries and both were excellent. It was to-go but…read morethey are very friendly. Will continue stopping in for take out!! Support businesses like these.

Best Persian food in Cincinnati! Baba is great and lamb kabob wraps are great too. Their signature…read moresalad was a perfect accompaniment to a light summer meal.