Delicious authentic Lebanese food. Amazing food, ambiance & service. I was here on a Friday night and they even had a belly dancer. Their lamb and rice dish was unbelievable. Can't wait to return and try more things on their menu. The owners really take pride in their restaurant which has been a staple here in Portland for over 20 years. read more

Al-Amir Restaurant - Bar - Lebanese Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Al-Amir Restaurant has been in Portland forever and is the classic spot. We had a big group gathering and the restaurant were quite easy to work with, great service, ambience and a big back area with multiple table. They also had a special dinner buffet with selective vegetarian & non-vegetarian options for a fixed price. We also had the option to order off the main menu. There is also a bar area up front with smaller tables. The staff were very friends and kudos to them to handling a bigger group without any issues. We were also surprised by the belly dancing artist, which definitely made for a memorable night. To sum it up - Delicious Lebanese food, fun music, lively conversations, and an unforgettable belly dancing performance that brought such fun energy to the night! read more

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DELICIOUS. I had never tried Lebanese food and can still smell the cardamom in my warm memories of the Al-Amir experience. Service was a pure delight. You can tell they are happy to be there and share their cuisine. We started with warm Meat Warak Enab (Grape leaves filled with seasoned ground beef, basmati rice, and chick-peas, simmered with lemon, olive oil, garlic, and herbs) and they were some of the best I've had if you compare them to dolmas. The pita bread was served in a plastic bag which is a bit off-putting (but worked great for a to-go bag and did keep the pitas warm). It was soft and fresh and tearable for their incredible hummus and baba ghannoj. I got the Maza Al-Amir "Lebanese Tour" with kharouf (which is Arabic for lamb). It was the most succulent lamb I've had in my life on a bed of basmati rice with a few raisins (they blended in well) and a tangy fresh parsley/onion/tomato/lemon mixture alongside generous portions of hummus and baba ghannooj, a chilled veggie warak enab, and a crispy and flavorful falafel with some tabooli. They also served a special house red sauce and said it was to go with the rice. I loved it; it was like a beautiful homemade marinara. My friends had Turkish coffee and the aroma of cardamom around the table made my heart warm. I'll be back! Bisehetkon! (Cheers to a group) read more

Al-Amir Restaurant - Maza Al-Amir "Lebanese Tour" with Kharouf - Lebanese Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Absolutely wonderful place to have dinner. The food was amazing, the staff was attentive and very kind. Love the atmosphere and the drinks were great! We couldn't recommend this restaurant more. We will definitely be back! read more

Al Amir is hands down my favorite place in Portland... I love Mediterranean food and the food here is the BEST. Fresh and an amazing selection. Lydia and Mo are fantastic hosts and their pride in the family business shows in every aspect. I've been happy to been a part of their happy clientele for nearly 37 years! My husband took our daughters and I to Al Amir's for dinner last night and we had the most wonderful family style dinner. We were treated like royalty. With such love and care. And our eldest is Celiac and was delighted that the dinner was entirely GLUTEN FREE! Thank you Lydia and Mo for yet another enjoyable evening. SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL PORTLAND RESTAURANTS! read more

Absolutely amazing food and such friendly staff. I would highly recommend to anyone. My brother and I felt like we were at home! We will be back soon! read more

Lydia was our server tonight and she took such great care of us, we felt like we were her own kids the way we were chatting it up tonight. She is so personable and fun. The food was spectacular! Nearly everything on this menu is actually gluten free and I was unafraid to eat 90% of this menu! Gorgeous restaurant and actually used to be a speakeasy within the area. Expand your pallet and give the Lebanese tour a chance, it's a little bit of everything and really gives you the chance to taste it all. Really was the perfect meal for two to share and fills you up. Make sure to mention if you do have a gluten allergy as they can provide you with pita chips so you're still included in having a dipping item for all the great sauces you will endure. Definitely will be back. read more

If you're looking for wonderful and authentic Lebanese food, look no further than Al-Amir. My personal favorite is their smooth and creamy hummus with warm pita. Yum. Also try their tabbouleh, chicken kabobs and roasted vegetables. Wonderful owners and very clean establishment. read more

Celebrated a friend's birthday here with a family-style dinner (not sure they serve a meal any other way, as at no point did a menu come out to the table). Everything was delicious: Chicken Lamb Shrimp Falafel Pita Hummus Pita with meat inside I forget the name Tabouli Rice Might've been more! It was plenty of food and we all left with full tummies (and two plates of leftovers). The place has a full bar, and also serve Lebanese wine and cocktails (the Lebanese margarita was not anyone's favorite, it had a lot of amaretto) The belly dancer was a fun surprise! Everyone was on the dance floor with them joining in. Don't forget to tip if you enjoy the show! There was street parking, but we parked in a lot over by the old Target for security purposes read more

Authentic Lebanese food. The chicken, lamb, and pita bread were fantastic. Having spent many years in the Middle East it's hard to find a restaurant which makes dishes perfectly. The service was nice and the atmosphere was just like being in Lebanon. Some people may say this is a rougher part of the Portland city but I felt safe coming and going. Would recommend and will be back. read more

Al-Amir Restaurant - Lebanese Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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mo & his team was incredible!! Food and service was 11/10 :) Highly recommend for all groups read more

What a downtown PDX gem! Cozy restaurant filled with life, great food and excellent service. We got the joy of seeing a family celebrate a marriage and live belly dancing. The menu has quite a sampling. The chicken schwarma with hummus was full of flavor. The baklava was homemade and not too sweet. Try the Lebanese hot tea...it was perfect on a PNW fall evening! read more

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Warm and inviting on the inside, don't be discouraged by the part of town. Clean restaurant and hot fresh food. Ordered the beef kebab and the house wine. Did not disappoint. read more

This is the best Middle Eastern/Lebanese restaurant I have found in Portland. All the food is so delicious and fresh. Here I had the best falafel I have had in my entire life. The lamb shank simply falls off the bone. You have to start with the sampler platter. The hummus and baba ghanoush are so creamy and delicious. And save room for the baklava. Shout out to Lydia and Simone! We'll see you again soon. read more

Al-Amir Restaurant - Appetizer sampler - Lebanese Near Me - Portland, Oregon

An incredibly welcoming restaurant where you feel like family. I have a lot of food sensitivities and they have so many incredible options that are gluten free! The food was delicious I especially loved the chicken and shrimp and their hummus is to die for. I love how warm everything feels inside. It feels like you're visiting family and getting a good meal every single time. read more

Al-Amir Restaurant - Lebanese Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Great Lebanese food. All your favorite, kibbe, shawarma hummus. Great family run restaurant.

Send it here for a company Christmas party as I walked in to the restaurant to the atmosphere was welcoming and smelled of delicious food being cooked. The entertainment of the belly dancer was fantastic. Everybody enjoyed their time here I would highly suggest it. read more

A Hidden Gem - Incredible Food, Service, and Even Catering! Al-Amir is truly a gem in downtown Portland. I came in for dinner on Friday 5/9/25 and was blown away not just by the incredible food, but also by the warm, attentive service. From the moment we sat down, the staff made us feel like family--friendly, knowledgeable, and genuinely caring. The food was outstanding. Every dish was rich in flavor and beautifully presented. The hummus was some of the best I've ever had, the lamb was perfectly seasoned and tender, and the rice and sides tied everything together in the most delicious way. You can really taste the authenticity and love behind the cooking. What really surprised me--in the best way--is I found out during our visit that they also do wedding events and catering! One of the staff mentioned it casually when we were complimenting the food, and I immediately thought, "This would be perfect for a special event." It's rare to find a place with such high-quality food and service that also offers catering and can host celebrations. Whether you're dining in, planning an event, or looking for a catering option that will impress your guests, Al Amir is the real deal. 5 stars all the way! read more

Truly delicious Lebanese food - the sauce on the cauliflower/zucchini/carrot dish was irresistible. Lovely quiet classy ambience with excellent service on a week night. Very fresh. Loved the tabouleh, hummus and baba ghanoush - everything ! read more

The food, the service the ambiance was incredible. we got a table for eight right away and they offered us the family menu, which was incredible. read more

Great food for a reasonable price, very welcoming staff in this nice quiet restaurant. Definitely recommend if you're in the mood for a healthier option with lots of flavor! read more

Al-Amir has been my families favorite restaurant for over 20 years, best Lebanese food and service in Portland. We ate there last evening and couldn't believe how wonderful it still is, they just get better and better over time, and the owners are so kind , welcoming, and professional. We love having family dinners there and have had a great experience ordering for a large crowd during the holidays. read more

We ate dinner here on Valentines Day. We had remembered this restaurant from years ago and working downtown.We always loved the food. We were so disappointed with our meal. The pita bread was cold and came in a plastic bag to the table. The food lack flavor. The service was good but very disappointed with the food:( read more

My husband, our roommate, and I went to Al Amir last weekend when we were in Portland on a day trip. I had eaten there several times years ago and loved it. We got to the restaurant and there was a sign on the door directing us to make reservations. On a whim, I decided to join the short queue in the lobby to see if they might have a seat, maybe a cancellation. It looked doubtful because the place was packed. They came to us and said they'd make a spot for us if we gave them some time. It didn't even take five minutes and we had a table right up front, which we loved because we got to see how people were greeted with hugs and warmth, smiles and remembrances. We ordered and our food arrived in minutes, hot and fresh and oh so tasty. We had the appetizer sampler platter, dolomatas, two of us had lamb shish kabobs, and one had the chicken shish kabob, all had baklava for dessert and two had coffee also. The lavender lemonade was AMAZING! Every bite was perfect from first to last and served with smiles and good laughter, and hearty genuine warmth from the hosts and all the staff we met. The experience was every bit as good for all three of us as any I remembered from the several occasions I had enjoyed Al Amir decades ago. I used to say this was the best restaurant in Portland. I stand behind that statement still. read more

We used Al-Amir to cater our daughter's wedding. Exceptional Lebanese food. Best babganouj and grilled chicken I have ever had and I am married to a Lebanese immigrant! Food was excellent and guests commented on it! The spread was beautiful. Thank you so much for wonderful food! read more

Phenomenal. If I could rate it 10 stars I would. The over all experience felt like I was in the movie my "Big Fat Greek Wedding." Twice we've been here now and each time I feel like family. The food keeps coming out. Everything blows your mind it's so good. The shrimp, the chicken, the lamb. The sauce. Omg. Leaving so full tonight our stomachs hurt. I didn't even know I would like lamb. So flavorful. The owners are absolutely so wonderful. Mo is hilarious. The service is fast, and they truly care for every customer, and you can tell. The atmosphere is warm and inviting and lighthearted. Tonight's belly dancer was so fantastic. It's just a huge treat each time we visit. Drinks are heavy which is always a plus. New favorite spot. We will happily make the drive from Washington to here again. Thank you!! read more

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We've been going to here year for years and they have the best catering ever!, I have used them for work events, feeding the teachers at my kids school teachers during teacher appreciation week and get together a with friends. Khudar is my favorite thing on the menu and my kids and I love the Shish Tawook (skewered chicken and rice) plus the Hummus. Try the salads! The belly dancer is pretty fun on Saturdays as well. Highly recommend! Lizzy R read more

If you love Lebanese food, Al-Amir is your place! The food is clearly made with love and they provide excellent service! Came with a group of 10 for a family style dinner. Portions were large and plentiful, more than enough to go around and then some! For starters, platters of creamy hummus topped with a pool of olive oil, baba ganoush (made from roasted eggplant), tabbouleh, dolmades and falafel were served along with fresh baskets of pita. This could easily have been the dinner! After a good sized sampling of each, I could have left completely satisfied! If I had to pick favorites, it would be the Baba ganoush, the smoky flavor of roasted eggplant purred into a texture similar to hummus, was divine. And the falafel was light and crisp. The pita was not what I expected, it just didn't have the chew homemade pita usually has. For the mains, huge platters chicken kabobs which they took off the skewers and plated Along with the onion and peppers, grilled lemony shrimp, roasted lamb, and a platter of roasted veggies topped with a yogurt sauce. The shrimp was definitely the star of the meal, cooked perfectly so that the taste of shrimp was not overpowered by the lemon. Enough on the platter for everyone to have a hefty portion and still several left over. When is there ever leftover shrimp? Usually lamb is my favorite and what I order at Lebanese and any Mediterranean style restaurant. The lamb was good, just not as flavorful as I expected. Needed more lemon. Chicken was delicious, it had been cooked on skewers along with onions and peppers giving it nice flavor. The veggies were good; I didn't think the yogurt sauce was needed. We were all stuffed and satisfied! As we were digesting, we enjoyed the belly dancer who is there on Friday nights and definitely adds to the atmosphere and experience. Several from our group were inspired to get up and join the dancing. For the record, I was not one of them! Baklava was served as the finishing touch, the honey, nut and filo (they use shredded filo), the perfect bite. Service was friendly and efficient. Was amazed that they were able to handle such a large group with ease and get everyone's drink orders correct. They even let us pay individually on a credit card, which many restaurants do not allow, preferring one or two credit cards max. Huge kudos for that nice touch! read more

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Our first visit here. The atmosphere and setting was AMAZING. Service was best ever. Food was great! One of our top picks for this genre of food! read more

We have been going to Al Amir for over 2 decades and always enjoy the BEST service (thank you Lydia), meals, dessert and Lebanese margaritas! We highly recommend AlAmir for dinner out with friends or special occasions! We have brought many local friends and visitors from afar! read more

A local brought us here. The food was amazing! Seldom would you think a vegetable dish would be a highlight but it was fabulous and flavorful. We sampled most dishes and every one was excellent. Try the Lebanese Margarita. The service was exceptional. We had a very large group and they still made us feel at home. Can't say enough good things about the experience. read more

Haven't had Lebanese food before. This was fantastic!!! Tahini sauce on the KHUDAR roasted cauliflower...I couldn't stop eating this. It's a must go. read more

Al-Amir Restaurant - Khafta Kabobs - Lebanese Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Had the MOST amazing dining experience at El-Amir last night! Everything on the menu that we tried was incredible, from the baba ghanoush, fattoush, lamb, and desserts. Incredible!!! The owners, Lydia & Mo were welcoming, engaging, and made us feel like we were family, not clients. This was the BEST Lebanese food I've had in years and I will certainly make it a habit of coming here whenever I can. TEN stars! read more

A Portland classic. Located in the Bishops House building it is rather unassuming from the exterior, but inside is a lovely space. The service is excellent and the food top notch. Of particular note is the baba ganoch and hummus. read more

Al-Amir Restaurant - Maza Al-Amir Lebanese Tour - Lebanese Near Me - Portland, Oregon

This place is interesting. We came in for dinner on a Friday night after seeing the great reviews. Started with an order of a few appetizers like hummus and falafel and batatas. Our food come out really fast. The hummus was ok, the falafel was really tasty and probably the best thing there. When the server brought out the batatas my cousin almost shrieked with surprise. Our French cut potatoes with salt was a plate of fries that were probably frozen at some point 10 minutes prior. I mean c'mon!!!! This was hilarious and cringe worthy all at once. Our potatoes at breakfast at the hotel had more seasoning and unique attributes than the plate of French fries they served us... read more

This is my second time at Al-Amir and I wanted to review the first time but I said let me make sure the second time is as good as the first. What we ordered from Al-Amir Baba ganoosh is something I always order and for me to know its fresh I can always taste the charcoal broiled flavor of the eggplant. The hummus was superb just the right amount of lemon garlic and tahini it was creamy too just how it should be. The kafta was grilled to perfection not dry at all and I ate so much of it. Khudar which is sauteed cauliflower, zucchini and carrots topped with tahini and garlic sauce it was phenomenal you must order this I never ate anything like this. We also got salads one tabouli and fatoosh both were wonderful. I been to many Lebanese restaurants and I must say this one really stands out from the rest. We will be back again and again. We had the pleasure of meeting the owner who is a true gentleman. read more

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Al-Amir has become a tradition for us when we visit Portland. We love the food (I especially love the lamb shank) and the owners, who are incredibly warm and accommodating. Great place for group dining, but also for a party of 2. read more

Came here on a work dinner w/a large group. Service was wonderful, food is amazing! Every dish was so flavorful!

Amazing food and even better service! Veggies are a meal in themselves! If you are in the area make sure you come here and support a family owned jem ! read more

You know how Olive Garden used to say "When you're here, you're family?" If you really want to experience that, (and have better food than Olive Garden ) Al Amir is the place to be. We brought a group of 23 people and we're treated exceptionally well! The proprietor brought her family in to ensure that we had fast and efficient service. The food was served family style, and was delicious. The dolmas were home made and very nicely spiced. Lots of variety in entrees, and many good vegetarian options. read more