We went for brunch. Everything was perfect: food, service, and ambiance. One of our favorite…read morerestaurants - always great.

Even here a few times since they opened and enjoyed it every time…read more This is a much better middle eastern experience than most of what Spokane has to offer. The vegetable sides and salads are very large (at least as large as "main entrees" )and can be a main dish, or good for sharing. It is elevated cuisine but in a casual atmosphere. Service is friendly and attentive Fried beets --really nice balance of flavor here. They put honey on the beets, which might seem too extra because beets are sugar in themselves, but it brings out the earthiness of the beets. The plate also has pickled sweet peppers and a feta whip, and so all together this makes a great balance of flavors Roasted carrots --hearty portion with a labneh dip and preserved lemons There was not enough of the dip, imho, and we asked for more and they gladly gave us some no extra charge. Again, this was a great mix of flavors and textures. Oyster mushroom shashlick--the menu did not describe the sauce, which was a little spicy. (I'm sensitive to spice. Most would find this not spicy) Great tasting mushrooms that are skewered and grilled just like the meat versions at this restaurant. served with their smashed potatoes, which are crispy and seasoned. Chicken skewers --moist, with 8 bite-sized pieces. The potatoes are crispy and good. Overall, we liked all 4 items but I liked the beets the best! In the past we have had falafel and hummus, babaganoush, and beef/lamb dishes. They were all good. For dessert, we split a tea-flavored pot de creme. It was really yummy.

Amazing as always. Our son's picked the White House Grill for my wife's Mother's Day dinner and…read morethey definitely made the right decision. We have been at this restaurant several times before and it never disappoints. We ordered the Mixed Grill again and it was amazing. The Chilean Sea Bass was cooked to perfection and the Curry Chicken was out of this world!! The rice, prawns, and green beans complement the dish perfectly. Our service was excellent and the ambience is always casual. Great food and a great atmosphere!!

Any restaurant that leans heavily on garlic as a primary ingredient can almost do no wrong, in my…read morebook. And when it's a Greek restaurant on top of that, that's basically a recipe for perfection. You can smell this place from blocks away. By the time you get to the parking lot, you're already salivating in anticipation. Vampires be warned: you're not getting within a half mile of this place! Sure, not everything was perfect about our meal: the Sarmisak (garlic dip with walnuts and parmesan) didn't do much for us, and my wife ended up preferring my Bahce over her grill plate (I can't remember the name of it), so we ended up swapping dishes. The Turkish Cigars were a huge hit with both of us, although we both wished they were a bit larger. I'm not sure I quite "get" the running aesthetic going on here at "The White House", as well as their sister establishments "The Oval Office", "The Pentagon", and "The Capitol". I mean, I get the theme, but...why? I don't get the Why of it all. Regardless, it's immaterial. The food is awesome, and worthy of a President. Well, not our current President...but one of the good ones, for sure! The staff are efficient, somehow buzzing about all over the place, managing the chaos (this place was PACKED on a Saturday night), but still managed to be friendly, attentive and focused. And despite ordering two cocktails, two appetizers, and two entreés, our bill was somehow still less than $100, I'd say that you definitely get your money's worth here! Hell, we even took enough leftover back to our hotel to keep us fed almost the entire next day! In short, I would vote whomever is running THIS White House in for a second term...and a third...and a fourth!

Definitely not the cheapest place but the service 10/10 food at least a 7.5 and great ambiance…read more Order the hot Persian tea with a little bit of sugar

My family has eaten here on multiple occasions. We always enjoy our food. I have zero complaints…read moreand always look forward to grabbing a healthy bite to eat. All the salad and produce in their dishes is fresh. My favorite is the Chicken Souvlaki. Cilantro lemon vinaigrette is a must have! Yum:) The restaurant is always kept clean and there's a lot of space inside. I have no complaints about the service. This is a great place to grab a casual dinner or a lunch.

I was excited to find out there was an African restaurant in Spokane and especially thrilled at all…read moreof the positive reviews when I looked the place up. I got an order of the Manto (dumplings), the Koobideh kebab, and the meatballs with a side of rice. The Manto was prepared well and was tantalizing as I had hoped. The koobideh was flavourful, perfectly cooked, and just what I wanted. The Meatballs with a side of rice was more of me trying something new, and I can say it was full of flavour and I was not disappointed at all. I highly recommend this place to all those who like Afghan food, and even those who have not given it a try. Please do! Service staff was friendly and ambiance made me feel like I was at a restaurant/gathering in Afghanistan, and made my imagination create a positive association. Prices are on the higher end. Expect to pay about $20+ for each dish. My bill came out to about $70, but I'll have to say the food was excellent, and I plan on returning one more time before I leave Spokane.

The food here is phenomenally excellent. Everything on the menu is good. You can't and won't go…read morewrong with anything you order. Some things are my favorite like the Manto and the Kabuli Pulao rice but everything is good. The ambiance is chill and relaxing and the service is friendly. Depending on how busy the restaurant is it might take some time to get your food but it is well worth the wait. I highly recommend this restaurant if you're a person that likes to try food from different places.

So happy we were able to visit the Olympia for the first time since we moved back to the area. My…read moreveggie gyro was sooo delicious & my husband ate his Lamb Souvlaki so fast because he enjoyed it so much. I've missed the fries so much & they did not disappoint. Amazing dipped in the tzatziki. Our food came quickly & our fries were fresh and hot. We look forward to our next visit!

not good pedestrian food…read more lackluster service expensive for what you get not worth the trip

If you're expecting traditional Persian or Mediterranean food you'll be disappointed…read more Saturday night with a group of 10, we were pretty much the only ones in the restaurant. Our host was the chef and also the server He actually did a good job. Beside not really talking to us, he wasn't too delayed with the service The food was "Eh" The pita was more of a thin bread... kinda had a chemically taste to them The basmati rice was almost flavorless beside that chemical taste again. Large portions ... but large portions of "eh" food didn't seem like a plus at the end of the day Eggplant curry was ok... Chicken kabob was better than ok.. chicken was a little dry Friends at the table ordered the qorma-sabzi... this was actually the highlight of the meal. Was super flavorful .. was glad the portion was on the larger side We sat in the private booth, where you sit with your legs under the table to give you the middle eastern vibe like your sitting on the floor That was actually pretty cool. Private room in the corner. Our group of 10 had a great time together, because everyone was pretty cool... unfortunately the food was not The vibe was cool, was impressed with the 1 guy running the restaurant, but the food was not up to par. Ive read every single review until now and the majority of the are stellar. I will chalk them up to having a simple pallet that is easily satisfied. Unfortunately I've had the opportunity to travel and have authentic ethnic foods so my standards are very high this ranks at the bottom of all the Mediterranean I've ever eaten. Ambiance and atmosphere was 5 stars Service was 3.7 Food was ... well just say we fed all the left overs to the chickens a couple days later as reality sunk in and we realized we wouldn't be warming up that food again ..

This place was located conveniently down the street from our hotel and near the heart of downtown…read moreCoeur D'Alene. I hardly run into Afghan restaurants, so I was really excited to try this place. We came here for lunch. It wasn't very busy. I saw a few families come in, so this place is great for big groups. I ordered the Manto and my husband ordered the eggplant curry. I've had afghan manto before as an appetizer, but never as an entree. The portions were huge, and each dish were large enough for two people to share. I don't know what kind of sauces are included with these dishes, but they're so delicious. I also like the yogurt sauce that it came with. The dishes were already good by itself, but the yogurt sauce made it a lot better. I'd like to try other things next time, but you can't go wrong with the manto and eggplant curry!