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    Cafe Petra

    4.5 (120 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Raegan D.

    This was the BOMB.COM!! I love the ambiance and decor in this place! It's a great place to bring your family. You can definitely share entrees, as they are large. I want to come back soon!

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    Keith H.

    Cafe Petra is located in the heart of St. Francisville, but is only minutes away from US Highway 61, so travelers can easily visit and then continue on their journey. It's Greek and Lebanese cuisine is familiar, but they have more options than the typical shawarma and gyros. One option you should check into is the Beef Kafta Kabob which is a seasoned oval of grilled ground beef, that can be had on a skewer or in a pita sandwich. Another favorite is the Beef Souvlaki, which is marinated tender beef, grilled, then served as a pita sandwich or plate. One of my favorites is the Petra Sandwich which includes chicken, melted cheese, and Persian Pickles rolled in a thin pita and pressed. For the truly amazing meal, one can check into their Signature Dishes which offers roasted quail, or their extensive Seafood and Italian menus. This clearly is a step above your average pita place! If you can't decide, or want to try a variety of tastes, check out the Meza Sampler, or the Vegetarian Plate. You can select a combination to suit you. If you have any room left, their dessert menu is more extensive and decadent than many similar restaurants. One other great aspect of their location is that they are right next door to one of St. Francisville's public parks. So, if you wanted to get your order to go, you could picnic next door under the old trees. There are a number of picnic tables and a large gazebo available. Might be a great idea if you have some kids with you!

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    Angie T.

    Little did I know it at the time, but my meal here at Cafe Petra was my last meal enjoying it in a restaurant. Along came the pandemic and just like that one of my favorite past times became a thing of the past. So sad. We stopped here while in town for a late lunch and shared some Mediterranean hummus to start and I got a chicken shawarma plate that came with a salad and more hummus. It was all just delicious and beautifully plated. We had the large and exotic looking restaurant mostly to ourselves because of the late hour and really enjoyed ourselves here. Here's to Cafe Petra and hopefully your lovely place can and will survive this terrible time. See you again soon!

    Andi F.

    Someone at the nearby visitors center recommended this restaurant and I am glad I came. Friendly employees, fast service, good food. I got the red fish plate and it was delicious.

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    Pacience S.

    Café Petra was was more than we hoped for! The location is very easy to find being in the heart of St Francisville with ample parking. We found ourselves in the middle of a holiday festival but were happy to find no long wait for a table. The item I saw in reviews that made this our destination was the fried cheese starter and it did not disappoint at all. It was fresh, crispy and seasoned perfectly and olives and oil that accompanied it made it the perfect way to start a meal. I also had the lentil soup which was deliciously spiced and I definitely could have made a meal of it especially with the fried pita chips provided. I also had falafel wrap which I found the falafel to be a bit dry but well seasoned and overall a good wrap. The falafel wrap and soup came as a combo with the soup soup adding a little up charge but totally worth it. I "borrowed" some hummus from my partners place, totally for review purposes:) and found it nice, light and well seasoned as well. The staff was attentive and nice. We would definitely return to Cafe Petra!

    Teresa W.

    Thank You to my favorite Greek and Lebanese Restaurant and happy Thankful Thursday to the Owner Mansour for always making me feel welcome as a customer and thank you for always keeping the food FRESH & serving it HOT!! I know the food is gonna be great every single time I go and my server will always be looking out for me. The food here is truly authentic and always freshly cooked and served piping hot and with a smiling and friendly server. They keep your glass full here. And the dirty martinis are freezing cold and they are potent I love them and if you love wine they have many choices and the also have a full bar. The falafels are really delicious and I love the fresh in house made tahini sauce which is very authentic to where's he's from and it's so delicious it's made of sesame seeds and it's prepared with other stuff into a creamy sauce with fresh lemon juice and the in house garlic sauce is also very good especially on a Petra Sandwich which is a popular street food from his country. They make it here and it's white chicken with middle eastern seasonings cooked and finished on the grill served on a special wrap that is filled with Petra sauce,lots of juicy & seasoned chicken pieces,pickle slices and then wrapped up and sliced ito a few sections comes with garlic sauce also in house made and a side a fry's and a feta salad on the side.OMG MY MOUTH IS WATERING! The Kafta and beef tenderloin kabobs are also delicious as is every single thing they have. You can't go wrong no mater what you order. We always start with fried Halloumi cheese, it always is cooked to a golden brown with olive oil and fresh minced garlic and pita for dipping. They have delicious deserts here also, my favorite is Ashta has a a flaky crust filled with a sweet custard filling and it's served warm with a rose honey sauce and crushed Pistachios all over the top. ( they make and cook this fresh in house). They also have baklava and something else. I always order Ashta but no mater what you order your gonna love it and leave happy and full.

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    Christopher W.

    Was in town with a friend on the weekend and found one of the few restaurants still open. The food was very good. We had the Moussaka and it was not fresh but still very good along with a great salad and babaganoush.

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    The food is super good! My husband said the chicken schwarma had a little bit of a kick but that made it perfect! The falafel sandwich was also really good.

    Heidi M.

    What a great spur of the moment experience! We came Into town with the intent to eat at another place, but they were closed. Turned out to be the best of luck for us! I eat primarily plant based foods and my husband eats primarily meat based foods. We were both SUPER pleased with our food. Service was "ok"... but everybody has the right to an off day here and there. The food makes up for anything else anyway! We will be back!

    Kathleen J.

    They are open for business and inside seating (though there is outside seating available) during COVID-19! We stopped by for dinner. We had the hummus appetizer, and I had the Chicken Schwarma Pasta dinner. It was AWESOME! The food was great, and I highly recommend them. Stop by and check them out if you are in the area and are looking for some great Greek cuisine. You won't be sorry!

    Casse N.

    I had been craving a light meal for DAYS by the time we wandered up to St, Francisville. Meal was delicious, fresh and did not disappoint. Staff were friendly, clean, and taking plenty of extra precautions. Everything was cooked well, and our portions were perfect. If you don't mind something floral, try the Lebanese tea. It was the PERFECT refreshment for this sticky weather. I'll be sure to come back and try a few new things before we head north again!

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    Always friendly , great service , awesome atmosphere and fast ! Their food makes you back for it in the 2nd hour !

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    2 years ago

    Great food every time we visit! My favorite is the combo pasta dinner! Of course we always add the grecian sauce with extra bread!

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    Thank you so much Carol

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    3 years ago

    The lamb kabobs are decent and so is the halloumi cheese. Gyros taste like gyros. Feta salad taste like feta salad.

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    Really enjoyed this place! Food was great, service was good. Plenty of food. I look forward to having my leftovers for lunch tomorrow!

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    Food was excellent. Service too. 2nd time eating here. We will be back. Beautiful place.

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    2 years ago

    Best hamburger in town, grilled onions, mushrooms and Swiss cheese grilled to perfection!

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    Awesome every time!!! Food and staff wonderful. Makes crossing the bridge worthwhile.

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    Thank you so much Mrs Mindy

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    Thank you so much Jessica, we glad we can serve you

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    Noisy but delicious food. Servings are more than adequate. They will let you order kids serving which is perfect for me.

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    Interior at Albasha
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    Cafe Phoenicia is my go to Greek & Lebanese restaurant in Zachary! I've been coming here for years…read more I like that it's somewhat different than other similar types of restaurants, and that their dishes are consistently good. One of the first differences is that most dishes include a choice of salads. We are all familiar with the Feta Salad, and this is a good choice. However, this place has a Fatoush Salad option, that includes a topping of crispy pita croutons. This is my favorite option! Then we move along to the entrees. Surprisingly, they have a good variety of seafood offerings, which is a reasonable component of Greek cuisine. I like all of these! Then there are a variety of pasta dishes, all with a great Greek flavor. One delightful dish is the Stuffed Plate which includes a variety of stuffed vegetables, along with a salad! There are also great classic options like lamb shanks, shawarma, and gyros. The simple gyro sandwich is always a good option, and priced nicely. That's what I like about Cafe Phoenicia, no matter if you want the simple or the adventurous, they have something to satisfy you.

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