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    Chez Mansour

    3.8 (192 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 9:30 pm

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    CHEZ MANSOUR ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Classy
    Live music
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Quandra R.

    I was actually shopping on Solano and what attracted me was the Wine Bar sign. Once inside I was greeted with a warm smile and served a lovely glass of Cab. Then I decided to order something light so I ordered the stuffed grape leaves which were pretty tasty. I ended up having a friend join me and we had such a wonderful time.

    The shawarma plate ... absolutely disgusting
    Gabita H.

    We went to Chez Mansour on Solano for dinner on a Tuesday night. The restaurant was nearly empty, just a few people at the bar. Our waitress assured us the food was fresh and delicious--not authentic, but good--and that the shawarma meat was on the grill, on the spit, and shaved per order. So we decided to give it a try. When it came to wine, we asked for a recommendation and explained what we liked. She mentioned they had a new wine list and suggested a Sauvignon Blanc from Lodi for $16 a glass, saying we were "getting a deal" because the new menu would soon list it at $18. We ordered that along with a glass of Santa Margherita, a simple, safe wine you can't go wrong with--and it ended up being the best part of the meal. The food, however, was a disaster. The baba ganoush was slimy, bitter, and had no trace of eggplant. The pita chips were burned, and when we pointed it out, she insisted they were "homemade and darker by design." Later, she brought what were clearly Stacy's pita chips. The shawarma, despite being described as freshly shaved off the spit, was anything but--it was dry, chewy, overly spiced with cinnamon, and tasted as if it had been sitting around for hours. The bartender noticed our disappointment and kindly brought both wine bottles to our table, telling us to pour what we liked and that he'd only charge for two glasses. That gesture was appreciated. But our server still returned with a bill charging us for three glasses, made no effort to fix anything, and even asked my husband how he liked his meal while his plate sat completely untouched. This level of food and service might pass in Paris at 4 a.m. (if you know, you know), but it's absolutely unacceptable at 8 p.m. in Berkeley--especially with so many great restaurants nearby. As a longtime Berkeley local who values supporting neighborhood businesses, I left feeling like this place only cares about grabbing money, not serving good food or hospitality. We spent $130 and still left hungry, ending up at Jupiter for pizza afterward. I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone--not even my worst enemy.

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    Mel S.

    Despite there being a full food menu, this place describes itself as a wine bar. This was communicated to us as we were looking at the menu and thinking about what to order. It is best to look at this place as a wine bar with tapas-style food to share. Food (ordered for a table of 4 people): - Meaza Platter (forgot to get a photo): this was a good starter. With one member of our party being allergic to eggplant, we asked if the baba ghanoush could be put into a separate plate. It was then communicated again that this place specializes in wine and not food. We tried to understand what was going on and were told that the baba ghanoush could be replaced with more of another item (like hummus), but it would not just be put on another plate separate from the platter... - Chicken Shawarma: this was everyone favorite dish as the chicken was tasty. Size is enough for one person's meal or can be shared with others if more dishes are ordered - Beef and Lamb Shawarma: seemed to not be a fan favorite, but was still good. Size is enough for one person's meal or can be shared with others if more dishes are ordered - Cucumber Salad: tasty and a nice addition to the meats and rice we ordered - Basmati Rice: both shawarma plates came with basmati rice, but we also ordered an additional side to have more. - Pita bread: we were told the pita bread was homemade and made fresh. Half of the bowl tasted like the Stacy's pita chips you buy at the grocery store, and the other half was soft wheat pita bread. Regardless, the mix of textures was not ideal, especially with the softer pita bread warming up the crispy ones Miscellaneous: - Bathroom available in the back just past the hostess stand that leads to the kitchen - Parking is available via street parking - Reservations available on Yelp

    mezza platter

    The service is so so good. The lady was so kind to me and the food was wonderful. I would recommend it to anyone!

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    8 months ago

    I already entered a review, I hope this isn't a double post-- my friends and I love the belly dance on performance + music tgf other night!

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    Absolutely divine food and pleasant atmosphere. Authentic Lebanese menu and flavors. Thank you so much for the great experience.

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    Ask the Community - Chez Mansour

    Is the meat Halal?

    Yes

    Do you have heaters for outdoor dining?

    Yes, also we started indoor dining today

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    Iraklis

    Iraklis

    4.7
    (574 reviews)
    41.3 mi
    $$

    Best Mediterranean food I have had!!…read more And the staff was incredible!! D was the best host ever!!

    Social media strikes again…read more.. I came across a reel on IG featuring Iraklis. The food looked intriguing and scrumptious...in other words FIRE! I would not have known about this place if it wasn't for the reel. I'm also not familiar with Syrian and Lebanese cuisine. Thought I'd give it a shot. Not the biggest of venues, it a bit small on the inside, they have few benches and tables outside. Parking wasn't an issue, plenty of spaces in the parking lot. The staff was very helpful and informative. This is a fast casual spot with table service. They do bring the food to you, but you can help yourself to everything else afterwards, is: water, sauces, napkins etc. #SyrianEats: WRAP: ~ SHAWARMA: Damascus style CHICKEN - 5/5 Absolutely DELISH!! Love the garlic spread that came on the side. The wrap was already tasty enough, but somehow it was even tastier with the Garlic spread. Even the fries that came with it were spectacular! That drizzle pomegranate molasses... just DELISH!! This was one of the best wraps I had Stateside. Actually the best! PLATE: ~ MANSAF - 5/5 The Lamb shank was excellent as well! Tender fall of the bone with flavor galore, and the butter sauce was amazing as well...delish! The rice that came with the Lamb shank was OK. It was probably good, but the flavor profile didn't stand up to the rest of the food. I thought it could use more flavor, but that just me nitpicking... 4.5 ***** rounded up to 5***** for me This food here is amazing. I'll be back...

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    Menu (Apr. 2026)
    Menu (Apr. 2026)
    Mango Lassi ($3)
    Mango Lassi ($3)
    Chicken Shawarma Taco

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    Chicken Shawarma Taco

    Chez Mansour - lebanese - Updated July 2026

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