Everything was amazing The food was exceptional!! This restaurant is a must try for authentic middle eastern flavors! The staff were wildly attentive, and friendly! read more

We have dined at Habibi Lebanon several times. The food is good, they have so many options. We always seem to order too much! Their prices are a bit high, but it is worth the splurge. The service is always great, all of the wait staff is very attentive. The dining room is small, but very nice. They also have a fair amount of outdoor dining available. read more

What an amazing restaurant and wonderful owner(George)!! Food was authentic as can be and the service was super quick. Restaurant has a very relaxed feel and makes it feel homly. The entire operation is seamless and all the staff were so unbelievably friendly and kind. Will definitely be coming back!! read more

Habibi Lebanon - Inside of restaurant - Mediterranean Near Me - Davidson, North Carolina

Food was good, the service waa outstanding. The out patio is nice but hard to enjoy food due to the flies. Will be back but will sit inside read more

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This place just didn't live up to the reviews. It was not authentic schwarma cooked on a vertical rotisserie. Unfortunately, the food was not good at all. It lacked flavor and was very dry. It was not authentic Lebanese food and I've had food with more flavor in it at McDonald's. I was really looking forward to trying this place out, but I'd highly recommend you to not waste your money here. The vibes and ambiance were okay but we also went at a slower time. Great location, good service, but bad food. read more

We've been a couple of times. Both for lunch, but one was carry out. I definitely appreciated the vegan labels on the menu. The fries were obviously had cut and very good! We enjoyed both meals. Was little disappointed in the soup, I think some lemon would have made it better. Overall great place for Lebanese food. We will be back! read more

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An absolute gem. I drove by it some many times and although adventurous I didn't think Lebanese food would be in my wheelhouse. So glad I stopped. This is my second visit and I will definitely be a regular. The food is so alive! Flavorful, fresh, complex, unique but familiar. Think Greek taken up a few notches! Both my visits have been for lunch and I can wait to stop in for dinner service. Perry is so welcoming and can guide you towards what will be an amazing experience. read more

Habibi Lebanon - Lamb Kafta Wrap - Mediterranean Near Me - Davidson, North Carolina

Fantastic restaurant. One of my favorites in the area. The food is authentic and delicious. The chicken Shawarma appetizer with hummus is our favorite. The staff is friendly and their owners are great. I have a recommend read more

We went here for lunch. The server was very nice and friendly. He provided great insight into the menu which helped a lot with so many good choices. We started with the warm cheese. It was very tasty but could have been just a bit warmer. We then had the hummus which we thought was a bit bitter. The chicken sandwich and the burger were great! The burger is very large and good for someone who is hungry or could make a good split. The chicken was seasoned very well and not spicy. The quantity of chicken was ample as well. Overall we like this place. read more

We have always considered this spot to be the best kept secret in Davidson - we have never had a bad experience. However, tonight's Lamb shank was out of this world. I told the owner I have never felt compelled to write a review until today. A+++ read more

The food is amazing. Authentic, plentiful and delicious. You can't go wrong with g with any choice. We've had most of the vegan options including Foul Moudames, Falafel, Batta hara, tabouli, spinach pie, kale with crispy chickpeas and lentil soup. Service is super friendly and knowledgeable. A bit pricey, but worth it. read more

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I highly recommend Habibi restaurant. The atmosphere is cozy and friendly. Our server/ bartender Ray was professional and delightful. We celebrated our adult daughter birthday and it was a perfect spot. Next time I hope the weather allows us to sit outside. The food was excellent. We had the roasted cauliflower, trio dip for starters and lamb shank and grilled steak skewers. Everything was delicious! read more

Habibi Lebanon - Lamb Shank dinner - Mediterranean Near Me - Davidson, North Carolina

Delicious authentic food and excellent service ! We will definitely be back to try other dishes ! read more

Habibi Lebanon - Mediterranean Near Me - Davidson, North Carolina

Everything about this place was unreal -- the food, the staff, the atmosphere, the price. Absolutely incredible from start to finish! read more

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The food was delicious. It's a bit pricey. The hummus is delicious . I really enjoyed the falafel. I dined alone and felt comfortable to do so. I sat outside bc it was to cold indoors. I had an early reservation which was perfect timing for me. read more

Habibi Lebanon - Triple dip Falafel - Mediterranean Near Me - Davidson, North Carolina

This is such a great addition to the food scene in Cornelius! The owners are so wonderful; the service and food were incredible! I truly enjoyed myself. We sampled Cilantro Shrimp on our visit, and they were heavenly. Even after the shrimp was gone, we wouldn't let the server take the dish because the sauce was so yummy! The Triple Dip comes with Hummus, Baba Ghanoush & Tzatziki, topped with olive oil, and Served with a side of pita bread. This was good, but not my favorite appetizer. The Hummus was solid and creamy, and the Tzatziki was also pleasing but both weren't "special". None of us liked the Baba Ghanoush, it was too heavily smoked for us. Sambousik Cheese is a deep-fried hand-crafted pastry pocket filled with a blend of white cheeses, onions & parsley. This was far and away my favorite dish we sampled. These homemade delights are filled with feta cheese, but it isn't like the feta we are used to. This was creamy with a lovely pull. We shared 2 different entrees. The first one was a Shawarma Beef Platter consisting of classic Angus beef shawarma oven-broiled in-house with marinades and spices, served with Lebanese rice, hummus, onions, parsley, sumac, pickled turnips & side of pita. I wasn't crazy about the beef, it was a little tough for me. I preferred the chicken. The Shawarma Chicken Platter was more to my liking, but even that left me a little underwhelmed. It's oven-broiled sliced chicken breast in house marinades and spices, served with Lebanese rice, hummus, pickles & a side of pita. Next time I will try the kebab, and there will be a next time! We indulged in dessert as well. We all got baklava. It was amazing! you get two small pieces made with pistachios (this is the Lebanese way) and the other two are made with walnuts (this is the Greek style). A wonderful restaurant, I can't wait to go back to try new dishes! read more

Habibi Lebanon - Cilantro Shrimps - Mediterranean Near Me - Davidson, North Carolina

We had an exceptional dinner at Habibi in Davidson last night - the Habibi and Seafood platters were excellent, and the desert (blanking on the name, but it had the pistachio cotton candy and rose water simple syrup) was absurdly good. In particular, the lamb shank was decadent. We made a reservation ahead of time. Service was great, and the setting-ambiance was simple. We dined in the front covered patio which was perfect given the nice weather. read more

Habibi Lebanon - Mediterranean Near Me - Davidson, North Carolina

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My son and I stopped into Habibi Lebanon last night for dinner. From the moment that we stepped into the restaurant, we were treated like family. The owner, Perry introduced himself and walked us through the menu options. The trio platter was an amazing start. You can tell by the presentation of the babaganoush, tzatziki and hummus that a lot of work and care was taken into the dishes. I had a Seafood Grill, which was insanely good. Without a doubt, it's the best salmon and scallops that I've ever had. My son had the Mixed Grill Trio which was so much food even he couldn't finish the entire plate (even with me stealing bites). The only word that I can use to describe the baklava and Banoffee Pie is: heavenly. Dessert was the perfect punctuation mark on the night. Do yourself a favor. Do your taste buds a favor. Have dinner at Habibi Lebanon. You will thank yourself. read more

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Delicious and authentic Lebanese cuisine. The atmosphere is cozy and fun. The starters (grape leaves and falafel) were light and tasty. The mains (chicken shawarma, kabob trio) were excellent. We also enjoyed the fattoush. We ended up taking the baklava home and it was delicious. Subtle rose water flavor and not overpoweringly sweet. I also enjoyed the Kentucky Mule cocktail. The staff could not have been nicer. It was a wonderful experience and we will definitely be back again soon. 10 out of 10. read more

As someone who's Lebanese and grew up on the flavors of our kitchen, I can confidently say Habibi Lebanon delivers the real deal. From the moment I walked in, the warm ambiance and inviting staff set the tone for an exceptional experience. We started with the Kibbeh appetizer--crispy on the outside, perfectly seasoned and tender inside, just like my teta used to make. The triple dip appetizer (hummus, baba ghanoush, and labneh) was equally impressive. Each dip was rich, fresh, and beautifully balanced. You can tell everything is made in-house with love and care. For my main, I went with the mixed grill, and let me tell you--ya'ni, it was phenomenal. The meats were juicy, expertly marinated, and grilled to perfection. The accompanying rice and grilled vegetables brought the whole dish together. Service was attentive, friendly, and genuine. You could feel the pride they have in the food and the culture they're sharing. And considering the quality and portion sizes, the value is unbeatable. If you're Lebanese and miss that homemade taste--or if you just want an authentic introduction to our cuisine--Habibi Lebanon is where you want to be. I'll definitely be back next time I'm in town. read more

Great food and service was fantastic! Atmosphere was very welcoming. Quite a nice surprise on a weekday evening! read more

Yum. It's late February 2024 and Restaurant X is about to become Habibi Lebanon in a week. (They're going to have new menus, but the essentials are will be basically the same). And this is good news. Because it's awesome. I had a quick lunch of stuffed grape leaves (aka dolmas/dolmases) and falafel. And it was scrumptious. I was quite satisfied and I'll be glad to go back next time I am in town. read more

This place was fantastic. The menu had so many things that we wanted to try that we way over ate. We started with the trio, which was hummus, babaganoush and tzatziki. We also had the falafel appetizer and the cauliflower appetizer. Everything was so delicious! For dinner we had the mixed grill, which was a chicken skewer, a steak skewer and one kofta skewer. This was served with rice and tabun (garlic sauce). We also had the beef shawarma. Everything was fantastic. We finished the meal with the Banoffee Pie, which was amazing. I just reheated my leftovers (I mean with all that food for 4 people there were bound to be leftovers). They were just as good as in the restaurant. The service was impeccable. We weren't rushed, nor were they slow. The owner was working the floor and was super kind! If you are looking for good Lebanese food look no further. This place was phenomenal. read more

Don't let the modest facade fool you, the food here is stellar! We were seated quickly and greeted warmly by our server, who was very helpful with drink and meal selections. This is a family run restaurant, and you can tell they want you to feel welcome and happy to return, which we will do! Our dinner was fresh and delicious, seasoned and cooked to perfection. And I'm so glad we decided to get dessert, mama's Banoffee pie was outstanding! We will absolutely be back to try some more of the tasty temptations on their menu! read more

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Authentic Lebanese food, tasty and prompt service. Comfortable atmosphere with porch seating available. Even has Lebanese beer! Quite tasty!

What a great little neighborhood spot! This is a tiny little restaurant with a Lebanese menu, and when you walk in, you just feel like you're walking into a family-owned, local-loved spot. We came on a Saturday night for a casual dinner, and it was great. We weren't that hungry and decided to split the chefs plate with 4 kebabs (chicken, kafta, steak, and shrimp), and it was perfect! All of the meat tasted fresh off the grill, and it came with a great portion of rice and a grilled onion and tomato. Would definitely return to try more of their dishes! A few people around me ordered the lamb shank, and it looked phenomenal. read more

Menu is very confusing as it doesn't feel like it is one specific cuisine. We came for the falafels and they were very fresh and tasty. Seating inside and outside. Parking available in plaza and on street. read more

Our waiter Perry was the hero of this day. My daughter graduated from UNC Charlotte at 10:00 am, and having no idea about when we would be finished, I made a reservation for 2:00 pm, and was told we could call if it was earlier. So, our group arrived in three different cars over the course of an hour between 1:00 and 2:00. The nine of us had drinks and appetizers and were never once made to feel like an imposition. We sat outside on the porch, and not only was Perry kind and helpful, he even stood in a chair to take our photo! By the time we all paid our bill, we were by far the last folks in the restaurant and Perry was still attentive and helpful. We enjoyed how many different options there were for all types of eaters. I would like to return to try the dinner menu. Not pictured but highly recommended: kale salad with roasted chickpeas and fish and chips! The poutine as an appetizer was appreciated as well. read more

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This was our first time eating Lebanese food. Everything was made fresh by hand on site and it was amazing! Lamb prepared several ways and multiple dips were great...especially the babaganoush. Also the falafel was fabulous. We can't wait to return read more

Small cozy and family run business! The food was delicious staff was super friendly and accommodating (we asked for patio seating and to turn heaters on ) and service was on point. I enjoyed EVERYTHING we feasted on! We tried the stuffed grapes leaves - hummus which was super creamy - the hubster had the chicken kabobs (can't remember real name of the dish) and he said it was the most moist and flavorful chicken breast he'd ever had ( we usually find it dry) and my lamb shank WAS THE BOMB! Do yourself a favor and GO HERE!!!!!! read more

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Excellent! Stopped in for a late lunch of apps. Shared the hummus and chicken shawarma and garlic cilantro shrimps. Very delicious! The space is cute, neatly decorated and very clean. The owner served us quickly and cheerfully. He recommended a wine pairing and we wrapped up with baklava! read more

Habibi Lebanon - Baklava - Mediterranean Near Me - Davidson, North Carolina

A cute little restaurant with a large patio allowing for both inside and outside dining. It was clear the dishes were made in-house, with a level of care and authenticity that set it apart. Every item on the menu we tried was a testament to traditional recipes, crafted with the freshest ingredients and an amazing attention to detail. What truly elevated the experience was the incredible staff. From the servers to the chef, everyone was genuinely enthusiastic and knowledgeable about the menu, and eager to interact and share stories. Their passion was contagious, making us feel like we were not just diners, but welcomed guests at a family gathering. We can't wait to return and work our way through the rest of the menu! read more

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My second time here was this weekend for lunch. The owner and staff are really welcoming and care about your experience. The food is excellent...this time the Chicken Shwarma and Fattoush Salad. Both very fresh. Chicken was tasty and the fries that come with were handcut. Cannot wait for visit #3. read more

Perry, the owner was the best! Felt very welcome. The food was fabulous - will definitely be back!

Wanted to try something new & different and chose this restaurant. Small location in Davidson NC, but very good food. Nothing fancy, but doesn't need to be. Nice atmosphere, good service and reasonable prices. All food from apps to dessert came with no complaints. Started off with apps of Stuffed Grape Leaves and Sambousik Cheese. Entrees of Cottage Pie and Shawarma Chicken were quite good. Finished off with Lebanese Coffee and dessert of Namour. Would highly recommend if you are in the area to try them out. Can't wait to go back again!! read more

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Very good, friendly service. Comfortable, clean dining area. Excellent, tasty food. We tried the shawarma chicken platter and the lamb kafta. Both were very good. That said, the lamb kafta was my personal favorite. This was our first time at Habibi Lebanon. It won't be our last. We look forward to returning with friends. There's plenty of good food to go around! We had a red wine and a white. In hindsight, I'll opt for the red next time even though the white was very good. Check it out. Worth the visit. read more

Good experience great food with the one thing that I was a disappointment proportion seen on the smaller side for the price.

FANATASTIC!!! Hummus, grape leaves, lamb, falafel!!! All the things--DELICIOUS!!! We are so pleased to have this gem close to home!! It's the real deal!!! We will be back-often! read more

Went for the first time last night for dinner. It's a small place with roughly 10 or so tables inside with an outdoor patio as well. The service was very welcoming and the food was delicious. Had the trio sampler to start (various dips) along with fried cauliflower - both were delicious. Shared a mix of kabobs with my partner - lamb, beef and chicken of which all were delicious. Overall this place is outstanding and have already told others about it - give it a go and recommend a reservation knowing it's fairly small as my guess is it will continue to gain in popularity! Total included cocktails as well - food was very reasonably priced. Do NOT pass up the Banoffee pie for dessert - I had never had it and it was DELICIOUS! read more

Ladhiidh!! My family and I dined tonight for my husband's birthday dinner before our oldest returned to college. It was fantastic! We got the Habibi grill (lamb 3 ways), hummus and chicken shawarma, baba ganoush, cheese pies, and spicy potatoes. All of it was amazing and each of us had a different favorite of the meal. The service was warm and friendly. The owner is doing great stuff and it was lovely to meet his dad who was helping out. read more