Walked in yesterday. Waiter was so distracted (perhaps tired), never brought the coke and the sauce we ordered. I went to find her to remind, which is fine. However the worst thing was the action I got from Miss Hostes. She kept asking Nikki ( sorry if I misspelled the name) WHY DID I ORDER THE SAUCE? What food did I order? Didn't I know the appetizer I ordered comes without the sauce. Girl just let the waiter go and bring the sauce, what the heck??? It all was behind my back, so I heard everything and she did it by purpose. Well we asked to pack the food to go and just left. And yes, the waiter never came to us with the bill, I had to go and find her, again! Last but not least. Miss HOSTES stop acting like a boss and watch your mouth in front or behind of the guests. The BOSSES are those who pay the bills to run the business which pays your salary. Turn on your brain. Two stars ARE ONLY FOR THE FOOD AND KITCHEN.Thank you guys, it was good . read more

Everything was ok, but nothing stood out for me. Quite simply, there are better Lebanese restaurants in the area. The chicken shawarma was a little different, being served in it own pita packet here, but it was on the drier side. The fattouch had very little dressing, and kibbeh didn't have much flavor. The hummus and baba ghannouj were actually two of the better menu items. The service was ok, but a bit slow at times. read more

The complimentary warm pita bread accompanied by olives, yogurt and olive oil was absolutely addictive. I ordered the Shish Taouk and my husband ordered the Branzino, we were both very happy with our choices. My chicken was tender and extremely moist. His fish was buttery and light but seasoned to perfection. You can't go wrong with Lebanese cuisine when it's done right!! We will definitely be back to try something different next time. read more

Mejana - BRANZINO Baked with rosemary, lemon juice, shaved garlic & white wine. - Mediterranean Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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My fiancé and I decided to try Me Jana for our anniversary. We ordered take out, so my review is not based on a dining experience, but I will be dining in when my friends are in town. Via Eat24 we ordered the Set Up Menu with Lamb Chops (Dinner) for $47. Our order was ready for pickup within 15 minutes! Huge plus! The meal description online included the following: Fattouch, cheese rolls, chicken shawarma, falafel, fried kibbeh, grape leaves, hommus, tabouleh, mixed grill, dessert. Though we did not receive tabouleh or dessert, we were overall impressed with how fresh our dinner looked and how delicious it tasted. The fattouch was absolutely delicious! I wanted every bite. Thought the portion was small (I believe it may have been made for one person), my fiancé and I were able to spilt everything down the middle. From the cheese roll to the fried kibbeh (my favorite!) everything was packed with flavor. The chicken shawarma was perfectly cooked and the mixed grill made me want more. Overall, I had a great take-out experience with Me Jana and will be dining in when my friends come to town. read more

This used to be my favorite restaurant - I'd go for special events like birthdays and graduations. Then - Covid. Well, in the past month I've gone back twice to celebrate a special event and - it's better than ever!!! The food has been delicious! Both times we've chosen to order many plates for the table and it's been so magnificent! Warm bread, savory baba, rich cheese rolls, decadent shush touk sliders, etc etc etc. Thank you for continuing to make this such a wonderful place to come together! And we love the validated parking to ease any worries about parking in Arlington! read more

I had such a wonderful experience at Mejana! It's so great for a date night or a nice dinner with a close friend or parent. I say this because you really get that intimate feeling of sharing an experience, not just grabbing food together. From start to finish I felt like I was on an adventure with my boyfriend (we went out to celebrate an anniversary). I wish I could recall the name of our server, but he was so awesome and welcoming. We sat outside because it was a gorgeous evening, and our server was always attentive the whole time even though I know it's easy to forget about customers seated outside. He walked us through the different dishes and gave us lots of recommendations, and overall made us feel so welcome, as if he was inviting us into his world of food! The wine list was decent and we got a bottle of red wine which was reasonably priced, I want to say around $35. We started with the dip trio - hummus, baba ghanoush, red pepper dip - and they were all so fabulous I couldn't decide which was my favorite. Next up was the hot appetizer sampler, which was really fun because we got to taste some signature dishes - the fried kibeh was something different (fried meat dumpling) and I would totally get this dish again. We then got the grilled calamari which was absolutely outstanding. The squid was tender and the smokey grill flavoring was brightened by the lemon and herbs it was tossed in. This was definitely a star player. We shared the lamb appetizer dish, which is served with more hummus and chopped almonds. The lamb was unbelievably tender, falling apart beautifully. The almonds gave it such a unique flavor too. For dessert, we had the achta which is a milk pudding with fruit and rose syrup and pistachio, at the recommendation of our server. Wow!! I would go back just for this. I am not a sweets person usually, but this ended up tying for my favorite dish of the night along with the calamari. It had so many exciting flavors and was refreshing yet rich. I would love to come back and try one of mejana's tasting menus so I can try even more of their amazing dishes. Portions were more than plenty and the prices were reasonable for a nice dining experience. I think all said and done everything came to around $60 per person which is good for food, wine and dessert in the DC area! I was so impressed by everything that night at mejana and I will be sure to return! read more

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Me Jana is on the pricey for mediterranean/lebanese. Service was spotty, along with brusque, and inattentive. The hummus was home-made, but not up to the flavor standards I've had at equivalent places. It was a small amount for $7. The complimentary pita bread though was spot on! Fresh, warm, soft, and puffy. Mmmmmm carbbbbbsss. The three of us ordered 2 small plates each. The server literally had no recommendations to give us, and when food came he kind of just plopped it on the table without explaining what was what. The sausage was 'eh'. The sujok spicy sausage was much better! Both were pretty gamey. The seared haloumi cheese w/ date and pear was pretty inconsistent: one slice literally had 1mm of pear. You could see it gradually paring (get it? PARING!) down. Where's the quality control? Ultimately, it looks like these natives have caved to accommodate the fast-paced yuppie Arlington culture of jacked up prices and not-so-great offerings. read more

MeJana is tasty, even if it isn't the best restaurant. MeJana is a Lebanese place on Wilson Boulevard, which makes it fairly convenient for virtually anyone living in Arlington. The restaurant itself is somewhat cramped, but the design is decent. Service is perhaps a bit slow, even on weekdays, but the prices are fair. I tried a lot of different mezze here and was generally pleased. The hummus is as delicious as you could ask for, and definitely a good start. The Gambas are absolutely delicious and definitely something to try. The Smelt is also good, albeit marginally less so. Their desserts are super interesting, though they may be polarizing. I tried their Kanafe, which was a sort of sweet cheese dish with phyllo dough and orange blossom syrup. It was ridiculously interesting, though perhaps not something that those with pickier palates would like. read more

Would definitely return. The food was fresh; delicately seasoned and our server was pleasantly attentive. What made everything taste so much better was the company. Although, I didn't have one - they serve watermelon martinis. read more

Mejana - Grilled Calamari; creamy hummus; house made pita; chicken shawarma sliders; and fattoush - so so good - Mediterranean Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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My favorite Lebanese restaurant in DC metro. Service, food, atmosphere, beautiful patio, and great location A+

The food and service are excellent. We had a bunch of family members in town for a funeral and stopped in here for a late meal. We all loved it. We were treated like kings, and the food was fantastic. The staff made an extra effort to put a large table together for about 12 of us and then they kept the kitchen open late when more of us showed up. Some of our family members went back again the next night and more of us will be going again the third night. That is about as good a recommendation as I can give. read more

Amazing food and service. I will definitely come here again. This is a gem in middle of DC. read more

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Good things about this place: Outdoor seating Mango mojitos Braised lamb shank - really tasty lamb, reminded me of pot roast Bad things about this place: Cheese rolls- aka mozarella sticks Spinach pie - bleh Chicken shawarma - 4 little sandwiches with teeny tiny pieces of (tasteless) shredded chicken slathered onto the top of the bun. This doesnt do justice to legitimate chicken shawarma. Musical soundtracks playing in the background. Many times during our night I had to completely stop what I was saying and go "wait what?" The best one was "Money Money Money" from Mamma Mia. read more

Ate here last night with business colleagues. Beautiful warm evening, sat outside. Clarendon Blvd isn't exactly a terrace overlooking the Mediterranean, but still pleasant. I gave five stars because I couldn't think of anything wrong. Good service, good Lebanese/Armenian/Turkish beer selection, good mezze appetizers (we had baba ghanoush, hummus, tabbouleh), good other food selections (we had a lamb pie, falafel, and grilled calamari). The baba ghanoush is among the best I've ever had: smoky and delicious. Good fresh pita, and they kept 'em coming. My only suggestions for improvement: The beer selection is limited, and of course they specialize in Levantine beers (Lebanon, Turkey, Armenia), with some pathetic American choices. No IPAs, for example. No whole wheat pita bread. This would be welcome. A teeny bit pricey for what you get, but I would return gladly. read more

Wonderful restaurant and terrific food. I took my girlfriend who was visiting from Texas and the reviews did not disappoint! Very romantic setting and ambiance which made it all the better. I ordered the chicken shish tawok and it was delicious, the bell peppers, rice, onions and garlic paste really made it amazing. The hummus and bread was great to start and lasted us all night, and the za'atar was great-definitely recommend for those who are new to Middle Eastern food. Our service was a bit iffy but not terrible and any waiter who was passing by was willing to help us when we flagged them down. Every question we had was dutifully answered and it made the meal much easier, especially when you do not know all the specifics. Overall, great food, great atmosphere, ok service. Definitely would come back here for a nicer dinner or if I am craving a well prepared and authentic kebab, Mejana lived up to its name! read more

A beautiful restaurant with great seating indoors and outdoors. This is the kind of place with old-world service in which the proprietor warmly greets you and makes sure everything was to your liking. While the Chicken Shawarma was a little disappointing and altogether not what I expected (quite different from the other Chicken Shawarmas I had overseas), the rest of the food was fantastic. A great menu that makes me want to go back and try all the other goodies I didn't the first time. They do some fantastic things with cheese! I had the Achta for desert, which was a milk pudding with bananas, pistachios and Philo dough (see photo). Mumm... They get high marks for that! By the way, this is also a great place for a first date! P.S. They also have free parking just around the corner to the left. A real plus in Arlington! read more

Mejana - Achta for desert, which was a milk pudding with bananas, pistachios and Philo dough. Mumm... - Mediterranean Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

4.5 stars. This trendy restaurant is not actually on Wilson - go to the corner of Clarendon and Adams! It's definitely on the louder side and had a fairly good sized crowd at the bar when we arrived on a Wednesday night. The food was great except for, of all things, the appetizers. We got fairly flavorless hummus and stale pita. All was forgiven, however, when my delicious mixed grill of kebabs arrived. My favorite might actually have been the shish taouk (chicken kebab) - it had a great woodsmoke flavor that I really enjoyed. The lamb was perfectly cooked and flavorful, the kafta was slightly overdone but still quite good. For dessert, I tried the kanafeh, a sweet cheese and pistachio dish that was absolutely delicious. My companions got the chocolate cake and greatly enjoyed it. I could definitely see this being a regular happy hour or dinner spot if I lived in the area! read more

Fantastic large group family style service. Best middle eastern food I've had in the area. The little lamb sausages are mouth watering flavor bombs. Can't recommend enough read more

If you're in Arlington or even close, this is a must! First, the pita is like no other pita we've ever eaten. Fresh, hot, light and fluffy. We finished the first basket and needed another. Speaking of needing another, we went through TWO bowls of hummus (I had a teenaged and pre-teenaged vegetarian with me!). The falafel were the best we'd ever eaten. Moist, not bitter and not grainy. I only wish I could make these at home. And if you love calamari, get the grilled calamari. Tender, tasty and not chewy. Finally, if the chef is offering the panna cotta, ORDER IT! Again, the best ever. Smooth, creamy and rich. Like a fine custard. Trust me, you have room. It's light. You can share. And I must say that the staff makes you feel like a guest in their home. Plus the service was quick and efficient (we came on a Saturday night). Wow! What a lovely experience. read more

Delicious meal, friendly staff! Our group sat outside and we really enjoyed our time here. Definitely will come again!

Me Jana is very, very good. I would consider this mediteranean, lebanese fusian cuisine. Atmosphere: Loungy on the inside. Outside there is patio seating which is nice when the weather is good. I have eaten inside the restaurant and outside. I think I prefer outside. Staff: Friendly for the most part. Some do not speak english well, but are still nice and helpful. We did go there for a birthday and the host forgot to tell our server that we had a birthday. It happens. Food: Excellent. Everything I've had there is good. Try everything! It's basically small plates style, but it's good because you can share and try a variety of things. We had potato kibeh, philo rolls, hummus, sardines, lamb is amazing too. Everything is good. I know we had more than that, but i honestly can't remember the names of the other dishes. Every table is given a square plate with olive, cold yogurt, dipping seasoning, it's so good! The warm pita they bring out is fresh and amazing too! Price: Price I think is comparable to other restaurants. It is not outrageous. Wine: They do have a wine list and a very good wine selection. Probably better to go with a bottle than by the glass. I love this place, and it is becoming one of my favorite places in Arlington. This neighborhood doesn't have many places like this. Great food, casual, with an upscale flair. Love it! read more

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Good outdoor area. Went here for beer and potatoes. Great Lebanese beer. Fried chunks of potatoes were good.

Had the mixed grill and Tabouleh Salad, portions were pretty good, but the flavor didn't really feel that authentic, tabouleh definitely needed more olive oil and some lemon juice, the Kufta was a little over cooked and also need more seasoning, and the chicken was also a little bland. My total came out to $35 for one meal it's a little much without a drink, just water, I'm not sure I'll be back here again. Atmosphere and customer service was great though. read more

Mejana - Mediterranean Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

I'm not horribly familiar with Lebanese food, but I do have to say that I won't turn down the chance to come here. It's pretty easy to do it tapas style and order a few different plates and sample a little bit of each. Nothing's addicting like crack, but I can say that I favored the chicken shawarma (photo available). For a novice to the cuisine, I can say I certainly appreciate the opportunity to try a broad range of foods in one sitting. I haven't had a plate I disliked thus far. Service is good, ambiance is good. Tastes like win to me. read more

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Mejana is a great little Lebanese restaurant in Arlington VA. I just love this place for the very delicious and light meals. Every salad on the menu is delicious. They meet the needs of vegans and meat lovers alike. They have a full service bar. There is great outside seating and very nice inside seating. The bathrooms are very clean and modern. The service staff very pleasant. Highly recommend. read more

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Me Jana is amazing, I strongly recommend it. I got the Mozzarella salad & the Zaatar pita. It was absolutely delicious! I love this place. It never disappoints. If it's a Friday night and you don't know where to eat try Me Jana! You won't be sorry! read more

To be frank, I was not expecting much from Me Jana. Living in the area, I have walked by numerous times to a busy patio, but after seeing some mixed reviews I was unsure. With some guests in town we decided to give it a try, and let me tell you, I now fully recommend Me Jana for anyone with a mouth. My visiting family and I got several different kebabs, and they were all incredibly flavorful. Additionally, I don't know what all is in the garlic whip, but I can probably eat that by itself with minimal to no regrets. My husband got the lamb chops, which were also cooked to perfection. Overall, the meat was flavorful and tender, but that is not the only reason for the five star review. The service at Me Jana is top notch. Our waiter was knowledgeable, personable, and went out of his way to ensure we had a great experience. read more

I've been a huge fan of Mejana's food as a customer. My workplace recently booked a private space for a farewell party for a colleague and Mejana was above and beyond in accommodating us. I believe we had the Lebanese Experience package which includes drinks, small plates, entree, and dessert. Everyone was blown away by how good the food was. I was particularly fond of the babaganoush and the shish taouk sliders. The staff took good care of us the whole evening. Huge thanks and shoutout to the staff for making this a special event! read more

This place provide the best Lebanese food I ever taste in the US, and I have been in a few. We order grape leaves and it was tasty, lahma be ajean and it was terrific, finally beef shawarham Wow the beef was full with spices. Definitely recommend this place. read more

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Terrible. I just got my door dash delivery and the food was underwhelming to say the least. The pita tastes like cardboard and the hummus tastes worse than store bought. I don't know why they have such good ratings. read more

We live in California, but visit D.C. area frequently. We always look forward to dining at Mejana - there is no food this good in Southern California. This is some of the best mediterranean/Lebanese cuisine in the country - If you're in the D.C. area don't skip - this place is in the heart of arlington Clarendon district (pretty trendy) just over a mile from Georgetown. read more

I'll be spending more time in Virginia than I'd like to, so look for some reviews of Arlington restaurants coming soon. Before I explore any new restaurants, I wanted to go back to Me Jana, a Lebanese restaurant in the Courthouse area of Arlington that I enjoyed eating at once before. On this particular visit, I brought some colleagues here for a nice, casual lunch. Their menu now has items clearly marked as "vegan" so I was excited about that! Because when it states it is vegan, then it must be vegan, right? Well, hold on. We started with an order of hummus and pita. It was very good. And it was clearly marked as vegan. For my entree, I had the falafel salad. Over shredded greens, there were tomatoes, peppers, and three falafel balls. I loved the salad. I will say that the falafel was a little too deep fried for me, but that's not unusual at a Lebanese restaurant. The service was slow even though we were some of the only people there for the weekday lunch, but as it seemed like a solid restaurant, I came back again. This time, I asked if the pita was vegan as we were ordering the "vegan" hummus. The server looked at me confused and said that the pita had milk in it. I then also looked confused as I looked at the menu and remarked that the hummus was listed as vegan. He said that the hummus was vegan, but the pita was not to which I asked if the pita was sold separately. He said it wasn't. Clearly, we didn't understand each other. I told him that you can't mark a dish vegan if the entire dish isn't vegan. What if I opened a restaurant and marked a wrap as gluten free because the wrap was gluten free even though it was filled with seitan (gluten). Yeah...no. It was totally unacceptable and he clearly didn't care. At the same time, while we were ordering, the server remarked that he liked my colleague's sweater and proceeded to touch it. She was offended at that and didn't understand why he had to touch it. The whole interaction was just weird. Well, we decided to eat our lunch there anyway. I ordered the tabbouleh, which I figured was safe. When I ordered the tabbouleh, the server asked if I wanted to add salmon or chicken. Um, no. Did we not just have a conversation about how I don't eat animals? My colleagues were appalled and I was ready to leave. We reluctantly finished our meal, but then he wouldn't come back to give us our check. After like 20 minutes, we had to flag him down. Everything about this was wrong. You can't label a meal on a menu as vegan if it isn't. You shouldn't be touching customers. And you should listen to your customers. I do not recommend this restaurant. Do not go here. read more

My husband and I visited Mejana over the weekend. The ambiance was great with plenty of outdoor seating to enjoy. We ordered the dip platter, lamb shoulder and falafel from the appetizer menu. The food was okay- nothing memorable. The watermelon martini and the mango mojito were good though. read more

Very good service. Staff was very nice and helpful. Some of the items are great but others could use improvement. Wine: great wine list, including a Lebanese wine that was tasty. Appetizers: fried eggplant was good but interesting. More yogurt on it than honey. Grilled halloumi with pears and dates was my favorite. Great flavors and well done. Fried beef fritters, cheese roll ups and falafels were good. Grilled calamari was also tasty but I've had better. Main: kabob platter. We ordered the kabob platter and asked for chicken, lamb and beef on the fancy display over coal. The lamb we asked for medium but came out chewy and over done. The. Second time it came out it was still chewy and bouncy. I think the issue is the kabob chunks were too small so they became overlooked regardless. Also could have used more seasoning. The garlic sauce was great. Dessert: we ate this delicious dessert of custard with banana, strawberries and honey. It was quite tasty. Overall I would say it's more of 3.5 rather than a 3. I've had some better Lebanese kabobs and food. read more

So so so so good! I ordered delivery through DoorDash today and I am so glad I finally tried Mejana. I got the mixed grill of which all the meats were juicy and tender, and deliciously seasoned. I also got the kabis, an assortment of pickled vegetables and olives, and a great compliment to any meal I would guess. Karen who answered the phone was also very pleasant and helpful. I cannot wait for the confinement to be over so that I can dine-in. Stay safe everyone. read more

I loved the ambiance. It's elegant and unique! The moment you step inside of the restaurant, you are bombarded with the nice smell of well seasoned sea food, in a good way. We ordered the calamari, lamb and an appetizer. The calamari and the lamb are on the salty side but overall they were very well prepared and seasoned. Waiters there are extremely friendly! read more

Service is OUTSTANDING! The place is kept clean even though it packs a storm... Why? fabulous hummus, delectable lamb chops, pride in service, great cheese dishes... 6 adults and 2 kids at our table and everyone was raving! Parking underground around the corner, lovely ambiance, and as close to home cooked lebanese as it can get. Really good food for carnivores and vegetarians to rejoice! read more

Ate at this place many times when I used to work in Arlington before. Their Chicken Schwarma was very good. Service was always great and my coworkers and I enjoyed our dining experience every time. It got pretty packed during lunchtime, though. read more

I had a lot of Lebanese food through my life on the road, but this is nothing like what I've had. Lebanese foods of my memory are well seasoned, full of complex mixtures of tastes... grilled meats, full of juicey flavors. That is not what you're gonna get at Me Jana. The Cons: I had the gambe and chicken shwarma, both of which seriously lacked flavor. In fact, the shwarma are mashed baked chicken comes grilled inside a pita pastry... totally NOT anything like I've ever seen or experienced. The service was subpar. Our waitress seemed like she couldn't wait to get the f*** out of there, and the other water/bread/bus boys seemed to frown with confusion when we asked for things like extra bread or water. For the price you pay, you definitely don't get enough food. After spending $65, I left hungry. Not a happy bunny. On the neutral side: the thyme fries were crispy and of the shoestring variety, and unless you like thyme, I would not order it since the fries were completely covered. On the plus side: the best pita bread east of the Mississippi, and the apparent owner was working the table (although dressed in only shorts and t-shirt). Who knows, may be it was an off night, but it does not inspire another visit. read more

I had the happy hour menu at the bar. Fattouch - vegetables cut too large but had good flavor Falafel - overcooked and to send back. Try to cut it with a knife before you bite it, otherwise you could lose a tooth. Hummus - bland Bread - tasteless Service at the bar was good. I wouldn't go back though because there is little on the menu for those who do not eat beef, poultry, lamb, or pork. read more