The shrimp kabob was super dry and rubbery. Almost inedible. I had a hard time chewing the shrimp. It looked like the shrimp was cooked or reheated a bunch of times. Same with the chicken/ lamb kabob plate. It was very dry. Beware of the hummus. We paid $14 for a hummus thinly spread on a small plate. Not a generous serving at all. I was here several months ago and the lentil soup was overly salty. I had to add hot water. The server actually agreed and was aware of the saltiness of the soup. I did not write a review back then. I wanted to give them another chance. This time with the cost of eating out went up dramatically, as an expectation restaurants should be able to match by providing quality food. We were disappointed. I gave 2 stars because we liked the service otherwise I would have just given 1. read more

Great ambiance and selection of authentic food. The staff is friendly and I would recommend

Good, service, and ambiance was wonderful. 6 of us had lunch and all food was good. Our server was very pleasant and helpful. read more

Fabulous cuisine and the ambiance is thoughtfully curated including the washing of hands before eating!

The lamb shanks was delicious. We loved the decor it was beautiful and very authentic. Our server was very sweet and helpful.

I go to Petra House maybe every month or so, of course like any buisness they have slow days but mostly when I order, my meal comes very quick. The food is nice and warm, it is very flavourful! The service is out of this world! They wash your hands with rose water so the whole place smells nice and they sometimes recommend dishes to me and they are never wrong, they are super nice and always welcome me and my family in with a smile. The inside of the restaurant is very well decorated and they have painting of the Middle East and they are playing Middle Eastern music. You can choose a booth, tables, or even a traditional booth which is lower to the ground. The place is kept nice and tidy, I dont think I have been in there and seen it dirty. The tea is imported straight from Jordan and overall I love this restaurant. read more

Fun place- love the seating options. Tasty food and tea. Friendly and helpful service. A gem in a strip mall.

This one is about ten miles from home so it's more of a stop after work for me. I just felt too lazy to cook and wondered if Anoush had competition. As it turns out Anoush has them beat in just about every category. I called in the order to reduce the wait but something got lost in translation because there was only one gyro wrap along with my hummus app and extra pita. Don't get me wrong. The staff seem quite hospitable but I emphasized two and still got one. Don't know a way around that unless you want to wait at the restaurant. They're not exactly eco-friendly. Everything came in styrofoam and plastic. I did enjoy the fluffy pita but everything tasted bland and, although bland is my thing (I don't chase food that's going to burn my tongue or any other part of my mouth), I was expecting more with all the raves. The ambiance inside is gorgeous especially contrasted with the strip mall and there's lots of parking. Idk! Maybe I should stick with the specialties. I'll do that if I happen to be the area again. read more

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Pros: Ambiance and overall look is beautiful Food is priced fairly Large portions Friendly and happy staff Never left hungry Traditional seating is a fun option Cons: No obvious cons, I have nothing negative to say. read more

Petra House - Part of the atmosphere - Mediterranean Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

We actually had a hard time finding a staff member at this restaurant to collect our pick up order. We walked in and it was extremely busy but there were zero staff members around. I liked the decor of this place, looked really traditional and relaxed but the lack of staff made it seem a bit unprofessional. There were multiple rooms and entry ways which added to the confusion. I finally spotted someone who may have been a staff member chasing after a kid and I asked them if they worked here. They said yes. Shortly after I got my food. The lady was very kind and polite so I left on a positive note. However, the food was very mediocre and forgettable. The lamb gyro wrap was small and had barely any meat inside. The meat also looked oddly perfect, it was like thin bologna slices. I've never seen lamb gyro meat look so thin and sad. There was no seasoning on it either and the whole thing tasted really uninspiring and bland. It didn't taste very authentic at all. I probably won't go back. read more

Unquestionably one of the finest dining establishments in Clark County! Your first time at Petra House is likely to burn itself into your memory: sitting cross-legged on low benches in one of the curtained booths; the absolutely fantastic hot mint tea served mere moments later; incredible hummus & mazza, either as an appetizer or an entree; hearty kabobs, kafta and Mediterranean specials; and otherworldly Turkish Coffee and Baklava - the perfect flourish to an already perfect meal. Look, I'll just say it: there is nothing bad on the menu. At all. Put on a blindfold, throw a dart at it, and you're still going to be in Heaven when it arrives. I've been here several times, and unlike most places, where I often settle on a single favorite entree and order the same thing every time, that's not the case here! There's just too many things I want to try, and not enough time to try them all! Stand-outs from previous visits have been: the Gyro Plate (yeah, I know, it's basic, but it was my first meal here, and it kept me coming back, so do with that info what you will), Kafta Kabob plate (probably my reigning favorite), and the Mansaf. I know there have been other visits, with other entrees, but they're so far in the past, I can't recall what they were - only that I have never once been disappointed by Petra House, in any capacity. If you're a fan of Mediterranean cuisine, there are few restaurants that can hold a candle to this one. You owe it to yourself to come here. And if you're unsure? You owe it to yourself to find out, as well. A meal at Petra House is practically a religious experience, so prepare yourself to be converted, and ascend to a higher plane of culinary understanding! Yes, it's *that* good! read more

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There are few good restaurants in Vancouver, WA, but Petra House is one of the few places that stands out. I tried the mansaf and the lamb and rice were flavorful and cooked perfectly. The taste is very unique and I would love to try it again! Also the ambience is really nice and decorative. They give you the option for traditional floor seating. read more

Petra House - Mansaf - Mediterranean Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

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The lamb shank was so tender and delicious. The mint lemonade was refreshing. Attentive service. Would absolutely recommend.

I had dinner with my daughter here on a Tuesday evening. My daughter has traveled the world including visiting Jordan a year or so ago. I add this bit of information because she was very impressed with how authentic everything from the food to the decor was. We ordered the Mezza for two, the baba ghanouj and tabouli salad were stand outs but everything was delicious. We cleaned the plate so well they probably didn't need to wash it before reusing it (but I'm sure they did)! We also had the Veggie Shish Kabab which sounds ho hum but it was far from that. The veggies were perfectly spiced and the rice was fluffy and flavorful. We tried the Zaatar Safiha which was our least favorite. Did we eat it? Yep. Every single bite. The flavor once again was spot on but the texture wasn't our thing. So no shade on Petra House. Will we go back? Yes! As soon as possible! Do yourself a favor and step out of your comfort zone and go here! And don't go thirty minutes before closing, you need time to savor every bite! read more

We had dinner at Petra House last night. Our food was wonderful, fresh & very tasty. Our waiter was very friendly, accommodating & attentive. The restaurant is very clean & cozy! We will definitely be back. Thank you for a lovely dinner & time!! read more

Saw this place on Yelp and took the drive there for lunch, definitely worth it! Felt transported to another world with the beautiful, colorful, welcoming decor. Pleasant service and great menu items, we enjoyed everything! Their lentil soup was delicious with just the right amount of spices without being overpowering. I could smell how wonderful the food was before we even ordered! I need to go back again, soon! read more

Te discriminan porque piensan que no les vas a dejar propinan por ser hispanos.. estás viendo como a otros clientes los atienden excelente y a ti no no te preguntan si estás bien o necesitas algo la mesera nada más fue a preguntar si queríamos la cuenta ósea no nos preguntó si queríamos postre un muchacho nunca se nos arrimó a preguntar si estábamos bien y para justificar sus meseras si, que estupidez más grande si un cliente se está quejando es por algo. read more

Love this place that we saw! If you're in for some Mediterranean cuisine you have it here From the outside it looks like a regular restaurant but when you enter it's like you are in a different country. They'll make you choose between a regular table or the traditional table ( we choose the traditional of course!) Food-wise, I was holding off with red meat good thing they have SALMON KEBAB which is seasoned with 7 Jordanian spices. We also got the BABA GHANOUJ (which is like hummus eggplant based) you'd taste that smoky scent while munching it with your pita bread. We also ordered VEGGIE SAMBOUSAK it's packed with seasoned onion, carrots, potatoes, and green pepper it is served with their special sauce tzatziki yogurt. My husband ordered his meat of choice, of course, OUZI (Lamb). He said that the meat is soft, easy to chew, less lamb smell. It is well completed with basmati rice Oh, did I mention that they wash your hands before serving the food?! It's awesome! It is like you're in the actual location and culture! read more

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Authentic Mediterranean cuisine, with friendly and helpful servers. Nice variety of seating options ranging from modern / comfortable to more traditional options. read more

We ordered from DoorDash. For a Greek resturant the Gyro was sub-par. You can get a better and less EXPENSIVE Gyro from NYC Pizza

Great experience! This was our first time dining at Petra House, but it won't be our last. Great service, amazing food, and the Baklava is to die for! I completely forgot to snap photos of our dishes, so the empty dessert plate, after we scraped it clean, will have to suffice this time. But man, don't miss out on this gem. The Tzatziki was so good, and the fresh pitas were beyond epic. Can't wait to come back! read more

Petra House - Pistachio baklava (2 pieces) - Scraped clean! - Mediterranean Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

This wasn't just a place to have dinner this was an experience in sight and sound and in taste. Wasn't sure what to expect but I had to check it out I love Mediterranean food and since they state that they specialize in Jordanian food my last name is Jordan I was curious. I really have to say that from the handwashing at the beginning to the tea the appetizers and the lamb dish that I ordered everything was much better than I could've hoped for the flavor palettes are a little different than what I am used to but very well worth it if you like to wake up your taste buds and experience different things this is a great place to go if you were tired of the same old food give yourself a break let them do the cooking and enjoy the incredible smells the good service and the wonderful food it's really enjoyable all the way around if you need a break and you needed to uplift your spirits this is the place to go. For the record you don't need to be afraid of the curry they use here it does not burn your mouth unless you want it to it just has an awake flavor I don't like foods that are too spicy because I am very prone to heartburn so even though sometimes I like to try hot food this is definitely a safe bet this did not cost me any indigestion I'm happy to report and it didn't overwhelm me it was just delightful so be brave check it out you won't regret it read more

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I've been coming here for quite some time, it's the best in Vancouver (not that they have much competition), but the food is good and the service is EXCELLENT. I have to get the babaganoush and bread everytime (that bread is ADDICTIVE yall!) And i like the lamb shwarma. Really nice spot. read more

Petra House - Excellent babaganoush and hot pita bread: yu-mmy!!! - Mediterranean Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

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We took the traditional floor seating and it was great. The service was top notch. We started with the Mexza for two. Sooo good! The. We split the Lamb Shank. It fell off the bone. The Lentil soup is great too. You won't be disappointed with any choice. Ask for Stephan, he is great!! read more

Petra House - Lamb Shank - Mediterranean Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

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We had the most excellent dining experience . The food was superb, and the service was awesome. You'll have to go there and dine in to experience the wonderful atmosphere. You get to choose from the traditional seating to the more contemporary booths. We couldn't go for the traditional seating due to back and knee problems. If you go there, hopefully, you'll get seated in Stephan's section. He's an excellent and friendly server, and his recommendations were excellent choices to try as it was our first time there. read more

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Loved the chicken kabob and hummus was yummy! Great service and adorable restaurant! Nice and clean, I'm very picky!

The restaurant feels like a labor of love with singular attention to details in the restaurant's decor including the seating options (choice of booth or traditional seating), lighting, music, rugs, and even the bathroom sinks. It was surprisingly large with lots of available seating & a private dining room. Specific items tried: Shawarma salad with lamb: 3.5/5 - decent amount of lamb, which was a tad gristly, but enjoyable, loads of dressing on the salad. Pita was on the dry side. Gyros: 3.5/5 - nice overall flavor, enjoyable, but not memorable. Fries were few and mediocre. Overall: 4/5 - would consider coming back for the dining in experience, not necessarily the food. read more

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Great humus, entrees and all the food options you would expect from a Jordanian eatery but you absolutely have to have the hot tea and baklava. read more

Went here with my wife who is middle eastern, we ordered to go online and got some lamb gyro wraps to try them out with some hummus. When we entered no one greeted us and we stood waiting for 5 min, in that time we did know where to wait or whether to go find someone. Then someone finally came to give us our order. When we came home to eat we were surprised at the quality of the lamb, it was thin like baloney and seemed prepackaged, not fresh. Also the lamb had no seasoning and tasted bland as did the entire sandwhich. Surprisingly the hummus also lacked any flavor, seemed like it was just ground chickpeas with no seasoning. The food came with fries and they were extremely undercooked and near soggy. Very poor quality. Shortly afterwards we had severe stomach issues. Better luck at I heart Gyro if that's what you fancy or somewhere else. The place did not seem to care about quality in any of what it was producing. read more

We tried this place off a recommendation of a friend. The atmosphere and hospitality were wonderful and inviting. I love that you could sit in normal booths or traditional seating. We got an order of baba ghanouj then the Petra mixed kabob plate for 2. Everything was very tasty and seasoned wonderfully. However all the meat except the kafta, was overcooked and dry. That was definitely a bit disappointing but overall flavors and atmosphere made up for it. The hummus and taboulleh were great. Also I would highly recommend the mint lemonade - it was seriously delicious! read more

Petra House - Petra Mix Kebab - Mediterranean Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

Mezza platter is amazing!!!! The humas, falafel, baba ghanoush, grape leaf wrap is unbelievable!!!! I could eat there on a daily basis! Heavenly!! Please give it a try. read more

All I can say is WOW! Our 1st night in Vancouver and found this delicious spot. The owner was delightful and the atmosphere was lively. Enjoyed the Mezza plate and crispy falafel. The traditional tea was so good too. Will definitely be back. read more

This place was so authentic! My friend and I LOVE Mediterranean food so this was a sweet surprise to stumble upon. The food was DELICIOUS and the atmosphere was just wonderful. They have regular tables you can eat at and the more authentic tables where you sit on cushions on the ground. We chose that experience of course. They come to the table and rinse your hands for you with this gorgeous golden pitcher and give you towels to dry off while chatting. (Our server was such a pleasure) Everything felt very traditional. This place is the real deal. If you love Mediterranean food and the feel of a real, authentic experience, GO! read more

Petra House - a living room with purple drapes - Mediterranean Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

Great food. Great service. I recommend the pistachio baklava and the Mansaf. The mango yogurt drink is delicious as well. read more

Amazing service and amazing food. First time here and will definitely be coming back. The food got back to us quickly and everything tasted great. We also ordered the sambousak which was my favorite part. read more

Petra House - Mint Lemonade Beef Kafta Kabab Plate Maqluba - Mediterranean Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

The food has generally been pretty good. But I've had a crap experience here and have to share. We called an order in and we're told it would be ready by a certain time. I arrived. Waited at the pickup time without being spoke to for several minutes. A server eventually approached and I gave him the order name. He said he'd check with the kitchen. I was then ignored for about ten minutes and was unable to get anyone's attention. When I eventually did and asked what was happening, the original guy laid on a ton of attitude and told me I should understand because "this is a restaurant". I merely pointed out that all he needed to say was "sorry for the wait, we got slammed" or words to that effect, but instead he continued with the attitude for a customer he ignored. Didn't get his name, but he had a shaved eyebrow. Shame. Won't be coming here again. read more

We've frequented the Petra House (Jordanian food) a few times and our experience has been consistently good. Used a Groupon this last time w/o any problems (just read and follow the fine print). I can't give it a top rating because while the food is very good, the prices seem a bit inflated and the service is just OK. Looking for traditional booths with seats on the floor? Cozy, comfy for parties of 2 or 4? If you're flexible and can maneuver, Drive up to northeast Vancouver, Quite romantic if you're in mood for amour. Rosewater hand rinse, what a pleasant treat, Delicious shawarma and gyro meat, The lamb shanks over rice, Was perfectly spiced, Very good place for Middle-eastern eats. All in all, might be the best of its style in Vancouver area if you don't feel like crossing the state line. read more

Petra House - Delish lamb shanks on bed of perfectly seasoned rice. - Mediterranean Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

This place is our Christmas dinner go to . We got turned on to them years ago by my in laws. We have NEVER had a bad time there. The floor seating is a little awkward for bigger folks like myself. The food is AMAZING!! and the wait staff is very attentive but not oppressive. The cost is a bit pricey but worth it . Do yourself a favor and order the hot Arabic tea !! read more

Petra House - Lamb - Mediterranean Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

What a wonderful way to hit the PAUSE BUTTON and just enjoy your family! We were seated immediately by Elizabeth and we elected the floor seating- for the experience. She washed our hands and brought some amazing tea for us to drink. The appetizers were served in a timely manner and they were delicious! The main course was BEAUTIFUL and it tasted good as well. We ended the evening with some of the BEST Baklava (did I spell that right :) I have ever had. It was a wonderful evening. read more

Petra House - Lamb Shank - Mediterranean Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

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Amazing! We got the hummus (so wonderfully silky!), the mint tea (served in a gorgeous glass with a personal teapot and delicious!), the beef kebab plate, and the muqlab (lamb, rice, almonds--super good!). The atmosphere is incredible, the decor immersive without feeling like a gimmick. We'll have to try the traditional seating next time. read more