We ordered stuffed jallab, grape leaves, babaganoush, fried cauliflower, and the tenderloin and chicken kabobs. It was all SO good. We let the waiter know it was our first time trying Lebanese food and he went through the whole menu with us, which was extremely helpful. I love rose flavored drinks and desserts, so I was excited to try the jallab recommended by the waiter; it's now probably in the top 5 drinks I've ever had. The grape leaves and babaganoush were a must for us, since we wanted to try dishes that were different from what we have tried before. The grape leaves were herby and hearty, and the babaganoush was flavorful without the tang of a hummus, which I enjoyed. The fried cauliflower was crispy and hot with a creamy sauce that paired well. We liked the tenderloin kabobs a bit more than the chicken since it was juicer and more flavored. The interior is bright and airy, complimenting the hot afternoon perfectly. There was unfortunately no dedicated parking lot but there is street parking in the surrounding neighborhood. Overall an outstanding first experience with Lebanese food, can't wait to be back! read more

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I've been here a few times before and always enjoyed it - great food, great service, and a great atmosphere. Unfortunately, my experience tonight was so frustrating. ​I placed an online order directly through their website for dinner (two chicken shawarma wraps, a falafel appetizer, and dolma). When I arrived for pickup, there was some back-and-forth at the front counter before the employee admitted she had given my order away to someone else. It's incredibly annoying because this could have been completely avoided if they had just verified the name or order ID before handing it off. ​To make things worse, when we asked them to remake it, they told us they were completely out of chicken shawarma anyway. They initially offered to give us a similar meal and a single free side, but after already wasting our time, that didn't feel like a fair solution, so we asked to cancel. Only after we were visibly annoyed did they offer to comp the whole meal, but by that point, we just wanted to leave. ​To their credit, they did try to make it right by giving us a $40 credit, which I appreciate. But the bottom line is that the whole headache came down to a total lack of basic order verification at the counter. ​Order ID: HPVXBKBQESYQ8 read more

Just moved into the neighborhood. Had to stop by and try all the most recommended places. This one is up there with the best. The food is exquisite. Fresh, simple, clean. Customer service is polite. Everything is pricy now, but I was disappointed that they charge for the side house sauce. read more

Skaf’s on York - Make it yours combo! - Salad Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Fireeee. So glad I randomly found this place. My friend and I loved what we got. The Beirut Palmer drink, the hummus, and the cauliflower wrap. The service was fast and our waitress was nice! The restaurant itself is so cute and homey feeling inside. Will deffff come back. read more

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UPDATE - My wife and I came back recently because honestly the food is just insanely good, the staff is so friendly, and when the bill came we noticed they updated the way they calculate the suggest tip. Thank you so much! Will be back again soon :) read more

What a fantastic, family owned spot in highland park. It's small but has a cozy vibe, great service, and incredible food. We had a "family style" dinner where we ordered some dips, apps, and 2 main dishes to share. Portions were great and food was fresh, herby, and super tasty!! read more

Skaf’s on York - Salad Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Came here randomly and am absolutely glad I did. Parking is street parking only. They have seating inside as well as outside for to go orders. The worker here was super nice and explained their items to me since I have never been! I ended up getting the chicken shawarma plate with the cabbage and rice. It comes with shawarma sauce as well as the garlic sauce. Chicken was grilled perfect, not fatty at all. Demolished the cabbage and rice as well. Pita came with it as a side no extra cost, made my own little wraps and ate it! It was so good! read more

Skaf’s on York - Salad Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Efficient service although I would not call it effusive. Standouts were the mezes: babaganoush and the mashed beans. Very heavy handed seasoning. Fries were too salty for my taste and kafta patty in the Noho burger too spicy even though menu did not describe burger as being spicy. Cabbage salad over seasoned and also spicy. Another star docked bc hubs got sick from the food read more

Finally got to try Skafs and it's safe to say I'm hooked! Despite trying an array of Mediterranean food, I've always felt shorted with the food and pricing. Skafs has that hard to find balance of quality, flavorful, food and reasonable pricing. Food- the spicy garlic potatoes are crispy and filling this was my groups favorite appetizer 5/5. The cheese roll is amazing and my personal favorite 5/5. The lentil soup is so so so delicious, I'm always in search of a good soup (bonus points that it's vegan), the falafel wrap was the only dish that left me wanting for a little more. If there was some feta in there, it would be perfect... 4/5. read more

Skaf’s on York - Spicy Garlic Potatoes - Salad Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This is such a great spot in Eagle Rock. A mom and pop type place with a warm vibe and kind of a playful retro feel inside. There's a few tables, great for an intimate meal rather than a group setting but it's comfy and cute. We got a lot of items and every one of them was packed with flavor. The chicken kabob skewer was especially juicy and delicious and I wish I ordered more. The only thing I would say is it was quite loud inside due to acoustics and upbeat music playing so I would advise anyone with noise sensitivities to think carefully about possibly dining here. Parking is also pretty difficult around the area, so leave plenty of time to park beforehand for nearby street parking (there's no lot). But still, I'd definitely come back for takeout to try more of their menu next time, it appears to be slightly different in what items you can order at dinner. Excited for more next time! read more

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I decided to check out Skaf's on York since I was in the area and I was blown away! It's on a busy street, so street parking is a bit limited in front and in the residential area. As soon as you walk in, you're greeted with a warm and inviting home-style setting. It's like you're invited to a cozy dinner party. They have both indoor and outdoor seating available, but the indoor area is a bit chilly. There aren't many tables indoors or outdoors. We were quickly greeted by Joshua, who offered us indoor or outdoor dining. We chose indoor, and they gave us menus, answered a few questions, and gave us some time to look over the options. There was one group at a table indoors and a couple of parties outside eating. The place fills up quickly, so it's best to come early or maybe even order out. We received our appetizers, which were delicious. Our main courses came out, and they were even better. The food was fresh, flavorful, and absolutely delicious. Even though it was busy, Joshua still made sure we had everything we needed. An additional waiter showed up while we were dining, and the entire staff seemed to have a great vibe with each other. The service and food were both excellent. We didn't feel rushed at all, and we really enjoyed our lunch. The music they played was also great. From start to finish, Skaf's on York was great. read more

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Omg this place was amazing! The service is so good, and the food... phenomenal. The waiters are quick to greet you, sit you. The food came out quick, and service always made sure I had water in my cup. Very chill vibes, and beautiful restaurant. So pretty. My new go to. read more

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The food is delicious. As close to my Lebanese mother in law's as possible. Ambiance is so nice. Much different than mama's on Chevy Chase. The one thing that happened today that turned me off is that the son would not let us have a scoop of baba ghanous instead of hummus unless we paid 2$ more. Can you believe that???? He's the owner. I'm sure his mom would be more accommodating. That just hit me wrong. He was in a bad mood today!!! The server then said she would give us some pita bread. Oh yes, and that the bread was complimentary??? Really? Bread is expected!!! The Arabic coffee was just so so, too thin! The baklava was good. I'd like to come back when the son/owner is in a better mood and not be charged for such a basic thing as a replacement scoop of puréed eggplant for puréed garbanzo beans read more

The food and service is incredible. Skaf's on York is my go-to for healthy, high quality dinner.

Skaf's is delicious. Mediterranean savory at its best! The vegetarian platter is off the hook. Beef shawarma was remarkable as well. The only down side is that the delicious food comes at a steep price. read more

I love this place! My go to for Mediterranean food. They have great customer service. Yesterday their app wouldn't let me order the cabbage salad, which is my absolute favorite, without a protein. So I went ahead and added the grilled chicken to the order and sent them a message on the app letting them know it wasn't working properly. They called me back to let me know they got the message and how they were going to rectify the order. And ended up giving me cash back for making up the difference, even though they actually added the chicken anyway. Not sure how that all happened, but the fact that they actually called and paid attention is an example of the good customer service they provide. read more

Skaf’s on York - Chicken, Shawarma wrap! - Salad Near Me - Los Angeles, California

What an incredible find! I am amazed at how incredible every single plate was, as soon as I had just a bite of the spicy potatoes I knew I would have to return! The lamb kebab was incredible I highly recommend that plate and the potatoes for sure!!! Thank you to the waitstaff who helped us, everyone was so kind! Seating is a bit limited inside so plan to be out with a light jacket! read more

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Wow all the flavors! We got the shrimp kabob plate w/the cabbage salad, the cheese sticks, babaganoush, kefta and sirloin kebab combo and jalab to drink. So much goodness! The waitress was helpful in giving suggestions and service. The store has a hipster vibe but plenty of outside sitting and dog friendly outside. read more

Skaf’s on York - Shrimp kebab plate with cabbage salad - Salad Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Trying Lebanese food in Highland Park. Located on York Boulevard near Avenue 49, only street parking available. Excellent service, ask for Vincent, he took great care of us and made some great recommendations! my favorite was the cabbage salad, light and refreshing. Looking forward to coming back and trying other items on the menu. read more

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We arrived around 6pm on a Friday night and were seated quickly. The service was friendly and prompt. However, I'm docking points for two reasons. First, the falafel was basically scorching hot shrapnel. It was unbelievably sharp, and disappointingly crumbly. Second, I am not a fan of being upsold without disclosing that it costs extra. Garlic sauce should not be $1.50. Adding broken bits of baklava to a dessert should not cost an extra $2. If it goes so well with it, shouldn't it come with it in the first place? Lastly, the outdoor seating could use softer lighting. It was giving ghoulish. read more

Shout out to Daniel, one of the owners, and the team at Skaf's on York for providing a 5-star experience. I don't know how anyone could rate Skaf's on York any less than five stars--everything was sensational. If you love shawarma, you have to try the mixed shawarma plate. It was so fresh, tender, and flavorful. We paired it with smooth garlic and tahini sauces, and we couldn't stop savagely scooping up each bite. The rice, cabbage salad, and pita were incredibly fresh and delicious. The service was top-notch. Daniel and his team were friendly, welcoming, caring, attentive, and eager to please. They take great pride in their work, and the food and service reflect that pride. The setup is smaller, cozy, clean, and comfortable. Most of their business seems to come from to-go orders. But I'd advise dining there if you can get a table. We will absolutely come back next time we're in the area. This is, without a doubt, a 5-star spot. read more

Skaf’s on York - Mixed Shawarma Plate, Cabbage Salad, Fattoush Salad - Salad Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Food was so fresh Service was excellent Ambiance was very very good. Eating at Skaf's is an experience. We left very happy. Best Falafel, beat Kibbeh Balls, meat was tender....the food is delicious. read more

I seen this place on tv and the food looked great. I decided to try it. On this day, I had the chicken shawarma pita and an unsweetened tea. I had high hopes but the chicken was a bit dry and hardly any flavor. Not a good first impression! I might give them another try because the chicken burger sounds yummy. If that doesn't do it then never again. The employee at the to go window was really nice and professional. The restaurant inside looks small but nice. read more

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Great flavor, great food. Pick up is insanely easy with the window, but street parking can be spotty on York. Spicy Garlic Potatoes - Do yourself a favor and order this! Easily the best thing that I had, and I would go back just to order this. Kefta Kabob - I usually judge a kebab place on their kefta/lula and this one was pretty good. Seasoned nicely but when I went it was a tad overdone. Not a problem, however. Shish Tawook - I always appreciate when a chicken breast is juicy. Again, seasoning on point. With a myriad of options in the area, Skaf's was great. Looking forward to trying more of the menu. read more

First time trying and let me tell you it did not disappoint. I would totally order everything I tried again. The Combo grill was a great choice and shareable. Fattoush salad was nice and refreshing love the sumac flavor. Hummus and Cucumber dip are great sides. Rice is perfectly cooked. Service was great and the dining room looked nice. I ordered take out this time but look forward to dining in next time. Must try yourself. read more

Skaf’s on York - Combo Grill, Chicken Shawarma, Fattoush Salad and Hummus - Salad Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Another delicious meal at Skafs on York ~. I've been to all of the Skafs locations ~. I love them ALL ... I especially enjoy Skafs on York !! I'm currently sitting outside enjoying my lunch and I wanted to give the crew a shout out .. Fernando & Amanda are SUPERIOR when it comes to customer service. They are the best !! The food is fabulous ! I've tried most everything on the menu ~. You can't go wrong Some of the best Lebanese food around .... Thank you Skafs. You know I'll be seeing you real soon :) read more

The food was excellent, and our waitress was awesome. We started with the fried cauliflower, which is a must order, along with the labneh which came with pita. For our mains we built our own skewer plates, so delicious. I got the shish which melted in your mouth and was perfectly medium rare, and the kafta - both equally good I couldn't decide which I liked better. We added a side of the garlic sauce, another must order. The restaurant itself is small but very cute and cozy. Overall the dining experience was great, but the payment process was a bit disappointing. The handheld payment was given to us and showed only tip options, no itemized bill or physical receipt was provided, this general practice usually pressures the customer. I got the receipt after paying the bill and the tip, and they calculated the tip based on the total (with tax), instead of the subtotal. Unfortunately, this felt like another example of a deceptive restaurant practice where tips are calculated on the total to inflate gratuity, hoping customers won't notice. This part was annoying and took away from an otherwise really great meal. I'm sure this is the restaurant's practice, so not blaming the waitress, who was wonderful! read more

Phenomenal and super authentic Lebanese food! Can't believe I hadn't eaten here until last weekend. The venue is really cute too!

Food taste great. Presentation is simple but enticing. I like the place for it's coziness. Ambiance has that simplicity I like which makes me comfortable enough to enjoy my meal. There's no question about the service. You could get anyone's attention and they would be more than glad to help. The hostess was very kind and attentive. read more

Skaf’s on York - The skewered lamb kabob was tender and tasty. - Salad Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I decided to check out Skaf's on York since I was in the area and I was blown away! It's on a busy street, so street parking is a bit limited in front and in the residential area. As soon as you walk in, you're greeted with a warm and inviting home-style setting. It's like you're invited to a cozy dinner party. They have both indoor and outdoor seating available, but the indoor area is a bit chilly. There aren't many tables indoors or outdoors. read more

Skaf’s on York - Salad Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This place was a pleasant dining experience. I tasted the stuffed grape leaves dish, the hummus, as well as chicken skewers. I also tasted a bean dish (forgot name). The food was excellent. I love how their portions are just right. It's a perfect choice for a dinner than is light and fulfilling. The skewer was juicy and well marinated. Service was also impressive. Waiters were very attentive. read more

Skaf’s on York - Salad Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I am usually a big fan of everything I order from Skafs. Not so this last order. I got the lamb kabob plate. I got the worst pieces of lamb. Not at all tender. Almost inedible. Everything else was as expected. Delicious. I dont think I would order the lamb kabob again based on this experience. read more

Absolutely 100/10! I'm a kebab snob and go out of my way to try all the spots.. and I have to say this place blew me away. I for the chicken skewer kebabs and ground beef kebab and they were both so juicy and flavorful. The veggies and rice too! Not to mention the babaganoush and fried cauliflower. Can't wait to come back and try more things on the menu. It's such a cute little ambiance and great customer service. read more

The food at Skaf's on York is absolutely amazing! From the grilled cauliflower to the spicy potatoes, grape leaves, and beef tenderloin.

This is a small Lebanese restaurant but this place definitely deserves all the stars!! The food is so fresh and everything is cooked really well. We got 3 different dips to try and I enjoyed every one! The Mouhammara is really good, definitely check it out! The Labne was a light and refreshing yogurt sip. The Jallab drink so refreshing and I loved the pine nuts. The staff are really friendly. Since this is a small establishment, we waited about 30-35 minutes to get a table but they'll give you a live waitlist. read more

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I'm so glad I found this place! The food is SO good. I had a delicious falafel wrap, my friend had the chicken wrap, we shared the spicy crispy potatoes and seriously that's what dreams are made from. The cabbage salad was simple and tasty. The baba ghanoush, hummus, and most of all garlic sauce/paste was amazing too! Can't wait to come back to try more things but definitely getting more potatoes!!! read more

I used to really like this place but recently I've kind of felt like they've gone downhill and my husband agrees. The chicken schwarma wrap was just soo dry. The cabbage salad has no flavor and is soggy... the Muhammara tastes like just tomato paste and was the tiniest portion (like a salad dressing cup spread thinly over a bigger container to appear larger) for $15!!!!! And came with stale pita :( sadly this is my go to for takeout and it's not too far, but I don't think I'll be returning. They are far better other places like A La Beruit read more

Love the atmosphere and the food was amazing. Great service as well. Skafs gets it right!

The food here is well made and tastes of a personal, homemade POV. Really outstanding. The servers are friendly and efficient. The restaurant is small and spare, in a good way. There is also outdoor seating and a community table inside where they arrange seating to make it more private when possible. We had ful (fava bean stew), baba ghanoush, fattoush, and a lamb and a tenderloin skewer. The lamb was good, but one piece was raw, not medium rare as requested. The ful, baba, and fattoush were excellent. I can't wait until I'm back in the area and can return for more. read more

Great service and the best lamb I've ever had. Chicken skewers and felafel were great. We'll be back!