This is truly a 5 star establishment, however on this visit it will be a 4 star for me. I have been to Skaf's Grill like 20 years ago maybe 5 times. Back then things were a lot different. Food portions were plenty and very good. I stopped by today around 2:45 pm and was greeted by Salim the owner himself. Service was just ok, could have been better in many ways. They have remodeled this place and it has been around for over 25 years or so..I liked the place the way it was before. Place was clean. You order at the counter and they bring out your food. Salim was not that friendly, nor was he unfriendly. I ordered 1skewer of Shish Kabob that came in 4 small pieces of square beef, 1 skewer of grilled big prawns-3 pieces, which came with Rice, Hummus, Pita bread(stale) & was cold, and cabbage salad. My total for everything including tax was $29.65. I asked my Shish Kebob to be cooked medium, and it was way too well done for my taste. Shrimp and the rest were delicious!! My server Cely could have been more pleasant and friendly. She just brought my food out, placed it on the table & didn't check on me not even ONCE!! One of the cooks from the kitchen asked me if I needed anything and I said, I am good. Had to get up myself to ask for water and napkins. Ambiance was dull and boring. There was no one in the restaurant. Right when I was about to leave, another employee by the name of Micalla came to work and right away asked me if I needed anything. I asked for a box to take the remaining of the food to go. Right away she packed my food and I left. Fridge full of cold beverages and my favorite TAN! An Armenian/Lebanese Yogurt drink. Another downside was that they didn't have an itemized receipt. The last 4 star was for Micalla. Will definitely return again some other time. Shared parking with 5 other businesses and has 1 gender neutral restroom. Place was Established in 1999 and is a Lebanese restaurant.They also do to go orders, catering, and pick up.. read more

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I heard about Skaf's Lebanese Food, but didn't have the opportunity to visit. While driving around the area I spotted it and ordered food to take out. The place Ambiance was busy with customers and take-out orders. I ordered Malfouf ( stuffed cabbage), vegetarian combo, Beef Shawarma and pastries. The food was savory and authentic Lebanese cuisine. read more

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From the moment we walked in, the warm and welcoming service made us feel right at home. This restaurant is a true gem for Mediterranean and Lebanese cuisine lovers. The pita and hummus were hands-down the best we've ever had--fresh, fluffy, and full of flavor. The chicken shawarma was absolute perfection: tender, well-seasoned, and cooked to perfection. The lemon garlic salad was bright, zesty, and packed with flavor--such a great complement to the rest of the meal. Portions are very generous--definitely enough to share, though you might not want to once you taste it all! We ended the meal with their delicious baklava, which was the perfect sweet finish--crispy, nutty, and not overly sweet. If you're craving authentic Mediterranean flavors with top-notch service, this place is a must read more

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I've been coming here for about 20 years and owner Salim and the crew are like family. One of the best Lebanese food spots in LA and their Chicken Shawarma and their hummus are simply unreal! The chicken shawarma, so well-marinated, super juicy, makes your taste buds dance like there is no tomorrow. In addition, the hummus is the G.O.A.T of the town- so creamy, so fresh, so good and no wonder it was named the best hummus by the Los Angeles Magazine. If getting a plate, it's normally accompanied by tasty rice, freshly grilled pita and their awesome cabbage salad which fools you into thinking that you're a healthy eater). All in all, phenomenal food, awesome customer service by Salim and his crew, who truly care and make you feel like family. The place itself is cozy, with quite a few tables for dining in. Oh, and try their Lebanese coffee, it's very delicious, strong and will hold you up through the day! read more

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First time here and loved it. Best dam food here in N.Hollywood. I would eat here everday of the week. Food A+++ Service A+++ Ambiance A+++++ read more

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The food is amazing wow genuinely extremely tasty. The owner is also extremely nice please check this place out for some extremely tasty Lebanese food. read more

Deliciousness!!! I tried to take a photo of the food as it was placed on the table the humus, baba ghanoush, cabbage salad was amazing I could not stop eating and once the main entree arrived the chicken kabob my goodness the marinade was fantastic. A must try. read more

Great food, service and ambiance! The lamb was a little tough but the flavor was delicious! The pita bread was made to PERFECTION! So yummy!! Great customer service as well. Plenty of parking and in the same mini plaza as 7 eleven. I will definitely be back! Great place to eat in the heart of NOHO! read more

Skaf's Grill - a view of the kitchen and dining area - Mediterranean Near Me - North Hollywood, California

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The flavor was exquisite and everything was on point. The meat was tender and juicy. I had the kebab and the flavor for that was yum. The humus was not too oily nor was it bland. You could definitely tell they made that humus that day. Additionally it was too grainy like other places. The service was quick. The only thing that sucks is parking. Definitely sucks because it is in a small plaza and street parking is hard to find at times. Came here randomly and worth coming back! read more

5 strong stars through and through! Excellent top notch Lebanese cuisine. The chicken shawarma is a definite standout and is quite different from any other shawarma I've had. The tabbouleh is also a really solid dish here. But honestly, everything is terrific. In addition to the food, Alan gave us better service than Michelin star restaurants I've been to and was just a cool guy too. The best kind of authentic, unpretentious experience that I cant recommend more highly. read more

Skafs is one of the best spots for Kebab. I've been ordering from here for over 10-15 years and the flavor is unmatched!!! I usually order a combo Kebab plate which is enough for two people or a chicken plate, but today I ordered the Branzino and the flavor did not disappoint. I called in the order on my way home from work and it was ready in 20min. The owner was there with a friendly face. His helper and the cook were also very nice and friendly. They have tables inside that sit up to 6 people so it's a great place for family meals. Skafs is a staple in North Hollywood that offers delicious food, and consistent great service. read more

JUST WOW! I ordered the chicken Shawarma plate and it's so delicious. They gave me two pieces of pita bread and I made little sandwiches out of them and it's just exquisite. Their presentation is also amazing. Just delicious. read more

All good on my first time ordering from these guys ! Order was correct and included silverware and it was delivered within the time frame stated - Bravo ! I went with the recommended combination plate which had a LOT of food ! 3 skewers of meat, plenty of rice, hummus , and cabbage salad w turnips . Everything tasted great ! read more

Skaf's Grill - Pita Bread - the appropriate amount of slices - Two ! - Mediterranean Near Me - North Hollywood, California

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Been coming to Skaf's for over twenty years. The beat hummus you will ever have and the food is excellent!!!

Skafs grill has the best bbq in town. Food is amazing. Service is top notch. I love this place and highly recommend it to anyone in the area looking for great bbq read more

Delicious food. Friendly service. Highly recommended! In fact we were at Epicurious abs asked then where they eat nearby and they recommended us to come here. No regrets. Freshly made delicious food, neighborhood atmosphere. read more

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Everything here is delicious. Sometimes I literally just pop in to grab some of their fresh hummus because the grocery store stuff just doesn't compare. The owner and everyone who works here are kind and clearly care about the food. I love eating here. Skaf's is a gem! read more

Man what can I say this place is so freaking good! I dream about their hummus lol! Just go they will welcome you like your part of the family and feed you till you can't breathe it's awesome! I take all my friends and coworkers here no one has not liked it everyone raves about it! Get the Romain salad with chicken shawarma on it and use the hummus and garlic sauce in each bite good lord it will ruin you for other Lebanese food bahahahahaha but seriously. read more

10/10 best beef and chicken shawarma I've had in the valley in a long time. Superb service! Absolutely will be coming back here again read more

Skaf's Grill - Mediterranean Near Me - North Hollywood, California

my favorite hole-in-the-wall in the valley. fantastic Lebanese food, the best. (usually) friendly family run. can't go wrong just don't expect table clothes! read more

I've been here a few times and the taste never disappoints! Our favorites are the kibbeh balls with garlic spread, tabbouleh, baba ghannouj, hummus and the shish kebabs - but all the kebabs are delicious too! Service here is always attentive and friendly. read more

Skaf's Grill - Mediterranean Near Me - North Hollywood, California

The best falafel, Best Kabob good prize good service amazing love this place is the best place in the valley

Been exploring different Mediterranean/Middle Eastern spots around my neighborhood. I was at Trader Joes shopping for groceries and decided to try this place for lunch. Called the place right before I went into TJ and placed my order. Coming from the Trader Joe's side, you have to make a U turn into the parking lot. But found parking quickly and was able to pick up my food. The restaurant is small but charming. There were a few patrons there dining in. I went up to the counter and paid for my food. The man helping me was very nice and friendly. Got two chicken shawarma wraps, the cabbage salad and an order of fries. My husband asked for a salad and the Yelp page had highlighted the cabbage salad, so I figured we'd try it. The large salad was pretty big, so I'd probably go with the small in the future. It's also more of a coleslaw/side than a salad, but it was tasty nonetheless. The wraps were delicious, juicy and messy! Mine fell apart as I ate it, but my husband was smart and kept the foil on his. The fries were fatter and cut thickly, more like potato wedges but were good. My only gripe is that the pickled veggies that came with this weren't quite pickled. Other than that, food was good. Would come back to try some of the other items. read more

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Very good. Pitas are a very good lunch value. Service is very good. Very nice. I would recommend and come back as well. read more

Skaf's Grill - Recent Menu - Mediterranean Near Me - North Hollywood, California

It's just awful. I waited a really long time for my order, over 30 minutes! The cashier didn't even smile! I don't recommend this place! He also told me to wait a few minutes, but I ended up waiting more than 40 minutes! read more

Please update your hours of operation both of Google and yelp. We showed up to have lunch from 15 miles away and your doors are closed.

Absolutely my new favorite place in the Valley for Lebanese cuisine. Moved into the neighborhood recently and got the vip treatment from the owner, Salim. He recommended I try the combo plate which was a LOT of food but for to try the kafta, chicken and shish kebabs. The cabbage salad was delicious as well as I believe they have the BEST HUMMUS I have ever eaten. Salim topped off this final by making me a free Turkish coffee which was tremendous! I was wired the rest of the day, And FULL!!! I give them a 10/10! read more

Skaf's Grill - The Combo Platter - Mediterranean Near Me - North Hollywood, California

Small family owned restaurant in a micro plaza in noho. Parking is nearly non existent but if you wait around a spot will come up. Service was incredible here. The owner? Or manager was kind and friendly and super generous letting us sample a few items while we waited for our meal. The portions were really generous and the cabbage salad was so well seasoned and flavorful as a side I really enjoyed my meal here and ordered take out several times since! Would recommend for those looking for Mediterranean food in the area read more

I've been coming here for a couple years and it never disappoints. It's rare to find a restaurant that feels so homely and welcomed.

The place closes at 8 pm, not 9 pm I was there after 8 and Pablo hooked me up with hummus and pita bread that hummus was divine!! I've been to their Glendale location in the past and the food was always on point. Thanks Pablo! read more

Food delicious - server very nice - generous portions - best Mediterranean I've had recently - Small parking lot near 7/11 read more

We came here in search of the best shawarma in LA. TL:DR this place isn't it. So we love some good shawarma and given the demographics in Southern California, you've got some decent options for shawarma. After hearing about this place, we thought we'd make the trek to check it out. The good part was that the sauces were on point. Their baba ganoush, hummus, and garlic sauce were VERY good. This is Lebanese hummus, meaning there is less tahini, which we prefer. And the fries were salty, had a good crisp and cooked well. However, the rest was disappointing. The chicken kabob was dry. The chicken shawarma was also dry and lacked flavor. The fried cauliflower was bland and greasy. The rice was bland. The pickles were not seasoned and they didn't have the pickled cucumber you sometimes see in Lebanese cooking. This place was fine but if you have good options nearby, don't recommend the trek out here. read more

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Came in the other day due to the sushi place next door being too long of a wait. Great decision to come in! Friendly customer service from the family who owns this place. Food was quick enough. Everything was delicious. Very flavorful & filling. Highly recommend for a good meal. I know my family and I will be returning. read more

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Ordered the chicken shawarma wrap and a side of fries. When I first got it, the pita bread was kind of cold so I asked them to warm up it more. Once I took a bite, wow amazingly delicious. Fries are restaurant made so tasted scrumptious. The garlic is spectacular read more

Nice little place very home as they could come food comforting friendly delicious food hands-down recommended ,chicken plate, this wonderful salad , Hummus and coffee, that was a first and will be retuning when In the area. read more

Amazing, All around. The customer service literally feels like you're at a family members house. 2) the food is amazing . Thank you for the yummy food . We will definitely be back. read more

I came into the restaurant for a takeout order and placed an order for two chicken skewers, rice and hummus. After waiting for 35 minutes I finally got my food and then they told me that they only had put in for one chicken skewer. They made no attempt to fix anything or do anything to apologize. Stared at me and JZ fed me the bag. Also one skewer with rice and hummus was $27. Never again. read more

The food was too hot that melted the container, This is not cool, I realized after eating it. I like this place and i always go, but this is big no read more

Skaf's Grill - half eaten food in a styrofoam container - Mediterranean Near Me - North Hollywood, California

Hole in the wall in the best possible way with the most amazing food! Highly recommend this place.

Consistently delicious ! The chicken shawarma delicious, hummus best in the west, and spicy potatoes always delicious .