This place was heavenly. We have eaten a lot (A LOT) of mediterranean food, and this was one of the best. Their pita was divine - hot, fresh, doughy and perfect with their hummus. The hummus came topped with the owner's family olive oil from Jerusalem, and had a superb nutty, chickpea flavor that I haven't tasted since my own trip to Jerusalem. The beef grape leaves were lemony, warm, and tasty (said my meat eating counterpart). The chicken shawarma platter was delightful, with lemon rice that my dinner partner is still raving about. The chicken was quite tasty too, though wasn't the standout of the dish. He also loved the accompanying salad and herbal vinaigrette. Both of our children were all about this meal too. The carrot soup was nourishing and hearty without being heavy. We finished our meal with turkish delight and turkish coffee. This place is a gem and we will absolutely be back! read more

Very very very very good! Authentic Lebanese food.-I recommend the sampler to try everything. My family is Lebanese and they all approved it. Humus was amazing. Turkish coffee very good. We were too full to have any desserts we'll be back. read more

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The Garden restaurant is a Jewel of Mediterranean cooking. We had the Lebanese breakfast. It was delicious and presented beautifuly on a wooden board. The menu has lots of great choices. ItsBYOB. They evwyhave a cool looking private event space for 40 to 70 people. read more

Absolutely delicious! Just passing through and stopped in to grab a bite. It was some of the best Mediterranean I've had! The waitstaff was delightfully kind and welcoming. The whole experience was top notch. read more

Yum!! Cute outdoor seating in a downtown area of Scranton. We did takeaway and were very pleased. Great sized portions and delicious Turkish hummus!! read more

This has a very home feel to it. Was greated right away with a big smile. I started with the fresh made pita and humus, I was so glad to see the pita was not out of a bag like so many places and the humus was spiced just right. I had the chicken plate for my main dish and everything tasted fresh, I'm not really a fan of tomatoes but here they where good. I lurched a spinach pie to take home and am looking foward to that. If I am ever back in this area this place will be at the top of my list. read more

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This place is fantastic in every way, since moving to the new location they have not only added new menu items but a quick grab and go section! My favorite menu item is something that's not even on the menu LOL. It's a combination of taboule and hummus in a wrap!!! It's such a simple mix, yet so satisfying and they have some really good hummus! So please if you have a taste for the Mediterranean flavor I advise you to swing by!!! read more

Best Lebanese/Mediterranean food I have ever had! Try the garden platter, which has gyro, lamb and chicken kabobs, and chicken shawarma.

I have had this as take out once before and this time ate in. When I ordered I got the spinach pie and grape leaves. The pie had good flavor but a little too much spinach. I would have liked more of the phyllo pastry. I enjoyed the grape leaves. Today, my friend had the lamb gyro wrap, which was tasty, a smaller version of some gyros I've seen but filling and tasty. I wanted the mezza but for me, it was too big, I was set to order something else. The woman at the front (owner? I'm not sure) came over to talk and I had suggested they put a smaller version on the lunch menu, she showed me a vegetarian version that was smaller on the dinner menu, and offered it to me. It was quite tasty. It came with tabuleh, hummus, falafel, and baba ghanoush. The baba was so tasty and garlicky, the tabuleh was fresh and crunchy and the flatbread as soft and chewy. Everything was tasty. I will definitely be back to try more off the menu. read more

A nice din and friendly servers create a decent ambience. They have plenty of veg*n options which I appreciate. I probably wouldn't run the AC at 65F but that's preference I guess. I suspect whatever success this restaurant has earned over the past few years has led to laziness in the kitchen, though. Almost every dish we had was problematic, all stemming from laziness. The hummus seemingly incorporates raw garlic, completely overpowering everything else. Who uses raw garlic? Roasted/fried garlic is so wonderful, why would you beat someone over the head with such an overpowering flavor? I woke up this morning with garlic on my breath, which reminded me to write this review. The fries were undercooked and appeared to just be frozen off the shelf. Some of the pieces were rotten. We ordered a fatoush salad, whose signature feature is the crispy fried pitas on top. Instead, they were out of fried pita crisps so they excluded it hoping we wouldn't notice. We complained, so they made us a few crisps that we're anything but crispy -- they we're soggy instead. Dude, the oil obviously isn't hot enough. Tabbouli is usually a light, crunchy salad. Instead it was plated drowned in some kind of sauce, all of which was pooling at the bottom. The cous cous was soggy from soaking it up and it was very unappealing. I'm confused how this dish should be difficult to execute correctly. Finally, the soup. I can only describe their Moroccan carrot soup as having a burned, astringent quality combined with the aftertaste of a nursing home. It's very over the top with seemingly cinnamon and nutmeg, maybe? I asked if the server had tried it, and she said people come in all the time just for the soup. Hmm, I somehow doubt that. I've had carrot soup before, in Morocco in fact, and it's nothing like this. In fact I've never really had anything like this. Finally, the falafel. It's decent, I think they make it in house. Why you'd plate it over a very thin film of tahini is beyond me but whatever. Just drizzle it on top or put it on the side next time. Ultimately I think their success has bred a laziness in execution and kitchen management. I don't review restaurants much but I felt like it needed to be called out. read more

I never rate on Yelp but I had such a great experience at this restaurant today!! The food was INCREDIBLE and the staff was so kind and efficient. I highly highly recommend this place to anyone looking for great Mediterranean food. read more

We went during Scranton Jazz fest to hear Spencer and Nancy Reed perform there. The food was great and eating outside while they played was a great night. The food and drinks were very tasty and there was plenty to eat. I would recommend this restaurant. read more

Fantastic food. Cool atmosphere. Super friendly staff. Very highly recommend this place!

Beautiful new location with same great food!! I he Kibbie/ Niyah Sunday Brunch special are what Lebanese dreams are made of!

delicious food + amazing atmosphere!! i got the rose lemonade and falafel wrap and the flavors were so rich with the perfect balance of spice! they seem to make just about everything in house too. plus there's something for everyone! i'm vegetarian and my mom is gf, it's rare we find anywhere with plenty of options for us each. p.s. everyone was so friendly!! will definitely be coming back, sooner than later too! read more

This is by far the best middle eastern restaurant I have ever been too, it's small but has a homey feeling , it's all 100% authentic with that at Home taste, the last time I had middle eastern food this good was from my grandmother god test her soul , everything is so good , tha zatar is cooked to a beautiful crisp on bread , , The falafel are amazing , and so is the humus , it just needs a littl olive oil, And you have to try the cheese bread as well as the chicken on rice I live 30min away and the cherry on top is they said they would deliver , what else could u possibly want? Great food and delivery and if u gave a sweet tooth trust me , try the baklava with cheese is humongous n delicious it's dam near the size of a foot ball . read more

The Garden Restaurant - This is that gigantic baklava i was talking about - Lebanese Near Me - Scranton, Pennsylvania

Super cool place. Our server was extremely sociable and kind, and the food was amazing!!! We tried their juice (i forgot the name but it was purple) and lemonade, both were amazing. The food was out within 25 minutes, definitely worth the stop in :) read more

Very nice, chill environment & staff. Chicken Kabobs Plate was on point. Large portions. BYOB policy so if you wanna drink they're cool w that just bring your own. Definitely an underrated restaurant read more

Absolutely amazing and freshly made food at great prices. I filled up on the falafel platter for only $7! The owners are delightful and friendly. Eat in or take out! read more

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I have been to this establishment four times already and it never disappoints. I love the kibbeh wrap, the cheese bread, the grape-leaves, the gyro, the falafel, the baklava, and the baklava. Their cheesesteak is also great! The staff is always helpful if you have any questions about the menu. I'm looking forward to my fifth visit! I wish they were closer to Scranton! read more

Amazing staff, great prices. There's no parking, but there is street parking nearby. Get the soups

The Garden is an absolute treat to have in Scranton! This restaurant is sure to impress. My go to favorites are the mixed Schwarma Grill, and the Vegan Delight. The portions are plentiful and the quality of the food is top notch! The staff and owners are always bright and cheerful, and happy to see familiar faces. This is one of the best restaurants downtown and the prices are modest. If you're dining in Scranton do yourself a favor and put The Garden at the TOP of your list. read more

Great food. I have had my share of Lebanese food, and this is by far one of the best. Highly recommend it.

Words cant describe how good this food is. Come taste for yourself. The owners are so welcoming and do such a great job to ensure you are well taken care of. read more

I eat at a lot of different Mediterranean restaurants and this is by far the worst. The apps were dry and the bowls were decent.

Absolutely the best Mediterranean food I've had in years outside of going to the Mediterranean.everything was made to perfection, this was delicious the falafel I couldn't ask for better and the tea was a Homebrew of Lebanese herbs and spices that was just melting in your mouth absolutely fantastic been there several times and love it read more

What a wonderful surprise. We were at Sky zone in Pittston and decided to make the drive over. What a good decision!! We sat outside and everything that came to the table was delicious. The owners also were delightful. The hummus appetizer with the most incredible flaky hot bread was great. Then everyone's meals was very good. And you have to have as many of the desserts as possible. The date and walnut cookies were fantastic. And the chocolate baklava was to die for. read more

Outstanding. We found ourselves here after 6 hours in the car and wanted some good food that was not burgers or pizza. Checked Yelp and tried this wonderful place. The food could not have been better! From the Shwarma to the Gyro (organic lamb!) to the hummus (the garlic was perfect....I don't know what a reviewer was talking about)....everything was great. Including the pita....clearly not store bought but quite homemade. A note about the service--the woman who helped us I think is the owner and paid special attention to our road-weary 10 year old, and that also gets this place a special star :). read more

I'm so so disappointed about this place, we were hungry and excited to try it!when we arrived the cocker was the only one working and doing all kind of job from cleaning tables to coking, what place does that in first place?anyways we understood , after 30 min waiting for our food ..no problem we still understood, never left for consideration to the guy that was doing I guess his best.now the food it was so hard the meat, a lot of rice like ..eat this so you can get full and if were nothing they charge me for the sause that I asked on the side and never could eat. I guess I have not only high expectations but I do believe I deserve to eat good food when I go places. read more

Garden shawarma platter was what I ordered. The lamb was fantastic! The service excellent. The garlic paste on the chicken was a bit much, consider riding it on the side. The salad was great. I'll be back. read more

Best Middle Eastern food and selection in town. From the freshly made and unique bread to the savory grilled meats.

Really enjoyed the food here. The owner was very friendly and willing to offer suggestions and special order items. Nice place a little out of the way. read more

The description of Schwarma and gyro Implies a meat cooked on a rotisserie. The meat was stewed (chicken) and ground (lamb) and absolutely nothing like what I would expect from Mediterranean food. Disappointing read more

This restaurant was a very pleasant surprise! We actually intended to go to a restaurant across the street, but the wait would have been too long, so we ended up here and so glad we did! The staff was super-friendly and helpful since we were not familiar with everything on the menu. Food was delicious. The decorated ceiling was exceptional. We'll be back after the quarantine is over! read more

The food is amazing fresh pita and organic grass-fed meat you cannot beat it the best ever I can see in this area

The Garden is beyond excellent in dining service and of course amazing Lebanese Cuisine! We visited from out of town yesterday with my family of eight and were taken care of with the freshest, most delicious food I have ever experienced! We started with the Garden Mesa and were blown away and excited by the beautiful arrangement and freshness of this traditional Lebanese sampler. My first time having Za'atar bread and our family went crazy for it!! oh my lucky stars. We all had something different including the Vegan delight, (also pitch perfect btw) the Fresh wild salmon salad , (my husband said it was the seriously freshest, best cooked salmon he had ever had), filet mignon that was the size of a FAT ribeye, and more at our table. The atmosphere was delightful and welcoming, the owner, servers and hostess laughed and talked with us and made us feel like good friends. My 5 year old little boy DEVOURED all the delicious food. I highly, (cannot stress this enough) HIGHLY recommend this place for lunch and dinner. It is awesome!! Im literally eating my take home extras of Baba ghanouj while writing this. ALSO, They use and sell their own, family grown olive oil from Jerusalem. pinch me! read more

Seating is nice and warm, although lacks timing in making food and orders are often misplaced. The food is not good in my opinion as I ordered the grilled chicken wrap, and came sloppy and wet, the initial taste is vinegary and distasteful (again this is my opinion, and usually mediterranean food is vinegary, but there was a off putting taste on this wrap). read more

This is a wonderfully quaint restaurant in downtown Scranton. The food was delicious, the wait staff personable and the prices reasonable. Highly recommend the hummus. read more

Food was unbelievably good. Super fresh and authentic. There's nothing you can order that's bad. The place is a little on the small side, but they offer takeout and the food stays really good. Definitely will be back to try other things on the menu. The owners are super awesome too! read more

We order some gyros and shawarma and they were both spectacular! Their desserts are phenomenal too. Its a really cute little hole-in-the-wall and they also do takeout and deliver as well. All the food was rather inexpensive, which was a huge plus. The staff is super friendly too, we even stayed a while after eating just to chat! read more