Au Za'atar,

188 Avenue A, New York, NY 10009, United States

"First off the food is incredible. My family and I had too many dishes to name them all but every dish is mouth watering. The Mixed Grill Platter Supreme is a must! Great atmosphere and the best waiter, Zorbey is awesome. Very attentive and friendly. We will definitely be going back soon!"

"Amazing food and service. Had a few small plates and lamb shank. Food was delicious, cocktails were delicious. Definitely would come back. A good spot for a date or casual one on one with a friend since it is a bit tight inside. Our server Zorbey was great, super nice and friendly, gave good recommendations."

"Wonderful food but poor service with overcrowded atmosphere. Where to start? Our reservation was for 6:30 on Saturday (mistake). It was busy inside, on the sidewalk patio, and the “COVID street seating.” Making matters worse was how tightly the dining room table were packed together inside. We, nor the waitstaff could navigate without bumping pretty much everyone along the way. And it only got busier. We ordered our apps and drinks quickly and the babaganoush was the best I’d ever had. That with the warm pita was heaven. Also got fried cauliflower that was even more delicious with the sauces. However, still no drinks. After asking the waiter several times during our 30 minute wait for entrees our wine came out about 45 minutes after ordering, but our kids non-alcoholic drinks (hot tea & lemonade) were nowhere to be found. Finally after nearly an hour, the drinks arrived while our entrees were being served. Despite the issues with service, the food was fantastic. We got the Mixed Grill Platter Supreme. Lamb, beef, chicken, and shrimp wrapped in a lavash bread. Everything was flavorful and delicious but, the French fries were cold. Throughout the dinner, our waiter made no attempt to check in or even look at us as if he was actively avoiding us. We sat for about 20 minutes with empty plates and finally got noticed. At this point we mentioned our kids’ birthday and we were told that we could order one and get a sparkler. The baklava had three pieces, but there were four of us. I suggested we’d pay extra for a fourth piece but no accommodation was possible. In any case, the baklava was just okay. Bottom line, the food was great but don’t go here on the weekend. They’ve overpacked their space both inside & out which made decent or even friendly service impossible. It’s too bad when such a good meal is overshadowed by bad service."

"Delicious food - everything on the menu tastes like it was made with love. I especially love the labne and sumac fries here. They also have a great way of serving shawarma and fries with the meat cut in front of you. They have ample outdoor heated seating, so it is also a great option in the winter time. The waiter was super friendly and made jokes with us, while giving us the best recommendation for the dishes."

"The place was really nice. The service was excellent as well, the waiters were pretty attentive. We ordered the mixed grill platter and it was amazing. This was my first time eating Lebanese food and I really enjoyed it . They have pretty good seasoning. I highly recommend it."