TarBoush Lebanese Bistro & Bar 3257 Southeast Hawthorne Boulevard, Portland, OR 97214

"TarBoush has the best food! Every time I come here, I get the best service and the food is delicious. Can’t go wrong with anything on the menu. Definitely recommend coming here!"

"Lovely dinner with flavorful options in a quaint, renovated Victorian home full of charm."

"We went here for my wife's birthday. We had a fun night and is was perfect place for our family celebration. Good food and drinks in a relaxing atmosphere. The food was fantastic and the highlight of the evening. They have plenty of meat, vegetarian, and vegan options. The star of the evening was the pita with the cold mezza and vegetarian mezza plates. Fresh creamy, smokey, smooth with hot out of the oven pita. The owner was great and very accommodating. We had a mess-up on a dish but they made it right. This place is not fast. It wasn't too long either, just know that you need to chill and enjoy your meal. The setting was nice, causual, cozy, with nice lighting. The owner was friendly, when asked if he was the one that prepared food he stated, "I am good at eating the food. My wife is the cook." I would highly recommend this place, especially if you enjoy Mediterranean food."

"I went to this place with the my ex because I wanted to be around someone familiar like a stage 5 clinger ex. I knew there wouldn't be another date and she has offered to take me to dinner. So, as a burned ex bf, I said why not? The ice was melting so was my hatred. The atmosphere of Tarboosh is absolutely relaxing. Right when you come in the feeling of being in a oak house somewhere in the middle east cowarranted with the authentic music took me out of my own personal issues on a journey of aromas and pleasurable wall art from a different universe. I ordered the hummus at first as is customary and have to say as a food connoisseur, they had the best bread and hummus I've ever had in Portland. The next thing I ordered was the lamb dish and she ordered the chicken. The rice was amazing as well and the aroma of all the food filled our hearts with love. I also experienced my first imported beer at this location from Tarboush. I was blown away. They have many wine options as well. Also get their rose soda if you get an opportunity. After our delicious meals I was able to have the strength to walk away from my ex and go home and sleep independently and happily. Thank you Tarboush for the excellent vibrations and the stellar food. I will visit again. I tip my Tarboush (it means hat in Arabic) to this business."

"This is must try place for amazing Lebanese food right on Hawthorne! Celebrated our anniversary here, and had the lamb shank and lamb kabobs! They were cooked absolutely perfect and the meat fell off the bone. The broth was fantastic and highly recommend drizzling it on your rice and other dishes. Red wine paired excellent with the lamb. You can't go wrong with this option. We tried the samboussek as an appetizer to our meal and it was delicious as well. The ambiance is in an old Victorian house and really sets the vibe for your evening. 20/10 will be back!"