Al Hawr 3500 South River Parkway, Portland, OR 97239

"Having lived for a decade in Lebanon, I'm very picky when it comes to Lebanese food. I would rather not eat it than pay for mediocre dishes. If you're the same, look no further than Al Hawr. It is, by far, the best Lebanese restaurant in Portland and could compete with the best ones back home. The staff is friendly and attentive, the owner will recognize you if you come back after one visit, and the food is out of this world. I try to take photos every time I go and end up forgetting because I just want to dig in. I was invited to look at the kitchen at the end of one dinner and it was spotless. The cheese rolls are crispy and addictive, the kibbeh is refined and tender, the meats are perfectly seasoned and cooked, the hummus is creamy, the baba ghannouj is flavorful and topped with vibrant pomegranate seeds, I could go on and on. The portions are generous and I love taking home leftovers to enjoy the next day. Parking has been super easy every time I've been. If you're looking for Lebanese food today, don't think twice and go there."

"The food is absolutely delicious! We got sampler appetizer with hummus, tabuleh etc. and the filet mignon plate. Both really good!"

"Our favorite favorite date night spot. The best Lebanese food in Portland, hands down. You HAVE to get the baba ganoush. Everyone that works there are so kind and attentive, every time! You can just tell this is a family owned place. I don’t have one negative thing to say about this place. MUST TRY!"

"This place is a hidden gem in Downtown Portland PDX! Incredible Mediterranean food, I can’t even begin to describe the tastes of the food here. The kitchen is run by Lebanese chefs aka the owner’s wife, which makes every bite authentic. Definitely THE BEST Middle Eastern food I’ve eaten outside of the middle east. The interior design makes you feel comfortable while you eat some of the best food of your life. The service was outstanding, from the initial moment we entered until we left, the employees’ were very attentive. Doesn’t get much better than incredible food and great service. I will recommend this place to everyone! The desserts were so good, we couldn’t stop eating. MUST TRY the cotton candy ice cream and rice pudding. Five start all the way around."

"The ambiance of this restaurant was very nice, modern but warm and inviting. The staff was also very nice and accommodating. The food was very good and all very authentic. The avocado hummus and lentil soup were amazing. The dessert was superb. Best baclawa I've ever had, and the cotton candy ice cream is not what you would expect I recommend you try it! Even the rice pudding was different in a good way, it was aromatic of jasmine tea. So good!"