Al-Amir – Middle Eastern
Step into a vibrant sanctuary of Levantine hospitality where the air is thick with the savory aroma of spit-roasted shawarma and the earthy scent of toasted cumin. Guests gather around tables laden with silken hummus and smoky baba ghannooj, tearing warm pita to scoop up vibrant salads and hand-rolled grape leaves bursting with herb-infused rice. From the satisfying crunch of golden falafel to the charred perfection of kafta arayes, every dish celebrates the rich, time-honored flavors of the Middle East in a space that feels both timeless and welcoming.
223, Southwest Harvey Milk Street, Portland, 97204 +15032740010 https://www.alamirportland.com/0Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Price range: $
Dietary options: vegetarian, halal, vegan, dairy-free, gluten-free, nut-free, mediterranean, pescatarian, plant-based, sugar-free, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, mayo-clinic
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Thursday
- 11:00 AM - 2:30 PM, 4:30 PM - 9:00 PM
- Friday
- 11:00 AM - 2:30 PM, 4:30 PM - 11:30 PM
- Saturday
- 4:30 PM - 11:30 PM
- Sunday
- 4:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Menu
- Hummus - $9: Garbanzo beans blended with garlic, tahini, and lemon juice
- Baba Ghannooj - $10: Charbroiled eggplant, smokey flavor, blended with garlic tahini, and lemon juice
- Falafel - $10: Vegetable patties of garbanzo, fava beans, and a blend of Lebanese spices
- Khudar - $15: Sautéed cauliflowers, zucchinis, and carrots topped with garlic and tahini sauce
- Shawarma with Hummus - $19: Platter of hummus topped with your choice of lamb or chicken shawarma Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Mayo-Clinic
- Kafta Arayes - $18: Seasoned ground beef mixed with parsley, onions, stuffed in pocket bread and grilled Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Mediterranean, Pescatarian
- Meat Warak Enab - $18: Grape leaves filled with seasoned ground beef, basmati rice, and chickpeas simmered with lemon, olive oil, garlic, and herbs Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian
- Veggie Warak Enab - $16: Grape leaves filled with tomato, parsley, basmati rice, and chickpeas simmered with lemon, olive oil, garlic, and herbs Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Al-Amir Sampler - $22: Platter of Hummus, Baba Ghannooj, Tabooli, Grape Leaves, and Falafel
- Salata Al-Amir - $7: Lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, and parsley mixed with special garlic dressing
- Fattoush - $12: Lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, parsley, lemon juice, olive oil, sumac, garlic, and toasted Lebanese bread
- Tabooli - $10: Chopped parsley, dry mint, bulgur wheat, tomato, lemon juice, and olive oil
- Salata - Dajaj - $19: Mixed greens, cucumber, tomato, and parsley with garlic dressing topped with grilled filet of chicken
- Salata - Krydis - $21: Mixed greens, cucumber, tomato, and parsley with garlic dressing topped with seasoned grilled shrimp
- Salata - Jibne - $12: Mixed greens, cucumber, tomato, and parsley with feta cheese and garlic dressing
- Al-Amir's Special - $28: Roasted lamb shank on the bone and grilled fillet of chicken
- Shish Kabob - $21: Grilled cubes of lamb or beef marinated in special spices
- Shish Tawook - $20: Grilled cubes of tender chicken breast marinated in garlic, oil, and lemon
- Kafta Kabob - $20: Grilled ground lean beef mixed with parsley, onions, and seasonings
- Krydis - $22: Grilled prawns marinated in lemon, herbs, and garlic
- Kharouf Mohammar - $24: Lamb seasoned and roasted over low fire, served with cucumber yogurt sauce
- Maza Al-Amir Lebanese Tour - $36: Hummus, Baba Ghannooj, Grape Leaves, Tabooli, and Falafel with choice of Chicken, Beef, Lamb, Kafta Kabob, or Kharouf
- Vegetable Shish Kabob - $18: Skewer of grilled cauliflower, zucchini, onion, pepper, and tomato
- Khudar-Wa-Riz - $18: Sautéed cauliflower, zucchini, and carrots topped with garlic and tahini sauce
- Vegetarian Maza Al-Amir - $32: Hummus, Baba Ghannooj, Warak Enab, Tabooli, and Falafel with choice of Vegetable Shish Kabob, Warak Enab, Khudar-Wa-Riz, or Batinjan
- Baklawa - $8: Phyllo pastry filled with walnuts and pistachio, moistened with syrup and orange blossom
- Mohallabiyé - $7: Traditional Lebanese pudding flavored with syrup and orange blossom
- Knafé - $10: Pastry layered with ricotta and mozzarella cheese, topped with syrup and orange blossom
- Juices - $4: Assorted selections
- Soft Drinks - $4: Assorted selections
- Standard Coffee - $4: Regular or Decaffeinated
- Lebanese Style Lemonade - $4
- Lebanese Coffee - $4: Thick, dark, and brewed in a traditional brass pot
- Lebanese Tea - $4: Black tea, mint, anise and cardamom. Hot or iced