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: halal, high-protein, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic
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
Starters
- 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 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, Juice-Cleanse
- Falafel - $10: Vegetable patties of garbanzo, fava beans, and a blend of Lebanese spices Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber
- Khudar - $15: Sautéed cauliflowers, zucchinis, and carrots topped with garlic and tahini sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, Macrobiotic
- Shawarma with Hummus - $19: Platter of hummus topped with your choice of lamb or chicken shawarma Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Mediterranean, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kafta Arayes - $18: Seasoned ground beef mixed with parsley, onions, stuffed in pocket bread and grilled Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC, Renal
- 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: Halal
- Veggie Warak Enab - $16: Grape leaves filled with tomato, parsley, basmati rice, and chickpeas simmered with lemon, olive oil, garlic, and herbs Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Al-Amir Sampler - $22: Platter of Hummus, Baba Ghannooj, Tabooli, Grape Leaves, and Falafel Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
Salads
- Salata Al-Amir - $7: Lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, and parsley mixed with special garlic dressing Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Fattoush - $12: Lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, parsley, lemon juice, olive oil, sumac, garlic, and toasted Lebanese bread Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Juice-Cleanse
- Tabooli - $10: Chopped parsley, dry mint, bulgur wheat, tomato, lemon juice, and olive oil Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Juice-Cleanse
- 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 Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Salata - Jibne - $12: Mixed greens, cucumber, tomato, and parsley with feta cheese and garlic dressing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC
Dinner Entrées
All Entrées are served with Basmati Rice and Al Amir's special tomato sauce.
- Al-Amir's Special - $28: Roasted lamb shank on the bone and grilled fillet of chicken Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free
- Shish Kabob - $21: Grilled cubes of lamb or beef marinated in special spices Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free
- Shish Tawook - $20: Grilled cubes of tender chicken breast marinated in garlic, oil, and lemon Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC
- Kafta Kabob - $20: Grilled ground lean beef mixed with parsley, onions, and seasonings
- Krydis - $22: Grilled prawns marinated in lemon, herbs, and garlic Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free
- 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 Dietary tags: Mediterranean
- Vegetable Shish Kabob - $18: Skewer of grilled cauliflower, zucchini, onion, pepper, and tomato Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline
- Khudar-Wa-Riz - $18: Sautéed cauliflower, zucchini, and carrots topped with garlic and tahini sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, Macrobiotic
- 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 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
Desserts
- Baklawa - $8: Phyllo pastry filled with walnuts and pistachio, moistened with syrup and orange blossom Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC
- Mohallabiyé - $7: Traditional Lebanese pudding flavored with syrup and orange blossom Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Knafé - $10: Pastry layered with ricotta and mozzarella cheese, topped with syrup and orange blossom Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Beverages
- Juices - $4: Assorted selections
- Soft Drinks - $4: Assorted selections
- Standard Coffee - $4: Regular or Decaffeinated Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Lebanese Style Lemonade - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Lebanese Coffee - $4: Thick, dark, and brewed in a traditional brass pot Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Lebanese Tea - $4: Black tea, mint, anise and cardamom. Hot or iced Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
Restaurants near Al-Amir
- DarSalam — Middle Eastern
- Azar Indulgences — Middle Eastern
- Habibi — Middle Eastern
- Cafe Yaffe — Middle Eastern
- Nicholas Restaurant — Middle Eastern
- Marrakesh — Middle Eastern
- Tangier — Middle Eastern
- Shalom Y'all — Middle Eastern
- Kabob — Middle Eastern
- Queen of Sheba — Middle Eastern
- Mamma Khouri's — Middle Eastern
- Hoda's Middle Eastern Cuisine — Middle Eastern
