Lebanese Eatery – Middle Eastern
Lebanese Eatery invites guests into a sun-drenched space where the air is thick with the scent of toasted spices and warm, pillowy flatbread pulled straight from the oven. Vibrant plates of citrus-bright tabbouleh and silky, olive oil-slicked hummus anchor a communal table where slow-roasted meats and charred vegetables celebrate the bold, soulful traditions of the Levant.
1686 Forest Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10302 +1-718-556-5556 http://lebaneseeaterymenu.com/Rating: 4.5/5 (355 reviews)
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Saturday
- 9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
- Sunday
- 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its authentic Lebanese flavors and fresh ingredients, diners rave about standout dishes like the creamy falafel with tahini, spinach sumac triangles, and unique fusion items like the shawarma quesadilla. Guests consistently highlight the warm, gentlemanly service provided by the owner and staff, creating a welcoming experience despite the small, modest interior better suited for takeout. While some reviewers note variable portion sizes or preparation times, many praise the juicy chicken kebabs, seasoned rice, and delicious desserts as reasons to return regularly.
Menu
Vegetarian Sandwiches
- Falafel Sandwich - $8.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced
- Hommous Sandwich - $7.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic
- Babaghanough Sandwich - $7.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic
- Tabouleh Sandwich - $7.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic
- Grape Leaves Sandwich - $7.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic
Sandwiches from the Grill
- Cheese Burger Deluxe - $13.99: Lamb cheeseburger on a brioche bun topped with American cheese, tomato, lettuce, and pickles and served with fries and soda. Dietary tags: High-Protein
- Lamb Cheeseburger Sandwich - $8.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, Macrobiotic
- Meat Shawarma Sandwich - $11.99: Sliced beef and marinated lamb. Dietary tags: Halal, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal
- Chicken Shawarma Sandwich - $11.99: Marinated boneless chicken. Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Kafta Sandwich - $11.99: Ground beef and lamb, parsley, onion, and spices. Dietary tags: Halal, Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free
- Lamb Shish Kabab Sandwich - $11.99: Charcoal-grilled cubes of lean, marinated beef.
- Shish Taouk Sandwich - $11.99: Charcoal-grilled cube of marinated chicken breast. Dietary tags: High-Fiber
- Chicken Cutlet Sandwich - $10.99: On a hero.
Fusion Menu
Lebanese Mexican Fusion
- Taco Bowl - $18.5: Lettuce, Fresh Salsa, pita chips, Chicken, cilantro rice, beans, cheese, homous.
- Loaded Fries - $14.5: Seasoned fried with mixed cheese, chicken, garlic sauce, BBQ, buffalo or Tahini. Dietary tags: Mediterranean
- Chicken Shawarma Quesadilla - $13.5: Chicken shawarma, cheese, caramelized onions & peppers, BBQ & garlic sauce.
- Borrito - $13.5: Lamb or chicken shawarma, garlic & mayo sauce, rice, beans, cheese & PICO DI GAYO. Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory
- Mediterranean Burger - $13.5: Kafta burger with houmous spread, lettuce, arugula, tomatoes, onions, parsley & provolone.
Appetizers
- Hommous - $7.49: Chickpeas with tahini, lemon and garlic. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic
- Tabouleh - $7.49: Parsley, tomato, lemon, cracked wheat and olive oil. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Babaghanough - $8.49: Eggplant with tahini, lemon and garlic. Dietary tags: Halal, Mediterranean
- Eggplant Salad - $8.49: Eggplant, tomato, parsley, green pepper, garlic and lemon. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline
- Moujadara - $7.49: Lentil with rice and sautéed garlic onions. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic
- Italian Beans - $7.49: Italian beans in fresh tomato with sautéed garlic onions. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline
- Yogurt Salad - $5.99: Cucumber, garlic and mint. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic
- House Salad - $5.99: Lettuce, tomato, onion and parsley. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline
- Grape Leaves - $3: Lettuce, tomato, onion and parsley. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline
Rotisserie Chicken
- Half Chicken - $9.99: With pickles and garlic or tahini sauce. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Half Chicken with Rice - $13.99: Garlic or tahini sauce. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, Macrobiotic
- Half Chicken with Salad - $13.99: Garlic or tahini sauce. Dietary tags: Halal, Mediterranean
- Whole Chicken - $15.99: With garlic and pickles. Dietary tags: Halal
- Family Combo (Whole Chicken) - $26.99: With Large French Fries or Rice and Large Salad, Pita bread, garlic & pickles. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
BBQ Meat by the Pound
- Shish Kabab by the pound - $15.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Shish Tawouk by the pound - $13.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline
- Chicken Chops by the pound - $13.99
- Lamb Chops by the pound - $25.99
- Kafta by the pound - $14.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic
Veggie Dishes
- Falafel Dish - $11.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Vegetarian Mixed Dish - $14.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Koshari Dish - $10.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
Fish in a Dish
- Fish and Chips - $13.99: Fish filet with french fries and tahini. Dietary tags: Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal
- Poached Salmon - $22.99: With rice and salad, tahini. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic
- Fried / Grilled Brunzino - $22.99: With rice, salad & Tahini. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal
Dishes & Platters
- Basic Shawarma Dish - $13.99: Chicken or meat.
- Shwarma Combo Dish - $18.99: Basic shawarma dish with 2 appetizers.
- Basic Mixed Shawarma Dish - $13.99: 1/2 chicken and 1/2 beef.
- Mixed Shawarma Combo Dish - $18.99: Basic mixed shawarma dish with 2 appetizers.
- Basic LAMB Shish Kabab Dish - $15.99 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free
- Lamb Shish Kabab Combo Dish - $19.99: Basic lamb shish kabab dish with 2 appetizers. Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free
- Basic Shish Taouk Dish - $13.99: Chicken.
- Shish Taouk Combo Dish - $18.99: Basic shish taouk dish with 2 appetizers.
- Basic Chicken Chops Dish - $13.99 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free
- Chicken Chops Combo Dish - $18.99: Basic chicken chops dish with 2 appetizers. Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free
- Basic Kafta Mechwi Dish - $13.99: Beef and lamb.
- Kafta Mechwi Combo Dish - $18.99: Basic kafta mechwi dish with 2 appetizers. Dietary tags: Macrobiotic
- Basic Mixed Grill Dish - $18.99: Kafta, taouk and shish kabab.
- Mixed Grill Combo Dish - $22.99: Basic mixed grill dish with 2 appetizers. Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Falafel Combo - $16.99: Falafel over salad & Your choice of two cold appetizers. Dietary tags: Mediterranean
- Lebanese Platter for two - $38.99: Includes 5 meats: Kafta Kabab, Chicken Kabab, Shish Kabab, chicken adana, and Chicken chop over a bed of rice , shepherd salad, 2 appetizers, bread, sauces and 2 soda.
- Arabic Chicken Shawarma Platter - $16.5: With french fries.
- Arabic Meat Shawarma Platter - $16.5: With French Fries.
Side Orders
- Stuffed Pepper - $4.99 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Volumetrics
- Cheese Large Pie - $4.99: Manakeesh (pies) with a mix of four different chesse. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Lentil Soup - $3.99: Red lentil, cumin, fried onion and spices. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber
- Garlic Sauce - $1.99: Fresh garlic puréed in oil and lemon.
- Tahini Sauce - $1.99: Puréed sesame seed, garlic and lemon.
- White Rice - $4.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, Macrobiotic
- French Fries - $3.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal
- Fool Moudammas - $10.99: Served with bread and pickles. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic
- Pickles - $6.5: Served with bread and pickles. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic
- Kibbeh Ball - $2.99: Ground beef, cracked wheat stuffed with chopped meat and onion, pine nuts and spices.
- Mini Pie - $2.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Macrobiotic
- Meat Large Pie - $4.99: 8" meat pie.
- Spinach Large Pie - $4.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic
- Zaatar Large Pie - $3.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic
- Potato Samosa - $1.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Spinach Pie - $1.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory
- Crispy Seasoned Fries - $5.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
Desserts
- Baklawa - $2.99 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Maamoul - $2.99: Semolina butter cokie stuffed with date paste. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Kunafa - $7.99: Shredded fillo baked in the oven ,stuffed with sweet cheese to a golden brown and drizzeled with homemade syrup and pistachoi. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Beverages
- Canned Soda - $1.75
- Yogurt Drink - $3.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- 2-Liter Soda - $3.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
Frequently Asked Questions about Lebanese Eatery
- What do customers love most about this restaurant according to reviews?
- Customers praise the authentic flavors, fresh ingredients, warm gentlemanly service, creamy falafel, spinach sumac triangles, and unique shawarma quesadillas.
- Does this restaurant have good options for group dining with mixed dietary needs?
- The restaurant accommodates extensive dietary needs including vegan, keto, and gluten-free, though the small interior is better suited for takeout than groups.
- What type of cuisine does this restaurant specialize in?
- Middle Eastern and authentic Lebanese cuisine featuring dishes like shawarma, falafel, hummus, and traditional flavors of the Levant.
- How extensive is this restaurant's menu selection?
- The menu features various sandwiches, pies, combo dishes, and fusion items like shawarma quesadillas, catering to thirty-seven different dietary options.
- What are the main concerns mentioned in customer reviews?
- Main concerns include the small interior better suited for takeout, variable portion sizes, and variable preparation times.
- What makes this restaurant unique or special?
- Rated 4.5/5, this restaurant is unique for its warm, gentlemanly service, fresh flatbread, and fusion items like the shawarma quesadilla.
- What is the price range at this restaurant?
- The price range at Lebanese Eatery is budget-friendly ($), offering an affordable dining experience for its Middle Eastern menu.
- What type of diner would most enjoy this restaurant?
- Budget-conscious diners seeking authentic Lebanese takeout, warm service, and extensive dietary options like halal and vegan would most enjoy this restaurant.
- How can I contact this restaurant?
- You can contact Lebanese Eatery by visiting their official website at http://lebaneseeaterymenu.com/ for further information.
- Is this restaurant good for casual dining or more upscale?
- Casual dining with budget-friendly ($) pricing, a modest interior better suited for takeout, and a menu of various Middle Eastern sandwiches.
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