• Customer Favorites

    Our most frequently ordered and highly rated selections.
    • Traditional Hommus

      Gluten-free. Puréed chickpeas, tahini, garlic, lemon served with extra virgin olive oil.
      $13.20
    • Taverna Platter

      Certified halal meat. Hommus, fattoush, Lebanese rice, and choice of chicken shawarma, meat shawarma or falafel.
      $23.10
    • Chicken Kabob

      Certified halal meat. Marinated grilled chicken, Lebanese rice pilaf.
      $29.70
    • Baba Ghanoush

      Gluten-free. Puréed eggplant, tahini, garlic, lemon pomegranate (when in season).
      $13.20
    • Tabouleh

      Parsley, tomatoes, onions, mint, bulgur, lemon dressing.
      $15.40
    • Chicken Shawarma Sandwich

      Certified halal meat. Chicken roasted on vertical rotisserie, hand-carved, with lettuce, tomatoes, garlic sauce. Served on our housemade bread
      $20.90
    • Falafel

      Gluten-free. Chickpea fritters, tahini.
      $13.20
    • Kibbeh

      Certified halal meat. Stuffed beef and lamb fritters, bulgur, pine nuts, almonds, lebneh.
      $16.50
    • Fattoush

      Gluten-free. Romaine, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, radish, mint, sumac, pita chips, pomegranate dressing.
      $14.30
    • Lebneh

      Creamy "farmer's cheese" dip made from strained yogurt, garnished with olive oil.
      $12.10
  • Hommus

    Gluten-free. Served with Lebanese extra virgin olive oil.
    • Traditional Hommus

      Gluten-free. Puréed chickpeas, tahini, garlic, lemon served with extra virgin olive oil.
      $13.20
    • Spicy Hommus

      Gluten-free. Pureed chick peas, tahini, garlic, lemon, served with our housemade harissa and extra virgin olive oil.
      $13.20
    • Garlic Hommus

      Gluten-free. Pureed chickpeas, tahini, garlic, lemon served with fresh and roasted garlic and extra virgin olive oil.
      $13.20
    • Meat Shawarma Hommus

      Gluten-free. Certified halal rotisserie beef and lamb tops our fresh hommus served with extra virgin olive oil.
      $15.40
    • Chicken Shawarma Hommus

      Gluten-free. Rotisserie chicken served atop our fresh hommus and served with extra virgin olive oil.
      $15.40
    • Hommus Trio

      Hommus special (beef & lamb), spicy hommus with tomato & feta, garlic hommus with chicken shawarma, all served with raw veggie dippers.
      $19.80
    • Hommus Special

      Gluten-free. Certified halal meat. Ground beef and lamb, pine nuts top our fresh hommus and served with extra virgin olive oil.
      $15.40
    • Hommus Sampler

      Gluten-free. Spicy hommus, garlic hommus, and traditional hommus, with raw veggie dippers and extra virgin olive oil.
      $16.50
  • Mezza

    • Chicken Samosas

      Certified halal meat. Rotisserie sliced chicken, grilled onion, cilantro, almonds, tzatziki in pastry.
      $13.20
    • Maanek

      Gluten-free. Sautéed beef and lamb sausages, lemon, pine nuts.
      $15.40
    • Baba Ghanoush

      Gluten-free. Puréed eggplant, tahini, garlic, lemon pomegranate (when in season).
      $13.20
    • Kibbeh

      Certified halal meat. Stuffed beef and lamb fritters, bulgur, pine nuts, almonds, lebneh.
      $16.50
    • Shawarma Rolls

      Certified halal meat. Beef and lamb, pomegranate (when in season), lebneh.
      $13.20
    • Shrimp Arak

      Gluten-free. Shrimp sautéed with onions, garlic, cilantro, lemon-arak sauce.
      $16.50
    • Kalamar

      Semolina breaded fried calamari, lemons, chiles, mint, tomato-garlic sauce.
      $17.60
    • Arnabeet

      Fried cauliflower, chickpeas, pine nuts, tahini. Gluten-free.
      $15.40
    • Mezza Fries

      Gluten-free. Fries with sumac, cumin, garlic sauce.
      $8.80
    • Falafel

      Gluten-free. Chickpea fritters, tahini.
      $13.20
    • LT Tzatziki

      Gluten-free. Lebanese yogurt, cucumber, garlic, mint, and lemon, olives.
      $13.20
    • M'saka

      Gluten-free. Oven-roasted eggplant, chickpeas, tomatoes, onion, garlic.
      $12.10
    • Grape Leaves

      Rice, chickpeas, tomatoes, onions, mint.
      $12.10
    • Shakshouky

      Gluten-free. Roasted eggplant, scallions, tomatoes, garlic, pomegranate molasses dressing.
      $13.20
    • Lentil Soup

      Gluten-free. Spinach, potato, lemon, cilantro, pita chips on the side
      $11.00
    • Pumpkin Kibbeh

      fried vegetarian kibbeh, spinach, bulgur, pine nuts, almonds
      $15.40
    • Camel Wings

      Certified halal meat. Chicken wings, garlic, lemon, cilantro.
      $17.60
    • Lebneh

      Creamy "farmer's cheese" dip made from strained yogurt, garnished with olive oil.
      $12.10
    • Halloumi

      traditional style pan sauteed cheese, tomato, cucumber, olives, mint
      $15.40
    • Kibbeh Nayeh

      lamb tartare, bulgur, onions, mint, made to order.
      $22.00
    • Sujok

      spicy beef/lamb sausage, tomato sauce, almonds. Gluten Free.
      $16.50
    • Roasted Olives

      thyme, chili peppers. Gluten Free.
      $11.00
    • Batata Harra

      potato, cilantro, garlic, red pepper flakes
      $11.00
  • Sandwiches

    Served on housemade bread with fries, salad or rice.
    • Meat Shawarma Sandwich

      Certified halal meat. Beef and lamb roasted on a vertical rotisserie, hand-carved, with tomatoes, pickled onions, tahini sauce on housemade bread.
      $22.00
    • Chicken Shawarma Sandwich

      Certified halal meat. Chicken roasted on vertical rotisserie, hand-carved, with lettuce, tomatoes, garlic sauce. Served on our housemade bread
      $20.90
    • Falafel Sandwich

      Chickpea and fava bean fritters, mint, radish, scallions, tahini sauce. Served on our housemade bread.
      $19.80
    • Grilled Kafta Sandwich

      Certified halal meat. Ground beef and lamb, parsley, onions, lettuce, tomatoes, hommus. Served on our housemade bread.
      $20.90
    • LT Burger

      Beef/lamb with feta, harissa mayo, Kaskaval cheese, fried onions, arugula, brioche bun.
      $22.00
  • Salads

    • Taverna Salad

      Gluten-free. Romaine, cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, feta, mint, Lebanese Taverna house dressing.
      $13.20
    • Tabouleh

      Parsley, tomatoes, onions, mint, bulgur, lemon dressing.
      $15.40
    • Fattoush

      Gluten-free. Romaine, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, radish, mint, sumac, pita chips, pomegranate dressing.
      $14.30
    • Chicken Shawarma Salad

      Gluten-free. Certified halal meat. Taverna salad, rotisserie chicken, feta, LT house dressing.
      $20.90
    • Falafel Salad

      Spring onions, radishes, mint, tomato, tabouleh, tahini dressing.
      $18.70
    • Roasted Beet Salad

      arugula, orange, feta, pine nuts. Gluten Free.
      $14.30
    • Grilled Salmon Salad

      Gluten-free. Grilled salmon over tabouleh, pickled onion.
      $23.10
  • Platters

    • Chef's Platter

      Certified halal meat. A sampling of 9 favorites: hommus, baba ghanoush, tabouleh, grape leaf, falafel, kibbeh, tzatziki, m'saka, chicken samosa.
      $22.00
    • Taverna Platter

      Certified halal meat. Hommus, fattoush, Lebanese rice, and choice of chicken shawarma, meat shawarma or falafel.
      $23.10
  • Entrées

    • Lamb & Artichoke Stew

      Certified halal meat. Rich, slow-cooked American lamb with artichoke hearts and Lebanese rice pilaf.
      $31.90
    • Chicken Fatteh

      Certified halal meat. Chicken with yogurt, chickpeas, pine nuts, garlic, pomegranates (when in season), pita chips.
      $29.70
    • Lamb Fatteh

      Certified halal meat. American lamb with yogurt, chickpeas, pine nuts, garlic, pomegranates (when in season), pita chips.
      $31.90
    • Eggplant Fatteh

      Eggplant, yogurt, chickpeas, pine nuts, garlic, pomegranates (when in season), pita chips.
      $28.60
    • Ouzi

      Gluten-free. Certified halal meat. Braised American lamb, spiced rice, pine nuts, almonds, yogurt sauce
      $31.90
    • Chicken Kabob

      Certified halal meat. Marinated grilled chicken, Lebanese rice pilaf.
      $29.70
    • Lamb Kabob

      Certified halal meat. Marinated grilled American lamb, Lebanese rice pilaf. Consuming undercooked meat, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.
      $33.00
    • Kafta Kabob

      Certified halal meat. Marinated grilled beef/lamb, onions, herbs, Lebanese rice pilaf, pita, hommus. Consuming undercooked meat, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.
      $29.70
    • Mixed Kabob

      Certified halal meat. Marinated grilled chicken, lamb and kafta (beef/lamb), Lebanese rice pilaf. Consuming undercooked meat, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.
      $35.20
    • Lamb Mouzat

      Gluten-free. Certified halal meat. Slow-cooked lamb shank, tomato sauce, bulgur pilaf
      $39.60
    • Chicken Curry

      Certified halal meat. Chicken, potato, bell pepper, coconut milk, cilantro, chili pepper, Lebanese rice pilaf.
      $30.80
    • Chicken Farrouj

      Gluten-free. Certified halal meat. Roasted, deboned half chicken, potatoes.
      $30.80
    • Salmon Harra

      Grilled salmon fillet, roasted vegetables, bulgur pilaf, tomato harra sauce.
      $33.00
    • Mehshi

      Gluten-free. Grilled seasonal vegetables stuffed with vegetable rice pilaf, tomato sauce, yogurt sauce, nuts, mint.
      $28.60
    • Shrimp Kabob

      Jumbo shrimp, grilled lemon, roasted vegetables, tomato harra sauce
      $33.00
    • Lamb Sharhat

      Gluten-free. Certified halal meat. Sliced American lamb loin, potatoes, three herb sauce. Consuming undercooked meat, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.
      $36.30
    • Bronzino & Shrimp

      Pan sautéed Mediterranean seabass fillet and jumbo shrimp, roasted vegetables, pita chips, tahini sauce
      $39.60
    • Riz Bel Djaje

      Boneless chicken breast, spiced rice, almonds, pine nuts with yogurt salad
      $24.15
  • Lebanese Comfort Food

    • Mujaddara

      A traditional comfort dish of pureed lentils, rice, cabbage salad, crispy onions.
      $20.90
  • Sides

    • Harissa 6oz.

      House-made hot pepper paste, made with crushed tomatoes, green pepper, crushed red pepper, garlic, onion, and tomato paste, can be used as a dip, spread, or condiment.
      $7.70
    • Garlic Sauce 6oz

      Fresh garlic, lemon juice, and veggie oil
      $7.70
    • Tahini Sauce 6oz

      House-made sauce made with sesame paste, garlic, and lemon juice, can be used as a dip, spread, or condiment.
      $7.70
    • Side Roasted Vegetables

      $4.40
    • Side Raw Vegetable Sticks

      Raw cucumber, carrots, and celery sticks.
      $5.50
    • Lebanese Rice

      Basmati rice cooked with vermicelli noodles.
      $4.40
    • Bulgur Pilaf

      Crushed wheat cooked with onion, tomato, chickpeas, and salt.
      $4.40
    • Spiced Rice

      Basmati rice cooked with onions, almonds, pine nuts, allspice, and cinnamon.
      $4.40
    • Side Salad

      side salad with Lebanese Taverna house dressing
      $4.40
  • Dessert

    • Pistachio Baklava

      Pistachio baklava with pomegranate syrup
      $11.00
    • Knafe

      cheese tart, sesame seed biscuit
      $13.20
  • Non-Alcoholic Refreshers

    • Ayran

      Yogurt drink.
      $7.70
    • Mango Lassi

      Sweet yogurt, mango.
      $7.70
    • Taverna Breeze

      Matcha tea, pomegranate, lemon juice, simple syrup.
      $8.80
    • Taverna Lemonade

      Our housemade recipe! Freshly squeezed, mint sprig.
      $7.70
    • Pomenade

      Pomegranate, lemonade
      $8.80
    • Passion Fruit Ginger

      Passion fruit puree, lime juice, fresh ginger.
      $9.90
    • Mastic Iced Tea

      mastic mint iced tea
      $7.70
  • Water

    • Lg Flat Water

      $7.35
    • Lg Sparkling Water

      $7.35

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