Nicholas Restaurant Lebanese and Mediterranean Cuisine Menu

1109 SE Madison St, Portland, OR 97214
  • House Drinks

    • Strawberry Lemonade

      Fresh lemonade blended with strawberries.
      $5.50
    • Mint Lime Lemonade

      Fresh lemonade infused with mint and orange blossom syrup.
      $5.50
    • Mango Lassi

      Mango yogurt smoothie.\n
      $5.50
    • Arnold Palmer

      Our take on this classic drink. Fresh mint lemonade mixed with our cinnamon mint iced tea.
      $5.50
    • Cinnamon Mint Iced Black Tea

      $5.00
    • Cinnamon Mint Hot Black Tea

      $5.00
    • Turkish Cold Brew

      Chocolate, cream, caramel, and whipped cream.
      $5.50
    • Classic Turkish Coffee

      Traditionally brewed hot Turkish coffee infused with cardamom.
      $5.50
    • Coke

      $4.50
    • Diet Coke

      $4.50
    • Sprite

      $4.50
    • Perrier Sparkling Water

      $3.00
  • House Cocktails

    • Nicholas Daiquiri

      Pineapple rum, fresh lime, demerara syrup.\n
      $12.50
    • Beirut Betty

      Aria Gin, elderflower liqueur, fresh lemon, rosewater.
      $12.50
    • Nicholas Margarita

      100% Agave Tequila, Ancho Reyes Verde, fresh lime, fresh grapefruit– slightly spicy with a salted rim.
      $12.50
    • Beirut South

      Wild Roots Vodka, fresh lime, fresh ginger juice, ginger simple syrup.
      $12.50
    • Arak Mojito

      Arak is a traditional Middle Eastern spirit with anise and licorice flavors. Pairs well with our mint lemonade to create a mojito to remember.
      $12.50
    • Arak Cocktail

      Arak is Middle Eastern spirit with anise and licorice flavors. Served over ice, which turns it a soft white color and topped with an edible flower.
      $9.50
    • Nicholas Shandy

      Fresh lemon and lime juice, Gigantic Kolsch, served over ice.\n
      $7.50
    • Lebanon Vacation

      Pineapple rum, mango lassi, lemon juice– served up.\n
      $10.50
    • Nicholas Mimosa

      Fresh squeezed orange or grapefruit juice, Cava Brut.
      $10.50
    • Cedars Passion

      Stoli Orange Vodka, watermelon pureé, pineapple juice, rose water, and lime.
      $12.50
    • Beirut Spring

      Turkish cold brew, Wild Roots Vodka, Kahlua, simple syrup, and a splash of oat milk.
      $12.50
    • Beirut Spring

      100% Agave Tequila , blended cucumber and basil, sumac and basil infused simple syrup, and lime juice.
      $12.50
    • Spicy Old Fashioned

      Templeton Rye, Ancho Reyes Chile Liqueur, simple syrup and orange bitters. Garnished with a cherry and an orange twist.
      $12.50
  • Beer

    • Almaza

      Lebanon, Pilsner ABV 4.2%\nVery light floral hops and toasted malt.
      $8.00
    • Portland Cider Co "Kinda Dry"

      An English style cider made with apples from the NW. Balanced, off dry and crisp. ABV 6.9%
      $8.00
    • Best Day Brewing Hazy IPA

      $8.00
    • Daura Damm Lager

      Gluten Free. A fresh-tasting beer, with a lively acidity. The finish is bitter.
      $7.00
  • Red Wine Bottles

    • Coopers Hall, Cascade Red

      (Portland) Red blend that leans towards a Cabernet Sauvignon, sourced from organic certified and sustainable vineyards.
      $21.00
    • Coopers Hall, Cascade Red

      (Portland) Light bodied, aromatic, with notes of ripe raspberry, cherry, and black tea.
      $21.00
    • 12 E Mezzo, Primativo Del Salento

      (Italy) Great structure with notes of ripe fruits, tobacco leaves and cocoa. Slightly spicy finish with hint of vanilla.
      $30.00
    • Ixsir, Altitudes Red Batroun

      (Lebanon) Notes of blackberry and black currant give this wine a soft and complex character.
      $33.00
    • 2021 Ayoub Memoirs Pinot Noir

      (Lebanon) A blend of Pinot Noir perfumed with black cherry, spice medley and damp clay. Spicy and vibrant on the palate, with layers of black and red fruit.
      $90.00
    • 2021 Ayoub Pinot Noir - Anonimo Vineyard

      (Lebanon) A medley of spices, black cherry and savory notes. With refined tannins that envelopes a core of spiced dark red fruit and orange peel accented with minerals.\n
      $120.00
    • 2020 Memoirs Pinot Noir

      (Lebanon) Perfumed with black cherry, graham cracker, nutmeg and allspice. Spicy and vibrant on the palate, with layers of black and red fruit.
      $54.00
  • White Wine Bottles

    • Coopers Hall, Cascade White

      (Portland) Bone dry, crisp and aromatic blend is sourced from local organic certified and sustainable vineyards.\n
      $21.00
    • Coopers Hall, Pinot Gris

      (Portland) Notes of citrus blossom and wild honey. Balanced and fresh pinot gris with fruit sourced from the Eola-Amity Hills.
      $26.00
    • El Coto, Rioja Blanco

      (Spain) Light and crisp with notes of fresh fruits and zesty citrus.
      $27.00
    • Ixsir, Altitudes Blanc

      (Lebanon) Floral and fruity blend with spicy undertones. A soft touch of acidity gives the wine a pleasant freshness.\n
      $33.00
    • Chateau Ksara, Blanc BOTTLE

      (Lebanon) Blend of Sauvingnon Blanc and Chardonnay creates a pleasing balance of citrus and stone fruit with an elegant finish.\n
      $37.00
    • 2021 Ayoub Chardonnay

      (Lebanon) Aromas of toasted hazelnuts, lemon zest, pear and wet stone. Great texture on the palate that's rich with stone fruit.
      $120.00
  • Rosé Bottles

    • Coopers Hall Rosé

      (Portland) Delicate, bright and fruity rose made from Pinot Noir grapes.
      $21.00
    • Acinum Sparkling Rosé

      (Italy) Crisp, and slightly sweet.\n
      $32.00
    • Chateu Ksara, Sunset

      (Lebanon) Light-bodied blend of Cabernet Franc and Syrah creates an intense pink color and a round, fresh, and vivid flavor.
      $33.00
  • Sparkling Wine Bottles

    • Mont Marcal, Cava Brut Reserva

      (Spain) Lively, dry bubbles with toasty apple and anjou pear flavors.
      $36.00
  • Small Bites

    • Hummus

      A smooth mixture of garbanzo beans, tahini, garlic, oil, and lemon that pairs perfectly with pita bread. VGN GF
      $9.00
    • Baba Ghanoush

      A smooth mixture of roasted eggplant, lemon juice, garlic, and olive oil. VGN GF\n\n
      $9.00
    • Tzatziki

      Lebanese style yogurt sauce made with garlic, lemon juice, and blended cucumbers. GF\n\n
      $9.00
    • Muhamra

      Roasted red pepper walnut hummus. VGN GF
      $9.00
    • Toum

      Lebanese style garlic paste. VGN GF
      $9.00
    • Tabouli Salad

      Parsley, mint, quinoa, lemon, olive oil, tomatoes, and onions. VGN GF\n\n\n
      $9.00
    • Falafel Balls

      Garbanzo beans, parsley, onion, and spices formed into balls and fried. Served with tahini. VGN GF
      $9.00
    • Arnabeet

      Lebanese style fried cauliflower tossed in our salt and pepper mix and topped with tahini. VGN GF
      $10.50
    • Veggie Stuffed Grape Leaves

      Rice, tomato, and garbanzo beans rolled into dolmas. Served with tahini. VGN GF
      $9.00
    • Meat Stuffed Grape Leaves

      Ground beef, rice, tomatoes, and spices rolled into dolmas. Served with tzatziki. GF
      $9.00
    • Spanikopita

      Phyllo dough layered with a Lebanese spinach and feta mix. Served with tzatziki.
      $13.00
    • Baked Feta Cheese Macaroni

      Feta cheese and macaroni made with a house cream sauce. \n
      $13.00
    • Majadra

      Brown lentil jasmine rice topped with caramelized onions. VGN GF\n
      $9.00
    • Zaatar Fries

      House cut fries tossed in zaatar and served with harissa sauce. VGN GF\n
      $9.00
    • Shatta (Hot Sauce)

      Lebanese style hot sauce made from chili peppers, blended with spices and herbs.
      $4.00
    • Labneh

      Lebanese yogurt cheese topped with zaatar, olive oil, tomatoes, cucumber, kalamata olives, and mint. GF
      $9.00
    • Kibbeh Balls

      Ground lamb, bulgur wheat, onions, potatoes, and Lebanese spices formed into balls and fried. \n
      $10.00
  • Salads & Soups

    • Lebanese Salad

      Organic mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, feta cheese, olives, topped with our house dressing. GF
      $16.50
    • Kabob Salad

      Two skewers of your choice over mixed greens, cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, feta cheese, and kalamata olives, then topped with our house dressing.
    • Lebanese Lentil Soup

      Red and brown lentils, rice, potatoes, onions and Lebanese spices. GF VGN
      $8.50
    • Tabouli Salad

      Parsley, mint, quinoa, lemon, olive oil, tomatoes, and onions. VGN GF\n\n\n
      $9.00
    • Fettoush Salad

      Mixed greens, arugula, basil, mint, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, radish, pita chips, and pomegranate vinaigrette dressing. VGN
      $11.50
  • Mezza's

    • Meat Mezza

      Hummus, tzatziki, tabouli, falafel, lamb spiced pie, and meat stuffed grape leaves.
      $19.50
    • Vegetarian Mezza

      Hummus, tzatziki, tabouli, falafel, small spinach pie, and veggie grape leaves.
      $19.50
    • Arabian Brezze Mezza

      Hummus, muhamara, caramelized onions mixed with tahini, majadra, fried cauliflower, and falafel. VGN GF
      $19.50
    • Dipping Mezza

      Hummus, baba ghanoush, muhamra, and labneh. GF
      $19.50
  • Pizza's & Bread

    • Lebanese Sesame Cheese Pizza

      Mozzarella cheese, black sesame seeds, and parsley.
      $13.50
    • Spinach Pie Trio

      Three small pies filled with a spinach, sautéed onions, lemon juice, and olive oil mix. VGN
      $13.50
    • Chicken Kabob Pizza

      Mozzarella cheese, goat cheese, chicken, toum, grilled red peppers and onions, shredded basil, and parsley.\n
      $16.50
    • Manakish Pizza

      Olive oil based zaatar spread, cucumbers, tomatoes, mint, green olives topped with labne cheese.
      $15.00
    • Pita Bread

      $3.00
    • Gluten Free Pita Bread

      $3.50
    • Zaatar & Oil Dip

      $4.00
    • Gluten Free Zaatar & Oil Dip

      $4.00
  • Kabob Plates

    • Chicken Thigh Kabob Plate

      Chicken thigh marinated in olive oil, garlic, paprika, and lemon. Served with two skewers over saffron jasmine rice, tzatziki, and toum. GF
      $18.50
    • Chicken Breast Kabob Plate

      Chicken breast marinated in olive oil, garlic, yogurt, paprika, and lemon. Served with two skewers over saffron jasmine rice, tzatziki, and toum. GF
      $18.50
    • Lamb Kabob Plate

      Lamb marinated in olive oil, garlic, mint, and lemon. Served with two skewers over saffron jasmine rice, tzatziki, and toum. GF
      $19.50
    • Beef Kafta Kabob Plate

      Ground beef mixed with parsley, onions, and spices. Served with two skewers over saffron jasmine rice, tzatziki, and toum.GF
      $18.50
    • Zaatar Salmon Kabob Plate

      Wild Atlantic salmon marinated in zaatar, olive oil, garlic, and lemon. Served with two skewers over saffron jasmine rice, tahini, and toum. GF
      $19.50
    • Veggie Kabob Plate

      Tomato, potato, eggplant, mushroom, zucchini, and garlic topped with our sweet pesto herb dressing. Served with two skewers over majadra, tahini, and toum. GF VGN
      $17.50
  • Specialty Dishes

    • Shawarma Plate

      Chicken, Lamb or Beef \nThinly sliced meat marinated in onions and Lebanese spices. Served with hummus, cabbage kale garbanzo salad, and saffron jasmine rice. GF
      $18.50
    • Nicholas Chicken Plate

      Sliced breaded chicken breast served on a bed of saffron jasmine rice and topped with tomatoes, and tzatziki.
      $18.50
    • Spiced Minced Lamb Over Hummus

      Minced lamb cooked with Lebanese spices served over a bed of hummus and topped with pine nuts.\n
      $18.50
  • Wraps

    • Lamb Gyro Wrap

      Classic Greek style lamb gyro. Loaded with lettuce, onions, tomatoes, pickled turnips, parsley, feta cheese and tzatziki. (Cannot be made GF)
      $15.00
    • Falafel Wrap

      Garbanzo beans, parsley, onion, and spices formed into balls and fried. Loaded with lettuce, onions, tomatoes, pickled turnips, parsley, and tahini. VGN
      $15.00
    • Shawarma Wrap

      Chicken, Lamb, or Beef. Thinly sliced meat marinated in onions, red wine vinegar, and Lebanese spices. Loaded with lettuce, onions, tomatoes, pickled turnips, parsley, and tahini.
      $15.00
    • Nicholas's Chicken Wrap

      Sliced breaded chicken breast. Loaded with lettuce, onions, tomatoes, pickled turnips, parsley, and tzatziki.(Cannot be made GF)
      $15.00
  • Lunch Bowls | Mon-Sat · 11am-3pm

    • Lamb Gyro Bowl

      *MON-SAT, 11AM-3PM ONLY* Classic Greek style lamb gyro. Served with saffron jasmine rice, tzatziki, diced tomatoes, and cabbage garbanzo salad.
      $14.50
    • Kabob Bowl

      One skewer of your choice served with saffron jasmine rice, tzatziki, toum, and cabbage garbanzo salad.
    • Nicholas's Chicken Bowl

      *MON-SAT, 11AM-3PM ONLY* Sliced breaded chicken breast. Served with saffron jasmine rice, tzatziki, diced tomatoes, and cabbage garbanzo salad.
      $14.50
    • Shawarma Bowl

      *MON-SAT, 11AM-3PM ONLY* Chicken, Lamb, or Beef\nThinly sliced meat marinated in Lebanese spices and onions. Served with saffron jasmine rice, tahini, diced tomatoes, and cabbage garbanzo salad. GF\n\n\n
      $14.50
    • Vegetarian Mezza Bowl

      *MON-SAT, 11AM-3PM ONLY* Hummus, falafel, tahini, tabouli, and majadra. VGN GF
      $14.50
    • Roasted Veggie Bowl

      *MON-SAT, 11AM-3PM ONLY* Cauliflower, zucchini, yellow squash, mushrooms, majadra, and tahini. VGN GF
      $14.50
  • Sides

    • Single Kabob Skewer

    • Zaatar & Oil Dip

      $4.00
    • Gluten Free Zaatar & Oil Dip

      $4.00
    • Saffron Jasmine Rice

  • Desserts

    • Baklava

      Crispy phyllo dough layered with walnuts and simple syrup. VGN
      $6.50
    • Riz De Haleeb

      Lebanese style rice pudding topped with pistachios and cinnamon. GF
      $6.50
    • Knafa Be Jibany

      A sweet Lebanese style cheesecake made with ashta and mozzarella cheese and topped with shredded phyllo dough and simple syrup.
      $8.50
    • Peanut Butter Chocolate Baklava

      Crispy phyllo dough layered with walnuts, chocolate chips, and peanut butter.
      $8.50
    • Assorted Baklava

      Rolled cashew baklava, birds nest pistachio baklava, ballourieh (pistachios with phyllo dough), and a classic walnut baklava. VGN
      $12.00
  • Kids Meals

    • Kids Chicken Kabob Plate

      One chicken thigh kabob, saffron jasmine rice, s’mores, watermelon, sliced cucumber and carrots, and tzatziki.
      $12.00
    • Kids Cheese Pizza Plate

      Two small cheese pizzas, s’mores, watermelon, sliced cucumber and carrots, and tzatziki.
      $12.00

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