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Lebanese Taverna - Baltimore

Cuisine: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Vegetarian

Price Range: $$$

10Best Says

This Baltimore outpost of the Washington, DC - based chain is an open and modern dining space, popular amongst locals and visitors. With great views of the water, and a warm, welcoming environment, Lebanese Taverna makes a great destination for both dates and business. Family-style dining is encouraged as a part of the experience and prices are very affordable. Start with hommos and fresh, warm pita, then prepare yourself for flavorful and flaky Mediterranean Sea bass (the whole fish is served) with a side of fragrant Lebanese rice. Don't sell yourself short by skipping dessert - few things beat warm honey drenched donuts.

Address:

719 S. President Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
4102445533

Hours:

Serving: Lunch; and; Dinner; daily Sunday:; Lunch; 11:30am; -; 4:00pm; Dinner:; 4:00; -; 9:00pm Monday:; Lunch; 11:30am; -; 3:00pm; Dinner; 5:00; -; 9:00pm Tuesday; -; Thursday; Lunch; 11:30am; -; 3:00pm; Dinner; 5:00; -; 10:00pm Friday; &
Saturday:: Lunch; 11:30am; -; 4:00pm; Dinner; 4:00; -; 11:00pm Summer; Happy; Hour; 2:30-6:30; Monday; -; Friday

EXPERT TIPS BY: Tawanna Browne Smith
Family Travel Expert

Harbor East's Best Restaurants, Inner Harbor's Best Restaurants, Best Value: "Visit Lebanese Taverna with a group of 6 or more to get the full family dining experience and an opportunity to taste several different dishes without stretching your wallet or your waistline."

Best for Harbor East's Best Restaurants Because: Lebanese Taverna is one of the more affordable dining options in Harbor East.
Best for Inner Harbor's Best Restaurants Because: Lebanese Taverna offers up delicious large quantities of Mediterranean food at excellent prices.
Recommended as Best Value Because: You get a lot of food for the money at Lebanese Taverna. The service and prime location in the Harbor East neighborhood also add to the value.

Lunch & Dinner Menu
- Mezza
  
  Chicken Samosa
  
  rotisserie sliced chicken, grilled onion, cilantro, almonds ($7.50)
  
  Maanek
  
  sautéed beef & lamb sausages, lemon, pine nuts ($9.00)
  
  Baba Ghanoush
  
  puréed eggplant, tahini, garlic, lemon, pomegranates* ($7.50)
  
  Lebneh
  
  strained yogurt, olive oil ($7.00)
  
  Pumpkin Kibbeh
  
  stuffed spinach, bulgur, pine nuts, almonds vegetarian fritters ($8.00)
  
  Kalamar
  
  semolina breaded fried calamari, lemon, spicy tomato sauce ($9.00)
  
  Kibbeh Nayeh**
  
  lamb tartare, bulgur, onions, mint, made to order ($13.00)
  
  Shawarma Sliders
  
  beef & lamb or chicken ($7.00)
  
  Kibbeh
  
  stuffed beef & lamb, bulgur, pine nuts, almonds fritters ($9.00)
  
  Artichokes
  
  semolina dusted artichoke hearts, fritters, garlic lemon butter sauce ($7.50)
  
  Fatayer Trio
  
  cheese, spinach, beef & lamb fritters ($7.00)
  
  Shrimp Arak
  
  sautéed onions, garlic, cilantro, lemon-herb-arak sauce ($9.00)
  
  Grape Leaves
  
  rice, chickpeas, tomatoes, onions, mint ($7.00)
  
  Shawarma Rolls
  
  beef & lamb, pomegranate*, lebneh ($8.00)
  
  M'saka
  
  oven roasted eggplant, chickpeas, tomato, onions, garlic ($7.50)
  
  Shanklesh
  
  crumbled feta, tomato, zaatar, chile peppers, olive oil ($8.50)
  
  Arnabeet
  
  fried cauliflower, chickpeas, pine nuts, tahini dressing ($7.50)
  
  Kafta Harra
  
  beef & lamb sausages, spicy tomato sauce, almonds ($8.00)
  
  Falafel
  
  chickpea & fava bean fritters, tahini sauce ($7.50)
  
  Mezza Fries
  
  cumin, sumac, garlic sauce ($6.00)
  
  Camel Wings
  
  chicken wings, garlic, lemon, cilantro, olive oil ($8.50)
  
  Shakshouky
  
  roasted eggplant salad, scallions, tomatoes, garlic, pomegranate molasses dressing ($8.00)
- Flatbread Sandwiches
  
  Shawarma
  
  beef & lamb roasted on vertical rotisserie, hand carved, tomatoes, pickled onions, tahini sauce ($13.00)
  
  Chicken Shawarma
  
  roasted on vertical rotisserie, hand carved, lettuce, tomatoes, garlic sauce ($12.00)
  
  Falafel
  
  chickpea & fava bean fritters, mint, radish, scallions, tahini sauce ($11.00)
  
  Grilled Kafta
  
  ground beef & lamb, parsley, onions, lettuce, tomatoes, hommus ($12.00)
- Hommus Bar
  
  Hommus
  
  puréed chickpeas, tahini, garlic, lemon ($7.50)
  
  Spicy Hommus
  
  housemade harissa ($7.50)
  
  Garlic Hommus
  
  fresh and roasted garlic ($8.00)
  
  Shawarma Hommus
  
  chicken or beef & lamb ($9.00)
  
  Hommus Trio
  
  hommus special, spicy hommos with tomato and feta, garlic hommus with chicken shawarma, veggie dippers ($14.00)
  
  Hommus Special
  
  ground beef & lamb, pine nuts ($8.50)
  
  Hommus Sampler
  
  spicy, garlic and traditional hommus, veggie dippers ($12.00)
- Salads
  
  Taverna
  
  romaine, cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, feta, lebanese taverna house dressing ($6.50)
  
  Tabouleh
  
  parsley, tomatoes, onions, mint, bulgur, lemon dressing ($8.50)
  
  Fattoush
  
  romaine, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, radish, mint, pomegranate-sumac dressing, pita chips ($7.50)
  
  Roasted Beet
  
  arugula, orange, feta, pine nuts, pomegranates* ($9.00)
- Soups
  
  Lentil
  
  spinach, potato, lemon, cilantro ($6.50)
  
  Quaker
  
  chicken, rolled oats, tomato, dry lemon, parsley ($6.50)
- Entree Salads
  
  Chicken Shawarma
  
  roasted chicken, mixed greens, feta, onions, LT house dressing ($13.00)
  
  Salmon
  
  mixed greens, chickpeas, feta, pickled onions, cucumber-mint vinaigrette ($16.00)
  
  Falafel
  
  spring onions, radishes, mint, tomato, tabouleh, tahini dressing ($12.00)
- Taste of Lebanon
  
  Chef's Platter
  
  sampling of hommus, baba ghanoush, tabouleh, grape leaf, falafel, fatayer spinach, kibbeh with lebneh, m'saka, shakshouky ($14.00)
  
  Taverna Platter
  
  choice of beef & lamb shawarma, chicken shawarma or falafel and hommus, fattoush, lebanese rice ($14.00)
- On the Side
  
  Spiced Fries
  
  ($4.00)
  
  Lebanese Rice
  
  ($3.00)
  
  Bulgur Pilaf
  
  ($4.00)
  
  Yogurt Salad
  
  ($5.00)
  
  Pickled Vegetables
  
  ($5.00)
  
  Spiced Rice
  
  ($4.00)
  
  Pearled Couscous Pilaf
  
  ($5.00)
  
  Roasted Olives
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Condiment Trio
  
  harissa, tahini, garlic paste ($6.00)
- Entrees
  Fatteh
  yogurt, chickpeas, pine nuts, garlic, pomegranates*, pita chips
  
  Freebird Chicken^: $19.00
  
  Lamb**: $20.00
  
  Eggplant: $18.00
  Ouzi with Grape Leaves
  
  braised lamb, lamb-filled grape leaves, yogurt salad, spiced rice ($19.00)
  
  Kabobs
  marinated grilled meats and vegetables, lebanese rice
  
  Freebird Chicken^: $20.00
  
  Lamb**: $21.00
  
  Kafta: $19.00
  
  Mixed: $23.00
  Mouzat
  
  slow cooked lamb shank, artichoke, potato, tomato, lamb reduction ($25.00)
  
  Chicken Curry^
  
  freebird chicken, potato, bell pepper, coconut milk, chili pepper, quince-mango chutney, lebanese rice ($18.00)
  
  Chicken Farrouj^
  
  roasted, deboned half freebird chicken, grilled vegetables, potatoes ($21.00)
  
  Salmon Harra
  
  grilled salmon fillet, tomato-cilantro-pine nut sauce, bulgur pilaf ($21.00)
  
  Mehshi Bel Zeit
  
  seasonal vegetables stuffed with rice pilaf, tomato sauce ($18.00)
  
  Shrimp Arak
  
  sautéed shrimp, red onion, cilantro, arak, pearled couscous pilaf ($21.00)
  
  Traditional Lamb Sharbat**
  
  sliced american lamb loin, three herb sauce, grilled vegetables, potatoes ($27.00)
  
  Mediterranean Sea Bass
  
  deboned, butterflied and broiled, lemon-cilantro sauce, grilled vegetables, lebanese rice, pita chips ($28.00)
- Sweet Endings
  
  Baklawa
  
  ($6.50)
  
  Kanafeh Bel Jibne
  
  ($7.50)
  
  Um Ali
  
  ($7.00)
  
  Warm Awamat
  
  ($7.00)
  
  Halawet Jibne
  
  ($7.50)
  
  Sesame Creme Brulee
  
  ($7.00)
  
  Chocolate "Turkish Coffee" Cake
  
  ($8.00)
- Sparkling
  Montelliana, Prosecco, Veneto, Italy - Nv
  $9.00
  
  $35.00
  Gruet, Blanc De Noir, Nm - Nv
  
  ($45.00)
  
  Dibon, Macabeo, Xarello, Cava, Spain - Nv
  
  ($33.00)
  
  Montand Brut, France - Nv
  $9.00
  
  $37.00
- Rose
  Château Ksara, Sunset - 2013
  $9.00
  
  $37.00
  Ixsir Altitudes, Batroun - 2012
  
  ($47.00)
- Pinot Grigio/Gris
  Cornaro, Veneto, Italy - 2014
  $8.00
  
  $33.00
  Wilhem Walch, "Prendo," Alto Adige, Italy - 2013
  sustainable
  
  $9.00
  
  $37.00
  Milbrandt, "Traditions," Columbia Valley, Wa - 2013
  $9.00
  
  $37.00
- Sauvignon Blanc
  Allan Scott, Marlborough, New Zealand - 2014
  $10.00
  
  $41.00
  Chateau De Fontenille, Entree Deux Mers, France - 2014
  $9.00
  
  $37.00
- Chardonnay
  Baileyana, "Grand Firepeak," Edna Valley, Ca - 2013
  
  sustainable ($47.00)
  
  Bishop's Peak, Paso Robles, Ca - 2013
  
  ($43.00)
  
  Catena, Mendoza, Argentina - 2013
  
  ($45.00)
  
  West Cape Howe, W. Australia - 2014
  $10.00
  
  $41.00
  Tilia, Mendoza, Argentina - 2013
  $8.00
  
  $33.00
  Ksara, Bekaa Valley, Lebanon - 2012
  $11.00
  
  $45.00
  Maison Roche De Bellene, Bourgogne Blanc, France - 2011
  
  ($47.00)
- Interesting Whites
  Dr. Loosen, Riesling, "Dr. L," Mosel, Germany - 2014
  $9.00
  
  $37.00
  Huber Hugo, Gruner Veltliner, Austria - 2014
  $9.00
  
  $37.00
  Santa Julia, Torrontes, Argentina - 2014
  sustainable
  
  $7.00
  
  $29.00
  Morgadio, "Legado Del Conde," Albarino, Spain - 2013
  $10.00
  
  $41.00
- Blended Lebanese Whites
  Chateau Musar, Obideh Merwah, "Jeune Blanc," - 2013
  
  ($51.00)
  
  Ksara, "Blanc De Blanc," Bekaa Valley - 2013
  $9.00
  
  $37.00
  Ixsir Altitudes, Batroun - 2012
  
  ($47.00)
  
  Domaine De Tourelle, Bekaa Valley - 2012
  
  ($35.00)
  
  Ixsir Grande Reserve White, Batroun - 2012
  
  ($57.00)
- Sweet Wines
  Ksara, Moscatel, Bekaa Valley, Lebanon - Nv
  $9.00
  
  $37.00
  Degiorgis, Moscato D'asti, Piedmont, Italy - 2014
  $10.00
  
  $41.00
- Pinot Noir
  Lafond, Santa Barbara, Ca - 2013
  
  ($57.00)
  
  Paraiso, Santa Lucia Highland, Ca - 2013
  
  ($45.00)
  
  Brooks, "Runaway Red," Willamette Valley, or - 2013
  
  ($49.00)
  
  A to Z, or - 2013
  $11.00
  
  $45.00
  Angeline, Ca - 2013
  $9.00
  
  $37.00
  Maison Roche De Bellene, Bourgogne Rouge, France - 2012
  
  ($49.00)
- Syrah Shiraz
  Bulletin Place, Australia - 2013
  $9.00
  
  $37.00
  Stolpman, Santa Ynez, Ca - 2012
  
  sustainable ($57.00)
  
  Domaine Ferraton, Crozes-Hermitage, France - 2012
  
  ($47.00)
- Merlot
  Gouguenheim, Valle Escondido, Mendoza, Argentina - 2013
  $8.00
  
  $33.00
- Zinfandel
  Green & Red, Chiles Mill, Napa Valley, Ca - 2012
  
  sustainable ($59.00)
  
  Peachy Canyon "Incredible Red," Paso Robles, Ca - 2012
  $10.00
  
  $41.00
- Sangiovese
  
  Caparzo, Brunello Di Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy - 2009
  
  ($73.00)
  
  Borgo Scopeto, Chianti Classico, Italy - 2012
  
  sustainable ($43.00)
- Grenache
  Aragonesas, Don Ramon, Spain - 2012
  $9.00
  
  $37.00
  Saint-Cosme, Cháteauneuf-Du-Pape, France - 2011
  
  ($91.00)
- Cabernet Sauvignon
  Ksara, Bekaa Valley, Lebanon - 2011
  $11.00
  
  $45.00
  Cousino-Macul, "Antiguas Reserva," Maipo Valley, Chile - 2011
  
  ($43.00)
  
  Santa Julia, Argentina - 2013
  sustainable
  
  $7.00
  
  $29.00
  Martin Ray, Ca - 2012
  $12.00
  
  $49.00
  Karam, St. John, Bekaa Valley, Lebanon - 2004
  
  ($43.00)
  
  Pietra Santa, Central Coast, Ca - 2010
  $10.00
  
  $41.00
- Malbec
  Tilia, Mendoza, Argentina - 2013
  $8.00
  
  $33.00
  Catena, Mendoza, Argentina - 2012
  
  ($47.00)
- Interesting Reds
  
  Condado De Haza, Tempranillo, Ribero Del Duero, Spain - 2010
  
  ($61.00)
  
  Domaine Ferraton, Cotes Du Rhone, France - 2013
  
  ($35.00)
  
  Mills Reef, Merlot/Malbec, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand - 2012
  
  ($53.00)
- Blended Lebanese Reds
  Chateau Clos St. Thomas, Bekaa Valley - 2008
  
  ($49.00)
  
  Chateau Musar "Hochar Pere Et Fils," Bekaa Valley - 2009
  
  ($61.00)
  
  Ixsir Altitudes, Batroun - 2009
  
  ($47.00)
  
  Chateau Kasara, Bekaa Valley - 2010
  
  ($47.00)
  
  Ksara, "Reserve Du Couvent," Bekaa Valley - 2012
  $9.00
  
  $37.00
  Chateau Musar "Jeune Rouge," Bekaa Valley - 2012
  
  ($51.00)
  
  Ixsir Grande Reserve, Batroun - 2009
  
  ($63.00)
- Water
  Evian Still
  Small: $3.00
  
  Large: $6.00
  Badoit Sparkling
  Small: $3.00
  
  Large: $6.00
- Refreshers
  
  Taverna Breeze
  
  pomegranate green tea, syrup, moroccan mint tea ($5.00)
  
  Taverna Lemonade
  
  freshly squeezed, mint sprig ($4.00)
  
  Pomenade
  
  pomegranate, lemonade, orange ($4.00)
  
  Orange Juice
  
  freshly squeezed ($4.00)
  
  Passion Fruit Ginger
  
  passion fruit juice, passion fruit seeds, lime juice, fresh ginger ($7.00)
  
  Ayran
  
  yogurt drink ($4.00)
  
  Mango Lassi
  
  sweet yogurt, mango ($4.00)
  
  Freska
  
  parsley, lime, soda ($5.00)
  
  Pom Fizz
  
  pom matcha tea, lemon juice, soda ($6.00)
- Crafted Cocktails
  
  For Fig Sake
  
  evan williams bourbon, lemon, lt fig syrup, caraway cordial ($10.00)
  
  Phoenician
  
  vodka, pomegranate juice, matcha green tea, lemon juice, soda ($10.00)
  
  Beirut Mule
  
  arak, lemon, simple syrup, ginger beer ($10.00)
  
  Arak 75
  
  gin, arak, sparkling wine, simple syrup, lemon twist ($10.00)
  
  Taverna & Tonic
  
  beefeater gin, lt saffron-tonic syrup, soda water, lime, orange moon ($11.00)
  
  Blind Date
  
  bulliet rye whiskey, lemon, jallab syrup, caraway cordial, almaza beer ($11.00)
  
  Mojito
  
  mint, sumac, lime, rum, arak ($10.00)
- Beers
  Almaza
  
  lebanon ($6.00)
  
  961 Pale Ale
  
  lebanon ($8.00)
  
  961 Lager
  
  lebanon ($8.00)
  
  Miller Lite
  
  ($5.00)
  
  Guinness
  
  ($7.00)
  
  Heineken
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Samuel Adams
  
  ($7.00)
  
  Amstel Light
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Buckler
  
  non-alcoholic ($6.00)
  
  Draft Beers
  selection of craft and local beers
  
  $6.00
  
  $8.00
- Traditional Arak Service
  Ghantous Aboraad
  1 Serving: $9.00
  
  2 Servings: $17.00
  
  4 Servings: $33.00
  
  6 Servings: $49.00
  Ksarak
  1 Serving: $10.00
  
  2 Servings: $19.00
  
  4 Servings: $37.00
  
  6 Servings: $55.00
  Le Brun
  1 Serving: $11.00
  
  2 Servings: $21.00
  
  4 Servings: $41.00
  
  6 Servings: $61.00
- Taverna Sangria
  Bubbly
  
  red or white sangria, prosecco ($9.00)
  
  White
  white wine, triple sec, fruit, basil leaves
  
  $8.00
  
  $15.00
  
  $27.00
  Red
  pomegranate wine, triple sec, brandy, fruit, cinnamon, basil leaves
  
  $9.00
  
  $17.00
  
  $31.00
Happy Hour Menu
- Main Menu
  
  Beers
  
  miller lite, heineken ($4.00)
  
  Lebanese White Pizza
  
  garlic, mint, mozzarella, halloumi ($4.00)
  
  Falafel
  
  chickpea/fava bean fritters, tahini sauce ($4.00)
  
  Seasoned Fries
  
  garlic sauce ($4.00)
  
  Manakish Zaatar
  
  flatbread, zaatar (mixed herbs) ($4.00)
  
  Roasted Olives
  
  thyme, rosemary, chili peppers ($4.00)
  
  Taverna Signature Cocktails
  
  olive u dirty, the phoenician, 1001 nights, oasis ($5.00)
  
  Wine by the Glass
  
  red or white of the day ($5.00)
  
  Draft Beer
  
  select draft beers ($5.00)
  
  Fatayer Trio
  
  cheese, spinach, beef & lamb pastries ($5.00)
  
  Shawarma Sliders
  
  beef & lamb or chicken ($5.00)
  
  Artichokes
  
  semolina dusted artichoke hearts, fried, garlic lemon butter sauce ($5.00)
  
  Mixed Drinks
  
  rail liquor ($6.00)
- Endless Hommus**
  
  Baba Ghanoush
  
  puréed eggplant, tahini, garlic, lemon, pomegranates* ($6.00)
  
  Maanek
  
  sautéed beef & lamb sausage, lemon, pine nuts ($6.00)
  
  Kibbeh
  
  stuffed beef & lamb, bulgur, pine nut, almond fritters ($6.00)
Desserts Menu
- Sweet Endings
  
  Kanafeh Bel Jibne
  
  warm sweet cheese tart, golden semolina crust, sesame seed biscuit ($7.50)
  
  Um Ali
  
  bread pudding, phyllo, pistachios, pinenuts, raisins, coconut, honey ice cream ($7.00)
  
  Warm "Taverna-Style" Awamat
  
  lebanese donuts, honey-saffron syrup, yogurt-milk pudding ($7.00)
  
  Halawet Jibne
  
  sweet cheese crepe, semolina pistachio brittle, candied orange zest ($7.50)
  
  Chocolate "Turkish Coffee" Cake
  
  cardamom, marshmallow, pistachio-orange ice cream ($8.00)
  
  Sesame Creme Brulee
  
  carob molasses, tahini, caramelized bananas ($7.00)
  
  Traditional Baklawa
  
  pistachios, pomegranate syrup, honey ice cream ($6.50)
  
  Ice Cream Trio
  
  pistachio-orange, honey, vanilla-cardamom ($6.50)
  
  Kid's Ice Cream
  
  one scoop of chocolate ($3.00)
- Taverna Brews
  
  Arabic Tea
  
  imported loose tea leaves, cardamom ($4.00)
  
  Organic Numi Tea
  
  selection of black, green, herbal ($3.50)
  
  Coffee
  
  brewed american coffee ($3.00)
  
  Espresso Cappuccino
  
  imported french beans, fresh ground ($4.00)
  
  Turkish Coffee
  
  individually prepared, choice of unsweetened, touch of sugar or sweet and cardamom ($4.00)
  
  Irish Coffee
  
  irish whiskey, whipped cream ($8.50)
  
  Mexican Coffee
  
  kahlua, cream ($8.50)
  
  Italian Coffee
  
  amaretto, cream ($8.50)
  
  French Coffee
  
  grand marnier ($8.50)
  
  Jamaican Coffee
  
  tia maria, cream ($8.50)
- Sweet Wines & Bubbles
  
  Nv Ksara Moscatel - Lebanon
  
  ($9.00)
  
  Nv Montelliana Prosecco - Italy
  
  ($9.00)
- Ports
  
  Grahams 20 Year Old Tawny - Portugal
  
  ($12.00)
  
  Ferreira 10 Year Old Tawny - Portugal
  
  ($9.00)
  
  Grahams Fine Ruby - Portugal
  
  ($8.00)
  
  Ferreira Late Bottled Vintage - Portugal
  
  ($10.00)
- Liqueur
  
  Grand Marnier - France
  
  ($10.00)
  
  Frangelico - Italy
  
  ($9.00)
  
  Baileys Irish Cream - Ireland
  
  ($9.00)
  
  Disaronno Originale - Italy
  
  ($11.00)
- Cognac
  
  Courvoisier Vs - France
  
  ($10.00)
  
  Remy Martin Vsop - France
  
  ($11.00)
  
  Cointreau - France
  
  ($9.00)
  
  Hennessey Privilege Vsop - France
  
  ($19.00)

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