Hours

Tue.-Sat. 11AM-9PM
Sun. noon-9PM

Parking

Street parking

Pricing

Low ($)

Arabian Breeze   

3233 NE Broadway St
Portland, OR 97232
503-445-4700

Rating: 3 out of 5  (3 Ratings)   Read Reviews (3)    Rate and Write a Review
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Another intriguing and colorful restaurant from the family that gave us Hodas, Nicholas and Ya Hala, this one is a unique as the others. Seating is cozy except when the weather cooperates and front and back patios pick up the overflow (and hookah smokers). Or venture upstairs for floor seating on pillows under a gauzy tent. The extensive menu features a selection of traditional home-cooked Lebanese and Syrian dishes, some of which are decidedly vegan and others for meat-lovers only. Appetizers and entrees include standard items like tabbouleh, baba ganoush, falafel and kabobs, but try the riz lubya (a stew of green beans and lamb served on a rice pilaf) or freekah (shredded chicken, pine nuts and almonds served over rice) for a real authentic taste. Desserts include Lebanese specialties, like rice pudding and namoura, a semolina cake soaked in rose water.

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hildad22
Review rating 5 out of 5
the best the best the best
By hildad22 on 02/13/2008
ARABIAN BREEZE HAS BY FAR THE BEST LEBANESE FOOD IN PORTLAND I HAVE TAKEN ALL FRIENDS THERE AND THEY HAVE TAKEN OTHER PEOPLE THERE WE ARE ALL ADDICTED TO THAT PLACE. THEY MAKE FRESH GRILLED PITA BREAD IN THE DINING AREA FOR EVERYBODY TO SEE. THEY GIVE THE THIS GREAT DIP TO DIP WITH THE BREAD. THIEIR HUMUS IS THICK AND CREAMY, THEIR PIZZAS AND TO DIE FOR. IF YOU WANT TO IMPRESS A DATE AND A FRIEND TAKE THEM THERE, AND THE AMBIANCE IS VERY ROMANTIC
donniefathom
Review rating 5 out of 5
Traditional & Fun all in one
By donniefathom on 04/11/2006
Wonderful! Food here is served the way it is in Lebanon. Everybody eats and tastes some of the great selections that quickly arrive land on the long family table on the first floor. We've had a bash on the patio that included really good music, a belly dancer and some of our pals trying out hookah. Not everybody smoked but the exotic smell of the flavors was really yummy. We all took home leftovers because even though we are big eaters we still could not pack away all the food that comes in generous portions. Next time we want to try the private party room - maybe get our own belly dancer. Seems cool to have a little hideaway like that. Also they take credit cards now and they have wine and beer. When we had our party there was no booze but we had a fun time anyway. Nice to get the good food like at Nicholas without the long wait.
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Review rating 1 out of 5
CRAP..........ONE WORD SAYS IT
By meanoldbarb on 01/25/2006
CRAP.............ONE WORD SAYS IT ALL
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