Shish-Kebab comes across as a consistently delicious Lebanese spot with fresh ingredients, generous portions, and a warm, welcoming service that feels like a family affair. Reviewers highlight a varied menu with standout kebabs, lamb, chicken, hummus, tabbouleh, fattoush, breads, and desserts, plus vegetarian options like lentil soup and eggplant spread. The atmosphere is described as charming and lively, with a beautiful space and a terrace, and prices are generally seen as reasonable for the quality. Service is repeatedly praised for attentiveness and friendliness, though a few visits note slower timing on busy nights or groups and suggest pre booking. Taken together, Shish-Kebab is regarded as one of the best Lebanese dining experiences around, a place people return to for celebrations, family meals, and reliable favorites.
Absolutely outstanding experience! From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was warm & welcoming. The food was incredibly fresh, flavorful, & beautifully presented-every bite was perfection. The staff were friendly, attentive, & made us feel truly valued. Portions were generous & the quality exceeded expectations. Easily one of the best dining experiences I've had. Highly recommend & will definitely be coming back!
Une expérience incroyable du début à la fin ! Les plats étaient délicieux, parfaitement présentés & pleins de saveurs. Le service était chaleureux & attentionné, on s'y sent vraiment bien. J'ai adoré & je reviendrai sans hésiter !
Franchement, ce restaurant est une vraie pépite. La nourriture est absolument incroyable : tout est savoureux, bien présenté & on sent la qualité dès la première bouchée. Chaque plat est maîtrisé à la perfection. Mais ce qui rend l'expérience encore plus exceptionnelle, c'est le service. Le personnel est attentionné, chaleureux & super professionnel, toujours aux petits soins sans être envahissant. On se sent vraiment bien accueilli du début à la fin. Une expérience impeccable que je recommande sans hésiter - j'y retournerai, c'est sûr.
This was one of my most favourite experiences of Lebanese food ever. The freshness of the fattoush salad, the balance of lemon/parsley/salt in the tabouleh, the doneness of the grilled Kafka/filet mignon, fresh cut & crispy potatoes.. even the proportion of fat & lemon of the garlic sauce..(I could go on).. add to that the attentive service & warm atmosphere of the restaurant.. theses pushed it over the edge.. it all amounted to a wonderfully escapist experience of food that we all are all searching for.
I almost never leave reviews, but this experience compelled me to write one.
Shish Kebab used to be one of our all-time favorite restaurants. Unfortunately, after several instances of terrible service, we stopped going. Still, my wife & I decided to give it another chance last Sunday - & regretted it.
From the moment we walked in (just after 8 p.m.), the waiter seemed visibly annoyed by our presence & proceeded to ignore us for most of the evening. I had to get up twice to ask for service, & at one point I literally served myself. We clearly asked that our appetizers be brought out before the main course, but this request was ignored - everything arrived at once, followed by a half-hearted excuse about take-out orders, which didn't make much sense.
To make matters worse, a table at the front appeared to be friends of the owners. Our waiter & even the cook spent most of the evening sitting with them instead of tending to customers. At one point, they were watching videos on their phones at full volume, with no regard for anyone else in the restaurant.
It's genuinely sad to see such disregard for customers, especially since the food itself is still very good. We miss the days when Pierre was serving - back when service actually matched the quality of the food. Sadly, we won't be returning.
Update on 12/31/2025:
I truly appreciate you taking the time to respond to my review - it shows that you care about your business, & I genuinely hope the service issues will be addressed.
To clarify one point: it was only my wife & me, there was no birthday party, & the visit was on Sunday the 21st, in case you wish to review what I reported & the nonchalant behavior of the person serving us that evening.
