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Best Lebanese food in Columbia!
Every aspect of the dining experience was prefect! comfortable seating, warm ambiance, and a welcoming vibe.
The food was absolutely delicious, bursting with authentic flavor and beautifully presented. I’ll definitely be coming back for more!
… moreGreg Zepfra
An absolutely delicious meal from start to finish. The salmon was exceptional: cooked to perfection, with wonderfully crispy skin and accompanied by a simply perfect spicy sauce. The mussels were equally delicious, with a fantastic balance between saltiness and the sweetness of the sea. And let’s not forget the spinach rice—so good it deserves a 12 out of 10!
… moreJohn Tanner
I used to come here with my dad all the time. I decided to try it out yesterday for the first time in years and it was just as good as I remember it being! They still had my favorite things; baba ghanouj for an appetizer, Lamb Shawarma as the main course, and Baklava for dessert. The whole meal was cooked to perfection, and the server did an excellent job making sure I had everything I needed to enjoy my dinner. I’ll definitely be visiting more frequently from now on!
… moreAlex Russell
Great food. We drove to Columbia from Charlotte to have a meal and this was it. Very nice staff and a good menu. Some bread was fresh but the pita was not fresh/homemade.
Hummus and Baba ghanoush were excellent! We enjoyed the green beans and Kofta. There was a brunch menu item (wrap with egg and Lamb) that was ok. I expected more meat, there was hardly any in the wrap at all.
All of the food was good.
… moreAlex W
Just recently visited this establishment for the first time. For the appetizer, I had the Fried Kibbeh. The beef inside was delicious, I didn’t care for the cucumber yogurt that came with the dish. I also ordered the Lamb Shank for the entrée. This dish was amazing! The lamb was tender, and the meat just pulled off the bone. The zesty broth and vegetables made this dish very memorable. This entrée came with rice which I added to the broth yum yum! To go I ordered the Shawarma Plate. This dish was delicious, the marinated chicken over the rice garlic was seasoned to perfection! The service at the bar was very professional, and the atmosphere was great.
… moreGL Hall
Have enjoyed Arabesque for many years. Didn’t realize I had not given a review.
Located on Devine Street on the edge of the Shandon and Old Shandon neighborhoods, you can enjoy indoor or outdoor dining. Outdoor tables are on covered patio. Inside, decor is colorful and dressed in traditional Lebonese fabric and arrangements. Gorgeous front and rear bar areas with dining tables and comfy, pillowed booths throughout. Staff is very pleasant and friendly. Very pleasant atmosphere with nice cultural vibe.
Appetizer and entrees arrived in good time. All the food is freshly baked or prepared in the kitchen. Started with the Sampler Platter and had two entrees — Kafka Kabob w/ vegetables and Chicken Shawarma Wrap. De-lish!!
If traveling on I-77, take the Garners Ferry Exit toward downtown Columbia and Arabesque is a straight shot reached in 7-10 minutes, depending on time of day and traffic. Garners Ferry Rd becomes Devine St when you cross Beltline Blvd.
Stop in, soon!!
… moreUndead King
Arabesque, one of my local long time favorites, from their Schwarma, pizzas, the sampler platter is good way to start off, the atmosphere makes me feel as though I could be in a different land with the rug tapestry and comfy pillows whilst enjoying amazong middle eastern food! My friends and I can’t ever get enough of this place!
… moreMathieu Deflem
Excellent restaurant, with superb hummus, falafel, and gyro or shawarma dishes. They also have pizzas, which I will try next time. The service is excellent as well. Highly recommended!
… moreneysa passi
First time here… everything was great… atmosphere was nice and quiet…waiter explained things on menu that I didn’t understand…I got the lamb shiskabobs…nice portion lamb chunks.. everything flavorful and seasoned well…will definitely be back to try more
… morec l
First time for dinner at this Lebanese spot in Columbia. Service and atmosphere were good, but unfortunately I can’t say the same about the food. Nothing was bad, but it wasn’t very good either. The bread was an exception, but everything else seemed bland/under seasoned.
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