Cedars Lebanese - Roanoke

I had a wonderful experience at this restaurant that serves authentic Lebanese cuisine. The owner and I had a lovely conversation about her recipes. The service was excellent and the portions were generous, despite the mostly ala carte pricing. I would recommend ordering family style so you can try a variety of dishes. In the photo, you can see tabouli, meat pies, and cucumber/yogurt salad.

We do not believe that the food or service at this restaurant is good. Although the presentation is decent, the flavors are lacking. The falafel is extremely dry and tasteless, while the salad is overwhelmingly sour from too much lemon juice. The shawarma is also very dry and lacks sauce. The Halabi kebab does not taste like beef and lacks flavor, while the rice tastes old. The waiter did not refill our water, despite there being only three tables in the restaurant.

This restaurant is absolutely fantastic! We ordered five mezza plates and the kebab combo platter to try a variety of dishes. Everything was incredibly delicious! The server was fast and friendly. The hummus and grape leaves were possibly the best I've ever had.

This place is amazing. It's not a meal, it's an experience. We had a selection of mezzes, which are tapas sized plates. This is a very Lebanese way to eat. I had mine with a glass of Arak, an anise flavored drink, which is the perfect accompaniment. All of our selections were great. The people were so kind and helpful. We will go back if we get the chance. Go!

Absolutely amazing! We made the five Mezza plates and the Kebab combo plate so we can try a lot. Everything was just delicious! The server was fast and friendly. Maybe the best hummus and grape leaves I've ever had!