This place is the real deal. Authentic Lebanese, family-owned, and you can taste it in every bite. Tannourine doesn’t miss. Great place for family events and celebrations, I have had multiple of these events here and they have all been professional and very good.
The food is Grade A perfectly seasoned, balanced, and clearly made by people who know exactly what they’re doing. The kafta is rich, herby, and cooked just right. And the chicken tawook? Unbelievably juicy. Like, how-is-it-still-this-juicy juicy. Every time.
Beyond the food, the vibe is pure heart. You feel that tight-knit Lebanese family energy the moment you walk in welcoming, proud, and genuinely happy to feed people good food. Nothing feels rushed, nothing feels corporate. Just honest cooking and hospitality done right.
If you’re looking for Mediterranean food that’s soulful, consistent, and clearly made with care, Tannourine is that spot. One of those places you recommend without hesitation because you know it’s going to hit. 🇱🇧✨🍽️
I have known this family and worked with this restaurant for over 20 years, and every single time I am here, it truly feels like a blessing. This is a Lebanese, family-owned restaurant where the love, care, and heart are felt in everything they do.
The food is absolutely delicious, made with soul, tradition, and passion. Beyond the food, what truly sets this place apart is the people. Everyone who works here is kind, caring, and genuinely loving. The energy is warm, welcoming, and uplifting.
As a performer, I have done many events here, and they always take incredible care of me and everyone involved. Their events are high-vibe, beautifully organized, and extremely professional. The owner and staff go above and beyond, whether it’s catering, private parties, or regular service, everything is done at the highest level.
The guests who come here bring beautiful energy as well, which speaks volumes about the kind of place this is. If you’re looking for amazing food, outstanding service, and an atmosphere filled with heart and joy, this restaurant is truly something special.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
One Of Us
Sadly, not a good ambassador for Lebanese cuisine.
I grew up on middle eastern food, so was excited when a friend asked for an introduction. We found this restaurant on Google Maps, the menu looked promising and the reviews were favorable.
We walked in and the restaurant was pretty empty during dinner time. That should have been a warning sign. But the server was so nice and welcoming that we decided to stay and ordered a selection of items so that my friend could try more things. And what a disappointment that was...
The hummus was bitter, the kebbeh (that's how the restaurant spells it) was cold inside (probably reheated in a microwave), the pita bread must have come from a plastic bag, the kafta was too dense, the meat shawerma (again, restaurant spelling) tasted like reheated meat in a pan, the rice tasted soft and soggy (like when you reheat rice in the microwave with too much water), and the falafel...I asked my friend not to taste it so not to get the wrong idea about what falafel should taste like. The rest was serviceable at best.
Bottom line - I had to apologize to my friend and buy ice cream at the nearby ice cream shop for dessert, just to make up for the bad experience.
At home, I looked back at the other reviews, and suspect that either the restaurant changed chefs recently or the reviewers are not really familiar with authentic Lebanese cuisine.
I am really sorry that I have to write a negative review but this restaurant should urgently make changes in the kitchen.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 4
Faiza Defosset
I really love this restaurant, not only for their live music and belly dance, but also for the amazing food. I wish this restaurant was closer to where I live, but it’s worth the drive. I love going here for their beautiful dance parties, live music and food. When I go there, I feel like I’ve been transported into a different time, which I love. I highly recommend this restaurant if you want an authentic Middle Eastern restaurant, with delicious food and a beautiful atmosphere and ambience .
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mia Sasaki
This restaurant is beautiful inside, has incredible Lebanese food, and excellent service. If you are looking for a place to take someone special for dinner, this is the place!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Est. Sar
It is always great, and tonight was perfect. Great authentic Lebanese food.
I absolutely love their Tannourine salad, which is perfectly balanced and fresh. I also love their felafel plate, which is crispy on the outside and very flavorful.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shish Kabab Mix Grill
michael bartfeld
Probably the worst Mediterranean restaurant in the area. The dolma was really bad, falling apart and tasteless. The salad was pure salt with a little bit of veggies. The chicken liver was soggy and bitter—the worst!
Food was incredible! Lamb and chicken kebabs were melt in your mouth. Comes with rice and the best roasted veggies! Pita bread on the house- such a treat. Wonderful service and kind and welcoming staff.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shish Tawook
Nathalia Laurino
I ordered to pick up “1 Chef Recommendation Mezza Combo (Add to Chef Recommendation:3 Hot Mezza)” and I didn’t get my 3 hot mezza that I paid extra $4 for. I live in an other city and I just realized the mistake when I got home. I thought I could had understood wrongly what means “3 hot mezza” but then I called to the restaurant and the attendant explained what should I had get from that extra purchase but the result is that I didn’t get that. I asked for a refund of that amount paid but not delivered to my order and the attendant said I should call Tuesday night to talk to the owner because she couldn’t do much that moment. I'm very frustrated with the situation, as I don't live near the restaurant and I felt very dismissive of the person who spoke to me on the phone. I will call back and I hope to pay only for the food that I received and have the rest extra paid refunded.
Service: 1
Elie Karam
Best lebanese food in the bay area
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sydnee Nicole
Stopped here completely randomly and was BLOWN AWAY by how delicious the food is !!! We had the chicken & garlic plate, along with the lentil soup and vegetarian platter. The hummus was fantastic, and legitimately the most tasty garlic fries i've ever had. Our hostess/server/manager? (the only woman working) was so sweet! Will definitely be returning
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lentil Soup, Veggie Combo
Anja Pechnik
Wow!! Super delicious!! Went with a group of 6 friends and everyone loved the the food!! Lots of fantastic vegetarian options. I ordered the Mjadra and we shared the Fattoush salad, tabouleh, and pickles. My friends also got the veggie combo and falafel wrap.I had a different salad which came with my mjadra and both that salad and the Fattoush salad had crazy yummy dressing. I loved them so much I asked if they sold the dressing separately to go and she said they didn't but she gave me a generous portion of each to take home with me...no charge!!
This place is the real deal. Authentic Lebanese, family-owned, and you can taste it in every bite. Tannourine doesn’t miss. Great place for family events and celebrations, I have had multiple of these events here and they have all been professional and very good.
The food is Grade A perfectly seasoned, balanced, and clearly made by people who know exactly what they’re doing. The kafta is rich, herby, and cooked just right. And the chicken tawook? Unbelievably juicy. Like, how-is-it-still-this-juicy juicy. Every time.
Beyond the food, the vibe is pure heart. You feel that tight-knit Lebanese family energy the moment you walk in welcoming, proud, and genuinely happy to feed people good food. Nothing feels rushed, nothing feels corporate. Just honest cooking and hospitality done right.
If you’re looking for Mediterranean food that’s soulful, consistent, and clearly made with care, Tannourine is that spot. One of those places you recommend without hesitation because you know it’s going to hit. 🇱🇧✨🍽️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Authentic Great food and Great customer service
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Falafel, Tabbouleh, Chicken Shawarma, Meat Shawarma Plate
I have known this family and worked with this restaurant for over 20 years, and every single time I am here, it truly feels like a blessing. This is a Lebanese, family-owned restaurant where the love, care, and heart are felt in everything they do.
The food is absolutely delicious, made with soul, tradition, and passion. Beyond the food, what truly sets this place apart is the people. Everyone who works here is kind, caring, and genuinely loving. The energy is warm, welcoming, and uplifting.
As a performer, I have done many events here, and they always take incredible care of me and everyone involved. Their events are high-vibe, beautifully organized, and extremely professional. The owner and staff go above and beyond, whether it’s catering, private parties, or regular service, everything is done at the highest level.
The guests who come here bring beautiful energy as well, which speaks volumes about the kind of place this is. If you’re looking for amazing food, outstanding service, and an atmosphere filled with heart and joy, this restaurant is truly something special.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sadly, not a good ambassador for Lebanese cuisine.
I grew up on middle eastern food, so was excited when a friend asked for an introduction. We found this restaurant on Google Maps, the menu looked promising and the reviews were favorable.
We walked in and the restaurant was pretty empty during dinner time. That should have been a warning sign.
But the server was so nice and welcoming that we decided to stay and ordered a selection of items so that my friend could try more things.
And what a disappointment that was...
The hummus was bitter, the kebbeh (that's how the restaurant spells it) was cold inside (probably reheated in a microwave), the pita bread must have come from a plastic bag, the kafta was too dense, the meat shawerma (again, restaurant spelling) tasted like reheated meat in a pan, the rice tasted soft and soggy (like when you reheat rice in the microwave with too much water), and the falafel...I asked my friend not to taste it so not to get the wrong idea about what falafel should taste like. The rest was serviceable at best.
Bottom line - I had to apologize to my friend and buy ice cream at the nearby ice cream shop for dessert, just to make up for the bad experience.
At home, I looked back at the other reviews, and suspect that either the restaurant changed chefs recently or the reviewers are not really familiar with authentic Lebanese cuisine.
I am really sorry that I have to write a negative review but this restaurant should urgently make changes in the kitchen.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 4
I really love this restaurant, not only for their live music and belly dance, but also for the amazing food. I wish this restaurant was closer to where I live, but it’s worth the drive. I love going here for their beautiful dance parties, live music and food. When I go there, I feel like I’ve been transported into a different time, which I love. I highly recommend this restaurant if you want an authentic Middle Eastern restaurant, with delicious food and a beautiful atmosphere and ambience .
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This restaurant is beautiful inside, has incredible Lebanese food, and excellent service. If you are looking for a place to take someone special for dinner, this is the place!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
It is always great, and tonight was perfect.
Great authentic Lebanese food.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shish Kabab Mix Grill, Lentil Soup, Hummus Dip, Shish Tawook, Tabbouleh
I absolutely love their Tannourine salad, which is perfectly balanced and fresh. I also love their felafel plate, which is crispy on the outside and very flavorful.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shish Kabab Mix Grill
Probably the worst Mediterranean restaurant in the area. The dolma was really bad, falling apart and tasteless. The salad was pure salt with a little bit of veggies. The chicken liver was soggy and bitter—the worst!
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 2
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Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Restaurantji Recommends
Food was incredible! Lamb and chicken kebabs were melt in your mouth. Comes with rice and the best roasted veggies! Pita bread on the house- such a treat. Wonderful service and kind and welcoming staff.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shish Tawook
I ordered to pick up “1 Chef Recommendation Mezza Combo (Add to Chef Recommendation:3 Hot Mezza)” and I didn’t get my 3 hot mezza that I paid extra $4 for. I live in an other city and I just realized the mistake when I got home. I thought I could had understood wrongly what means “3 hot mezza” but then I called to the restaurant and the attendant explained what should I had get from that extra purchase but the result is that I didn’t get that. I asked for a refund of that amount paid but not delivered to my order and the attendant said I should call Tuesday night to talk to the owner because she couldn’t do much that moment. I'm very frustrated with the situation, as I don't live near the restaurant and I felt very dismissive of the person who spoke to me on the phone. I will call back and I hope to pay only for the food that I received and have the rest extra paid refunded.
Service: 1
Best lebanese food in the bay area
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Stopped here completely randomly and was BLOWN AWAY by how delicious the food is !!! We had the chicken & garlic plate, along with the lentil soup and vegetarian platter. The hummus was fantastic, and legitimately the most tasty garlic fries i've ever had. Our hostess/server/manager? (the only woman working) was so sweet! Will definitely be returning
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lentil Soup, Veggie Combo
Wow!! Super delicious!! Went with a group of 6 friends and everyone loved the the food!! Lots of fantastic vegetarian options. I ordered the Mjadra and we shared the Fattoush salad, tabouleh, and pickles. My friends also got the veggie combo and falafel wrap.I had a different salad which came with my mjadra and both that salad and the Fattoush salad had crazy yummy dressing. I loved them so much I asked if they sold the dressing separately to go and she said they didn't but she gave me a generous portion of each to take home with me...no charge!!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Foul Mudammas, Cheese Bourak, Mjadra, Hummus Dip, Fattoush
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