Nicholas Restaurant - Lebanese & Mediterranean Cuisine

323 N Main Ave, Gresham
(503) 666-3333

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Fresh Pita Dine in: Yes Outdoor seating: Yes Takeout: Yes Curbside pickup: No
Arabian Breeze Mezza Plate
Chicken Thigh Kabob Bowi
Chicken Thigh Kabob Bowl
Chicken Shawarma Plate
Chicken Kabob Salad
Chicken Kabob Pizza
Mint Lime Lemonade
Shawarma Sandwich
Single Lamb Skewer

Menu

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Tip
This tip would go towards our wonderful Nicholas team. The people who are bagging and packaging order, and the cooks who are preparing the amazing food! It is not required but would be greatly appreciated! <3

House Drinks
Mint Lime Lemonade
Mango Lassi
Turkish Cold Brew
Iced Cinnamon Mint Tea
Soft Drink
Strawberry Lemonade
Arnold Palmer
Our take on this classic drink. Fresh mint lemonade mixed with our cinnamon mint iced tea.

Beer List
Alamaza
Lebanon, Pilsner ABV 4.2% Very light floral hops and toasted malt
10 Barrel Cucumber Crush Sour
Oregon, Sour ABV 5% Award winning sour with a light and crisp finish.
Gigantic Brewing Kolsch-tastic
Portland, Kolsch ABV 5% Traditional style with subtle fruit aromas
Portland Cider Company "Kinda Dry"
"Portland, ABV 6.9% An English style cider made with apples from the NW. Balanced, off dry and crisp. "
Widmer Hefeweizen
Portland, Hefe ABV 5% American style hefe with a clean citrus finish
Breakside IPA
Oregon IPA ABV 6.2% Beautifully clear IPA with notes of evergreen, citrus and hops.
Ft. George City of Dreams
Astoria, Hazy Pale ABV 5.5% Hoppy, juicy pale ale with nice wheat and fruit notes
Dura Damm Lager
Gluten Free. A fresh-tasting beer, with a lively acidity. The finish is bitter.

Wine Bottles
Coopers Hall, Rosé
(Portland) Delicate, bright and fruity rose made from Pinot Noir grapes - 500ml Bottle
Acinum Sparkling Rosé
(Italy) Crisp, and slightly sweet.
Coopers Hall, Cascade Red
(Portland) Red blend that leans towards a Cabernet Sauvignon sourced from organic certified and sustainable vineyards. - 500ml Bottle
Coopers Hall, Pinot Noir
(Portland) Light bodied, aromatic, with notes of ripe raspberry, cherry, and black tea. - 500ml Bottle
12 e Mezzo, Primativo del Salento
(Italy) Great structure with notes of ripe fruits, tobacco leaves and cocoa. Slightly spicy finish with hint of vanilla.
Ixsir, Altitudes Red Batroun
(Lebanon) Notes of blackberry and black currant give this wine a soft and complex character.
Mont Marcal, Cava Brut Reserva
Spain - Lively, dry bubbles with toasty apple and anjou pear flavors
Coopers Hall, Cascade White
(Portland) Bone dry, crisp and aromatic blend is sourced from local organic certified and sustainable vineyards. - 500ml Bottle
El Coto, Rioja Blanco
(Spain) Light and crisp with notes of fresh fruits and zesty citrus
Chateau Ksara, Blanc de Blancs
(Lebanon) Blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay creates a pleasing balance of citrus and stone fruit with an elegant finish
Coppers Hall, Pinot Gris
(Portland) Notes of citrus blossom and wild honey. Balanced and fresh pinot gris with fruit sourced from the Eola-Amity Hills. - 500ml Bottle
Ixsir, Altitudes Blanc
(Lebanon) Floral and fruity blend with spicy undertones. A soft touch of acidity gives the wine a pleasant freshness.

Apppetizers
Hummus
A smooth mixture of garbanzo beans, tahini, garlic, oil, and lemon that pairs perfectly with pita bread. (Gluten Free, Vegan)
Baba Ghanoush
Roasted eggplant dip. (Gluten Free, Vegan)
Toum
Lebanese style garlic paste. (Gluten Free, Vegan)
Tzatziki
Lebanese style yogurt sauce with blended cucumbers. (Gluten Free)
Falafel Balls
Garbanzo beans, parsley, onion, and spices formed into balls and fried. Served with tahini. (4 Balls) (Gluten Free, Vegan)
Meat Stuffed Grape Leaves
Ground beef, rice, tomatoes, and spices rolled into dolmas. (Gluten Free)
Veggie Stuffed Grape Leaves
Rice, tomato, and garbanzo beans rolled into dolmas. (Gluten Free, Vegan)
Tabouli Salad
Parsley, mint, quinoa, lemon, olive oil, tomatoes, and onions. (Gluten Free, Vegan)
Zaatar Fries
Muhamra
Roasted Red Pepper Walnut Hummus. (Gluten Free, Vegan)
Spanakopita
Phyllo dough layered with a Lebanese spinach mix. Served with tzatziki.
Labneh
Lebanese yogurt cheese topped with zaatar, olive oil, tomatoes, cucumber, kalamata olives, and mint. GF
Kibbeh Balls
Ground lamb, bulgur wheat, onions, potatoes, and Lebanese spices formed into balls and fried.
Majadra
Brown lentil jasmine rice topped with caramelized onions. (Gluten Free, Vegan)
Arnabeet
Tossed in our salt and pepper mix and topped with tahini. (Gluten Free, Vegan)
Baked Feta Cheese Macaroni

Salads & Soups
Tabouli Salad
Parsley, mint, quinoa, lemon, olive oil, tomatoes, and onions. (Gluten Free, Vegan)
Lebanese Salad
Organic mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, feta cheese, olives, topped with our house dressing. (Gluten Free)
Kabob Salad
Two skewers of your choice over mixed greens, cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, feta cheese, and kalamata olives, then topped with our house dressing.
Lebanese Lentil Soup
Lentils, Onions, Potatoes, Basil, Garnished with paprika and basil.

Mezzas
Meat Mezza Plate
Hummus, tzatziki, tabouli, falafel, meat stuffed grape leaves, lamb spiced pie.
Vegetarian Mezza Plate
Hummus, tzatziki, tabouli, falafel, mini spinach pie, and a macaroni feta cheese dish.
Arabian Breeze Mezza Plate
Hummus, hamara, caramelized onions mixed with tahini, majadra, fried cauliflower, and falafel. (Gluten Free, Vegan)

Kabob Plates
Chicken Thigh Kabob Plate
Chicken thigh marinated in olive oil, garlic, paprika, and lemon. Served with two skewers over saffron jasmine rice, house salad, toum, and tzatziki. (Gluten Free)
Chicken Breast Kabob Plate
Chicken breast marinated in olive oil, garlic, yogurt, paprika, and lemon. Served with two skewers over saffron jasmine rice, house salad, toum, and tzatziki. (Gluten Free)
Beef Kafta Kabob Plate
Ground beef mixed with parsley, onions, and spices. Served with two skewers over saffron jasmine rice, house salad, toum, and tzatziki. (Gluten Free)
Lamb Kabob Plate
Lamb marinated in olive oil, garlic, mint, and lemon. Served with two skewers over saffron jasmine rice, house salad, toum, and tzatziki. (Gluten Free)
Veggie Kabob Plate
Tomato, potato, eggplant, mushroom, zucchini, and garlic topped with our pesto herb sauce. Served with two skewers over majadra, house salad, toum, and tahini. (Gluten Free, Vegan)
Zaatar Salmon Kabob Plate
Atlantic salmon marinated in zaatar, olive oil, garlic, and lemon. Served with two skewers over saffron jasmine rice, house salad, toum, and tahini. (Gluten Free)

Specialty Plates
Shawarma Plate
Thinly sliced meat marinated in onions and Lebanese spices. Served with hummus, cabbage garbanzo salad, and saffron jasmine rice. (Gluten Free)
Nicholas Chicken Plate
Sliced breaded chicken breast served over saffron jasmine rice and topped with tomatoes, and tzatziki.
Spiced Minced Lamb over Hummus
Minced lamb cooked with Lebanese spices served over a bed of hummus and topped with pine nuts. *Available over saffron jasmine rice* GF

Pizzas, Pies & Bread
Lebanese Sesame Cheese Pizza
Mozzarella cheese, black sesame seeds, and parsley.
Spinach Pie Trio
Three small pies filled with a spinach and onion mix. (Vegan)
Chicken Kabob Pizza
Mozzarella cheese, chicken, toum, red pepper, shredded basil, and parsley.
Pita Bread
Gluten Free Pita Bread

Desserts
Baklava
Crispy phyllo dough layered with walnuts and simple syrup. (Vegan)
Lebanese Pistachio Rice Pudding
Lebanese style rice pudding topped with pistachios and cinnamon. (Gluten Free)
Knafa Be Jibany
A sweet Lebanese style cheesecake made with ashta and mozzarella cheese and topped with shredded phyllo dough and simple syrup.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Baklava
Chocolate Tahini Sesame Cookies
Assorted Baklava
Rolled cashew baklava, birds nest pistachio baklava, ballourieh (pistachios with phyllo dough), and a classic walnut baklava. VGN

Sides
Zattar & Oil Dip
Choose a Size
House Hot Sauce
House Hot Sauce
Saffron Jasmine Rice
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Single Kabob Skewer

Kid Meal
Kids Chicken Kabob Meal
Saffron jasmine rice, chicken thigh skewer, and smore.

Lunch Bowls
Kabob Bowl
One skewer of your choice served with saffron jasmine rice, tzatziki, toum, and cabbage garbanzo salad.
Roasted Veggie Bowl
Cauliflower, zucchini, yellow squash, mushrooms, majadra, and tahini. (Gluten Free, Vegan)
Shawarma Bowl
Thinly sliced meat marinated in Lebanese spices and onions. Served with saffron jasmine rice, tahini, diced tomatoes, and cabbage garbanzo salad. (Gluten Free)
Lamb Gyro Bowl
Classic Greek style lamb gyro. Served with saffron jasmine rice, tzatziki, diced tomatoes, and cabbage garbanzo salad. (Gluten Free)
Vegetarian Mezza Bowl
Hummus, falafel, tahini, tabouli, and majadra. (Gluten Free, Vegan)
Nicholas Chicken Bowl
Sliced breaded chicken breast. Served with saffron jasmine rice, tzatziki, diced tomatoes, and cabbage garbanzo salad.

Wraps
Lamb Gyro Wrap
Classic Greek style lamb gyro. Loaded with romaine lettuce, tomatoes, onions, turnips, parsley, feta cheese, and tztaziki then wrapped in fresh pita bread.
Falafel Wrap
Garbanzo beans, parsley, onion, and spices formed into balls and fried. Loaded with romaine lettuce, tomatoes, onions, turnips, parsley, and tahini then wrapped in fresh pita bread. (Vegan)
Shawarma Wrap
Thinly sliced meat marinated in onions and spices. Loaded with romaine lettuce, tomatoes, onions, turnips, parsley, and tahini then wrapped in fresh pita bread.
Nicholas Chicken Wrap
Sliced breaded chicken breast. Loaded with romaine lettuce, tomatoes, onions, turnips, parsley, and tzatziki then wrapped in fresh pita bread.

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Recent Reviews

Took my family for dinner. Was a good time with somthing a little different. Very filling. I had lamb and was cooked perfectly. Im not normally a humas fan but it did go together very well. My wife's pizza looked great and smelled amazing. My son had Mac n cheese that was very clearly fresh made. He also had battered and fried cauliflower. He enjoyed it a lot. He didn't think he would find anything he liked on the menu (picky eater) I had a spiced old fashion. I wasn't...
November 2025
Host at the door was rude (blond highlights older Hispanic lady) no greeting, no smile, I felt like I annoyed her by walking in for lunch.
I said thank you when we got to the table and she just walked off and didn't say a word. I also watched her do that with several other people. Really a bad first impression to have someone with no customer service skills be at the door seating guests.

Other than that the food was fantastic, flavors were great...
November 2025
I recently went there for a Birthday Celebration. We did have a large group which can be challenging, the Staff were prompt professional and kind.
I come here once a month and am usually pleased with my food.
I tried something different. The vegetable kabobs. They were very dissapointing ( the sauce was good). The vegies ranged from mushy( tomatos) to Hard and inedible ( think it was eggplant.
The dark rive was very mushy and had no flavor.
I...
November 2025

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Nicholas Restaurant - Lebanese & Mediterranean Cuisine

323 N Main Ave, Gresham, OR 97030
(503) 666-3333