The garlic spread is one of the best things I've ever ate. All of the food is soooo good here! It's got such a cute and cozy atmosphere inside too. I'd give 10 stars if I could!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Erica Bozentka
Absolutely amazing experience! The food was delicious-it took me back to childhood. The staff/owner were were lovely and so very kind. If you are looking for a great atmosphere and authentic and delicious Arabic food, the Garden is a must!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Donald Brann
Very good Mediterranean food , I enjoyed the falafel and
Best Mediterranean food! They make their own pita from scratch every single morning to pair with everything from their cool labneh, to smooth hummus, and flavorful baba ghanoush. Chicken schwarma is excellent. Outstanding service, great environment. Love it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Victoria Wetzel
The food was AMAZING. Came here before a show at the Cultural Center last night. I had flower tea, the garden fries with a side of labneh, tabbouleh, sweet & salty cheese flatbread, and the Halawa cheesecake. Everything was incredibly delicious: the tabbouleh was bright with a fantastic texture, the garden fries had a great flavor from the spices used, and the flatbread had a great mix of sweet & savory (which I don't usually like and was very happily surprised by in this case). Everything was so very fresh. A welcome break from the standard meat-and-potatoes or pizza NEPA scene.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A. “Franky” Franklin
It's a small restaurant, but the flavors are fantastic. Our first time through, but we'd be regulars if we lived close. Try the flower tea, and the tzaziki is superbVegetarian options: Vegetarian and vegan options available, labeled on the menu
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lamb Gyro
Dave
Attentive, friendly staff and excellent food. Moderately priced and cozy atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Falafel Bowl
E R.
The Garden is now one of our absolute favorite restaurants in Scranton after an incredible recent visit. We started off the night by sharing their hummus and pita which we loved! Everything we tried throughout the evening was very flavorful and tasted amazing - from the salads to the falafels and grape leaves, the ingredients tasted remarkably fresh.The service also stood out for being welcoming, attentive, and knowledgeable about the menu options. To finish our meal on a special note, we were fortunate to enjoy the cheese baklava, which the owner himself makes from scratch and is only served a few times a year. Taking over 48 hours to prepare, the baklava was a sweet and crispy delight. We can't wait to return to enjoy another wonderful evening out. This cozy restaurant truly stands out as a fantastic addition to the Scranton dining scene that we happily recommend to anyone looking for great food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kawsar Kamal
I really enjoyed this place in Scranton. We were searching for a halal place and came across it. The service was amazing, the owner checked in on us and our waiter was friendly and warm. The hummus and Kibbeh wrap were perfect. I recommend this place if you are out and about in Scranton. There is an easy parking lot next to it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Naureen A.
This family run business is as charming as the food is delicious. I enjoyed the unique soda (date syrup and rose water), the Lebanese tea, and that there was something for everyone (wraps, mezze, salads). My salmon portion could've been a bit bigger. I haven't tried the cheesecake yet (took it to go). I love the family story, the imported Palestinian olive oil. Prices were very reasonable as well.
Head scratcher on the other reviews. Quite possibly I ordered the wrong item. Had the Chicken and Rice. Unfortunately no flavor. Bland. No semblance of middle eastern flavor profile on this dish on any level. They placed broken corn tortilla chips on the chicken and rice. SMH. Save yourself the money and order something else. Positive Note: service was very pleasant and the place was very clean.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 4
Kim Vigneau
The falafel salad was delicious, as was the baklava and the rose water lemonade! My husband got the chicken rice bowl and it was underwhelming - short grained white rice with butter and chicken with very little seasoning on it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mediterranean Garden Salad
James W. Ware
My wife and I stopped by The Garden Restaurant for a quick lunch while exploring Scranton. Delicious food and wonderful service! The veggies were crisp and fresh and the meat was deliciously seasoned.Try the Turkish Coffee! I ordered in out of curiosity and was not disappointed, strong and sweet with no acidity.Everyone there was friendly and helpful. We had a great conversation with the owner. Our only disappointment was that we didn't have time to go back and visit again on this trip! We will be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lamb Gyro
Lynn Jones
First time here. All 5 of us enjoyed our food. The chicken was seasoned well, and they also had several vegetarian options. The eggplant meatballs were good.Parking: We parked about 2 blocks away in a parking garage.
Highly Recommended. I have been to the Middle East and a number of Lebanese/Turkish/Mediterranean restaurants. The Garden is excellent. The food was top-notch, the service was excellent and the atmosphere pleasant. My wife and I had a wonderful chat with the owner. The downtown location is convenient for shopping and strolling and a large parking garage is very close.Parking: A large, affordable parking garage is close very close to the restaraunt.
The garlic spread is one of the best things I've ever ate. All of the food is soooo good here! It's got such a cute and cozy atmosphere inside too. I'd give 10 stars if I could!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Absolutely amazing experience! The food was delicious-it took me back to childhood. The staff/owner were were lovely and so very kind. If you are looking for a great atmosphere and authentic and delicious Arabic food, the Garden is a must!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very good Mediterranean food , I enjoyed the falafel and
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Turkish Hummus, Lamb Gyro, Grape Leaves
Best Mediterranean food! They make their own pita from scratch every single morning to pair with everything from their cool labneh, to smooth hummus, and flavorful baba ghanoush. Chicken schwarma is excellent. Outstanding service, great environment. Love it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food was AMAZING. Came here before a show at the Cultural Center last night. I had flower tea, the garden fries with a side of labneh, tabbouleh, sweet & salty cheese flatbread, and the Halawa cheesecake. Everything was incredibly delicious: the tabbouleh was bright with a fantastic texture, the garden fries had a great flavor from the spices used, and the flatbread had a great mix of sweet & savory (which I don't usually like and was very happily surprised by in this case). Everything was so very fresh. A welcome break from the standard meat-and-potatoes or pizza NEPA scene.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
It's a small restaurant, but the flavors are fantastic. Our first time through, but we'd be regulars if we lived close. Try the flower tea, and the tzaziki is superbVegetarian options: Vegetarian and vegan options available, labeled on the menu
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lamb Gyro
Attentive, friendly staff and excellent food. Moderately priced and cozy atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Falafel Bowl
The Garden is now one of our absolute favorite restaurants in Scranton after an incredible recent visit. We started off the night by sharing their hummus and pita which we loved! Everything we tried throughout the evening was very flavorful and tasted amazing - from the salads to the falafels and grape leaves, the ingredients tasted remarkably fresh.The service also stood out for being welcoming, attentive, and knowledgeable about the menu options. To finish our meal on a special note, we were fortunate to enjoy the cheese baklava, which the owner himself makes from scratch and is only served a few times a year. Taking over 48 hours to prepare, the baklava was a sweet and crispy delight. We can't wait to return to enjoy another wonderful evening out. This cozy restaurant truly stands out as a fantastic addition to the Scranton dining scene that we happily recommend to anyone looking for great food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I really enjoyed this place in Scranton. We were searching for a halal place and came across it. The service was amazing, the owner checked in on us and our waiter was friendly and warm. The hummus and Kibbeh wrap were perfect. I recommend this place if you are out and about in Scranton. There is an easy parking lot next to it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This family run business is as charming as the food is delicious. I enjoyed the unique soda (date syrup and rose water), the Lebanese tea, and that there was something for everyone (wraps, mezze, salads). My salmon portion could've been a bit bigger. I haven't tried the cheesecake yet (took it to go). I love the family story, the imported Palestinian olive oil. Prices were very reasonable as well.
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Head scratcher on the other reviews. Quite possibly I ordered the wrong item. Had the Chicken and Rice. Unfortunately no flavor. Bland. No semblance of middle eastern flavor profile on this dish on any level. They placed broken corn tortilla chips on the chicken and rice. SMH. Save yourself the money and order something else. Positive Note: service was very pleasant and the place was very clean.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 4
The falafel salad was delicious, as was the baklava and the rose water lemonade! My husband got the chicken rice bowl and it was underwhelming - short grained white rice with butter and chicken with very little seasoning on it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mediterranean Garden Salad
My wife and I stopped by The Garden Restaurant for a quick lunch while exploring Scranton. Delicious food and wonderful service! The veggies were crisp and fresh and the meat was deliciously seasoned.Try the Turkish Coffee! I ordered in out of curiosity and was not disappointed, strong and sweet with no acidity.Everyone there was friendly and helpful. We had a great conversation with the owner. Our only disappointment was that we didn't have time to go back and visit again on this trip! We will be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lamb Gyro
First time here. All 5 of us enjoyed our food. The chicken was seasoned well, and they also had several vegetarian options. The eggplant meatballs were good.Parking: We parked about 2 blocks away in a parking garage.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Grape Leaves, Chocolate Baklava
Highly Recommended. I have been to the Middle East and a number of Lebanese/Turkish/Mediterranean restaurants. The Garden is excellent. The food was top-notch, the service was excellent and the atmosphere pleasant. My wife and I had a wonderful chat with the owner. The downtown location is convenient for shopping and strolling and a large parking garage is very close.Parking: A large, affordable parking garage is close very close to the restaraunt.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spinach Pie, Grape Leaves, Chocolate Baklava, Tabbouleh Salad