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Abdallah's Restaurant and Bakery

MY REVIEW: One day I will order something besides the bargain chicken shawarma sandwich and side order combo, but not just yet! My mouth waters just thinking of it. And they serve the most incredible mint iced tea, ever. I love every side order I've ever tried, and they always make me feel like a friend they've missed seeing for awhile. One of Houston's treasures.

NAME: Glitterik
SUBMITTED: 3/9/2013   LAST VISIT WAS: Today
FREQUENCY: Visited 4-6 times

MY REVIEW: It was my first time at the Restaurant. I have seen it there for many years and decided to finally try it. I came in and it felt like walking into my grandmothers house-warm and comforting. I wasn't sure of some of the menu items since I never tried Lebanese food previously but they explained some of the items I was interested in. I went for the special, which was the chicken shawarma and it came with a side. I enjoyed it! I even tried some of the baklava for desert. I had such a great time, I plan on going back soon!

NAME: Amber
SUBMITTED: 9/29/2012   LAST VISIT WAS: April 2012
FREQUENCY: Visited once

MY REVIEW: Greatest Lebanese restaurant in town! I've been going to this store since it opened back in the '80s. Great service. Wonderful people. The best Lebanese cooking since Sitti (my grandmother) left us.

NAME: Bruce Haddad
SUBMITTED: 12/8/2010   LAST VISIT WAS: 12/2010
FREQUENCY: Everybody here knows my name...

MY REVIEW: Abdallah's really is, in my opinion, the best Lebanese food restaurant in Houston. No, it's not fancy. It's your tipical "mom and pop" restaurant, but with unbelievable food! The prices are still very reasonable for the the amount of food that comes on the plate. I mean, where else can you get a plate with a skewer of chicken kabob or kefta kabob with rice, homos, or salad for $9.99?!

The bread here is also terrific. The olive oil that they press is like nothing I've ever tasted before! I even had my name on the waiting list when they ran out last year in between seasons. I bought an entire case of that stuff and gave them as gifts for Christmas or instead of a bottle of wine! The staff is very friendly. You'll mostly see Mrs. Abdallah working with her daughters who are not bad to look at! I think this is a place that everyone, if they try once, will always want to return to.

NAME: Chris
SUBMITTED: 9/26/2010   LAST VISIT WAS: 9-26-10
FREQUENCY: Everybody here knows my name...

MY REVIEW: I went in to buy some olive oil and left with that and a spinach empanada....delicious!!!! When you walk in the door the smells are great. The lady working there patiently answered my many questions about the food and was funny as well. I'll be back soon.

NAME: Timmy
SUBMITTED: 9/3/2010   LAST VISIT WAS: 09/03/10
FREQUENCY: Visited once

MY REVIEW: healthy portions, all the food is authentic.

Family-owned and operated.

I've been in Houston for 11 years and am so thankful to have enjoyed Abdallah's for 10 of those years.

Always clean, always courteous staff.

Fun place to take a date.

Desserts are delightful and one-of a kind.

NAME: morgan
SUBMITTED: 7/2/2010   LAST VISIT WAS: 7/2/10
FREQUENCY: Everybody here knows my name...

MY REVIEW: I have been going to this place since I was 9 years old. The place is clean and the food is always fresh, but there meat pies recently have been thin and those don't taste good. Before you buy make sure if they have the thick meat pies.

NAME: kdsr123
SUBMITTED: 1/23/2010   LAST VISIT WAS: 01/10/10
FREQUENCY: Visited 2-3 times

MY REVIEW: We just picked up some of that 'top shelf' olive oil produced by Abdallah himself! Such a beautiful flavor- I've never been so impressed by olive oil before and now I know what good olive oil should taste like. The food here is typical Arabic family style and all of it is incredible- the stuffed squash in yogurt or "kousa leben"- and the barbecued chicken with super garlicky toom, a creamy garlic dip that should be sold by the gallon, are my favorites. And the desserts are ri-di-cu-lous. While they may be one of the city's largest pita bread bakeries, they save plenty of time to focus on their impeccable home style cuisine. I vote it the best in town (except for my Lebanese mother-in-law's food, of course)

NAME: iLove Olive Oil
SUBMITTED: 5/14/2009   LAST VISIT WAS: 4/09
FREQUENCY: Everybody here knows my name...

MY REVIEW: Having been in Houston all of my life, I don't know why I haven't run to this place sooner! GREAT food, for lunch, cafeteria style serving, GREAT flavors (had the tilapia) and their hummus and other assorted sides are GREAT. They even just got some "special" olive oil in, which is something you just have to try to even believe. Terrific!

NAME: Alan
SUBMITTED: 4/9/2009   LAST VISIT WAS: 4/2009
FREQUENCY: Visited once

MY REVIEW: Spicy Beef Swarma was good. The meat could be warmer.

The chicken plate was delicious but the chicken was lukewarm and the side itmes were cold. Unless you request it, the lunch plate items are served at room temperature and are not heated. To be fair, many of the side dishes are purposely kept cold.

Bird Nest pastry was light and sweeten with just the right amount of honey.

NAME: overtimelawyers.com
SUBMITTED: 1/7/2009   LAST VISIT WAS: 1/07/2009
FREQUENCY: Visited once

MY REVIEW: I stumbled on this place while making sales calls on Hillcroft. I am SO glad I did. The food and the service are excellent. I had the Fish Special (available on Fridays). Wonderfully seasoned talapila fillets with stewed tomatos, onions and potatos. Help yourself to endless pita bread. Try anything they suggest from their varied dessert list. The hostess/cashier is friendly, bright and BEAUTIFUL. I wish I could lunch there every Friday.

NAME: finesmokes
SUBMITTED: 12/17/2008   LAST VISIT WAS: 10/2008
FREQUENCY: Visited 2-3 times

MY REVIEW: i moved from nyc and finding a good spot for some authentic middle eastern(turkish, persian) seemed impossible until i went to Abdallah's. The food is is as close to back home as i can find. it really is fresh and tastes great. the garlic sauce reminds me of a place on 86th street in bay ridge. great food

NAME: eve
SUBMITTED: 4/14/2008   LAST VISIT WAS: 4/2008
FREQUENCY: Visited 2-3 times

MY REVIEW: Excellent food, prices, staff! Will be served quickly and food is very fresh and delicious. The staff is friendly and will get to know you quickly. A great recommendation for a wholesome meal.

NAME: Patricia
SUBMITTED: 12/27/2007   LAST VISIT WAS: December 2007
FREQUENCY: Visited 4-6 times

MY REVIEW: Abdallah's is one of those authentic hole-in-the-walls that makes the Houston restaurant scene so varied and unique. You probably wouldn't think about stopping in when seeing the exterior of the building for the first time; it is rather weather-worn. However, while you won't find an elegant atmosphere inside, you will find a comfortable, relaxed, quaint sit-down deli environment in which to enjoy the authentic Lebanese-style cuisine. Over the past three years I have been greeted and served by the same group of staff whether for lunch, dinner, weekday, or weekend.

Prices currently range from $6 for a schawerma sandwich or 4-side vegetarian plate to $10 for a daily special plate. With numerous tastey side dishes and pastries to choose from, this regular customer always finds just the right combination to leave content and happy. Tabouli, kafta, hummus, lentils, lamb, kibii, etc., etc., etc.

Try Abdallah's. You'll soon be sharing it with your friends.

NAME: Scott
SUBMITTED: 3/29/2007   LAST VISIT WAS: 03/2007
FREQUENCY: Everybody here knows my name...

MY REVIEW: Abdallah's is one of those little places that makes Houston special. The decor is simple, like a bakery, but with intersting, authentic middle-eastern items and foods surrounding you. There is a pleasant aroma of fresh baked bread and arabic coffee in the restaurant, which doubles as a small store where people come in to shop for fresh bread and other arabic goodies. The atmosphere is not appropriate for someone trying to impress, but if you want a down-home good Lebanese meal, this is one of the best choices in town. I recommend their chicken kabab over rice. For dessert, their baklava is excellent. Leave with a packet of fresh baked pita bread to go.

NAME: JRB
SUBMITTED: 7/21/2005   LAST VISIT WAS: 07-05
FREQUENCY: Visited 4-6 times

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