Amar Mediterranean Kitchen & Bar

4.7

925 Reviews

$31 to $50

Lebanese

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2 people

Dec 26, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 25 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighborhood gem
Great for outdoor dining
Vegetarian-friendly

In Lebanon, food is an essential part of all family and social gatherings, with bold flavors, colorful vegetables, and vibrant proteins fresh from the marketplace. Prepared simply and with passion, our cold and hot mezze, various grilled meats, kebabs, fresh seafood, and creative homemade desserts offer something for everyone, including an abundance of vegan and vegetarian dishes.
At Amar, small plates are meant to be shared, and we encourage you to soak up the aromatic spices and herbs of the Mediterranean and the Levantine coast with our handmade pita bread baked fresh in our wood-burning oven. Inspired by the creative souls who embrace old cultures and new experiences, our cozy space is the perfect mix between rustic and refined, the nostalgic and modern. The Kurban family and their attentive staff invite you to linger over a meal and experience their genuine hospitality.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Lebanese, Mediterranean, Vegetarian / Vegan
Hours of operation
Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Bar Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(561) 865-5653
Website
https://amardelray.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Elias EL Tenn & Murad Abu Shaweesh
Catering
If you are interest in having Amar catering , please log in to our website and fill out the contact form and someone will be be in touch with details . Thank you!
Private party facilities
AMAR IS THE PERFECT LOCATION TO HOST AN INTIMATE PRIVATE EVENT.Located on Atlantic Avenue, in the heart of Delray Beach, we offer an eclectic, charming setting for a variety of private events for lunch and dinner.If you are interest in having an event with us, please log in to our website and fill out the contact form and we will be be in touch

Location
25 SE 6th Ave, Delray Beach, FL 33483-5324
Neighborhood
Delray Beach
Cross street
Atlantic Avenue and 6th Avenue , next to Blue Gallery
Parking details
Street parking, public parking behind the restaurant access between 5th and 6th avenue . Also available paid parking in the IPIC movie Theater on 5th Av one block from the restaurant.
Public transit
Where Do I Park in Downtown?Now that our winter season is in FULL SWING in Delray Beach, you may find parking to be a challenge in Downtown, but there are plenty of lots and garages in Downtown Delray that are being underutilized during peak times.Even though the Delray Beach Market is closed for renovations - the private parking garage is still open. Enter on SE 1st Street.Other underutilized garages include Robert Federspiel Garage on SE 1st Avenue and 4th & 5th Delray (IPIC) Garage on SE 4th Avenue. Those public garages are free before 4pm and on Sundays.
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Celebrate New Year's Eve with us! First Seating
$45.00 - $75.00 per person
Dec 31, 2024 only
Celebrate New Year's Eve at Amar Mediterranean Kitchen & Bar! Make your reservations now and ring in 2025 with us in style! 🎉 🍾 1st seating ( 5pm , 6pm, 7pm ) $75 per guest ($45 kids under 12) Select 2 mezze, Select 1 main entrée , chef's dessert selection (Tax and gratuity not included)
Celebrate New Year's Eve with us! second seating
$90.00 - $175.00 per person
Dec 31, 2024 only
Celebrate New Year's Eve at Amar Mediterranean Kitchen & Bar! Make your reservations now and ring in 2025 with us in style! 🎉 🍾 $175 per person ( $90 kids under 12, maximum 2 per table) Select 2 mezze, select 1 main entrée, chef's selection dessert Included Champagne toast at midnight , party favors, Belly Dancer Entertainment (Tax and gratuity not included)

Popular dishes

Hummus with Lamb$19.00
Braised lamb, pine nuts, aleppo pepper. GF
Classic Hummus$15.00
Chickpea, tahini, lemon, olive oil. GF V
Hummus with Chicken Shawarma$20.00
Chicken shawarma, pickles, aleppo pepper. GF
Spicy Harissa Hummus$17.00
Spicy harissa, charred red pepper. GF V
Baba Ghanouj$15.00
Charred eggplant, tahini, lemon, olive oil. GF V
Muhammara$15.00
Roasted red pepper, walnuts, pomegranate molasses, olive oil. GF V
Labneh$14.00
Strained yogurt, za'atar, tomato, mint, olive oil. GF VG

Vegetarian

Lebanese Moussaka$15.00
Eggplant, tomato, onion, chickpea, olive oil. GF V
Kebbet La'atin$15.00
Pumpkin kebbe, onion, swiss chard, bulgur. V
Grilled Halloumi$17.00
Cherry tomato, pomegranate molasses, mint. GF VG
Warak Enab$15.00
Grape leaves stuffed with rice, parsley, tomato, onion. GF V
Batata Harra$15.00
Spicy crispy potato, garlic, lemon, cilantro. GF V
Falafel$15.00
Chickpea and fava bean croquette, pickled turnip, tahini. GF V
Rakakat$15.00
Phyllo, feta, mozzarella, oregano, mint. VG
Moudardara$14.00
Lentils, rice, caramelized onion. GF V
Chankleesh$15.00
Feta, tomato, onion, za'atar, olive oil. GF VG
Amar Fries$15.00
Sumac, za'atar, parsley, toum whip. GF V
Brussels Sprouts$18.00
Crispy sprouts, aleppo date glaze, sumac toasted walnuts. GF V
Fatayer$15.00
Spinach pie, lemon, onion, herbs. V
Arnabeet Mekleh$15.00
Cauliflower, tahini, almond, golden raisins. GF V

Salads

Tabouleh$17.00
Parsley, bulgur, tomato, onion, mint, lemon, olive oil. V
Fattoush$18.00
Romaine, tomato, cucumber, radish, scallion, toasted pita, sumac lemon vinaigrette. V
Rocca Beet$18.00
Arugula, beet, feta, pomegranate vinaigrette, sumac toasted walnuts. GF VG
Mediterranean Lentil$18.00
Lentils, halloumi, cucumber, cherry tomato, sumac onion, herbs, aleppo date vinaigrette. GF VG

Land & Sea

Kibbeh Naye$22.00
Steak tartare, bulgur, onion, mint.
Sfiha$16.00
Lamb pie, tomato, parsley, onion, pine nuts, pomegranate molasses.
Makanek$17.00
Beef and lamb sausage, pomegranate molasses, lemon, pine nuts. GF
Jawaneh$16.00
Lebanese chicken wings, olive oil, lemon, garlic, cilantro. GF
Fried Kibbeh$15.00
Beef bulgur dumpling, pine nuts, onion, mint yogurt.
Octopus on Lentils$24.00
Charred octopus, lentils, tomato pepper sauce. GF
Sambousek$14.00
Flaky beef pastry, onion, pine nuts, mint yogurt.
Arayess$22.00
Baked pita stuffed with kafta meat, pickles, tahini yogurt.
Basterma$18.00
Cured dry-aged beef, arugula, dill, olive oil. GF

Kebabs

Wagyu Steak$22.00
Wagyu sirloin skewer, pickles, toum whip. GF
- Large$44.00
Chicken Taouk$17.00
Chicken skewer, pickles, toum whip. GF
- Large$34.00
Kafta Halabi$17.00
Ground beef & lamb skewer, pickles, mint yogurt. GF
- Large$34.00
Oyster Mushroom$15.00
Charred mushroom skewer, pickles, tahini. GF V
- Large$30.00
Caledonian Prawns$18.00
Prawn skewer, pickles, date aleppo glaze. GF
- Large$36.00

SIGNATURE MAINS

AMAR MIXED GRILL$86.00
LAMB CHOPS$45.00
New Zealand lamb, mint pesto, lebanese rice.
SALMON$36.00
Atlantic salmon, sumac potato, tomato relish, black olives, capers, dill. GF
SAMKE HARRA$38.00
Grilled branzino, spicy tahini, peppers, garlic, onion, pine nuts, lebanese rice.
LAMB WARAK ENAB$34.00
Grape leaves stuffed with lamb and rice, braised lamb, mint yogurt. GF
SHEIKH EL MECHI$30.00
Beef stuffed baby eggplant, tomato, pine nuts, lebanese rice.

SIDES

Pickles & Olives$8.00
Housemade Pita$6.00
Lebanese Rice$8.00
Charred Mixed Vegetables$8.00
Za'atar Chips$6.00
Vegetable Crudite$8.00

SWEETS

KANAFEH$22.00
Kataifi and melted cheese tart, rosewater, orange blossom, pistachio. VG
STICKY DATE CAKE$15.00
Almond date cake, salted tahini caramel, house made vegan ice cream. GF V
DARK CHOCOLATE AND FIG TART$15.00
Fig preserve, dark chocolate, raspberry. GF V
BAKLAVA$14.00
Phyllo dough, honey, pistachio. VG
BOOZA$14.00
Artisanal ice cream made in-house. VG

What 925 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Amar Mediterranean Kitchen & Bar delights with its "authentic" and "vibrant" Mediterranean cuisine. Guests praise the "fantastic" flavors, including standout dishes like baba ghanoush and steak kebabs. The new location enhances the experience with beautiful decor and a full bar. Friendly service and a lively atmosphere make it a must-visit.

925 Reviews

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Bob
VIP
Portland
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding as usual! Really love the new space. Christmas Eve dinner with our daughter, split several mezze and then the mixed grill was just the right amount. Moussaka, hummus with lamb, & babagana. The waygu and chicken kabobs were tender and flavorful. The best baklava with pistachios instead of walnuts! Service was perfect as well. And the belly dancer was very talented.
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Anibal
Coastal Georgia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The best experience ever. I love amar Resturant. The food is always excellent and the waitress and service was amazing.
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Christopher
West Palm Beach
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Been here many times, never a bad experience. Best kofta and baba ganoush I've ever had. The new location is extremely nice, too.
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Sakina
VIP
Houston
69 reviews
4.0
69 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The appetizers were great The entrees could really have more flavor Please offer GF options to bread complimentary Its a bit ridiculous to pay $7 for veggies instead of pita
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craig
VIP
New York City
34 reviews
5.0
34 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food great service we sat out side and it was great
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Farah
VIP
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food, staff and ambience. Highly recommend
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David
Atlanta Metro
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very good food, great pita. We enjoyed the happy hour.
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Julissa
Fort Lauderdale
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and ambience. Connor our waiter was excellent and attentive. He assisted us with the menu. The food is out of this world. Highly recommend.
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Colleen
VIP
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was our first time here and we loved it. Everything. I appreciated the entryway, the bar looks great, the design is beautiful. We sat outside and they have a beautiful patio. Our server, Heather, was friendly, helpful and informative. She greeted us right away, and we didn’t have to wait for drinks, food, or anything else. It all came out in perfect timely order. When there is bad service - you’re not greeted right away, food takes way too long to come out, or is cold, an order is missing - it ruins the experience of the food. This restaurant and Heather excelled on service. Now for the food. It was delicious! We shared the beet salad, spiced potatoes and mixed grill. The spices were a wonderful blend. The salad was light with a gorgeous lemony flavor, the potatoes had a nice seared crunch with yummy rich spice taste and the mixed grill was amazing - the meats were all flavorful and melted in your mouth. I never take the time to write reviews- in fact this is my first restaurant review- but I was inspired to write one for this exceptional restaurant. We can’t wait to go back and could see this place being a regular spot.
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Miguel
Fort Lauderdale
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Overall Score: ⭐️⭐️⭐️ (3/5) While the ambiance and service were notable, the overall quality of the experience and food did not justify the price. Atmosphere/Ambiance: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (4/5) The ambiance was inviting, with a cool and laid-back vibe. The decor added to the charm, and the bar was lively with couples of varying ages enjoying drinks and watching the game. Cleanliness: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (5/5) The restaurant appeared spotless, although we didn’t use the restrooms to assess their condition. Service: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (4/5) Although we weren’t greeted immediately after being seated, the staff were friendly and seemed to work well together. Our waiter, Chris, was attentive, knowledgeable about the menu, and offered thoughtful recommendations for both food and drinks. Food: ⭐️⭐️⭐️ (3/5) We ordered: •Baba Ghanouj •Sambousek •Lamb Chops •Sheikh El Mehchi The standout was the piping hot, freshly baked pita paired with the Baba Ghanouj, which was delicious. Unfortunately, the rest of the dishes were inconsistent in temperature and lacked flavor. The Sambousek was served hot, but the Lamb Chops were merely warm, and the Sheikh El Mehchi, though hot, came with lukewarm rice. Overall, the food lacked the spice and depth of flavor we expected. While there were some high points, such as the ambiance, cleanliness, and parts of the service, the inconsistencies in food quality detracted from the overall dining experience.
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Amar Mediterranean Kitchen & Bar offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Amar Mediterranean Kitchen & Bar also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (561) 865-5653.

Amar Mediterranean Kitchen & Bar is rated 4.7 stars by 925 OpenTable diners.