Mezza Lebanese Grill

Have not been to this place in ages but came on Monday and the quality of food has sky rocketed. Amazing. Very fresh, well cooked and delicious. The place is great! My only issue was when the waitress was bringing the food out she just held the plate of food and looked at me. She might have been new. And I am a big fan of chicken wings at Lebanese restaurants but not this one. They are way to big and already out me off eating them, and they can use some more garlick. But everything else we had was awesome. Will be back.

I love their hummus dips and all the rest of the mezza. Good service also.

I’ve popped into Mezza a few times for some tasty Lebanese food and it’s always been a pretty solid option. As per other reviews, meats are pretty great here, but they also do some really yummy entrees that are actually quite filling if you’re not wanting a banquet.
Apologies for not getting a hold of the correct names here, but last night I had a new dish that was lamb, potatoes and almonds in a pomegranate sauce — the sauce was lovely and tangy, so it cut through the richness of the lamb nicely. That works well in the pita bread.
Also tried the chicken cigars, which were delicious; filo pastry filled with chicken and vegetables, kind of like a Lebanese spring roll. It tasted like there was some cheese in there too, which worked for me — super tasty.
The Lebanese salad wasn’t too flash, as the tomato and cucumber were soggy; I suspect it had been sitting in its dressing for a while. Also the pita bread is surprisingly ordinary; I think it’s just packet pita chopped into quarters, which made me a bit sad. Sounds silly to gripe over bread, but when you’re dealing with dips and meat dishes, it’s sort of a staple. So boo to Mezza for not doing better on that one.
Still, the place has a nice ambiance, particularly for such a large space — it always feels warm and cosy, and if you’re lucky (or unlucky, depending on your preferences) you can get some conversational action from the belly dancer as you attack your meal. The music does go up SUPER loud when she comes out, but I embraced it and got up for a dance with her — I think that’s the best way to handle a situation like that…
In summary: go with a bunch of friends, share some plates, make sure you try some of the grilled meats, and enjoy a long meal. Just don’t go with a hankering for fresh bread or you’ll walk out with a bit of a frowny face.

If you like long, lazy dining experiences with a big group of friends then you may want to check out Mezza Lebanese Grill. Its’ speciality is banquets, so you get tasters of a variety of traditional Lebanese dishes spread out over the course of an hour or so, depending on how fast you can eat.
The restaurant is huge but can still get pretty crowded. The place is decorated with nods to traditional Lebanese style mixed with modern western elements, with little nooks full of fringed and colourful cushions and tassled wall hangings framing the simple wooden and white clothed tables. According to the website, it seems they entertain guests with belly dancers from time to time.
The food is good, but the really tasty stuff is largely the meat based dishes, so vegetarians really need not apply. There’s also a bit of a push to keep ordering drinks and hang about, albeit in a polite manner.
The menu is set up for sharing, so it’s not one for the lone diner. It also won’t appeal to anyone wanting to eat in a hurry, so it’s best left for nights when you have plenty of time to spare. For everyone else, it’s a nice experience to try.

You’ll find Mezza is often packed and I think that’s due to the consistently good food they serve up and the fun, celebratory atmosphere created by large groups hopped up on satisfied tummies.
As you might have guessed from the restaurant’s name, the grilled meats are a highlight, and I certainly found that to be true when I tasted the mixed grill, in which we were served one skewer each of lahem mishwee, shish kafta and shish tawook served with toum, house salad and rice. The meats were moist and beautifully spiced and it’s a ideal dish to share with a group of friends. The foul moudamas was not at all foul but very yummy. This dish is simply fava beans tossed with olive oil, onions, tomatoes, lemon juice, parsley and garlic. A simple and healthy mix.
There restaurant is large and it’s nice to be part of the crowd, but on a warm evening, the tables outside are ideal. They also do take-​away and cater events.