Best Lebanese Restaurants in Orlando, FL

Whether you're looking for a nice place to take the family or a romantic night out, listed below are some of the best Lebanese and Middle Eastern restaurants in the Orlando area.

Cedar's Restaurant

7732 W. Sand Lake Road

Open: Monday - Friday, 11:30 AM - 3:30 PM, 5 PM - 10:30 PM; Saturday, 12 PM - 3 PM, 5 PM - 2 AM; Sunday, 12 PM - 9 PM

This purely Lebanese restaurant has much to offer, from its selection of unique, delicious meals and extensive list of wines from all over the world, to its entertainment offerings of belly dancing performances every Saturday night.

Prices tend to be a bit up there, especially with the entrees (tending to lean between $18 - $25, some a little less, some a little more), but definitely worth it for a fine night out with quality food. As a plus, there are many appetizers to choose from that are pretty low in price, around $5 - $6.

The food includes such meats as beef, chicken, lamb, and seafood, but there are a selection of vegetarian meals to choose from as well. The food here is absolutely delicious, and Cedar's rightly boasts of its award-winning cuisine.

Service is excellent, with a very friendly staff that helps to add to the relaxing and ambient atmosphere of the establishment.

On top of everything else, Cedar's is only minutes away from Disney World.

Cafe Annie

131 N Orange Ave.

Open: Monday - Friday, 7:30 AM - 3 PM; Saturday, 5 PM - 2 AM

This downtown Orlando restaurant specializes in fine Greek and Lebanese cuisine, but also at very affordable prices, with house specialties ranging around $10 - $12. Steaks and seafood are a little more higher priced, and appetizers, soups and salads are very cheap, ranging from $3 - $5.

From the outside, this place doesn't really look like much, but as soon as you step inside you will notice an immediate difference. The atmosphere is very ambient and low-key, perfect for a romantic evening out or even a family dinner with the kids.

The service is great, with a very curteous staff. Cafe Annie also provides live music on Saturday nights.

Falafel Cafe

12140 Collegiate Way

Open: Monday - Thursday, 11 AM - 10:30 PM; Friday - Saturday 11 AM - 11:30 PM

Falafel Cafe is a nice little place across from the University of Central Florida. Mediterranean and Lebanese food choices are offered, with very delicious appeal for both meat lovers and vegetarians - falafels, different types of kabobs, veggie wraps and gyros are some of the most popular. Their long list of appetizers should have something everyone enjoys, at very decent prices. Entrees are moderately priced, ranging from around $10 - $15. Not bad at all for delicious food!

Service at Falafel's is very up to par; every order is cooked fresh in spite of the extremely casual atmosphere.

Hookahs are offered here as well.

Ali Baba http://www.orlandoonline.com/Alibaba.htm

1155 W. State Road 434
Longwood, FL

Open daily 11:30 AM - 11 PM

Ali Baba may be slightly out of the way of the heart of Orlando, but it's well worth it for this fine Middle Eastern gem. The variety of foods is wide and very reasonably priced (appetizers going from $2 - $4, entrees $10 and under, and specialty kabobs around $7 - $15), with something for everyone. Whether you're in the mood for beef, chicken, seafood, lamb, vegetarian, stew, etc., Ali Baba will have something for you.

The atmosphere is very relaxed, and the staff is very friendly. Coming during buffet hours give you a chance to have a sampling of all you desire, and Friday and Saturday nights offer belly dancing entertainment.

There is also a grocery store that sells products from the Middle East.

Taboule Cafe Market Place

7645 Turkey Lake Road

Open: Monday - Saturday, 10 AM - 9 PM

Taboule Cafe is a very casual restaurant that serves as a great place to experience a nice variety of some of the most classic Lebanese and other Middle Eastern dishes. Lamb and chicken meals are a given, along with other traditional choices such as farafel, kibbeh and hommus. A variety of desserts and american foods are available, as well.

Pricing is moderate, but reasonable for what you are getting. Fit with a curteous staff, this place is great for an easy-going meal with friends or with your family.

The store they have on-site sells Middle Eastern products, including ingredients for home cooking and hookahs.