Al Natour Middle Eastern Restaurant

Al Natour in Fort Lauderdale delivers consistent quality and a comfortable dining experience. Walked in during dinner hours and got seated quickly. The place is clean, family-friendly, and the menu covers all the classics. Lamb chops were tender and cooked right. Rice was fluffy and well-spiced. The mixed grill had good variety and solid flavor across the board. Fresh bread and dips came out hot and fast. Staff stayed attentive without rushing us. Portions are large, easily shareable. Prices match the quality. Good place for both casual meals and group dinners. If you're into authentic Middle Eastern food that doesn’t cut corners, Al Natour hits the mark. Real Arabic and authentic Middle Eastern food. A must visit spot if you're in the area.

Absolutely the most amazing delicious food you can ever have in the middle eastern restaurant in the entire south Florida, I have been to all Middle Eastern restaurant. This one by Far is the best. Service is amazing …. I love this place to the point that I come here every single day. Why cook when you can buy such an amazing food and for such incredible quality and price.

If you're a fan of Middle Eastern cuisine, this restaurant is a must-visit! The menu is impressively extensive—especially for the meat lovers. We ordered the Veg Platter with falafel and chicken shawarma. We requested them to substitute the kibbeh and grape leaves with Falafels. Both the dishes were absolutely delicious. The falafel was perfectly crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The chicken shawarma was juicy, well-seasoned. The shakshuka was also decent. Everything was super fresh. They have a huge dessert selection menu from traditional sweets. Highly recommend this place for anyone looking to enjoy authentic Middle Eastern flavors with generous portions and plenty of options.

If you are in the neighborhood, Al Natour is a must! This Middle Eastern restaurant is one of the most legit places in FL. Make sure to order the appetizer platter with a variety of goodness. Then, order the platter that has all the meats on a base of rice (ask for half and half rice!). When you arrive, you will be served fresh pita bread with pickled veggies and garlic sauce, so make sure you go easy on those goodies to enjoy the main course. The service was great, and the atmosphere was legit. The servers are friendly and had great suggestions for our group. Yes, they have great vegetarian and vegan options.

Service was really quick and great at this restaurant.. We had the mixed appetizers platter, it was a big variety and tasted really good! The mixed meat platter wasn’t as great! The chicken and beed chunks were too large and the spices used in the different skewers of that plate were not so great, it gave the meat and kabob a bizarre flavor! Definitely not what I’m used to in traditional middle eastern dishes and bbq. Overall it was a decent experience.

I've not written a food review in a while but I truly feel that this restaurant deserves one. I've never eaten authentic middle eastern food before. Sure, I've had kebabs, falafel, and hummus before. But so too has everyone who's eaten at a salad bar before. I walked in and was seated immediately by a host who seemed to genuinely enjoy their job. My beautiful waitress introduced herself by bringing me delicious side dishes. The garlic sauce, bread, salad AND pickled vegetables she brought were enough to be a meal on their own. I ordered the mixed grill platter and by my days it was MASSIVE. Enough food to easily feed two people. I didn't make it to eating half the amount I was given but leftovers are always welcome. The food was an 8/10 imo. When you take a piece of everything all at once by making a small sandwich, it is AMAZING. The chicken was cooked to the perfect tender texture which is harder to do than most think. I will say the meat is lacking a little bit of flavor. Because it is grilled, the grill looks of some of the spices that it was marinated in. It might help to roll the meat in its marinade after it has been cooked (of course one that didn't have raw meat in it). But because it's mixed with such flavorful sides like the spicy rice, garlic sauce and pickled veggies, that is easily forgiven. Overall, the food here was very yummy and left me very satisfied. As for the atmosphere.... The sounds of people talking in multiple languages. The giggle of an infant permeating the air. The banter of family members bargaining with each other for a taste of their selected dishes. The clink of dishes as people finish their plate and start on another. The sight of a couple on their first date....it was perfect. The kind of environment a solo eater loves to be surrounded in. If I have any critique to make about the atmosphere is that the appearance of the restaurant could use a little bit of updating. Luckily, I think that this is already beginning if the construction signs outside are anything to go off of. But even if it were to stay just as it is, this restaurant feels like a slice of the middle east that a grandma cultivated for her loved ones. Warm, delicious, and inviting. At $24.99 for my main dish with complimentary sides, this meal was a steal. I usually love love love cheap food but it kind of feels like robbery to be paying so low. I definitely think that they can increase their prices a little and keep their clientele. They give a LOT of food for the price. Though they seem to be doing well, I do think it would benefit them to raise their prices by $3 to $5 for dine in. The togo prices seem fine. But idk much about running a restaurant. I left a good tip both because my waiter deserved it and because I felt the restaurant deserved more money. Definitely a place worth visiting. (Excuse my pics. I am not a photographer.)

We ordered the mix grill platter and lamb shank. The quantity of food was great but the meat on two of our four skewers in the mix platter was extremely undercooked. It tasted so so dry and chewy. It ruined the experience for me.

As authentic as it can get. Amazing decor and service with good to die for. Plenty of parking in a place that also offers a variety of middle eastern supermarkets with traditional products. I’m definitely coming back. Cannot recommend a single plate in the menu because everything was amazing.

If you see anything below 5 stars it's a lie this place is the best for middle eastern for I've been coming here for maybe 10 years

Wow -wow what a great place for Lebanese Cuisine... It's the best I've had... we had a huge spread it was so good couldn't stop to take pictures . From the Falafel, Kibe, Chicken kabobs to Spicy Rice... Service was outstanding Hatem took care of us with a smile .... It was a great experience ... If you are near sunrise and university stop by you wont regret it..... I give it a 5 star because there aren't 6 .... Enjoy....

Middle Eastern spot off university in Plantation. The house pita bread and topping spread they give you is PHENOMENAL. Like wow the garlic sauce was amazing. I don't know if it's made in house or it's Toom or what but I could have destroyed that thing. The restaurant itself had great ambience and really took pride in the heritage of the food and that part of the world. It was cool seeing all the pictures on the wall and gave it a very authentic feel. Our service was a little slow and there were some hiccups in getting drinks with our food/having our waiter come to take our order but it wasn't anything major and our server was extremely nice. The food was really good. I got the Kafka wrap and it was super filling. My wife got the more traditional chicken shawarma and she could finish it and the fries. Overall, this place was a really good experience and I'll definitely be coming back.

Al Natour is the real deal when it comes to middle eastern food and hospitality in south Florida. When was the last time you went to a restaurant and they brought to you table pickled vegetables, pita bread, spice, and delicious garlic sauce free of charge. Not only that but the prices are incredible! A falafel wrap with fries and a drink for $12 is just unheard of. The wait staff is incredibly kind and generous and the restaurant has that charm of a small mom and pop establishment with friends and family working to keep it all running well. This place is a must try if you're in the area and need to scratch your itch for delicious middle eastern food.

Mediterranean restaurant offers authentic and flavorful Middle Eastern fare, including chicken shawarma, hummus, and kabobs. Portions are on the large side so don't order too many appetizers. Remember: no alcoholic beverages but other than that, this place is great. Small or large groups are more than welcomed here.

Located in a strip mall with free but busy parking. Not much flare when you get inside, quite a few tables. I don't think they take reservations. I'd say this is a casual spot. It seems very authentic. I felt the food hearty, yet my kafta was missing a bit of spice. I liked the spicy rice. The meal included a salad which was good and some pickles which I felt a little salty. I didn't love the pita. The bathroom could have used some love. Service was friendly, but a bit absent. Prices were decent given the portion. I can see why it seemed a lot of families came here.

Bufff, such an amazing place! Judging after the crowd in the restaurant I am also not afraid to say that the food is most definitely authentic! By far the best Lebanese/Mediterranean place we have had in SoFlo! Everything we ordered was absolutely incredible, all the way from appetizers until dessert, coffee, and tea, hehe We ordered from the menu but they also have a buffet option. The service is super duper nice as well! This will definitely be one of our to go places from now on! See you there!

This place was a random stop I made while running errands, but I ended up finding this gem. I was there immediately after opening, so I was unable to order the lamb, so I ended up getting chicken shawarma hummus & it was amazing. Everything was fresh & tasted amazing. One of my Arab friends said I got lucky finding this place. It's a popular restaurant amongst their community.

Best food, great service, you will not regret coming here! The staff is super friendly and had such a vibe!

An unassuming spacious place with quaint ambiance. Love, love the warm middle eastern Lamps & wall paintings. Our server was eager to have us early in afternoon and guided us extremely politely through the menu. Washed everything down with Turkish coffee & tea at end. We enjoyed everything as pictured. There's also a display of dessert here which we plan on coming back to try the next time we're in town.

The best middle Eastern food period. We have been coming here for years and never been disappointed. The owner or the Manager always smiles at you. The staff are friendly and good. The restaurant is neat. The food is fresh and yummy. The platter includes lamb, beef, and chicken, with the perfect blend of rice. We miss the red chili sauce they used to have which is replaced by sweet and sour sauce. Fried chicken is average and the desert we loved was the brown colored one. The orange kunafa wasn't as expected. Overall good experience and we will definitely come back and always .

A 3 1/2 star. The food came out hot and fresh and you will not leave hungry. You definitely get the bang for your buck concerning portions. In my opinion, the meat needed more seasoning (seasoning salt or salt). The meat did not taste like it was marinated which is what I expect when I eat certain foods. The rice was perfect as well as the falafels. This is my personal experience from there. Would I go back? Yes, I would like to give them another try. I'm curious to see if that is how they tend to cook their food or if it was an off day.

Everything went stupendous , starting with the best waitress name Rama, wow made us feel like family, she was so attentive, kind, was constantly checking to see if we were enjoying ourselves.that will be my permanent waitress . The food was authentic Egyptian food loved it so flavorful and fresh. And we loved the ambience background Egyptian music , beautiful colorful chandeliers, with murals, This will be a permanent go to for dinner, wonderful you have to try it , I am so glad we did. From Armando and Lourdes

Was pleasantly surprised to find this restaurant close to my house! I have been looking for a good affordable Lebanese restaurant and this is it! Everything we had was so so good and came in big portions! The server was very nice and the service itself was pretty fast! The restaurant itself is nothing fancy, but that's exactly what I like about it!

This place has the best food and service! The food is so rich and flavorful! Definitely authentic. The ambiance is family style. You will definitely have a few favorites after your first time here. Can't wait to come back!

Just wanted to take this time, to thank the staff and owners of the restaurant. Came in on a Friday night for dinner, around 7pm. Was served ate dinner and dessert and was out the door, by 820pm. I think the service was impeccable and the food tasted great. It difficult to find a restaurant that can accommodate kids both under 8 and a family of 6. I can also add this restaurant is Halaal certified which is great f or Muslims. Thank you again AL Natour

Good food, great pricing & service! Very clean & welcoming too. Love the appetizer & grill platter to try a variety. Amazing portion sizes!

I did not like this because our table was outside but I smelled smoke on the table and then lamb chop tasted like smoked vegetarian nuggets in my school I wish my friends would hate this restaurant

Favorite middle eastern spot in the area. The portions are huge and the service is quick and friendly. The complimentary pita and salad gets you full before the plates even arrive. I always leave with a ton of leftovers. This is a great spot for larger groups as they have family platters too.

You pay for stuff, they forget to send it in your door dash order, you call, they hang up in your face, you then have to call irate so they actually listen so they can tell you better luck next time

Came here with my husband to celebrate my promotion. It was meant to be a chill low key dinner and it was. We love middle eastern food - loveeee. His parents are from Lebanon so we often eat homemade food. This place was great. Great prices. And huge portions!!! We really enjoyed the sampler and one of the main dishes. Was enough for us to eat there, and split into 4 more meals!!! Also loved the homemade mayo that they gave us for the peta bread. Amazing!!!

I tried this restaurant for the first time while visiting family in south Florida. They weren't busy and we were seated right away for dinner. The inside is nice and.m clean as you can see in the photos below. We ordered their hummus which comes with pita and I really liked their pickle salad. It was delicious. Then we ordered their mixed grill platter, which comes with beef, lamb and chicken over your choice of spicy or plain rice. I liked the spicy rice better. We also ordered their chicken shawarma and everything tasted good. Service is slow though. We had to wait awhile for our food. They need to work on improving their service. At the end, we got their mint tea, which was very good. I will return to this restaurant to try other things on the menu. See photos below of the food.

Delicious tasty food Good ambiance Excellent service I like their tea pot with mint and the manukau kunafa

Came here with my wife the other day. So excited this place is so close to our house. We ordered a sampler and beef main dish and it was delicious. Huge portions. We took home the majority of the food and it lasted for days. Instead of bread they served us pita bread with homemade mayo. It was delicious and really reminded me of home. Service was also good. We got there late and they were really nice to us. And very attentive. Definitely coming back here!

This was one of the best meals I've had in a long time. It was all locals with incredible food and service with great prices. We will be back!

I have been craving some authentic middle eastern food for quite some time. After reading some great reviews I decided to drive from Miami to try them out myself. My excitement quickly turn to straight up disappointment. As soon as I arrived I noticed there was outdoor seating available. I asked to be seated outside and I was straight up told "No". When I asked why, he said that outdoor seating was only for people who were having tea. Funny enough I was planning on having tea and was still denied sitting outdoors. IDK, but I have the feeling he didn't like what I was wearing.( Gaza sweater & Keffiyeh ) I will GLADLY take my money elsewhere I suggest you do the same.

This is one of my favorite places in all of Broward County. They provide friendly customer service and outstanding food consistently. I could eat here everyday and not even feel guilty about it. I've tried - Al natour mixed grill - 4 skewers of shish, chicken, kafta, chicken kafta kabobs. Comes with choice of rice, salad and pickled veggies. I usually replace the skewers of shish for extra chicken as I wasn't too keen on the the shish. This entree is out of the world. The chicken is some of the best I have ever tried, each bite is so juicy and bursting with flavor. It seems a bit pricey but I always have food left over for the following day... only suggestion is I wish it contained more salad and less rice. $18.99 (5/5) Chicken Arrosa - Stuffed and grilled pita bread with ground chicken, onion, & parsley. It doesn't seem like it would be filling, but it definitely is. It also tastes great with their garlic sauce mixed with the spicy sauce. $9.99 (4/5) I have never had a bad meal here. Their portions are generous and the quality is outstanding. I always respect a place that clearly cares about the product they're putting out. I will continue being a loyal customer here for years to come.

We ordered the family platter and it was enough for at least 8 people. The kabobs and rice were super tasty and not bland like many other middle Eastern restaurants.

Al Natour Restaurant in Plantation FL... what can be said? Simply put, one of my very favorite places in the world to stop and have a great lunch, or even take more time and enjoy a full-fledged dinner. Unassuming in a strip-mall setting, this place is outstanding. The service has been exemplary every time I've ever been, and the food? You really can't go wrong there. You will enjoy some of the freshest humous anywhere, or light, Arabic style salad, great tabouleh and wondeful chicken or lamb kabob main entree dishes. The menu is quite large, and I have never had anything there I did not like... (including the eggplant appetizer, which does not usually appeal to me at any other restaurant) This place is a "hidden gem", and worth every penny.

Al Natour has amazing, fresh, middle eastern food. If you're looking for amazing, affordable, delicious, middle eastern bites. This is your go to spot! I LOVE the appetizer platter with grape leaves, falafel, babaganoush, hummus, tabouli and pita. They kindly substituted the kibbe for an eggplant sauce that was amazing. Totally flexible with making things vegetarian and substituting. Portions are large and perfect for sharing. The falafel are so crispy and the sauce is absolutely flavorful. Ingredients always fresh and it's so fast to order. There's plenty of meat options here but this restaurant is totally vegetarian friendly all the way! Make sure you try the Lebanese cheese/yogurt spread. One of the most amazing things I've tried. Grape leaves are a MUST. Amazing Middle Eastern food in the heart of Sunrise!

I drove one hour to eat here and won't be making a drive back. The style of the restaurant is nice it's clean and with that said the food was just okay. I found it to be very bland I used salt and pepper to add taste thankfully they served a dish with TOUM so I used that as well to give flavor. The salad is served with no dressing and no utensils to eat with, once again thanks for that garlic sauce. The food is plenty and the presentation is nice if that matters to you. About 10 minutes into our meal being served a large family arrived and were greeting each other closely by my table where me my husband and son were trying to have a meal. I overheard them talking about reservations they made & the seating situation, some were seated at the table. across from us while the others just stood to surround my table having conversations and walking around my table with children as if we were invisible. Total disregard talking over us standing so close to my son he could feel the back of his hair touch this man's backside! In total disbelief that this was happening and more so that manager and waiters just let this happen instead of asking them to have a seat or something anything! They just continued to serve food as if this was appropriate. At this point, I rather go without the middle eastern cuisine.

Wow, I loved my experience at Al Natour. The food was wonderful, and the atmosphere was beautiful. I highly recommend to anyone looking for a healthy, filling option.

The BEST falafel in South Florida!!! Great service! A true bargain! Will be returning over and over again.

One of my favorite places ever. I always look forward to the bread and garlic dip that you have while you wait for your food. Our family always gets the family deluxe which is perfect for our family of 4 because we get to take home a lot of leftovers!

Their food is outstanding. The service as well. My family has being going to Al natour for about 12 yrs Their excellence is cosistent.

Came here with a big group for dinner. We ordered one of the family platters and few individual entrees. The food came out pretty quick. The food was delicious. Meat was juicy. The spicy rice was v flavorful.

Me and the wife went here for dinner. It was our first time going did not know what to expect and man were. We blown away surface was spot on and very fast with the food. I'll be on in service or five stars.

Very good restaurant, good flavor , abundant, good service, me and my family eat here 3 times a week , unfortunately we will come back one or twice a month now due to a significant increase in the prices For example a family grill er t ftom 50 dollars to 62 dollars, this is crazy , chicken kabab dark meet went from 13 dollars to 18 dollars, everything went up Still is a good place to go but sadly we will cook more at home Owner is very nice and I understand that due to inflation and Gas prices etc The problem is that after they increase the prices , they never come back even if gas prices and inflation improves I feel so sad that I'm not coming back I was surprised went I saw the significant increase

This place serves the most authentic and flavorful Lebanese cuisine ever! Amazing. Their Kibbe is by far the favorite in my book. I also loved their stuffed grape leaves! I cannot wait to return!

I came here with my sister as it was recommended by my Indian eyebrow lady. The food was affordable, delicious, and had very large portion sizes that allowed us to take food home. We had the mixed appetizer and Al Natour mixed grill platter. The spiced rice was full of robust flavor and the assortment of meat was savory. Service was friendly, attentive, and informative. The only negative was that this restaurant does not possess a wine/ beer or liquor license and we were unable to order drinks. Otherwise it was wonderful.

I called to order for pick up. The employee was very helpful and gave advice on how much food to order for the group. They were still friendly when I called back not even a minute later to make a change to my order. The food was delicious, from the rice to the chicken. The sauces were the cherry on top. The restaurant itself was very clean and the to-go service was very organized. I'm still thinking about the food and it's two weeks later

My family drives an hour out here to eat this food cause it is halal. The meat has consistently been juicy and flavorful, as well as the rice. We love that they serve complimentary garlic sauce, pickled veggies and a type of Flatbread upfront. I recommend this solid halal place!

Mujadra. Flavorful Rice, lentils, and caramelized onions. Very good. The house salad was super fresh and well seasoned. Family mixed grill was huuuuge and very well balanced with flavor and spice.

Portions have gotten smaller,while the price has definitely increased. Still great food !

Verdict: Worth a try Ambience:5/5 Service:4/5 Taste:4/5 Nice place to try. They gave garlic dip with roti as complimentary starter dish. Garlic dip was so nice and unique. Quantity is good for cost.

The food was exceptional and not a typical middle eastern restaurant. Go here! Friendly welcoming staff. Great for families!

Huge restaurant with spacious sitting. People were hospitable. We ordered falafel, 4 types of kabab platter with spicy rice and a dessert called Burma. Everything was juicy, flavorful with right crunch. They also served complimentary salad, pickled spicy veggies and pita bread with garlic dip. The food was decently priced. Overall we loved this place and we will be happy to visit it again.

Last Night we had a nice meal at El Natour - however; the waiter added 20% Automatic Gratuity + 4% Non-Cash Adj + asked for more tips. We end up paying 85 dollars for 55 dollars meal not reading the bill carefully to see all charges (our fault to trust our Brothern!!) -- my advice read your bill carefully.

Went for dinner this evening! Had a terrible experience. Sat us on a table closer to entry door so every time someone opens the door , cold wind gushes in ! They have no sense of care ! After placing the food order (party of 4 ) , food was served randomly. Food runner dropped steak sauce on top of a water glass causing it to shatter and piece of glass every where ! Manager didn't get involved until I called for a one ! I requested food to be replaced in case piece of glasses had gone it it ! They only replaced a plate of rice , not steak and swarms sandwich! I ate the sandwich in fear . Had to ask the check at the end ! Noticed I was still charged for the items which were removed due to shattered water glass and no replacement was offered or given ! After I spoke with the manager he ended up replacing the hummus cost at $10.99. It seemed like staff works in fear , they aren't allowed to make any mistakes otherwise they will get a deduction on their paycheck. Bus boy removing dishes without wearing any gloves !! PLEASE BE AWARE !!! GRATUITY is already added to the check in a very fine print! They will never tell you this ! I have over tipped them even after having a horrible dining experience! I will not go back to this dishonest business !