Amar Mediterranean Kitchen & Bar

We came to Amara’s back when it was in the old location and it was very good then. But how. It’s leveled up. The food is fantastic. Even the cocktails are very good. Service was fast and friendly. We opted for the pre fix menu and it was such a good deal. Ideal for sharing apps and trying lots of different food items. Make sure to make a reservation. Will for sure come back again.

We had a wonderful meal at Amar—what a gem in Delray! The atmosphere was warm and inviting, and the restaurant itself is absolutely beautiful. Our server, Marlon, was fantastic—so friendly, knowledgeable, and incredibly attentive without ever being overbearing. He made us feel truly welcomed and taken care of. We started with the hummus and Brussels sprouts, both of which were outstanding—fresh, flavorful, and perfectly prepared. The fattoush salad was bright and refreshing, and the chicken skewers were tender, juicy, and full of flavor. Everything was spot on. We’ll definitely be back the next time we’re in the area. Highly recommend!

Food was very tasty and flavorful! The waitress was friendly and prompt! And the restaurant was decorated very nicely! They have a very good happy hour, lots to choose from! And there was an oriental dancer as a show during dinner! I love this new location! So much better than the old one was too small! Will go again!

this is the kind of restaurant that’s not your usual fair. The restaurant is very well appointed the waitress. Nicole was excellent and professional. The food was really not to my liking because I don’t like that kind of food. The shrimp was very good. I had the grilled halos which I liked a lot. The Lebanese Masaka was just OK. We had the hummus which was delicious and it comes with pita and I don’t eat bread and I asked for cucumbers and they actually charge me five dollars which I think is not something that should’ve happened. I’ve been too many other restaurants and asked for cucumbers since I don’t eat bread and they gave it complementary so that was surprising I had the Mediterranean lentil salad, which was nothing but lentils. I was not happy with that and returned it. Thankfully, the waitress accepted that and brought me thehalloumi in place of it in all this is a restaurant for people that like to go off the beaten path for a different type of taste of food, which I’m sure they would enjoy. They have valet parking or free parking right next to the building right off of Atlantic Avenue.

Gabriella was sweet and helped us choose some tapas. Some of the best hummus and pita I have had. The food was delicious and the service was great. Will definitely go back.

Best Lebanese restaurant in South Florida! The server is as amazing! The manager super nice and welcome, and the food the BEST! 5 starts, we will get back many times. Their Mezzes are a must, no way to go wrong!

Amar is a Mediterranean restaurant with many options including vegan ones. It has amazing Pita, shawarma, and kebabs. It has a lively atmosphere, and has a variety of people of all ages eating there. Service was speedy and accommodating. While the food is expensive, the portion sizes are actually quite good, and price is justified.

Our favorite spot before they expanded, but now we can enjoy the atmosphere and food, the new spot is beautiful and the food is exceptional as always. Everything on this menu is delicious. Connor was our waiter and he is amazing as well!

Great restaurant with delicious food and beautiful decor and ambience. Our server Justyn was a sweetheart and super helpful and attentive. Next time I'm in the area I'll definitely be back!

never have a negative experience. the food, staff, and environment is top tier. we love to go to Justin at the bar who will take care of all of your Amar needs. best Mediterranean in Delray, by far!!

Everything we had this evening was absolutely delicious! We had the Wagyu beef skewers, Mujadara, brussel sprouts, chicken, skewers, and crispy potatoes. We would recommend any of them! Service was prompt, attentive and friendly. The interior is very elegant with booth and table seating available. There are candles lit throughout, making it a very warming environment.

My experience at Amar Mediterranean Kitchen was delightful! The restaurant atmosphere is warm and inviting. The service is excellent, the food is delicious, and they even had entertainment during our dinner. As this was our first visit to this restaurant, the group decided to order several items to share. We started with two dips: classic hummus (chickpea) and baba ghanouj (eggplant), accompanied by soft, warm naan bread. The menu features several varieties of hummus, some of which include proteins (beef, lamb or chicken). They all sounded tempting and worthy of trying on a future visit. We then had falafel, which was made with fried chickpeas and fava beans. While the falafel was tasty, it was a bit dry and benefitted from some of the sauces and dips that came with our other dishes. Next was an order of fatayer, which is spinach pie. These were light and flavorful. The pies were well-stuffed with the spinach. For our main meal, we split chicken taouk, which are grilled chicken kebabs with a side of Lebanese rice. And we had the mixed grill, which is a large dish meant for sharing. It included chicken, kafta (ground beef), steak, lamb chops, grilled veggies and a side of the rice. Every item in the mixed grill was excellent. The food was well-prepared and nicely seasoned. It came with a delightful mint pesto sauce, meant for the lamb chops, but also quite good on the other meats. This entrée was an excellent choice for us to enjoy the variety of Amar's offerings. A lovely dancer flowed through the restaurant throughout our meal. She twirled various items each time she passed by, including a large scarf, flaming torches and even a sword. She was entertaining and fun to watch. Overall, we had a terrific meal and plan to return to try several of the other menu items.

Excellent appetizers and drinks. Service was outstanding. Great atmosphere, very busy yet very accommodating. Love the food, good price for happy hour. 3 Tequila Well (Centanario) HH $22.50 Hummus with Lamb HH $9.50 Jawaneh HH $8.00 Fried Kibbe HH $7.50 Rocca Beet Salad HH $9.00 Grilled Halloumi HH $8.50 With tip, under $100. Server was Nicole S, OUTSTANDING!!!!!

Beautiful new location! The harissa dip was fantastic. We were sold on getting two dips + the amar mixed grill. It was delicious! (But definitely could have went without the extra dip even though there were two of us.) Lots of wine options, but not nearly as many by the glass. It's a little on the pricey side but it's a nice spot for a date night.

Food, Service and Ambience were great! I have to be gluten free and most of the menu are items that can be made gluten free and taste delicious! Our waitress Gabriella was absolutely fabulous too!

Wow, this place is delicious! Amar is a Lebanese restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating. We sat outdoors and it was a nice vibe. Started with babaghanoush, octopus and lamb pies which were tasty - the octopus was super tender. Got the lamb kebab and steak kabab and they were melt in your mouth good. The brazino was really flavorful and interesting. If this review doesn't convince you to try it then nothing will :)

I was craving Mediterranean food for at least 5 years, in this part happens to be just around the corner. We order a couple of mezzes, Muhamara, Kibbe Naye, Rocca Beet, Grape leaves, Kibbeh. Everything so tasty and fresh. We tried Lebanese Wine (Chauteu Hertiage), i was scared it would be too strong but it was so good! Our main was Amar mixed grill, we were able to change chicken for more wagyu (for a price of course) but ughhhh the meats melted in my mouth!!! Dessert was on point, of course Baklava's A MUST and Kanaffe, which is cheese with a puffy pastry. Remind me of home. Chris, our server so smooth and knowledgeable, thank you for making us feel at home. This restaurant is so pretty, decor is on point. Will be back!!!

The food at Amar is great. The Spicy Harissa Hummus and the Octopus on Lentils were both fantastic. The Prawns were just ok. The Pistachio Fizz drink was not good, but the signature drink was great. The only issue is there is never any parking. Definitely make a reservation before going.

The ambiance of this place is great, and the decor is beautiful. Service was not very good. Server only came to take our food order, he never checked in when any of our 7 appetizers came out or on any of our entrees. Had to ask every time we wanted more water. For food I will say this is not my typical go to cuisine, however, I wasn't impressed by anything. I enjoyed the hummus and potatoes the most from the appetizers, while the halloumi cheese was my least favorite. I ordered the branzino as my entree which I did not really enjoy, it had a creamy sauce which I do not think paired well.

Amar opened up a new location and now has a great happy hour offering! 50% off beer , wine , drinks, and mezze at the bar & tables! Although the specialty cocktails aren't included in the happy hour, they're absolutely worth the splurge. My husband tried the Pistachio Fizz; the mix of flavors was so unique and refreshing! As for the mezzes, everything was delicious, but my favorite was the beef hummus and oven-baked lemon garlic wings. Amar's new location has definitely raised the bar, and with their happy hour offerings, it's a must-visit.

Lebanese Is definitely my favorite food, and AMAR, is definitely the place to go. Wonderful happy hour, great prices and the food.... Omg, the food is amazing!!!!

We dined here on a Saturday night arriving at 6 PM, and ate with two friends. By the time 7PM rolled around, every table was occupied and the sound was deafening. The tables are very close to each other, so much so that when I wanted to get up to use the WC, I had to turn sideways and even then almost didn't get through. I don't think I am the first to mention this, and for that, I took one star off. After all, the owner could install some sound deadening materials, or take a few tables out, but of course, that would affect his bottom line. The restaurant was participating in the Downtown Delray Beach Restaurant Month, 3 course dinner, one course being dessert (baklava only) for $45. I thought that was a good deal, and our friends had eaten there before, and they agreed to go with that suggestion, even though one of them didn't think it would be enough food (4 mezze). That's because he has big eyes, and a big appetite, and couldn't get enough. It was more than enough food, especially with all of their special bread that we downed. Three at the table had the PAN ROASTED SALMON, served with a very large portion of sumac potatoes(delicious). I ordered the Branzino, called SAMKE HARRA and I left 1/2 of it on the plate. It was smothered with "spicy tahini sauce, peppers, garlic, onions, pine nuts", and frankly, it was making me nauseous, even though I pushed it off the branzino. It was partly my fault, I should have asked to have all that on the side, and also ask that the fish be well done. It wasn't well done at all. All the mezze were excellent and large portions, certainly enough for our table. We also ordered a bottle of Lebanese KSARA white wine, $58, recommended by our server Sarah, who was delightful, helpful, efficient, and professional. Yes, a lot of praise for her. I hope she doesn't get a hearing injury from all that noise. Would we return? Yes, but not on a Friday or Saturday, and only at 6 pm. They do not have valet parking. They have outdoor seating, which is really on the narrow street closest to the curb. I would NEVER want to eat there, with dozens of people walking by, and all the vehicles driving by, some of them with revved up engines. NOTE: The owner is on site, greeting and seating you, and he seemed like a nice man, although he never stopped by the table to ask if everything was ok. If he had, I would have shared with him my distaste for the preparation of the branzino.

We are so glad we gave Amar a shot! Family owned, great vibes, incredible service, and food to die for! Just an overall great experience.

Absolutely a beautiful trasition to this new restaurant. They totally rocked it in this new location. The crowds are here and they are very happy. Options are big and service is great. Please make a reservation to get a prompt seat. There is music and Mediterranean entertainment. Don't miss out on a great experience!

Beautiful restaurant, taken on time for reservation. Had a belly dancer, which was fun. Baba ganouj and humus was delicious. Pita bread was very good fresh out of the oven, but you needed to eat it right away. If you let it sit for a while, it got hard as a rock. Fried kibbe was dry and hard and didn't have much taste and the tzatziki wasn't very flavorful. Chicken kebab was very plain and unexciting, and the vegetable accompaniments were not good at all. The rice was just fine, nothing exciting. The sheikh el mehchi was very good, and it's a dish that's hard to find so that was a treat. Overall though, I've honestly had much better Lebanese/Mediteranean food elsewhere. This really isn't a place I'll rush back to.

Went out for a birthday dinner and decided to stop by and try this place out. Wait time was less than 5 minutes and we got seated right away. My wife has been here before so she knew what she wanted to have and we sat down and when the waiter came by we placed our order. The wine and water came out and within 10 minutes our first part of our order came out. The chicken shawarma was absolutely delicious. Perfect amount of lemon and the chicken was dead on flavorful. Brussels sprouts had a good flavoring and cooked to perfection. We also had ordered the Falafel and I was not totally satisfied with these. They were very dry and dense, the flavor of them was good but hard to eat. We had half of one each and left the rest. The staff was very kind and service was good. We will surely come back and try this little place again.

This was my first time at Amar as tons of my friends have been expressing this is a MUST TRY. The experience I ended up having was better than I imagined. Justyn was nothing short of welcoming, friendly and knowledgeable and truly made the experience a 10 out of 10. The food was fresh, authentic and bursting with flavor. The ambiance was beautiful and the music was also a 10!!! I can NOT wait to come back and have the Arayess and see Justyn!

First time since they have moved to their new location Stunning! Every seat was filled when we arrived for our 8:15 reservation Saturday night beautiful patio too. We sat inside. Consider yourself very fortunate if Holly takes care of you. Very attentive, knowledgeable and friendly. Cocktails were perfect - I tried the Teta's Garden rum drink. I could eat an entire order of halloumi by myself. We shared. Babaganouj was plentiful & served with warm pita - yum. Entrées of salmon and lamb were outstanding. FYI, in case you one of those people that love to complain... It is loud because of the high ceilings and it was busy so beware in case you are noise sensitive -we look forward to returning many times Holly told us about their happy hour which is quite generous. It's also listed on their menu too.

We used to consider Amar a very special unique dining experience when it was at its old location on Atlantic ave. It was smaller, much quieter and much more intimate. The food was nothing but delicious. Now at its new location it is unbearably noisy just below an obnoxious sports bar level. The food was scant compared to the former Amar food. The taste was relatively tasteless. It was my birthday and supposed to be a special dinner. What a disappointment. The only thing that was better were the prices being higher. I rarely eat out and tonight made me realize why even more.

Walking into Amar is like stepping into a Mediterranean party where your taste buds are the guest of honor. This place is vibrant--think colorful, aromatic, and buzzing with energy. As a party of six, we came hungry and curious, and Amar delivered. We started with six different apps (meze) because, why not try a variety? It was like the small-plate Olympics, and everyone was a gold medalist. The babaganoush and pita? Absolute showstoppers. Creamy, smoky, and so good we considered asking for a lifetime supply to-go. Everything else was equally impressive, with options so diverse that even our picky eater (ahem, Karen) was thrilled. For mains, the flavors kept coming. Every dish was a delightful explosion of taste and texture, enough to make you rethink your relationship with bland food forever. Portions were generous, and we all left satisfied, yet light enough to justify dessert (though that's another glorious chapter). Service? Shoutout to Chris, who nailed the trifecta of fun, informative, and unflappable. Watching him charm even the very high-maintenance table next to us was a masterclass in grace under pressure. Sure, Amar isn't what you'd call a budget bite, but the experience? Worth every penny. Flavor, ambiance, and service that leave you plotting your return before the bill hits the table. Amar, we're officially obsessed.

Simply wonderful. Amazing food, great service and an atmosphere you won't be. The bronzini was the best I ever had. Everyone absolutely love their food. This is Delray Beach. If you're going to go anytime now till the summer be cautious of parking. The valet lot fills up and getting parking in the surrounding area is doable but can be a challenge. So get there on the early side to find parking.

Great food and beautiful new location at Delray Beach. Excellent service and flavors. Great price. Definitely need to try it.

A little hidden gem on the Ave - the restaurant is fairly small and was quite busy for off season on a Friday night , they have a handful of seating outside. The staff was knowledgeable of the menu and very friendly. Plates are family style to share - for two people we got four small dishes and one signature dish (it was too much food). The highlights of this meal were anything involving meat - the kefta was incredible and flavored really well as well as the makanek Some of the other dishes (including the cauliflower dish) were lacking in enough seasoning. And the rakakat was more like a mozzarella stick which was interesting. An overall good experience, however I'd steer more towards the meats they have to offer then anything else.

Great venue, comfortable, nicely (but simply) decorated, can get a bit noisy when crowded -- but come for the food and great service. We had the "dinner" for 3. Six appetizers that were all very good - hummus, eggplant, chicken wings (really good!), labneh, pickled veggies, and another dish, but can't remember it at the moment. I had the branzino -- yum - and the other fellows with me had the chicken and a lamb mince meat dish. Both looked great and they enjoyed their meals. Rice side was tasty too. Baklava for dessert gets an A+. Not overly sweet, lots of nuts. Coffee good too. Great menu. Fair prices. Friendly, knowledgable server.

We are big fans of Lebanese and Mediterranean food, and this restaurant did not disappoint. Every course we had from the appetizers to the dessert was amazing. You can tell that the owners are very committed and they make their presence known. We will be back.

Such a cute location! Right on Atlantic ave. Lots of people watching available. Outdoor seating available which is great during the evening. Our server was very nice and had excellent and enthusiastic recommendations. We had the grilled platter that included beef and chicken skewered meats as well as lamb. All were excellent. We had an order of stuffed grape leaves that were super tasty and I highly recommend. We finished with Kanafe for dessert....soooo good! Will definitely come back

Amar is super cute and amazing service but unfortunately the food was disappointing. I went for dinner and tried an array of their dishes and couldn't say any single one in particular stood out to me. We started with their hummus with chicken shawarma, chankleesh, makanek, amar fries, batata harra and their grilled octopus. Then for dessert we had the dark chocolate and fig tart.

I used to love this place for Lebanese-Mediterranean cuisine. Sadly, I'm thinking twice. I went here with a friend for my birthday- we wrote it in the notes of Open Table, by the way. We had a nice table for two - and asked the waitress what we should order. for two- she suggested 3 appetizers and an entree. We decided to order tabouleh and baba ganoush and a checked kabob entree. I was disappointed knowing the tabouleh- it actually tasted like frozen spinach. We had to send it back. The manager came over and was surprised we felt that way - well, my friend, Janet and I felt that way. The baba ganoush was pretty good and the chicken kabob was good- it was very big- we even had enough to take home. Thankfully, we decided not to order 3 appetizers- and we didn't replace the appetizer that we sent back. I was just surprised they didn't bring a little lit candle or something for my birthday! Why bother asking on Open Table if it's a special occasion of the restaurant doesn't note it. I enjoyed my time with Janet but it will be awhile before I go back

Amazing food & ambiance for happy hour! Drinks were great, food was fresh, & service was so friendly and kind.

Delray Beach, run over to this restaurant! This place is a gem! Authentic Lebanese cuisine! Michael & Sarah were very engaging and assisted us on selecting our courses. We were greeted with some house dishes and then worked our way over to some small plates. Unfortunately, our eyes were larger than our stomachs and we only ordered one entree (steak kabob). I highly recommend this spot as it stands out for being truly authentic. You can taste the love and passion in the food. One thing to note, save room for the knafeh as it simply amazing and a must!

Really loved this place! We went for my MIL's birthday dinner and were happy we did! We took three kids with us and they were well-received by the staff. The food was delicious! Lots of flavor and spices. My kids loved it all! Looking forward to visiting here again.

Great food and experience. Best hummus we've ever had. Chicken Shawarma kabobs very tasty but the chicken itself not as tender as I'd hoped. Otherwise loved the dinner.

We haven't had Lebanese food in years since going to the Middle East, and we were delighted to partake this culinary experience. Food was fresh, delicious and service was on point. Strongly recommend this restaurant for a delicious meal!

Amar in Delray Beach is fantastic! The new spot has a great vibe, and the food is consistently delicious. Our server, Justyn, was not only attentive but also hilarious, making our night even better. We've also ordered through DoorDash; while it's best fresh at the restaurant, it still tastes great delivered. Highly recommend for both dining in and takeout!

Cool decor but very dark inside to read the menu, our cocktails (two Sidecars) were awful. The Brussel Sprout dish, the Salmon dinner (with no veggies) were both good. The Fatush Salad was small for its price and my wife did not like the eggplant/chickpea hummus. Waitress was meh. Sorry, cool decor for sure but we won't be back.

The new location is fantastic. Great atmosphere too. I had the shish kabob and she had fish. Both dishes were great.

Recently checked out the new location, a couple things to note: - HH Advertisment is misleading - you cannot get any of their cocktails on hh, yet they keep advertising as if you do. It's a nice hh, but I dislike that they keep putting their signature cocktails on advertisement as if they're on the hh. - Service is mediocre and bar tenders couldn't really explain some of the dishes. - I'm Lebanese and find their dishes good; however, their hummus is underwhelming. It's not creamy and it's served almost cold. Got the chicken shawarma on it and the chicken came cold as well. Disappointed - dvash has wayyyyy better hummus. Overall still a good spot and would give 3.5 stars if it was an option.

This is one the best restaurants along Atlantic Ave in Delray Beach and the only one serving elevated Mediterranean food. From the minute we walked, we were greeted with a smile by the owner and a warm welcome from our server. We started with some hot and cold mezze. My favorite was the Octopus on Lentils. Just superb. Also tried the Kibbeh Naye for the first time and it was so smooth and delish. For the main course, we shared the Lamb Chops and Steak Kebab. Both were cooked perfectly. Loved that smoky grilled taste on every bite. Lamb was meaty and tender and the Steak was juicy. For dessert, we share the Kanafeh. Wow. This was probably the best version I've tried. It was super cheesy and bursting with flavor. We really enjoyed our visit here. The service was on point and not only the food was presented beautifully but the quality was excellent. We can wait to come back again. Perfect place for a dinner date or night out with family or friends.

An amazing restaurant to eat. Excellent flavors to the point I am craving it so much at this very moment. Can not wait to fly back just to eat there again.

4 of us visited this new location last night. From start to end it was a delight. The staff was very friendly and attentive. The food was excellent. The decor was superior. Everything was done to please. What a wonderful experience. They have us hooked to be regulars. Jeannette and Ed Greenberg

Our next family food adventure take us to Amar Mediterranean Bistro with a category of 4.6 and more than 338 reviews, on Christmas night we decided to visit this small family restaurant but the customer service makes it immensely great. Coming from Lebanon, this restaurant offers its traditional cuisine between spices and colorful vegetables and fresh foods with a vibrant protein from the marketplace in each dish they prepare for all customers visiting the place. We made a reservation for 9 people and the truth is that they always attended to us, everything we ordered was delicious and exquisite, we ate three types of meat and each was an incredibly different and unforgettable experience and we will try to return. My recommendations Mixed Grill Platter Chicken shih Taouk Rocca Beet Salad Almaza Lebanese Beer I want to say thanks to the team Amar Mediterranean Bistro for the great service.

Amazing food. The decor is beautiful. Service is very good We sat outside and enjoyed a lovely Sunday evening. We will be going back.

I came here with my mom while visiting from NY. We didn't have a reservation but opted to sit outside. They have a special Prix Fixe menu for $45 that includes 2 mezze, 1 entree, and baklava per person, so we decided to do that. For an additional $20/guest, each guest gets two glasses of Lebanese wine. You could choose from white, rose or red. For our 4 mezze we had: - hummus - baba ghanouj - falafel - eggplant moussaka There was warm pita to eat with everything. The falafel had a little kick, the moussaka was unbelievable, and the hummus and baba ghanouj were SO tasty. We tried the white Lebanese wine. It was tasty- notes of apple. For our entrees, mom had the chicken shish and I had the lamb. It comes with delicious rice with silvered almonds (mom is allergic to almonds so we asked for a cup of rice without and they brought a new one immediately). The entrees were delicious and there was so much food, we only are half our meals and took the rest home. For my entree I switched to the red Lebanese wine and LOVED it. A nice smoke to it. The baklava portions were large too, we each only had half of ours and wrapped that up too. Lovely service and fantastic food. I highly recommend this place!

It's a smaller restaurant and they were so accompanying for a party of 6 with no reservations on a busy Tues night. There's a public parking lot down the block as well. Only beer and wine, no bar or full liquor menu. Everything we ordered was flavorful and pretty good. The halloumi could have used more heat as it was still hard and crumbly. 0ctopus was overcooked. Service was ok as she never came back to check on us. Mixed grill was plenty to share with all the tapas...we loved eating all the different dishes. The garlic potato dip for the steak was delicious, tahini pretty bitter. Batata harra : 3/5 Sambousek: 3/5 Grilled halloumi: 2/5 Makanek: 4/5 Shrimp: 5/5 Octopus: 3/5 Rakakat: 5/5 Mixed Grill: 5/5 Kanafeh: 5/5 Date Bread pudding: 3/5

My first time here, and I loved everything about my meal. From the moment I arrived the staff were friendly, courteous, and attentive -- and not just to me, but to all the other patrons as well. The food was just as spectacular. Each item was fresh and delicious. A special shout-out to Amber and Michael for making my dining experience so outstanding. Great job, and thank you!

What isnt there to love about Amar! Amar specializes in Lebanese food. Everything is made in house. We went for their 1 year anniversary and they were giving free champagne to celebrate. You know a place is good when its full in a Tuesday. I side was cramped so we sat in a table outside. Service was immaculate. And we ordered the following: Beet salad Hummus with lamb Cauliflower Garlic potatoes Cucumber with yogurt Shiskabob platter Bread pudding I have nothing bad to say about any of the dishes, order them all! I guess it all depends what you like to eat. Highly recommended. Parking found behind establishment or street parking in front. Reservations recommended as well.

We do tapas style or 'family style' every time we come here. Never disappointed. Authentic Mediterranean food. Wholesome and healthy with exquisite flavor. Server was eh kinda rude