Cedars Lebanese Restaurant

We made a stop on our way to the Smoky Mountains and were blown away by the food here! The staff confirmed everything was halal, which was a big plus. We tried the shawarma and the BBQ platter—with chicken, mutton, and beef—and every bite was packed with flavor. If you’re used to desi-style BBQ, you’ll find this even better. Honestly, I can’t decide if authentic Turkish food beats this—it’s that good. Definitely a must-try!

Stopped by Cedars Lebanese Restaurant, and while I was looking forward to a great meal, my experience was pretty mixed. The atmosphere is cozy and authentic — lots of cool artwork and a welcoming feel.

Here's a wonderful restaurant that knows exactly how to season Lebanese food! Ordered the halabi kabob platter and a shishi taouk with garlic sauce. It's rare to start with the sauce, but the garlic sauce was enough to blow your socks off! Perfect compliment to the shish that had big chunks of marvelously grilled chicken. Portions were so generous that it was enough to take home. The kabob had wonderful beef, ground, again expertly seasoned and not overcooked at all. The tabouli was excellent, and so popular that they ran out of it during our dinner. Wonderful fresh lemon and mint with expertly diced tomatoes. We finished everything off with two hot cups of Mint and Honey Ginger mint tea. Perfect. Before tip, this, this feast came to under $60. You may recall when Cedars was under different management. There's no longer a hookah bar next door, and alcohol is not served. The previous owner/head chef, is not involved anymore, but the new cook has done wonders in working magic with these dishes. Nice comfortable family style environment, and an inviting atmosphere. Try it! (The only reason five stars were not awarded was because there was only cook and one other staff member to handle three or four tables this Sunday evening. Consequently, our orders were a tad slow to arrive, but the food is certainly worth waiting for.)

May be the best hidden gem in the downtown. The food is amazing. The service is super. We tried the mix platter and love it. We also ordered the shawarma sandwich and it was very good. The pita bread can use a great deal of help. The spices and the Mediterranean taste is very evident. The location is amazing. The decor is nostalgic.

We ordered the Chicken Shawarma and Beef Shawarma Platter, but both felt the food were so overwhelmingly sour that they were inedible. At one point, I actually felt acidity kicking in. We informed the server, but he seemed uninterested and took no action to address the issue. Extremely disappointing experience — I’m never coming back!

We have 6 people visited this place. Great ambiance however when we place an order it took longer than expected. Only one person who was taking and serving. Salad was bit sour. We placed two Falafel Salad and both of them have different kind of vegetables. It was also mentioned that they will get charged 18% extra for 6 or more person. Also it's bit expensive here..

Delicious Lebanese food! My husband and I really enjoyed trying different foods here. Highly recommend the vegetarian platter, falafel wrap, tabbouleh, and potatoes with sumac. Everything is fresh and delicious!

Service: 10/10 Promptly greeted, seated and took our orders. When we were done, the waiter boxed and bagged our leftovers. Cleanliness: 10/10 Spotless and sanitized Staff: 10/10 Fast, friendly, very knowledgeable of the menu and courteous. Atmosphere: 10/10 Well decorated and cozy Busy: 4/10 We showed up at dinner on a Tuesday and it wasn't too crowded. Value: 8/10 It is. Expensive. But also worth it. Overall: 10/10 I'd highly recommend this place to anyone wanting an awesome dining experience