Cedars - Orlando

This was our first visit to the restaurant. We tried almost four appetizers, and they were all good. My wife ordered the chicken, while I opted for the lamb chops. The kids had shrimp scampi, which they enjoyed as well. Overall, we liked everything, but with six of us dining, the bill came to $440, which felt a bit pricey.

- Lamb Rack: 5/5 - Shish Kabob: 3/5 - Shredded steak (I can't recall the name): 4/5 - Fried Kibbeh: 4/5 - Château Ksara Reserve du Couvent: 5/5 - Sujouk: 3/5 The sides were absolutely phenomenal and took us by surprise. I would definitely return! Oh, and our waitress was wonderful, though I regret that I can't remember her name (I'm just terrible with names).

This restaurant is a 10/10 in food, service and the price-quality ratio. Wow wow wow! The food was just amazing. Fresh and perfectly cooked. Zero complaints. Our server was amazing. Have use good recommendations and even gave us extra pita bread andsauce to take home with our leftovers. I believe this sample platter was $20 and there was plenty to share and haveleftovers! This is my new go-to restaurant for when I?m craving middle eastern food.

This used to be my favorite spot for kibbeh, shawarma, and hummus. However, I ordered a shawarma today and was very disappointed. Previously, their shawarmas were authentic and delicious, but when I got home, I found that my shawarma only had chicken, FRENCH FRIES (who puts French fries in a shawarma?), and some kind of pickled vegetable. The shawarma was dry and not authentic at all. The service was also poor; my mother had to go up to the front desk to ask for more hot tea and bread.

It's virtually impossible to have totally authentic Lebanese food in North America, as the food has to be Americanized a little but Cedar's comes pretty close. A lot of options on the menu, some you don't often see in Middle Eastern restaurants here, allwell prepared and presented. Service is quick and friendly, prices a little on the high side.