Lebanese Taverna Cafe

I usually go to the one in Rockville, but stopped by the Silver Spring location recently and was very impressed. It's very large and I'm gathering must be extremely popular with the Discovery lunch crowd during the week. When I went on a weekend, it was not too crowded and I was served almost immediately. I got the mezza platter which allowed me to try a bit of everything. Their pita was great, the hummus was wonderful, the falafel was tasty... All in all a very satisfying meal at a reasonable price! more

When I go to Lebanese Taverna it is usually because I am hungry for the garlic sauce and will go order a sandwich with which to enjoy my favorite condiment. There are an every growing number of LT's, one family's local business venture that keeps getting bigger. This version in Silver Spring is one where you order at the counter instead of at the table and the prices are much lower than the Woodley Park dining experince (which has its own charms). The chicken shwarma is fantastic, the hummus always perfect. There are chef specials too if you can stop ordering your favorites (I can't). For some reason the falafel sandwiches are always too dry - eat them on a mezza platter which samples everything instead. This is a great place for a confirmed meat eater and a vegetarian to dine together in harmony. Monday nights they have half price sandwiches. Ask for extra garlic sauce! more