Petra Restaurant

WOW! What a hidden gem!

In my opinion, you don’t come across places like this often. We stumbled upon it on a Saturday night, with only an hour left before closing, and decided to take a chance.

Atmosphere & Location:
The restaurant is charmingly tucked away behind a storefront, under a canopy adorned with warm, inviting lights. It has a hidden, almost secret feel, and you’ll need to park on the side of the building to find it. But once you see the cozy setup, you’ll feel like you’ve discovered something special.

Greeting & Service:
From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with a warm hello, a friendly smile, and a welcoming tone. I asked if it was too late to dine in, and the hostess assured us it was perfectly fine. She was so attentive, regularly checking on us even as she managed other tasks for closing. It was clear they truly cared about their guests and wanted us to enjoy our evening without feeling rushed.

Menu & Food Quality:
The menu was packed with tempting options. My date chose the combination platter, perfect for sampling multiple dishes, while I ordered the lamb. We both couldn’t resist trying the Turkish coffee, and WOW—the flavors were outstanding! Every dish was an experience in itself, and each one exceeded our expectations. If you’re looking for an exceptional meal and warm environment, this is the spot.

Final Touches:
We ended up staying past their official closing time, but no one rushed us. They continued to check on us and let us enjoy our meal in peace. This level of hospitality is so rare and really left an impression on us.

Overall:
This place truly deserves 5 stars—a rare rating from me! I can’t recommend it highly enough for anyone, whether you’re dining solo, with family, or on a date. A truly memorable experience. 5 Stars!

This used to be one of our favorite Mediterranean restaurants—until today! We love the outdoor seating, especially during winter. We always order the chicken tawook platter with rice and hummus, as well as the chicken shawarma. We choose the platter with rice because our 2-year-old enjoys it.

However, when we ordered the same platter today, the rice that came with it was severely undercooked and hard and very small in quantity compared to our last ordering experiences. It felt like they scraped the bottom of the pot to serve us that rice! I immediately notified the waiter (the short-haired guy) about the issue, but to my surprise, he defended it by claiming their rice is always like that.

I explained that we’ve ordered this platter many times before and never had this problem. He then asked for a spoon, moved a few grains of rice around, inspected them, and shrugged, saying, “They’re very good rice!” I couldn’t believe what had just happened.

I would give negative stars for today’s service. Usually, we love their food, service, and atmosphere. Last time, on Dec 8, we had a female waitress who was very cordial. That visit would have been 5 stars, but today’s experience deserves negative 5.

I hope the owners see my review and take corrective actions.

Note: The photos are from our Dec 8 visit, not from today.