There is obviously a reason Nicholas’ has a perma-line of Portlanders installed in front of their Grand Avenue location…this place serves the most authentic Lebanese and Middle Eastern food in town. After trying to eat here for the third time (every time there was a wait of over an hour, and I was way too hungry to stand outside in the cold), we finally got wise and changed our plan of attack. We arrived at 3pm on a Sunday afternoon, parked right in front, and were seated immediately. Oh the joy! On that note… exciting news! Posters in the restaurant state that two new locations are opening in March 2010 – look for them!
The menu is stellar and features everything you could crave from Lebanese and Middle Eastern cuisine. I suggest you try the Mezza Platter, as it is a great representation of various foods. You can order the Platter in Vegan/Vegetarian/Meat fashion, or combine the options. The Platters are served with an enormous serving of their amazing flatbread (think pitas) hot and fresh out of hearth oven. We also ordered the Lebanese salad, which was HUGE and full of fresh veggies covered in their light, delicious house dressing. Fountain drinks are bottomless, and taste delicious.
Nicholas’ atmosphere is small and relaxed, and you tip into a bucket when you pay at the counter, not to your individual server. Prices are ridiculously low, which makes this place a top Portland pick for me. Our bill was $28.50 for more food than two people should ingest in one sitting, LOL! It should be noted they do not take credit cards, and they do not serve any alcohol. No word if that will be any different at the new locations, as it would be great to enjoy this food with a glass of wine or nice cold beer.
My belly can hardly wait for our next trip back to Nicholas’ :)
*Jayne
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