Harissa Mediterranean Cuisine
Ravenna, Washington
(174)
Ravenna, Washington
(174)
174 customer reviews
A P.
Food was actually very good. Â Cost a little more than I was expecting but I guess that's the price you pay when you eat in Seattle. We will definitely be back.
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Cheryl B.
Don't believe the bad reviews. A friend suggested Harissa for our dinner. After reading the reviews I was skeptical, but trusted her suggestion. We were both extremely pleased and I'm already planning to return. The host/server was extremely welcoming. He had a lovely sense of humor that immediately made us feel comfortable. Â All of the food we had was amazing. We shared a mixed appetizer which was a delicious combo of hummus, eggplant, labneh, and spicy tomatoes. I had the special lamb meatball stew and my vegetarian friend had the vegetable stew. We had the house red wine at the recommendation of our server and it did not disappoint. We both loved our entire meals. More...
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Marah H.
This was my first time to Harissa and I have to say; I thoroughly enjoyed myself. From the food to the dancer and hookah it was an excellent evening. The DJ was amazing, he played great music and there was so much joy and culture in the room I could not get enough. The Walid Platter is a great way to get a taste of everything and their kebabs are to die for. The lamb is so tender and perfect! Service was nice but agonizingly slow. I'm not sure if that is always the case but it was really frustrating. That is the only reason for the 4 stars. Can't wait to go again More...
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Amanda R.
This place is so delicious. Very flavorful. Lots of garlic. We shared the combo plate and lamb kabobs between two people and had leftovers. Nice cocktails too!
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Tom R.
Quite tasty food, and large portions, too! Â My kids (4 and 8) loved the hummus and kebabs.
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Diana F.
My friend and I usually come here because we really like the enviorment. Plus on the weekends they have a live band and belly dancers which we enjoy watching. What I most enjoy from here is their seafood. The owner is super friendly with costumers and likes to come out and talk to you. I would really recommend this place to anyone who is looking to eat great Mediterranean food. More...
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Pam S.
Took my brother and family back to Harissa for the food, ambiance and music. Walid was a gracious host and again the service was fantastic! Will keep going!
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Yaya Tananya Cox
Love it!
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Cary Ann Taylor Brenchley
Love this place! Best food and entertainment in Seattle!
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Nabil Lamles
Great food , great service , and great entertainment every Saturday night .
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Virma Goschcarvo
I visited this Restuarant many times and I always enjoyed a very good time! Music, food and good tender. SUPER!
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Floyd Saunders
Wonderful food and great service with a nice decor. Makes for a nice meal.
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Sahuur Osman
One of the best places I've been! Good food and great customer service very classic dining, will be back: )
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Dina Blade
Great food, friendly staff, free parking on Sundays with live bossa nova from 6 to 9pm!
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David Katz
I eat there frequently, usually a kabob which is always fresh. The pita is made on site and if you like hummus you will love theirs. For me my favorite thing only they make is a salsa that is just spicy enough, I put it on my entire meal and usually have to order more. There is live music on the weekends too. More...
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Jessica Downs
Harrisa is one of our favorite restaurants! The hummus and pita are seriously incredible...I could eat it all day every day. We usually get the beef kabab and it packed with flavor. Waleed, the owner, is a total sweetheart too! More...
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Mark Harazim
Walking into Harissa’s for the first time last night the atmosphere was cheerful and inviting with Chef Walid being the first to greet and welcome us. Having quickly earned our trust we placed all matters of gastronomy into his hands letting him decide what we would have - do the same and you won’t be disappointed! Appetizers, cocktails, dinner and tea were prepared to perfection, and as we dined a musical trio enchanted the night with an eclectic blend of jazz and Middle Eastern music while dancers engaged in an expressive yet playful danse du ventre. More...
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Ally U.
This place is amazing! They have an outdoor patio space that is perfect for summer. And everything we tried was delicious! The lamb was seasoned really well and the baba ganoush and pomegranate/walnut dips are a must. We also tried the baklava for dessert, I recommend it. The owner was super nice and full of good stories. More...
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Shaku G.
This has to be one of the best Mediterranean restaurants I have eaten in. The kebabs are cooked to perfection, tender with lot of flavor. The Walids combination palette is a feast for vegetarians! If you haven't tried Lebanese food here you are really missing something amazing! Best Mediterranean restaurants in Seattle! More...
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Chelsea L.
We love the atmosphere of this restaurant. If you choose to eat inside, they often have some lovely, mellow live music playing, and if you choose to eat outside, they have a nice little patio shaded by vines. We found the food here to be either very good or very average. We ordered the combination appetizer plate with various dips and thought two of the dips were outstanding (notable hummus) while two were average. My mom ordered the combination seafood stew which was delicious. All of the meat, which included shrimp, scallops, and salmon, blended surprisingly well in the stew and were cooked well. The lamb kebab was slightly above average even though it was a tad over cooked. The grape leaves were a bit disappointing, but not terrible. The tabbouleh salad was pretty good, and the Caesar salad was very flavorful, but drowning in dressing - if you must have a Caesar salad with your meal, order the dressing on the side. I would eat here again, especially if they have good music! More...
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S S.
That's some darn tasty falafel, served with really brightly flavored Lebanese salad. Just the right blends of parsley, basil, onion, tomato, and vinegar. ..absolutely lovely. And the falafel was crisp on the outside with complex, deep, comforting flavors within. Nice casual eighborhood vibe from the wait staff, I felt very welcome. Yum!! More...
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Michael K.
Thank you for powerwashing the sidewalk and for sweeping up the broken glass in the street. Â I noticed!
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Thomas H.
Great little Middle eastern place tucked into a great little space. It's a mom and pop type place but the food is amazing. Coming from Detroit I know my Middle Eastern food well and this place knows how to make a dish. More...
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Joey S.
We had a GROUPON we needed to use. Made a reservation on Open Table and walked in. Wow. What we didn't expect was walking into a live performance by the soulful jazzy sounds of Soul Food. It is a small restaurant, and the ​band took up a good fifth of the place, but we immediately felt warm and welcomed in spite of being so surprised. The food was very very tasty. Even if it wasn't, we would have enjoyed our experience.  You can show up at Harissa on Thursdays if you want to hear Soul Food. I highly recommend it. :) More...
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Mia Z.
Went with a Groupon. Food was absolutely amazing. Hands down the best Mediterranean food I have ever had. Some people gave 3 stars for the menu being overpriced. Yeah...I agree. Well so go with a Groupon! Then it's super value and great food!! More...
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Lindsay R.
This place is the hidden gem of Ravenna! We stopped in on a Saturday night on a whim and were bowled over by the simple menu with rich flavors. The dolmas were warm and fresh and the lamb was cooked to perfection. Best Mediterranean food I've had in Seattle!! More...
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Tanya A.
I was visiting from out of town. Really fun experience with live music and a cool atmosphere. Â The food was delicious, especially the hummus. We got the Combo appetizers and also combo kabobs. Can't complain about anything. Drinks were also great... He made me a cocktail of his choosing, and I loved it. The owner was awesome and we had great service. Loved our night out at this place. More...
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Kathleen A.
Best Mediterranean food I've eaten in this city in 20 years. Had dinner there last night for the first time. Definitely will return. Will bring friends.
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Barb R.
We had dinner a couple of weeks ago at Harissa and went back for a second visit last night. Â Both meals were amazing -- the homemade pit bread alone is worth the trip -- we ordered two appetizers, the Greek salad and the lamb platter (the special of the night) to share. Â The food is very high quality and the portions are generous.This has to be one of the most overlooked restaurants in Northeast Seattle. Â Very nicely decorated dining room, great service and a very attentive owner/chef. More...
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Brandon F.
This is one of our favorite middle eastern restaurants in Seattle. The kabobs are always tender and tasty. We love the eggplant salad with fresh flatbread. The tabouleh is fresh and zesty! Highly recommend! More...
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Maria Y.
I was surprised to find that I hadn't already reviewed Harissa. I guess I forgot. My visit a few days ago was at least my third (maybe fourth) over the last few years. My family has visited this restaurant a few times for birthdays and other special occasions. The food here is quite good, but everything seems to cost a few dollars more than I would expect. It's a nice treat though.On this recent visit my group shared the appetizer combo plate, which came with two baskets of fresh pita bread sprinkled with feta, and four dips: hummus, eggplant salad (this had a really nice smoky taste), a spicy salsa-like chunky tomato salad, and labneh (creamy yogurt/cheese with herbs). I loved the fresh pita bread and the dips went well with it.For my main dish I ordered the meat special: lamb meatballs stew. This stew had a good amount of lamb in it, along with many different kinds of vegetables in a tomato broth. Overall, the flavor of this stew wasn't my favorite, but I did like the wide variety of vegetables that were in it, and that the vegetables were tender but not mushy. (I remember carrots, mushrooms, zucchini, green beans, tomatoes, corn, broccoli, lima beans, and possibly a few others.) The stew also came with a side of rice pilaf and a choice of two salads (house or Caesar). I opted for the Lebanese House Salad, which has red onions, tomatoes, feta cheese and cucumbers on it. The salad was fresh and has a good balance of lettuce, dressing and toppings.In the past, I've ordered the mixed kabob (chicken, lamb and beef) which I enjoyed. The kabobs come with rice pilaf, grilled onions, tomato, and spicy-ish pepper. It's plenty of food, especially if you order an appetizer (and honestly, appetizers/mezze are probably my favorite part of Mediterranean food so I always want them!)This restaurant has live music on the weekends (and belly dancers!) It's frequently been somewhat quiet/empty in here when we've been in, which is a little awkward, but the owner is friendly and likes to chat. He even brought us a bonus baklava this time! More...
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Megan K.
I love Harissa. I've been here a few times for birthday parties, which was super fun with the music and belly dancing. We are between 20-25 year olds and it's definitely a fun place to come on weekends and host an event. They allowed us to stay as long as we like. We danced on the dance floor. They let us play our own music when customers start leaving. Food is yummy but a bit expensive. Service is beyond great!! More...
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Gary T.
Top notch Mediterranean food! The Lamb stew & salads are rock star. They even prepared a birthday treat for our son. The staff went out of there way make our dining experience special. Â Thank-you! More...
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Mimi H.
This place is awesome!! Food is Delicious! Best pita bread ever. Service is fantastic, the most sweet and friendly guy. The ambiance is beautiful, we came not knowing about the live music and belly dancers. ....it was unexpected and the musicians could jam too! More...
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Deeana H.
Such an amazing place!! Always the best entertainment on Friday's and Saturday's and their virgin cocktails are amazing, have the owner make them for you if he's there - love the ambience and they have amazinggggggg lebne! ! Favorite place to go to for birthdays or a fun night!! More...
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Nikhil A.
Amazing food! The salmon kebabs were delicious and the rotisserie style chicken special was out of the world. The mezze combination appetizer was one of the best I've had. But the ultimate best was the fresh pita they make themselves and their secret Harissa sauce, which is to die for! More...
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Kathleen B.
Absolutely delicious food and great service. We'll be back for sure. Â Its was such a treat to find a good restaurant in the heart of the Ravenna neighborhood that has such good food AND service.
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Mindy B.
Good and diverse menu. Attentive staff. Many different seating options, including generous size booths.
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Abilash R.
Real good service. As soon as we entered, the host got us good seats and walked us through the specials. The music wasn't intrusive and the hosts were pretty attentive. Good beer selection. Will return.
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Annie W.
Great deal with friendly staff!!!!Will come back again for dining or for bears;)Seems like I have to write more so my surprise can go through the Yelp as soon as possible.Please ~~~~~~get it done ~~~~~~
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James W.
I love coming out to Harissa and bringing my friends and family here. The food is delicious with a lot of flavor. The venue is great for birthday parties because it has a dance floor. Highly recommended
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Said S.
Hands down the best Mediterranean restaurant any I've been to thus far!! The food is exceptional and I have posted a picture of dessert for you all to see yourself. This is my second time here now and I will be back next week! I love the fact that they have live music and belly dancers. More...
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Paul B.
The owner, Walid, is most gracious and his food is fabulous. Dessert - TO. DIE. FOR. We will be back. And soon too!
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Angela K.
I had an excellent dinner here with my girlfriends. The service was warm and friendly with great reco's on wine and meals.
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Paula G.
We really enjoyed our evening. Dinner was delicious and Walid was personable and entertaining. We are definitely coming back.
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Mark W.
I love coming to Harissa. Â Whether just for an early dinner during the week or to come late Friday or Saturday night and hang around after dinner for the live music and belly dancing. Â The food is delicious and I think very reasonably priced and good sized portions for Seattle. Â I usually order the Kabobs. Â And the owner Walid is a super nice guy. Â Great spot for our neighborhood community. More...
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V M.
My experience here was above and beyond the usual restaurant experience. The food here was delicious and fresh, but then it helps that I really like middle eastern food. We ordered the mixed kabob, greek salad, spanikopita, and appetizer combo. We also had the baklava for dessert. The highlights for me was the appetizer combo, which I would definitely order again. I usually skip appetizers but I was glad we didn't. It comes with three dips, each which were delicious and had really strong flavors. I also really liked the greek salad. It was very fresh, but it must be the dressing that makes the difference. I did not find the portions to be small, however, I don't have the largest appetite but I can see how the spanikopita might not be very filling. I also though the baklava was delicious, usually it is too sweet for me, but this wasn't and it also had a nice light flavor. As far as service concerns, we had excellent service but we were also there when it was slow. More...
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DF H.
I would make a point to go back. Excellent food and smart enjoyable service. 0 = No information1 = Inadequate. A sub-par place. 2 = Edible but nothing to brag about3 = Acceptable with potential. Worth revisiting but no hurry necessary.4 = Delightful and delicious. Worth continuing to explore.5 = Exceptional and transformative. What happens when talented people care. More...
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Robert V.
Excellent food that overshadows some neglectfulness in the service. Â Moderate not gluttonous portions (which I prefer). Â Very fresh. Â I very much enjoyed my visit and will return. More...
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Ashok G.
I have been fortunate to have eaten at many great restaurants in the past from having lived in Manhattan, Singapore, Tokyo, Chicago, L. A. and Seattle. Â I can honestly say that Harissa is among my very favorite restaurants and the food is outstanding! Â The salmon kebabs are out of this world! Â The appetizer dip combination plate and special naan-like pita bread is a great way to start the meal! Â Walid is a terrific host and extremely friendly! Â I would highly recommend this place and hope that you like it as much as I do. Â Ashok Gangolli More...
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