Al-Amir Restaurant Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Al-Amir Restaurant, a vibrant gem nestled in the heart of Portland, offering an exquisite taste of Lebanese cuisine. With an inviting atmosphere that echoes its history as a former speakeasy, Al-Amir emphasizes warmth and hospitality, as highlighted by many delighted diners.
The menu showcases a delightful array of dishes, perfect for sharing. From their renowned stuffed grape leaves and flavorful humus to the tender roasted lamb, each dish is crafted with care and authenticity. Notably, nearly the entire menu is gluten-free, catering to various dietary needs while ensuring no one misses out on the experience.
Rich flavors abound in every bite, making it an ideal choice for everything from casual dinners to special occasions. Be sure to indulge in their mouthwatering baklava for dessert. Al-Amir is not just a meal but an experience waiting to be savored!
Entrees
Shish Kabob
Grilled cubes of lamb or beef marinated in Al-Amir’s special blend of spices. Served with rice.
Vegetarian Maza Al- Amir
Vegetarian. Hummus, Baba Ghannooj,Warak Enab, Tabouli and Falafel. Choice of one entree; Vegetable Shish Kabob, Warak Enab, Khuddar-wa-Riz or Batinjan. Served with rice.
Krydis
Grilled prawns marinated in lemon, special blend of herbs and Al-Amir’s magic garlic. Served with rice.
Vegetable Shish Kabob
Vegetarian Skewer of grilled cauliflower, zucchini, onion, pepper and tomato. Served with rice.
Kharouf Mohammar
Lamb seasoned in Al-Amir’s special spices and roasted over low fire. Served with cucumber yogurt sauce on the side. Served with rice.
Shish Tawook
Grilled cubes of tender chicken breast marinated in Al-Amir’s magic garlic, oil, and lemon. Served with rice.
Maza Al-Amir 'Lebanese Tour"
Hummus, Baba Ghannooj, Grape Leaves, Tabooli, and Falafel. Choose one: Chicken Kabob or Beef Kabob or Lamb Kabob or Kafta Kabob, or Kharouf. (Gluten-Free/ Entree does not come with soup or salad)
Kafta Kabob
Traditional Lebanese grilled kabob.Ground lean mix of lamb & beef mixed with parsley, onions and seasonings. Served with rice.
Khuddar -Wa-Riz
Vegetarian. Sauteed cauliflower, zucchini, and carrots. Topped with Al-Amir’s magic garlic and tahini sauce. Served with rice.
Salata - Krydis
Mixed greens, cucumber, tomato, and parsley. Mixed with Al-Amir's garlic dressing. Topped with seasoned grilled shrimp
Salata Al- Amir
Vegetarian. Mixed greens, cucumbers, tomatoes and parsley. Mixed with Al-Amir’special garlic dressing.
Falafel
Vegetarian. Lebanese Salad; mixed greens, tomatoes,cucumbers, onions and parsley. Mixed With lemon juice, olive oil, sumac, garlic and toasted Lebanese bread.
Salata - Dajaj
Mixed greens, cucumber, tomato, and parsley. Mixed with Al-Amir's garlic dressing. Topped with grilled filet of chicken
Salata - Jibne
Mixed greens, cucumber, tomato, and parsley. Mixed with feta cheese and Al-Amir's garlic dressing
Tabooli
Vegetarian.Traditional Lebanese salad; chopped parsley, dry mint, and tomato.Mixed with lemon juice and olive oil.
Salads
Appetizers
Hummus
Vegetarian. Gluten free. Garbanzo beans blended with garlic, tahini sauce and lemon juice.
Shawarma With Hummus
Platter of hummus topped with your choice of: lamb or chicken shawarma.
Al-Amir Sampler
Platter of Hummus, Baba Ghannooj, Tabooli, Grape Leaves and Falafel.
Khudar
Sauteed cauliflowers, zucchinis, and carrots. Topped with garlic and tahini sauce.
Falafel
Vegetarian. Gluten free. Vegetable patties of garbanzo, fava beans and blend of Lebanese spices.
Veggie Warak Enad
Grape leaves filled with tomato, parsley, basmati rice, and chickpeas. Simmered with lemon, olive oil, garlic, and herbs.
Baba Ghannooj
Vegetarian. Gluten free. Char Broil eggplant; smoky flavor, blended with garlic, tahini sauce, and lemon juice.
Kafta Arayes
Specially seasoned ground beef mixed with parsley, onions and stuffed in pocket bread. Grilled to a crisp!
Meat Warak Enad
Grape leaves filled with seasoned ground beef, basmati rice, and chick-peas, Simmered with lemon, olive oil, garlic, and herbs