Arabesque On Devine - Columbia

The food at this restaurant was fantastic - fresh, authentic, and delicious. The service was fast and our server was very pleasant. There are plenty of options... read more The food at this restaurant was fantastic - fresh, authentic, and delicious. The service was fast and our server was very pleasant. There are plenty of options for vegans, vegetarians, and meat-eaters, all of which are also healthy.

We patronized this place last week, we were not disappointed! So my wife and I ordered a couple of the appetizers (the steamed muscles, Damascus bread, and appe... read more We patronized this place last week, we were not disappointed! So my wife and I ordered a couple of the appetizers (the steamed muscles, Damascus bread, and appetizer sampler , a couple entrées (NZ lamb chops and mixed grill platter , and desert (Limoncello Mascarpone Cake and tiramisu . Everything was wonderful. The muscles were delicious, not too tough but not soft either. The sauce they came in was a wonderful compliment. The sampler had delicious humus. The stuffed grape leaves were not bad, but I thought maybe had a touch of bitterness (maybe from the brine? . The Damascus bread was SO GOOD! I had to remind myself to keep my carbs down and not eat it all. My wife and I thought our entrées were very good. The meat was all tender and flavorful. The shrimp on the grill platter were huge! I also liked that the chicken was tender, not overcooked. My wife thought the lamb chops were also delicious, the rice and vegetables were a wonderful accompaniment. She's not a big lamb lady, but for this one time she took the plunge and she enjoyed the dish very much (consuming all the chops first . The desert was probably a bad decision, we were already so full and probably should not have aggravated our stomachs with more food. But upon seeing the Mescarpone and Tiramisu, we couldn't possibly turn it down! Both were so delicious and so rich! I didn't know if Lebanese cuisine delved into something Italian like these, but they definitely did a great job preparing them. We probably added 4 percentage points to our body-fat proportion that night, but it was well worth it! The service was good; we were attended to regularly and the food was brought out in good time. The restaurant's decor and dining area was very appealing to the senses. There's a front area that looks more relaxed and a traditional seating in the back area. It did have a feel that took us away from SC for a bit. 5 for 5 on everything, we will come back. Thanks guys.

I do not recommend this restaurant. My husband and I decided to try a new place, as we usually go to the same places. We were quickly seated by our server since... read more I do not recommend this restaurant. My husband and I decided to try a new place, as we usually go to the same places. We were quickly seated by our server since there were only 3 people at the bar. It seemed like the owner or manager was tending the bar and entertaining them with laughter. I ordered the lamb plate and my husband ordered a gyro plate. After waiting 15-20 minutes, our food arrived, but my order was completely wrong. I tried to talk to the owner/manager, but she seemed uninterested in fixing the mistake and made me feel unwelcome. The chef, a middle eastern man, even came out and seemed more interested in socializing with the bar patrons than fixing the issue. I left feeling hungry and disappointed by the treatment I received. I will not be returning to this restaurant, as I felt my race played a factor in the poor service. I do not recommend this place to anyone.

We went to eat right when they were changing over from lunch to dinner. The food was cold and we had to ask the waitress to warm it up, the order was all wrong... read more We went to eat right when they were changing over from lunch to dinner. The food was cold and we had to ask the waitress to warm it up, the order was all wrong and when we ask our waitress about about she seem to have an attitude about it. But she put it in wrong!! Barely anyone was in there but she just disappeared for so long. The bathrooms had no toilet tissue or hand towels in there and we asked if they could fix that they never did!! I would definitely not come here for a good experience it was a waste of our time and money!

Staffing could be better for the speed of service all the way around read more Staffing could be better for the speed of service all the way around