Lebanese Taverna

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Sauteed Shrimp

We went to Lebanese Taverna the other day.  While we usually like to make our own food, sometimes we get lazy.
We've been to Lebanese Taverna on numerous occasions before, and we always get the same dishes.  (Yes, we were even lazy about blogging too ... heh heh.)

Fresh Pita Bread

We started with some pita bread, freshly baked from the oven.  Yes, it was piping hot and slightly salty.  A very good way to begin the meal.  I never try the dipping sauce, so I can't comment on it.
We had sautéed shrimp (above) for appetizer.  It was very delicious!  The shrimp was really fresh and the marinade/spices added a nice tangy touch.  Very well executed.

Braised Lamb Shank

The braised lamb shank was really succulent and fragrant.  It was buried in a mound of tomato sauce, which added a nice flavor to the meat.  I particularly loved the vegetables, especially the mushroom (unfortunately there was only one).  I don't know what they did to the grilled vegetables, but they were very fresh and sweet.  The meat was tender and flavorful too.  I am not a fan of grains usually, but the bulgar pilaf was said to be very good.

Grilled Whole Mediterranean Sea Bass

Ahhh ... Mediterranean Sea Bass ... or was it branzino?  We love branzino around here and this execution was near perfect.  Really light and simply prepared with a touch of salt.  The meat was very flaky, flavorful, and silky.  The grilled vegetables were of course very fresh and sweet.  There was also freshly fried pita chips.  I didn't try the dipping sauce so I can't comment on it.
And finally ... because we loved the sautéed shrimp so much, we just had to get another order!

Sauteed Shrimp x 2

So flavorful and succulent!  We left very satisfied.  It is a very nice neighborhood restaurant and it has never failed us.

Lebanese Taverna
Multiple Locations
Arlington | Washington, D.C. | Bethesda | Baltimore | Tysons Galleria | Pentagon Row