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Laheeb Grill

Middle eastern restaurant

One of the Top rated Middle eastern restaurants in (Old) Ottawa


Address

973 Montréal Rd, Ottawa, ON K1K 0S6, Canada

Website

www.laheebrestaurants.com

Contact

+1 613-749-0707

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (853 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Wednesday: 11 am to 8:30 pm
  • Thursday: 11 am to 8:30 pm
  • Friday: 11 am to 9:30 pm
  • Saturday: 11 am to 9:30 pm
  • Sunday: 11 am to 8:30 pm
  • Monday: 11 am to 8:30 pm
  • Tuesday: 11 am to 8:30 pm

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  • 5/5 Ashley 9 months ago on Google
    Absolutely delicious with huge portions. The price is sooooo inexpensive. Our group was shocked by the amount of food for the price. The food was outstanding. The meat had flavour with good amount of smokiness, it was also very tender and juicy. I'm just in complete shock. Will definitely order again. I also ordered their 1kg chicken Kabab because that's my favorite meat from laheeb. Came with around 15(?) skewers. It was super inexpensive!! The 0.5 kg chicken kabab came with 8 skewers. The arayes were alright.
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kate K. 11 months ago on Google
    We just had a lunch in this authentic restaurant, and were blown away by the quality of the food and very good prices. There is a great variety of meat including beef, lamb and chicken. The meat is cooked on coal grill and it tastes so good! We also loved hummus, and even took some with us. The service is great, there was some wait for the food, but it's because it's cooked from a scratch on fire, and in the end it is so delicious, it's worth the wait. I highly recommend this unique restaurant!
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Zena 2 years ago on Google
    Laheeb has quickly become a family favorite! Everything is always so tender and flavorful. I will note though that the portions are a lot smaller and not as generous as other Middle Eastern restaurants. We have also found discrepancies amongst orders. Sometimes our fries or humus will be filled as expected and other times halfway filled. Still deserves a 5 star as everything is always fresh and delicious.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Minhaz S. 1 year ago on Google
    I can't say enough good things about this hidden gem. I haven't had charcoal BBQ like this in Ottawa in the past 2 decades. I took the family platter, that has all the various skewers. since the place is small, best to do a takeout. The setting could use a facelift, but then again it's the food in these sort of gems that have you returning.I hope they continue with their taste and quality for years to come.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 gillian m. 1 year ago on Google
    Edit: the owner offered to remake the meal & it tasted delicious! The owner Muhammad was very kind & accommodating & ensured our lamb chops were well done this time. Will be visiting again & would definitely recommend this restaurant & excellent customer service!! Yummy Chicken skewers & fresh hummus too! Ordered lamb chops & chicken skewers with salad. The lamb meat was so tight & undercooked & had difficulty to eat it. The skewers were a bit salty. Heard great things about the restaurant but sadly it disappointed
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Moeed A. 2 years ago on Google
    Food tasted really flavorful just like how authentic middle eastern food should taste like which reminded me of the country (UAE) where I grew up. It was not bland tasting at all like food from other middle eastern restaurants in Ottawa. It'll definitely be valid to order from here on a daily basis.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 temidayo o. 2 years ago on Google
    Went there yesterday with my boyfriend, the SAJ Chicken Shawarma was amazing!! The chicken was flavourful & tender. Will definitely be returning .
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mona A. 2 years ago on Google
    Last time we ordered mixed grill. It was juicy, tender and well seasoned. I highly recommend this restaurant. It’s very clean and their prices are reasonable. It’s the best middle-eastern BBQ in Ottawa and Gatineau. Don’t forget to order hummus and garlic on the side ;)
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sarah S. 2 years ago on Google
    The charcoal grill makes it even better, but the quality of the meat and chicken (and portions) are amazing! The workers are beyond amazing! In and out, absolutely loved everything about this hidden gem! Also, I’m very picky about this kind of food since visiting Lebanon, this is the first place in Canada that I genuinely enjoyed that reminded me of Lebanon ❤️
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ahlam A. 3 years ago on Google
    The best grilled restaurant on Ottawa wallah. An amazing staff and Affordable price. If I eat every day from this restaurant I’ll never feel full and I’m waiting the new location to be opened. Thank you so much and I wish u guys all the best inshallah.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Aryana A. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing food! Tender meat with great sides. My absolute favourite kebab place! I refuse to eat Arabic grills anywhere else now.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Zee M. 1 year ago on Google
    Placed an order from this place the mixed platter came with beef and chicken fries and some veggies. The portion is not too big but the price is more than reasonable 16$ plus tax . The food was very tasty and you get pita with it . I would definitely try other stuff and order again . I recommend!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Gihad Q. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing staff👨🏼‍🍳, The food 🍗🍢is really Excellent, The best grilled restaurant on Ottawa, the prices 💰are fair, Everything is made fresh🥗. Thanks 🙏 for everyone in the restaurant.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 J R. 3 years ago on Google
    I went there for my first time, waited almost an hour for this!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ghewa G. 3 years ago on Google
    This restaurant was recommended to us by a family member. We ordered last week for the first time and again this week. We are very impressed with the food quality at reasonable pricing. They are very friendly and the restaurant is clean. Some reviewers commented on the small skewers, this may be true however they definitely compensate with the amount of food served. We look forward to our next order.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 N B. 2 years ago on Google
    Very good service and prices love it definitely coming back
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Amy K. 1 year ago on Google
    Literally and honestly one of the worst restaurants in Ottawa! Had a stop there after seeing the good reviews and ordered a very light meal and it took them more than an hour to make the food ready! The restaurant was very crowded and the staff asked us to change our table because they weren’t able to place a big family with whatever they had in the venue. Omg! The restaurant wasn’t clean and the restroom was awfuly dirty…! While being there waiting to have our food ready, I’ve seen a lot of skip the dish and Uber eats drivers waiting for a long time to get the orders. While giving the order, the person on the front told us they sold out the rice but I’ve seen them serving the rice to the family came 30 mins after us- we were amazed and such a shame! Their ventilation system wasn’t working properly and smoke all over the place! With the customers that they have I understand that working for them would be a overwhelming but I overheard employees fighting together which made us very uncomfortable. Food finally came in after quite a long time… and the quality was of average. I am a foodie person and love middle eastern cuisines but will not visit this place ever again!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 AJ 1 year ago on Google
    Good food quality, fresh and tasty. Not suitable to dine in, only three tables in the small dining area, poor service. The Mixed Mashwi plate was a good choice, they brought food in paper plates, no water offered! Taboleh salad is over priced. Not going there again. It's recommended only for take away!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Chaz z. 6 months ago on Google
    The smokey flavor from the charcoal is unmistakable and adds such a nice depth of flavor to an already delicious sandwich. The service is great and the employees are super helpful and friendly! Filet mignon sandwich (4.9/5) -lots of super tender and delicious beef with an amazing smokey charcoal flavor -the toppings and sauces they added made this stand out significantly from the flavor of any other shawarma style wrap -one of the more unique and unmistakable wraps I've ever had *update; added pictures of a kebab platter from another delicious visit*
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Saiku S. 10 months ago on Google
    Most authentic Shawarma in Ottawa. Homey feel and taste to everything about/from it. Top 3 most visited spots in the 4 plus years I lived by Preston street.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Salam S. 1 year ago on Google
    Everything was amazing; the service and the food. Charcoal grilling your favourites (shish kabob, shish taouk, etc.) only improves the flavours!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Shuaib S. 3 years ago on Google
    Fantastic place with a great cook/ owner. This person knows what he's doing and delivers consistently high quality. I came to this place a year or so again and then back again recently. When the taste makes you nostalgic and is amazing 6ou can't help but appreciate the craft. Not everyone can make proper kebabs and cook them well. Often times poor kebabs are dry and unimaginative in their spices etc. Not Laheeb. These kebabs are juice, savoury and best of all, you can buy them in bulk! Definitely a new favourite for me!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kris M. 3 years ago on Google
    High recommend! Fresh and tasty.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mitchell J. 3 years ago on Google
    Laheeb is a rare find!! Amazing meat and their sauces are unique and to die for! Would recommend 100%
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rayan F. 1 year ago on Google
    This place was amazing, super cute spot and the aesthetic is super nice, we celebrated a birthday and they went above and beyond, the decorated and added balloons which was so nice of them. Staff was always checking up on us making sure w head enough to tables and chairs and asking if we needed anything. The food was good and the prices are amazing compared to other places. We were highly satisfied with the food the staff and the place :)

  • 5/5 Ahmed K. 2 years ago on Google
    I've been to dozens and dozens of Arab and charcoal grills along the years, and this is easily among the top 3 I've had. No fuss, no frills. Just straight up fire 🔥.

  • 5/5 Osman T. 2 years ago on Google
    This is, by far, the best grilled meat restaurant that I have visited in Ottawa. Amazing and friendly staff. The food is authentic, the meat is tender and juicy and the atmosphere is great. Prices are very reasonable too. Very highly recommended!

  • 2/5 Biggie Always a. 3 years ago on Google
    We ordered the family meal that feeds seven . First off the chicken and beef kofta are really small and dry also the chicken Kabab were dry too . The rice and the whole chicken were way too salty . The beef Kabab and the garlic sauce were really good . I expected much better from them . I will try to attach a picture as well .

  • 5/5 Faisal E. 3 years ago on Google
    A+

  • 5/5 Abdullah A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Frankly, another luxury thing, after grilling on charcoal ... Yesterday I asked for a kilo of mixed grills. With food coma 😂 ... Everything was wonderful. Honestly, God bless you for this soul with food ... God willing, the time comes to the feathers, and the one after that comes out on coal ... (Original) شي فاخر عالآخر صراحة،،ما في بعد الشوي عالفحم...مبارح طلبت كيلو مشاوي مشكلة كان خيالي،،،اللحمة الشقف كانت متل الزبدة بتذوب بتمك،،الكباب اللحمة والدجاج جوسي وبهارات رائعة،،،الشيش طري وناهي،،والتوم عندهم بدخلك بfood coma 😂... كل شي كان رائع صراحة الله يباركلكم على هالنفس بالأكل... ان شاء الله المرة الجاي عالريش واللي بعدها جاج عالفحم...بدنا نعمل سياحة غذائية عند الشباب

  • 5/5 GERRY BRIAN DE M. 3 years ago on Google
    The Best of Grill house in Ottawa. Our first time ordering from Laheeb and I have to say the quality, service, portions size and price was amazing. I'm Portuguese and I know what grilled meats are and let me tell you this place is awesome. Loved the chicken salad, filet mignon kebabs, rice, potatoes and especially the home made Hummus. Congrats to the whole team. I will be back definately

  • 5/5 Daad R. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing food!!

  • 5/5 Hoda F. 3 years ago on Google
    Absolutely love their food! The service is excellent, and they always accommodate your orders. The lentil soup is a great appetizer too!

  • 5/5 Iven L. 3 years ago on Google
    WOW WOW WOW! we stumbled upon this restaurant very hungry. We ordered the family mega meal for 7 plus lamb chops (actually it was for 4 very hungry people). The food was delicious and we think it is one of the best Kabab places in Ontario! plus the Hummus hmmmm was so delicious. Lastly, the people working at this establishment was very friendly and we need more places like this during this difficult time we live in.

  • 5/5 Pranav K. 3 years ago on Google
    Charcoal based fantastic kebabs and shish taauk sandwiches...lamb chops are also good for those who like them a bit rare...

  • 4/5 Andrea O. 1 year ago on Google
    Our first time here, and we liked it. Staff was friendly, food was good, and prices were reasonable. I am glad we ordered take-out because the sitting place was full of smoke from the grill. They have a parking lot.

  • 5/5 Mariam K. 3 years ago on Google
    The food was really good! It was our first time trying and we were very impressed with the taste and quantity. The service was really good, and the owner was super nice! I would highly recommend this place if your looking for good quality middle eastern food. 10/10!

  • 5/5 Greylocks61 1 year ago on Google
    I checked the reviews and went yesterday. As others have said I was not disappointed. My called in order for the family meal was ready when I arrived. This is not a big fancy place but they DO cook on real charcoal and you can see the grill from the entrance. This makes a world of difference on the taste and we truly enjoyed our meal.

  • 5/5 Tom J. 3 years ago on Google
    The food is really good and the prices are fair. Everything is made fresh. The whole place smells great (like charcoal grill and kebabs) and they have a friendly staff!

  • 5/5 Jason R. 3 years ago on Google
    First time trying delivered BBQ Great food and even after traveling, food was like it just come off the grill in my own backyard!! Great food! HUGE portions! Fast services! Would definitely recommend 👌 👍 and will definitely order again!!

  • 5/5 Jimmy P. 3 years ago on Google
    Our first time ordering from Laheeb and I give 5 stars! We’ve been back daily for 3 days lol.. My daughter loves the Mixed Mashawi with French fries, as we all do. The lentil soup is very tasty as is the egg plant dip and kebabs. They use a charcoal grill and the smell and taste of the food is like a trip to Flavour Town! If you don’t call ahead expect to wait as they make all food to order so it’s fresh and hot.

  • 5/5 P B. 5 months ago on Google
    You must try the Mixed Mashawl platter because it's 10/10 delicious! It's their best menu item. I also love their filet mignon, falafel and chicken shawarma. The owner Osama is very friendly and easy to talk you if you need menu recommendations! I miss their buffet. Try Laheeb and make it your 2nd home😋

  • 5/5 Rej C. 8 months ago on Google
    Pleasantly surprised by the food. Great tasting charcoal cooked food. Skewers with grilled onions and tomatoes are absolutely delicious. Owner is very friendly, makes us feel very welcomed. Prices are good. Worth a visit if you're in the area. Shared lot with a subway. Lots of parking in a convenient location. Busy lunch destination.

  • 1/5 Yang Song (. 6 months ago on Google
    I ordered several Arayes on Ubereats… I assumed they are not supposed to be this burnt?

  • 5/5 jamil a. 3 years ago on Google
    Top rated BBQ restaurant with fair prices. friendly staff providing exceptional service.

  • 5/5 Rosie J. 3 years ago on Google
    Tried something new and LOVED it!

  • 5/5 Andre P. 3 years ago on Google
    Mixed Mashawi Meal with garlic is the go-to. I want to use the F-word to describe how delicious it is, but I will stay civil

  • 3/5 Tumpa M. 3 years ago on Google
    Not really like their foods especially the fries part. Could be better.

  • 5/5 Taras Z. 3 years ago on Google
    On Sunday our family was taking a COVID walk, when suddenly we came across the most amazing aromas of charcoal grill, and decided we had to try it. Tonight we ordered the mixed Mishawi grill with Fatouch salad and rice pilaf sides. We were not disappointed. The food is outstanding, with 4 excellent tender meats (chicken kabob, filet Mignon, kabob beef and shish tawook), all charred on the outside and moist and succulent inside. Masterfully seasoned and very tasty. Very friendly staff. They make meals to order so it is always fresh. We will definately be coming back and telling all our friends about this wonderful find.

  • 5/5 Emily H. 3 years ago on Google
    Food was so delicious. Definitely will eat here again. Plus the service was great all in all I Definitely recommend here to eat.

  • 4/5 Muhammad A. 3 years ago on Google
    Good food. Severely overpriced comparable to a fancy dine in. I got a small plate of rice to add to a giant order for 6 bucks. I had to remind them about the drinks that came with the order. They are nice but a bit un-organzied

  • 5/5 Ahmed E. 3 years ago on Google
    Excellent food. Very reasonable prices. The grilled beef is great

  • 5/5 Ayad Harake �. 3 years ago on Google
    Really good food quality and good price! I truly recommend it.

  • 5/5 Rebecca K. 3 years ago on Google
    Excellent food. Ordered the mega meal; so much food, hot, savoury and lots of variety. Good value. Great service.Will definitely order again.

  • 5/5 Marcel R. 3 years ago on Google
    Excellent restaurant, offering delicious grilled meat and foods, love their yummy marinades 😋

  • 5/5 Yousuf F. 3 years ago on Google
    Great food at amazing prices

  • 5/5 Bader A. 3 years ago on Google
    The best of the best medetrian grill ever

  • 4/5 Rania A. 3 years ago on Google
    I highly recommend this restaurant. One of the best in town. Delicious and fresh food with good quality and clean resurant. There is no enough staff to help causing the orders to be late sometimes.

  • 5/5 Javaria N. 3 years ago on Google
    It was our 2nd visit to this place. Ordered their family meal (for7) and though owner told us that rice is finished but he was kind enough and cooked for us a new batch. While picking up our food, he included garlic sauce too though it wasn't part of the meal. Food was really delicious. Loved the eggplant dip and Fattoush. Portions were good enough. We will be his regular customers now!

  • 5/5 Kristen Rudderham von F. 3 years ago on Google
    Really exceptional, high end quality and excellent Covod protocols. Looks unassuming on the outside but the food was fantastic and much more sophisticated than I expected. Really well done seasoning and freshness.

  • 5/5 David 3 years ago on Google
    Very friendly and clean. The food was very good,fresh and hot. First time here but not the last. Great value for a great meal

  • 4/5 Mahmoud A. 3 years ago on Google
    I ordered from them through Uber eats. I would say the grilled kafta and chicken tastes good but the meat does not taste good. Go for kafta and chicken. Food was well packed and the amount is good however I don't think the family meal actually covers 7 people as advertised.

  • 5/5 Mohammad Shaheedul A. 3 years ago on Google
    Don't get fooled by the appearence..... Kabab at "Laheeb" is probably the tastiest one I have enjoyed in Ottawa. And as a double bonus, the amount of food you'll get is quite satisfactory for a relatively cheaper prize tag! For me though, most importantly, they serve Halaal food. If this a is a priority for you, look no further. I see this store for a few months when driving by the Montreal Road (they have opened about nine months ago), but today I actually went there for the first time. And, I plan to go there with my kids and other family members, many.... more.... times..... Their sitting arrangement are not super nice or cozy, but the food will possibly make you happy. If you enjoy this kind of food, I highly recommend it for you.

  • 3/5 ahed s. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The food is very good and you are satisfied with the problem, but the problem is every time that there are fewer things than the one before it, I mean, maybe they will lack bread or other things ... I wish if there were people working on it, it is not a surprise every time (Original) الاكل كتير طيب وزاكي بس المشكلة كل مرة بطلع مع الاكل اشياء أقل من اللي قبلها يعني ممكن ينقصوا الخبز او اشياء تانية ... ياريت لو في ستاندرد شغالين عليه مش كل مرة مفاجأة

  • 5/5 Kathleen P. 3 years ago on Google
    Wow! Unbelievable charcoal meat. The hummus, babaganoush, and garlic are also unreal. We will definitely order again

  • 5/5 Gregory M. 3 years ago on Google
    Delicious and affordable lebanese food, freshly grilled on charcoal. Really liked their chicken kabab and fries


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Halal food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Healthy options
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Catering
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery

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