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In the end, we enjoyed this meal and it was definitely worth trying but did we absolutely love it? I'm not sure we did. We went for a later meal and the staff was super friendly and inviting, which was nice. The space is a BIT cramped and we happened to be between two large parties. Started with the hummus and wagyu beef cheek. While the wagyu was bound to be good, I'm not sure if added much to the hummus. The hummus was fine (certainly not the best I've had) and the pita was actually a bit thinner than I would have liked. Got the rakakat, mostly because it's a fun word to say. This was like a fancy cheese stick. Overall good but nothing terribly special. Kibbeh nayeh was next, which I was on the fence about ordering (not a huge tartare fan) and was pleasantly surprised by this. Akhtabut was next and is a must. We were always going to love this dish and it really was the star of the night. Cooked perfectly and aesthetically a beautiful dish- I think all octopus should now be served with pearl couscous. We rounded out the meal with the lamb shank, which was also a really delightful dish with fall-off-the bone tenderness and plating that was very well executed.

Everything was to die for. The octopus and the half chicken are particularly divine.

So, while I may have some bias in this, there is too much to list for how special this place is: the owners, kitchen and servers elevate the entire experience. Don't miss out on what will become a spot that'll be more and more difficult to attend, and jump in for the newly christened Brunch service. Thank you, a thousand times over, to the owners and to Bradyn for creating such a memorable meal for us!! The back patio was so charming and we were just thrilled the weather allowed us to enjoy all the atmosphere. Can't wait to get back!!

Wow. Perhaps one of the best meals I’ve had in NYC. Friendly service and absolutely divine food. We ordered: Hummus with beef cheek - light and fluffy hummus with a delicious beef cheek and pine nut topping. Flavorful and a wonderful starter. Fattoush - Zataar dressing on fresh romaine lettuce. Absolutely amazing. Lovely crunch and great acidity. Recommend 100% Batata Hara - so so so good. Crunchy, salty, perfectly fried potatoes served with an amazing garlic sauce. Definitely recommend Octopus - the octopus was cooked to perfection. I personally found the accompanying couscous and green beans to be a little lacking in flavor, but the char and flavor of the octopus made it an outstanding dish. Kafta - my favorite dish of the meal. Perfectly seasoned, juicy, and flavorful. Served with a pita and yogurt. Absolutely divine. Wonderful meal. Definitely recommend for all to try.

if you're looking for an elevated Mediterranean food spot, this is it! everything is so delicious, wine list is different and very nice

Nice atmosphere, good service. The hummus was just ok but I loved the fresh pita bread. The heirloom tomatoes were special, a lot of flavor for such a simple dish. The rakakat were delicious. The cauliflower appetizer had a nice spice to it and was perfectly cooked. The meat pies had a cinnamon spice that was kind of overpowering. The kafta was incredible and interesting dish. The meat was full of flavor, the garlic whip was outstanding. The lamb shank was a bit dry but the sauce and the grains and greens were perfect.

I had a wonderful meal at Sawa. Every bite was delicious, and I found new flavors in very familiar dishes. I've never had such an amazing eggplant that was so perfectly caramelized. The indoor and outdoor spaces are very cozy and with plenty of space between tables. The backyard is gorgeous in summer. I can't wait to go back and try more dishes. It is really an ideal place for a group.

The food was ok, adventurous dishes bit the tastes were not mature. Everything was very garlic-yy. The service was very slow, we got few of our appetizers first then 15 minutes later got some other ones and it took 30 min to get the food. They were checking every 5 minutes but the food was not coming!

Went with friends and family. Our server, Lara, was very kind and attentive. We were seated outside, which was a beautiful space. The food was amazing, 13/10. We ordered most of the things on the menu, and dessert. The fatteh batenjan and the half chicken were incredible. Definitely coming back again.

Wonderful experience packed full of flavors. You gotta love a menu that’s simple yet incredibly well executed, they recommended 5 items for 2 and I would say 4 could be enough and 5 if you’re hungry. Great cocktails and wine selection. The Beirut style Dorade can give any Branzino in the city a run for its money and you must try it. 10/10 would do it again.

We had an incredible meal at Sawa. Our server was super knowledgeable and helped guide us through the menu. Great drinks and wine list. We had tabouli, hummus with beef cheek, cheese rolls, garlic potatoes and the lamb chops. The hummus with beef cheek was a standout, the beef cheek was super tender and glazed with pomegranate molasses. The lamb chops were also a favorite, perfectly cooked and served with pickled green onions. For dessert we had the semolina cake with orange blossom custard. Everything was delicious!

Easily the best Lebanese restaurant in Brooklyn...and quite possibly all of NYC. Muhammara, baba w. Crisp garlic, and excellent cocktails (pomegroni was a favorite).

Food was alright but the service was terrible. Absolutely shameless. Host: Got there on time for our reservation, host tells us the table is still being prepped. We told them we'll step outside in front since the entrance is small and crowded. Waited for over 20 minutes, looking at them eye to eye but I guess they thought we were playing No Blinking because decide to never tell us or show any gesture our table was ready. Service: Got two orders of green tea. Maybe they should label it "1 pot of green tea for the price of two" since they only gave us a singular pot and two cups then charged us for 2. We asked them to refill the pot with hot water, they acknowledged with a sure, for the pot to never come back. Waitress comes back 15 minutes later and upon inquiry, she blatantly tells us, oh they just threw the pot into the dirty dishes. Another order?" No? You mean the second order you just never gave us and now wants to charge us another for your mistake? They just want to scam their customers. DO NOT come here. Multiple times they've also got the names of the drinks wrong even though they were only bringing one thing from the bar? I'm sorry that the last thing on their mind was serving the customer. How do you forget what you're holding during the short walk from the bar to table??? Did I say there's a $35 cake fee? THIRTY FIVE.