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    Nicholas Restaurant - Madison

    1109 SE Madison St.

    Portland, OR 97214


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    Food

    Small Bites

    • Hummus

      A smooth mixture of garbanzo beans, tahini, garlic, oil, and lemon. VGN GF

      $9.00
    • Baba Ghanoush

      A smooth mixture of roasted eggplant, lemon juice, garlic, and olive oil. VGN GF

      $9.00
    • Tzatziki

      Lebanese style yogurt sauce made with garlic, lemon juice, and blended cucumbers. GF

      $9.00
    • Toum

      Lebanese style garlic aioli made with lemon juice and olive oil. VGN GF

      $9.00
    • Muhamra

      Roasted red pepper walnut hummus. VGN GF

      $9.00
    • Labneh

      Lebanese yogurt cheese topped with zaatar, olive oil, tomatoes, cucumber, kalamata olives, and mint. GF

      $9.00
    • Shatta

      Lebanese style hot sauce made from chili peppers, blended with spiced and herbs.

      $4.00
    • Tabouli Salad

      Parsley, mint, quinoa, lemon, olive oil, tomatoes, and onions. VGN GF

      $9.00
    • Arnabeet

      Lebanese style fried cauliflower tossed in our salt and pepper mix and topped with tahini. VGN GF

      $10.50
    • Majadra

      Brown lentil jasmine rice topped with caramelized onions. VGN GF

      $9.00
    • Baked Feta Cheese Macaroni

      Feta cheese and macaroni made with a house cream sauce.

      $13.00
    • Falafel Balls

      Garbanzo beans, parsley, onion, and spices formed into balls and fried. Served with tahini. VGN GF

      $9.00
    • Kibbeh Balls

      Ground lamb, bulgur wheat, onions, potatoes, and Lebanese spices formed into balls and fried.

      $10.00
    • Meat Grape Leaves

      Ground beef, rice, tomatoes, and spices rolled into dolmas. Served with tzatziki. GF

      $9.00
    • Veggie Grape Leaves

      Rice, tomato, onions, parsley, and garbanzo beans rolled into dolmas. Served with tahini. VGN GF

      $9.00
    • Spanikopita

      Phyllo dough layered with a Lebanese spinach and feta mix. Served with tzatziki.

      $13.00
    • Zaatar Fries

      House cut fries tossed in zaatar and served with harissa sauce. VGN GF

      $9.00

    Wraps

    • Nicholas Chicken Wrap

      Sliced breaded chicken breast. Loaded with lettuce, onions, tomatoes, pickled turnips, parsley, and tzatziki.

      $15.00
    • Shawarma Wrap

      Thinly sliced meat marinated in onions, red wine vinegar, and Lebanese spices. Loaded with lettuce, onions, tomatoes, pickled turnips, parsley, and tahini.

      $15.00
    • Falafel Wrap

      Garbanzo beans, parsley, onion, and spices formed into balls and fried. Loaded with lettuce, onions, tomatoes, pickled turnips, parsley, and tahini. VGN

      $15.00
    • Gyro Wrap

      Classic Greek style lamb gyro. Loaded with lettuce, onions, tomatoes, pickled turnips, parsley, feta cheese and tzatziki.

      $15.00

    Mezzas

    • Arabian Breeze Mezza

      Hummus, muhamara, caramelized onions mixed with tahini, majadra, fried cauliflower, and falafel. VGN GF

      $19.50
    • Dipping Mezza

      Hummus, baba ghanoush, muhamra, and labneh. GF

      $19.50
    • Meat Mezza

      Hummus, tzatziki, tabouli, falafel, lamb spiced pie, and meat stuffed grape leaves.

      $19.50
    • Vegetarian Mezza

      Hummus, tzatziki, tabouli, falafel, small spinach pie, and veggie grape leaves.

      $19.50

    Salads & Soup

    • Tabouli Salad

      Parsley, mint, quinoa, lemon, olive oil, tomatoes, and onions. VGN GF

      $9.00
    • Fettoush Salad

      Mixed greens, arugula, basil, mint, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, radish, pita chips, and pomegranate vinaigrette dressing. VGN

      $11.50
    • Lebanese Salad

      Organic mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, feta cheese, kalamata olives, topped with our house dressing. GF

      $16.50
    • Chicken Thigh Kabob Salad

      Two chicken thigh kabobs over mixed greens, cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, feta cheese, and kalamata olives, then topped with our house dressing.

      $18.50
    • Chicken Breast Kabob Salad

      Two chicken breast kabobs over mixed greens, cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, feta cheese, and kalamata olives, then topped with our house dressing.

      $18.50
    • Lamb Kabob Salad

      Two lamb kabobs over mixed greens, cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, feta cheese, and kalamata olives, then topped with our house dressing.

      $19.50
    • Zaatar Salmon Kabob Salad

      Two lamb kabobs over mixed greens, cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, feta cheese, and kalamata olives, then topped with our house dressing.

      $19.50
    • Beef Kafta Kabob Salad

      Two beef kafta kabobs over mixed greens, cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, feta cheese, and kalamata olives, then topped with our house dressing.

      $18.50
    • Veggie Kabob Salad

      Two skewers of your choice over mixed greens, cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, feta cheese, and kalamata olives, then topped with our house dressing.

      $17.50

    Kabob Plates

    • Chicken Thigh Kabob Plate

      Chicken thigh marinated in olive oil, garlic, paprika, and lemon. Served with two skewers over saffron jasmine rice, tzatziki, and toum. GF

      $18.50
    • Chicken Breast Kabob Plate

      Chicken breast marinated in olive oil, garlic, yogurt, paprika, and lemon. Served with two skewers over saffron jasmine rice, tzatziki, and toum. GF

      $18.50
    • Lamb Kabob Plate

      Lamb marinated in olive oil, garlic, mint, and lemon. Served with two skewers over saffron jasmine rice, tzatziki, and toum. GF

      $19.50
    • Zaatar Salmon Kabob Plate

      Atlantic salmon marinated in zaatar, olive oil, garlic, and lemon. Served with two skewers over saffron jasmine rice, tahini, and toum. GF

      $19.50
    • Beef Kafta Kabob Plate

      Ground beef mixed with parsley, onions, and spices. Served with two skewers over saffron jasmine rice, tzatziki, and toum. GF

      $18.50
    • Veggie Kabob Plate

      Tomato, potato, eggplant, mushroom, zucchini, and garlic topped with our sweet pesto herb dressing. Served with two skewers over majadra, tahini, and toum. GF VGN

      $17.50

    Specialty Dishes

    • Shawarma Plate

      Thinly sliced meat marinated in onions, red wine vinegar, and Lebanese spices. Served with hummus, cabbage kale garbanzo salad, and saffron jasmine rice. GF

      $18.50
    • Nicholas Chicken

      Sliced breaded chicken breast served on a bed of saffron jasmine rice and topped with tomatoes and tzatziki.

      $18.50
    • Spiced Minced Lamb over Hummus

      Minced lamb cooked with Lebanese spices served over a bed of hummus and topped with pine nuts. GF

      $18.50

    Pizzas & Pies

    • Spinach Pie Trio

      Three small pies filled with a spinach, sautéed onions, lemon juice, and olive oil mix. VGN

      $13.50
    • Chicken Kabob Pizza

      Mozzarella cheese, feta cheese, chicken, toum, grilled red peppers and onions, shredded basil, and parsley.

      $16.50
    • Manakish Pizza

      Olive oil-based zaatar spread, cucumbers, tomatoes, mint, and green olives, topped with labneh cheese.

      $15.00
    • Lebanese Sesame Cheese Pizza

      Mozzarella cheese, black sesame seeds, and parsley.

      $13.50
    • Pita Bread

      Our famous, loved by all, classic pita bread.

      $3.00
    • Gluten Free Pita Bread

      (contains dairy)

      $3.50

    Desserts

    • Baklava

      Crispy phyllo dough layered with walnuts and simple syrup. VGN

      $6.50
    • Assorted Baklava

      Rolled cashew baklava, birds nest pistachio baklava, ballourieh (pistachios with phyllo dough), and a classic walnut baklava.

      $12.00
    • Riz Bi Haleeb

      Lebanese style rice pudding topped with pistachios and cinnamon. GF

      $6.50
    • Knafeh

      A sweet Lebanese style cheesecake made with ashta and mozzarella cheese and topped with shredded phyllo dough and simple syrup.

      $8.50
    • Peanut Butter Chocolate Baklava

      Crispy phyllo dough layered with walnuts, chocolate chips, and peanut butter.

      $8.50

    Kids Meals

    • Kids Chicken Kabob Meal

      One chicken thigh kabob, saffron jasmine rice, s’mores, watermelon, sliced cucumber and carrots, and tzatziki.

      $12.00
    • Kids Cheese Pizza Meal

      Two small cheese pizzas, s’mores, watermelon, sliced cucumber and carrots, and tzatziki.

      $12.00

    Sides

    • Zaatar & Oil Dip

      $2.00
    • Dollop Toum

      $2.00
    • Dollop Tzatziki

      $2.00
    • Dollop Tahini

      $2.00
    • Saffron Jasmine Rice

      $5.00
    • Chicken Thigh Kabob Skewer

      $5.50
    • Chicken Breast Kabob Skewer

      $5.50
    • Lamb Kabob Skewer

      $6.00
    • Beef Kafta Kabob Skewer

      $5.50
    • Zaatar Salmon Kabob Skewer

      $6.00
    • Veggie Kabob Skewer

      $5.50
    • Side Shawarma Meat

      $5.00

    Drinks

    House Drinks

    • Strawberry Lemonade

      Fresh lemonade blended with strawberries.

      $5.50
    • Mint Lime Lemonade

      Fresh lemonade infused with mint.

      $5.50
    • Mango Lassi

      Mango yogurt smoothie.

      $5.50
    • Cinnamon Mint Iced Tea

      $5.00
    • Cinnamon Mint Hot Tea

      $5.00
    • Arnold Palmer

      Our take on this classic drink. Fresh mint lemonade mixed with our cinnamon mint iced tea.

      $5.50
    • Turkish Cold Brew

      Chocolate, cream, caramel, and whipped cream.

      $5.50
    • Classic Turkish Coffee

      Traditionally brewed hot Turkish coffee infused with cardamom.

      $5.50
    • Coke

      $4.50
    • Diet Coke

      $4.50
    • Sprite

      $4.50
    • Perrier

      $3.00
    • Shirley Temple

      $5.50

    Mocktails

    • Jallab Sparkler

      Date molasses, rose water, and sparkling water. Topped with pine nuts.

      $9.00
    • Naked Spring

      Cucumber juice, basil and sumac infused simple syrup, and lime juice.

      $9.00
    • Naked Cedar

      Watermelon pureé, pineapple juice, rose water, and lime.

      $9.00

    Lunch

    Lunch Bowls

    • Shawarma Bowl

      Thinly sliced meat marinated in onions, red wine vinegar, and Lebanese spices. Served with saffron jasmine rice, tahini, diced tomatoes, and cabbage garbanzo salad. GF

      $14.50
    • Kabob Bowl

      One skewer of your choice served with saffron jasmine rice, tzatziki, toum, and cabbage garbanzo salad.

    • Roasted Veggie Bowl

      Cauliflower, zucchini, yellow squash, mushrooms, majadra, and tahini. VGN GF

      $14.50
    • Veggie Mezza Bowl

      Hummus, falafel, tahini, tabouli, and majadra. VGN GF

      $14.50
    • Lamb Gyro Bowl

      Classic Greek style lamb gyro. Served with saffron jasmine rice, tzatziki, diced tomatoes, and cabbage garbanzo salad.

      $14.50
    • Nicholas Chicken Bowl

      Sliced breaded chicken breast. Served with saffron jasmine rice, tzatziki, diced tomatoes, and cabbage garbanzo salad.

      $14.50

    Alcohol

    House Cocktails

    • First Date

      Jallab (date molasses), Rittenhouse Rye, Ancho Reyes Chile, and lime.

      $13.00
    • Beirut South

      Wild Roots Vodka, lime, ginger juice, ginger simple syrup.

      $12.50
    • Lebanon Vacation

      Pineapple rum, mango lassi, lemon juice. Served up.

      $10.50
    • Arak Mojito

      Arak is a traditional Middle Eastern spirit with anise and licorice flavors. Pairs well with our mint lemonade to create a mojito to remember.

      $12.50
    • Beirut Spring

      100% Agave Tequila, blended cucumber and basil, basil simple syrup, and lime juice.

      $12.50
    • Beirut Betty

      Aria Gin, elderflower liqueur, lemon, rosewater.

      $12.50
    • Turkish Cold Brew Martini

      Turkish cold brew, Wild Roots Vodka, Kahlua, simple syrup, and a splash of oat milk.

      $12.50
    • Cedars Passion

      Stoli Orange Vodka, watermelon pureé, pineapple juice, rose water, and lime.

      $12.50
    • Spicy Old Fashioned

      Templeton Rye, Ancho Reyes Chile Liqueur, simple syrup and orange bitters. Garnished with a cherry and an orange twist.

      $12.50
    • Nicholas Margarita

      100% Agave Tequila, Ancho Reyes Verde, fresh lime, fresh grapefruit– slightly spicy with a salted rim.

      $12.50
    • Arak

      A Middle Eastern spirit with anise and licorice flavors. Served over ice, which turns it a soft white color and topped with an edible flower.

      $11.00
    • Nicholas Shandy

      Gigantic Kolsch, lemon and lime juice, served over ice.

      $7.50
    • Nicholas Mimosa

      Fresh squeezed orange or grapefruit juice, Cava Brut.

      $10.50
    • Spiked Mint Lemonade

      $12.00
    • Spiked Strawberry Lemonade

      $12.00
    • Blood Mary

      Our special Bloody Mary mix, lemon juice and Wild Roots Vodka. Garnished with cucumber, tomato, cheese, olives and falafel.

      $15.00

    Beer

    • Almaza

      Lebanon, Pilsner ABV 4.2%. Very light floral hops and toasted malt.

      $8.00
    • Portland Cider Company "Kinda Dry"

      An English style cider made with apples from the NW. Balanced, off dry and crisp. ABV 6.9%

      $8.00
    • Best Day Brewing Hazy IPA (NA)

      Non-Alcoholic brew with rich, fruity aromas and juicy tropical hop flavors for a light and bright finish.

      $8.00
    • Daura Damm Lager

      Gluten Free. A fresh-tasting beer, with a lively acidity. The finish is bitter.

      $7.00

    Wine

    • 12 e Mezzo, Primativo del Salento Bottle

      (Italy) Great structure with notes of ripe fruits, tobacco leaves and cocoa. Slightly spicy finish with hint of vanilla.

      $30.00
    • Ixsir, Altitudes Red Batroun Bottle

      (Lebanon) Notes of blackberry and black currant give this wine a soft and complex character.

      $33.00
    • 2022 Ayoub Pinot Noir-Anonimo Vineyard Bottle

      (Oregon) Features a captivating nose of black cherry, cinnamon, jasmine tea, and licorice, with a lush palate of spiced dark red fruit and bergamot tea. Refined tannins and a long, harmonious finish promise beautiful development over time.

      $89.00
    • 2022 Memoirs Pinot Noir Bottle

      (Oregon) Offers a perfumed nose of black cherry, spice, and damp clay, with vibrant layers of red/black fruit and a touch of blood orange on the palate. Elegant and complex.

      $57.00
    • Coopers Hall, Cascade Red

      (Portland) Red blend that leans towards a Cabernet Sauvignon, sourced from organic certified and sustainable vineyards. Half Bottle(500ml)

      $21.00
    • Coopers Hall, Pinot Noir

      (Portland) Light bodied, aromatic, with notes of ripe raspberry, cherry, and black tea. Half Bottle(500ml)

      $21.00
    • 2022 Ayoub Chardonnay Bottle

      (Oregon) romas of toasted brioche, lemon zest, jasmine, pear, and wet stone, with flavors of lemon curd, orange zest, and saline minerality. Focused and perfectly balanced on the palate.

      $89.00
    • Ixsir, Altitudes Blanc Bottle

      (Lebanon) Floral and fruity blend with spicy undertones. A soft touch of acidity gives the wine a pleasant freshness.

      $33.00
    • Chateau Ksara, Blanc de Blancs Bottle

      (Lebanon) Blend of Sauvingnon Blanc and Chardonnay creates a pleasing balance of citrus and stone fruit with an elegant finish.

      $37.00
    • Coopers Hall, Pinot Gris

      (Portland) Notes of citrus blossom and wild honey. Balanced and fresh pinot gris with fruit sourced from the Eola-Amity Hills. Half Bottle(500ml)

      $26.00
    • Ixsir Grande Reserve Rosé Bottle

      (Lebanon) Balances bold exotic fruits with a refined finish of kumquat and orange-like acidity.

      $33.00
    • Acinum Sparkling Rosé Bottle

      (Lebanon) Balances bold exotic fruits with a refined finish of kumquat and orange-like acidity.

      $32.00
    • Mont Marcal, Cava Brut Reserva Bottle

      (Spain) Lively, dry bubbles with toasty apple and anjou pear flavors.

      $36.00

    All hours
    Sunday12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Monday11:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Tuesday11:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Wednesday11:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Thursday11:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Friday11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Saturday11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Restaurant info

    Portland’s Best Mediterranean Food Since 1987

    Location

    1109 SE Madison St., Portland, OR 97214

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