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    The Gate To The Mediterranean

    16925 Ventura Blvd

    Encino, CA 91316


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    Appetizers

    • Hummus

      Crushed cheakpeas mixed with tahini and lemon juice
      $9.00
    • Hummus With Meat

      Homemade hummus topped with filet mignon and pine nuts
      $15.00
    • Baba Ghanouj

      Smashed eggplant mixed with tahini and lemon juice
      $9.00
    • Muhammara

      bread crumbs, crushed walnuts, red pepper, and olive oil
      $14.00
    • Kebbeh Nayyeh

      Lebanese steak tartare mixed with spices, olive oil, and onions
      $15.00
    • Basturma

      Seasoned air dried beef
      $14.00
    • Grape Leaves

      Tender grape leaves stuffed with rice and vegetables
      $12.00
    • Labneh Harra

      Strained plain yogurt mixed with fresh mint, cucumber and jalapenos
      $10.00
    • Veggie Labneh

      Strained plain yogurt served with fresh vegetables and olive oil
      $12.00
    • Shanklish

      Spicy aged Mediterranean cheese mixed with vegetables and olive oil
      $12.00
    • Cheese Plate

      Feta cheese served with cucumber, olives, fresh mint and tomatoes
      $16.00
    • Falafel Mezza

      Crispy chickpeas patties mixed herbs and spices
      $10.00
    • Cheese Rolls

      Fried rolls stuffed with cheese, fresh mint and onions
      $12.00
    • Spinach Fatayer

      Fresh baked dough stuffed with spinach, onions and lemon juice
      $12.00
    • Sambousek

      Fresh Fried dough stuffed with beef, and pine nuts
      $14.00
    • Arayes

      Marinated Minced beef mixed with onions and parsley
      $13.00
    • Fried Kebbeh

      Minced beef stuffed with ground beef, onions and pine nuts
      $12.00
    • Fried Halloum

      Pan fried haloum served with tomatoes, cucumbers
      $18.00
    • Seasoned Fries

      Fried fries with spices
      $8.00
    • Veggie Sampler

      Falafel, Hummus, Grape Leaves, Baba Ghanouj and Tabbouleh
      $16.00
    • Famous Sampler

      Cheese Rolls, Fried Kebbeh, Falafel, Sambousek and Seasoned fries
      $18.00

    Family Dinner

    • Byblos Mezza

      2 Salads (Tabbouleh, Fattoush) 10 Mezzas (Cheese plate, Labneh, Hummus, Baba Ghanouj, Grape Leaves, Kebbeh Nayueh, Cheese Rolls, Fried Kebbeh, Falafel, Seasoned Fries)
      $30.00
    • Byblos Plus

      3 Kababs (Chicken, Beef Lula, Beef Kabab) 2 Salads (Tabbouleh, Fattoush) 10 Mezzas (Cheese, Labneh, Hummus, Baba Ghanouj, Grape Leaves, Kebbeh Nayueh, Cheese Rolls, Fried Kebbeh, Falafel, Seasoned Fries) Served family style with rice
      $40.00
    • Beirut Dinner

      3 Kababs (Chicken, Beef Lula and Beef), 2 Salads (Tabbouleh, Fattoush), 12 Mezzas (Cheese Plate, Labneh, Hummus, Baba Ghanouj, Grape Leaves, Kebbeh Nayueh, Cheese Rolls, Fried Kebbeh, Falafel, Seasoned Fries, Soujuk, Maaneh, Served family style with rice
      $45.00

    Salads & Soups

    • Lentil Soup

      Lentil chopped with onions and olive oil. Served with pita chips
      $8.00
    • Mediterranean Salad

      Parsley, tomatoes, cucumbers, mint, lemon juice and olive oil
      $10.00
    • Fattoush Salad

      Lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, mint pomegranate and pita chips
      $10.00
    • Tabbouleh Salad

      Chopped parsley, tomatoes, onions, lemon juice and olive oil
      $11.00
    • Falafel Salad

      Lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, radish, turnips, lemon juice topped with tahini
      $11.00

    Sandwich Wraps

    Pickles, garlic paste and lemon juice
    • Chicken Kabab Sandwich

      Marinated grilled chicken breast served with salad and Garlic Paste
      $14.00
    • Lula Kabab Sandwich

      Marinated ground beef served with salad
      $14.00
    • Beef Kabab Sandwich

      Marinated beef filet mignon served with salad
      $15.00
    • Lamb Sandwich

      Marinated lamb filet served with salad
      $16.00
    • Chicken Shawarma Sandwich

      Marinated slices of chicken breast served with seasoned fries and Garlic Paste
      $14.00
    • Beef Shawarma Sandwich

      Marinated slices of beef filet mignon served seasoned fries
      $14.00
    • Maaneh Sandwich

      Mediterranean sausage sautéed served with seasoned fries
      $14.00
    • Soujouk Sandwich

      Beef sausage sautéed with tomatoes served with seasoned fries
      $14.00
    • Falafel Sandwich

      Crispy chickpeas patties with mixed herbs served with salad
      $12.00
    • Eggplant Sandwich

      Fried eggplant seasoned served with salad
      $12.00
    • Cauliflower Sandwich

      Fried caulifower seasoned served with salad
      $12.00

    Veggie Entrees

    • Falafel Entrée

      6 falafel patties, lettuce, tomatoes, parsley, onions and tahini sauce
      $13.00

    Entrees

    • Chicken Kabab Entree

      Marinated grilled chicken breast served with rice, hummus, salad and Garlic Paste
      $21.00
    • Lula Kabab Entree

      Marinated ground beef served with rice, hummus and salad
      $21.00
    • Beef Kabab Entree

      Marinated beef filet mignon served with rice, hummus and salad
      $25.00
    • Lamb Kabab Entree

      Marinated lamb filet served with rice, hummus and salad
      $25.00
    • Combo Kabab

      Chicken and beef kabab served with rice, hummus, salad and Garlic Paste
      $22.00
    • Chicken Shawarma Entree

      Marinated slices of chicken breast served with rice, hummus, salad and Garlic Paste
      $21.00
    • Beef Shawarma Entree

      Marinated slices of beef filet mignon served with rice, hummus and salad
      $22.00
    • Mix Grill Kabab

      Chicken, lula and beef kabab mixed grill served with rice, hummus and salad (2pp)
      $34.00

    Seafood Entrees

    • Shrimp Kabab

      Grilled shrimp tossed with garlic, herbs and lemon juice
      $30.00
    • Grilled Salmon

      Grilled filet marinated with garlic, rosemary, oregano, olive oil served with parsley tahini sauce
      $30.00
    • Tilapia

      Grilled filet Tilapia served with seasoned fries and tahini sauce
      $25.00
    • Sultan Ibrahim

      Deep fried Mediterranean Sea Bass served with seasoned fries and tahini sauce
      $40.00
    • Branzino

      Grilled Mediterranean fish served with seasoned fries and tahini sauce
      $35.00

    Specialties

    • Lamb Kastaleta

      Tender center-cut lamb chops, season and grilled.
      $34.00
    • Quails

      Grilled and seasoned Ferri Quails with garlic, cilantro and lemon juice
      $20.00
    • Frog Legs

      Pan fried frog legs sauteed with garlic, cilantro and lemon juice
      $20.00

    Deserts

    • Ashta

      Ashta topped with honey and banana, serving for 2
      $15.00
    • Baklava

      Your choice of Walnut or Cashew, 1 piece
      $2.50
    • Fruit Plate

      Mixed fruits cut and served fresh
      $15.00
    • Sparkling Candles

      $5.00

    Beverages

    • Coke

      12 FL OZ
      $3.00
    • Diet Coke

      12 FL OZ
      $3.00
    • Sprite

      12 FL OZ
      $3.00
    • Fanta

      12 FL OZ
      $3.00
    • RedBull

      12 FL OZ
      $6.00
    • Lemonade

      $3.00
    • Ice Tea

      $3.00
    • House Coffee

      Arabic Coffee freshly prepared
      $5.00
    • American Coffee

      American coffee daily fresh
      $4.00
    • Espresso Coffee

      Espresso Coffee
      $5.00
    • Hot Tea

      $2.00
    • Herbal Tea

      $2.00
    • Water Bottle (S)

      16.9 FL OZ
      $5.00
    • Water Bottle (L)

      $7.00
    • Arnold Palmer

      $4.00
    • Apple Juice

      $4.00
    • Orange Juice

      $4.00
    • Pineapple Juice

      $4.00
    • Cranberry Juice

      $4.00
    • Lemon Mint Smoothies

      $8.00
    • Lemonade Smoothies

      $8.00
    • Mango Smoothies

      $8.00
    • Watermelon Smoothies

      $8.00
    • Strawbery Smoothies

      $8.00
    • Banana Strawbery Smoothies

      $8.00

    Dine IN

    Hookah DINE IN

    • Regular Head

      $25.00
    • Apple Head

      $33.00
    • Pineapple Head

      $60.00
    • Refill Reg. Head

      $10.00
    • Refill Apple Head

      $15.00

    Online Orders

    Catering Packages

    • Family Package

      2 Kababs (Chicken, Beef Lula) 2 Salads (Tabbouleh, Fattoush) 10 Mezzas (Cheese Plate, Labneh, Hummus, Baba Ghanouj, Grape Leaves, Kebbeh Nayueh, Cheese Rolls, Fried Kebbeh, Falafel, Seasoned Fries) Served family style with rice
      $116.00+
    • Feast Package

      3 Kababs (Chicken, Beef Lula and Beef Kabab), 2 Salads (Tabbouleh, Fattoush), 12 Mezzas (Cheese Plate, Labneh, Hummus, Baba Ghanouj, Grape Leaves, Kebbeh Nayueh, Cheese Rolls, Fried Kebbeh, Falafel, Seasoned Fries, Soujuk, Maaneh, Served family style with rice
      $156.00+

    Go Boxes

    • Go Chicken Kabab

      Marinated grilled chicken breast served with rice, hummus and Garlic Paste
      $13.00
    • Go Beef Lula Kabab

      Marinated ground beef served with rice and hummus
      $14.00
    • Go Beef Kabab

      Marinated beef filet mignon served with rice and hummus
      $15.00
    • Go Lamb Kabab

      Marinated lamb filet served with rice and hummus
      $15.00
    • Go Combo Box

      Chicken and beef kabab served with rice and hummus
      $16.00
    • Go Shawarma Chicken

      Marinated slices of chicken breast served with rice, hummus and Garlic Paste
      $13.00
    • Go Shawarma Beef

      Marinated slices of beef filet mignon served with rice and hummus
      $13.00
    • Go Falafel

      Crispy chickpeas patties mixed herbs served with rice and tahini
      $10.00
    • Order Attention Required

    Samplers

    • Veggie Sampler

      Falafel, Hummus, Grape Leaves, Baba Ghanouj and Tabbouleh
      $14.00
    • Famous Sampler

      Cheese Rolls, Fried Kebbeh, Falafel, Sambousek and Seasoned fries
      $16.00

    Cold Appetizers

    • Hummus

      Crushed cheakpeas mixed with tahini and lemon juice
      $8.00
    • Baba Ghanouj

      Smashed eggplant mixed with tahini and lemon juice
      $8.00
    • Hummus With Meat

      Homemade hummus topped with filet mignon and pine nuts
      $14.00
    • Muhammara

      bread crumbs, crushed walnuts, red pepper, and olive oil
      $13.00
    • Kebbeh Nayyeh

      Lebanese steak tartare mixed with spices, olive oil, and onions
      $15.00
    • Basturma

      Seasoned air dried beef
      $13.00
    • Grape Leaves

      Tender grape leaves stuffed with rice and vegetables
      $10.00
    • Labneh Harra

      Strained plain yogurt mixed with fresh mint, cucumber and jalapenos
      $8.00
    • Veggie Labneh

      Strained plain yogurt served with fresh vegetables and olive oil
      $10.00
    • Shanklish

      Spicy aged Mediterranean cheese mixed with vegetables and olive oil
      $13.00
    • Cheese Plate

      Feta cheese served with cucumber, olives, fresh mint and tomatoes
      $15.00
    • Cucumber Laban (Jajek)

      Laban or Tzatziki yogurt with sliced cucumber and mint
      $10.00

    Hot Appertizers

    • Falafel Mezza

      Crispy chickpeas patties mixed herbs and spices
      $8.00
    • Cheese Rolls

      Fried rolls stuffed with cheese, fresh mint and onions
      $12.00
    • Spinach Fatayer

      Fresh baked dough stuffed with spinach, onions and lemon juice
      $10.00
    • Sambousek

      Fresh Fried dough stuffed with beef, and pine nuts
      $12.00
    • Arayes

      Marinated Minced beef mixed with onions and parsley
      $12.00
    • Soujuk

      Beef sausage sautéed with tomatoes
      $13.00
    • Maaneh

      Mediterranean sausage sautéed with fresh garlic and lemon juice
      $12.00
    • Fried Kebbeh

      Minced beef stuffed with ground beef, onions and pine nuts
      $12.00
    • Batata Harra

      Potatoes sautéed with chili pepper, cilantro and garlic
      $8.00
    • Seasoned Fries

      Fried fries with spices
      $7.00
    • Fried Halloum

      Pan fried haloum served with tomatoes, cucumbers
      $17.00

    Soup, Salad & Sides

    • Lentil Soup

      Lentil chopped with onions and olive oil. Served with pita chips
      $7.00
    • Mediterranean Salad

      Parsley, tomatoes, cucumbers, mint, lemon juice and olive oil
      $9.00
    • Fattoush Salad

      Lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, mint pomegranate and pita chips
      $9.00
    • Tabbouleh Salad

      Chopped parsley, tomatoes, onions, lemon juice and olive oil
      $14.95
    • Falafel Salad

      Lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, radish, turnips, lemon juice topped with tahini
      $10.00
    • Vegetable Plate

      Mixed vegetable plates includes lettuce, tomatos, onions, fresh mint, jalapenos, and reddish
      $6.00+
    • Garlic Paste

      Garlic paste sauce prepared fresh
      $1.50+
    • Tahini

      Tahini Paste mixed with fresh lemon
      $1.50+
    • Pickles & Turnips

      $4.00

    Sandwiches & Wraps

    • Chicken Kabab Sandwich

      Marinated grilled chicken breast served with salad and Garlic Paste
      $12.00
    • Lula Kabab Sandwich

      Marinated ground beef served with salad
      $12.00
    • Beef Kabab Sandwich

      Marinated beef filet mignon served with salad
      $13.00
    • Lamb Sandwich

      Marinated lamb filet served with salad
      $14.00
    • Chicken Shawarma Sandwich

      Marinated slices of chicken breast served with seasoned fries and Garlic Paste
      $12.00
    • Beef Shawarma Sandwich

      Marinated slices of beef filet mignon served seasoned fries
      $12.00
    • Maaneh Sandwich

      Mediterranean sausage sautéed served with seasoned fries
      $12.00
    • Soujouk Sandwich

      Beef sausage sautéed with tomatoes served with seasoned fries
      $12.00
    • Falafel Sandwich

      Crispy chickpeas patties with mixed herbs served with salad
      $10.00
    • Eggplant Sandwich

      Fried eggplant seasoned served with salad
      $10.00
    • Cauliflower Sandwich

      Fried caulifower seasoned served with salad
      $10.00

    Kabab Entrees

    • Chicken Kabab Entree

      Marinated grilled chicken breast served with rice, hummus, salad and Garlic Paste
      $17.00
    • Lula Kabab Entree

      Marinated ground beef served with rice, hummus and salad
      $17.00
    • Combo Kabab

      Chicken and beef kabab served with rice, hummus, salad and Garlic Paste
      $18.00
    • Beef Kabab Entree

      Marinated beef filet mignon served with rice, hummus and salad
      $21.00
    • Lamb Kabab Entree

      Marinated lamb filet served with rice, hummus and salad
      $22.00
    • Chicken Shawarma Entree

      Marinated slices of chicken breast served with rice, hummus, salad and Garlic Paste
      $17.00
    • Beef Shawarma Entree

      Marinated slices of beef filet mignon served with rice, hummus and salad
      $18.00
    • Mix Grill Kabab

      Chicken, lula and beef kabab mixed grill served with rice, hummus and salad (2pp)
      $30.00

    A La Carte

    • Chicken Kabab by the Skewer

      (1) Skewer - Marinated grilled chicken breast served with grilled vegetables
      $13.00
    • Lula Kabab by the Skewer

      (1) Skewer - Marinated ground beef served with grilled vegetables
      $13.00
    • Beef Kabab by the Skewer

      (1) Skewer - Marinated beef filet mignon served with grilled vegetables
      $15.00
    • Lamb Kabab by the Skewer

      (1) Skewer - Marinated lamb filet served with grilled vegetables
      $16.00
    • Chicken Shawarma by the Pound

      (1) lbs - Marinated slices of chicken breast served with garlic paste
      $20.00
    • Beef Shawarma by the Pound

      (1) lb - Marinated slices of beef filet mignon served with tahini sauce
      $22.00

    Seafod Entrees

    • Shrimp Kabab

      Grilled shrimp tossed with garlic, herbs and lemon juice
      $25.00
    • Grilled Salmon

      Grilled filet marinated with garlic, rosemary, oregano, olive oil served with parsley tahini sauce
      $25.00
    • Tilapia

      Grilled filet Tilapia served with seasoned fries and tahini sauce
      $20.00
    • Sultan Ibrahim

      Deep fried Mediterranean Sea Bass served with seasoned fries and tahini sauce
      $35.00
    • Branzino

      Grilled Mediterranean fish served with seasoned fries and tahini sauce
      $30.00

    Specialty Entrees

    • Lamb Kastaleta

      Tender center-cut lamb chops, season and grilled.
      $30.00
    • Quails

      Grilled and seasoned Ferri Quails with garlic, cilantro and lemon juice
      $17.00
    • Frog Legs

      Pan fried frog legs sauteed with garlic, cilantro and lemon juice
      $17.00

    Deserts

    • Ashta

      Ashta topped with honey and banana, serving for 2
      $15.00
    • Fruit Plate

      Mixed fruits cut and served fresh
      $15.00
    • Baklava

      Your choice of Walnut or Cashew, 1 piece
      $2.00

    Drinks

    • Sole Arte Water

      Sole Arte premium Italian mineral water
      $5.00+
    • Sole Arte Sparkling

      Sole Arte premium Italian sparkling mineral water
      $5.00+
    • Soft Drinks

      $3.00
    • RedBull

      12 FL OZ
      $6.00
    • Espresso Coffee

      Espresso Coffee
      $4.00
    • American Coffee

      American coffee daily fresh
      $3.00
    • House Coffee

      Arabic Coffee freshly prepared
      $4.00

    New Years Eve

    Tickets

    • VIP

      $250.00
    • T200

      $200.00
    • T150

      $150.00

    Catering

    • Hummus Half Sheet

      $40.00
    • Hummus Full Sheet

      $75.00
    • Labneh Half Sheet

      $40.00
    • Labneh Full Sheet

      $75.00
    • Labneh Harra Half Sheet

      $40.00
    • Labneh Harra Full Sheet

      $75.00
    • Muhammara Half Sheet

      $60.00
    • Muhammara Full Sheet

      $90.00
    • Baba Ghanouj Half Sheet

      $50.00
    • Baba Ghanouj Full Sheet

      $90.00
    • Kebbeh Nayeh Half Sheet

      $55.00
    • Kebbeh Nayeh Full Sheet

      $95.00
    • Fattoush Half Tray

      $40.00
    • Fattoush Full Tray

      $70.00
    • Tabbouleh Half Sheet

      $55.00
    • Tabbouleh Full Sheet

      $95.00
    • Cabbage Salad Half Sheet

      $40.00
    • Cabbage Salad Full Sheet

      $70.00
    • Grape Leaves by Piece

      $1.75
    • Grape Leaves Dozen

      $18.00
    • Cheese Rolls by Piece

      $2.00
    • Cheese Rolls Dozen

      $20.95
    • Fried Kebbeh by Piece

      $2.50
    • Fried Kebbeh Dozen

      $27.50
    • Falafel by Piece

      $1.75
    • Falafel Dozen

      $18.95
    • Spinach Fatayer by Piece

      $2.00
    • Spinach Fatayer Dozen

      $21.50
    • Sambousek by Piece

      $2.00
    • Sambousek Dozen

      $21.50
    • Rice Tray Half Tray

      $30.00
    • Rice Full Tray

      $50.00
    • Chicken Kabab by Skewer

      $12.00
    • Beef Kafta by Skewer

      $11.00
    • Filet Mignon by Skewer

      $14.00
    • Lamb Chops by Piece

      $8.00
    • The Gate Select 1 Kabab, 2 appetizers, 1 Salad, rice, pickles & olives, pita and ashta.

      $450.00
    • The Gate Deluxe select 2 kabob, 2 appetizers, 1 salad, rice, pickles & olives, pita and ashta.

      $600.00
    • The Gate Feast Select 2 kabob, 4 appetizers, 2 salad, rice, pickles & olives, pita and ashta.

      $660.00

    Grape Leaves

    $10.00

    Tender grape leaves stuffed with rice and vegetables

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    All hours
    Sunday11:00 am - 8:00 pm
    MondayClosed
    Tuesday11:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Wednesday11:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Thursday11:00 am - 10:30 pm
    Friday11:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Saturday11:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Restaurant info

    We are one of the finest Mediterranean restaurants in the Los Angeles area. Open daily for lunch and dinner, you will find delicious authentic Lebanese food prepared fresh daily! We offer vegetarian and vegan entrées and mezza appetizers, along with variety of kebab and seafood platers. The Gate also offer full catering menu options for corporate luncheons, events and all special occasions.

    Location

    16925 Ventura Blvd, Encino, CA 91316

    Directions


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