Marouch Lebanese Restaurant

(323) 662-9325

4905 Santa Monica Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90029 34.0909 -118.2963

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Neighborhoods: Wilshire Center / Koreatown, Central LA

Hours:

Tue-Sun 11am-11pm

Price:

$$

Last updated 6.04.11

Category:

Restaurants

Payment Methods:

American Express, Visa, Discover, Diners Club, MasterCard

Cuisine:

Middle Eastern, Lebanese

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In Short – Nestled in a mini-mall on a dark stretch of Santa Monica Boulevard, this neighborhood favorite offers a fun woodsy interior with faux brick arches and a festive crowd. Classic dishes include the charbroiled kafta kebab or the chicken shawarma, barbecued and topped with garlic sauce. Some of the side orders, or meza, are the makanek, tiny Lebanese sausage links stuffed with pine nuts, and baba ghanoush, a garlicky dip of eggplant and lemon juice. –

Editor's Tips

Look Good:
Order the meza-for-six appetizer combo, which offers an array of side orders for sharing. There are also combos available for two and four people.
Parking:
This area can get quite dark at night, so if possible, it's best to find a spot in the mall lot.
What to Drink:
A small wine list spotlighting Lebanese wines is available. There's also a corkage fee of $7.95 per bottle.
ambiance
100.0% positive
  1. “It is an unexpected oasis in an east side strip mall - the ambience is just as wonderful as the food.”
  2. “Great food and ambience”
  3. “Great food, great service, nice atmosphere.”
  4. “The Jillab was excellent, service was courteous and attentive, and the warm atmosphere was conducive to conversation.”
drinks
100.0% positive
  1. “by the way, the lebanese red wine (forgot the name), is also very good - that is, if you like wine that is not too tannic.”
  2. “bit expensive ($48 for two appetizers, one entree, and non-alcoholic drinks), but the food was absolutely delicious!”
food quality
91.66999816894531% positive
  1. “Unlike other med places that are initially satisfying but leave you bloated and miserable later, this gem in a stripmall has the most fresh, flavorful food that never leaves you reaching for the Alka-Seltzer.”
  2. “love their food, but the HORRIBLE SERVICE just makes it Not Worth Going To!”
  3. “bit expensive ($48 for two appetizers, one entree, and non-alcoholic drinks), but the food was absolutely delicious!”
  4. “Went there for a 12 person birthday party, and the food and service was excellent.”
  5. “Like Beirut, London, and seemingly everywhere else Marouch seems to be the best Lebanese food in Los Angeles.”
  6. “Fantastic Lebanese food”
  7. “The grilled meats are spectacular, the hummus is great, but above all the simple yet shockingly good fried Halloum is the "must order" on the menu.”
  8. “Great food and ambience”
  9. “The hommos b-tehiney & falafel (the best I've ever had), the Bastourma (or Armenian salami - tasty), and the beef shawarma were all very, very good.”
  10. “My Iraqi boyfriend loves the food too.”
  11. “don't like the lamb.”
  12. “Great food, great service, nice atmosphere.”
  13. “the chicken shwarma and the ground chicken are also great.”
  14. “Cheese ball is yummy.”
  15. “The food is authentic and the service is warm and welcoming.”
  16. “Great food.”
  17. “The labneh is absolutely delicious, as are the kibbeh nayyeh and the shish kabobs.”
  18. “the rice is very tasty.”
  19. “Marouch has the best dolmas I've ever had - the grape leaves were not bitter and the rice was perfect.”
  20. “Also, the backlavah is yummy.”
  21. “Pinenut sausages are yummy.”
  22. “It is an unexpected oasis in an east side strip mall - the ambience is just as wonderful as the food.”
  23. “The service it a little slow, but that's only because they belive you should relax and enjoy the meal - and I always do!”
  24. “the food is really good too.”
menu variety
100.0% positive
  1. “The grilled meats are spectacular, the hummus is great, but above all the simple yet shockingly good fried Halloum is the "must order" on the menu.”
overall
100.0% positive
  1. “The best Lebanese restaurant many years ago in Beirut (it was told to me) was named Maroush.”
  2. “Over the eight years I've lived in LA, and Marouch is the best restaurant I've come across.”
service
88.88999938964844% positive
  1. “The Jillab was excellent, service was courteous and attentive, and the warm atmosphere was conducive to conversation.”
  2. “Great food, great service, nice atmosphere.”
  3. “The owner and wait staff are very friendly and love motorcyclists.”
  4. “Went there for a 12 person birthday party, and the food and service was excellent.”
  5. “The food is authentic and the service is warm and welcoming.”
  6. “The service it a little slow, but that's only because they belive you should relax and enjoy the meal - and I always do!”
  7. “we went there for lunch, were basically the only customers in the restaurant, so we had excellent service.”
  8. “think since he's a big shot now he has the luxury of being rude to his good customers!”
  9. “great service.”
value
100.0% positive
  1. “bit expensive ($48 for two appetizers, one entree, and non-alcoholic drinks), but the food was absolutely delicious!”
  2. “They cook with a huge clay style stove.”
  3. “The prices are very reasonable too by Hollywood standards.”
wait time
0.0% positive
  1. “The service it a little slow, but that's only because they belive you should relax and enjoy the meal - and I always do!”
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

08/15/08

Best Lebanese food!

by michelewoo

A bit expensive ($48 for two appetizers, one entree, and non-alcoholic drinks), but the food was absolutely delicious! The hommos b-tehiney & falafel (the best I've ever had), the Bastourma (or Armenian salami - tasty), and the beef shawarma were all very, very good. The Jillab was excellent, service was courteous and attentive, and the warm atmosphere was conducive to conversation. This restaurant deserves 5 stars!

  • Pros: The food!
  • Cons: A bit pricey.
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

03/05/08

A little pricy ($40 a person) but an absolute feast. Food is spectular.

by edcalifornia

The best Lebanese restaurant many years ago in Beirut (it was told to me) was named Maroush. Since then Maroush's all over the world in have sprung up in homage to the original. (There is a change of 11 in London alone)

Like Beirut, London, and seemingly everywhere else Marouch seems to be the best Lebanese food in Los Angeles. While it's a little pricey at around $40 a person the meal is an absolute feast. The grilled meats are spectacular, the hummus is great, but above all the simple yet shockingly good fried Halloum is the "must order" on the menu.

  • Pros: Total Feast!
  • Cons: Location
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

11/08/07

Fantastic

by georgesmom

Fantastic, FANTASTIC!!!!!! Never been disappointed by this place. Service has been A++ and the service waits on our table hand and foot. My lebanese boss states that this place is the closest thing to his mom's cooking.... and the price is afordable.

  • Pros: Best food when you want a spicy, ethnic lunch.
  • Cons: neighborhood
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

03/21/07

Kind, kind restaurant

by phoenixarising

Wow! So, we thought we were going to have about fifteen in our party, but ended up having eight reserved and four show up. They at first told us over the phone that we had to be seated when our whole party showed, but with the amount of people who showed, they totally seated us with eight people ... when there was only one who showed in the beginning. They were kind and courteous, and they really waited on us hand and foot. Thank you Marouch!

  • Pros: Service, atmosphere inside the restaurant
  • Cons: Neighborhood,
3 Star Rating: Average

02/22/07

Great Food But HORRIBLE SERVICE!!

by faithe31

We have been going to this restaurant for years now because of how GREAT their food is. Each visit we spend no less than $120! Mr. Owner & The Waiters got upset because there was no EXTRA TIP left when we finished, but all the GRATUITY had already been added to the bill! They are not as friendly as they used to be! I think since he's a big shot now he has the luxury of being rude to his good customers! They also refused our business on Valentine's Day, considering their restaurant was EMPTY!!! They tried claiming the restaurant was FULL!!! What time were these people going to show up?? There were two couples dining in there!! They practically pushed us out the door!! They've become VERY RUDE & DISCRIMINATING!! I love their food, but the HORRIBLE SERVICE just makes it Not Worth Going To!! Our Family WILL NEVER BE DINING THERE AGAIN!!!

  • Pros: GREAT FOOD!
  • Cons: Discriminating & Horrible Service!!

The Details on Marouch Lebanese Restaurant

Place Categories:

  • great lebanese food
  • great service
  • best lebanese restaurant
  • just as wonderful ambience
  • very tasty rice
  • great cheese turnover
  • nice atmosphere
  • great hummus
  • disappointed never
  • very good wine
  • not like lamb
  • excellent went
  • amazing taste
  • great middle eastern
  • great lebanese
  • good customers
  • very friendly staff
  • absolutely delicious labneh
  • big shot
  • very good bastourma
  • very good beef
  • excellent jillab
  • great nondescript place
  • very good falafel
  • yummy pinenut sausages

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