Sumac

I live in Texas and was visiting Los Angeles in in mid-November, 2022. I really enjoy Mediterranean food. Unfortunately for me, the variety of Mediterranean restaurants in my part of Texas is slim, so I was really excited to try a place in LA. We were going to see a show at the Dolby Theater so I searched up a place in that area to eat before the show. We found Sumac and checked the reviews. They were great, so we decided to give it a try. Oh, my goodness, this place was outstanding! The food quality was amazing and the taste was really wonderful. Fresh, authentic, delicious. The restaurant has a great ambiance and a peaceful vibe. Better yet, it wasn't even expensive (granted, I was on vacation so prices mattered less). Overall, a great meal, a great experience. I would highly recommend.

Best Lebanese Restaurant in LA The owners are amazing, the service is super great, the food is so delicious Your mom hummus is better but SUMAC has the secret for the most delicious Lebanese food

Wonderful experience and tasty food! The reception was great and the food tasted great. You must try the Mana’eesh 👌 منائيش You will never regret it.

Extremely delicious Mediterranean food . The homus and baba ganoush were to die for . Falafel and the spicy sausage were amazing . It’s a worthwhile place to try as we had a great meal .

Wow! It is so difficult to find authentic and good Mediterranean food. Our meals were fresh and delicious. We will definitely return.

Extremely recommended! From the delicious kibbeh, makanek, foul, and manakeesh to the simplicity in the plate decor, Sumac makes the small things delicious!

Delicious and authentic Lebanese food. Veggies are fresh and portions are generous, plus many vegan options too! Strongly recommend!

The place was super pretty and cozy! I took my siblings and they had an amazing time! The food was beyond delicious and for the price point it was definitely worth it. I highly recommend this place ☺️

Amazing food and very friendly staff. Meats are marinated for four days resulting in incredibly tender and flavorful bites. Will return!

Isabel Kelly

My family has used Sumac Catering twice now (once for an engagement party and once for a company holiday party) and both times their food is an absolute hit ! They stage the food so nicely with options to do larger platters and smaller cute individual cups. Great plant based and kosher options as well, and the meat was so high quality ! It was truly a flawless experience working with Sumac, Eli, and his team and I cannot recommend him enough.

Alex Aydin

We stopped in this delightful Lebanese restaurant on our way to Hollywood Bowl. The owner was super friendly and the food was very tasty and flavorful. The fatoush salad with the Pomegranate dressing was outstanding. They also have fresh homemade lemonade and mint inched tea. Both were awesome. Highly recommended.

Anna V Garibay

Great and distinctively flavored food in a nice looking space with great ambiance! Plus the food is not terribly expensive. The two person combo we ordered was less than $50. Not bad at all and it was quite filling. Great food, eyecatching dining space and ambiance pretty much are what characterizes a complete restaurant and I completely love Sumac! We started with Lebanese sausages. They are small and taste pretty good though they are not my favorite sausages ever. They come with pickles and fries. The fries were amazing. We had a combo plate for two people. It included chicken kabab, beef kabab and kafta, with rice, hummus and pickles. I totally loved the kafta it’s perfectly condimented, but not in a way that will upset your stomach like in the case of some Indian dishes. The chicken kabab was very tender and perfectly flavored. I’ve never had a chicken kebab like this one anywhere else. The beef kebab was perfect. The pickles were really good and the hummus was quite unique in taste though I can’t say it’s my favorite hummus. The rice wasn’t good. I didn’t enjoy it. The food was arranged quite aesthetically and they pay great attention to detail. Some of their servingware is really cute. They’ve got outside seating available. Meter parking outside.

Amy Ge

WOW! Eli and Stephanie were so accommodating. We came in 3 days before our event anticipating 40+ guests and they squeezed us in. The food was excellent, hands down best Mediterranean food I’ve had and they were so understanding and communicative. 10/10 experience!

Alberto Miguel Velazquez

This place is a hidden gem! After hiking Runyon Canyon, I was looking for a healthy, fresh meal and decided to try this restaurant because it serves Mediterranean food—a favorite of mine for healthy options. I was pleasantly surprised by how flavorful and fresh everything was. The service was great too, and the prices were very reasonable. It definitely exceeded my expectations, and I’ll be coming back for sure!

Gibran Bank

The food and service here was outstanding! Eli and the team were extremely warm, polite, professional and inviting. The food felt homely and comforting. Thank you for an excellent and pleasant experience

David T

When my business partner bit into the kebeh that we ordered he made a face of delight that I’ve never seen him make before. I laughed out loud. He said, “This is the best kebeh I’ve ever had” and I said, “I can tell!” He was right. What a beautiful experience it was to dine at Sumac. This place is special. This isn’t just authentic Lebanese food, it’s curated recipes from Lebanese Mom and Grandma and Great Grandma, or at least that’s what I imagined. I’m already craving more Babaganoush topped with pomegranate seeds. The chicken shawarma sandwich was fresh and tender and delicious. The owner Eli and staff are lovely and welcoming. I can’t wait to try other items on the menu in the future. Today I just wanted my favorite Lebanese comfort food items and I succeeded in getting them. Easy parking, patio, bar, good vibes all around. I loved sitting in the window and looking at the flowering geraniums just on the window sill. It’s the details.

Koob

Delicious food; major bonus points for shawarma served the right way. Garlic sauce is great as is the house hummus. Service was the cherry on top, felt like a guest at a family member's home.

Jude Rico

This place is incredible! Fresh baklava family recipe is a must have, and the Gentleman who works there was such a sweet heart. Very welcoming and refreshing to deal with kind staff and enjoy fresh ingredients. Ask for Eli he will take real good care of you.

Abhi Reddy Dandu

I was very pleased with the numerous vegan options on the menu. Their maple syrup Baklava is a must try. Great service and really nice quality food. Also reasonably priced. Street parking available and it is only few blocks from Hollywood.

Rich Miranda

I live in Texas and was visiting Los Angeles in in mid-November, 2022. I really enjoy Mediterranean food. Unfortunately for me, the variety of Mediterranean restaurants in my part of Texas is slim, so I was really excited to try a place in LA. We were going to see a show at the Dolby Theater so I searched up a place in that area to eat before the show. We found Sumac and checked the reviews. They were great, so we decided to give it a try. Oh, my goodness, this place was outstanding! The food quality was amazing and the taste was really wonderful. Fresh, authentic, delicious. The restaurant has a great ambiance and a peaceful vibe. Better yet, it wasn't even expensive (granted, I was on vacation so prices mattered less). Overall, a great meal, a great experience. I would highly recommend.

Ana Kanbar

Extremely recommended! From the delicious kibbeh, makanek, foul, and manakeesh to the simplicity in the plate decor, Sumac makes the small things delicious!

Al Silverspoon

Best Lebanese Restaurant in LA The owners are amazing, the service is super great, the food is so delicious Your mom hummus is better but SUMAC has the secret for the most delicious Lebanese food

Majed

Wonderful experience and tasty food! The reception was great and the food tasted great. You must try the Mana’eesh 👌 منائيش You will never regret it.

tom fleming

Extremely delicious Mediterranean food . The homus and baba ganoush were to die for . Falafel and the spicy sausage were amazing . It’s a worthwhile place to try as we had a great meal .

Leftover Treasures

Wow! It is so difficult to find authentic and good Mediterranean food. Our meals were fresh and delicious. We will definitely return.

Mary McVicar

Delicious and authentic Lebanese food. Veggies are fresh and portions are generous, plus many vegan options too! Strongly recommend!

SARA S

The place was super pretty and cozy! I took my siblings and they had an amazing time! The food was beyond delicious and for the price point it was definitely worth it. I highly recommend this place ☺️

Jeff

Amazing food and very friendly staff. Meats are marinated for four days resulting in incredibly tender and flavorful bites. Will return!

Love the outdoor dining atmosphere at this medium traffic Hollywood neighborhood spot. The Shwarma Chicken fries were generous and flavor-filled. The Chicken Kabob plate was savory with perfectly grilled, tender pieces. Will go back again to try the other plentiful menu options. Excellent service too!

Michael A

Love the outdoor dining atmosphere at this medium traffic Hollywood neighborhood spot. The Shwarma Chicken fries were generous and flavor-filled. The Chicken Kabob plate was savory with perfectly grilled, tender pieces. Will go back again to try the other plentiful menu options. Excellent service too!