MeJana

4.6

1792 Reviews

$31 to $50

Lebanese

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2 people

Dec 28, 2024

8:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Great for outdoor dining

Fine Lebanese Cuisine in a warm upscale contemporary space.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Lebanese, Mediterranean
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(703) 465-4440
Website
http://www.mejanarestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
We provide catering.
Private party facilities
Please call us for your private parties.

Location
2300 Wilson Blvd., Suite 140, Arlington, VA 22201
Neighborhood
Arlington
Cross street
Clarendon Blvd and N. Adams St.
Parking details
Parking is available in the building garage. Free Parking 4pm-midnight<br />Saturday & Sunday : from 10am-midnight
Public transit
Across the street from the Courthouse Metro stop.
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Baba ghanouj$11.00
Smoked eggplant, tahini, lemon, olive oil
Grape leaves$10.00
Rice, tomato, onion, parsley, mint, lemon
Hummus$10.00
Chickpeas, tahini, lemon, olive oil
Hummus + meat$13.00
With sautéed meat, roasted pine nuts
Hummus Beiruti$11.00
Chickpeas, tahini, lemon zest, pickles, parsley
Kabis$9.00
Mixed pickles
Labneh$9.00
Strained yogurt, cucumber, zaatar, olive oil
Mhamara$11.00
Roasted red pepper, walnuts, bread crumbs, olive oil, garlic, tahini, pomegranate molasses
Shankleesk$14.00
Homemade cheese, thyme, tomato, onion, parsley, olive oil
Dip sampler (6)$20.00
Hummus, hummus Beirut, baba ghanouj, mhamara, labneh, beet
Kibeh nayeh$22.00
Raw beef mixed with burgul served with onion, mint, jalapeno
Dip Sampler Trio$16.00

Warm appetizers

Fried cauliflower with tahini sauce

Soup of the day$9.00
Arnabit$14.00
Fried cauliflower, tahini
Baked cheese$14.00
Halloumi, Mozzarella cheese
Batata harra$12.00
Spicy fried potatoes, paprika
Beef shawarma$15.00
Tahini, sumac onion, turnip, pickles
Cheese rolls$11.00
A mixture of Feta, Swiss cheese, Mozzarella, Parmesan
Chicken shawarma$13.00
Pita bread stuffed with chicken, garlic whip
Falafel$11.00
Fried chickpea croquettes, tomato, tahini
Fried kibeh$13.00
Beef/lamb dumplings, pine nuts, onion, yogurt, spicy burnt butter
Halloumi cheese$14.00
Bronzed with dates, hazelnuts, honey, watermelon (in season)
Hot sampler$17.00
2 fried kibeh, 2 cheese rolls, 2 falafel
Lahem be-ajeen$13.00
Baked pita bread topped with ground beef, spices, jalapeno
Makanek$14.00
Lamb & beef sausages, butter, lemon, pomegranate molasses
Meat pies$10.00
Fried dough stuffed with ground beef, yogurt, onion, pine nuts
Octopus$18.00
Lemon, butter, thyme
Potato kibeh$12.00
Fried dumplings of potato, burgul, almond flour, Feta, pine nuts
Seared calamari$18.00
with cilantro, lemon, tomato
Shrimp provençal$17.00
sautéed with garlic, cilantro, lemon, butter
Spinach pies$10.00
Baked with onion, sumac, pine nuts
Sujok$14.00
Lamb & beef sausages, tomato, green & red pepper, hot sauce
Thyme fries$9.00

Salads

Beet salad$15.00
Lettuce, onion, tomato, carrot, walnuts, balsamic vinegar dressing with yellow mustard
Fattoush$13.00
Tomato, cucumber, lettuce, onion, radish, green bell pepper, parsley, mint, olive oil, pomegranate molasses, sumac, pita chips
Mediterranean salad$15.00
Feta, lettuce, green pepper, tomato, cucumber, onion, oilves, mint, lemon
Quinoa Tabouleh$13.00
Parsley, mint, onion, tomato, quinoa, olive oil, lemon
Tabouleh$13.00
Parsley, mint, onion, tomato, burgul, olive oil, lemon

Main plates

Beef skewers$29.00
Marinated in olive oil & spices, sumac onion, tomato, toum, rice
- rare$0.00
- medium rare$0.00
- medium$0.00
- medium well$0.00
- well done$0.00
Branzino (1.5 lb)$42.00
Rosemary, lemon, green beans, tomatoes
Celery root$24.00
Wild mushrooms, celery jus, couscous
Kafta skewers$28.00
Ground lamb & beef, sumac onion, tomato, toum, rice
Lamb chops$43.00
Marinated with herbs, green beans, fingerling potatoes, toum
- rare$0.00
- medium rare$0.00
- medium$0.00
- medium well$0.00
- well done$0.00
Mejana grill$37.00
chicken, lamb, kafta, with sumac onion, tomato, garlic whip, rice or thyme fries
- rare$0.00
- medium rare$0.00
- medium$0.00
- medium well$0.00
- well done$0.00
- Rice$0.00
- Side fries$0.00
- Salad$0.00
Salmon$35.00
Green peas, fennel, turmeric, heavy cream sauce
Shish Taouk$27.00
Marinated chicken kebab, sumac onion, tomato, yogurt, toum, rice
Shrimp skewers$28.00
Grilled with vegetables, garlic whip, rice

Desserts

Baklawa$8.00
Halawet el jebn$10.00
Milk pudding, bananas, rose water, honey, pistachio over shredded sweet cheese
Kanafeh$12.00
Baked phyllo dough, sweet cheese, pistachio, rose water
Warbat$12.00

What 1,792 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Washington, D.C. Area
Great for outdoor dining
Virginia - DC Suburbs
Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

MeJana offers a "beautiful" ambiance with friendly, attentive staff and a warm, inviting atmosphere. Guests rave about the "delicious" Lebanese cuisine, particularly the chicken shawarma and hummus. While some find it "pricy," others appreciate the diverse appetizer selection and "amazing" service. Perfect for a relaxed meal or special occasion.

1,792 Reviews

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Maria Elena
VIP
Miami
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and good service. An enjoyable lunch
MeJanaResponded 1 day ago
Hello, Maria! Thank you for your kind words! We’re so glad you enjoyed the food and service during your lunch. We look forward to seeing you again soon! Mejana Team
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Jennifer
VIP
Washington DC
33 reviews
5.0
33 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and service were fantastic, and we were glad to spend Christmas there. Thank you!
MeJanaResponded 1 day ago
Hello, Jennifer! Thank you for celebrating Christmas with us! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the food and service. It was our pleasure to have you, and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon! Mejana Team
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Eric
Washington DC
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Have ordered for pickup from here before, but this was first time dining in, and treated my parents during their Christmas visit. Top-notch service, delicious food, generous portions. Definitely will come agian.
MeJanaResponded 1 day ago
Hello, Eric! Thank you for choosing to dine in with us and for bringing your parents during the holidays! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the service, food, and portions. It means so much to us, and we can’t wait to welcome you back again soon! Mejana Team
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Robert
Washington DC
158 reviews
5.0
158 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and service were great. No complaints. I will definitely return.
MeJanaResponded 1 day ago
Hello, Robert! Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled you enjoyed the food and service. Looking forward to welcoming you back soon! Mejana Team
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Joe
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was delicious and service was great. I had the lamb chops and my date had the branzino. The food was very flavorful and very good. Kaice was our server and he was friendly and checked on us regularly. I highly recommend.
MeJanaResponded on December 14, 2024
Hello, Joe! Thank you for your fantastic review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the flavorful lamb chops and branzino, and we’re especially glad to hear that Kais provided such attentive and friendly service. Your recommendation means so much to us, and we can’t wait to welcome you back for another great dining experience! Mejana Team
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Christie
VIP
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent staff, excellent food, excellent environment, and excellent owner. Thank you for a lovely experience.
MeJanaResponded on December 14, 2024
Hello, Christie! Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled you enjoyed every aspect of your visit. It was our pleasure to provide you with a lovely experience, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon! Mejana Team
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Marian
San Diego
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on November 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful food and beautiful restaurant. Friendly and attentive staff.
MeJanaResponded on December 2, 2024
Hello, Marian! Thank you for your kind words! We're so glad you enjoyed the food, ambiance, and service. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Mejana Team
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Jane
VIP
Washington DC
34 reviews
5.0
34 reviews
Dined on November 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Dana was a great server. Very European as we weren’t rushed.
MeJanaResponded on November 30, 2024
Hello, Jane! Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear that Dorra provided such an enjoyable experience. We strive to create a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere, and we're glad you felt that. We look forward to serving you again soon! Mejana Team
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Robert
Washington DC
158 reviews
5.0
158 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and service were great. I will definitely return.
MeJanaResponded on November 26, 2024
Hello, Robert! Thank you for your kind words! We’re so glad you enjoyed the food and service. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon! Mejana Team
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Susan
VIP
Washington DC
61 reviews
4.0
61 reviews
Dined on October 30, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Recommend the haloumi warm appetizer, the fattoush, chicken shwarma. Will be back to try more. Seasoning of our dishes was excellent, Good neighborhood spot, although prices are a just bit high for it to be a frequent option
MeJanaResponded on November 2, 2024
Hello, Susan! Thank you for your kind recommendation! We’re so glad you enjoyed the halloumi, fattoush, and chicken shawarma. It’s great to hear that our seasoning hit the mark, and we appreciate your feedback on pricing. We aim to make each visit memorable and will keep your thoughts in mind as we continue to improve. Looking forward to welcoming you back to try more dishes soon! Mejana Team
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FAQs

MeJana offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. MeJana also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (703) 465-4440.

MeJana is rated 4.6 stars by 1792 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 28, 2024

8:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

Order delivery or takeout

2300 Wilson Blvd., Suite 140, Arlington, VA 22201

Additional information

Cross street
Clarendon Blvd and N. Adams St.
Neighborhood
Arlington
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–9:30 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Lebanese, Mediterranean
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Parking is available in the building garage. Free Parking 4pm-midnight<br />Saturday & Sunday : from 10am-midnight
Public transit
Across the street from the Courthouse Metro stop.
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.mejanarestaurant.com/
Phone number
(703) 465-4440
Catering
We provide catering.
Private party facilities
Please call us for your private parties.

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MeJana

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

100 Washington, D.C. Area Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Valentine

VL White wine$39.00

Cold appetizers

Baba ghanouj$11.00

Grape leaves$10.00

Hummus$10.00

Hummus + meat$13.00

Hummus Beiruti$11.00

Kabis$9.00

Labneh$9.00

Mhamara$11.00

Shankleesk$14.00

Dip sampler (6)$20.00

Kibeh nayeh$22.00

Dip Sampler Trio$16.00

Warm appetizers

Soup of the day$9.00

Arnabit$14.00

Baked cheese$14.00

Batata harra$12.00

Beef shawarma$15.00

Cheese rolls$11.00

Chicken shawarma$13.00

Falafel$11.00

Fried kibeh$13.00

Halloumi cheese$14.00

Hot sampler$17.00

Lahem be-ajeen$13.00

Makanek$14.00

Meat pies$10.00

Octopus$18.00

Potato kibeh$12.00

Seared calamari$18.00

Shrimp provençal$17.00

Spinach pies$10.00

Sujok$14.00

Thyme fries$9.00

Salads

Beet salad$15.00

Fattoush$13.00

Mediterranean salad$15.00

Quinoa Tabouleh$13.00

Tabouleh$13.00

Main plates

Beef skewers$29.00

Branzino (1.5 lb)$42.00

Celery root$24.00

Kafta skewers$28.00

Lamb chops$43.00

Mejana grill$37.00

Salmon$35.00

Shish Taouk$27.00

Shrimp skewers$28.00

Desserts

Baklawa$8.00

Halawet el jebn$10.00

Kanafeh$12.00

Warbat$12.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

FAQs

Does MeJana offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is MeJana restaurant rated?

Is MeJana currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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