Table with hummus, muhammara, beet dip, labneh, shawarma wraps with fries, grilled chicken skewers, pita and drinks
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Private events

Gather around a Lebanese feast, from birthdays to business dinners.

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Hosted the Lebanese way

Family-style menus, generous hospitality and a team that handles the details, so you can be a guest at your own event. We host groups of every size at both of our restaurants, with everything made from scratch using organic ingredients, and halal, vegetarian and vegan options for every table.

Birthdays Corporate events Rehearsal dinners Showers Holiday parties

Our locations

Capacities below are approximate.

Gaithersburg dining room with three arched banquettes, round tables and striped pendant lights over a herringbone floor
Maryland · Rio Lakefront

Gaithersburg

Semi-private dining Up to 42 seats
Patio Up to 12 seats
Full restaurant Up to 88 seats

Full bar with cocktail and wine packages available.

Naples dining room with warm wood-plank walls, copper pendant lights, white chairs and set wooden tables
Florida · Sugden Park Plaza

Naples

Group dining Up to 30 seats
Patio Up to 30 seats
Full restaurant Up to 72 seats

Beer and wine packages available.

Event menus

Four ways to serve, each tailored with our events team. Every menu includes vegetarian and vegan dishes, and all meats are halal.

Family-style dinner

The Kareem Feast

Platters of mezze, halal grilled meats and mains passed around the table, finished with Lebanese desserts.

Seated dinner

Chef Rachid's Table

A plated, multi-course menu designed with the chef and served to each guest.

Buffet

Mezze & Grill Buffet

Hot and cold mezze, manoushe, grilled meats and sides, set out for guests to serve themselves.

Cocktail-style reception

Mezze Reception

Passed and stationed mezze, manoushe and bites for mingling and toasts.

Smiling woman at a table with a mushroom stew, a roasted stuffed vegetable dish, tabbouleh and glasses of wine Overhead mezze of kibbeh, labneh with olives, muhammara, pastry triangles, tabbouleh and hummus with feta Knafeh, baklava, a chocolate lava cake being cut and a cream-topped dessert with tea, coffee and a latte

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Good to know

How far in advance should we book?

As early as possible. Booking ahead lets us reserve the space for your group without affecting other reservations.

Is there a deposit or food and beverage minimum?

Yes. Deposits and minimums depend on your date, group size and space, and our team will walk you through them when you book.

Can you accommodate allergies and dietary needs?

Yes, within reason. Let us know about any allergies or dietary needs when you order or book, and we'll do our best to accommodate them. While we take precautions, we can't guarantee that any dish is completely free of allergens.

Can we bring a cake or decorations?

Yes, you're welcome to bring your own cake. Please mention it when you book so we can plan for it.

Do you have audio-visual equipment?

We don't have audio-visual equipment such as microphones or screens on site.