The Gate To The Mediterranean

4.3

10 Reviews

$50 and over

Mediterranean

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2 people

Mar 15, 2025

7:00 PM

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Kid-friendly
Good for groups

We are one of the finest Mediterranean restaurants in the Los Angeles area. Open for special events, you will find delicious authentic Lebanese food prepared fresh! 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.
Come by on a Friday or Saturday evening and experience live music and belly dancing! We have a fully stocked bar.
Stop by and taste the finest of the Mediterranean, dance the night away or book your next event with us!

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Lebanese
Hours of operation
Fri, Sat 9:00 pm–2:00 am
Phone number
(818) 717-7333
Website
http://www.thegateencino.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Private party facilities
The hall has 250 people capacity. It could be divisded into 2 sections of 150 people and 100 people capacity. We have full bar and stage for live entertainment. Valet service is also available.

Location
16925 Ventura Blvd, Encino, CA 91316-4123
Neighborhood
Encino
Cross street
Nearest cross street in Balboa Blvd. Entrance Ventura Blvd
Parking details
Valet
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Full Bar, Late Night, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Hummus
crushed chickpeas mixed with tahini and lemon juice
Hummus with Meat
homemade hummus topped with filet mignon and pine nuts
Baba Ghanouj
smacked eggplant mixed with garlic, tahini, and lemon juice
Muhammara
bread crumps made with crushed walnuts, red pepper paste and olive oil
Kebbeh Nayyeh
lebanese steak tartare mixed with spices, fresh mint, olive oil & onions
Basturma
seasoned air dried beef
Grape Leaves
tender grape leaves stuffed with rice and vegetables
Labneh
strained plain yogurt served with fresh mint and olives
Labneh Hara
strained plain yougert mixed with fresh mint, house herbs and japlapeno peppers
Yogurt Cucumber Salad
persian cucumber mixed with plain yogurt, garlic, and dry mint
Cheese Plate
feta cheese served with cucumber olives, fresh mint and tomatoes
Falafel
crispy chickpeas patties mixed herbs and spices
Cheese Rolls
fried rolls stuffed with cheese fresh mint and onions
Fried Kebbeh
minced beef with cracked wheat, stuffed with ground beef, onions and pine nuts
Seasoned Fries
fried fries with spices
Spinach Fatayer
Fresh baked dough stuffed with spinach, onions and lemon juice.
Sambousek
Fresh fried dough stuffed with beef and pine nuts
Soujuk
Beef sausage sauteed with tomatoes
Maaneh
Mediterranean sausage sauteed with fresh garlic and lemon juice
Batata Harra
Potatoes sauteed with chili pepper, cilantro and garlic

Salads

The Gate Salad
parsley, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, fresh mint, lemon juice & olive oil
Tabbouleh
chopped parsley, tomatoes, onions, lemon juice & olive oil
Fattoush
lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, mint, pomegranate syrup, lemon juice & olive oil, mixed with pita chips
Cabbage Salad
sliced cabbages, crushed dry mint, fresh garlic, lemon juice and olive oil
Falafel Salad
Lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, radish, turnips, lemon juice topped with tahini

Kabab Plates

Gate Kabab Combo
combo of chicken and beef lula rice, house salad and grilled vegetables
Chicken Kabab Plate
1 skewer of grilled marinated chicken breast
Lula Kabab Plate
1 skewer of grilled ground beef with parsley and onions
Beef Kabab Plate
1 skewer of grilled marinated filet mignon beef
Chicken Shawarma Plate
Marinated slices of chicken breast
Beef Shawarma Plate
Marinated slices of beef filet mignon
Lamb Kabab Plate
Marinated lamb filet

Seafood Plates

Tilapia
Fresh grilled filet tilapia garnish, garlic, olive oil and spices
Grilled Salmon
Fresh grilled salmon garnish, garlic, olive oil and spices
Sauteed Shrimp
Sauteed shrimps tossed with garlic, herbs and lemon juice
Sultan Ibrahim
Deep fried fish marinated with spices, served with fresh lemon
Bronziano
Fried or grilled mediterranean fish, served with fresh lemon and tahini sauce

Veggie Plates

Veggie Kabab
Skewers of grilled vegetables with olive oil and herbs
Falafel Plate
6 pieces of falafel patties

Specialties

Kastalleta
Marinated and grilled baby lamb chops
Quails
Grilled and seasoned with garlic, cilantro and lemon juice
Frog Legs
Deep fried frog legs sauteed with garlic, cilantro and lemon juice

Gate Go Boxes

Chicken Kabab
1 skewer of grilled marinated chicken, rice, grilled vegetables and pita bread
Beef Lula Kabab
1 skewer of grilled ground beef with parsley, onions, rice, grilled vegetables and pita bread
Beef Kabab
1 skewer of grilled marinated fillet mignon beef, rice, grilled vegetables and pita bread
Combo Go Box
Combo of chicken and beef lula, rice, grilled vegetables and pita bread
Shawarma Beef
Marinated slices of beef filet mignon, rice, grilled vegetables and pita bread
Chicken Shawarma
Marinated slices of chicken breast, rice, grilled vegetables and pita bread
Falafel Box
4 pieces of falafel patties, rice and pita bread

Desserts

Baklava
Your choice of Walnut or Cashew. 1 piece
Ashta
Ashta topped with honey and banana, serving for 2

What 10 people are saying

The Gate To The Mediterranean reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3

4.3 based on all time ratings

4.2Food
4.2Service
4.1Ambience
4.1Value

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10 Reviews

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Reza
Unspecified1 review
4.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
I liked every thing just we were so far from stage😂
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Vivian
New York City65 reviews
1.0
Dined on October 24, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Even though we made a reservation, the restaurant was not open
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OpenTable Diner VIP
Los Angeles1 review
1.0
Dined on May 1, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
No one there looked like it was out of business
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OpenTable Diner
Sacramento2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The Gate is always a wonderful night out experi nice. Great food, hookah, and drinks. The portions are very nice and definitely tasty. Live singer and DJ were very entertaining as well!!
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ChrisLA
Los Angeles11 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 25, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Amazing food, terrific and super friendly service. Pro-tip: Fridays and Saturdays the place features professional entertainment from headliners from the Middle East. The show starts at 9p, so nobody —and I mean NOBODY— shows up before 830p those evenings. Except us. Naively, we went there Saturday evening a bit after 730p. We were literally the first and only patrons in this cavernous venue. The place is large and not intimate. We initially thought the restaurant —which looks and occasionally operates as a dining hall— was booked for a private event later the evening. Wrong. The staff kindly humored us and prepared a feast. Around 830, folks started to appear. We had other commitments so unfortunately we had to leave before the entertainment started. We’ll be back another weekend evening. At 9.
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EdnaD
Los Angeles2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
My husband and I enjoyed the entertainment and the food was great.
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ElliottP
Los Angeles2 reviews
1.0
Dined on December 23, 2023
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
When we arrived, no one was in the restaurant except the owner sitting in the back! He said he didn’t have any record of this reservation in his system, and that we should’ve called him before we came, and that they didn’t even serve until dinner time!!! I showed him the confirmation on my phone, made for 1:15 pm, yet he said he didn’t have it in his iPad, so we left. When you make a reservation and get a confirmation, you don’t call a restaurant again before you leave your house to make sure they got you down!! This guy was a total idiot! I would’ve given him a zero out of five if that option was available!
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OpenTable Diner VIP
Los Angeles9 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 23, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a great time at this restaurant. The staff was very friendly. The food was excellent. The entertainment was a lot of fun. We didn’t like where we were sitting initially. We told the waiter and it was no problem moving us to another table.
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OpenTable Diner VIP
Los Angeles3 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 10, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great for large group birthdays or dinner.
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Larry
Los Angeles319 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 16, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We wanted some Mediterranean food and I remembered noticing a place near where I live. The Gate was great. Why? Because it is run by Lebanese people. Of all the Med food I have had, both here and abroad, I have found the Lebanese cooking is the best. They had all the usual items you would expect from kebobs to hummus to stuffed grape leaves. But the Lebanese are brilliant in their use of seasonings. Also, the prices are low, the place is classy and the service was perfect. We will return.
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2 people

Mar 15, 2025

7:00 PM

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16925 Ventura Blvd, Encino, CA 91316-4123

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Nearest cross street in Balboa Blvd. Entrance Ventura Blvd
Neighborhood
Encino
Hours of operation
Fri, Sat 9:00 pm–2:00 am
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Lebanese
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Valet
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Full Bar, Late Night, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.thegateencino.com/
Phone number
(818) 717-7333
Private party facilities
The hall has 250 people capacity. It could be divisded into 2 sections of 150 people and 100 people capacity. We have full bar and stage for live entertainment. Valet service is also available.

The Gate To The Mediterranean

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Appetizers

Hummus

Hummus with Meat

Baba Ghanouj

Muhammara

Kebbeh Nayyeh

Basturma

Grape Leaves

Labneh

Labneh Hara

Yogurt Cucumber Salad

Cheese Plate

Falafel

Cheese Rolls

Fried Kebbeh

Seasoned Fries

Spinach Fatayer

Sambousek

Soujuk

Maaneh

Batata Harra

Salads

The Gate Salad

Tabbouleh

Fattoush

Cabbage Salad

Falafel Salad

Kabab Plates

Gate Kabab Combo

Chicken Kabab Plate

Lula Kabab Plate

Beef Kabab Plate

Chicken Shawarma Plate

Beef Shawarma Plate

Lamb Kabab Plate

Seafood Plates

Tilapia

Grilled Salmon

Sauteed Shrimp

Sultan Ibrahim

Bronziano

Veggie Plates

Veggie Kabab

Falafel Plate

Specialties

Kastalleta

Quails

Frog Legs

Gate Go Boxes

Chicken Kabab

Beef Lula Kabab

Beef Kabab

Combo Go Box

Shawarma Beef

Chicken Shawarma

Falafel Box

Desserts

Baklava

Ashta

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