Our menus

Authentic Lebanese and Mediterranean dishes crafted daily from fresh ingredients and our family's organic olive oil.
Table laden with Mediterranean food: kebabs, dips, pita, and grilled vegetables.

Restaurant & Takeaway Menu

The kitchen works with fire, spice, and good olive oil. These are the plates that built our name in Wollongong.
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Overhead view of a long table laden with a Middle Eastern feast, featuring kebabs, dips, and bread.

Lunch Menu

Grilled lamb, fresh tabouli, and warm bread served fast enough for your break. This is lunch the way it should be. Monday to Friday Only
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Fresh mixed green salad with tomatoes, cucumber, and crunchy toppings in a bowl.

Banquet Menu

A full spread of grilled meats, dips, and salads made for sharing. It is the meal our family serves when everyone is at the table.
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Assortment of Middle Eastern dishes including kebabs, hummus, and pickles on a white tablecloth.

Mocktail Menu

Cold, clean, and built to stand against our boldest flavours. Each one is mixed fresh behind the bar.
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Colorful layered cocktail with cherry and lemon garnish, next to bar tools.
Delicious!! We aren't from the area so we don't get to eat Lebanese very often. My husband was very very impressed!
Laura Emmanuel John
Best restaurant I have ever found for vegetarians! Everything is made fresh in house with the highest quality ingredients. Family owned for years, incredibly friendly staff, great service and caters for all sorts of diets. Superb!!!
Barbara Bollard

    A menu that makes room for everyone

    Good food should not ask you to compromise. We keep the menu honest and the kitchen flexible.

    Vegetarian and vegan

    Falafel, hummus, tabouli, and more. The vegetables carry the meal.

    Family sharing platters

    Large plates built for the middle of the table. Everyone reaches in.
    Two vibrant salads with fresh greens, vegetables, and toppings on a white tablecloth.

    FAQs

    Find answers about our menu, dietary options, and allergens before you order.

    Yes. All our food is 100% halal. We have been serving halal dishes since we opened in 2008.

    We do. The falafel wrap, baba ghanoush, and tabouli salad are all vegetarian. Ask our staff for more choices.

    Yes. You can order online for delivery or pickup. Call us at 02 4229 6950 if you prefer to order by phone.

    Yes. Bring your own wine, beer or other alcohol and we will open it for a small corkage fee.

    Plenty. Our charcoal grilled meats, rice dishes and many mezze are naturally gluten-free. Tell your waiter and we will guide you through the menu.

    We do. Our catering service brings the full Samaras experience to your event. Contact us to discuss your needs.

    Samaras Restaurant first opened its doors in 2008. It quickly became one of the most popular restaurants in Wollongong.

    We prepare food daily from the freshest ingredients. We combine them with hand picked herbs, spices, and our own organic olive oil.

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