Great food. Great service. Nice environment. Would recommend if you are in Belltown. Plenty of seating options.

Wow. This restaurant is the perfect choice for Mediterranean food, especially if you are staying anywhere near the Space Needle or Climate Pledge Arena. Ordered the "famous lentil soup," and it was FANTASTIC. Seriously the most delicious lentil soup I've ever eaten. So much so that my husband and I went to their website and ordered multiple pre-made packages that they sell online. I ordered the OUZI entrée with lamb and it was seriously scrumptious. My husband had the Petra chicken entrée. The chicken was very tender and not dry. Friendly staff comfortable setting. Lighting could be a bit dimmer for better ambience, but otherwise absolutely cozy and delightful. Good beer and wine choices too :)

Petra was on my regular rotation of lunch spots when I worked downtown. I'm a huge soup fan and their lentil soup is perfection. It tastes homey and comforting in just the best way. So, when I recently needed a spot to host a table of 10 where one person in our party needed soft food, Petra came to mind. Petra is a standout for all the reasons many recent dining experiences elsewhere recently have fallen flat. First of all, everything was delicious. We had a very mixed group including vegans, gf eaters, big appetites, and folks trying not to over indulge. Everyone found something up their alley on the menu. The mezza platters were generous portions of smokey baba, smooth hummus, and a good variety of veggies, plus plenty of warm, soft Pita. The entrees and salads were fresh and abundant. Entrees are served on a generous portion of lemon rice and come with a cup of soup that's larger than what passes for a bowl at many restaurants these days. I think everyone took leftovers home. Don't sleep on their N/A beverage options. The Tamer Hindi (tamarind/rose drink) and Coconut Lemonade were both a big hit for our group. I'm so glad I was prompted to return to Petra after all this time and rediscover an absolute gem. I won't wait so long next time.

We came out of the Chihuly Garden at 7 pm and didn't want to spend an hour going to a restaurant in another part of town. Found this place on Yelp and glad we did. It's not fancy, but the owner did a nice job bringing in the theme. (Petra is in Jordan. The ending of Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade was filmed there.) Anyway, the food was flavorful. The portions were decent and the prices were fair. The dinners we ordered came with lentil soup, which you swap for a salad for an additional $2. The app selection looked great, but that would have been more food than we needed. Service was attentive and friendly.

was in Seattle for a cybersecurity training at Amazon HQ and drove by this place on my way to the hotel. I Immediately noticed the warm lighting and the curtains along the windows, and just like that, natural instinct kicked in, and I knew I had to give this place a shot. Walking in, familiar Arab music and drums are playing softly in the background, which easily added to my initial impression of the authenticity of the place. By now, I was hungry and happy, but maybe that was a result of making it indoors and out of the cold Seattle weather. Feeling the heater blowing hot in true Seattle fashion, I took my seat. I got the Mezze tray and found that this alone was the perfect amount of food for one (hungry) person. Combined with the Shawarma entree, I had food to last through the rest of my work trip, so I know my company appreciated these portions, for the sake of the stipend. Everything was delicious. When I asked for a to-go box, I recall the server taking a hard look at all the food left on my table and getting the same feeling I get when I'm having dinner at my aunt's and I didn't finish all the food on my plate. My eyes are bigger then my stomach, sue me. But hey, I wanted authentic Arab, and I got it. Rest assured that nothing went to waste folks.

3.5 stars overall. I did a walk in with a friend during weekday lunch time and we were seated quickly. My friend ordered a gyro beef salad and I had the chicken shawarma. The chicken shawarma was very generous on the chicken & sauce and had a great presentation. I wish there was more rice! The taste was acidic and different from other chicken shawarmas I tried too. I'd come back to try something new.

My partner is from Jordan and he approves!! The mezza tray, beef kabobs, and house baklava were unbelievable. "Next level" - my partner. The service was quick and the ambience was traditional. It was really nice to indulge in his culture with authentic flavors.

Food was excellent and I think we received some of the best service we'd ever had being in a restaurant. Loved the seasonings soup app was great and overall had a great time!

Got the Taste of Africa dish for take out, and it was ready so fast. The website said it would take 30-40 minutes but it was ready in like 15. When we got there, mg first thought was "wow we should dine in sometime" the interior is very ornate and well thought through. Seems like a great dinner destination. I got the Taste of Africa dish and while it tasted really good, I wish it was a few dollars less, which would've been more on par with similar dishes I've had. But the chicken and veggies were flavorful and I like the spices in the rice.