44 Green Springs Hwy., Homewood
942-1962
www.georgeslebanese.com
Recommended by a reader who's a former Birmingham resident now living in Arkansas, who makes a point to visit George's when he's back in the area. A local reader raves about the Beef Shawerma, the hommos and the tabouli. However, comments indicate the food is better than the service.

1706 Oxmoor Road, Homewood (near Homewood park)
879-9292
www.birminghammenus.com/nabeels
European-style, family-oriented neighborhood restaurant and market featuring Greek and Middle Eastern specialties such as Homos (hummus) dip, Taramasalata Dip (red caviar spread), Bulgarian roasted peppers with feta cheese, stuffed grape leaves, avgolemono soup, pasta fagioli, Greek salad, tabouli salad, chicken souvlaki, gyros, falafel, moussaka, pastitsio, eggplant parmesan, Greek style baked chicken, grilled lamb chops and Greek style grouper. Check out the ethnic specialties at the adjacent market.

166 West Valley Ave., Homewood
945-6001
This popular lunch and afternoon spot is known for its Lebanese dishes, such as tabbouleh, lentil soup, chicken pita sandwiches, Lebanese chicken with rice, and Lebanese steak and rice. The adjacent bakery produces JouJou's pita bread, sold to Middle Eastern restaurants and available at local grocery stores. An adjacent market is a source for Lebanese and Middle Eastern ingredients.

932 Oxmoor Road (Homewood/Edgewood)
871-0383
Open late on weekends. No alcoholic beverages, all outdoor seating. Casual, walk-up-and-order atmosphere offering Mediterranean fare such as hummus, baba ghanouj, tabbouleh, omelets, burgers, kabobs, gyros, breakfast items, baklava, etc.