Samaras Lebanese and Mediterranean Cuisine
Samaras Lebanese and Mediterranean Cuisine
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Hours
Sun
11:00 am - 9:30 pm
Mon
11:00 am - 9:30 pm
Tue
11:00 am - 9:30 pm
Wed
11:00 am - 9:30 pm
Thu
11:00 am - 9:30 pm
Fri
11:00 am - 9:30 pm
Sat
11:00 am - 9:30 pm
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PRICE RANGE
RM 25.00 – RM 95.00
CUISINES
Lebanese, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Halal, Gluten free options
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About
The Family owned and run Samaras Restaurant's are staples of the Illawarra. Established in the summer of 2008 providing exceptional Lebanese and Mediterranean Cuisine and winning Illawarra's Best Restaurant Award numerous times, we are one of the locals favourite eateries. With two Locations in Wollongong and Woonona and Food Truck pop-ups around the Illawarra and the State you can always put your trust in a Samaras Meal for quality and consistency.
PRICE RANGE
RM 25.00 – RM 95.00
CUISINES
Lebanese, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Halal, Gluten free options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, After-hours
FEATURES
Delivery, Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service
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4.5
719 reviews
Excellent
414
Very good
203
Average
56
Poor
30
Terrible
16
Rod T
Sydney299 contributions
Jan 2020 • none
We really enjoyed our dinner at Samara's. The customer service was friendly and attentive and the staff were very helpful with their recommendations. We had the meat platter for 2 and it was amazing. The meat was beautifully char grilled on the outside and juicy and tender on the inside. The platter basically had a bit of everything and the variety and taste was wonderful. Even the little attentions to detail such as serving the "jug" of Coke in a jumbo sized glass Coke bottle with just enough ice so that the drink was literally ice cold just enhanced the meal experience. Although we were so full from the platter, we couldn't resist the dessert menu so we ordered the baklava sundae at our waitress's recommendation and were not disappointed at all. Considering that the price was very reasonable for the high quality of the food alone, I would highly recommend Samara's. Arguably one of the best meals we have had in the Wollongong area and we have eaten at more than a dozen restaurants there. We'll be back soon. Thank you for a wonderful dining experience.
Written 10 January 2020
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Wagga Wagga95 contributions
Sept 2020 • family
Delicious Lebanese food. Reasonably priced. Not licensed, so able to BYO wine with small corkage ($2.50 pp at the time of writing) Nearby parking can get a bit busy, but not a big drama. Our family group of 3 enjoyed everything & keen to return next time in Wollongong. The mixed Lebanese platter I had was the favourite - probably at least equal the best of this type of platter I’ve ever eaten. Excellent mix of Lebanese dishes, with a taste of just about everything. Great meal - thank you! 😀 A few COVID restrictions on seating, but no real issues.
Written 13 September 2020
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Kerrie P
Woonona11 contributions
Apr 2021 • family
Literally never had a bad meal here. The service and the food is fantastic. The lamb shawarma is sublime and the family fights over the Mediterranean Fish. Eat in, take away or delivery - always awesome.
Written 25 April 2021
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708BillZ
Wollongong28 contributions
May 2021 • none
I ordered 300 dollars of dished for home delivery on a Thursday night about 5:30. It was delivered one and a half hours later stone cold. We had to reheat all of the main courses. Although the food was great, the bad start rather ruined a birthday party.
I will never order a delivery again from the Woonona restaurant
Written 27 May 2021
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Jared J
Sydney294 contributions
Jan 2023 • family
Just ate here and it’s not the usual Lebanese fair I’m used to.
Sadly I craving fresh pita and fresh Toum the essence of Lebanese cuisine, nothing says Lebanese food than a gallon of Toum served with it, and leaving with the fresh garlic taste in your mouth.
What we got was not Toum it was far from it no garlic puréed garlic lemon juice salt and olive oil. Not sure what they say but it ain’t garlic!!!!?.
We hoped they had ladies fingers ( minced lamb pine nuts in a filo pastry in a finger shape)
The menu said lamb puffs what we got was a spring roll pastry with lamb mince, and no Toum just the Mayo thingy with a bit of garlic.
The mains are ok stick to the skewers as the schwarma has two much cumin.
Sorry I’ve been spoilt with sensational Lebanese food in Cleveland Street Sydney
Written 12 January 2023
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Liza W
Coledale135 contributions
Feb 2020 • friends
The food here used to be truly amazing. This time it was seriously overpriced, for kebab shop quality.
$52 for a vegetarian plate for two of virtually all deep fried stuff and one low quality salad, was not impressed at all. Service was lovely though thanks..
Written 11 February 2020
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FrequentFlier156112
39 contributions
Aug 2024 • friends
This restaurant had a food van at helensburgh. I'd had nothing to eat. Marriage made in heaven. The loveliestservice, yummy yummy kebabs, dips, other yummy yummy stuff. . . Thankyou so much. I ll come again next week. Yum yum yum
Written 5 August 2024
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Nadia M
Wollongong5 contributions
Dec 2020 • couples
We order takeaway from Samaras occasionally and each time it's delicious. Thank you chefs for taking care to produce lovely food. We've noticed a decline in quality in other restaurants in our local area, but happy to see you guys have kept up the high quality of delicious Lebanese food.
Written 21 December 2020
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Scott.jansson@outlook.com
Newcastle7 contributions
Jun 2020 • solo
I have bee to Samaras several times when staying in Wollongong. The food has always been very good, particularly the meat platter if you are with a group.
The restaurant is BYO so you can bring whatever drinks suit your group.
Written 27 July 2020
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Eleise H
8 contributions
May 2020 • family
I have loved Samaras since it opened in Wollongong. This was my first time buying from the Woonona restaurant and it is the same deliciousness. Beirut chicken, garlic sauce, hommus and lebanese puffs are stand outs. Mixed platters are generous and have all the favourites.
Written 1 May 2020
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Charlie G
17 contributions
Jan 2021 • couples
Since my partner and I moved to Wollongong for work, this place has quickly become one of our favourite spots for dinner. Always good food, amazing service and awesome menu. Two thumbs up!
Written 26 January 2021
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prmason
Wollongong3 contributions
Jan 2020 • none
Great for the large family gathering. Their banquets cater for all needs and desires. The falafel is to die for and the dips are so yummy. Their shawarma is really tasty and always delights. Great service and atmosphere for a relatively large restaurant.
Written 11 February 2020
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Steezy
Shell Cove5 contributions
Jan 2021 • friends
Came here as a last second descion, and it was a good one. Service was perfect, covid safe and polite. Food came out fast and well presented! 5/5 definitely recommend eating here (the beirut platter is really good 😉 )
Written 8 January 2021
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Kmag
Blakehurst14 contributions
Jan 2020 • friends
Samaras catered a wedding I went to and I was just blown away by the food! Best felafel I’ve ever tasted. Crunchy on the outside, light and fluffy on the inside. Rice, chicken, dips- all delicious.
Written 26 January 2020
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Cruiser770614
7 contributions
Apr 2023 • friends
Went with a large group and thoroughly enjoyed it. Good value, good choices and pleasant service. BYO with corkage fee
But the biggest surprise was being told at 8pm to leave barely time to eat out meals.
Written 18 April 2023
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