"From the moment we sat down our server Emad took fantastic care of us."
"Great service, too!"
"The server guided me through the menu, and put together an incredible dinner."
"Our server was super friendly."
"The service was friendly and attentive."
"Server ladies were nice and friendly though."
"Service is extremely friendly and assertive."
Cons:
"The server refused saying its against policy to allow 'takeout' to be eaten at the tables outdoors."
"She told us she would bring out water and never did, and did not even provide any napkins or silverware."
"We had to remind her twice to get us water, she completely forgot our drinks and salt and pepper never came despite several reminders."
"The waitstaff wasn’t very attentive even though the restaurant wasn’t crowded."
"Staff were unprofessional, they dropped the check when we were still eating food."
"Our waitress was beyond incompetent."
"The staff is just really bad."
Food Quality
Pros:
"The food was incredible!"
"The chicken shawarma over hummus was fantastic, za’atar fries delicious, and the olives and halloumi appetizer was yummy."
"This restaurant is authentic and top quality food."
"Overall fresh and tasty Palestinian food everyone can enjoy."
"The baba ghnoush is some of the best, ever."
"Big fan of their hummus, baba ganoush and addicting za'atar fries."
"The food was flavorful and attractive."
Cons:
"They gave store bought 2 cold pita with rubbery chicken… which felt as if was rib meat!"
"The kebabs as usual are over cooked and inedible. You could have bounced them off the floor."
"Food was not good and nothing special."
"The meat in the Shawarma was like rubber."
"kofte kebab - very dry"
"The food was awful. The meat dry and sour."
"The falafel lacks flavor."
Atmosphere
Pros:
"Ziatun offers a nice, comfortable, and cozy atmosphere to relax after a day on the trails."
"The atmosphere was perfect the decor was unique and a lot of soft wood tones with pillows and soft lighting."
"The beautifully designed interior creates a warm and inviting environment that is perfect for a date night or a night out with friends."
"The decor inside is warm and inviting, while the outside seating gives lovely Beacon views."
"Atmosphere: cozy & inviting."
"Great food, cozy atmosphere."
"The ambiance is one of the most relaxing and comfortable you'll find in Beacon."
Cons:
"It’s a little cute restaurant with a few outdoor seating."
"There is not much room and no bar so make reservations."
"The place is so darn small and there is very little parking."
"It's a small place but very charming."
"The space is small but for my fiancé and I it was cozy and intimate."
"The seating inside this place was 'intimate' before COVID and nothing has really changed since."
"Small intimate setting with outstanding food! Great place for a quick bite."
Value
Pros:
"Prices were reasonable."
"High points: excellent and consistently well made food, excellent customer service, good value, beautiful ambiance, family friendly, and rare finds."
"Even though it isn't cheap, the portions are quite filling."
"Prices where fair."
"Quality food at great prices.. walked up and down main street searching for a good place to eat.. totally recommended"
"Great restaurant with awesome options for vegans."
"Best atmosphere terrific food nicest staff I’d give them 10 stars."
Cons:
"To small and super over priced food portions are not adequate with the price."
"Not something I could do frequently because this was a fairly expensive lunch for me."
"Overall highly disappointing experience because I was really hoping for a good authentic middle eastern place in Putnam County. We won't be returning. $60 for zaatar fries, no thanks."
"Very rude staff and overpriced flavorless food."
"The prices are really high unfortunately and the mandatory 20% tip for 4 people or more is really a shame."