The Cedars

The Cedars is a Mediterranean restaurant in Portland, ME. It offers dine-in, take-out, and delivery services, including outdoor seating on a patio in the plaza. The menu features Palestinian-inspired dishes such as Musakhan, which consists of roasted chicken marinated with onions and served on a bed of pita bread with pine nuts, parsley, and sumac. Other offerings include chicken shawarma, crispy falafel, lentil soup, and various specialty tacos, such as harissa glazed fried chicken tacos, lamb birria tacos, and falafel tacos. Many dishes are served with herb-basmati rice, whipped garlic sauce, or sumac-seasoned pico de gallo. The establishment has provided take-out services for 28 years. It holds a rating of 3.80 based on zero reviews.

The restaurant's culinary roots are tied to Sudki Abdullah, who began serving food in 1980. The current team includes cooks who previously worked with Abdullah. Signature items include sudki’s lamb and beef kebob plates, seared salmon with honey butter sauce, and vegetarian options like falafel tacos and hummus wraps. The menu also features items such as harissa glazed wings, crinkle cut fries, and paleta popsicles. The business is located at 630 Ocean Ave.

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