Rankin was not wrong. Officially known as the restaurant's "family dinner," though it will always be a party to me, Carousel's group menu is what I default to time after time when I have people of varying dietary predilections come through my home at varying times for varying lengths. As a banker's box of kebabs, salads, and sides, it requires minimal prep on the part of the host and promises maximum returns:
Set on the border of Highland Park and Eagle Rock, the casual restaurant serves tender kebabs, well-seasoned falafel, and tangy labne with threads of cucumber in a colorful, jewel-box-sized dining room connected to an adjacent patio. With warm service and a menu that has something for everyone, it's a locals' favorite stop for everything from date nights out to family dinners or a post-run plate of tabbouleh.
Tripoli Restaurant was officially listed in the Historic Business Preservation Registry on June 1, 2024, recognizing its significant contribution to the local community for over fifty years.
