The Diplomat Menu (Update 2025)

Welcome to The Diplomat, a unique dining hotspot nestled in Monrovia, CA, where Lebanese and Mediterranean flavors collide to create a vibrant culinary experience. This trendy venue thrives on a casual, hipster vibe, making it perfect for everyone from families to late-night revelers.

The menu boasts a delightful array of dishes that cater to various dietary preferences, featuring numerous vegetarian and vegan options. Signature offerings highlight aromatic spices, fresh produce, and authentic recipes that transport your palate to the heart of the Mediterranean.

With the added bonus of outdoor seating and a lively atmosphere ideal for dancing and socializing, every visit promises to be memorable. Whether you're here for brunch, a late-night snack, or happy hour specials, the warm hospitality at The Diplomat ensures you leave satisfied. Don’t miss the chance to indulge in an unforgettable culinary journey.

Kids Platters

Chicken Kebab Iwth Rice Or French Fries

$$6.00

Beef Kebab With Rice Or French Fries

$$6.00

Rice

Garlic Sauce

$$2.00

Sliced Cucumbers

$$2.00

Grilled Vegetables

$$2.00

Tahini Sauce 2 Oz

$$1.00

Slice Jalapenos

$$1.00

Side Orders

Desserts

Baklava

$$2.00

Diplomat Sweet

$$4.00

Ashta

$$6.00

Hummus

$$5.00

Hummus Special With Beef

$$7.00

BabaGhanouj

Moutabal

$$6.00

Tabbouleh6

Ich

$$6.00

Grape Leaves

4 pcs

$$5.00

Mousakah

$$7.00

Jajike, Tzatziki

$$6.00

Lebni Plate

$$5.00

Spicy Lebni Plate

$$6.00

French Feta Cheese Plate

$$6.00

Selected Olives

$$4.00

Pickle Platter

$$3.00

Appetizer Sampler

Combo for two vegetarian. Hummus, tabbouleh, baba ghanouj, feta cheese, grape leaves, and pickles

$$24.00

Cold Appetizers

Fresh Mediterranean Salads

Garden Salad

$$6.00

Fattoush Salad

$$8.00

Greek Salad

$$9.00

Chicken Greek Salad

$$14.00

Beef Greek Salad

$$15.00

Arugula Salad

$$9.00

Chicken Arugula Salad

$$14.00

Beef Arugula Salad

$$15.00

Chicken Salad

$$12.00

Beef Salad

$$12.00

Vegetable Soup

$$6.00

Lentil Soup

$$6.00

Homemade Soups

Hot Appetizers

Falafel

4 pcs

$$5.00

Halloum

4 pcs

$$6.00

Soujouk

8 pcs

$$7.00

Makanek

8 pcs

$$8.00

Mediterranean Spinach

$$6.00

Fries

$$5.00

Cheese Boreg

4 pcs

$$6.00

Soujouk Boreg

4 pcs

$$7.00

Spinach Boreg

4 pcs

$$5.00

Fried Kibbeh

8 pcs

$$7.00

Arayes Maria

$$7.00

Antekele Bread

$$6.00

Fried Cauliflower

$$6.00

Garlic Fries

$$6.00

Sauteed Quails

4pcs

$$24.00

Sauteed Frog Legs

8pcs

$$24.00

Kibbeh Neyeh

Cheekefta

$$15.00

Mediterranean Specialties

Entree Platters

Falafel

$$10.00

Chicken Kebab

$$12.00

Beef Kebab

$$14.00

Lule Kebab

$$13.00

Beef Shawerma

$$12.00

Wild Salmon Fillet

$$16.00

Cod Fillet

$$15.00

New Zealand Lamb Chops

4 pcs

$$24.00

Combo For Two

Chicken, beef, and lule kebabs

$$25.00

Falafel Sandwich

$$9.00

Chicken Kebab Sandwich

$$10.00

Beef Kebab Sandwich

$$10.00

Lule Kebab Sandwich

$$10.00

Beef Shawerma Sandwich

$$10.00

Sandwich Combos

Cold Drinks

Fountain Drinks

$$2.00

Fresh Brewed Iced Tea

Black or tropical

$$2.00

Lemonade

$$2.00

Voss Water

Sparkling or flat

$$3.00

Jallab

Carob, dates, rose and grapes

$$3.00

American Coffee

Or decaf

$$3.00

Armenian Coffee

$$3.00

Arabic Tea With Mint

Or variety of teas

$$3.00

Hot Drinks

Whiskey

Diplomat Twist

Aged manhattan with sour twist

$$10.00

Burnt Old Fashioned

Bourbon, caramelized sugar, angostura bitters

$$10.00

Classic Manhattan

Bourbon, sweet vermouth, angostura bitters

$$10.00

Whiskey Sour

Whiskey, lemon, lime, angostura bitters, egg white

$$12.00

Paper Crane

Bourbon, lemon, aperol, chartreuse

$$10.00

New York Sour

White whiskey, lemon, simple, red wine float

$$10.00

Tokyo Sour

Japanese whiskey, homare yuzu shu, lemon, suze, egg white

$$12.00

The Hokie Pokie

Whiskey, orange juice, lemon, cinnamon

$$12.00

Irish Mule

Irish whiskey, ginger beer,lime juice

$$10.00

Jackass Mule

Jack daniel, ginger beer, lime juice

$$10.00

Desert Rose

Vodka, lemon juice, grenadine, rose water

$$10.00

Cucumber Grand

Vodka, lime juice, pomegranate juice, cucumber

$$10.00

Moscow Mule

Vodka, ginger beer, lime juice

$$10.00

Classic Martini

Vodka or gin, spanish olives

$$10.00

Lavender Martini

Vodka or gin, lemon, lavender

$$10.00

Peppered Gin

Gin, lime juice, basil, black pepper

$$10.00

French 75

Gin, champagne, lemon juice, sugar cube

$$10.00

Sun Kissed

Gin, lemon juice, triple sec, grenadine, oj, mint

$$10.00

London Mule

Gin, ginger beer, lime juice

$$10.00

Vodka Gin

Rum Tequila

Dark And Stormy

Dark rum, ginger beer, lime juice

$$10.00

Mojito

Rum, lime juice, mint

$$10.00

Mexican Mule

Tequila, ginger beer, lime juice

$$10.00

Somebody To Love

Tequila, ginger beer, creme de violet, jalapeno, lime juice

$$10.00

Classic Margarita

Tequila, lemon lime juice, agave nectar

$$10.00

Cadillac Margarita

Classic margarita topped with grand marnier

$$12.00

Hummus

Vegan, gluten free spread made from ground chickpeas and sesame seeds, olive oil , lemon, and garlic

$$6.00

Hummus Special With Sauteed Beef

Gluten free hummus topped with sauteed fillet mignon and pine nuts

$$8.00

BabaGhanouj

Moutabal vegetarian, gluten free grilled smoked eggplant mixed w sesame paste

$$7.00

Tabbouleh

Vegan chopped parsley salad with tomatoes, green onions, cracked wheat, olive oil lemon juice

$$6.00

Couscous

Vegan cracked wheat, chopped parsley, tomatoes, green onions, olive oil and lemon juice

$$6.00

Grape Leaves

Vegan, gluten free 4 pcs stuffed with seasoned rice, and tomatoes, cooked with pomegranate molasses

$$6.00

Moroccan Eggplant

Vegan, gluten free oven roasted eggplant, onions, bell peppers and ripe tomatoes

$$7.00

Jajike, Tzatziki

Vegetarian, gluten free greek yogurt dip with diced cucumbers, dried mint and minced garlic

$$6.00

Spicy Lebni Plate

Vegetarian, gluten free greek yogurt dip with chopped jalapeno and garlic

$$6.00

French Feta Cheese Plate

Vegetarian, gluten free served with fresh tomatoes and cucumbers topped with olive oil and dried oregano

$$6.00

Selected Olives

Vegan, gluten free black kalamata and seasoned marinated green koura olives

$$4.00

Pickle Platter

Vegan, gluten free traditional turnip pickles marinated with beats

$$3.00

Appetizer Sampler For Two

Vegetarian vegetarian delight with hummus, tabbouleh, babaghanouj, feta cheese, grape leaves, and pickles

$$24.00

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