Prince Lebanese Grill Menu & Prices
Guy Fieri put their rice on national TV. The dining room used to be a Sonic. Nearly 40 years later, it’s still the same family behind the counter.
From “the world’s pickiest eater” to a Food Network fixture
Francis “Prince” Kobty came to the U.S. from Nazareth in 1979 and, by his own account, couldn’t find food he actually liked. So he started cooking for friends and family instead — and in 1989 turned that into a restaurant. In 2007 the Kobtys moved into their current building, a converted Sonic drive-in on West Randol Mill Road, and business took off.
Guy Fieri featured Prince’s rice on Guy’s Big Bite and the restaurant on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. Francis passed away in 2021, and his son Aziz Kobty — who grew up working the kitchen alongside his sister Elizabeth — became the new “Prince.” The family’s community giving runs just as deep: Prince has funded culinary scholarships at Tarrant County College, mentors students through Arlington ISD’s culinary program, and won the City of Arlington’s Small Business of the Year award in 2024.
Prince is BYOB — here’s what to bring
No corkage games, no marked-up house wine. Bring your own bottle and pair it to what you’re actually ordering.
The char on the grilled meats wants something with a little grip — a Lebanese-style red, a Cab, or just a crisp lager if you’d rather keep it simple. Works for the Prince’s Sampler, shawarma plates and Mashwi skewers alike.
Falafel, tabouli and grilled vegetables want acid, not tannin — a Sauvignon Blanc or a pilsner cuts right through the tahini and lemon without fighting it.
Spicy hummus and fried cauliflower are the hottest things on the menu — an off-dry Riesling or a wheat beer cools things down better than another dry red will.
Daily Lunch Specials, food truck & catering
Daily Lunch Specials
Prince runs rotating Daily Lunch Specials built around favorites like the Gyro Plate and Mashwi Shish — ask staff what’s on today’s board when you walk in.
BYOB, no corkage games
Prince is BYOB with no white tablecloths or markup on wine — one of the simplest ways to cut the bill on a group dinner here.
Food truck & full catering
Prince runs a food truck for local events (spotted at the Rangers PGA tournament) and does full-service catering, including reported work for the Dallas Cowboys organization.
Community investment
The Kobty family funds culinary scholarships at Tarrant County College and mentors Arlington ISD students through the district’s culinary program.
Prince Lebanese Grill — FAQ
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Hours, location & directions
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday–Sunday | 11am–9pm |
Open all seven days, same hours. Hours can shift on major holidays — call ahead to confirm.
Prince Lebanese Grill
502 W Randol Mill Rd, Arlington, TX 76011
Phone: (817) 469-1811 · Web: princelebanesegrill.com
