If you do get invited to a Lebanese home for a meal, make sure you attend it, come what may. The spread will be lavish, the food, sumptuous and the company, truly hospitable. But if you are one of the many tourists looking for a good restaurant in Lebanon, be sure that every one of them will serve up some delicious food for your travelling soul! In the following sections, we have attempted to give you a brief synopsis of Lebanon's Restaurants.

Try the traditional mezzes, eat a hot plate of hummus with khibbiz and wash it down with Arak, a clear aniseed-flavoured liquor!

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Just reading our Lebanon Restaurant Guide below will make you hungry! So, after some Shopping for presents from Lebanon, relax in beautiful surroundings and taste a variety of dishes from the restaurant of your choice.

Lebanon Food & Restaurant Guide

The world famous Lebanese hors d'oeuvres that are locally called mezzes are something to hold-out for. The course is awesome, from the hot pita breads and khibbiz to hummus and baba ghanoush. Then there is the very tempting falafel with tahini sauce, tabouleh, and the savoury lebneh.

We all know that traditional Lebanese meals are a multi-course affair, complete with lamb and chicken shawarma and kafta meshwi, both typical entre's, accompanied by platters of fresh fruit, bowls of roasted nuts, and a tray of bakhlawa for dessert.

If you are eating out, a multi-course Lebanese meal can be quite expensive, but it is definitely worth every cent! In Beirut, the Achrafiyeh area is a good bet for fashionable restaurants serving delicious Lebanese or international cuisine. Try Abdul Wahad for an amazing Lebanese meal. A mid-range option is Istanbuli in Hamra, just near the Mayflower Beirut Hotel. If you have a smaller appetite, head for a takeaway, delivery, or dine-ins selling shawarma or falafel sandwiches, yogurts and salads. Not to forget also Lebanese sweets , widely available in shops around the town.

A tasty take-away similar to the Indian roti wrap or the Greek yiros are Chicken or beef shawarma sandwiches, which are served rolled up with french fries in pita bread. Falafel is also served in pita bread with a yogurt sauce and sometimes lettuce and tomato. Both the traditional Lebanese meal and the snackshop variety can be found all over Lebanon, with some regional differences and flair.

Just like in any other European city, Lebanons cafe' scene is very popular, if not almost a lifeline of the F&B industry. One could spend an entire leisurely afternoon reading, people-watching, or simply watching the world go by. Be sure to have a freshly squeezed orange juice or a strong Lebanese cuppa coffee. Cheers!

Restaurants List

Al Balad

Specialties: red hommos, Al Balad salad, kebbe with nuts, fatteh aubergine, meat with fresh mint.
Facilities: A/C, parking, open-air seating, music.
Average cost: Lunch: $12, Dinner: $16.
Payment: all major credit cards

Type : Lebanese cuisine

Address : Branch 1: 1145 Ahdab street, Downtown Beirut, Nejmeh Square.
Branch 2: Al Sahel Street, Jounieh Highway, Al Balad Building.

Phone : Branch1: 961-1/ 98 53 75; Branch2: 961-9/ 64 63 33

Email : sineco@cyberia.net.lb

Opening hours : 10:00

Al Dente

Specialities: Refined North Italian gastronomic cuisine change of menu every 3 months; extended wine list.
Facilities: A/C, valet parking.
Average cost: $44
Payment: all major credit cards.

Type : Italian

Address : 137 Abdel Wahab El Inglizi Street, Ashrafieh, Beirut.

Phone : 961-1/ 20 24 40 - 1

Fax : 961-1/ 20 24 42

Opening hours : 12:00

Al Mayass

Specialties: manty, kabab fishna, assafir.
Facilities: A/C, music, live entertainment, valet parking.
Payment: all major credit cards.

Type : Lebanese, Armenien

Address : Trabaud Street, Ashrafieh, Beirut.

Phone : 961-1/ 21 50 46

Opening hours : 12:00

Au Premier

Specialties: hosts regularly Star Michelin Chefs
Facilities: A/C, valet parking, music, live entertainment
Average cost: Lunch: $45, Dinner: $65.
Payment: all major credit cards.

Type : French

Address : Intercontinental, Le Vendame Hotel, Beirut.

Phone : 961-1 368 300; 961-1/ 369 280

Fax : 961-1/ 360 169

Email : beyhb-aupremier@interconti.com

Opening hours : 12:00

Bourj Al Hamam

Facilities: A/C, parking, open-air seating, music, valet parking.
Payment: all major credit cards.

Type : International, Light Fare

Address : Mavenpick Hotel and Resort, General de Gaule Street, Raouche, Beirut.

Phone : 961-1/ 86 96 66

Fax : 961-1/ 80 93 26

Email : reservations@moevenpick-beirut.com

Opening hours : 12:00

Benihana

Specialties: teppanyaki and sushi.
Facilities: A/C, parking, take-away service, music, valet parking, delivery service.
Average cost: $30
Payment: all major credit cards.

Type : Japanese

Address : Roucheid Al Dahdah street, facing USJ block C, Ashrafieh.
Le Meridien Commodore Hotel, Hamra

Phone : 961-1/ 202 222

Opening hours : 12:00

Chili's

Specialties: fajitas, nachos, burgers, steaks, quesadillas, ribs, pastas, salads, desserts; margaritas and a variety of other drinks; kids meal available.
Facilities: A/C, parking, take-awayservice, music, TV, valet parking, free delivery service.
Average cost: $20.
Payment: all major credit cards.

Type : SouthWestern American

Address : Independence Ave. Ashrafieh, Beirut.

Phone : 961-1/ 33 71 71; 961-1/ 33 74 74

Fax : 961-1/ 33 65 54

Email : chilis-beirut@inco.com.lb

Opening hours : 12:00

China Empress

Facilities: A/C, parking, take-away service, music, valet parking, delivery service.
Average cost: starts at $11.
Payment: all major credit cards.

Type : Chinese

Address : Andalus street, Raouche, Beirut

Phone : 961-1/ 79 73 72

Fax : 961-1/ 78 59 69

Email : savoysuites.hotel@inco.com

Opening hours : 12:00

Claudia's Restaurant

Specialties: meats, seafood and pastas
Faciltities: A/C, take-away service, music, valet parking
Average cost: $35
Payment: Mastercard, Visa, American Express.

Type : Italian, Al Forno

Address : 31 Abdel Wahab Al Inglizi Street, Ashrafieh, Beirut.

Phone : 961-1/ 21 89 99

Opening hours : 12:00

Crepaway

Crepaway's dining concept features a unique and trendy ambiance called "Food & Mood", a sucessful formula involving a variety menu with high quality food standards in a likely, feel-good atmosphere. Hip music and tasty drinks shape shape the bar area's spirit.

Specialties: burgers, platters, sandwiches, salads, appetizers and crepes in addition to afternoon coffee and dessert breaks.
Facilities: A/C, DJ, parking, take-away service, delivery service, open-air area, music, live entertainment, valet parking
Average check: $10
Payment: all major credit cards

Type : International

Address : ABC Ashrafieh (961-1/ 32 10 99); Ashrafieh (961-1/ 33 19 19); Broumana (961-4/ 964 965); Downtown Beirut (961-1/ 99 00 11); Furn El Shebbak (961-1/ 283 000); Jal El Dib (961-4/ 711 711); Jounieh (961-9/ 637 638); Kaslik (961-9/ 21 10 21).

Email : info@crepaway.com

Website : http://www.crepaway.com

Opening hours : 12:00

Diwan Al Akaber

Specialties: Beiruti specialties
Facilities: A/C, DJ, parking, take-away service, music, valet parking.
Average cost: Breakfast: $5; Lunch: $10; Dinner: $15
Payment: all major credit cards.

Type : Lebanese, Authentic Cuisine

Address : Downtown Beirut, Markazia Monroe Suites

Phone : 961-1/ 99 12 00

Fax : 961-1/ 99 12 11

Email : markazia@monroebeirut.com

Opening hours : 07:00

Diwan Al Sultan Brahim

Specialties: traditional lebanese dishes
Facilities: A/C, parking, take-away service, open-air seating, music, valet parking, delivery service
Average cost: $20
Payment: all major credit cards.

Type : Lebanese Cuisine & Catering

Address : Charles Malek Avenue, Ashrafieh, Beirut
Branches: Aley 961-5/ 553 553

Phone : 961-1/ 56 57 57; 961-3/ 56 57 57

Fax : 961-1/ 56 57 57 ext.116

Website : http://www.sultanbrahim.com

Opening hours : 12:00

India

Specialties: Curry, Tandoori, Biryani
Facilities: A/C, DJ, take-away service, open-air seating, music, valet parking
Average cost: Dinner $25
Payment: all major credit cards.

Type : Indian Punjabi Cuisine

Address : 203 Maarad Street, Solidere Beirut

Phone : 961-1/ 98 77 37; 961-3/ 07 61 97

Opening hours : 17:00

La Piazza

Facilities: A/C, parking, take-away service, open-air seating, music, valet parking, delivery service
Average Cost: $18
Payment: all major credit cards.

Type : Italian & Salad Bar

Address : Damascus Road, Sodeco, Beirut
(2) Maarad Street, Downtown

Phone : 961-1/ 339 449; (2) 961-1/ 984 444

Opening hours : 13:00 to to 23:00

Le Phenicien

Facilities: A/C, DJ, parking, take-away service, open-air seating (in Tyre only), music, live entertainment, valet parking, delivery service
Average cost: $44 (Sin el Fil), $28 (Tyre)
Payment: all major credit cards.

Type : Seafood

Address : Hayek Dimitri Street, Horsh Tabet, Sin El Fil
Branches: Tyre at Harbor (961-7/ 74 05 64)

Phone : 961-1/ 49 91 77; 961-3/ 65 51 77; 961-3/ 39 27 14

Fax : 961-1/ 48 88 77

Email : pheniki@sodetel.net.lb

Opening hours : 13:00 to to 23:00

Le Relais de l' Entrecote

Specialties: The famous French formula with the secret sauce
Facilities: A/C, parking, open-air seating (Downtown)
Average cost: $22
Payment: all major credit cards.

Type : French

Address : (1) Maarad Street, Downtown
(2) Abdel Wahab Al Inglizi Street, Ashrafieh, Beirut

Phone : (1) 961-1/ 990 992; (2) 961-1/ 332 087

Opening hours : 13:00 to to 23:00

Le Sushi Bar

Specialties: special Sashimi on ice, Lobster, Crab salad, Salmon Teriyaki
Facilities: A/C, parking, take-away service, music, valet parking, delivery service
Average cost: Lunch: $25; Dinner: $50
Payment: all major credit cards.

Type : Japanese

Address : Abdel Wahab Street, Ashrafieh, Beirut

Phone : 961-1/ 338 555

Email : info@eatdrinklive.com

Opening hours : 12:00

Memoires de Chine

Specialties: Crispy Duck
Facilities: A/C, music
Average cost: $15-30
Payment: all major credit cards.

Type : Chinese

Address : 81 El Maliye street, Downtown Beirut

Phone : 961-1/ 99 66 33; 961-3/ 29 00 59; 961-3/ 35 21 89

Fax : 961-1/ 99 30 00

Opening hours : 12:00

Mayrig

Specialties: Mante, Soubeureg, Rice kebbe, daily dish
Facilities: A/C, parking, take-away service, open-air area, music, valet parking, delivery service, catering
Average cost: $25/person
Payment: MasterCard, Visa.

Type : Traditional Armenian

Address : 282 Pasteur Street, Gemmayze, Beirut

Phone : 961-1/ 57 21 21; 961-3/ 22 82 27

Fax : 961-4/ 52 17 77

Email : info@mayrig.com.lb

Website : http://www.mayrig.com.lb

Opening hours : 12:00

Roadster Diner

Specialties: platters, burgers, pasta, salads, starters, sandwiches, pancakes
Facilities: A/C, parking, take-away service, music, valet parking, delivery service
Average cost: Breakfast: $3; Lunch: $7; Dinner: $7
Payment: all major credit cards.

Type : International

Address : (1) An-Nahar buiding, Downtown Beirut
(2) Charles Malek Avenue, Ashrafieh (dine-in)
(3) Jal El Dib Highway (dine-in+delivery)
(4) Jounieh Highway (dine in+delivery)
Beirut Delivery Center Service (961-1/ 325 777)

Phone : (1) 961-1/ 99 66 22; (2) 961-1/ 57 75 75; (3) 961-

Opening hours : 08:00

Al-Sultan Brahim

Facilities: A/C, parking, take-away service, open-air seating, music, valet parking
Average cost: $35
Payment: all major credit cards.

Type : Lebanese Fish & Seafood

Address : Minet El Hosn, Downtown Beirut

Phone : 961-1/ 98 99 89; 961-3/ 09 08 09

Fax : 961-1/ 98 99 89 ext.103

Website : http://www.sultanbrahim.com

Opening hours : 12:00

Al-Sabil

Facilities: A/C, parking, music, live entertainment, valet parking
Average cost: Dinner $33
Payment: all major credit cards.

Type : Lebanese Cuisine

Address : Regency Palace Hotel, Adma, Kesrouan

Phone : 961-9/ 854 000; 961-9/ 854 854

Fax : 961-9/854 000; 961-9/ 854

Email : info@regencypalace.com.lb

Opening hours : 12:00

Byblos Pepe's Fishing Club

Specialties: Grilled fish, Lebanese Mezze
Facilities: parking, take-away service, open-air area, valet parking
Average cost: Lunch: $20; Dinner: $22
Payment: all major credit cards.

Type : Fish Restaurant open since 1962

Address : Ancient Port of Byblos
In the historic town of Byblos, on the sea port, inside a 12th century stucture. A meeting place for International Celebrities.

Phone : 961-9/ 54 02 13; 961-3/ 63 58 50

Fax : 961-9/ 21 72 76

Opening hours : 12:00

Dar L'Azrak

Facilities: A/C, parking, open-air seating, music, valet parking, beachside, handicap bathroom, swimming facilities
Payment: all major credit cards.

Type : Lebanese, Seafood

Address : Old Roman Way, Byblos, Amchit

Phone : 961-9/ 73 73 79; 961-3/ 33 63 22

Fax : 961-9/ 73 73 80

Opening hours : 12:00

Diwan Shahrayar

Facilities: music, live entertainment, singer & belly dancer
Average cost: Dinner: $27
Payment: all major credit cards.

Type : Lebanese food, Oriental Cuisine

Address : Le Royal Hotel Beirut - Dbayeh, 1st floor

Phone : 961-4/ 555 333

Fax : 961-4/ 555 332

Email : shahrayar@leroyalbeirut.com

Opening hours : 12:00

Restaurants in Lebanon

Try the traditional mezzes, eat a hot plate of hummus with khibbiz and wash it down with Arak, a clear aniseed-flavoured liquor!

Lebanon Food & Restaurant Guide

Restaurants List

Al Balad

Al Dente

Al Mayass

Au Premier

Bourj Al Hamam

Benihana

Chili's

China Empress

Claudia's Restaurant

Crepaway

Diwan Al Akaber

Diwan Al Sultan Brahim

India

La Piazza

Le Phenicien

Le Relais de l' Entrecote

Le Sushi Bar

Memoires de Chine

Mayrig

Roadster Diner

Al-Sultan Brahim

Al-Sabil

Byblos Pepe's Fishing Club

Dar L'Azrak

Diwan Shahrayar

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