Pastor Georgia Salmon
My husband and I wanted to try something new and they did not disappoint! The atmosphere, the service, the cleanliness, the FOOD!!!! Seasoned, cooked and plated for perfection! Best chicken soup hands down! And to top it off we received a sample of one of their deserts; I don’t remember the name of it but it was just layers of goodness. We will be back!
Jay Nolasco
Food was cooked perfectly with tons of flavor. The burrata was just right. The Beets paired perfectly. The beef kabob cooked to a medium temp, wasn't chewy, and was very flavorful, accompanied by delicious veggies. The Hummus(highlight) was the best I've had at a restaurant(smooth, creamy, flavorful). Chicken Kabob was good as well. Lunch portions were just enough. Have to try dinner here. Service was quick, and the atmosphere was pleasant.
Sebastian Solano
While staying in Tampa, this was a fine spot to locate for Mediterranean food! Excellent choice. The ambience was superb. The music was cool with a live DJ in house. I ordered a coconut mojito, the beef shawarma and my mom ordered the grilled Salmon. Everything was delicious. Just 4 star for the service because I felt they were not patient a bit at the time of ordering. Other than that, place, music, food and drinks, were perfect!
Matt Rohde
Very surprised by this place! Simple
but nice restaurant. The food was absolutely amazing! It had that home cooked meal feel and flavor. We were delightfully surprised. Highly recommended
Liz Dunn
Great brunch! Went here for Mother's Day with a group of 6. The food was on point, our server was very nice, very clean and modern atmosphere. Even though it was a busy holiday, we were out in an hour & a half. Definitely recommend 👌
Steven Gildin
Not bad at all. Decor is a bit dated but the food is pretty solid. Greek Mediterranean. Classics and fish, chops.
Paul Jackson
We have been eating at Byblos for more than a decade, and have watched this gem evolve from a hesitant, new eating spot to the sophisticated, elegant place it is today.
The food however has always been delicious and probably the best Mediterranean/Middle Eastern cuisine in Tampa Bay.
The upgrades to the building several years ago only served to elevate the already fabulous food offerings.
We ate at Byblos again last night and went for simple Fattouch salad and dolma, followed by a Beef Shawarma and chicken kebab dinners. As we have come to expect the food was superb, along with the great service.
We can't wait till we return and once again partake from this wonderful place. It won't be long.
Monica Stoddard
Fantastic dishes for sharing. Got the roasted cauliflower, ceviche, and chicken/beef shawarma mix. Good cocktail menu. Belly dancer was there while we were there on a Friday night.
Annindita Palaus - Realtor
Have been to this place several times over the years. The food, service and ambience is great. Parking can be little challenging on busy nights. If you go on Friday evenings then you can even enjoy a nice bellydance show! Definitely worth trying. Good place to host a small party as well.
Elizabeth Khoury
The best Lebanese food in Tampa! Truly a great spot, great food and drinks, and such a pretty location. The food is very authentic, and they are one of the only places that serves authentic Kibbeh Nayeh in the area. I highly recommend it. Their Lebanese iced tea with pine nuts is my favorite.
My server was Abir and she was such a joy as well as Olivia the bartender. They made the experience so nice.
Marcia Pineiro
Stopped in without a reservation for a large party of 7. The waitress moved a few tables to accommodate. The menu was generous for lunch and have kid friendly options. We had a berry and cherries drink and it was delicious. Could not have been more pleased with the cleanliness, friendly staff and delicious food.
Rich Peters
If you're looking for an amazing Mediterranean dining experience in South Tampa, look no further than Byblos! I recently had the pleasure of dining here and I can't say enough good things about my experience.
First and foremost, the food was exceptional. The flavors and spices in each dish were perfectly balanced, and everything was cooked to perfection. I highly recommend the Lamb Chops,
Shish Kabob and, Chicken Shawarma go with your Salad - they were both so delicious! Don't forget to try the mixed baklava....mmmmmmmyummm.
But what really set this restaurant apart was the service. Our waitress, Abir, was absolutely fantastic. She was attentive, knowledgeable, and made great recommendations. She truly went above and beyond to make sure we had a great experience. And the manager, Kiki, was also incredibly kind and accommodating. They both made us feel welcome and valued as customers (new friends).
We spent well over 3 hours here enjoying ourselves, Talking with Kiki & Abir and never once felt rushed or like we were inconveniencing anyone. The atmosphere was lovely as well - it was warm and inviting, with beautiful decor and great music.
Overall, I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a great Mediterranean meal and an exceptional dining experience. Thank you Byblos, Abir, and Kiki for a wonderful evening!
Mili Reyes
The place is beautiful and the food was delicious and the attention given was amazing. I loved this place, I would definetly recommend!
Ashley James
What a lovely place and experience! First, the drinks were surprisingly delicious, so refreshing and light! The food was plentiful, flavorful, and so well prepared! Our server and bartender were delightful! This was such a pleasant surprise! Thank you!!
Nay F
First time visiting Byblos and I'm certain I made the best on a whim choice for my Saturday. The place is beautiful and the service was very nice. The decor and music really added a nice touch to the whole experience. I went with cerviche and my group had steaks, salmon, soup. It all looked so good and the desserts looked delicious.
Alex Huang
Pros: excellent service, outdoor seating
We got the lamb burger (juicy seasoned and delicious) chicken kabobs (well cooked and spiced) and raw beef (forgot the name) which was very smooth and flavorful. The hummus and pita were also fantastic.
Cons: lamb burger cooked well (not medium rare as asked) and chicken kabobs were slightly dry.
Trinity L
Stopped here with my family and was pleasantly surprised. The restaurant is much larger than you would assume looking at it from the outside, and if parking is a problem, check the back they have free spots available (no streets parking is a plus!) Our waitress was very accommodating and informative with menu items we weren't aware of. The food came quickly and everything was delicious. The soups were quite bland, we ordered the lentil soup and the chicken soup and neither had great flavor as they both very watery. Great falafel, and the seasoning on the meats was great. The hummus was also very bland but we added the garlic paste they provide, some salt and olive oil and it was good then. Though the prices are outrageously steep for some items, we were all generally satisfied with our actual meals (minus the soups, which were a disappointment). Also, it'd be good if you had a choice for the sides that come with your meal because all entrees only come with sautéed vegetables. If you want to add sides everything is like $8+ dollars which is simply too much when you add that on to an entree that is already $25+. For 4 entrees and an appetizer, it was $150 which is borderline ridiculous for what we had ordered. Besides the price tag, overall? The food was good.
JOI JOI
I started with the Fig Martini. Great drink! I had scallops with peas, and side of mushrooms. It was lightly seasoned. Scallops were perfectly done. Beautiful restaurant with great server, Olivia. The deserts were decadent. Try the cream desert with Carmel topping. Served with cookies. They also had chocolate, but I've abstained.
Great bellydancer! I ALMOST joined her, but didn't want co-workers taking pictures.
I might run for President, and they ruin my chances.🤣
I heard parking was in the back, but I parked in the street.
Sarah B
Amazing! Our first time! We went for lunch. Our server I believe Amber was her name was awesome! We got the Lebanese tea she suggested and then lunch shareable plate with some extras. Also we added the chicken scharma. Soooo good!!! Everything was great! We will for sure be back! The service was great!
Dar Abu Ali
Middle eastern cuisine at its finest. Great food , classy set up , fast service , Ariel was our server he was very polite , efficient and on top of his game I recommend highly
Rick Harb
Best middle eastern food in town by far. Awesome atmosphere with a great bar area and comfortable seating. The staff and management are very accommodating and have helped us host several large group dinners. Drink menu is great with a lot of good bourbon options. Highly recommend Byblos!
David Kayser
A beautiful comfortable dinning room, a wonderful assortment of appetizers, we tried them all. One better than the next but try the marinated watermelon salad with pork belly’s and a bacon vignerette. We had no room for desert.
Colleen Algeo Kasperek
A beautiful facility. I had not visited prior to the re-model, so I have no basis for comparison. So, while impressed, I was somewhat disappointed that it was Miami Beach slick (and LOUD even on a slow night!) and mostly devoid of Lebanese or Middle Eastern decor. Also, no more belly dancers! :( I'm vegan so I was pleased with my options. I had the lentil soup, tabouli and falafel platter The falafel was great, but the presentation/plating could have been better. Overall, I say thumbs up, but a little more ethnicity and noise baffles are needed! Belly dancers moving about the facility would have been a nice, authentic and interesting addition.
Terri Brimm
We enjoy Mediterranean food, and were pleased with Byblos. We had the hummus, baba ganoujh, and roasted cauliflower as appetizers. All were excellent. I had steak for dinner. It was perfectly cooked and seasoned. The staff was great. Not a whole lot of Mediterranean flair, but still a great restaurant.
Clarissa Margie Grose
WOW, to say the least!!! This has always been one of our favorite local gems. With the stunning, new renovations I can only love it that much more!!! Our servers Natalie and Ashley were a delight too, and the ambiance is more breath-taking than words can say... a must see, must taste, for sure. This is most definitely once again our favorite stay-cation, romantic spot!!! Thank you and best wishes to all... looking forward to our return, Clarissa & Mitch of South Tampa :)
Camille Ford-Aris
The food was amazing! The drinks were not good at all. Our waiter was good and so was management. We felt taken cared of. We're so thankful for the hospility shown. The food was awesome, however the drinks were horrible. My guest refused to buy another drink.
This was our first visit since the renervations.
We were completely shocked. It was like going from I dream of Jeanie, to a cafeteria setting. The lights were still dimed though.
It was definitely a different experience.
Barbara Breslin
Got phenomenal service tonight. The signature Old Fashioned was great as usual, and we got the Taste of Lebanon platter. Enough food for four very hungry people. Suitable for breakfast in the morn'.
Christina Mason
We had lunch here for the first time here today and all I can say is WOW! The food was AMAZING! Our server was AWESOME! All around great place. Go. Sit. Eat. Ask your server what to eat if you're unsure. You won't be disappointed!!!!!
David Moreno
What a gorgeous place and the menu is unreal. A vast array of wines to choose from, delicious craft cocktails, wines on tap, bourbons, whiskeys, and scotches OH MY! The food is phenomenal and if you haven't had the octopus here, you're missing out!
Wynelle Davis Gilbert
I miss the ambiance of the old place and the menu but it's lovely now and the food was delicious, service was excellent and the manager most helpful.
Micheline Hirezi Noa
The food, ambiance & service are exceptional. The restaurant, indoor & outdoor and bar area are beautifully designed. We really enjoyed it and highly recommend the experience.
Cyndi Sexton
Excellent food, atmosphere and staff. I would highly recommend!
Pamela Elsaadi
Love Byblos... For years it has been our favorite spot. Always great food, super friendly staff (like family) and ambiance! Dining in or bringing food home for parties. Always top notch!!!
Chris Rafool
This place reminds me of my great Aunt and Grandmothers' Lebanese cooking. Very good and if you know Lebanese food, the joy is in eating it and not all the work required to make it. I recommend this place.
Romeo Bravo
My military gang enjoys this place. We have been going there for decades. I see renovations happened, the market and belly dancing are gone 😟🌴
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