Restaurants & Cafés

Small menu of perfected French dishes and delicious waffles with dark chocolate dip. The 500g côte de boeuf might be the best meal you’ll ever have.

Jbeil’s éCafé has become well-known for its atmosphere, menu and magnificent steaks. This Sursock location offers exactly the same; in a beautifully restored building that epitomises Paris-Beyrouth chic.

The resort with the newly renovated rooftop lounge, with divine views of Jbeil and a delicious menu including cheese and meat fondues, salads and indulgent desserts – it’s sure to be one of summer’s top destinations. Live piano music on Friday and Saturday nights.

South American restaurant with post-revolution style murals. The food is rich, cooked in all the right spices. Try the Paella and the sangria for drinks.

Em Nazih offers diners an exquisite Lebanese cuisine in a cosy and friendly atmosphere. They offer an indoor space, including an outdoor terrace to enjoy the sunshine. Arabic tunes give you a real Mediterranean experience.

This wonderfully atmospheric restaurant offers traditional Lebanese cuisine. Despite the local competition, this is a fine example of presentation. Decorated with traditional ornaments and tableware, this Beirut gem attracts an eclectic crowd. The restaurant atmosphere is relaxed though one notch more than casual.

Fresh café food with tasty quiches, croque monsieur and a niçoise salad with real grilled tuna. Try their unique fresh breads and pastries. Breakfast available. Free WIFI.

For the lovers of Spain and it cuisine comes this tapas bar to transport them across Catalan Barcelona and Don Quixote la Mancha to the lovely Toledo and the orange blossoms of Seville.

For all steak lovers, full flavor experiences are guaranteed with the five-star American Superior Aged Beef. The restaurant offers its visitors the chance to watch the world's largest international sporting events on big screens and experience the thrill and excitement first-hand inside the restaurant.

A gorgeous, unique restaurant located on a mountaintop offering diners a fresh ambience with appetising Lebanese meals. Sit outdoor in summer, or enjoy the outdoor glass room during cold winter days. Be sure to try their ‘kebbeh’ – a traditional Lebanese meat which is prepared in a unique way, unlike any other in Lebanon.

Established in 1927 by Fadel Chrabieh, Fadel Caterining has long been providing catered delicious oriental and French menus and sweets for events around Lebanon.

A beautiful old restaurant in the mountain town of Broumana. Head into diner’s paradise as you taste the delicious Lebanese traditional dishes, including hot and cold mezzes, and plat du jour. Choose between a gorgeous outdoor terrace or sit comfortably indoors. Both seating areas offer spectacular views of the mountains and will guarantee fine dining in the perfect setting.

Fast chickpea institution on Sasine famed for their deep-fried treats, often wrapped up with vegetables and tahina. Great shawarma as well, and don’t forget to take some straight falafel hot out of the oil to munch on. It makes you wonder why you ever need to pay to sit down for anything fancier.

One of the best in the food and beverage catering field, Faqra Catering can provide catering for events, whether casual or upscale, with guest lists ranging from as few as 10, to as many as 2,000 people.

The restaurant has a terrace and a charming rustic interior. Try their pasta with black truffles or the grilled meat. International breakfast also available.

A restaurant offering fusion and Mediterranean cuisines with meals that can be described as colourful and fresh. The restaurant is situated in a beautiful villa that welcomes diners with fresh flowers surrounding the house. The interior can accommodate 40 diners at a time, and has a relaxed and warm ambience. The venue is simple but chic and plays classic Mediterranean tunes.

Walking into Food 101 feels like entering a rustic kitchen located in the countryside. The menu, however, resembles a university exam, for as the name implies, the restaurant is a popular student haunt. Located outside the AUB, it’s no surprise that Food 101 draws a regular young crowd looking for affordable and quick food. We arrived early for lunch, when a queue was already snaking out the door and students were gleefully milling about inside. The restaurant boasts healthy options by placing baskets of fresh vegetables behind the chef, clearly in view of the seating floor as well as a non-smoking section inside. Choose from DIY pizza or pasta, both extremely fresh or tuck into the egg breakfast.