Beirut - Clifton

Absolutely FELL IN LOVE with this place. From the staff and entertainment to the delicious food. Everything was phenomenal. Was introduced to this restaurant by a regular and she ordered everything for us. Everything she ordered was beyond delicious. My favorite was the salad, falafels and labneh; however, the baba ghanouj, red pepper hummus and spinach pies were delicious as well. Ahmed did a great job entertaining us as he played the piano and sang to our friend, Sarah, at our table. The belly dancer was so beautiful and talented also. Highly recommend trying this place out. Wouldn't disappoint at all.

Beauty on the inside and outside... but the food went downhill. Yup, not sure what happened but I was not pleased with the lamb chops, kabob, shish tawook or lamb Shias kabob. The appetizers are still a great option. The outdoor is nice to chill outside, smoke some hookah and eat some delicious apps. There's not much to look at since the only view is of the busy Main Street. It still is the hot spot for a Saturday filled with night fun. Full of entertainment with a live singer, belly dancer and mini dance floor for all patrons. Only way to get in is with reservations. The staff is amazing and always there to tend to your needs. Parking is located on the street and valet for the after hour party.

Rated only on the Ramadan buffet $39.95 and we walked out. Of course they add sales tax but then they also add a mandatory 18% Gratuity. The place and atmosphere was nice and trendy that was not the issue for three of us walking out. Another issue is they don 't have a regular paper menu to look at, you need to download an app on your phone and view their menu that way, NO thank you. Back to the Ramadan buffet what killed it for me was they gave you a 16.9 oz. bottle of water Poland Spring , you know, the one you can buy in any supermarket and if you want more water you are forced to buy another bottle of Poland Spring for $2.50 plus tax and tip, are you kidding me? They wont give you tap water, so the waitress said and supported the idea of us having to buy our next bottle of water. It was a deal breaker for me, trying to rip me off for water after you are charging me $39.95 for the Ramadan buffet. We had a reservation and came on time, we sat for 20 minutes while the buffet was being set up and fuming over the water issue. Once they put out the limited selection of their buffet items, I took a look at it and said to my friends we are out of here. I will never go back because of their sketchy practice, this experience and try their food, you just lost a potential customer. We ended driving up the road less then a half a mile to a different restaurant having a fantastic Ramadan buffet, who gave you as much bottled water as you wanted for free plus 3 different juice drinks included with their buffet which I also reviewed.

I love their entrees tawok shish kabab and lamb shish is my favorite and I can highly recommend!!

Great service and good food. I love going there, they always make us feel special. The owner has great relationship with his guest.