Went here for dinner and the food and and staff were great. Our waitress was bubbly and very helpful. We ordered 4 dishes to share, good portion sizes and every bite had me wanting more. I will definitely be back to try more of the menu.
Nice atmosphere and fantastic staff. Our waitress was really knowledgeable about the menu and our coeliac requirement. Love the no pretentiousness of the place and willingness to explain the menu.
If you like whiskey then the Perfect Pear cocktail is a must try. Small in volume but just beautiful to drink.
My fiancé threw my 27th birthday party here in the lounge area on Saturday night with our closest friends. We were incredibly impressed with the outstanding serving from the staff members who were looking after us for the night. They were so attentive and friendly and we're happy to be there! The food was amazing and so were the cocktails. My fiancé also surprised me and proposed during the night and management made the moment extra special with champagne to celebrate. We cannot thank you enough or recommend Byblos any higher. What a great place! We are very much looking forward to coming back... thank you for making the night so special!
Kudos to Dio, our waitress on Saturday evening - she was very attentive and knowledgeable about the menu. Well done Dio - thanks for looking after us ����
Nice venue good spot and friendly and efficient staff. Had an excellent Melbourne cup function would with great food. Would def go again
Delicious food! Perfect atmosphere and wonderful service! Highly recommend
Would highly recommend. The food was amazing. Will definetly be back!
Great food
Great place
Fantastic to be with family
A place to be
A lavish restaurant serving up some of the best Lebanese food I've had in a long time. The skewers were my favourite dish of the night followed by the white bait then the dumplings. Portions were generous and it's safe to say that I didn't leave with an empty stomach. Also, this place serves the best moscato - I've been on the hunt for a bottle ever since!
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The location, staff, cocktails and food were all fantastic, best feed I’ve had so far in Brisbane.
Everything we tried was delicious, my favourites were the pumpkin balls filled with spinach and spices (I forget the name) and the calamari.
Definitely likely to return!
Good food, came quickly. Booked a last minute table with ease. Would recommend. They have booths which makes it easy when you have a number of kids with you,
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This review really has been a long time coming. After coming here for years, I would strongly argue that Byblos is one of the best restaurants in Brisbane.
Shrouded in moody lighting, Byblos manages to weave a fantasy-like experience. As soon as one walks down the canopied enclosure towards the restaurant, it feels you’ve almost entered another world.
When walking in, one is promptly greeted and led to their seat. I recommend booking a both in advance. It’s a much more private experience and the seating is quite comfortable.
On my most recent visit to Byblos, we started off by ordering some drinks. My drink of choice is usually a cocktail at Byblos, so this time I ordered the Xxx Spritz. The fresh berries elevated the drink and overall, it was quite refreshing. I was also quite surprised at how large my glass was (see photo!).
To start, we ordered a few meze and then skewers to share. The ‘rekakat’ is delicious and cheesy, encased in flaky pastry. This is a favourite among my friends and family. I personally love the ‘Lahim Bil Ajeen’ and the ‘Falafel’. The former is filled with tasty lamb mince that is elevated by delicious spices. The latter has a crusty shell but the insides are soft and fluffy. I truly believe that this is the best falafel in Brisbane.
I am also quite a big fan of the ‘Trio of Dips’, which comes with a large bowl of flat bread triangles, Hummus, Baba Ganouj and Labneh. Each dip stands out in its own right, but the Baba Ganouj is rich and smoky in flavour. I always go back for more. Additional highlights include the Batatas Haras (lemon potatos) and the falafel salad.
Now to the main event, the skewers!! I have tried all of the skewers offered by Byblos but the John Dory skewer is out of this world. Paired with the accompanying Toum (garlic emulsion style cream), the flavour combination is out of this world. Every time I have visited Byblos, the fish skewers have been cooked to absolute perfection. The fish is lightly golden, but still tender, flaky and with the perfect amount of seasoning. I have tried all of the different skewer types, and I really would recommend all of them!
Whilst this restaurant is quite expensive compared to other places I review, I would highly recommend coming to Byblos. The quality of the food, excellent service and general atmosphere is (in my opinion) worth the higher price point.
It is truly one of my special places and I guarantee it will quickly become one of your special places too. Enjoy 😊
We hosted a function 1 1/2 months ago at Byblos and it was fabulous. The private lounge area was perfect for our group of 18 and everyone complimented on the venue. We ordered platters for the group which ended up being way too much as the portions were much larger than expected, and we felt bad we could not eat it all. All food was delicious as were the amazing cocktails. The staff on the night and in the lead up to the function were very professional and fantastic to interact with. We were well looked after on the night and would highly recommend Byblos as a venue for groups.
Currently this is the hammers go-to in the home territory, omg the lamb is too die for and the halloumi salad is a bonus, located on the river is an added bonus and staff are usually on the ball- do yourself a favor
Can’t fault this place, food is delish. Staff are helpful and welcoming. We have brought family each time and no one left disappointed. Will be back for more.
Went with a group of friends to Byblos for the first on the weekend. I had heard mixed reviews about the food and now having eaten there I can understand why. The venue itself has a nice fit out. I like the decor and atmosphere it creates. If portside was a bit more lively, maybe it would help. The problem is that it’s a little bit isolated and a little bit tame. The food is quite good without being amazing. There were definitely delicious dishes devoured. However it did lack a little finesse in its presentation. The cocktails were good but not really a place I would go to drink as it’s just a little too far from city/valley. Overall, good experience but quality of presentation would be a nice touch. In terms of the quantity, I’d say great value for money!
Dined here with a mate, we shared a platter for two for 80 bucks. We demolished it! The pastries filled with cheese were amazing among other items.
Beautiful Turkish food, well presented. Efficient, knowledgeable service. A great atmosphere that feels welcoming and upbeat. Good value for your money.
Foodora had messed up my order when trying to get delivery from here - despite it not being the restaurant’s fault, they went above and beyond to help me and ensure I got my food. By far the best customer service experience I’ve had, and the food was incredible!
Byblos is a restaurant that serves lebanese style food. It is recommended on various website as one of the must dine restaurant for date nights as the restaurant is just located alongside the Brisbane river. Jacky and I went before sunset so that we were able to have our meal while watching the beautiful view.
Went on a Saturday night for a family dinner. The restaurant is located on the wharf along the river which is quite nice..but can be noisy at times. The food is quite delicious. We ordered the escargot.. were delicious. I love the taste of the tabouleh. We ordered Agee different kebabs.. all cooked to perfection. Definitely a place to go back to.
For Foodies Brisbane- Rebecca Thompson
+3.5
This place has a lot going for it, the atmosphere is fantastic with the live music being a real hit.
The service was great. The staff are very attentive and know what they are talking about when it comes to the menu.
Cocktails were delicious and the drinks menu extensive.
I found the meals to be quite nice however the dishes packed quite a punch, maybe even too much lemon in some seasoning of dishes.
The desert selection platter was probably a favourite of mine. This, showcasing a taster of some of Byblos’s famous desserts.
All in all I thought pricing was fair and definitely a great place to try however I wont rush back anytime soon.
Amazing!!! Food was delicious...even tried some things I never thought I would eat. Service was impeccable and great drink selection! Thanks for a great experience Byblos....will definitely be back!
Awesome food and great service. Would recommend for a dinner for two, the platter for two which consists of a nice small banquet of what Byblos offers.
Just Another Aussie In Vancouver
+4.5
Some of the best lebanese food I've had in a long time. Get the baba ganoush, I could eat a whole bowl of it. The meat skewers and the dumplings are mouth watering.
So, as an IT Manager I am often taken out for lunches by vendors (or prospective vendors). When we went to Byblos we were lucky enough to be taken by someone of Mediterranean background. He ordered for us and WOW, the food is so good here. I’d go back anytime.
Had a lunch here ordered some meals to share and it was incredible. Loved the food and will definitely be returning to this place for another enjoyable experience.
We love coming here for a some light meals and drinks. The food is tappas share style food, tje rekkakat ( i think thats how it spelt :) is fantastic, we also recommend the chicken wings👌. The waiters here provide great service, probably some of the best in the area. Good food, great service with a great view of the river.
When I lived in Brisbane for a short stint Byblos was the best thing in a ten minute radius from my workplace. I liked this bar so much I even tried to move into the nearby apartments. With a great location riverside it's got a killer interior, beautiful atmosphere and delicious cocktails. The food is authentic Mediterranean tapas style dishes with plenty of yummy sharing style options. Obsessed with the eggplant dip 🙌🏼
This place is really a cut above. The food is so delicious, particularly the smoky chicken and lamb skewers and the trio of dips. The atmosphere at Portside is great and the service was good. Highly recommended.
Fantastic service, generous portions sizes and a beautiful atmosphere! 100% would recommend to a friend. My partner and I came here for date night and was pleasantly surprised by the extensive menu covering everything from haloumi salad to calamari to a good old steak. Please come here with your friends, your family, your significant other...you will not be disappointed!
I Make Food Into Nards
+4.5
I had mentally prepared myself for a never ending onslaught of sloppy, Turkish, lamb fat dripping platters, that I have grown accustom to in Brisbanes Mediterranean food scene. But SHOCK HORROR this food was clean tasting, not greasy, large variety of flavours, and interesting. We had the mixed share platter and it was plenty of food for all.
The stand out dish for me was the garlic potatoes, but that's just me. Put garlic on anything and I turn into a giddy school girl at a Justin Bieber concert.
Other standouts were mixed entree platter with everything that I cannot pronounce nor know what they are exactly made off.
The only down fall was that it was very slow service. I think it took 2hrs for the whole ordeal to be over. But if I go to bed without the feeling of goat renderings all over my face I am pretty happy.
Went here on a date and it was a lovely spot! The river is beautiful and it feels quite intimate when you're dining. The food was fresh and fast - I would come back again.
Awesome food and service! My local Sunday sesh as they usually have live music! Tapas to die for and amazing cocktails, amaretto sour is my favorite!
Have been here a few times and it is amazing to say the least! The food is so delicious, the ambiance is nice too, I recommend the vegetarian platter! I shared it with my boyfriend and we both looooved it.
Give me great middle eastern food every time! Fresh tabbouli, baba ganoush and lamb skewers were amazing. Pita breads could be fresher warmer and nicer if they were like real Israeli pitas
Cool place to hang out for drinks and cocktails on a Sunday afternoon :) The service is fantastic and the bar has a good selection. There's a nice view when the ship isn't docked :) Look forward to trying some food next time.
AMBIENCE = 4.0
SERVICE = 3.5
FOOD = 4.0
One of the cool places to hang out, great interirors, and theme to this place. Views by the water and just has a cosy feel. The food is great and done well. Quantity of the single meals could be improved a bit but overall great experience. Love the platters.... overall love this place, slightly on the expensive side of things.
Excellent food, great service and good portion size. Appetisers, dips and salads are all tasty. Haven't had any of the grills. Nice waterfront location.
You can't go wrong here. Byblos take great pride in their food and you can tell that by how fresh the ingredients are and the quality of it all. Everything we had was delicious and the flavour balances are just right. The venue is great and the staff are really attentive and helpful, we couldn't decide on what to get (because we wanted it all) and our waitress helped up pick dishes that contrasted well so we got to sample a wide variety. It's a little pricey, personally I would feel ripped off paying anything more than $10 for hummus, but it's definitely worth a visit here. I would recommend the shish barak and the shanklish.
Great spot, great service, great food.
Dining at Portside, you'd expect to pay inflated prices. Byblos serves good food, well seasoned, well cooked, well priced, well everything really.
Would love to go back and have other dishes. Will leave a more extensive review about food the next time around
Ah Byblos how I love you! The only way you could improve is to serve 5 dishes of your whipped garlic for each tower of power instead of 2! Yum!!
Easts - Roosters 1980
+4.5
Went to Byblos for the first time with some good friends. Had heard some good reviews about this place. Food was exceptional, wine was great, atmosphere, well on the water, you can't beat and the service was quite friendly. Would go back in a heart beat. Well priced and one of the better restaurants I've been to in a while.
Not a fan of the over-priced food/tapas here. There are too many staff on and not enough quality service. The drinks though are amazing and so much to choose from. I love the décor and atmosphere and it is a great spot for pre-dinner drinks. I suggest to go elsewhere for your mains
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Another amazing meal at Byblos! We started with Shanklish which I can only describe as the tastiest cheese salad I've ever had. It was a decent entree for two. We moved onto the mixed grill with fish and vegetables. The vegetables were beautifully roasted and the fish was so tender it practically fell of the skewer. We ended the meal with coffees which were also delicious.
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We had a relaxing and romantic lunch at Byblos today. There are a variety of eating areas (outdoors, high tables, lounge or dining). As it looked like rain was approaching we chose the dining area and were seated in a wonderful cosy table by the window. The waiter was highly professional and provided excellent service throughout. We ordered 3 of the smaller meals to share which turned out to be a good choice for two people. The grilled halloumi included five perfectly cooked pieces with a reasonably sized salad but the lemon was missing. The pumpkin Kebbi included four hand rolled croquettes of pumpkin, spinach and feta and also came with some salad that had a lovely lemon dressing. The Kebbi were not very exciting and could have had more spices and salt. The samak harra had several small pieces of dory, again well cooked. It came with a lovely sauce which was called ratatouille but was more like a peperonata. A Sauvignon Blanc washed it all down nicely and I thought it a better option than the Cabernet Sauvignon the waiter suggested. The atmosphere is great. I particularly liked the Phoenician alphabet light shades - a nice touch. All in all we were very happy with the experience.
I went to lunch on Saturday with a friend and ordered 3 plates to share. The food was really simple and tasty. The standout dish was the shaved lamb. The view of the river was unfortunately blocked on the day but the ambiance was nice. The home made lemonade was sour which I enjoyed. The service overall was as expected, not bad but not exemplary.
友達とランチに週末行って来ました。大きなボートが隣に横付けされていたため港の景色は見えなかったです。それが少し残念でしたが…シンプルでさっぱりした味付け。2人で3品オーダー。可もなく不可もなくのお店でしょうか。店員さんも気持ちよく対応していただきました。
This place was exceptional in every way ! The ambiance was inviting the service was absolutely amazing. The food was unbelievably flavourful and did not fail to please, was definitely worth it.
Went to Byblos Hamilton for my birthday recently with a party of 20. The waitress was so attentive and accommodating, a few people chipped in to give her a phat tip. The food was great also, it helped that we had a Lebanese friend there to advise on a variety of dishes, but every dish was spot on. Not one complaint and they make a decent Long Island tea!
Saturday night at Byblos, ordered at 8.30pm and didn't start receiving the food till 9.30pm, so service was quite slow. Nevertheless, the food was delicious with a variety of flavoursome punchy dishes. Definitely recommend the mozzarella pastry and calamari appetisers!
Always a pleasure to dine here. Fantastic setting and beautiful food. The sharing platter for 2 is consistently excellent and a great place to bring a date
Awesome food, love the lamb mixed grill and cheese pastries and cheese dip oh my it's to die for my partner and I live locally and come here all the time.
Open until midnight but upon arriving at 9:30pm on a Sunday we were informed by the maitre d that the kitchen had closed. Lingered for a round of drinks as everywhere else at Portside were closed or in the process of closing. Nice ambience and service. Wouldn't mind returning to try their food.
I've been to Byblos for many different occasions over the years and it hasn't ever let me down. Absolutely love the variety of flavoursome Lebanese food on offer. If you want a great experience and something a little different this is the place for you.
Ahhh a cold beer and escargot on a Saturday afternoon watching the cruise ship board - can't get any better! Oh except if you were to add in an order of the Byblos dips trio, home made and terrific! It's been years since I've eaten fully in the Byblos restaurant and by the look of the packed venue at lunch time it's still firing. Nice to have the option to just have a snack out on the deck area & watch the world and/or ships go by!
Went here for a work function food was ok. Didn't love the halloumi or the dessert but main and everything else including the service was fantastic
The Invisible Food Critic
+4
Been dying to return to this place for a while. Every dish were delicious, although the plating could be a little less aggressive at times but those flavours were very well balanced. Beautiful decor and atmosphere, and excellent service. Been here only once before, going to return soon again!
On a busy Saturday night, the service we had was great. Cocktails arrived quickly and the share platter for two not long after. The mezat and grilled meats were tasty. The only let downs were that the hommos was kind of plain... Like tahini with no lemon and the garlic sauce "tastes like burning". Luckily it wasn't a date or it could have been raw garlic awkward. Those small points aside, I'd go back.
Okay. Food was alright but not really to my taste. A more classy restaurant than I prefer, where the atmosphere isn't as relaxed. The staff were all great. The food is a bit overpriced for what it is.
Lovely decor, good wine list and menu, thoroughly enjoyed the platter for two, couldn't fit in dessert!!!
Good food, nice view at night, great friendly staff.
OUR FAVOURITE RESTAURANT! Fantastic food, Great Service, been back several times and will go again and again!
Good cocktails:) always enjoy the service too. Good night out in our neighborhood!
Love love love. We have been to Byblos twice now, and both were great. The food is flavoursome and a good variety. We have tried the platter for two, and also selected our own dishes. The hummous dish with meat is soooo good, never had anything like it. One of the signature cocktails, violet martini was divine to say the least. Service has always been friendly, even when exceptionally busy. Great location too.
Vegetarian paradise. Superb menu for vegetarians
Fantastic - location and atmosphere was great, food was quick and staff were attentive. Just a note that the private lounge area is more for drinking that eating proper meals.
Good Food Terrific cocktails. Good food-- terrific cocktails- What more can you want....
Byblos is a winner, as the title says. The cocktails are very enjoyable and surprisingly they get better the more you have.
There is a terrific area to the side, where you can book you own private party or drinks/food. The area could do with a bit of touch up with the cushions, but it makes you feel like your in some sort of Maharajas tent - which is cool.
The food is mostly Lebanese, and the serving platters/ and towers are great to share. Some dishes could be called Mediterranean- which is really splitting some hairs.
There is probably no need to consider this option unless you have been to Byblos a few times at least, but for another good option at port side -- try pre dinner drinks at Byblos, then dine at Manx. (which is more a up market ala carte - less casual)
Tasty. Dinner here was a breeze literally! We were seated outside overlooking the river as the sun set. The meal was full of flavour and when we were ordering the waiter advised us that we may be ordering too much for the 3 of us and therefore saved us money = thank you .
On finding my receipt from Saturday night in my wallet I remembered to write this review! First time at Byblos on the weekend, we ate in what looks like their more formal area and were seated promptly. Our waitress (mama Amy) as read on my receipt broke the menu right down for us in easy terms, suggesting banquet for the 4 of us, we had a massive selection of all things tapas! Food was great! Same waitress opened and allowed us to try our wine and topped the glasses throughout the evening!(no need to search for our bottle in a bucket!) the view at port side is lovely we will be back for the hummus among everything else, guaranteed!
Amazing food, average service. My partner and I arrived around 15 minutes after the rest of our party who already had drinks, and after being seated had to wait another 10 minutes before I was finally able to flag down a waitress to order drinks (2 tap beers). We also ordered food at the same time. 15 minutes later and still no sign of our drinks, or our waitress (or any staff for that matter) to ask so my partner just went to the bar. The food arrived soon after and when I mentioned the missing drinks to the girl she just said she'd forgotten. For the remaining 1.5 hours our party was there, not once did a staff member come near us to offer more drinks.
Having said that, the food was incredible and very reasonably priced.
Atmosphere, food and staff are great. Sam and his awesome staff are definitely a main attraction to me.
I have to say I love this place :), first time here and service was spot on, the lovely Irish boy that served us did a great job on this busy night, all with a warm smile, we ordered a trio to start and and a mixed grill for mains, all arrived in good timing, cocktails were amazing and service was second to none! I will be back :D
Busy Friday afternoon/early evening without a booking and a baby with a pram the staff were awesome and able to accommodate us. Wait staff very attentive, hubby and I shared the mix grill which was delicious! Lovely staff!!
Came to Byblos for dinner with a few friends and really enjoyed it. We went the banquet (or whatever it's called) and although I found this a bit pricey, it's a good way to taste a larger portion of the menu so you can decide what you want for your next visit. The service was fast, the staff knew what they were talking about and most importantly, the food was delicious. The cocktails are amazing too and I particularly loved the Violet Martini. Great atmosphere too so we headed to the bar after dinner for one last drink and enjoyed the comfort of the booths which, I believe, can be booked out for private functions. Ill be back!
Fantastic atmosphere, tuck yourself into the corner couches and share tapas with friends. Chat over cocktails right on the riverfront. Staff have always been great to us explaining what each menu item was and suggesting their own favourites when prompted. I've seen it done up for an event and it was beautiful all plush with their feminine colours and mood lighting.
Decent food, great drinks. Having had a lovely dinner experience in January, we went again today for lunch. We chose to stay with the grills this time. The kebbi, a lamb and beef mince ball preparation with pine nuts, was delightful with a yoghurt dip. The John Dory skewers and grills were soft and subtle. The three dip platter is a must. And they fix some of the best cocktails in town. Try the Byblos Zombie!
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Food excellent, wait staff ok, wine list good whilst not extensive but clearly this restaurant has a strong focus on being a cocktail lounge... although I don't know why! In spite of 6/7 bartenders there was a 15 minute wait to place an order with only 5 people at the bar. Apparently it is more important to talk amongst themselves & take 15 minutes to make 1 cocktail for women they are chatting up rather than to serve others by the time we interrupted the entertaining hi-jinx behind the bartender chose to take 3 orders as by now it was at least 2 deep, I am sure he did his best he remembered 2 glasses of wine, 1 bottle of wine all for people behind me but 2 dirty martinis was too much, on the third occasion he remembered then took 5 minutes to look for the chosen vodka ( they have about 20 on the list) unfortunately it appears they actually only have 1 .... the closest to wherever your batman is situated, so 25 minutes for 2 martinis...... suggest you stick with the tap water, that only took 10 minutes
Service started slow but picked up and our waiter was great- friendly and efficient. Food is delicious and portions generous.
Location is great- beautiful spot by the river.
Live music in Sunday afternoon adds to the atmosphere.
Great place to eat in a group- unfortunately no splitting even if you all have cash- bit painful.
Our share meal was really good and the hommus BEST I've ever eaten anywhere.
Planned a low key dinner to celebrate a birthday - and a lovely evening was had by all. was initially seated at the tunnel but the high chairs were extremely uncomfortable, so asked the manager to move us outside- ended up being in the lounge area which was great for a group, got to share food and converse comfortably. the waiter we had was a little forgetful, but friendly nevertheless. food was really good, cocktails and mocktails amazing.
side note: i had to call twice to confirm my booking even though i had already booked online but never got a confirmation from them. i'm glad i still went ahead and tried the place out - really pleasant night with great company!
Very good. Wish we had made reservations, as it was pretty packed and we ended up sharing a table.
We shared the platter for 2 which was very delicious and almost more food than 2 people can eat.
So beautiful. Food was good nothing amazing but the staff and area was what made is amazing
Amazing service thanks to Sam, managed to fit us in even though restaurant was full!
Great Weekend Spot. Attentive staff, fantastic cocktails, inventive mock tails and superb food.
Both the Portside Brisbane and Portside Docklands locations have lived up to the Byblos reputation.
LOVE. This is one of my favorite restraunts! We get one of the the set menu's and it has never wronged us. The cocktails are fabulous the food is delicious and the service is superb. Great location, great venue. What more can I say! Love it!
Had dinner here with my partner.. We shared some tapas and had a really nice time; the wait staff were friendly and helpful; food tasty and for tapas they were pretty big serves.. Great experience.. Will be back! :-)
We'll be going back there. Great food. Waitress, though, may need some instruction as she found it hard to understand some simple requests. My group LOVED the booth. All around, everyone happy, including the hard-to-please epicurian. You know it's great when you have to wait for the lunch time crowd to leave for your table to become available.
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A pefect celebration. I have a good friend who raves about Byblos and I have long been wanting to try it - but it's on the other side of town from me - and I have so many good places on my side, that I rarely venture across the river (silly, I know). Anyway on Friday it was my son's High School Graduation and with my folks up, we decided to give Byblos a try for our celebratory lunch.
What a treat - it was a gorgeous sunny day (just before those pesky storms) and looking out over the river from the cool depths of Byblos was lovely. We started off on a great food with the loveliest Irish waitress this side of Dublin - she made the day for us with her cheerfulness and attention to detail. There were six of us in tow - four adults and the two graduates - so with guidance from our lovely waitress we ordered a selection of dips, a couple of share platters and some kebabs. All of it was simply delicious - and so much food. The hummus was THE best I've ever had - I would have been happy with just a bowl of that and some pitta. But everything was really really good. And topped off with a divine bottle of NZ wine.
Look Byblos isn't cheap but it is well worth the money we spent for a special occasion. I would now like to return for dinner and see the lights sparkling on the river - actually maybe for drinks later afternoon and see the sun set would be even nicer. Highly recommended and we will be back!
Dinner by the Brissy River. Very inviting atmosphere, we went back again we enjoyed it so much
Food quality was good, however the portions were way too small for the price. I had the lamb cutlets, only 4 small ones on the plate- very tasty but not $40 worth.
Cocktails are lovely, they certainly do it right. Restaurant a little cramped. Lots of people & a little stuffy.
Overall, 6.5/10
Definitely going back!. Best dining out in a long time! Unfortunately, we weren't able to do the food real justice, as we had to rush off to a Cirque du Soleil performance afterwards, but even our rushed dinner was awesome. We had the Haloumi Salad, the mixed grill, the Rekaket, and the Sambusek. Everything was great, everything was fought over, everything was very, very grudgingly shared. Service was quick and sincere, and our table outside was near to a heater and warm. Recommend!
Pretty good. Hey, this place was really good for a night out with 9 other people. They had a lot of big groups and big tables in the restaurant, and they coped well. The service was great and the food was quite nice. It's much better than Gianni's, the next restaurant along. It's worth a try. I think most of Hamilton is a little over rated, but hey, it's definitely worth a try.
A Great Experience. My husband, daughter and I had a great night out at Byblos. The food was great, the cocktail list extensive and the service was fantastic. So many yummy dishes to try. We had the banquet and were very full but made enough room for the yummy sweeties that came at the end. A definite must do for anyone who loves food that is fresh but a little different.
Good. I do like Byblos and always find the food is great tasting however it is expensive for what you get. I also find the fact that they take your bottle of wine and seem to hide it away from the table rather annoying! This would be ok if your glass was filled up when empty but the lack of attention from the waiters is frustrating and on our last visit we had to search for our wine bottle to fill up our own glasses as we had been "dry" for 20 minutes. I find that sort of thing unacceptable when I've been to cheaper restaurants who ensure your glasses are constantly full - that goes for the water too, we had to ask for more water twice! That said, I do continue to go here as the food is good and it's a nice atmosphere. I just wish it was a bit cheaper considering the food is nice but not excellent and the service is fine but definitely needs improvement.
I love the broad cocktail & drinks menu, a very vast selection which caters for all tastes & moods. Great selection of mezats; a fun sharing experience. Attentive service & charming decor.
Consistently good food, service and cocktails. Unobtrusive service where nothing is too much trouble, even for a large group.
I recently discovered this place and i had a great experience! Menu is mostly made of greek specialties but the restaurant deco looks like north african influence. The food is outsanding, the service is excellent and very friendly staff. I will certainly come back
Loved it!. Totally awesome drinks list and funky bar.
Food was delicious and well priced. Desserts were delicious too.
Awesome service. Great place to chill out a long week at after work!
I really like everything about Byblos.. The staff are cheeky and fun, whilst still being efficient and helpful. I even had one waiter who came up to say hi to me whilst he was walking around Portside after finishing work, just because he recognised me from a few weeks before.
I love sitting outside on a warm afternoon in the sun, the breeze off the river is lovely and after a few cocktails it's terribly, terribly relaxing on those huge couches (day beds?).
The rekakat and fatayer, as well as the mixed dip platter, are my standard orders. I absolutely love them.
The cocktails, however, are in a world of their own. They are INCREDIBLE. I only wish I could drink more than the few I can manage in an evening, they are so perfectly balanced. Anyone can find a cocktail they love at Byblos.
The absinthe fountains are also a bit of fun, I recommend them!
A great place for a drink on the weekend to enjoy the view by the water and relax
Fantastic place, service friendly and charming, at times a little slow,food absolutely gorgeous and an amazing , eclectic array of cocktails.very reasonably priced.can't wait to go back!
Mediterran Delight. When we arrived for lunch a huge cruise ship was in port and the view of the river was obscured for a short time. Exciting to see, but happy to see it go to give us the view back. Could not fault the service very attentive and had our water topped up on regular basis. We ordered a nice selection of the tapas on a tiered plate, The lebanese sausages were hit, even one of my friends as she in a fan of the sausage. Big shout out to the Rekaket! The birds nest dessert was ridiculously good highly recommended. 3 out of the 4 people at our table enjoyed it. Great way to spend a Sunday afternnon
Absynthe tower is the highlight of the joint. Extensive alcohol collection but obviously pricey
Had some beautiful cocktails here and enjoyed the tapas plates, although some were a bit average. Overpriced, but a lovely night out with great ambience.
7/10....great service from slick floorstaff. Excellent cocktails and good winelist. Average food.
Gin Martini Please. Go for the cocktails, not the food.
It's the "vibe". Fabulous decor, good drinks and a great location makes byblos the choice for pre-dinner drinks at Portside.
There's a restaurant too, but it's advisable to book ahead. I missed out.
Happening place, and home to the beautiful people.
Great cocktails and a nice relaxed atmosphere. If you are looking for a fine dining establishment Byblos is not it. However, if you are looking for good tapas style food and an informal atmosphere Byblos is it.
The food is consistently good. I especially love the platters. The cocktails are even better. The Phonecian Sunset is fantastic and along with the Lemon Meringue pie.
The only let down is that the music is played far too loud on a Friday/Saturday night and you can't have a conversation with the person next to you.
Le chique le cool. Went here to de-brief post Alice in Wonderland. Great drinks, nice food, and our waiter was a hottie! Hey, if you read this, call me!! :-)
Anywhere that can mix up a pre dinner fejoia vodka cocktail is already in my good books, coupled with friendly entertaing staff, a range of relaxed or formal seating and an excellent menu what's not too love about Byblos...
Great. Had dinner here last week. It was tops, the platter for 2 was spot on in size & quality, the service was good, and the drinks here are awesome.
There is a huge range of scotch, rums, brandys, vodkas, cocktails and beers.
Mediterranean. Great food and good selection available for the seasoned professionals of Lebanese food. If you have never tried this style before the platters have a good share and taste selection for everyone. Lovely cocktails, always good coffee, and pleasant staff.
Great for partys and if u want a bite to eat or drink
...the lebanese bread and sweetness of the tomato were so good together and the dressing just tied everything together.
Situated along the picturesque wharf of Hamilton, Byblos is a Mediterranean/Middle Eastern restaurant, which was great in accommodating my friends who eat Halal. Decor wise, it's themed in red and drapery. It was very busy on this Saturday night that I went, especially the bar area - understandably, as their drink menu is extensive. The staff are friendly and very accommodating, filling our glasses of water when empty, and having a joke with us, considering how difficult it is to take orders from large groups of people! The food is presented very elegantly, and comes out quite quick. My dish for the night was the Custaleta: lamb cutlets teamed with dauphinoise potato stack, mushroom and a demi glaze, with caramelised baby onions. The baby onions lifted the dish from being quite creamy, as they were a welcome sweet touch. The lamb was a bit over cooked, with not much pink coloration in the middle. The potato stack was creamy, but was too soft to actually pierce a fork through. An additi
Byblos are dishing up some belly-warming Lebanese comfort food this winter. I suggest trying the Moghrabieh – warmed couscous and chickpeas slow-cooked and topped with a lamb shank, chicken and traditional onion gravy. Oink!
We had an overall good impression of Byblos. Even though it was quiet when we got there, there's something about the atmosphere and style of food that gives it a party vibe. I think this would be a nice spot for a function. Duncan said he was impressed by the food. I liked the flatbread starter and the rekakat best. The staff were tonnes of fun - jokey and casual, which added to the happy experience.
Get the negative out of the way first. The place is noisy, but not much they can do about that. The lady that took our order did it all by memory, impressive, till she forgot our drinks. The table at the end of the meal took a little longer to clear than I would have liked.
The positive, great food well cooked and plenty of it. For me the snails were a standout. Would have no trouble recommending, or going back to try a few more other dishes. For me it was reasonably priced, considering restaurants of this quality. Well done guys.
Absolutely amazing experience. Ordered a lot of food and everything was so rich with flavours we cleared up every plate. Table service was on point and loved the rum infused dessert special. Orientation of the place was also beautiful. We are definitely coming back.
Amazing dining experience all round. Great service, and excellent food. If it weren't for poor weather it would have been a lovely view of the river, too.
Amazing food and service. The staff were really helpful and recommended the platter for two that could be made for three people. It was just the right amount of food for us and was delicious!!
Highest quality of staff, friendliness and service I've had in a long time. High end. The food presentation and flavours were exceptional. Compliments to the Chef 😊
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