We had an incredible dinner at Byblos. We were a group of 6 so decided to get the banquet and oh my gosh there was a lot of food. Everything was absolutely delicious, service was fantastic and the atmosphere was perfect. Highly recommend doing a friends catch up dinner at Byblos 👏👏👏
Came to Byblos on a recommendation and so glad we did. The food coming off the pass is some of the best middle eastern food I’ve experienced. Byblos comes highly recommended with a great menu & beverage list and overlooks the Yarra :-)
Such a delicious middle eastern feast tonight! The venue was beautiful and the staff were wonderful!
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1. Tabouleh (freshly chopped parsley, tomato, onion, olive oil and lemon juice)
2. Lahim Bil Ajeen (oven-baked pastries with marinated lamb, fresh tomato, onion and spices served with yoghurt)
3. Vine Leaves (spiced rice, tomato and parsley wrapped in marinated grape leaves)
4. Fattoush (mixed leaves salad in a light vinaigrette with radish, tomato, cucumber, thyme and crispy Lebanese bread)
5. Trio of Dips (hommos, baba ghanouj and labneh)
6. Lahim Meshwi (lamb fillet marinated in olive oil, salt and pepper)
7. Shish Tawook (chicken tenderloins with olive oil, garlic, lemon juice and mild chilli paste)
8. Vegetarian (diced halloumi, eggplant, capsicum, tomato, onion and mushroom)
9. Affogato
Ambience: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Service: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Food: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Verdict: 👍
We went there for a work lunch. 10 of us and we all ordered the platters for two - 4 meat and 1 vegeterian. They even did the platter for $49 while the original is $75 which was great. The food was really good. Lots of variety as a platter should be and good portion. Unless you are big eaters there’ll probably be a lot of leftovers.
Back at one of my favourite middle eastern restaurant in Melbourne. Again, they did not disappoint with customer service, food and drink quality and price.
Always will recommend others to dine here as I love the location and view when sitting outside.
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Byblos serves authentic and delicious Lebanese food. Came here with friend last Friday 9th August for celebrations.
🔆LOCATION🔆
Byblos is located on the beautiful waterfront of Docklands Yarra River. If you're not familiar with the area, you can walk through the World Trade Centre and follow the signs to exit through to the waterfront. Otherwise you can easily walk through via Spencer Street/Clarendon Street bridge pedestrian walkway from Crown Plaza.
🔆SERVICE🔆
Excellent customer service, cannot fault. From when we entered into the restaurant, and duration of our meal to when we were about to leave, everyone was friendly and courteous.
🔆MENU/PRICE🔆
My friend has been to Byblos numerous times and I followed on her suggestions on what to order but I did select the Rekakat and Samak Harra as I wanted to try them!
We ordered the following:
Trio of Dips, $16.00
(Includes Hommus,Baba Ghanouj, and Labneh)
Rekakat, $4.70 each
(Lightly fried filo pastries with feta and mozzarella cheese and traditional spices. Served with yoghurt)
Fattoush Salad, $14.50
(Mixed leaves salad dressed in a light vinaigrette with radish. tomato, cucumber, thyme and crispy Lebanese bread)
Koosa (3 piece per serve), $19.90
(Baked zhuccini, stuffed with grilled lamb and spiced rice, served with a rich tomato sugo)
Samak Harra, $17.50
(Grilled fresh dory fillet with roasted red pepper ratatouille, dressed with mixed nuts and served with sliced lemon)
From the Grills section:
Shish Tawook, $6.00
(Chicken tenderloins with olive oil, garlic, lemon juice and mild chilli paste)
Skewered Prawns, $7.00
(Jumbo prawns marinated in olive oil, lime and garlic)
🔆VERDICT🔆
I was on the borderline of giving it a 4.5 rating given that we only had 1.5 hours seating and rushed out at 8.00pm. Its difficult to really properly enjoy dinner when you dont have alot of time. I wasn't made aware prior when I rang up for a 6.30pm booking. As their online booking didnt have that option, only 6pm.
Regardless we enjoyed our meal, and service was very good as well.
I especially enjoyed the Rekakat. The pastry was very light,airy and freshly baked. The filling was very tasty and delicious.
The grilled prawns was full of flavour and tasted so well with the homemade yoghurt. I cannot get enough of the yoghurt, is delicious.
Everything we ordered was very tasty and full of flavour! Next time we wont order the trio of dips as we had too much food, only 1 dip would be more than sufficient.
The grilled dory was so fresh and tender it just melted in my mouth, the red pepper ratatouille balanced well with the fish.
My friend really liked the baked stuffed zuchini. I dont mind it but it is way too filling as the serving is really generous with 3 peices in 1 serve). I think if there was option to order the Koosa for 1 peice as entree size it would be much better.
Overall we had a fantastic night at Byblos. No doubt I will be back.
Byblos is located in a gorgeous place just overlooking the Yarra River. The service here was fantastic and we didn’t have to wait long at all for our food. The food was delicious and the servings sizes generous. We had the Muhamarra dip which was divine and not at all spicy. The Mediterranean seafood beautifully presented on a tiered server and was more than enough for two people as the menu suggested. The self saucing chocolate pudding was divine but the Coconut panacotta has an odd texture and wasn’t my favourite dish. All up a fantastic spread and will definitely be going back.
Anastasia Beaverhousen
+5
Staying in South Wharf for the weekend we are so happy we found this restaurant on the city side of the Yarra, just a short walk from the Novotel and Pan Pacific hotels. We were seated at a lovely table overlooking the river with really comfy chairs. We ordered the mixed dips, kebbi, rekakat and vine leaves all of which were delicious. We then tried the calamari, chilli prawns and lamb Kafka. We were too full to try the desserts, but I did have a really good Lavazza cappuccino. The service was great and the staff were very friendly. Highly recommend Byblos to anyone craving a delicious Lebanese meal.
Few of us went there for happy hour and dinner on a weekday night. Food was amazingly good, ordered couple entrees, different lamb skewers, calamari and chic wings as main to share. Basic services were there, definitely room for improvement.
Having enjoyed many visits to this place for birthdays , dinners and New Year’s Eve parties this was also a great venue for our office end-of-year party.
We booked the upper deck of Byblos which allows great sweeping views over Docklands and South Bank. On a balmy summer evening it’s a great spot.
Food is always great here with ample Lebanese cuisine from the dips and bread , to the calamari , salads and of course the beef and chicken kebabs and lamb kofta. Staff are great here and the bar service fantastic.
Definitely worth a visit for any occasion
Situated on south warf opp to Dfo. Went there on a team lunch, a nice leabnees restro. Well decorated and with water front view. Food was tasteful and in good potion.
What a great place to eat! The food is incredible, very tasty!! The waiters were very hands on, always checking if there was anything we needed and cracking jokes. We sat outside under the heaters overlooking the Yarra River and all the lights and views of the Casino. Very happy overall with everything and look forward to coming back! Nothing bad I can write about this place! 5 stars!!
We have order via Uber Eats many times, but eating in was a lovely experience! We love the traditional kebbi and the felafel were perfect! Delicious, creamy dips are served with plenty of pita bread. The wait staff were extremely attentive and friendly. Going back for more soon!
Went there with a bunch of friend after work. Rarely eat Lebanese food. And it is good. I like sour food a lot . The way they make their sweet potato and the dipping sauce just suit me too much. Worth trying
Byblos is a middle eastern restaurant in docklands. There’s a descent amount of vegetarian choices on the menu. I had the $60 set menu and was so full at the end of the third course. For starters I had the trio dips that were delicious. First course, I had the fattoush and tabouleh salad. Second course, I had falafel, grilled halloumi & roasted potatoes. Third course, I had grilled vegetables. To finish off, I had Lebanese sweets (Turkish delight, Baklawawith & Basbousa) served with tea. Service was fantastic at this restaurant and the servings were generous. All the salads & ingredients used were very fresh. Highly recommend this restaurant for large groups as there are plenty of tables. Sorry I didn’t take any photos at this restaurant.
This is my second visit here, the food, ambience and the staff never seize to amaze me. I am writing this review as I am having my dinner and I am in a food coma. One Of the best places to have Lebanese food in Melbourne.
Hungry Little Caterpillar
+5
We went here on Saturday night and it was amazing. Wine and cocktail selection was great, something for everyone. We ordered a few different dishes to share. Chilli prawns, excellent. Quail, outstanding, stuffed zucchini, delicious and my favourite. We also ordered a lamb pastry which was enjoyable but my least favourite of our pick. I was glad that our dishes came with complimentary bread to soak up all the delicious sauces! We were going to order the calamari but we were advised not to from our waiter. I love a waiter that helps with the menu and provides outstanding service. Cannot wait to visit again.
We booked for 8pm and it was very busy when we got there. Had to wait to be seated which felt like it took a while.
Finally got a seat and had a look through the menu. Took a while to get the order taken and when it was, some items were wrong. But the staff were great about it and happy to receive some feedback. On the paootirve side, once the food was ordered, it came out pretty quick.
Food was delicious. I would come back just for the soujouk dish alone. They were very generous with the soujouk when most places aren't.
The potatoes were a huge hit too.
Need to at least come back to try the Damascus rose and compare it to Knafeh.
We went with the $60 people person dining option between 8 of us. The food was delicious and sooo filling it was worth the $60 a head. The only downfall was we waited an hr to order
Dinner here was fantastic. Lovely staff and the food was fresh and full of flavour . I had lamb and chicken skewers topped them with tabbouleh and dips - YUM. My dinki di auzzie husband loved it too.
What was supposed to be a quick pre-footy meal became a great feast with delicious food, great wine and a lovely atmosphere.
We were a group of 10 and ordered a range of plates to share including dips, pastries, skewers, vine leaf wraps and salads. All the food was so good and so was the chocolate biscuit for dessert.
Our waiter was very nice and attentive and the restaurant decor was warm and welcoming.
Great atmosphere and decor.
Had a knowledgeable waiter who probably took way to long to explain the menu.
We choose the calamari and mixed gril that included lamb fillet, chicken tenderloin, minced lamb and dory fillet skewers.
Must have the dory. Beautifully soft, fresh and seasoned well. Both lamb (minced and fillet) skewers were a bit of a miss - not enough seasoning. The chicken was also delicious and tender.
Dips on the side are tasty and delicious.
Calamari was also delicious, tender and soft.
If I come again would definitely get just dory.
Dinner last night was amazing, so fresh and delicious! Service and decor are very nice and welcoming. Chose the mezza banquet at $60pp and left full! Will most definitely be back!
One of the best Mediterranean food joint in the city.
Went there wth my colleagues for office lunch.
Tried chicken, lamb skewers along with pita bread and chicken wings.
I must all dishes were very fresh and tasty, specially chicken wings.
Some food items are over priced, for example dips.
They have amazing support staff, with very good sense of humor and interactive skills.
Cheers and keep serving good food :)
Delicious food, efficient service with friendly staff in comfortable, pleasant settings. It all started a few years ago when I had a birthday celebration here with 40 people. They didn't force us into set menu and were fantastic throughout the night. I became a fan and have returned many times since, always to great results.
Tonight, my vegetarian friends were so happy to have many options to choose from while my carnivorous instincts were satisfied. My favourite was the lamb cutlet while my friends loved the fatoush bread and harissa dip.
Generous serves meant there was no room left for dessert, but I'm sure this not my last visit so I look forward to sampling more of the appetising menu.
One of our favourite and best Lebanese restaurants. Service and food is always good value, and menu quite comprehensive for all tastes and requirements. Total order comes pretty much at the same time, and quickly, to give a nice visual spread. We had the hommos, a selection of entrees, baked potatoes, chicken and vegetable kebabs, tabouleh, and haloumi salad. Rounded the meal off with the self-saucing chocolate pudding with sides of vanilla bean ice cream and hot chocolate sauce. Quite indulgent but quite delicious. Cost about $40 per head
Yummy is also less to say authentic Lebanese food , so well cooked food and the customer service you get there is brilliant... will love to come again too... Great place across the river and romantic one too
In between scrumptious and refinement ...
Another quite prominent venue on the Dockland/South Wharf precinct, complete with its own waterfront view, indoor and outdoor dining area.
Food wise ... scrumptious semi-banquet of Lebanese & Middle East inspired food ... Complemented well by some imported Greek wines ... scrumptious but it need some character and cooking refinement. JT-05/02/2018
Great spot by the river in the CBD. Delicious tasty food with a good wine list. Very friendly and helpful staff. Good flavours with a wide menu variety.
Fantastic restaurant! Lovely setting, great service, gorgeous food, great value for money, must do the feed me option! Will definitely be back :-)
nice restaurant with great staff. food was good and tasty. but could have been better. quail was way overcooked. chicken wings too salty and dry. calamari a tad chewy. the service and atmosphere made up for the meal.
Set in a fantastic location overlooking the Yarra at South Wharf and decorated in a wonderful Arabic style. We sat inside for lunch as it was unfortunately a chilly and rather grey Melbourne afternoon. The service however, was polite, friendly and super efficient. Once ordered, the food came out quickly. I shared a platter with a friend which comprised of 2 lamb kebabs, 2 chicken kebabs, around 10 assorted mini 'pasties' along with lots of bread, houmous, yoghurt and a parsley flavoured salad. For ~$70 I thought it was quite expensive, good but not great, yet surprisingly filling. All up it was a good meal and I think on a warm evening, sitting outside with a few drinks and good company, it would be a perfect evening.
The decor and location is great! A good place to go to for date night or family dinner. The menu looks great however, cooking and eating middle eastern food for years now I was a bit disappointed with the taste. The presentation is great and the service is decent. I have eaten at many middle eastern restaurants that charge less with the same quality and flavour of food. If you dont mind spending $100-150 on dinner for two than Byblos is great with good, reasonable food and great location
With cravings for Lebanese food last night, this hit the spot. We went for the $60pp banquet and we got what we asked for. Favourite things of the night were the halloumi salad from the salad selections, soujouk and stuffed zucchni and the absolute flavour bomb where the skewered grilled prawns. They packed in the flavour! By this being the 3rd course I had enough but I had to finish it off. Calamari could have been better, hubby said quail was good but small portion. Dessert was average but the coffee was perfect.
Dined here with a few friends a few nights ago and overall we had a good experience. The atmosphere and ambience ticks all the boxes - a good balance between the dark, rich colours of Middle Eastern influence and sunshine and views overlooking the water. The food was excellent - flavoursome and well-prepared. That said, serving sizes weren’t as generous as expected for the price (compared to other similar restaurants). Staff were efficient and friendly which is always a nice touch.
For a newbie in Lebanese food, this place was great. We ordered 3 metzas and 4 skews for 5 people. The portion was manageable. I loved the hummus and tzaziki very much! The quail was splendid as well. For me. the taste was a bit salty but it’s personal thing.
The atmosphere was great. If you want quite environment then there is the dining area on the ground floor. The noisy part is upstair where there is the bar.
Good place.
Karthik Kunjithapatham
+4.5
Byblos is that place where you take the people you love the most to have a good time with great food. The service quality is impeccable, food is top notch. Really loved the platters. Many in my family are vegetarians, and this place is vegetarian friendly, my 6 year old niece enjoyed the potato salad.
Prices are on the higher side, but I always got the money’s worth of experience here, this place never disappoints!
Lovely family restaurant with a beautiful view of the wharf.... great quality food and service! Been here a few times for functions and events but never to eat so I’m glad I finally got to try the food, although they did mess up my order a few times. They were extremely apologetic and fixed it up right away!
This is my favourite restaurant in Melbourne. Hands down the best Lebanese food you will find anywhere! You must try the banquet! Enjoy the Koosa, batta Harra & chilli prawns, they’re my fave!!! Amazing views! Perfect for a date or to show off Melbourne city to friends and family. It’s literally the best.
Been here for a function and just the restaurant
It is a bit pricey but oh my gosh
Amazing food
Got the platter for 2, I eat a lot of food and this was more than enough for me and a friend
The pastries are all incredible, the best pastries I’ve had are from Byblos
All the meat is tender and good seasoning
100% Would recommend
I'm start by saying that their cocktails are in fact world class. I haven't tried all of them but the ones that I had are really beautiful. Then comes the food, which are fantastic! And i should mention the ambience as well which is really warm and vibrant and just every bit persian!
I was overjoyed to realise my work function was at Byblos as the Brisbane branch was my old stomping ground when I was living in Queensland. Similar to the original restaurant this is also located riverside and has a great atmosphere. We had organised with the venue to just bring out a variety of sharing dishes for us to graze over drinks. The fried whitebait was the firm favourite of the group. I personally preferred the yummy saffron calamari but there was a great variety of deliciousness and plenty of food. The staff looked after us really well and I'm looking forward to returning in nicer weather
Lots and lots of food. And then more food. Great service (much better than at the Hamilton location) and some dishes excellent others weren't my favorite but overall a good meal.
I've been here numerous times and it's my favourite place to go for delicious middle eastern food! I even had my birthday here with a few friends earlier this year
Fresh ingredients and full of flavour! Staff were also kind enough to care for my gluten intolerance by giving me veggies for our trio of dips instead of bread and to make their yummy fattoush salad gluten free.
Their drinks are also delicious- a nice range of cocktails and mocktails to suit everyone.
I'm really looking forward to my next visit
Dined in on a Monday night as a 4, what a wonderful night we had the food was spot on and the services was even better, it was that good we booked it again this Monday. Keep up the good work guys.
Our favourite place for Lebanese food. The only place to go when in Melbourne looking for quality middle eastern food. Flavours are spot on and everything is always tasty and fresh. Great service by all staff they're always friendly and willing to assist.
Great place to dine, one of my favourites in the city. Friendly and attentive staff give a great dining out experience. Awesome menu. I have been hear many times and normally order the Platter because it's a bit of everything. Definitely be back!!
What a great experience, it got me back to my mom's kitchen. Lovely food and excellent service. The waiter's knowledge of the dishes was very accurate.
Went to Byblos with a large group of 13 people on a busy Saturday night and have to say I was completely rapt with it. From the very start of the booking process through to the night of, staff were exceptionally attentive and helpful.
All of us got a wide variety of dishes and every single one of us enjoyed our meals thoroughly, which is rare for such a large group. My partner especially raved about the lamb - he ordered seconds.
We are already making plans for another visit and I'll be definitely be recommending it to others.
Being gluten and dairy free has never been an issue here, as they have always welcomed and accommodated my allergies. If you're wondering where to start on their menu - the Byblos platter (previously gluten free platter for two) is amazing! It gives you a taste of almost everything on their menu and serves as a great dish to share with two or three people. Great for large groups and couples too.
Ambience was amazing.
My boyfriend and I ordered the buffet - So worth it!
The food was impeccable and the service was lovely! Even just the salads were memorable.
Can't give a bad review about this place. My boyfriend surprised me with dinner here on my birthday, and I was impressed. Had a beautiful view, food was great. Would recommend here to everyone.
Omg. Seriously good.
Simple...you have to. Not just the best Lebanese I've had but right up there with some of the best food I've had.
Just go and enjoy.
Been there several time for different occasions and event, all the times foods are awasame and staff are friendly.
Recommended dish, kofta, fried wings, fish, shish kebab.
Cocktails are good as well.
My wife and I really enjoy everything there and highly recommend it
Beautiful food. The meat is always cooked perfectly tender. I love their prawn skewers too. Tabouli is probably the best I had. This place never disappoints.
Amazing food, atmosphere and service. We ordered the banquet. Had an amazing variety and so much to choose from. The food was cooked to perfection.
Awesome could be the less word for Byblos. I would love to go again with my family. The tenderness of awesome kebabs were so yummy. We went there after a meeting lunch and astonished the beauty of environment, customer service and food.
Nice find. Lovely & cool outdoor area on a 34C day. We had the Byblos platter, with the usual offerings. The food was fresh & beautifully served. It was a bit expensive, but understandable given the location. Will definitely be back.
Feast to the eyes .. and when we had the platter ... that was just heaven... thier sweet treats thrill your taste buds.. my new and forever favorite
Beautiful food. Prawns highly recommended. Lamb chops were delish. Amazing Taboulei. Great cocktails. Service was a little slow. We'll be back.
I came here tonight for my birthday with my family, the place looks so beautiful.
This place hands down is seriously magnificent. From the atmosphere to the food. THEIRS nothing I wouldn't change. The waiters were very attentive with filling our glasses and if you go to this place, you must get the banquet.
My family and I got halloumi salad and the tambouli. Both salad were to die for especially the halloumi one accompanied by the trio of dips and pitas. One of the best hommus dips I've ever eaten.
The mezat that we got were the falafels, chilli prawns, vine leaves, fatayer and the calamar panne. Everything was scrumptious but my favourite out of the four were the falafel 😍
The two Byblos skewers we got were the lamb kofters and the chicken ones. Both were delectable with extensive flavour.
To finish off we got dessert and Turkish coffee. The coffee was so strong which is the way I like it. But I needed some sugar to withstand the strong flavour.
High thumbs up 👍🏽
I will be returning.
Fantastic location on the water front, beautiful setting. Dropped by for a light lunch so didn't have a lot of food, but what we had was all good. We picked a couple pastries from the Mezat menu, great flavour, light pastry. The star of the day was the mixed grill. The prawn was creamy and flavourful, the lamb was also great. The garlic sauce and hummus, are too good, we polished those off with the generous helpings of bread.
We spent Valentine's Day here with a set menu. It was wonderful and we will definitely be back. Highly recommend the dips, halloumi salad, chilli prawns, the filo pasty - basically everything!
Outstanding lunch at Byblos! Had the platter for 2 and we were not disappointed. Everything delicious, beautiful views, and even the mocktail was amazing - raspberry and chocolate mix with the freshest looking raspberries on top. Wonderful service. Can't recommend Byblos highly enough.
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Situated perfectly on the Yarra, Byblos boasts good food and fine views of the waterfront.
We caught up for Friday dinner with a couple of friends and their one year old here for dinner. The couple were vegetarian and had plenty of options on the menu to choose from. Their favourite was the bread and dips, falafels, vegetarian kebab and fatayers- which is basically a stuffed triangle pasty with spinach and feta.
My husband and myself love our meat and settled for all of the above some chicken (Shish- Tawook) and lamb skewers (Kafta Meshwi). The meat was well cooked but the lamb was better seasoned. The chicken skewer could have done with a dash of salt. But both went well with the whipped sour cream that came along with it.
The high points here was definitely the atmosphere and food. Special mention to the Baba Ganoush and Muhammra dip. Low point: being a busy Friday night, service was somewhat blotchy and slow. But when the wait staff did come around they were friendly and catered to our needs.
There are plenty of options available for everyone with platter for two for around $60 and above being on offer as well.
Spend is about $40 a head with drinks.
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I booked online and received a confirmation straightaway. It was easy to change days. They do two seatings 6-8.15pm and another one after that for dinner. They even called on the day to confirm booking. No credit card deposit required.
Great waterfront views.
You enter a cosy magical place and get escorted to your seat. Water is served in heavy scotch glasses. Sit on comfy couch like seating under dim chandelier/lamp lighting.
If you're waiting or just want to chill, there are comfy red lounges for you in the lounge area. :)
The menu is expansive and the cocktails list is oh so long.
We wanted to eat everything but settled on the koosa and the mixed grill. My friend also got the Phoenician sunrise - a lovely pink vodka based cocktail.
Food arrived super quickly. And we got so much complimentary Lebanese bread on the side.
The koosa is three large pieces of zucchini stuffed with lamb and rice on a bed of thick tomato sauce. If you don't like zucchini, you will after having koosa. So nutritious. So flavoursome. The tomato base is to die for. All those cafes serving dull kasundi - please get the recipe from byblos for their tomato sauce.
Then the mixed grill is four skewers of your choice, plus a vegetable skewer, tabbouleh, garlic and hommus dips and some more bread.
We got two chicken skewers and two fish skewers. The garlic dip was garlicky and omg I want the recipe. the hummus came with a olive, drizzled with some olive oil, and a speck of chilli. It was quite refreshing and flavoursome - a welcome change from the bland hummus I've been having in cafes.
The vegetable skewer was left untouched because we were bursting at the seams from all the food. Plus it was not worth our bellies as it was just a slice of mushroom, a slice of capsicum, cherry tomato, and a wedge of onion on a skewer.
The service was polite and responsive. My friend and I ate and chatted for a full two hours and were in no hurry to leave as the atmosphere was so inviting. I even started feeling quite sleepy at around 8pm because i had this amazing feeling of satisfaction wash over me from having such a magical meal.
Oh and it only gets better. After eating all of that the bill was only around 34 per person. Cheapest fanciest schmanciest meal ever in Melbourne.
I'll be coming back to try everything on the menu.
Byblos like its name (bible? Biblioteca?) Is definitely an institution. A neighbourhood gem.
I've been here 3 times in the past year. I always get the same mixed grill because it's so amazing. You get to choose 4 different skewers that comes with salad hommus dip and this amazing garlic dip. Now i get a headache when i eat garlic but i eat every single bit of this amazing garlic dip everytime! The meat is well cooked. The staff are very attentive and professional. The location and view is great also. Very happy with food and service.
A small party of 6 for Christmas work breakup. Always a nightmare with 3 dietry requirements (vegetarian, gluten free, dairy free) and a "i wont eat anything unless its meat n veg or chicken parma" amongst the 2 other adventerous diners. Byblos hit the mark across the board. Food was delicious and plentiful with a large variety of options to cater for all tastes. The mezza banquet was exceptional value for money and with the option to choose the dishes, it was a massive hit. Service was attentive without being intrusive and the pre dinner cocktails were fantastic. Lovely atmosphere. Highly recommend especially if you have a demanding bunch to satisfy.
Don't need to say more, it's just Amazing! Food, service, drinks, all amazing! If the Expresso was not a bit cold for me when served, I would definitely give a 5!
We visited Byblos recently for a late dinner. The food and service were excellent. We ordered the chicken wings, vine leaves, Lahim Bil Ajeem, tabouleh, and chicken and lamb kebabs. It was all delicious. We especially love the chicken wings, tabouleh, and kebabs were especially tasty. Definitely recommend this restaurant.
We had our engagement party here in the function room upstairs in October.
The staff were AMAZING ! Very accommodating to our needs, set up our dessert bar and even let us have a dinner upstairs with a beautiful table set up before the party started.
All our family and friends are still raving on about how delicious the food was !
Thank you to the guys at Byblos for an unforgettable night ! We will definitely be reccomending this resteraunt and function room to everyone !
We went here for dinner and had the banquet which was so much food, we couldn't get through it all. The food was very tasty and definitely a place I would come back to.
First time eating Lebanese cuisine and was very impressed with the entrees as well as the generous serving of the chargrilled chicken with coleslaw which was amazing.
My husband had the perfect pear cocktail which if you are a whisky lover you will enjoy this try it !
Great food and great atmosphere. I love how they let you pick items off the menu for the banquet deal. Good place to go with friends for a nice meal and a drink.
Melbourne Epicurean Juror
+3.5
Lunched today at Byblos for a taste of Lebanese cuisine (a totally new experience for my palate) & chose their Makanek (homemade Lebanese spiced sausages sautéed with fresh lemon and finished with red wine, olive oil & pine nuts) at $16.90 followed by a dessert of Arishi and Honey (fresh ricotta cheese with banana & strawberry drizzled with honey then topped with pistachio) at $11. The sausages were somewhat strong in flavour although not overly hot, I quite enjoyed them, the Arisi however wasn't to my liking although the strawberries & banana partly compensated for it. Service provision was great with both courses being served within 10 minutes of ordering. The décor was of Middle Eastern design. The ambiance was relaxing and the background music could just be heard.
The Juror's Verdict: Food 3.5/5, Service Provision 4/5, Will I return: uncertain, I'm not convinced I'm a lover of Lebanese cuisine
Phill Jury (food critic & writer)
We went there for a late dinner on friday night and it wasn't as busy as expected. We ordered the Byblos platter for 2 so we could try a bit of everything and it was definitely worth every single penny of it. The lamb skewers are a bit dry but otherwise it's a good and flavourful experience overall.
A little bit of Lebanese heaven! Byblos has to be one of my and my wife's all time favourite Lebanese restaurants in Melbourne. Right by the Yarra River, Byblos has the ambience, peace and tranquillity that can soothe any mental and physical appetite.
Our standard order: Vegetarian platter for two accompanied by two mock tails. As seen in the pictures, the platter is delightfully organised, with everything from falafel, bread, hummus, skewers, and the list goes on and on and on. The only dish we are not a big fan of is the one stuffed with cheese. Otherwise the platter is stunningly delectable. If you are going for a mocktail do get the rose syrup with lychee. I ordered this for myself but struggled to pry it away from the hands of my wife!
Overall, I would highly recommend Byblos for a date night or just a beautiful dinner with a view; I guarantee you won't be disappointed.
Fresh and punchy flavours....Lebanese cuisine described to a T. This place is my favourite Lebanese restaurant at the moment, and judging by how busy it is, I'm not the only one who thinks so. The Barramundi is my favourite. $35 will get you a generous serve of fish, a zesty fattoush salad and spiced potatoes. I struggle to finish it and I'm a big eater. The mocktail variety is surprisingly interesting and from what I've had....delicious!! My suggestion for this place is special occasions and dinner dates. Lovely ambiance which has a refreshing twist on the stereotypical Leb styling. I would definitely return.
I've been here multiple times and I love it! Great food, great cocktails and really lovely staff. Definitely not cheap but definitely worth it!
外卖送到家总是会让食物的味道打折扣，但这就算送到家味道还是不错的，一顿满足的午餐足以。
Byblos always get a 10/10 in everyway! Always always always go the banquet, you can't go wrong! The service is great and the food even better. Definitely would recommend going for the banquet as you can try a variety of different foods, the haloumi salad is a must as well as the sambusek and chicken wings! The lamb and chicken are extremely tender and the best garlic sauce to go with it! Oh and the Mr. Pimms cocktail 😍
My first time trying Lebanese food was at Byblos Bar & Restaurant and it was a very pleasant experience. Food was delicious, unique, and well presented. Our waiter was friendly and provided a helpful description of what was being served. The restaurant itself was clean and well designed.
Had a brilliant meal at Byblos. Ordered the Beef Shawarma, Trio dip and fish skewers. The fish skewers especially tasted delicious and fresh. The Trio dip is a must if you come here. The shawarma was around $33 but had enough to fill 2 people and tasting great at the same time. I would definitely dine again.
My first time here and the food was just incredible. I only managed to take a photo of our starters, but rest assured the rest of our meal was absolutely amazing. Will definitely be back, and we will be recommending this place to everyone we know. Great stuff folks 👍
Nice variety of food , lovely venue , staff are very caring and quick response to customer needs , highly recommended to try 👍
I had my daughters Baptism in the space upstairs which was just beautiful. They was room for the kids to play and for all the adults to mingle. Nicole was so lovely and attentive to deal with. She made the booking process so easy and was all over every detail to ensure the day ran smoothly so we could just sit and enjoy the food while celebrating with our family. Like always the food was amazing and everyone that attending our event was raving on about the food. We also had such a lovely bartender and wait staff. Would definitely recommend . Thank you for allowing us to celebrate our girls special day with Byblos.
Absolutely beautiful food. The mixed grill platter was divine, all the meat and seafood cooked perfectly. My Mum loved the vine leaf rolls and her Dory Fillet was coated in a yummy ratatouille.
The service was fantastic and the decor of the restaurant is quite colourful, comfortable and inviting.
Lovely atmosphere, food and customer service. Food was beautiful and great price for a spot along the river. Will definitely go back next time we're in Melbourne.
It's been a long time between meals. Food did not disappoint. Great place, location, view, company, atmosphere. We loved ever mouthful of our banquet. The only reason I'm not giving 5 star is due to no water on the tabtable. We asked for water, which staff would come to our table and fill glasses. Given they were busy, we had to wait for glasses to be filled, and the chicken was dry. All other food in the banquet was fantastic. Great work to everyone.
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