16 OF OUR FAVORITE RESTAURANTS ALONG LEBANON’S COAST
Escape the stress of the city and enjoy a delicious lunch or dinner with an amazing view to match. Be sure to try the specialties of each spot, as recommended by Taste & Flavors.
AL FALAMANKI RAOUCHE
Designed to take you back to the village you grew up in, Al Falamanki is the perfect venue for one to sit and play a game of cards or backgammon, while listening to artists such as Fairuz playing in the background.
Recommended dishes: Kbeybiyet bel laban, kale quinoa with shanklish, sautéed diced chicken or meat, homos with meat & pine nuts, Khalil’s Cheese.
Raouche/ +9611 808011
AL MANDALOUN GROUP
Al Mandaloun Group has 3 beautiful restaurants by the sea:
.Kahwe at Dbayeh serving delicious Lebanese cuisine
.Beach club next to Kahwe restaurant offering a diverse menu including a large choice of seafood
.Bahsa the latest restaurant by the group located in a magnificent spot in Batroun.
Kahwe Dbayeh +961 3 405060
Beach club Dbayeh +961 70 708060
Bahsa Batroun, +961 70 070407
AL-SULTAN BRAHIM
Al Sultan Brahim was first opened in 1961 by the Ramy brothers as a simple fish restaurant on the Lebanese coast. Driven by the brothers’ passion for food and complete respect for quality standards and service, the restaurant soon became the destination for Lebanon’s food lovers.
In 2015, Al Sultan Brahim was recognized as the Best Quality Restaurant in the Arab World by the League of Arab States.
Recommended dishes Grilled Octopus, Spicy Rock Shrimp, Gambas Al Ajillo, Botarga Salad.
Jounieh Bay, below Casino Du Liban / +9619 853753
AMAR SEASIDE
In a quest of a landmark praising Lebanon for being the ‘ Pearl of the Middle East ‘, Amar landed on the coastal highway in order to offer its guests a city escape within the city.
Set in a prime location on Antelias Seaside Road, Amar Seaside provides you with a complete fine dining experience blending traditional Lebanese flavors with an extensive seafood menu,This massive branch is the perfect spot for you to enjoy our food creations by the sea.
Recommended dishes Hommos Amar, Bulghari Zaatar Cheese Rolls, Triologie Amar, Asfouriyet Pesto.
Antelias seaside road/ +961 81 710300, 400
CALI
Cali is a Mediterranean with an Italian touch restaurant and beach club. It combines the Mediterranean shore hospitality, generosity and joie de vivre, with a pinch of fanciness and conveys the dolce vita.
There are two pools for people to relax and sun beds and beds the sandy beach as well as a beach lounge area for sunset, drinks and dinner.
Cali has also a concept store in collaboration with Beirut Bloomers offering a mix of fashion apparel, accessories, beauty products and home decor items carefully selected and picked.
Cuisine Mediterranean with an Italian touch.
Recommended dishes Seafood risotto, fried corn, quinoa shrimp salad and chocolate cake.
Byblos Beach Village, 961 7050525
EM SHERIF SEA CAFÉ
Crisp and contemporary, the elegant, airy café is a visual and culinary homage to Lebanon’s historic ties to the Mediterranean world both through the theme of its delicately hand-painted Portuguese Azulejo wall tiles, and varied menu of main and mezze-style offerings, focused around fresh fish and seafood dishes. From à la carte dining, to coffee, shisha and late-night bites, Sea Café is as much a place to socialize, as it is to eat.
Recommended dishes Kibbet Samak, Shrimp Fatteh, Fresh Fish Burger, Seafood Salad, Fish Shawarma.
Zaitunay Bay, +961 81 911119
ESCOBAR COCTEL Y COCINA
Making you nostalgic for a Latin neighborhood you never knew, Escobar is a Tex-Mex cocktail bar and restaurant.
Specialties or recommended dishes Fajitas.
Jounieh sea side, +961 81 734733
FIDAR BEACH HOUSE
Seafood Restaurant serving daily fresh fish catch of the day using unique cooking techniques in addition to mouthwatering hot and cold starters emphasizing perfumes and satisfaction to taste buds.
Recommended dishes/drinks: Grilled octopus, sea food Frakeh, Laura’s Brain Damage.
Fidar sea side road, exit 102, +96181 783793, +9619 477224
HEMINGWAY’S LOUNGE
Hemingway’s café-lounge returns after a renovation that redefined its theme; thus becoming the ultimate destination for a breakfast in the sun, an afternoon coffee break or an evening with friends. Open 24/7, Hemingway’s represents a merger between a cigar lounge, a dining space and an outdoor terrace in front of a magical sunset scene. Hemingway offers breakfast Lebanese style in addition to lunch and dinner with a variety of international dishes.
Recommended dishes Shrimps avocado salad, Movenpick Burger, Grilled sea bass platter
Mövenpick Hotel Beirut, Raoucheh, +961 1 869666
JUNE BEACH HOUSE
June beach house is an urban beach resort located by the seaside in Amchit, Lebanon. The resort’s location played a key role in the overall concept of this project. Situated on a natural landmark directly overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, June has one of the most spectacular sunset views. It was carefully designed to offer our cherished customers a place like home away from home.
Recommended dishes June’s special burger, chicken kale salad.
Amshit, Sea side road , +961 70 553399
LA PLAYA
La Playa is a lost paradise serving organic, healthy and delicious seafood as well as signature drinks. Located on the seaside road of Okaibe, this hidden gem boasts a laid-back ambiance. It is owned by Camil and Samia, who have been running the place for more than 15 years. The couple’s warmth and generosity ensure customers feel at home from the moment they arrive.
Recommended dishes Yellowtail fish raw, Calamari rings, Tajen.
Okaibe sea side road, +961 70 667849
LE CANOE
The Lebanese seafood restaurant takes you on a mouthwatering exploration, a mix of authentic recipes since 1996 and modern Mediterranean twist, along with the ocean’s finest picks, satisfying your love for seafood.
Recommended dishes: Homos Le Canoe, Le Canoe Fish, Pomegranate Fish, Orange Fish, Grilled Octopus, Shrimp Fatte, Fried Shrimp Rolls
Zouk Mosbeh, Holiday Beach Club Marina, +961 76 381111
LEBNENIYET CAFE
In the old souks of Jounieh, Michel Ferneini and Aref Saade owner of Shogun, present 3 cuisines with high-quality dishes and competitive prices:
.Lebneniyet: A Lebanese menu with classic and specialty dishes
.Gigi: An Italian menu with a wood fired oven pizza and exquisite pastas
.Shogun: A wide selection of the most popular Japanese items including some of the all-time best sellers
Recommended dishes/drinks: Hommos with Ras Asfour, Linguine Ai Frutti Di Mare, Spicy Crunchy Salmon
Old Souks, Hayali Bay, Jounieh, +96176 822888
PIEDS DANS L’EAU
Pieds dans L’eau offers an exceptional experience to indulge in innovative signature dishes while sitting in the refreshing waters of the Mediterranean.
The scenery is exquisite; you can watch the mountain hug the sea, enjoy the sound of water and feed your soul the soft breeze, this is a place where you can enjoy with your family, friends and loved ones, meet Chef Yassine offering you his best creations with exceptional live shows and collect never-ending memories.
Recommended dishes: Baklawa fish, Paella Negram, Prime grilled seafood, Grilled Octopus, Salmon Raheb, Flaming shrimps.
Rocca Marina Resort, Chekka el Batroun, +961 71 005053
