Byblos

My husband and I wanted to try something new and they did not disappoint! The atmosphere, the service, the cleanliness, the FOOD!!!! Seasoned, cooked and plated for perfection! Best chicken soup hands down! And to top it off we received a sample of one of their deserts; I don’t remember the name of it but it was just layers of goodness. We will be back!

PHENOMENAL! Best service, incredible atmosphere, outstanding cuisine! We came here as a party of 9 and were BLOWN AWAY! From the very first conversation with the host in reserving a table all the way to the very last minute when we were leaving, we were treated with friendliness, grace and respect. Our Server, Chris was full of life and charisma, cracking joke after joke, making us all laugh and enjoy our time there. He was the most attentive server I have ever experienced in my lifetime. Everytime our glasses were half full he would refill us, he took away dirty plates with promptness, suggested dishes for us and took our orders with precision and ease. He was SO friendly, warm and an honor to have in our company. Now let me get to the food; dare I say it is the BEST FOOD in all of Tampa? I DO, actually! You can TASTE THE LOVE and THOUGHTFULNESS they put into EVERY DISH!!! Even the fries were perfection, not frozen, house made fresh deliciousness with a light, golden, thin crisp on the outside and a mashed potato consistency on the inside and SO DAMN FLAVORFUL! How do you make the inside of your fries that tasty!?? NEVER IN MY LIFE have I tasted a fry that damn delicious! Don't even get me started on the scallops.......I cut them with my spoon, that is how delicate they were! Very flavorful, you can tell they fry the panchetta first and then the scallops in the grease, but you don't miss out on the fresh element either, especially with the green pea puree; MUAH, to die for! Best scallops I've ever had in my life. And you know I had to try a little of everyone else's dish. I would be here for hours writing if I had to describe each one of their unique flavors. Let me just say everyone loved their dish as much as I loved mine! In addition, I love when the manager comes to visit the table to see how everything was! So personable and appreciated (also, thank you for my husband's complimentary shot of whiskey for his birthday). This restaurant was so well thought out, from the comfy chairs to the layout and the decor. All I have to say is, if you want to FEEL emotions while you eat and be transported into a different world where the mundane everyday reality seems to dwindle away for an hour or two, and you want to really enjoy EVERY bite you take, while being treated like royalty, COME HERE!!!! I am already planning an excuse to come back! Thank you Chris for your warm-hearted personality and thank you Byblos staff for being so friendly and welcoming. This place deserves a Michelin star!

While enjoying the Gasparilla Parade, we decided to have a little lunch. We really enjoyed this take on Mediterranean food. It is a little more refined than a gyro shop, the wraps and smaller and perfectly balanced. I had a gyro with a crunchy cabbage slaw, it was delicious. I thought the prices were reasonable for the South Tampa location, there was outside seating and a DJ. The bar is really nice, the owner was welcoming and the staff all seemed to enjoy their jobs.

Best of the best. The service, the food, the management, the environment and everything are all top tier. We’ve been a few times and are never disappointed. The grape leaves are my daughters favorite! We will definitely be back!

Love what they did with the space (from the ladder at the bar to the mural on the wall). The staff is lovely. The flavors are really well paired! We like a little more salt, but mostly enjoyed as is. Fave was the beautifully green and super moist falafel with tahini.

I had posted my two experiences below and now I am adding to the valentines saga. Mar was our waitress and went above and beyond the call of duty taking pictures for us, etc. My wife ordered the cauliflower and the Brussels sprouts, and the baba Ganesh. I had the ceviche and the whole fish BRONZINO or something like that. When I was finished with the fish there was barely anything left as they had removed most of the bones. Everything was delicious, we loved it! Today is February 2, 2025 and I booked a reservation with Zara for Valentines day. TABLE #14 FOR 2 at 7 pm. 2x714. How dope is that? I wrote the review below a couple of years ago during our first visit; this will be our second. Wow - authentic Lebanese cuisine served in American-sized portions. The two of us filled the table-top for under 100 and had to take some home. D E L I C I O U S

Our reservation was at 6:30pm on Sunday and we got to the restaurant at6pm and were seated right away. The restaurant ambience and service was incredible. The food from the kibeh niece to the tabouli to the fried Bronzino fish was incredible. Our server Valerie was knowledgeable and attentive and offered a great service.

Byblos provided excellent service for our Travelogue 365 group of 45 for our evening presentation. OLIVIA served up a variety of beverages. PHOENIX and LAZAR served and answered all our questions about the menu items. We pretty much managed to try the entire menu of both foods and beverages. The falafels are excellent with a great light flavor. Calamari was superb. We ordered some minty labneh, baba granuja with fire roasted eggpkant, several shawarma of chicken and beef. Dolma grape leaves are prepared well. The venue was great for our music and slide show event. Venue is accessible at entry and for most of the venue. A few steps to outdoor patio with fire put and fountain. Accessible mens and women's restroom with dedicated stall that have 2 grab bars and 5ft x 5 ft area. Accessible free street parking is available both head in and parallel. Parking can be challenging at busy times. The crystal shop next door closes at 8pm so parking there might be an option