We had delicious food and great service. This restaurant has indoor and outdoor seating. It's along the river. They have a bar. They do charge for sparkling water. We started with the kibbeh. It could have been more flavorful. The dumplings were delicious. The grilled barramundi was delicious and served with a brown sauce and rice. Prices were okay. read more

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Amazing staff and wonderful food! My coworker recommended this spot so we all came for dinner one night. The workers were so friendly and welcoming. I guess one of my coworkers is a regular here since we stay close by. We got a bunch of different food and everything was so delicious. I did prefer the regular hummus over the other one they offered but both were very good. A few of us decided to come by again for dinner the next day because we liked it so much. Lots of seating and it's right off the water. read more

The food was truly amazing. We had the Shish Barak with lamb dumplings and the Desayahidia (barramundi fish with brown rice and almonds, pine nuts which was mouth watering and so flavorful. Great service and view. read more

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I went here for a second time and had an equally wonderful time. I booked for 6.30pm on a Sunday evening and I highly recommend making a booking as it got quite busy by 8pm. My dining companion felt a bit adventurous and wanted to try the raw lamb mince. Hence, I decided to go for something safer - i.e the mixed grill platter. They don't serve prosecco, so I decided to go with shiraz while he went for a pale ale for the drinks selection. The raw lamb mince is VERY PINK (so very raw) and is cured with delicious middle eastern flavours. It is not as slimy as it looks. And my friend lapped it up quickly by wrapping it up in the accompanied lebanese bread. The dish comes with olives, pickles, cucumber, and radish (all preserved in vinegar). The mixed platter was quite good. It again comes with pita bread, hommus, garlic dip and tabbouleh. The lamb skewer is my favourite, followed by the fish skewer (dory) and prawn skewer. However, there is literally one prawn on the skewer which is quite dismal. The chicken skewer is ok and the garlic dip isn't garlicky enough. Portion sizes are large and the service attentive. Wish we had had room for dessert. read more

It was a cold and rainy Friday night in Melbourne and a group of twenty somethings headed along the World Trade Centre waterfront. Where were they headed? Byblos Bar & Restaurant. Byblos is perfectly positioned on the water for warmer months, however on a wintery Friday night the Middle Eastern restaurant was still buzzing. The warm lighting and lanterns invited you in and the warm reception from staff made you want to stay. As a large group we had pre-booked a table and had an area to ourselves. The beverage menu was varied and well priced and I can personally vouch for the house sparkling wine, although there were many other options available. The cocktail list looked fantastic and I hope I will be back in warmer months to test the range of the cocktail list and to take advantage of the balcony. The main dishes were a reasonable size and the meze menu (think tapas) was varied and perfect for large group to share. My favourite dishes were the trio of dips as well as stuffed vine leaves, which were delicious. If your unsure of what to order the friendly, yet professional staff are happy to answer as many questions as you can throw at them! Make sure you stay after 9.30pm on Friday for a uniquely Middle Eastern visitor! While the food was enjoyable it was the atmosphere, the service and the value that made Byblos shine on even the coldest of nights. read more

Byblos Bar & Restaurant - Bars Near Me - Melbourne, VIC

bil-'áfya! Eat with good health! Tastefully decorated resto and bar. They had a corporate event on the go but kindly accommodated our group of 5 upstairs without a reservation. 4 of us ordered the mixed grill meal (choice of 4 skewers of meat with hummus, tabouleh, pita bread, and yogourt. Also ordered fattoush salad along with a lamb cutlet and chicken skewer. Food and service was all great and friendly. The sun was still out when we were dining which made for a blinding experience for one poor diner. Great view of waterfront with the open concept but it does make for an uncomfortable experience if you're in the wrong seat at the wrong time! They played the same pulsing beat throughout our dining experience. I get the desire to be trendy but unless you're going for the nightclub or bar crowd the food alone will attract return patronage!! Of course we all know that a healthy bar tab generates better returns than the food read more

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Had a awesome time at this restaurant along the river in Melbourne. We had a large party celebrating an anniversary and they were able to seat us on short notice as long as we came early and when they needed the table for a prior reservation they comfortably seat us in their lounge area. The service was great. We ordered the platter which came with various different items. One was vegetarian while the other was for the meat eaters. I'd definitely return on my own. The lamb skewers were probably my favorite along with the baba ganoush. read more

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We walked over from the Panpacific hotel at the recommendation of the hotel staff. It was 5:00PM and the main dinning room was empty. We were greeted and sat in a timely manner. Since we didn't have reservations we were told they needed the table by 8:00 PM. No issue there. Our server, Nico, was friendly, warm and guided us over the menu and questions we had. The food is incredibly tasty. Cooked to perfection but if anything the portions are HUGE. One little detail we forgot to ask or be told. By 5;45 PM the place was packed and Nico was working the crowd. Another server kept coming by to glance at our table, more like glare at our table once in a while. Warm fuzzy, welcome feelings she did not convey. After eating as much as we could, and in a verge of going into a food coma, we asked the young lady for the check. At this point one of my business colleagues politely asked if there was a way she could take some of the salad left back to her room. She must have said the wrong word of the day because our lady server just flew into a rage, angrily pointing at the bottom of the menu - where we assume it says 'no take out available' or something of that sort. But we couldn't read it, as we were fixated on her face at the sheer Look of anger. We were taken aback. Like Jaws, she circled our table for the check folder and form of payment, but we hold it until Nico went by. We settled our bill, made small chat with Nico and told him how much we have loved the food and his service. If you go, go early or make sure you have reservations. They have a lovely outside area for drinks while you wait for your table. If possible, ask to be seated at Nico's area. He'll treat you like you're the only only in the room. The food is AMAZING, the flavors on perfection but bring a BIG appetite or friends so you can order everything family style. I ca't wait to go back! -but hopefully can avoid Jaws girl. She did leave a bad taste . Jr. read more

I've recently held my second private function at Byblos (exclusive use of the upstairs area) and on both occasions everything was great - the event organiser and general manager along with their team are wonderful. Easy to deal with, responsive and nothing is an imposition doing everything they can to answer all sorts of questions and to cater for various requests. The food is great, with a varied and impressive drinks selection and all reasonably priced. The location overlooking the river and, later in the day the city lights, is wonderful - especially from the upstairs area and balcony. There's various reasonably priced parking options nearby and good public transport options. I'd thoroughly recommend Byblos for either dinner with a partner, a small group of friends or a private function. read more

For a quick and easy dinner on a Monday night....sure, great! Just dont go in with high expectations. Flavours were good. We started with three dips and bread. I'd have thought the bread would have been warmed but no. Not devastating. The dips were tasty and nicely presented. We then moved on to some skewers. Chicken skewers were tender, moist and flavoursome. Possibly my favourite of the night. The prawn skewers were on the underwhelming side. One prawn stretched along the skewer. We also had a lamb chop. Small and slightly overdone for my liking. Again, underwhelming. We also shared a fattoush salad. Tasty but quite oily. I understand that there is supposed to be oil in the salad but this was over the top and denegrated the freshness and crunch of the salad that I was looking for. Service was at times, over attentive and then at other times non existent. All in all, I was glad I had good company and no expectations so had a good night but for me the prices are high for an average experience. read more

I had high hopes choosing this place to fulfil my hunger for a delicious meal and they certainly delivered. I chose the mixed grill because it gave a selection of kebabs and came with breads, dips sides and salads. I hoped I was still hungry after it so I could sample some other things but it was a very generous serve, totally satisfying, and I couldn't fit any more in after finishing all on my plate. Everything was great starting with the happy hour priced beers, the service, decor, through to the big meal and the fair bill. I would definitely recommend eating here and if you go with a kebab, the cutlet was amazing. I will be back to try some more dishes for sure! read more

Awesome food. Great variety. Really atmospheric with picturesque outdoor seating overlooking the river. The mixed grill is outstanding. Excellent professional service and good prices. Highly recommend a visit for a nice, classy dinner out. read more

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This place has a nice, relaxed vibe, friendly staff and some pretty good food. Had the mixed grill: Two lamb skewers 1 fish skewer hommos and tabouleh. The hommos was very good (almost as good as mine...he he)...and they didn't go the touristy road and spare the garlic. Thank you for that ! The lamb was delicious and not overcooked and was great with their garlic sauce ! The fish was remarkably good. I would never usually do a fish skewer but was glad I did. Lastly the tabouleh was nice and fresh with lots of lemon and fresh tomato. My only complaint is the price of the sides. $14.00 for tabouleh ? Really ? Luckily mine came with the meal. I've wanted to go back for a quick meal...maybe get a skewer and a side but the price of their sides makes it silly to do this....too bad. I won't pay $14 for tabouleh out of principal alone. Hey. If that's my only complaint then you guys are doing just fine. I'll be back again ! read more

Nice waterfront location. We went for lunch but I couldn't see my companion's face as the restaurant is dark and the light was behind. I'd suggest the vibe would be better at night. The food was quite good. My pick would be the baba ganouj dip but most of the dishes were decent, although particular focused on meat as one might expect in this kind of place. A good place for group function in a forgotten part of the yarra waterfront. read more

This is the second time I've been here and I absolutely love it! Location is great being right on the water and the atmosphere is lively and fun, with good service. Food is delicious and being Lebanese with a mum who is a fantastic cook, this is high praise indeed! The fish on the mixed grill was my favourite (though I normally hate fish) with the kofta a close second. This time around I found the chicken a tad dry but everyone else loved theirs so maybe I just got the bad one. Sides and dips were all great. Highly recommend and I'll definitely be going back. read more

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Focused on Lebanese food. The prices are very high for what you get. I paid $17 for a cocktail, but it was *awesome*! Otherwise, I had the "trio of dips", a falafel, and a fatayer. The whole thing came to $50 with tip. Mains are about $35. I didn't go back, although I did want that cocktail again! read more

The staff is very friendly and gracious about explaining the menu. The cocktails are wonderful and full of fresh ingredients. The food is very good, although some dishes are better than others. Most of the dishes are tapas portions and perfect for sampling and sharing. read more

Excellent food all around. We had some vegetarians with us also and their meal looked like a solid choice as well.

Really enjoyed the food! Great middle eastern touch to it. Service and food were on point and staff really helpful. Loved the location too! Good really filled us up tonight so well worth it. Will definitely be coming back some day. If you are showing a friend from our If Melbourne around this place is for a nice exotic dinner :) read more

An excellent meal with a very pleasant outlook over the river. We had a banquet which gave us a good overview of the food and flavours. Waitress was excellent in her help with suggestions and service. read more

We used to love this place. Went here a couple of weeks ago and far out has the standard in food decreased. Hubby and I used to swear by this place. I just hope that all the people I recommended go here don't. Can't complain about the drinks though! read more

While I was living in Perth, I visited Melbourne for holiday and was craving some good, Mediterranean food. Boy oh boy was I overwhelmed with happiness once I tried the food here. Not only does this place get busy on the weekend (so you know they are doing something right), but the customer service stays on point with the high volume of people they have. The drinks are good, but not as good as the food. The food hit the spot, and the waitress was so friendly and attentive to our table. Once I go back to Australia, I am definitely coming here and bringing my friends with me! Good job Byblos! I need to find a restaurant like you that's here in Los Angeles! read more

highly recommend Byblos it was amazing the staff were awesome the food was great I will be going back that's for sure..