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    4.7 (372 reviews)
    Closed 4:30 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Pasture Raised Beef Kabob Wrap
    Robert B.

    Delicious Lebanese food. Great service! Wonderful ambiance. My wife and I shared the vegan hummus plate and the green salad with an additional order of falafel. It was the best falafel that I've ever had, and I've been a vegetarian for 20+ years! The rice and lentils with the plate were delicious with a cinnamon twist that was a lovely surprise. The baba ganoush and hummus were garlicky and scrumptious. The greens were perfectly seasoned! Highly recommended!

    Christina G.

    Still one of my favorite places to eat. My husband says I nod my head when I'm enjoying good food. I'm basically a bobble head while eating food from here. My dad is in town so I've been sending him different places to grab take out for us. This is one of those places and my favorite of all of them. Here's what we got and what I thought. Pasture Raised Lamb Kafta Kabab Plate - so my go to has always been the Baba Ganous Ma Lahme, but this may have that one beat. The lamb was so tender (I actually cut it with a spoon) and so flavorful. Also, I'm usually not a fan of hummus, but this one was so good that I may get it as an appetizer next time. The salad that it comes with is also delicious. Baba Ganouj Ma Lahme - this never disappoints. I love their baba ganouj and same as above, the salad was delicious. I actually also got an appetizer of baba ganouj, which I would probably switch out for hummus if I get the baba ganouj mah lahme next time, just because it was a lot of bab ganouj. That being said, their baba ganouj is delicious. We also got an appetizer of grape leaves. This one wasn't my favorite, it was a little too tart for my taste buds with minimal filling, but I think this is just my own taste and I don't doubt that others would love it. Yes, their dishes are a little more expensive, but it's because of the quality. I can seriously taste the quality in every bite. That's worth the slightly higher prices to me. I haven't picked up in a while, but when I did the women working the register (who I assume are the daughters of the owner) are always a delight. They are so personable that you can just tell this place is locally owned and operated. There's some restaurants that you really root for and for me, this is one of them.

    Boston W.

    Today was my first time dining in at Fresh Bites after years of ordering from the restaurant. To say that I had a great time is an understatement. The Restuarant is quite quaint with a sprawling chalkboard menu, and Lebanese music that went a good way in relaxing me. Lebanese Lemonade: Richly fruity, balanced sweetness, and light lemon zestfulness, best lemonade I've ever had and like everything here, fresh and homemade. Lamb Rice Special: Sliced lamb over a bed of rice and accompanied by refreshing tiger slaw. Glad I was able to try the special it didn't disappoint especially because lamb is my favorite meat. Lamb Cofta: Soft and rich lamb patty paired with fluffy peta bread, hummus and sweet potato. Make yourself a rap and fall in love with flavor and texture, me and my mom's fav dish. Baklava: Unlike most Baklava this one is light, just as sweet but easier to eat making it more appealing and made for a great dessert. As for service, the restaurant is family owned and they were the sweetest people, our server Dianna made us feel like we were at home and her mom who cooks was very accommodating to us as well. Overall If I could give this place more than 5 stars I would do so a hundred time, if you come here or order from here you will not regret it. I know one thing for sure, I'm definitely coming back. Resounding 5/5

    Ruthie R.

    Just wanted to update my review. The food quality and service still remain top notch in my book. I recently tried their White Cabbage Salad after seeing it being served to another customer. OMG. That has easily become my favorite salad! My other favorites are: - The Vegan Plate - Pasture Raised Lamb Kafta Kabab Plate - Chicken Shawarma Plate - Wild Caught Fisherman's Treat - Hummus - Baba Ghanouj - Falafel Don't forget that everything is made from scratch with high-quality, clean ingredients!

    Pasture Raised Kafta Kabob Wrap
    Skylar W.

    Pasture-raised, local, wild-caught, organic... these are the buzzwords that will get me excited to try a new place! I'm a big proponent of focusing on how I feel after a meal, because food can be tasty but doesn't always sit right and that will affect my opinion of the food. I ate half the lamb wrap and 2 of the pieces of falafel and felt satiated but not stuffed. I really enjoyed the wrap and ended up eating the second half for dinner. Part of me wishes there was more meat, but I think that's only because I split it in half. It would have been plenty if I ate it all in one sitting, which I probably would have done if I didn't have the falafel too. I liked the falafel, though I'd get something else as a side next time because it wasn't my favorite in the city. It was a dense falafel, not as fluffy or flavorful on the inside as I typically prefer. I felt completely energized after my meal though, no sluggishness or lethargy. And after refrigerating part 2 of the wrap and eating it cold...it was still SO good. I wish I knew how to make lamb like that!!!

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    P L.

    Delicious and fresh Try the lemonade was tasty and unusual Salad huge Will definitely go back to try more things

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    The food was amazing!! It's fresh and you can feel the quality of the ingredients as the restaurant is smaller and family owned. They also don't cook with seed oils which is a a major plus. Will definitely be returning!

    Hummus Ma Lahme - Pasture Raised minced beef, roasted with coconut oil and pine nuts, served on top of a bowl of hummus.
    Simon I.

    Fresh Bites is family owned and operated Lebanese restaurant quietly serving healthy and high quality food for a large group of loyal patrons. In fact Fresh Bites started by Samir and Anissa Khalife in 2012 when they were unable to find a restaurant that served quality and fresh Lebanese food in the general area. Fresh Bites prides itself in using produce that are either Non-GMO, organic, and local whenever possible. The pride and care Samir and Anissa put into every dish shows in the freshness amd taste in every bite. Each dish is prepared fresh upon order, so your order will come out warm and fresh. The salads are crunchy and always have the perfect mix of the tangy dressing. The Hummus is perfectly balanced mix of Tahini, Chic Peas. The Baba Ganouj is never overpowering of the eggplant but a smooth blend that bring flavor explosion with each bite when paired with Pita. The wraps are always rolled and slightly warmed for satisfying hold and eating pleasure. They also have vegan options. They are always happy to tweak your order to your presence. The house lemonade is addictive amd a must try. It's made fresh with organic sugar and Lebanese floral water. The atmosphere is that of a warm family welcome, where you feel welcomed just like a family member. Queue the Cheers theme song "... where everybody knows your name..." Fresh Bites easily is a top contender of Lebanese cuisine in Tampa. They are consistent with their quality, very reasonably priced, have a family friendly atmosphere, and are always happy to see you come back. It's the perfect trifecta of the best of the best.

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    The food was excellent, firstly prepared, and the service was phenomenal! Highly recommend

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    Favorite place to eat. Food is fresh, clean, but most importantly the owner and her family are the best!

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    The chicken shawarma is delicious! Hummus & salads taste great. Definitely recommend. Friendly service and authentic ambiance

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