I will admit from the outset Lebanese is not my favourite cuisine but I do love fresh food & good…read moreservice and this joint has both in ABUNDANCE. in fact the service is GREAT. Now lets get the look of the place out of the way. A sparkling clean takeaway with tables. Upmarket kebab shop would about cover it. It also had gas heaters which were welcome. Lastly, but definitely not least, the food was Great with a capital G. Fresh, plentiful & heaps of flavour. The platters large & full of tempting tasties. (We ordered #1 & #7 on the platters menu) Both came with fresh Pita, tabbouli & really good, strong flavoured dips. #1 included a selection of rolls & pastries. #7 was a choice of chicken or lamb. No room for sweets but I was tempted. Next time. And there will be a next time. Will definately go again ... for the SERVICE alone. He was lovely.

Truly Brisbane's best kept secret!…read more Firstly, this is not a fine dining establishment, it's more like a take away shop with outdoor (street side) seating, but don't let that put you off! The food & service more than makes up for what this place lacks in ambiance. The (who we believe to be) owner is incredibly friendly, patient & helpful, happy to explain each dish and make recommendations. He's also quick with a joke & loves to have a chat, giving excellent personal service. We'd gone here on a Living Social voucher, and were wary as past voucher experiences had been a bit hit & miss. At Ba'Albek however, we were treated the same as all the other diners. The voucher entitled us to the Banquet off the menu, usually reserved for 4 people, a selection of 8 tapas style dishes & 2 meat skewers each, followed by coffee & baklava. To say the food was delicious would be an understatment, it was amazing! The hommus & falafel were the best I've ever eaten, and the rest of the dishes were an impressive assortment of new experiences. So fresh & full of flavour, kudos to the chef. And there was just so much of it, we were willing to forego the coffee & desert, but the owner insisted we take the baklava home & we were so glad he did, it was absolutely divine, melt-in-your-mouth good! Do yourselves a favour, eat here!

The staff was so kind and helpful. They provided was a heater because we wanted to sit outside. Our…read morefood came out fast and was very yummy. The food portions were greatly sized and the presentation was amazing! Best food I've had during my time in Australia!! Also great gluten free options too :)

This is a truly authentic Persian Restaurant and the amazing customer service from the owner is one…read moreof the main reasons why my partner and I keep coming back here. They have such a huge menu with all different variations of salads, kebobs, soups, stews, drinks and many other items. My favorite is the Joojeh Kebob which is a boneless chicken skewer. This dish is offered among several different options however we try to avoid rice as much as possible so our favorite plate is the Noon-O-Kabob. The dish usually comes with a side salad but we can't eat the dressing due to dietary restrictions so the kind owner has always been willing to accommodate. The Shirazi salad is also a favorite and is full of delicious flavors. The food quality is fantastic and I know this first-hand as I grew up having a Persian best friend and her mom's cooking is something I always miss. I'm so glad they have reopened as we were able to dine at their restaurant for lunch today. My partner has very limited days off but the time he does have off he always requests we get Shiraz for lunch or dinner. Definitely recommend this place to others! Plus if you're visiting as a tourist their prime location in Surfers is super convenient. We commute from Robina but it is definitely worth the drive!

Authentic Lebanese! Love the food here. The wraps are amazing and the chips are a must try! They…read moreare seasoned so well and melt in your mouth. The mjadara, banjan, tabouli and a couple of the dips are vegan friendly as well as the bread! The falafel wrap is vegan friendly as well. The staff are very friendly and the atmosphere is great. Great for groups and family meals or even a romantic date night. Would highly recommend!

We happened upon this place at the recommendation of a friend. It is a small restaurant with an…read moreintimate atmosphere. The service was top notch and the staff very friendly. They have a good selection of wines that pair very well with their menu. The owner was cooking and the food is marvelous. We sampled several small plates and everything was cooked to perfection. We would definitely come again. Also it is very reasonably priced.

Range of product is incredible. My husband is Egyptian and we were able to source some of his…read morefavourites including frozen bamiya, katafi dough, falafel, foul medemmas and molokeya. Staff are lovely and the cooked food looks delicious. Will definitely shop here again!

This place doesn't look like much, but it's a secret haven of Lebanese food that I've quickly…read morebecome a regular of. Watany Man-Oushy offers a big selection of manoosh/maneesh (a Lebanese style pizza that is traditionally eaten for breakfast or lunch), all of which are absolutely delicious and I find it difficult to pick which one I want every time I visit this place! There's also a grocery section where you can pick up spices, cheese and various Middle Eastern ingredients.

Vibrant funky restaurant with great staff and service. We…read morehad sharing dishes with vibe leaves, barramundi and fried spinach and burgher balls. Great flavours. Very enjoyable

Been here several times during my stay in Brisbane and have decided my original 4 should be…read moreupgraded to 5. It is true that the food has not always excited us, but is great as river side venue where it's good people watching and enjoying the sunset. The tunes are pretty decent also. However, Byblos truly stands out as cocktail bar with many unique creations on offer. The bar tenders are fun and produce consistently excellent drinks. To ensure maximum enjoyment of said cocktails, it's best to go for Sunday afternoon happy hour from 3-7. Cocktails $10; beer/wine $5.

Before heading to this newly opened restaurant you could fit all I knew about Afghan cuisine into a…read more140-character Twitter update. Now the document has stretched to the size of say, a Facebook status update. The plastic illuminated sign looks a little cheap but rugs and a few other artifacts inside add a little ambience. Some of the options are is predictably similar to other Middle-Eastern cuisine, with dishes like the mixed char grilled kebab plate (served with rice and salad) and several meat and vegetable stews not dissimilar to tagines. The standout was an eggplant dish called 'Burani Banjan'. The sauce is incredibly rich and tasty. I'm at a loss as to where the flavour came from as the menu just says eggplant cooked with tomato, onion and garlic and served with yoghurt. They must be leaving out a few of the secret herbs and spices, Col. Sanders style. Service was a little slow but the prices are very affordable. The total bill for my party of three was $77. Also, it's BYO and they didn't charge us any corkage.

This is my first time eating Afghan food and it's amazing! So many different flavours and the meat…read moremelts in your mouth! Owners are so friendly too! Definitely will order from there again

Great outdoor dining with delicious middle eastern dishes with some very nice spices - but just…read moreright. Looks like a favourite with locals.

This was my first time dishing on some Yemenese food and I…read morewas not dissapointed. The kebabs were juicy and the spices in the rice and dip was delicious and well blended. Good location, chill ambience and friendly staff.

Had a lovely night out with my two children. We had 5 Mezze plates- Haloumi, Boureks, Felafel,…read moreMeatballs, and Cauliflower. Everything came with 4 serves on each plate- this was plenty of food for the 3 of us for dinner. The flavours were excellent and the presentation was impressive. I love the hand made ceramic dishes they were served on. We sat outside and had the heater on, and they brought blankets- it was lovely and cosy. It's a beautiful restaurant to look at. Social distancing is in place, so a little wait when you first arrive, as people sign in. I had a Turkish Delight Martini- which was pretty good. I would definitely return anytime.

Ordered a cocktail off the menu only to be told they can't make it. Got a different cocktail over a…read morelarge ice cube. Nice. Ordered a second cocktail with big ice cube. They were out. Ok. No big deal. Got the drink with regular ice. Ordered the same drink. They were out of that drink. Must have been bad luck for me because I kept ordering things I had had but they no longer did. Or maybe it was good luck in that I kept getting the last one. Food was good but service was not, so overall just meh.

5 Stars !!!..Delicious Persian food. I have tried their food many times.....and they are excellent…read more I often go back to eat their food. Their khoobideh ( mince lamb kebab ) is first class, their Chenjeh (lamb barbecue and rice ) is awesome., their Mirza Ghasemi ( egg plant )...is smooth, flavourful and delicious too. I have also tried their Zereshk polow ba morgh ( barberry rice with chicken ) and Fesenjun...( chicken with pomegranate juice....all very expertly cooked.

We are so glad we stopped to try this restaurant. Owner is beautiful and her meals are traditional…read moreand very, very luscious. Try the Fesenjoon...chicken with pomegranate molasses and walnuts, I'm still drooling