My family and I have been coming to Beirut for years and it's always been one of our go-to spots. The food is honestly amazing, everything is flavorful and consistently good. The hookah is also really good, but it can depend on who's making it. When it's done right, it's perfect. The ambiance is a whole vibe, especially on weekends. They usually have live singers and performances, which makes it even better. Just keep in mind there's an additional charge for that added to your bill. For me it's over a 40 minute drive, and I'd still make that trip every time. Definitely a spot I'd recommend if you're looking for good food and a nice atmosphere. read more

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Good vibes , good hookah . Sat outside and waitress was attentive but not overbearing . Decided to try one of their dessert( Osmalia?) not sure the spelling but it's a crunchy / shredded philo with cream filing ; delightful and tasty read more

Beirut Restaurant - Osmalia dessert - Lebanese Near Me - Clifton, New Jersey

Very impressed. First time eating Lebanese food with friend for birthday celebration and it was delicious. The hummus platter and meat platters was delicious. The atmosphere and attentive staff was top notch,especially our server Isabell. Definitely will be back to try some of the other offerings on the menu read more

Beirut Restaurant - Meat Platter - Lebanese Near Me - Clifton, New Jersey

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Words cant express how amazing our experience was here! I haven't been here in a while and they still remembered me. My bf and I got multiple things, the hummus, borak, kibbeh, and the lamb and chicken platter plus the mint lemonade and baklava. Everything was delicious, almost like how my mom would make it, the flavor was nostalgic. The service was top notch, our server was on top of us, the owner came and asked us about our food and experience and even spoke to us on our way out. We overall loved the vibe and felt so welcomed from beginning to end. If you want authentic Arabic dishes, and you're in the Clifton area, definitely make the time to come here. Plus the hookah is absolutely tasty as well, I promise the place will not disappoint! read more

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We arrived for our 5:30pm reservation, ordered promptly, and waited nearly two hours -- yet our food never arrived. Throughout that time, our waitress failed to check on us or offer any explanation for the delay. We ultimately paid for the one appetizer we received and left to find dinner elsewhere. We were not alone; two other tables experienced the same situation. Beyond the service failure, the overall condition of the restaurant was disappointing. The floor was dirty, the bathrooms were unclean and completely out of toilet tissue. While the one appetizer we tasted was good, no single bright spot can overcome poor service, zero communication, and a neglected dining space. I would not recommend this restaurant. read more

I've tried a few of the new restaurants popping up locally, especially in Clifton, and I always end up coming back to Beirut. Their food is consistently great, and in my opinion, they have one of the best hummus around. Honestly, their dishes overall are so much better than many of these newer, "high-end" Middle Eastern restaurants that just don't hit the mark. Beirut stays true to flavor, quality, and freshness every time. Definitely recommend it! read more

Wow!! Do not sleep on this place!!!!! I was recommended this spot by a friend for good Lebanese food in Paterson and it did not disappoint! I ordered the mixed grill, hummus, and babaghanoush. The chicken is tender and juicy, while the other meats were a little dry. HOWEVER, this place makes the best hummus i have ever had in my entire life. It changed my life. You need to try it!!!! read more

Beirut Restaurant - Interior dining area - Lebanese Near Me - Clifton, New Jersey

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I come here almost every week and the food never disappoints. Whenever I want to eat good, authentic middle eastern food the first place that comes to mind is this restaurant. I own shahi palace in Woodbridge so as a chef myself I definitely know what good food is like. Definitely check this place out you will be amazed. read more

I decided to go to this restaurant after a long from work. It was a very pleasant experience with a fantastic customer service. The Food was incredible and the "energetic vibe. I would definitely recommend this restaurant to everyone.....I will absolutely go back and try some other dishes...Thanks to all the staff yesterday for making feel i was part of their family...... read more

I came here on a date recently and was very impressed. To start off the ambiance of the restaurant is very lively and fancy. I love the colored walls, the decor and everything in between. Service was pretty okay, we were seated promptly and our waitress checked on us often. The hookah was smooth and made very well. The food was also amazing. I ordered the mixed grill plate and was very impressed. The lamb was succulent and juicy, the spices on it were amazing. The chicken was a dream - so so soft and delicious, not try at all like a lot of other places. The tea was a generous portion, they also gave us a complimentary dessert which was light, fresh and delicious. Overall this is a great place, and does get crowded with families in the evening but a great spot for a nice dinner w friends or even a date. read more

Beirut Restaurant - Beirut Mix Grill - Lebanese Near Me - Clifton, New Jersey

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Restaurant looks good from the outside but the food was mediocre. All of the starters were sub par and the entrees are decent. Bread was brought onto table cold and in unwrapped plastic packaging. Unappealing. read more

I came here for the Ramadan buffet, for $35 a plate I felt like the price was really good. I do wish they had mashawi and put the appetizers such as hummus and baba ganoush on tiny plates on the tables bc I felt like my hummus mixed with all my food. I came here with a lot of friends, the place was big, the dessert was really good. I didn't like the koussa and malfoof but i know everyone makes it differently. I did like the fatoush, hummus, and baba ganoush. And the feta was AMAZING! I'll probably come back and try their normal food and come on a day with a DJ to see the vibes but the service was fast, buffet was a nice experience. read more

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Great food and service. Highly recommend them for any occasion.......................

Cozy restaurant with welcoming staff. The menu includes a large variety of dishes from appetizers to entrees and it's all so tasty and full of flavor! Highly recommended! read more

Beauty on the inside and outside... but the food went downhill. Yup, not sure what happened but I was not pleased with the lamb chops, kabob, shish tawook or lamb Shias kabob. The appetizers are still a great option. The outdoor is nice to chill outside, smoke some hookah and eat some delicious apps. There's not much to look at since the only view is of the busy Main Street. It still is the hot spot for a Saturday filled with night fun. Full of entertainment with a live singer, belly dancer and mini dance floor for all patrons. Only way to get in is with reservations. The staff is amazing and always there to tend to your needs. Parking is located on the street and valet for the after hour party. read more

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It was a singer night and we never got food...like ever... and tried to get food to go and that never came

Shems and hadiel literally made my birthday they were so sweet! The food was very good the service was excellent thanks to them . The hookah as A1 i will definitely be coming back !! read more

Beirut Restaurant - Lebanese Near Me - Clifton, New Jersey

The food here was extremely excellent. We did family style sharing where we ordered a bunch of appetizers and the mixed grill platter. Everything was absolutely amazing. I highly recommend the cheese borak, baba ganoush, hummus, kibee, and mixed grill. They also have hookah with fast service in changing coals. Definitely recommend coming here if you are in the mood for arabic food! read more

Beirut Restaurant - Mixed grill - Lebanese Near Me - Clifton, New Jersey

The food was so good, I ordered more to go. Their customer service was beyond amazing, they also have hookah and a DJ here, so it was good vibes all around. Definitely will go back. read more

Beirut Restaurant - Lebanese Near Me - Clifton, New Jersey

Incredible Arabic food with the most authentically prepared ingredients and flavors! Came here per recommendation of my Jordanian friend that raved about the freshness and deliciousness of the classic Arabic dishes prepared at Beirut. We had enjoyed classic appetizers such as hummus and babaganoush that had a wonderful consistency, and a slight smoky flavor. The pita was hot and fresh, and the perfect vessel for scooping up all these delicious dips. For our entrees we all got a fresh salad topped with chicken kebabs, and the veggies were all super fresh, vibrant, and the chicken some of the juiciest we had ever had. While I usually tend to not order chicken out, these kebabs renewed my faith in non-dry, well seasoned chicken dishes! Highly recommend coming here and trying a wide variety of dishes, the service is friendly, the dining in option is socially distanced and responsible, and the food is some of the best Arabic food I personally have ever enjoyed. read more

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Got the order wrong and never tried to rectify their error. Server inputted our order incorrectly and served another table that arrived after us the order that we ordered and had us wait 20 more minutes to receive half of our order. Better off going somewhere else. read more

food was alright, tasted good, the bread provided was cold at first, then we get another one and when it came it was warm but after 2 minutes of it arriving it had become hard. I then found blonde hair in my food. I wouldn't come back but it was not bad food just bad experience per se. read more

Just absolutely the best recommendation. My best friend told me about this gem Awesome!! read more

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Great service and good food. I love going there, they always make us feel special. The owner has great relationship with his guest. read more

This establishment is typically our to go place when we want a nice middle eastern night out. The staff is extremely friendly and welcoming. The ambiance is very nice. The food is very delicious. The hookah always pulls good. Everything on their menu is good and you won't be disappointed. One of my all time favorites though that is hard to find at any of the other nearby restaurants is their "muhammara". It is one of the best. If you're looking for middle eastern food would most definitely go here! read more

Beirut Restaurant - Hookah - Lebanese Near Me - Clifton, New Jersey

Worst service ever/no food! Went there in a Saturday night so per-fixed menu. The apps came out quickly, but we never got our mains. We waited from 8:30 pm to 1 am for our food. The coal guy didn't come around regularly to change the coal. We had a cake for a birthday, they said they would bring out and sing, they didn't even do that and ruined the surprise. When we told the waitress, she just said it's not her fault and to talk to the manager. The manager did absolutely nothing. It was just the worst service I ever experienced. They per-included gratuity in the check, which was so frustrating since we had zero service. I would not go back. read more

Rated only on the Ramadan buffet $39.95 and we walked out. Of course they add sales tax but then they also add a mandatory 18% Gratuity. The place and atmosphere was nice and trendy that was not the issue for three of us walking out. Another issue is they don't have a regular paper menu to look at, you need to download an app on your phone and view their menu that way, NO thank you. Back to the Ramadan buffet what killed it for me was they gave you a 16.9 oz. bottle of water "Poland Spring", you know, the one you can buy in any supermarket and if you want more water you are forced to buy another bottle of "Poland Spring" for $2.50 plus tax and tip, are you kidding me? They wont give you tap water, so the waitress said and supported the idea of us having to buy our next bottle of water. It was a deal breaker for me, trying to rip me off for water after you are charging me $39.95 for the Ramadan buffet. We had a reservation and came on time, we sat for 20 minutes while the buffet was being set up and fuming over the water issue. Once they put out the limited selection of their buffet items, I took a look at it and said to my friends we are out of here. I will never go back because of their sketchy practice, this experience and try their food, you just lost a potential customer. We ended driving up the road less then a half a mile to a different restaurant having a fantastic Ramadan buffet, who gave you as much bottled water as you wanted for free plus 3 different juice drinks included with their buffet which I also reviewed. read more

Absolutely FELL IN LOVE with this place. From the staff and entertainment to the delicious food. Everything was phenomenal. Was introduced to this restaurant by a regular and she ordered everything for us. Everything she ordered was beyond delicious. My favorite was the salad, falafels and labneh; however, the baba ghanouj, red pepper hummus and spinach pies were delicious as well. Ahmed did a great job entertaining us as he played the piano and sang to our friend, Sarah, at our table. The belly dancer was so beautiful and talented also. Highly recommend trying this place out. Wouldn't disappoint at all. read more

Beirut Restaurant - Delicious - Lebanese Near Me - Clifton, New Jersey

Waitress was not friendly or flexible. Could only split the bill by two not three. Did not come to check on table to see if we needed more drinks or clear off empty plates. Did not explain the meals correctly. Food was hit or miss. Some tasty and some not tasty at all. We had a situation with one plate, we had to talk to the boss on the phone because the waitress manager couldn't handle it herself . Boss was kind enough to fix the problem. read more

The most beautiful restaurant there is. The owner is amazing. All the workers are great. Excellent food. The chef is unbelievable. Love the atmosphere. Number 1 read more

Well deserving of 5 stars. Good for a date night or fun night out with a big group. Also would recommend for a special occasion. It's BYO. The food was very good and had big servings. I had the mixed grill which had 3 different kinds of meat: chicken, steak and beef and came with a side: fries, salad or rice. The white garlicky sauce that it comes with was straight crack! So delicious! Also tried the hummus starter, came with pita and it was very flavorful. We had the lemon mint hookah and it was the perfect night out. Can't wait to go back! They have both indoor and outdoor seating and a show and music at night on the weekends. read more

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Starting off I'd like to preface this review that I normally do not like to leave negative reviews and am not typically critical of restaurants. I understand how it feels to be in a customer service facing role and I know it's hard and people can be demanding sometimes.. But I would give this place a zero if I could. I had made a reservation for an event for 6 people in the beginning of the week , on a Monday. The morning of the event, 2 people were not able to make it. I had updated the restaurant of the change in the number of people who would be attending the event. When I got there, they were confused about my reservation and finally found it utilizing my phone number. Then, one of the waitresses redirected me to the outside in the back to a tent. It was a dirty tent with cheap plastic chairs and tables. She told me that there was no room inside for my party to be seated. How is this possible? I had made the reservations on Monday. The only thing that changed was that 2 people were not able to make it. Beirut did an extremely poor job of managing our reservation. After sitting outside in this dirty, dingy tent in under 50 degree weather, I came back inside and let the manager know of my reservation and how I made this reservation on a Monday, why are they not able to accommodate me? I gave them a weeks notice. He told me there might be a 40-50 minute wait, but immediately changed it to two minutes once I told him how I had made this reservation way in advance. We finally get seated at a table, and then I let the waitress attending to us , know we are waiting for 2 other people , so it will be 4 people in total. Throughout the night this waitress would walk away while I was in the middle of speaking to her. We put in our orders and the items took so long to come out. The cups we had were dirty and full of dust and fingerprints. when we pointed it out to the waitress, she was very irritated she had to replace them. We also only had two sets of utensils, and 4 people. We kept asking for utensils and didn't receive them. Obviously we were irritated because I had told the waitress there would be 4 people in total, and she had only set up the table with two sets of utensils. This was extremely embarrassing because we were with two people we were meeting for the first time, and this was slowly turning out to be a horrible experience. My friend was so upset she decided to speak to management about it. She discussed her concerns about the waitress and the situation in general that day , and the manager was very aggressive and disrespectful to her. He was not listening to her concerns, and basically kept asking her what she wanted from him, as if we were trying to ask for freebies/free services in compensation for what had happened. This was not the case at all. We just wanted him to understand that we were just asking for the bare minimum, which was for utensils, a waitress who didn't walk out on us while we were speaking and clean cups and glasses to drink out of. He said he would take care of it in an irritated and disrespectful tone to my friend and then lingered over us watching our table making us very uncomfortable. This was not the case, and he did not take care of anything. Except taking care to make us uncomfortable. The waitress overheard how the manager was behaving with our friend, and felt justified to then come over and tell my friend " you have a lot of complaints and that she complained a lot" and basically asked what more does my friend want from her? She finally gave us the other two sets of utensils. We uncomfortably finished our meal. At the end,they charged us a whopping 18% gratuity automatically added to the bill. We paid and left, as we did not want to cause a scene. Beirut was a favorite of ours and that is why we had initially decided to have our small event there. They failed to manage our reservation, failed to provide us with clean and sufficient amount of utensils/ drink ware. The staff was disrespectful and we are extremely disappointed in this restaurant. I highly recommend you look for a different restaurant for your next event. Management does not care about the concerns of their customers, and finds them problematic when they voice their concerns, and disrespects them to the highest extent. read more

Great food and atmosphere.It was my first time here and everything was great. It was Super Bowl night and it wasn't overly crowded and they had the game on. Reasonably priced and good size portions. I would recommend and return. read more

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I love their entrees tawok shish kabab and lamb shish is my favorite and I can highly recommend!!

Went their for the wensday night ribeye steak special. I had a great experience. The food was well seasoned and fresh. The service was nice and friendly. My family enjoyed their food as well. We will be back very soon read more

I don't mind tipping i am a great tipper. But when the service wasn't that great and the food was mediocre. I don't want to tip Big. read more

Beirut Restaurant - I don't mind tipping am a great tipper. But when the service was that great and the food was mediocre. I don't want to tip - Lebanese Near Me - Clifton, New Jersey

I've enjoyed my visit to Beirut every single time I come here. This place has really authentic food and represents its strong culture. I love coming here to enjoy their amazing hookah which is not easy to find and sit outside near the waterfall drinking some wine. (fyi - BYOB). My favorite is their chicken - I love the way they marinade it. I also enjoy their salads, pita, crispy fries, and their delicious garlic dip. They offer so much more and I plan on trying more dishes the next time I come here. I stopped in this past Friday for a friend's birthday and although they were swamped, every server always asked if we needed anything. They also had a live singer which really had the crowd going. I was a little bummed there was no belly dancers that night but I think that is Saturdays. I will have to come on a Saturday night soon. Such a great place! read more

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Great service and food! Definitely enjoyed our dinner and our hookah! Will be back again!

I mean, the experience here was just amazing. As I was planning a work dinner for a bunch of out of towners, I thought Lebanese cuisine would be a great experience for everyone. We all know between Clifton and Paterson there is probably 20 places or more , all fairly comparable in experience. To my surprise, Beirut below away all of my expectations. I called a week prior to make reservations. Once we arrived, we were given the choice of inside or outside seating and they quickly accommodated our request. The manager (or perhaps owner) was extremely nice and very proud of restaurant. We made jokes on his quickness of fulfilling our requests. The staff was wonderful. From the waitress' to the hookah gentlemen everyone was great. We got a ton of apps/ salads- everything was well prepared and delicious. Dinner was out this world. we all go mixed dinners and tried a bit of everything- Kofta, shish kebab, and chicken was all cooked perfectly and full of flavor. Honestly hands down one of the best middle eastern experiences I've had in a while. I should also note that their outside seating was legit. Since covid, everyone has those tents with backyard lightbulbs. Beirut has left chandeliers outside. nice touch! read more

I love coming here! No issue. Love the Food, Hookah and the staff are amazing! I just don't appreciate being moved after being served due to an error from the host. read more