This restaurant is simply NOT GOOD. I'm used to flavorful Mediterranean food... this is bland...Hospital food BLAND. My husband ordered the shish tawook and it was a barely seasoned chicken breast on a bed of bland rice. I ordered the shawarma and it was inedible . Chewy and oddly flavored. Will not be back. read more

Cold store bought pitas served with our hummus. Appetizer ( hummus ) came out with meal. No air conditioning ( 82° outside). 1 waitress for the entire restaurant. Fattoush salad didn't have one shred of lettuce. The chicken shawarma consisted of grilled chicken chunks with large burnt grill marks. The highlight of the meal was receiving the check so we could get the hell out of there. read more

Beirut - Cold store bought pitas. :( - Italian Near Me - Toledo, Ohio

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I'd give the food four stars, the service one. I've been in here just the one time. Food was great, service and atmosphere were both bad. It was dark like a night club and the waitress was rude to my companion. Not that it affects my rating, but they also had a picture of Bill Cosby on the wall. I'd i were management I'd take that down. read more

Beirut - Italian Near Me - Toledo, Ohio

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I've always been a fan of the food! The grape leaves and tabouli are my favorite! And surprisingly, it's a great place to get a steak- the Beirut filet portion is huge, especially for the price! I usually split it with someone because it's too much for me. (Whereas at most steak houses, the portions are only half the size for much more!) Last year, I would have said that my biggest complaint was that the service was slow so I used to get take out more often than eating in. BUT I recently dined in and they have changed their waitresses. The service was so quick and our waitress was really good!! I can't wait to go again! read more

I always make it a point to eat at the Beirut Lebanese restaurant anytime I am near Toledo. Sometimes I go out of my way to be near Toledo, just so I can dine here. Had dinner last night, solo. Better than ever. This place is a treasure. read more

Some of the best food Toledo has to offer. Would recommend for dine in or carry out. We enjoy the full menu

This was our first trip to Beirut and our first Lebanese experience. We have attempted many times to dine here but the parking lot was full, so we got here early on a Thursday before everybody got out of work. We call it the 4:55 shuffle. Upon entering the greeting was friendly, the place was dark but cozy, and at 4:55 pm we had our choice of seats and thus selected a booth near the bar. I am a Yukon Jack drinker and was pleasantly surprised that an ethnic restaurant stocked it as I have come to realize that few do. We ordered Grape Leaves, Hummus, and fresh warm Pita Bread for our appetizers. When I first read about Grape Leaves I thought ...nah ...does not sound good to me. I had to try them and I was WRONG, they were delicious. The Hummus was nothing like I had before. I did not care for Hummus... till now. I guess it matters who makes it. The Pita Pockets were hot off the press; warm and tender. We enjoyed our very filling appetizers... down to the last bites. Service Service was attentive and friendly. They made us feel warm and welcome and we did. Main Course We ordered the Combo Jumbo ... Shish Kafta, Shish kabob Beef, Shish kabob Chicken served on a bed of rice and onion and a separate plate of fries. It was delicious and enough for two. We ate 2/3 and took the other 1/3 home. PLUS They kept the warm pitas coming, My wife did not have to use her steak knife, a butter knife cut the beef! They wrapped our take home box in plastic to prevent car spillage. Bathroom was clean...Yay! HEALTH PLUS We observed a young man in the kitchen area sneeze in a manner as not to contaminate anything. Minus My Yukon Jack and Cokes were $7. That is a stretch for that liquor except Key West and NYC. I know b/c I am Yukon Jim. Next time Ill stick with beer. The Stella Artois were $3.25 and that is awesome and made up for it. OVERALL Yes, we are going back. We now like Lebanese food. Thank You Beirut. read more

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I lived in Toledo for 18 years. I enjoyed a lot of the food it had to offer. With that being said, hands down, the Beirut is in the top 2 best restaurants in the entire city. It is quite surprising to stumble upon a place with this much quality and taste in a city that is known for drowning a hot dog with some sloppy joe sauce. If you don't have a favorite already, you must try the beef tips with hummus. Seriously, I can't remember when I enjoyed a meal this much before. read more

Beirut - Always worth it to take up your waiters offer for more pita - Italian Near Me - Toledo, Ohio

The chicken and rice is amazing!!! The steak had little flavor so that was dissatisfying. It's pricey but pretty good as long as you stay away from the steak. read more

I don't usually comment when I see a place already has a bunch of other reviews...but....I cannot stay quiet about The Beirut!!! 5 whole stars! The food, the food, the food!!! And the ambiance is perfect: dim lighting with cute little beaded chandeliers above the booth tables. And the food!!! I have had many, many versions of "Mediterranean" food prior to visiting The Beirut. But I knew this is different as soon as I sat down. They brought over a basket of the most puffy, pillowy pita bread I have ever seen. You know they have just come out of the oven cuz they are still puffed with hot air. A little smear of butter and I was smiling from ear to ear!! Then came the kibbes. I got the fried version with cooked lamb inside the football shaped bulgur wheat shell. (They also have the version with raw lamb. But I was not brave enough, yet.) The kibbes were way yummier than any other I have had. And then...my entree came: a Flintstone sized roasted lamb shank with vegetables, potato and rice. Oh..my...so tender, so homey yet so exotic! I gave it my best effort, and I still had more than half of the meal to take home. And yes, it was even better the next day. I can't thank my friends Anne and Andy enough for taking me to this delicious place!!! I look forward to my next visit. read more

Beirut - The Flintstone-sized lamb shank! - Italian Near Me - Toledo, Ohio

Toledo has lots of good middle eastern restaurants. This is the best. We always get the same dishes, because it is so good. Start with humous with pita bread. The pita is puffy and fresh. For the entree I get the Kabob and Such: kafta, baked kibbi, grape leaves, and meat pie. The kafta is my favorite. The grape leaves are as good as it gets. And the bed of rice is moist with a pleasant seasoning. Keep in mind the portions are big, so don't get full on the appetizers. read more

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Fresh food with lots of flavor. Quick service even when busy. Dining room could use a makeover but the food is so good the decor didn't matter. read more

I have never had a bad meal. It is a great place to take out of town guests. They also do a great Togo meal.

Food was okay but not great. Portion was large and expensive. Service was a bit slow but still good. Will try elsewhere next time.

Hadn't been to The Beruit in a number of years and rediscovered the place. Terrific atmosphere, food and service. A great experience.

I was told by a woman from Egypt that this is the most authentic Egyptian restaurant in Toledo. However, I went for lunch one day and was very disappointed. Very expensive for unimpressive food. read more

I really enjoyed my evening here and would reccomend this place to anyone in the area looking for some really good Lebanese food! The place was busy even for a Tuesday night when we went but we were seated right away. Our waitress was very nice and gave us ample time to look over the menu while she got our beverages. We order hummus, fried kibbi, a half order of grape leaves, the shish kafta entree and a cheese pizza for my little brother. Our waitress brought us some fresh pita bread that was still warm and super soft while we waited for our food, which came out very fast. Everything we ordered was great! The hummus was super smooth, the grape leaves were nice and fresh tasting, the kibbi was crisp but tender inside and the kafta was well seasoned and perfectly grilled. If I had any critics it would be that I wish the kibbi appetizer portion was bigger as you only get 2 fried kibbi per order, but you could easily get two orders as the price wasn't bad for the portion size. Again, I would highly recommend this place and will return when I'm I'm the area! read more

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Beirut has always been my top five favorite restaurant in Toledo but not really anymore - the last three kabob dinners I ordered were ordered medium and they were completely raw - like cold- in the middle. When I called to let the manager know, he was so rude and disrespectful- everything else is hit or miss, not consistent like they used to be - one night, a salad can be the best salad you ever had, the next night, the salad is wilted and terrible. One night, the grape leaves are phenomenal the next time they are soupy and soggy. For that reason, sadly, I am not returning, gambling on a 20 dollar dinner is one thing, but an average dinner at beirut is over 70.00 with all the sides read more

We ordered shish kebab and it was good, but I won't try the restaurant for the second time since the ladies bathroom was such a super mess

Hands down the best dinner place in Toledo, Ohio. I may be biased because I'm from here, but it's truly the best Lebanese food I've ever had (I've lived in Austin and Chicago). Whenever our relatives from NYC and Chi come to visit, this is our go-to. Get the arias, lamb chops, or Beirut best. You won't regret it! read more

Mediocre middle-eastern food at best with top notch food pricing. The three stars are for the service and their food truck. If the food from the restaurant was as good as the food from the truck I could see charging an arm and a leg for a little Kafka and hummus. The staff are very friendly. I have had a catered event from them once and that was average- most things are a bit bland and under seasoned. read more

Awesome experience! Super cool inside the place and huge selection of wine. The price is a little high but the portions are huge and could last you a few meals. We just got the beef and chicken shawarma and house wine and it was delish! Highly recommend :) read more

I choose the Beirut based in the many great reviews. I don't get it. The food was really bad. Let's start with the bread: cold, basic pita I could get at the grocery store. The house salad: good, only thing that was good. Appetizer:sautéed zucchini. Wow, hot pile of mush. Hummus: way too much lemon. Entree: Shish Kafta: So badly burnt all you could taste was char. Dessert:Rice Pudding: tasted like it got tainted with dish soap. We left hungry and very disappointed. I want to give it two stars so badly but even our waitress was so bad. Clearly the food is not her fault but she didn't even come check on us. I sat with an empty glass through most of the meal. Why are people giving this place 5 stars??!! read more

This is a place we'd come to as kids as my father loved the food. Well decades later my sister, my cousin and my cousin's good friends gathered there to keep spirits up after losing a dear family member. Well the Beirut did not disappoint. The lamb chops were tender and well seasoned. The lamb raw kibbi was delish. The hummus and babaganouj were exactly as I remembered and the stuffed grape leaves, both the meat and the vegetarian version were very tasty. Great service, knowledgeable servers and very welcoming atmosphere. Oh...and the cocktails were well made and traditional. read more

Been coming here for 8 years and it remains my absolute favorite restaurant in Toledo. Even after living in Ann Arbor and New Jersey, no Mediterranean restaurant comes close to the authenticity, flavors, and consistency of Beirut which has become my frame of reference in judging other Mediterranean restaurants. Despite its incredibly broad menu, there's honestly no dish on the menu that's just "a'ight". I come here with my parents and this is what we always order. For appetizers, we order the: Fatoosh: You could say it's a Mediterranean salad; largely diced chunks of tomato, cucumber, greens, and onions are tossed in their fragrant vinaigrette-ish sauce with a plethora of herbs. Ara-yes: Meat-stuffed pita bread; it's nice and salty which goes perfectly with the grease-cutting fatoosh. Baby Lamb Chops: At $7 a chop, it is a bit pricey but the quality is all there. Seared to a medium-rare, these baby lamb chops will melt in your mouth and have you gnawing on the bone until your entrees come out. Grape leaves: A staple dish that's very fresh and hot, and it comes with lemon to add that extra dimension of flavor. Entrees come with a basket of unlimited fresh pita bread -- bread so fresh that it's still puffy with hot air. You haven't truly had pita bread unless you've had it as fresh as this. For my entree, I've always ended up getting the Shish Kafta. I admit it's become a nostalgic dish for me but I truly believe it's one of the best dishes on their menu. Shish Kafta: The full order comes with 2 large pieces of lamb meat that's incredibly rich and moist and perfectly charred. The order also comes with a bed of rice and fries which I've always substituted for their green beans. Overall, in my highly biased review, Beirut is one of those gems in Toledo that just can't be overhyped enough. read more

A neighborhood staple... I grew up and learned authentic greatness here... Many memories... many delicious meals.. read more

Favorite Lebanese in Toledo! Chicken shawarma is to die for. Love the lentil soup as well.

Before I left Toledo this was one of my favorite places for genuinely awesome & healthy food with huge portions. The fatoosh is amazing and I have yet to find another restaurant that serves fatoosh that comes anywhere close to Beirut's. I cannot just come to Beirut without ordering the fatoosh. The hummus is killer and comes out with plenty of veggies for dipping, the pizzas are awesome, and the taboleh (totally butchered the spelling) is wonderful. Staff is friendly and knowledgeable. I've gone here for both lunch and dinner. Neither can be beat. Screw going to Tony Packos, this is superior. read more

I took my family to Beirut after several Toledoans recommended. I ordered Kabob rare, it came out wayyyy past well done. I asked for a salad instead of fries and rice (which comes with everything there), I was brought a tiny bowl of lettuce with a slice of tomato and a packet of dressing, yes a packet. Lebanese food is fresh, green, tasty, served with pride, this was not. I could tell you how everyone at my table had shoe leather and sore jaws from chewing, or that the server was rude, but I'll save it. It's Toledo....when someone gives you a recommendation, consider the source. 2 stars was a gift, Beirut. read more

WAY overpriced! Server was a middle aged lady with a bad attitude. Giving two stars because it's a clean restaurant and the hostess was nice. read more

Every time I get back to Toledo, this is our go-to restaurant. Every dish I've had has been delicious. Fresh pita bread served with your meal. The lamb shank is cooked to perfection. The fatoosh and hommus are always fresh. But my absolute favorite dish is the lamb zahle kibbi (raw). So fresh and tasty. Would not order it anyplace else. The kabobs are always terrific. If you are looking for great Lebanese food in the Toledo area, this is the place! read more

AMAZING food. Huge portions. Friendly staff that had excellent recommendations. It is not a trendy looking place - but who cares when the food is divine. read more

Cannot say enough amazing things about Beirut. Great food wonderful employees and a terrific atmosphere. Try everything on this menu. U will not be disappointed. read more

My husband and I stop in at Beirut every time we pass through Toledo on the way to Pittsburgh. We stumbled on it years ago when driving around town the night before Thanksgiving, looking for dinner. The town was quiet but Beirut's parking lot was full, so we figured it couldn't be bad. Well, our instincts were right. It's one of those places that has photos of celebrities on the walls. What struck us was the pita bread. It's homemade and comes to the table still puffed up with steam. oh my gosh. So good. When they run out they run out and you get cold, thin pita, which we found out the hard way. So make sure to come early enough for dinner! We usually order a few meze to share since it's just 2 of us. I really love their foul madamas. The sauteed zucchini is also addictive (thanks in no small part to a whole lot of butter, I think). It's tastier than it sounds. Hummus is good, and so is fattoush. We only ordered main dishes the first time we went, but have switched to the meze approach just to avoid being stuffed to the gills one day before a big eating holiday. That time I ordered swordfish, which probably should've been listed as salted swordfish--it was almost inedibly salty! But I noticed that it's not on the menu any more. In summary, this is good Lebanese-American food. The pita bread is awesome. There are Italian-American favorites on the menu for those who may not want Lebanese dishes. The restaurant has clearly been a mainstay for years. And the servers are always friendly. Love it! read more

While this pains me to write, as Beirut is by far my favorite Toledo tradition, I was severely disappointed at the response after I was robbed outside their restaurant. I am a 25 year old woman, and after a wonderful meal I walked my 13 year old sister to the car around nine at night. While the lot was not their own, it was clear that we were not the only Beirut customers obliged to park across the street. As we briskly walked over to the car we were held at gun point and I lost my wallet, phone, keys, and coat. The next day we called the restaurant to inform them of the possible lingering threat. I was told that I should be more careful and I should have asked for an escort. This left me feeling not only violated from the incident, but also as though I had been betrayed by a wonderful family establishment in Toledo. With so many wonderful young, female servers do you expect them to escort me? Or do you expect them to walk to their cars during after hours? Beirut, please address the security of your property, not only for your customers and staff, but for the long lasting tradition you have sustained in Toledo. read more

Ordered: Lamb Kibbeh, Grape leaves, Chicken Schwaerma Ambiance: Pretty old-fashioned and uninspiring/forgettable decor hidden in a simple brick building. Service was actually very friendly and my coffee was kept topped off the whole meal although the dinner rush came in just as we were leaving. Food: Be warned they do serve endless warm pita bread that can easily get full off of! The puffed pita itself had a very plain bread-like taste which was not unpleasant but different than the taste and texture of the more foccacia-like variety of pita bread. We ate ours with the lamb kibbeh which was actually very tasty. Sure it looks like a massive pile of pink poop and it IS raw meat with its associated texture but the flavor made up for it. You can easily share this between 6 people depending on how squeamish everyone is. I normally don't like grape leaves because they usually have such a heavy/overwhelming red-wine flavor but these were plain with a hearty meat-rice filling, I wish I could have something in-between. As my entree, I got the chicken schwarma with rice (you can get it with fries) and was very disappointed. The rice was undercooked with a mushy exterior and hard center, completely unedible. The chicken itself was OK texture and moisture-wise but it was served in large un-prepped chunks and had a plain garlic taste. Schwarma in my book should have spices beside garlic (e.g. a spice-blend called 'ras el hanout') and be cubed/chopped and seared. The presentation was horrible with the chicken being served over bagged pre-shredded lettuce. The portion WAS absolutely monstrous but the quality of the actually dish was just soo poor. Overall I was underwhelmed and especially appalled at the lack of culinary execution. This place seems to cater to people who desire large quantities of "ethnic-tasting" but ultimately Americanized food (i.e. bland, non-spicy, not-too-different). The fact that they offer butter packets with their pita and fries with their schwarma also make me question their commitment to authenticity here... Perhaps the other dishes are better but I honestly don't plan on coming back here again. read more

Chocies don't really abound in Toldeo and all my online research seemed to point to this Lebanese joint. I was skeptical because, well, (a) it's Toldeo (sorry) and (b) their menu also boasted of italian specialities, including pizza. Got there early to meet a friend and faced with the choice of cruising downtown Toledo or entering the "bar/lounge", I braved the lounge. Wow--I'm greeted by leather boothes, nice bar stools and lots of plastic grapes overhead!! Very cozy. The friendly bartener (owner?) poured me a glass of the $6 Lebanese wine, confidently stating "you don't need a taste. I sell 2 cases of this a night. You will like". Uh, not really but it was ok while I waited and enjoyed reading their "reserve wine list", which included, oddly enough a 1969 Cos D'Estournel, early 70s vintages of various first growths and scads of Beringer reserve cabs. Settled at the table, decided on a vintage unknown Chateauneuf du Pape for like $32. It arrived, a 1997, with warm poofy house made pita. This was an auspicious start. Next up, the most amazing sauteed mushrooms, delicious baba and creamy, lemony hummus. Avoiding the Italian menu (why risk it at that point, although the groaning platters of pasta sure did look good; did not see a pizza in sight), moved onto Lamb shank (ok, good quality meat but just not as amazingly seasoned as....) and beef shwarma (also available in chicken but why do that). All rounded out by a massive fatoosh salad. The service was really friendly. We had a "newbie" waitress--by her definition (she has only been there 10 years). She didn't mind that we wanted to linger over 2-3 turns and we showed our appreciation. Can't say I'd drive back to Toldeo for dinner but if you find yourself on the Michigan/Ohio border and trying to avoid a Chevy's/Chili's/Border Cantina (the worst of the 3) sort of experience, this is absoutely the go to spot. read more

Like Bryan B. Beirut is probably my favorite all time restaurant. Let me just walk you through some of my favorites at Beirut. Mind you these are my favorites here and I have never found anywhere outside of Toledo that has items that can compare to these. 1. The pita bread. Always warm and plentiful, this is the best pita I have ever had. Spread some butter on it, dip it in hummus, or eat it plain - it doesn't matter, you will love it every way 2. Grape Leaves (Meat) - A meat and rice mixture wrapped with grape leaves and cooked. These have a bit of a lemony taste and are a perfect start to your Lebanese meal. 3. Hummus - Some of the best hummus I have ever had. I like my hummus really smooth and not grainy at all - just like Beirut's. 4. Fried Kibbee - Sometimes these are called "footballs" for their shape. They are a mixture of ground meat and bulgar wheat with pine nuts. Order one to try! 5. Kafta - You can order this as a half or full order. I recommend getting the full order and putting half in the fridge for the next day's breakfast. Kafta is a mixture of lamb and spices that is grilled. It is soo juicy and has an unforgettable taste. 6. Shish Kabob - You probably know what Shish Kabob is, and Beirut's is some of the best. It is perfectly salty and grilled. Again, this can be ordered as a half or full order. Again, I have never found anything that can compare to Beirut. If you live in Toledo you must try it, you will be hooked. read more

Toledo is known for its Lebanese population, to the point that its most famous celebrity is Jamie Farr and it had (and probably still has) a notable Lebanese mafia presence. And thus, it's expected that there should be some excellent Mediterranean food. Beirut is known as one of the local gold standards of the genre. Despite growing up in Sylvania, I hadn't ever made it out here before, as Byblos was closer. I dig the dark, old school, cocktail lounge feeling of the place. It harkens back to a time when you could take your clients out for a few drinks and do business instead of going home to your wife. The tables are a little packed in, but the booths are cozy and set back. I'm no expert in Mediterranean food, but the hummus is smooth and slightly tangy, the shish kabob was cooked perfectly medium rare and had a good size portion of beef, and the shish kafta was excellent! Meals come with really good, puffed out, pocket bread, which I promptly stuffed to bursting with a little bit of everything, creating a tasty mess. Of note was the cheese that is served as a side. Something like tangy, lemony, cream cheese, it was a great accompaniment to the dish. I can't speak for the Italian fare, nor for the things that I know I don't like, such as the kibbe and grape leaves, but I enjoyed what I had immensely. Beirut is a Toledo tradition that I imagine will be around for as long as the city remains. read more

This is hands down one of the top restaurants in the United States. As a Lebanese person, I long for Beirut (and its sister restaurant Byblos). Toledo has the best Lebanese food in the country, and I've missed it ever since living in San Francisco and Oakland. When it comes to quality and service, Beirut outperforms every restaurant I've been to in the Bay Area, LA, and New York. It is world class all around and a Toledo institution. Compared to the cities I work in now, prices here are remarkably low given the quality level. The Falafel, Shish Tawook, Shish Kafta, etc. have no equals outside of Toledo. You can get good Lebanese in nearby Dearborn and Windsor too, but Beirut and Byblos step it up a notch. Anyone visiting Toledo owes it to themselves to eat at this restaurant. If during the summer, also try to hit a classic Arab festival like St. George. The Lebanese and Arab community in Toledo is what I miss most about the Glass City. This restaurant is at the heart and soul of it. read more