I hadn't dined out since early March. Honestly, even if I had wanted to, plenty of restaurants were closed, and even when they began to reopen, I was severely hesitant. The advent of four months of Miami Spice, combined with positive reviews for this restaurant and an itch to go out and experience some semblance of normal, finally pushed me into dining out. Consequently, my boyfriend and I chose Byblos and it wasn't entirely what I expected. I had gone to Byblos previously for a Yelp event and the place struck a cord with me. I mean, how could it not? The ambiance is beautiful, the food is delicious, and I remember the service being quite lovely as well. Unfortunately, while the ambiance is still beautiful and the food is still mostly good (more on that later), the service was questionable. Yes, I'm pleased to report that that they're following safety protocols. Masks, gloves, changes of them both, cleaning between courses, all that merits an A+ truly. Where they're lacking is in their presence. Let me explain. Ample staff appeared to be present on the evening we went. We had no quips between dishes until we finished our entrees. It must have taken at least twenty minutes to receive our desserts. When we finally received the baklava we ordered, from then until getting our check, which I had to ask for, took another fifteen minutes. To continue onto this, when I looked at the bill, I thought it too high (even including our drinks) and figured gratuity was included, so to confirm, we flagged down the waitress and she confirmed it was and that she was sorry she had forgotten to mention it. Good thing we noticed. I would have tipped more had it not been the case and honestly they didn't deserve it. I don't usually find auto gratuity to be an issue. I'm not one to dock stars for that, but the way this wasn't mentioned until we brought it up, well... it was plain shady. It made me feel as if they were hoping I would mess up. That and honestly I was already annoyed to begin with because they took forever to attend us. It's the type of thing that made me regret dining out because it was all I could focus on. It point blank overshadowed the food. As for the food, we had looked at the menu on the Miami Spice website beforehand. When we arrived, we asked for it and got it on paper with some supplements not listed online. The regular menu, along with the drink menu, was online through a QR code, so props to them for avoiding minimal exposure. As for the Miami Spice menu, it consisted of two appetizers, an entree and a side, as well as a dessert per person. We chose two orders of duck kibbeh, the lamb ribs, and the supplement ($10 extra) of black truffle pide. Depending on whether you ask my boyfriend or me, you'll get two different answers. He liked the duck kibbeh best, I preferred the black truffle pide. Both were on point. I can't say the same for the lamb ribs that had a sauce I simply didn't like. It seemed overpowering to me, but oh well. At least eating them sans sauce they were tasty, albeit gamey. For the entrees, we chose the Mediterranean fried chicken and the short rib, along with the rock shrimp rice and the Brussels sprouts. The chicken was perfectly fried and seasoned, or at least that's how I felt about it before noticing a sauce on the side. Ended up trying the green sauce, which was a tad piquant but strong in flavor. Do not recommend adding it to the chicken because honestly the chicken doesn't need it, and well, if you add the sauce, all you will taste is the sauce. It is too much. The short rib in comparison was meh, nothing out of the ordinary. Both the rock shrimp rice and the Brussels sprouts were generous and scrumptious side dishes though. And after all that - there's dessert, baklava as I had mentioned previously. Now this was an innovative take on this dessert. It was stuffed with mint ice cream. Not usually a fan of mint ice cream, this surprisingly went well with the baklava. It was a perfect fusion of sorts. As for any further commentary? I'm not sure I would be back honestly. The service needs serious work. Were I to return, it'd definitely be once this whole COVID-19 insanity is over. Pretty sure that's driving everyone up the wall and it may explain the episode we had at Byblos. Time will tell, I suppose. read more

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Fantastic. Service, Menu, Presentation, Quality. You get what you pay for and nothing is cheap in Miami!

This food was amazing and the flavors were incredible. The Turkish Manti Dumplings and Sweet Jeweled rice were the favorites of the group. We ate outdoors and the ambience was pleasant. read more

Fantastic food and super cool spot. Went with wife and we had the cold tea service with burbon and ginger - loved that drink. Not super boozy but very refreshing for a hot day. We had a bunch if the small plates, too many in retrospect as the small plates are really quite large size. My favorite was the lambs ribs, wifes was the dumplings. I also liked the dumplings and highly recomend. Another great plate was the hummus royale which had beef in the middle. We also got the crispy artichoke which was good and very crispy atop cheese and gad excellent olive oil on bottom. I could have passed this one but would still make a great starter. We also had the black truffle rice and thrice fried fries. Both were good. I am not a huge truffle fan and they were very forward, but not overpowering and I liked the rice - but I loved the fries. Rice is a tremendous portion and we barely made a dent after all the other goodness we ate. Very cool vibe with music that wasnt too loud. We were upstairs and like the decor and all that biness. Highly recomend I will definitely return. read more

We wanted to try a new place for Miami spice and this place was amazing. The taste of all the entrees were perfect. I can't complain! Salmon and Persian rice together was so yummy! My boyfriend has the shrimp rice with chicharron and he said it was so delicious, which I had a bite of too! He loves the fried chicken as he said it was very crispy. Kale salad and spinach pide is to die for! Overall, the food was really good. I gave it a star less due it being hot inside the day we went, even the bathroom. Didn't like that we were the first people There and they sat a couple very close to us when restaurant was empty. Our waitress was really good, as she made sure no peanuts were in anything I ate. Did not like that they don't offer Miami spice when it's available but I guess I understand it's to make business as they're only open 4 hours each day. Will be back! read more

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Sat with Sebastian and Bagio in the bar; stellar experience from start to finish. Service was friendly, knowledgable, and very caring. Food was top notch. Amazing flavor combinations like the hummus royale with homemade pita and pomegranate glazed filet tips, or the halves parfait dessert with white chocolate, sesame, and Iranian cotton candy. Literally every course and drink was to die for. The live music added a nice layer to the experience which also featured a laid back atmosphere and aesthetic that totally matched. Cannot wait to visit this restaurant again and again! read more

Byblos Miami - Mediterranean Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

Everything was fantastic. Food & drinks were great, wait staff was amazing, and restaurant was certainly beautiful. read more

Byblos Miami - Mediterranean Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

Five of us went Miami Spice and had a fantastic time. For the first course, we got the baby gem salad, duck kibbeh and hummus. For mains we tried the salmon, Turkish manti dumplings, the branzino and the Mid Eastern fried chicken. Sides were he Persian kale rice, roasted Brussel sprouts, we pretty much sampled each other's food and had a feast. Everything was fresh, impressively tasty, and well presented. THe branzino was well worth the supplement. The salmon had a wonderful sauce yet the skin was crispy. The stuffed baklava was awesome. Inside, Byblos is super cute and trendy, and had a DJ. We were able to park about 2 blocks away, so didn't valet. read more

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The food was unique in presentation, creativity and flavors. Octopus, lamb ribs, kale salad, thrice fried fries, short rib kabab, sujuk pide and strawberry cheese dessert was our meal items. Very satisfying choices to go back for although we would love to try the numerous other choices. Our server Luchi was attentive, truly friendly and very communicative with his recommendations and sincerity. Dessert was not memorable unfortunately- had too greasy deep fried-heavy aftertaste. Would not recommend if I'm honest. We had chosen to sit outside in front of the entrance which has a lovely patio setting and the evening was a perfect breezy one. read more

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Hands down this is one of my favorite Mediterranean slash Middle Eastern spots in south Florida! Their food is always prepared so well. I would highly recommend any of their dips as well as cocktails. I came during Miami spice and I was not disappointed! read more

Byblos Miami - Mediterranean Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

The food and service were amazing! We ate outside and had a lovely time. Arthur was awesome, super friendly and helpful in explaining the menu. The nightingale sour cocktail was delicious. read more

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Fast, friendly service, great seating and ambiance. It was a great time. The space so was beautifully decorated and lively, I didn't want the dinner to end! The restaurant manager was constantly doing rounds, making sure the guests were comfortable and everything was moving efficiently. Within second of paying the bill, parties were cleared out and tables cleaned and ready for the next. Lamb Ribs - So, so good. Perfect seasoning. My only complaint was that it was mostly fat. I couldn't eat much of it. Hummus Royale - So light and creamy. The chunks of meat were also a good addition to the dish. We cleaned the plate. Truffle rice - Good but after a few bites it became hard to eat. I loved the shavings of truffle on top. It wasn't just drowned in diluted truffle oil. Grilled whole Branzino - extremely fresh, soft, deboned, portioned at the table and delicious! This restaurant is a must try in Miami. It would be great for birthday celebrations and large groups. read more

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To start off the decorations and ambiance here is beautiful. They had little plants and the way they had the a/c set up there's a breeze blowing through The restaurant like you're outside on a windy night . The restaurant was a bit darker than I expected, most of the lighting came from the candles at each table . I went here for dinner on a Monday night it wasn't too busy . We ordered the 3 course chef's choice experience . We started off with one appetizer each I had the Turkish kale salad and the creamed spinach pide they were both delicious. I loved that the sale had every element it was sweet , sour , tangy , salted , crunchy everything blended seamlessly! I had the ottoman cartel cocktail I highly recommend it if you like beets and I tasted the Byblos old fashioned it was strong but good and goes really well with dessert. Our next course was 2 entrees each we had the middle eastern fried chicken , Atlantic salmon ,Persian kale rice and an asparagus dish . Everything was perfectly seasoned and I loved that they weren't too heave on the salt . For desert we had stuffed baklava and strawberry cheesecake qatayef both were delicious! Our server was very attentive and always had our drinks refilled as need and out next course ready to be brought out . I would definitely come back ! read more

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I'll be honest here, we we'Lee definitely not off to a great start as we seated only 30 minutes after our reservation time, we were almost hangry at that point. When time came, we were seated in the upstairs dining hall, the decor was FANTASTIC and we were greeted by smiles by the servers. Raymond and Enel were taking care of us. A real shout out to both, Raymond was very knowledgeable and his recommendations for vegetarian dishes were spot on, we also had a quick char with him and he suggested to also visit Byblos in Toronto during our travels. Enel was very attentive and made sure we had everything we needed for the evening, he was pleasant and professional. Moving on to the food, we ordered Turkish Manti Dumplings, Hummus Royale (without meat), Black Truffle Rice and for dessert we had the Halva. The food was absolutely Delicious all dishes were 5/5. Flavors were on point, quality and quantity was perfect! We were going to ding this place on the wait but the quality of the food and innovative menu made up for it. Overall we had a great time and would HIGHLY recommend this place to anyone looking for a classy and fun dinner experience At Miami! read more

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Not that this restaurant needs any more raving reviews, but here I go. In my opinion the best way to judge a restaurant is during Miami Spice month, which offers a menu at a discounted pre set price. Many times restaurants partake only to fall short on their offerings. Whether skimping on portions of variety many times it becomes a disappointing dining experience. Byblos does not disappoint on quality, quantity & variety in their spice menu offerings. The abundance of food was overwhelming we even ended up taking some home. Our waiter was lovely, he had a great attitude & really was a nice guy. I can honestly say this is the most flavorful, generous spice menu in Miami. read more

Byblos Miami - Tasty salmon with interesting spices & sauce - Mediterranean Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

The service was exceptional! Our waiter took excellent care of us over the course of several hours. It looked like a slower night, but it felt genuinely attentive all the same. We shared several tapas, and they were all delicious albeit small. Recommend for a group dinner or date night if you're looking for a quality experience on the beach. read more

I was turned away even though they had many tables available. Do not go to this restaurant. The manager and the hostesses are horrible and dismissive. If you are looking for a great dining experience please look elsewhere. This place is not it. DO NOT GO BY ALL MEANS NECESSARY. read more

Recently went for dinner again and ordered from their Miami Spice menu. Casual yet cool art deco ambiance and vibe. Located on the first floor of the former Shorecrest Hotel. Delicious beet with yogurt and duck kibbeh apps; petit filets, rock shrimp rice and kale and Persian lentil sides were outstanding. Their stuffed baklava and strawberry cheesecake were delicious. Limited but good wine options. Friendly and efficient service. Convenient $ valet parking next door but definitely get validation from restaurant. read more

Such a memorable meal, I'll be dreaming of this food for months! Great service and vibe. I want a Byblos where I live!!! read more

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Loved the interior of this spot! And the outdoor space too is very cute. The food was delicious and drinks were lovely. Service was friendly and managers were always seen on the floor assisting their team and guests. read more

We were looking for an exquisite dinner while vacationing in Miami and after researching, Byblos was our top pick. Let's just say, it's definitely the place to be on a Saturday night or any night ;-) This Middle Eastern gem satisfied our palates from beginning to end. We were going to order more and our waitress suggested to start with what we have and to take it from there which was an excellent suggestion. Our feast consisted of : Hummus with beef tenderloin, fried chicken, lamb shoulder and Turkish kale salad. To end the meal, the heavenly deserts : loukoumades with burnt honey ice cream and nougat and blood orange sorbet. Service was great even though they were quite busy. We had such an amazing experience that we would definitely be back and would try their Toronto location. read more

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Byblos is tucked next to Royal Palm Hotel in the heart of SoBe. It's a little obscure from the streets and your best bet is to just valet at the hotel next door. We had their Miami Spice special--choice of two appetizers, entree, and dessert: great deal for $45pp. Everything is served tapas style. We're not that familiar with Eastern Mediterranean cuisine but found the food to be good. The pairing of different textures such has soft Saffron rice with crispy lentils mixed with creme fraiche was an interesting mix, actually my favorite of the night. My only complaint is the hummus was too dry (maybe that is how it is in Middle Eastern?) But everything else was pretty good. Byblos has a warm, inviting atmosphere and although seating might seem stuffy, it's still cleverly designed. It's a great place to chill and hang out with friends and nibble on good food while doing so. Byblos is also my first experience is being charged $3pp for water (still or sparkling) and considering the economy I'm expecting other nicer restaurants to follow suit. I guess it's okay, you're paying for the ambiance. read more

Byblos Miami - Grilled Whole Branzino - Mediterranean Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

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I enjoyed my dinner at Byblos, they had a good selection of cocktails, menu items and dessert. It was a little smaller than I pictured and not quite like the website but still a good vibe. I think but was pretty comparable to other Mediterranean restaurants in the area. read more

Solid Mediterranean spot on south beach. Be prepared to drop a lot when you eat dinner here though. The ambiance inside is really nice and the decor is very elegant. The service is really nice too. For drinks, I got the rose gulab cocktail which was delicious and it had rose water in it! Personally, I liked the starters more than the mains. For starters, I tried the octopus, the hamachi, and the salad with goat cheese. All of those were delicious, especially the octopus and the hamachi. For mains, I tried the lamb rack, Persian kale rice and couscous. All of them were pretty good but they weren't amazing, especially for what we were paying for I didn't think they were worth the price. For dessert, I tried the stuffed baklava. It was good, but it was just ice cream rolled up in pastry, I didn't think it was really a stuffed baklava. Overall, I'm happy with my experience here. The service was really nice and helpful. However, I didn't really think the food was worth the price. It's still a nice spot to visit when on a vacation at Miami Beach. read more

Byblos Miami - Stuffed Baklava - Mediterranean Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

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Amazing food!!! Great ambiance. Great service. However it was very very hot and humid inside. We have like a $3k and we're sweating the entire time. Recommend sitting in the back room/bar area past the bathrooms. That room was nice and cool. Besides that the food was absolutely delicious. I feel like we ordered almost one of everything and each dish was delicious! Recommend giving this place a try! read more

Byblos Miami - The pita and hummus were so good - Mediterranean Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

Artichoke appetizer was good, not what I expected but definitely different. I was under the impression that the appetizer would be actually pieces of baby artichokes. Overall this restaurant has a great ambiance and the menu has a wide variety of options. read more

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Good Miami Spice Brunch! I'd want to give this 3.5 stars but no half stars, right? I regret that I was not drinking much alcohol during it. Came with a group of ladies, one of whom ordered bottomless mimosas, which had a great ratio of bubbly to fresh orange juice. The best drink was my friend's Breakfast of Champions, with coffee, some cream, bourbon---a beautiful medley of breakfast liquid with liquor (and I don't usually drink dairy alcoholic drinks). We agreed that the appetizers were the best ones: Hamachi - Fresh, citrus-y, thick fleshy pieces of sashimi. Love that they were able to obtain this fish! Roasted Red Beets - Sweet, tender beets, a little hard bread to cut for sharing, creamy tabbouleh with fragrant olive oil. Hummus Royale - Creamy hummus, a touch of spice with cracked red pepper, ground beef umami making this beyond your standard hummus. The slice of truffle was a lovely touch. Eggplant Kibbeh - Tasty frittered ground eggplant, creamy sauce. We also liked the main course dishes but couldn't finish all of them because there was So. Much. Pita. Poached Eggs - Great with the poaching of the egg but underseasoned and lacking some flavor despite the paprika and herbs on top of their version of Hollandaise. Green Shakshouka - This one was slightly overseasoned; I remember thinking it was pretty salty and more salty when you happen to pick up the egg with the fallover sauce on the plate. Manoushi - Egg pizza on pita crust without sauce? Is how I would describe it. The feta cheese was a nice accent to the dish. Byblos Big Breakfast - Sunny side up eggs (not too hard cooked, thank you), seasoned potatoes (good seasoning), pan fried cheese (a little tough but yum), and more pita. I wished there were more fried cheese than pita on that plate... We had two each of the two desserts on the menu: Strawberry Cheesecake Qatayef - Strawberry jam with cream cheese filling and fried? Yes please. This to me was more like a snack I wanted to walk around eating than the end of a meal, though. Stuffed Baklava - Icy, creamy vanilla filling inside crusty rolls. The chocolate ice cream may have been my favorite part of the dessert since the cocoa flavor was so on point. There was more than enough good food for hungry girls, but the service let us down. We were a group that asked a lot of questions, but our server oftentimes shrugged his shoulder and said, "Yeah, that's how it comes." He refilled our water often but spilled a ton of it around my glass once and left it without cleaning it up. I placed my cloth napkin around the spill on the table and he still did not notice that it was soaked despite multiple trips to our table, to the point where my friend had to ask for a new napkin for me. He had shrugged and said "Sure, we can do split checks," then later brought the entire tab as one to us. We waited for much longer for him to bring it back with divided checks. This place became packed during Sunday brunch hour, so we know there are people who love it and its location. The food would be worth another try at another time with a different server. read more

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While the food was quite good and the venue excellent, I deducted a star for a lack of value. My wife and I dropped almost $150 for dinner, and she wasn't drinking and we split an entrée. The "background music" was interesting. At 7:15 it was tasteful and subdued. By the time we left at 8:45 it was definitely trending toward disco music, with a heavy beat that at times had no music to go with it. I'm guessing that by closing time, the place really rocks. read more

Hmm. I think I came at the wrong time. I came here with a group of ladies for brunch. We decided we would all order different things and try a little bit of everything. Fun note: they only have brunch during Miami Spice! Byblos is a gorgeous Eastern Mediterranean restaurant located in a popular spot in South Beach. It was tucked away so a little hard to find. It is located near the Royal Palm and there is parking garage near by. Highlights: the HUMMUS ROYALE! This was my absolute favorite dish our of everything I tried. It was rich and savory, offering multiple flavors in every bite. Second, I would say the Manoushi, I loved the mix of zesty and fresh and the portion was pretty good. Skip: Although the other dishes were good, everything had so much bread. I would normally never complain when it came to bread but it was too much that it fills you up and takes away from the good stuff. Also, the service was poor. I'm sure they were busy but at the same time I don't expect my server to not want to interact with us at all. We saw the way the other servers were interacting with other tables and wished it could've been us. We drew the short straw. All in all, I might come back for dinner but not brunch. Beware of ordering an appetizer that includes pita because chances are the entree also includes pita. read more

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Hands down the best Miami Spice menu!! Fantastic food, 5 dishes instead of 3, options for a wine pairing, and super friendly staff. Went with a group of 6 friends on a Sunday evening with no reservation. Thankfully they were able to accommodate us since it definitely got more busy later in the night. They were even able to add on another chair for a friend who joined us late. Their Spice menu includes 2 appetizers, 1 entree, 1 side and 1 dessert PER PERSON! For $45 - can't beat that anywhere. We pretty much got everything on the menu between us all and had more than enough for everyone to try each dish. Lots of options for vegetarians & meat eaters alike. Literally everything we had was delicious - absolutely no complaints on flavors or portion or freshness! The server mentioned that they are changing their spice menu in September so we will definitely be back! Hopefully they will keep the spinach pide, hummus, eggplant manti, and cheesecake on the menu though :) read more

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Food and service is awesome. Impressed with the waiter, he give us a very comprehensive introduction of all dishes which helped us to pick what we would like to order. read more

Where do I begin?! The restaurant is beautiful. It's perfect for a girls night out or a romantic date night. The customer service is top notch; very attentive. This is one of those places you have to go to really experience what the comments are talking about here because wow. Just wow. Now the food! My girlfriends and I decided to try out the Spice Menu and the three of us all got different dishes so we can try the most food we possibly could. The menu consists of an appetizer, an entrée with 2 sides and an appetizer and it's $45 PP and drinks are not included. This is what we selected: APPETIZERS: DUCK KIBBEH, LAMB RIBS, CREAMED SPINACH PIDE, HUMMUS ENTREE: MIDDLE EASTERN FRIED CHICKEN, BAHARAT CRUSTED SKIRT STEAK, GRAPE LEAF WRAPPED COBIA SIDE: ROCK SHRIMP RICE, PERSIAN KALE RICE, TURKISH KALE SALAD DESSERTS: STUFFED BAKLAVA, STRAWBERRY CHEESECAKE QATAYEF. Guys, this place is incredibly delicious. Every dish was spiced and cooked to perfect! It's any Mediterranean eaters dream (it certainly was mine) I wish I could've taken more pictures for you all but I was having too much of a good time and completely forgot. read more

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So happy we came here! I work at a hotel on the same street, but never had the opportunity to come before tonight. So glad we tried it. We did Miami spice, and it was definitely more generous than other Miami spice menus I've ordered from. I ordered the gem salad and ahi tuna as starters, the "dumplings" as main, and Brussels as a side. Nothing disappointing here, and in fact some dishes way exceeded my expectations. The dumpling dish was sooo yummy and it was perfect for me, as I do not eat meat. My mom and sister loved the branzino and cod as well. The inside space was beautiful but it was such a gorgeous night that we sat outside. Our server was awesome. Didn't catch his name but he was a tall, black smiley guy. So we're at this outside table, with this amazing food and service, me with a glass of white wine in my hand, and I really almost felt I was somewhere in the Mediterranean! This place has a little magic to it! I can't believe I am trying it 10 years into living in Miami, but I will be back. Great option for meat eaters and vegetarians like me alike! Thank you guys for a great meal! read more

Byblos Miami - Apps... yum - Mediterranean Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

Love love love this place. Walking up to the place, I was already thinking what a beautiful place from the outside. Once we got inside, the dim lighting and beautiful decor tops the list for one of the most beautiful restaurants I've ever been to which includes all the Michelin star restaurants. Our server, Gane was amazing with how he explained things and made suggestions. Nothing more powerful than someone who knows what they are doing and loves what they do. Every dish was crafted to perfection. 100/10 for this restaurant! Thank you very much Gane for providing amazing service to make our experience here very memorable. read more

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Thought when it came to higher end Mediterranean dining, it was Avra and Milo's, which are two heavy hitters. However, it seems there is another one. First off, getting to this place was something else. We were so confused where it was when our iPhones told us we arrived because it was hidden in a forest, not a few trees, but a forest. You had to bend down to see underneath the branches to see the sign. I felt very Indiana Jones like. When we go there (guest of 13 women), we were hungry and thirsty. I will cut them a bit of slack since it was a lot of us, but boy did it take forever to have someone come and take our order. It felt like our waiter did not want to take our order. I mean, can you blame her? I wouldn't want to deal with us. We pretty much ordered everything on the menu. I will note what i remember: - Grilled octopus: came in what seemed to be a Calabrian chili sauce that was delicious - yellow tail crude: for me, it had a pickled herring taste. I think the raw fish may have sat in the sauce a bit too long and cooked/fermented. I am not opposed to herring because I love herring, but not something when you are expecting a more sashimi like moment - tomato salad: whatever dressing they used and wherever they got their tomatoes from? This was divine! - lamb chops: were a bit tough in my opinion, but fine. Nothing extraordinary - whole branzino: first off, it was not "whole" since the head was missing. I was so excited for this, but it was underwhelming. The other two places have a whole branzino moment too and they do it better in my opinion. This wasn't as tender. There were so many items that I left out, but overall, this place was fine. In my opinion, of the three places, Avra does fish well, Milo's does great drinks, and Byblos does good salad. Would I go back here? Well, I had a very uncomfortable encounter with the guy at the door who was very openly coming onto so maybe not until he's forgotten about me. read more

Once again Byblos did not disappoint. This time around I brought my family and tried the Miami Spice menu. Every single food item was a success. Also, the staff is so friendly and attentive. read more

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My absolute favorite restaurant in Miami! Byblos has the immaculate service. When my friend and I discovered that the alcoholic tea service was not available for the day, I asked for nonalcoholic hot tea in the magic lamp instead. Our waiter didn't even bat an eyelash and immediately made my wish his command. The lamb was incredibly tender and fell right off the bone. The hummus and other dishes we ordered were divine too. We were pleasantly surprised with a piece of baklava, which was drizzled in honey and pistachios, and accompanied with a sparkler candle. Swan and Kiki on the River are nice, but Byblos has such a beautiful atmosphere with food to match. Although this is a bit of a pricey restaurant, the quality of the food is worth every penny. I would move to Miami just to eat here more frequently. If Byblos ever needs a taste tester for their new dishes, then please let me know. I volunteer myself as tribute! :) read more

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I thought the food was totally original. I've had a lot of Turkish, not as much Persian or Middle Eastern, but it really did seem like a fusion of both. Manti is one of my favorites in Turkey and this was nothing like that. It was served with a smoky eggplant sauce and yogurt, so it was very creamy in texture. The lamb ribs were placed on top a thin yogurt sauce and lots of spices married sweet with savory. The branzino again in Turkey the focus is more on the char, this fish had a crust of herbs. The kale Persian rice, was topped with crunchy dried lentils (I think?) and micro greens which gave it a freshness, also not what I expected. Service was great and ambiance is pretty casual, lots of sofas paired with the other seating options. read more

Byblos Miami - Lamb Ribs - Mediterranean Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

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This place is amazing! No words can describe how good this restaurant really is. I'm Lebanese, even though this place is nowhere close to being authentic, but they take the authentic dishes and transform it into beautiful new creations. Their decor and ambiance is very classy and sophisticated, would recommend dressing up if you're planning on going there. Their dishes are not very big but they are enough to satisfy you for sure. Their turkish dumplings were amazing very soft and crispy at the same time full of flavor. Their hummus was amazing the meat was very soft and the sauce complemented the hummus amazingly. The lamb ribs were my favorite, everyone at the table loved them. We wanted to order more but unfortunately we went there very late and the kitchen closed. The Spanish octopus was cooked to perfection and was extremely tender. I obviously recommend this place! read more

Byblos Miami - Lamb Ribs Spanish Octopus Hummus Royale - Mediterranean Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

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Byblos is an exceptional restaurant. I say this because the food is as beautiful as it is delicious, the ambiance is wonderful, and the service is attentive and friendly. I have been several times, for Miami Spice, for happy hour, and most recently for brunch. Every time has been a unique dining experience but what has been consistent is it's always delicious and enjoyable. The menu here is mediterranean, and I love it because you can find things that are super light but also some more substantial items as well. This is one of those places where you can't order wrong but some of my fave items are: +Cocktails: the cocktails here are awesome. And the best part, is that these folks have happy hour from 6 - 7 pm. My fave cocktail is the marrakesh garden - it's a gin base with a beautiful cucumber garnish. + hamachi: this may be one of the best bites I've ever had. Fresh hamachi over jalepeno labne with sweet onions. Refreshing and rich all at once. + Fried Chicken: Holy wow. This is the good stuff. +Truffle Pide: Stop what you're doing and go get this truffle pide. Actually, get two because I promise you won't want to share. There are a few dishes in Miami I dream about and crave specifically - this is one of them. They don't skimp on the truffle here. To be honest, I feel like Byblos is one of those restaurants where no matter what you order, you will leave happy. The food is so well done, the presentation is so thoughtful and you are never disappointed when you leave here. read more

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