One word: SKETCH Despite the moth-eaten blanket thrown over what I bet is a cover for dubious activities of some sort, the food isn't bad. We mistakenly ordered cocktails: not only were they barely palatable (think something served in a red plastic cup) but they also charged us three dollars more per drink than the prices clearly stated on the menu. The staff were largely inconsiderate and made us feel as if we had stumbled into a secret operation or conspiracy that they were forced to delay until we finished our decent (but incomparable to other places in this genre) meals. I can only imagine the crowd this place attracts on weekend nights when, if you live in the neighborhood, you have to navigate crowds on the sidewalk outside that bring back memories of misadventures at college frat parties. read more

Security up front making up his own amounts for entry. First said $20 per person which he charged the people in front of us , then when it got to my group he said $20 and I said "$20!?" Which I thought was too much for that place so then he dropped it to $10 per person... top 5 worst establishments I ever been to. Everyone is piled up on everyone and people are just standing staring at each-other which I thought was weird... there is no host there is only 1 server running around like a chicken without a head . It is complete confusion upon entering . It looks like one of your friends converted their mamas basement into a low budget hookah lounge . Anyways, we seated ourselves , then sat for about 15 min, server saw us about 5 times but decided to not take our order . We got up and left . This place is terrible , and to charge an entry fee on top of that is pure jokes, will never come here again, and will never recommend this place to anyone . read more

So much hatred for this place, and I know why! Sure, it's always crowded (it's a bad thing if you want a seat, but don't you want something people like going to?), but I had a good time. Me and my friend originally tried to go to Shouk first, but that place was closed down. So we just decided to go to Byblos. We go in, ask the waitress for the last table outside. She seemed like it was bothersome, but who cares? We get menus, and decide on the mixed fruit hookah and a makers on the rocks and a dewars on the rocks (8.50 each, 20 for hookah). We get them in about 5 minutes, and just enjoyed people watching (there were a ton of people going in/out of Vango and walking the streets). The waitress didn't come back really for a bit, the people next to us were mid 40s but acting like they were 22, the drinks on the rocks tasted watered down, and we were sitting in a corner, but you know what? It wasn't hot/humid, we were feelin good from the hookah, and it was just fun to hang out/people watch. I couldn't really complain too much from the night, it was just so relaxing after a long work week. Just go there without an agenda, chill out, and let the hookah do its job. People watch, talk with good company, and enjoy Philadelphia. Paid 70 for 4 bourbons on the rocks and a hookah including tip. People complaining about $8.50 for a drink should realize they're in a niche market (not many hookah bars in Rittenhouse in such a populated area) and that they're in Rittenhouse. If you want cheap drinks, go to Drinkers. I'm not happy about paying $8.50, but I realize the spot I'm in. read more

This is a good place to hang out if you are not, like me, prone to setting yourself on fire. When we arrived at our table I noticed that there was a small votive candle on it. Being aware of my shortcomings as a person, I said "I'm going to move this candle so I don't set myself on fire." Then I smelled burning. I looked down and my scarf was on fire. Do you know how hard it is to unwrap a scarf from your neck while it is on fire so that you can put it on the floor and stomp out the fire? Well, if you are me, not difficult at all because you have practice. If this sounds like you, you should ask your friends and/or waitress to move the candles for you before you approach. Safety first, kiddos. Inadvertent pyrotechnics aside, I thought Byblos was a great spot to come hang with friends for snacks, drinks and hookah. They give you individually-wrapped mouthpieces to make the hookah more hygienic - clever! We had orange/mint, which was delicious. It was plenty to share among 4-5 of us. I had a cocktail made with sweet tea vodka and lemonade - basically an alcoholic Arnold Palmer. Thumbs-up. Food was reasonably priced, I had an Israeli salad which had good flavor and lots of veggies and was only $6. Rumor has it that the paella was also delicious. I'll be back! But next time I'll skip the scarf. read more

A couple of friends and I went here on a thursday cause we were craving hookah, and I will never go back. We had a coupon for a free hookah, which apparently the waitress resented. (If we're going to get an attitude for a coupon from your site, then why give out the coupon?). I don't want to spend a lot of time on the review because they don't deserve it. The hookah was ok, the drinks were horrible, my diet coke was flat and cost $5. And our waitress was a spiteful whore. If she smiled once I must've not noticed it. She was demanding, inconsistent, and an idiot. The hookah is also over $20. Ridiculous. The only positive was that my friend Amanda D. walked in with a beer in her bag by accident, got it confiscated, then when we left, she swipped it off the stoop outside. She's gangsta. Don't go here. Buy your own hookah. read more

Byblos! Presumably named for the following (from Wikipedia): "Greek name of the Phoenician city Gebal (earlier Gubla). It is a Mediterranean city in the Mount Lebanon Governorate of present-day Lebanon under the current Arabic name of Jbeil. According to fragments attributed to the semi-legendary pre-Trojan war Phoenician historian Sanchuniathon, it was the first city ever built, and even today is believed by many to be the oldest continuously-inhabited city in the world." Not knowing this, I thought it had something to do with biblio. Now let me explain why I made this mistake. Byblos was where I went to every weekend until some time around 4am to drink, dance, and be merry. One of my profile photos was taken while dancing atop a space partitioning architectural feature. Notice the ceiling is not quite far from my head. I could post other photos where people are dancing on window sills, banquet tables, etc. So, when I thought of the name of this establishment where I danced for five hours straight with a diverse crew of belly dancers after work, Arabs from various countries, Eastern Europeans, and whomever, I was often very intoxicated on red bull and vodka, glistening with sweat, wrapped in a faint fragrance of flavored hookah tobacco/herbs, and euphoric. Hence, I misread it as sharing the root, biblio, and noted for the longest time the irony of an establishment whose name contains the root for words associated with the quiet, studious types would be pulsing with life and rhythm. Wait, oh, in reading the wikipedia entry further, Byblos DOES have something to do with biblio: "The Greeks apparently called it Byblos because it was through Gebal that bublos ( ["Egyptian papyrus"]) was imported into Greece." Apparently, even when inebriated, I remain a geek at heart! Byblos is, mind you, a proper restaurant although I've only eaten there a couple times. Both times were solid. Their "cheesesteak" was lovely. But, first and foremost, it is for its unabashed celebration of the dance and libations that I put down these words about Byblos. If you frequent Byblos, please say hello to the owner for me. read more

Byblos has the monopoly on the Center City hookah. Unless you head over to Old City or Queen Village, this is your place to share a hookah and some mediterranean plates with your friends. Although I've enjoyed my numerous visits here, it's not a place I think to frequent often since the drinks and hookah are sorta pricey and it is often really really loud inside (which, in its very nature seems contradictory, if you're going to be sitting for a while with a hookah and can barely hear your friends). I'm usually fairly intoxicated by the time we've ordered food, but no complaints there (mmmm drunk falafel/hummus). Overall lesson: Reap the benefits of Byblos without stepping inside of Byblos. Get an outdoor table (or come earlier, but that's no fun). read more

I've been here a dozen times and this will be my last time. All you need is one super bad experience and you lose a customer and all other potential. Our waitress, AMANDA, said we "ruined" our hookah cos someone blew into it. And we didn't know that it was WRONG. And there was no prior instructions on smoking hookah and of what was accepted or not. We were having such a good time, we would not be "ruining" their hookah on purpose. The waitress was clearly being bias. or racist, she was rude and one of the worst service ever. I've smoked hookah at so many places before including middle eastern countries and never ever had such a horrible service. Clearly no intention of customer service. If you want a tip you should earn it, AMANDA. We're not at byblos on a friday night for you to act out on us. We aparently "ruined" the hookah but Byblos definitely ruined the night for us. I DO NOT THINK ILL BE BACK IN A VERYYYY LONG TIME. read more

Very disappointed. There is nothing Lebanese in this restaurant. Music loud and offensive. It is a hookah bar. Food is terrible. Service was good. Not recommend if looking for good Lebanese food. Will not come back. read more

Giving this a three ONLY because our server was not the best. Other than that the DJ was GREAT. He had the whole place bumpin'. Hookah hit well and actually lasted for over an hour. Good vibes. read more

This is probably the worst experience I've had at a hookah lounge. Called early afternoon and made a reservation for a party of 8 for 10:30 pm. Upon walking in the ambiance was cool, music was a good mix and loud. Would not recommend as a chill place for intimate conversation. Arrived 5 mins early with half of my party. Spoke to the hostess who quickly remembered that I had a party of 8. She told us to hold on a moment. Waited around at the busy entrance/exit for about 10 mins then the hostesses handed us over to the serve who proceeded to seat us at a long table near the front window that was almost fully occupied. The ppl that I came with hardly fit in the tight space. I went back to the hostess to explain that I was still waiting for half of my party and we all weren't going to fit. She said that the ppl that came before us lied about how many ppl were in their party and that she was going to talk to her boss about it. She never came back to speak with me and the server never mentioned anything. When one of my friends went to speak to the sever to ask about what the resolve would be she was rude and began throwing out numbers about how many ppl were seated next to us! Is it our fault you don't know how to count or reserve accordingly? What is the point of making reservations?! The service was horrible to boot and the gratuity was included in our total. Do NOT recommend. read more

This place doesn't even deserve 1 star. They charge a cover, and when you get inside there is no space. All tables are taken, bar is full, crappy music and when we asked the hostess the wait for a table is 30 minutes. On top of it, if you try to enjoy a hookah while waiting for a table, they take your name off the list for tables so you are forced to wait and spend money at the bar where it also takes over 20 minutes to get a drink. After waiting for 20 minutes, still no table is available and the hostess tells us, another 40 minutes. We asked the doorman who was such a nice man for a refund of our cover since there is no room for us anywhere. the 2 girls with us were being pushed around the small space they call a bar. Doorman asked the boss, and owner. I wish I could curse on here because The OWNER IS A TERRIBLE MONEY HUNGRY HUMAN, who needs to learn some manners. My friend went to ask him for the cover, and he screams at her that we paid for the atmosphere and we should know better and oh well. What kind of man yells at a young girl when his own business is a scam, they charge you a cover and there's no tables! The hookahs here are half the size of a normal hookah and they charge you double the price. and purposely put extra coal so they can charge you for a refill. DO NOT GO HERE, its a waste of money, terrible service, and a scam. read more

Hookah: 20 bucks a pop with all kinds of flavors; for all you germaphobes, they give you your own mouth piece Music: Arab dance music. Not my type of thing but there were a lot of people dancing to it so it made for some good people watching. Atmosphere: Small lounge with a bar area; ~6 booths and 4 tables. We got there around 10pm on a Wed night and it wasn't very crowded but as the night went on it got packed. Crowd: The crowd seemed to be very diverse, 30+ in age. I don't know if this is the norm, but I saw all kinds of funny stuff the night I went. There was a table of older rich people who started their own dance party in the corner. After a few bottles of Dom, one guy pulls out a wad of money and starts making it rain! I turned around to see if there were any poles because that was the only thing that could have made this more entertaining, but NOPE.....just rich people being jack asses. In another corner there were two people making out with lots of heavy petting. Geez, seriously, go home or can you at least be a lil more attractive so that this can be a little more enjoyable?? haaaaa.....OR maybe my hookah was laced with something. I dunno, either way, it was an interesting night to say the least. read more

I went in here to fortify myself before the Franklin Mortgage Elite Event. The place has a nice swanky feel to it with a separate bar in the back. The fetching young server seated me and took my order promptly, which included some hot tea that came out fast. My tea warmed me up before the meal. The moussaka was decent, though it was a variation on the traditional dish that I'd had in Chidago and Detroit's Greektown. The price wasn't bad either, 12.99. The pita bread that came out was a tad dry but still tasty. I left feeling full and ready to do battle with the drinks of Franklin Mortgage. I'd go back and sample something else here sometime. read more

Starting to check off my long list of bookmarks titled "To Review"! It's a dirty job, but somebody's gotta do it. I know Byblos isn't the greatest hookah joint on earth, but I have such fond memories of this place, I'll never hesitate to return, despite inflated prices and douchey clientele. Back in college, I was the first to turn 21 out of my group of friends, which did not lend itself to the usual festivities. So instead of getting whiny about it, I decided to celebrate where everyone could partake in a little classy debauchery - hookah! We'd been here before and had so much fun, I knew it'd be an easy fix to my situation. I sipped on champagne while we all huffed on jasmine goodness, which happens to be free on Thursdays. The food is pretty amazing, too. I had the angel hair with crab meat, olive oil, garlic, and white wine for $13, and the chocolate pot fondue with strawberries (that they brought out with a candle sticking out of it for my birthday, awww!) for $5. We spent hours there, but near the end of the evening, the bar crowd ruined the cool vibe. I don't know how it usually is, but at least that night, we were WAY younger than the median age group there. Enough creepy older men making lewd comments convinced us to beckon wildly for the check and head out. Despite the ick factor, I'll always have a place in my heart for Byblos, and it's definitely on my "to-do" list whenever I return to my favorite city. read more

They usually don't have a cover charge when I go but when I went on Saturday night around 10/1030 PM, there was a $10 cover which i thought was too much. We go inside and it's packed with no tables available - we were going to get food and hookah so obviously we were a bit annoyed. We asked the hostess how long it will take to get a table and she estimated about 30 minutes but it was first come first serve. So all four of us squeezed into the bar area where there was one seat available luckily. We ordered a round of drinks trying to pass the time until one of us went to ask for a table. Luckily, we were able to get one! My chair was a little beat up which I'm assuming is from the hookah. Once we got to our table, we ordered a watermelon mint hookah which was a great flavor. But oh my gosh, service is sooo slow here! My friend ordered an entree at least 15 minutes before I did and I somehow got mine before him. Food was good but pricey, which wasn't what I expected for a hookah lounge. Unfortunately, we had to tell our waitress several times to get some water and utensils which was annoying. For that cover charge, I expected a table right away and great service but left disappointed. The only thing I liked about the place was the music! read more

The best hookah place in the city. And excellent food with great service and friendly staff. read more

Byblos - Mediterranean Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Food was good. I ordered the Shawarma sandwich and it was pretty good. Chicken Caesar salad was great too. Hookah was good, not a lot of smoke but we tried the white grape. The service could've been a little better but over all good. read more

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On Friday and Saturday nights, this place is packed, and if you want an actual table to eat at or smoke at, you need to call and make reservations ahead of time. That being said, Friday and Saturday nights, the place turns into something like a dance club. Exotic music and exotic men are all over the place - especially Arab guys, and there's a lot of drunkenness and dancing on tables. Definitely a great location for the occassional change of pace, although I know plenty of people who frequent the place several times a week. It just depends on your tastes. The decor is dark greens and purples - everything you'd expect to create an Arabian-like setting. The front area has great comfy chairs surrounding tables for larger groups (and those are generally the tables people dance on) and beautiful stained glass windows. read more

This is a pretty popular and fun place to hang out with friends, and get drinks, food, and hookah. It is very busy on weekends but there's no cover and the prices are good for the location. Food is good but not astounding, with a very broad menu of both Andalucian and Middle Eastern dishes. The spinach pie is a tasty appetizer and the seafood paella is nicely seasoned. Overall, a good place for a light meal and drinks on the weekend. read more

Tool central. Whether they're making up new rules in order to charge you more or glaring at your "I-don't-feel-the-need-to-try-that-hard" handbag, the staff here is neither friendly nor helpful in any way. In fact, they seem to want to make it harder for you to spend money there. Though I have given up in recent months, each of the last three times I attempted to patronize Byblos my group was faced with some new ridiculous and awkward stipulation. First, all of a sudden, parties of 5 or more had to purchase at least two hookahs, then tables were reserved for parties ordering food, and then it was a minimum charge per head at the table. And all of it seemed so shadily implemented and relayed that I'm 90% sure those rules were (and probably are) instated on a case-by-case basis as people walk in the door. And to top it all off, the place is cold and hollow, lacking the kitschy charm of many other hookah bars, as well as too-often bombarded with the bumbling of an over-zealous wannabe-in-Ibiza DJ. Overall, a no. read more

In my younger days, "going into the city" meant "going to Byblos". This place never carded, and we could pull off ordering a couple hookas for a reasonable dollar. However, the vibe and crowd here has transitioned into a more sophisticated group (maybe it's because I have become more sophisticated myself..hmm..up for debate). What a perfect place to spend a warm evening observing the street traffic with friends in Rittenhouse. Good music and good vibes..and they give you gauntlets of wine, which just ups the fun. I'd say by far the best hookah bar I've descended upon in Philadelphia. read more

Well not a surprise rude waitress is on the menu. I used to frequent this place often and for many years. Even came for my birthday dinner one year. But recently I must say the service sucks and it's going down. Older now, I look at those things and especially when you are spending your money(pricey adding hookah, food, and drinks) here you expect that. I even left a message for her on the receipt on why her tip sucked and she just showed a fellow coworker and laughed, not apology or anything. read more

Byblos - Mediterranean Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

We went to this place on St Patrick's Day around 9/10 pm. It was not really busy but we were placed on a small table with a group of 6 people. I assume they were hoping to get more guests which did not happen. The staff was more average. The waitress did her job without any smiling. I cannot really review the quality of the hookah because i don't usually visit these places. read more

Great atmosphere, good food and hookah is reasonable. Music is good too. Real chill spot

This place is dumb as hell. Overpriced, overrated, shitty service, too crowded. I mean if you're going to charge so much for hookah, at least be the sort of place where you don't have to crowd your patrons at the bar because you don't have enough space. Do you know how unrelaxing doing hookah at a crowded bar is? HELLA I'd write more but this place is so basic that it doesn't deserve any more words from me. read more

So this place often wins by default on a Friday or Saturday night as there aren't many hookah joints to start my night off at before venturing to a club. But I can't say out of the dozen times I've come here that it was ever great. A) I will totally vouch for the food. It's authentically Greek and certainly adds to the experience. B) The hookah is also VERY good most of the time. (Though I have gotten a crappily made hookah that wouldn't hit before and the waitress snapped when I asked if she could fix it). But flavor selection and shisha quality is good. C) This place is always packed beyond capacity so it gets to be a little uncomfortable. I also think it's a DICK MOVE to knowingly try to get us to buy hookah 30 min before close knowing that it lasts an hour or more and that you'll be rushing us out in 15 min. Also, their bouncers are dicks. I get it, you want everyone out ASAP at 2am. But there's nicer ways to tell people to get the flip out then actually saying GET THE F898 OUT. You could be nicer to people waiting to close our their tabs. All in all, it's not a terrible joint. I can't say that I love the staff as they come off rude more often than not (my people and I are always extra friendly to staff because most of us work or have worked in the industry). The hookah is good. The food is good. The atmosphere is good. But if you come after 11pm on a weekend, expect to be packed in like a sardine can. Also, keep in mind, it's more of a lounge than restaurant on the weekends. So if you're looking to hang out rather than have a quiet dinner, this is a decent choice. read more

I always have a great time at Byblos. It's tough to explain why I like it though... the best I can do is a list of random things the place has going for it: 1) I've never had to wait in line, yet the place is always comfortably full (not packed) when I get in. 2) The music is loud enough to dance to, but it's possible to have a conversation over it. 3) You can get a hookah even if you can't get a table, as long as you can find a ledge to put it on. 4) I've found that people actually say "excuse me" when they have to push past you, and everyone I've drunkenly chatted with while waiting for the bathroom has been nice enough. What can I say, it's just a fun place. read more

I love me some hookah. Not somewhere I'd go every week, but definitely a fun deviation from the normal bar scene. Wednesday night was the perfect time to check it out - not crowded and good low-key music. Dim lighting, tables with cushioned seats, and swanky people puffing on hookahs made for a relaxing and sensual experience. We snagged a table right away, and ordered drinks, light food and a hookah. My hummus appetizer was a tasty and filling snack - about 10 pita triangles and a size-able dish of hummus for $5. The drinks were a little pricey, but I didn't expect them to be cheap. It was great to smoke a hookah... brought me back to college. It's a great relaxing social activity. The DJ was spinning smooth hip hop and light house which provided great background music, easy to talk over. This would be a great place for a date (when it's not super busy). Our waitress was slooooow to bring the check even after asking, but other than that service was good. I previously had mixed feeling about Byblos... with the prevailing feeling being that I didn't want to go there... but I was pleasantly surprised and would definitely return or suggest it to a friend. read more

I like to come here for the causal Hookah every so often. They take reservations and can get very busy at night, especially on the weekends! Staff is friendly, great at handling how hectic it can get here. It is a bit pricey, and if you sit at a table there is a drink minimum per person, so be prepared to spend some cash if you cannot get a spot at the bar. They do have a happy hour, so ask about it if you go during the week! My favorite area to sit is the bar, no drink minimum if you sit there, and the bar tenders are super attentive. The food is actually pretty good here too, I have only had a few things, but was never disappointed. They are a little on the expensive side, but if you are just coming for hookah, or to eat, it isn't too bad. It's the drinks that really get you with price...but pretty reasonable at happy hour. My favorite flavor for hookah here is the special mint, but they have a wide variety of options. I like how they give each person their own plastic mouth piece for hookah. The music here is usually pretty good, but it can get loud, so if it's a weekend and you want to just catch up with someone, it isn't the best place to go for a chat. Weekdays, the music is still good but not as loud. read more

I like Byblos, but I don't love it. The food is mediocre and it's one of the only places to get hookah near center city. The ambience can go from relaxed to semi-formal. I think my biggest turn off, is that it gets really cramped at night and the crowd tends to be a bit creepy. It is definitely a great place to eat outdoors though and to hang out with friends. Keep in mind, if you go really late, it does go from a restaurant atmosphere to a noisy lounge in which you will not be able to hear anything, including yourself think. My rating is biased because I go for the sake of catching up with friends and eating, so I enjoy going here during daytime/evening. Regardless, if you are trying to get picked up by creepy men who show up in suits because they want to give off the impression that they are fatigued white collar professionals who do not have the time to go home and change... and just happened to stumble upon Byblos. Show up after 10:30/11 and you are golden. Enjoy :) read more

I was totally in my glory at this place. Smoking a hookah is a guilty pleasure of mine, but my frequency of indulgence is rare. Ideally, I would give this place 4.5 stars, the -.5 star because of our waitress. Although, she hooked us up with a last second order of the Happy Hour drink special, she was scarce. The hookahs did seem a bit expensive, but if you go with a group of 5, it is about $5 a person. There was a long list of intoxicating flavors, and we went with the strawberry and fuzzy lemonade (totally recommend this one!). Surprisingly, the food was quite tasty. The hummus and tzatziki on the happy hour menu was a great way to tame our post-work hunger. An hour later, we opted for the mussels and the Saganakiopa, Greek Kasseri cheese soaked in brandy and then set on fire. Both delicious! I really had no idea how fun this place is! In addition to chillin' with a hookah, the DJ played energetic dance music. Opa! read more

Place is cute and north-africa flavored.... Hookah flavors are very limited and very expensive though...music after 11 PM sucks. Our hookah wasn't tasty at all and we asked more than once to change it.... Cocktails not tasty at all...and too expensive... Moreover, after a 18% gratuity they tried to charge us another tip.... I would say the only cute thing is the place, but I don't recommend you to go there AT ALL. read more

For a place that was so empty at 10pm Friday night, you would think that the operators of this bar would make it easier for you to pay a check while dining in a group. Came in with a party of 6 and we were told only upon receiving the check that it would only be split 3 ways. Byblos, I suggest you be more accommodating to groups larger than 3 people. Otherwise they probably won't be back, like us. Also kept my friend's credit card and ID in case we bailed. Hard pass on being treated like a criminal, overpriced food and beverages, terrible sound system, and overly dark atmosphere - next time I'll go someplace where I'm valued. Considering the way we were treated, I don't even expect a response. read more

Loud music, expensive hookah, very crowded bar with no walking room or personal space for that matter. The food is good when you go early and the music isn't blaring. I like to smoke hookah so I end up coming here once every 6 months. In my youth I would frequent this place but now I feel like I need a more laid back night. Come here if you want to get hopped up on Red bull vodkas and want to smoke a lot of hookah read more

I find myself coming to Byblos after being out at happy hour and wanting to extend the night a little longer. The music is loud but it's always something really good. It gets really packed on the weekends. They have a wide selection of hookah flavors, and their cocktails are strong but tasty. The only thing is, it's all a bit overpriced. I don't usually get food here, just drinks and hookah, but my friends and I still find ourselves spending more money here than when we go out elsewhere. The service isn't usually that great either. Byblos still remains on my list of places to go when I'm already out and want to chill with friends and get in a dancey mood with their music. Don't go here if you want something intimate, though. It's pretty loud. read more

I'm pissed that I even had to give one star. Staff ignorant, waitress Ignorant, Management rude and not customer service friendly. I would never recommend nor come back to this establishment. Stood at the bar for 20 mins, then when a table became available my party sat down but no one cleared the table or even came to take our order. When asked for the manager, after waiting a half hour, he came over to speak to us with an attitude. And had the nerve to say he seen us sit down. So you deliberately ignored our table. And refuse to rectify the situation Never again would I ever patron an establishment that needs a class in customer service. Management needs to be fired, IMMEDIATELY! read more

Let me first say that I was very disappointed with this place. I thought that Byblos would be a great place to chill and hit up a hookah but I was wrong. I have two hookahs at my house but still enjoy going to hookah bars on certain occasions. The staff doesn't know how to set up hookahs appropriately, they don't put enough water in them and it's just a complete mess in my opinion. I've gone three times, and three times, disappointment arose. The prices are pretty ridonkulous too, $25 to light up a hookah? Yeah, no thanks... The staff isn't that friendly either, gg Byblos... read more

Last night, I had an amazing meal! Salmon with mixed vegetables and a side of rice. To die for.. I also tasted a piece of lamb! So delicious and I never ate lamb before as I'm not a red meat eater! This place has the best food. Hookah is good. My favorite flavor is blue mist and mint. I tried the fruit with blue mist and mint hookah and I believe it's the best! Atmosphere and staff are pleasant. Great music, happy hr deals are good too. Byblos is a great place. Bathroom is clean and spacious. Location is great although if you drive , you have to pay for parking. read more

Been to Byblos a couple of time, and it never was that great! Although this is one of the few places in Philly offering Hookah, they haven't really got the recipe down. The food was not that special either. The kababs are alright, and the salads are pretty good too! But if I go to Bybols I'd go for hookah. I'd recommend they work on the training of those who prepare the hookahs. The foil isn't properly fitted, and the waitress who brought us extra coal kept blowing ashes towards us, and our food. read more