This is our go to for Mediterranean food in south tampa. We probably go once a month. The staff is…read morealways so pleasant and they treat us like family. The mixed grille is absolutely delicious and we love the hot hummus with the freshly baked lavash. That ambiance here is cozy and intimate if they are busy it can be loud.

This place consistently delivers. The make it or break it is your sever because the food is…read moredelicious every single time. I typically will do chicken adana because i just love how tender and flavorful everything is. Im not even a fan of hummus but i eat it when i come here. Ive had better baklava but this is a good contender. The place is small and effective. I have been here several times and every single time is different but ive got to say the service totally varies by server. I don't think that's necessarily bad there are just some individuals that you will have to remind multiple times. I was a server so I probably have more empathy. That is the only thing that is not consistent the food is absolutely fresh and delicious every single time!!

all the meats in the fridge looks so old and moldy Next to…read moreit was red peppers with mold Chicken wings are half cooked and sitting in the fridge looks terrible Fishes in the fridge look like thy have worms bad colors of fish I tried the mix wrap one of the worst !!!wrong place to go to And if you pick up products and go pay in the check out thy will change prices And service its not that high quality

SoFresh! So Delicious! My absolute favorite! Market has a great variety as well!…read moreDifferent varieties of Baklava, love the baked custard is

I'm a huge lover of Mediterranean food, so I was very surprised to have never stumbled across by…read moreByblos before! A very cute space close to Bayshore and gives all the Mediterranean vibes. Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. In the spirit of expanding our culinary pallet, we ordered two apps that were new to us. The Kebbeh was very good - i'd say similar to a meat hush puppy? Krispy on the outside and flavorful on the inside. The Baba Ganju was different than what I was expecting and not something I personally liked (not any fault to the dish, I'm just a texture person). The chicken shawarma and gyro platter (it's a platter at dinner) were FANTASTIC! Seriously, so much flavor, fresh, the meat was not overly cooked. Everything tasted very fresh and we seriously had no complaints!! We also ordered a side of Batata, which are sort of crispy potato cubes with chili flakes + garlic - so good! I will say when we got there, there was a mishap and we waited over 20 minutes to be greeted and introduced to our server after we sat down. Once our server realized we were in her section, the rest of our service was amazing! I think that was just a one off fluke, and I would not let it negatively impact my experience.

I went here for a family dinner over the holidays. While I think the restaurant is beautiful and…read morecozy inside and the wait staff is amazing, I thought the food was unfortunately nothing special, which seemed the general consensus of my family. I got the chicken shawarma and it's served deconstructed (as in you get the meat, veggies, and hummus all separate with pita to make it yourself) and the chicken was really lacking flavor. My brother got the chicken kebab and also thought the chicken was bland. My girlfriend got the gyro (also served deconstructed) and we both thought it was the best dish but also nothing special. In terms of parking, there is no parking lot. There is some free street parking but it is limited.

This was my first time checking out Dio and it honestly reminded me of Miami after 10. They had…read moredancers outside and the whole vibe was incredible and so fun. Everyone was super nice and it just felt like such a lively spot. Our table got a bunch of apps to share along with a couple entrees and all of the food was fantastic. The sangria was also incredible and definitely a standout. The only downside was that the service felt a little slow, so in between ordering drinks it felt like a long time. I did not mind too much though because the overall experience was still really fun. Definitely a place I would go back to!

Although this restaurant has been open for 7+ years and I'm a regular in downtown Tampa, tonight…read morewas my first visit. I debated between 3 and 4 stars, but I'm going with 3. We had a 6:30 PM reservation and the restaurant was fairly empty (about 4-5 tables occupied), yet we were seated at a very small two-top directly next to another couple where we could clearly hear each other's conversations. Several larger tables nearby remained empty the entire evening. When I asked about moving, we were told the tables were reserved and we'd need to leave by 8:30 PM ~ yet we stayed until 9:40 PM and those tables were never used... Service started off slow. No one greeted us for about 20 minutes until we waved someone over. When our server, Briana, arrived, she asked if we had been helped, which made it seem like there was a lack of communication between the host staff and servers. Food was okay: the branzino with grilled vegetables was very good, but the octopus was extremely tough and chewy. My plate was also chipped on both the left and right sides, which was surprising considering how expensive the dinner was. Drinks were fine, just a bit too sweet. What really caught me off guard was the automatic 20% gratuity added to a two-top. The most expensive restaurants in Tampa don't even do it and this is not Miami. Overall, not a terrible experience ~ but not one that makes me eager to return.

Highly recommends Lamb lollipops and signature cocktail. Girls night or date night, the atmosphere…read moreis perfect for both.

We went there on May 10 for brunch. Our server, Sam was great and took care of my wife's…read moregluten-free allergy request. The interior is very nice. Very warm and inviting. The four of us each ordered a different dish and all the food was very good. Toward the end of the meal, one of the managers came by and said happy ladies day, which we thought was very strange since it was Mother's Day. It was kind of insulting if you can't call something the correct day you're better off not saying anything at all.

First time visiting this location. The staff was so nice and so fun. The food was delicious and…read morevery shareable. They were nice enough to allow us to bring a cake for our friend's birthday. We shared some with staff. The espresso martini I had was fantastic and I can't wait to go back again. We had a hookah outside after dinner.

We recently tried this restaurant and had a mixed experience. The service was a bit interesting…read more The staff didn't communicate much, and it felt like they were short-handed. We waited about 15 minutes just to get our check, and other tables around us waited close to 30 minutes to check out, not including the actual payment process. The menu isn't very typical, but the offerings themselves were interesting. We ordered the chicken, which was genuinely amazing and definitely the highlight of the meal. We also got the hummus. The hummus itself was good, but the portion was extremely large, and the pita bread that came with it was very thin and tasted a little stale. The French fries were really good. One thing they could improve on is the food presentation. Our plate had all the chicken piled on the bottom, fries on top, and the pita bread laid over everything, which felt a bit odd visually. The restaurant has a lot of potential, but the menu could benefit from being expanded a bit. There's also a mixed meat option on the menu priced at $200, which feels very high for the area. That said, the outside patio is really cute. If you do decide to come and try this place, I'd definitely recommend sitting outside. Overall, good food with room for improvement in service, presentation, and menu variety.

Great restaurant for brunch! Everyone in our group loved their food. I ordered the Greek Dip…read moreSandwich, and it was easily one of the best sandwiches I've ever had. The whipped feta and baklava coffee cake were highlights as well. Our server, Yasmin, was fantastic. She was friendly, attentive, and made the entire experience even more enjoyable with her excellent service and recommendations. The inside can get a little loud when it's busy, but they also have a covered patio with plenty of shaded seating, which is a great option if you prefer a quieter atmosphere. I definitely recommend making a reservation, as the restaurant gets quite busy. Parking is limited, but they offer valet service, which is very convenient during peak hours.

I had the "BENEDICT". It was Meh... biscuits and bacon were hard! I did enjoy the side salad…read more Thank goodness. After paying for valet and a tip, this is what was left behind. Issue was never mentioned or addressed. It could have been easily fixed and I would have never known it happened. NOT cool!