Byblos Cafe

Byblos Cafe reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Joyce VIP

   Tampa23 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Always love eating here. The food is consistently great and the service is always very good. LOVE Olivia- the bartender/so much more. She is always smiling and very friendly and gives you the best service. Such a hard worker and so dedicated to her job.
   

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   Anthony VIP

   San Francisco8 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   As always an A++ experience. One of the few restaurants that I trust with the quality ingredients they use.
   

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   Doris

   Tampa4 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   Supposed to be a special birthday dinner. Was not. Appetizer was good. Entree, seafood pasta was dry and sticky. Would not recommend for a special dinner.
   

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   Anthony

   Tampa2 reviews

   1.0

   Dined on April 12, 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   Bad and expensive food but service was good. Won’t be back anytime soon. Place was awesome many many years ago.
   

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   Jennifer VIP

   Tampa20 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 29, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Always delicious! I’m ordering scallops next time! Valarie was a great server.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Tampa1 review

   5.0

   Dined on March 12, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   I was there on a Wednesday evening. Not too busy and sat in the bar area. Bartender was very attentive, food was great and had an overall great experience.
   

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   Gabriela VIP

   Tampa6 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on March 9, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   Food was good depending on what each guest had. I had the grilled octopus. The octopus was delicious and perfectly cooked. It accompanied roasted potatoes with a yellow sauce that was great but weirdly, it also has a marinara sauce that tasted like a bad jar sauce. Others had lamb and beef kabobs. The proteins were good but again the vegetables and sides not so great. Lentil soup underwhelming and humus disappointing. The restaurant had a cold atmosphere. Overall for a place where the average price paid for main dish is $30 I can say we will not come back. This is the sentiment for all three families.
   

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   tammyJ

   Baltimore10 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on March 1, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   I had dinner with my son and mother on Saturday in the early evening. The music was a little loud, I’m sure to set the vibe. Server was fast and polite, appetizers and entrees arrived quickly. Hummus and pita (very light and unlike any pita I’ve ever had) was delicious. Kabob and shawarma was served without rice which was strange, but the meats were nicely seasoned. The steamed veggies served on the side were unexpectedly bland. My son had the grilled octopus which came with only two small pieces and was served strangely with what looked and tasted like deep-fried breakfast potatoes. Again, no rice. Overall, the meal wasn’t bad, but there were some atypical sides that we didn’t expect in a Lebanese restaurant.
   

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   OpenTable Diner VIP

   Tampa3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 1, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Byblos is my favorite restaurant in Tampa so I’m very familiar with their food, but I love that they’re one of the few restaurants where their food is consistently delicious.
   

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    Anthony VIP

    San Francisco8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Amazing as always, our fave to go place. Shish kebab is my fave dish, superb flavors, excellent service. The manager is one classy gentleman that pays attention to every detail.
    

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