The Best Local Restaurants in Beirut

Explore the best local restaurants in Beirut. From authentic Lebanese food to international flavors, our Spotters have discovered the best places for every food lover. Savor traditional Lebanese dishes at Abou Jihad, try authentic Armenian flavors at Ghazar or enjoy vibrant Mexican cuisine at Joe Penas. Discover these and many more local favorites for a delicious dining experience in Beirut.

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Joe Penas

Mexican Cuisine, Exquisite Cocktails

The menu offers a diverse range of Mexican & Tex-Mex items like Tacos, Quesadillas, Fajita, and Burritos. They also serve Margaritas and Daquiries...

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Tala

Ladki

Jul 7, 2025

Al Makari Sweets

A disappearing Beiruti dessert

"Al Makari Sweets" in Beirut makes authentic mufata'a dessert. It's hard to make, thus it's hard to find, but they make it like my grandma used to...

Restaurants

Najat

Kibbi

Jul 4, 2025

Liza

A fancy dining spot

"Liza" in Beirut in the 19th-century palace is the place to go if you want to dine luxuriously with a menu and presentation that are 'lavishly perfect'...

Restaurants

Samira

Ezzo

Jul 4, 2025

Kissproof

Brunch destination

"Kissproof" in Beirut is one of my top picks for Saturday brunch topped by a hearty Bloody Mary to satisfy absolutely every one of my cravings!

Bars

Coffee & tea

Restaurants

Stephanie

Geryes

Jun 30, 2025

Fools Bar

Sunset spot in Hamra

On the rooftop of the Three O'Nine hotel you'll find the charming Fool's Bar with a small pool and comfortable seating with high tables and chairs around.

Bars

Coffee & tea

Restaurants

Tala

Ladki

Jun 17, 2025

Beyt Sirena

Ras Beirut dining spot

"Beyt Sirena" is a coffeeshop in one of my favorite areas of the old Beirut. I love the vast floor-to-ceiling windows, and you should try their sahlab...

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Lidija

Liegis

Jun 11, 2025

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The Best Local Restaurants in Beirut

City guides by those who know the city in and out!

Our Locals' Favorite Restaurants

Tala

Najat

You?

Samira

Rayan

Marie-Chantale

Viera

Lidija

Stephanie

City guides by those who know their city best!

Why not just trust our Locals?

Tala

Najat

You?

Samira

Rayan

Marie-Chantale

Viera

Lidija

Stephanie

Joe Penas

Mexican Cuisine, Exquisite Cocktails

Tala

Ladki

Al Makari Sweets

A disappearing Beiruti dessert

Najat

Kibbi

Liza

A fancy dining spot

Samira

Ezzo

Kissproof

Brunch destination

Stephanie

Geryes

Fools Bar

Sunset spot in Hamra

Tala

Ladki

Beyt Sirena

Ras Beirut dining spot

Lidija

Liegis

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