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From mezzes and shawarmas to the ultimate fatteh and falafel to grilled fish straight from the sea—in Beirut, the options for delicious Lebanese food are endless. Whether you're looking for traditional Middle Eastern fare or Mediterranean flair (or both), Melissa Biggs Bradley and Paul Jebara round up the top tables in the city right now.
a Beirut institution serving some of the best mezze in the city, was built as a son’s homage to his father.
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has a charming rooftop restaurant with views over the city and lantern-lit tables.
Hot Spot: Liza, a design-lover’s dream, is undeniably one of the most stylish restaurants in Beirut, with a fashionable crowd to match.
a traditional Chinese restaurant located in a sea-facing villa, feels like a slice of California in the Middle East.
Dinner on the Water:Em Sherif Sea Café, the newest restaurant in the Em Sherif empire, in the Zaitouna Bay Marina, serves reliably delicious Lebanese food (traditional mezzes and fish).
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Published onFebruary 21, 2019
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