Byblos Cafe

4.8

548 Reviews

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

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2 people

Nov 24, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 12 times today

Good for special occasions
Charming
Good for groups

Surprise your senses. Enjoy an upscale yet comfortable & quaint setting. A Restaurant and Bar with an Unmatched Ambiance. A unique South Tampa destination where we combine our Lebanese cuisine with a unique Mediterranean flair.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Lebanese, Greek
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(813) 805-7977
Website
http://www.byblostampa.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Catering
Full Service Catering or just delivery of catering parties; call us for availability and pricing.
Private party facilities
We have a large room Semi private that can accommodate up to 40 people. In addition we have a beautiful Bar/Lounge area very romantic and quaint featuring a bed area, two VIP areas etc,.... Please check our website for more pictures. In addition we have outside patio area for smoking Hookahs and cigars.

Location
2832 South Macdill Ave., Tampa, FL 33629
Neighborhood
Tampa
Cross street
West Bay to Bay Blvd.
Parking details
On street parking and also a large additional parking lot from the back of the restaurant on the east side. Coming from Macdill heading south make a left on Bay-to-Bay and immediate left before the railroad tracks to get to the parking.
Entertainment
Belly dancing every Friday & Saturday nights. We will also be starting late night parties with DJ on Saturday nights around October please call to confirm.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Lentil Soup$5.00
lentils | onions
Burrata Mozzarella$12.00
soft mozzarella | heirloom tomato | basil | beets
Tabbouleh$8.00
parsley | tomatoes | mint | lemon | evoo
Kale Salad$12.00
baby kale | radish | cucumbers | lemon vinaigrette
Compressed Watermelon$12.00
pork belly | goat cheese | bacon vinaigrette
Tableside Caesar$12.00
soft egg | crouton | roasted garlic | red pepper
Greek$12.00
romaine | cucumber | tomato | olives | feta cheese

Fish

Scallops$26.00
cauliflower puree | brown butter | preserved lemon
Grilled Salmon$19.00
grilled artichoke | carrots | mustard beurre blanc
Stripe Bass$27.00
chreime sauce | rice pilaf | cashews | curry | chick peas
Whole Bronzino$36.00
lemon | thyme | rosemary | chimichurri
Grilled Octopus$14.00
patatas bravas | saffron rouille
Mussels$14.00
white wine garlic butter | sourdough

Mezah

Dolma$8.00
grape leaves | parsley | tomato | rice
Falafel$7.00
fried chick peas | herbs & spices | tahini
Roasted Cauliflower$10.00
garlic butter | herbed lebneh
Kebbeh$8.00
fried seasoned ground beef | 7 spice | pine nuts | lebneh
Cheese and Charcuterie$14.00
chef selection | seasonal accoutrement
Hummus$7.00
chick peas | tahini | lemon | evoo
Baba Ganuj$8.00
roasted eggplant | tahini | garlic | evoo
Kebbeh Nayeh$13.00
raw beef | onion | mint | bulgur wheat | 7 spice
Labneh$8.00
yogurt | mint | olive | evoo

Meat

Shish Kabob$23.00
hummus | season vegetables
Chicken Kabob$17.00
garlic | hummus | seasonal vegetables
Byblos Steak Frites$16.00
beef tenderloin | mustard cream sauce | fries
Lamb Chops$24.00
fregola risotto | salsa verde | feta cheese
Chicken Shawarma$18.00
hummus | Lebanese spices | pita
Beef Shawarma$18.00
hummus | tahini | Lebanese spices | pita
Gyro$14.00
hummus | tahini | pita
Kafta$17.00
wagyu beef | pine nuts | 7 spice | hummus | season vegetable

Pasta

Shrimp Rigatoni$18.00
calabrian chili | cherry tomato | basil
Carbonara$16.00
pecorino romano | pancetta | egg yolk | spaghetti
Bucatini$28.00
squid ink | jumbo prawns | clams | arrabiata

For the Table

32oz Tomahawk Ribeye For Two$85.00
chimichurri | harissa | choice of two sides
Roasted Organic Chicken
zatar | chimichurri | garlic
- Whole Choice of Two Sides$50.00
- Half Choice of One Side$25.00
Taste Of Lebanon$68.00
cold & hot mezah | shish kabob | chicken kabob | wagyu kafta

Sides

Zatar Fries$7.00
harissa aioli
Grilled Seasonal Mushrooms$10.00
garlic | butter | thyme
Roasted Sumac Potatoes$8.00
garlic | lemon | evoo
Brussel Sprouts$10.00
almonds | caramelized onions | tahini

Desserts

Budino$10.00
butterscotch custard | caramel | tahini cookies
Chocolate Mousse Cake$11.00
vanilla ice cream
Lebanese Ice Cream$10.00
pistachio ice cream | Lebanese cotton candy
Seasonal Gelato$8.00
Mixed Baklava$8.00

What 548 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Tampa / Central Florida West
Healthy
Tampa / Central Florida West
Good for special occasions
Tampa / Central Florida West
Mediterranean
Tampa
Healthy
Tampa
Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Byblos Cafe delights with "phenomenal food" and "top-notch service." Known for its authentic Mediterranean cuisine, the smoked baba ganoush and lamb shank are crowd favorites. The atmosphere is inviting and perfect for both casual lunches and special celebrations. Regulars appreciate the "amazing cocktails" and attentive staff, making every visit memorable.

548 Reviews

D
David
Tampa
48 reviews
vip
5.0
48 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The waiter did a great job. Was very attentive and was very patient with all of the requests for the vegetarians, vegans, etc.. The food was great. They could have done something for the birthday celebration, like a small piece of baklava, etc, We would have paid.
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Kristine
Tampa
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was absolutely delicious. I highly recommend the Gyro platter.
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I
Ivan
Tampa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience! the food the service was on point the cocktails were amazing.The taste of Lebanon plate is amazing! I highly recommend Byblos to anyone without hesitation.
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Stefany
Tampa
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Been going to Byblos for nearly two decades and they always deliver the best service, food and cocktails.
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Ellen
Tampa
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on October 4, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Byblos always hits the mark. Amazing cocktails, great atmosphere and the food! Everything is top notch in a great and comfortable setting Olivia crushes it behind the bar. If you have not been in a while GO!!
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Josh
Tampa
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It’s too notch from the second you walk in the door until you leave.
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Denise
Tampa
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was wonderful! Food and service outstanding!
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R
Rosemary
Tampa
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Business lunch with two associates at Byblos was perfect in every way. The restaurant's ambiance, food and comfortable seating make it easy to have a meeting--and to hear and be heard. Anything on the menu is delicious, and service is great, too!
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Linda
Tampa
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on September 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I have never been disappointed at Byblos. The meals are delicious, my favorite is the salmon, and the service is always impeccable. It’s a very stylish restaurant too.
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Sheila
Toledo
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on August 31, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service and ambience was excellent. Our reservation was for 7:30 on a Saturday evening. We were seated promptly by the hostess and all the employees were very nice. Our server was attentive and knowledgeable of the menu explained the options/substitutions. Overall the food was good. Some of the dishes could be improved. I worked at a popular Lebanese restaurant of the same name in northwest Ohio for 14 years so my opinion might be a little biased. The kibbis were excellent but the hummus was bland (needed garlic and lemon). The kafta kabob was dry and lacking parsley and seasoning. Also, I prefer lamb kafta and this was beef. The chicken kabob was ok but both kabobs would have been better with onions and peppers . The basmati rice was just plain rice, mixed veggies were steamed so the zucchini was soggy and way too many carrots in the mix. The fatoosh was just a romaine salad with a couple of grape tomatoes, onions, cucumbers (missing bell peppers) and a lemony garlic dressing. The dressing was very good but it was missing the sumac and toasted pita chips. The veggie grape leaves were tasty but would have preferred lamb (not on menu). We will make a return visit and try something different next time.
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FAQs

Byblos Cafe does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats.

Byblos Cafe is rated 4.8 stars by 548 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 24, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 12 times today

Order delivery or takeout

2832 South Macdill Ave., Tampa, FL 33629

Additional information

Cross street
West Bay to Bay Blvd.
Neighborhood
Tampa
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Lebanese, Greek
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
On street parking and also a large additional parking lot from the back of the restaurant on the east side. Coming from Macdill heading south make a left on Bay-to-Bay and immediate left before the railroad tracks to get to the parking.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Entertainment
Belly dancing every Friday & Saturday nights. We will also be starting late night parties with DJ on Saturday nights around October please call to confirm.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.byblostampa.com/
Phone number
(813) 805-7977
Catering
Full Service Catering or just delivery of catering parties; call us for availability and pricing.
Private party facilities
We have a large room Semi private that can accommodate up to 40 people. In addition we have a beautiful Bar/Lounge area very romantic and quaint featuring a bed area, two VIP areas etc,.... Please check our website for more pictures. In addition we have outside patio area for smoking Hookahs and cigars.

Byblos Cafe

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Chicken Shawarma

Kebbeh Nayeh

Lamb Chops

Soups and Salads

Lentil Soup$5.00

Burrata Mozzarella$12.00

Tabbouleh$8.00

Kale Salad$12.00

Compressed Watermelon$12.00

Tableside Caesar$12.00

Greek$12.00

Fish

Scallops$26.00

Grilled Salmon$19.00

Stripe Bass$27.00

Whole Bronzino$36.00

Grilled Octopus$14.00

Mussels$14.00

Mezah

Dolma$8.00

Falafel$7.00

Roasted Cauliflower$10.00

Kebbeh$8.00

Cheese and Charcuterie$14.00

Hummus$7.00

Baba Ganuj$8.00

Kebbeh Nayeh$13.00

Labneh$8.00

Meat

Shish Kabob$23.00

Chicken Kabob$17.00

Byblos Steak Frites$16.00

Lamb Chops$24.00

Chicken Shawarma$18.00

Beef Shawarma$18.00

Gyro$14.00

Kafta$17.00

Pasta

Shrimp Rigatoni$18.00

Carbonara$16.00

Bucatini$28.00

For the Table

32oz Tomahawk Ribeye For Two$85.00

Roasted Organic Chicken

Taste Of Lebanon$68.00

Sides

Zatar Fries$7.00

Grilled Seasonal Mushrooms$10.00

Roasted Sumac Potatoes$8.00

Brussel Sprouts$10.00

Desserts

Budino$10.00

Chocolate Mousse Cake$11.00

Lebanese Ice Cream$10.00

Seasonal Gelato$8.00

Mixed Baklava$8.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

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