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Byblos Cafe, Tampa, FL

Byblos Cafe

4.8
4.8
573 Reviews
$31 to $50
Mediterranean

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 1 time today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
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.

Additional information

  • Location
    2832 South Macdill Ave., Tampa, FL 33629
  • Phone number
    (813) 805-7977
  • 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
  • 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

Menu

Soups and Salads

  • 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

                                                                                          Last updated: February 3, 2022

                                                                                          What 573 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
                                                                                          • 4.7Food
                                                                                          • 4.8Service
                                                                                          • 4.7Ambience
                                                                                          • 4.6Value

                                                                                          Noise • Moderate

                                                                                          Loved For

                                                                                          • Tampa / Central Florida West

                                                                                            Mediterranean

                                                                                          • Tampa

                                                                                            Best Value

                                                                                          Review summary

                                                                                          AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                          Byblos Cafe offers a delightful culinary journey with "exceptional Middle Eastern fare" and "a warm, inviting atmosphere." Guests rave about the "fantastic food," "top-notch service," and a menu filled with "delicious and authentic Lebanese cuisine." The restaurant, known for its "amazing cocktails" and vibrant ambiance, is highly recommended for a memorable dining experience.

                                                                                          573 Reviews

                                                                                          1. Gabriela VIP

                                                                                            Tampa6 reviews

                                                                                            3.0

                                                                                            Dined 2 days ago

                                                                                            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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                                                                                          2. 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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                                                                                          3. 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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                                                                                          4. Anthony VIP

                                                                                            San Francisco6 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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                                                                                          5. Axel VIP

                                                                                            Miami67 reviews

                                                                                            5.0

                                                                                            Dined on February 27, 2025

                                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                                            4. Ambience 4
                                                                                            We were positively impressed by the quality of the food. A great display of Mediterranean dishes (mainly Greek). I'd highlight the hummus and the lamb gyro. The service was impeccable

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                                                                                          6. Jack

                                                                                            Orlando124 reviews

                                                                                            5.0

                                                                                            Dined on February 22, 2025

                                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                                            4. Ambience 3
                                                                                            The music is so loud. Makes it difficult to converse at all..

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                                                                                          7. Ethan

                                                                                            Tampa1 review

                                                                                            5.0

                                                                                            Dined on February 15, 2025

                                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                                            Definitely coming back ! Great place that focuses on quality and not numbers .

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                                                                                          8. Roger

                                                                                            Tampa3 reviews

                                                                                            5.0

                                                                                            Dined on February 15, 2025

                                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                                            The restaurant is fantastic. Food, service & atmosphere is outstanding. They are a hidden gem in Tampa Bay.

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                                                                                          9. Robert VIP

                                                                                            Tampa24 reviews

                                                                                            5.0

                                                                                            Dined on February 14, 2025

                                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                                            3. Service 4
                                                                                            4. Ambience 4
                                                                                            The food was fresh and good. Nice to have vegetarian options.

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                                                                                          10. Kelsey VIP

                                                                                            Tampa3 reviews

                                                                                            5.0

                                                                                            Dined on February 1, 2025

                                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                                            Food was delicious, drinks were also delicious and the presentation of the dishes and drinks was phenomenal. Service was great, and I will be back! The chicken shawarma was the best I’ve had.

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                                                                                          FAQs

                                                                                          Byblos Cafe does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats.

                                                                                          Byblos Cafe is rated 4.8 stars by 573 OpenTable diners.

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

                                                                                          Make a reservation

                                                                                          2 people
                                                                                          7:00 PM
                                                                                          Booked 1 time today
                                                                                          Google Map for Byblos Cafe

                                                                                          2832 South Macdill Ave., Tampa, FL 33629

                                                                                          Additional information

                                                                                          • Phone number
                                                                                            (813) 805-7977
                                                                                          • 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
                                                                                          • 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
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