Byblos Cafe

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1. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Tampa1 review

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   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 7 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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   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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4. OT

   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 Francisco7 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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   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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   Jack VIP

   Orlando125 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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   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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   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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    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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