Beirut
4082 Monroe St, Toledo, OH, 43606
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Address :
4082 Monroe St
Toledo, OH, 43606 - Phone (419) 473-0885
- Website https://beirutrestaurant.com/
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:30 am - 10
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Dinner
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : No
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Full Bar
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : No
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : Yes
Categories
Italian Cuisine
The immense popularity of Italian cuisine globally isn't unknown. You can find an Italian Pizzeria around every corner of almost every city in the United States. Not to forget that in every house, people enjoy mac and cheese as comfort food. But it would be wrong to believe that Italian food starts with pizza and ends with good pasta as this Mediterranean country has much more to offer other than these two dishes. In Italian Cuisine, there is a high use of fresh tomatoes, all kinds of herbs, great quality of cheese, all types of meat, seafood and fresh handmade pasta. Many find it hard to believe that Italians have been making noodles long back.
Italian and Greek cuisines are always mistaken to be same, but they are poles apart. The primary difference between the two cuisines is the use of cheese in most of the Italian dishes. Italians love to cultivate their own cheese and process them as per their food requirement. It is believed that some cheese is so expensive that cheese producers secure them in lockers.
If you are bored eating the same old pasta or pizza, you can try some of the authentic Italian dishes like Risotto, Polenta, Ribollita, Lasagna, Fiorentina Steak, Bottarga, Ossobuco, Carbonara, Focaccia, Arancini and Supplì. Another item which Italians love to relish every morning is a good cup of Italian Coffee. Once you taste a freshly brewed cup of Italian Coffee, you might not visit Starbucks ever again. Authentic Italian food is made with heart and soul, so go find a restaurant where you can relish Italian cuisine in your city.
Pizza
Pizza is a famous Italian dish savored around the world. The entire credit for the popularity of Pizza in the United States goes to the chain of pizzerias all over the country. While the base and the texture of Pizza remains same across the globe, it's the toppings that differs from country to country. In the United States, you will find the top pizzerias serving pizzas with the toppings of mainly beef, bacon, chicken, ham, and sausage for the non-vegetarians. Other than these famous meat options, Pizzas with veg toppings such as mushrooms, pepperonis, garlic, tomatoes, spinach, etc. are also famous in most restaurants in the United States.
Irrespective of your locality, you will find a variety of different restaurants in your cities offering pizzas of all different types. Pizza is hot favorite among people of all ages in the United States. A large size pizza is enough to feed a family of 3 or 4 at large. Pizza is also the most preferred food whenever a group of friends is hanging out together. Pizza gained popularity in the United States after the American soldiers stationed in Italy returned from World War II.
Over the years, different pizzerias in the United States have developed their own respective regional variations. Pizza gained popularity as the iconic dish in the United States in the second half of the 20th century. Whether you prefer thin or thick crust pizza, you can find a pizza of your preference at the best pizza restaurants in your city.
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Amanda M.
Like Bryan B. Beirut is probably my favorite all time restaurant. Let me just walk you through some of my favorites at Beirut. Mind you these are my favorites here and I have never found anywhere outside of Toledo that has items that can compare to these. 1. The pita bread. Always warm and plentiful, this is the best pita I have ever had. Spread some butter on it, dip it in hummus, or eat it plain - it doesn't matter, you will love it every way 2. Grape Leaves (Meat) - A meat and rice mixture wrapped with grape leaves and cooked. These have a bit of a lemony taste and are a perfect start to your Lebanese meal. 3. Hummus - Some of the best hummus I have ever had. I like my hummus really smooth and not grainy at all - just like Beirut's. 4. Fried Kibbee - Sometimes these are called "footballs" for their shape. They are a mixture of ground meat and bulgar wheat with pine nuts. Order one to try! 5. Kafta - You can order this as a half or full order. I recommend getting the full order and putting half in the fridge for the next day's breakfast. Kafta is a mixture of lamb and spices that is grilled. It is soo juicy and has an unforgettable taste. 6. Shish Kabob - You probably know what Shish Kabob is, and Beirut's is some of the best. It is perfectly salty and grilled. Again, this can be ordered as a half or full order. Again, I have never found anything that can compare to Beirut. If you live in Toledo you must try it, you will be hooked.
(5)Erica P.
This resturaunt is only about 2 miles from my parents house. Not sure how long its been in business, but Ive driven past it countless times and the parking lot is always packed. Since I was not in my town of recidence, I used my Yelp app to locate "Mediterranean" food. My cousin and I were on an adventure to find food, and he is the kind of person who doesnt like to try new things, especially if they are too "ethnic". He ordered the Fatoosh and loved it. I had him try baklava for the first time and he enjoyed that too. Though we did have a little bit of a wait to get a table, The service was fast and the server was very personable. The food was fresh and had a lot of flavor. I would definately go back.
(4)sarah c.
Please eat here.
(5)Bryan B.
Beirut is my favorite restaurant, anywhere. Sure, I was born in Toledo and I grew up eating Lebanese food, but I've never been able to find such a comfortable spot, serving such amazingly authentic and comforting food. I live in the Bay Area now and there is no lack of amazing dining choices from every country of the world here. I still miss Beirut! Tomorrow I land in Detroit, coming home to visit my family. At the top of my list of things to do while I'm in Michigan is to drive south to Toledo and have dinner at Beirut. I can't wait! P.S. Skip the entrees and go meze(tapas). The appetizers are all things you've probably had before but better than you've ever had them. I dream of kibbi, raw and delicious!!!!!
(5)Emily B.
I always order grape leaves, shish tawook, fatoush, hummus, sauteed mushrooms, and sometimes add various other things. We usually just share it all as a table. I hear the Italian food is also really excellent--but I can't go without ordering all of this delicious Lebanese food, which never leaves me room to try that side of the menu...
(5)Nasli H.
Beirut, I love you and I miss you. I always try and go here when I'm in Toledo. I ate here over the holidays and the food is just as delicious as ever. Sammy the bartender is still there. Love him.
(5)Martin L.
Fantastic kebobs, very reasonable prices, and Middle Eastern produce. Klinger, Jamie Farr from MASH is a friend of the owner, and shows up once in a while.
(5)Suzanne P.
My partner and I were traveling through Toledo. She has traveled the route before and warned me that there were no good restaurants in Toledo. Yelp to the rescue. We saw Mediterranean and thought that might be the best antidote to fast food so we tried Beirut. We opened the door and it was packed with people having a good time - a good sign. My partner had a chicken dish she said was the best she ever had. I ordered baked Kibbi because Kibbi is not always easy to get. My oldest friend is Lebanese, and, over 30 years ago, when she heard that I had never had Lebanese food, she took me home and had her mother make me an incredible meal. One bite of the Kibbi and 30 years melted away; once again I was sitting in Mrs. M's kitchen. The spices were right, everything was right.
(5)Allison Y.
My first time eating Mediterranean food was here at Beirut. I highly recommend trying the grape leaves as an appetizer. However the serving size is very large, 10-12 grape leaves. But very delicious. For my entree I ordered the Beirut Best which is hummus topped with marinated filet tips and special Beirut lemon sauce. The filet tips were so amazing! The service was excellent and fast. The restaurant is also good if you are with people who do not like or want Mediterranean food because they offer some italian dishes as well.
(5)Bryan W.
The Beirut is one of the restaurants I sincerely hope will remain in Toledo for generations to come. This is the first restaurant I ever went to at only 5 days old with some friends from Oak Harbor. One of the last time we ate here we went with some friends from Malibu. They are the family that introduced my dad to this restaurant many years ago. When we arrived we were seated at a table for 14. There was plenty of room to move and eat for a table this large. The family style serving was fun. The food is the true highlight of this restaurant however. I have eaten at many Lebanese and Greek restaurants over the last decade. I will always come back to the Beirut. The grape leaves are cooked perfectly. The hummus is incredible and the combo jumbo is one of the more remarkable dishes I've had the pleasure to consume. The meat is always cooked properly and the salads are delicious. I will recommend this restaurant to anyone eating in Toledo.
(5)Frank K.
The Beirut rates five stars for food, service, and atmosphere. But the cost of drinks drops it down to four stars. The drinks are way too expensive for what you get; it verges on being a rip off.
(4)Rebecca W.
If you love Lebanese food, then the Beirut is the place for you. I no longer live in the Toledo area, but visit the Beirut almost every time I make the trip home to see the family. My favorite thing on the menu are the ara-yes (appetizer) and the lamp chops with rice. I'm not a coffee drinker, but I've been there with people who are, and they have told me that you can't get a better cup of coffee anywhere. The only reason I didn't give this place 5 stars is they have a tendency on busy nights to rush you through your dinner so they can clear the table and seat more people. If you pace yourself and order an appetizer without ordering your meal, then they can't rush you.
(4)Nick M.
My favorite thing about The Beirut is the consistency. I don't think anything has changed since I was a kid. Love the atmosphere, the wait staff, and especially the FOOD! Best Mediterranean in town, and the Italian items (pizza, ravioli) aren't too shabby either.
(5)Neal F.
Used to adore this place. After traveling and spoiling my pallet it's just not the same. The food is good but really over-priced. Last time I ate there I carried out and they gave me packaged stale pita. When dining in they serve fresh homemade pita. I was really disappointed. The fatoosh is usually good but recently I've noticed that they have been serving frozen tomatoes, gross. If you want good, reasonably priced Lebanese go to the Grape Leaf on McCord. I do love their fillet tips and hummus though.
(3)Z R.
I am a Lebanese American who grew up near Dearborn, MI, so I know authentic... this is as good as it gets, without coming from Sito's kitchen. Grape leaves, kibbe, hummus, fatoush, all excellent. It is pricey, which is bad for me, because I will be frequenting. Our service was excellent. Ambiance isn't terrific, but it counts where it matters, in the kitchen and the excellent wait staff.
(5)Laurie A.
Chocies don't really abound in Toldeo and all my online research seemed to point to this Lebanese joint. I was skeptical because, well, (a) it's Toldeo (sorry) and (b) their menu also boasted of italian specialities, including pizza. Got there early to meet a friend and faced with the choice of cruising downtown Toledo or entering the "bar/lounge", I braved the lounge. Wow--I'm greeted by leather boothes, nice bar stools and lots of plastic grapes overhead!! Very cozy. The friendly bartener (owner?) poured me a glass of the $6 Lebanese wine, confidently stating "you don't need a taste. I sell 2 cases of this a night. You will like". Uh, not really but it was ok while I waited and enjoyed reading their "reserve wine list", which included, oddly enough a 1969 Cos D'Estournel, early 70s vintages of various first growths and scads of Beringer reserve cabs. Settled at the table, decided on a vintage unknown Chateauneuf du Pape for like $32. It arrived, a 1997, with warm poofy house made pita. This was an auspicious start. Next up, the most amazing sauteed mushrooms, delicious baba and creamy, lemony hummus. Avoiding the Italian menu (why risk it at that point, although the groaning platters of pasta sure did look good; did not see a pizza in sight), moved onto Lamb shank (ok, good quality meat but just not as amazingly seasoned as....) and beef shwarma (also available in chicken but why do that). All rounded out by a massive fatoosh salad. The service was really friendly. We had a "newbie" waitress--by her definition (she has only been there 10 years). She didn't mind that we wanted to linger over 2-3 turns and we showed our appreciation. Can't say I'd drive back to Toldeo for dinner but if you find yourself on the Michigan/Ohio border and trying to avoid a Chevy's/Chili's/Border Cantina (the worst of the 3) sort of experience, this is absoutely the go to spot.
(4)g p.
There is an abundance of great Mediterranean food in Toledo and the Beirut doesn't place in my top favorites. The atmosphere is nice, but I am not a fan of the food.
(2)paul m.
I grew up being an avid customer of the Beirut until my dreaded visit a few months back. I had gone with a group of 8+ people with everyone ordering a different dish from one another. 6 of us in the group wound up with food poisoning and miserable for the next couple of days. When I came into work a few days later and spoke of this to a few of my coworkers, i learned that it had happened to people they knew as well.
(1)F Z.
Toledo folks take Mediterranean food VERY seriously, and Beirut is a paragon of such cuisine. Like many other restaurants here in Toledo, the exterior of the building is in dire need of a facelift. The interior, however, had been tastefully painted and decorated. One friend commented on how he felt as though he was dining under a tent. Take a look at the ceiling and you'll understand why. The dining area is rather small, and our table was smack dab in the middle of what seemed to be the busiest area of the entire place. All was forgotten and forgiven once the food was brought to our table. Since a couple of us ordered appetizers, I was able to taste the gamut of deliciousness that Beirut offered, which included: -Hummus: Talk about a perfect, creamy blend of chick peas, garlic, and tahini. Hands down, one of the best hummus in town -Pita: These are served looking like small mylar balloons, but they are NOT stuffed. Order the hummus and dip these suckers away. (And be prepared to explode even before the main entree arrives.) -Kibbi: I'm typically not a big fan of fried anything in general, but I found these fried balls of spiced lamb to be absolutely divine -Artichoke hearts: Nicely presented and well sauteed in lemon, this appetizer definitely brought out the distinct flavor of artichoke. -Kabob combo: Since the entire menu looked appetizing and I couldn't decide on just ONE main dish, I opted for the combo. Already stuffed at this point, I made an honest effort to try and finish the dish but to no avail; I ended up boxing 2/3 of it so you can sort of guesstimate how large the portion sizes are at Beirut. The kafta, while oversalted, was still mighty delicious and tender. The same holds true with the juicy and succulent shish kabobs themselves. Additionally, I found the rice to be well-seasoned and plentiful. Our server was incredibly patient and took good care of my party of six. One small complaint I have about Beirut was the sound level, as it was quite apparent that there was about a 10-decibel increase as the evening progressed. It also didn't help that we were sitting next to a soccer mom who had one too many beers. Something about those Lebanese beers, I tell you. Also, be sure to make reservations for lunch and especially for dinner. The host was slightly irked by the fact that we hadn't made prior reservations. Despite living closer to Byblos, I'll happily schlep over to Monroe whenever I need that hummus and kabob fix. Yes, they were THAT amazing.
(5)Rita P.
I would definitely recommend the hummus, the pita bread is fresh from the oven so it's served warm and fluffy to your table! All of the appetizers are so amazing, you can make a dinner with them, but make sure you have a group so you can share, they give plenty. The fatoosh, grape leaves, mushrooms and meat pies are my favorite. The pizza is even good!
(5)David B.
Wonderful food. Plenty of it. Moderate prices. Excellent wait service. Just about full on a Tuesday night? What might that tell me? You'll really love it - if you love the cuisine - and who doesn't? And is there a photo of Jamie Farr on the wall? Who couldn't find it among all the other stars - like the guy who played Radar? Won't you go? Sure he will... don't worry.... and she'll love it as well... What? The first time you're meeting the family? Take them here - you can afford it. Really.
(5)Scott L.
Excellent food which tastes good even when you are only getting it for carry out.
(5)Eli R.
This place is out of this world amazing!!!!!!! I pretty much find it indescribable! You just HAVE TO experience this place!!!!!
(5)Dave H.
I'd give the food four stars, the service one. I've been in here just the one time. Food was great, service and atmosphere were both bad. It was dark like a night club and the waitress was rude to my companion. Not that it affects my rating, but they also had a picture of Bill Cosby on the wall. I'd i were management I'd take that down.
(2)Sam T.
I went on a Saturday night and it was packed. I understand why! The food was phenomenal and very authentic. I tried the Lebanese part of the menu (tabouli, hummus, fattoush) and it was the best Lebanese I've ever had. I'm interested in trying the Italian menu next time I go. The waitress was friendly but disappeared for about half an hour while we were done eating. That's the only reason I'm giving it a 4 instead of a 5. I'm definitely going back and telling all my friends about it. You've gotta go if you're in the toledo area!
(4)Anthony N.
Hearty portions will definitely fill you up! Shish kabob was tender and juicy, the shish kaftka was also very tasty. I was in a food coma the rest of the night after eating my whole dinner.
(3)Eric R.
LOL @ Heather B. You can watch them make the pita in the kitchen. Please don't use Yelp to spread lies just because you don't know what authentic is. Hope whatever is making you so miserable gets better. Thanks!
(5)Laura P.
Worst food I have had in over a year. Overpriced extremely busy since it is the day after Christmas. But that is no excuse for cold food overcooked swimming in oil. The only good thing about this place was the server Alisha, the humus, and my glass of wine. This is my second time coming there, and I will not be back. The grape leaf diner is a much better destination for this type of food then the Beirut , and half the price.
(2)Jim I.
This was our first trip to Beirut and our first Lebanese experience. We have attempted many times to dine here but the parking lot was full, so we got here early on a Thursday before everybody got out of work. We call it the 4:55 shuffle. Upon entering the greeting was friendly, the place was dark but cozy, and at 4:55 pm we had our choice of seats and thus selected a booth near the bar. I am a Yukon Jack drinker and was pleasantly surprised that an ethnic restaurant stocked it as I have come to realize that few do. We ordered Grape Leaves, Hummus, and fresh warm Pita Bread for our appetizers. When I first read about Grape Leaves I thought ...nah ...does not sound good to me. I had to try them and I was WRONG, they were delicious. The Hummus was nothing like I had before. I did not care for Hummus... till now. I guess it matters who makes it. The Pita Pockets were hot off the press; warm and tender. We enjoyed our very filling appetizers... down to the last bites. Service Service was attentive and friendly. They made us feel warm and welcome and we did. Main Course We ordered the Combo Jumbo ... Shish Kafta, Shish kabob Beef, Shish kabob Chicken served on a bed of rice and onion and a separate plate of fries. It was delicious and enough for two. We ate 2/3 and took the other 1/3 home. PLUS They kept the warm pitas coming, My wife did not have to use her steak knife, a butter knife cut the beef! They wrapped our take home box in plastic to prevent car spillage. Bathroom was clean...Yay! HEALTH PLUS We observed a young man in the kitchen area sneeze in a manner as not to contaminate anything. Minus My Yukon Jack and Cokes were $7. That is a stretch for that liquor except Key West and NYC. I know b/c I am Yukon Jim. Next time Ill stick with beer. The Stella Artois were $3.25 and that is awesome and made up for it. OVERALL Yes, we are going back. We now like Lebanese food. Thank You Beirut.
(4)Bash N.
Great lebanese food. I've had lebanese food in UAE and Jordan. It's very comparable.. Good service. The food was served fast. The Fatayer should have been served with some sauce and provided hummus for the pita bread instead of butter
(4)Heather B.
Cold store bought pitas served with our hummus. Appetizer ( hummus ) came out with meal. No air conditioning ( 82° outside). 1 waitress for the entire restaurant. Fattoush salad didn't have one shred of lettuce. The chicken shawarma consisted of grilled chicken chunks with large burnt grill marks. The highlight of the meal was receiving the check so we could get the hell out of there.
(1)Leigh S.
This place comes heavily recommended from locals and it was definitely an enjoyable meal. I came with a large group so we got a variety of appetizers. I was very glad that they brought an abundance of fresh vegetables so that I could enjoy a ton of hummus without eating sixteen pitas. The lamb shanks were stupendous. If I were to return, this would be my meal. The other appetizers that we ordered were not incredibly memorable. That being said, we ate enough of them that we were not even hungry when the entrees came. This was unfortunate, because the portions were HUGE. My tablemates seemed to enjoy their meals, a range of the standard meat entrees. I ordered the Foul Mudammas, which was good but way too oily.
(3)Rick T.
I went to The Beirut with a friend who described it as his "death-row meal" (i.e. if he could only have one meal, this would be it). It looks like a bit of a dive, but the food is great. I had the Beirut Best (beef tips on top of hummus) and we shared the fatoosh, hummus, grape leaves, mushrooms and labanee appetizers. I'm not a cheese fan, so while the rest of the table raved, I abstained from the labanee. Everything else, was great. The mushrooms, which looked like run-of-the-mill sauteed mushrooms, were fantastic. Who knew mushrooms could taste so good. The hummus is creamy and has a pleasant lemon-garlic flavor. The beef tips were tender and spiced perfectly. The restaurant clearly takes care to make sure that every dish is special. I live in Cincinnati, but this spot in Toledo (200 miles away) will be an annual destination.
(5)Shawn M.
To be honest I am torn on this review. I always say service is half of the experience and I still feel that way. If YELP would allow a 1/2 star review I would split it down the center and give them a 2.5 star rating....I would give them a full 2.5 out of 5 on food and taste and I would rate them 0 out of 2.5 on service. Unfortunately the last 4 or 5 times we have been there our wait staff has been horrible We seem to get the same lady who barely visits the table for refills and request and only makes herself visible to take our order and deliver the food. I really wish they would get the service side o their business together because it would make it a much more enjoyable experience being that this place is a Toledo Staple. We will try a few more times and see if they get it right and I will update the review accordingly.
(3)N H.
Very, very tasty. Some of the best middle eastern/Lebanese food I've ever had. The only problem is the prices are quite high. It's a fancy restaurant with white tablecloths and it's a bit more extravagant than I would have liked. Overall, I'd love to visit again but the prices are just too much.
(4)Ryan G.
Finally tried this place after driving past it so many time. Honestly one of the best meals I've ever had. The workers and the owner are extremely nice and helpful. I would very much recommend it to anyone. In my my opinion, it may be a little costly but try alot of the different appetizers. You'd be amazed how much you'd like even if you don't know what it is. Besides they will explain in great detail what it is.
(5)Jenna H.
My all time favorite restaurant and one of the only places I eat in Toledo when I visit family. I can't NOT eat here when I am in the 419!!! When I am in the mood for a healthy, fresh Lebanese meal, I dream about The Beruit. Every dish is absolute perfection-- the best grape leaves I have ever tasted (trust me, I have tried many) fattoush, hummus and raw kibbi. Their lamb dishes are always so juicy and tender. You really can't go wrong with anything on the menu. For the picky eater in your family, there are also your basic American options.They serve fresh, warm baked pitas to the table for starters. This is the only place I can say that I could eat here once a week and never get sick of. If they had a Cleveland location, my life would be complete!!!!!
(5)Calvin A.
This is hands down one of the top restaurants in the United States. As a Lebanese person, I long for Beirut (and its sister restaurant Byblos). Toledo has the best Lebanese food in the country, and I've missed it ever since living in San Francisco and Oakland. When it comes to quality and service, Beirut outperforms every restaurant I've been to in the Bay Area, LA, and New York. It is world class all around and a Toledo institution. Compared to the cities I work in now, prices here are remarkably low given the quality level. The Falafel, Shish Tawook, Shish Kafta, etc. have no equals outside of Toledo. You can get good Lebanese in nearby Dearborn and Windsor too, but Beirut and Byblos step it up a notch. Anyone visiting Toledo owes it to themselves to eat at this restaurant. If during the summer, also try to hit a classic Arab festival like St. George. The Lebanese and Arab community in Toledo is what I miss most about the Glass City. This restaurant is at the heart and soul of it.
(5)Vicki V.
Fantastic find! Passing through on our way to Dearborn and couldn't have been happier. Food was awesome, service so friendly and welcoming. Fresh warm pita bread, fabulous hummus, very affordable. Baklava amazing. Worth our 8 hour drive for sure!!
(5)Jacob L.
One of the best in Toledo. Period. There are lots to choose from in the Toledo area, but Beirut does it best. Have yet to have a bad experience there or bad food or bad service. The wine selection is fantastic, along with a couple of beers as well from the region. The baby lamb chops, medium rare + medium cooked, they are the best. Like I said, I've yet to have a bad meal and I've had quit a few dishes there. My favorite thing to do is get one entree for the two of us, and then a few sides, and we just eat family style, the best way to experience Beirut. One entree less than what's in your party, and get a few sides, and just split everything. Cheers
(5)Andrea S.
Hummus was good. Nothing else positive to say
(1)Scott B.
My first time there and i was impressed by the great food and service...fatoosh,grape leaves,and baby lamb chops with rice...for some reason the couple who came with us said try the french fries....they were the best fries i had in a long time...
(4)Ben K.
I was amazed at how bad our food was and what a good reputation this place has. Our party had 3 dishes: arayes kabob, broiled chicken, and chicken shawarma. They were all very bad and not at all authentic Mediterranean. The only thing that was decent was the fattoush. The final insult was the bill which would have been high for good food, let alone this low quality fare. Very disappointing.
(1)Renee T.
I only get to here about once a year. But, this is definitely one of the best restaurants in Toledo. They have been in business for years and a lot of their staff have been around just as long. Expect good authentic food and good service. This food and experience has never been recreated in any other city I lived in. If you are looking for a new modern atmosphere, this is not a place for you. Labib, I will be thinking about your food until the next time I'm in town.
(5)Ivory H.
Was excited to try this place after reading such rave reviews on the internet! To make a long story short, I don't understand why people love this place so much! The decor was horrible and smelled of cigarettes (even though we don't smoke in public here in Ohio - they must do it after hours), there were stains on the chairs in their lobby, stains on the carpet, and dusty light fixtures. The host didn't make eye contact with us while seating, all she did was look down and point at the table and tell the young man to give us water. They brought us the puffy bread (some of it was burnt, some of it wasn't). The waitress came after ten seconds and asked us to order, I hadn't had the time to even pick out what I wanted. I got chicken schwarma (#3 - correct me if I am wrong). The chicken was actually decent, the rice was cold and chewy. $15 for mine, my husbands was the same and he got twice the meat. My son got a decent pizza and I liked the pizza more than my meal. I can't say I liked this place, because after I finished all my food I still was not satisfied. The waitress we had was very nice; however, I think I wont be back. Want a good place to go? TRY ZINGOS!
(2)Brad B.
I've never been to Lebanon but I doubt if they have lebanese food that's better than the Beirut.
(5)Clifford B.
This place is terrible. The bread was flat with no rise. The garlic spread had chunks of garlic. The lentil soup was ice cold and when my wife asked about it, she was told that "some people like it cold". I attempted to order a fatoosh salad with chicken swarma meat on top and was charged $23. Preposterous. We asked about the price and was told it is two different entrees. Completely frustrating. I eat middle eastern food three times a week in Dearborn and this was completely disappointing.
(1)Lucero D.
This is one of my favorite places to eat. We discovered it at a local food show shortly after we got married. Any time we can we stop there to get some fresh hummus, pitas, fatoush salad, kafta, arayes and shish of many kinds. A bottle of red Chateau Kefraya pairs nicely with the meal. The service is always good. They have a little deli now that is open for lunch. I haven't been there yet, but my husband and brother say it's good.
(5)Caitlin S.
Best Lebanese food ever!! I have been going to the Beirut since I was a little girl and I have yet to find a Lebanese restaurant that's better. The food is authentic and taste's just like my Siti's and mom's! If you are new to Lebanese food or maybe just the Beirut, go with someone who has been before or knows what to order that way you get the best that the Beirut has to offer!
(5)Jordan K.
Pro-tip: If you're going to order the kibbeh, make sure you have a couple of friends to help you eat it. On second thought, pretty much all the dishes, appetizers included, are huge and have extreme next-day's-lunch potential. Way to go on that, Hajjars! Service is always friendly and there is such an old-school feel to this place. I never go here without running into people I know, so it feels special, warm, and familiar. This is a place where Toledoans have been bringing their families for years and I'm happy I get to go now as an adult.
(4)Roxie R.
Not impressed. The meat I got was dry and underwhelming. The service was ok but I would rather go to Michigan for better food
(2)Nick C.
This is my favorite restaurant in Toledo. These people know what their doing and it shows in every plate. Be prepared to pay for your experience (a little pricey, but worth it). Best Fattoush. Perfectly ripe tomatoes, green peppers, cucumbers, and onions. And the crunchy pita on top sets it off! Their fresh bakes Pita is sooo goood! It usually comes right from the oven. If you're not watching your calories go for the Garlic Pita, it is excellent! This is one of the only restaurants I'll order Lamb Kibbeh from. I feel very safe ordering raw read meat because the restaurant is very clean and professional. The meat is so buttery and delicious! Forego the Beef Kibbeh and pay the extra for the Lamb! Worth it! One surprising dish is the French Onion! Super Tasty! Entree: I love the Steak Kabob, Pizza, Shrimp, and Tawook. However, I usually load up on Hummus, Fattoush, Kibbe, and Tabouli. So Fresh so GOOD!
(5)Mike P.
There is no need for a long, detailed review here, so I'll keep it short and sweet. In a town with many excellent middle eastern restaurants, The Beirut is the best. They have a huge menu, give you huge servings, and have excellent food quality and service. It's practically a Toledo institution. Even my friends from Dearborn and LA rate this "five stars."
(5)Binnan O.
Ordered: Lamb Kibbeh, Grape leaves, Chicken Schwaerma Ambiance: Pretty old-fashioned and uninspiring/forgettable decor hidden in a simple brick building. Service was actually very friendly and my coffee was kept topped off the whole meal although the dinner rush came in just as we were leaving. Food: Be warned they do serve endless warm pita bread that can easily get full off of! The puffed pita itself had a very plain bread-like taste which was not unpleasant but different than the taste and texture of the more foccacia-like variety of pita bread. We ate ours with the lamb kibbeh which was actually very tasty. Sure it looks like a massive pile of pink poop and it IS raw meat with its associated texture but the flavor made up for it. You can easily share this between 6 people depending on how squeamish everyone is. I normally don't like grape leaves because they usually have such a heavy/overwhelming red-wine flavor but these were plain with a hearty meat-rice filling, I wish I could have something in-between. As my entree, I got the chicken schwarma with rice (you can get it with fries) and was very disappointed. The rice was undercooked with a mushy exterior and hard center, completely unedible. The chicken itself was OK texture and moisture-wise but it was served in large un-prepped chunks and had a plain garlic taste. Schwarma in my book should have spices beside garlic (e.g. a spice-blend called 'ras el hanout') and be cubed/chopped and seared. The presentation was horrible with the chicken being served over bagged pre-shredded lettuce. The portion WAS absolutely monstrous but the quality of the actually dish was just soo poor. Overall I was underwhelmed and especially appalled at the lack of culinary execution. This place seems to cater to people who desire large quantities of "ethnic-tasting" but ultimately Americanized food (i.e. bland, non-spicy, not-too-different). The fact that they offer butter packets with their pita and fries with their schwarma also make me question their commitment to authenticity here... Perhaps the other dishes are better but I honestly don't plan on coming back here again.
(2)Doug T.
I had the Beirut Filet, medium-rare and it was perfect. Service was great even though it was a Saturday evening and the place was packed. The only negative was a very minor one. I ordered a Scotch and soda, and the house Scotch was a little below par. If you order a cocktail I'd recommend specifying the brand of liquor
(5)Tina B.
Easily the worst food I've ever eaten in a restaurant (or ever). I had some kafta and chicken, and I could barely stomach a bite of it. The complimentary pita was even stale. The place was busy and packed, and was recommended by a local so I was shocked that the food could be so bad. Maybe we came on an off night, but everybody at the table only took a few bites of their food and couldn't finish. It was pretty infuriating when we saw how much our check was too!
(1)Aaron H.
I travel to Toledo quite a bit for work, and Toledo isn't necessarily a culinary epicenter. If anyone has other suggestions in Toledo, please let me know. Having said that, Beirut could be one of my favorite places I have eaten over the past year. My boss and I stopped in a few months ago for dinner and both loved it. He is French and travels internationally often which speaks volumes about Beirut. This joint isn't anything special from the outside, and inside is kinda cluttered with tons of stuff hanging on the walls. It was fairly crowded on a Monday evening, but we were served immediately. Warm pita bread is served out of the gate, so good. The waitress was a great help. She explained the menu items in detail, and recommended a Lebanese beer called Almaza. It's a light pilsner. She also recommended the ara'yes which is kafta in pitas fried to a crisp... basically mini meat calzones. They were delicious, and it's a huge serving for an appetizer. Easily enough for 4 people. I ordered the shish kafta for my entree. It's chopped lamb, onions, parsley charbroiled served with rice and fries. The 1/2 order is plenty, couldn't even finish it. The kafta was cooked to perfection, crispy outside with tender juicy center, every bite was packed with spices.
(5)Sarah M.
This is the best middle eastern restaurant in Toledo. I particularly like their fresh pitas with butter I can never get enough! I tried the cheese pizza, grilled chicken, and sample some steak from hubby's. I think the food is of high quality and the atmosphere is just perfect for a hot date!
(5)Mariam G.
Honestly, the worst lebanese cuisine ever! I have gone to a gazilllion Lebanese restaurants throughout Detroit, Toledo, LA, and Chicago, and this was by far the worst!!!!!! Overly priced, poor quality, and zero quantity. You will leave the restaurant and want to stop elsewhere afterwards to complete your meal. Possibly the Burger King few miles down. Grape leaves were dry and bland. Probably sitting in the fridge for days. The kafta was horrible and gave me serious acid reflux. Bread was cold and freezer burned. Nothing was fresh. I guess the people who give this place 5 stars are people who have never experienced real traditional middle eastern food. Also, for some unknown reason, the waiter makes a unilateral decision to combine our entrees into one plate without even asking us whether we wanted fries or rice with our entrees and decides on his own. Very small portions, menu is overly priced, and zero quantity. Will never step foot in this dark, dull, and gloomy atmosphere AGAIN! I come to later find out, the waiter was the OWNER! I guess it all makes sense after all.
(1)Veronica W.
Love Beirut! We always get raw kafta, fatoosh, hummus. I also like their grape leaves and meat pies. Their pizza is always good. It's not a trip home to Toledo without hitting up Beirut.
(5)Dr. E.
Very good looking Lebanese restaurant with yummy food. I was surprised to find a nice Lebanese restaurant like this in the middle of Toledo. A little higher priced than similar restaurants I go to in Beverly Hills area.
(4)Abe R.
You could go on and on about just how great this place is, because it really is that good. The food, the service, and the quality would make this establishment a stalwart in any city across America. I have lived in Chicago, NY, Seattle, Denver and San Diego and could easily see this place with the same fame and fanfare in any of those places. That being said, it really isn't possible for me to try and tell you what is good and what I order because I always vary it up each time I come home to visit my parents. All I can tell you is that you get what you pay for here and then some... Enjoy Suckas'!!!
(5)Evy O.
Awesome food with generous portions. Make sure to go there with an appetite. The only downside is they will not let you order smaller portions haha. I got the lamb shank(best I've ever had). The bread is fantastic, so are the desserts. A bit pricy but worth it!
(5)Emily Y.
I'm here from out of state and we wanted to try some local middle eastern cuisine, as we are Lebanese. Let me start by saying this place was far from authentic and I do not recommend anyone coming here, especially if you're not of middle eastern decent and not familiar with the cuisine. We ordered fattoush for starters, this is a salad, it's supposed to have: lettuce, tomatoes, onions, pita chips, mint, lemon juice, olive oil, semac....theirs only consisted of tomatoes, onions and cucumber. ..no lettuce, minimal seasoning and few pita chips. Next, we ordered #1 to share...This was kefta, grape leaves, meat pie, kabob and rice. The grape leaves were bland, the kefta was BURNT to a crisp, the rice was dry and flavorless, the kabob looked like it was stuffed in sausage wrap. When we voiced our opinion to the female owner she said " well of course, what'd you expect it's not home cooked meal!" Very rudely and as if this poor service and food were standard and normal in their eyes. It was an all around bad experience, from food to the service....stay clear of this restaurant; it's not authentic in any way.
(1)Faith C.
I've always been a fan of the food! The grape leaves and tabouli are my favorite! And surprisingly, it's a great place to get a steak- the Beirut filet portion is huge, especially for the price! I usually split it with someone because it's too much for me. (Whereas at most steak houses, the portions are only half the size for much more!) Last year, I would have said that my biggest complaint was that the service was slow so I used to get take out more often than eating in. BUT I recently dined in and they have changed their waitresses. The service was so quick and our waitress was really good!! I can't wait to go again!
(5)Dustin H.
Recently, we had some vegetarian friends in from New York. Any time we have visitors, we try to show them our favorite places, and the Beirut is on that list. They open at 4pm on saturdays, and we pulled into the parking lot right before 4. Being the first customers of the evening, we got to pick our table (a booth in the corner) and hunkered down over some amazing bloody marys. We ordered off the appetizer menu, and found everything to be as perfect as every other time we've visited. The lebanese garlic bread is heavenly... grilled pita stuffed with an addictive garlic spread. It's quite possibly my one most favorite food item. The yogurt dip was fresh and clean, and the hummus was good. The hot, fresh, small, puffy pita breads are perfect for snacking. Break them open, and fill with your favorite things. Feta? Check. Olives? Check. Baba ghanouj? Check. The service at the Beirut is always great, even when they are slammed. And by that, I mean any weekend night, and quite frequently any week night as well. The bar area has really great dimly lit booths, and the bar tender is a real sweetheart. For the price, the Beirut is a real treat. Not very expensive, but you feel like you're treating yourself to something special. Needless to say, our New York friends fell in love with the joint.
(4)Joe C.
OMG! I am SOOOO disappointed! The beirut cannot even make a fatoosh. I can't even summon the energy to write a review. They are off the list. Good bye cruel lebanese restaurant.
(1)Laura J.
I'm actually shocked by the glowing reviews for this place. The fact that menu boasts both an array of Middle Eastern and Italian dishes kinda says it all. I met a friend for dinner a couple of weeks ago. I ordered shawarma and after the waitress took our order she plunked down a bottle of ketchup without being asked. Apparently that's how the shawarma is eaten here. My friend had a combination plate with some things she liked and some things she didn't. I thought the food was fine. On the plus side the fresh bread was great, and I loved that they serve it with butter instead of a more traditional garlic spread. Who doesn't love hot bread with butter? The servings were huge and the food was decent. I admit I'm 15 minutes from Dearborn, so I'm a little spoiled. I think it would be excellent for groups. The kids could order pizza and everyone would be happy.
(3)Ted M.
Dined at Beirut on Monday as a guest of a Toledo based client. I figured the place must be good when you pass an autograph picture (amongst many other celebs) of Billy Joel during the River of Dreams days, on your way into the place. My client is a frequent visitor to Beirut and seemed to know the staff as family. He ordered a variety of eats for the table and everything was delicious. I highly recommend checking this restaurant out when visiting Toledo.
(5)Brian R.
One of the best traditional Lebanese place to eat in town. They been around for years from what i can tell. The food is very good for the area. Don't know any other place that is as good or consistent as this place. I love the hummus, grape leaves and tabouli from here. They have the best pita breads that is for sure. My friends love the kibi here it seems. I always get the Filet Tips or broiled chicken here and have not been able to order anything else. Only thing I wish they do is update the place. I know its suppose to feel like the old times but just a little touch up would make this place feel less "down".
(4)Kelly Y.
I don't usually comment when I see a place already has a bunch of other reviews...but....I cannot stay quiet about The Beirut!!! 5 whole stars! The food, the food, the food!!! And the ambiance is perfect: dim lighting with cute little beaded chandeliers above the booth tables. And the food!!! I have had many, many versions of "Mediterranean" food prior to visiting The Beirut. But I knew this is different as soon as I sat down. They brought over a basket of the most puffy, pillowy pita bread I have ever seen. You know they have just come out of the oven cuz they are still puffed with hot air. A little smear of butter and I was smiling from ear to ear!! Then came the kibbes. I got the fried version with cooked lamb inside the football shaped bulgur wheat shell. (They also have the version with raw lamb. But I was not brave enough, yet.) The kibbes were way yummier than any other I have had. And then...my entree came: a Flintstone sized roasted lamb shank with vegetables, potato and rice. Oh..my...so tender, so homey yet so exotic! I gave it my best effort, and I still had more than half of the meal to take home. And yes, it was even better the next day. I can't thank my friends Anne and Andy enough for taking me to this delicious place!!! I look forward to my next visit.
(5)Brent L.
Even though I was not very familiar with Lebanese food before coming here for lunch, my wife and I were not disappointed. Their entrees are a bit pricy but with the size of their portions, it is well worth it .
(5)Stephanie K.
Always fabulous - Every time! This place is an 'old school' Toledo establishment, complete with vintage interior, and a little dust. However, it is known as THE place for Amazing Lebanese food. My favorite entree is Beirut's Best. All week long I crave the grape leaves though....truly delicious. There is also crazy good Fatoush here. Bring a group of friends, order a bunch of stuff, and share. You won't be sorry. Even our picky kids love it- although not adventurous eaters, they adore the pizza, and filet. Go figure. :) Also, they tend to pour very full glasses of wine, which is a nice little bonus on top of the amazing food. Happy eating!
(5)J H.
My hometown favorite hands down. I get to Toledo every couple of months and Beirut is always part of the plan. I had the pleasure of growing up in Toledo with a Lebanese neighbor, Bassima, who taught me to love home cooked Lebanese food. Beirut is the closest thing I have found to Bassima's cooking. I have tried everyone's version of Grape Leaves and none ever comes as close to Bassima's as Beirut's (and they might be even better if that's possible). Some of my other favorite dishes besides the GL's at Beirut areTabbouli, Fatoush, the RICE that is served with all the entree's, chicken swarma, Beirut's Best beef dish, fallafel, baked kibbe, hummus and veggies and then, of course, the Turkish coffee! I could go on and on, just know if you have the chance to go - do so. Ambiance is not fancy, but you will have nice hard working people who are genuinely pleased to serve you a meal that is really special. Weekend reservations are a must, and if parking lot is full you can park across side street in the church parking lot.
(5)Jen L.
The food is amazingly fresh and appetizing. Perfect combination of spices. Would suggest there services for catering party's. sadly there catering skills triumph there restaurant menu.
(5)Christopher B.
We've eaten in the main dining room here before and had a good experience, but recently we ate in the quick service/carry-out part of the restaurant, and it was great as well. First, in spite of the water advisory, they were open. Second, the lady who took our order and served us was very kind, attentive, and accommodating. Third, which probably goes without saying, the food was great. The baked kibbeh has nuts and spices which are different than our family recipe, but are very delicious; it fattier than some. The grape leaf rolls are perfect (Beirut and Grape Leaf Express both have better grape leaf rolls than I have ever had in any other city). The fried kibbeh is great. The green beans were a bit too grown up (herbed) for my five year olds, but great for me and the mrs. We didn't get any raw kibbeh on this visit, but have carried it out on several occasions and would highly recommend it; the Lebanese grandparents say it is as good as homemade; it's also fun for dinner parties and big get-togethers.
(5)Justin B.
While I was visiting my girlfriend at college in mid April, 2011, she decided to take me out to dinner and while we were deciding where to eat, we came across a couple places in the Toledo area. We decided that Beirut would be a good option since she had had Mediterranean food and it sounded good to me. When we got there, I was personally wow'd at the old style mid-eastern decor. When ordering, the waitress was very helpful in explaining some of the unfamiliar menu items since most of them were things that we have never heard of. We decided to order the taboulli and hummus for an appetizer and were exceptionally pleased with both. Things we both knew were homemade. The hummus and taboulli were a perfect match with the pitas which were some of the best I've ever had. We decided to order the #10 combo with all three meat (lamb,chicken, beef) shiskabobs. We chose this menu item as the waitress suggested and we couldn't have been happier. The combo was served relatively quick on a large, family size plate, nicely garnished over a bed of rice pilaf. The beef we asked to be medium rare, and the chicken could not have been more tender. The lamb, I would have to say, would be my least favorite because it was served in a sausage form, and not as whole lamb, but still good regardless. The appetizers we had also went well with the meal as a whole along with the pitas, which were bottomless. We ended up too full to continue and ended up taking some home and eating the rest the next day. I would recommend Beirut to anyone interested in mediterranean, lebanese, or italian. Although we didn't have any share of their Italian selection, I have no doubt that it would be a great choice, along with any of their other menu items. Enjoy!
(4)Tim M.
I've been a chef for many years, and this is my first real experience with an authentic Middle eastern menu. That's a shame because now I can see what I was missing. good food and service here. so this is REAL pita bread huh? I won't be able to buy pita from the stores anymore, oh well. I will definetley return!
(4)Brett S.
Wow, what an amazing find in such a small Midwest town! While I'd personally been to Toledo many times before, I'd never had the pleasure of eating here until my most recent trip to Ann Arbor with my wife. She gets the credit for the find...thanks to Yelp! :-) Thanks to all of you locals who provided such great and thorough reviews as it's exactly why we decided to try this great restaurant. During our particular experience on a Monday night, we had a rough time trying to select a wine that was actually in-stock, but after the third attempt the manager recommended a great wine similar (and better) than our last choice...and it was delicious. The food was terrific, flavorful, and of enormous proportions. Obviously, they had adapted the dishes to meet the requirements of the local palate (lots of french fries and pickles), but overall had a pretty authentic flair. I had the shish kebobs which were perfectly cooked and had lots of good flavor; however, they could have had some type of dipping sauce to finish it off. My wife had the Beirut Filet Tips which was a meal for two or more people -- it was huge! The combination was nicely done, but the special sauce was a bit too heavy and too bitter for our tastes. Even when mixed with the rice, it still over-powered the actual ingredients. Price was reasonable and we had plenty of left-overs for the next day's lunch. Will definitely plan on coming back next year on our annual treck back to Ann Arbor. Highly recommend this to anyone driving through or whom live anywhere near Toledo. Enjoy!
(5)Tim B.
This is supposedly the best in Toledo. I am going to have to "stir the pot" and definitely disagree. First and foremost, the puffy bread is served with butter. That is not authentic at all. Second of all, most entrees exceed the $20 mark. With food in that price range, I expect flavor and something that is memorable. The kafta and kebabs are seasoned with maybe a bit of salt and pepper and lemon and maybe bay leaf or parsley. The house rice is basic and flavored with chicken stock only. If you want bland food, this is the right spot for you. Most food that hails from this area originally would contain some sort of spice flavor profile. This place definitely could benefit from using cumin, paprika, oregano, mint, coriander, etc.....or even 7 spice. If you want less-expensive Middle Eastern food that tastes good, save some money and try Tiger Bakery or either of the markets on Dorr St. Don't get me wrong, Beirut is nice and popular, their food just needs a "makeover."
(2)Megan V.
We had dinner at the Beirut on a recent Monday evening. The restaurant wasn't overly crowded. We were seated promptly and given warm pita bread immediately. We ordered grape leaves, olives, artichoke hearts, and hummus to start- all of which were excellent. Our party of four selected both the chicken and beef schwarma as dinner entrees. Both were great but the beef was probably the better of the two. In fact, the portions were so large that we could have done just fine with only the appetizers! I've been to this restaurant several times and have never had a bad meal or bad service. Highly recommended!
(5)Mandy C.
Loved this place, the hummus was very good, the pita bread was fresh. I had the Arayes plate and my Mister had the lamb shank. Mine was delicious, the kafta was flavorful, with a little kick. Huge portions, made two meals easily. The Lamb shank was very tender and yummy. Fell right off the bone. They gave us free baklava since it was our first visit, we were sold! Large portions, and very good food. Worth the money, I know it's a little pricey, but both orders lasted more than one meal for us.
(5)Hello K.
Beirut has gone downhill. Example: the Beirut best - which was once actually the best item on the menu, now is a bowl of grease and gristle. Consider renaming this dish to the Beirut worst.
(1)B C.
After hearing about this place for years and how good it was, my guests and I couldn't help be disappointed. The shish twook wasn't anything I couldn't have made at home and the filet tips was similar in flavor to a dish that's popular at Trotter's Tavern in Bowling Green. Plus the service was pedestrian at best. No help with the menu, no drink suggestions and very little attention. The only reason I'm not giving two stars is the grape leaves. They're fantastic.
(3)Tyler H.
Toledo is known for its Lebanese population, to the point that its most famous celebrity is Jamie Farr and it had (and probably still has) a notable Lebanese mafia presence. And thus, it's expected that there should be some excellent Mediterranean food. Beirut is known as one of the local gold standards of the genre. Despite growing up in Sylvania, I hadn't ever made it out here before, as Byblos was closer. I dig the dark, old school, cocktail lounge feeling of the place. It harkens back to a time when you could take your clients out for a few drinks and do business instead of going home to your wife. The tables are a little packed in, but the booths are cozy and set back. I'm no expert in Mediterranean food, but the hummus is smooth and slightly tangy, the shish kabob was cooked perfectly medium rare and had a good size portion of beef, and the shish kafta was excellent! Meals come with really good, puffed out, pocket bread, which I promptly stuffed to bursting with a little bit of everything, creating a tasty mess. Of note was the cheese that is served as a side. Something like tangy, lemony, cream cheese, it was a great accompaniment to the dish. I can't speak for the Italian fare, nor for the things that I know I don't like, such as the kibbe and grape leaves, but I enjoyed what I had immensely. Beirut is a Toledo tradition that I imagine will be around for as long as the city remains.
(4)Bradley A.
The waitress was friendly. I tried the Baba Ghanouj, Hummus B Thahini, Meatless Grape Leaves, and Falafel Sandwich. The Falafel Sandwich was the best but the Baba Ghanouj was a little too smokey, and the Grape leaves too lemony. Overall not bad.
(3)Jill H.
Best Mediterranean food on Toledo ! Hands Down! They make their own pita bread on site daily ! The kibbi is great ! A little more on the expensive side for Mediterranean In Toleo however, totally worth the price . Amazing food, great service !
(5)Margaret D.
Awesome lunch and dinner this week! Introduced an out of town colleague to the fine fare and dependable service @ the Beirut. We will be returning! Thank you Labib!
(5)Neil B.
Had high expectations for this place but my chicken shwarma was way overdone leaving tough hard to chew unappealing chicken. Maybe I'll go back maybe not dont get the shwarma.
(2)Jeff H.
The class of Toledo. Happy eating :)
(5)U B.
We stopped over here on our way to Chicago. It's safe to say we're never going back again. While the service was friendly, it wasn't exactly the most professional (we were barely halfway through our massive fatoosh when the dinner arrived). No complaints about portions-they are huge. It's too bad the food was so salty that neither my husband nor I could actually go through our meals. I had ordered a shish kabab platter and he had ordered the Beirut Best. My meat was done to my likeness, but extremely salty. The accompanying rice was greasy and over salted. The fries were okay. My husband, who is really easy to please, could not get through his plate. His problem: meat too salty. I don't know if it's a Toledo thing-the highway was being salted because of the snow-maybe that was the inspiration? The Turkish coffee my husband had was a bland mix between Turkish coffee and instant coffee. I don't know if they were having an off night, but...really bad food.
(1)Arnie N.
Good food, lots of it, at decent prices. Fresh baked pitas FTW! Service is usually quite good, the occasional off night by a server is to be expected. I tend to stick to the more Middle-Eastern and sandwich options, the Italian tomato sauces seem to be a bit more acidy than I care for.
(4)Yarko K.
One of the top five best restaurants in the city. A great place to go with family and friends to enjoy a great meal and bottle of wine. Fantastic food, quality service, and great ambiance. Diverse menu includes portion sizes that encourage sharing. You will not be disappointed.
(5)C M.
GREEK SALAD was yum yum yum. All the food was great. Our server seemed a bit harassed, it was a full house. But still, that's not my problem. Great Toledo treasure.
(4)Pamela T.
Having Lebanese mom who is an amazing cook makes me pretty critical when visiting Lebanese restaurants. I've tried them all over the country, and Beirut is the closest to her food. Delicious; I highly recommend!
(5)James R.
Love this place, super good and huge portions you can split any meal with another person and still be full!!!
(5)Mo P.
The Beirut is where it's at. Huge portions of delicious Mediterranean food, nice wine menu, and the drinks from Sammy are spot on. The price is fair for the quality and quantity of food you will receive. I've never had a problem with the service here, either. No other Med. place in Toledo comes close.
(5)Molly S.
Three words: Baby Lamb Chops. Two More Words: Ara-Yes. (Is that two words?) One Word: Delicious.
(4)Han Y.
Hands down, Beirut's shiskabob is the best I've ever had in my life. Back at home, we have our fair share of mediterranean offerings - but none can compete with the food at Beirut. If you don't trust my opinion - maybe you'll trust Bill Cosby's? He has an autographed picture in the restaurant. Apparently, he's a fan too.
(5)Brian I.
We accidentally found Beirut one evening while driving through Toledo, and every time I find myself in Toledo I make the effort to stop in a Beirut in the hopes that homemade pita is still available. The decor probably hasn't changed much since the 80's - and that adds to the charm of this accidental find. But, back to the pita... delicious and the perfect accompaniment to ordering a long list of appetizers and sharing around the table. On our most recent trip to Beirut, we had the meatless grape leaves, sauteed zucchini (excellent!), foul mudammas (drool!), the house salad, hommus and leban (homemade yogurt). Unfortunately, if you miss the fresh pita, the alternative, cold pitas from a bag, is not nearly as exciting. But the rest of the menu items hold their own. We've had good and bad service over the years, but overall, the service is friendly and attentive. There are a lot of families and it's always crowded when we arrive, adding to the friendly and festive atmosphere.
(4)Yousuf J.
I feel this place is a bit overrated. I suppose I have high expectations for Mediterranean cuisine because we have a decent sized Middle Eastern community in Toledo, and we are less than an hour from Dearborn, where you can enjoy the best Middle Eastern food in North America. Regardless, the food here is underwhelming. From the falafel to the baba ghanouj, everything is just mediocre. If you're willing to drive to Dearborn you will have a much more 'engaging' experience. If not, this place isn't too bad to get your hummus fix in Toledo.
(3)Mike M.
Positives: Amazing food Knowledgable servers Reasonable prices The pita bread is plentiful A good location away from most heavy traffic Not-so-Positives: Restrooms are almost hidden away in the night portion of the restaurant Day portion of the restaurant seems to be in middle of a store and dishwashing station Beirut has outstanding food and the Lebanese Garlic Bread will make you want to donate blood and help an old lady across the street. The rice is delicious and the portions are large. If you come here, then bring an appetite and that appetite's first cousin. There is absolutely nothing negative about the food. The meat was tender, juicy and was overflowing with flavor. I believe that one side of the restaurant is used during the day, and the other at night and for special occasions. I recommend the kafta, hummus, Lebanese garlic bread and the fatoosh. You won't be sorry.
(5)Shanna L.
I stopped by the lunch place with a Lebanese husband who is picky, because we'd heard good things about the place. The hummus was good, but I've never had such bad shawarma in my life. It was grilled w/ charcoal taste on the outside of each and every piece of chicken. At least where I've been shawarma isn't made like that, it is all soft/juicy. #2 the tabbouleh my husband hated, and typically it is his favorite. Friendly staff and lots of choices made me give the place 3 stars, but if it was just up to the food I would have given it 2. Facilities could also use some updating out of 1985.
(3)Robyn T.
I have actually been going here since I was a kid. My grandpa was friends with the original owners and we've been name-dropping my grandpa for 3 decades in order to get a good table and speedy service. Unfortunately nobody there knows or cares who he is anymore, so we're just average joe's. I have always loved the food here. It's very close to the way my family cooks arabic food so I have grown up accustomed to the taste and spices of the way everything is prepared. Because of my history with this restaurant, every other arabic joint in town MUST be at least comparable to the quality and authenticity of the food at Beirut. And it's safe to say that most restaurants have fallen short. I went back again Friday night after a very long 3 year stretch of absence. I actually tried to name-drop my grandpa again but the hostess looked at me like I was high so I dropped the subject. I ordered an appetizer of raw kibbe (lamb) and lebanee. The combo of the lamb, with the tangy lebanee, and the warm bread was delightful! My brother and I were actually slapping each other's hand's out of the way so we could get to the food first. The main course was the kabob and such. It's a tasty combo plate with a long lamb kabob, a few grape leaves, a meat pie, and a square of kibbe over rice. It was exactly how I remembered and I was enjoying every bite. I actually stopped myself from eating the whole thing simply so I could enjoy another meal out of it. The service was excellent as our waitress made sure our glasses and the bread basket was never empty. We had weird separate checks and she kept right up with us and got everything correct. This is one of those places that will never get old and I will try not to go so long between visits. Without a doubt, it's one of the best arabic restaurants out there, even without grandpa.
(5)Deb L.
A Toledo staple. My parents always bring out of town guests here because the Mediterranean dishes are good and the Italian dishes please picky eaters. To be honest, I didn't like this place as a kid, but now I like it! Some of my favorite dishes include the falafel, arayes, vegetarian grape leaves, and hummus. My husband and I usually order several appetizers (basically small plates) and skip the entrees, but my mom loves their lasagna. I have had the kabobs and shwarma, which are served with fries (which is probably why one reviewer was given ketchup - that is not how we eat shwarma here) or rice pilaf. These dishes are good, and portions are large, but I prefer to do several smaller plates. Service is very friendly, and I love the soft, warm bread that comes out before the meal. Another treat my husband and I like is the dessert parfait - a shot of your choice of liquor poured over vanilla ice cream. Simple and cheap if you're in the mood for something sweet. There are 2 small parking lots and some limited street parking. The place fills up fast, but they do great takeout, too!
(4)Mark A.
Beirut Restaurant is owned by the same people as Byblos and Poco Piatti, and it's definitely a solid option for Lebanese food in the area. But it's really not as good as Byblos, and there are subtle but noticeable differences in the quality of the shish kafta (the main reason I go to these restaurants: see my review of Byblos). Still, it's only lacking in comparison to its sister restaurant, but otherwise head and shoulders above other Lebanese restaurants in the area. Also, try the only Lebanese beer they serve if you're going to drink: Almaza. It's awesome, and reminds me of my time in Beirut.
(4)Downtown B.
This is my 2nd favorite spot in the T-O-L. Let me tell you, Labib has it down. This place is as good as it gets in the USA for Mid-East fare. I'm no expert but I've taken a stab at dozens of similar stylings on the East Coast and the Midwest, and nothing compares. Plus the bang for your buck is exceptional, even by Toledo standards. The place is a classic Toledo institution and has a charming & quaint old scool decor. Not a lot has changed over the years. And I say if it ain't broke, don't fix it. People love this place, so why change? Let me start with the bread. The pita here is to die for. Fresh baked and steaming. I grew up on it. Love it. The appetizers are out of this world. Fatoosh and Tabouli packed with fresh ingredients and flavors. Kibbi with the perfect seasonings that tastes as cool and fresh as possible. Hommus that is creamy with the right seasonings and oils. Huge servings of grape leaves, a mountain...and they are the best...any other NYC or Chicago restaurant they are 1/2 as good and you get 1/4 the quantity. Sauteed mushrooms are a personal favorite, nothing too special but they are cooked just right. The meat fatayer is the perfect combo of crispness and meaty savory insides, love them. I could go on but my fingers tire. My only advice is jump into the this stuff and don't take the "old fashioned americana standard" route ie French soup or tossed salad. Onto the meat. Beef kabob rules, not to be missed as does the lamb kafka. Chicken is good, but focus on the lamb and beef. The rice and accompiniments are decent but they are filler. Focus on the meats and appetizers and you shall be happy. I have heard the secret gem of the menu is the trout, but I've never done it...cause I only get this place once A year now and I focus on my favorites. In my dozens of Beirut experiences, I have never had the pizza or Italian dishes, so I can't comment on them. Though I have heard the pizza is very good and I have minimal info on the Italian dishes. Dessert is good but I rarely have room. Coffee and a Bird Nest or Baklava is a nice way to close the night down...if you you like these types of dessers, which I do. A+! T-Town's finest!!! Yum!!!!!
(5)Daniel P.
I'm from LA in town for work. Found this place on yelp. I got the grape leaves for an appetizer the Lamb for a main and was pretty impressed with the food and service. The place filled up while I was waiting for my dinner. Obviously everyone loves this place. Good food, good atmosphere and fairly priced, can't wait to go back and try something else.
(5)Hank's Dad R.
This place is good, but it won't be a place we frequent too often. I had the Shish Kabob, which was fantastic. I have to carefully cut up my kabob and put some onion or pepper with it to form a bite, and unlike many places, they provided a good quantity of onion and pepper. And there was a huge quantity of tenderloin to my own! i actually even took some of it home with me. i did have a problem in as there evidently was a huge amount of salt on it, and my blood pressure sky rocketed. We also had pizza's as appetizers, and they were quite good. But there were things we weren't happy with too. Our server wasn't professional, and wasn't at all attentive enough. When we came in the hostess seemed befuddled as to what she was supposed to do, though did eventually seat us. And for a place that is fairly expensive, and has been around a long time, why in the world do they have cheap, lightweight silverwear which bends when you use it! Put some of the profits into real knives and forks. And too the glasses they use are from differing sets.
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