We visited the restaurant for dinner a few days ago. The restaurant is a very small venue with approximately 25-30 seats. We chose the 3 course set menu for $69 plus 5% Saturday service fee. The first course was 2 Labneh and 2 Banjan crisps, the second was a small cup of Aadess lentil soup and the third course was 1 lamb skewer, 1 chicken skewer, tabouleh and bread. My verdict as a professional chef myself: Overall, the food was not bad but the price performance ratio doesn’t seem sustainable. - The size of the courses are too small for the price and quality. - The restaurant tries with the prices and portion sizes to represent a fine dining restaurant but it’s missing out on a few things: - If you have an open kitchen everything needs to be spotless. - You have 3 cooks in your little kitchen and everyone of them spends time on their mobile phone when they have nothing to do in the very corner assuming that guests won’t see them. - They don’t wash their hands before or after using there phone. This is a concerning point due to the fact that you are using raw chicken in your kitchen (cross-contamination). - I don’t want to tell you how to run your restaurant better, but one way to improve your value for money is to reconsider your staffing: you have 3 cooks and 2 service members employed in a small size restaurant and they all have time to stand around or engage with their phones. This indicates that you may not need all of them and adjustments would improve your prices, and the quality of guests’ experience and not lastly, avoid any potential hygiene issues (as they won’t have time for their phones). Good luck, mate. Response from the owner an hour ago Dear Brendan, thank you kindly for your detailed review. Which restaurant do you chef at? Regards, Patrick Hello Patrick, Thank you for your prompt response. However, name is not Brendan. The restaurants are located in Brisbane. Regards H.N.I.N

Our special night was made even more special by the restaurant Rabbath Burleigh. It was a special romantic Lunar New Year eve reunion dinner as well as to celebrate our 7 months apart reunion. The Lebanese food just blew our minds. Firstly, the owners Patrick and Renee made us feel so welcome. It was like there was nothing they wouldn't do for our dining pleasure and made sure it was perfect! My husband is allergic to most beers and have had numerous problems in restaurants just to be able to drink there. When they realized that he couldn't drink their beer, within minutes they sent out for grab to deliver exactly the beer he liked. We were totally blown away! This brought my husband to tears after years of fighting with restaurant staff who wouldn't allow him that privilege. Secondly, the food was just AMAZING! My husband who is very particular about food felt like he was a Master Chef judge savouring and tasting each and every dish with such delight. Now, he has eaten a ton of tabuole in his life but nothing like this. As he said, the flavours were just zinging all over his mouth, they even smoked the pomegranate seeds. They were so passionate about their family recipes that their food reflected the love and thoughtfulness that branded their menu. And when it was over, we really did feel like we had dinner with family. Thanks guys, we will never forget it. Food was top-notch! Service was immaculate!! Thank you so much! We'll definitely be back again!❤️ (sorry the review came a bit late as my husband was a bit delayed in posting and i realized he didn't post it here too but on his own fb page. we recommended a couple to your resto and they too were so impressed!)

I'm biased: I love Lebanese food. Rabbath did not fail to meet my expectations. We booked a table for 6 2 weeks before. Their communication was excellent. Confirmed and confirmed again. The restaurant is small but a hive of activity. The friendly service is matched by exquisite cuisine. Everything was perfect from entree to Lebanese coffee. A very special experience!.

Delicious food (lamb cutlets a highlight for us). Both front and back of house were great. Highly recommend requesting a seat at the bar; watching/chatting with the chefs as they work made the experience.

After searching hard for a nice middle eastern experience, we stumbled across this little gem tucked away across from Burleigh Beach and opposite the main shops, we had a pleasant dining experience, Partick recommended us some dishes and we weren't disappointed, would happily recommend this place to anyone wanting a nice clean and intimate dining experience

I recently had the pleasure of dining at this fantastic restaurant, and I must say, the falafels were absolutely delightful. Their perfect blend of flavors and crisp texture left me craving more. The impeccable service further elevated my dining experience. The staff's attentiveness and friendly demeanor added a wonderful touch to the meal. It's clear that this restaurant values not only the quality of its food but also the satisfaction of its patrons. An all-around delightful dining destination with both outstanding cuisine and exceptional service.

Had such a lovely dinner here last week! Service was top notch and food was so tasty. They even sent a text after to thank us for visiting.

It is clear to me that Rabbath Lebanese prides themselves in both their food and their service. The following dishes were ordered from the à la carte menu: lamb cutlets, fattouche salad, rice and a falafel wrap from the takeaway menu. The rice and salads were flavourful and crafted in such a manner for lovely texture. The lamb cutlets were perfectly cooked with just enough charred smoky flavour to it. Falafel in the the wrap - chefs kiss 😘 Commendable service; with frontline staff going through the menu in more detail, checking in to see whether the meats was cooked to our liking, what else we wanted, etc. A pleasant Lebanese food experience, so thank you Rabbath!

A cozy little restaurant. It felt claustrophobic perhaps it's because of the furniture and small dining space. Food We went with the Lebanese banquet - chef selection which is a three course degustation. The food was sublime. It was a shame they didn't Samak Tasmanian salmon that evening. I highly recommend trying the Al Maza pilsner beer and Lebanese delight cocktail. The service was great. The waiter was meticulous and made sure everything was good. If you love middle eastern food. I highly recommend dropping in for a delightful meal.

It was our first time at the Bistro and won’t be our last. Patrick and the team were nothing less than wonderful. Beautiful food and good times. Would highly recommend. Thank you all for a great night.

The food is exceptional, and the staff is always friendly and attentive. This was my second visit, and once again, Rabbath's team didn't disappoint. Thank you! 👍🏼👍🏼

Can’t recommend this place enough! We had a lovely dinner at Rabbath - tasty Lebanese food, friendly and attentive staff and a very intimate atmosphere! I highly recommend sitting at the chef’s bar to get a view on what’s going on in the kitchen. Don’t miss out on the lamb cutlets if you’re not a vegetarian! Entrees were amazing too and baklava to die for. Will be going back to try the rest of the menu! Thanks everyone for looking after us 😊

We intended to dine in but the restaurant was small, so understandably booked out so we got takeaway. Everything was delicious. Best Lebanese food I’ve had. Falafels were my favourite.

Absolutely sensational food and fantastic customer service to match. It wasn’t our first time and won’t be our last!! The salmon was cooked to perfection as were the lamb cutlets 😋 If you can’t decide .. don’t .. try a few. Whatever your choice you won’t be disappointed!! If you haven’t been to this little gem yet, you need you ASAP!

100/10!!! To die for. Coming from a Syrian background I struggle finding authentic Arab food in Australia. Chefs, owner and waiter were very friendly and made our experience remarkable. We sat at the counter, enjoyed a bottle of vino and lots of food chats. My new favourite restaurant, can't recommend enough.

This was our first time at Rabbath and we will definitely be back. Such a cosy intimate atmosphere with impeccable service. We knew we’d found something special. We sat at the Chef’s Bar and could see them cooking in the kitchen. Everything was spotless and the staff were calm and cooked with passion. We had the three course menu with lamb cutlets and eye fillet for mains which were divine, as was everything else. Can’t wait to go back.

Fabulous food, great service and terrific atmosphere. We went on a Monday evening, it wasn’t terribly busy, but those of us who were dining there enjoyed a great experience of food, service and hospitality. The waiter was extremely helpful. The menu was concise with all the favourites. The falafel were magnificent as was the chicken skewers. We also had chilled eggplant ragout, tabouleh salad and the roasted cauliflower. We would highly recommend this restaurant for a special night out.

Amazing food, exceptional service! Such a nice intimate space and loved the intimate connection with the team. They make your experience personalised! All the food was yum! Never had a special experience like this ever in Australia. 💖🌟😍

Amazing food and amazing service!!! The experience we had at Rabbath was a 10/10 and we look forward to our next visit. The flavours in the food are sensational and the chefs as well as the waiters are lovely and entertaining! Sit by the bar and watch the chefs cook for a great experience! Highly recommend.

We spontaneously picked this place and luckily they had a table. We were seated right near the kitchen and felt it was the best place to sit. One of the chefs engaged with us and told us more about the cooking there, which added to the amazing service we had from the wait staff. The food was also amazing. We had three items from the share menu and two of the desserts. The staff were professional while welcoming. The place looked small when we first walked in, but very spacious - we are coming back soon!!

Had lunch again at Rabbath, it's a great experience, personal, polite and interesting. The food is always amazing, loving it all as well as the Lebanese Coffee to finish. Ambiance is cozy, we sat at the Chefs Bar this time .... loved that. Definitely recommend this place to anyone visiting the Burleigh area wanting delicious share food with a difference.

Delicious food and friendly service! As we were the last to leave, we overheard the chef praising his team on a great night. It was so lovely to hear the interaction between a cohesive and talented team. Highly recommend.

We loved our experience at Rabbath. Sitting at the counter watching the chefs prepare the food, they readily offered tastings. It felt like we were out to dinner with old friends and made to feel so welcome. Not to mention the delicious food, easy to see why they rate so highly on Trip Advisor.

It was a most memorable experience for a quiet, pleasant birthday dinner with my wife and son. Food was divine, service was polite and friendly, and the ambience was relaxed. Would definitely recommend Rabbath.

10/10 Meal. We loved every dish. And the team who prepared each delicious plate were cool and engaging. Looking forward to going back already.

The food was amazing! We chose "Dinner by Rabbath" which was a set menu with choices. We had the Mayzah board which was excellent. Olive jam was amazing. My wife had the lamb cutlets - oh my! The smell had us salivating and the taste went to another level. I had the beef eye fillet - absolutely delicious. When you go out you want better than you can do at home. Box ticked! Wine list wasn't huge but was absolutely spot on. Service outstanding. Natalie and Patrick were super helpful and friendly and enhanced the night. Everyone was friendly. Atmosphere was intimate, warm and welcoming.

I am so happy to have found this restaurant! It is not often you find authentic Lebanese cuisine on the gold coast, but this really hit the spot. We were lucky enough to sit up at the bar and felt like we were dining with friends as the chefs talked us through the food, the flavours and the process. It was so unique and fun and an experience I definitely couldn't compare to anywhere else! Best falafel EVER!

Outstanding food with friendly, warm and funny interaction with the host/owner and chefs to make the experience more intimate and welcoming. The personal touches and recommendations made us feel extra special and whilst it was hard pressed to pick a favourite we loved the lamb cutlets they were perfect! Thank you and can’t wait to visit again!

some of the best food i’ve had in a long time, beautiful staff and a wholesome restaurant in such an amazing location. owner was lovely and the food was absolutely delicious. wouldn’t recommend it more. easy 11/10

Rabbath is a wonderful spot to eat. Whether you have eaten Lebanese food before or not - the menu is awesome and the quality of the food is wonderful. Their chefs are top notch and each dish is excellently prepared and served. They have a great set menu if you want a bit of everything and it is superb. Apart from the wonderful food, Patrick and his staff are wonderful, very attentive and make you feel very welcome. They look after you with style, flair and a smile. You won’t be disappointed visiting Rabbath. It’s well worth it.

Fantastic meal here. Intimate space, excellent Lebanese food with lots of unique, yet simple flavours. Loved it. Perfect night out for a couple or small group.

The food here is amazing and the place is only small which I really like because you can watch them cook and prepare your food. We were seated in front of the kitchen. The food is simple but refreshing. If you're unsure what to order, the staffs are very happy to suggest what to order. The food is on photo's are $150 for two people.

Outstanding Lebanese Restaurant.🍴5 ⭐️ Excellent menu, super tasty and delicious food. I am slowly working my way through the menu. I have been there 4 times in the past 2 months and I am never disappointed with any of the dishes that they have on offer. All the staff, chefs & management are super nice and friendly. I look forward to my next visit soon. Ps their cocktails are not bad either. 🍸

We have dined at Rabbath multiple times and it keeps getting better and better. My husband has a Lebanese background and so has a high standard for this cuisine... We strongly believe that this is the finest Lebanese restaurant in QLD! Patrick, the chefs and the staff are wonderful and the service is above and beyond. You will enjoy every plate, your taste buds will thank you!