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Babel Bay

Restaurant

One of the Best Places To Visits in New Sector


Address

Beirut, Lebanon

Website

www.babelrestaurant.com

Contact

+961 1 370 846

Rating on Google Maps

4.40 (832 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Thursday: 12 pm to 12 am
  • Friday: 12 pm to 12 am
  • Saturday: 12 pm to 12 am
  • Sunday: 12 pm to 12 am
  • Monday: 12 pm to 12 am
  • Tuesday: 12 pm to 12 am
  • Wednesday: 12 pm to 12 am

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  • 4/5 ام النور !. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The restaurant inside is beautiful and classy and the taste of eating is delicious but very expensive. (Original) المطعم في الداخل جلسته جميلة وراقي وطعم الأكل لذيذ ولكن غالي جدا.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Zéna D. 1 year ago on Google
    Perfect! Luxurious, very elegant restaurant💎 Food is fresh and very delicious😋 Great customer service😊 Fabulous decoration🤩 memorable atmosphere😇 Prices are a bit expensive. All in all, customer satisfaction is really their priority. Babel Bay is highly recommended.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 HASSAN F. 2 years ago on Google • 145 reviews
    I went there with a friend around the end of February. We sat outside because it was not that cold. We ordered hummus, tabouli, cheese samosa and batata harra for appetizers and fried fish and shrimp for the main course. The service is amazing and the small appetizer plates and small freshly baked bread they bring you are so tasty and amazing. As for what we ordered, the hummus was average and they use non extra virgin olive oil that tastes like cheap vegetable oil, I was not impressed. The whole chickpeas they put on the hummus were not fully cooked. The cheese samosa tasted so good along with the tabouli. The batata harra was amazing and on point. The shrimp was OK and not that great. As for the fish. It was fried right, but it did not taste that great. Price was on the high end but the view was really enjoyable. I would have given it 4 points if the hummus was better.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Joudy 10 months ago on Google • 56 reviews
    Impeccable service. Our fish took a bit long to arrive but they apologized several times without us even complaining, very thoughtful. The food is really good and the presentation is nice. They also serve dessert and fruits at the end and it is really good! I love the hot towel they give at the end. It is definitely a very very high end restaurant. Highly recommended for tourists. The only thing I did not like was the wara2 3enab as it wasn’t as tasteful as expected.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Elie K. 2 years ago on Google
    Delicious and high quality food especially seafood...
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dr Fady H. 3 years ago on Google
    Great food!! Fresh fish !!! My favorite is the shrimp Fatteh, You must try it!! The outdoor seating area is very nice during cool summer evenings.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Peter B. 9 months ago on Google • 299 reviews
    We were seated on a table by a heavily trafficked path of the restaurant. It was extremely inconvenient and loud being seated there as almost every passing staff member or guest had to come too close, almost touching our table. There should not be a table there. We ordered several mezzeh dishes and they weren disappointing. The vine leaves are average at best. Taboule was great. Makdous 2/5. The raw fish platter was disappointing. Apart from the salmon which was fine, the rest did not taste fresh nor balanced. We ordered another fish (Shrimps Fatteh) which was good. The complimentary desserts, fruits and coffee were all delicious and a nice gesture. The price is on the high end and by far does not match neither the quality of what we got nor the atmosphere of the dining experience. Unfortunately, I do not recommend this restaurant.

  • 5/5 Safi F. 3 years ago on Google
    One of the best seafood places
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Roy S. 8 months ago on Google • 150 reviews
    One of our favourite restaurants. The fattouche and hummus were out of this world. A little on the pricy side but definitely worth it. Leave room for desserts!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Omar A. 8 months ago on Google • 111 reviews
    Super delicious and great service! We took the set menu for 8 people the menu is very diverse and tasty. Service was excellent.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 mircea b. 6 months ago on Google • 229 reviews
    Good food and excelent service!! I return every time here as the fish is one of the best!! Service is amazing and it is affordable

  • 5/5 Islam D. 2 years ago on Google • 31 reviews
    One of the best spots in Beirut. Take care as it’s a bit expensive but the service is truly worth it. They served us desserts and fresh fruits for free though. Their shrimps are from another world, one of the best I have ever had. I will definitely go back.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ahmad T. 4 months ago on Google • 21 reviews
    Very nice place, chilling atmosphere, yummy seafood and excellent service. Raw fish is a must try if you are a fan of raw food.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Wadad L. 1 year ago on Google
    Located in a busy area at Zaytouna Bay. The reservation is a must. The place is always full indoor and outdoor. The staff is friendly but the service was a little bit messy. Food is tasty but portions could be improved taking into consideration prices. The raw fish is tasty. The octopus and shrimps provincial and baby calamare are a must. Prices are not cheap but it is good to try this place.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Vasiliki P. 4 years ago on Google
    We had our Christmas lunch and it was an amazing experience. Tasty Lebanese food, friendly staff, top tier service and nice view!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rouba H. 6 years ago on Google
    One of the best seafood restaurants in Lebanon. They have a variety of seafood dishes in their menu. Desserts are always served towards the end of a meal.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Emmanuel F. 4 years ago on Google
    Awesome food quality, good service and reasonable prices. I can only recommend.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Karim H. 2 years ago on Google
    High standards as always. Delicious food - perfect service. The mood at this branch is nice, you can enjoy the Babel experience by the sea.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Choucri M. 2 years ago on Google
    The location is great. The food is tasty but the prices are very expensive. Need to revise the prices. It is kind of exaggerated.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alexy F. 4 months ago on Google
    Babel, Lebanon's premier seafood spot, dazzles with a perfect blend of tradition and modernity. Renowned for exquisite seafood, the restaurant's interior seamlessly merges classic and contemporary elements, providing a unique and delightful dining ambiance.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Marie Rose B. 4 years ago on Google
    I invited Lebanese friends living in Paris who was passing for few days Everything was technically perfect the food the service the staff the place the view I recommend it highly Wish to be back there very very soon
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alma F. 1 year ago on Google • 4 reviews
    We stayed at Le Royal and found this place by luck a few short minutes away. So happy we did! We ended up visiting this place 2 nights in a row because the food, service and ambience was incredible! If you are able to try this amazing restaurant, please do. You won’t regret it!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Noura Q. 1 year ago on Google • 26 reviews
    Food was great, I recommend their shrimp fatteh. If you are in the mood for a chill vibe with high quality food and a nice view, this is the place to go. They also have a great dessert with cotton candy that was AMAZING!!

  • 1/5 hani s. 4 years ago on Google
    Very expensive...

  • 5/5 Majed H. 4 years ago on Google
    It is a great place to have sea food. The service is great as well

  • 5/5 giscard d. 4 years ago on Google
    Great restaurant and the best delicious seafood

  • 5/5 abdulmalek o. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Prominent (Original) ممتاز وطيب

  • 5/5 Anthony R. 5 years ago on Google
    Food made with love, with passion and dedication; food created with feelings and emotions... much more than conventional seafood, the culinary experience at Babel is one that can be compared to a European fine-dining restaurant.

  • 5/5 Saad N. 5 years ago on Google
    Best Seafood restaurant in downtown Beirut. offer amazing selection of seafood appetizers and main dishes. Shisha is great as well. i took an indoor table, and really enjoyed the place, the food and the crowd. this is one of the must visit places in Beirut.

  • 5/5 Dr samer c. 2 years ago on Google
    Excellent experience words are falling best fish restaurant we had the pleasure to meet Mr Mohamad sheikh Ali who took great care of us what a professional and generous approach the food taste is unbelievable very fresh every plate is unique we loved the place will come again and gain cheers

  • 4/5 May S. 2 years ago on Google
    Location, is amazing, with a view of the Zaituna Yacht Club bay. Food, is great! A lot of Mediterranean seafood fusion (but you will not find any regular non-seafood meza/food). Price, is high-end. Note: it is a Popular destination on weekends and on sunny days so make sure to reserve. Also note that the best seating, is outdoors.

  • 5/5 Abdulkader A. 2 years ago on Google
    Great service and delicious food.. Highly recommended

  • 4/5 Han San L. 5 years ago on Google
    One of the most popular seafood restaurants in Beirut. It is located in the chic Zaitunay Bay area. The interior is comfy, service was friendly and food was well prepared. I went right around their opening hour and it was very quiet. As the locals eat late, I suppose they will probably get busy later in the day. I ordered a Seafood Salad; while it was competently prepared, I find it to be too heavy handed with dressing. You picked my own fish and have them friend and it was done to perfection and the fishes were fresh. At the end of the meal, you also get a very typical fresh and candied fruits presentation. (while it is a tradition but you don't often see if in Beirut anymore)

  • 5/5 Samoura J. 1 year ago on Google
    Very tasty Great Service Lovely stuff A bit pricy Highly recommended

  • 5/5 Nikolay G. 1 year ago on Google
    The best place in Beirut !!! Bravo

  • 5/5 Ralph W. 1 year ago on Google
    Great restaurant with great service. Desserts and wine selection is delicious. If you’re in Zaitouna Bay I would recommend, but keep in mind it is a bit pricier than the neighbouring restaurants.

  • 5/5 Rémy L. 1 year ago on Google
    Elevated Lebanese seafood cuisine. You will find the traditional mezze, all perfectly executed and presented with finesse, along with a wide choice of fresh fish and seafood to choose from. Service is some of the best we've had in Lebanon, fast, courteous, and very professional. I found prices to be very reasonable.

  • 4/5 Evelyn l. 3 years ago on Google
    😋❤

  • 4/5 Tones 4 years ago on Google
    The fish is really good here

  • 5/5 محمد �. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great place, lovely service and views 👍 (Original) مكان رائع وخدمة جميلة واطلالة 👍

  • 4/5 Samir N. 4 years ago on Google
    A high class expensive restaurant, offering mainly fish and sea food dishes

  • 4/5 alex b. 4 years ago on Google
    Simply amazing Best food in excellent location Just enjoy...

  • 5/5 Elliott R. 4 years ago on Google
    Great lunch by the bay. Get the Seafood salad, Fatteh with shrimp with a glass of white wine Karam Cloud 9.

  • 1/5 abdullah f. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) 🔥🔥🔥🔥Tooooooooooo expensive 🔥🔥🔥🔥 (Original) 🔥🔥🔥🔥Tooooooooooo expensive 🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • 5/5 Afif K. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice place to relax and take in the view of the marina and bay. Several restaurants and shops along the footpath. Take a partner with you at night and enjoy the romantic setting of boats swaying in the breeze against the waves. Or, better yet, rent a boat and make it rock yourself. The lights of the city illuminate the backdrop but the marina feels cozy and isolated from the madness and buzz of city. I’ll update to 5 stars when there are more vegan options at the surrounding establishments. 🙏💚

  • 5/5 Emma j. 3 years ago on Google
    the dishes are delicious and tasty,good service,good treatmeant

  • 5/5 rori k. 4 years ago on Google
    Best sea food specially Zaytouna Bay Branch Love the atmosphere too

  • 5/5 Hassan J. 3 years ago on Google
    Delicious food

  • 5/5 Tatyana M. 3 years ago on Google
    Love everything about this place! The vibes and ambiance is really calming and enjoyable. Their kebbe naye dishes are to die for! Staff are the most welcoming and chearful

  • 5/5 Jagdamba nagar Surat U 9. 3 years ago on Google
    Everything will be fine beriut friends Indians are with you

  • 5/5 A.M. 4 years ago on Google
    Amazing atmosphere, very good service nice food options. High pricing but you pay the spot as well..!

  • 4/5 Hanine Abdel R. 6 years ago on Google
    Babel never cease to amaze in the food quality and creativity. The fatush and fatet shrimp are to die for. It is very nice to offer the sweets and fruits and generous portions were served

  • 5/5 PASCAL W. 6 years ago on Google
    One of the best Seafood Lebanese Restaurants!

  • 4/5 mike a. 6 years ago on Google
    This is a fairly extravagant restaurant in the Zaytouna Bay waterfront area. The gray-suited waiters give some of the best service you’ll get in Beirut. The hummus, pictured, is a revelation — creamy and beautiful. The main courses of prawns and snapper were good but not great. The prawns weren’t seasoned properly and a little overdone. The snapper, which we had grilled whole, was cut up and served by the waiters, which was a nice touch.

  • 5/5 Dean R. 4 years ago on Google
    Excellent food and location

  • 5/5 Ahmad B. 4 years ago on Google
    Awesome place to eat very elegant service was excellent and the desert was fantastic

  • 4/5 Mohamed A. 4 years ago on Google
    Food was good Sweets are also great specially the qishta on qishta and the halawa that looks like wool on something else I can't remember Ice cream or qishta They served us grapes with was v. nice and tasty Service is nice and waiters are helpful Setting is good, it was nice and cozy

  • 5/5 M.I.E *. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A sophisticated, quiet and beautiful place (Original) مكان راقي وهادئ وجميل

  • 5/5 Grozdana B. 4 years ago on Google
    Excelent restoran, delicious food, frendly stuff, everything was perfect!

  • 5/5 Rasha H. 4 years ago on Google
    Highly recomended

  • 5/5 Ljubiša B. 4 years ago on Google
    Iconic place...love it

  • 5/5 Ele A. 4 years ago on Google
    Beautiful place, perfect food and nice staff

  • 5/5 Yamina S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Top of the top (Original) Top du top

  • 5/5 Mais A. 4 years ago on Google
    Love the food

  • 5/5 dana a. 4 years ago on Google
    I like the food and the place.

  • 5/5 sami m. 4 years ago on Google
    very nice

  • 5/5 Khaldoun R. 4 years ago on Google
    Simply amazing and delicious food

  • 5/5 Mario C. 4 years ago on Google
    Best restaurant in Beirut

  • 3/5 Fernando T. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice food. I didn't like the service.

  • 5/5 tia maria t. 3 years ago on Google
    Great food with a great service. Well recommended for family outings or business meetings.


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Late-night food
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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