Byblos Cafe

4.9 (616)

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

2832 South Macdill Ave., Tampa, FL 33629

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Byblos Cafe

4.9

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

Tampa

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2 people

Oct 27, 2026

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

About this restaurant

Great for brunch
Good for business meals
Charming

Surprise your senses. Enjoy an upscale yet comfortable & quaint setting. A Restaurant and Bar with an Unmatched Ambiance. A unique South Tampa destination where we combine our Lebanese cuisine with a unique Mediterranean flair.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Lebanese, Greek
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(813) 805-7977
Website
http://www.byblostampa.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Catering
Full Service Catering or just delivery of catering parties; call us for availability and pricing.
Private party facilities
We have a large room Semi private that can accommodate up to 40 people. In addition we have a beautiful Bar/Lounge area very romantic and quaint featuring a bed area, two VIP areas etc,.... Please check our website for more pictures. In addition we have outside patio area for smoking Hookahs and cigars.

Location
2832 South Macdill Ave., Tampa, FL 33629
Neighborhood
Tampa
Cross street
West Bay to Bay Blvd.
Parking details
On street parking and also a large additional parking lot from the back of the restaurant on the east side. Coming from Macdill heading south make a left on Bay-to-Bay and immediate left before the railroad tracks to get to the parking.
Entertainment
Belly dancing every Friday & Saturday nights. We will also be starting late night parties with DJ on Saturday nights around October please call to confirm.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

Join us for Happy Hour
1 - 10 people
Multiple dates available
Sun - Sat - 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Come enjoy our Happy available bar only nightly from 4pm to 7pm. Reservations not needed.

Concierge
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Lentil Soup$5.00
lentils | onions
Burrata Mozzarella$12.00
soft mozzarella | heirloom tomato | basil | beets
Tabbouleh$8.00
parsley | tomatoes | mint | lemon | evoo
Kale Salad$12.00
baby kale | radish | cucumbers | lemon vinaigrette
Compressed Watermelon$12.00
pork belly | goat cheese | bacon vinaigrette
Tableside Caesar$12.00
soft egg | crouton | roasted garlic | red pepper
Greek$12.00
romaine | cucumber | tomato | olives | feta cheese

Fish

Scallops$26.00
cauliflower puree | brown butter | preserved lemon
Grilled Salmon$19.00
grilled artichoke | carrots | mustard beurre blanc
Stripe Bass$27.00
chreime sauce | rice pilaf | cashews | curry | chick peas
Whole Bronzino$36.00
lemon | thyme | rosemary | chimichurri
Grilled Octopus$14.00
patatas bravas | saffron rouille
Mussels$14.00
white wine garlic butter | sourdough

Mezah

Dolma$8.00
grape leaves | parsley | tomato | rice
Falafel$7.00
fried chick peas | herbs & spices | tahini
Roasted Cauliflower$10.00
garlic butter | herbed lebneh
Kebbeh$8.00
fried seasoned ground beef | 7 spice | pine nuts | lebneh
Cheese and Charcuterie$14.00
chef selection | seasonal accoutrement
Hummus$7.00
chick peas | tahini | lemon | evoo
Baba Ganuj$8.00
roasted eggplant | tahini | garlic | evoo
Kebbeh Nayeh$13.00
raw beef | onion | mint | bulgur wheat | 7 spice
Labneh$8.00
yogurt | mint | olive | evoo

Meat

Shish Kabob$23.00
hummus | season vegetables
Chicken Kabob$17.00
garlic | hummus | seasonal vegetables
Byblos Steak Frites$16.00
beef tenderloin | mustard cream sauce | fries
Lamb Chops$24.00
fregola risotto | salsa verde | feta cheese
Chicken Shawarma$18.00
hummus | Lebanese spices | pita
Beef Shawarma$18.00
hummus | tahini | Lebanese spices | pita
Gyro$14.00
hummus | tahini | pita
Kafta$17.00
wagyu beef | pine nuts | 7 spice | hummus | season vegetable

Pasta

Shrimp Rigatoni$18.00
calabrian chili | cherry tomato | basil
Carbonara$16.00
pecorino romano | pancetta | egg yolk | spaghetti
Bucatini$28.00
squid ink | jumbo prawns | clams | arrabiata

For the Table

32oz Tomahawk Ribeye For Two$85.00
chimichurri | harissa | choice of two sides
Roasted Organic Chicken
zatar | chimichurri | garlic
- Whole Choice of Two Sides$50.00
- Half Choice of One Side$25.00
Taste Of Lebanon$68.00
cold & hot mezah | shish kabob | chicken kabob | wagyu kafta

Sides

Zatar Fries$7.00
harissa aioli
Grilled Seasonal Mushrooms$10.00
garlic | butter | thyme
Roasted Sumac Potatoes$8.00
garlic | lemon | evoo
Brussel Sprouts$10.00
almonds | caramelized onions | tahini

Desserts

Budino$10.00
butterscotch custard | caramel | tahini cookies
Chocolate Mousse Cake$11.00
vanilla ice cream
Lebanese Ice Cream$10.00
pistachio ice cream | Lebanese cotton candy
Seasonal Gelato$8.00
Mixed Baklava$8.00

Reviews

OpenTable reviews from verified diners

Reviews from people who have dined at Byblos Cafe.

4.9

(616)

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Tampa / Central Florida West
Good for groups
Tampa / Central Florida West
Neighborhood gem
Tampa / Central Florida West
Mediterranean
Tampa
Kid-friendly
Tampa
Good for groups
Tampa
Neighborhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Byblos Cafe offers "excellent food and service" with a welcoming atmosphere and flavorful, authentic cuisine. Guests rave about the "happy hour dip trio" and "fresh, delicious meals." The restaurant is praised for its "attentive service," highlighted by server Chris. Though occasionally understaffed, it remains a "must-visit" for Middle Eastern cuisine.

616 Reviews

C
Carlos and Ana Gold
San Francisco15 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 11, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent Food and Service!!…My only concern We paid half of our ticket cash and they charged all to our card… pending to our Bank
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Annie
Alabama2 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 5, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent and attentive service. Enjoyed happy hour dip trio .
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Jacqueline Gold
Las Vegas6 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 30, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was absolutely amazing and super fresh!!! I will definitely be returning again!
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John Gold
Tampa8 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 29, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food but very loud in there - likely due to poor acoustics
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William Gold
Tampa129 reviews
3.0
Dined on August 9, 2026
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Food is overall good. The service is very slow. They always seem to be understaffed.
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Johnny Gold
Tampa5 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 1, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Byblos has always delivered. Excellent food, friendly service, and a welcoming atmosphere. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and authentic. We’ll definitely be back!
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Sonia Gold
Orlando17 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 11, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We’ve been to Byblos many times, and it never disappoints. Since the FIFA World Cup quarter-final match was on and being shown on the TVs at the bar, we asked to sit at one of the high-top tables so we could watch the game. Our waiter and bartender, Chris, took great care of us and provided excellent service. As always, the food was delicious. We’ll definitely be back!
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Patrick
Baltimore2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 21, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Second time at Brunch here - the whole family loves it. Great food, service, location, and vibe. Will come back again soon.
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Robert Gold
Jacksonville5 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 13, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very pleasantly surprised by this restaurant. The happy hour menu has great cocktails and delicious appetizers. We had the burrata salad and the trio dips. Burrata was served on a bed of arugula and was nicely seasoned. The dips were very tasty. For our mains we had the grilled octopus and grouper. Both dishes were prepared very well. Octopus was fresh and the potatoes were nicely prepared. The grouper was a very generous portion served on rice with chickpeas and tomato. Very delicious. The meals are very reasonably priced and our server was very attentive. Highly recommend.
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Ashley Gold
Orlando5 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 10, 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Went for a work lunch, we were the only table in there for lunch time. Nice place, food was good! Only set back was we didn’t get any drink refills until the very end when we were boxing our left overs up. For being so quiet in there I would have expected more promptness.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Lebanese, Greek
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(813) 805-7977
Website
http://www.byblostampa.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Catering
Full Service Catering or just delivery of catering parties; call us for availability and pricing.
Private party facilities
We have a large room Semi private that can accommodate up to 40 people. In addition we have a beautiful Bar/Lounge area very romantic and quaint featuring a bed area, two VIP areas etc,.... Please check our website for more pictures. In addition we have outside patio area for smoking Hookahs and cigars.

Location
2832 South Macdill Ave., Tampa, FL 33629
Neighborhood
Tampa
Cross street
West Bay to Bay Blvd.
Parking details
On street parking and also a large additional parking lot from the back of the restaurant on the east side. Coming from Macdill heading south make a left on Bay-to-Bay and immediate left before the railroad tracks to get to the parking.
Entertainment
Belly dancing every Friday & Saturday nights. We will also be starting late night parties with DJ on Saturday nights around October please call to confirm.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Make a reservation

Byblos Cafe

4.9

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

Tampa

Make a reservation

2 people

Oct 27, 2026

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

Byblos Cafe

Make a reservation

Byblos Cafe

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Join us for Happy Hour

Soups and Salads

Lentil Soup$5.00

Burrata Mozzarella$12.00

Tabbouleh$8.00

Kale Salad$12.00

Compressed Watermelon$12.00

Tableside Caesar$12.00

Greek$12.00

Fish

Scallops$26.00

Grilled Salmon$19.00

Stripe Bass$27.00

Whole Bronzino$36.00

Grilled Octopus$14.00

Mussels$14.00

Mezah

Dolma$8.00

Falafel$7.00

Roasted Cauliflower$10.00

Kebbeh$8.00

Cheese and Charcuterie$14.00

Hummus$7.00

Baba Ganuj$8.00

Kebbeh Nayeh$13.00

Labneh$8.00

Meat

Shish Kabob$23.00

Chicken Kabob$17.00

Byblos Steak Frites$16.00

Lamb Chops$24.00

Chicken Shawarma$18.00

Beef Shawarma$18.00

Gyro$14.00

Kafta$17.00

Pasta

Shrimp Rigatoni$18.00

Carbonara$16.00

Bucatini$28.00

For the Table

32oz Tomahawk Ribeye For Two$85.00

Roasted Organic Chicken

Taste Of Lebanon$68.00

Sides

Zatar Fries$7.00

Grilled Seasonal Mushrooms$10.00

Roasted Sumac Potatoes$8.00

Brussel Sprouts$10.00

Desserts

Budino$10.00

Chocolate Mousse Cake$11.00

Lebanese Ice Cream$10.00

Seasonal Gelato$8.00

Mixed Baklava$8.00

Loved For

Review summary

Additional information

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Byblos Cafe

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