Best Seafood in Beirut

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A fine-dining institution where the seafood is of the highest quality and served in a formal, traditional setting. — Ramlet el-Baida

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2:00 PM.

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A more accessible version of the ultra-exclusive Em Sherif restaurant. The mezze here is high-art, with exquisite presentation and the finest ingredients available in Lebanon. — Downtown

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2:00 PM; for a luxurious and grand mezze experience.

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The most famous street food brand in Lebanon. Their cheese manakish is legendary for its stretch and generous portion. — Hamra

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1:00 AM; it's a 24/7 institution.

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A historic institution known for its consistency and its deep connections to the country's best fishermen. Their Sayadeya is considered a benchmark for the dish. — various

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1:30 PM.

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A popular and more accessible spot with a direct view of the Pigeon Rocks, serving a solid and reliable version of the city's seafood staples. — Raouche

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sunset.

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A classic Beiruti experience. Eating fresh fish on the terrace of the Sporting Club while the waves crash below is one of the city's most beloved summer rituals. — Sporting Club

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sunset.

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Specializes in a quick and high-quality lunch combination of fresh-baked saj bread and traditionally prepared seafood mezze. — Achrafieh (Sassine)

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1:00 PM.

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Several high-end stalls in the downtown area allow you to pick your fish and have it prepared in a more casual, street-food format. — Downtown

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1:00 PM.

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A rustic and extremely authentic spot that has served the port workers and local residents for decades. — near the port

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Morning.

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Widely considered the finest seafood restaurant in Lebanon. Their quality of fish is unmatched, and their mezze are as famous as their grilled main courses. — Maameltein (North of Beirut)

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2:00 PM; for a long, sunny lunch by the sea.

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A classic Beiruti spot for a long, formal mezze lunch. Their service is impeccable and their hummus is a textbook example of the Beiruti style. — Achrafieh

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1:30 PM.

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A modern, upscale seafood and mezze restaurant with a stunning interior. Their Moutabal is uniquely presented and exceptionally creamy. — Zaitunay Bay

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8:00 PM.

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A trendy spot that blends traditional flavors with a modern, social atmosphere. Their mezze platters are designed for sharing among the neighborhood's young professional crowd. — Badaro

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7:00 PM.

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A historic spot that offers a classic seafood menu with one of the best coastal views in the city. — Manara

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Afternoon.

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Not a traditional furnace, but their Saj manakish made by village women at the market is the most authentic rural taste in the city. — Mar Mikhael

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Saturday morning.

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