Dining Out

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New restaurants you need to try Must visit Italian eateries

Want to be one step ahead of everyone else when it comes to Beirut’s restaurant scene? Here’s a who’s who and who’s recently opened their doors, plus all the necessary information you need to know before booking. Whatever tickles your fancy, just dial the number and reserve now!

1 Coast, American Grill & Bar

In a nutshell Tex-mex cuisine al fresco for breakfast, lunch and dinner Where is it? Zaitunay Bay What’s the number? 01 379740 Don’t miss The burgers and steak Hot seat The outdoor terrace boubess.com

2 Harry’s Bar

In a nutshell World famous Italian fine dining eatery Where is it? Saifi Khan, Gouraud Street, Saifi Village What’s the number? 01 996600 Don’t miss Start with the signature carpaccio – they invented it, and the famous Bellini Hot seat The oval table in the private area, the peak of luxury

3 Indie Kitchen & Lounge

In a nutshell A gourmet tapas selection, with bartenders reinventing the classics. There’s a sake selection somewhere in there too Where is it? Dora Sea Road What’s the number? 70 005454 Don’t miss All Indie, Sesame Steak Salad, Burning Man (Drink), Codeine (Drink), Sashimi Trilogy Hot seat Large groups can score the sake bar Facebook/indiebeirut

4 JOZ Lebanese Diner

In a nutshell Traditional Lebanese cuisine in a casual trendy way Where is it? Antelias What’s the number? 71 604000, 71 605000 Don’t miss The platters (all served with hummus, a salad of your choice and French fries)

Hot seat Chill on the sofas facing the green wall jozlebanesediner.com

5 Kiimori Asian Fusion

In a nutshell A new and unique concept in fusion cuisine Where is it? Blueberry Square, Dbayeh What’s the number? 04 520741, 70 619666 Don’t miss Warm salads cooked live on an open Teppanyaki grill Hot seat A table with dynamic city views through the panoramic windows kiimori.com

6 L'avocat, Cafe & Bar

In a nutshell A comfortable retro chic space with year round patio seating. Great food, delectable drinks, and a classy vibe Where is it? Badaro, facing SGBL Bank What’s the number? 01 382522 Don’t miss The Ginger Gin Signature Cocktail or one of the delicious daily dishes Hot seat Anywhere on the covered terrace, rain or shine Facebook/lavocatlb

7 Memory Lane

In a nutshell A converted sewing factory with 10 unique common spaces Where is it? Mar Mikhael, Main Road & Madrid Street What’s the number? 01 562808, 01 562807 Don’t miss Black Smoked Salmon Sandwich Hot seat The all-black isolated bar, the internal garden with skylight, the dining hall or the blue room Facebook/ Memory Lane Beirut

8 Secteur

In a nutshell A unique cocktail bar where you pair cocktails with food Where is it? Mar Mikhael What’s the number? 01 575675, 70 422444 Don’t miss Mushroom Truffle Croquette Hot seat The bar area, but you can’t reserve, it’s on a f irst come f irst serve basis, shared open spaces

9 The Bohemian Restaurant

In a nutshell The best of the boho-chic culture pair cocktails with food Where is it? Mar Mikhael, Main Road What’s the number? 71 844400 Don’t miss Lychee Moscow Mule made with fresh fruit Hot seat The cozy vintage bar or the colorful couches in the back which are ideal for large groups

10 Twenty Seven

In a nutshell A pop-up lounge from Sky Management and Cotton Candy (will close in May) Where is it? Beirut Souks, Downtown Beirut What’s the number? 71 370707 Don’t miss Different DJ’S every night Hot seat Groups can reserve the Hendrick’s Lounge or the Cobain Lounge on the balcony or the bar for singles twentyseven.bar

11 Under Construction

In a nutshell Lounge with live DJ’S on weekdays spinning deep house all week Where is it? Mar Mikhael, Armenia Street What’s the number? 70 881887 Don’t miss Construction balls (baked potatoes), Vanilla Passion, happy hour from 7-9pm Hot seat Big couch for larger groups of 20 karamelevents.com