Byblos Restaurant

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1501 Metairie Rd
Metairie, LA 70005

Byblos Restaurant, nestled in Metairie, LA, offers an array of specialty lamb dishes, including tantalizing kabobs, chops, and racks, accompanied by flavorsome house-made hummus, Shawarma, and delectable seafood creations. Embracing the coastal Mediterranean essence, Byblos has revolutionized the dining scene in New Orleans through its trio of locations, each promising a fresh and distinctive culinary journey for its patrons.

Established in 1994 by Tarek Tay, Gaby Saliba, and Hicham Khodr of the esteemed 3 of a Kind Restaurant Group, Byblos has evolved over 25 years to include multiple locations across Metairie and Elmwood. Beyond its restaurant offerings, Byblos Market presents a captivating twist on the Mediterranean grill concept, incorporating a marketplace showcasing authentic ingredients for crafting Mediterranean classics at home.

At Byblos, guests are treated to a delightful assortment of specialty lamb entrees, shawarma platters, kabobs, seafood specialties, and vegetarian selections—all of which resonate with the principles of the renowned Mediterranean Diet, lauded as the top overall diet in 2019 by US News and World Report. With a customer-centric approach and a casual ambiance reminiscent of the ancient Phoenician city, Byblos beckons diners to savor the essence of the coastal Mediterranean Basin through its emphasis on fresh, savory ingredients.

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Sandra K.
7/20/2025

We ended up here after the other places I wanted to go weren't right for us! It's fairly small with approximately 20 tables and bar seating, but very cozy. Our server Bryan was outstanding. So...

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Damon K.
7/22/2025

The place was great atmosphere clean relaxing, Brian was a excellent waiter We got the gyro platter and a small Greek salad the platter was to die for and the wild part the salad was even better,...

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Victoria P.
1/31/2025

The food was good but I didn't really love the ambiance of the restaurant. The tables are all really close and it was really cold. I got the chicken and beef skewers which were tender and juicy....

Jose P.
9/14/2025

I went for lunch. The receptionist was funny and took my order. I ordered falafel and it comes with salad and hummus. The falafel was good but hummus was excellent. The water bottle was...

Kathryn H.
10/4/2025

The meat on 2 gyros plates were very dry and overdone, and the greens in the salads were very wilted. The service was good but the food was below par.Won't go back.

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