Babel Bay — Restaurant in Port of Beirut

Babel Bay always delivers a polished and memorable dining experience. From the moment we walked in, the attention to detail was evident. We asked about a menu item that wasn’t available, and the way the hostess explained the alternative reminded me why this place stands out—staff are clearly well-trained, familiar with every detail of the menu, and genuinely focused on the guest experience.

The food, as always, was delicious. Even on a public holiday, the level of service didn’t drop—a rare thing in Beirut. And the small touches, like the presentation of the hot towels, continue to reflect the elegance and consistency that Babel is known for.

If I may offer a gentle suggestion or two: • For raw fish dishes, a bit of ice underneath would help keep things perfectly fresh—especially during warmer weather. • And for the bread service, maybe consider placing the hot bread separately from any plastic-wrapped items, just to maintain that premium feel and avoid unnecessary contact with heat and packaging.

That said, Babel Bay remains one of the few places where you feel every element is carefully thought through—and that’s why it continues to...

Sahteyn! Bon Appetite! Possibly one of the best restaurants in entire Lebanon. It was an experience, not just good food. The marina is beautiful and we recommend outside seating in fresh air. Menu is exquisite; we stuck to mainly the seafood, as its know for that. Fette with Shrimp and kibbeh with lahme was out of this world - we are still craving it. Everything else we ate was fantastic too; the octopus dish is not to miss. I advise that you go hungry so you can enjoy the variety which is the beauty of this menu. Drinks menu is just as vast; you can order anything from soft drinks to hard liquor and cocktail to best bottles of wine and champagne. The dessert at the end is on the house; its a tradition and they offer it to every table. Mood is upscale, so I recommend dressing up a bit. Patrons are a mix of everything, but you will find a lot of locals eating there. The night we dined there Lebanese insta celebrity Mounir was dining there as well. Service staff is bit unorganized, but very attentive, and helpful. Pricing is just right and worth every penny. Can't wait to eat...

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...