Swiss Butter — Restaurant in Saifi

As we approached, we saw a line (more like a cluster) forming on the pavement at the entrance of Swiss Butter. I thought to myself that this better be worth it. The manager was standing at the door, busily placing names on a waiting list. I added my name to the growing list. We were told that it was a 20 minute wait at most; true to their word, we were let in after 15. The waitress was cheerful and seemed to love explaining the eatery’s concept to first-time customers. There was no physical menu to hold in your hands, although the brief menu was enlarged and placed on the wall—the decor was akin to their menu: simple yet effective. She told us that it was one sauce that they made, and our choice of beef, chicken, or fish (in this case, salmon). A restaurant’s offerings relying on one specialty sauce was either a make it or break it situation. As we were waiting for our double order of medium cooked beef, I wanted in on the action of live cooking. So, after being granted permission to take photographs of their open kitchen by the restaurant manager, that is where I headed. Unfortunately, let’s just say that my enthusiasm was not appreciated by one of the chefs there. To sum it up, the photographs were hurried and Salted Caramel had turned bitter. Here, I would like to commend the extremely friendly manager and assistant manager who dealt with the issue in a swift and professional manner. My voice was heard and I was apologized to. Now, let’s get to the good part; the food. The beef was indeed grilled to a medium cuisson, and the tender result made me happy. The meat was accompanied with bread (one has the option of white or brown slices); they are that sure that you would want to savor every drop of their sauce by smearing your bread in it. Also, alongside these constituents were crispy french fries and a fresh salad. Ok, let’s get back to the beef smothered in that sauce of theirs. The liquid goodness is delicious, and has exactly the right amount of tang. Honestly, I do not know if it would go as well with the chicken or salmon; I’ll have to give them a taste to find out. However, the sauce with the beef was a match made in heaven. I was so glad that there was a generous amount of sauce to cover your meat and then dip your fries in. I really enjoyed the food and my taste buds were very awake. I thought that it was impossible for them to be awakened any further at this restaurant, but I was wrong. The dessert options are also limited, but like the savory offerings, that was more than enough. We ordered the pain perdu and the molten chocolate, both of which came in a pan just as the meat had come in before them (maintaining the theme). The molten chocolate dessert is to die for. It is delectable; both the cake and the gooey insides are amazing. As for the pain perdu, the caramel with the sauce and melting vanilla ice cream mixture was really good too—but that molten chocolate confection! At the end of the meal I was full to the brim, and to our surprise, the desserts were not added to the amount due on the bill. All in all, Swiss Butter proves that you do not need an extensive menu to succeed, as long as the items you have are done really well. I would...

Here’s my lunch dinning experience on 2thJAN2020.

At around 12pm I went into the restaurant thinking of having some coffee and food while waiting for my hotel to check in, the food was good, coffee was also pretty fine.

But honestly I just landed feeling pretty exhausted, and at the moment the WiFi didn’t work as the staff said(I needed to used internet to contact my work partner), so with all those frustrations I just wanted to dine slower.

However by the time I wasn’t even half finished with my food, the staff just sent me the bill and put it one the table without saying anything, FYI I didn’t call for the check. I knew that that was discrimination. Then I checked people around me, none of them had this such thing happened while they were STILL DINNING.

Fine, I paid as the staff wished since I didn’t want caused any conflicts, then after a few minutes, I went for lavatory with all my belongs and suitcase left on my table. By the time I came back, MY MEAL AND DRINK WERE REMOVED by the staff and the table was being cleaned. Those foods were not even half finished, and I still had nearly full cup of coffee.

It’s my first time visiting Lebanon, and the worst dinning experience ever in my life, obviously the staff were not well trained, and You want to keep your business running, you’d better take care...

I really enjoy dining at Swiss Butter Jal El Dib. The overall experience has consistently been excellent. The food quality is top-notch, and the service is always friendly, attentive, and efficient, which makes every visit pleasant and enjoyable. One of the things I value most is their consistency — whether it’s your first time or your fifth, you can count on the same great flavors and high standards of service.

On my most recent visit, I tried the Wagyu burger, and it was absolutely fantastic. The meat was incredibly tender, juicy, and full of flavor, with just the right amount of seasoning. It was cooked to perfection and served with a generous portion of crispy fries and their signature sauces, which complemented the dish beautifully. The presentation was clean and inviting, and the portion size was satisfying without being overwhelming.

The only small critique I have is that the steak could be a bit more tender. That said, it’s still flavorful and enjoyable, and doesn’t take away from the overall experience.

Swiss Butter continues to be one of my favorite spots in the area, and I’ll definitely be...