Faraon Restaurant — Restaurant in Miami Springs

Today I decided to have an early dinner at Faraón Restaurant. I was in the mood for Mediterranean food. One of my favorites to eat. Specifically, Lebanese food. The owner’s of Faraón are Lebanese and lived in Venezuela. Everyone at this establishment speak: (Arabic, Spanish, English, and maybe even more languages). So this is a plus!

Once you arrive, you are greeted by a beautiful Lebanese lady who has the most gorgeous eyes, her name is “Nora.” Her eyes remind me of my grandfather’s eyes. Too bad that I didn’t inherit his eyes. Unfortunately, no one did in my family. Nora is the hostess & waitress at Faraón. She will recommend items on the menu for you. She gives great customer service. As well as the other employees. Everyone is very friendly and helpful.

I started off with my mint Arabic lemonade. Made for you, upon ordering it. Always so lite & refreshing. My “go to” dish is actually a large platter, it’s called: “Faraón King Mix.” Yes, it’s big! Great for leftovers, which is what I planned on. It comes with a variety of popular Lebanese / Mediterranean food items, and then some. Great for two people or even three. It comes with: “2 dips (your choice), 3 falafel, 2 kibbeh, 4 yebrak, 4 yebrak malfout and tabbuleh. All meals come with baked Pita bread. This large meal is for $30.99 and all worth it. This platter is presented on a “Lazy Susan” turn table. Everyone gets to spin and eat.

To finish off my afternoon feast I ordered fresh Baklava. It comes with drizzled honey over it. Two small pieces come with one order. I ate one, & saved the other. I accompanied my scrumptious dessert with hot Turkish coffee. Another favorite! Both very well made. Nora suggested for me not to add sugar. “It’s not how you drink it. Also, when you stir the coffee, the coffee sediment comes up.” I cheated, she was right. I will do better next time. Sorry Nora :). Faraón also offers great grilled lamb chops. Another great pick, right off the menu with lentil rice. Yummy! As well as their lunch special.

Go check-oh and try “Faraón Restaurant. It’s top notch as far as the food: (taste & presentation), atmosphere (with indoor & outdoor seating), clean, & great customer service! It’s also conveniently situated right off of Palmetto 826 N & NW 36 Street. It’s very close to the highway, (in a shopping center). Go soon! You won’t be disappointed....

If you're looking for authentic Lebanese food in Miami, look no further than Faraon Lebanese restaurant. I recently had the pleasure of dining here, and I can confidently say that it was one of the best Lebanese meals I've had outside of Lebanon itself.

The mixed platter is a great place to start, offering a variety of dishes that showcase the restaurant's excellent range of flavors and textures. The kibbeh and kibbeh naye, in particular, were standouts for me – perfectly seasoned and bursting with freshness. The malfouf was another highlight, with tender cabbage leaves wrapped around a delicious filling.

Of course, no Lebanese meal would be complete without falafel, and Faraon's version did not disappoint. Crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, it was the perfect accompaniment to the other dishes on the table.

But that's not all – the dessert offerings are equally impressive. I had the pleasure of trying both the baklava and the ashtaliye, and both were outstanding. The baklava was flaky, sweet, and filled with nuts, while the ashtaliye was creamy and refreshing, with a delicate rosewater flavor.

Beyond the food, the service at Faraon was top-notch. Our server was attentive and friendly, making us feel right at home in the cozy restaurant.

Overall, I cannot recommend Faraon Lebanese restaurant highly enough. Whether you're a longtime fan of Lebanese cuisine or simply looking for an unforgettable meal, this restaurant is sure to exceed your expectations. Five stars, without a doubt!

We'll be back, Mel...

Yesterday, we were craving Lebanese food and decided to try a new place that has been in on our radar for quite some time.

We got there around 6:00 pm and there were few customers, 10 minutes later was a different story and now we know why, the food is fresh and tasty, and the place is cozy and clean.

We were really hungry and ordered kibbeh, tabbouleh, stuffed cabbage, grape leaves, falafel, and hummus ( all big portions :)

Akram and the girl ( I don’t remember her name.. my bad ) were extremely attentive!! best customer service, including jokes and sarcasm that only Venezuelans can get and enjoy, thank you, guys!! They were also very knowledgeable about the food and made special arrangements so we could have vegetarian grape leaves.

For dessert, we asked how was the baklava( it’s good??). They said, and were quite right, the baklava was delicious and crunchy and we were supposed to eat it with our hands... But customers do the opposite.. 🤣

Hands down for the best baklava we have ever tried in Miami!! Thanks a lot!!! We are coming back for...