Li Beirut Reviews Summary

Food Quality

Pros:

• "The food is delicious, very reasonably priced tasting menu with big portions."
• "The food was incredibly flavorful and perfectly cooked."
• "The MOST AMAZING Tasting menu I’ve ever enjoyed."
• "The food is incredible here! It seems like you can’t go wrong with anything on the menu."
• "The cold spread of appetizers were outstanding."
• "Everything you eat here is delicious. Tender fillet, lamb chops, etc. best hummus and baba G I’ve ever had and the cheese with fig spread is to die for."
• "The food from start to desert were excellent."

Cons:

• "While the cotton candy was delicious, the ice cream underneath was freezer burnt."
• "There was a dish marked vegan that came out with what tasted like a dairy yogurt sauce."
• "The portions for the desserts were extremely extremely small, that was not enough, that was not fair."
• "However, our lamb kafta entrees fell flat with little to no flavor whatsoever."
• "Potatoes tasted like days old, repeatedly refried to mask how old they were."
• "The chicken pieces were very dry, almost rubbery."
• "The lamb chop was dry and charred, flavorless."

Service

Pros:

• "The service was outstanding."
• "The service is impeccable and Toni is always is on top of everything making sure customers are happy and food is flowing."
• "Everyone was very friendly, courteous. And the service is prompt and they were very attentive."
• "The staff were wonderful."
• "We had the best server, Jordan! He knew every dish inside and out and was so knowledgeable about the cuisine."
• "The service was exceptional, the staff were kind and very attentive."
• "The service was fantastic, and love that it’s a BYOB."

Cons:

• "The restaurant is noisy, and at times, our party of six could not talk, but this is because they are bustling."
• "The service was a tad slow."
• "The only negative is the room is very loud, lot of hard surfaces."
• "The younger servers were ok at best, the older gentleman only spoke to one person at our table and completely ignored the rest of the table as if we were invisible."
• "Service could have been a little quicker."
• "Would be 5 star service if pacing of dishes/bringing the check was a little better."
• "The gentleman who served us was quite rude (not sure if he was the owner)."

Atmosphere

Pros:

• "Great atmosphere, classy but not pretentious."
• "The space was really lovely as well."
• "The location was clean, had a great vibe, fun cultural music and ambiance."
• "Very lovely atmosphere, cozy but not small.. just a warm inviting place."
• "The atmosphere was lovely."
• "The atmosphere was warm and welcoming and the owner and his family helped answer any questions."
• "The atmosphere and customer service was cozy and intimate."

Cons:

• "Space was tight on the upper tier but not cramped."
• "The only thing I didn't like was it was a little loud in there."
• "The restaurant is charming with the open front porch with al fresco dining as an alternative to the light filled interior dining room."
• "The atmosphere is so welcoming and warm."
• "Ambiance and vibes make up for it tho as it is very homey and warm."
• "The atmosphere is inviting and cozy."
• "The atmosphere is bright and lively. Li Beirut is the marriage of fine, fancy food and a family atmosphere."

Value

Pros:

• "All for a very good price that compliments the amount of food you get in return."
• "A great meal for a fair fixed price! Go hungry."
• "Love that it’s a BYOB - Makes it so easy and you get a ton of high quality, authentic food for a good price."
• "The tasting menu is a tremendous value, especially since it's a BYO."
• "For $50 you absolutely get your money's worth!"
• "All for $55. It was an amazing meal that we all very much enjoyed."
• "The tasting menu will leave you completely full and satisfied with leftovers to take home for just $40 pp."

Cons:

• "The portions are insanely small for the prices to the point where you feel disrespected."
• "The desserts were terribly small portions, especially the baklava."
• "Sides were very good but limited in amount."
• "Great food, little on the pricey side and portions were not as big."
• "The price is *ridiculously* good for what you get."
• "While not the cheapest place the food the food and experience was great."
• "Not only was the food impeccable, but it was also surprisingly affordable compared to other Middle Eastern options in the area."

Owner/Staff Hospitality

Pros:

• "The owner, Tony, made our experience extra special as he guided us through the menu."
• "The owner treats you like family."
• "Tony clearly loves what he does and it translates to a great time for his customers."
• "The owners, Tony and Patricia, are so delightful and welcoming, they bring a true taste of Beirut to your table."
• "The owner and staff were excellent - knowledgeable, attentive, and friendly."
• "The owner's warm hospitality and the respectful staff made the experience even more enjoyable."
• "The owner was a wonderful host and great entertainer."

Cons:

• "No cons mentioned regarding the owner's hospitality."