Byblos Cafe

Name: Byblos Cafe
Address: 2832 South Macdill Ave., Tampa, FL, United States, 33629
Telephone: (813) 805-7977
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.5

4.5 (581)

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

2832 South Macdill Ave., Tampa, FL 33629

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2 people

Jul 2, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Great for brunch
Good for business meals

Surprise your senses. Enjoy an upscale yet comfortable & quaint setting. A Restaurant and Bar with an Unmatched Ambiance. A unique South Tampa destination where we combine our Lebanese cuisine with a unique Mediterranean flair.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Lebanese, Greek
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(813) 805-7977
Website
http://www.byblostampa.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Catering
Full Service Catering or just delivery of catering parties; call us for availability and pricing.
Private party facilities
We have a large room Semi private that can accommodate up to 40 people. In addition we have a beautiful Bar/Lounge area very romantic and quaint featuring a bed area, two VIP areas etc,.... Please check our website for more pictures. In addition we have outside patio area for smoking Hookahs and cigars.

Location
2832 South Macdill Ave., Tampa, FL 33629
Neighborhood
Tampa
Cross street
West Bay to Bay Blvd.
Parking details
On street parking and also a large additional parking lot from the back of the restaurant on the east side. Coming from Macdill heading south make a left on Bay-to-Bay and immediate left before the railroad tracks to get to the parking.
Entertainment
Belly dancing every Friday & Saturday nights. We will also be starting late night parties with DJ on Saturday nights around October please call to confirm.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Lentil Soup$5.00
lentils | onions
Burrata Mozzarella$12.00
soft mozzarella | heirloom tomato | basil | beets
Tabbouleh$8.00
parsley | tomatoes | mint | lemon | evoo
Kale Salad$12.00
baby kale | radish | cucumbers | lemon vinaigrette
Compressed Watermelon$12.00
pork belly | goat cheese | bacon vinaigrette
Tableside Caesar$12.00
soft egg | crouton | roasted garlic | red pepper
Greek$12.00
romaine | cucumber | tomato | olives | feta cheese

Fish

Scallops$26.00
cauliflower puree | brown butter | preserved lemon
Grilled Salmon$19.00
grilled artichoke | carrots | mustard beurre blanc
Stripe Bass$27.00
chreime sauce | rice pilaf | cashews | curry | chick peas
Whole Bronzino$36.00
lemon | thyme | rosemary | chimichurri
Grilled Octopus$14.00
patatas bravas | saffron rouille
Mussels$14.00
white wine garlic butter | sourdough

Mezah

Dolma$8.00
grape leaves | parsley | tomato | rice
Falafel$7.00
fried chick peas | herbs & spices | tahini
Roasted Cauliflower$10.00
garlic butter | herbed lebneh
Kebbeh$8.00
fried seasoned ground beef | 7 spice | pine nuts | lebneh
Cheese and Charcuterie$14.00
chef selection | seasonal accoutrement
Hummus$7.00
chick peas | tahini | lemon | evoo
Baba Ganuj$8.00
roasted eggplant | tahini | garlic | evoo
Kebbeh Nayeh$13.00
raw beef | onion | mint | bulgur wheat | 7 spice
Labneh$8.00
yogurt | mint | olive | evoo

Meat

Shish Kabob$23.00
hummus | season vegetables
Chicken Kabob$17.00
garlic | hummus | seasonal vegetables
Byblos Steak Frites$16.00
beef tenderloin | mustard cream sauce | fries
Lamb Chops$24.00
fregola risotto | salsa verde | feta cheese
Chicken Shawarma$18.00
hummus | Lebanese spices | pita
Beef Shawarma$18.00
hummus | tahini | Lebanese spices | pita
Gyro$14.00
hummus | tahini | pita
Kafta$17.00
wagyu beef | pine nuts | 7 spice | hummus | season vegetable

Pasta

Shrimp Rigatoni$18.00
calabrian chili | cherry tomato | basil
Carbonara$16.00
pecorino romano | pancetta | egg yolk | spaghetti
Bucatini$28.00
squid ink | jumbo prawns | clams | arrabiata

For the Table

32oz Tomahawk Ribeye For Two$85.00
chimichurri | harissa | choice of two sides
Roasted Organic Chicken
zatar | chimichurri | garlic
- Whole Choice of Two Sides$50.00
- Half Choice of One Side$25.00
Taste Of Lebanon$68.00
cold & hot mezah | shish kabob | chicken kabob | wagyu kafta

Sides

Zatar Fries$7.00
harissa aioli
Grilled Seasonal Mushrooms$10.00
garlic | butter | thyme
Roasted Sumac Potatoes$8.00
garlic | lemon | evoo
Brussel Sprouts$10.00
almonds | caramelized onions | tahini

Desserts

Budino$10.00
butterscotch custard | caramel | tahini cookies
Chocolate Mousse Cake$11.00
vanilla ice cream
Lebanese Ice Cream$10.00
pistachio ice cream | Lebanese cotton candy
Seasonal Gelato$8.00
Mixed Baklava$8.00

What 581 people are saying

Byblos Cafe reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Tampa / Central Florida West
Neighborhood gem
Tampa / Central Florida West
Mediterranean
Tampa
Healthy
Tampa
Neighborhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Byblos Cafe offers a delightful Mediterranean dining experience with "consistently delicious" food and "impeccable" service. Guests rave about the "best appetizers" like the hot eggplant and dishes such as chicken shawarma and lamb gyro. With a "modern ambiance" and "friendly service," it's a Tampa Bay gem.

581 Reviews

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Sandy VIP
Tampa / Central Florida West52 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 8, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Byblos is a wonderful neighborhood Mediterranean restaurant. The food is terrific and the service is very good. Last night we had the scallop entree, kale salad w tuna, chicken shawarma , grape leaves and baba ghanoush. All the dishes were delicious. Plus we were not rushed and were able to talk w our friends. A lovely evening.
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sadie
Tampa / Central Florida West1 review
5.0
Dined on May 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We enjoyed a great happy hour that was BOGO on drinks until 6pm, on a Friday! The food was great and it came out quickly.
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Joyce VIP
Tampa / Central Florida West25 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always love eating here. The food is consistently great and the service is always very good. LOVE Olivia- the bartender/so much more. She is always smiling and very friendly and gives you the best service. Such a hard worker and so dedicated to her job.
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Anthony VIP
San Francisco Bay Area8 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always an A++ experience. One of the few restaurants that I trust with the quality ingredients they use.
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Doris
Tampa / Central Florida West4 reviews
3.0
Dined on April 25, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Supposed to be a special birthday dinner. Was not. Appetizer was good. Entree, seafood pasta was dry and sticky. Would not recommend for a special dinner.
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Natalie
Orlando / Central Florida East4 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 19, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
If you go get the eggplant appetizer, it was actually one of the best appetizers we have ever had anywhere. Lamb chops good too. Seafood was good but calamari overcooked and octopus a little too well done, but good flavor. Fish good flavor. Price is high but not an issue if all of the items were good. We will be back now that we know what to get, it’s a great location!
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Anthony
Tampa / Central Florida West3 reviews
1.0
Dined on April 12, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Bad and expensive food but service was good. Won’t be back anytime soon. Place was awesome many many years ago.
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Jennifer VIP
Tampa / Central Florida West21 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always delicious! I’m ordering scallops next time! Valarie was a great server.
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OpenTable Diner
Tampa / Central Florida West1 review
5.0
Dined on March 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I was there on a Wednesday evening. Not too busy and sat in the bar area. Bartender was very attentive, food was great and had an overall great experience.
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Gabriela VIP
Tampa / Central Florida West6 reviews
3.0
Dined on March 9, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Food was good depending on what each guest had. I had the grilled octopus. The octopus was delicious and perfectly cooked. It accompanied roasted potatoes with a yellow sauce that was great but weirdly, it also has a marinara sauce that tasted like a bad jar sauce. Others had lamb and beef kabobs. The proteins were good but again the vegetables and sides not so great. Lentil soup underwhelming and humus disappointing. The restaurant had a cold atmosphere. Overall for a place where the average price paid for main dish is $30 I can say we will not come back. This is the sentiment for all three families.
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FAQs

Byblos Cafe does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats.

Byblos Cafe is rated 4.5 stars by 581 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 2, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

2832 South Macdill Ave., Tampa, FL 33629

Additional information

Cross street
West Bay to Bay Blvd.
Neighborhood
Tampa
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Lebanese, Greek
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
On street parking and also a large additional parking lot from the back of the restaurant on the east side. Coming from Macdill heading south make a left on Bay-to-Bay and immediate left before the railroad tracks to get to the parking.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Entertainment
Belly dancing every Friday & Saturday nights. We will also be starting late night parties with DJ on Saturday nights around October please call to confirm.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.byblostampa.com/
Phone number
(813) 805-7977
Catering
Full Service Catering or just delivery of catering parties; call us for availability and pricing.
Private party facilities
We have a large room Semi private that can accommodate up to 40 people. In addition we have a beautiful Bar/Lounge area very romantic and quaint featuring a bed area, two VIP areas etc,.... Please check our website for more pictures. In addition we have outside patio area for smoking Hookahs and cigars.

Byblos Cafe

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Soups and Salads

Lentil Soup$5.00

Burrata Mozzarella$12.00

Tabbouleh$8.00

Kale Salad$12.00

Compressed Watermelon$12.00

Tableside Caesar$12.00

Greek$12.00

Fish

Scallops$26.00

Grilled Salmon$19.00

Stripe Bass$27.00

Whole Bronzino$36.00

Grilled Octopus$14.00

Mussels$14.00

Mezah

Dolma$8.00

Falafel$7.00

Roasted Cauliflower$10.00

Kebbeh$8.00

Cheese and Charcuterie$14.00

Hummus$7.00

Baba Ganuj$8.00

Kebbeh Nayeh$13.00

Labneh$8.00

Meat

Shish Kabob$23.00

Chicken Kabob$17.00

Byblos Steak Frites$16.00

Lamb Chops$24.00

Chicken Shawarma$18.00

Beef Shawarma$18.00

Gyro$14.00

Kafta$17.00

Pasta

Shrimp Rigatoni$18.00

Carbonara$16.00

Bucatini$28.00

For the Table

32oz Tomahawk Ribeye For Two$85.00

Roasted Organic Chicken

Taste Of Lebanon$68.00

Sides

Zatar Fries$7.00

Grilled Seasonal Mushrooms$10.00

Roasted Sumac Potatoes$8.00

Brussel Sprouts$10.00

Desserts

Budino$10.00

Chocolate Mousse Cake$11.00

Lebanese Ice Cream$10.00

Seasonal Gelato$8.00

Mixed Baklava$8.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

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