Suraya

Name: Suraya
Address: 1528 Frankford Ave., Philadelphia, PA, United States, 19125-4412
Telephone: (215) 302-1900
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8

1503 Reviews

$31 to $50

Lebanese

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Designed to send you from Fishtown to Beirut when you step in the door, Suraya is an inviting all day café, neighborhood restaurant, and light-filled outdoor garden and bar located at 1528 Frankford Avenue. Our market is open from 7am-5pm serving Stumptown coffee, daytime cocktails, manoushe flatbreads and various lunchtime salads and sandwiches.
Our restaurant is open for dinner everyday starting at 5pm. We proudly serve beautifully presented Lebanese dishes, cocktails and have the largest list of Chateau Musar wines in Philadelphia!
Our garden is open! Stop in today and enjoy the warmth and culture of Suraya.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Lebanese, Middle Eastern, Mediterranean
Hours of operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–11:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(215) 302-1900
Website
http://surayaphilly.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Nick Kennedy - Chef/Partner
Private party facilities
Email us at hello@surayaphilly.com if you have a group of 9-400 guests and we will help create the perfect menu for your event! Semi private and private events are available. Come celebrate in one of the most beautiful restaurants in Philadelphia!

Location
1528 Frankford Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19125-4412
Neighborhood
Fishtown
Cross street
Marlborough Street
Parking details
We have a private parking lot which is on the corner of Front St and Oxford St.
Public transit
Girard Ave Stop - Septa Market Frankford Line
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Hummous$9.50
chickpeas seasoned with tehina, lemon & garlic
Baba Ganoush$12.00
charred eggplant, seasoned with tehina, lemon, garlic & urfa biber; finished with pomegranate seeds
Labne$9.50
strained yogurt, finished with za'atar, tomatoes, cucumber, olives & mint
Muhammara$9.50
roasted red pepper and walnut dip, seasoned with chilies, cumin & pomegranate
Taboulé$11.50
parsley salad with cucumber, tomato, scallion & mint; seasoned with lemon & pomegranate molasses
Fattouch$12.00
salad of chopped raw vegetables with toasted pita; dressed with a lemonpomegranate vinaigrette
Kibbeh Nayyeh$15.50
raw lamb mixed with bulgur; seasoned with sweet onion, basil, mint, marjoram & long hots
Samke Nayyeh$16.50
raw yellowtail, seasoned with chives, parsley, garlic, lemon, jalapeño & labne

Hot

Sawdat Djej$12.50
sautéed chicken livers and sweet onion, finished with pomegranate molasses & lemon
Makanek$13.50
sautéed lamb sausages seasoned with coriander, cinnamon & clove; finished with pine nuts & lemon
Fried Kibbeh$12.50
beef and bulgur dumplings stuffed with seasoned ground beef, raisins & pine nuts; served with a mint-cucumber yogurt
Fatar Meshwi$14.00
mixed wild mushrooms grilled with savory & cilantro; served with a cilantro yogurt
Batata Harra$9.00
crispy potatoes tossed with long hots, garlic, lemon & cilantro
Warak Enab$9.50
grape leaves stuffed with rice & pine nuts lightly grilled and served with lemon yogurt, crispy shallots & barberries
Fatteh$13.50
warm chickpeas, eggplant, crispy pita & tehina yogurt; finished with almonds, cashews & brown butter

Mashawi

Meat & Fowl

Kafta Kebab$23.50
ground beef kebab seasoned with cumin, mint, parsley & onion; served with hummous, charred onion, tomato & pepper
Halabi Kebab$25.50
ground lamb kebab brushed with muhammara and seasoned with chili peppers, cinnamon, coriander & paprika; served with hummous, charred onion, tomato & pepper
Kawarma$27.00
baharat rubbed lamb, grilled & slow roasted; served with a pomegranate-cucumber salad & dill yogurt
Dry Aged Rib Eye for 2$95.00
grilled 28oz dry aged rib eye; served wth toum, hummous, baba ganoush, onion, tomato & pepper
Djej Meshwi$32.50
whole grilled poussin marinated in sumac, lemon, garlic & thyme; served with charred potatoes & toum

Seafood

Baladi$27.50
skate filet marinated in parsley, cilantro & cumin, wrapped in a banana leaf & grilled; served with turmeric rice
Abu Sayf$27.00
grilled wild striped bass kebab marinated in yogurt, lemon, garlic, paprika & coriander; served with freekeh, roasted chestnuts, grilled onions, kale, yogurt & sumac
New Caledonia Prawns$27.50
grilled head-on prawns, tossed in a cilantro & toasted garlic vinaigrette; finished with lemon
Samke Harra$39.50
whole grilled dorade served with a spicy sauce of peppers, tomatoes, walnuts & pine nuts; finished with parsley & cilantro

Sides

Turmeric Rice$6.50
Grilled Potatoes$7.50
Charred Onions$7.50
Tomatoes, Peppers
Sumac French Fries$6.50
Charred Long Hots$6.50

Cocktails

"In the sweetness of friendship; let there be laughter and the sharing of pleasures." — Khalil Gibran

Lace & Linens$11.50
elderflower, saffron sugarcube, bitters & bubbles
The Prophet$13.50
knob creek rye, herbal liqueur, date, walnut, pine nut, bitters & orange blossom water
Builders of Bridges$12.00
pineapple-baharat shrub, vodka & fevertree ginger beer
The Tempest$13.00
el dorado 12 year rum, éclat-contratto, rhum barbancourt, chocolate bitters & urfa-vermouth
Sand & Foam$13.50
espolon blanco tequila, yuu baal mezcal, pistachio, sea beans, lime & rose water
The Poet$13.50
bluecoat gin, génépy, cucumber, za'atar, limon omani & aquafaba

Arak Cocktails

Arak is a colorless, anise-flavored aperitif often called "The Milk of Lions"

The Nightingale$12.50
arak, apricot, contratto, almond & bubbles
The Last Watch$12.50
old grand dad bourbon, arak, meletti amaro, clementine, black cardamom, lemon & ceylon tea
The Golden Belt$13.50
bluecoat barrel finished, toki, laphroaig, turmeric, burnt honey, coriander & arak

On Draft

961 Beer is Imported Directly from Lebanon

Kronenbourg Blanc$6.50
Port City Porter$7.00
961 Lager$8.00
Rotating IPA$7.50
Almaza Pilsner
Beirut, Lebanon
- Bottle$6.50
961 Lebanese Pale Ale$8.00
961 Red Ale$8.00

Sharab

Wines by the Glass

Whites

Moschofilero / Rhoditis, Notios, 2017 Nemea, Greece$10.50
lush lemon, rose petals & crisp
Greco Bianco, Ippolito, 2017 Calabria, Italy$12.50
floral, tropical & salty
Pansa Blanca, Raventos de Alella, 2016 Alella, Spain$11.50
white stone fruit, green apples & zippy
Obeidi / Clairette / Sauvignon Blanc, Massaya, 2017 Mount Lebanon, Lebanon$11.50
white peach, fresh & long
Vermentino / Chardonnay, Château Musar, 2017 Bekaa Valley, Lebanon$12.50
bright citrus, almonds & rich

Reds

Grenache / Cinsault, Massaya, 2016 Bekaa Valley, Lebanon$12.50
raspberry, black pepper & fresh
Cabernet Franc, Domaine de Clos Godeaux, 2016 Chinon, France$13.50
violet, berries & peppercorns
Prieto Picudo / Tempranillo, Alaia, 2016 Castilla y León, Spain$12.50
dark fruits, tobacco & structure
Syrah, Thalvin, 2015 Zenata, Morocco$13.50
ripe plum, blueberry & juicy
Cinsault / Cabernet Sauvignon, Château Musar, 2015 Bekaa Valley, Lebanon$14.50
black currant, cherry jam & spiced

Sparkling

Lacrima Rosé, Luchetti, Marche, Italy$12.50
strawberry, white peach & floral
Cava, Casas del Mar, Penedes, Spain$11.50
apples, apricot & bready

What 1,503 people are saying

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4.8

4.8 based on all time ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.4Value

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Sushishoppingrn
Philadelphia
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 24, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was absolutely amazing! I loved the environment and drinks.
J
Jmms
Philadelphia
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on August 16, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Spectacular meal and amazing service!
JD
JanD
Philadelphia
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 16, 2019
overall3food3service4ambience4
A beautiful restaurant with an interesting menu, however too too noisy. Waiter would lean over to serve table next to us and his backside was in our food! Dessert menu print is so small that we couldn’t see it so didn’t order any.
C
C1234
Philadelphia
10 reviews
vip
3.0
10 reviews
Dined on August 11, 2019
overall3food3service1ambience5
The service is extremely slow. Our meal was close to 4 hours. The managers were very nice but our waitress was not very nice at all.
JC
JillC
Philadelphia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 10, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was absolutely fantastic. Each course was better than the next!
KD
KidneyDoc
New York Area
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on August 10, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
A wonderful dining experience, we went here with friends from out of town. Food was even better than expected, staff was very helpful, delightful and super attentive.
SS
SatishS
Philadelphia
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 7, 2019
overall4food5service4ambience4
Great food! Went for the birthday. Lots of options for vegetarians.
A
Ansy
Philadelphia
6 reviews
vip
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on August 5, 2019
overall3food3service3ambience5
Very Salty dishes
JC
JoshuaC
Philadelphia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 4, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food and service
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 4, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Top 3 restaurant in Philly
DD
DeborahD
Philadelphia
9 reviews
vip
3.0
9 reviews
Dined on August 4, 2019
overall3food2service2ambience4
I loved this place when it opened last year, but the service is not as good as other "best" restaurants in Philly and the food is more hit and miss than it was, with some really great things, some ordinary things and some not good things (like dessert or the fries).
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 3, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
We loved it. Can’t wait to go back
MS
MitchellS
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 3, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
An outstanding culinary experience with great dishes and pastries. My wife and I have been there before and this was another wonderful experience and our son thought the same; it was his first time there
PM
PhillyMarie
Philadelphia
28 reviews
vip
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on July 28, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service and meal. We went for Sunday brunch and the food choices were terrific - we always dine family style - but there’s always someone who hogs the baba ganoush! Love it there!
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Anonymous
Philadelphia
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on July 27, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and service were amazing. I would highly recommend to anyone and understand why they are booked so far out for reservations. One of the best meals I have ever had and the wait staff were more than attentive. I can’t wait to go back. Loving ending the night with a drink in the garden.
JD
JosephD
Philadelphia
12 reviews
vip
3.0
12 reviews
Dined on July 27, 2019
overall3food4service3ambience4
Don't order the tasting menu. You'll be overloaded with food at one time and won't being able to properly enjoy it. Order a few dishes at a time.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 27, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Suraya is my favorite. From the moment you walk in it’s such a beautiful experience. The aesthetic thought put into the space, combined with incredible service (seriously every single time I’ve been there) and the food make this place unbelievable. I loved it, I still love and will always recommend it for anything from cocktails in or outside, lunch or a super hot date you’re looking to impress.
SK
SharonK
Philadelphia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 21, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was incredible! The place is absolutely beautiful too.
PS
PninaS
Philadelphia
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on July 21, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Decor was beautiful. Food was unusual and delicious. Seating was comfortable and there wasn't too much noise. All in all a great experience.
K
Krutika
Philadelphia
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on July 20, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing!!!!!
PH
PHLFoodie
Philadelphia
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on July 20, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of my top three restaurants in Philadelphia. I have been here multiple times for brunch and dinner, and with various sized parties. The food is exceptional. The wine list is superb and the cocktails are perfect. The service is always fantastic. On top of it all, the new-ish courtyard in the rear (drinks and small plates only) is one of the best outdoor spaces in the city.
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Bwall
Philadelphia
42 reviews
vip
5.0
42 reviews
Dined on July 18, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing. Third visit and it’s the best food and wine around!!
J
Jacob
Philadelphia
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 17, 2019
overall5food4service5ambience5
Great desserts
B
Bubbie2
Philadelphia
47 reviews
vip
5.0
47 reviews
Dined on July 16, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fabulous experience! Great food! Great atmosphere! So different and exciting! The only negative was parking- it was hard to find!
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dwgroucho
Philadelphia
52 reviews
vip
5.0
52 reviews
Dined on July 16, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Undoubtedly one of the best meals ever!! Spectacular food, beautifully presented in a very very lovely atmosphere. Our server was awesome - great personality and great suggestions! I can not wait to go back - Thank you for a wonderful evening!
EM
EmmaM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 16, 2019
overall5food5service4ambience5
The food was incredible as well as the atmosphere. It took around 2 and a half hours from sit down to finish, but it was worth it for the experience.
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Will
New England
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on July 14, 2019
overall5food5service4ambience5
Food was excellent, especially recommend the Fried Kibbeh and the Prawns, but everything was at a minimum very good. Service was attentive. Value was reasonable although the bill can add up quickly as the plates, even the entrees, are fairly small.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on July 14, 2019
overall3food5service2ambience3
Poor service - felt rushed and like they just wanted to get the seating finished. Impersonal.
BF
BucksFoodie
Philadelphia
210 reviews
vip
5.0
210 reviews
Dined on July 14, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Grand slam home run!
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Donna
Philadelphia
12 reviews
vip
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on July 14, 2019
overall4food4service5ambience4
Great food, but a bit pricey for what we got. Service was superb and cocktails were wonderful. I would go back, but only for special occasions.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 14, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Thoroughly enjoyed everything, I highly recommend the “Taste of Suraya”! Can’t wait to go back!
MM
MarcyM
Philadelphia
30 reviews
vip
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on July 13, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and service are phenomenal. It’s a beautiful restaurant with a great outdoor space.i highly recommend it.
SG
ScottG
Philadelphia
3 reviews
vip
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 13, 2019
overall2food3service1ambience4
Over rated and our server was absolutely not into her job. This made the mediocre food worse. The restaurant itself is great feel but I really don’t understand the hype. The other eight in our party felt the same.
BP
BalaPSU
Philadelphia
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on July 12, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing!! Drop the mic!!
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Amanda
Philadelphia
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on July 10, 2019
overall5food5service4ambience4
It was great but we showed up on time and had to wait about ten minutes to be seated, when there were plenty of open seats for two in the dining room. Our waiter was nice but for the two of us, we have an almost three hour dinner. He wasn't very attendant but the food made up for it.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 10, 2019
overall4food5service5ambience4
Great food. Great service. Parking is terrible
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Louise
Philadelphia
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on July 10, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing restaurant. We will definitely go back. Jared our waiter was the best. Very professional
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 9, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always delicious
SB
StevenB
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 8, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Customer service was excellent. When our entrees did not arrive within a period of time, as determined by management, they gave us a gift of muffins. We didn't feel that the wait was excessive. This shows that management respects their customers.
F
Foodsnob
Philadelphia
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 8, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience4
Very authentic food, well prepared and presented including some hometown favorites not commonly available here. We asked for a different table and they were accommodating. Service was quick and efficient.

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Suraya is rated 4.8 stars by 1503 OpenTable diners.

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Cross street
Marlborough Street
Neighborhood
Fishtown
Hours of operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–11:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Cuisines
Lebanese, Middle Eastern, Mediterranean
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
We have a private parking lot which is on the corner of Front St and Oxford St.
Public transit
Girard Ave Stop - Septa Market Frankford Line
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Nick Kennedy - Chef/Partner
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://surayaphilly.com/
Phone number
(215) 302-1900
Private party facilities
Email us at hello@surayaphilly.com if you have a group of 9-400 guests and we will help create the perfect menu for your event! Semi private and private events are available. Come celebrate in one of the most beautiful restaurants in Philadelphia!

Suraya

Not available on OpenTable

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

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Additional information

Mezza

Cold

Hummous$9.50

Baba Ganoush$12.00

Labne$9.50

Muhammara$9.50

Taboulé$11.50

Fattouch$12.00

Kibbeh Nayyeh$15.50

Samke Nayyeh$16.50

Hot

Sawdat Djej$12.50

Makanek$13.50

Fried Kibbeh$12.50

Fatar Meshwi$14.00

Batata Harra$9.00

Warak Enab$9.50

Fatteh$13.50

Mashawi

Meat & Fowl

Kafta Kebab$23.50

Halabi Kebab$25.50

Kawarma$27.00

Dry Aged Rib Eye for 2$95.00

Djej Meshwi$32.50

Seafood

Baladi$27.50

Abu Sayf$27.00

New Caledonia Prawns$27.50

Samke Harra$39.50

Sides

Turmeric Rice$6.50

Grilled Potatoes$7.50

Charred Onions$7.50

Sumac French Fries$6.50

Charred Long Hots$6.50

Cocktails

Lace & Linens$11.50

The Prophet$13.50

Builders of Bridges$12.00

The Tempest$13.00

Sand & Foam$13.50

The Poet$13.50

Arak Cocktails

The Nightingale$12.50

The Last Watch$12.50

The Golden Belt$13.50

On Draft

Kronenbourg Blanc$6.50

Port City Porter$7.00

961 Lager$8.00

Rotating IPA$7.50

Almaza Pilsner

961 Lebanese Pale Ale$8.00

961 Red Ale$8.00

Sharab

Wines by the Glass

Whites

Moschofilero / Rhoditis, Notios, 2017 Nemea, Greece$10.50

Greco Bianco, Ippolito, 2017 Calabria, Italy$12.50

Pansa Blanca, Raventos de Alella, 2016 Alella, Spain$11.50

Obeidi / Clairette / Sauvignon Blanc, Massaya, 2017 Mount Lebanon, Lebanon$11.50

Vermentino / Chardonnay, Château Musar, 2017 Bekaa Valley, Lebanon$12.50

Reds

Grenache / Cinsault, Massaya, 2016 Bekaa Valley, Lebanon$12.50

Cabernet Franc, Domaine de Clos Godeaux, 2016 Chinon, France$13.50

Prieto Picudo / Tempranillo, Alaia, 2016 Castilla y León, Spain$12.50

Syrah, Thalvin, 2015 Zenata, Morocco$13.50

Cinsault / Cabernet Sauvignon, Château Musar, 2015 Bekaa Valley, Lebanon$14.50

Sparkling

Lacrima Rosé, Luchetti, Marche, Italy$12.50

Cava, Casas del Mar, Penedes, Spain$11.50

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