Lebanon and Beyond

9 Reviews on “Lebanon and Beyond”

• Giancarlo Gatti

  The food was great. The Sheikh El Meishi (eggplant stew) is the most memorable dish I’ve had in a long time. Nice that they offered bread. The kibbeh were dry but I think that dish is somewhat like that, still pretty good could’ve used some yoghurt perhaps. However, mix both dishes with rice and add it to the bread and wow.

  February 26, 2020, 5:52 pm

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• Flop

  I went to Lebanon and Beyond for the first time yesterday and I was pleasantly surprised. I particularly enjoyed the garlic chicken with the garlic sauce and the fluffy homus. The servings were really generous as well… I’ll be returning.

  July 29, 2017, 7:45 am

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• Aaron Castle

  I am shocked this is one of the highest rated restaurants in the area. We are 5 people from different parts of the world and all of us found this place underwhelming at best. The dips were average, the kibbeh was dry, the kousa mashi was bland, the salad was drenched in vinegar to the point of inedible, the beef stew came out and had not been stewed but was just some strips of beef without any of the advertised sauce. The only things that were good was the sausages (which I assume were store bought) and the shish kebab. None of us usually complain but the meal was so disappointing and overpriced that we felt the need to comment, and when we did the manager told us ‘that’s how we cook it’ and that we were ‘one in a hundred’. I’ve been to many Lebanese restaurants in many cities, and this was so far from good. Soon after that we finished eating, but then we waited 25 minutes for someone to clear our table or offer us anything, even though the restaurant was empty. It became clear they had been told to leave us alone by the manager. Eventually we had to go inside and ask one of the waiters to come out and clear our table, as us stacking the plates still didn’t indicate to them that we wanted them to. But as 3 different staff came in succession to take the plates, nobody asked if we wanted anything else or the bill or anything. Overall very disappointing and overpriced food, ignorant management and poor service. There has to be better food in this part of the city.

  April 22, 2017, 5:48 pm

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• Correzpond

  Lebanon & Beyond is an abject reminder why the American model of tips based on service should be considered in Australia. The food – at least what we were served in the Picada – seemed authentic. But let down by every possible dimension of service. We asked for what the table adjacent was served. Probably the easiest order possible. Except we were served half of what that ordered – a huge platter of meat without any suggestion of salad or dips which should accompany the order. Because L&B is BYO we asked for information adjacent bottle-shops. Amazingly also completely wrong advice. Then when one of our party returned with wine the indifferent service saw us service ourselves using glasses from an adjacent table. This all happened on a Sunday night when they weren’t even busy so pity the poor wretches who stumble upon this place on a busy night. Suggestion: If you do keep walking! There are many good restaurants in the adjacent Beyond of Randwick!

  February 13, 2017, 4:10 pm

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• Anna

  The vegetarian mix platter was so good! Loved it!! It comes with hommous, tabbouli, French beans, bahtra, falafel, fried cauliflower and spinach pie and it was incredibly filling and delicious. It is a vegetarian platter but I think most of it is actually vegan so even better.Loved the hommous, potatoes, and fried cauliflower so, so much. Only fault is I wish they gave more of the cauliflower and perhaps took away from something else. It was a very small portion, probably only about 2 pieces from memory and it is one of my all time fav Lebanese dishes so I was a tad disappointed. But everything else more than enough made up for it, and I was actually really surprised with the falafel because I have had so many bad encounters with it I was just pretty sure I hated it, but here it was incredible! Like really really good. They also give you so much bread so you will definitely be full and satisfied by the end of it. Highly recommend this platter.The waratenib was alright, the lemon was very overpowering and hard to notice much else, but it wasnt too bad.Service was also incredibly lovely, so it really did make for an enjoyable meal and evening all around.

  January 19, 2017, 1:44 pm

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• Suzy Of Sydney

  Really delicious Lebanese food offerings . This restaurant is always packed out, making it pretty noisy inside, but indicative of good food! The service is fast but the prices are probably a little steep… nevertheless, I’ll be back!

  January 6, 2017, 4:52 pm

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• Thewhereto

  A great Lebanese place in the heart of Randwick. This place is always busy, hard to get a table so we went early. You can call ahead and book. Great for groups, friends of family. You can sit inside or alfresco. I’ve been here plenty of times and love it. They have a range of salads, meats, vegetarian and sides. There is also gluten free and vegan options. I have had the platter for two before and ordered this again. As there were three of us, they were kind enough to do it for three. May I say the food portions are huge and the food comes out fast. First dish is hummus and babagaboush with tabouli and bread. Deliciously fresh. There was so much that I could take some home, they even were kind enough to give me extra bread. Dish two was a platter of fried cauliflower (I just need to say OMG wow), falafel (my favourite here) and lady fingers (deep fried pastry rolls with minced lamb, slivered almonds and cheese). YUM. Third course is the meats; kafta, chicken skewers and lamb skewers. All seasoned well with salad and garlic sauce. The price is good and Service is excellent. Food portions are very generous. Love this place. aroundtheclockfoodie.com

  November 1, 2016, 7:32 am

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