Jounieh

Jounieh is a coastal city in Keserwan District, about 16 km north of Beirut, Lebanon. Since 2017, it has been the capital of Keserwan-Jbeil Governorate. Wikipedia.
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Lebanese restaurant
Restaurant
Amar Harissa, located on the Harissa Highway in Lebanon, offers an unforgettable dining experience with its stunning views of the seascape and perfect sunset. The restaurant serves authentic Lebanese cuisine, including a variety of hot and cold mezze, appetizers, grilled items, drinks, and desserts. While some reviewers noted the lack of fans at tables during hot weather, many praised the tender grilled meat and perfect tabbouleh. The staff is friendly but not always attentive.
Amazing food, excellent service and on spot, and definitely a breathtaking view to go with the chill atmosphere. Arabic mezza was tasty without exceptions, and the mixed grill as well. Was not able to find one dish not done well and deliciously, to be honest. Must visit!
Fadi J Radi — Google review
Delicious food and dessert. The place was perfect. It has an amazing view of Jounieh, and the overall entrance and design are really nice. Prices are fair. They also have a small playground for kids. Highly recommended, you should definitely try it, and make sure to leave room for dessert 😋😋
Mira Abdallah — Google review
Went there on Sunday for lunch, nice location, wonderful view with outdoor playground, welcoming staff, clean place and attractive. We ordered some items between cold and hot mezza and bbq, the service was fast and the food was delicious, affordable prices, recommended.
Toni Slim — Google review
Delicious food Great view Good service However, the food is in very small portions and super pricey. The valet took 20 000 L.L for a car already parked!
Elise Abboud — Google review
Beautiful Sunset view. Their dessert portions are excellent. Reservations are recommended in advance for the good seats and best view.
Gabriel Dalbani — Google review
Lebanese restaurant located on the main road leading to Bkerke / Harissa. The restaurant has both indoor and outdoor seating areas and has an amazing seaview overlooking the Jounieh bay. Food was really tasty and personnel friendly. Highly recommended!
Sylvio Hleiss — Google review
Great food and view but the waitresses arnt friendly
Rafik yaman — Google review
The Best!! The staff is attentive, very courteous and responds promptly. The food is delicious and authentic. I will ensure I return to Amar Harissa each time I visit Lebanon! Love it and the people!!
Donald W. Dlesk Jr. — Google review
The place has an amazing view. The food is perfect. The service is a little bit slow, can be better. But the overall experience was splendid.
Anthony Jeitany — Google review
We commenced our journey in Lebanon with an exquisite dinner at Amar. The cuisine was exceptional, the service top-notch, and the view simply breathtaking! We wholeheartedly recommend this experience and eagerly anticipate our return. Warm regards from Germany.
Diandra — Google review
Amar Harissa قمر حريصا Harissa Highway, Lebanon Serving authentic lebanese cuisine food items only. On the grill items along with hot and cold meza with a good selection of appetizers and sides. Along woth drinks and desserts options. Offering and seascape view, would be perfect at sunset for outdoor area. Staff is friendly but not that attentive. Food taste and quality were good but not outstanding. Valet parking available at location. There is a small kida playground outdoor when kids enjoyed their time. Would somehow recommend it, will appreciate the view more than the food itself. Salads, fattoush and Tabbouleh were excellent. Humus and moutabbal were below average. Hendbej and fries werw just okay. Items from the grill were very good.
Tarek Mar — Google review
2023.09.03 Dinner at Amar restaurant. The view of Jounieh City was awesome. It was very busy on a Sunday. Better reserve. The food was very tasty. The service was OK but it could be better. The place was crowded.
William Khalil — Google review
Food: we ordered slightly a-typical mezza (hindbeh & fatte for example) and were positively surprised, however the typical mezza was disappointing. The cheese rolls weren't good (the cheese is tasteless), and the hummus & batata harra were very average. Service: it was great, the waiters were very friendly and always passing by (sometimes a bit too much, they took away a plate of hummus that wasn't finished yet but it's an understandable mistake - we were too shy to tell them to keep it as it wasn't worth it). Atmosphere: it was a Wednesday night in February so only indoor seating and the place was at 20% capacity max. I can imagine it's nicer in the summer when there's outdoor seating.
Ghadi Al Ghaddaf — Google review
Our visit to Amar was for a late lunch so we can catch the sunset view which was incredibly amazing. With a warm welcoming and great service we had joy trying hommos pesto, batata harra, asafir (OMG), cheese stuffed triangles not fried🫡 chanklich, soujouk and rocca halloumi salad all the listed were so delicious and never forget to have arak with these amazing dishes🧘
Maya Mouawad — Google review
After 3 weeks in Lebanon, this was our last night out and it was perfect. Views are amazing Food stunning, especially octopus and halloumi Wines delicious Dessert spectacular and a birthday cake to wrap it up Service was attentive and caring, very responsive and made to feel like home Thank you for looking after us Rudolf
Carl Salem — Google review
The food is amazing. I’ve never had such tender grilled meat. It truly is very high quality. Their tabbouleh is perfect (i usually always have something to criticize about a restaurant’s tabbouleh). Even their desserts are really good. Go there right before sunset to see the wonderful view (make sure to reserve a table by the sunset). The only thing I can criticize is their lack of fans at our table since the weather was pretty hot and the sun coming right at us, so we would have appreciated some cooling.
Joudy — Google review
Hello dear, Thank you for your kindness. Everything was awesome, from the staff who cares about the smallest details to the delicious foods. It was an amazing experience. Thank you for you generosity,and hope to see you again.🌙😃
Elie deeb — Google review

2La Crêperie

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4.0
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Restaurant
La Crêperie is a charming restaurant that offers a delightful dining experience with French cuisine in an elegant setting. Situated on a slightly elevated spot, it provides stunning views of the sea, creating a picturesque backdrop for your meal. The restaurant features both indoor and outdoor seating options, allowing guests to enjoy the beautiful stone-built interiors or dine in the garden area with a separate Lebanese menu. The attentive service and excellent selection of savory and sweet crepes add to the overall appeal of this establishment.
La Crêprerie is beauty and grace savored in the present moment, it’s nostalgia for a golden past that flew by too quickly, and it’s yearning for a twinkling future yet to come. The best part about the experience is undeniably the breathtaking view that wraps you as you make your way to the terrace, taking over all attention. Also pleasant, albeit less grandiose, are the beautiful stone-built indoors, the graceful and attentive service, and the excellent selection of savory and sweet crêpes.
Tracy Jawhar — Google review
One of the best restaurants in the region with an amazing view over the Jounieh Bay. The restaurant is located inside a beautiful old house with traditional architecture that was renovated a few years ago and has an amazing exterior and interior. Customers can choose to sit either in the internal area and order from the French cuisine menu, or at the garden and order from a seperate Lebanese menu. Food was really tasty and personnel friendly. Recommended!
Sylvio Hleiss — Google review
Its one of my favorite restaurants in Leb. A beautifullt designed restaurant on top a of small hill overviewing the jounieh bay and the mount of Harissa. A true lebanese taste and very friendly staff. The view makes keep me coming back to La Creprie! Dont forget to try the cherry vine leaves! They are one of a kind!
Zack — Google review
Used to be MUCH better. Atmosphere great for romantic dates. Prices are acceptable. Food is average, used to have a better menu and better food.
Antonios Oueiss — Google review
We went to the French restaurant and I had one of the best desserts and cappuccino -if not the best- in Lebanon. The view was amazing. Make sure your are dressed formal / semi formal as the second time we went, we were coming from the beach with flip-flops so they didn’t let us in because of the outfit eventhough the place had few tables filled.
Maya Hadeethi — Google review
Been close to 25 years since I was last at this spot, and not much has changed- mean that in a good way! The staff were all friendly, decor slightly upgraded but the same charm that I felt here in the 90s is still there- magical! Need to come more often
Ahmad ?maDJam? Ajam — Google review
Still a good quality. The setting is beautiful especially if you get a table facing the sea and the mountains. Service is professional. We had a waitress called Lourdes; she is nice but could be a little more cheerful honestly.. The food is good, we were 12 and none complained.. Salads, Crepes and chicken with fries all were tasty and well done. Price is right and decent in such an expensive country.
Naim A — Google review
amazing place old lebanese house great food and splendid bay view thats Creperie always fully crowded like a beehive booking is needed otherwise you wont have a place the food is delicious specially the steak dishes are mouth watering the services is acceptable due to the rush ,they are always fighting to provide the best service. the desserts are great also. the prices are fair to high for sure you will re visit them*****
joseph francis — Google review
We went there for the moules et frittes. Horrible experience. Tasteless and served cold. We complained about it they apologised and brought a new plate that was as Tasteless as the one before . I usually love this place but this experience was soooo disappointing. It was a fries and wine night for us.
R A — Google review
I had the unfortunate experience of dining here for birthday celebrations for two of my family members. Even being seated outside with a beautiful view of the sea and the surrounding mountains could not compensate for the disappointing dining experience that ensued. From steak that was half meat half gristle, to the penne flavoured with store bought pasta sauce there wasn’t a clean plate to be seen in a party of 13. For my meals I ordered the provincial frog legs, three of which were overcooked, and, for my main the chicken roulade consisted of chicken so dry that not even with the goat cheese could compensate and left me reaching for a drink after each bite. I was informed that the chicken was intentionally dry to grab the sauces better and the solution was to add more sauce. The waiter was shocked. not understanding and unapologetic when I asked for the meal to be taken back. Overall, nice views, mediocre food and unpleasant interactions with the waiter.
Cameron Weaver — Google review
Romantic. Lovely setting and great view (day and night). Not all the food menu is excellent though. Luckily what we ordered this time was on point. Truflle shrimp pasta is a must try. Prices are on the high side.
Selim Haddad — Google review
I recently discovered a delightful surprise at La Creprie – their garden section, offering delicious Lebanese cuisine. As someone who had previously only experienced their outstanding French offerings, this newfound gem left me thoroughly impressed. The garden section at La Creprie is a charming oasis that promises a unique dining experience. It's adorned with enchanting lights hanging from the trees, creating a magical ambiance that's perfect for a serene meal. The picturesque view only adds to the overall charm, making it a truly special setting for any occasion. On the evening of my visit, a talented singer added a touch of entertainment to the atmosphere. But the true highlight of the evening was the food. La Creprie's Lebanese offerings are simply delightful. I particularly recommend trying the "mkanek". I highly recommend La Creprie's garden section for any occasion. Whether you're planning a family lunch, a cozy dinner, or a gathering with friends, this hidden gem offers an unparalleled dining experience that combines a charming atmosphere with delectable Lebanese cuisine.
Rouba A — Google review
Amazing food, always a pleasure dining at this restaurant. Great view of Jounieh Bay and wonderful service!
Marc Chemali — Google review
We tried the buffet, it was overall a bad experience. First time trying this place and we were disappointed. Not only an item was missing from the buffet list with no apparent reason(Calamari), They didn't also restock the shrimp even though it was an open buffet. Had to wait for the food like if we were begging. The food wasn't tasty either (specially when the wait is this much). Waiters were polite but soooo slow when you ask for a drink or cutlery. The view is nice but that's it.
Marie Noel Nassif — Google review
XJMF+5VH, Kaslik, Jounieh, Sarba, Lebanon+961 71 202 022

3Margherita Mare

4.2
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4.5
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Italian restaurant
Margherita Mare is a popular Italian restaurant in Jounieh that attracts people from all across the city. It is housed in a charming old Lebanese building and offers breathtaking views of Jounieh's bay. The restaurant serves authentic Italian cuisine, ranging from various types of pizza to a wide selection of pasta dishes, all prepared by skilled chefs. Guests can enjoy their meals on the outdoor terrace, which features wooden benches and overlooks the waterfront.
Service was amazing, food was so delicious, atmosphere is good. Prices are acceptable. I recommend!
George El jad — Google review
The ambiance and atmosphere were good as a new Italian kitchen style. The service was acceptable, and the waiter was friendly. But when we gave them the review, they didn't care about our opinion. We ordered: 1- Bruschetta Al Pomodorino E Basilico: There were too many tomatoes with domination of thym taste inside the pesto. 2- Insalata Caesar Con Salmone Affumicato: The quality of salmon and parmesan was good, but the taste of the dressing was only mayonnaise without any spices. 3- Pizze Bresaola: it was very good, and it was made with a wodden oven with the good Italian taste. 4- Tagliolini Al Tartufo Nero: It was a disaster. The dish was too oily.
Sarkis Bou Nehme — Google review
Inconsistent quality. Sometimes it's superb and sometimes mediocre. Reluctant to go back, not sure how that night will go.
Selim Haddad — Google review
Marguerita mare is always a treat to go to. We ordered the bruschetta and 4 cheese pizza and we helped ourselves with some fresh baked bread and house made tomato sauce. The food is as good as any excellent italian restaurant can get in Lebanon. A must if you love italian. They have great service, they will get you another basket of bread if you ask, free of charge. All in all it is a very good choice if you want to go dine in and relax with friends, or as a couple.
Elias Mefleh — Google review
A Beautiful and clean place. Excellent food. Highly recommend
Nancy Maaliki — Google review
Amazing italian restaurant in an old lebanese charming house, with tables right on the beach, and the amazing view of Jounieh's bay. The food is delicious, especially the marguerita pizza, the prociutto y funghi pasta, and end it with a true Italian Tiramisu. Perfect for couples, tourists, first date, or even family gatherings. Recommended for dinner.
Jimmy NADER — Google review
The 5 stars go to the food and the relaxing view and atmosphere. Service is quick but the staff need to be more jolly and friendly. The food is soooo delicious like seriously so yummy. Italian wine is so good too. We sat just by the water and it was the perfect sunset view and the most delicious Italian meal we've had in a while. Highly recommended if you're a fan of Italian food and sunsets.
Marcella Najem Saikaly — Google review
Best Pizzas 🍕, quality food with affordable prices. Beautiful sun set from the terrace.
Edward Violides — Google review
This place was one of my favorite Italian restaurants in Jounieh, and still one to be visited. Unfortunately and with the worsening situation in the country, place is not up to its previous standards. Though understandable yet my rating has to be honest: Food: 5 ⭐️(delicious and fries were fresh) Service: 3-4 ⭐️ Staff friendliness: 3 ⭐️ Speed: 4 ⭐️ Price: 3 ⭐️ (very overpriced with the situation in Lebanon and the state of the place) Cleanliness: 4⭐️
Fadi J Radi — Google review
Italian atmosphere at the beach. Great Italian background music, exquisite food and a view to die for. While you dine, you can see the waves hitting the shore and rocks at the beach. Add a formaggio e fungihi pizza with Almaza beer 😋
Evelyn Sada — Google review
It seems it is not the same place, it's like they serve frozen pizzas nowadays, the dough was wet. We also ordered pasta which has 0 taste. The food was delivered extremely fast we knew it wasn't prepared fresh.
Elia Elias — Google review
Same franchise as margherita, same menu but with a wider selection of seafood salads pizzas ans pastas. The best asset of this restaurant is the outdoor seating as their balcony is right besides the beach. When the waves are high you'll even get wet. Wide selection of desserts and great taste. Friendly staff
Farah Farhat — Google review
On a dark Friday night we decided to have dinner at margherita mare for comfort food. The place is located in the old souk, by the sea. We ordered the diavola pizza ( 129 000 LBP), the insalata con caprino e mela verde (75 000 LBP) and the minted lemonade ( 15 000 LBP) The food was delicious, the service friendly and the ambiance super chill.
Aur Ghs — Google review
XJPM+CW2, Old market road, Jounieh, Lebanonhttp://www.pizzeriamargherita.com/+961 9 830 816

4Punta Del Este

4.2
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3.5
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Permanently closed
Restaurant
Punta Del Este, a well-known eatery in Jounieh, is a popular spot that specializes in Argentinian cuisine. With a diverse menu featuring delectable options like empanadas, tuna tartar, and burgers, this establishment is ideal for both romantic dates and fun-filled nights with friends. Situated at the heart of Jounieh, Punta Del Este offers comfortable rooms and boasts an inviting pool area.
I will put a 4.5 stars for this one. Ordered the Baby calamaris (15 dollars) and they were pretty fair even if a little bit greasy. The cocktails are fun and specially good with the happy hour 7 dollars each (6pm to 8pm).
Paulo André Marinho — Google review
Cool place at the heart of Jounieh. They have rooms and a nice pool. It's a nice chilled vibes! Food is good and they have a nice mexican menu, and drinks are nice, they have pitchers of anything you like. But the best part about this place is the sunset, the sunset view is beautiful. During the week days the music is mainly house/lounge, and during weekends it's more party mode. Recommended during sunset time.
Jad Haj Chahine — Google review
Very cozy ambiance, nice music and good food. The staff is friendly!!
Joe Karam — Google review
I love the place and the fact that it is close to the beach. I love the outdoor seating area. The music is good. The staff is friendly. As for the food and drinks everything is good. I especially enjoy eating the pizza it’s a must try.
Joey AL-Hachach — Google review
Nice outdoor location in Jounieh, their specialty burger was very good with an amazing sauce, salmon was lacking flavours. Service is good music average, band arrived an hour late and didn’t spend more than 45 minutes performing which was a shame. But a nice place that you can try.
Jihad El Hajji — Google review
A very casual bar/restaurant in Jouneih. We only ordered drinks since they didn’t have a variety of options of food. The drinks were okay(aperol spritz) and the service was good. The ambience was nice (loud music). Personally I wouldn’t revisit this place even to grab drinks.
George El Jad — Google review
Really nice place in the heart of Jounieh's old souk with a wide variety of drinks. The music was chill. Recommended for enjoying the sunset and evening.
Raghid Shehayeb — Google review
Now called Trocadero, it has a nice vibe and great table service...
Joe Badr — Google review
Amazing cosy place to chill with friends. Food and Drinks are high quality 👌
Serge Harb — Google review
XJMM+W57, Old Souk,, Jounieh, Lebanon+961 9 830 788

5Table Fine, UBay

4.4
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4.5
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Permanently closed
Mediterranean restaurant
Fine dining restaurant
Table Fine, UBay is an elegant eatery that offers high-end dining and exceptional quality. With its upscale pricing and exquisite menu, this restaurant stands out as one of the most luxurious establishments in Jounieh. The stunning Victorian-style architecture, adorned with authentic thatch imported from South Africa, adds to its fancy appeal. The presence of a Michelin-starred chef and highly skilled staff guarantees a top-notch culinary experience.
Great food. Great setting. Great service. Definitely one of the best gastronomic restaurants in town.
Maya S — Google review
The staff is very friendly. Service is good. The presentation 5/5. Taste 4/5. Portion 3.5/5. It's a great place for a gathering or a romantic dinner on the sand by the beach
Eliane El Asmar — Google review
Upscale food service and supreme quality. Upscale prices and exquisite menu. Very fancy built with a victorian style of architecture with thatch brought especially from south africa. They have a Michelin starred chef and a very professional staff. It is directly situated on the sea shore of Jounieh and it has an access to a sandy beach in front of it. It is one of the fanciest restaurants in Jounieh.
Ghassan Beyrouthy — Google review
Great location amazing experience. Service was slow and incompetent . Food was good though
DANY MIKHAIL — Google review
Excellent service and food, nice view
Rami Frem — Google review
Fine dining, nice restaurant on the Mediterranean. Since it's summer we ate on the sands and the food is of outstanding quality.
Christophe Mouawad — Google review
A great venue with fabulous service and great food ... highly recommended for corporate functions and great gatherings
Bahjat Mirza — Google review
Elegant restaurant. Mile high dinners. Excellent food & services.
Talal Alhaj — Google review
XJMH+4GH, Seaside Road, Jounieh, Lebanon+961 9 919 666

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