Beirut Doral Restaurant - Review - Doral - Miami - The Infatuation

"This wonderful Lebanese restaurant overlooks Doral’s Seven-Finger Lake (not to be confused with New York’s Finger Lakes, which are actual lakes). Even on a Monday, you’ll catch people outside smoking hookah and sharing large spreads of falafel, dips, and kibbeh nayeh. Though the inside looks more formal with its wine wall and sparkly chandelier, you can still show up in shorts and no one will bat an eye. It’s perfect for dipping pita and having mint tea by a lake many cars have been fished out of. Before you leave, stop by Beirut Market, which is just a few doors down. They’ve got Middle Eastern pantry staples. Beirut Perfumes is also right next door in case you’re on your last spray of Dior J’adore. Food Rundown Kibbeh Nayeh It’s hard to get a good plate of raw kibbeh in Miami. So we’re thankful Beirut has it. Their version is just as enjoyable alone as it is with pita. photo credit: Mariana Trabanino Beirut Deluxe This could be dinner for two. It comes with three dips, kibbeh, and tangy warak malfouf stuffed with spiced beef. The only unimpressive element on the plate is the falafel with a mushy interior. photo credit: Mariana Trabanino Gazl El-Banat A scoop of vanilla ice cream is encased in a dome of pistachio-flavored cotton candy. One bite would cause four dentists to instantly faint." - Mariana Trabanino