Suraya Restaurant
Lebanese restaurant · Fishtown
1528 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125
Highlights
Chic Lebanese cafe, market, and restaurant with garden
Chic Lebanese cafe, market, and restaurant with garden
"Between the coffee shop and bakery in the front and pita flying out of the ovens in the back, this giant Lebanese restaurant smells exactly how you wish your house did. It's useful for just about any dining situation. Come by yourself for a couple pastries in the mornings, or bring 10 people for a big group brunch or dinner. We usually go for dishes like charcoal-roasted beets, smoky baba ganoush, and the tender, slow-roasted lamb." - candis mclean, alison kessler
"Suraya is an all-day Lebanese restaurant in Fishtown that works for nearly any situation, whether you want to grab a chai latte and green cardamom kouign amann on your way to work, or you're trying to satisfy a hummus and kawarma craving on a special date night. The restaurant and market is chic, and when it’s nice outside, there’s nowhere in the city as transportive as their tree-lined garden." - alison kessler, candis mclean
"Suraya is a good choice for basically any day or time, but there’s something especially nice about coming here in the morning. It could be the smell of chai and cardamom kouign-amann, or it could be the plant-filled boho space. Either way, this is one of our favorite brunch places in Fishtown. Order the shish taouk kebab plate, complete with hummus, spiced french fries, tabbouleh, and pita. And in case you’re a planner, they do take reservations." - alison kessler, candis mclean
"With large fire pits, cabana-like seating, and plenty of tall trees and hanging lanterns, Suraya in Fishtown has one of the best patios in Philadelphia. And because of this, you’ll have to make a reservation before diving into a mezze plate full of things like baba ganoush and smooth hummus or a tender ribeye perfect for passing around the table. The Lebanese spot’s patio is also spacious enough that when you bring a big group here, you won’t overhear people talking about their most recent bad date or how the Phillies will never win it all." - candis mclean
"Suraya is an all-day spot that’s good for pretty much any situation, including having one of the best meals of your life. And whether you’re in their Arabian-inspired garden for a birthday dinner or having a date in the Fishtown dining room, you should spend the night eating their $75 tasting menu. It’s a great place to bring a group of friends to pass around Lebanese-inspired mezze plates like baba ganoush, smoky eggplant, and puffy pita. Plus, Suraya also has one of the better brunches in the city (that’s also a $42 tasting menu). So you can have a great dinner here and come back for almond croissants, chai tea, and omelets topped with feta the next morning." - alison kessler, candis mclean
