{"id":64733,"date":"2023-01-20T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-01-20T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/64733\/the-definitive-guide-to-the-10-best-upscale-restaurants-in-beirut"},"modified":"2025-10-08T14:42:30","modified_gmt":"2025-10-08T14:42:30","slug":"the-definitive-guide-to-the-10-best-upscale-restaurants-in-beirut","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/en\/64733\/the-definitive-guide-to-the-10-best-upscale-restaurants-in-beirut\/","title":{"rendered":"The Definitive Guide To The 10 Best Upscale Restaurants In Beirut"},"content":{"rendered":" <p>If you are looking for bites on a budget or pocket-friendly meals, check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/blog\/Crave\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">our Crave section<\/a> that is chockfull of options for you to explore\u2014all of which do not skimp on taste or flavor. If you are looking for the finest upscale restaurants in town for an elegant and memorable meal, you\u2019ve come to the right place! Here is your definitive guide to the best upscale restaurants in Beirut. In no particular order whatsoever.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p><\/p>    <h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-le-petit-gris\"><b><a href=\"https:\/\/lepetitgris.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Le Petit Gris<\/a><\/b><\/h4>    <p><\/p>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/64733.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>    <p><\/p>    <p>Fancy and French are two ways to describe this Gemmayze gem. Yet, this bistro is not stiff when it comes to the food, serving up inventive and mouthwatering delights like a bottarga pizza that perfectly complements the ambiance. Ideal for a romantic date or a memorable meal with friends.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p><\/p>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Screenshot-2023-06-21-at-10.34.17-AM-920x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-666162\" width=\"678\" height=\"754\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Screenshot-2023-06-21-at-10.34.17-AM-920x1024.png 920w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Screenshot-2023-06-21-at-10.34.17-AM-539x600.png 539w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Screenshot-2023-06-21-at-10.34.17-AM-224x250.png 224w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Screenshot-2023-06-21-at-10.34.17-AM-768x855.png 768w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Screenshot-2023-06-21-at-10.34.17-AM.png 1056w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 678px) 100vw, 678px\" \/><\/figure>    <p><\/p>    <p><b>What we recommend:<\/b> Baby shrimp salad, moules frites (served just once a week), and the mouthwatering stroganoff.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p><\/p>    <h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-le-sushi-bar\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lesushibar.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Le Sushi Bar<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>    <p><\/p>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/64733-1.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>    <p><\/p>    <p>Beautiful interiors and exceptional cocktails are the perfect accompaniments to what is hands-down the best sushi experience in Beirut. The stunning space is perfectly accented with what is the best restaurant playlist in town. Oh, and it doesn\u2019t hurt that their food looks <i>almost<\/i> too beautiful to eat.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Screenshot-2023-06-21-at-10.47.09-AM-1024x1008.png\" alt=\"sushi bar beirut upscale\" class=\"wp-image-666194\" width=\"695\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Screenshot-2023-06-21-at-10.47.09-AM-1024x1008.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Screenshot-2023-06-21-at-10.47.09-AM-600x591.png 600w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Screenshot-2023-06-21-at-10.47.09-AM-250x246.png 250w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Screenshot-2023-06-21-at-10.47.09-AM-768x756.png 768w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Screenshot-2023-06-21-at-10.47.09-AM.png 1052w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 695px) 100vw, 695px\" \/><\/figure>    <p><\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p><b>What we recommend:<\/b> Duck salad, new-style nigiris, and pretty much all the makis you can get your hands on, <i>especially<\/i> the blue crab roll.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p><\/p>    <h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-paname\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/Restaurant_Review-g294005-d13149164-Reviews-Paname-Beirut.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Paname<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>    <p><\/p>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Screenshot-2023-06-21-at-10.47.00-AM-1024x906.png\" alt=\"paname beirut upscale\" class=\"wp-image-666197\" width=\"737\" height=\"652\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Screenshot-2023-06-21-at-10.47.00-AM-1024x906.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Screenshot-2023-06-21-at-10.47.00-AM-600x531.png 600w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Screenshot-2023-06-21-at-10.47.00-AM-250x221.png 250w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Screenshot-2023-06-21-at-10.47.00-AM-768x680.png 768w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Screenshot-2023-06-21-at-10.47.00-AM.png 1044w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 737px) 100vw, 737px\" \/><\/figure>    <p><\/p>    <p>This Saifi village restaurant is probably the most relaxed of the bunch, offering a more laidback lunch and dinner experience. But do not be fooled, the food and service at Paname is always 5 star. Lending a particular focus to fresh, high quality produce, each dish is executed perfectly from ingredients to presentation. As for the ambiance, it is calm and serene.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Screenshot-2023-06-21-at-10.46.50-AM-854x1024.png\" alt=\"paname food beirut\" class=\"wp-image-666200\" width=\"730\" height=\"875\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Screenshot-2023-06-21-at-10.46.50-AM-854x1024.png 854w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Screenshot-2023-06-21-at-10.46.50-AM-501x600.png 501w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Screenshot-2023-06-21-at-10.46.50-AM-209x250.png 209w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Screenshot-2023-06-21-at-10.46.50-AM-768x920.png 768w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Screenshot-2023-06-21-at-10.46.50-AM.png 998w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\" \/><\/figure>    <p><\/p>    <p><b>What we recommend:<\/b> All their ceviches, the steak hache burger, and mushroom rigatoni.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p><\/p>    <h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-burgundy\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/burgundybeirut.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Burgundy<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>    <p><\/p>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Screenshot-2023-06-21-at-10.46.21-AM-1022x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-666191\" width=\"698\" height=\"699\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Screenshot-2023-06-21-at-10.46.21-AM-1022x1024.png 1022w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Screenshot-2023-06-21-at-10.46.21-AM-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Screenshot-2023-06-21-at-10.46.21-AM-250x250.png 250w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Screenshot-2023-06-21-at-10.46.21-AM-768x769.png 768w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Screenshot-2023-06-21-at-10.46.21-AM.png 1062w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 698px) 100vw, 698px\" \/><\/figure>    <p><\/p>    <p>Hands down the fanciest on the list, eating at Burgundy is more accurately described as an experience than a mere meal. On the menu you\u2019ll find lavish ingredients like white truffles, venison, sea urchin, lobster, and of course\u2026a healthy dose of caviar. But it\u2019s not just star ingredients, Burgundy\u2019s chef takes each plate to the next level with perfect execution.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Screenshot-2023-06-21-at-10.36.56-AM-916x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-666165\" width=\"573\" height=\"641\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Screenshot-2023-06-21-at-10.36.56-AM-916x1024.png 916w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Screenshot-2023-06-21-at-10.36.56-AM-537x600.png 537w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Screenshot-2023-06-21-at-10.36.56-AM-224x250.png 224w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Screenshot-2023-06-21-at-10.36.56-AM-768x859.png 768w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Screenshot-2023-06-21-at-10.36.56-AM.png 1034w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 573px) 100vw, 573px\" \/><\/figure>    <p><\/p>    <p><b>What we recommend:<\/b> If you happen to have a free-flowing budget, try their set menus. Delectable a-la-carte options include eel with horseradish and langoustine.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p><\/p>    <h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-toto\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/l\/23556\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Toto<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>    <p><\/p>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/64733-2.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>    <p><\/p>    <p>While Italian restaurants are abundant on the Beirut food scene, very few deliver an upscale experience that borders on fine dining. Beautiful interiors with wood paneled walls perfectly accent the modern setup which just so happens to be a traditional Lebanese home. On the menu is everything you&#8217;d expect from an Italian restaurant, all made with finesse. Squisito.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Screenshot-2023-06-21-at-10.45.49-AM-909x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-666186\" width=\"611\" height=\"688\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Screenshot-2023-06-21-at-10.45.49-AM-909x1024.png 909w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Screenshot-2023-06-21-at-10.45.49-AM-533x600.png 533w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Screenshot-2023-06-21-at-10.45.49-AM-222x250.png 222w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Screenshot-2023-06-21-at-10.45.49-AM-768x865.png 768w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Screenshot-2023-06-21-at-10.45.49-AM.png 1058w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 611px) 100vw, 611px\" \/><\/figure>    <p><\/p>    <p><b>What we recommend:<\/b> The seafood spaghetti, veal Milanese, and their pizzas.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p><\/p>    <h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-hotel-albergo-swim-club\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/albergobeirut.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hotel Albergo<\/a> &#8211; Swim Club<\/strong><\/h4>    <p><\/p>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Screenshot-2023-06-21-at-10.52.19-AM-1024x731.png\" alt=\"albergo swim club beirut\" class=\"wp-image-666206\" width=\"603\" height=\"430\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Screenshot-2023-06-21-at-10.52.19-AM-1024x731.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Screenshot-2023-06-21-at-10.52.19-AM-600x429.png 600w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Screenshot-2023-06-21-at-10.52.19-AM-250x179.png 250w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Screenshot-2023-06-21-at-10.52.19-AM-768x549.png 768w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Screenshot-2023-06-21-at-10.52.19-AM.png 1190w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 603px) 100vw, 603px\" \/><\/figure>    <p><\/p>    <p>The stunning Achrafieh hotel is home to not one, not two, not three, but <i>four<\/i> exceptional restaurants. Each similar yet perfectly unique, our favorite happens to be tucked away at the glitzy and glamorous Swim Bar. Gorgeous interiors (decorated by none other than the exceptional Maria Ousseimi) will transport you to another world\u2014where you&#8217;ll definitely want to stay. Surrounded by hand-painted wallpaper, hanging lanterns, and perfectly placed greenery, this oasis is unlike any other in the city. On the weekends, you can expect things to get a little louder (and more fun).<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Screenshot-2023-06-21-at-10.58.07-AM-1024x675.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-666210\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Screenshot-2023-06-21-at-10.58.07-AM-1024x675.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Screenshot-2023-06-21-at-10.58.07-AM-600x396.png 600w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Screenshot-2023-06-21-at-10.58.07-AM-250x165.png 250w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Screenshot-2023-06-21-at-10.58.07-AM-768x506.png 768w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Screenshot-2023-06-21-at-10.58.07-AM.png 1274w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>    <p><\/p>    <p><b>What we recommend:<\/b> Crispy tuna on rice, schnitzel salad, and the pineapple salsa.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p><\/p>    <h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-em-sherif\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.emsherif.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Em Sherif<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>    <p><\/p>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/64733-3.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>    <p><\/p>    <p>Lebanese food, perfected. Every single dish at any of Em Sherif\u2019s restaurants, whether it be the Zaytuna spot that focuses on seafood, the cafe offering an a la carte experience, or the wonderful legacy restaurant with a set menu will blow your mind.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Screenshot-2023-06-21-at-10.45.12-AM-1024x1016.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-666183\" width=\"686\" height=\"680\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Screenshot-2023-06-21-at-10.45.12-AM-1024x1016.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Screenshot-2023-06-21-at-10.45.12-AM-600x595.png 600w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Screenshot-2023-06-21-at-10.45.12-AM-250x248.png 250w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Screenshot-2023-06-21-at-10.45.12-AM-768x762.png 768w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Screenshot-2023-06-21-at-10.45.12-AM.png 1058w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 686px) 100vw, 686px\" \/><\/figure>    <p><\/p>    <p><b>What we recommend:<\/b> Everything?<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p><\/p>    <h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-liza\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/l\/29858\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Liza<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>    <p><\/p>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Screenshot-2023-06-21-at-10.42.13-AM-1024x1018.png\" alt=\"liza beirut upscale2\" class=\"wp-image-666171\" width=\"649\" height=\"645\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Screenshot-2023-06-21-at-10.42.13-AM-1024x1018.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Screenshot-2023-06-21-at-10.42.13-AM-600x597.png 600w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Screenshot-2023-06-21-at-10.42.13-AM-768x764.png 768w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Screenshot-2023-06-21-at-10.42.13-AM.png 1068w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 649px) 100vw, 649px\" \/><\/figure>    <p><\/p>    <p>Stunning interiors and a space like no other, this spot will take your breath away before you even taste the food. Tucked away in a 19th century former palace, the captivating decor is only made better by the exceptional Lebanese food with a twist. During the summertime, you&#8217;ll love sitting near the fountain on the terrace. Refined mezza dishes, luxurious surroundings, and gorgeous presentations are what this place is all about.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Screenshot-2023-06-21-at-10.38.40-AM-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"liza upscale beirut\" class=\"wp-image-666168\" width=\"676\" height=\"676\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Screenshot-2023-06-21-at-10.38.40-AM-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Screenshot-2023-06-21-at-10.38.40-AM-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Screenshot-2023-06-21-at-10.38.40-AM-250x250.png 250w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Screenshot-2023-06-21-at-10.38.40-AM-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Screenshot-2023-06-21-at-10.38.40-AM.png 1058w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 676px) 100vw, 676px\" \/><\/figure>    <p><\/p>    <p><b>What we recommend:<\/b> Eggplant fatteh, cauliflower shawarma, and their famous kebbe.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p><\/p>    <h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-clap\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/l\/57445\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Clap<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>    <p><\/p>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/64733-4.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>    <p><\/p>    <p>A picturesque dining experience with backdrops of our wonderful cityscape. Perched atop the Annahar building, this magnificent rooftop and restaurant feels like a party on any given night. Excellent food, a fantastic soundtrack, and perfectly crafted cocktails make for a memorable night in Beirut.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Screenshot-2023-06-21-at-10.43.10-AM-1024x680.png\" alt=\"clap beirut upscale\" class=\"wp-image-666174\" width=\"673\" height=\"447\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Screenshot-2023-06-21-at-10.43.10-AM-1024x680.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Screenshot-2023-06-21-at-10.43.10-AM-600x398.png 600w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Screenshot-2023-06-21-at-10.43.10-AM-250x166.png 250w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Screenshot-2023-06-21-at-10.43.10-AM-768x510.png 768w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Screenshot-2023-06-21-at-10.43.10-AM.png 1060w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 673px) 100vw, 673px\" \/><\/figure>    <p><\/p>    <p><b>What we recommend:<\/b> Wagyu beef gyozas, all their maki rolls, and their fresh sashimi dishes.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p><\/p>    <h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cocteau\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/l\/238\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cocteau<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>    <p><\/p>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Screenshot-2023-06-21-at-10.44.25-AM-1024x1007.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-666180\" width=\"655\" height=\"644\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Screenshot-2023-06-21-at-10.44.25-AM-1024x1007.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Screenshot-2023-06-21-at-10.44.25-AM-600x590.png 600w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Screenshot-2023-06-21-at-10.44.25-AM-250x246.png 250w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Screenshot-2023-06-21-at-10.44.25-AM-768x755.png 768w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Screenshot-2023-06-21-at-10.44.25-AM.png 1066w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 655px) 100vw, 655px\" \/><\/figure>    <p><\/p>    <p>An oldie, but still a goodie! Originally located in Sodeco, the upscale French bistro has become a destination for steak tartare aficionados and bouillabaisse lovers who relish the wintertime seafood soup. Since moving to Minet el Hosn, Cocteau further established itself as a gourmet option in the city with retro interiors and traditional French food. This is a calm spot best suited for quiet, romantic evenings and business entertainment.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Screenshot-2023-06-21-at-10.44.04-AM-1001x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-666177\" width=\"706\" height=\"722\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Screenshot-2023-06-21-at-10.44.04-AM-1001x1024.png 1001w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Screenshot-2023-06-21-at-10.44.04-AM-587x600.png 587w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Screenshot-2023-06-21-at-10.44.04-AM-244x250.png 244w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Screenshot-2023-06-21-at-10.44.04-AM-768x785.png 768w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Screenshot-2023-06-21-at-10.44.04-AM.png 1058w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 706px) 100vw, 706px\" \/><\/figure>    <p><\/p>    <p><b>What we recommend:<\/b> Foie gras salad and their stroganoff.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p><\/p> ","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you are looking for bites on a budget or pocket-friendly meals, check out our Crave section that is chockfull of options for you to explore\u2014all of which do not skimp on taste or flavor.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":102,"featured_media":424773,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_preview_accessed":0,"footnotes":""},"tags":[2081,137,1177,2082,1548,1102],"media-embed-type":[],"class_list":["post-64733","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-crave","tag-fancy-shmancy","tag-foodies","tag-lebaneseproud","tag-steak-lovers","tag-sushi","tag-treatyourself"],"authorship":[144],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.3 (Yoast SEO v27.3) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>The Definitive Guide To The 10 Best Upscale Restaurants In Beirut<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Here is your definitive guide to the best upscale restaurants in Beirut. 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