Byblos Mediterranean Cafe on North Clinton Street in downtown Syracuse has been serving authentic Lebanese and Mediterranean cooking to the Central New York community since it opened, building a menu around house-made hummus, shawarma, and the mezze traditions of the Lebanese table that earn a Syracuse restaurant its destination reputation in a market with very few genuine Middle Eastern food options. It appeared in Season 16, Episode 1 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, “Authentic Eats,” which aired December 10, 2012. Guy Fieri found a Syracuse kitchen producing authentic Lebanese cooking from scratch with the family recipe quality that earns a neighborhood cafe its loyal following across Central New York.
Quick Facts
Restaurant: Byblos Mediterranean Cafe
City: Syracuse, New York
Cuisine: Mediterranean / Lebanese
DDD Season: 16
DDD Episode: 1
Episode Title: Authentic Eats
Original Air Date: December 10, 2012
Address: 223 N. Clinton St., Syracuse, NY 13202
Phone: 315-478-3333
Website: https://byblossyr.com
Status: Open
What to Eat
The Mezze Platter — hummus, baba ghanoush, tabbouleh, stuffed grape leaves, and warm house-made pita — is the Lebanese spread that sets the standard for everything Byblos does. The Chicken Shawarma with marinated chicken, garlic sauce, and pickled vegetables on house-made bread is the sandwich that earns the lunch crowd its most loyal regulars. The Kibbeh — spiced ground lamb and bulgur wheat formed into footballs and fried — is the Lebanese classic that earns its own devoted following. The House-Made Pita baked fresh and served warm with olive oil is the bread that belongs on every table before anything else arrives. Find a Syracuse hotel on Travelocity.
Plan Your Visit
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Address: 223 N. Clinton St., Syracuse, NY 13202
Phone: 315-478-3333
Website: https://byblossyr.com
Status: Open
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Byblos Mediterranean Cafe appeared in Season 16, Episode 1 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, “Authentic Eats,” originally aired December 10, 2012.