This place will take you on a unique trip of taste, exploring combinations of inherited ingredients that have been taken to another level, reflecting all that Lebanon has the best to offer. At Babel, food becomes a common language, bringing together, under one roof, sophisticated recipes that were reimagined to offer progressive cuisine.
Babel’s journey is built based on attention to detail, seeking perfection via sourcing the best Lebanese ingredients. The handpicked ingredients undergo traditional preparation to conserve the authenticity of their taste and quality. Babel Bahr combines Mediterranean elements as guests are greeted by a majestic lighthouse illuminating the shoreline. When entered, you immerse yourself in a unique journey where food, service, ambiance, and excellence through quality come together.
An impressive lighthouse with a unique grandiose setup nestled on Amchit’s seashores. It will attract your attention from several kilometers away. Reach Amchit, and then take the sea road to continue towards Tripoli, where 50 meters upfront you take a sharp left towards Mhanna Sur Mer and camping Amchit. All you have to do is follow the lighthouse to reach Babel Bahr.
The place is grandiose:
•An extremely unique architecture: Approaching Amchit, you will spot the lighthouse from the main road. The lighthouse is so grandiose, even bigger than the famous one in Beirut, Maybe more than 40 meters long.
•A huge and grandiose entrance makes you wonder what’s hidden inside.
•The entrance is located to the right under the stone arcade On the left, you can see the dining building above the sea.
•The parking appears after the arcade with yellow lighting and some impressive stones covering the walls.
•Stones are everywhere, the same ones used in Dbayeh and Zaitunay Bay: A luxurious setup indeed.
A sculpture next to the entrance is surrounded by a sofa.
•Flowers delimitate the stairs And here starts the journey under the road to the main dining area next to the seashores.
•Walk down two floors on stone stairs decorated with a ceiling of shining stars. When you reach the wood floor, know that the journey has approached an end.
•An impressive long tunnel of stone arcade over a water passage.
•In the end, to the right is the fish display before reaching the dining space.
•A reflective stone flooring decorates the dining space.
•The main building is close to Babel Zaitunay Bay with a metal framework and led stars shining from above.
•To the right is a long bar with a mirror which makes it look twice the size
The place’s different sections:
•A sunset bar with lounges that can host up to 60 persons
•30 persons can be seated on the first floor overlooking the sea and entrance
•The main area can host up to 120 persons
•80 persons can enjoy the terrace on cool days Built on the seashores, Babel welcomes you for a swim
•By boat or by car, reaching Babel is easy
The food serves good food in all its outlets. Traditional Lebanese food with a touch of finesse and a sprinkle of fusion. A haven for the food lover with a sophisticated palate, Babel Bay’s menu offers an innovative fusion of traditional Lebanese dishes and seafood. Located in Beirut’s Zeitounay Bay, the restaurant’s design makes a striking first impression – the eating area is enclosed by a towering setup of stone blocks from where an arresting display of lights emanates. The bar is stocked full of premium brands. A reconstruction of Beirut’s skyline looms overhead. The place is ideal for a romantic evening out or a business dinner to impress clients.
But the principal appeal of the restaurant is the food: Hindbeh gets an upgrade with calamari pieces, Shawarma is served with fish, and an unconventional seafood backlava gets extra points for creativity. Traditional fattouch is served with calamari and shrimp. The fruit and seafood salad are sure to astonish the senses, it includes a plate of apples, citrus, octopus, and scallops – an exceptional mix of sweet and salty. Signature appetizers include seaweed pickles and mafrouket tajen. The restaurant also serves a variation of carefully prepared raw fish, a rarity in Lebanon. No seafood restaurant is complete without a variety of grilled fish, the harra Beyrouti is especially succulent with tomato and pepper. The fish kibbeh is made with octopus, and the fish fatteh is also popular.
Elvira tips: Ashta bel Ashta, a dessert that deserves an award. Ashta ice cream is perfectly prepared without any unneeded sweetness, topped with fresh Ashta laid on a bed of flower jam and finished off with sugar syrup and crushed pistachio nuts.
