Habayib Brunswick East, Melbourne

Habayib Details

Habayib Address

Cnr Barkly Street
44 Lygon St
Brunswick East VIC 3057
Map
Habayib Menu
Habayib Website

Habayib Contact Info

Phone (03) 9381 4005
Enquiries
Richard on (03) 9381 4005 Emailsales@habayib.com.au

Cuisines

Lebanese, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern

Chef

Richard Rizk

Prices

Average Meal Price $26 - based on one entree & main course only

Admission
Dress Code: Neat Casual Please reservations: Reservations are an advantage.

General Price
Entrees $6.00-$10.00
Mains $12.00-$23.00
Desserts $6.00-$8.00
Set Menu - We have a number of set menu items ranging from price of $25.00 to $45.00 per person.

Prices last updated: 11/2007

Bookings

Bookings are preferred
Maximum group booking size is 50

Rooms & Capacity

No of Seats 50

Hours

Mon to Sat 5pm - 11pm
Remarks
Open on Sundays and day time weekdays and Saturdays for functions by prior arrangement. Call on 9381 4005

BYO

WINE ONLY
Corkage Per Person $3.00

Notes

Best value BANQUET!!

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Overview of Habayib

Habayib Fine Lebanese Cuisine is a family owned and
operated restaurant bringing you traditional and
contemporary Lebanese cuisines the likes of which
never presented before. All our food is “Home-style”
cooking, prepared in house and is always fresh. Come
along and enjoy your favourite dish or our Best Value BANQUET. For a full menu
visit us at www.habayib.com.au

User Reviews of Habayib, Brunswick East

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Displaying: 1 - 10 of 21 reviews

8.8 Highly Recommended

Food 9 Ambience 8 Service 9 Value 9

I've eaten here twice, once had the banquet, the other time a la carte. Both times very happy with the food, the service and the ambience. No, it's not a '5-star restaurant' but it doesn't have the price tag that goes with that! What it is is a very decent little local restaurant, with a 'hands on' owner, which turns out very good food at a very good price. I've never had better tabbouleh, zingy with lemon and mint, and fresh, fresh, fresh! The banquet came over a period of time, and was plenty of food for the two of us, we couldn' have eaten another thing. I'd happily return, and will.

Mar 15, 2010

Jmbau
4

7 Recommended

Food 8 Ambience 7 Service 8 Value 5

Went to Habayib last night with 10 friends and had the mezze banquet. The food was delicious, the staff friendly and the place has a nice welcoming and warm atmostphere. But, whereas the food was really tasty, we didn't think it was worth the $30 for this particular banquet. My friends were surprised when the food stopped coming out and were waiting for dessert and coffee but it wasn't included.

Although we had enough food to be full enough, it wasn't quite worth the cost. Also the food all came out really quickly so we'd finished eating within half an hour of sitting down! I was surprised at the other reviews on this site talking about generous serves and it makes me wonder if anything has changed due to them getting good reviews. In saying that, I'd be willing to give it another try because the food was great.

Dec 17, 2009

ahs700
2

5.3 Average

Food 5 Ambience 2 Service 8 Value 6

Hmmm, service by one waitresses in particular was very good. Main meal consisted of 3 tiny meatballs in the Kafta dish! Food was reasonably tasty. A man, who appeared to be the senior staff was hovering about, way too close for my partner and I to discuss the meal! And the lighting was too bright, thankfully I asked for it to be turned down and was obliged. Won't be returning

Sep 25, 2009

julieklop
1

1 of 1 reader found the following review helpful

7.3 Recommended

Food 7 Ambience 8 Service 8 Value 6

I suspose everyone is entitled to their opinion. but I must admit the worst part of this website is people who feel they need to label a bad experience as a score of 1/10 rather than providing us with an objective review of their dining experience.

I have been to Habayib on 2 occasions and it is certainly not a world-class restaurant, but that is far from the point. The food and dining experience is great, and well in proportion of the restaurants in its immediate area.

We ordered only entrees and mains. The lebanese sausages were fantastic, juicing and really tender. For our mains we had the lamb and chicken skewers which were also well cooked and served with a wonderful side of rice and yogurt. As many others have mentioned, the restaurant has a nice cosy atmosphere, and great for couples.

In particular I thought the service was great. Not too annoying, and allowed you to eat and chat without having the overwhelming feeling that the staff are trying to get rid of you to make way for more customers. On the downside, I thought that the meals were a little expensive (in proportion to the restaurants in the area), and my wallet took a small hit!

Would definitely go again.

Apr 21, 2009

BiG Z
4

8.5 Highly Recommended

Food 8 Ambience 8 Service 9 Value 9

Great food, nice cosy atmosphere.

Jan 22, 2009

mvanthoff
1

1.3 Not Recommended

Food 1 Ambience 2 Service 1 Value 1

Nice looking restaurant with really bland food. I read these reviews and went their for a nice night out and I was horribly disappointed. I have many friends that are Lebanese and this very far from "home style"when it comes to flavour. Really too bad, nice looking place.

Nov 28, 2008

BobRo
2

9.3 Highly Recommended

Food 9 Ambience 9 Service 10 Value 9

Always really great! Love the fresh food and friendly service.

Nov 24, 2008

sv14
1

8.5 Highly Recommended

Food 9 Ambience 8 Service 8 Value 9

Excellent, fresh, home-style food. Everything is prepared with a lot of care, and the meals seem very balanced, nothing overwhelms or gets lost. This is friendly, comfortable place, with delicious food and surprisingly small bills, considering the size and quality of the meals. Highly recommended, this is my new favourite place to eat in East Brunswick.

Oct 16, 2008

David H
1

9.3 Highly Recommended

Food 9 Ambience 10 Service 9 Value 9

Habayib is a beautiful restaurant, serving traditional and fresh Lebanese food.
I really like the kafta, and the service was warm and friendly, reminding me of being in Lebanon again.

Oct 14, 2008

Mice
1

9.5 Highly Recommended

Food 9 Ambience 9 Service 10 Value 10

I have been to Habayib a few times now and I have to say that I have never been to a restaurant that has felt like this place. The first time I went there I met the owners who treated me like a friend rather than a customer they had never met.

The food was wonderful and the coffee was excellent. I think that the people who have written bad reviews of the service at this restaurant need to pull their heads in as Habayib is the best Lebanese you will find in Melbourne and the service is sensational. It is not often that you see a place where the owners serve you themselves and are attentive to your needs, and the food is like they are preparing it in their kitchen at home. If there was a TV in the place I would have sworn that I was at their house for dinner.

I can't wait to take more of my friends there.

Jul 31, 2008