Beirut

The Beirut Restaurant was established in 1977 as a joint ownership with Labib Hajjar and Riad Abou-Arraj. The concept started in 1974 when Labib and his cousin opened the Beirut Bakery. The bakery quickly became famous for its pita bread, grape leaves, kibbie, and other homemade ethnic foods. The Beirut Restaurant was born at 4350 Monroe Street. Due to popular demand for this unique and exotic menu, the original restaurant of 86 guests relocated to 4082 Monroe Street, its current location seating over 200 guests. Labib with his wife Karyn and Riad managed and nurtured the business and quickly the Beirut became “home away from home” to so many in the community. The Beirut is the place where you get delicious, home cooked Lebanese food while feeling the warmth and hospitality of the Hajjar/Abou-Arraj families. It is also the destination for so many out-of-towners who need their “Beirut Fix”. The Beirut offers a large carry out service as well as a growing catering business. In 2006, The Kitchen at the Beirut opened, a deli-style atmosphere serving lunch and carry-out service.