The Byblos restaurant and bar is acclaimed as one of Philadelphia's hot spots for Mediterranean gourmet food as well as an assortment of drinks, entertainment, DJs, and hookah. The restaurant is located in the center city near Rittenhouse Square. Byblos features authentic hookah varieties from that are comparable to traditional hookahs from around the Mediterranean region. Thursday night specials include one free hookah per table from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. The restaurant also features tapas, gourmet pizzas, sandwiches, gourmet burgers and salads.
Byblos Restaurant & Bar
116 South 18th St.
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-568-3050
byblosphilly.com
In accordance with the vibrancy and culture of the region, Fez Moroccan Restaurant hosts a lively array of belly-dancing, including males by request, from Thursday to Saturday evenings. The restaurant also serves a wide variety of traditional Moroccan flavors including chicken bastilla, tangine jalbana, tcouscous and braised lamb. During the weekend, the restaurant only serves five- or eight-course dinners. The restaurant also serves an extensive variety of wines from around the world, including at least four varieties from Morrocco.
Fez Moroccan Restaurant
620 South 2nd St.
Philadelphia, PA 19147
215-925-5367
fezrestaurant.com
Little Marakesh is a hookah bar, restaurant and entertainment venue that serves traditional hookah flavors from the Mediterranean region. The restaurant serves "superior hookah" featuring the "highest quality molasses tobacco from Dubai," which are handcrafted for a longer and smoother smoke as well as better taste. Traditional hookahs are made from tobacco blends from Egypt with a wider variety of flavors than the superior hookahs. The restaurant also serves traditional Mediterranean dishes ranging from lamb and beef kabobs, tangier couscous, and traditional beef kefta tajine.
Little Marakesh
1825 Limekiln Pike
Dresher, PA 19025-1739
215-643-3003
littlemarakesh.com
