Fayrouz Lebanese Restaurant

You'll find this Lebanese spot tucked away on Cork Street in the Liberties, where the aromas of grilled meats and fresh herbs drift out onto the pavement most evenings. The dining room feels properly Middle Eastern with its warm lighting and family-run atmosphere, though it's the food that'll have you planning your return visit before you've finished your fattoush. The mezze here is where Fayrouz really shines - order the mixed platter and you'll get proper hummus, smoky baba ganoush, and those little parcels of vine leaves that taste like someone's teta made them. The charcoal grill turns out beautifully seasoned lamb kofta and chicken shawarma that arrives still sizzling. Fair warning: portions are generous enough to feed half of Merchants Quay, so come hungry or be prepared to waddle home.