Where to Eat in Bekaa Valley
Lebanese — Bekaa — the best restaurants, must-try dishes, and practical dining tips for your wine trip to Bekaa Valley.
Local Cuisine
The culinary tradition of Bekaa Valley is rooted in Lebanese — Bekaa cooking. Local restaurants pair regional dishes with wines from the surrounding vineyards, making dining an integral part of the wine country experience.
Must-Try Dishes
Restaurant Recommendations
Winery Restaurant
Château Ksara Restaurant
Dining at Lebanon's oldest winery (est. 1857) in Zahle, traditional Lebanese meze with Ksara wines
Fine Dining
Massaya Wine Estate Restaurant
Lebanese-French estate dining at Massaya, one of the Bekaa's most innovative producers
Bistro
Restaurant Shalimar — Zahle
Riverside restaurant in Zahle on the Bardawni River, famous for traditional Lebanese food and arak
Casual
Zahle riverside cafés
Zahle's famous riverside strip of open-air restaurants serving meze, grilled meats, and local wines
Dining Etiquette & Tips
Tipping
10–15% is customary. USD or Lebanese pounds both accepted.
Meal Times
Lunch: 12:30–15:30 · Dinner: 19:30–23:00
Reservations
Winery restaurants require advance booking. Zahle riverside cafés are walk-in.
Vegetarian Options
Excellent
Tours & Experiences in Bekaa Valley
Book wine tours directly with Viator or GetYourGuide
Bekaa Valley Wine Tasting Tours
Guided tastings at top wineries in Bekaa Valley with an expert sommelier.
Bekaa Valley Food & Wine Experiences
Pair local cuisine with regional wines on a food and wine tour of Bekaa Valley.
Bekaa Valley Winery Day Trips
Small-group day trips to the most celebrated estates and vineyards in Bekaa Valley.
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