Beity - West Loop

Reviews

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  M D

  1 day ago
  5.0
  Absolutely — I’d weave that in naturally and keep the tone personal: Beity is one of the most creative Lebanese restaurants I’ve been to in Chicago. The sourdough pita bread was incredible and genuinely something I had never tasted before. Such a unique take on something so familiar. My other favorites were the wagyu shawarma, chicken, kafta hummus, fatoush, rice, and sea bass. Everything felt thoughtful and inventive while still staying true to the flavors of Lebanese cuisine. Dessert was excellent as well. The service was warm, attentive, and genuinely hospitable. The staff made great suggestions and clearly cared about making the experience special.
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  Kaia Connor

  3 days ago
  5.0
  This was our second time here and it was amazing. The tabouleh martini is so delicious and our server, Kris, was amazing. We will absolutely be back.
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  Huma Mujadad

  3 days ago
  5.0
  Enjoyed dinner at Beity tonight. Such a comforting and hearty meal served in a cozy interior. Truly felt at home today. Hummus Kafta, Shish Barak are must tries. The fattoush was fun with traditional and creative elements. Will be returning to try the tasting menu. They are known for their cocktails, hope there are more spirit free options added. Jallab was a perfectly balanced drink. Chris our server was wonderful as well! Great addition to the Fulton market area. Thank you Chef Ryan!
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  Yigit Yavuz

  Aug 19, 2026
  1.0
  We visited Beity on Friday evening with a reservation for four at 7:00 PM. Since it was our first time, we decided to try the “Eat the Lebanese Way” tasting menu at $125 per person. The only additional item we ordered was a bottle of Arak, so we expected our final cost to be somewhere around $150 per person. Unfortunately, the overall experience did not come close to justifying what we ultimately paid. I want to start with the one genuinely positive part of the evening. The gentleman who first took care of our table was very helpful, knowledgeable, and took the time to explain the menu to us. He mentioned that he had previously visited Istanbul, and his service at the beginning of the evening was excellent. After that, however, everything became extremely slow. The Arak took approximately 15 minutes to arrive, and then we waited close to an hour before the first food was served. By that point, we had already gone through almost half of the bottle without having any food on the table. The restaurant did not appear unusually crowded, so the delays were difficult to understand. The biggest disappointment was the portioning of the tasting menu. Because all four of us were paying $125 per person, we naturally assumed that the amount of food served would reflect four tasting menus. Instead, many dishes appeared to be portioned as one plate for every two people. The portions were extremely small. The first courses included Lebanese tea, hummus, labneh, and pita. The flavors were actually very good, but the portions disappeared almost immediately. We were initially given only four small pitas for the entire table. When we asked for additional bread, even that took another 10 to 15 minutes to arrive. The same pattern continued with the later courses. Food arrived slowly, some dishes were only lukewarm, and the portions remained surprisingly small. By dessert, we were again receiving two servings for a table of four. At that point, one of my friends asked the server a very reasonable question: if one person came alone and ordered the tasting menu, would that person receive the same individual plate that was currently being shared between two people? The answer was essentially yes. In other words, based on the explanation we received, a solo guest paying $125 could potentially receive proportionally more food than each guest at a table of four paying the exact same $125 per person. That makes absolutely no sense to me. If larger parties are going to receive proportionally smaller portions, then there should be a separate group or party pricing structure. Charging every guest the full individual tasting-menu price while reducing the food per person simply does not feel fair. Then came the biggest surprise of the evening: the bill. Our total was approximately $844 for four people, or $211 per person. In addition to the tasting menu and Arak, there were additional charges associated with items such as extra bread and water, along with the service charge. By the time everything was added, the final amount was far beyond what we expected. Paying $211 per person for dinner is one thing if you leave feeling that you had an exceptional meal and experience. Paying $211 per person and leaving hungry is something completely different. That was the most disappointing part. After spending more than $800 as a group, we genuinely discussed going somewhere else afterward to eat because we were still hungry. There were some good flavors, the presentation was beautiful, and the first gentleman who helped us was excellent. But considering the extremely slow pacing, tiny portions, confusing group portioning, extra charges, and final price, I cannot recommend the tasting menu based on our experience. If you are considering Beity, especially as a group, I would strongly recommend carefully reviewing the pricing and how the tasting-menu portions work before ordering. For us, this was unfortunately a 2-star experience at best.
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  warren oliver

  Aug 18, 2026
  5.0
  This place is amazing and seriously underrated. The food and drinks are A+. They really take you on a journey with the wine selections, and the attention to detail in every Lebanese dish makes the experience feel special. Definitely a hidden gem.