Lebanese dishes
Kibbeh Nayeh, sardines, sujuk with garlic and lamb chops all receive specific praise in reviews.
Baranda Lebanese Restaurant
Al Garhoud
Baranda is a Lebanese restaurant in Al Garhoud with a choice of indoor and outdoor seating. Reviews make it appealing for Lebanese grills and mezza, especially when paired with live Arabic music or shisha in the outdoor setting.
Reputation Score
3.7
★★★★☆
386 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Live entertainment
Live Arabic music, singers and dancing have made the brunch and evening atmosphere a draw for groups.
Shisha
Shisha is available in different flavours and is a recurring part of the social dining experience.
Group dining
Reviewers describe the restaurant as suitable for family meals, friends and larger gatherings.
Parking
One reviewer reports free parking, while the restaurant is described as part of Century Village near the tennis stadium.
What to Eat at Baranda Lebanese Restaurant How we choose these items We use AI to find praise and criticism of specific foods and drinks in a selection of Google reviews. For Baranda Lebanese Restaurant, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. The score is positive reviews minus negative reviews. For example, two positive reviews and one negative review give +1. Each review counts once per item; neutral comments do not change the score. A zero score is not a positive recommendation. “Only neutral feedback” means there are no positive or negative votes. “Mixed feedback” means equal numbers of positive and negative votes. The quotes are examples of what people said, not every comment we counted. We use different reviews where we can. We normally show up to 10 foods and 5 drinks with non-negative scores. Items with the same score stay together. If a tied group would go past the limit, that group and the lower non-negative scores go into Honorable mentions. If an overflowing positive top tie would leave the list empty, we show up to 10 items from that tie and keep the rest in Honorable mentions. Foods and drinks with a negative score are under What to Avoid. Use this as a guide to what reviewers liked, not a guarantee that you will like it too.
These items at Baranda Lebanese Restaurant got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
Food 6
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Lebanese kibbeh nayeh Net +2
“RACHAD really i never met someone like him hes so generous and The Lebanese Kibbeh Nayeh as well the sardines were absolutely delicious, fresh, and full of lebanese flavor .”
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Review excerpts
“RACHAD really i never met someone like him hes so generous and The Lebanese Kibbeh Nayeh as well the sardines were absolutely delicious, fresh, and full of lebanese flavor .”July 2026
“It was amazing food fresh kebbeh nayeh, and overall the food was delicious.”May 2024
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Grill platter Net +1
“The grill platter was good too.”
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“The grill platter was good too.”May 2026
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Kunafa with cheese Net +1
“And I tried the cheese Kunafa & the cappuccino was good!”
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“And I tried the cheese Kunafa & the cappuccino was good!”March 2024
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Lamb chops Net +1
“For mains we went with the lamb chops which didn’t disappoint.”
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“For mains we went with the lamb chops which didn’t disappoint.”May 2026
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Mashawi (grilled meat) Net +1
“Went there on a Friday for lunch with friends and had a quiet lunch with a great mezza ( Arabic appetizers ) and drinks oh and not to forget we have mashawi (grilled meat). The food was great and the service was top notch!”
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Review excerpts
“Went there on a Friday for lunch with friends and had a quiet lunch with a great mezza ( Arabic appetizers ) and drinks oh and not to forget we have mashawi (grilled meat). The food was great and the service was top notch!”September 2025
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Sujuk with garlic Net +1
“I loved the sujuk with garlic, juicy and flavorful.”
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Review excerpts
“I loved the sujuk with garlic, juicy and flavorful.”May 2026
Drinks 1
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Cappuccino Net +1
“And I tried the cheese Kunafa & the cappuccino was good!”
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Review excerpts
“And I tried the cheese Kunafa & the cappuccino was good!”March 2024
What to Avoid (3)
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Sambosa Net −1
“The sambosa smelled like old, reused oil, and the hummus was extremely salty and had a very unpleasant taste.”
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Critical review excerpts
“The sambosa smelled like old, reused oil, and the hummus was extremely salty and had a very unpleasant taste.”July 2026
Drinks 2
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Kiwi juice Net −1
“Regarding the kiwi juice, we clearly asked if it was 100% natural and were assured that it was, but it tasted like water mixed with sugar and was obviously diluted.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Regarding the kiwi juice, we clearly asked if it was 100% natural and were assured that it was, but it tasted like water mixed with sugar and was obviously diluted.”February 2026
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Margarita drink Net −1
“I ordered Margarita drink and it was so bad and I told my waiter that the drink is not margarita.”
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Critical review excerpts
“I ordered Margarita drink and it was so bad and I told my waiter that the drink is not margarita.”January 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Confirm bookings. Call to reconfirm your table shortly before arriving; one dated review says a reservation was not honoured.
Check buffet refills. For iftar, ask when dishes will be replenished and arrive early, since one visit found food finished shortly after service began.
Clarify water. Ask whether bottled water will be opened and charged before it reaches the table; one reviewer reported an AED 18 charge.
Check shisha timing. If shisha matters to your evening, confirm the serving cutoff before paying, as one iftar guest was told it ended at 9:00 PM afterwards.
Choose weather. Outdoor seating can be enjoyable in good weather, but one reviewer specifically advises checking conditions before choosing it.
Check takeaway fees. Ask about packaging charges before requesting takeaway; one diner was charged AED 3 for a simple plastic bag.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Century Village
Al Garhoud, Dubai
| Mon | 11:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Tue | 11:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Wed | 11:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Thu | 11:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Fri | 11:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Sat | 11:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Sun | 11:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Iftar buffet
Several Ramadan visits describe limited variety, empty trays, long queues and food running out before late arrivals could refill.
Service inconsistency
Reports range from attentive service to inattentive or rude staff, including difficulty getting help in the non-smoking section.
Extra charges
Reviews allege undisclosed or forceful charges for bottled water, a takeaway plastic bag and parking-related fees.
Food concerns
Some diners reported stale sweets, wilted salads, undercooked food or suspected illness after eating.
Booking issues
A guest who reserved a table says the restaurant could not arrange one on arrival.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
AED 18
bottled water
“It was very obvious that they had been instructed to push customers to buy drinks, including selling a small bottle of water for AED 18”Google review · July 2026
3 AED
plastic bag
“Note worthy point, we asked for plastic bag to carry some takeaway and they charged us 3 AED for a simple plastic bag which I felt was unnecessary, or we should have been informed about it before hand”Google review · May 2026
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The Bottom Line
Baranda is a Lebanese restaurant in Al Garhoud where you can order mezza, grills and desserts, then settle in for an evening of Arabic music or shisha. Specific favourites in the reviews include fresh Kibbeh Nayeh, sujuk with garlic, lamb chops and cheese Kunafa. The setting also works for groups, with indoor and outdoor seating and occasional brunch entertainment featuring singers and dancing.
The atmosphere is one of the stronger reasons to consider it. Reviewers describe pleasant outdoor vibes, live music and a comfortable place for family or friends. A Friday lunch was described as quiet, while Sunday brunch had an Arabic singer and belly dancer from 4pm to 7pm.
Parking information is mixed: one review says free parking, but other visits mention Irish Village parking and valet problems. Service and value are less predictable. Some diners found the team attentive, while others reported rude or inattentive service, booking failures and incorrect orders.
Ramadan buffet reviews are especially cautionary, citing limited food, slow refills, queues and stale items. Water and takeaway packaging charges also caught guests off guard, so confirm extras before ordering. If you are booking for a busy event, reconfirm the table and any shisha time limit in advance.