Barbounia 250 Park Avenue South, Manhattan, New York 10003

"My hubby booked a reservation at 5pm, we arrived at 430pm and they seated us. This was perfect as the restaurant was just getting ready for dinner time. We ordered our drinks first and waited to order our food. The drinks were delicious! I ordered the Smoking Fruit and it was perfect! My hubby ordered the Caribbean Old Fashioned, needless to say he was also happy with his drink. Appetizers were great we had grilled Portuguese octopus. It was cooked to perfection and was a good portion! All I can say is scrumptious yummyness! Then my hubby had a beef soup which was the special of the day. He was happy either way it! Again I thought it was a tad bit salty. For our entrees i had the grilled Atlantic salmon. It was perfectly grilled to retain its moisture and flavor. It was perfectly paired with baby Brussel sprouts, radishes and earthy wild mushrooms. The black truffle vinaigrette added some savory notes, fully completing the dish! My hubby ordered the slow cooked short rib tagine. The meat was tender and succulent infused with delicious spices. He loved it! I thought it was just a tad salty. The homemade couscous was fluffy and just delicious, paired perfectly with the short rib. The atmosphere was wonderful!! Beautifully decorated and just great. It was nice especially because we came early! By the time we left, it was full. We will definitely return to try other dishes or maybe just have a drink at the bar."

"A nice place to take friends for a different cuisine. Recommend the mezze of course, I personally also love the lamb kebab, especially the naan covering on top, really chewy and baked to the right extent."

"This is a Middle Eastern style restaurant that has a really nice atmosphere and decorations. The food, for lunch, offers a good selection of salads, middle eastern offerings, and appetizers. There is a nice bar as well. Overall, not too crowded so it was a good experience for lunch."

"Went for restaurant week. It was good food, but not great. The acoustics in the place was absolutely crazy so you heard everything that someone 30 ft behind you was saying. I was expecting it to be a more romantic vibe, but it was giving party vibes. Do not go during prime dinner rush if you get overstimaulted"

"Let’s start with service! Everyone helps each table out to ensure guest are greeted and being taken care of. We made reservations for brunch on a Saturday and it wasn’t too crowded. I was able to sit comfortably without having so many people crowded around. The ambience was gorgeous! Food I recommend starting off with the hummus and taboon flatbread. Both 10/10. This was very filling. For the entrees I recommend the crab Benedict! It’s very light and doesn’t make you feel bloated. Crab was a perfect texture and taste. If you’re looking for a heavy meal, filled with protein I recommend the SLOW-COOKED SHORT RIB. Very well seasoned! Definitely something different from the usual brunch places I have gone too. As for drinks I got the bottomless mimosas which has 3 different options. The Portokali was also a good drink, a bit on the stronger side for me. Overall I would give this place a 10/10 on food and drinks. Service was great throughout the entire time. This is a cute date spot as well as a girls brunch or dinner spot!"