The Prophet Restaurant
Last updatedβ 4.6 Β· 317 Google reviews Β· $$
The Prophet Restaurant is a family-run Lebanese restaurant on Cleveland Street in Surry Hills, serving share plates and mains with a relaxed feel. It suits a pre-theatre dinner or a family meal, and visitors come back for the hummus, starters and fresh home-style cooking. Great Buckingham Street Reserve is a two-minute walk away.
Cuisine at The Prophet Restaurant
Food at The Prophet Restaurant
Lebanese share plates and mains, with dips, pastries and hearty dishes at the centre of the menu. Hummus, served with a bowl of pickled olives and peppers, is the starter visitors mention most. Baba ganoush, fatoush and the lamb kafta get praise, and one visitor says the spinach pie is cooked fresh to order. Fried rolls and yoghurt-topped fried balls also appear on the table. It is vegetarian friendly.
What to order: Hummus with bread Β· Pickled olives and peppers
Drinks at The Prophet Restaurant
Coffee is served with the set menu, and one diner enjoyed a cinnamon tea as a welcome drink. It's BYO, so bringing a bottle is the easy way to pair a meal.
Family-run for over 30 years
The restaurant has served food on the same Cleveland Street site for well over 30 years, and the family says its recipes have been passed down through generations. Visitors describe the staff as friendly and attentive, and one diner says the family service made them feel looked after by the end of the night.
What customers say about The Prophet Restaurant
- π¬Friendly, attentive service that visitors describe as family-run and accommodating
- π¬Authentic, fresh Lebanese cooking, with hummus and spinach pie singled out
- π¬Good value for the portions and quality
- π¬Warm, relaxed atmosphere that suits both couples and families
Tips for visiting The Prophet Restaurant
- βBook ahead for a set time, though one visitor was seated without a booking.
- βIt's BYO, and one diner notes a bottle shop is close by.
- βMost meals fall around $20β40 a head.
Getting to The Prophet Restaurant
274 Cleveland Street, Surry Hills NSW 2010. A takeaway service runs from the front of the shop, and the restaurant is a short walk from Great Buckingham Street Reserve.
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FAQ about The Prophet Restaurant
What cuisine does The Prophet Restaurant serve?
It serves Lebanese food, including hummus, baba ganoush, fatoush and spinach pie.
Is The Prophet Restaurant BYO?
Yes, it is BYO, and diners can bring their own bottle.
Can I book a table at The Prophet Restaurant?
Yes, bookings are taken, though one visitor was seated without one.
Does The Prophet Restaurant have vegetarian options?
Yes, it is vegetarian friendly, and one diner found the staff accommodating for allergies.