Lira's signature beet hummus was the dish that created the buzz around their opening. The hummus base is silky and well-balanced between tahini and lemon, with roasted beets adding earthiness and a beautiful magenta hue. Fresh herbs and a drizzle of quality olive oil finish the plate. This is the reason diners come back.
Tips from diners
Start with the beet hummus — this is Lira's signature dish and worth a special trip alone.
Order multiple hummus varieties to compare traditional and seasonal flavors.
This is the Lira mezze that made it into the rotation of every serious Miami food enthusiast. The halloumi is fried until the exterior crisps and the interior gets creamy, then paired with sweet watermelon, fresh mint, and a bright lime dressing. The hot-cold, salty-sweet contrast is addictive.
Tips from diners
Order this warm and eat immediately — the halloumi should be hot when you bite into it.
This variation on the classic hummus swaps traditional parsley for cilantro, creating a more peppery, herbaceous profile. The cilantro flavor is fresh and not overpowering, and the hummus maintains the silky texture that makes the beet version famous.
Tips from diners
Try this for a more herbaceous alternative to the classic red hummus.
Homemade lamb sausage grilled until the casing snaps and the interior stays moist. Finished with a pomegranate molasses glaze that adds brightness and slight tartness. Topped with toasted pine nuts and fresh herbs. This is rustic Lebanese comfort food.
Tips from diners
Order this with the halloumi and hummus to get a well-rounded mezze selection.
The whole branzino is grilled until the skin crisps and the flesh inside stays moist and delicate. Finished simply with fresh lemon and quality olive oil — no other garnish needed. This dish celebrates the quality of the fish and the precision of the kitchen.
Tips from diners
This is a generous whole fish — order as a main and pair with one mezze app.
Lira Beirut Eatery opened in 2023, founded by Giovanna Mansi 'Gigi' and Farid Lutfi, who relocated from Lebanon to share their family's culinary heritage. The restaurant's interior evokes 19th-century Ottoman-era Lebanese architecture, while the menu celebrates dishes passed down through generations. Signature items like the beet hummus and fried halloumi quickly became Miami institutions, with diners queuing for reservations within weeks of opening.
Book at least 1-2 weeks ahead — the restaurant has become impossible to walk into without a reservation.
This is designed for shared-plate dining. Order a variety of mezze across the table.
The Beirut Experience family menu is available for groups of 4+ — offers a curated selection of signature dishes.
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