Bacchus of Lebanon

7945 Norfolk Ave, Bethesda
(301) 657-1722

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Customers' Favorites

Bacchus Eggplant Dip
Combination Bacchus
Kibbe Bel Batata
Chicken Shawarma
Hummus Bel Foul
Orange Custard
Shawarma Plate
Cabbage Rolls
Village Salad
Hummus Special

Menu

Cold Meeze
Hummus
Chickpea puree with sesame sauce, garlic, and lemon.
Baba Ghanoush
Charred eggplant with sesame sauce, lemon, and garlic.
Labneh
Strained farmers yogurt with olive oil and mint.
Fasolia M'Table
White beans cooked in olive oil, lemon, celery, and garlic.
Vine Leaves
Grape leaves stuffed with rice, parsley, and pomegranate molasses cooked in olive oil.
Bamye Bel Zeit
Okra cooked with tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, and coriander.
Loubie Bel Zeit
String beans simmered in olive oil, tomatoes, garlic, and onions.
Foul Akhdar Bel Zeit
Fava beans sautéed in olive oil, garlic, lemon, and coriander.
Malfoof Bel Zeit
Cabbage stuffed with rice, parsley, mint, and pomegranate molasses cooked in olive oil.
M'Saka
Eggplant cooked with tomato, garlic, and chickpeas.
Bacchus Eggplant Dip
Eggplant with garlic yogurt, pomegranate molasses, and walnuts.
Bethenjan Al-Raheb
Charred eggplant garnished with olive oil and lemon, topped with tomatoes, onions, and peppers.
Shankleesh
Aged goat cheese with zaatar, hot paprika, tomatoes, and onions.
Hummus Baladi
Hummus topped with parsley, tomatoes, onions, and olives.
Sabanegh Bel Zeit
Spinach with onions, olive oil, lemon, and coriander.

Warm Mezz
Chicken Shawarma
Shaved grilled chicken with spices served with tahini.
Shawarma
Shaved grilled filet of beef served with tahini.
Kibbeh
Fresh fillet of beef mixed with cracked wheat and wrapped around a mixture of finely minced meat, onions, and pine kernels then fried.
Falafel
Chickpeas with parsley, onions, and coriander deep-fried. Served with tahini.
Hummus Special
Chickpea puree, sesame sauce, garlic, and lemon topped with ground lamb, pine nuts, and almonds.
Ma'anek
Homemade grilled lamb sausage with pine nuts and coriander.
Moujadra
Lentils simmered with rice, onions, and spices.
Foul M'dammas
Mashed fava beans and chickpeas with olive oil, lemon, garlic, and a hint of cumin.
Samke Harra
Fresh-grilled fillet of fish. Served over basmati rice with spiced tomato sauce.
Zahra Makli
Cauliflower fried and served with tahini.
Mihshi Kousa
Zucchini stuffed with rice, tomato, and herbs. Cooked in olive oil and lemon.
Kibbeh Bel Laban
Fresh fillet of beef mixed with cracked wheat and wrapped around a mixture of finely minced meat, onions, and pine kernels then fried. Topped with warm yogurt.
Kalage Bel-Jebne
Imported cheeses wrapped in filo leaves with parsley. Deep-fried.
Soujouk
Spicy homemade lamb sausage with lemon.
Kalage Bel-Lahm
Fillo leaves stuffed with ground beef, onions, pine nuts, and spices. Deep-fried.
Bacchus Shrimp
Sautéed in olive oil, lemon, garlic, and cilantro.
Macarona Bel Lahmu
Pasta tossed with yogurt, topped with ground beef, onions, and pine nuts.
Kibbe Bel Batata
Potato with cracked wheat filled with vegetables and fried. Served with tahini.
Chicken Livers
Deliciously spiced, sautéed with garlic, lemon, and cilantro.
Hummus Bel Foul
Chickpea puree, sesame sauce, garlic, and lemon topped with fava beans.
Kibbeh Bel Hamod
Fresh fillet of beef mixed with cracked wheat and wrapped around a mixture of finely minced meat, onions, and pine kernels fried. Smothered with pomegranate sauce.

Salads
Village Salad
Diced tomatoes, cucumbers, lettuce, green peppers, mint, parsley, garlic, and onion with lemon and olive oil.
Fattoush
Toasted Lebanese bread mixed with tomatoes, garlic, onions, cucumbers, lettuce, parsley, mint, lemon juice, vinegar, olive oil, and pomegranate sauce.
Tabbouleh Salad
Crushed wheat, parsley, tomatoes, and onions with lemon juice and olive oil.
Salat Bethenjan
Deep-fried eggplant mixed with Lebanese bread, garlic, salt, onions, pomegranate sauce, spices, parsley, and tomatoes.
Bacchus Salad
Hearts of romaine, beets, and tarragon mixed with olive and lemon.

Main Course
Combination Bacchus
A Bacchus favorite, one skewer of shish kebab (lamb) and shish taouk (chicken), served on a bed of rice and garnished with almonds.
Sedr Djaj Mechwi
For the garlic lover, organic boneless chicken breasts marinated in olive oil, lemon, and splashed with garlic sauce and special spices. Charcoal broiled and served with rice and mushroom cilantro.
Shish Taouk
Fresh-grilled organic chicken breast marinated in olive oil, lemon, and garlic. Served on a bed of rice and garnished with almonds.
Lahm Mechwi
Tender cubes of lamb specially marinated and grilled with onions, tomatoes, peppers, and mushrooms. Served on a bed of rice with almonds.
Salmon Mechwi
Fresh grilled salmon, marinated in olive oil, lemon & garlic, grilled with tomatoes, peppers & onions. Served with rice and tahini sauce.
Warak Inab Mehchi
Grape leaves stuffed with rice and meat, cooked in olive oil and lemon. Served with garlic yogurt.
Vegetarian Sampler
A selection of simmered vegetables served with grilled cauliflower and lentils.
Lamb Chops
Tender grilled lamb chops with a hint of mustard butter sauce and grilled veggies. Served with riced and almonds.
Kafta Mechwi
Choice ground beef mixed with chopped onions, parsley, spices, and grilled with mushrooms and tomatoes. Served on a bed of rice and garnished with almonds.
Riz Bel Djaj
Tender boneless chicken breast served on spiced rice with minced meat, mushrooms, and pine nuts served with garlic yogurt sauce.
Ouzi
Roasted lamb served on spiced rice with minced meat, mushrooms, and pine nuts. Served with garlic yogurt.
Malfouf Mehchi
Cabbage roll stuffed with rice and minced meat, slowly cooked in olive oil, spices, lemon, garlic, mint, and light tomato sauce. Served with yogurt sauce.
Bacchus Delight
Chef's favorit, a skewer of shish taouk (chicken) and Samak mechwi (fish). Served on a bed of rice garnished with almonds.
Surf & Turf
The best of both worlds one skewer of lamb kebab and one of salmon. Served on a bed of rice and garnished with almonds.
Bacchus Veal Chop
Succulent grilled veal chop specially marinated and topped with sautéed mushrooms, herbs, and garlic. Served with rice and almonds.

Desserts
Baklava
An assortment of pistachio and walnut filled pastries.

Side Items
Garlic Sauce
Yogurt Sauce
Spiced Basmati Rice
Batata Makli
Thyme French fries.
Basmati Rice Vermicelli
Homemade Pickles
Tahini Sauce

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Recent Reviews

I loved my experience here and I was so surprised it was relatively empty on a Friday night. My brothers fiance kicked off her bachelorette weekend here with a party of maybe 16-18 people and a three course family style meal. The service was AMAZING. Everyone was super kind and friendly and quick to remove our plates, refill our waters and make sure we were good. At the end they kindly took a group picture of us. We had a lot of dietary restrictions and they made sure to coordinate...
June 2025
We love this restaurant. The food is absolutely delicious. I even dream about the Bacchus eggplant dip! ?The stuffed grape leaves are the best I’ve ever had. I also love the lamb kabob. Most pleasant, is the warm welcome and excellent service. If you happen to go on a Friday or Saturday night when there’s a belly dancer performing, it’s just the cherry on top, with a fun atmosphere as if all the guests are family in one big party.
October 2024
Came here for lunch. Enjoyed everything including the lemonade and cardamom tea. The food was very fresh and well-presented. There were nice portion sizes too. For a Friday, almost no one was in the restaurant. So we were able to take our time.
September 2024

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Bacchus of Lebanon

7945 Norfolk Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814
(301) 657-1722