Eater Atlanta turned its attention to downtown Roswell and to Bey Mediterranean Kitchen + Bar, our Lebanese restaurant from chef and co-owner Marc Mansour.

Bey Mediterranean pairs homey hospitality with smoky eggplant, braised lamb, and standout Lebanese wines.

The piece describes a dining room where Mansour moves from table to table with his charming warmth, carrying platters of hummus and pita. According to the author, there's an ease in the ambiance as he assists customers while sharing stories of his father's chicken recipe. Bey Mediterranean evokes the image of a full table that feels just like Sundays at home.

What Eater Singled Out

• Chicken Taouk: garlicky grilled chicken with toum and a potato pavé that, in Eater's telling, steals the show.
• Smoked Eggplant: smoky and cut with acid, served over labneh with crispy pita chips.
• Lamb Rice Pilaf: a four-hour braise scented with cardamom and cloves, plentiful enough for two.

What Sips Stole the Spotlight

• Za'atar Martini: olive-oil fat-washed gin with za'atar, finishing on a lip-smacking salinity.
• Chateau Ksara: a rich, spicy wine that pairs excellently with the lamb.
• Ksarak Arak: a delicious minty and anise-forward spirit which pairs traditionally with grilled meats.

What Else Caught the Critic's Eye

Navigating your arrival is now completely stress-free, as parking is permanently free in the adjoining deck. Once you are seated, make sure to ask your server about the exclusive arak chocolate bonbons—a brilliant Lebanese riff on a peppermint patty crafted in partnership with JARDÍ Chocolates. Finally, if you want to close your evening like a true insider, go entirely off-menu and order an espresso-tini with a splash of arak for the ultimate nightcap.

Read the full write-up on Eater Atlanta for the complete review.