Indigo on the Roof

It is nice to feel how consistent all Le gray outlets are, between Gordon's cafe and indigo you can make sure that you are receiving 5-star treatment:) Indigo's rooftop is very calm, beautiful setting and classy service. The menu is versatile but could use the addition of salads options. Welcome of the servers is appreciated and their attention enhances the experience. The home made chips and crackers with the labne dip are to die for! The bread baguette is equally tasty! I tried the salmon tiradito where i replaced the avocado with artichokes, the sauce tangy and sweet, i loved it! the wild mushroom risotto was not super but we could sense the quality of the ingredients used. The finale was the pain perdu which was ok, but not to dance for, something lacking in the texture. Overall the experience is to be repeated, nice view and enjoyable ambiance.

Indigo was a last minute decision, but it was exactly what we needed at that moment. After a long marathon-like day, we were looking for a place to just relax. Situated at the top of the fancy Le Gray Hotel in Beirut, Indigo provided an outdoor seating area underneath the stars. Dim lights created a cozy and romantic atmosphere, granted they also resulted in the reduced quality of my photographs. The lower part of the view was obstructed by pretty flowers and vines, but the upper part of tall structures managed to make it up to this restaurant perched on the roof. The waiters guided us to our table, and when they were present, the service was great. They were attentive, polite, and very professional. However, at times it was a bit difficult to get a hold of them. My significant other ordered wine from the wine list, but I felt like having a cocktail, which they readily made available from the bar next door. I should add that the Strawberry Mojito was really good and refreshing. The waiter came to us with a bread basket in hand, from which we chose the olive and multi-cereal pieces of bread. They were soft and delicious, especially after they were smeared with the complementary rich butter. We ordered the Crispy Duck Salad and Ahi Poke as appetizers. The crispy duck salad was a pleasant surprise, the crunchy bits of the crispy duck were a perfect addition of texture to the salad. As for the ahi poke, it was very flavorful and the sauce complemented the tuna well. For mains, we ordered the Thai Baked Sea Bass in Banana Leaf and the Black Angus Tenderloin. The sea bass baked in the banana leaf was as moist as it could be; it was extremely tender. Unfortunately, the accompanying rice was forgotten until we reminded the kitchen. However, the waiter was quick to apologize and did end up bringing the rice to our table. Moving on to the steak, it was a good chunk of meat, but nothing outstanding. To satisfy our sweet tooth, we ordered the Valrhona Chocolate Fondant and the Namelaka, which consisted of chocolate mousse, hazelnut biscuit, and passion fruit ice cream. Needless to say that everything becomes better with chocolate, and these were two solid chocolate desserts. The warm chocolate inside the fondant was a great way to end the meal. In general, Indigo has good food, mostly great service, and an intimate setting, with nothing separating you from the sky above.

Having a confirmed and re-confirmed reservation usually means that you'll have a table for dinner. Unfortunately, there was a mix up and my dinner reservation fell on a night that the restaurant was rented out. Originally going to be turned away, the restaurant manager placed me at the bar outside and comped my meal from the regular menu (without me knowing ahead of time). The grand gesture made good on what otherwise would have been a perfect night. The food was well prepared and presented. Despite being away from the main restaurant, the service remained excellent. High recommended for a trendy atmostphere with great food.

super options, Lebanese, english, healthy, smoothies, all delicious. Super Breads and pastries. Fresh Fruits too.