Clap
Downtown Beirut / Martyr's Square, Beirut
Restaurant in Beirut, Lebanon
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Clap is a better call for a late Beirut celebration than a quiet, food-first dinner. Go when the priority is energy, group momentum, and a dressed-up night out; choose a more traditional or chef-led restaurant if the meal itself needs to carry the evening.
About Clap
Clap in Beirut is an evening and late-night option with the same listed schedule every day: 8 PM to 2 AM. That makes the practical hook direct: consider it when you need an after-dark plan in Beirut, and confirm any menu, pricing, or booking details directly with the venue before planning around them.
Clap is listed with a Beirut location, nightly hours, and a smart casual dress code. Specific claims about cuisine, chef, signature dishes, price, room style, or awards are not included here.
Choose it for late-night timing, not unconfirmed specifics
The venue's clearest use case is timing. With nightly hours from 8 PM to 2 AM, Clap fits plans that start in the evening and continue late. Beyond that, the most responsible approach is to verify the current experience directly, especially if the occasion depends on a particular menu, format, or atmosphere.
Because cuisine, chef, price, and signature dishes are not included here, avoid building the night around one specific item or format. For other named points of comparison, consider Beihouse, Buco, Burgundy, Meat the Fish, or O Monot Restaurant, depending on what kind of dining plan you are weighing.
Better for confirmed evening plans than assumptions
Clap is easiest to evaluate on the facts that are listed: Beirut location, nightly 8 PM to 2 AM hours, and a smart casual dress code. If you are planning for a group, a date, or a special occasion, confirm the current booking setup and any experience details with the venue rather than relying on assumptions.
For broader planning, use Our full Beirut restaurants guide alongside Our full Beirut hotels guide, Our full Beirut bars guide, Our full Beirut wineries guide, and Our full Beirut experiences guide. If the night is more food-led than timing-led, compare Clap with other dining rooms, including Beihouse, Buco, Burgundy, Meat the Fish, and O Monot Restaurant.
Planning details
- Location
- Martyr’s Square, Annahar Bldg, 8th Floor, Beirut, Lebanon
- Website
- claprestaurant.com
- Phone
- +96170633888
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Perched eight floors above Martyrs' Square, Clap pairs a striking panorama of central Beirut with a sense of cultural weight. The restaurant occupies a building known for its editorial lineage, and the room leans into that history while presenting refined Japanese plates. The setting feels contemplative and elevated, where the city below—the square that has borne decades of history—becomes part of the meal. Service and presentation mirror the thoughtful architecture: dishes arrive with deliberate care against the skyline backdrop, creating an experience that is at once rooted in place and quietly theatrical.
Best For
Clap suits moments that ask for an elevated dining experience: intimate date nights, celebratory dinners, and business meals where a memorable view matters as much as the food. Seating on the eighth floor gives the room a sense of occasion, turning an ordinary night into something more cinematic. Because the restaurant occupies a symbolic spot over Martyrs' Square, it also reads as a destination dinner for visitors exploring Beirut’s central neighborhoods. Expect a pace and presentation geared toward evening service and composed plates crafted for shared appreciation.
Ordering Tips
Center your order on the signature items to get a clear sense of the kitchen’s range: the Wagyu Beef and Foie Gras Gyoza with Dashi Parmesan Cream showcases rich umami and technique; rock shrimp tempura with spicy chili mayo brings texture and heat; and Black Cod Miso highlights classic Japanese flavors. For seafood variety, order the Seafood Moriawase ceviche and Hokkaido scallops with foie gras. Balance richer plates with lighter bites and let the view frame a multi-course experience—there’s value in sampling across texture and flavor profiles rather than sticking to a single course type.
Venue details
Ambiance
Modern and luxurious with warm, ambient lighting from fire pits and an illuminated bar; sophisticated indoor dining room with an open kitchen; spacious outdoor terrace with comfortable seating overlooking the city skyline.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
View
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Formal
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- Wagyu Beef and Foie Gras Gyoza with Dashi Parmesan Cream
- Rock Shrimp Tempura with Spicy Chilli Mayo
- Black Cod Miso
- Seafood Moriawase Ceviche
- Hokkaido Scallops with Foie Gras
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- Martyr’s Square, Annahar Bldg, 8th Floor, Beirut, Lebanon
Planning details
Location
Martyr’s Square, Annahar Bldg, 8th Floor, Beirut, Lebanon · Directions
Restaurant context
How Clap compares in Beirut
Choose Clap over Burgundy when the night needs more late-evening energy and less formal dining focus. Burgundy is the safer cross-shop for readers prioritizing a serious restaurant feel, while Clap is the more social pick for birthdays, dates that can handle volume, and groups that want the room to do some of the work.
Meat the Fish and Buco make more sense when the decision is casual, flexible, or meal-led rather than occasion-led. If value for money matters more than atmosphere, start there before committing to a late-night rooftop-style booking.
O Monot Restaurant and Beihouse are better cross-shops for a polished Beirut dinner with a clearer hospitality frame. Clap is the easier recommendation when the group wants a louder, more celebratory night; pick the others when conversation and dining rhythm matter more than after-hours energy.
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Compare Clap
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Clap | Beirut | No published awards |
| Burgundy | Beirut | No published awards |
| Meat the Fish | Beirut | No published awards |
| Buco | Beirut | 2026 Mena's 50 Best Restaurants · #39 |
| O Monot Restaurant | Beirut | No published awards |
| Beihouse | Beirut | 2026 Mena's 50 Best Restaurants · #52025 The Best Chef One Knife |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What are alternatives to Clap in Beirut?
Burgundy, O Monot Restaurant, Beihouse, Buco, and Meat the Fish are other named options to compare. Clap's timing is nightly from 8 PM to 2 AM.
Is Clap good for solo dining?
That depends on the current setup and the kind of evening you want. Clap is in Beirut and operates nightly from 8 PM to 2 AM.
Can Clap accommodate groups?
Group accommodation details are best confirmed directly with the venue. If you are planning with others, check the booking requirements for your date.
Is lunch or dinner better at Clap?
Dinner or late evening is the relevant window, since Clap is listed as open every night from 8 PM to 2 AM. No lunch hours are listed.
Is Clap good for a special occasion?
It may work for an after-dark plan in Beirut, but details such as atmosphere, menu format, and booking setup should be confirmed directly with the venue.
What should I wear to Clap?
The dress code is smart casual. Plan accordingly for an evening booking in Beirut.
