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The Prophet Restaurant

274 Cleveland St, Surry Hills NSW 2010, Australia

Recommended by 78 people

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274 Cleveland St, Surry Hills NSW 2010, Australia

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+61 2 9698 7025
HoursMonday: 6:00 – 9:00 PM Tuesday: 6:00 – 9:00 PM Wednesday: 6:00 – 9:00 PM Thursday: 6:00 – 9:00 PM Friday: 6:00 – 9:00 PM Saturday: 6:00 – 9:00 PM Sunday: Closed

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About The Prophet Restaurant

Run by the same family for decades, this Surry Hills fixture turns out classic Lebanese cooking with zero fuss. Tables fill up with share plates and generous banquets—crispy lady fingers stuffed with minced lamb and pine nuts, smoky baba ganoush, freshly baked spinach pies, and spiced kafta skewers. It is unpretentious and easy on the wallet, making it a reliable dinner choice before catching a nearby theatre production. Bring your own bottle of wine, settle in, and finish off the meal with spiced cinnamon tea and baklava.

  • Family-Style Banquets: Generous banquet platters of dips, falafel, skewers, and crunchy lady fingers keep group dinners simple and affordable.
  • BYO Dining: Guests can bring their own wine to accompany homestyle Lebanese cooking without fine-dining markups.
  • Pre-Theatre Friendly: Accommodating service and swift pacing make it a convenient sit-down meal before a nearby theatre performance.
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Why Dine at The Prophet Restaurant

Why diners consistently choose The Prophet for authentic Lebanese banquets and welcoming hospitality in Surry Hills.

  • Generous Authentic Banquets

    Generous banquets and mixed platters let diners sample authentic dips, fresh meats, and traditional hot starters with satisfying portions.

    You can go for a banquet where you are guaranteed to be full.

    Lynne Lee

  • Value-Driven Dining with BYO

    Guests enjoy great-value traditional Lebanese meals while bringing their favorite wines with an unpretentious BYO policy.

    And it’s BYO. We had a great banquet because it was easy not because they forced us and it was well worth the money.

    AA BB

  • Homestyle Warmth and Heritage

    Operated by the same family for decades, guests feel welcomed into a home kitchen where traditional recipes are cooked with care.

    Lovely little family restaurant. Food is like having a home cooked meal.

    Jonathan Guy

  • Comfortable and Unpretentious Hospitality

    Hearty portions and genuine hospitality offer pure comfort and relaxed dining without fine-dining pretension or inflated prices.

    The food is very reasonably priced and very delicious and the staff made us feel very comfortable.

    Andre Patterson (APTV)

  • Seamless Pre-Show Dining

    Conveniently located for Surry Hills theatre-goers, the kitchen serves fast, fresh, and accommodating sit-down meals before curtain call.

    Such a fabulous restaurant that we stumbled on before heading to the theatre. Service was amazing and the food was utterly delectable.

    Belle & Jason

  • Swift Pre-Theatre Set Meals

    The accommodating staff effortlessly tailor set menus, mixed plates, and banquets quickly for quick dinners before local shows.

    Pre show. Popped in for a quick meal. Asked the lovely owner to prepare a Lebanese dinner for us. We shared some hummus, lady fingers, kebabs and other dishes, all of which were absolutely delicious.

    Libby Pendergast

Customer favorites and traditional house specialties

  • lady fingers

    The stand-out dishes were the lady fingers(savoury lamb and almonds) and the lebeanese sausage.

    harshy Ugarte

  • hummus

    We shared some hummus, lady fingers, kebabs and other dishes, all of which were absolutely delicious.

    Libby Pendergast

  • falafel

    The falafel and ladies fingers are stand outs.

    Isabella Skuse

  • spinach pie

    I ordered the spinach pie and it was cooked fresh — best spinach pie I’ve ever had.

    Belle & Jason

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful touches that define The Prophet Restaurant experience

  • Complimentary Cinnamon Tea Service

    Guests dining before shows or in the evening are treated to welcoming pours of cinnamon tea to round out authentic banquet platters.

  • Father-and-Son Family Hospitality

    The front-of-house host partners directly with his father cooking in the kitchen to personally guide tables through traditional dishes and craft spontaneous custom banquets.

  • BYO Wine Welcome

    Guests can bring their own wine to accompany homestyle Lebanese share banquets, offering unpretentious flexibility for gatherings.

  • Attentive Dietary Accommodations

    The kitchen accommodates vegetarian, allergy, and coeliac dietary needs across shared plates and banquets without compromising authentic flavours.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best way to order for a group or first visit?

Banquet menus and mixed share platters are the most popular options, providing generous portions of dishes like hummus, lady fingers, falafel, cabbage rolls, and skewers. You can also order individual dishes à la carte.

Can I bring my own drinks (BYO)?

Yes, patrons frequently highlight that you can bring your own drinks (BYO) to accompany your meal.

Are vegetarian and gluten-free dietary needs accommodated?

The kitchen is very accommodating with dietary requirements, offering extensive vegetarian selections as well as gluten-free and coeliac-friendly choices.

Is it suitable for a quick pre-theatre dinner?

Yes, the restaurant serves dinners quickly and smoothly for guests heading to nearby shows or theatre performances, and accommodates both walk-ins and reservations.

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