Had dinner at this restaurant today and it was EXCELLENT! Both the grilled and fried calamari appetizers were fresh and very tasty. And the dinner entree with beef kabobs and salad was also ve fresh and delicious. Verfryfriendly and accommodating owners! WEL DONE OPÁ. 5 STARS ALL THE WAY!! read more

Outstanding service, great food and an authentic ambiance. Food is equally good for takeout but we prefer eating at the restaurant for the environment- so friendly! read more

Foo loves to walk around the Hill and see new things and talk to people as they sit dining al fresco. People mind own business and Foo just interrupt. I don't be bothered by myself but tonight Foo was tired of myself, Foo, the reviewer of this review. "What girl do you paint?" I asked an artist who was spraying on the building. "A very important one," he said. "It is very good painting," Foo said. "I'm trying," said the spray painter. Foo was so impressed with the painting that Foo goes in. "Hi, Foo here, Mr. Foo Ling," I said to the host. "Mr. Ling, welcome to Opa, please sit anywhere you'd like." "Xie xie and call me Foo," Foo said as a wandered to the bar. "How are you?" asked the bartender. "My name Foo, and Foo is thirsty for a foreign beer, surprise me!" The bartender brought me a beer I never heard of and it was cold and tasty. Foo chug a lugged as they say in Oakland Beach, Foo's new favorite place. Foo made attention of bartender and requested Foo's bill to pay. Foo loves Apple Pay. Foo, of course, left a stack of grat biggie than Foo's beer. Foo so impressed with Opa Foo left 100% grat and spread the bills out baller style. Foo says that all in all Foo would go back for food and to see paintings again and would smoke the hookah like my Grandmother Loo Fat used to smoke ancient water pipes in a dark den surrounds with sleeping old men. She would have fun at Opa with the hookah. Foo promises to return! read more

Opa The Phoenician - Beer from Lebanon - Mediterranean Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

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We had a group of three and food just started showing up. Lamb chops, chicken, filet, shrimp, calamari, grape leaves, fattoush. Nobody ordered their own thing, it all just went in the middle and we figured it out from there. That's the kind of meal it was. Great food, great friends, and a table full of plates that kept the conversation going all night. The fattoush was fresh and crisp, the grape leaves were the real deal, and the lamb chops were insanely good. The family that owns this place actually cares. You feel it in the food and you feel it in the way the staff treats you, like they want you to leave happy, not just full. That's not an accident, that's a family that takes pride in what they put out. If you're going with a group, go hungry and order a little bit of everything. read more

Opa The Phoenician - Mediterranean Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

Their food is unequaled in quality and taste! We all greatly appreciated seeing the beautiful mural honoring Iryna Zarutska. Thank you to the owner, and the amazing artist, for your heart and compassion towards the tragic victims and the grieving families of a warped, unjust, soft-on-crime system. read more

Opa The Phoenician - Mediterranean Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

Great establishment with owners who really care. Very clean with an excellent array of traditional Mediterranean cuisine. It's a No Miss when in Providence. read more

Great food! Great atmosphere. Great service. Looking forward to see the new mural! Zzzzzzzzx read more

great food and atmosphere as well as friendly service. It's always a favorite and trusted providence restaurant.

came in late night for food around 1130pm. good music nice atmosphere wasn't jam packed but also wasn't empty either . food came pretty quickly which was great and the food was pretty delicious . we got wings, calamari and alfredo pasta . pomegranate martini was yummy too. read more

You can't get any more authentic Mediterranean than Opa! The owners have brought their homeland to Providence! The food in the atmosphere is amazing read more

I've gotten take out from here for a while. I've always gotten the same dish, chicken kabob from here. The dish is good though it used to be better before and it's more expensive now. Their grape leaves are pretty good, though I'd prefer them just plain. Service is pretty good. Everyone is friendly and welcoming. It's an excellent spot for shisha and having a great night on Fed Hill otherwise. read more

Opa The Phoenician - Mediterranean Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

went for what felt like the 100th time to Opa yesterday evening. brought my family in from out of state. had the shanklish which my grandmother said tasted like her childhood in Lebanon. and the salad Opa with lamb and kafta added. i still can't believe that salad exists every time i eat it. Chef Joseph came out to say hello and i introduced him to my family, and they hit it off like longtime friends. vibes were immaculate for a saturday evening rainy dinner. forgot to take photos of my salad but captured the shanklish. so generous. read more

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We visited Opa while on a family vacation and were pleasantly surprised! As a Middle Eastern family, we have pretty high standards when it comes to Middle Eastern cuisine--but Opa delivered. The food was flavorful and authentic, and everything came out quickly and fresh. The service was also excellent--friendly and attentive without being overbearing. We didn't try the hookah, but it's nice that it's an option for those interested. Overall, a great spot for a delicious and satisfying meal! read more

My friends and I came here on a weekend where Atwells Ave was closed off so parking was impossible to find. Be prepared to make a few spins around the area if you are coming during a busy time. We did make reservations so we were seated immediately but even without reservations it seemed like we would have been fine since the inside was only about 25% full when we arrived. As a starter, they provide pita bread and olive oil with balsamic. Although simple, it was pretty good. I ordered the seafood opa as an entree. I was not impressed by it. The rice felt a bit bland, or watered down. The salmon was good but it was a bit dry. The shrimp were good but it was a bit annoying that almost all of it was peeled except the tail so a little more work to eat it. The calamari I was not a fan of since it was really chewy and too much taste of the sea. The salad was good. I don't think this meal was worth $30. The inside was a bit dark but the front of the restaurant was open so there was some natural light coming in. We were waiting on one more person for our reservation so maybe that contributed to our wait but it felt like for the first 30 minutes of sitting down we were abandoned by the waiting staff and had to constantly get their attention when we were ready for the next step of our dining experience. read more

The staff was very welcoming and kind which is refreshing in these post pandemic times. We were quickly seated on a Friday evening and everything came out fresh and delicious. read more

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Best middle Eastern food around. Great bartender. Small but good wine list. I wish hooker was a thing of the past, but it is not that strong ever. Hummus with chicken is a great place to start. The pita lime bread is not the best, it is a style thing not Qualty. And the brick chicken is great! read more

Our server was great so that is why I am giving two stars instead of one. The food leaves much to be desired. We ordered the cheese galleon which was supposed to be fondue style cheese with bread and what they sent out was cold barley melted cheese and ritz crackers. Garlic shrimp was still raw and smelled fishy so we didn't end up eating it. Drinks were good, hookah was good. There are a ton of places on the hill that are better options, which is a shame since there is a lack of solid Greek food in the area. read more

Opa The Phoenician - This was supposed to be fondue style cheese with bread... - Mediterranean Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

If you like loud and fun places- this one is for you ;) Great service, the waitress was very professional and food came out very fast . Meat was very good , drinks were ok . I would definitely recommend! ;) read more

Opa The Phoenician - Mixed Grill Kabob - Mediterranean Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

Service was excellent, Food was tasty and prepared well,Drink were strong and added the right touch to the entree Ambiance was the Best! Romantic, nice lighting. Easy to to use Valet & Would definitely recommend for a special evening or just a cocktail at there cool Bar read more

The food here is phenomenal. The best grape leaves I've ever had. The service was incredible. Even tho they were closed, they did a to go order for us on a special occasion for me. read more

I could have saved myself some money had I gotten my Chicken Shawarma Salad with Tum sauce on Thayer street for $10. The salad came with 0.5 ounces of chicken. Chicken that they charge for. It was truly disappointing. I will not be returning to OPA. The inside of the place is ok, they do have a belly dancer which is nice added touch. read more

Opa The Phoenician - Mediterranean Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

What a great spot in Providence! I enjoyed a big family dinner here recently. We ate SO MUCH FOOD, and sampled so much of the menu. I'm here to say that it was all delicious! I loved the kibbeh varieties (my favorite is the one with herbs) and I especially loved the hummus with ground meat on top. The grilled calamari and shrimp were excellent, as was the seafood salad. The chicken shawarma platter was also great. We shared a bunch of items family style so we got to taste a little bit of everything. Service was great across the board. The owners are so warm and inviting. I could see myself being welcomed with open arms every time I come back here. We didn't partake in the hookah, nor were we here for any of the live entertainment so I can't comment on any of that, but coming from an Armenian who knows and loves Middle Eastern food, this place is the real deal! read more

Came from CT to check this place out and it was a great experience. Even though the place was busy, we still had our food and drinks brought out in a reasonable time. The waiters were always checking on us to make sure we were alright. Highly recommended this place and will be back. Great ambiance as well. read more

Amazing food!!! Great atmosphere, and Brianna gave amazing service! I highly recommend!

Pay attention to your bill!! They added a 20% gratuity for a party of 4 people. I understand for a party of 6 or more and I agree with that. I almost gave an additional 20% - it's incredibly dark in there my sister in law saw my mistake and informed me. It was my fault for not paying attention.. but... they should tell you up front. (Dishonest and unethical) I asked for the manager - his response was " some of the people in here don't tip so we add 20% to every bill- the 20% was added after tax too.- how nice of them. Our bill was $360 or something around there The food was good and the service and atmosphere was too... This was my first time there and while sitting at the table we talked about coming back... we will not after this. We happened to chat with one of the valet down the street while waiting for an Uber. We shared our experience. He laughed and said " I got burned like that there too" Anyway - choose another establishment that is more honest. To the owner that comments snarky and agressive on other negative reviews - would love to see what you comment on this. If warranted- I will exercise my first amendment right, hire a police detail and protest your establishment from the public sidewalk in front of your entrance with 5 of my closest friends holding a giant sign that reads. " OPA dishonesty Alert!! Check your bill before leaving for added charges" OR "we think so highly of ourselves we add 20% gratuity to every bill". I haven't decided yet. We will do this during your busiest time,... for days, video it...and post it to YouTube- I have 230k subscribers. try me, you keyboard warrior! Accept your negative review and do better. Sincerely, Upset former customer. read more

Absolutely fantastic! Food is out of this world. Had the sampler platter and the stuffed grape leaves melt in your mouth. Best hummus I have ever had. The lamb kabob was perfect and well done. Service was outstanding. And of course hookah! The owner came to our table several times to assure everything was to our liking. Five stars all the way around. read more

Opa The Phoenician - Absolutely amazing live music on wed! And hookah! - Mediterranean Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

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Thank you SO much for my AUTHENTIC Lebanese meal. The service you provided (considering you were closed and made me a meal anyways) blew my mind. I loved the kibbeh nayeh! Grape leaves! Baba! Hummus! Olives! All of it! Thank you thank you thank you! read more

Amazingly noisy. But, that's not reflected in my 2 stars. Way overpriced for the quantity and quality. I had the lemon garlic chicken skewers with rice and salad. The salad was the best part of the dish which was $26! The rice had no flavor and a bit mushy. But the chicken was the worst- totally blackened. No taziki!!! read more

GREAT JOB FOR LOSING A CUSTOMER!! But I am sure that won't matter since you WERE SOO BUSY with 2 tables and 4 employees working, two of them standing in the corner smoking. The hostess was very nice to greet and sat me right away. But I waited over 20 MINUTES and not a single person came over to ask if I am ready to order. Oh yes!! They all kept looking at me and one came to drop off a glass of water and that's IT!! so I walked over to Twelve 21 A MUCH BETTER SERVICE AND BEAUTIFUL PLACE TO BE. If you want good hookah and good food and AMAZING service then AVOID OPA and go to TWELVE 21 Please train your staff some customer service!!! read more

Yes I said it 5 stars,if there was an option for more stars it would have been 6.. I called and spoke to the owner to get us a table for 4 people on sunday night at 8:30pm. There was an issue for that time cause they have a big party that starts at 10:30pm. Which meant that we have to eat and leave by 10:30.. I asked if we were to show up at 10:30pm whats the difference? The owner said they have a live lebanese singer at that time and its $60 a person for entry and it includes dinner. My next question was,get us a table for 8:30pm and just charge the $60 a person,cause i told him we didnt want to eat late and also we dont want to leave early either.. He agreed and this is how our night started.... Interior; very small place and its was really intimate. small bar where there are stools to sit. Table one: I would say this was the best table,by the entrance and we got to see the italian festival that was happening that night which was pretty cool. The whole street was closed and it was just one big block party.. Service: our server went above and beyond to get us everything we needed, i would just raise my arm up and he would be there, I must have annoyed him cause we kept him busy!! Food: The $60 a person was well worth every penny, cause all we did was eat, eat and eat. let me explain what we got. Fattosh salad; a very popular simple lebanese salad with lemon,olive oil dressing and crispy pita chips on top. It was a huge plate and we shared it, also hummus, baba ganoosh, pita bread, stuffed meat pies,spinach pies, cheese pies, and fried kibbie balls with stuffed ground beef, all where phenomenal.. They also served us shrimp cocktail, ceviche, fried boneless fish, fries and lebanese foul, which is a great vegan dish, its cooked fava beans,onion,cumin,lemon juice,garlic and top it with olive oil.. It was heavenly. That was all the apps now lets talk about the grilled meats, kafta, boneless chicken served with rice, all sharable and we were full. All this food came a little at a time which made our stay so much better.. I forgot to add the last food item: The raw beef it's called kibinaye. More like a tartar or a tapernade has to be served fresh and it was dynamite! Hookah: after a few glasses of scotch smoking the hookah was so damn good, I got the lemon mint, it was the bomb. To end the night we got served our dessert to share all was lovely. We really got taken care of here, baklava, cheese cake and chocolate mousse Music: live band and a great Lebanese singer sealed the night with good music and most important the company we were with!! Thats what I call a fun night, we were here for 5 hours and never felt like it was that long!!! read more

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Bad from the get go: Last night Friday 2/28/20, the Greeter told me "Go ahead", no welcome, no smile, gave me a bad look actually, no escorting, nothing. A small lady Latino person was the greeter. Also your web sites says there are Dancers on a Friday night when it's only Saturday. read more

Opa The Phoenician - Wrong information, no dancers Friday at all - Mediterranean Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

ELI is the best!!! We had the best night at Opa... the food was fresh, authentic and FANTASTIC!!! The drinks were pretty strong, s little too strong...... the green tea shots were amazing..... our party of 8 arrived at 8 and left at 2 AM.... The ambiance is great. Definitely a place to go for a good time read more

I came here on a Friday night and sat at the bar with a friend. Before coming here, I didn't realize it was a hookah lounge but I didn't mind either despite the fact that I don't smoke hookah. The ambience is very dim, almost dark. The bartender was very nice and attentive. She answered all my questions regarding how the dish I wanted would be prepared and even put in special requests for me for how my salmon should be prepared. I ordered the salmon au saffron which was okay. The salmon was tender, juicy, and done medium well as I requested it but the flavor of the food wasn't what I wanted. The salad served with the dish was on the bitter side. The portion was a good size and I barely ate half my food. For drinks, I ordered the ginger pear martini and only had a few sips because it was too strong for me (lightweight here). I would say that if you're in the area and looking for a hookah lounge to come here but as far as the food is concerned, it was just ok for me. read more

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Food and service is not really matching the price. My seafood was fresh but a bit over cooked. Water cups are a bit dirty, but the waiter was nice he gave me two small bottled water. The check comes with a 20% tips that's fixed already without any options. I didn't order a drink but according to my friends it was watery. read more

Love Love this place! The food portions are perfect and the food is seasoned to perfection. One of my favorite places on the Hill!

3.5 stars Food is great and the staff is friendly. However, the hookah was not good. They fixed our hookah twice and it was still not blowing much smoke. I felt annoying asking for another hookah the third time, so we made the best of it. I love the ambience and food here, so I will definitely be back. It just sucks because hookah is such a big part of coming here. Also, the hookah was pretty expensive! read more

Allow me to set the stage for this review. After a long search online for restaurants in the area that have hookah on their menu that were actually still serving it during the pandemic, we stumbled upon Opa. Most other restaurants had large revisions made to their websites or social media stating that they either ceased serving Hookah due to the pandemic and those who still were serving it stated they weren't accepting reservations for it. In comes Opa, when on their website on my iPhone things appeared "business as usual," no updates flashing on the screen that mentioned anything about not serving Hookah. Over to FB, Insta, Twitter I went, still nothing about restrictions on hookah. Next up, a phone call to the restaurant, first two calls, no one picked up. No biggie I thought, they're probably busy. On the third call I spoke with a young lady and after mentioning to her that we had a reservation made and were wondering if hookah was still being served we were met with a polite "yes we are." Having a babysitter for the first time in forever and believing we found a place to have dinner and unwind was so uplifting with everything going on! We showed up to the restaurant where we saw two small tables, enough for two people at each, positioned on either side of the front door on the busy/noisy federal hill sidewalk. No biggie I thought, we had a reservation. Well, imagine our surprise and disappointment when we heard the couple ahead of us learn their reservation was NOT good for hookah, only indoor dining. The couple behind us heard the same thing and funny enough, they were there for the hookah as well. So, after driving 45 minutes to the restaurant, off we went back home scrambling to find a way to salvage our night out. The reservations were made via "open table" where I promptly left a 2 star review which I felt was necessitated due to the restaurant's lack of transparency and failure to communicate adequately that although they are still serving hookah, it's only available first come first served at two small outdoor tables on the sidewalk. Had they done that, hey, no big deal we would've kept up with our restaurant search. Now here's the kicker, whoever is in charge of responding to Opa's reviews on this particular app decided to launch on a crusade on me rather than doing what an establishment should have done, found out what the problem was and how to fix it. I took a screenshot of the ENTIRE CONVERSATION. I've included them below. Please take this into consideration if you are on the fence about supporting this business. There are plenty other local RI establishments that are MUCH better suited for your patronage. Seriously look at the review below mine from Sina. Look at the restaurant's response. Total condescending jerk. Thanks for taking the time to read this. ** I apologize but it appears Yelp isn't posting the photos of the conversation in the correct chronological order. I'll be working diligently to get them sorted for easier comprehension. read more

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Have been coming here for years. Every time I come here the atmosphere is fun, welcoming, great staff. Even if there's a new employee they act as if they've known you for years. The live entertainment, hookah, but the food... unbelievable. Thanks for years of great memories read more

I was not impressed with the menu or the quality of their food It certainly did not impress as a Middle East Restaurant read more

I came here last night for the first time with a rather large group of around 12/13 women to celebrate a friends birthday. Once seated the owner came out with a bottle of champagne, that a friend who was in California had purchased ahead of time in light of missing out on the birthday celebrations. He had the birthday girl help open the bottle and poured us each a glass. We took our time ordering and the waitstaff was amazingly patient with us. We didn't have to wait long for drinks, or apps when we finally ordered them, and all our food came out in a short amount of time and it was all amazing tasting! The waitstaff seriously was above and beyond. They allowed us to have separate checks [granted we asked early in the evening to avoid an end all disaster] and they even didn't mind when we asked to add a meal or apps to different checks to cover our friend for her birthday. The waitress even went out of her way to let us know the gratuity had already been added into our amounts [which I appreciate as sometimes servers don't let you know and you end up double tipping]. The whole experience was amazing. Not once did we feel rushed with our meal or even our post dining chit chat while still in the restaurant. The food was above and beyond amazing.. I can't wait to come back here! read more

Opa The Phoenician - Mediterranean Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island