Food is sooo good!! Authentic and delicious I love coming here! I wish they had more locations

Good ambience and outside setting. Good food and great service. We normally order the appetizers and they're more than enough. read more

Party planners beware! We booked this hall and paid our deposit five months in advance for our baby's baptism, only to have our reserved time pushed back two hours less than a month before the event so they could accommodate another party (they booked after us) after being told we had paid for and booked the entire day. They offered to have my 100+ guests stand around the enterance for 2+ hours while waiting for the hall. We gave them an opportunity to amend their mistake, and instead of speaking to the owner who had originally booked us and taken our money, we were unable to get into contact with him and had to work with another employee as a mediator. Do not recommend at all. Unreliable, unprofessional. read more

They have this waitress who's super rude, I don't understand how she has this job. I'm convinced she's related to the owner or something. This same waitress started an argument with another employee in front of everyone. It took over 20 minutes for someone just to come to our table to get a drink order to even start with. I don't see this place lasting. Ordered a luleh came out cold the rice itself was in clumps not even warm that was also not fresh at all. Sadly I wouldn't even waste time coming here :/ The only good thing about this was the gentleman that took over our table cus the waitress was trying to get crazy with me read more

Horrible restaurant in general. I came here because I wanted to try it out and had the most rude waitress ever. It took everything in me not to throw my drink at her. The food here is really not that good for them to be so bad at serving tables. From other reviews I can also tell the owner/manager are not fully there mentally. How do you run a restaurant and have your employees be the worst people?! read more

Fresh & delicious food with excellent service. The first time I went was 10 years ago, and the last time I went was a month ago. I really appreciate the consistency with quality food and service over the years. The fish is brought in fresh daily. The menu has plenty to offer for everyone. Lots of seating options as well. There's regular dining areas and a hookah lounge area. My husband and I arrived with our three children on a random weekday and were seated immediately for dinner outside. The weather was nice, and the music was upbeat and beachy, made me feel like I was at a beach club in Tulum or Ibiza. All I can say is the food is a party in your mouth. Will go again. Cheese platter 10/10 Fattoush salad 10/10 Sea Bass 10/10 Spicy margarita 10/10 read more

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Visited again recently and I still love their food. Very authentic to Lebanese culture. Looks like they have made some changes with a nice lounge area and really good hookah. I see most complaints are about the lack of service but I had a good experience-no complaints. Sure they aren't overly bubbly but also no one was rude. read more

Phoenicia Restaurant - Holiday party! Food was great! So many options of appetizers. Beautiful venue. - Lebanese Near Me - Glendale, California

The food was horrible, lamb kebab tasted like the meat was decomposing , rice no big deal just plain white or Jasmine rice no color, nothing , the salad had to much vinegar , lots of that Armenian plain bread , the humus bland ,no flavor, tasted one of my wife's chicken pieces ,bland all colored like it had some tasty seasonings, dry and no flavor . Service was ok ..we were a party of 5 and all agreed that we are not coming back here ...horrible food !!! read more

One of the best Lebanese Armenian restaurant in Glendale. Food is amazing and the service is outstanding. Went to celebrate my wifes birthday with the family. We ordered their amazing meza plates and grilled kebabs. Mmm so good. Thank you for Sako at the restaurant for the amazing help. read more

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The WORST Middle Eastern dining in Glendale. Food came burnt, bland, and unseasoned. Service wasn't great and very slow. Soon met the owner who wasn't accommodating at all. Clearly they don't care about customer satisfaction. Highly recommend going to Shiraz, Carousel, and Raffi's Place instead. Also can't go wrong with Massis Kabob. Literally any Middle Eastern dining in Glendale is wayyy better than Phoenicia. Do not go here!!!! read more

Lived in Glendale for 20 years and have never been here. Dropped by last night for dinner and they seemed to have an event there so the place was packed. This did not however affect the staff's performance and we were served appropriately The staff was a young man and an older gentleman. Both were very friendly and attentive over our needs. They even gave us a salad on the house for all the trouble/busyness of the place We ordered a greek salad, 2 diet cokes, a beef shawarma plate, a chicken shawarma plate, and a plate of hummus. When you are seated they bring you picked cabbage and olives along with hot oita breads. Our food arrived at a normal pace and it was good. Honestly not the best I have had but it's not bad either. Best was to put it is if I am hungry and near by il step in for dinner but I wouldn't go out if my way to get dinner here. Service 10/10, atmosphere 10/10 (vibes) food 7/10 read more

Don't go. Service sucks. Staff is horrible. Food is what ever. Inconvenient location. Constant weed smell

Honestly I'm very surprised by the reviews of this place. Before coming I was very very reluctant after seeing all the reviews but I believe they're a bit harsh. The food was really good and the hookah was probably the best one I've had at a lounge. The service was amazing and looking around, it appeared that others were receiving similar/same type of experience I was. I would definitely come back. read more

Phoenicia Restaurant - Lebanese Near Me - Glendale, California

I was here for a new years dinner with work. The food was amazing and the environment was beautiful. I'm glad we went on the 30th on a Monday because I could see this is the type of place that gets full and for good reason! Like I said, the food was delicious. The only reason for the low stars is our server was so rude to no one except myself. There were multiple incidents so much that my coworkers also noticed it. I didn't do anything that I could think of. He also wouldn't check up on us or bring us water, we had to keep flagging him down. All the other staff was was lovely. Our server was an older gentleman who was bald and had the nastiest attitude. I had asked if he had prosecco and he said they had champagne but champagne is only from france and most places do not carry it. But if they did have it, I wouldn't order it since it's usually a very high priced ticket. He also wouldn't bring me a drink menu and when he changed my drink he didn't tell me. I mentioned it and he said, don't worry this is more expensive in a condescending tone, which was very rude. I hope he gets spoken to. Like I said the place is lovely, the food was delicious and it was an overall great experience aside from our servers indiscretions. read more

Phoenicia Restaurant - Lebanese Near Me - Glendale, California

Chicken liver, fried cheese, spinach wrapped in dough. We just had appetizers, a light lunch. Ashka for desert.

I used to like this place, but it has gone downhill badly. As soon as we walked in, the staff were extremely rude and unwelcoming. The restaurant was completely empty, yet they offered us an uncomfortable table and claimed that all the good ones were "reserved." Clearly, they were pretending to be busy maybe some strange marketing tactic, but it just came off as fake and disrespectful. We didn't even stay; we decided to leave right away. The whole experience was horrible and disappointing. I'll never come back after such terrible customer service. read more

I had my first visit to Phoenicia Restaurant last week and truly enjoyed it. The atmosphere was lovely, and Peter provided excellent customer service. The food was amazing -- highly recommended! I will definitely be returning soon. read more

We met friends last night at Phoenicia for Friendsgiving dinner. It was my first time here but everyone else has been here many times. First of all let me tell you why three stars..... customer service .. From the moment we walked in til we left I was shocked how bad the service was. How unfriendly and uncaring everyone was. Our waitress wouldn't even check on us after she took our order. We had to chase someone passing by to attend us Unbelievable. Slow ... unprofessional ...I can go on and on. As far as food we really enjoyed our dinner. The mezze platters were good. Fresh, flavorful and delicious. The hot dishes we got were well prepared. The fish was good and so were the kebabs ... we finished our dinner with an order of ashta and Armenian coffee...sooo good. The previous reviews are also about poor customer service. I didn't read them til I was writing my review. read more

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Please dont waist your time and money going this place food is cold appetizers taste like shit. I rather spend few hundread extra but eat. Real Mediterranean food. Foremost this old man walking around with notebook taking count on tables not a restaurant vibe read more

Wonderful service and the best food you can find in this state they have outdoor and indoor sitting there's also very good hookah lounge under patio cover read more

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We took our friends for dinner and made the mistake of choosing Phoenicia. It was everyone's first time there. We left the restaurant embarrassed by the staff & service, feeding our friends at home. When ordering, we were told the item we asked for was not being served today FOUR different times. We settled on lamb chops. Our food comes and it's average at best. However, the lamb chops never come. We asked the waitress who said that it wasn't on the order and wasn't even being served that day. We reminded her that she took the order and confirmed it back to us. She agreed and apologized. AVOID this place at all costs. read more

It was nice. Food is good menu for four is good for at least five people if not, six. Valet parking because small parking. Very busy street but it becomes quiet after 8 PM if you're sitting outside and Saturday evening, there is a one-man show. He sings different languages. You can sit inside, outside or in the backyard . Good service and attentive to detail. read more

I love Mediterranean food, but this place ruins it all. Flies and dirty glasses, spoiled lamb meat, everything is super sour and over salted. The service is just as bad. Don't waste your money. read more

One of our favorite places to eat in an area full of great stops. We've never had a dish we didn't like and the atmosphere is great!

The best restaurant! Best Armenian food and great service. Can't beat it! Would highly recommend.

We had the most wonderful Christmas night here. We hosted a table of over 30 people, and everything exceeded our expectations. The service was absolutely amazing--attentive, organized, and genuinely welcoming, even with such a large group. The food was incredible, beautifully prepared, and enjoyed by everyone at the table. On top of that, the prices were very fair, especially considering the quality and level of service. Thank you for helping us create such a memorable holiday celebration. We will definitely be back! read more

What a terrible experience, the servers got all of their faces drooped, no service was provided within the first 40 minutes, not even water was provided read more

Great place for food, hookah, entertainment, family. The owner and managers are so great and make you feel special. It can get busy, but the food and atmosphere is worth it. read more

One of my go-to spots would be here. They have one of the best middle Eastern cuisines. One of my favorite would be the fried fish and one of the best Shawarma, sandwiches we have ever had. The service is good: just be patient on their busy days. If you're ever looking for a smaller venue to throw a baby shower, bridal shower or even a birthday party with a large group, this would be a great location. read more

Phoenicia Restaurant - We order regular head flavor is orange lemon mint very good - Lebanese Near Me - Glendale, California

Service sucks, I mean the worse especially the sticky, greasy hair, manager who acts like the owner, the worse! BTW they charge 18% service charge without telling you so the staff is rude because they take your money for service that they don't provide. Thieves! read more

Probable food poisoning. Our group of 14 family members spent a lot of money and a lot of time at Phoenicia on Monday 9/23/24. I regret choosing this place for our special family reunion meal. The restaurant came highly recommended by a family member as well as by 2 Glendale locals. Should have believed the past reviews. A few of us got very sick the day after, including my elderly mom, my husband, my son, my aunt, myself. We all ate different entrees. My combo kabob plate was delicious. Maybe the hummus was very bad or something else we ate? Such a disappointment to have this happen. I called and told the kind manager about food poisoning. He said that their refrigerators had recently been upgraded. read more

I go there almost twice a week! Their service is great everyone is so sweet! Food is amazing love their chicken Fatoush! The vibes and music there are always great! Can't wait till they bring another singer. read more

If I can give this restaurant more stars i totally would. This restaurant is by far the greatest restaurant I have ever been to the service is awesome the employees have great customer service and the owner Peter is a great guy. the food is so delicious I couldn't stop eating it. What I love the most about this restaurant is that they treat you like family and that is the best part about this restaurant god bless them read more

My meal itself was pretty good, both the soup and potatoes had a really nice flavor. I'd even go on to say that the soup really hit the spot. I also tried a little bit of the house cabbage salad, which was alright. So no complaints regarding the food itself. However the service left something to be desired. There weren't too many seated guests but it felt like it took a long while for our servers to come by. The meals for their portions were a bit overpriced, even if the food was fine. Normally I'm not against paying a higher price for decent food if the experience is worth the money but neither the service nor the food presentation nor the general ambiance of the place itself really warranted the price tag. I probably won't be going there again unless there's some family occasion. P.S. the valet service isn't worth it. It's 12 dollars for someone to park your car in their parking lot, lol. Just take the extra time to go find parking, even if paid, before heading in. read more

Phoenicia Restaurant - Spicy potatoes - Lebanese Near Me - Glendale, California

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I do NOT recommend this place at all. Food is terrible, service is even worse. Employees are horrible and got no respect or manners to anyone. They over booked this place for Lebanese singer Joseph Attiya and there was no room to dance not even walk straight line to restrooms. I give this place 0 out of 10 and I'll never ever stop a foot in there. Terrible read more

The food here is amazing. Their signature hummus is out of this world. Traditional Lebanese. We had chicken and beef kebab, the meat was very tender. Mezza was SO good. I forgot the names of the desserts, but they were so yummy. I came here based on a recommendation and to meet up with friends. Would return. I would say the customer service is spotty, depending on who you get. Parking is street parking which is easy. read more

Had there chicken fattoush salad today and it was amazing. Also their mezzes are really yummy too. Service is good and attentive came by several times to make sure all was well. They have both indoor and outdoor seating and also serve hookah. Good spot to go chill and enjoy some good food. read more

I don't know what's the problem, but this people don't like to help their customers hookah was amazing. The guy makes thebest hookah But Customer Service for the food and the drinks was horrible. We wait literally one hour to get a wine menu and half of the menu was missing and they keep saying open bar anything we order they said we don't have it. We wait literally hours and hours for food and drink no about this place the only good empty cops and plates fast service read more

My wife and I were invited last night for a baptism party ,the place is amazing, beautiful banquet i recommend for the events , food was excellent, nice atmosphere, service were amazing, we had our server Bassel he did an amazing job on our table. read more

One of the best with every thing food hookah and the place is nice ..and best service Close to every one the location is perfect read more