We got take out for my husband birthday .I order the Chicken Tawook with Baba Ghanoush and…read more Fattoush Salad.The dish was very delicious and they always give you big portions too.i would definitely recommend this place for Lebanese cuisine.

This original location remains my recommended spot for Mediterranean food. Many Mediterranean…read morerestaurants in Fresno County are Armenian-owned, while only a small handful--like this family-run restaurant--specialize in Lebanese cuisine. Lebanese food is widely considered among the best expressions of Mediterranean cooking due to its vibrant use of fresh ingredients, particularly herbs, lemon, garlic, and olive oil, along with a strong emphasis on healthy, plant-based, and grilled dishes. It offers diverse, shareable, and nutrient-dense options such as tabbouleh, hummus, and falafel, making it both flavorful and nutritious. I always enjoy dining at Golden Grill because they exemplify Lebanese cuisine so well. Their dishes highlight fresh herbs like mint and parsley, along with garlic and lemon juice, rather than relying heavily on spices. The result is a light, refreshing, and aromatic flavor profile that feels both vibrant and balanced. The kebabs are excellent. The grilled cubes of beef, chicken, and kafta (ground beef and lamb) skewers are flavorful, tender, and juicy, topped with herbs and grilled to perfection. They carry a subtle smokiness and savory aroma, and the meats are beautifully charred with vibrant color. Their pita and saj sandwiches are also very well done. Each sandwich is warm and carefully assembled, forming a sturdy pocket filled with high-quality ingredients. They combine savory meats (or falafel and vegetables), creamy sauces, and crunchy pickles and onions into a balanced bite. The bread holds generous fillings without collapsing while still being tender enough to bite through easily. The pocket opens cleanly, creating the perfect pouch for the ingredients. For a small restaurant with limited seating that appears to receive many to-go orders, the presentation for dine-in guests is especially thoughtful. The dishes are served on clean white ceramic plates and trays, with the food carefully arranged and portions balanced. It is simple yet elegant and visually appealing. Golden Grill also captures the Lebanese mezze-style dining experience. As someone of Korean heritage, I appreciate this approach, since it is similar to how Korean meals are served with many shared dishes that provide variety in every meal. Some of the shared plates include Lebanese staples like hummus, falafel, tabbouleh, baba ghanouj, and fresh flatbread. Everything here tastes fresh and well-prepared, with distinct textures and aromatic flavors. The signature entrées come with two cold appetizers. The hummus is silky smooth, a velvety blend of garbanzo beans and tahini that almost melts in your mouth. The baba ghanouj is creamy, garlicky, and finished with olive oil. The tabbouleh is bright and balanced with lemon juice, garlic, and a generous drizzle of olive oil that ties together the citrusy and earthy flavors. The restaurant itself is clean, with tables and chairs wiped down quickly after guests leave. Service is friendly, welcoming, and helpful when placing orders. Prices are also reasonable, especially considering many competing Mediterranean restaurants do not place the same emphasis on presentation or on creating a mezze-style dining experience at no additional cost. While some may prefer other Mediterranean cuisines, I personally enjoy the fresh, light, and diverse flavors that Lebanese food offers. Golden Grill's citrus-forward dishes and extensive mezze options make it one of my favorite Mediterranean spots.

Finally went inside vs takeout and food still is awesome, great service as well despite the…read morerestaurant being somewhat busy on a saturday night. food just taste authentic , nothing fake going on here

The 5 stars is first and foremost for their service. Dolly was kind, patient and attentive. 2 other…read moreyoung men also paid attention to details and checked in to see if we needed anything. The ambiance is fitting for the Phoenician name with ancient ships etched in privacy screens and other seafaring decor. The food was reasonably priced. We ordered the Phoenician Spicy Bowl and the Garlic Chicken Wrap with fries. The fries were fresh and tasty! The garlic sauce with the bowl was also great with plenty of saffron rice and chicken.

Some of the best food in Fresno. Doesn't matter what cuisine, and I know there's a bigger version…read moreof this spot down the street. This one is amazing. I go here any chance I get and I get it to go to bring to others. The staff is amazing and the vibe is great. I wish there were more spots like this. Thank you!

Our first time dining with them and so far everything looks fantastic!…read moreThe staff were friendly and welcoming. The ambiance is very cozy with soft Arabic music. The food was delicious just from the menu... Higher recommend Habibi...

Mediterranean food is my absolute favorite, and this is hands down one of my favorite restaurants!…read moreI've been coming here for over three years, and they have never disappointed me. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, the service is always friendly, and I'm greeted and seated quickly every time I visit. The food comes out fresh, hot, and consistently delicious. One of the things I love most is how generous the portions are. The plates are so big that my boyfriend and I will sometimes share a meal, and we still leave satisfied. My go-to order is the chicken shawarma plate with Fattoush salad, hummus, and warm pita bread--it's absolutely incredible every single time. If you're looking for authentic Mediterranean food with excellent service, generous portions, and a welcoming atmosphere, this is the place to go. It's one of my favorite lunch spots, and I'll definitely keep coming back!

Loved my dish! I got the Shwarma with rice pilaf and they added a spicy garlic sauce along with…read moretahini. It is by far the best Mediterranean food in the area. I also have to say they had the best hummus as well. I do wish they had homemade pita bread but that was the least of my worries. The service was super friendly and the ambiance was casual. Part of the restaurant felt like you were outside but on the inside. You'll see. I also tried the salmon that my friend had. That was phenomenal. I am coming back soon to try everything!! Parking was filling up at 11:30. Plenty of street parking from what I could see. But Get there early to beat the rush.

I called in a panic after another restaurant canceled my order. Needed food fast for 8 people. And…read moreboy did this place save me! They were so nice and put together an amazing family style meal for me, even accomodated a special request to get all my favorites included. Food was ready in 15 minutes as promised and everything was DELICIOUS! Everybody loved it! We are big eaters and there was plenty, even some leftovers. And the price was very reasonable! Will definitely be ordering again, probably soon... already craving more!

Updating my review from over 4years! Ordered via Grubhub my order was confirmed, complete and…read moredelivered so quickly. Hot, fresh and largely portioned. My order- 1st plate: chicken plate which comes with chicken, salad and rice I did add pita bread for .99 more. 2nd plate: combo plate come with chicken, beef and lula. Everything had so much flavor! The meats were tender and seasoned perfectly, the rice was soft and the salad was refreshing. This place is amazing, highly recommend. Will be ordering again soon to fulfill my Mediterranean food cravings!

Food was good and service is always great! Recommend anyone who's wants to try. I didn't like the…read moredesserts but yeh food was great !

When you see a lot of Armenian customers, you know you are probably at the best Mediterranean…read morerestaurant in town The quality of tabouli to me is a clear indicator of their food served there. I was not disappointed. Everything was excellent . Loved that they had very clean bathrooms and the staff very friendly and attentive,

Rose sold out to new owners. The bread was perfect ever since her brother sold it 30 years ago in…read moreFresno, Now it missing something, I do not know what it is, but it just doesn't taste the same, The Armenian pizza (lahmajoun) does not taste same. I asked about this and they swear they are using the same recipe. The other stuff, Rose made seem to have vanished, Do not rely on the old pictures.

Too many Middle Eastern restaurants in the USA (and Fresno, by the way) base their cuisines on what…read moretypes of food were being served in Middle Eastern countries 30-50 years ago. Today's Middle Eastern cuisine, like America's, has become more focused on fast food, quick bites, snacks, and sandwiches to go. Traveler's to countries like Lebanon or Egypt will be far more likely to find foods that are more like Occasion Bakery than full-service sit-down restaurants. For this reason, Occasion Bakery has their finger on the pulse of today's "fast-food that doesn't taste like fast food" vibe that is exuded from the Middle East and America as well. Here, you'll find great sandwiches (order the soujouk and thank me later), lahmajoon (to die for--by far the best in the valley), and innumerable baked goods. Expect to pay half of what you'd pay at Phonecian Garden, Mediterranean Grill, or AJ's. All in all, one of Fresno's truly great bangs for the buck and exceedingly authentic.

Everything was so good! First time visiting and we came in…read moreat about 4pm. Seated right away and the interior is very much like you walked into a Persian home. The kitchen team and waiters were so kind and explain all the dishes and how what our options were. We started with the Persian tea. Yum. 10/10 Sampler plate 10/10 - get the yogurt and shallot dip Beef/lamb kebab plate 10/10 Vegetarian stew 8/10 - so different but very good. In the sweeter side but reminded us of mole. Bahklava & Persian ice cream - 10/10. So good! Ended with another tea. It started to become lively at around 445/5pm. We will be back!

Ok this is My wife and I first time at this restaurant. Let…read moreme tell you from the moment we walked in till the end the service was awesome very friendly people. The food all I can is double Amazing Everything we ordered was delicious and cooked to perfection, This will not be our last time eating at this restaurant I highly recommend this place.

Great Armenian restaurant! Clean, nice and classy. Friendly staff and great food. Had the chicken…read morekabab and it was terrific! Nice and juicy and tender.

There is a certain comfort in opening a menu and finding cheese boregs and lahmajun. For me, those…read morenames alone bring back my grandmother's cooking, and dinner begins with a little more goodwill than the restaurant has yet had to earn. In Fresno, where the Armenian community reaches back almost to the city's beginnings, food like this carries a particular weight. Restaurants are places to eat, but they also keep a connection to kitchens and people you miss. The pleasant dining room and generous patio make a good first impression. So do prices that suggest you might come back on an ordinary Tuesday. The lulu kebab was good. The pilaf and bulgur alongside it were more puzzling: properly cooked, but almost entirely without flavor. The vermicelli in the pilaf hadn't been browned, missing the toasted quality that makes it worth adding in the first place. Whatever chicken stock might have been involved was keeping a low profile. Salt seemed to have missed dinner altogether. Perhaps remembering my grandmother's cooking set the bar a little high, but wanting another forkful of rice does not seem an unreasonable expectation. The staff were friendly when they appeared, although appearances were infrequent enough that a simple dinner stretched to two hours. A large patio is a lovely thing; ample time to contemplate its dimensions is less essential. There is plenty to like here, particularly a menu I was happy to see and a bill that comes in below many comparable places. But the rice needs the same attention as the kebab, and the tables could use a little more of it, too.

8/11/23 Getting…read morelunch! Couldn't find. Called in and owner was very nice and happy to make a geikrr plate. After having issues finding it, he directed me. Across the street from the given Yelp address. By the liquor store. Not like the pictures. The nice worker said they've been there 6 months now. Luckily, when talking to him I ordered the kebab plate and he was happy to make it. When I found it, the worker got my attention and I paid for the order. He had it ready and was very kind! Definitely a different, but nice lounge area. Decided to take it home since there wasn't a bar like I thought. Lunchtime! Everything looked delicious! It was! Delicious chicken kebab in the fresh pita with rice pilaf & garlic sauce! Really flavorful! Chicken and hummus had really nice seasoning! Great garlic sauce too! Good service and Great, delicious lunch! Highly recommended!

Kan Zaman is a testament to Mediterranean food! I popped in on a Monday afternoon to…read morea still lobby and suddenly a man appeared behind the counter. The gentleman was friendly and beamed with pride to list off the menu. I selected the gyro and a diet coke. My order was prepared timely and pricing was extremely reasonable. My gyro was divine! The pita was soft and warm and the meat flavorful topped with FRESH additions like lettuce, tomato, and cucumber. The creamy tzatziki was the glue that held the delicious meal together. I will definitely be back to have a go at their other menu options.