Phoenicia

Name: Phoenicia
Address: 588 S. Old Woodward, Birmingham, MI, United States, 48009
Telephone: (248) 644-3122
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.8

4.8

502 Reviews

$30 and under

Middle Eastern

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Gourmet Middle Eastern fare is the star at this sophisticated venue with a subtle, stylish ambiance.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Middle Eastern
Hours of operation
Mon 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–4:00 pm
Phone number
(248) 644-3122
Website
http://phoeniciabirmingham.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Sameer Eid

Location
588 S. Old Woodward, Birmingham, MI 48009
Neighborhood
Birmingham
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access

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Hummus$8.95
Chickpea Puré / Tahini / Lemon
Baba Ghanoush$9.95
Charred Eggplant / Tahini / Lemon
Mouhamara$9.95
Walnuts / Roasted Peppers / Pomegranate Molasses
Makdouce$12.95
Eggplant / Garlic / Walnuts / Olive Oil
Labany$8.95
Strained Yogurt / Mint / Olive Oil
Lebanese Cheese$8.95
Black Seed / Zaatar / Olive Oil
Artichoke Hearts$8.95
Onions / Carrots / Lemons
Sausages$10.95
Spanish Pine Nuts / Pomegranate Molasses
Arayes$12.95
Pita / Kafta / Tahini / Spanish Pine Nuts
Morel Mushroom$18.95
Basil / Tomato / Garlic
Vegetarian Stuffed Baby Onions$9.95
Tomato / Rice / Lemon / Olive Oil / Sautéed Dandelions & Onions
Portabella Mushroom$9.95
Roasted Red Pepper / Garlic / Basil / Balsamic Reduction
Sujuk$9.95
Bastorma$13.95
Mixed Appetizer
Hummus / Tabbouleh / Baba Ghanoush
- For 2$11.95
- For 4$14.95
Roasted Red Peppers$9.95
Garlic / Basil / Balsamic Reduction
Spinach Pies$10.95
Buffalo Mozzarella$9.95
Tomato / Basil / Balsamic
Roasted Garlic Cloves with Tomato and Basil$9.95
Tomato / Basil / Soy Reduction
Hashwi$12.95

Specialties from the Chef's Table

Kibby Neyee
Lamb Tartar / Mint / Jalapeño / Bulgur
- Full Order$25.95
- Half Order$16.95
Baked Kibby$21.95
Kibby / Hashwi / Spanish Pine Nuts / Almonds
Stuffed Grape Leaves$20.95
Stuffed Cabbage$20.95
Combination Plate$23.95
Grape Leaves / Cabbage
Hummus & Hashwi$21.95
Lamb Confit / Lemon / Spanish Pine Nuts
Baba Ghanoush & Hashwi$22.95
Lamb Confit / Lemon / Spanish Pine Nuts
Hummus with Sautéed Chicken$21.95
Mixed Plate$26.95
Stuffed Grape Leaves / Stuffed Cabbage / Baked Kibby

Vegetarian

Stuffed Swiss Char$18.95
Chickpeas / Rice / Lemon / Olive Oil
Falafel$14.95
Fried Chickpeas & Fava Bean Dumplings
Vegetarian Grape Leaves$17.95
Mjadara$14.95
Green Lentils / Crispy Onions
Bulgur & Tomatoes$15.95
Onion / Green Pepper
Stuffed Squash$12.95
Vegetables / Rice / Herbs / Tomato
Green Beans and Onions$12.95

Soups & Salads

Tabbouleh$9.95
Parsley / Tomato / Bulgur / Mint
Fattoush
Toasted Pita / Lemon Zaatar Dressing
- For 1$8.95
- For 2$10.95
Cucumber and Yogurt$8.95
Mint / Garlic
Lebanese Salad
Cucumbers / Tomatoes / Onions / Garlic / Sumac / Lemon Dressing
- For 1$8.95
- For 2$10.95
Spinach Salad$10.95
Onion Tomato / Bulgarian Feta / Garlic / Sumac Dressing
Garlic Tomato$9.95
Sumac / Garlic / Mint / Olive Oil
Lentil Soup$5.95
Lentils / Carrots / Spinach / Dill
Squash with Laban Soup$5.95
Yogurt / Onion / Garlic / Dill
Chicken & Rice Soup$5.95

Seafood

Grilled Salmon$26.95
Portabella Mushroom / Spinach / Roasted Red Peppers / Garlic / Balsamic
Cilantro Shrimp$28.95
Garlic / Lemon / Cilantro
Frog Legs$24.95
Garlic / Lemon / Cilantro
Baked White Fish$22.95
Tomato / Spinach / Sautéed Onions & Peppers, Allow 30 Minutes for Preparation

From the Broiler

Shish Kafta$26.95
Ground Lamb / Onions / Parsley
Shish Kabob$28.95
Filet of Lamb / Vegetables
Lamb Chops$38.95
Sweetbreads$26.95
Butter / Garlic / Scallions
Chicken Shawarma$22.95
Hummus / Suac Onions
Baby Back Ribs$24.95
Dry Rub / BBQ on Side
Shish Tawook$22.95
Chicken Kabob
Baked Chicken$22.95
Garlic / Lemon
Broiled Chicken$22.95
Garlic Whip, Allow 35 minutes for Preparation
De-Boned Chicken$23.95
Garlic Whip
Mixed Grill$28.95
Shish Kabob / Tawook / Kafta
Bone-In Rib Eye Steak$40.95

What 502 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.8

4.8 based on all time ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

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JaniceC
Detroit
25 reviews
vip
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on March 9, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent Food and good job at social distancing diners.
LK
LiorK
Detroit
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on March 6, 2021
overall3food2service4ambience3
The food wasn't good and the prices were a bit high for the value. They did gave us the space and the room to sit with a stroller and the atmosphere is nice. However, as a restaurant it's not good enough.
SG
ShanghaiGourmet
Chicago
127 reviews
vip
5.0
127 reviews
Dined on October 2, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding lunch. Food as good as always. Service friendly and attentive. Always a great experience...
OT
OpenTable Diner
Detroit
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on September 27, 2020
overall1food2service1ambience3
Service was poor and shish tawook was burned
RD
RegularDiner
Detroit
34 reviews
vip
5.0
34 reviews
Dined on September 26, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food is outstanding and consistent. The service is impeccable, attentive but not rushed. One of my favorite restaurants in the area.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Detroit
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 26, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love this place ! The food is consistently great, we always have a bunch of awesome appetizers and then order the Branzino. So so good ! Owner almost always there and greats us. You can’t get service and food like except in special places.
b
bcbaldeagle
Detroit
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on September 25, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great spot. Expensive for middle eastern food, but we love it. Great bar too.
MC
MarisaC
Northern MI
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 25, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
My husband and I had a beautiful dinner for our anniversary! Service was excellent and the food spectacular! Can’t wait to return for another fabulous meal!!
SJ
ScottJ
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 24, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience4
New to Detroit. It was suggested by a coworker. We loved it. Outstanding
OT
OpenTable Diner
Detroit
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on September 22, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
This place is the benchmark for middle eastern cuisine.
v
vs1995
Detroit
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 20, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Ordered shrimp ghallaba and my date ordered the mixed plate. I loved my shrimp ghallaba. Will be back again!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on September 19, 2020
overall2food3service2ambience1
Wasn’t comfortable with how close the tables were in the booth section. The restaurant was mostly empty when we got there and people were seated on either side of us too close even with the barriers placed in between tables and they could have been seated farther since the place was not busy yet. would have felt more comfortable being more spaced out, didn’t feel safe.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Detroit
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 19, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food, lots of different choices and amazing specials.
M
Mickey
Detroit
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 13, 2020
overall5food3service5ambience5
I’m a long time diner there had a new waiter very average which is unusual. Never went over the specials never asked if we wanted a drink. Food very good as always and enjoyed the outdoors.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Detroit
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 13, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always the best
HE
HEATHERP
Detroit
22 reviews
vip
3.0
22 reviews
Dined on September 12, 2020
overall3food2service3ambience5
Must have been an off day because everyone i talked to raves about this restaurant. Waiter rushed our order and would not bring out all the food at once as we had asked—wanted to eat family style. Spinach pie was horrible—soggy—tasted like something from the frozen section at Trader Joe’s. Chicken kabobs overcooked and dried out. Pita bread was not impressive —tasted like store bought out of a bag? Portions very small and pricey. Salad was just lettuce and 1 slice of tomato. and we asked for a Fatoosh salad. Falafel was overcooked—almost fried to a crisp. Hummus was good. Rice pudding tasted like flowers. Ambience was nice eating outside and they were nice to accommodate a party of 5. Unfortunately, there are Many more impressive Mediterranean restaurants in the area. Likely will not return. Unfortunate....
ST
STEPHANIEG
Detroit
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 11, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience4
Had great food and wonderful service, will definitely go back.
P
Pbow25
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 5, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely love Phoenicia! Food was wonderful and the service was great and very non-intrusive. Great ambience inside the restaurant as well. A little pricey, but worth the money for high-end authentic Lebanese food.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Detroit
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on September 1, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
This place is a 10/10. Best middle eastern food in metro Detroit. My top go to local restaurant.
GD
GloriaD
Detroit
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on August 30, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
The service and the food were amazing! This restaurant has a reputation of keeping their standards of quality high!
a
allenpapp
New England
45 reviews
vip
5.0
45 reviews
Dined on August 25, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Simply put, the best Lebanese food I’ve ever had. Sameer, Sam and the entire staff are knowledgeable and enthusiastic, the food is consistently on point, there’s really not much else to say but make a reservation....
JH
JohnH
Philadelphia
62 reviews
vip
4.0
62 reviews
Dined on August 24, 2020
overall4food3service3ambience4
The ribs are amazing, but not terribly consistent. We ate their twice in the past week, and one night the ribs were the usual outstanding dry rubbed ribs the first time, but the second time, they weren't seasoned properly, and were very mediocre. The service the first night was great, but the second night was super slow, and the waiter kept forgetting to bring drinks and other stuff. Overall, it's a great, if not the most consistent restaurant.
SG
ShanghaiGourmet
Chicago
127 reviews
vip
5.0
127 reviews
Dined on August 18, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Magnificent dinner at Phoenicia. All dishes superb and outstanding service from Hussein. Although the wine selection on current menu was quite limited it turned out they had their full wine list available. Such a great place to dine and very happy to see them doing good business again
OT
OpenTable Diner
Salt Lake City
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on August 18, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best food and service in Birmingham.
RD
RegularDiner
Detroit
34 reviews
vip
5.0
34 reviews
Dined on August 15, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
What’s not to like? The food was excellent. The 4 of us each had something different and all were wonderful. Service was great, not rushed but if you needed the waiter, he was there. Overall, a great experience.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Detroit
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 15, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
We went for a birthday and it was amazing! So fun and great service. The food was unreal!!!!
LK
LK360
Detroit
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on August 10, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Phonecia never disappoints. The kabobs are always delicious.
JH
JulieH
Detroit
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 10, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of our favorite's, never disappoints!!! Lovely patio dinning, lamb chops& great Paper Plane cocktails!!
S
Steve
New England
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 10, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Go here get all the things
OT
OpenTable Diner
Detroit
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 7, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
As always, was delicious.
C
Crewof16
Detroit
33 reviews
4.0
33 reviews
Dined on August 6, 2020
overall4food4service3ambience5
Second visit, our food was slightly overcooked. The waiter wasn’t attentive but was over confident. Making jokes and being overly familiar but forgetting our food. He forgot our greens beans and rice-I had to flag another waiter to bring them. Green beans were like mush-all fallen apart. He never asked if we needed Anything until we consumed all our food. A good waiter will check to make sure you’re set at least 5 mins after bringing the food. We also Waited 15-20 mins after finishing our meal for the check. We like this place and will come back, I will request a different waiter next time.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Detroit
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 5, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Met my college girlfriend and had the best time! Food is UNREALLLLLL. Service is excellent! Many people asked where I was and I made sure to tell! Will definitely be coming back.
RV
RonV
Las Vegas
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 1, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
The place is the best hands down for Middle Eastern food! Food, service and overall experience is hard to beat.
CG
CynthiaG
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 1, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
LOVE IT!!! Will be back very soon. The food was the best I have had in such a long time. The flavors were so fresh and so delish.. no cutting corners here they take the time to make sure to prepare each dish excellent.
c
clarencem
Detroit
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on July 28, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food lived up to its reputation. Modern twist on Lebanese food. Will return
OT
OpenTable Diner
Detroit
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 26, 2020
overall5food4service5ambience4
Great service
DF
DianeF
New York Area
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 26, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
We really enjoyed our experience and thought the food was some of the best Lebanese food we have had in Michigan. It was wonderful!
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 23, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing experience as usual!
KB
KevinB
Detroit
21 reviews
vip
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on July 23, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always great.service and food extraordinary. Thank you
R
Rozaq
Detroit
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 21, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Favorite place in town!

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Phoenicia offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (248) 644-3122.

Phoenicia is rated 4.8 stars by 502 OpenTable diners.

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Additional information

Neighborhood
Birmingham
Hours of operation
Mon 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–4:00 pm
Cuisines
Middle Eastern
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Sameer Eid
Additional
Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access

Website
http://phoeniciabirmingham.com/
Phone number
(248) 644-3122

Featured in

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Phoenicia

Not available on OpenTable

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Additional information

The Diner Reviews Are In: 100 Best Restaurants in America

Mezza

Hummus$8.95

Baba Ghanoush$9.95

Mouhamara$9.95

Makdouce$12.95

Labany$8.95

Lebanese Cheese$8.95

Artichoke Hearts$8.95

Sausages$10.95

Arayes$12.95

Morel Mushroom$18.95

Vegetarian Stuffed Baby Onions$9.95

Portabella Mushroom$9.95

Sujuk$9.95

Bastorma$13.95

Mixed Appetizer

Roasted Red Peppers$9.95

Spinach Pies$10.95

Buffalo Mozzarella$9.95

Roasted Garlic Cloves with Tomato and Basil$9.95

Hashwi$12.95

Specialties from the Chef's Table

Kibby Neyee

Baked Kibby$21.95

Stuffed Grape Leaves$20.95

Stuffed Cabbage$20.95

Combination Plate$23.95

Hummus & Hashwi$21.95

Baba Ghanoush & Hashwi$22.95

Hummus with Sautéed Chicken$21.95

Mixed Plate$26.95

Vegetarian

Stuffed Swiss Char$18.95

Falafel$14.95

Vegetarian Grape Leaves$17.95

Mjadara$14.95

Bulgur & Tomatoes$15.95

Stuffed Squash$12.95

Green Beans and Onions$12.95

Soups & Salads

Tabbouleh$9.95

Fattoush

Cucumber and Yogurt$8.95

Lebanese Salad

Spinach Salad$10.95

Garlic Tomato$9.95

Lentil Soup$5.95

Squash with Laban Soup$5.95

Chicken & Rice Soup$5.95

Seafood

Grilled Salmon$26.95

Cilantro Shrimp$28.95

Frog Legs$24.95

Baked White Fish$22.95

From the Broiler

Shish Kafta$26.95

Shish Kabob$28.95

Lamb Chops$38.95

Sweetbreads$26.95

Chicken Shawarma$22.95

Baby Back Ribs$24.95

Shish Tawook$22.95

Baked Chicken$22.95

Broiled Chicken$22.95

De-Boned Chicken$23.95

Mixed Grill$28.95

Bone-In Rib Eye Steak$40.95

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