Just stopped by your truck to get some grape leaves! They were excellent :)
Josh Ashwell
Sad review to write- this is a local staple. I just hope that others might be able to avoid a similarly lousy experience. Visited for the very first time a week and a half ago on a Wednesday. It was midday as I recall. Upon arrival we noticed there were very few vehicles in the parking lot. We chalked that up to time of day (it was half past 2). Walked in and were promptly met by the hostess (who happened to be our waitress as well). She pitched the lunch buffet. My wife and I are buffet aficionados so this was an easy sell. She led us to our table, took our drink order and departed, returning less than a minute later. This was the last time she visited our table. No beverage refills offered, no asking after our impression of the meal. She literally never returned. The buffet was a travesty. The selections were so thoroughly depleted that it shouldn’t have been offered as an option. What remained was lukewarm at best. The saddest thing about the experience was that the FLAVOR of the old, dry food was EXCELLENT. What really, really bothered us was that a party of three that arrived about 5 mins before we departed were met by the co-owner of the establishment. She walked them to the buffet to determine whether the scant offerings were acceptable to them. And when they expressed some (understandable) reservations, said owner offered to have fresh food put out. Unbelievable. Cute place, but will NEVER return. It’s clearly a who-you-know type of restaurant and that doesn’t fly with me. The aloof, absentee waitress who didn’t bother returning to our table after the initial seating cashed us out. Did she ask how the meal was? Nope. Surely she knew the answer to the question and decided to dodge the issue. Mind you, she was the one who pushed the buffet in the first place. Terrible experience.
m martin
We've gone here when in the area for years. We enjoy the chance to try a variety of items on the lunch buffet. Food is hot and fresh. Hummus and pita bread a nice addition.
Michael Rich (The Lonely Crumdgeon)
Good food friendly people
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kathy Grosso
Every dish we’ve tried has been outstanding, showcasing a perfect balance of flavor, quality, and creativity. The ingredients are always top-notch, and you can tell that only the freshest and finest are used. The flavors are bold yet refined, making every bite a delight. This is the kind of eating experience that leaves a lasting impression and keeps us coming back for more. Highly recommend! Great job Shadi!
Josh N
Great food and staff! Felt like going to visit some friends we haven't seen in a while.
Prices were great too!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Patrick DeBono
Really great food!
Before we moved to Virginia about 20 years ago, we loved the Phoenician. After our first visit back since we came back home in 2018 - we still do.
Our lunch was fantastic and reasonably priced. I had the souvlaki skewer and my wife had the chicken - both with rice. Came with a delicious (and simple) salad as well as sides. I had the feta and olives and my wife had the hummus. We shared both and absolutely loved it!!
It’s a great place, although it’s dated for decor, but the food and service more than make up for it.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Casey Laraine
Visited their soft opening of their food truck. Friendly, well-priced, fresh, delicious!
Daniel Miller
Excellent place with friendly staff and delicious food. Highly recommend!
It was amazing to return to The Phoenician, after 30 long years since my college party there! I returned with my daughter, for a Reunion, and was pleasantly surprised to find a lunch buffett, which even my picky daughter enjoyed! The food was absolutely marvelous, full of flavor and taste. The hostess was beyond wonderful! I promised her I would not wait another 30 years to return!
Vegetarian options: Falafel, Tabouleh salad, Pita and hummus can easily be enjoyed by veggies
Kid-friendliness: Wonderful lunch buffet with special pricing for kids!
I went there for the first time with a friend, and it was delicious. Tried some new food, and the customer service was great. Family, fun, and peaceful atmosphere. Recommend the lunch buffet!
Phenomenal!
Just stopped by your truck to get some grape leaves! They were excellent :)
Sad review to write- this is a local staple. I just hope that others might be able to avoid a similarly lousy experience.
Visited for the very first time a week and a half ago on a Wednesday. It was midday as I recall. Upon arrival we noticed there were very few vehicles in the parking lot. We chalked that up to time of day (it was half past 2). Walked in and were promptly met by the hostess (who happened to be our waitress as well). She pitched the lunch buffet. My wife and I are buffet aficionados so this was an easy sell. She led us to our table, took our drink order and departed, returning less than a minute later. This was the last time she visited our table. No beverage refills offered, no asking after our impression of the meal. She literally never returned.
The buffet was a travesty. The selections were so thoroughly depleted that it shouldn’t have been offered as an option. What remained was lukewarm at best. The saddest thing about the experience was that the FLAVOR of the old, dry food was EXCELLENT. What really, really bothered us was that a party of three that arrived about 5 mins before we departed were met by the co-owner of the establishment. She walked them to the buffet to determine whether the scant offerings were acceptable to them. And when they expressed some (understandable) reservations, said owner offered to have fresh food put out. Unbelievable.
Cute place, but will NEVER return. It’s clearly a who-you-know type of restaurant and that doesn’t fly with me. The aloof, absentee waitress who didn’t bother returning to our table after the initial seating cashed us out. Did she ask how the meal was? Nope. Surely she knew the answer to the question and decided to dodge the issue. Mind you, she was the one who pushed the buffet in the first place. Terrible experience.
We've gone here when in the area for years. We enjoy the chance to try a variety of items on the lunch buffet. Food is hot and fresh. Hummus and pita bread a nice addition.
Good food friendly people
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Every dish we’ve tried has been outstanding, showcasing a perfect balance of flavor, quality, and creativity. The ingredients are always top-notch, and you can tell that only the freshest and finest are used. The flavors are bold yet refined, making every bite a delight. This is the kind of eating experience that leaves a lasting impression and keeps us coming back for more. Highly recommend! Great job Shadi!
Great food and staff! Felt like going to visit some friends we haven't seen in a while.
Prices were great too!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Really great food!
Before we moved to Virginia about 20 years ago, we loved the Phoenician. After our first visit back since we came back home in 2018 - we still do.
Our lunch was fantastic and reasonably priced. I had the souvlaki skewer and my wife had the chicken - both with rice. Came with a delicious (and simple) salad as well as sides. I had the feta and olives and my wife had the hummus. We shared both and absolutely loved it!!
It’s a great place, although it’s dated for decor, but the food and service more than make up for it.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Visited their soft opening of their food truck. Friendly, well-priced, fresh, delicious!
Excellent place with friendly staff and delicious food. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tabbouleh, Grape Leaves, Hummus Plate
Restaurantji Recommends
It was amazing to return to The Phoenician, after 30 long years since my college party there! I returned with my daughter, for a Reunion, and was pleasantly surprised to find a lunch buffett, which even my picky daughter enjoyed! The food was absolutely marvelous, full of flavor and taste. The hostess was beyond wonderful! I promised her I would not wait another 30 years to return!
Vegetarian options: Falafel, Tabouleh salad, Pita and hummus can easily be enjoyed by veggies
Kid-friendliness: Wonderful lunch buffet with special pricing for kids!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Kafta Kabob Half Portion, Falafel, Grape Leaves, Kebab
Amazing restaurant with phenomenonal service!
We tried the buffet for the first time everything we tried was amazing and a great value for the price.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Baklava and Rice Pudding, Kafta Kabob Half Portion, Vegetarian Platter, Tabbouleh, Grape Leaves, Beef Kabob, Chicken Kabob, Kebab, Salad, House Salad, Kibbeh Nayyeh, Fattoush Salad, Hummus Plate
I went there for the first time with a friend, and it was delicious. Tried some new food, and the customer service was great. Family, fun, and peaceful atmosphere. Recommend the lunch buffet!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hummus Plate
This is very nice and great place to eat .
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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