Phoenicia

A place less desirable than others… the chicken lacked flavor and the selections we had been suggested for us to try, were not the better of thier options for first timers. Thier bread was none compared to naan or other pita options. It does have a good reputation and in all likelihood, I may consider it again however I would suggest passing on the trio appetizer and the Philly sandwich which had barely any meat.

The staff is awesome and food was wonderful. Today was out first time here and it a must stop by. Everything is clean and was very comfortable

Went there for lunch today. We happened to be waited on by someone that was their first day back in three years. One of us ordered a sandwich came that comes with fries but the server thought they changed the menu and debated if it came with fries, after we pointed out under «Combo» it comes with fries. It took about ½ hour for us to get our food and the place was half full at best. When my food came I asked for ketchup. When the server came towards our table with the ketchup he got distracted by another table and gave them the ketchup. SO I just went to a table where people just left and got my own. I got the Gyro with Greek Fries. I used every condiment on the table to give it any kind of taste, and I almost never use salt or pepper. After the long wait I was already famished so I just ate it. The others at the table had their own complaints. The gal who was the manager or maybe owner was nice and told us we would get a 10% discount. (Thank you). The server couldn’t get our bills sorted out when we went to pay. And the server still didn’t take off the discount. He showed me on my receipt where what days you get 15% discount (Tues-​Wed-​Thurs), discounts. It is Tuesday and I didn’t get that discount. So I didn’t get the regular 15% nor the 10% for the service.
I told them I don’t think I’ll be coming back. They asked if it was that bad, I said unfortunately yes. I told him I had to use every condiment on the table for some flavor. I also mentioned that their bathroom smelled like a sewer drain and that at least had some smell (which was so bad I could actually taste), which is more than I could say about the food.
Despite my friend that took us there and said the one in Tempe is awesome and despite all the great reviews on here… I don’t think I/we’ll be back. Maybe we just went on an off day…
Sorry

We found this restaurant by accident, but were pleasantly surprised by the great food and realistic prices. I ordered the euro combo and never had so much meat on the euro before. My wife had a chicken euro combo and enjoyed hers as well. I would definitely recommend them for lunch, and would try them for supper next time.

My favorite Gyro place. Been going here for years. Absolutely love the customer service here also. I don’t get the crowds at the pizza place near by… the pizza is yuck.

I am a fan of the «Vegetarian Sampler», a staple at many Greek or Middle Eastern restaurants. This is usually dolmades, hummus, babba ghanoush, falafel, tahini sauce, and tabouli. With plenty of warm pita to scoop it up. Well, that’s what it is here. And I keep coming back for more. On a recent visit, it was chilly outside and a bit inside, as well, so when I picked up a piece of pita and ripped it, the warmth of it in my hands made me feel good all over. So did the other food. The hummus is very smooth and with a pleasant garlic flavor, not too potent. The babba ghanoush has that great smokey flavor and more chunky. The dolmades were small and cold, so hard to really taste the flavor. The falafel was warm and tasty, not too tender inside but not too hard. Nice to dip in the tahini sauce. The tabouli was lots of chopped parsley, with a bit more of green and red onion than I like, but refreshing. The pita stayed nice and moist and warm through most of the meal, which is a mark of good pita.
There isn’t much to the décor, but service is always quick and cheerful. I’ve never been here when it is very crowded, which is good for me, but not for the business. Hopefully they get more busy another time.
This place isn’t too far from me, so I hope to try more of their offerings. I’ve had Middle Eastern food that’s better, but Phoenicia offers an excellent blend of convenience, value, and quality. I’ll be back!

Everything you want a Mediterranean place to look like! The staff is very inviting and friendly. The women who runs the place was super sweet and gave me some extra sides at no charge. The food is great. I’ve had hummus and gyro sandwiches. Thanks for a great experience!

Best ful/foul…spellings vary. Fava beans and tomatoes into a dip. So hard to find, but so good. Gyro meat is good. Falafel is good. Everything is good! If nothing else, go for the foul. You’ll be pleasantly surprised.

What can I say, this place is awesome… been going there for years, great family atmosphere, the only thing there is the seating, as I have a family of 7…

Absolutely delicious! Incredible service! We had the gyro and the chicken Schwarma. The feta fries were also outstanding. We will be back!

Awesome hummus, taboli, gyro and Shawarma, baclava and the garlic dip is a must have with your meat. Great people and good service. This is a family favorite!

Oh wow… this place is really good! I’ve been a couple of times now and I could go on and on (you know I could), but really, it’s excellent almost all the way around. I’ve tried a few different things on the menu by this point, as you can see by my pictures, and everything has been delicious. Their tabouli has to be some of the freshest I’ve ever had, and the meats are full of flavor. The only reasons they don’t get 5 stars are because the service is a little shaky at times, and the one time I got the chicken kabob, it was a pretty skimpy portion. Other than that, I would go back any time. They also have a Unilocal check-​in offer of 50% off your second entrée, which is a great deal. Their prices are reasonable anyway, even without a discount.

So good. Was going to go to mikes down the strip but it wasn’t what we thought then the pizza place had long wait so thankfully we landed here. And man the food is awesome! And priced great for amount of food. Even kids meal is good bang for your buck. Our three kids gobbled it up which means it’s really good! Service was exceptional, definitely coming back and telling friends about it!

I really love this place and find myself thinking about their delicious food here and there. The fries– amazing! The chicken shawarma– bomb diggity! The gyro– yum! The pita– guess what? DELICIOUS.
I used to like Pita Jungle. Then I met Phoenicia. The only reason it isn’t five stars is the seating is kind of awkward.

Great food and delicious. It is pricy for what it is. From the pictures I expected a casual dining concept not one with a server.
The food pieces reflect a restaurant price. That plus tipping a server makes it an expensive meal for the casual environment.

I’ve been dying to try this place with my friend who goes here all the time. Finally! I’ve been to quite a few Greek restaurants around this area and this by far is the BEST. Mom and Pop run business, the owner was super friendly. I ordered the Gyro platter with a choice of 2 sides which I choose the salad and Tabouli. My platter was excellent, the portions were huge and juicy, OMG soooo good. My only complaint is that the pitta could be more generous enough and softer. I tried their famous Greek Fries with Ranch and Feta, very very tasty, but personally just not a fan of all that stuff on my fries, but they were good! Service excellent, food very good, cost is a little more but worth it!

OUTSTANDING in every way !
Oyr first visit and we had a Gyro combo plate, (Greek Fries are awesome) the Chicken Shwarma and Lamb Chops: PLUS home made Baklava (made by owners Mom and her secret recipe) all far exceeded expectations.
Staff was top notch… Ryan was our server and took great care, but the rest of the staff checked in and asked if we were good without being overbearing, including the young man whom I believe was the owner… He just wanted to make sure everything was up to our standards.
It was.
You will NOT be disappointed, my only issue is that we hadn’t visited sooner.
We will make up for lost time.
disclaimer: i/​we do not know, work for or are related to the family that owns/​runs this establishment, this is an honest and real review.

Irony: huge line of people waiting to eat at the pizza joint next door while there are plenty of tables available at the much better restaurant next door.
That’s right. Phoenicia is a better restaurant than Sal’s Gilbert Pizza. Much better and the service is better too.
The most delicious, hot and fresh gyros in the valley. Bar none.
They give you bigger, hotter chunks of meat than any gyro I’ve had. And I’ve had many. I was impressed with their meat quality and consistent freshness.
The Greek fries are incredible too. They look kinda gross, but don’t let that deter you. It’s like feta cheese w ranch over fries… But better.
The kids loved the Nutella dessert and everything was well priced. The also have a ton of fresh made in house Greek pastries that folks were snatching up. They looked and smelled amazing too.
So don’t be a nincompoop and wait in a long ass line next door when you can sit right down here and get better grub.
Seriously let’s help this business thrive, they deserve it.

I have to give our waiter credit yesterday for doing so well with our order that I totally messed up. Despite telling him the wrong thing TWICE, he was able to get the order correct. Apparently I was having a lot of brain farts this evening.
Normally we bring our children, but they were in advanced karate class and so my husband and I got to go on a short dinner date. Love these with him.
The food came really fast, which maybe was a little too fast. But it tasted great as normal. We both had the Gyro Plate. My husband always gets Greek fries (this is an extra charge) and rice. I got rice & hummus. They make great hummus. I like the salad, too, but wasn’t in the mood for salad.
Ate some of my meal, but I had a lot left to take home. The portions are HUGE and really could serve as 3 meals for me. A part of it was my husband’s lunch the next day. The waiter convinced me to get Pistachio Baklava and this was simply divine. It’s been quite a long time since I had baklava and I enjoyed every bite.
My husband scarfed up 90% of his dinner (I had about 30% of my dinner) so he was stuffed and couldn’t eat any baklava. Too bad. More for me. I wanted to lick the plate, but that would have been bad manners.
We used the Entertainment Coupon with 20% off our bill. Gave the waiter extra for tip, like 33%. It was a great experience!

Overlooking the mediterranean sea, Phoenicia lies in the quaint Phoenix suburb of Gilbert, Arizona. As a native of this city, I have craved good/​any Mediterranean or Middle Eastern food for over 10 years! With a great location at the civic center, I was drawn to this location when driving by it multiple times as I did not dare to challenge the Arizona heat on a blistering summer day.
Entering Phoenicia a few months ago for the first time, I was hesitant due to my unfamiliarity with the restaurant. Since that point, I can honestly say simply amazing. This evening I had the Shish Kafta with Tabouleh and fries. The kafta was seared to perfection with the accompanying Tahini sauce. Coming from a person who normally does not rave about salads, I LOVED the Tabouleh! The parsley, tomato and vinaigrette combination was a refreshing burst of flavor!
We also ordered the rack of lamb meal. As a connoisseur of lamb, this was just amazing! Soft and well-​done, I became an instant fan of this delicacy! While the food was great, who can forget the guava juice. The juice was just an awesome sweet beverage for this tasty meal.
In terms of service, I was extremely impressed. The waiters were very accommodating and consistently checking in on the quality of our dining experience. I must say the service was as good as the food with the exuberant staff on hand!
Next time, I intend to expand my horizons and look to try their Baba Ghanouj or baklava. I’m sure that if their other menu options were as excellent as my meal, I will soon become a regular of this fine establishment!
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