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!
Food: 5/5
Service: 5/5
Atmosphere: 5/5