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Phoenecia - Reviews
4717 42nd Ave SW, 98116 Seattle
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Price per Person
- 101 € -
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- Food Exploration
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- Dine-in
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- Dinner
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- Immediate (0–5 min.)
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- Quiet
10
Delicious Lamb Chops and Welcoming Service
My experience at The Phoenecia was wonderful! I absolutely loved the Lollipop Lamb chops, they were delicious. The service was exceptional, with Sonya and Nadia being incredibly kind and welcoming throughout my visit.
The atmosphere was also a highlight, rated a perfect 5, and it was quiet, making conversation easy.
- Lollipop Lamb chops10
- kind and welcoming10
- Atmosphere10
Service Intent
- Food Exploration
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- Dine-in
Meal Type
- Dinner
Noise Level
- Loud
10
Phenomenal Dinner, Classy & Chaotic Atmosphere!
My experience at this restaurant was absolutely phenomenal. Every dish served was top notch. The atmosphere is best described as classy and chaotic, in the best way possible, creating a feeling akin to stumbling into a family reunion.
The chili shrimp were my personal favorite dish of the evening, and I will definitely be returning to explore more of their menu. I highly recommend this restaurant.
- dishes10
- atmosphere10
- chili shrimp10
Service Intent
- Food Exploration
Group Type
- Friends
Group Size
- Small Group
Visit Type
- Dine-in
9
Amazing Food, Still Top Tier!
My experience at the restaurant was fantastic. It was a small world, as one of our party members had visited the restaurant at its old location and confirmed that the food was still amazing since their last visit in 2019. The gnocchi was top tier in flavor.
And their Dubai sundae. I'm still thinking about it.
- food10
- gnocchi10
- Dubai sundae9
Price per Person
- 61 - 70 €
Service Intent
- Food Exploration
Visit Type
- Dine-in
9
Wonderful Food and Atmosphere
My experience at this restaurant has been wonderful, with the food and atmosphere consistently impressing me over multiple visits. The food is rich and flavorful. I particularly enjoyed the saffron chicken, Jewel of the ocean, and lamb shank.
The drinks are also creative, and they offer a good list of mocktails.
- food10
- atmosphere10
- saffron chicken10
Service Intent
- Food Exploration
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- Dine-in
10
Amazing Service and Saffron Chicken!
My experience at the restaurant was truly wonderful. The service was amazing, and the owner was incredibly sweet and kind. I absolutely loved the saffron chicken; it was to die for!
- service10
- owner10
- saffron chicken10
Price per Person
- 61 - 70 €
Service Intent
- Food Exploration
Group Type
- Friends
Group Size
- Small Group
Visit Type
- Dine-in
Meal Type
- Dinner
Noise Level
- Loud
9
Trendy Lebanese with Standout Small Plates
My experience at this restaurant was a trendy Lebanese dining adventure. We opted to share several small plates, and the Manilla clams, spicy beef & arugula, and lamb chop popsicles were particularly memorable. Each dish was cooked and presented expertly.
The service staff were courteous and attentive without being intrusive. It's a great place located just off downtown West Seattle.
- Manilla clams9
- spicy beef & arugula9
- lamb chop popsicles9
Price per Person
- 21 - 30 €
Service Intent
- Food Exploration
Visit Type
- Dine-in
9
West Seattle Favorite: Delicious Food & Great Atmosphere
My experience at this West Seattle favorite was excellent! I enjoyed the delicious mocktails and the consistently tasty dishes. The service was also top-notch, and the beautiful atmosphere made for a wonderful dining experience.
I highly recommend this place for its great food, service, and ambiance.
- mocktails9
- dishes9
- service9
Service Intent
- Food Exploration
Visit Type
- Dine-in
10
Amazing Food, Wonderful Owners!
My experience at this restaurant was truly wonderful. The food was delicious, and the ambiance was amazing. I highly recommend this place; you can't miss out on it.
The owners are absolutely wonderful, and the lamp chop lollipops are to die for.
- food10
- ambiance10
- owners10
Price per Person
- 31 - 40 €
Service Intent
- Casual Outing
Group Type
- Couple
Group Size
- Couple
Visit Type
- Dine-in
2
Disappointing Food, Lacking Value
My experience at this restaurant was largely disappointing, particularly concerning the food. The Dolmas were comparable to cafeteria quality and just average. The Bean Salad was made with canned beans and lacked any discernible flavor.
Similarly, the Roasted Cauliflower seemed microwaved and was dusted with a red powder, again offering no flavor. The Margherita Pizza was bland and uninspired. Given the prices, the overall value was not there.
- Dolmas3
- Bean Salad2
- Roasted Cauliflower2
Price per Person
- 21 - 30 €
Service Intent
- Food Exploration
Group Type
- Couple
Group Size
- Couple
Visit Type
- Dine-in
Wait Time
- Immediate (0–5 min.)
Noise Level
- Quiet
10
Updated Vibe, Respectful Tradition, Stellar Experience
My experience at Phoenicia was truly exceptional, blending an updated vibe with a deep respect for tradition. The service was gracious, the surrounds were sumptuous, and the food and drink were stellar. I particularly enjoyed the saffron chicken with rice, which was creamy, buttery, silky, and luscious.
The garlic green beans were the best I've ever tried, a dish I order everywhere, and I will definitely go back for more of theirs. The lamb lollipops were perfectly seared, offering crispy edges with a tender medium-rare center. The fig salad provided a perfect balance of flavors, with the berry vinaigrette offering a sweetly acidic start and acting as a palate cleanser between dishes.
The rose ice cream was the perfect finish to a lovely meal. Everything was fresh, original, and beautifully presented. Street parking was easy, and we even enjoyed a stroll through the neighborhood.
Having been regulars for every special occasion at the Alki location, where Chef Hussein made us feel like family, it's wonderful to see Nadia and Sonya continuing that proud, congenial legacy.
- saffron chicken with rice10
- garlic green beans10
- lamb lollipops10
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