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Phoenician resto cafe
Authentic Mediterranean flavors in a casual Austin setting, perfect for family and friends.
3.8
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Authentic Mediterranean flavors in a casual Austin setting, perfect for family and friends.
Phoenician resto cafe offers a vibrant dining experience with a focus on fresh, authentic Mediterranean and Lebanese cuisine. Located in Austin, this restaurant serves a variety of dishes including mixed grills, vegetarian platters, gyros, and falafel, all prepared with quality ingredients. The atmosphere is casual and welcoming, making it an ideal spot for gatherings or takeout. With a commitment to flavorful meals and attentive service, Phoenician resto cafe provides a memorable taste of the Mediterranean.
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Perfectly cooked meat and vegetable platters for sharing, featuring a balanced ratio of flavors.
A fresh assortment including hummus, dolma, falafel, babaghanoush, and Greek salad.
Hearty meals served with fries and rice, ideal for a satisfying lunch or dinner.
Convenient options for enjoying our authentic cuisine at home with excellent quality.
Perfect for events and gatherings, offering customizable Mediterranean feasts.
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Overall rating
Omar Kass-Hout
Brant Gomez
Bing Ge
Phoenician Resto Café is one of those Middle Eastern spots that feels warm and welcoming. The space has a rustic vibe—lots of wood, plants, and a big mural on the wall. We ended up trying quite a few things. Fresh pita & dips (included) – 5/5 As soon as we sat down they brought out pita and dip, and the pita was still steaming like it had just come out of the oven. Soft, fluffy, and really fresh. We used it to dip into the sides we ordered later—the Baba Ghanouj and Hummus. The baba ghanouj had that roasted eggplant smokiness, while the hummus was thick, creamy, and very sesame-forward. Both were solid. Flatbread Trio ($15) – 5/5 This comes with three types: meat, za’atar spice, and cheese. The za’atar one had that classic Middle Eastern flavor—thyme, sumac, sesame seeds. The cheese flatbread came out hot and stretchy with three cheeses melted together. The meat one had minced beef and vegetables on a thin crust with slightly crispy edges. Lamb Kabob Platter ($19) – 4/5 Ground lamb mixed with onion and spices and grilled. The texture was fairly firm and the seasoning was pretty strong—you mostly taste the spices rather than the lamb itself. It comes with grilled tomato and onion, which adds a nice bit of sweetness and balances things out. Mixed Grill Combination ($23) – 4.5/5 It includes beef tenderloin, kafta skewers, and chicken shish tawook. The beef had a nice smoky grill flavor and was quite tender. The kafta had the strongest seasoning, and the chicken ended up being the lightest and juiciest of the three. It also comes with sides—we chose baba ghanouj and salad. House dessert (pistachio pastry, $6) – 4/5 Looks pretty simple, but inside there's pistachio filling that gives it a really nice nutty sweetness. Not overly sugary, which I liked. Overall, this meal added a lot of new flavors to my list. The food felt comforting and homey rather than fancy, and the portions were generous for the price. If I came back, I’d probably order the mixed grill again and maybe try a few more of their flatbreads. Sometimes it’s just fun to eat something different from your usual rotation.
Julian Clark
Very tasty!
adil ahmed
Janet Cillo
Very, very good food. The best humus I have ever had. They make their own pita bread and it is delicate and delicious. Portions are generous. In house made baklava. Amazing!! The best I hsve ever had. Very good service and nice seating. I highly recommend Phoenician resto cafe.
