What a delicious restaurant! We ended up here after a long day walking the city, and upon entering…read morefelt transported into another culture. It was welcoming and vibrant and homey all at the same time. The owner was there talking with customers, and after giving us time to look over the menu she came to us and asked us to place our order all together. We got grape leaves, baba Ghosh, Greek salad and tabouli to share. I also got hot tea which was dark and fragrant. The meal came quickly and melted in our mouths! I loved the vibrancy of the tabouli, and the texture of the grape leaves were amazing. We sat to enjoy the meal and would fur sure return again and again. It was delicious! If you are t familiar with Lebanese food this is an excellent place to try it as it is amazing!

I got the Kafta wrap and HOLY MOLY, was it super duper tasty. It was super amazing. The beef was…read moresuper tasty and had a wonderful amazing seasoning. The sauce was tasty, and the wrap was very tasty. The owners were very kind and super fast. The restaurant itself was super nice and the decor was really pretty. I'll definitely go back!!

I used to live in Mason, about 2 miles north of Phoenician Taverna. First time there was for a late…read morelunch. After a Great Clips haircut, on the recommendation of the stylist, I tried it out, was very impressed. Been there many times since, never been disappointed. I've since moved to Liberty Twp. but the Phoenician still beckons. Had dinner last night there with my wife. It was a wonderful experience. I felt it was high time I wrote them up. We started with an excellent double-hop IPA and a great Lebanese red wine, I think it was called Kefraya. Gonna seek it out locally, maybe at Jungle Jim's. As always, the pita bread is fresh, oven-hot and delectable. The shankleen appetizer is outstanding, a lovely fusion of greens, lentils, feta cheese, olive oil and spices. Wife ordered schwirma - slow-grilled combo of sliced chicken alongside sliced beef and lamb. The waiter obligingly substituted a side of couscous for rice, no extra charge. I had a braised shank of lamb in a rich tomato sauce. Both entrees were delicious. As always, the portions were very generous, so we took food home along with complimentary fresh pita bread. Besides the great food, the service is superb. The owner makes a point of stopping at each table to ensure that the diners are happy. We look forward to our next visit.

My best friend wanted to take me to Phoenician Taverna for the longest time. She raves about this…read moreplace and been coming here for years. Finally she made reservations for Saturday evening (it is recommended because they get super busy). We got there and was greeted by the owner. BTW, was very down to earth. So their menu looked good (Lebanese food). There is so much to choose from and hard to decide. I especially loved their drink menu, especially wines. We ended up ordering: Appetizers: Baba ghannouge M'hammara Taverna falafel Dinner: Shawarma chicken Kebab mixed grill Drinks: Chateau kefraya, Les Bretches Almaza Pilsner My favorite from the appetizers is the eggplant and falafel! Super fresh and the bread that came with it was so good. Even the dipping sauce was amazing. My Shawarma chicken was super delish. You have to put the garlic butter on the rice! It gives it great flavor. My Mr enjoyed his meal as well. We definitely had to get a to go box because there was so much food. But we will look forward the next day to eat it. Overall, the service was great and I loved the experience. We can see ourselves coming back for more! I can see why my best friend loves it here! Highly recommend you try it.

I have been twice now and it has not taken more than 10 minutes to get my food. The owners are very…read morenice, the portions are amazing for the price and the flavor of the meat (I highly recommend the lamb shawarma) is super rich and fresh. Cannot recommend their sandwich combo enough. After you visit, you will anxiously wait to come back!

This was my first time having Lebanese food and definitely won't be the last! It was very good, and…read moreI really enjoyed the sauces. The chicken was cooked perfectly and had excellent flavor. The grape leaves were better than I was expecting and really refreshing. I would have liked a little bit more seasoning on the chicken, but it was excellent!! The service was great , despite a slight language barrier. Very accommodating :) I will add that the inside of the restaurant was very warm. It made the 85 degree weather feel cool, haha. Would not stop me from going back, but just a heads up!

Pretty basic mediterranean dishes with large portion sizes. The food wasn't too heavy and…read moresatisfying, but wasn't blown away. Would recommend for large groups and casual eats.

I came here on a weekend for lunch. Overall, service was great and our server checked on us…read moremultiple times. Restaurant was clean. I had the hummus chicken plate with pita bread. Ingredients were fresh and the hummus was smooth and creamy.

Food is amazing, portions are large. Owners are friendly. Cant go wrong with anything on the menu…read more I have used them for Catering as well and it always hits the spot. One of my favorite spots in the whole city.

Updating my review bc I got takeout for dinner with friends and it was so much better than the…read morefirst time I had it. We got labneh (SO GOOD), hummus, a falafel platter, and a chicken shawarma platter. The chicken was amazing! As was the falafel (not dry at all). The garlic sauce was a little spicier and less flavorful than I'm used to, but I was glad to try it. The only negative was that the hummus had a bit of an odd flavor-- a little spoiled tasting? Though I'm sure it wasn't!

Been eyeing this place for a while and finally made it out. Mediterranean is one of mine and my…read morewife's favorite cuisines, but haven't loved a lot of other places we've visited. Made it out here last night before seeing Pericles at Cincinnati Shakespeare Company. We ordered a couple waters, which we didn't realize would be bottled, and some dawali to start. The wait was very short, maybe ten minutes. These were definitely the best stuffed grape leaves I've had, with a sweet and tangy sauce. Nice light appetizer. For our entrees, she chose the falafel platter, and I went for the Arayes, which is a dish we've made a couple times at home recently and has become a favorite. These plates arrived only a minute or two after we finished the grape leaves, so perfect timing. I must say, everything looked incredible. We both took a bite of falafel, then the arayes, then the salad. Everything was very undersalted. Usually, I think of this as a huge strike against a restaurant, but once we added salt to everything, the flavors popped. It wasn't that the food was bland or unseasoned, it was just undersalted, which didn't help the flavors stand out. This is the main reason I did 4 stars instead of 5. The entrees were $18, and came with a big bed of rice and salad, but I felt the protein for each platter was a bit sparse: 5 falafel for the plate, and 5 arayes, which had a very thin patty of meat in each. Both were topped with a delicious cilantro-tahini (I think) sauce, that i would have liked a bit more of, for the sides and the arayes which were on the bottom. The water bottles were $1.50 each, so I'd probably bring our own next time, but that's not a big deal. Overall, most of my issues are small and nitpick except for the salt, so if that was nailed next time, I think this place would be a home run.

Family-owned & operated such a gem! The food came out fresh and hot, and our server, Raina, was so…read moresweet and attentive the entire time. The atmosphere could use a little updating, but everything was very clean and still felt warm and inviting. So glad we decided to stop in!

Outstanding food and service! Delicious sampler appetizer and authentic entrées…read more Baklava for dessert is a must. Owner Fahri is very attentive to make sure you have a fantastic dining experience! Highly recommended.

Our server was really sweet. They were super busy but extremely accommodating. The hummus and pita…read morepillow is absolutely amazing! I could eat it all day long. The salmon wasn't as "well done" as I would have preferred but still very good. The cooked veggies were seasoned very well too. It's a great date night spot or for a girls night. Will definitely return!

I had never been to Oakley Kitchen and loved that it had a variety of options. I was ECSTATIC to…read morefind Olive Tree, a Middle Eastern restaurant with shawarma and felt so welcomed by the guy that was working. You could tell that he really enjoyed the work and making the delicious food. There was also a younger boy (his son?) helping out. Please look at the picture, is that dish not beautiful?!! And it's just as tasty. Oakley Kitchen has ample space and seating- great for large groups. My friend ordered from another place and we both had our fresh food within ten minutes and then ate upstairs. 10/10 will be back.

Amazing tabouli salad. Sucks they only cater. They do not have a walk in restaurant.read more

Best Persian food in Cincinnati! Baba is great and lamb kabob wraps are great too. Their signature…read moresalad was a perfect accompaniment to a light summer meal.

Wonderful family run restaurant with great authentic food. Highly recommend the spinach pie! The…read moreprices are very affordable especially considering the quality. The family that owns the business is very friendly, definitely stop in if you like to support local businesses.

My favorite restaurant in Cincinnati! A must try if you're visiting or in town. My go to for…read morespecial celebratory dinners. Food: 5/5 Dishes are explained as slightly larger plates than tapas style. My favorites: Wood Grilled Octopus, Crispy Falafel, Bouillabaisse. Love the Moroccan Mint Tea as well! Service: 4.7/5 Very friendly! They course out your plates for you which I always love. They were able to accommodate my pescatarian diet (I.e., meats on the side to give to others at the table). On a less busy night, they offered a free toast for my birthday. I've been for other celebratory dinners here on busier nights where that hasn't happened, so it was a lovely surprise! Ambiance: 4/5 A little busy and can get loud on the weekends with table chatter, cutlery clinks, and the brick walls echoing noise around. Tables are also close together, so you can definitely hear the conversation next to you. The decor is pleasant and the lighting is soft and romantic enough that it is still a perfect date night spot! There are also a couple larger crescent booths for larger parties.

My husband I were visiting Cincinnati on vacation and found this place based on online reviews. We…read moretypically like small plates, bar seating and a lively scene where we can interact with others. This place hit all the boxes. We were able to score bar seats without a reservation and had a nice time here. Parking - we ubered here, it looks like they had street parking but that might have been more tricky. We tried: Octopus - great, a tad salty Gambas - my husband enjoyed this Salmon - I especially liked the crunchy chickpeas Chenin Blanc Normandia White Blend Neon Lights (cocktail) - not my favorite Rosé - amazing, a great porch pounder. (Muga Rose, Spain)