I grew up in Dearborn--IYKYK. I've been looking for an excellent chicken kabob sandwich with no luck until today. I ordered the chicken kabob sandwich and asked to add pickles with the side of garlic sauce. Delicious! Best in Denver! Kani was an attentive and accommodating server. Will be back for dinner next! read more

Really solid food, all around. Everything from the kebabs to the shawarma to the "pizza". Everything was fresh and all the meat was juicy. We got the chicken shawarma, beef kebabs, falafel, and their za'atar and feta "pizza". read more

Phoenician Kabob - Za'atar and feta "pizza", falafel, chicken shawarma, and lamb kebabs - Mediterranean Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Our family went to the Phoenician Kabob and all of us including my 7 year old granddaughter enjoyed it. The food was authentic, tasty and plentiful. The service was friendly and helpful and the price was fair. We had an excellent and delicious experience and will definitely go back. We were too full for dessert but hope to try them next time as they looked quite tempting. read more

Very good falafel, eggplant was decent too but too expensive $9 for 6 slices. Service is very good, it's a casual place so nothing fancy to expect. Entrees are large portions, Greek salad was quite small portion. read more

Phoenician Kabob - Mediterranean Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Best middle eastern in Denver. Great service as is the custom. Wonderful food. And easy street parking. My fave when visiting. read more

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We picked up food to go. We shared a chicken shawarma plate, an order of fattoush and an order of Zaatar. It was the best shawarma I've had here. The pieces were cut smaller and were tender and very marinated in the spices. Delicious. We had left overs (I love the zaatar flatbread with the fattoush as a meal in itself! read more

I have been a regular at Phoenician Kabob for a couple of years, and I wholeheartedly consider it the best restaurant in Aurora/Denver. I order something new almost every time I dine here, because everything is out of this world. The Jibneh with gyro and jalapeños is a staple, and my wife gets the saffron shrimp every time without fail, and it's phenomenal. The service is amazing every time, each person working at the restaurant is so kind and warm and helpful, the owner is very funny and thoughtful and welcoming every time I'm there. The chef is wonderfully talented and also so personable and kind. This place should be packed to the gills at all times, do yourself a favor and check it out. read more

Solid middle eastern place with a pretty extensive menu. I have ordered a few items for take-out on different occasions. My consistent experience with this place is that the service is stellar in this family run place and the prices are reasonable for the current climate. The food is flavored well and consistent but not always the most tender cuts of meat. I do enjoy supporting this place and they could be a 5-star review with slightly better cuts of meat. I personally would not mind paying the difference in price for a better product. read more

Phoenician Kabob - Mediterranean Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Excellent fresh pita. Fantastic baba ganoush. Chicken Shwarma plate was pretty good, but not great. Lamb gyro plate wasn't good. Lamb pieces were more like fries: cut very thin, and very dry, a bit leathery and very salty. Service on a Sunday was lackadaisical. Table was exceptionally sticky, to the extent that we had to be careful lifting our glasses to avoid spilling them (I did spill mine). Didn't get one of the items we ordered (though we were full so we didn't complain). All said, the food was ok but not an experience that would bring us back. Though the baba ganoush was great. read more

In an attempt to find joy today, my husband took me out to try some Middle Eastern food (my 2nd favorite after Italian), and it cured my day We tried Phoenician Kabob off Colfax in #Denver and WOW The labneh was out of this world and my fatayer lahme was delicious. The hummus and pita were also fantastic. Oh, and the fattoush was just *chef's kiss*. Service was also great! Highly recommend, 10/10. I can't wait to bring my Lebanese uncle to try it out when he visits! No photos to share as I was completely engrossed with the experience. I'll take some when we visit next time. What a way to end a day. read more

Good food and atmosphere. Always a table when I need it but sometimes great to just pick up to go.

We love this local place. The chef is from Egypt and the owners are the real deal. We try any of the specials every time we go. Can't say enough about the flavors of the food. read more

Would like to say 3.5 but not an option. Ambiance was okay but felt grimy and old under the fresh paint. Food (beef shawarma sandwich & lentil soup) overpriced for what you get. It lacked flavor and I had to add a lot of salt. Did like the fresh pita. Service was decent read more

This restaurant is a gem! In my opinion they have the best hummus and pita bread in town, and my meal was delicious. It's a family-owned business with delicious Lebanese food. read more

Newish to the neighborhood and decided to give Phoenician a try. We ordered to-go and had a couple of drinks while we waited. Gyro Sandwich and Greek Salad w/ Gyro. Ambiance of the restaurant was cozy, yet open and family-oriented. It was very clean and the bar top was glistening. My only complaint is that we ordered a side of pita, but when we got home we didn't have it. We weren't charged for it, but still disappointing. read more

Phoenician Kabob - Lebanese Pilsner - Mediterranean Near Me - Denver, Colorado

A fun spot for dinner especially if you go on a night when they have dancers performing!

Sadly disappointed. I was looking forward to trying this place with my half-Armenian mother-in-law who thought this place would live up to its star reviews. It was almost empty when we arrived on Saturday evening at 5:00 PM and the employees seemed eager to be helpful. Our server was very sweet. We ordered grape leaves and garlic dip with pita for appetizers and the grape leaves were fresh, warm and tasty. It was served with a yogurt dip which had little flavor but the garlic dip had ALL the garlic in Denver whipped into its fluffiness. It was actually too garlicky (I can't believe I'm saying that) but I added it to all the rest of the food I ordered which helped a little. While the pita bread looked freshly made, it was too hard and crispy to enjoy, like some ingredient was missing or the flour was old. My "salad" was comprised of chunked cucumber & tomatoes with a sprinkle of red onions but no dressing. Kinda bland. The 3-kebab plate I ordered came out smelling terrific and the rice was fabulously fragrant but the koftka was dry and over cooked as was the chicken kebab. The lamb kebab was tender and tasty however. The hummus was beautiful to behold but was sadly flavorless. It's like they forgot to season this batch when making it. A band began to set up prior us leaving, so perhaps it was good that we left. I really wanted to like this place but regrettably I cannot recommend it. read more

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We had dinner early on a Friday night. The food was great! I had Musaka it was delicious and my husband had Lamb Shwarma. He said the Lamb was some of the best he had ever had! The Lebanese coffee was a delightful ending. The real star of the night was the owner and staff. Rarely have I"ve eaten in Denver with such a kind, attentive, generous and joyful staff..10stars for the owner and staff! We will definitely be back! read more

I decided to give Phoenician Kabob a try the other day after reading some pretty enthusiastic reviews, and while I was a little reticent to move on from a place I like well enough, the quest for better Baba Ghanouj got the better of me. I certainly did not regret the choice. I ordered the Veggie combo and added a side of Lamb Shawarma with garlic sauce for delivery. (They do have a combo that includes Gyro Meat and Chicken Shawarma too). The food was still steaming when it arrived. Everything in the combo was nicely spiced, right down to the cinnamon-scented rice. The falafels were crispy (I could've polished off more than the included 3 for sure). The hummus was thicker than some but artfully done, and the Baba Ghanouj...well it was everything I wanted. Super smoky and silky and not overwhelmed by tahini (which is my pet peeve). The included pitas were puffy, hot and perfect for stuffing and tearing (order extra!) The sauces addicting; the grape leaves flavorful. As for the lamb, it was a good sized serving and quite tasty. It did cool quickly, a risk with delivery. But I can't fault the restaurant for that. I will say that their choice of compostable containers made the decision more guilt free for me, and is probably reason enough to continue the deliciousness. The food is more expensive than competitors, which did make me hesitate initially, and ultimately the portion size of the combo wasn't that big. But it was fantastic. I discovered later that the restaurant has a website platform allowing for easy takeout orders, and the prices are significantly less than through Grubhub (~$4/entree or $2/dip). So now that I know what I'm working with, I'll definitely just pick it up myself. read more

Phonecian Kabob is one of our favorite restaurants. Everything is fresh and wonderfully prepared. We had the grape leaves (best in denver), the Bamieh, and a Greek salad with Sharma. The bamieh was absolutely amazing. It was a special for the night. Their specials are just wonderful. You must go if you enjoy middle eastern food. read more

Took my son here for dinner before our concert. The place is decently sized and casual. Our waiter was ok and not as attentive. He was young. Not sure how long he worked there, but I gave him grace and not let it bother me too much. He was very nice which I liked very much. We started off with some falafel to share. The falafels were delicious. My son ordered the meat combo plate which comes with pita bread. He chose two beef and one chicken kabobs. I ordered the gyro plate which doesn't come with pita bread. His serving of pita bread was more than plenty to share. The pita bread was so delicious and warm out of the oven. My son really enjoyed his meat combo plate. He said he liked the chicken kabob more than the beef kabobs. I really enjoyed my gyro plate. I also ordered a piece of baklava to try too. The baklava was good and not as sweet. It's definitely great for people who needs to cut back on sugar. The baklava was ok for me. I still like Jerusalem's baklava the most. This place is good. I would come back. read more

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This cuisine is tops! So fresh and delicious. Put it in your must go to list. You'll thank me. Now go.

I chose to grab takeout from this place because it was close by and my husband was in the mood for Mediterranean. Yelp showed good reviews and I thought why not. I got the gyro wrap with Dolmades and my husband got the meat plate with beef, lamb, and chicken kabobs. When I picked it up, they were offering dine in and social distancing. Staff did have masks and to go orders were spaced out on the counter. It smelled excellent and upon opening the dolmades I realized they were hand made not the average canned ones found at most Mediterranean restaurants. You could also tell the pita and tatziki were homemade too. This was a shock because we're Mediterranean snobs and I don't think I've had truly homemade med food before. My husband said the beef kabob was really delicious, the lamb was good and the chicken got a pretty good and a head nod. He said the pita was super fluffy which I verified as mine was also fluffy and fresh. My gyro meat was tasty. It wasn't as flavorful as other places but I would get it again. Actually I think that maybe a Mediterranean entree with gyro meat might have been slightly better because the gyro while good got a little soggy cus the pita was so fresh and soaked up the tatziki that was in it. Speaking of tatziki (which I know I'm spelling wrong...sorry!) it wasn't as flavorful as what I'm used to and was a little more liquidy but that could have been because it was in the hot food bag for a while. I think it would have been better refrigerated. As for price, it was about 52$ including tip for the gyro, Dolmades, and three kabob plate with rice, pita, hummus, and a salad. Id say fair but a little on the higher end of fair. Overall was it the greatest Mediterranean food ever? No, but it was solid. Husband liked the kabobs quite a bit and I'd be interested in trying other stuff on the menu. I ended up giving It a 4 due to overall flavour and the fact that it was all homemade. read more

Phoenician Kabob - Homemade Dolmades. You can tell they're not canned - Mediterranean Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Second time here, great service and delicious, generous portions. Go for the labneh, garlic sauce, and good on everything. Not toum, don't get me wrong, it's more of an aioli. read more

Phoenician Kabob - You made rugelach! Happy Rosh Hashanah, Shana Tova! #5784 - Mediterranean Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Maddison was super helpful and attentive even on a slow day like today! I needed to take an online class so I kindly asked for the WIFI and she wrote it down for me! The restaurant is clean and well lit with soft music. The food was the highlight outside of my online class! A great variety and the Appetizers worked out to be enough for me but I am a snacker so I ordered a full Greek salad! Thanks for having me! read more

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The food is amazing!! The owner, Ibrahim, is so kind. The atmosphere is so warm and beautiful. You have to try the falafel.

Always consistently good food and friendly service. Toum (garlic paste) and any kabobs are yummy.

I love this place! The food is AMAZING, the owner is super kind, and overall has a great vibe.

Incredible Mediterranean cuisine. One of those local joints you love to find, a diamond in the rough. Shawarma lunch specials that can serve any diet with authentic fare served hot and fast with rice and veggies. The kabobs are to die for, and even though it isn't the fanciest place I love the kitschy charm and wonderful service and bringing people here for the first time and watching their 1st impression turn into into "wow that was really good." Another Colfax gem. read more

I really hate leaving a bad review, but this had to be one of the worst meals I have ever had. I don't get how this place has high reviews. Maybe we were unlucky and caught them on a bad day, but as a restaurant you should be consistent. Food is extremely overpriced for how itty bitty tiny the portions are. Our chicken shawarma and chicken kebob was very cold and dry. They charge extra for a tiny side of garlic sauce which every Mediterranean restaurant includes at no charge. Each plate was around $22, so not worth it. Won't be going back. Hummus was also super overpriced and should be included in an entree. All the food was very flavorless. $90 for 2 people. Mediocre food, service, and atmosphere. It's also right off Colfax, in a scary neighborhood. read more

Many tasty Mediterranean dishes, vegetarian combo Kabobs, Shawarmas, Specifically drinks, Wine, 6 beers...Arak from Lebanon!!! Entrees, Combos, chicken, seafood, lamb. beef you won't...er...can't leave hungry!!! read more

Phoenician Kabob - Goodies to start!!! - Mediterranean Near Me - Denver, Colorado

// Summary Wonderful Mediterranean food with friendly service - exceptional pita and baklava! // Meal Experience My friend and I came here and ordered the pita and hummus, and I had the jibneh with gyro. We capped it off two orders of baklava - one that they had imported and another that they made in house. The pita texture and consistency is up there, as they do make it fresh. The hummus wasn't anything particularly special, but I really did enjoy the jibneh (but I'll eat mostly anything that is a combination of meat, bread, and cheese). The homemade baklava was not too sweet and had the right crunchy texture that I preferred whereas the imported baklava was a bit too moist for my liking. // Service Our waitstaff did everything with kindness and efficiency. When they were explaining the baklava options, they compelled us with their excitement and passion to make us try both! // Ambiance It's a rather simple, no-frills type of place with lots of space and seating (tables and booths). Very casual vibe suitable for any night of the week. // Convenience It's on Colfax - but you should be able to find some street parking either on Colfax or one of the side streets. Relatively easy to get to. read more

The service was great, as my order was ready in no time! I went today for a take out Hummas Shawarma w/ Chicken, I was given this place another chance from about 6 months ago when I got an order of Falafel. Both had no flavor. The falafel was so bland when I was there I asked where's the flavor, and was told falafel's are normally like that. So I came back today and when I got this order home again it was so bland I couldn't even eat the whole dish. The best part was the pita bread. read more

Pretty darn good Mediterranean/Lebanese/middle eastern food located conveniently off of Colfax. My friend and I opted for the option with the most food and variety, which after consulting with the waiter was the Sultan Combo. This entree came with grave leaves, falafel, all sorts of meats, rice, tabbouleh, and two pieces of pita bread. The meal was a little pricey at $21, but it was very filling. I could tell that the food was freshly made rather than sitting under a heat lamp. I appreciated the prompt service that I received and I highly recommend this to any friends looking for delicious food near the Anschutz medical campus! I've attached new menu pics to my review so y'all can see everything they have! read more

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This is a favorite location in our neighborhood. Friendly atmosphere, great food, my favorite hummus and baba ghanoush, and a very committed, friendly owner. read more

Our waitress was Abbey she was so amazing. She was friendly, fast and very knowledgeable. The food was so good and huge portions. I would definitely recommend this restaurant. read more

Phoenician Kabob - Dessert - Mediterranean Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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The Gyro is impressive! I've gotten plenty of gyros in my life and this place hands down has the most generous portions of meat. It's delicious too! read more

The husband and I were trying to decide where to do delivery and saw Phoenician Kabob on a local list for still being open. We had enjoyed a few meals there in the past but this one made a boring night special and fun. Phoenician Kabob is another COVID star, they figured out how to get a great meal delivered while it was still hot and what needed to be cold was still cold. Great care was taken to make this meal perfect by wrapping everything individually. I had the vegetarian sampler with Falafel, hummus, baba ghanouj, tabbouleh salad and stuffed grape leaves. And the husband had Meat Combo Plate: Three Grilled Kabobs: chicken, beef, lamb. Both of us enjoyed our meal and had enough for a good lunch the next day, a bonus. When dine-in was back open, The Phoenician created a small outdoor dining patio. It is this special care that makes them one of my COVID Stars. read more

Had an amazing experience at Phoenician Kabob! The service was impeccable and all of the food was so delicious - the falafel, the baba ghanouj, and the fatayer were my favorites. Highly recommend checking this place out! read more

What an amazing find! My husband and I stopped in one Friday night right as the belly dancer came out. Everyone got up from their tables to dance, clap, and cheer her in and the room lit up with excitement. The food is also phenomenal! We ordered the sultan combo to share and it was plenty of food for the two of us. It came with grilled gyros, chicken shawarma which was SO tender, falafels, hummus, baba ghanouj, tabbouleh, stuffed leaves, basmati rice, and pita bread. Delicious food, great service, fresh and quality ingredients-- I can't wait to try more things from their menu because I will definitely be returning. read more

Phoenician Kabob - Sultan Combo - Mediterranean Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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