Phoenicia Restaurant

Phoenicia Restaurant For more than four decades, Phoenicia has succeeded in setting the benchmark for fine Middle Eastern cuisine in Metro Detroit.
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Sameer Eid is the dean of mideastern fare in the area. Long before mideastern restaurants proliferated, he was serving the classic dishes of Lebanon in modest quarters, moving to Birmingham in the early 1980's. His approach is quite different from the other restaurants, with a menu that has a more refined approach and includes many departures from the standard dishes. The Phoenicia Restaurant was

first opened in Highland Park, Michigan in 1971. After a long successful run in Highland Park, owner Sameer Eid decided it was time to move his flourishing business to the up and coming city of Birmingham, Michigan. Sameer has continued to work extra hard to ensure that the Phoenicia always offers excellent cuisine, that leaves his clientele wanting more. Sameer wakes up at 5:00am and heads to the Eastern Market to select the finest cuts of meat and fresh produce. These are the small details that make the Phoenicia dining experience what it is today. Dining at Phoenicia is a feast for both the palate and the eyes.

A summer spread starts with something to share. Warm pita, house-made mouhamara, and a table beginning to fill. The perf...
06/12/2026

A summer spread starts with something to share. Warm pita, house-made mouhamara, and a table beginning to fill. The perfect start to a summer evening at Phoenicia.

For many of our guests, lunch at Phoenicia isn't just a meal—it's a tradition. The same tables, familiar faces, and conv...
06/09/2026

For many of our guests, lunch at Phoenicia isn't just a meal—it's a tradition. The same tables, familiar faces, and conversations that have carried on for generations.

Open air and the classics ready to share. It's the weekend at Phoenicia.
06/05/2026

Open air and the classics ready to share. It's the weekend at Phoenicia.

You may not expect to find a burger on the lunch menu at a Lebanese restaurant. that's understandable.What may surprise ...
06/02/2026

You may not expect to find a burger on the lunch menu at a Lebanese restaurant. that's understandable.
What may surprise you is just how good it is.
Join us for lunch and see for yourself.

Long lunches, slow dinners, shared plates, and another glass poured while the evening lingers on. Join us outdoors this ...
05/29/2026

Long lunches, slow dinners, shared plates, and another glass poured while the evening lingers on. Join us outdoors this weekend on patio at Phoenicia.

It’s been said that our mixed appetizer is a perfectly balanced lunch. Who are we to argue? See you this afternoon.
05/26/2026

It’s been said that our mixed appetizer is a perfectly balanced lunch. Who are we to argue? See you this afternoon.

Meet Emdad.With a warm smile and welcoming presence, Emdad has quickly become one of Phoenicia’s rising stars. Originall...
05/22/2026

Meet Emdad.
With a warm smile and welcoming presence, Emdad has quickly become one of Phoenicia’s rising stars. Originally from Bangladesh, he moved to New York City in 2013 before making Michigan home two years ago. What he values most is the people around him — the friendships, teamwork, and support built each day. For Emdad, hospitality is all about making guests feel welcome from the moment they walk through the door.

Fresh grapefruit, cool cucumber, honey almond syrup, and bubbles to finish. Astarte’s Revival is our non-alcoholic sip m...
05/20/2026

Fresh grapefruit, cool cucumber, honey almond syrup, and bubbles to finish. Astarte’s Revival is our non-alcoholic sip made for long lunches at Phoenicia.

Dinner at Phoenicia feels best with the doors open and the evening drifting in. A slower pace, old-world warmth, and a t...
05/15/2026

Dinner at Phoenicia feels best with the doors open and the evening drifting in. A slower pace, old-world warmth, and a table waiting just beyond the sidewalk.
Join us for dinner on Old Woodward.

Address

588 S Old Woodward Avenue
Birmingham, MI
48009

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 10pm
Tuesday 11am - 10pm
Thursday 11am - 10pm
Friday 11am - 11pm
Saturday 5pm - 11pm
Sunday 11am - 9pm

Telephone

+12486443122

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