Phoenecia - Mediterranean restaurant in Seattle - 4717 42nd Ave SW, USA

Came in for an unplanned dinner because so many people suggested Phoenecia. We didn’t have a reservation, and the place was packed! Thankfully, a table was just checking out as we arrived, so we were seated quickly. The table was just off the bar and had arm chairs, rather than regular wooden chairs. While they were very comfortable, they were too low for the table and thus a bit awkward… overall not a big deal though. The waitstaff were incredible, especially given how busy they were. All the staff were warm and welcoming and provided fast and friendly service. We ordered the Trio of Spreads to start; the baba ghanoush was particularly delicious. For entrees, I had the Jewel of the Ocean and my friend had the Lamb Shank. Both entrees were VERY good. My seafood was perfectly cooked, and my friend said his lamb shank was fork tender and delicious. We were both so excited to eat, I forgot to snap pictures before we dug in.

Good, flavorful good in a beautiful and cozy space. Food is of high qualitu and well balanced. There is an excellent selection of wines and drinks. Friendly and helpful staff. Pricey!!

This restaurant has a really nice atmosphere. Very charming and special. Our host and waiter were nice. For the price, I thought our food was just okay. We ordered the saffron chicken pasta and the fiery lamb and chevre pizza. Both were okay but not great. We mostly had good service but our waiter never came by to ask if we were ready for the check. We ended up flagging him down since it had been around 15 minutes and we were ready to go. I wonder if they were short staffed because he was busy behind the bar.

Everything was really good! The atmosphere was really nice, the service was good and the food and drinks were delicious. My partner and I shared a few things. We loved the pizza! The dough was perfect and really delicious! The garlic green beans and beet salad were also tasty.

It was a very small place, but very well designed. The menu looked very appetizing except it wasn't the same as their website which was a disappointment as I was looking forward to their lampchops. The burrata was good but could have had more olives. Chicken saffron pasta was missing something to make it really great. Fig & prosciutto puzza had an excellent crust. The lampchop lollipops which were an appetizer but had as a main were grilled nicely except they weren't all the same doneness. Our waiter really turned us off from really enjoying ourselves. He seemed like he was on drugs, looked very disheveled with his shirt out of his pants, wrinkled & he kept forgetting things. Maybe he should try writing the orders down. Their signature cocktails were not good, very weak & had small.

Food: The Lamb lollipops and the Saffron Chicken were full of so much taste and flavor. The sauce for the saffron chicken was especially to die for as it was light but still added so much flavor to the rice or pita bread when dipping into it. The Lamb lollipops just melted in your mouth and were super juicy, Atmosphere: Very lower Manhattan but also homey with an intimate and cozy environment. Staff: Super friendly staff and very accommodating and caring. They were constantly smiling even when running around and were full of so much love as everyone that walked in the door was treated like family.

The pizza tonight was sub par. Crust too thick, too much olive oil on top. Not enough fig. Service meh. I still ate almost all of it, but would have returned it had I been queried how I found my dinner. The last four pizzas I've had here (mine and tastes of others) were much better. And the service was excellent (before). Same great server giving great service to everyone else, while I was stuck w the bartender who never even asked how the food was. (I would have returned the pizza had she asked at all.) to be fair, the bar tender was non-stop busy mixing and serving. Notwithstanding the pizza, still happy for the ... CioCiaro amaro... Nevertheless, it will be Credo for me in future. …of course with a review so personal and specific, I dare not ever return.

Love this place. The food is fantastic. If you like seafood the Jewel of the Ocean is amazing. The lamb chops are one of my favorites, better than the shank. The green beans with the garlic tarragon cream sauce was amazing (we wanted to lick the plate). Highly recommend the top shelf Amari flight for dessert. Staff is always amazing, friendly, and so helpful.